Chapter 531: Chapter 451: Manifestation of the Great Dao

Over the years, Mr. Mo clearly understood the Jade Emperor’s tactics; not only was he the ruler of the Three Realms, a terrifying emperor, but also the most outstanding Sword Immortal in the Three Realms.

"Who is the person opposite?" Lin Fang asked curiously.

Lin Fang was not at all surprised by the Jade Emperor’s capabilities since, although the Jade Emperor’s position was supported by the Three Pure Ones, he had fought his own way there with blade and sword.

If one’s strength was not sufficient, they wouldn’t even qualify to compete.

However, the person opposite, emanating majestic purple energy, seemed to be on par with the Jade Emperor. Such a person could not be an unknown.

Mr. Mo, however, chuckled: "The former ruler of the Heavenly Court, the foremost among male immortals, Eastern King."

It was then that Lin Fang muttered to himself, "So it’s him, no wonder."

No wonder he could fight the Jade Emperor to a standstill, and no wonder many in the Heavenly Court stood by and watched.

"The struggle for the Great Dao!" Lin Fang sighed deeply.

He was no longer the newcomer with only half-knowledge of the Three Realms. In terms of secret knowledge, he was on par with any of the old monsters, especially after meeting Feng Jiu and the Demon Master, when he intensely studied ancient history.

Therefore, he could easily grasp the contest for the Great Dao between the Eastern King and the Jade Emperor; both candidates aspired to dominate the Emperor’s Great Dao.

That Great Dao was said to be one of the most aggressive in the Three Realms, characterized by "Word Becomes Law," dominantly allowing its wielder to transform a Cultivator into a mortal in an instant.

However, this Dao was also extremely demanding—only those of imperial stature had the opportunity to engage with it. The emperors of the Mortal World had long been restricted by the Jade Emperor, rendering them unable to pursue this Great Dao.

This resulted in only a handful being able to walk this Great Dao within the Three Realms, among whom the Eastern King, the Jade Emperor, and Feng Jiu were the strongest contenders.

At this thought, Lin Fang flashed a knowing smile. He was aware that Feng Jiu had pursued this Great Dao purely for fun and decisively gave it up after acquiring the Demon Realm.

Thus, the original balance of three powers shifted to a duel between two strong rivals, leaving the Jade Emperor and Eastern King unable to contain their ambitions any longer, as both knew the other’s intentions.

That was why the Jade Emperor was no longer fixated on Luzhou in the North, and it was why the Eastern King sought every means to secure the Immortal Transformation Pond in order to weaken the roots of the Heavenly Court.

Although the Eastern King did not wish to clash with the Jade Emperor at this time, the moment Yingzhou Island was exposed, the inevitable unfolded; one of them had to relinquish the Great Dao.

"Indeed, the struggle for the Great Dao, the most cruel battle throughout ancient and modern times, destined to be a fight to the death," Mr. Mo sighed wistfully.

The two stood silently, prepared to witness this legendary confrontation of the Great Dao.

Taoist Qingyun led a group of disciples to a hidden valley, where an Array had been set up, sufficient to conceal them.

At this moment, those newly arrived at the valley turned their gaze toward the horizon, mesmerized by the brilliant and dazzling scene unfolding.

"It’s Eastern King His Majesty!" Someone murmured.

With complicated emotion, Taoist Qingyun said, "It’s Eastern King His Majesty; he’s ascending to the Heavenly Court."

As these words were spoken, those around him revealed expressions of joy, with a young woman particularly excitedly asking, "Uncle-Master, I’ve heard that the Jade Emperor is weak. If he contends with Eastern King His Majesty, isn’t he just courting death?"

The men nearby nodded and said, "Indeed, as long as the Jade Emperor falls, with His Majesty’s prestige, the throne of Heavenly Emperor is easily within grasp. Will we be able to visit Yingzhou Island soon?"

His words carried a touch of anticipation, for he had grown up on Yingzhou Island since childhood and had listened to tales of the Eastern King His Majesty growing up. In their eyes, the Eastern King was the mightiest in the Three Realms.

As for the Jade Emperor, their impressions often came from rumors and stories, in which the Jade Emperor invariably played a less than glorious role.

Especially after that monkey wreaked havoc in the Heavenly Palace, many started to look down on the Jade Emperor.

Taoist Qingyun alone remained very calm. He was not one of these young people, and having long passed the age of blind optimism, he was well aware of the Jade Emperor’s strength.

That was the true mightiest of the Three Realms, the Jade Emperor had seized his throne with the sword in his hand, with his own power and strength.

As for those past rumors, they were simply a joke, though he suspected that the Jade Emperor might have deliberately indulged them, as it was the best way to hide his true self.

Now, so many years had passed, no one had seen the Jade Emperor take action, and no one knew to what extent this once mighty figure had reached.

Therefore, Taoist Qingyun firmly shook his head and said, "Stay here until the outcome is undecided, don’t go anywhere, just wait quietly."

Although he said this, his eyes were full of worry.

He knew the Eastern King’s character well. If the Eastern King were truly confident, he would not have allowed him to take these children to flee here.

This battle was a matter of life and death.

Taoist Qingyun raised his head and looked distantly at the horizon. Even though he couldn’t see anything clearly due to the great distance, he still strained his eyes wide open, praying deep in his heart that the Eastern King could secure the final victory.

This great battle attracted the eyes of countless people, but for those embroiled in the struggle, they paid no heed to these probing gazes.

At this moment, when push came to shove, both were fighting for that slim chance of survival.

In the blink of an eye, the two had already clashed for countless rounds, and the magnificent purple aura surrounding the Eastern King gradually thinned.

The sword light of the Jade Emperor was also not as sharp as before.

Both sides were persevering. This was a contest of the Dao, and whoever retreated one step would be doomed forever unless they abandoned this heavenly path like Feng Jiu had done.

The sound of their powers colliding was like thunder that echoed through the skies of the Three Realms. Amidst their struggle, a phantom crown gradually appeared in the void, bearing the aura of the Dao.

"This is the manifestation of the Dao!" someone exclaimed in shock.

The struggle between the two mightiest of the Three Realms indeed caused the Dao to manifest itself, and the victor among them would don this crown and completely possess this path.

This also meant that, after the departure of the Three Pure Ones, another figure who controlled the Dao would emerge.

Atop Mount Ling, Maitreya’s expression darkened. This was not good news for the Buddhist Sect; the Jade Emperor’s Dao was unlike any other, too domineering. If he succeeded, it was feared that all cultivators under the heavens would be under his control.

"Buddha," Guanyin asked softly.

Maitreya nodded gravely and said, "We cannot let him succeed, even a delay would suffice, otherwise he really will dictate the Three Realms."

He had already made up his mind.