Chapter 571: Chapter 482: Heart Demon Tribulation

With such realization, the Jade Emperor’s heart gradually stabilized.

Yet, even so, he had no good solution, for this was a curse of the Heavenly Dao.

The power of the Great Dao pervaded, and although he had not truly achieved Unity of Dao at this moment, he was already able to initially utilize this special power of the Great Dao.

An endless majestic aura burst forth from him, that unique aura of the Great Dao.

At this moment, countless people felt a suffocating pressure, compelling them to bow down in submission.

"What a domineering Great Dao!"

Even though they had been on guard against this Great Dao for a long time, facing it directly now still felt unbelievable. Even though the Jade Emperor had not truly achieved Unity of Dao, the power he was generating at this moment gave a feeling that all paths were bowing before him.

The supremes of the Three Realms were all gritting their teeth and persevering. No matter how great the pressure became, they dared not stop for a moment, for this was not just a struggle for dignity, but also a struggle of the Great Dao.

If they were to bow and admit defeat at this moment, then even if the Jade Emperor had not completely achieved Unity of Dao, he would still be able to dominate their own paths. This was something these supremes absolutely could not allow.

Their aspirations, their pride, did not allow them to do so.

However, the Jade Emperor had no time to heed the masses, even if he saw them struggling under the power of his Great Dao, he felt no joy.

What he had to face was the Heavenly Dao.

The power of the Great Dao spread out, combating the curse of the Five Declines of Heaven and Man on him.

In the eyes of the onlookers, the Jade Emperor appeared somewhat disheveled. His once smooth face was now covered with age spots, his hair turned dry and white, and his whole body emitted a corrupt aura, as if he was on the verge of death.

Such a condition was unprecedented among immortals. The severity of the Five Declines of Heaven and Man shocked the onlookers, each pondering how they would handle the situation if they were in the Jade Emperor’s position.

Some also frowned in secret. In their memories, neither the Three Pure Ones nor the Buddha had faced such tribulations of the Five Declines.

Moreover, the concept of the Five Declines of Heaven and Man was introduced by the Buddhist Sect, indicating that the tribulations of achieving Unity of Dao are not constant, but evolve over time.

This realization made everyone feel a headache coming on. It seemed that as time went on, the difficulty of achieving Unity of Dao would increase, and this might be their best opportunity.

The people exchanged glances, seeing the determination in each other’s eyes to ascend to the Great Dao and accomplish the immortal Dao fruit in this era.

The Jade Emperor was still struggling with the Five Declines of Heaven and Man, with the aura of the Great Dao preventing the curse from worsening, and he was barely holding on thanks to the power of the Great Dao.

Although looking disheveled, he amazingly managed to withstand such a dreadful Five Declines of Heaven and Man.

As time passed, the curse gradually faded, and the power of the Great Dao in the Jade Emperor deepened, his condition visibly improving at a speed visible to the naked eye.

He managed to survive the tribulation of the Five Declines of Heaven and Man.

Countless people held their breath and waited for the next wave of tribulations, with at least three and at most five waves of the Great Dao’s tribulations; it was now only the second wave, and given the special nature of the Jade Emperor’s Great Dao, it should be similar to when the Three Pure Ones confirmed their Dao.

Sure enough, under everyone’s gaze, a phantom-like dark aura descended from beyond the Nine Heavens and floated above the Jade Emperor’s head.

It was just a glance, but everyone felt their spirits shaking, as if filthy words were constantly ringing in their ears, incessantly plucking at their heartstrings.

The third catastrophe, Devil’s Heart Great Catastrophe.

This demon was, in fact, transformed by the Poxun Demon Lord from beyond the Nine Heavens. After his transformation into a demon catastrophe, he lost his freedom of action, but he also preserved his own life. Seeing the Jade Emperor striving for Unity of Dao, he couldn’t help but let out a chilling laugh.

In their last collaboration, he had been badly trapped by the Jade Emperor. Now that such a good opportunity had arisen, how could he possibly give up? He was naturally going all out to stop it.

"Jade Emperor, I never thought we would meet again!" the Poxun Demon King said with a soul-shattering laugh.

After transforming into a demon catastrophe, his power had greatly increased, much stronger than when Buddha suppressed him initially, and now with the enhancement of the Power of the Great Dao, his former tactics became even more terrifying and eerie.

The Jade Emperor felt that every word from Poxun seemed to contain a terrifying power, continually stirring up the desires deep within his heart, forcing him to do his utmost to suppress the demonic thoughts within.

Those who practice cultivation place great importance on their state of mind, thus they generally refrain from leaving hidden troubles within their hearts, but the practice itself is the greatest desire of the mundane world.

Therefore, when Poxun began to exert his abilities, the Jade Emperor felt his inner desires stir uncomfortably, as previously suppressed desires began to surge tumultuously.

He dared not be the slightest bit careless. This was, after all, the legendary Demon King personally making a move. If he wasn’t careful, a Demon Seed might be planted in the sea of his heart, making becoming demonized seem like the only option.

"Your Majesty, give it up. The Heaven Beyond Heavens is much more comfortable than the Three Realms. Besides, you can also practice cultivation there, and I could even share half of my authority with you. Then, wouldn’t it be great for both of us to transform into natural disasters of Heaven and Earth together?" Poxun said with a smile upon seeing the turmoil in the Jade Emperor’s heart.

He continued tirelessly to use his abilities to affect the Jade Emperor’s spirit. Truthfully, the Jade Emperor was one of the most resolute cultivators he had met, the last such person being Sakyamuni.

But the stronger the opponent, the more excited he became. If he could make such a person fall, his power would likely leap qualitatively.

Thus, he persistently used his powers to shake the Jade Emperor’s spirit, amplifying the Jade Emperor’s desires.

Under the influence of Poxun’s power and the Heavenly Dao, the Jade Emperor seemed to see a phantasmagorical scene before him.

It was the scene where he successfully overcame the Unity of Dao catastrophe, ascended the Great Dao, with all Dao subservient to him.

Those who had previously looked down on him, unwilling to deal with him, could only bow their heads in submission under the power of the Great Dao.

He had become the true master of the Three Realms, no longer needing to worry about any problems.

At that moment, the Jade Emperor was tempted. Wasn’t this what he had always pursued, to transcend mortal peril and roam free?

Poxun, keenly aware of the change in the Jade Emperor, lifted the corners of his mouth in a smile. Whether you are the Supreme of the Three Realms or have a cultivation level that reaches Heaven, as long as there are desires in your heart, he saw an opportunity.

This was the effect produced by his abilities after being enhanced by the Heavenly Dao.

"Next, begin your downfall!" Poxun muttered to himself.

His words, carrying a unique demonic force, entered the Jade Emperor’s ears, pulling his spirit completely out beyond the Nine Heavens.

Poxun’s strength caused headaches for all the powerful beings of the Three Realms. This Demon King was already a highly skilled individual. Now, trapped beyond the Nine Heavens and boosted by the Heavenly Dao, he had become even more difficult to deal with, and would be nearly impossible to confront directly in the future.

This round, the Jade Emperor was also testing the waters for everyone.