539: Taiyin Emperor Sword

Xuanji did not answer his question, but instead slowly raised her slender, jade-like hand. The moonlight surrounding her suddenly became incredibly brilliant and pure, appearing as dazzling as the bright moon of the Nine Heavens.

That moonlight was no longer merely cold and aloof; it now contained a majestic imperial prestige that governed the stars and moons of the heavens and cleansed the filth of the Myriad Realms!

It formed a sharp contrast with Yue Wuya's Great Dao of Moonlight charm, which leaned towards being feminine and sharp.

Although both possessed the power of moonlight, their paths regarding the Dao were poles apart.

"Yue Wuya, your Dao has strayed."

Xuanji spoke coldly, like a Moon Goddess delivering a judgment.

"The true essence of the Great Dao of Moonlight lies in illumination and protection, in the purifying power of clear radiance. It is not like your paranoia. Although your Dao appears similar to moonlight, it has long since become extreme. Today, I shall let you witness what the true Great Dao of Moonlight is!"

Before her voice had even faded, Xuanji drew her sword. At that moment, the countless rays of moonlight around her converged into the longsword in her hand, and she pointed it towards Yue Wuya from a distance!

"Lunar Emperor Sword, Slash!"

A crystal-clear sword light, condensed to the extreme as if formed from the essence of eternal moonlight, burst forth.

The sword light was silent, yet its speed was incredibly fast. Wherever it passed, it seemed as if even space and time were destroyed, leaving only a faint black trace as even light was swallowed up.

This was also the power of moonlight, but the moon has Yin and Yang, waxing and waning; the Yang aspect protects, while the Yin aspect destroys.

Within that erupting Sword Intent, there was not only extreme sharpness and icy coldness but also a supreme imperial prestige that judged all things and stabilized the universe!

This single strike had already transcended the scope of ordinary Divine Abilities; it was nearly a manifestation of the Laws!

Yue Wuya's expression changed drastically. He felt the terrifying power and the completely different Great Dao of Moonlight charm contained within this strike. It was a power that stood above his own—one that was more fundamental and grand!

As expected of the number one person in the Land of Heavenly Origin, this power was indeed formidable.

The woman he had set his sights on was indeed extraordinary.

He did not dare to be negligent. His hands moved rapidly, and the moonlight around him converged frantically, forming a crystal-clear shield in front of him that was covered in ancient runes and resembled a bright moon.

"Mystic Moon Protection!"

Boom! Boom! Boom!

The Lunar Emperor Sword slashed heavily against the Mystic Moon Protection, letting out a crisp yet soul-shaking roar!

Violent energy ripples erupted instantly, sweeping out in all directions. The Immortal officials in the hall with weaker cultivations were directly blown away. The light from the Restrictions on the Coiled Dragon Golden Pillars flickered wildly, as if they would shatter at any moment.

Can Xiu's expression changed again. He hurriedly waved his hand to set up a barrier to protect the main structure of the hall, his heart already filled with shock.

He had long known his sister was powerful, but he hadn't expected her to have progressed to such a degree!

But then again, the last time he had seen Xuanji take action was during that great battle ten thousand years ago.

Now that so much time had passed, Xuanji's power was bound to be even stronger, far exceeding his own.

It was no wonder the Father Emperor often said while he was still around that as long as Xuanji was there, the Ancient Heavenly Court would not fall into chaos.

Back then, he had been unconvinced, feeling that he was the future of the Ancient Heavenly Court. But looking at it now, the Father Emperor's insight was indeed sharp; he truly was inferior.

Yue Wuya let out a muffled groan as his body shook violently. He slid back several dozen feet, and two deep gouges were torn into the white jade floor beneath his feet—a floor covered by Daoist techniques that even an Immortal could not break.

Clearly, the strength of this strike was indeed powerful.

The light of the Mystic Moon Protection in front of him grew dim, and a clear crack suddenly appeared upon it!

With just one strike, the difference in their levels was immediately apparent!

His Great Dao of Moonlight was indeed inferior to Xuanji's.

Yue Wuya was both shocked and enraged. He could not accept that he was being suppressed head-on by Xuanji in the very Great Dao of Moonlight he was most proud of!

"Impossible! How could you..."

He shouted hoarsely, his eyes filled with resentment.

"Nothing is impossible."

Xuanji's tone remained cold. She moved with lotus steps, and with every step she took, the moonlight around her intensified, and her Aura climbed accordingly.

"You are obsessed with the purity of Bloodline and the control of power, yet you have forgotten the original heart of the moon. Father Emperor once said that for the Moon God Lineage, only by embracing heaven and earth and illuminating the Myriad Realms can one reach the Great Dao. You are not worthy of wielding moonlight!"

As she spoke, Xuanji held her hands out as if embracing something, and a flawless bright moon, emitting endless clear radiance and imperial prestige, slowly condensed in her arms.

That bright moon seemed to be the source of all moonlight power in the Myriad Realms, containing the supreme Concept of creation and termination.

"Lunar... Nirvana!"

She gently pushed the bright moon forward. It seemed slow, but in reality, it crossed space instantly, pressing down toward Yue Wuya!

Wherever it passed, all things withered and Laws froze.

This was the supreme Divine Ability Xuanji had comprehended by merging the Great Dao of Moonlight with her own Imperial Dao!

Its power was infinitely close to touching the level of the dao source!

Yue Wuya's pupils shrank as he felt a fatal crisis!

He let out a mad roar, not hesitating to burn his lifeblood essence. A blurry Moon God Dharma Idol emitting an ancient, vast Aura appeared behind him as he attempted to resist the power of the Lunar Nirvana.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

The bright moon and the Dharma Idol collided violently!

An indescribable destructive energy erupted. The entire Hall of Supreme Clarity shook violently, the barrier set up by Can Xiu let out an overburdened groan, and countless Immortal officials were knocked over, their faces pale with terror.

When the light finally dissipated...

Yue Wuya was seen with disheveled hair and tattered Immortal robes. A trickle of golden blood leaked from the corner of his mouth, and his Aura had withered to the extreme.

The Moon God Dharma Idol behind him had shattered, and the madness and resentment in his eyes were replaced by deep shock and despair.

He had lost! He had lost completely! In the Domain he was most proud of, he had been crushed by Xuanji's absolute strength!

Xuanji's white clothes were still as white as snow, and her breathing was steady, as if that earth-shattering strike just now hadn't cost her much effort.

However, Ye Xuan knew that her consumption was also significant; her moonlight power was nearly exhausted.

After all, the opponent also possessed the pure Bloodline of the Moon God Lineage; he naturally wouldn't be crushed easily.

Her cold gaze looked down at the pathetic Yue Wuya, like a goddess looking down at an ant.

"Now, do you understand?"

Her voice carried no emotion whatsoever.

Yue Wuya opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but he suddenly spat out a mouthful of blood. His face was ashen, and he could no longer utter a single word.

But his peerlessly handsome face began to twist.

He had been completely defeated by Xuanji here. If this news reached home, he would surely lose his position as the successor.

In that case, they might as well die together.

He stared at Xuanji, preparing to activate a secret technique.

On the other side, Xuanji stopped looking at him. Instead, her gaze swept across the descendants of the royal family and the neutrals in the hall who were as quiet as cicadas in winter. Her cold voice echoed throughout the hall: "Who else has an objection to my, Xuanji's, decision?"

The hall was dead silent.

Chi Liao, Zhan Wuji, and the others looked like death. Even Yue Wuya had been defeated so miserably; how would they dare have the slightest objection?