378: repression

“Back then, the will of the heavenly dao, having once undergone Possession, could only hide after creating the Ancient Land of Dao. Before that, she gave me an instruction: if something could make the Heavenly Dao Altar react, then the power of the Heavenly Dao Altar could be activated to completely suppress the Rotten God and Devil!”

Xu Qing stood before the altar, his gaze profound, his mind filled with countless thoughts.

The Lord of Stars and Moon’s words echoed in his mind, and he understood the cause of the matter.

He still remembered the System’s introduction: the Heaven and Earth Dao Heart within his body was formed by the will of the heavenly dao, using the remaining power of the Great Dao after creating the Ancient Land of Dao in ancient times, combined with a shattered fragment of the will of the heavenly dao.

Within it, the supreme power left by the will of the heavenly dao was contained.

“No wonder… I feel familiar with this altar,” Xu Qing murmured, a flash of realization in his eyes.

The Lord of Stars and Moon stood by, watching him with a solemn gaze: “Xu Qing, only you can now activate the Heavenly Dao power within the altar to help Dark Heaven suppress the Rotten God and Devil’s Decayed Dao.”

“Don’t worry, I will protect you throughout this process. Regardless of whether this succeeds or fails, I will prepare a generous gift for you, and both Dark Heaven and I will owe you a favor!”

Xu Qing took a deep breath and nodded: “I understand.”

Since he had come, he could not stand by. Of course, this was on the premise that Xu Qing had already performed a divination for himself; although there were risks, the rewards were good.

Furthermore, he had used the System to investigate the identity of the figure before him, which was indeed as the Lord of Stars and Moon had said.

“What should I do?”

Xu Qing asked.

The Lord of Stars and Moon shook her head and said: “I don’t know either. The will of the heavenly dao only said that you would understand once you saw the Heavenly Dao Altar!”

Upon hearing this, Xu Qing said no more, but instead, with a thought, consulted the System.

Soon, the System gave a clear answer. He took a deep breath, slowly closed his eyes, and immersed his mind within his body, sensing the presence of the Heaven and Earth Dao Heart.

The Heaven and Earth Dao Heart pulsed slowly within him, as if resonating with heaven and earth, each pulse drawing the surrounding power of the Great Dao.

Time passed slowly, then suddenly!

Xu Qing’s heart position suddenly burst forth with brilliant light, and a vast power of the Heavenly Dao surged from his body, transforming into a golden pillar of light that shot directly towards the Heavenly Dao Altar.

Within that pillar of light, countless runes seemed to flow, each rune containing supreme Heavenly Might, as if the rules of heaven and earth themselves submitted at this moment.

“Buzz—”

The chains on the Heavenly Dao Altar seemed to sense this power, beginning to tremble violently, emitting a “clatter” sound.

The runes on the chains lit up one by one, and the altar, silent for countless years, seemed to be awakened, exuding a heart-palpitating pressure.

“Boom—”

A golden, supreme divine power shot out from the Heavenly Dao Altar, enveloping Dark Heaven’s entire figure. That divine power was like Heavenly Might descending, suppressing everything, even the Void Realm solidified at this moment.

“Cough cough!”

Xu Qing coughed lightly, his face slightly pale.

Merely activating the altar had consumed thirty percent of his primal Qi cultivation, and this was only the beginning!

“Roar!!!”

“It’s her aura! Impossible! Impossible…”

As the supreme divine power enveloped him, Dark Heaven’s figure suddenly shook. The Heavenly Dao’s suppressive power suddenly surged, directly breaking the originally balanced three forces. The Decayed power began to retreat steadily, as if it had encountered a natural enemy.

This drastic change also affected the will of the Rotten God and Devil hidden within the Decayed power. The Decayed power struggled frantically, attempting to reverse the situation and, in turn, suppress the Heavenly Dao power.

“I didn’t expect you to have a hidden trump card!”

The Lord of Stars and Moon’s expression was solemn, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes.

She also hadn’t expected that Xu Qing could draw forth such powerful Heavenly Dao power and reveal the Rotten God and Devil’s trump card.

Xu Qing’s expression was calm; all of this was already within the System’s investigation. He formed a hand seal, and the Heaven and Earth Dao Heart within his body pulsed frantically. The immense power transformed into a surging torrent, pouring into the Heavenly Dao Altar.

At the same time, within the Eternal Dao Realm, whether it was the Lower Realm or the Ancient Land of Dao, the firmament suddenly shook. Countless Great Daos emerged, transforming into endless divine power, converging towards a certain mysterious place.

“Rumble—”

Between heaven and earth, Myriad Daos chimed in unison, as if the entire Eternal Dao Realm trembled at this moment.

Countless ancient existences were awakened, looking up at the firmament, attempting to deduce the source of this anomaly.

However, they soon discovered that the heavenly secrets were shielded by an invisible force, and a vague premonition arose—if they forcibly deduced, they would surely encounter disaster.

“It’s her!”

“Her aura has appeared again…”

Countless powerful beings held their breath, their hearts filled with shock.

In the Luanshen Territory, somewhere.

Jun Tian stood with his hands behind his back, looking at the anomaly in the sky with a complex gaze, muttering softly: “After countless eons, have you also weakened to such an extent?”

Within the Star Moon Grotto-heaven, the light of the Heavenly Dao Altar grew brighter, and under the altar’s attraction, countless Great Dao divine powers converged towards Dark Heaven’s body, helping the Heavenly Dao power dispel the Great Dao runes branded by the Rotten God and Devil.

“So the Heavenly Dao Altar is merely a medium, used to mobilize the power of the Eternal Dao Realm to suppress the Rotten God and Devil!”

Upon seeing this, the Lord of Stars and Moon immediately understood the altar’s function.

“Senior, lend me a hand! To maintain the operation of the Heavenly Dao Altar, my power alone is not enough; I need your Dao power to sustain it!”

Xu Qing suddenly spoke, his tone carrying a hint of urgency.

Of course, Xu Qing intentionally said this. In front of anyone, Xu Qing would choose to hold back, leaving a trump card for himself.

Upon hearing this, the Lord of Stars and Moon did not hesitate. She formed a hand seal, and a vast Star Dao power surged into Xu Qing’s body, transforming into a rolling spring, supporting Xu Qing in maintaining the Heavenly Dao Altar.

“Good!” The Lord of Stars and Moon’s voice was clear and firm.

With the Lord of Stars and Moon’s Dao power support, the light of the Heavenly Dao Altar grew even more brilliant, and the converging Great Dao power became increasingly abundant and stronger.

These powers quickly condensed into a brilliant light screen, pressing down towards that Decayed power.

“No! I am the Rotten God and Devil, the Lord of Decay who existed before Eternal. I will not lose!”

The Decayed power seemed to sense the threat, emitting a sharp shriek, transforming into a giant Decayed python shadow, opening its maw to devour the light screen.

The giant python was surrounded by a Decayed aura; wherever it passed, even the Void Realm was corroded, turning into nothingness.

“Hmph!”

Xu Qing snorted coldly, suddenly clasped his hands together, and the Heaven and Earth Dao Heart within his body pulsed frantically. More Dao power, imbued with Heavenly Dao Might, surged into the altar.

“Clatter—”

The runes on the chains instantly burst forth with dazzling light, transforming into countless golden chains, coiling towards the Decayed giant python.

“Roar—”

The Decayed giant python let out an earth-shattering roar, struggling frantically, attempting to break free from the chains’ bondage. However, those chains seemed endless, each containing supreme Heavenly Dao power, tightly trapping the giant python.

“Suppress!” Xu Qing shouted in a low voice, pressing his hands down sharply.

“Boom—”

The power of Myriad Daos, under Xu Qing’s control, instantly erupted, transforming into a colossal Myriad Dao Mountain, pressing down upon the Decayed giant python.

On top of the mountain, runes flowed, as if containing the will of heaven and earth, irresistible.

“Roar—”

The Decayed giant python let out a mournful shriek, its body being crushed inch by inch by the Myriad Dao Mountain. The Decayed power began to dissipate. However, it did not give up there, but instead struggled wildly, attempting to counterattack.

“Xu Qing, be careful! It’s going all out!”

The Lord of Stars and Moon’s voice echoed in Xu Qing’s ears, her tone carrying a hint of urgency.