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Chapter 491: Chapter 487: Terror
"Boom!"
The power of the Thunder Light Domain spread indiscriminately, clashing in an instant with the layer of power encasing Zhao Hua’s body that sealed the Void.
This was the power of the Divine Weapon Space Stabilizing Pearl.
This divine weapon was said to anchor the Void; once activated, even the spatial changes of a small star would be firmly restrained on the spot, unable to move in the slightest.
However, although Zhao Hua had obtained this divine weapon, he had yet to win its recognition as its master, let alone unleash its true power.
The power of the Void’s imprisonment did cause the spreading Thunder Light Domain to momentarily stall, and the six thunderbolts that burst forth seemed to stop in the Void.
But as the Eternal Furnace within Gu Jinlai’s body operated, a wildly fierce and blazing energy surged forth.
He seemed to transform into a towering volcano, with endless power suddenly rushing into the Void, shaking all directions, and then transmitting through the Thunder Light Domain.
Under the pressure of this energy, everyone clearly saw a splendid Great Sun appear in the Void, forcibly solidified.
Even in a solidified state, the dazzling light and energy spread unrestrained from the core of the Great Sun, its might...
Even for top Peak Saints like Cao Wudao and Jin Fantian, there was a deep shock originating from their spirits.
"Is this... that Top Divine Power!?"
The next moment...
Watching the fusion power solidified in the Void, Gu Jinlai suddenly increased the output power of the Eternal Furnace. Instantly, a terrifying light and energy directly shattered the spatial imprisonment formed by the Space Stabilizing Pearl!
A clearly visible light and brilliance released from the Great Sun instantly turned Zhao Hua’s face pale.
"This..."
"The Divine Weapon Space Stabilizing Pearl can’t even seal this kind of power!?"
The expressions of Jin Fantian and Cao Wudao drastically changed.
"Ancient Martial Saint, please show mercy! Considering this is the city center of Wind and Rain City and there are millions of civilians around, retract your Divine Power!"
Zhao Hua’s Divine Thought cried out in shock and fear immediately.
If this energy were truly released, he would be the first to bear the brunt.
However, his words seemed to have some effect.
Considering that releasing this nuclear fusion power would flatten the area for several miles, exterminate all livestock within ten miles, and undoubtedly result in millions of deaths and injuries...
He stopped the continuous output of energy from the Eternal Furnace.
But...
The power of the Thunder Light Domain suddenly soared.
The Thunder Sword, personally condensed in his hand, followed the weakened power of the Space Stabilizing Pearl and fiercely cut through the Void.
"Not good!"
Zong Yan suddenly panicked, his Martial Arts Will and Martial Arts Saint Body bursting forth, his body swelling rapidly as if transforming into some kind of molten Fierce Beast.
"Ancient Martial Saint!? Spare my life..."
He cried out in terror, seemingly pleading for mercy.
But before he could finish, the dazzling thunderbolt had already illuminated the Void, carrying fiercely violent power as it struck his body.
In an instant, his eyes widened, and the Martial Arts Saint Body that had yet to fully display spread with thunder light, its internal structure turning altogether into char.
In just half a second...
The colossal body, nearly ten meters tall, explosively collapsed, torn to shreds by the bursting thunder light.
Meanwhile, Zhao Hua was mobilizing the power of the Space Stabilizing Pearl, suddenly directing that wildly fierce and blazing energy into the Void.
Suddenly, a beam of light too intense for the eyes shot into the Void.
The terrifying energy emanating from it left Jin Fantian, Cao Wudao, and Wu Tianya frozen in place for a long time, without a single movement, fearful of attracting Gu Jinlai’s misunderstanding and thus being struck by this "Great Sun Flame Burst."
"Swoosh!"
The intense light almost overshadowed the sunlight.
Even without further energy replenishment, this release of energy continued for several breaths before it barely stopped.
With this release of terrifying high energy, the temperature within dozens of miles climbed from around twenty degrees to over fifty degrees.
Within several miles of the Demon-slaying Hall, it soared to eighty or ninety degrees.
Luckily, almost everyone coming and going from the Demon-slaying Hall was accomplished in Martial Arts, with hardly any ordinary people around, and as the most important facility in Wind and Rain City, the building quality is exceptionally strong.
Despite this, many places still caught fire, creating fierce flames.
And in the palace where Gu Jinlai was located, the temperature reached several hundred degrees.
Many objects spontaneously combusted.
Although the temperature had reached hundreds of degrees, not a single person present felt too hot.
Even strong figures like City Lord Zhao Hua felt an unstoppable chilling dread.
He looked at Martial Saint Zong Yan, who had been struck into char by the Thunder Sword, with a chilling sensation in his heart.
Especially when he attempted to suppress Gu Jinlai’s power from the Eternal Furnace using the Space Stabilizing Pearl, what he felt...
Was an incomparable violent frenzy.
Unstable.
But it was like a true Fierce Sun, shining brilliantly, burning the sky and boiling the sea.
"How can it be... so powerful..."
Zhao Hua’s voice was somewhat hoarse.
Seventh Rank Saint!?
"Not even stopping at the Seventh Rank Saint!"
He did not know how powerful this force would be if it exploded, but he...
was undoubtedly doomed to die.
"Zong Yan sows discord, favors devils, and intends to split the Holy Dynasty. The evidence is conclusive, and I have executed him on the spot. No objections, I assume."
Gu Jinlai retracted his Thunder Light Domain, his expression cold as he looked towards Zhao Hua, Jin Fantian, Cao Wudao, Wu Tianya, and the others.
Before Zhao Hua could speak, Cao Wudao had already spoken first, "No objections. As the Ancient Martial Saint said, Zong Yan indeed harbored intentions of splitting the Holy Dynasty and deserved to be executed."
Jin Fantian had just felt the fierce, blazing power emanating from Gu Jinlai.
This power...
was extremely similar to the residual energy fluctuations from when Jin Yuhai had perished.
He had almost concluded that the one who killed Jin Yuhai was very likely Gu Jinlai.
However, at this moment, this Peak Saint showed no intention of avenging his son.
The family heir was killed by Gu Jinlai, yet Cao Wudao could immediately clarify his stance—Jin Yuhai was just one of his many children who walked the path of a martial artist.
If he died, he died.
Why offend such an absolutely powerful being, likely a Seventh or even Eighth Rank Saint, over a son with limited potential?
Thereupon, he also nodded in agreement.
Zhao Hua, who had just sparred with Gu Jinlai and realized he was no match, also dared not say much at this moment, and only said, "The words of the Ancient Martial Saint are reasonable."
"That’s good,"
Gu Jinlai said, then turned to Jin Fantian and asked, "Hall Master Jin?"
"This way, Ancient Martial Saint,"
Jin Fantian gestured with an open hand, leading Gu Jinlai towards another palace.
Zhao Hua, Wu Tianya, and Cao Wudao, however, stayed put and did not follow.
As for Mu Changsheng and Yue Qushan, the two Martial Saints, their faces were still marked with shock, and they dared not say another word,
fearing that Gu Jinlai might associate them with the Mountain and Sky Tower and the Civil Medicine Workshop and thus decide to strike them down.
After a while, Zhao Hua turned his gaze back to Wu Tianya with a cold snort, "Dean, is this the ’sword’ you found? What a fine ’sword’ indeed!"
Wu Tianya heard Zhao Hua’s mocking tone but was too tired to tolerate it, "City Lord Zhao controls the City Protection Array. Once you activate the power of the array, isn’t it possible to deal with him? Why not activate the formation?"
"Gu Jinlai isn’t a fool. The City Protection Array takes at least a dozen breaths to activate. He can completely escape from Wind and Rain City before the formation is activated."
Zhao Hua glanced at Wu Tianya and Cao Wudao and said, "When I made my move earlier, if you had supported me, just trapping him for a moment would have given me time to activate the formation. Would Martial Saint Zong have died? Would Gu Jinlai be as arrogant and overbearing as he is now?"
"Martial Saint Zong... was too obvious."
Cao Wudao said unhappily, "Then Gu Jinlai simply seized the loophole in his words, positioning himself on the side of justice. If we had helped, it would have been fine if we could have killed Gu Jinlai, but if we failed, once he spread the word, none of us could escape culpability!"
The reason unspoken rules are unspoken is precisely that they can’t be openly discussed.
Once brought to light, they would surely destabilize the lower structure of the Holy Dynasty.
If the Holy Dynasty were a stable nation, then it would be somewhat better; even if the people below learned of these things, as long as the officials could give a reason, albeit one they themselves might not believe, they could still stave off any uproar.
Because even if they knew, they were powerless to change anything.
However, the problem is, the Holy Dynasty still needs a good reputation to attract external forces to join them, serving as fresh blood to replenish itself.
Under such circumstances, if the truth of the Holy Dynasty were leaked, the entire dynasty would inevitably plunge into a frenzied internal scrapping.
Worn down by repeated internal struggles and subsequent decline, it would be seized by opportunities from the lurking devils outside, ready to breach the Holy Dynasty.
Once the Holy Dynasty falls, ordinary people might fare better, herded together,
but they, the more threatening saints, would definitely be eliminated as unstable factors, with almost no chance of surviving.
This is also why there are very few Saints or Void Immortals in the numerous fleeing groups.
Just like when a country is defeated, less threatening civilian enterprises might be kept, but the military industries, they are absolutely the first to be destroyed.
"Gu Jinlai’s power is blazingly magnificent; perhaps he truly is one of the lineages that fled from Li Yang Cave Heaven,"
Wu Tianya suddenly said.
"Li Yang Cave Heaven..."
Zhao Hua said mockingly, "What if he comes from Li Yang Cave Heaven? With the power he’s shown, who among us could handle him? Who would dare covet the heritage and treasures of Li Yang Cave Heaven on his person?"
Wu Tianya did not respond directly but started a new topic, "If I’m not mistaken, the one Gu Jinlai levelled must be the Chi Long Territory, and that top Devil Emperor mentioned in the intelligence was Lord Chi Long!"
"Chi Long Territory?"
Cao Wudao’s expression changed, "Chi Long Territory is a well-backed demon territory, backed by none other than the Dragon Tears Demon Emperor!"
"We need to prepare to withstand an attack by the Dragon Tears Demon Emperor’s demon tide,"
Wu Tianya said.
"So it’s Gu Jinlai who caused all this trouble, yet we have to bear the responsibility!?"
Anger flared in Zhao Hua’s eyes.
"Actually, this could be an opportunity,"
Wu Tianya said, "If the Dragon Tears Demon Emperor sweeps in with a demon tide, we all must hide within the city, relying on the power of the City Protection Array to resist this terrifying devil. Gu Jinlai will be no exception. Once the formation is activated, then..."
At this point, Zhao Hua and Cao Wudao’s eyes lit up simultaneously.
With the might of the City Protection Array, by then, wouldn’t Gu Jinlai be at their mercy?
Even seizing the powerful Li Yang Cave Heaven heritage from him would no longer be a pipe dream.
