The killing saint of the human World has fallen!
All the Holy Lords were petrified, staring in disbelief at the scene before them. Time seemed to freeze at that moment, making them almost forget to breathe.
"The Saint of Slaughter was actually killed in a counterattack!"
Whether it was the royal uncle of Zhongzhou, the divine monk of Ximo, or the war king of Nanling, they were all filled with shock and turmoil.
Nangong Zheng, with his snow-white hair, stood there like a god or a demon, and slaughtered a Saint of Slaughter, shocking the World!
The slaying saint, the mortal World has fallen, and a saint-level spirit body has been added to the Human Emperor Banner!
Now, his Emperor Banner contains two Saint-level beings: one is the Killing Saint of the mortal World, and the other is the spirit of the Undying Daoist. The spirit of the Undying Daoist is even more terrifying, as he is a Saint King!
Suddenly, Nangong Zheng felt a slight movement in his mind. He sensed the divine power surging through his limbs and bones, and his aura was rising steadily until he could no longer suppress it.
"We're about to undergo a tribulation!"
Nangong Zheng soared into the air, tearing through the void, and vanished in an instant, disappearing before the shocked gazes of the holy lords.
This was a great calamity; boundless thunder descended upon the World, surging wildly and engulfing Nangong Zhengdu.
boom!
The celestial tribulation descended from the sky, and it was terrifying. It was not just a series of lightning bolts; it was excessively ferocious, far surpassing the tribulations of ordinary saints.
Sizzle!
The sapling flew out and joined Nangong Zheng in undergoing the tribulation. The sapling was bathed in endless lightning, with countless rays of tribulation light intertwined, and the thunder surging, seemingly about to sever all its life force.
Even Nangong Zheng wasn't having an easy time; blood splattered at times. A Saint-level tribulation was no simple matter.
Several hours later, Nangong Zheng successfully survived the great tribulation and reached the ninth level of the Dao Severing Realm.
Slaying the Dao to the Ninth Heaven, also known as the Great Accomplishment King in the World's mouth!
However, Nangong Zheng did not stop at the Nine Heavens. His momentum was unstoppable, and his aura rose steadily until he stepped into the realm of a sage before stopping.
"Half-Saint!" Nangong Zheng sensed his own power and understood his current strength, as if he had one foot in the fourth level of the Immortal Platform.
Generally speaking, a fully accomplished king stands on the ninth small step in the game, while a half-saint is in a more subtle position, with one foot already in the game and the other still at the pinnacle of the game. This one step is a world-changing difference, and the gap cannot be fathomed by common sense.
A sage has transcended the category of "human," hence the title "sage." The transformation from a king to a sage is like a fish leaping into a dragon—a qualitative change.
Having reached the eighth level of the Dao-Slaying Realm, he could slay the most powerful beings in the World. Upon reaching the Half-Saint Realm, he felt even more terrifying, transforming from a fish into a dragon, and could look down upon all the saints.
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Yaochi
The grand gathering at Yaochi has begun, and the Pure Land is bustling with activity. Powerful figures from all directions are visiting, strong individuals from all over the World are gathering, and all sorts of extraordinary people and events are appearing.
The Jade Pool Gathering, also known as the Peach Banquet, is held every five hundred years or so. It is a grand event in the five major regions, attracting powerful figures from the Eastern Wilderness, Western Desert, Central State, Southern Ridge, and Northern Plains.
The magnificent palaces and pavilions float in the air, surrounded by lotus ponds and flowers, with clouds and mist swirling around the ground—it's a dreamlike scene, just like the legendary celestial realm.
"The Imperial Uncle of Zhongzhou has arrived!"
"The Divine Monk of the Western Desert has come to visit!"
"The Palace Master of the Heavenly Demon Palace has arrived!"
...
One important figure after another appeared, and various divine chariots, shimmering with rosy light, swept across the sky, like the chariots of the gods.
At a glance, all that could be seen were dragons pulling carts, phoenixes flying overhead, and each of these strange beasts was incredibly powerful and extraordinary.
As the crowd arrived, celestial music filled the air, and various auspicious birds and beasts appeared.
Above the white clouds, palaces stand in rows, wondrous flowers bloom, jade grass carpets the ground, celestial mist surges, cranes and phoenixes dance, and apes serve peaches and pour wine.
"King Nangong Zheng of the Eastern Wilderness has arrived!" someone shouted.
These words shocked everyone, even the most important figures in the magnificent palace who looked on.
A magnificent man, with snow-white hair and a majestic bearing, strode straight down from the other side of the sky along a road paved with crystal-clear flower petals, and descended upon the Heavenly Palace of Yaochi!
It was indeed Nangong Zheng!
King Nangong Zheng of the Eastern Wilderness cultivates the Longevity Technique, lives among plants and trees, and eats rare flowers to satisfy his hunger. He is never short of spiritual herbs.
"Just now, he killed the World's most powerful killer. He truly deserves to be called the invincible Nangong Zheng!" Everyone was shocked.
Nangong Zheng's recent achievements are now known to many experts.
"Nangong Zheng has been invincible for over two thousand years, and it seems his glory will not end!" Some people sighed inwardly.
The Holy Lord of the Jiang Family, the Holy Lord of the Ji Family, the Holy Lord of Dao Yi, the Holy Lord of Wan Chu, and others were all filled with mixed feelings. They were originally of the same generation and had competed with each other in the past.
Who would have thought that Nangong Zheng, a late bloomer, would rise steadily in this era, even surpassing the young prodigies in talent, and his cultivation level is something they can only look up to.
The handsome Peacock King had a complex look in his eyes. In the past, he roamed the Southern Region, invincible, pointing his sword at the Holy Lord, living a carefree life, and was ranked alongside Nangong Zheng as one of the top experts in the Southern Region. But now, he has not yet severed his Dao, while his opponent can already slay an ancient saint.
The Queen Mother of the West, beautiful and dignified, with a peaceful expression, her black hair swaying gently, a red dot between her brows, and eyes as clear as water, came forward and invited Nangong Zheng to take a seat!
After Nangong Zheng took his seat, many powerful figures came forward to pay their respects and inquire about the matter of killing saints in the mortal World.
"That's right, the Slaughter Saint of the mortal World has been slain by me!" Nangong Zheng said calmly.
"This is truly defying the heavens!" All the powerful figures were shocked. Nangong Zheng confirmed the news, which also gave them a jolt.
When the Killing Saint made his move, it meant a sure kill, but Nangong Zheng turned the tables and killed him instead, which was truly astonishing.
"Brother Nangong, has the Assassin Dynasty truly recovered its former peak strength?" someone asked.
As soon as he said this, everyone looked over.
The Assassin Dynasty, eternally existing, is far too terrifying; it once caused boundless carnage.
All the holy lands are terrified, yet helpless and deeply wary, never daring to provoke them, because they are too terrifying; they can even assassinate saints!
Everyone wanted to know about him, the Assassin Dynasty, and how much he knew about present-day hell and the human World.
Their strength must be very strong. How could they have emerged without sufficient confidence? And they must have killed more than one SSaiSaint, NangongZheng thought for a moment and then said this.
Upon hearing this, everyone was shocked, and their hearts sank. Could it be that the Eastern Wilderness was about to return to that dark era? There was actually more than one so-called Killing Saint!
"They should have some background, perhaps even a few sages," Nangong Zheng said after a moment's thought.
He recalled the Assassin Dynasty from the original novel, which indeed had a very deep foundation, even possessing a Saint King. It took the combined efforts of various holy lands and some saints to wipe it out completely.
Everyone's faces were grim. More than one SaiSaint had been killed; the World was about to enter a period of constant fear, especially for these Saint Masters.
"Do not worry, everyone. If anyone discovers any trace of the Saint Killer, please get in touch with me. I will do my utmost to help you. I will never coexist with evil!" Nangong Zheng said solemnly.
Killing a saint might be something others would avoid at all costs, but to him, it's like a great medicine for the human body, a seed of saintly fragrance that he can harvest.
"Brother Nangong, you truly deserve to be called the King of the Eastern Wilderness! You are indeed a man of great righteousness!" People from all the forces praised him and showered him with compliments.
Before long, the longevity ape began to offer spirit peaches, and the Peach Banquet began. Several spirit peaches were placed on each jade table, filling the air with fragrance.
The crowd clinked glasses, engaged in lively conversation, and discussed the immense changes the World was undergoing. The Assassin Dynasty had appeared, and an ancient race was about to emerge.
"Reporting to the Queen Mother, an ancient creature has come to visit!"