Bombarding Cultivators with Cluster Artillery

All the Heavenly Monarchs experienced a drastic change in an instant, their killing intent surging to the sky.

”What are you going to do?”

”You bastards!”

Hundred Poison Celestial Monarch’s eyes nearly split with rage as he was about to curse vehemently.

But swiftly, his expression underwent a drastic shift, fluctuating between shock, uncertainty, fear, regret, ferocity, and murderous intent, reminiscent of a dyeing workshop’s ever-changing hues.

”Why?”

Gong Caiyu also appeared somewhat puzzled, followed by an expression of wild ecstasy.

All of this was triggered by a voice that emerged in the Sea of Consciousness of the many Heavenly Monarchs.

”Fellow Daoists, please come to Dark Demon Palace for a chat.”

This voice was mild and affable, devoid of excessive sharpness. Yet, upon hearing it, all the Heavenly Monarchs shuddered in unison, as if recalling something terribly frightening, with some even beginning to tremble.

Tushan!

After a span of twelve hundred years, Tushan Heavenly Monarch has revived from his seclusion!

”Haha!”

”Hahaha!”

Gong Caiyu sheathed her Longsword and, in a blink, transformed from a formidable Heavenly Monarch on the battlefield into a demure and adorable young girl: ”Hundred Poison, didn’t you want to meet the young master? Now you can!”

”Haha, please.”

She was exceedingly excited, paying no heed to her surroundings, not even sparing a glance at the Blood Demon Abyss close at hand, darting through space towards the direction of Tushan Central Court with nimble swiftness.

The remaining Heavenly Monarchs looked at one another in silence.

The air was oppressively heavy, with nobody immediately following, including Hundred Poison Celestial Monarch who had been keen to meet the Heavenly Monarch and previously sparked wars to achieve that goal.

A moment later.

”This is terrible, who knows how many years I’ll be imprisoned, how many fines I’ll have to pay...”

Moonlight Rabbit cried out tragically, hastening to catch up with Gong Caiyu’s steps.

Qingyun Heavenly Monarch let out a slight, amused chuckle and took his leave as well.

The remaining Heavenly Monarchs sighed and departed, one by one, until only Hundred Poison Celestial Monarch and Six Paths Celestial Monarch were left, standing as if rooted to the spot, staring at each other, seemingly coming to a realization.

”It’s all just a pretense!”

Hundred Poison Celestial Monarch sneered coldly: ”He chooses neither to emerge early nor late, but precisely at this moment. As far as I’m concerned, it’s just a facade of strength covering inner frailty.”

He too flew towards the Central Court.

Six Paths Celestial Monarch Yin Dao remained silent for a moment before following suit.

Neither chose to flee.

Because in this world, the safest place is where other Heavenly Monarchs are. This, they could ascertain; an isolated open space, on the other hand, would be the most dangerous.

The speed of a Heavenly Monarch is swift, and with the assistance of the ’High-Speed Transmission Network Project’ spread across Tushan Central Court, they returned to Tushan Central Court within merely a few hours.

This capital of the world remained unchanged, with demon cultivators coming and going upon the mountain, the atmosphere largely the same as before. On seeing the many Heavenly Monarchs returning, all showed their utmost respect with reverent salutations, calling them Monarchs.

Hundred Poison Celestial Monarch and his company were somewhat silent as they made their way to the mountain peak, rapidly arriving outside Dark Demon Palace.

Pausing but slightly, they stepped into the palace.

There, they saw on the throne, a green-clothed youth of around sixteen years old, looking innocently back at them, unchanged from over a thousand years ago.

”Young master, it’s been a long time since we last met.”

Gong Caiyu’s eyes widened as she meticulously observed the youth before her, revealing an expression of joy.

”Indeed, it has been a long time since I last saw you,” Jiang Ding chuckled lightly.

To meet an old acquaintance after two thousand years was truly one of the great pleasures within the Immortal Path, only possible for those who have embarked on this path, struggling and striving, leading to the present scenario.

”We pay our respects to you, Heavenly Monarch!”

Lou Xi Heavenly Monarch, Qingyun Heavenly Monarch, Moon Night Heavenly Monarch, and nine other Heavenly Monarchs respectfully bowed.

”Fellow Daoists, I hope you are well.”

”To meet you all again after twelve hundred years brings me great comfort,” Jiang Ding said with a sigh. ”A thousand years ago, during my seclusion, I often worried whether I would be unable to find a familiar face in this world upon emergence. If that were to be the case, such cruelty... How would I cope?”

”Fortunately, that did not happen.”

”This is truly wonderful.”

”Thank you, thank you for your concern, Heavenly Monarch.”

Qingyun Heavenly Monarch, Moon Night Heavenly Monarch, and the others all showed nostalgic expressions.

One thousand two hundred years ago, under the command of the Heavenly Monarch, they fought, cultivated, listened to the Monarch’s teachings, and understood the barriers to Divinity Transformation. They went through so much together, how could they not have developed feelings?

Upon this reunion, past events resurfaced in their minds, and emotions re-emerged.

Many Heavenly Monarchs immediately resolved that, despite any disharmony, they were still willing to fight for the Monarch again, at least one more time.

The Tushan Heavenly Monarch and many other Heavenly Monarchs reminisced about the past, which evoked long-forgotten memories, and there wasn’t the anticipated tension of drawn swords and arrows at the ready.

Such a demeanor reminded some people of the past, and their hearts softened with the resurgence of tender emotions.

Others, however, felt nothing in particular and took this as proof, a confirmation of their own correct deductions, and their minds gradually settled.

Some were eager to act out but refrained.

They were very keen and noticed a significant shift in the attitudes of the surrounding Heavenly Monarchs.

The Tushan Heavenly Monarch, after all, was their former Monarch, elder, and they had emotional connections, shared experiences, and battles—a relationship not solely based on interests.

Under normal circumstances, the separation of a thousand years indeed faded many emotions, but upon reunion, feelings temporarily took precedence.

”Congratulations to the Monarch on emerging from seclusion, with your cultivation base having progressed further!”

The Hundred Poison Celestial Monarch and others congratulated, tentatively probing.

”Indeed, my cultivation base has indeed taken a step further.”

Jiang Ding smiled and nodded.

This left many uncertain and skeptical, unable to discern the truth, as their discreetly extended Divine Sense could not see anything.

However, very soon, all these probes proved futile.

Clang~

In the shocked and trembling gaze of many Heavenly Monarchs.

The green-clothed youth on the throne slowly pulled out his longsword, a smile still on his face: ”Reunion is over, it’s time to send some Fellow Daoists on their way.”

”If there are Fellow Daoists who object, they can leave together with the others.”

”Does anyone object?”

Jiang Ding looked around at everyone and asked with a smile.

The entire palace was silent, so quiet you could hear a pin drop.

An icy atmosphere swept through the grand hall like a chilling tide, jolting the many Heavenly Monarchs from their complex emotions into stark awareness, shocked and alarmed.

They remembered.

Amidst those warm, nostalgic memories, a cold murderous intent had always been present, pervading throughout.

This green-clothed youth didn’t need anyone’s help, didn’t cling to past sentiments, and thus showed no mercy.

He only wished for your demise.

All those who violated Tushan Law must pay the price due, including death, with no exceptions or reprieves, regardless of whether they were old acquaintances.

”Ha, hahaha!

”I told you, a dog can’t change its habit of eating shit! And I was still worried that you might switch sides!

Hundred Poison Celestial Monarch roared with laughter, no longer feigning demeanor.

He knew clearly that even if anyone could be spared, he himself would definitely not be spared. He had openly intimidated Zhengzong Sect Master and bore no emotional ties to Tushan, so even if forgiveness was given to others, it could not extend to him.

Therefore, he had his realization and took a stand first, believing in his own judgment.

”Tushan is nothing but a dog staging a farce!”

”His injuries must not have healed yet!”

Hundred Poison Celestial Monarch’s body expanded rapidly, revealing his true form of a green centipede dozens of zhang long. The stench was unbearable, and he sneered: ”Since there’s no turning back, it’s a fight to the death then!”

”Fellow Daoists, let’s join forces to besiege him. Those who survive can look forward to great prospects, reap countless Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures, and Ascend to the Upper Realm is just within reach.”

”Ice Snow Heavenly Monarch Mu Tiansnow, I know you are mighty...”

Hundred Poison Celestial Monarch started to recruit one by one.

Ice Snow Heavenly Monarch Mu Tiansnow was the first to rise to the rank of Heavenly Monarch and was always known for her ambition and untamed actions, engaging in many covert schemes.

At this moment, upon hearing Hundred Poison Celestial Monarch’s words, her face turned sour.

Thump!

Without any hesitation, Mu Tiansnow knelt down.

”Monarch, I have sinned.”

Mu Tiansnow spoke respectfully: ”Over these years, I have committed crimes such as corruption, misallocation, embezzlement... and other offenses totaling one thousand seven hundred and twenty-seven, and should be sentenced to two hundred seventy-seven years of imprisonment. Please impose your punishment.”

She threw down her longsword, released all resistance, and appeared utterly humble.

”You...”

The ferocious face of Hundred Poison Celestial Monarch froze, his words of persuasion stuck in his mouth.