Bombarding Cultivators with Cluster Artillery

Chapter 2046: Chapter 2014: The Final Moment of the Time Rift Approaches

Jiang Ding was completely awakened.

In the instant he opened his eyes, the surrounding world seemed to freeze. Within a radius of hundreds of thousands of kilometers, every being with spiritual essence perished instantly, losing all spirituality. Even the rules and cause and effect collapsed and vanished without a trace.

It was as if the Dharma-Ending City Age had truly arrived!

A terrifying being from the Dharma-Ending City Age descended upon the human world, proclaiming an unstoppable destiny in the endless starry sky.

With the awakening of the Dari Swordsman, layers of fleet array patterns slowly contracted, and the Sun End Sword Formation Map gradually disappeared, along with the stringent decrees.

”Congratulations, Your Majesty, on achieving the eighth Harmonious Nirvana breakthrough.”

”Only one step remains to become a True Immortal.”

The Fusang Saintess emerged from the dissipating restrictions, quietly observing the Dari Swordsman.

For thousands of years, she had calmly been cultivating, and now that sense of breakthrough was drawing closer, it seemed the Eighth Step was not far off.

The Fusang Holy Land possesses one of the most prestigious heritages in the endless starry sky. As long as the person she has chosen does not die in battle or fail, the breakthrough is almost inevitable.

”Indeed,”

”I have completed the eighth minor adjustment Nirvana.”

Jiang Ding’s inner view focused on himself.

His mana, Divine Sense, and Sword Soul, his entire being had strengthened multiple times over, completely surpassing his former self, akin to undergoing a qualitative transformation.

Throughout history, eight-step Daoist disciples and Eight Tribulation Venerables were the strongest beings beneath True Immortals, being high-ranking officials of the Human Emperor, which is not without reason, as they stand above billions but below one.

It could be said that he could easily defeat his former self at this time.

Meanwhile, Jiang Ding understood a principle: he had reached the mortal limit of minor rule adjustments, having reached the pinnacle of mortal power. Further progress was impossible, and even breaking through to Heavenly Man would bring no change in power.

Before reaching supreme status, one’s power has already peaked.

To go further, he would need to break the limits and touch the realm of Immortals.

One step forward to become a True Immortal.

One misstep, and the Divine Soul would be extinguished, dooming the bright future of an Eight Tribulation Venerable. Many Daoist disciples hesitate for these concerns, leaving behind long-standing, renowned mighty powers in the endless starry sky.

This is a path of no regret, only forward.

The Eight Tribulation Venerable, if surrendering, is likely to be accepted by a True Immortal.

True Immortals, even among fellow True Immortals of the same race, must fight to the death. In the endless universe starry sky, only one will survive each era; it has always been so.

There are unknown secrets in this; emperors would never accept another True Immortal.

What will the Dari Swordsman choose?

Will he enjoy a life of glory and fulfillment, ensuring the Xianmen Sect’s steady stride towards brilliance and maximizing citizens’ interests?

Or, advance further without regret?

The Fusang Saintess knew the answer.

She knew her majesty would have an incredibly brilliant life, destined to be invincible, or die early; there would never be a second fate.

A life that ends before becoming a Human Emperor was exactly what her pride longed for.

Their meeting was never a coincidence.

The Dari Swordsman needed someone to understand the infinite universe’s situation, and the object of the Fusang Saintess’s love had to be a being with a chance to become an Emperor.

These two kinds of beings are exceedingly rare.

Within a certain space and time, such beings could be said to be only two; missing each other was nearly impossible.

”If I die, is there a way to send something for me?”

Jiang Ding quietly asked.

This person was not the Fusang Saintess.

The moment the Dari Swordsman died, the Fusang Saintess would also die.

”Did not Your Majesty say he will inevitably win?”

The Fusang Saintess laughed softly.

”This is not contradictory.”

”In warfare, one prioritizes loss over victory in strategy, which is righteous in military tactics.”

Jiang Ding shook his head slightly: ”Hometown is a place I hold dear, with many beloved people and matters. My growth relied on my hometown’s nurturing and support. Though indebtedness is insignificant, my hometown and I are one.”

”Before entering the battlefield, planning for my hometown is my responsibility.”

”My hometown... is still quite weak.”

Jiang Ding pondered and said: ”However, my hometown has strong potential. It could be said that, as a force, the hometown possesses True Immortal potential, though currently mired in a self-made fog, future unknown. This, no one knows.”

The Dari Swordsman gradually spoke of his hometown, while the Fusang Saintess listened intently.

”Even if I perish in battle,”

”The future may still see the hometown ascend to become the world’s emperor.”

Jiang Ding smiled and said.

The Xianmen Sect is such a unique existence, surviving independent of individual reliance, although currently still weak.

Even without the Dari Swordsman, the Xianmen Sect can still rise, though the path may be more difficult.

Of course, it may also perish from unforeseen events; in the endless starry sky, no one can claim to rise without any luck.

However, the Xianmen Sect’s potential is undeniable by anyone.

”Does Your Majesty wish to leave something for your hometown?”

The Fusang Saintess asked.

She didn’t quite agree with what the Dari Swordsman said, considering it the wanderer’s idealization of the hometown.

She also harbored many unrealistic reveries for the Fusang Holy Land where she had grown up, which is human nature.

”Yes.”

”Probably a legacy.”

Jiang Ding retrieved an item from his forehead, handing it to the Fusang Saintess.

It was a crystal stone, formed by the power of the Divine Soul.

It was not a Heavenly Material and Earthly Treasure, nor did it contain power but knowledge. It included the development of the Xianmen Sect’s industrial system in this time rift by the Dari Swordsman and his True Immortal techniques, which should prevent many detours for the Xianmen Sect.

”If you perish in battle,”

”I will arrange for someone to deliver it.”

The Fusang Saintess received the crystal stone, promising.

She did not ask where to send it; such information naturally would reveal itself the moment the Dari Swordsman died.

Although, at that time, she would perish together.

”Thank you.”

Jiang Ding exhaled deeply, his Sword Soul becoming much clearer with no lingering worries.

His gaze turned toward the Great Dream Sword Realm, beginning to receive the endless starry sky intelligence gathered over millennia, discovering that the starry sky situation had reached its most intense moment.

”Your Majesty,”

”Wei Zicheng has been connecting with feudal lords everywhere and the Divine Dao Demon Race Alliance Army. It is estimated they will attack the Ten Thousand Laws Emperor Heaven in no more than a thousand years.”

The Fusang Saintess introduced.

The arrival of this historical event indicated that the time rift was nearing its end, with the possibility of ending within twenty thousand years; otherwise, all living beings would be trapped here eternally unable to transcend.

”Then let us return.”

”Within no more than five thousand years, we will return to the Vermilion Bird Star Domain.”

Jiang Ding nodded slightly: ”At that time, whether the Hehuan Daoist and Beidou Daoist have broken through the Quasi-Ninth Rank Dao Fruit or not, I will kill them. It is best if they break through.”

”The fellow Daoist inheriting the name of Taishang will be the same. If he has the courage to engage me in a Holy Sword Fight, death can be granted to him too.”

”These matters will be handled.”

”And then,”

Jiang Ding, with cold yet fervent murderous intent, anticipated.

”At the time rift’s ending, I shall face the True Immortal.”

”Let me see if I shall perish at the hands of a True Immortal...”