Entry: I Secretly Cultivate Immortality in the Martial Arts World

295: Chapter 296 Even if I die today, I will never bow down and submit!”Return! Of! The! Three! Qis!”

Long Da’s shout exploded like a thunderclap, shaking the entire Immortal Realm.

In an instant, the heavens and earth changed color.

Above the firmament, a stream of pure white Qi descended, vast and mighty like the Heavenly River hanging upside down.

Beneath the earth, a stream of dark yellow Qi rose up, heavy and solid like surging ley lines.

From within the mortal world of the endless Immortal Domains, a stream of crimson Qi gathered from living beings in all directions, blazing and vigorous like a prairie fire of ten thousand flames.

The three Qis of Heaven, Earth, and Man poured into Long Da’s body simultaneously.

This Divine Ability was precisely the trump card that came with the purple trait of the Dragonman True Body.

It could draw the three Qis of Heaven, Earth, and Man into the body, instantly restoring all of one’s states to their Peak moment.

immortal essence, Divine Soul, Physical Body, Luck—everything was rapidly restored under the infusion of the three Qis.

Long Da’s Aura climbed steadily.

The previous weakness, slump, and exhaustion were swept away.

In its place was a pressure even more majestic and terrifying than before.

”This... this is impossible!”

Emperor Cang cried out, losing his composure.

Just moments ago, Long Da’s Aura was clearly flagging and his immortal essence was mostly depleted; how could he recover to his original state in an instant?

What kind of Divine Ability was this?

Emperor Cang had lived for millions of years and had never heard of such a Heaven-Defying method.

Immortal Venerable Chenyue was also full of shock.

She had thought Long Da was at the end of his rope and was about to step forward to protect him, only to see this Heavenly Emperor return to his Peak in the blink of an eye, even stronger than before.

What kind of means was this?

Long Da opened his eyes, looked down at his hands, and clenched his fists, feeling the power within him that was so full it nearly overflowed.

He naturally knew the side effects of the Return of the Three Qis.

Every time it was cast, one would be detested by the three Qis of Heaven, Earth, and Man.

The next time he underwent a tribulation, the power of the Heavenly Tribulation would be significantly enhanced based on the number of times it had been used.

Furthermore, one would be burdened with Karma and their karmic ties would deepen.

But did Long Da care?

He did not.

His main body, Gu Yan, had so much Luck that it was inexhaustible. What did a mere bit of Karma matter?

As for the increased power of the Heavenly Tribulation?

Ever since his main body, Gu Yan, obtained the red trait ’Selfless and Formless Body’, he hadn’t even known what a Heavenly Tribulation was.

The corners of Long Da’s mouth curled into a meaningful smile.

He reached out and gripped, and the heaven-opening axe appeared in his palm once more.

A primordial Aura from the axe pervaded the surroundings.

This time, his gaze swept across Emperor Cang, Emperor Haotian, and the Five Ancestors of Buddhism all at once.

”Emperor Cang, didn’t you just say you wanted to see this Heavenly Emperor off?”

”This Heavenly Emperor has recovered now. Why don’t you try sending me off?”

Emperor Cang’s mouth twitched. The Earth-Covering Seal hung in mid-air; he could neither advance nor retreat.

He wanted to say some face-saving words, but found his throat tight.

Just then, a slightly weak voice came from the other side of the battlefield.

”What... what is going on?”

Everyone looked toward the source of the sound; it was the Barbarian Ancestor Demon Emperor.

Since Demon Emperor Geng Kui had been slain, the curse controlling the Barbarian Ancestor’s soul lost its source and gradually dissipated.

The Barbarian Ancestor Demon Emperor’s consciousness was slowly recovering bit by bit.

He looked at everything before him blankly, seeing the three fading traces on the ground.

He then looked at Long Da, who held the heaven-opening axe and possessed a surging Aura, and then at the ashen-faced Emperor Cang and the others. A look of uncertainty and alarm appeared on his face.

”I... My Divine Sense was controlled just now, I was acting against my will...”

Memories of the Barbarian Ancestor Demon Emperor surfaced intermittently. He remembered how he had been plotted against by Demon Emperor Geng Kui, how a soul-controlling curse had been planted on him, and how he had been forced to come to this battlefield to attack Emperor Haotian and the others.

Thinking of this, he felt a wave of lingering fear followed by a wave of relief.

He feared that he had nearly become Geng Kui’s pawn and died in this chaotic battle.

He was relieved that Geng Kui was dead, the curse was broken, and he had survived.

The Barbarian Ancestor Demon Emperor took a deep breath, looked at Long Da, and cupped his fists in a salute, adopting an extremely low posture.

”Heavenly Emperor Long Da, my consciousness was seized earlier; my actions were not of my own intent. If I have offended you, I hope the Heavenly Emperor can forgive me.”

He paused and asked tentatively.

”May I... depart now?”

Long Da glanced at him but did not answer immediately.

The Barbarian Ancestor Demon Emperor’s heart tightened, and fine beads of cold sweat broke out on his forehead.

He knew he was no match for Long Da. Never mind his current weakness; even at his full strength, he couldn’t block a single strike from that heaven-opening axe.

Long Da remained silent for a moment before saying indifferently, ”You may go.”

The Barbarian Ancestor Demon Emperor felt as if he had been granted a great amnesty. He bowed repeatedly, turned into a streak of black light, and fled into the horizon without looking back, vanishing in the blink of an eye.

Seeing this, Emperor Cang’s heart sank even further.

He wanted to run too, but could he?

Long Da held the heaven-opening axe and was in no hurry to strike; instead, he looked at Emperor Cang with interest.

”Emperor Cang, I will give you a chance.”

Emperor Cang swallowed hard. ”What chance?”

Long Da smiled.

”Submit, or die.”

Hearing this, Emperor Cang’s face stiffened once more.

He was the noble Lord of the Immortal Court, having ruled over billions of beings in the Immortal Realm for tens of billions of years. How could his proud bones allow him to bow his head to another?

Even if defeat was certain today, and even if Long Da could slay three Emperors with one axe, it was absolutely impossible for him to kneel and submit.

Emperor Cang took a deep breath and slowly straightened his back.

”Long Da, I have cultivated for tens of billions of years, experienced several Heaven and Earth Boundless Great Tribulations, seen many storms, and fought many powerful enemies. Even if I die today, I will never bow down!”

His immortal essence surged and tumbled around him, his imperial robes snapping in the wind.

”If you want my life, come and take it yourself!”

Emperor Haotian was also unwilling to be left behind.

He gripped his golden halberd, and divine light soared from his body, painting half the sky in brilliant gold.

”What Emperor Cang says is exactly right. I hail from the Divine Court and rule over all living things by the mandate of heaven. How can I submit at the feet of another?”

His gaze was like a torch as he looked directly at Long Da, his words powerful and resonant.

”So what if I fall? After tens of billions of years of cultivation, I have long since looked past life and death. Today, I shall fight a decisive battle with you. Even if my soul is extinguished and my Dao vanishes, I seek only a hearty and thorough battle!”

The two Emperors looked at each other, both seeing determination in the other’s eyes.

It was not the arrogance of those who didn’t know the threat of death, but the final stand for their own dignity after experiencing ten thousand tribulations.

The reaction of the Five Ancestors of Buddhism, however, was completely different from that of Emperor Cang and Emperor Haotian.

Buddha Datongguang looked at the other four Buddhas, discussed in low voices for a few moments, and then they all stepped forward half a pace together, pressing their palms together.

”Heavenly Emperor Long Da possesses peerless Divine Abilities. The Five Ancestors of Buddhism are willing to lead the Western Buddha Country to submit to the Heavenly Court and follow your instructions from now on.”

Buddha Datongguang’s tone was respectful, and his posture was very low.

The other four Buddhas also lowered their brows and eyes, appearing submissive.

Hearing this, Long Da’s gaze swept over the five Buddhas, but he did not respond.

He didn’t even give them a second look.

Buddha Datongguang waited for a moment, and seeing no response from Long Da, his expression gradually turned ugly.

”Heavenly Emperor, the Buddhist faction sincerely submits. Is it possible the Heavenly Court is unwilling to accept us?”

Only then did Long Da turn his head and say, ”When did I ever say I would give the Buddhist faction a chance?”

Buddha Datongguang was choked up.

The expressions of the other four Buddhas also changed abruptly.

Buddha Datongguang said in a deep voice, ”The Heavenly Emperor just told Emperor Cang to submit or die. Since Emperor Cang could submit, why can’t the Buddhist faction?”

Long Da shook his head slightly, offering no explanation as to why.

Buddha Datongguang felt both ashamed and annoyed. As a grand Buddha, he had lowered himself to take the initiative to submit, yet he was treated with such contempt.

Seeing Long Da and the five Buddhas in a verbal confrontation, Emperor Cang and Emperor Haotian took the opportunity to secretly build up their strength.

Emperor Cang raised his hand with a wave, and a square seal flew out from his sleeve.

That square seal was different from the Earth-Covering Seal he had used before; its entire body was a mysterious purple color, and its surface was covered with Innate Dao patterns, emitting a heavy pressure that seemed to suppress all heavens.

This seal was called the tiance seal, a Medium Grade Innate Spirit Treasure and the object that suppressed the Luck of the Immortal Court.

Emperor Cang usually did not use it lightly, but at this moment of life and death, he couldn’t care about much else.

As soon as the tiance seal appeared, the power of Luck from hundreds of Immortal Domains in the Immortal Court surged in like a tide, bolstering Emperor Cang.

Emperor Haotian likewise raised his hand and summoned a golden book.

On the cover of that book were three ancient seal script characters: record of deification.

This item was also a Medium Grade Innate Spirit Treasure, the object that suppressed the Luck of the Divine Court.

The record of deification unfolded, its golden pages fluttering. The Luck of hundreds of Divine Domains governed by the Divine Court gathered and merged into Emperor Haotian’s body.

The divine light around him surged, and the light on his golden halberd became several times brighter than before.

Seeing this, the Five Ancestors of Buddhism no longer hesitated.

A seven-layered jeweled banner appeared in Buddha Datongguang’s palm.

The banner was entirely gold, with every layer carved with Buddhist mantras.

At the top hung a fist-sized sarira, emitting a soft yet vast Buddhist light.

This object was called the Great Sun Tathagata Banner, also a Medium Grade Innate Spirit Treasure and the object that suppressed the Luck of the Buddhist faction.

The other four Buddhas each poured their dharma power into it. The Great Sun Tathagata Banner shone brilliantly, and the Buddhist light illuminated the surroundings, enveloping the five Buddhas within.

With three Innate Spirit Treasures that suppressed Luck being manifested at once, the Luck of the Immortal Court, Divine Court, and Buddhist faction intertwined, forming a massive three-colored light screen above the battlefield.

Emperor Cang, Emperor Haotian, and the five Buddhas each took a side, standing ready for battle.

Long Da watched them quietly as they prepared all their Magic Treasures, Divine Abilities, and Luck enhancements, neither rushing nor stopping them.

When everything was ready, he nodded slightly.

”Are you ready?”

Emperor Cang snorted coldly. ”Enough talk. Strike!”

Long Da spoke no more.

He gripped the heaven-opening axe, took a deep breath, and his immortal essence poured into the axe like a river bursting its banks.

The Chaos patterns on the heaven-opening axe flickered violently, and that sliver of axe intent that had once split heaven and earth was triggered once again.