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Chapter 505: Chapter 373 The Heavenly Emperor Abdicates_2

A divine being with profound magical abilities waved his hand and performed numerous secret techniques.

The Heavenly Emperor asked, “My beloved ministers, does anyone recognize this demonic wayfarer?”

The gods in the hall shook their heads, either knowingly keeping silent or genuinely unaware, save for Bai Suixin and Jizhen, whose expressions notably changed as they seemed to want to speak but hesitated.

“You two ministers, speak freely without concern.”

The Heavenly Emperor wore a smile, for in the hundreds of years, only Bai Suixin truly had the Heavenly Court in his heart.

Bai Suixin spoke, “To report to Your Majesty, this Taoist is called Qing Lian and is the transformation of an Innate Spiritual Object. Years ago, this humble Daoist captured it for Alchemy, but in an unguarded moment, it escaped.”

“Amitabha!”

Jizhen said, “This humble monk kindly accepted Qing Lian as a disciple, never expecting it to be ungrateful. Taking advantage of my absence, it fled.”

The face of the Heavenly Emperor darkened instantly, one used it for Alchemy, and the other tried to forcibly convert it—no wonder it attacked the Heavenly Court.

Meanwhile.

The situation on the Heaven-Watching Mirror changed, and Qing Lian’s Lotus Platform disappeared from underneath him, reappearing instead under Yang Xuan’s feet.

The Lotus Platform closed, trapping Yang Xuan inside.

Qing Lian waved his hand to take the Lotus Platform into his sleeve, then suddenly turned his head, his cold voice ringing out, “Just watch, I am off to the Overhanging Firmament Hall!”

“Merely a human immortal, yet so presumptuous?”

The Heavenly Emperor snorted coldly and said, “Ministers of the Army, Calendar, and Thunder Departments, muster the heavenly troops and quickly capture this fiend!”

The True Gods of the three departments accepted the order, assembling heavenly soldiers and generals to face the enemy.

At that time.

Qing Lian had already broken through the Heaven’s Gate, with a ray of light speeding towards the Overhanging Firmament Hall, encountering and fighting many True Gods on the way.

Another earth-shattering spell battle occurred, its aftershocks spilling over and reducing countless palaces to ruins.

Fortunately, the Heavenly Court Righteous Gods already had experience; hearing of the human immortal’s attack, they scattered and fled without waiting for the Heavenly Emperor’s order to meet the enemy, so the casualties were not too heavy.

Several hours passed.

Not only were the True Gods of the three departments unable to subdue Qing Lian, but each of them was also defeated, their divine bodies shattered numerous times.

“Withdraw at once, if you dare to obstruct further, I will not spare you!”

In Qing Lian’s hand appeared a slash of mysterious light, his cold voice proclaiming, “This Desolate Spiritual Light is a supreme divine ability. Even those in the Reversion Void realm, once affected, will find their souls departing their bodies, living in a muddle, difficult to live, difficult to die!”

The True Gods of the three departments looked at each other, fear arising in their hearts, no longer daring to impede Qing Lian.

Seeing this scene, the Heavenly Emperor couldn’t help but curse loudly, chiding the True Gods of the three departments for losing all face for the Heavenly Court.

A moment later.

Qing Lian’s light arrived outside the Overhanging Firmament Hall.

The Heavenly Emperor said, “My beloved ministers, join forces to capture this demonic wayfarer, to uphold the majesty of the Heavenly Court.”

“As you command!”

The congregation of gods bowed to take the order, jointly summoning the Demon Suppression Tower, its immense suppressive power enveloping Qing Lian.

“An Immortal Artifact? No, it’s just a Spiritual Treasure with True Immortal prohibitions set upon it!”

Qing Lian channeled his mana, sweeping the Desolate Spiritual Light towards the Demon Suppression Tower, erasing the myriad thoughts of True Gods within.

The suppressive force dissipated instantly, and without the mana to drive it, the Demon Suppression Tower lost its footing and, transformed into a foot-long treasure, floated down into Qing Lian’s hand.

“Your kind tries to control an immortal’s prohibitions with mere mortal souls, forcefully wielding them with divine spirits, but you are ignorant that my Desolate Spiritual Light can suppress any fragmented soul!”

Qing Lian’s cold gaze swept over the Overhanging Firmament Hall, and involuntarily, the gods took two steps back, clearing a path.

He looked up at the Heavenly Emperor and said coldly.

“This humble Daoist has reincarnated and cultivated anew, surviving two mortal calamities, both given by the Heavenly Court. Your Majesty, what do you think should be done about this?”

The Heavenly Emperor’s complexion grew somber, glancing at Bai Suixin and another hiding among the ministers, not daring to show themselves. His heart settled on a plan, and he said solemnly.

“With countless righteous deities in the vast Heavenly Court, it’s inevitable that one or two evil demons infiltrate. The Dao friend encountered deadly calamities, which grieve me too. What if those two demons are left to the Dao friend to deal with?”

“Your Majesty.”

Bai Suixin cried out repeatedly, “I have been loyal to you. You cannot abandon me like this.”

Jizhen recited his Buddhist title and said, “Your Majesty, save me, and I am willing to lead the support of Buddhism.”

The Heavenly Emperor’s expression did not change, and the Investiture of the Gods appeared in his hand. He erased the names of Dragon Virtue and Tai Bai, saying, “These two have brought about mischief and are hereby expelled from the Heavenly Court!”

“Your Majesty!”

Bai Suixin wailed to the heavens, tears streaming down his face, in a posture of intense grief.

Those who knew the truth behind the scenes could not help but scorn, as his performance was too exaggerated; it not only lacked the semblance of grief but resembled a comedic act!

Jizhen, however, seemed much more genuine as he immediately tore through the void, diving into it and disappearing from view.

The Heavenly Emperor looked towards Qing Lian and asked, “What does my friend think?”

“How could it be otherwise!”

Qing Lian’s voice was cold as he said, “These two individuals will certainly not be spared by me. However, the Heavenly Court is the root cause. Today, either the Overhanging Firmament Hall will be shattered, or a new Heavenly Emperor will be chosen!”

“Ignorant fool!”

The Heavenly Emperor could no longer contain his rage, and the Investiture of the Gods in his hand soared into the air, bolstered by incense and fate, his aura instantly swelling to surpass that of ordinary human immortals.

“My beloved ministers, follow me into battle and capture this demon path follower.”

The deities answered in unison, each displaying their magic divine abilities, yet when they landed on Qing Lian, they were resplendent and gorgeous spells with no power at all.

“Please abdicate, Your Majesty!”

Qing Lian formed a spell with his hands, and the desolate spiritual light swept towards the Heavenly Emperor, simultaneously swallowing the Investiture of the Gods.

Majestic and endless fate manifested out of thin air like smoke, entering Qing Lian’s mouth, and with a slight circulation of mana, it was thoroughly refined.

“My merit!”

The Heavenly Emperor could not help but cry out in pain, his aura plummeting greatly, his eyes filled with hatred as he looked at Qing Lian, nine layers of the Incense Treasure Wheel blooming behind him, casting down divine light to protect his body.

No matter how the desolate spiritual light swept over, not a tremor was seen in his soul.

“I, will kill you!”

“Immeasurable Heavenly Honored One, Your Majesty has fallen into a demonic state!”

Qing Lian was not afraid in the slightest, his protective spiritual light blocking thousands of spells, going against the trend, and with a wave of his hand, he scattered countless divine skills towards the Heavenly Emperor.

“Damn it!”

Seeing this situation, the Heavenly Emperor knew that the gods within the palace were not putting in their full effort, but he was confident in his strength and believed he could defeat Qing Lian in a single combat.

The Incense Treasure Wheel harbored the wishes of countless beings on the divine continent, and when it solidified, it was invincible to all spells and naturally undefeated.

As expected, no matter how mystical Qing Lian’s divine skills were, they could only slightly shake the Treasure Wheel.

With this to rely on, the Heavenly Emperor was aggressive in his spell battle, attacking without defending, even exchanging injury for injury, quickly gaining the upper hand, and suppressing Qing Lian from a high position.

Wave after wave of divine light turned into layers of restrictions, sealing Qing Lian within.

“I, am the Heavenly Mandate!”

Before the voice of the Heavenly Emperor had fallen, the void shattered, and a fiery red stick roared toward the sealing restrictions.

The forming restrictions instantly collapsed, and Qing Lian caught the God-Beating Stick in his hand, swinging it overhead towards the stunned Heavenly Emperor.

Fissures appeared in the Incense Treasure Wheel, and just as the Heavenly Emperor was about to recall the Investiture of the Gods for protection, another crack appeared in the void, and a leg thick as the Heavenly Pillar ruthlessly stomped down.

Boom!

The Heavenly Emperor was smashed hundreds of feet into the ground, the furious power flattening everything within a thousand miles, and the recently reconstructed Overhanging Firmament Hall was shattered once again.

“Sun Changsheng, the Bull!”

The Heavenly Emperor rose from the ground, the firmament having already returned to its original state, as if no one had ever been there.

Qing Lian held the God-Beating Stick, standing amidst the ruins of the Overhanging Firmament Hall, smilingly asked, “Your Majesty, through your lack of discipline, has caused such catastrophe. Are you willing to abdicate and atone for your sins?”

“I…”

The Heavenly Emperor wanted to say he’d rather die, but when the words reached his lips, he swallowed them back.

“Out of shame, I voluntarily abdicate!” @@novelbin@@

As the Heavenly Emperor spoke, his eyes turned blood red, leaving two trails of blood on his face.

Not long ago, upon witnessing Yang Xuan’s defeat in magic combat, the Heavenly Emperor began to doubt, then seeing the three True Gods retreat in fear, and observing the deities in the palace feigning their combat, how could he not guess that Qing Lian was a human immortal from the mendicant sect?

At that moment, the Heavenly Emperor still harbored hope, perhaps by single combat defeating Qing Lian, he would be able to continue to occupy his position.

But the moment he saw Qing Lian falling into a disadvantage, Sun Changsheng and the Bull immediately joined the fight without shame, completely ignoring the unspoken rules, and the Heavenly Emperor had no more illusions.

Today, he had the choice to either voluntarily abdicate or to pass away right there!

“From this day forward, Crown Prince Zhao Yao is the Heavenly Emperor.”

The voice of the Heavenly Emperor was icy cold as his gaze swept over the deities—all traitors filled with disloyalty and treachery: “I… Yuan Ding, will return to the Great Heng Blessed Land to cultivate and shall be at the Heavenly Court’s disposal at any time!”

Qing Lian said, “I am not an oppressive type, and my friend is still welcome to cultivate in the Heavenly Court. For example, the Heavenly Pond. I’ve heard my friend quite enjoys fishing?”

“Good, very good!”

Yuan Ding nodded in agreement, fully aware it was akin to house arrest.

“I still have several hundred years of life left, so I shall fish in the Heavenly Pond. The Heavenly Court and the divine continent are left to you, my friends. You must govern well and not let it collapse one day!”

The deities in the hall were unconcerned, considering it merely the resentments of one who had abdicated. They bowed and said.

“We respectfully send off our friend!”