radicalducati Chapter 122 Eternal Guardian of the Divine Tree
Chapter 122 Eternal Guardian of the Divine Tree
Clearly, she is no longer the fruit that once possessed the miraculous power of heaven and earth.
After a moment, as if remembering something, he turned to Ling Tian and reminded him:
"Young Brother Ling Tian, don't forget—Miss Xue Jian is still unconscious."
Upon hearing this whisper, Ling Tian's relaxed smile vanished instantly, replaced by a sudden serious expression.
"that……"
"Heavenly Emperor, since the Pig Lady was created by the Goddess Xi Yao herself from the fruit of the Divine Tree, she should know the method to awaken her."
"Where is the goddess Xi Yao now?"
The words fell.
The Heavenly Emperor, who had initially appeared composed, now wore a slightly somber expression, his brow furrowed, and his tone revealed a hint of regret:
"The fruit of the divine tree is a supreme treasure of the divine realm."
"As a guardian, Xi Yao violated the divine law by taking the fruit to create life and sending it to the mortal realm without authorization."
"I then seized his physical body, while his soul was transformed into the spirit of plants and trees, to guard the divine tree for eternity."
"What?"
The Heavenly Emperor's words struck Ling Tian like a thunderbolt, causing his heart to clench violently. A surge of anger welled up within him, almost overwhelming his reason.
If he hadn't still retained a sliver of clarity, he would have almost drawn his sword on the spot and pointed it directly at the Heavenly Emperor's throat.
Even without making a move, his face was already as cold as frost, his eyes like blades, fixed on the Heavenly Emperor, and he rebuked him without any concealment:
"Heavenly Emperor!"
"The goddess Xi Yao has guarded the divine tree for hundreds of thousands of years, her loyalty unwavering."
"Even without merit, she still put in effort. And you, just because she used a single fruit, seized her body, shattered her soul, and demoted her to a mere spirit of grass and trees?"
Ling Tian was not the only one indignant.
Xu Changqing was always kind and generous, Zixuan was gentle and benevolent, and Longkui and Maomao also felt reluctant to let go. Their gazes toward the Heavenly Emperor were filled with complex emotions and doubt.
They hadn't anticipated this—
The supreme ruler of the six realms, the Heavenly Emperor who governs all the heavens, is so cold and ruthless.
Across the vast land of Kyushu, countless mortals looked up at the Lingxiao Palace and saw Ling Tian's clenched fists and the murderous aura emanating from them, all of whom were shaken to their core.
Some people were whispering among themselves:
"However, because General Fei Peng had a private battle with the Demon Lord Chonglou, he was banished to the mortal world, stripped of his divine status, and reduced to an ant."
"However, because Xi Yao used the divine fruit, her physical form was destroyed and her soul was scattered."
"Isn't this Heavenly Emperor far too ruthless?"
"No... I have a feeling something's fishy about this."
"If the Heavenly Emperor were truly so cruel, how could he not have foreseen that this action would inevitably provoke Fei Peng's wrath?"
"Given Fei Peng's power back then, once he awakens, who in the divine realm can stop him? Turning the world upside down would be as easy as turning one's hand."
"If you were truly afraid of making enemies, you should have eliminated Fei Peng from the cycle of reincarnation at the very beginning of his reincarnation."
"But he not only did not touch its roots, he allowed its fame to remain in the divine realm and its prestige to not decline."
"This doesn't seem like the act of a ruthless person at all!"
"Yes. If you don't cut the weeds at the root, they'll grow back in the spring."
"Having already thoroughly offended Fei Peng, why allow him to continue growing after his reincarnation?"
The Heavenly Emperor's actions, though seemingly harsh, are actually riddled with flaws, and even the most unsavory characters in the martial arts world can see the contradictions within them.
For a time, people's hearts were unsettled, and doubts arose everywhere.
If it were them, once a complete feud was formed, they would definitely wipe them out completely, leaving no future troubles and preventing them from growing stronger.
The mighty Heavenly Emperor.
How could the rulers of the six realms, the supreme beings, be inferior to them in even this little bit of strategy?
and so……
There must be a shocking secret hidden behind this!
otherwise--
How could the Heavenly Emperor allow General Fei Peng to be demoted without intervening?
In the Qin Dynasty, atop a royal carriage drawn by six magnificent horses, Ying Zheng's eyes flashed with lightning-like light, his tone resolute and decisive:
"really!"
"General Fei Peng is no ordinary man!"
"His banishment to the mortal realm was very likely a meticulously planned scheme!"
Donghuang Taiyi cupped his hands and chuckled lightly, his expression indifferent:
"That's true."
"General Fei Peng's abilities are so great that even the Heavenly Emperor cannot ignore them."
"Such an unusual move must have a deeper meaning."
"The Heavenly Emperor..."
On the official road of Beiliang, in front of the Yong'an Pawnshop.
The crowd looked up at the sky, gazing at the figure of the Heavenly Emperor dressed in a bright yellow dragon robe, their expressions varied, filled with astonishment and uncertainty.
They simply couldn't believe it—
That supreme being who rules the divine realm and reigns supreme over the six realms could be so cold-blooded and ruthless.
If the Heavenly Emperor is truly so indifferent.
Wouldn't the human beings living under his rule be constantly on the verge of extinction, facing imminent annihilation?
On the border of the Ming Dynasty, beside a desolate road.
Li Shimin ate a few bites of dry rations and was about to set off when he suddenly saw the image of the Heavenly Emperor appear in the sky, and his eyes flashed with a sharp light.
"The Imperial Preceptor..."
"The divine realm has always suppressed the other five realms."
"It is recognized as the supreme realm, and even the Demon Realm has always been inferior to it."
"But now it seems that the divine realm can easily suppress the four realms of demons, ghosts, humans, and immortals."
"But it may not be able to suppress the demon realm."
"The former Demon Lord of the Demon Clan was already able to defeat the strongest divine general in the God Realm."
"Now, Demon Lord Chonglou is even stronger than before, and his combat power has increased dramatically."
"In the entire divine realm, only General Fei Peng can fight against him."
"This situation hardly resembles the 'Supreme Realm' that rules over the six realms!"
"not to mention--"
"Just as the Demon Realm's Chonglou was rising, the Heavenly Emperor actually sent General Feipeng, the only one who could restrain him."
"Personally banished to the mortal realm."
"This... once Fei Peng is lost."
"How can the divine realm withstand the overwhelming force of the demon realm with its current power?"
"therefore……"
"The divine realm is definitely not just the power it appears to have on the surface."
"There must be a powerful figure lurking in the shadows, capable of confronting or even suppressing the Demon Lord Chonglou."
"Or perhaps—the Heavenly Emperor himself is an unparalleled master, which is why he dared to act when the Demon Realm was in turmoil."
"We will still banish Fei Peng from Heaven!"
After a moment of restoring his inner energy, Yuan Tiangang slowly opened his eyes.
His gaze was like thunder, piercing the void, as if electric snakes were moving deep within his pupils.
"General Fei Peng's strength is extraordinary, reaching the pinnacle of the Six Realms."
"To date, within the Six Realms, perhaps only that fleeting, mysterious figure from the beginning of chaos could defeat it."
"But what Your Majesty said is not unfounded."
"In the Six Realms, strength reigns supreme. If the Heavenly Emperor lacks true power, how can he, despite his noble status, command the gods?"
"Faced with the danger of the rise of the Demon Realm's Chonglou, he still dared to banish Feipeng to the mortal world."
"They even risked harming the goddess Xi Yao."
"Such behavior is not due to folly, but rather to having something to rely on."
"Or—his own combat strength is enough to rival Fei Peng."
"Or—behind him stands an existence even more terrifying than Fei Peng."
"Otherwise, how could the Heavenly Emperor dare to take such a risky move?"
Li Shimin straightened his dragon robe, his eyes flashing, his thoughts churning like a surging tide.
"yes……"
"The Heavenly Emperor must have a trump card that can suppress the Demon Lord and intimidate Chonglou."
"To demote General Fei Peng to the mortal realm for such a trivial matter is far too harsh."
"Can……"
Why was the Heavenly Emperor so resolute?
"Just because a mere divine fruit was used, the goddess Xi Yao was stripped of her physical body and her soul was shattered."
"Isn't this punishment far too harsh?"
"Even though he himself is highly skilled, he also has a dignified retinue behind him."
"There was no need to treat General Fei Peng in such a way, to the point of completely banishing him."
"Could it be that the so-called laws of the divine realm truly show absolutely no mercy?"
"If that's truly the case, wouldn't this realm of gods be like something forged from cold iron, utterly devoid of warmth?"
"Does that Heavenly Emperor, who sits on the highest throne, truly possess no humanity whatsoever?"
As an emperor of a dynasty.
Li Shimin always cherished talent and never neglected important tasks because of minor mistakes.
He could forgive and tolerate anyone who had not committed a serious crime of treason.
For example, Yuan Tiangang, unless he plots a rebellion, should continue to be relied upon.
General Fei Peng's influence in the divine realm far surpasses that of Yuan Tiangang; he is truly a pillar of strength and indispensable.
Such a person would not be easily abandoned by any wise ruler for trivial matters.
therefore……
At this moment, Li Shimin was completely unaware of the deeper meaning behind the Heavenly Emperor's actions.