Book 08 Chapter 032: End of the War in the Divine Continent

Eight Trigram Mountains entrance:

Gu Hai, supported by Long Wanyu and holding the Candle Epoch Azure Lamp, slowly left the Eight Trigram Mountain region.

He turned to look at the fog-shrouded mountain, shock flas.h.i.+ng in his eyes.

An Eight Trigram Candle Dragon Ritual Array? Truly dangerous! Gu Hai said, his face pale.

Neither Houqing nor the eighty-one giants were what Gu Hai expected, but the ritual array was the most terrifying thing of all. Had it not been for Long Wanyus guidance, he might have fallen here.

Brother-in-Law, this is just Eight Trigram Mountain. Should we go to Blood Maple Forest next? Long Wanyu asked.

Cough! Cough! Cough! Gu Hai coughed for a while before shaking his head. No, we wont. My injuries are serious, and I must return to heal. We cant go to Blood Maple Forest for now.

Oh. Long Wanyu immediately nodded.

Gu Hais injuries took priority over everything.

You know when to back down, I see! A voice suddenly rang out near Gu Hai.

His face sank. Suddenly on guard, he turned and saw a woman in red imperial robes.

Ba?

His expression tightened, and he became extremely wary.

Seeing Gu Hais caution, Ba smiled faintly.

You managed to achieve this as a seventh-layer Upper Heavenly Palace Realm cultivator. You are braver than Jiang Lianshan and smarter than Chiyou, Ba said indifferently.

Yan Heavenly Emperor, have you already been to your two ambush locations? Gu Hai asked.

Indeed, they were perilous. However, without Ji Dihongs careful preparation, they were easily dealt with. Your plan worked. Have you taken Chiyous torso? Ba asked calmly.

Gu Hai nodded. First Brothers torso is with me. Have you taken his arms and legs?

Yes, each ambush point had a different ritual array, but Chiyous souls are in his head. The seal in Blood Maple Forest must be the strongest! Ba looked north.

Gu Hai nodded, and a third eye suddenly appeared on his forehead.

He surveyed the two battlefields.

Its too late already. I can only retrieve First Brothers head another day. Ba, I bid you farewell! Gu Hai said.

Wait! Ba suddenly called out.

Huh? Gu Hai looked at Ba and s.h.i.+elded Long Wanyu behind him.

Did you capture Chiyous eighty-one brothers? Ba asked seriously.

What about them? Gu Hai asked, puzzled.

Give them to me! Ba demanded.

Gu Hais expression darkened, and he paused for a moment. I can give them to you, but please hand over First Brothers arms and legs. When I take his head, Ill need them to piece him together.

Ba looked slightly surprised but eventually nodded.

Creak! Creak!

Ba took out two bronze coffins, and Gu Hai immediately brought out the eighty-one giants.

Hah! they roared as though about to attack, but Ba waved them away with a sweep of her sleeve.

Whoos.h.!.+

The eighty-one giants vanished in an instant.

Gu Hai also put away the two bronze coffins.

Goodbye! he said gravely.

Let me give you a lift! Ba said indifferently.

Before Gu Hai could object, a red light swept Gu Hai and Long Wanyu north, towards Borderless Heavenly Capital.

Whoos.h.!.+

Bas speed was incredible, and they reached Borderless Heavenly Capital in no time. Most people did not even see Bas figure.

Gu Hai remained on guard against Ba.

Ba turned her head and looked at a nearby nameless hall and then strangely at Gu Hai. I didnt expect you to conceal such strength. Just now, on Eight Trigram Mountain, there were eyes on me, protecting you, right? Unnecessary. Im still counting on you to deal with Ji Dihong!

Thud!

Gu Hai landed in Soaring Palace Halls plaza.

Bas figure flickered, turning into an afterimage before vanis.h.i.+ng into the horizon, heading back to Great Desolation City.

Husband? Chen Xianer and Long Wanqing exclaimed joyfully.

Your Reverence? the officials cried out in delight.

His Reverence has returned. No one knew how Gu Hai had returned, but as long as he was in Borderless Heavenly Capital, no one had to worry. With Gu Hai present, all was safe.

Gu Hai stood in the plaza of Soaring Palace Hall and glanced at the nameless hall.

The gaze that Ba had mentioned earlier must have been Long Zhanguos. After a faint smile, Gu Hai looked southwest, towards the Huang Heavenly Dynastys Xuanyuan City.

Buzz!

Gu Hais heavenly eye opened, instantly revealing all that was happening at Xuanyuan Palace Halls plaza in Xuanyuan City.

Ji Dihong? His true body? Then the one that left the Six Paths Immortal Firmament earlier was Gu Hais eyes narrowed.

Far away, Xingtian and Hou Yi were about to be trapped by Ji Dihong, when a red light from Ba saved them. Ji Dihong did not pursue but looked at Gu Hai from a distance, his gaze spanning the vast expanse of the Divine Continent.

Gu Hai and Ji Dihong glared at each other, one at Soaring Palace Halls entrance and the other at Xuanyuan Palace Halls entrance.

Across the Divine Continent, countless experts felt the intense confrontation between the two emperors and held their breath.

This battle of sovereigns had already exceeded everyones expectations from the very beginning. Was it about to resume?

Xuanyuan Palace Hall:

Ji Dihong looked at the distant Gu Hai with icy eyes. Gu Hai? The Han Imperial Dynasty? When will you advance to a heavenly dynasty?

Ji Dihongs voice was not loud, but his voice reached everyone outside Xuanyuan City. Advance to a heavenly dynasty? Does this mean the Han Imperial Dynasty is already qualified to advance to a heavenly dynasty?

If there were doubts about the Han Imperial Dynastys strength before the war, no one would question it now. If such an imperial dynasty were claimed to be unqualified, no one would believe it.

Soaring Palace Halls entrance:

Gu Hai replied with a cool smile, The Huang Heavenly Emperor is too kind. The Han Imperial Dynasty still needs more seasoning!

Needs more seasoning? The Han Imperial Dynasty and the Huang Heavenly Dynasty had fought to a close draw, showing nearly equal strength. Is Gu Hai suggesting that the Huang Heavenly Dynasty has not lived up to its name as a heavenly dynasty by saying the Han Nation lacked seasoning?

Many experts eyed Gu Hai strangely. What a sly way to criticize the Huang Heavenly Dynasty!

You refuse to advance but are criticizing the Huang Heavenly Dynasty while you are at it?

Of course, only Gu Hai was qualified to say such words. If one was incapable and said they could, that was arrogance. If one could but said they could not, that was humility.

Ji Dihong smiled coldly in the distance.

The outcome was clear to both, and there was no need for further verbal sparring.

This farce is over! Ji Dihong declared.

Rip!

As he spoke, he reached into s.p.a.ce and tore it open.

A fissure appeared, revealing a raging battle within, featuring the Mosquito Daoist, Kong Xuan, Ao Ying, and others.

His Holy Eminence can easily open the entrance to the eighteen layers of h.e.l.l? Emperor Kong exclaimed in surprise.

The expressions of the combatants inside changed suddenly.

That isXuanyuan City? Kong Xuan wondered aloud.

Soaring Palace Halls entrance:

Gu Hais expression darkened, but he, too, reached into s.p.a.ce and pulled.

Rip!

s.p.a.ce tore, also a ma.s.sive tear showing the eighteen layers of h.e.l.l.

The fighting experts suddenly saw another spatial tear.

Your Reverence! Shangguan Hen exclaimed joyfully.

Both Gu Hai and Ji Dihong had the power to open an entrance to the eighteen layers of h.e.l.l.

Ji Dihong looked at Gu Hai in surprise, and Gu Hai returned the look.

Moments before, Ji Dihong thought he could take advantage of the eighteen layers of h.e.l.l to interfere.

However, Gu Hai had also easily opened a pa.s.sageway to the eighteen layers of h.e.l.l, causing Ji Dihong to abandon his plan.

Enough! Return to court! Ji Dihong called.

Return to court! Gu Hai echoed.

Yes! A unified shout came from inside.

Boom!

A resounding report came from within.

Ao Ying, Xiong You, Fengbo, Limu, the Divine Scorpion Heavenly Demon, the Dark Guard envoy commander, Mister Starless, and the ancestor dragons corpse all stepped through Ji Dihongs exit, arriving at Xuanyuan Palace Halls plaza.

Kong Xuan, the Mosquito Daoist, Shangguan Hen, Ao Sheng, Lady Houtu, Vairocana, Gu Hans Three Lives Buddhas, and Sha all took Gu Hais exit, arriving at Soaring Palace Halls plaza.

Both sides bore injuries, but the Huang Heavenly Dynastys peoples were more grievous. The battle was unresolved, but the prior clash had already shaken the world.

Buzz!

The two spatial tears vanished in an instant.

Gu Hai and Ji Dihong stared at each other across an endless distance.

Gu Hai, Chiyous head in Blood Maple Forest awaits your retrieval! Ji Dihong sneered.

Fog enveloped Xuanyuan City as Ji Dihong reset the citys defense ritual array.

We will come! Gu Hai promised coldly.

Whoos.h.!.+

Fog likewise slowly shrouded Borderless Heavenly Capital.

The Divine Continents battle had ended. Ji Dihong did not want to see Gu Hai, and Gu Hai did not want to see Ji Dihong.

Xuanyuan Palace Halls plaza:

Ji Dihong comforted his confused people, who had learned of the earlier situation.

That makes no sense. Since Number Three went and even Milord went, why did they retreat? the Divine Scorpion Heavenly Demon wondered in astonishment.

Cangjie looked seriously at the Divine Scorpion Heavenly Demon. Facts are as such. Divine Scorpion Heavenly Demon, can I trouble you to find out from the Unrestrained Heavenly Demon whats inside the nameless hall? What exactly made him retreat, causing victory to slip from our hands?

The frustrated Divine Scorpion Heavenly Demon agreed, Sure. I must find out why they retreated when I was risking my life there.

Cangjie said gravely, We will wait for your good news in Xuanyuan City.

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Soaring Palace Halls entrance:

Gu Hai turned his head to look at Sha.

Sha, many thanks for your help in this battle! Gu Hai said earnestly, with gravitas.

Sha shook his head, a gentle smile on his face. Back in the Southern Sea, you helped me too. Furthermore, with the Mosquito Daoist on your side, the balance of strength between the two dynasties would have been equal even without me.

The Mosquito Daoist quickly waved his hands. No, I only broke through later on. Your support earlier was crucial, Mister Sha!

Sha smiled again, not pus.h.i.+ng credit away. Then he looked at Gu Hai. Since thats the case, I must leave.

Take care! Gu Hai nodded, offering no objection.

Before leaving, Sha glanced towards the distant southeast, then turned back to Gu Hai. Gu Hai, be careful of Ba!

Ba? Gu Hai asked, a hint of confusion in his voice.

Sha nodded. Ba isnt as weak as people think. Her true strength has never been revealed. Why do you think Ji Dihong chose you first?

Gu Hais pupils narrowed, a realization dawning. In Ji Dihongs eyes, he really appeared an easy target, unlike Ba, who was not to be trifled with.

Seeing that Gu Hai had taken the warning seriously, Sha stepped forward, instantly transforming into a streak of light that vanished into the horizon.