"What, what is that..."
Everyone noticed the anomaly in the sky.
Amidst gasps of astonishment, a colossal tidal wave descended from the vortex, spanning the heavens and earth.
An elder with a jade-like face and an immortal demeanor rode the waves, landing on Kunlun Mountain.
What one fears, one often finds!
Everyone's heart sank in unison.
Chen Xiao, however, sighed. What was coming, had come.
Though filled with unwillingness and regret, amidst the unwillingness and regret, there was also a sliver of relief.
For a long time, he had been waiting for this day.
Waiting for the day Canglan Divine Emperor descended upon the Nine Provinces!
"Is this Canglan Divine Emperor? Truly extraordinary!"
"It's over, it's over, it's over. Did you hear what Chen Xiao said? If Canglan Divine Emperor comes now, he can't do anything."
"Alas, let fate take its course. He has done all he could to reach this point; he has done right by everyone!"
Even knowing Chen Xiao had no chance of winning, no one blamed him.
This was all the work of fate.
"Little fellow, we have long admired each other. We finally meet."
Canglan Divine Emperor looked at Chen Xiao and spoke calmly.
"I only wish it were later, even a day later would suffice."
Chen Xiao said with unwillingness.
He tried to stand up, but his strength failed him.
"You should not struggle. Moreover, even if I gave you a few more days to recover, the outcome would be the same, unchanged."
Canglan Divine Emperor said indifferently.
"But you didn't give me time, did you?"
Chen Xiao retorted.
"I have already given you ample time, and you have indeed accomplished certain things. To be honest, I have a high regard for you. Even compared to that young fellow Wan Gu, you are not inferior."
Canglan Divine Emperor sighed, "Originally, you had the chance to become my most trusted person, you could even have inherited my legacy. It is a pity, you chose the wrong path!"
"The one who chose the wrong path is you."
Chen Xiao's tone was firm, his attitude resolute. "Even the life of an ant is a life; they should not be insulted and trampled upon by you!"
"Insulted and trampled upon?"
Canglan Divine Emperor paused, then smiled slightly, shaking his head. "You are mistaken. I had no intention of insulting or trampling upon them, because they are not worthy."
"This world, to me, is merely a small game. I never expected that such a small game would force me to personally intervene."
"Therefore, I must thank you. You are the one who has made this game interesting."
"However, now, the game is about to end."
"Little fellow, I will destroy everything you protect, bit by bit. Before that, I will not kill you, because I want you to witness it all firsthand."
"I want you to understand that only destruction is the ultimate beauty."
Hearing this, Yun Lan could not bear it any longer and thrust his sword towards Canglan Divine Emperor.
"Nonsense! Quickly retract your twisted logic. This world is not yours to dictate!"
Yun Lan's sword strike was swift and fierce, with a tricky angle... but in Canglan Divine Emperor's eyes, it was like child's play.
He merely raised an eyelid, and the direction of Yun Lan's sword strike was altered...
The Heavenly Sect Master's sword, at a bizarre angle, pierced his own heart.
Yun Lan, deceased!
"Junior Brother Yun!!! You bastard, I'll fight you to the death!!!"
Seeing Yun Lan die before his eyes, Duan Yanzhuo was enraged.
Although he always claimed to dislike his junior brother Yun Lan, in reality, Yun Lan and Zi Wei were his closest kin.
In his fury, Duan Yanzhuo charged at Canglan Divine Emperor.
But the outcome was as expected. Canglan Divine Emperor merely used one finger to crush Duan Yanzhuo into a pulp.
"Everyone, let's charge together and fight him!"
Xiao Tian Ce shouted, leading the charge.
Even though he knew he was walking to his death!
Yet, he charged without hesitation!
And everyone charged towards Canglan Divine Emperor with unwavering resolve!
This was not only because they had no retreat, but also because they had something to protect with their lives!
They fought for Chen Xiao, and even more so, they fought for the convictions in their hearts!
The remaining hundreds of people from the Nine Provinces Alliance charged towards Canglan Divine Emperor one after another, to their deaths...
Canglan Divine Emperor seemed to be playing a game. With his power, a mere snap of his fingers would have killed them all before his eyes.
However, he did not do so, as it would have diminished the fun.
Watching familiar faces fall before him one by one, Chen Xiao's eyes turned red. He was utterly enraged!
"You bastard, you absolute bastard, stop it!"
He roared desperately, veins bulging on his neck.
However, how could Canglan Divine Emperor listen to him?
When Zi Wei also died before Chen Xiao, fewer than fifty people remained alive.
In Chen Xiao's mind, a blank Qingming suddenly appeared.
It was like a long-dry reservoir, desperately needing a flow of water.
"Everyone, everyone on this planet, I need your strength. Please lend me your power!"
Suddenly, Chen Xiao spoke towards the live broadcast camera.
Those watching the live broadcast were confused; they didn't know what to do.
"Are you willing?"
Chen Xiao then asked loudly.
"I am willing!"
"I am willing too!"
"Of course, I am willing!"
...
One by one, the words "I am willing" converged from all directions, and the strength of humanity began to surge into Chen Xiao's body.
It was like a torrential downpour, descending upon the parched reservoir.
Chen Xiao's strength recovered at a terrifying pace. Soon, he returned to his peak state!
He stood up, facing Canglan Divine Emperor with pride!
But, this was still not enough!
It was not enough to deal with Canglan Divine Emperor.
"Not enough, still not enough. I need your strength. I implore you, lend me your power!"
Chen Xiao gritted his teeth and said.
More and more humans joined in, transferring their strength to Chen Xiao.
Canglan Divine Emperor stopped his slaughter, watching Chen Xiao with amusement, then sneered contemptuously, "Heh heh, an ant is still an ant. Even if you borrow the strength of all the ants, what can you achieve?"
"What can I achieve?"
Chen Xiao grinned, "Let me show you now what I can achieve, and what your so-called ants can achieve!"
The Great Desolate Mortal Scripture, Great Perfection!
The God-Slaying Sword in Chen Xiao's hand ignited once more.
His body began to crack as it could not withstand the violent power. Golden energy seeped out from the cracks, like a blazing sun!
"Heaven and Earth, with the body of a mortal, equal to gods!"
"Today, I, Chen Xiao, with the body of a mortal, shall slay gods!"
"Canglan, die!"
With shouts, Chen Xiao unleashed his sword!
Shua—
A golden line, from the heavens to the earth.
God-slaying, successful!
Canglan Divine Emperor, deceased...
(The End)