Cultivation: When you take things to the extreme-Chapter 1209 - 728: Three Phases

The Four Saints looked on coldly, the Four Saints united in formation.

The battle to exterminate demons was about to erupt.

"Boom!!!"

Xu Yang swung his sword horizontally, breaking through the space beyond the heavens. Instantly, chaos unfolded, and the elements of earth, wind, fire, and water raged, revealing a realm of the divine.

The Great Freedom Heaven!

The highest Divine Domain of the Brahman Sect, the absolute domain of the Three Forms God.

Originally, the Brahman Sect had three empty realms, each inhabited by one of the Three Forms God. But in the great battle for the Golden Immortal Demonic Fruit, they used the Triad Union method to seize the most fragments of the Devil Fruit, at the cost of significant damage to their own vital energy.

To prevent any unforeseen events, they had to merge the Three Realms into one, integrating them entirely into the Great Freedom Heaven. Therefore, this Great Freedom Heaven is now a combined body of the three Heavenly Immortal Arenas, where the Three Forms God hold the absolute advantage. Ordinary Heavenly Immortals find it difficult to even open the gates of the Great Freedom Heaven, let alone challenge them.

But Xu Yang was not ordinary; with one sword, he broke the gates of Freedom Heaven, opening up the Three-Phases Divine Domain, revealing a vast and magnificent scene inside—Jade Buildings and Jewels, all glorious and splendid. Thousands of Brahma Gods arose in shocking anger, staring at the enemy daring to invade the Divine Realm of the Three Heavens.

Among the myriad phenomena, three were most conspicuous. One was a Heavenly Palace supported by a lotus flower, standing high in the sky, forming a pure and sacred realm, void of any gods, lives, or spirits, with only this palace, as if it were the primordial universe, representing the beginning of heaven and earth.

The second was a sea of milk, boundless and infinite, nurtured upon the earth, filled with endless vitality. In the center of the sea of milk was a bed, made from a coiled thousand-headed serpent. On the serpent bed lay a deity, veiled by endless radiance, with an ungraspable form, yet exuding supreme majesty and power, appearing to maintain the stability of the entire world and the whole land.

The third was a snow-capped mountain, a towering peak connecting heaven and earth, so majestic it surpassed everything in the world and reached the pinnacle of the heavens, even higher than the Great Brahma Palace. At the summit, a moon tree stood, beneath which sat a meditating deity, engaged in contemplation and arduous cultivation.

Everything appeared so harmonious, so tranquil.

Yet the arrival of an outsider shattered this peace.

The Divine Domain trembled, the Three Phases awakened, and countless gods soared into the sky. Elder Qian Da, Garuda, heavenly dragons, Yasha Asura, gathered together to form an army. The heavens followed with flashes of lightning and rumbling thunder, water and fire rampaging as if enraged by the Lord of Creation.

Ultimately, from the Great Brahma Palace, emerged a deity—an elder with four heads and four faces, eight arms raised high, each holding a treasured instrument, precisely the Creator of Brahman—Brahma!

From the sea of milk, on the serpent bed, the reclining, slumbering deity also awakened. Amidst the endless radiance, a visage gradually revealed itself, with a face like the full moon and eyes like lotus flowers, each hand wielding a Divine Artifact: the Miaojian Divine Wheel, the Gada Divine Hammer, and a Lotus Treasure Pearl, precisely the Preserver of Brahman—Vishnu!

Lastly, at the apex of the heavenly realm, atop the snow-capped mountain, the deity beneath the tree opened its eyes, with sun, moon, and stars in each, but the central vertical eye remained tightly shut. Its serene gaze unfolded across the spaces of two realms, confronting the otherworldly invader.

"Evil Demon from the Outer Realm!"

"The great enemy of all heavens!"

"Has the moment finally arrived?"

"Prepare for battle, prepare for battle!"

"Avenge Indra!"

"Erase the stigma and shame!"

Faced with the enemy descending from outside the heavens, countless Brahma Gods roared in fury, ready to ignite the flames of an all-out war.

However, the Three Forms God remained motionlessly calm, only magnifying their Dharma Aspect fiercely, instantly occupying both heaven and earth, facing the eight Heavenly Immortal Saints from across the realm.

At this moment…

"Miaojian!"

Among the observing Four Saints, the Lingjiu Ancient Buddha suddenly stepped forward, addressing Vishnu in the Great Freedom Heaven: "Have you all fallen into the Demon Path?"

Vishnu lay calmly on the serpent bed, unperturbed, and without the slightest fluster in the face of the Lingjiu Ancient Buddha’s query, replied composedly, "That thing from the Outer Realm has indeed transformed into an Evil Demon, but it has already been suppressed by us. How could we have entered the Demon Path?"

The Lingjiu Ancient Buddha, hearing this, also slightly relaxed.

He had stepped forward to make this inquiry for one sole purpose: to rectify the situation and prevent the outbreak of a large-scale battle.

If the Three Forms God had already joined the Demon Path, there would be no room for negotiation, and the battle would inevitably break out. The Wandao School’s plan to exterminate demons would have to proceed, and the situation would have unavoidably developed in a direction most unfavorable to them.

But it seemed things had not deteriorated to that point. The Three Forms God could still communicate, and hadn’t necessarily fallen into the Demon Path.

Thus, there was room to maneuver, and as long as the opposing side handed over the Golden Immortal Demonic Fruit, the impending battle could be avoided, and they could even clear the suspicion from each Divine System, proving that the Lords of the Dao, although they possessed the Obsidian Fruit, had not been corrupted—disallowing the Wandao School to exploit this catastrophe to justify a crusade.

This was his purpose, and it was the only measure he could take—unable to directly oppose, he must resort to indirect insinuation.

Thus…

"Since you have not joined the Demon Path, then hand over the Evil Fruit of the External Demon."

Lingjiu Ancient Buddha spoke solemnly: "We can combine forces here to obliterate it."

In words of persuasion, seeking to prevent war and calamity.

Yet Vishnu’s demeanor remained indifferent, the Miaojian Divine Wheel in hand spinning slowly, "Though the Outer Demon is suppressed by us, it is not completely obliterated. If released, and it falls into the wrong hands, it will surely escape. This is the plan of external foes, coveting our realm—are you not aware? Why then do you act as accomplices?"

With such words, he unexpectedly reversed the situation, asserting that Xu Yang was an "Outer Realm Demon," even linking it to the Golden Immortal Demonic Fruit, thereby rightfully refusing Lingjiu Ancient Buddha’s request.

This response caused Lingjiu Ancient Buddha to furrow his brow tightly, but left without options, he could only resolutely say, "As for Indra’s fall into the demonic realm…"

"Indeed, it was the work of that Outer Demon, seducing Indra to fall, but this proves nothing!"

Vishnu’s expression remained unchanged as his gaze shifted to Xu Yang and the others, saying, "Outer Demon, grand thief of deception, will you not reveal your true form?"

"…"

"…"

"…"

"…"

With these words, silence reigned, Lingjiu Ancient Buddha did not speak, yet his gaze shifted, scanning Xu Yang and company with an inquisitive look.

The result…

"What are you looking at?"

"What does this mean?"

"Which side is that Old Fool on?"

"His top subordinate fell into the demon realm right in front of everyone, yet he still shamelessly claims this proves nothing? What else could be proof!"

"People without shame are invincible in the world!"

"Is that Old Fool taking sides? Could he be an inside mole?"

"Don’t even mention it, during the division of the Golden Immortal Demonic Fruit, maybe all Divine Systems were affected, so that old man is coming out to speak for those three bird gods!"

"Do they really think they can deceive an honest person?"

"What’s the point in talking to those bastards, just kill them!"

Even before Xu Yang could speak, the chat room was already filled with emotion, cursing angrily.

Lingjiu Ancient Buddha’s expression darkened, feeling a profound malevolence descend upon him, pressing on his shoulders like a mountain. Though he was a Heavenly Immortal and honored in the Dao, he felt tremendous pressure, as if karmic fire were burning his being.

Condemned by all, abandoned by heaven and humanity, weighed down by great forces!

The hustle and bustle of the world, driven by profit, avoidance of danger is human nature.

The Wandao School’s creation of this great force, the noble cause of demon extermination was its core, but not entirely; besides this, there were deep-rooted, inseparable ties of interest that securely bound everyone on one boat—they rise and fall together.

Tell those lower-level cultivators about demon extermination and world salvation, they might verbally support it, or give a little aid, but asking them to spill blood and risk their lives for it is very unrealistic because it’s too distant for them.

But if you tell them that without the extermination of demons, the school will be destroyed, their hard-earned academic credits will become worthless, their Cave Mansions for living, Mana Points for cultivation, pills for consumption, all benefits, even their lives would be annihilated, they’d fight tooth and nail for it.

This is the formation of a great force!

Not only is it well-justified, but it’s also tied in interest. They rise together, they fall together.

With such a state of mind, with such a great force, how could it be shaken by mere words?

Even if Vishnu’s rhetoric was full of loopholes, even if spoken flawlessly, under such a state of heart and great force, no one would accept it.

This is human nature, and this is heaven’s will—capable of influencing the world, even altering heaven and earth. Even if Xu Yang truly were the Outer Demon, after amassing such momentum, he was the orthodox of heaven and earth, capable of overturning black and white.

This was evident from the Mystic Yellow Realm. After the Desire Realm occupied the Mystic Yellow Realm, they directly turned Mystic Yellow into the Demon Realm. At that time, demons were considered orthodox, the Righteous Path.

Now it’s the same. Xu Yang’s momentum is established; unless he self-destructs, it doesn’t matter his origins, whether immortal or demon, he is orthodox, he is the Righteous Path, and opposing him is opposing the righteousness of heaven and earth, with predictable consequences.

Offending people and heaven. Xu Yang doesn’t even need to utter a word; the people bound by interests feeling threatened will voice loudly, attacking not only the Three Forms God but also discreetly aligning against the Lingjiu Ancient Buddha, having portrayed him as demonic.

This is the state of mind, this is heaven’s will. Even as a Heavenly Immortal, Lingjiu Ancient Buddha felt immense pressure, and even his Buddha Fruit position showed signs of instability, with karmic fire seemingly entangling his Taoist Result, threatening to burn it away.

At this point, should Xu Yang seize the opportunity, he could even invoke the Heavenly Tribulation and bring down his Buddha Fruit status.

Speaking with heaven’s authority allowed such a thing!

Fortunately, Xu Yang did not do so, so much as look at him, only gazing towards the Great Freedom Heaven: "Cunning rhetoric, tricks exhausted, Mara, you are powerless now!"

"Rumbling mighty!"

With those words, the heavens responded, thunder crashed down violently, striking the Brahma Divine Domain directly.

Speaking with heaven’s authority, words became law!

If not for the Great Freedom Heaven, the fusion of the Three Forms God’s arenas, possessing extraordinary powers and standing apart from the Great World, it would have long ceased to exist under heavenly condemnation and earth’s destruction.

Even so, the thunderstorm struck with such force that it caused the Great Freedom Heaven to tremble, the power of the Universal Natural Law under guidance, the great momentum crushing through, causing even the Heavenly Immortal Arena to struggle to support.

"The world is ignorant, demons deceive heaven!"

Vishnu’s gaze hardened, radiating with a myriad of glows, instantly stabilizing the heavens and earth, calming the turbulent Great Freedom Heaven.

Indeed, as the lord of the Three Phases, with the authority to safeguard, their Triad Union of the Heavenly Immortal Arena and their presence centered within, even with the Universal Natural Law, it couldn’t forcefully shatter them.

Yet…

"Ha!"

Xu Yang laughed, unconcerned, merely speaking to those around him: "Honored Brother Dao, who wishes to strike first and see what this Demon Head is about?"

"I will come!"

As soon as the words fell, the Divine Martial responded. A corps towering ten thousand feet marched robustly towards the realm of the Three Heavens.