Chapter 354: Chapter 358: Initiating the Curse_1
"What is this?"
Emperor Soul Sky momentarily ceased his attack, his gaze drawn to the white light, his expression turned grave. He felt the breath of the Dao from the white light, but also sensed an unusual danger, as if this white light could easily annihilate him.
"Guo Jia!"
Qin Wudao and Li Yuanba paused, both seeing Guo Jia sitting at the heart of the white light. The two exchanged puzzled glances. What was he up to?
"A mere Emperor Realm practitioner? What a pretender!"
Orient Invincible’s disappointment was apparent as he recognized Guo Jia’s cultivation level. He had anticipated the arrival of a powerful figure from Immortality Mountain, not some small-time newcomer who had just broken through to the Emperor Realm. He failed to notice the sudden contraction of Emperor Soul Sky’s pupils; it seemed he had recognized Guo Jia’s identity.
The Cursed One! Emperor Soul Sky murmured, his voice trembling.
Those cursed by the Dao were world-changing heroes. They possessed the power to defy the heavens and change fate. They were a group the Dao was most wary of; every time one appeared, the Dao would curse them. Those who were cursed typically had very short lives. Even with extraordinary ability, they were unable to fully display their prowess before their impending death. So, this was the first time Emperor Soul Sky had seen someone cursed by the Dao.
"Dao, you curse me, robbing me of eons of lifespan! Today, I will borrow some of your energy!"
Sitting cross-legged, Guo Jia channeled his Spiritual Energy, breaking free from his internal curse and unleashing robust power. The formidable Power of the Great Dao rolled out of him, mixed with a baleful, bloody aura. The red light was dazzling, exuding an immense pressure that weighed upon everyone present. Under everyone’s stunned gaze, his cultivation level began to climb rapidly:
Emperor Realm Martial Artist!
Ancient Great Emperor Realm!
Thousand-year Great Emperor Realm!
Ten-thousand-year Great Emperor Realm!
Origin Great Emperor Realm...
Finally, he stabilized at the Supreme Great Emperor Realm. The diffused aura was on par with Emperor Soul Sky.
"Everyone, I am Guo Jia of the Great Qin Saint’s Court. Using my own life, I will leverage causality to expel Emperor Soul Sky. I hope that when I am gone, you will all look after the Great Qin Saint’s Court somewhat!"
Guo Jia slowly stood up, hovering in mid-air. The surging energy of Literary Dao revealed a white glow, like a small sun, elevating him to seem like a deity.
The other experts were somewhat dazed, but they quickly declared their intention to protect the Great Qin Saint’s Court in the future.
Guo Jia nodded with a smile, unafraid of those who might not be true to their words. After reaching the Emperor Realm, the power of causality was amplified. If one accepted a karmic bond, it had to be repaid; otherwise, it would hinder their path of cultivation.
"Chancellor Guo, come back quickly!" Li Yuanba shouted, wielding his dual hammers.
Qin Wudao was silent. But his reddened eyes and clenched fists silently conveyed his distress.
Your Majesty, take care! Guo Jia murmured quietly. Determinedly, he spun around. Countless streams of sage energy rotated around him, and a myriad of auspicious auras cascaded down as he flew straight towards Emperor Soul Sky.
Without further ado, Guo Jia drew his sword, condensing a blazing sword light that illuminated the entire world.
Emperor Soul Sky’s face grew grave. Spiritual Energy boiled within him, and his battle blade hung in the air, creating a blood-red blade aura that could split heaven and earth in two, capable of annihilating everything.
BOOM!
The sword clashed against the blade. The Power of Laws dispersed, causing subtle bursts of energy to spray in all directions.
Guo Jia advanced, his terrifying power surging, and even the Void was shaking.
His Soft Sword radiated a glorious light, sacred sounds echoed, and vast Literary Dao energy rolled out. It was as if the power of countless scholars from Huaxia converged, reaching an incredibly terrifying level.
Emperor Soul Sky’s brow furrowed slightly. His battle blade had completely turned blood-red. Gripping it high above his head with both hands, he brought down a divine-like strike charged with mysterious power.
The attacks of both individuals made powerful experts like the Sage of Seeking Dao feel a chill in their hearts, and they quickly retreated. They had a premonition that either attack could turn all of them into dust.
BANG! BANG! BANG!
A spectacular scene unfolded as the two powerful attacks collided, causing an earth-shattering explosion. It was like a brilliant firework display high in the Dao Domain, beautiful to the extreme.
Vast swathes of the Void ripped open. Bull Head Mountain bore the brunt; its towering foothills were razed. Then, the entire Dao Domain began to shake violently, stirring a wind of destruction that obliterated everything it touched, be it wilderness or city.
A scene like the end of the world unfolded in this Dao Domain, leading to countless deaths.
"Shatter!"
Guo Jia let out a cold roar. A golden light sprouted from the top of his head, forming an ancient book that darted toward the black barrier, emitting ear-piercing sound waves that swept the sky.
"Not good!"
Emperor Soul Sky’s face paled as he saw the ancient book piercing the sky. He hastily moved to block it.
A small smile touched Guo Jia’s lips. As expected, there was something suspicious about this black barrier.
He quickly positioned himself in front of Emperor Soul Sky, successfully holding him back.BANG!
The golden ancient book struck the barrier. The massive impact tore a huge hole in it, and crumbling rifts spread all around as it continuously collapsed.
The residual energy from the battle burst through the opening, smashing a large fragment of the sky.
Such a massive disturbance alerted the continent’s powerful beings.
In some obscure mini-world, azure peaks rose sharply amidst the enveloping mist, celestial dwellings hovered in the air, and squads of soldiers in golden armor patrolled back and forth.
Amongst the mountains, a middle-aged man seemed to sense something. A streak of golden light flashed in his eyes, traversing infinite time and space to look at the raging battle on Bull Head Mountain.
"Seeking death!"
An icy voice echoed throughout the celestial dwelling. The next moment, the middle-aged man’s figure was gone.
"Dare to thwart my plan? I will grind you to dust!"
The barrier’s destruction turned Emperor Soul Sky’s face grim. If the aura of their fierce battle leaked out, it would inevitably alert the powerful figures on Immortality Mountain, who would soon arrive. Wouldn’t all his previous efforts be in vain?
Facing the threat, Guo Jia smiled faintly. After unsealing the Dao’s curse, he already had one foot in the Yellow Spring. He was just waiting for this energy to be exhausted, at which point his soul would scatter and perish. Moments before his soul perished, being ground to dust was a minor problem.
The two continued to fight. About five minutes later, Guo Jia’s strength began to wane. He was struck by Emperor Soul Sky and sent crashing to the ground, creating a huge pit.
Though defeated, Guo Jia’s face showed no frustration, only a radiant smile, for the experts from Immortality Mountain had arrived.
His cultivation level began to decline rapidly, and his life was reaching its end.
Yuan the Liar, you really hit the nail on the head! Guo Jia thought, closing his eyes with a bitter smile.
Before this journey, Yuan Tiangang had sought him out, making clear the dangers. He had said that Qin Wudao would gain a great opportunity in the Primordial Supreme Secret Realm but would also face a life-threatening crisis. Only Guo Jia could resolve it, but the price was his own life.
He had not hesitated and immediately decided to accompany Qin Wudao.
However, even though death was imminent, he felt no sense of loss. Being able to protect Qin Wudao for this part of his journey was worth it.
Gradually, his body began to emit a white light and vanished into thin air, as if he had never been there.