Chapter 489 - 488: Power of All Living Beings

Chapter 489: Chapter 488: Power of All Living Beings

In the Void above the Lingyun Sect, Emperor Tang was still manipulating the Holy Decree.

A hint of fatigue could be seen in his eyes, which brimmed with Dragon’s Might.

Manipulating the Holy Decree and spreading its holy might across the entire Southern Wilderness was an immense drain on his Heart Spirit.

Even while wielding the Emperor’s Dragon Platform, it consumed a massive amount of his Soul Power.

And at this moment, he had not yet reached the Daoist Palace Realm.

But in the eyes of Yuan Huaitian and the others, Emperor Tang’s methods were simply heaven-defying.

Just moments ago, they had received a flood of messages, learning that this same Holy Decree had appeared all across the Southern Wilderness.

Even the Cultivators as far away as the North Sea Sect could see the Holy Decree clearly.

It felt as if the Holy Decree was right above their heads, its aura inspiring awe and fear.

Yuan Huaitian and the others were shaken to the core when they heard this news.

They knew it was just a single Holy Decree, yet it now covered the heavens and the earth, its might radiating in all directions.

Such a feat was far beyond the capabilities of a Divine Mansion Realm Cultivator.

Even Cultivators of the Daoist Palace Realm could not accomplish this.

But Emperor Tang could!

This was what made Emperor Tang so extraordinary.

’With Emperor Tang here, the Righteous Dao of our Southern Wilderness will one day defeat the Evil Demons!’ A fervent light gleamed in Yuan Huaitian’s eyes.

The Low Tier Cultivators already revered Emperor Tang as a god.

’Celestial Might shaking the world... is this the power of the Celestial Emperor?’ Even Ling Fei couldn’t help but gaze up at the Void, the shock in his heart taking a long time to subside.

The more he understood about Martial Arts, the more he realized just how heaven-defying such a technique was.

In the Void of the Southern Wilderness, the Light Patterns on the Holy Decree continued to flicker. As each character pulsed, Emperor Tang’s voice echoed in all directions.

"Since the Ancient Era, Evil Demons have brought chaos to the world. Our Southern Wilderness, in particular, was ravaged by the Kunpeng Ancient Demon, plunging it into an age of darkness. Although the Ancient Human Emperor suppressed the Kunpeng Ancient Demon, the Kunpeng was never destroyed. Now, the Beiming Sword Sect has colluded with the Kunpeng Clan Members to release the Kunpeng back into the world, to throw our Southern Wilderness into chaos and bring back the darkness."

"Though I have the will to exterminate these demons, my virtue and might cannot compare to the Ancient Human Emperor’s. Therefore, this exorcism requires the billions of people of the Southern Wilderness to stand with me. If you are all with me, even if I must burn every last drop of my blood, I will fight to the very end. I swear to restore an era of peace and prosperity to the Southern Wilderness."

"I ask you, the billions of people of the Southern Wilderness, are you willing to stand with me, to support me, and to enforce justice on behalf of Heaven?"

Finally, that deep voice resounded in all directions.

Not only that, but Emperor Tang’s figure also materialized in the sky, emerging from the Holy Decree.

His voice carried a trace of sorrow, as well as a sincere plea.

His gaze was imperious, yet it held an expression of profound compassion for all living beings.

Although Emperor Tang spoke as the Celestial Emperor, he treated the Southern Wilderness People as comrades-in-arms, lowering his own stature.

The compassion that filled his eyes moved the hearts of billions, letting them know he was genuinely acting for the people.

This instantly closed the distance between Emperor Tang and the people of the Southern Wilderness.

It caused the Southern Wilderness People, who had previously felt little connection to the Great Tang Emperor, to feel a surge of affection and respect for him.

Many hot-blooded youths even wished they could immediately fight by his side, to crusade against the Evil Demons and restore peace and justice to the Southern Wilderness.

"Are you all willing to stand with me, to enforce justice on behalf of Heaven, and restore a world of peace and justice to our Southern Wilderness?"

Emperor Tang’s figure hovered in the sky as he spoke again. This time, however, his voice was noticeably louder, filled with more Blood Qi.

"The Celestial Emperor is wise and benevolent! Though far away in Great Tang, he shows compassion for all and wishes to help us escape our sea of suffering. We are naturally willing to stand with the Emperor and exterminate the Evil Demons."

"As Cultivators of this generation, what is there to fear in death? As long as Emperor Tang needs us, we will go through fire and water without hesitation!"

"Exterminate the Evil Demons!"

"My power may be weak, but I am willing to support Emperor Tang from behind!"

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For a time, across the various lands of the Southern Wilderness, countless Cultivators spoke out. Their shouts shook the heavens, and when they converged, the very sky seemed to tremble.

With just a few words, Emperor Tang had caused the youths of the Southern Wilderness to brim with surging Blood Qi, making them wish they could march out with the Emperor at once to crusade against the Evil Demons.

They had been suffering in frustration for days.

Even though various sects had taken action, there was no one to lead them, to form an alliance to hunt down the members of the Corpse Spirit Hall.

This was all because Yuan Huaitian and the others lacked the strength to take control of the overall situation.

They simply didn’t have the power to fight Kun Hai.

But Emperor Tang was different. He had that foundation.

"Good. With all of you by my side, I am greatly comforted!" Above the firmament, Emperor Tang nodded and then said, "Now that the Evil Dao has invaded, it is a grand undertaking for the hot-blooded men to fight on the front lines. As for the women, children, and elderly, you need not feel insignificant or lament your helplessness. Your silent support from the rear is the greatest help of all. In the face of this catastrophe, only by joining hands and never abandoning one another can we usher in victory and see the light together."

"Yes!"

"We will definitely pray for you from the rear!"

Instantly, the common people were deeply moved.

They truly felt helpless, wishing they had heaven-defying power to protect their loved ones.

But now, Emperor Tang was comforting them, putting their hearts at ease.

The people of the Southern Wilderness couldn’t help but feel more affection and respect for Emperor Tang.

This Celestial Emperor had exceeded everyone’s expectations.

Just then, an invisible power could be seen gathering between heaven and earth.

This power originated from the myriad people—from powerful Cultivators and ordinary mortals alike.

The power emanating from each individual seemed faint, but when it all converged in the sky, it was immeasurably vast.

Finally, this power gathered and merged into the Holy Decree in the sky.

As this power flowed into the Holy Decree, the fatigue on Emperor Tang’s face, who was controlling the Emperor’s Dragon Platform in the Void above the Lingyun Sect, gradually faded.

In fact, upon closer inspection, his aura had grown even more profound.

"Emperor Tang’s aura is getting stronger!" This subtle change was immediately noticed by Yuan Huaitian and the others.

’Gathering the Power of All Living Beings to strengthen oneself... so this is the Celestial Emperor’s Technique.’ Master Xuan Ji was visibly moved.

At this moment, he finally understood why Emperor Tang had to issue a proclamation to the world.

If he hadn’t announced it to the world, how could he have mobilized the people’s Blood Qi? How could he have earned their love and respect, thereby obtaining the Power of All Living Beings?

"Good. I am greatly relieved. As long as the fighting spirit of my Southern Wilderness People has not grown cold, we will not be destroyed by the Evil Demons. I have decided! Tomorrow, I will lead the Cultivators of every sect on a crusade against the demons. At that time, I wish for all living beings to stand with me!" In the sky, Emperor Tang’s figure became increasingly solid. He surveyed the world, his eyes blazing with a battle intent that shot to the heavens.

As his last word was spoken, the Southern Wilderness erupted.

"We are willing to stand with the Emperor!"

"We are willing to stand with the Emperor!"

The cheers throughout the Southern Wilderness shook the heavens.

Billions of people were overjoyed.

After waiting for so many days, this day had finally come.

Rather than living in constant, unending fear, it was better to face the Corpse Spirit Hall in a decisive battle of life and death.