Chapter 2648 - 2646: There Cannot Be Two Suns in the Sky

Chapter 2648: Chapter 2646: There Cannot Be Two Suns in the Sky

Back when Pangu opened the heavens, a realm was created within the Chaos Clock.

This realm seemed like a world enveloped by the shell of an egg.

Inside the egg shell is the present Three Realms.

Outside the egg shell lies the boundless and endless Chaos Void.

The Daoist Three Purities all established their abodes within this chaos, thus refining the heaven-opening talismans.

Long Fei once similarly carved out a realm within the Chaotic Sea of the Human Realm.

With the Primordial Unity Yin-Yang Talisman, he was able to suppress the realm.

During the first great calamity, the Dragon and Phoenix Tribulation split the world within the egg shell into pieces.

During the second great calamity, the Witch-Demon War, the world inside the egg shell shattered further.

Because Gonggong broke Mount Buzhou, the world directly fractured.

The Three Purities divided heaven and earth with Great Dharma Power, severed the Human Realm, and carved out another realm, which is now the Immortal Realm.

The edge of the Immortal Realm is where the fragments of this Primordial Universe lay, beyond it is the Chaos World.

After Long Fei’s mana greatly increased, he kept comprehending heavenly secrets.

The Three Realms are vast, and outside them stretches an even vaster world.

Before the heavens were opened, creating beings like Pangu, there could be other entities like him, hidden within the chaos.

Over the years, the Three Purities have left their abodes in the Mortal Realm, opting instead to establish abodes beyond the Thirty-Three Heavens in the chaos, probably sensing something and wishing to explore the world beyond.

Beyond the Nine Heavens, the red glow grew increasingly bright, like an inferno igniting the clouds.

Even over Liangshan Island, the skies were tinged red for a time.

The Solar Star suddenly surged in golden light, seemingly doubled in intensity, turning the autumn weather erroneously summer-like in heat.

Even the simplest Little Demons on the island felt it, looking curiously at the sun and exclaiming, "What’s happening? Why has the sun suddenly become so hot?"

"Could the Astronomical Observatory have gotten the calendar wrong? It’s autumn, but they think it’s summer?"

"Such a mistake could cost one’s head, the Astronomical Observatory wouldn’t dare such folly."

"..."

Above the Nine Heavens, a powerful Divine Sense locked eyes with Long Fei.

The voice pierced through the heavens, coldly echoing in Long Fei’s mind, "I, son of Emperor Jun, have returned."

Almost simultaneously, all the Immortal Realm’s masters received this domineering transmission.

Above the Nine Heavens, golden light burst forth instantly.

The sky manifested two suns, casting immense rays, enveloping the earth.

The searing heat swiftly engulfed the land, blinding those caught in its scorching glare.

Lin Yingying and her companions ended their feast and hurried to Long Fei’s side.

Lin Shanshan stared up at the sun, shouting, "What’s happening? Two suns in the sky, when there’s not supposed to be any!"

"It’s an ominous omen indeed!"

Bald Dog’s tongue lolled out, body sizzling in the heat.

Other members of the Demon Clan sought out caves and halls, diving inside to escape the blazing sun.

Long Fei raised a hand, casting a silken Magical Treasure into the air.

A water screen barrier swiftly spread across the sky, providing relief for the island in the shade.

Wang Xiaoya worriedly remarked, "With such a big sun shining down, what will ordinary people do? If crops get damaged, the harvest this year will be ruined."

Lin Yingying sighed, "Could it be the onset of this calamity?"

Long Fei solemnly sighed, "The calamity begins now, the world will be awash in blood."

"Will the Saints not intervene?"

Lin Yingying looked indignant.

"Even Saints cannot go against the Heavenly Dao."

Long Fei focused his mind, Divine Sense enveloping all directions.

Under the fierce sun’s fire, the flora around Liangshan Island wilted their heads.

In what’s typically autumn, earth’s temperature abruptly rose above fifty degrees.

People just harvested their wheat laid it out to dry.

But the temperature rose, cooking the wheat thoroughly, turning golden grains black.

A group of ordinary people, terror-stricken and helpless, thinking punishment from the heavens loomed, knelt and prayed skyward in plea.

Amidst chaos in the Imperial Capital Palace City, officials were involved in court deliberations, caught off guard by the extra sun.

Officials from the Astronomical Observatory, observing celestial signs, broke into cold sweat.

Since time immemorial, heaven never bore two suns, earth held no dual rulers.

The emergence of two suns heralded the advent of another earth ruler.

If spoken aloud, heads would surely roll.

Huizong concentrated, calmly speaking to the court, "Heavenly anomaly, what omen does this bring?"

Cai Jing’s faction exchanged glances, quickly summoning the Head of the Astronomical Bureau.

Cai Jing questioned loudly, "Your Majesty inquires, what’s the purpose of this celestial anomaly?"

The Head rubbed the sweat from his brow, kneeling for a long time before suddenly proclaiming loudly, "Your Majesty, these are auspicious signs! Your Majesty’s literary and martial virtues have moved the heavens. A solar descent symbolizes Your Majesty’s grandeur akin to the sun’s brilliance. This heavenly sun is Your Majesty’s embodiment!"

Cai Jing’s faction immediately bowed in agreement, "Long live Your Majesty!"

"Long live Your Majesty!"

"Long live Your Majesty!"

"..."

Su Yuanjing and a group of officials stood grim-faced, silent.

Huizong’s spirit lifted, laughing at the Head’s words, "As you say, I feel unworthy. The heavens favor me, as long as it ensures the Great Song’s enduring prosperity, my efforts are not in vain."

"Your Majesty’s sincerity is witnessed by heaven and earth, it will surely safeguard our Great Song."

Cai Jing’s faction repeatedly flattered with enthusiastic bows.

Su Yuanjing, resigned, unable to challenge Huizong’s authority, joined in reverent bow, "Long live Your Majesty!"

Huizong laughed heartily, decreeing to the Astronomical Bureau’s Head, "The Head of the Astronomical Bureau, heed my orders; for your meritorious observation of celestial signs, from today you’re promoted to second-rank office, rewarded with a thousand silver coins, a thousand bolts of cloth. Additionally, this heavenly anomaly is a cause for rejoicing. From today, the era name is changed to Chongyang. Compile a new calendar, disseminate it across the land!"

"Thank you for your gracious favor!"

The Head bowed in gratitude, exhaling in relief.

After court adjourned, he attempted to slip away.

But was halted by Su Yuanjing, pulling him into the Grand Commandant’s Mansion.

Nervously seated in the guest hall, the Head awaited, as once Su Yuanjing changed out of his formal wear, he hurriedly asked, "May I know the Grand Commandant’s purpose in summoning me? I have pressing matters, urgently requiring my attention!"

Su Yuanjing sternly asked, "Tell me honestly, were your words in court truthful?"

The Head turned pale with fear, stammering, "Naturally, naturally truthful, how dare I deceive the emperor!"

Su Yuanjing rebuked, "At this point, you dare not lie? Step outside, see if the current weather stands steadfast; the people worked tirelessly all year, the harvest nearly in. But two suns skyward, temperatures soared, crops either wither or suffer burns, yet you told His Majesty it’s a cause worth celebrating?"

"Spare me, Grand Commandant!"

The Head crumbled to his knees, imploring Su Yuanjing, "Heaven’s never bared two suns, the extra sun is assuredly an ominous omen. But how dare I report truthfully to His Majesty, doing so spells death!"