bookbashuk Chapter 23 The Golden Crow who controls the origin of the Sun Star, and the Heavenly Emperor who rul
Chapter 23 The Golden Crow who controls the origin of the Sun Star, and the Heavenly Emperor who rul
On the Sun Star, the raging sea of fire gradually subsided, and the destructive power that had been raging also dissipated.
Haotian's figure reappeared, completely unharmed, even the protective light barrier was intact.
"What? This... how is this possible!"
Lu Ya's pupils shrank sharply, in disbelief. Although that attack was just a test, it had still been imbued with the essence of the True Fire of the Sun and the Way of the Sun.
Although he did not follow the path of proving the Dao through force, he was still a quasi-saint who had severed one of his physical bodies, and had also merged with parts of his father and uncle's essence, making him far stronger than an ordinary quasi-saint. Yet, such an attack could not even shake the opponent's defense in the slightest.
Not only Lu Ya, but all the powerful figures from the primordial world were also taken aback. This outcome was truly unexpected.
What surprised them even more was that Haotian hadn't used any of his Heavenly Emperor powers at all. He had simply and effortlessly withstood the attack on his own.
Haotian slowly raised his palm, and a point of light gradually appeared in his palm. The light rapidly expanded, transforming into a cluster of flames, which instantly burst into flames. Above the flames, the Daoist aura permeated the air, profound and unfathomable.
Lu Ya's eyes widened, and the other powerful figures also gaped open.
This is because the fire in Haotian's palm is actually the true fire of the sun! The Daoist aura surrounding it is the Dao of the sun!
It should be noted that, apart from being activated through special means, the True Fire of the Sun has always been controlled only by the Golden Crow Clan. The Way of the Sun is also the exclusive Great Way of the Golden Crow Clan. How could Haotian possibly control it?
When he ascended to the Heavenly Emperor realm, he was merely a Great Luo Golden Immortal, and he cultivated the Path of Ultimate Yang—though it had some similarities to the Path of the Sun, they were ultimately not the same path. How could he so easily control the True Fire of the Sun?
"Could this person possess the bloodline of the Three-Legged Golden Crow?"
The moment this thought arose, the powerful beings all felt a jolt in their hearts. Haotian's identity had always been shrouded in mystery; very few knew his origins. Could it be that the Sun Star had not only given birth to Dijun and Taiyi, but actually a third—Haotian?
"No, absolutely not." The Three Pure Ones, along with Jieyin and Zhunti, all shook their heads. "Haotian is definitely not of the Golden Crow bloodline. This matter is most likely related to our teacher."
Although the True Fire of the Sun is powerful, it is not unique to the Golden Crow clan. After a sage attains enlightenment, they naturally have ways to control it. Although Haotian was just a child before, he served the Dao Ancestor Hongjun. With the Dao Ancestor's secret assistance, it is not impossible for him to control the True Fire of the Sun.
The sages secretly sighed, realizing they had underestimated their junior brother. If the truth was indeed so, then the Dao Ancestor's regard for Haotian was far more profound than they had initially thought.
No wonder the Dao Ancestor only gave Haotian a title and two spiritual treasures back then. It seemed perfunctory, but now that I think about it, the Dao Ancestor may have bestowed many unknown trump cards upon him.
This Heavenly Emperor is truly extraordinary.
On the Sun Star, Lu Ya stared in stunned silence at the raging Sun Fire and the Sun Avenue encircling it. Countless speculations flashed through his mind, and his gaze towards Haotian became more complex.
Could it be that Haotian is also a member of the Golden Crow clan?
He has suffered too many blows over the years. At the time of his birth, the demon race was a force to be reckoned with in the primordial world, and was only one step away from ruling it.
As the crown prince, he was born into a life of pampering and luxury. But at his happiest moment, he witnessed his nine brothers being shot to death, and his parents and uncles perishing, leading to the decline of the demon race.
He fell from the heavens into an endless abyss, never to recover. He could only hide deep within the sun to refine his essence, cultivating diligently, hoping one day to restore the glory of the demon race.
But he quickly came to his senses; the Golden Crow clan couldn't possibly have outsiders. Even if they did, so what? The Gonggong and Zhurong of the Witch Clan could still turn against each other; what did mere blood ties matter?
No matter what Haotian's background is or what secrets he is hiding, he must defeat his opponent today and uphold the dignity of the demon race!
"Haotian, even if you possess the True Fire of the Sun, so what?" Lu Ya roared. "Today, I'll show you the true power of the Golden Crow Clan!"
Before the words were even finished, the Sun Star suddenly erupted in chaos. The true fire of the sun surged wildly, throwing the entire star into disarray. A wisp of the sun's essence rose from the depths of its core, empowering Lu Ya's body.
In an instant, the world changed.
The primordial wilderness became incredibly bright, temperatures soared, rivers evaporated, and the earth cracked. Countless creatures lived in terror and unease.
The powerful beings quickly intervened, using their magic to isolate the battlefield from the outside world to prevent the situation from escalating further.
"This is terrifying! The Golden Crow can actually draw upon the very essence of the Sun!"
"What's so strange about that? The Golden Crow was born from the Sun Star and is a star spirit by nature. It is a gift to call upon its own source."
"As expected of a descendant of the Demon Queen, truly formidable!"
The beings of the primordial world were abuzz with discussion, marveling at Lu Ya's methods.
Haotian almost burst out laughing when he saw this.
Who is he? He is the Heavenly Emperor! Even though the Heavenly Emperor's power is not yet complete, he controls the Thirty-Three Heavens and the Primordial Starry Sky—and the Primordial Starry Sky includes the Sun Star, the Moon Star, and countless ancient stars.
Lu Ya is using the power of the Sun Star to attack its true master? Isn't that a huge joke?
Before Lu Ya could launch an attack, or even utter a sarcastic remark, Haotian directly activated the Heavenly Emperor's authority, gently drawing away the essence of the sun star that had been bestowed upon Lu Ya.
Lu Ya felt the immense power within him suddenly vanish, leaving him stunned on the spot.
Lu Ya was startled and hurriedly urged his mind to draw upon the essence of the Sun Star to empower himself again. However, the power seemed to be locked by something, and no matter how he summoned it, there was no response.
"What...what did you do?" Lu Ya's pupils contracted slightly, and his voice revealed a hint of panic.
Haotian smiled faintly, standing with his hands behind his back: "Lu Ya, you are far inferior to Di Jun and Tai Yi. Not only in terms of cultivation and strength, but also in terms of intellect, you are far inferior to the two of them."
He paused, his tone tinged with mockery: "You used the power of the Sun Star Spirit to fight against the Lord of the Primordial Starry Sky—such an absurd act is the most outrageous in the entire primordial world."
Lu Ya's face alternated between pale and flushed, but Haotian continued, "I will give you one more chance. Submit to me and submit to the Heavenly Court, and I will bestow upon you the title of Sun Star Lord. Otherwise..."
The rest of the words were never spoken, but the meaning was clear to everyone present.
Upon hearing this, Lu Ya's anger flared even more, and he shouted angrily, "Haotian, what kind of Heavenly Emperor are you? The true Heavenly Emperor is my father!"
He took a deep breath, suppressing his fear, and gritted his teeth, saying, "You think that without the power of the Sun Star, I can't do anything to you? Hmph!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Lu Ya had a golden gourd in his hand. The gourd had quite a history; it was a primordial spiritual treasure that Donghuang Taiyi had obtained from a gourd vine on Buzhou Mountain and had spent countless efforts refining.
This gourd houses a primordial spirit puppet of Donghuang Taiyi, further entangled with the principles of cause and effect. Its terrifying power is, to some extent, no less than that of a supreme innate treasure. Without a powerful protective spiritual treasure, and whose strength is inferior to that of Donghuang Taiyi, facing this treasure would result in either death or severe injury.