Urban Undying Lord
Chapter 495 - 495 504 The Great Humiliation Part 2

495: Chapter 504: The Great Humiliation (Part 2) 495: Chapter 504: The Great Humiliation (Part 2) Unfortunately, Ye Xuan chose to completely ignore the rage of Duobao Tathagata.

His lips curved into a cold sneer, and as he gazed towards the Buddha Bodhisattvas of Lingshan, his voice gradually became chilling.

“I am the sovereign of the Three Realms, and all beings in the Three Realms honor me.

Today, as I ascend to the position of Heavenly Emperor, even though Western Lingshan is a holy Daoist lineage, upon seeing me, you must kneel and offer obeisance, lest Western Lingshan be guilty of defying Heaven itself.”

As Ye Xuan’s words fell, hearts of various Daoist lineages were shocked.

They had not expected Ye Xuan to be so audacious.

Although Duobao Tathagata had clearly chosen to submit and retreat, this Heavenly Emperor Ye was utterly ruthless, not granting Lingshan any dignity whatsoever.

“Ye Xuan, what if we from Western Lingshan refuse to kneel to you?”

Duobao Tathagata’s Buddha Light faded, as the murderous intent surged forth.

As his lips moved to speak, it was almost through gritted teeth, a testament to the extent of his fury.

Regrettably, now that Ye Xuan had ascended the position of Heavenly Emperor and acquired the capability to battle the beings of the Daluo Third Water Dividing Ridge, his manner of conduct became even more tyrannical, and he had no intentions of taking Duobao Tathagata’s threats to heart.

“If Western Lingshan does not kneel before me, then your Lingshan will be the scourge of the Three Realms.

Even if it means employing the strength of the Three Realms, I will surely eradicate your Lingshan.”

Ye Xuan spoke calmly, but as his words ended, the surroundings fell deathly silent, and everyone looked at Ye Xuan as if he were a madman.

Since the Sky Opening and the age of Huang, from the time the Western Two Saints established Buddhism, no one had ever dared utter such arrogantly outrageous words.

But since you, Ye Xuan, have recklessly voiced such statements, it’s simply unimaginable for all the major Daoist lineages.

Has Ye Xuan lost his mind?

How can he dare to utter such immensely rebellious and impious words?

Mad, he must be mad.

Even though Ye Xuan has the support of two Quasi-Saints, Western Lingshan is of the holy Daoist lineage.

Your oppression of Lingshan like this, Heavenly Emperor Ye, is tantamount to courting death.

If it provokes the wrath of the Western Two Saints, a single thought from them could scatter your soul and obliterate your existence.

The Immortals of all major Daoist lineages cursed Ye Xuan’s ignorance in secret, yet none dared to speak out for fear, as Ye Xuan at this moment was too terrifying, his power having reached Great Success.

Moreover, everyone knew that this new Heavenly Emperor Ye was not like the former Jade Emperor; he was a perennial Evil Demon who would annihilate without hesitation at the slightest disagreement, never wasting words or showing any hint of reservation.

The major Daoist lineages once looked down on the Jade Emperor’s weakness and forbearance, but now that they have seen Ye Xuan’s domineering and fierce style, they truly miss the Jade Emperor and silently regret not crushing Ye Xuan when he was weak, which would have spared the Jade Emperor and prevented their current dire straits.

Of course, there are no remedies for regret in this world.

Although the major Daoist lineages are filled with remorse, they now realize that Ye Xuan’s momentum is built, and they can only watch silently as events unfold.

“Ye Xuan, you are pushing people too far,” Duobao Tathagata roared furiously.

As the master of Lingshan, and a terrifying figure of the Daluo Third Water Dividing Ridge, when had he ever been so bullied?

This was a profound humiliation for Duobao Tathagata, how could it not leave him incensed and resentful?

“Duobao old fool, I will give your Lingshan three breaths’ time.

If after three breaths, Lingshan does not kneel and submit to me, then you will be the disaster of the Three Realms, and you may as well stay in Heavenly Court forever,” Ye Xuan declared coldly.

With a wave of his hand, unnoticed Evil Demons quietly encircled the people of Lingshan, while Jie Sect’s Group of Immortals and several Daluo Golden Immortals stepped forward, looking at Duobao Tathagata and the others with a fierce and cruel gleam in their eyes.

Clearly, with just an order from Ye Xuan, they would take action against Lingshan, showing no mercy or hesitation.

“Three, two…”

Ye Xuan sneered with sinister coldness, the aura of eternal slaughter blossoming around him.

Clearly, he was not merely talking; if Lingshan did not submit, he would certainly ensure that Duobao Tathagata and the others remained in the Heavenly Court.

“Heavenly Emperor Ye, today you insult Lingshan like this, do you not fear the day when Lingshan will retaliate?”

Since the confrontation could no longer be hidden, Duobao Tathagata abandoned all pretense, and he bellowed at Ye Xuan, hoping that Ye Xuan would have some concern and let the people of Lingshan leave.

“Ha!”

Ye Xuan scoffed contemptuously, his voice filled with extreme dominance, “You’re right, I am humiliating your Lingshan, so what?

I am bullying you, old Duobao, what of it?”

Suddenly, Ye Xuan’s tone changed, an incredibly sinister voice slowly rising.

“I am the co-ruler of the Three Realms; all major Daoist sects must submit.

Beneath the will of this Emperor, all of you must kneel and bow your heads, for I am the Lord of the Three Realms, the ruler of all beings within them.

Do you understand?”

Ye Xuan was not only speaking to Duobao Tathagata; he was also warning all the major Daoist sects.

His ruthless and poisonous gaze swept over the Immortals of the various sects, forcing them to quickly avert their eyes, clearly displaying immense fear.

“Damn it…

damn it all…”

Duobao Tathagata roared with a low growl, the very fabric of space-time around him shattering and then reconstituting.

He raised his Buddha palm over and over, only to let it fall slowly.

He wished he could slaughter Ye Xuan, but he also knew he simply could not kill Ye Xuan.

“Very well, very well, very well!”

With three affirming words, Duobao Tathagata turned and bellowed at the Buddha Bodhisattvas of Lingshan, “Will you not bow to the co-ruler of the Three Realms, Heavenly Emperor Ye?”

As the words of Duobao Tathagata fell, the faces of the Buddha Bodhisattvas of Western Lingshan turned pale, each showing a bitter expression.

Duobao Tathagata had already softened, and though they were unwilling in their hearts, what waves could they possibly create?

“We pay homage to Heavenly Emperor Ye.”

The Buddha Bodhisattvas all knelt and bowed to Ye Xuan, their voices very reluctant, but outwardly, they submitted at the feet of Ye Xuan.

“And what about you, old Duobao?”

Regrettably, for these kneeling Buddha Bodhisattvas, Ye Xuan merely nodded slightly, before calmly looking towards Duobao, making Duobao Tathagata explode with rage, his eyes beginning to redden.

“Homage—to—Heavenly—Emperor—Ye!”

Duobao Tathagata did not kneel but instead put his hands together in a gesture of respect and bowed to Ye Xuan.

This was the highest form of ceremony in Western Buddhism other than kneeling.

As the saying goes, leave a line when you do things so you can meet again in the future.

Although Ye Xuan considered this saying a joke, what he believed more was that one should be thorough in action and eradicate the roots when cutting grass, yet he also knew he had already pushed Duobao to his limit.

If he pressed Duobao to kneel, Duobao Tathagata would surely fight him to the death.

Even though Ye Xuan was not afraid of Duobao Tathagata fighting him to the death and even desired to slay Duobao Tathagata in one fell stroke, thereby saving much trouble on his future path as the Heavenly Emperor,

Ye Xuan knew that even if he joined forces with Kong Xuan, they would simply not be able to kill Duobao Tathagata.

After all, the opponent was the master of Lingshan and a being at the peak of Daluo.

The two could not detain Duobao, only force him to flee in disarray.

Therefore, from beginning to end, Ye Xuan had been pressing Duobao Tathagata, displaying his power not only for the major Daoist sects to see but also to establish his imperial authority.