Yuan Xiu the elder and the Heavenly Emperor's expressions changed drastically.
Mu Changqing's sudden transformation was too abrupt, leaving them unable to react.
Then, the aura around Yuan Xiu the elder grew more terrifying, offsetting the pressure casually leaked by Mu Changqing.
"Burial Emperor, do you know who is behind the Heavenly Court? The Lord of the Human Race, the chief of all spirits, one of the most powerful among innate beings, Human Ancestor. Do not mistake yourself."
Yuan Xiu the elder shouted coldly, no longer concealing his intentions, and stared at Mu Changqing with sharp eyes.
Mu Changqing looked at Yuan Xiu the elder indifferently. Blazing purple light erupted, and billions of purple flames surged out, shrouding the sky.
"Yuan Xiu, I thought you were an elder, a wise one. I never expected you to be just another fool among the beings of the heavens, the courage of the ignorant is most laughable."
"Today, I, Mu Changqing, repay your past guidance. Whether you had plans for me or anything else, it no longer matters."
Hearing this, everyone inwardly breathed a sigh of relief. Even Yuan Xiu the elder had a faint sweat trickling down his back.
He had trump cards, but was unwilling to reveal them.
However, Mu Changqing's next words left everyone stunned.
"One second ago, I spared your life. Our grievances are settled."
"Now, we are on different sides. Today, you will surely die."
Mu Changqing spoke dominantly again, his voice shattering the world and shaking the cosmos.
His domineering presence spread throughout the heavens.
Then, the purple flames of the heavens transformed into the Burial Heavens Purple Sword, separating heaven and earth. Its edge pointed, and all things trembled.
Yuan Xiu the elder laughed in anger. His aura was no longer concealed, exploding completely. His power was strong and immense, unlike that of a Quasi-Immortal Emperor.
"Good, very good. As expected of the Burial Emperor, you are arrogant enough. But can you bear the karma from Human Ancestor?"
Rumble, rumble!
As Yuan Xiu the elder unleashed his power, the heavens and earth shook again.
Billions of extreme lights flashed, and chaotic energy permeated.
"Burial Emperor, you have now transcended and perhaps stepped into the level of innate beings. But you do not understand, there are strengths and weaknesses even among innate beings."
"At the highest level, even a casual bestowal of a supreme treasure is beyond your resistance."
"Today, I will let you see how terrifying the Chaos Supreme Treasure bestowed by Lord Human Ancestor, the Spirit Extermination Array Diagram, truly is."
Yuan Xiu the elder roared. In the endless starry sky, a terrifying array diagram appeared, containing boundless killing intent.
The Spirit Extermination Array Diagram descended, evolving into four chaotic emperor swords.
Upon the emperor swords, chaotic sword energy poured out like mercury, spreading forth.
It was peerlessly sharp, and all living beings and all things were in awe.
Even the Heavenly Emperor, a Quasi-Immortal Emperor, trembled before the Spirit Extermination Array Diagram, filled with infinite fear.
"So, even Quasi-Immortal Emperors are mere ants."
The Heavenly Emperor exclaimed, feeling this terrifying power that transcended Immortal Emperors, filled with longing.
At the same time, he looked at Mu Changqing, wanting to see how powerful he truly was, whether he could withstand this terrifying Spirit Extermination Array Diagram.
Mu Changqing looked up calmly, his heart as still as an ancient well.
This pressure was indeed terrifying. Even Xiaoyao You, a second-level innate being, could not resist it.
Rumble!
In the endless starry sky, a chaotic array diagram enveloped the area, emitting boundless chaotic energy.
Four chaotic emperor swords rained down from the nine heavens.
Mu Changqing looked at Yuan Xiu the elder, who wore a smug expression, and sneered disdainfully.
"Yuan Xiu, today I will show you what supreme means, what power is, what invincibility is, what taboo is."
The purple sword pierced through the starry sky, interweaving and slashing.
With a swish, it pierced heaven and earth.
The Spirit Extermination Array Diagram trembled, in fear.
Because of the continuous piercing of billions of purple swords, the Spirit Extermination Array Diagram shook violently.
The four chaotic emperor swords still tried to resist, but were instantly severed.
"A mere Chaos Supreme Treasure dares to attack me, it is disrespectful."
Mu Changqing knew that this Chaos Supreme Treasure was similar to the Dao Ancestor's Great Dao Array Diagram, both possessing self-awareness.
Otherwise, with Yuan Xiu the elder's Quasi-Immortal Emperor cultivation, he could not have controlled it.
Mu Changqing stepped on the void, his form splitting into billions.
Billions of purple swords entered his grasp, and they attacked together.
Boundless purple light slashed down.
The Spirit Extermination Array Diagram was terrified, trembling.
It emitted a sound like a sacrifice, reflecting countless profound chaotic runes.
It was as if heaven and earth were weeping, praying, inspiring reverence.
Buzz buzz buzz!
The Spirit Extermination Array Diagram evolved into a chaotic sea, and countless emperor swords broke through the sea, transforming into chaotic gods and demons to attack.
"Laughable."
Mu Changqing scoffed. His billions of avatars merged, and his body expanded to encompass the entire Heavenly Realm, disappearing into the starry sky.
His feet trod upon the Heavenly Realm, and with his purple sword, he slashed horizontally.
One force breaks all laws!
In an instant, supreme sword light illuminated ancient and modern times, traversing time and space.
It swept away all obstacles, completely obliterating the Spirit Extermination Array Diagram into nothingness, burying it in the river of time.
Countless great realms were also affected and instantly shattered into dust.
Endless beings perished in fear, the Great Dao wailed, and time trembled.
Rules, karma, fate, time.
Mu Changqing feared nothing.
His form reflected past, present, and future. All beings looked up at the heavens, prostrating in fear.
They could not describe in words how powerful the being of unknowable size was.
Mu Changqing slowly turned, looking down upon the Heavenly Realm, his thick hair flying, billions of stars appearing as mere ants.
"Yuan Xiu, do you have any more moves? Or perhaps you will summon Human Ancestor. Do you think he would dare?"
Mu Changqing did not destroy all the heavens and realms, but avoided some of the more powerful ones.
If he were to destroy them all, it would be meaningless.
At least, he was still making preparations and did not wish to pull back the ultimate curtain.
His overwhelmingly domineering words caused Yuan Xiu the elder to instantly collapse onto the Immortal Path. He opened his mouth but could not speak.
What immense dominance, what invincible demeanor.
He recalled the first time he met Mu Changqing.
He was then just a mere Virtual Immortal.
At that time, he could have easily crushed Mu Changqing like an ant.
But now, Mu Changqing's invincibility had refreshed the understanding of all beings in all heavens and realms, and all beings throughout ancient and modern times.
Mu Changqing's form returned to normal, and he instantly appeared before Yuan Xiu the elder.
With a slight movement of his will.
The despairing Yuan Xiu the elder was directly lifted into the air, his body still trembling.
"Do you have any last words?"
Yuan Xiu the elder, after a long silence, saw this.
He revealed a bitter smile and shook his head, saying.
"I was wrong. You are the variable. How dare I be so arrogant. You are terrifying."
"But the chess game of these heavens is too deep for you to grasp."
"Oh? It seems you know something?"
Mu Changqing's purple eyes flickered, and he spoke calmly.
Yuan Xiu the elder nodded dejectedly and said.
"Cough, cough, yes. There are some truths you will eventually learn. I am not afraid to tell you. The Era of Emperor's Fall was not the first era after the world's creation. Before the Emperor's Fall, there were beings who were not innate."
"No, they shouldn't be considered beings who were not innate. Transcended beings, those who transcended beings who were not innate, yet were not innate beings. That era was terrifying, powerful, where Immortal Emperors were merely at the bottom."
"What, are you planning to exchange the secrets of the era for a chance at survival?"
Mu Changqing sneered and asked.
The era before the Emperor's Fall? Transcended beings? He never cared.
Below innate, all were pawns.
In his eyes, they were also ants.
All schemes and mysteries could be swept away with brute force.
He, Mu Changqing, never cared.