Chapter 2393: Last Heavenly Disciple

Tai Chu Continent.

Everyone was filled with tension and anxiety as they watched the live stream.

They gazed at the pitch-black emptiness—as well as the sea of stars within it—on the screen.

They had seen the sea of stars transforming into a vast expanse of light, and they had also seen darkness engulfing this sea of stars, transforming it into the most profound of darkness.

Each transformation would command their utmost attention.

Even though they were unable to personally witness it, they could still experience the turmoil gripping the boundless Realm of Stars.

Every single member of the Four Nine Immortal Sect arrived at the Heaven Crushing Glazed Palace on the Starfire Battleship. They were here to await the return of their Sect Leader.

Xu Xiaolan stubbornly stood at the location closest to the shattered barrier. She remained silent as she gazed at the tumultuous sky in the distance. Currents of chaos and destruction swept across her, lifting her silken hair and causing them to flutter in the air. She was like a jade lotus blooming amid destruction and loneliness.

“Xiaolan…” Tina pursed her delicate lips as she looked at the woman in jade. She didn’t know how to console her. In fact, she was also suffering from unbearable pain. This was pain that had spanned eons upon eons.

Things had still developed to such a state. Even after so long, and even after making the greatest effort, the conclusion was still the same…

She suddenly turned her eyes toward the sky!

The God of Creation Stage divine beings also noticed a peculiar change, and they also looked toward the final Heavenly Dao.

As if losing its support, the Grand Primordium Light that was preventing the Heavenly Dao from shattering suddenly started to dissipate at a rapid rate, transforming into the most fundamental particles of light.

What did this signify?

This signified that the Heavenly Light Goddess had lost!

“He’s won… An Lin has won…”

“Giant An Lin!”

“Big Brother An, woof!”

“Sect Leader is indomitable!”

This was the best result for the Tai Chu Continent.

Some beings cried tears of joy and relief, while other beings were filled with elation and delight.

In the next moment, however, change suddenly struck again.

Heaven and earth started to quake violently, and the intangible Heavenly Dao more so started to rumble and explode.

Without the support of the Grand Primordium Light, the Heavenly Dao once again started to crumble and collapse. This was a process that even the Heavenly Light Goddess couldn’t reverse or stop. Even without the Heaven Crushing Spell Formation, it was clear that the Heavenly Dao could no longer stabilize itself. It was descending into destruction.

The world was plunged into the danger of destruction!

There was no hint of relaxation on Chen Chen’s face as he gazed at this scene. Instead, his expression became even more solemn.

“Crushing the heavens has succeeded… However, with my current state…” Chen Chen murmured as he observed his body. He wanted to unleash the Spotless Realm, yet he discovered that he was completely unable to do so.

The essence of his internal universe had been severely damaged by the Heavenly Light Goddess. As a result, he was already unable to complete this final step. He no longer possessed the ability to become the heavens…

Chen Chen involuntarily turned his gaze toward the dragon woman in the Heaven Crushing Glazed Palace.

The Ancient Dragon Empress was slightly dumbfounded upon feeling his gaze.

“Heavenly Disciple Ancient Dragon Empress, it’s all up to you now. We need you to become the heavens!” Chen Chen said.

Ancient Dragon Empress: “???”

“Me? You’re telling me to become the heavens? Are you for real?” the Ancient Dragon Empress exclaimed. Her eyes were wide with astonishment and disbelief. At some instant, she felt as if she were dreaming.

Chen Chen nodded in earnest, and he said, “My Dao Heart has been sullied, and my essence has been severely wounded. I no longer possess the right to become the heavens. In comparison, you stand a greater chance of success in becoming the heavens.”

Her eyes shuddered, and she murmured, “But I’m only at the Dao Integration Stage…”

“Have you forgotten what I taught you before?” Chen Chen asked as he looked at the dragon woman who was lacking in confidence. “Any matter can become the heavens. From colossal concepts all the way down to the tiniest speck of dust. As long as you possess an absolute will, you can succeed in becoming the heavens.

“Believe in yourself! Rediscover the fearless and indomitable spirit that you displayed when passing the Heavenly Disciple examination! Don’t forget, you’re also a Heavenly Disciple!”

Chen Chen’s words finally woke the Ancient Dragon Empress.

The hesitation and unease vanished from her face, and what replaced it was an unyielding battle intent.

“That’s right, as a Heavenly Disciple, I’ve long been preparing for this moment…

“When it’s my turn to step forward, I shall become the heavens!”

A dazzling red glow erupted from the horns on her head, releasing an indomitable aura that represented the ancestors of dragons and the paragon of dragons.

She flew toward the sky, and her aura gradually became ethereal.

“Upon reaching their extreme, matter becomes the heavens! To hold the universe within my heart, to become the heavens with my Dao!”

Peculiar divine symbols instantly materialized on the Ancient Dragon Empress’ forehead. Her eyes reflected the myriad realms, as well as the boundless sea of stars.

A peculiar ripple resonated with some wavelength of the universe.

“Hurry, look over there! The person who’s flying toward the crumbling Heavenly Dao is Heavenly Disciple Ancient Dragon Empress!”

“Heavens! Is she going to become the Heavenly Dao?”

“This… Is this truly going to be fine?”

“Nonsense! She’s a Heavenly Disciple of our Heaven Crushing Sect! Which of the Heavenly Disciples isn’t freakishly powerful? She’ll definitely succeed!”

The members of the Heaven Crushing Sect were filled with passion and fervor as they watched this scene. The billions upon billions of other beings also watched on in palpitation.

The Ancient Dragon Empress’ will to become the heavens had already triggered some phenomena in the universe. In fact, the beings of the Tai Chu Continent also received an announcement in their mind—”The Ancient Dragon Empress yearns to become the heavens!”

A being from the Tai Chu Continent becoming the heavens under the watchful gazes of so many people… This was definitely a colossal event that would be eternally recorded in the history books!

At this moment, everyone focused their gaze on the Ancient Dragon Empress.

It could be said that this was definitely the most dazzling and most eye-catching moment of the Ancient Dragon Empress’ life.

There was eager anticipation, there were blessings, there was anxiety, and there was also disbelief.

These countless emotions had all arisen because of her.

In such a peculiar manner, the Ancient Dragon Empress had gathered the will of all beings.

Her body gradually became transparent, and an indescribable Dao Realm overcame her, causing her to fuse together with all matter of heaven and earth. First was the Purple Star ruins, then it was the Kingdom of the Nine States. Afterward, it was the eastern region of the Tai Chu Continent and then the western region of the Tai Chu Continent…

The Ancient Dragon Empress’ slender body was shuddering violently.

Her transparent body suddenly condensed again, before suddenly becoming transparent again.

This scene terrified everyone who was watching.

Chen Chen understood that the process of her becoming the Heavenly Dao would be an extremely treacherous one. He opened his mouth and said, “Stabilize your emotions and abandon all unnecessary thoughts. Accept all matter of this world with open arms and become the sum of all that exists in the world. At that time, you will become the heavens!”

The Ancient Dragon Empress was being fed an infinite amount of information, and it was as if this sea of information were about to cause her to explode. She understood that she could only avoid this dismal fate by perfectly fusing together with heaven and earth.

However, this was difficult in theory, and it was more so near-impossible in practice!

The Ancient Dragon Empress was suffering a dreadful assault that others could barely begin to imagine. This was an assault on her body, her divine sense, her Dao Realm, and her entire existence. This was a test of multi-dimensions and of all facets. If any facet was unsatisfactory, failure would be the only conclusion!

She was the hope of billions upon billions of beings. However, at this moment, she entered a peculiar state of mind. As her awareness neared destruction, she saw those close to her dying one after another. She saw the Dragon Tribe which had treated her so dearly roaring as they suffered extinction. Everything that she cared about, and everything that she sought to protect… They all vanished from before her…

“No… no…”

Tears of blood trickled down her cheeks.

“This isn’t the fate that I seek…

“If this is the heavens…

“If this is the heavens… then so be it if I don’t become the heavens!”

Upon saying this, it was as if something shattered apart.

Under everyone’s anxious and eager gaze, countless puffs of blood suddenly exploded from the body of that beautiful and mighty dragon woman. She powerlessly plummeted toward the ground…