Chapter 59: The Rulers Fight
The Battle of Ruism had finally come to an end, leaving behind a trail of destruction and countless defeated demons. Despite their victory, the disciples of Ruism were not content with just that. In a peculiar twist, they decided to sacrifice the fallen demons bodies to the Golden Lotus World. The plot of this part of the story then proceeds similar to the original.
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The heavens were ablaze with bright light as Zenith Heaven Emperor, clad in resplendent golden robes, soared through the clouds. He was on his way to the fabled Heavenly Realm Island, the place where the remnants of the majestic Heavenly Court were painstakingly rebuilding their lost glory. As he approached the island, the vast expanse of blue stretched out before him, hinting at the hidden wonders that lay beyond.
With a graceful landing, Zenith Heaven Emperor stepped onto the shore, of the flying island. Waiting for him was his Senior Brother Ah Chang. Ah Chang had taken up the mantle of leading the reconstruction effort, guiding the remnants of the Heavenly Court under the guise of Zenith Heaven Emperor.
"Ah Chang, my trusted brother, I have brought the last remaining Heavenly Court Fragments," Zenith Heaven Emperor declared with a flourish, presenting a collection of artifacts that sparkled with otherworldly brilliance. These fragments were the missing pieces of the once-grand Heavenly Court City, scattered across the realms after its devastating destruction.
Ah Chang's eyes widened in awe as he beheld the fragments. "Zenith, you have done us a great service. With these precious relics, the Heavenly Court's reconstruction effort can finally be completed!"
Their conversation carried a mixture of reverence and excitement, echoing through the air. Zenith Heaven Emperor's voice, like a melodious symphony, blended harmoniously with Ah Chang's booming baritone. It was a testament to their deep bond forged through countless trials and tribulations.
As Zenith Heaven Emperor joined the rebuilding effort, the island came alive with the sounds of hammers striking against stone and the murmurs of cultivators working diligently. Splendid palaces began to rise from the ground, imbued with the essence of immortal energy. The air hummed with anticipation, for the Heavenly Court was on the cusp of its rebirth.
In the days that followed, Zenith Heaven Emperor and Ah Chang toiled side by side, their laughter mingling with the crashing waves and rustling leaves. Together, they orchestrated the restoration of the Heavenly Court, turning ruin into splendor. And as the last fragment found its place, completing the celestial puzzle, a brilliant light burst forth, heralding the return of the Heavenly Court.
Now only the Way of the Heavenly Court is missing before the Heavenly Court will once again stand at the peak of the world!
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During this time, Nine Serenities
Deep within the treacherous realm of Nine Serenities, a place teeming with dark energy and nefarious beings, a sinister laughter echoed through the gloom. In the heart of this malevolent domain, two figures stood side by side, their presence exuding an aura of malice and power. They were none other than the Seventh Nine Serenities Ruler and the Eighth Nine Serenities Ruler, known to the world as Seventh Ruler White and Ruler Ball, respectively.
Seventh Ruler White holds a liquid metal ball in his hand. His eyes gleam with a mischievous glint as he toys with it, relishing in the amusement that is to come. Ruler Ball, on the other hand, a stout and rotund figure, is adorned with an inscription on his body that read 'Fat Ball,' a constant reminder of his previous failure.
"Ah, Ruler Ball, my dear 'friend,' I must say, that 'Fat Ball' inscription on your body suits you quite well," Seventh Ruler White taunted, his voice dripping with sarcasm and glee. "It seems even the son of my counterpart couldn't resist the opportunity to etch his artistic skills onto your body."
Ruler Ball seethed with anger, his face turning a shade of crimson that matched the fires of the Nine Serenities. "White!! It's all your fault!" he bellowed, pointing an accusing finger at his adversary. "Everything that goes wrong is because of you!" In his mind, every misfortune that befell him was an elaborate scheme orchestrated by his eternal nemesis, Ruler White.
White burst into laughter, the sound echoing through the dark corridors of their realm. "Oh, Fat Ball, how you do blame me for your misfortunes. But let us not forget your penchant for ill-conceived plans and your knack for stumbling into your own messes," he retorted, a sly grin playing across his face.
Unfazed by Ruler Ball's outburst, White reveled in his adversary's frustration. With a sly grin, he made a bold declaration. "From this moment forward, Ruler Ball, you shall forever be known as Fat Ball!" The emphasis he placed on the new moniker carried a venomous delight. He delighted in the twisted satisfaction that came from giving his rival a mocking and degrading title.
From that day forward, Ruler Ball would forever be known as Fat Ball, a nickname that would follow him like a shadow. Seventh Ruler White took great delight in mocking his counterpart, relishing in the endless banter that fueled their rivalry.
Fat Ball's fury intensified at this audacious insult. "You DARE!" he bellowed, his metallic form pulsating with an ominous energy. But his rage only seemed to amuse White further, who remained composed, his laughter ringing through the chamber like a symphony of malevolence.
"Funny, isn't it, Fat Ball?" the Seventh Ruler chuckled, relishing the infuriated glare aimed his way. "No matter what scheme you concoct, no matter how grand your aspirations, you always end up as nothing more than a 'Fat Ball' rolling through the realms."
The rage within Ruler Ball intensified, his liquid form quivering with suppressed fury. "You dare mock me!" he seethed with his monotone voice.
As they continued to bicker and taunt each other, the rest of Nine Serenities trembled in fear. These two rulers were infamous for their power and cunning, and their conflicts had caused countless casualties and destruction.
Ruler White and the ball of liquid metal the began to fighting. All the area in a circumference of five million kilometers had become a forbidden zone. No demon dared to enter this area for fear of getting shredded to pieces due to the shock waves generated by this fight between the two rulers.
Whenever a ruler got angry, the ground would be littered with corpses.
"I'm going to kill you!" The ball of liquid metal was still mad.
Ruler White said, "So boring! For how long have we fought already? I feel that it's going to be very boring if we keep going on like this. How about giving my handsome face some face and signing a truce?"
"In your dreams! You want a truce after destroying the plan I've been carrying out for the past tens of thousands of years?! Today, one of us will fall!" the ball of liquid metal roared.
"But we can't die while in the Nine Serenities. You can't kill me," Ruler White said.
The ball of liquid metal gritted its teeth, and said, "But I can still seal you!"
"That's impossible! Your sealing techniques are just too bad! Previously, you were unable to seal me even while I was sleeping, let alone now that I'm in an active state. Therefore, let's just stop here," Ruler White said earnestly.
And so continued the fight for a long time.
"Die!" the ball of liquid metal roared.
"Sigh, since the start of the battle up until now, you have been shouting the words 'die, I'm going to kill you, go to hell' again and again. Can you change your lines a little?" White said.
"…" The ball of liquid metal froze for a moment, and then shouted, "White, you are finished! This whole matter is ending!"
"…" Ruler White.
"Seal!" Right at this time, the ball of liquid metal stretched out its thousand arms.
The numerous arms covered the entire world.
Those thousand arms quickly made several hand seals, with the sealing technique getting completed in an instant.
In the next moment, Ruler White's body was teleported away, forcefully moved to a certain place.
The ball of liquid metal appeared in front of him. "White, this time, you'd better be obedient and stay sealed here!"
"What's this place? It's similar to the Nine Serenities, but at the same time different. Oh, I remember now! This must be the 'Black Lotus World'!" Ruler White said.
"Correct, it's precisely that place. From now on, you'll stay in the world of the black lotus, forever sealed here!" the ball of liquid metal said smugly.
Ruler White said, "Forever sealed here?"
"White, you lost. In addition, I need to tell you something… I've been deceiving you all along. My sealing techniques are incredibly powerful, and they are one of my strong points. Earlier, you felt that my sealing techniques were weak because I was deliberately making them look bad!" Ruler Ball said.
"You scheming testicle," The Seventh Nine Serenities Ruler answered.
"You can say whatever you want, I don't care. This matter is over. From today onwards, I'm the sole ruler of the Nine Serenities, and you won't be able to interfere with my plans again." After it had said this much, the ball of liquid metal disappeared from the Black Lotus World.