Chapter 27: A Mortal Who Defies the Gods
"You call yourselves divine? Then let me show you what true power is."
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The First Clash
BOOOOOOOM!
The golden divine spear tore through the heavens, carrying the full power of a celestial envoy.
The world itself shook as it descended upon Xiao Tian.
Countless cultivators watching from afar felt despair just from witnessing its might.
Yet—
Xiao Tian did not move.
As the spear approached, he raised a single hand.
And then—
CRACK!
The celestial spear shattered into dust.
A silence so deep it felt like the world had stopped.
Bai Zhen's golden eyes widened in shock.
The celestial beings watching from the Celestial Court felt their divine energy fluctuate uncontrollably.
"Impossible… A mere mortal broke a divine weapon?"
The Nine-Tailed Celestial Empress narrowed her eyes. "No. Not a mere mortal. This man… his power is different."
The Supreme Celestial Lord remained silent, his gaze locked onto Xiao Tian.
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Bai Zhen's Full Power—A Futile Effort
Bai Zhen's shock turned into cold determination.
He raised both hands, summoning a golden halo that expanded into the sky.
"Divine Law: Starfall Purge!"
The skies darkened, and countless blazing celestial meteors began to rain down, each infused with heavenly judgment.
The mortal world shook violently.
Even ancient sects watching from afar activated their protective formations, fearing the collateral damage.
Yet—
Xiao Tian merely sighed.
"You rely too much on borrowed power."
He raised a single finger.
And with a simple flick—
BOOOOOOOM!
A single golden wave erupted from his body, erasing the celestial meteors like they were mere sparks in the wind.
The attack, which could obliterate an entire continent, was effortlessly wiped away.
Bai Zhen staggered backward, his divine aura flickering.
His hands trembled as he whispered, "What… are you?"
The Celestial Court descended into chaos.
Divine generals and celestial kings rose from their thrones, disbelief evident on their faces.
A Supreme Elder, his voice filled with shock, muttered, "A mortal should not possess such power… unless…"
The Supreme Celestial Lord spoke, his voice calm but heavy.
"Unless he was never meant to be mortal in the first place."
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Xiao Tian's Response to the Heavens
Xiao Tian stepped forward, his golden gaze piercing through Bai Zhen.
His voice was calm but carried an undeniable weight.
"The heavens sent you to test me. But now you understand, don't you?"
Bai Zhen clenched his fists, his pride refusing to accept reality. "I am a celestial envoy! A being above mortals!"
Xiao Tian smirked.
"Then let me show you how fragile your so-called divinity truly is."
He raised his hand—and for the first time—
Bai Zhen felt fear.
The heavens had underestimated the man they sought to judge.
And now—
They would pay the price.