Chapter 30: A Glimpse of True Power
"The heavens have tried to erase me once before. They failed."
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The Awakening Begins
Xiao Tian's golden aura surged, shaking the very foundation of the mortal world.
The sky above his sect darkened, as if the heavens themselves recoiled in fear.
Bai Zhen, the celestial envoy, staggered back, his divine energy flickering uncontrollably.
"This... this is not mortal power!"
Xiao Tian's eyes, now burning with golden flames, locked onto him.
"You thought I was just another rebellious cultivator."
A single step forward—
BOOOOOM!
The ground shattered, and an invisible force crushed Bai Zhen to his knees.
The celestial envoy, once an untouchable existence in the mortal world, now struggled to breathe.
The watching cultivators felt their souls tremble.
This was no longer a battle.
This was an execution.
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A Power Not Meant for Mortals
From the Celestial Court, the Supreme Celestial Lord rose from his throne, his expression unreadable.
"This power… it is not from this era."
A Divine General clenched his fists. "He is recovering. The Golden Emperor is awakening."
The Nine-Tailed Celestial Empress smirked. "The heavens are not prepared for what comes next."
The Primordial Celestial, who had remained silent until now, finally spoke.
"If he regains his full strength…"
His ancient voice carried a rare hint of fear.
"Not even the Celestial Court will survive."
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Xiao Tian's Declaration
Back in the mortal world, Xiao Tian slowly raised his hand.
A golden light gathered at his fingertips, swirling with an energy beyond cultivation.
Bai Zhen's eyes widened. "No… this power… it's forbidden!"
Xiao Tian smirked.
"Then watch closely."
He flicked his fingers—
And in an instant—
BOOOOOOOOM!
A golden shockwave tore through the sky, shattering space itself.
The heavens quaked, and an entire mountain range vaporized into nothingness.
Bai Zhen's body was flung across the sky, crashing through multiple realms before disappearing from sight.
The entire cultivation world stood frozen.
Xiao Tian turned his gaze upward—
His golden eyes staring directly at the Celestial Court, as if daring them to act.
And then, he spoke the words that would shake the heavens:
"You failed to erase me once."
"Now… it's my turn."