freenovelworld Chapter 842 Tears of Choice
Chapter 842 Tears of Choice
Clouds and mist swirled, the divine sky roiling as if stirred by an invisible giant hand. Sage Qingxia's "Sacred Words of Heaven" transformed into golden chains, whistling towards Yun Yao. Each chain, engraved with ancient runes, emanated a terrifying pressure. Wherever they passed, space crumbled. The chaotic realm before Yun Yao trembled violently, like a candle in a gust of wind, poised to go out at any moment.
Chu Mochen gripped the Hanyuan Sword tightly, the blade humming as he tried to split the Holy Word Chains, but at the moment of contact, fine cracks appeared on the sword. Blood flowed from the corners of his mouth, but he gritted his teeth and held on: "Yun Yao, hold on!"
"Lord Taichu, you can't even protect yourself, and you still want to protect her?" Saint Qingxia sneered, waved his sleeves, and another holy word turned into a sharp sword, going straight for Chu Mochen's throat.
Yun Yao was filled with anxiety. She activated her Chaos Dao Body to its full potential, yet it still struggled. The System Lord's voice was filled with anxiety: "There's a chasm between the Mahayana and Sage realms. We must awaken the third 'Tear of Choice'!" Countless images flashed through her mind: Su Yao's warm life in modern times, the millennia-long entanglement between Fairy Yunhua and the Divine Lord of Absolute Beginning, and every detail of her journey with Chu Mochen. She knew that this third tear lay hidden in her deepest fear: choosing to become Fairy Yunhua would mean forever losing the emotions of being Yun Yao.
"No! I don't want to lose myself!" Yun Yao roared, the power of chaos surging wildly, but gradually suppressed under the powerful pressure of Qingxia Saint. Her sea of consciousness began to violently shake, Su Yao's memories and Yun Hua's memories like two surging tides, violently colliding in her mind, fighting for dominance.
Just as Yun Yao was about to be torn apart by this force, Chu Mochen suddenly abandoned his sword and forcibly entered her sea of consciousness. His figure loomed in the sea of consciousness, but he ran towards Yun Yao with determination. "Yun Yao!" His voice echoed in the sea of consciousness, full of power and tenderness.
Yun Yao looked at the familiar face before her, tears streaming down her face uncontrollably. She saw the determination and worry in Chu Mochen's eyes, a warmth she had felt countless times in life-or-death situations. "Don't be afraid, I'm right here." Chu Mochen held Su Yao's fading consciousness tightly, protecting her in his arms.
At this moment, Yun Yao's heart suddenly surged with a strong desire. She didn't want to become the cold guardian of the heavens, nor did she want to lose the joys and sorrows of being Yun Yao. She wanted to protect her loved ones and this world in her own way.
"I choose... I choose to be both Yun Yao and Yun Hua!" Yun Yao's voice boomed through her sea of consciousness, a powerful force erupting from the depths of her soul. Finally, the third tear of "choice" fell, transforming into a brilliant light in the air, condensing with the "tears of vitality" and "tears of memory" on her chest. The three tears merged into a "Heart of Heaven" radiating a gentle glow. Wherever this light reached, the chaos in her sea of consciousness gradually subsided.
Yun Yao's aura began to rise rapidly, breaking through from the middle stage of the Mahayana Realm to the late stage, and finally reaching the peak of the Mahayana Realm! Her Chaos Dao Body, nourished by the "Heart of Heaven", became more condensed, and mysterious Chaos Runes surrounded her body.
"This... How is this possible!" Sage Qingxia's eyes widened, staring at the changes before her eyes in disbelief. Her "Sacred Words of Heaven" began to twist and shatter under Yun Yao's powerful aura.
Yun Yao slowly opened her eyes, a glint of determination and tenderness in them. She reached out and grasped the Jinghong Sword, its blade resonating with the Heart of Heaven, emitting a dazzling radiance. "Qingxia, you've been deceived by Elder Tiandao for too long," Yun Yao's voice tinged with pity. "The truth of a thousand years ago is not what you believe."
"Shut up! Stop quibbling!" Furious, Qingxia Sage transformed his hand gestures, unleashing the even more powerful "Heavenly Words of Sacred Destruction." Countless golden runes formed a massive mantra of annihilation, pressing down on Yun Yao. Wherever it passed, space was completely obliterated.
Yun Yao, however, remained calm. She gently swung the Jinghong Sword, and the "Heart of Heaven" ablaze shone brightly. "Jinghong Reflects: Chaos Heavenly Dao!" She shouted softly, and a sword beam imbued with the power of chaos and the laws of Heaven soared into the sky, colliding with the Mantra of World Destruction.
Amidst the violent explosion, Qingxia Sage's mantra of annihilation crumbled, yet Yun Yao's sword flashed with unstoppable force, slashing towards Qingxia Sage. Qingxia Sage's face changed drastically, and she hurriedly cast a defensive spell, only to see Yun Yao's sword flash easily penetrate her defenses, leaving a deep scar on her divine robe.
"This is impossible... You are just a Mahayana realm, how can you break my holy words?" Saint Qingxia staggered back, his eyes full of shock and fear.
Yun Yao didn't pursue, instead gazing skyward. She knew a greater crisis lay ahead. The Elder Tiandao would never sit idly by and watch his plans thwarted. A true decisive battle was imminent. And she was ready. For the sake of her loved ones, and for this oppressed world, she would stop at nothing to shatter the shackles of the corrupted Heavenly Dao.
At this moment, within Yun Yao's sea of consciousness, the "Heart of Heaven" slowly merged with her soul. She could clearly sense the joys, sorrows, anger, and happiness of countless beings within the Three Thousand Divine Realms, and could see the longing for freedom in the eyes of those oppressed cultivators under the shackles of Heaven. A sense of mission surged within her. This time, she would fight for all living beings and create a world of true freedom and equality.
"Yun Yao, you did it." Chu Mochen walked over to her with a pleased smile on his face, but a hint of worry flashed in his eyes. He knew that although Yun Yao had broken through to the peak of the Mahayana realm, the road ahead was still full of difficulties and dangers.
Yun Yao turned to look at him with determination in her eyes: "With you by my side, I am fearless. No matter how many powerful enemies are ahead, we can face them together." She reached out and held Chu Mochen's hand. The power of the two merged at this moment, exuding a powerful and warm breath.
At this moment, the sky suddenly turned pitch black, and a suffocating pressure descended from the sky. Yun Yao and Chu Mochen looked up at the same time, only to see a huge figure slowly emerging from the darkness. It was none other than the true ruler of the Heavenly Dao Council—Old Man Tiandao.
"Yunhua's reincarnation, you've indeed embarked on this path of no return." The voice of the Elder Tiandao was like thunder, shaking the entire divine realm. "Back then, you and Taichu attempted to break the shackles of the Heavenly Dao. I spared your lives and shattered your souls into fragments. I didn't expect that after your reincarnation, you would still not repent."
Yun Yao sneered, a hint of anger flashing in her eyes. "Spare our lives? Elder Tiandao, do you dare to tell us the truth from a thousand years ago? The collapse of Tiandao that year was clearly a crisis you deliberately created in order to consolidate your power, yet you pinned the blame on Taichu and me. You are the culprit behind all this!"
“Shut up!” Old Man Tiandao roared. A huge hand stretched out from the darkness and grabbed Yun Yao. “You ignorant ant, today, I will make you disappear completely!”
Yun Yao remained undaunted. She raised the Jinghong Sword, the Heart of Heaven radiating brightly as the power of chaos surged wildly. "Come! Today, I will shatter your corrupted Heavenly Dao!" Her voice was firm and powerful, filled with determination to fight the Elder of Heavenly Dao.
The ultimate battle, one that hinges on the fate of the Three Thousand God Realms, is about to begin. Yun Yao and Chu Mochen clasp their hands tightly, knowing this fight will be a matter of life or death. But no matter the outcome, they will not retreat, for behind them are countless souls yearning for freedom.