Chapter 1168, The Sixteen Holy Wings’ Ultimate Form

Translator:  Ashish

Translation Checker: Silvain

 

“Well…” For a brief period, Yu Zi Yu was flabbergasted.

 

He was excessively worried about this.

 

But then again, who could blame him?

 

Even he was not immune to the charm of Nine Tails’ current form, so what of others?

 

A typical Tier-4 or Tier-5 Transcendent might very well lose the will to fight upon laying eyes on her. Especially the men… they’d be disarmed before battle even began.

 

Such was the allure of the Celestial Fox Clan. it was truly overwhelming.

 

Just then, as if recalling something, Yu Zi Yu stated with a smile, “Nine Tails, you came at the right time. There’s a matter I need you to handle.”

 

“Oh, what is it, Master?” Nine Tails chuckled playfully, her tone laced with curiosity and anticipation.

 

“I just received word from Old Fourth, during the recent purge of the remaining Elemental Clan, an unexpected complication arose. A Tier-6 Overlord has appeared. No one knows whether they’re fishing in troubled waters… or have some deeper motive.”

 

Hearing this, a gleam of understanding flickered through Nine Tails’ eyes.

 

[So that’s what it was!? I guess, some Forces that should’ve stayed away have come sticking their noses in.]

 

The campaign against the Elemental Clan had been spearheaded by the Heavenfall Alliance.

 

And with Yu Zi Yu delivering a decisive blow to the Elemental Clan’s core force, the various Forces in the alliance also began to wrap up the campaign, rounding up the remnants of the Elemental Clan.

 

But as always, there were those who refused to join the alliance, yet still coveted the Elementals’ profound heritage.

 

These Forces desired the Elemental Clan’s legacy, but were unwilling to follow the Demon Court.

 

Thus…

 

Nine Tails’ gaze chilled.

 

“There’s always some clowns dancing behind the scenes…” She muttered coldly.

 

This only elicited a laugh from Yu Zi Yu. He actually did not care much about this.

 

Such trifling matters were left to his people, like Nine Tails and others.

 

Besides, Nine Tails had just broken through and was in need of some real-world sharpening. Furthermore, with the treasure he had granted her, her safety was assured.

 

“So I’ll trouble you to assist Old Fourth and suppress these opportunists.”

 

“Understood, Master.”

 

Nodding her acknowledgment, Nine Tails’ expression sharpened with a trace of excitement.

 

She had been itching for a real fight.

 

…

 

Moments later, watching a streak of crimson light vanish into the horizon, Yu Zi Yu’s eyes flickered non-stop. His thoughts stirred.

 

[Nine Tails has broken through. Little Tenth is on the cusp of it. Osmanthus stands watch over the entire Celestial Realm. I guess, the Demon Court can make do without me, at least for a while. Well then, it’s time for me to leave again!]

 

In fact, even if something worse happened, he could return in an instant, all thanks to the Sixteen Holy Wings.

 

Except, that would also mean he ran the risk of it being exposed.

 

However, Yu Zi Yu was not too concerned.

 

If it did come to light, he would simply accelerate his plans to subjugate the Angel Clan.

 

After all, he could already transform into their Fifth Seraph, Alarion. And with him wielding Sacred Artifact, their submission was only a matter of time.

 

“Anzuiel… it’s about time for us to leave.”

 

“En.” A gentle response echoed in the air, and a pair of illusory, but radiant golden wings unfurled across the Nine Realms.

 

*Boooom…* With a sudden thunderous roar, holy light surged, illuminating every corner of the Nine Realms.

 

At the same time, beyond the Nine Realms, Yu Zi Yu’s colossal True Body began to change shape, condensing, until it gradually assumed a Humanoid Form.

 

Sixteen golden wings unfurled behind his back.

 

And above his head, a sacred halo glowed faintly, casting a veil of divine brilliance over his entire form.

 

Bathed in the holy light, his appearance radiated an air of purity and transcendence, free from Mortal dust.

 

And this was none other than the famous Seraph, Alarion, whose name had shaken the stars. A terrifying existence that had repelled an invasion of the Void Clan single-handedly.

 

At this moment…

 

*Boooom…* The sixteen wings flapped, causing a fearsome storm swept through the starry skies.

 

In the blink of an eye, that sacred figure vanished into the depths of the cosmos, leaving behind only shimmering aftershocks, the only proof of his passing.

 

Upon closer inspection, golden feathers could be seen drifting across the void, like stardust scattered in the vastness of the sky, a beauty beyond words.

 

…

 

The Dark Expanse, the most enigmatic, most perilous galaxy in the vast Western Sector.

 

Rumor had it that once, an elite squad of Angels had ventured into this place, only to vanish entirely, without a single survivor ever returning.

 

The incident had alarmed even the Angel Clan’s Overlord, the Lord of the City of Angels, Archangel Michael himself.

 

He came.

 

And upon arriving at this mysterious galaxy, he gazed upon it for half a day in solemn silence…

 

Then sighed and forbade the entire Angel Clan from ever approaching it again.

 

And this further deepened the dreaded reputation of the Dark Expanse.

 

The fact that even an Overlord feared it, that alone was enough to tell how terrifying it was.

 

However, at this moment, no one knew that a golden streak of light was racing across the cosmos, passing through galaxies, one after another, heading straight toward this Dark Expanse.

 

If anyone could pay attention to this golden streak, they would notice illusory wings on its either side. It was vast enough to blot out the entire Heaven.

 

The wings were radiant gold, and divine runes shimmered across its surface.

 

They were so resplendent that they could not be looked at directly.

 

Like the first ray of dawn spearing through eternal night, they bathed half the Starry Sky in divine radiance.

 

This was the awakening of the Imperial Artifact: Sixteen Holy Wings.

 

And the more it awakened, the brighter the sixteen wings shone.

 

According to the legends, once they were fully awakened, the glow of these illusory wings would cover nearly half a galaxy.

 

That was the ultimate form of the Sixteen Holy Wings.

 

It was worth noting that under Yu Zi Yu’s long-term nourishment, infused with the Quintessence of the Nine Realms, Primordial Yin and Yang Energies, and treasures such as Phoenix-Blood Purple Gold, the Sixteen Holy Wings’ rate of recovery was beyond words.

 

In just eighty years, he had already recovered more than 10% of his full power.

 

While 10% sounds quite little, it could not be underestimated.

 

If Yu Zi Yu could channel even this much of this Imperial Artifact’s power, the sheer might of the Sixteen Holy Wings would be enough to withstand the awakening of the Imperial Artifact of the Elemental Clan, Shadow Clan, and various other Clans.

 

Perhaps he would not be able to suppress them all outright, but if he wanted to escape, not a Soul could stop him.

 

That was the terrifying potential of this Imperial Artifact.

 

Even now, as Yu Zi Yu channelled his Spiritual Energy into the Sixteen Holy Wings, his speed had far surpassed the speed of light.

 

From a distance, it seemed as if Yu Zi Yu was chasing stars, it was an extremely astonishing sight, a scene that defied comprehension.

 

Of course, very few would ever witness it.

 

Before activating the Sixteen Wings, Yu Zi Yu had already scanned the area.

 

This was a barren, lifeless starfield. Even if life existed, none could catch his passing figure.

 

At most, they might find today’s sunlight strangely blinding.

 

After all, low-level beings were unable to spy on high-level lifeforms.

 

Even if Yu Zi Yu brushed past them, it would be difficult for them to notice.

 

It was just like how Yu Zi Yu himself could not yet fathom Eternity.