Chapter 1443: White Light's True Spirit

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The moment the dark sword mark formed on Bai Guang's forehead, her entire aura instantly broke free from its restraints. Using the perfected Dao of Void, which Chen Mobai had achieved after refining the tortoise treasure, he perceived that Bai Guang had now far surpassed the boundaries of the Void Refinement stage, reaching a realm he could not fathom.

In other words—Dao Integration?!

Realizing this, Chen Mobai's face paled in alarm. What on earth was this? Whenever someone integrated with the Dao, it would invariably cause heaven and earth to tremble with countless phenomena. Why didn't Bai Guang cause such a stir, like a Celestial Venerable would? Could it be that although she had broken through Void Refinement, she hadn't yet reached Dao Integration? Or perhaps—she was already at Dao Integration! If she were merely returning to her original realm, it naturally wouldn't trigger any Dao Integration phenomena in this Purple Cloud Universe.

Chen Mobai's mind raced with countless possibilities, and when he considered the last one, his face turned deathly pale. If Bai Guang was indeed originally at the Dao Integration stage, then the most likely candidate was naturally Dao Lord Wangji. After all, this reassembled broken sword was the one Dao Lord Wangji had wielded. But wasn't she sealed by the Demon Lord? Could she have escaped through reincarnation? Or perhaps, Bai Guang's relationship with Wangji is similar to Shi Wanyu's relationship with Bai Guang. Both are products of a process of "subtraction for emptiness."

Regardless, Chen Mobai was already worried that once Bai Guang recovered her Dao Integration realm, she might just cleave him in two with a single sword strike. Upon realizing this terrifying potential outcome, Chen Mobai immediately channeled the power of the Purple Cloud Palace. Golden energy radiated from his entire body, and intensely pure light of sacred virtue condensed into golden characters imbued with Dao rhythm, forming layered defenses across his skin.

But just as he activated the Purple Cloud Palace, an incredibly sharp surge of pure white radiance, capable of tearing apart all Daos, flared from the gaps between the golden characters. "Oh no!" Chen Mobai's expression drastically changed as he saw this, recalling the Dao-Slaying Celestial Axe he had sealed within the Purple Cloud Palace.

*Rumble!* Amidst the violent rumbling, more pure white radiance lit up the gaps between the sacred virtue characters, gradually outlining the Dao-Slaying Celestial Axe. Chen Mobai knew that once it fully materialized, the Dao-Slaying Celestial Axe would break free from the Purple Cloud Palace's suppression. He dared not delay, fearing that this destructive supreme treasure would cleave him in two once it emerged. He fully exerted the Green Lotus Seal to activate the Dao of Sacred Virtue through the Purple Cloud Palace, mending the gaps torn open by the pure white radiance between the golden characters. Although the Dao-Slaying Celestial Axe, alone, erupted with the Dao of Destruction, it was gradually suppressed back by Chen Mobai.

Just as the last wisp of pure white radiance began to fade, a cold gaze suddenly fell upon Chen Mobai. Chen Mobai's hair immediately stood on end, for this gaze contained immense killing intent. He looked up and saw that Bai Guang had awakened at some unknown point. Her eyes were inverted, with snow-white irises and jet-black pupils, radiating terrifying, heart-chilling killing intent.

"Die!" Bai Guang's lips moved slightly, uttering a single word. He saw her right hand rise, and bone-chilling killing intent condensed at her fingertips into an entirely black sword, capable of shattering all Daos. Chen Mobai could clearly perceive that this sword strike had far exceeded the sixth-tier level; only the Purple Cloud Palace could block it. However, if he used the Purple Cloud Palace, he would no longer be able to suppress the Dao-Slaying Celestial Axe.

At this moment, Chen Mobai could only choose the former option. He immediately released the Purple Cloud Palace's suppression of the Dao-Slaying Celestial Axe, preparing with all his might to face Bai Guang's sword strike.

*Boom!* The Dao-Slaying Celestial Axe burst through the sacred virtue characters, glowing with a fierce, cold light, as its crescent-shaped blade swung down directly at Chen Mobai's head. Chen Mobai's expression turned bitter, yet he could only hope that the Purple Cloud Palace would be able to block both lethal attacks—the Dao-Slaying Celestial Axe and Bai Guang's black sword.

But at this very moment, the situation suddenly changed again. After seeing the Dao-Slaying Celestial Axe break free, the black sword at Bai Guang's fingertips suddenly dispersed into black currents of air. Simultaneously, she loosened her fingers, and her right hand reached across the void, grasping the handle of the Dao-Slaying Celestial Axe. Subsequently, the crescent axe-blade that was originally descending towards Chen Mobai's head was halted directly in mid-air.

"How could you..." The spirit of the Silver-White Celestial Wolf materialized, looking at Bai Guang, who held it and stopped it, its face full of confusion.

Bai Guang looked at the Silver-White Celestial Wolf and uttered these words: "Second Sister, long time no see."

"Big Sister, you're awake!" Hearing the familiar address, the Silver-White Celestial Wolf was overjoyed. White flames surged from beneath its paws, and it swiftly leaped onto Bai Guang's shoulder, intimately nuzzling her cheek with its nose.

"I didn't expect to ever be able to return." As Bai Guang spoke, she withdrew the Dao-Slaying Celestial Axe from above Chen Mobai's head. Although her gaze remained cold, her tone had softened considerably. At this moment, Chen Mobai finally understood that Bai Guang's previous attack had merely been to force him to release the Dao-Slaying Celestial Axe. *Even a day as husband and wife creates a hundred days of kindness*, he thought. She still had feelings for him.

Just as Chen Mobai breathed a sigh of relief, the Silver-White Celestial Wolf turned its head and glared at him angrily. "Big Sister, he's a despicable scoundrel! He sealed me away when I wasn't paying attention."

After Bai Guang had caught up with the Dao-Slaying Celestial Axe, she also acknowledged her relationship with Chen Mobai and knew a decision had to be made. "For our daughter's sake, I won't kill you. After all, when we first began, you were also forced by me. But today my true spirit has awakened, and I will soon recover my original realm and status. The gap between us is now as vast as heaven and earth; from now on, do not contact me again. Our daughter will stay with you. Take good care of her. If I return next time and find her still so lazy, I will not spare you."

After Bai Guang finished speaking with an icy tone, the Dao-Slaying Celestial Axe in her hand swung, instantly resting on Chen Mobai's neck. The sacred virtue golden characters condensed by the Purple Cloud Palace shattered, one by one, under the destructive white light of the crescent axe-blade. Chen Mobai felt the chill on his neck. Although outwardly composed, sweat poured down his back, and he was certain of his earlier conjecture: Dao Integration, it was absolutely the Dao Integration realm! Only someone at the Dao Integration realm, activating the Dao-Slaying Celestial Axe, could so effortlessly breach the Purple Cloud Palace's defenses.

"Your words contradict themselves. If we're not to contact each other anymore, then how our daughter is taught is my business." But Chen Mobai, having just affirmed his domestic standing, although inwardly yielding, couldn't resist retorting.

"You're such a grown man, why are you so childish? I have a life-and-death vendetta to settle. If my enemy knew I had a family as a weakness, not only you and our daughter, but the entire Diyuan Star would be implicated and turn into cosmic dust." Bai Guang reprimanded Chen Mobai, implying that as a husband, he was utterly thoughtless.

"A great enemy? Who is it?" Chen Mobai's curiosity grew, and he also understood that even though Bai Guang's true spirit had awakened, she still inwardly acknowledged him as her husband. The initial killing intent was likely her shame and indignation after recovering her memories, particularly regarding the intimate moments they had recently shared. Now that she had calmed down, she was actually starting to reason with him.

"Hmph, you don't need to know; it's not something you can handle. Just stay home, raise our daughter well, and live out your lives happily together—that will be the greatest help to me." Bai Guang snorted coldly, effectively telling Chen Mobai to be a good house-husband and not meddle in her affairs.

"Although I am only at Void Refinement now, I have the Purple Cloud Palace. Sooner or later, I will be able to integrate with the Dao of Sacred Virtue. By then, with an Innate Supreme Treasure in addition, you might not even be my match." Chen Mobai, however, was brimming with confidence. At this point, he understood that Bai Guang wouldn't kill him and was merely putting on a show.

"Dao Integration? That was merely my realm when I was born, in infancy." But Bai Guang uttered words that made Chen Mobai's eyes widen in disbelief.

"You... who exactly are you?" To be born at Dao Integration—such a foundation was extremely rare, even in the Purple Cloud Universe. Furthermore, Chen Mobai knew very well that Dao Lord Wangji was not innately at Dao Integration. Instead, she had attended lectures in the Purple Cloud Palace for many years, only achieving the seventh-tier after Dao Venerable Zixiao transcended and departed.

If Bai Guang's true form wasn't Wangji, then who was it? Moreover, if not Dao Integration, could it be—Pure Yang?! After realizing this, Chen Mobai felt cold all over, his body trembling slightly. Who on earth had he married? Some ancient being?

"Don't inquire. That great enemy of mine is an existence at the very pinnacle of this universe. Even if their name merely flashes through your mind, you will be sensed." Bai Guang's delicate eyebrows furrowed slightly, and she reprimanded Chen Mobai again before withdrawing the Dao-Slaying Celestial Axe from his neck. At this moment, Bai Guang also knew that Chen Mobai was aware she wouldn't harm him. With the man now fearless, there was no longer any need for such pretense.

"Although my cultivation isn't strong, my background is powerful," Chen Mobai interjected. "I am Dao Venerable Zixiao's direct disciple, and my Senior Brother is Grand Ancestor Taixu." In this universe, who could possibly be stronger than True King Taixu?

"What if the one I want to kill is from your Purple Cloud Palace?" Bai Guang retorted with a cold smile, uttering words that made Chen Mobai freeze on the spot.

"You... you want to kill Senior Brother Taixu?" Combining Bai Guang's previous statements, Chen Mobai realized that the most supreme existence in this universe could only be True King Taixu. After realizing this, Chen Mobai genuinely grew anxious. "Are you crazy? Is Senior Brother Taixu someone you can kill? He is Teacher's first direct disciple; he was already with Teacher when the universe was formed. Even the Demon Lord was easily suppressed by him. Even if you are at the Pure Yang realm and wield the Dao-Slaying Celestial Axe, you still won't be his match. How about we forget it? Whatever grievances you two have, I'll see if I can use my influence to mediate. I expect Senior Brother Taixu, for my wife's sake, will be willing to reconcile."

As Chen Mobai spoke, Bai Guang's beautiful face flushed, a flicker of shame and anger flashed in her eyes, and she once again swung the Dao-Slaying Celestial Axe, placing it across his neck. "Shut up! Who is your wife? It was merely a fleeting affair; don't overestimate your importance. If not for having a daughter with you, I would have already cut you down just now. Remember, you are merely a transient in my endless life. For me to even remember you is already the highest honor for you."

After saying all this, Bai Guang felt she had spoken too much, fearing that further words would expose her identity. She reached out and tore open a void rift in the Jade Peace Minor Realm. Amidst shimmering silver light, Bai Guang retracted the Dao-Slaying Celestial Axe, turned, and stepped into the void rift, disappearing from Chen Mobai's sight.

Watching her retreating figure, Chen Mobai reached out, wanting to speak but holding back. However, halfway through the gesture, he sighed and withdrew his hand. "Alas," he murmured, "when will vengeance ever end? Can't a family just live a peaceful life?" Chen Mobai didn't know which senior brother or sister from the Purple Cloud Palace Bai Guang harbored a grudge against. However, if it were him, with a family, he would consider abandoning the hatred and enjoying a peaceful life. But people have their own aspirations. Clearly, in Bai Guang's mind, his and their daughter's importance could not compare to that hatred. Still, what was her true identity?

Amidst his doubts, Chen Mobai suddenly remembered Xu Sijiu waiting for him at the Gourd Daoist Temple, and a headache flared. Now that Bai Guang had taken the Dao-Slaying Celestial Axe, how was he going to explain this? He could only take it one step at a time.

Just as Chen Mobai was about to leave the Jade Peace Minor Realm to inform the immortal sect members that Bai Guang was in seclusion, his gaze fell upon the Alchemy Cauldron Jade Tree. His eyes suddenly narrowed as he thought of the most crucial point. Why would a sword containing Bai Guang's true spirit be in Dao Lord Wangji's hands? Why was it broken? And why did Dao Lord Wangji entrust Zhang Daosun to bring the broken sword here for burial?

That's right, Dao Lord Wangji was sealed by the Demon Lord. So, was this sword also broken by the Demon Lord? In other words, Bai Guang's great enemy is the Demon Lord? Recalling the video he had seen earlier at the World-Destroying Mill, where the Demon Lord might be Yixing and Hongfa, everything suddenly made sense!

As Chen Mobai connected all the clues, his expression dawned with understanding. But quickly, another problem arose. The Demon Lord had already been suppressed by True King Taixu. If Bai Guang wanted revenge, she wouldn't be planning to release the Demon Lord, would she? The thought made Chen Mobai's hair stand on end. If that were the case, things would truly go wrong. No, he had to immediately inform Senior Brother Taixu. He couldn't let this woman truly cause a catastrophe.

Chen Mobai quickly left, activated the tortoise treasure, and went to the Heavenly River Realm, knocking on the door of the Grand Void Heaven. After the Empty Boy opened the door and heard Chen Mobai say he had urgent business to see True King Taixu, he immediately had a maid ring the hanging silver jade bell, but there was no response. "Where is Senior Brother Taixu Measuring Heaven Ruler?" Chen Mobai asked again. Before, when this Dao-forming treasure was present, he could at least get a response from True King Taixu. "To answer Young Master's question, Young Master and the Celestial Emperor went to Xuanyuan Heaven and have not returned yet." The Empty Boy answered truthfully.

Helpless, Chen Mobai could only leave the Grand Void Heaven. He then went to the Myriad Luo Heaven, hoping to relay a message to Taixu Measuring Heaven Ruler through Heavenly Monarch Kongming and the Celestial Emperor in the Ziwei Palace, but Heavenly Monarch Kongming was also not present. It turned out that in recent years, the rebellion instigated by the Fiery Demon Lord had spread like wildfire, sweeping across the Thirty-Three Heavens of the Spirit Void Immortal Realm. Heavenly Monarch Kongming had, half a year prior, already led the Void Division on an expedition to suppress the rebellion in the Northern Eight Heavens.