Global Catastrophe: I Begin to Evolve from an Ancient Tree

Chapter 672: Chapter 643: Withdrawal

After closing off from the world in the Lower Realm for hundreds of thousands of years, and now breaking through in one stroke to prove the Dao and achieve sainthood, Shakyamuni Buddha would naturally no longer remain hidden.

With the opportunity in the Lower Realm now before him, anyone who can seize the moment could truly obtain it.

Therefore.

At the moment of his breakthrough.

Shakyamuni Buddha directly arrived at the battlefield of the Two Realms.

When he saw the ancient Star River stretching across the void, he immediately struck towards it with the force of a Saint.

The Star River trembled.

The vast river seemed on the verge of breaking apart.

Yet, the light of one hundred and eight Star Ancient Cities shot skyward, and the power of the Star River suddenly grew much stronger.

At this moment.

Inside Celestial Spirit City.

Ji Xuan’s expression was grim.

"I didn’t expect him to truly take this step!"

With the battlefield of the Two Realms showing abnormalities, he was the first to arrive here, just in time to see Shakyamuni Buddha attacking the Celestial Spirit and Earthly Fiend Array.

This power belonging to a Saint, even with the barrier of the array, Ji Xuan could clearly feel its terror.

The power of a Saint.

A terror so astounding.

Ji Xuan understood well that simply relying on the passive defense of the Celestial Spirit and Earthly Fiend Array would not truly repel the opponent.

Therefore.

Upon witnessing Shakyamuni Buddha’s attack, he immediately mobilized the true power of the Celestial Spirit and Earthly Fiend Array, drawing in an endless star river, birthing a Chaos Demon God, whose towering body was comparable to a galaxy, emanating an aura of desolate ancient destruction.

"Chaos Demon God!"

Shakyamuni Buddha’s expression slightly tensed.

Chaos Demon God!

In the Upper Realm, it is considered a forbidden existence.

Now.

The Cyan Yang Divine Court, using the power of the array, gathered a Chaos Demon God, which naturally made Shakyamuni Buddha dread.

However.

Now that he has proven the Dao.

Even facing the legendary Chaos Demon God, he did not feel weak in the slightest.

In an instant.

Shakyamuni Buddha invoked the power of a Saint’s great Dao, suppressing it towards the Chaos Demon God, who roared and charged at Shakyamuni Buddha.

"Boom!"

"Boom rumble!"

The two towering bodies clashed in the void, terrifying waves spreading, shattering and cracking the space inch by inch, and the vast aura of destruction made everyone astonished.

"Saint——"

The Cyan Emperor watched the battle in the void, his eyes cold as well.

Although he had seen the existence of Saints during simulations in the Divine Kingdom, it still wasn’t as direct as experiencing it now.

In terms of strength.

The Cyan Emperor believed he was not weaker than Shakyamuni Buddha of the past.

Among Quasi-Immortal Kings, he was at the absolute peak.

Yet.

Even reaching such a level.

Confronting the now-advanced Shakyamuni Buddha, the Cyan Emperor still felt like an ant.

This is the gap between a Saint and a Quasi-Immortal King.

Without truly taking that step, they could never contend with it.

This battle.

Drew all the powerful figures of the Cyan Yang Divine Court.

Demon Venerable Xuan Yin!

Profound Celestial Immortal Venerable!

Master Celestial Secret——

These top powers on a visible level in the Cyan Yang Divine Court all gathered in the Ancient City, watching the battle in the void, deeply shaken.

...

In a flash.

A hundred years passed.

This battle.

Still has not ceased.

The Chaos Demon God and Shakyamuni Buddha battled with all their might, neither able to best the other; Shakyamuni Buddha occasionally suffered wounds, but they healed instantly, and for the Primordial Daluo Golden Immortal, ordinary injuries had little effect.

However.

The longer the fight.

The more alarmed Shakyamuni Buddha became.

He originally thought that having become a Saint, suppressing the Cyan Yang Divine Court would be an easy task.

But the power of the Celestial Spirit and Earthly Fiend Array was entirely beyond Shakyamuni Buddha’s expectations.

A great array formed by one hundred and eight Innate Spiritual Treasures, summoning a Chaos Demon God, stronger than ordinary Saints by three parts.

If not for the nearly endless power of a Saint, Shakyamuni Buddha would have already been defeated.

Even so.

After a century of combat.

Even Shakyamuni Buddha found it difficult to bear.

Though a Saint’s power is virtually endless, it is not truly infinite, and no matter how profound Immortal Power is, there comes a day it will be exhausted.

Therefore.

Shakyamuni Buddha chose to retreat.

Seeing the opponent defeated, the strong of the Upper Realm who had been closely watching this battle, their hearts sank.

"If even a Saint cannot break this array, how can we?"

"To break this array, it would take at least two Saints—"

One Semi-Saint’s expression was heavy.

Though there were many Semi-Saints and Quasi-Immortal Kings present, truly taking that step was incredibly difficult.

The top Semi-Saint of the Great Leiyin Temple, after endless ages, has barely broken through the barrier, successfully advancing to the Sixteenth Stage Primordial Daluo Golden Immortal.

Others seeking breakthrough need not be mentioned.

Initially.

Seeing Shakyamuni Buddha make a move, they had some hope in their hearts.

But now it seemed.

They had underestimated the might of the Celestial Spirit and Earthly Fiend Array.

At the same time.

Many cultivators felt a faint sense of glee.

Indeed.

A sense of glee.

If the array were broken, then with a Saint presiding over the Great Leiyin Temple, they would undoubtedly take the lead, and no matter how many other forces surged in, they would be hard-pressed to match a Saint.

Now that the Great Leiyin Temple could not break the array either, it means they still have a chance to vie for the opportunity.

From this perspective, it’s not necessarily a bad thing.

Seeing Shakyamuni Buddha retreat, those of the Cyan Yang Divine Court sighed in relief.

"Finally retreated!"

"A Saint is truly terrifying; even a Chaos Demon God couldn’t suppress him."

"No matter what, repelling Shakyamuni Buddha this time proves the Celestial Spirit and Earthly Fiend Array can indeed contend with a Saint!"

Many powers of the Divine Court smiled.

Shakyamuni Buddha’s retreat proved the strength of the Celestial Spirit and Earthly Fiend Array, enough to guarantee the Divine Court’s safety.

To craft a complete Celestial Spirit and Earthly Fiend Array, the Cyan Yang Divine Court had paid a significant price, and now results have vindicated that decision.

Yet, not everyone felt joyful.

The Cyan Emperor looked in the direction of Shakyamuni Buddha’s departure, his fists clenched tightly.

This battle.

Allowed him to witness the might of a Saint, and made him even more aware of his shortcomings.

Without becoming a Saint, one remains an ant.

Meanwhile.

In the depths of his mind.

The Cyan Emperor had a premonition.

If he became the first Immortal King of the Cyan Yang Divine Court, perhaps he’d gain other benefits.

When Shakyamuni Buddha retreated, the Cyan Emperor decided to enter seclusion.

This time.

His only goal was to break through to the sixteenth stage and become the first Immortal King of the Cyan Yang Divine Court.

He would not emerge unless he became an Immortal King.

Some cultivators shared similar thoughts.

These cultivators all prioritized breaking through to the sixteenth stage, with some even secluding themselves in the Star Ancient City, hoping to directly prove the Dao and make a breakthrough.