Chapter 1378: Cloud Dragon Heavenly Emperor's Fall

"Hahaha, it seems the final battle is unavoidable after all. However, in my complete soul form, I can now disregard the power of your tenth energy vortex. On the soul level, I don't believe you can instantly kill me, even if your cultivation foundation is something I can never match. My lineage of star power is the crystallized essence of an entire civilization, far less fragile than you imagine. I'm eager to see who is stronger when we truly compete on the soul level."

Xu Yang merely sneered, and behind him, a complete Tai Chi totem quickly materialized. Clearly, he intended to use the unique legacy he had created to conquer his opponent.

"Do you see this Tai Chi totem? If you can withstand its destructive power, I will admit you are stronger than me and will naturally give up the struggle for the Sacred Beast Heart's power. But if you cannot endure its strangling force, then I'm afraid your end is already sealed."

Without hesitation, Xu Yang unleashed the endlessly burning Tai Chi totem, embodying the cycle of Yin and Yang, and locked onto the opponent's fundamental soul. No matter what methods the other party employed, they could not evade the pursuit of the Tai Chi Way he had created.

"Countless years ago, when I first began cultivating in the Great World, the blueprint for the Tai Chi Way's totem already formed in my mind. According to my understanding and judgment, the power contained within this Tai Chi Way is limitless. It continuously gains stronger power, deeper creation, and definition, scaling with the user's strength. More importantly, this Tai Chi Way can freely adapt to the energy system requirements under any world's rules; it is completely unfettered by time and space. No matter the conditions of the battlefield, it can unleash its unique, unparalleled power. Next, I will show you how many unknown possibilities can be derived between black and white."

As Xu Yang finished speaking, the interwoven black and white Tai Chi formation steadily expanded, gradually enveloping Yunlong Heavenly Emperor's soul form.

During this time, Xiaohua, who was beside Xu Yang, finally asked, "To what extent can this limit you've created reach? Or rather, what is the principle behind these two forces intertwining and operating?"

Xu Yang smiled faintly, a look of contentment on his face.

"Black and white, Yin and Yang, are the most fundamental laws from which the world was born. The Tai Chi totem I unleash, under the conditions I've applied, constantly evolves the opponent's spiritual world. This means that the greater a person's ambition, the stronger the oppressive force of the Tai Chi totem they face. If someone can truly be free of distractions, their mind and body as clear as the soul of the old man we once encountered on the giant boulder, then my Tai Chi will cause them no harm whatsoever. The cycle of heaven's way and the cycle of karma are the fundamental basis supporting the perfect manifestation of the Tai Chi Way's power. No one with ambition and desires can escape its judgment. You can view this power as a punishment and sanction I inflict upon him, borrowing the hand of the heavens. To achieve his own goals, Yunlong Heavenly Emperor sacrificed the destinies of too many people. Leaving aside other matters, just the deaths of his own children at his hands are enough to make him repent for a long time."

Xu Yang's words were swiftly confirmed in the void, amidst the ever-expanding black and white layers. Yunlong Heavenly Emperor's soul, within the continuously evolving Tai Chi totem, was forced to confront more and more of his deepest, darkest, and most unwelcome memories. This naturally included the images of his own flesh and blood who had perished by his hand, driving Yunlong Heavenly Emperor's soul to the brink of madness, endlessly cycling through darkness. He began to cry out frantically, trying every possible method to break free from the Tai Chi totem's judgment. However, under the evolving power of the Tai Chi Way, he was as tiny as a speck of dust, utterly unable to escape the force's verdict. Ultimately, Yunlong Heavenly Emperor's complete soul essence was entirely devoured by the massive Tai Chi totem, vanishing completely from the battlefield.

At that very moment, in Xuanyuan Imperial City, the 'Eternal Flame' symbolizing Yunlong Heavenly Emperor's soul essence flickered and died. The entire Xuanyuan Imperial City fell into chaos, but the well-prepared Fifth Prince was the most excited.

He had long ago reached an agreement with Xu Yang: when his Imperial Father truly became Xu Yang's opponent and ultimately fell, that would be the moment for the Fifth Prince himself to sweep away all the factions within Xuanyuan Imperial City. At this point, his biggest enemies were naturally the First Prince and the Second Prince. "Your Highness, the Eternal Flame has truly extinguished. Should we proceed with the original plan we formulated with Sir Xu Yang?" Having waited an unknown amount of time for this day, the Prince naturally issued the command for a full military assault without hesitation.

"We will only have one such opportunity in our lives; success is the only option, failure is not tolerated! Issue my command: all troops are to concentrate their attack on the First Prince's faction, while others attack the Second Prince's faction. All remaining idle personnel in the external strongholds are to immediately gather in Xuanyuan Imperial City according to my orders, without delay."

This time, the Fifth Prince directly presented his exclusive Golden Dragon Token, allowing no one to disobey his commands. All factions throughout Xuanyuan Imperial City began to move, and an unprecedented palace struggle commenced.

The other princes and princesses had no idea that the martial artists previously settled by Xu Yang had now become the greatest asset to the Fifth Prince's faction. With their help, heroes from all corners rose up, answering the Fifth Prince's call and relentlessly attacking the forces of the other princes.

It is worth mentioning that the Fourth Prince, who had previously withdrawn from the conflict, also seized this opportunity to re-enter the storm. However, this individual had long lost his core competitiveness compared to before, and having later been won over by Xu Yang's charismatic personality, the Fourth Prince this time directly chose to align with the Fifth Prince. He joined him in confronting the core opponents—the First Prince and the Second Prince, who commanded most of Xuanyuan Imperial City's military forces.

This battle lasted a full month. Ultimately, it was due to the combined forces Xu Yang had amassed on other continents that rallied to aid the Prince, securing his final victory in this war. Of course, at this very moment, Xu Yang was completely unaware that a world-changing struggle had erupted in Xuanyuan Imperial City.