Chapter 637: Sealing Order

"Is this the God-Sealing Edict? Could it be that the suppression of divine power throughout this mountain forest originates from this very edict?" As a dream-viewer, Xu Yang personally witnessed the fluctuations of the God-Sealing Edict's aura and couldn't help but marvel at the profound and creation-altering power it represented.

"It appears Fenghuo Wuji truly lives up to his reputation as the King of Gods; his power has reached an unimaginable level for ordinary people. It's incredible that he can restrict divine energy from all directions by himself." Although an outsider, witnessing such a scene made Xu Yang increasingly realize he must swiftly enter the divine realm. Otherwise, he would never reach the level required to truly comprehend the mysteries of heaven and earth, nor would he gain such profound insight.

Indeed, the moment the God-Sealing Edict was deployed, a unique sealing barrier swiftly descended at the far end of the mountain peak. No powerful being possessing a divine spark could cross into this barrier.

"Yun Wangji, this God-Sealing Edict is the grand gift I have prepared for you. If you truly wish to enter Wuyue Heaven and save your beloved, you must pay the price!" Clearly, with such a gateway blocking the path, no divine-level experts were qualified to enter Wuyue Heaven, and Yun Wangji, despite his cultivation, was naturally no exception.

No matter how powerful he was, the order between heaven and earth remained under the control of the divine race. Anyone possessing a divine spark would be unable to escape the restrictions of the God-Sealing Edict imposed by Fenghuo Wuji.

"Do you truly believe a mere gateway can stop me? Even without divine power, I can still enter wherever I wish to go." The moment the Sword Immortal finished speaking, he swung the wooden sword in his hand and, almost without hesitation, plunged it into his left arm.

In that instant, the sword fell, and a torrent of blood surged from the Sword Immortal's arm. He had severed his own arm, yet his eyes did not even flicker once.

Witnessing this scene, the various top-tier gods and demons behind him were utterly dumbfounded. No one had anticipated Yun Wangji's profound devotion to saving Yue Xiu.

His deep affection for his beloved and the tenacity of his will were unmatched by any other powerful individual of his generation.

"My heavens, a Sword Immortal, a figure at the pinnacle of the world, could so unhesitatingly sever his own future and karma. What unwavering resolve, what profound devotion this person possesses!" Witnessing this, Xu Yang, the observer, couldn't help but feel admiration for the humble man before him. It also deeply moved Xu Yang, making him realize that perhaps the most formidable existence standing at the peak of heaven and earth is not necessarily the one with the strongest power.

Seeing the Sword Immortal in this state, Fenghuo Wuji, standing proudly in the void, burst into laughter.

"I never imagined you would make such a choice without hesitation, Yun Wangji. I have to admire your profound cultivation, and I must admit, you are the only man Fenghuo Wuji has ever admired and respected in his entire life. Regrettably, the ultimate conclusion of our destined rivalry in this lifetime will still see me as the victor. Having lost your arm and destroyed your divine spark, you will now be forever incapable of defeating me."

While Fenghuo Wuji in the void was still reveling in his self-satisfaction, Yun Wangji, who had already severed a karmic bond, slowly stepped forward towards the gateway forged by the God-Sealing Edict in front of him.

From beginning to end, Xu Yang did not see the man make any movement to wield his sword. Yet, in the very next instant, the gateway before him was instantly shattered by countless dazzling sword energies.

"Is this the realm of a Sword Immortal? To strike a sword without a trace, unleashing such earth-shattering power? There was no visible edge, no discernible aura, not even a movement of wielding the sword. Someone could reach such a realm hundreds of thousands of years ago; truly worthy of the name Sword Immortal."

After shattering the gate, Yun Wangji showed no hesitation. He continued to step forward uninhibitedly, soon vanishing from everyone's sight.

Stepping through this gate was tantamount to making the most important decision of his life, and he willingly faced the arduous test of this final battle.

As Yun Wangji's back finally vanished from this dream, Xu Yang clearly saw countless top-tier experts among gods and demons behind him simultaneously bowing deeply in the direction he had departed.

"I previously heard Barren Spirit mention that Yun Wangji cultivated to this realm as a human. If I could find a way to get his guidance, I would undoubtedly advance further on my cultivation path. Perhaps consolidating a divine spark isn't my sole option, because once I choose to consolidate a divine spark and forge a divine position, it means becoming bound by the rules of the divine realm."

This incident sparked a new train of thought for Xu Yang. Before this, his belief in the path to godhood was unwavering. However, after witnessing the path Yun Wangji took, he began to feel that the path to godhood might not be suitable for everyone. He reconsidered that becoming powerful by consolidating a divine spark might only be the most effective shortcut, relatively speaking.

If one could fully forge their own unique path and reach an unsurpassed level, they could face even true divine-level experts without fear.

Just as Xu Yang intended to continue exploring and observing in the dream, his soul energy instantly dissipated. Xu Yang was forced to reopen his eyes, clearly because the gray-haired old man had actively halted the process.

"I apologize, sir. Please forgive my abruptness, but you cannot continue observing this dream any longer."

The gray-haired old man maintained courtesy and respect towards Xu Yang throughout their interaction.

Xu Yang felt a sense of incompleteness and looked deeply at the old man. "Can you tell me what became of the Sword Immortal, Yun Wangji?"

The old man smiled wryly and shook his head. "As long as you fulfill your promise, I will grant you access to the latter half of this dream."

Hearing this, Xu Yang naturally revealed his thoughts.

"Since I promised to help you break the Moon Curse on these corpse puppets, I will certainly keep my word. However, I cannot do so immediately. I have several companions who are also lost in these mountains, and I must find them before I can break the curse for you. Until then, if you trust me, we can continue to cooperate. I need your abilities to help me shorten this search period, and I believe you will not refuse."

As expected, Xu Yang's words clearly caused some dissatisfaction in the gray-haired old man.

"That's not what you said earlier."

"Indeed, I wasn't aware just now that you possess such irreplaceable abilities. All these corpse puppets throughout the mountain can serve as our eyes. If you are willing to cooperate with me, I promise that once I find all my friends, I will certainly remove the curse for you. Of course, you may choose to refuse cooperation. However, if you do, a battle between us will be unavoidable, and if you fail, not only will your curse remain unbroken, but casualties will also be inevitable."