Fengshen: I, Nezha, don’t need a system

"Nezha?"

A tentative shout rang out from the very front of the Ziwei Army formation.

He was a general who had lost his left arm; the congealed bloodstains on his armor had turned black.

The broken spear still stood on the ground, supporting the teetering body.

He squinted at the Great Dao Pearl suspended in the chaotic void, his voice trembling without even realizing it.

That's brilliant.

Almost at the same instant, another, more urgent call followed.

"—The Emperor?!"

This sound was like a spark thrown into boiling oil, instantly igniting the remaining Ziwei Army.

However, the few thousand soldiers were scattered sparsely across the shattered planetary debris. Some had broken legs, some were blind, and the youngest soldier was even coughing up blood.

But when that figure slowly emerged from the seven-colored halo of the Great Dao Pearl...

Everyone forgot their pain and fear of death. Hot tears suddenly burst from their cloudy eyes, rolling down their blood-stained and dust-covered cheeks and making a soft pattering sound as they hit their armor.

"It's the Emperor! It really is the Emperor!" someone roared hoarsely, their voice cracking as if it had been sanded through. "Our Emperor Ziwei has returned!"

"The invincible emperor... you have finally returned!"

Some people even collapsed to their knees on the shards, knelt heavily, and kowtowed deeply to the figure.

They had followed Nezha all the way from Xiqi to the Heavenly Court.

The Ziwei Army was once the sharpest sword in the Three Realms, and Nezha was the most dazzling pearl on the hilt of that sword, the spiritual pillar of all of them.

Now that he has returned, even though only remnants of his army remain, it is as if they have regained their souls.

High in the sky, the Three Pure Ones reacted quite differently.

The four swords of Zhuxian surrounding the Tongtian Sect Leader trembled slightly, their cries carrying a hint of unease.

He glanced sideways at the figure.

"Nezha? Wasn't he already dead? How could he have come out of that pearl?"

Above the auspicious clouds of the Primordial Celestial Venerable, five-colored rays of light flickered faintly.

He paused, stroking his beard, and his gaze, sharp as a knife, swept over Nezha's figure.

Then he glanced at the Supreme Saint beside him, his tone carrying a hint of inquiry.

"That precious pearl seems to have all the rules in place; it should have perished under the Heavenly Dao..."

On the contrary, the Supreme Saint remained as calm and composed as ever.

The whisk rested on his forearm, with only his fingertips occasionally lightly brushing the whisk's threads.

It was as if the raging waves below and the bizarre changes before his eyes had nothing to do with him.

His calm expression suggested that he had anticipated all of this and was simply waiting for a certain moment to arrive.

But the others had long lost the composure of the Three Pure Ones, and tears and shouts mingled together.

Deng Chanyu stood at the rear of the Ziwei Army, her silver-white armor already soaked in blood.

Her once radiant face was now deathly pale, devoid of any color, with only her eyes fixed intently on the figure in the sky.

The fierceness of the battlefield was gone, as was the dignity of the emperor and empress...

All that remains is an intense, unyielding love and longing.

That gaze seemed to want to etch Nezha's image into his very bones.

From the slightest movement of his hair to the folds of his robes, not a single detail was overlooked.

Tears silently streamed down her face, landing on the two swords she gripped tightly, leaving a small wet patch.

Not far away, Princess Jade Face sat slumped in Gao Jue's arms.

Her once exquisite makeup was now a mess, and her hair was disheveled.

Tears streamed down her pale cheeks like beads from a broken string...

It hit the hem of that skirt.

She opened her mouth, but couldn't make a complete sound.

He could only choke back tears and repeat the same thing over and over again.

“Brother…brother…we’ve finally waited for you…you’re finally back…”

The voice was delicate and fragile, as if afraid that this was just a dream and would shatter as soon as it was spoken.

However, the joy of this reunion did not last long.

Everyone saw that Nezha, who emerged from the Great Dao Pearl, had an unusually calm expression.

He did not look down at the soldiers below, nor did he respond to Deng Chanyu's burning gaze.

They were not even moved by Princess Jade Face's call.

He merely raised his eyes slightly, his gaze sweeping over the chaos of the battlefield...

Then the illusory figure flickered and transformed into a streak of light.

It instantly disappeared into the Chaos Pearl!

"Om-"

The Chaos Pearl suddenly emitted a muffled roar, and dense runes appeared on its surface.

Dark red chaotic energy churned outside the bead, like boiling water.

Immediately afterwards, a rapid voice came from the Chaos Pearl, causing the entire chaotic void to tremble slightly: "Ah, Zhong!"

The Chaos Bell responded and struck.

The enormous bell, entirely black and engraved with star patterns, was now floating beside the Chaos Pearl.

The already deep and resonant sound of the bell suddenly rose higher and became even louder and more passionate after hearing the call of the Chaos Pearl!

"Dang——dang——dang——"

Each chime of the bell transformed into visible golden ripples that spread outwards, ruthlessly shattering the surging chaotic power.

Even the chaotic power laid out by the alien ruler in the distance trembled slightly with the sound of the bell.

It looks like it could collapse at any moment.

The Chaos Bell remained silent, yet its deafening tolling provided the most resolute response.

—It is buying time for the Chaos Pearl.

"Buy time for me!"

The Chaos Pearl's voice rang out again, tinged with urgency.

"Nezha's body and soul are now complete; I will reunite them as one!"

No sooner had he finished speaking than another unexpected event occurred.

Suddenly, the Great Dao Pearl that Nezha had just stepped out emitted a dazzling silver-purple light.

The light contained the ferocity of thunder, yet also an indescribable clarity.

The thunder looked violent, yet it carried an overwhelming and supreme pressure.

All living beings present, including the Three Pure Ones, involuntarily held their breath.

"That is... the power of a newly born Heavenly Dao!"

The Primordial Celestial Venerable's pupils contracted, and he cried out in alarm.

"This is the power that the alien rulers have gone to great lengths to seize!"

That's right, it is the new power born from the collapse and reconstruction of the Heavenly Dao.

It is the core of the world, and something that alien rulers dream of.

Just then, a clear yet firm voice came from below.

"Lord Chaos Pearl!"

The creatures looked in the direction of the sound and saw Longliyi.

He was surrounded by a faint earthy yellow halo, which was the primordial power of the earth.

She looked up at the Chaos Pearl, her eyes showing no hesitation: "Take the power of the earth from me too!"

"This power was originally prepared to help Nezha rebuild his physical body and soul. It's wonderful that it can be put to use now!"

The plan of the Earth's power.

And the encounter inside the familiar Nuwa Temple.

It's all for Nezha's return today.

Long Liyi paused, her gaze falling on the Chaos Pearl, her tone carrying a hint of determination.

"As long as Nezha can come back, as long as he is safe and sound, I would give up not only the power of the earth, but even my own life!"

Upon hearing this, the expressions of the creatures below immediately became somewhat unnatural.

Many prehistoric creatures quietly turned their heads, their gazes seemingly casually drifting towards Deng Chanyu.

According to the divine duties and etiquette of the Three Realms, Deng Chanyu is Nezha's wife.

As the Empress Ziwei, she should be the person closest to Nezha, both in terms of status and affection.

But now, Long Liyi has so bluntly stated that she is willing to give everything for Nezha, and even brought out the power of the earth that she had prepared in advance, which has left the prehistoric creatures present at a loss.

The Jade Emperor and the Queen Mother stood side by side.

There was no sign of anything amiss on his face; instead, a relieved smile appeared on his face.

The Queen Mother gently grasped the Jade Emperor's hand and whispered, "Longji's wait was not in vain."

"When she was Princess Longji, she was deeply in love with Nezha. Even after being reincarnated as Longliyi, she remained true to her original feelings... Now that she can bring Nezha back to life, it can be considered that a long-cherished wish of ours has been fulfilled."

The Jade Emperor nodded, his eyes filled with emotion: "Yes, Longji has waited so many years, and finally, his story has come to fruition."

Just then, the voice of the Chaos Pearl rang out again, responding to Long Liyi.

"No need. Keep your Earth Power for now. Longji, lend it to Yuan Hong so he can withstand the alien attacks."

Before the words were finished, a violent upheaval suddenly occurred in the chaos.

Yuan Hong, who should have been completely shattered by the alien ruler's six-eyed divine light, slowly emerged from the chaotic energy!

His body still resembled that of an ape, his fur somewhat disheveled, and blood still clung to the corner of his mouth. But his eyes, which should have been lifeless, were now shining with an astonishing brilliance, his pupils filled with excitement and ecstasy.

"Finally... finally back, Nezha!"

Yuan Hong took a deep breath, his voice trembling slightly with excitement.

His figure slowly fell from the sky and landed beside the Chaos Bell.

With a clench of his right hand, the long black staff that had been with him for many years appeared in his hand.

He stood side by side with the Chaos Bell, leaning on his long staff, and the aura emanating from him was even more profound than before.

"He's not dead?"

Ryūriki paused, her eyes filled with confusion.

She clearly remembered that Yuan Hong was struck by the six-eyed divine light while covering Li Chunyang.

His body turned to ashes in an instant, and even his soul seemed to be annihilated.

How could it suddenly appear?

The Chaos Pearl seemed to see through her doubts and patiently explained, "The moment his body was shattered, I acted simultaneously with the Chaos Bell."

"The power of chaos protected his soul, preventing him from completely dissipating."

"While you were dealing with the alien race and buying us time, I used the power of chaos to reshape his physical body."

Upon hearing this, Yuan Hong grinned.

"clang--"

The Chaos Bell tolled once more, as if in response to Yuan Hong.

Golden waves of light spread outwards, enveloping the entire chaotic battlefield.

Inside the Chaos Pearl lies Nezha's true self, the silver-purple power of lightning...

Slowly gathering, it surged towards the figure that had just materialized...

And in the other Chaos Pearls.

Flames appeared along with the mysterious water.

All of Nezha's previous powers, except for Yi Wood, emerged.

They all moved closer to and merged with Nezha's "true self".