The Legend of the Princess' Counterattack

Chapter 792: The Heavenly Dao Confrontation in Hongmeng Palace

As Yun Yao's fingertips touched the shimmering blue door of Hongmeng Palace, an invisible pressure surged like a tide, causing her body to stagger slightly. The Heaven-Defying Fate Disk vibrated violently in her arms, the three thousand origin lights flickering wildly on its surface, as if warning of impending danger. She took a deep breath, gritted her teeth, and thrust the door open, stepping into this sacred place said to control the laws of the universe.

The moment Yun Yao stepped into the hall, she felt the scene before her suddenly shift. The previously pitch-black void was filled with countless shimmering golden runes, each emanating a terrifying power, as if imbued with the might to annihilate heaven and earth. At the center of the runes, a massive shadow slowly coalesced. It was the projection of Hongmeng Tiandao, a figure a hundred feet tall, shrouded in a shroud of chaotic energy. Its face was blurred, yet it exuded supreme majesty. Every breath it took shook the very air.

"Holder of the Heaven-Defying Fate Disk, you have gathered three thousand essences. Do you dare to come to the Hongmeng Palace and accept the final test of the Rule Realm?" The majestic voice exploded in Yun Yao's sea of consciousness, causing her mind to buzz and even a trace of blood to flow from the corner of her mouth. But she remained undaunted, her gaze fixed firmly on the Heavenly Dao phantom. The Heaven-Defying Fate Disk in her hand shone brightly, illuminating her stubborn face.

"Now that I'm here, I naturally dare to accept this test!" Yun Yao's voice was crisp and firm, echoing in the empty Hongmeng Palace.

The Heavenly Dao shadow paused, as if surprised by Yun Yao's bold response. Then, he sneered, "Do you know that forcibly collecting the Three Thousand Origins violates the 'Creation Covenant'? These Three Thousand Worlds each have their own predetermined trajectory, and no outside forces can interfere. The War Halberd Divine Lord's reincarnation was meant to teach you that some destinies are irreversible. Your persistence is a futile effort, only adding to your troubles."

Yun Yao was filled with anger when she heard this. She recalled the hardships she and Chu Mochen had experienced in seventeen reincarnations, and the moments when they were willing to sacrifice their lives for each other. A determination flashed in her eyes: "Of course I know about the Creation Covenant, but I also understand that fate shouldn't be a straight line that can only move forward. Even the way of heaven has no right to dictate how we live! Chu Mochen went through seventeen reincarnations for me, enduring immense pain in each life, but never gave up. And I will never give up the opportunity to be with him. Our feelings are a bond that transcends time and space, how can so-called fate control it!"

The Heavenly Dao figure snorted coldly, the chaotic energy surrounding it suddenly surging. Countless golden runes, sharpened like swords, shot towards Yun Yao. "You are still stubborn! Today, I will teach you the consequences of defying Heaven's will!"

Yun Yao's eyes flashed, and she quickly channeled her spiritual energy. The Heaven-Defying Fate Disk hovered above her head, radiating a brilliant light and forming a massive shield. Within the shield, the power of three thousand origins intertwined and circulated, deflecting the incoming rune swords. But each impact sent the shield trembling. Yun Yao felt her blood surge in her chest, and blood continued to flow from the corners of her mouth.

As Yun Yao struggled to hold on, she suddenly noticed the shield's original light begin to fluctuate abnormally. The previously stable flow of power had suddenly become distorted. Upon closer inspection, Yun Yao was shocked to see a small compass had appeared in the hands of the Heavenly Dao phantom. The compass was densely engraved with runes, remarkably similar to her own Heaven-Defying Fate Plate. And this compass was constantly interfering with the power of the Heaven-Defying Fate Plate!

"You didn't expect that, did you? Although the Heaven-Defying Fate Disk is a Chaos Supreme Treasure, the Heavenly Dao Compass in my hand can also have an impact on it." The Heavenly Dao Phantom's voice was filled with a hint of pride. "Do you think that by collecting three thousand origins, you can compete with the Heavenly Dao? How naive!"

Yun Yao gritted her teeth, rapidly pondering a strategy. She knew that if she couldn't break the interference of the Heavenly Dao Compass, she wouldn't be able to make it through today. Suddenly, she remembered the Hongmeng inheritance she'd obtained in the Hongmeng Secret Realm. It seemed to contain a passage about power resonance. Perhaps this could help break the deadlock.

With this thought, Yun Yao closed her eyes and immersed herself completely in the Heaven-Defying Fate Disk. She sensed the power of the three thousand origins within the disk, attempting to guide them into resonance. With her efforts, the energies within the disk began to slowly merge, forming a new force. This force was unlike any before, embodying Yun Yao's struggle against fate, her love for Chu Mochen, and her longing for freedom.

When this power reached its peak, Yun Yao suddenly opened her eyes, a resolute light gleaming in them. With a loud shout, the light on the Heaven-Defying Fate Disk surged, forming a pillar of light that shot straight into the sky. The pillar of light collided with the power of the Heavenly Dao Compass, emitting a deafening roar that shook the entire Hongmeng Palace violently.

However, just when Yun Yao thought she had found a breakthrough, the situation took another sharp turn for the worse. A strange smile suddenly curled up the corners of the Heavenly Dao's phantom's lips. He formed seals with his hands and muttered something. In an instant, the space within Hongmeng Palace began to distort, and countless black cracks appeared around Yun Yao. From these cracks, scaly arms emerged, exuding a sinister aura, reaching towards Yun Yao.

Yun Yao was horrified and quickly used her skills to evade. But the arms seemed endless, and no matter how she dodged, she couldn't escape their grip. One of them seized her ankle and dragged her fiercely into the crack. Yun Yao struggled hard, her spiritual energy constantly bombarding the arms, but to little effect.

At this critical moment, Yun Yao suddenly remembered the twin soul fires she and Chu Mochen shared. With a sudden thought, she quickly mobilized the power of the twin soul fires within her body. Suddenly, a blazing flame erupted from her body, completely consuming those evil arms. The flames spread along the cracks, causing them to heal even as they burned.

Seeing this, the Heavenly Dao's shadowy eyes flashed with surprise, but he quickly regained his composure. "Some tricks, but nothing more." He unleashed his magical power once more, and the ground beneath Hongmeng Palace suddenly cracked, revealing a vast abyss. From within the abyss, horrifying roars echoed, and a suffocating pressure permeated the air.

Yun Yao gazed into the abyss, fear filling her heart, but she didn't flinch. She knew this was Heaven's final test, a hurdle she must overcome. She took a deep breath, and the Fate-Defying Disk, under her control, transformed into a stream of light, soaring towards the abyss. She would take the initiative and break this predicament!

As they neared the abyss, Yun Yao finally caught a clear glimpse of the scene within. It was a massive Chaos Beast, its body seemingly formed from the very essence of Chaos, its massive frame dominating the entire abyss. The beast opened its eyes, a crimson light gleaming in them. It roared at Yun Yao, then unleashed a stream of black flames.

Yun Yao quickly summoned her magical powers, conjuring a spiritual barrier in front of her. However, the intense heat of the black flames melted the barrier instantly. Yun Yao was forced to dodge, searching for the beast's weakness. She discovered that the beast's eyes, while terrifying, seemed to be its most vulnerable spot.

Yun Yao was delighted and prepared to attack. However, at this moment, the Heavenly Dao Shadow attacked again. He waved his sleeve, and a powerful force trapped Yun Yao, making her unable to move. "Did you think this test would be so easy?" The Heavenly Dao Shadow said coldly, "The Chaos Beast is just an appetizer."

As soon as he finished speaking, the sky above Hongmeng Palace suddenly turned blood red, and countless blood-red lightning bolts struck down. Yun Yao, bound by the power, could only watch helplessly as the lightning struck her. Every lightning bolt that struck her body caused her excruciating pain, and her spiritual energy continued to drain away.

Just as Yun Yao felt despair, the image of Chu Mochen suddenly emerged in her mind. She remembered how Chu Mochen had protected her for her at all costs, throughout seventeen reincarnations. This love, like a beacon in the darkness, illuminated her heart and gave her endless strength.

"I can't give up!" Yun Yao shouted in her heart, "Chu Mochen, I promised you that I would stand shoulder to shoulder with you. I must not fall here!" She gritted her teeth and tried her best to mobilize the last spiritual power in her body, trying to break free from the shackles of the Heavenly Dao Phantom.

Meanwhile, outside Hongmeng Palace, Chu Mochen sensed Yun Yao's danger. Furious, he rushed towards the palace gate. But the gate emanated a powerful restraining force, blocking him. A fierce glint flashed in Chu Mochen's eyes, and he mobilized all the power of his Candle Dragon bloodline and punched the palace door.

"Boom!" With a loud bang, the palace door trembled violently, but it still did not open. Chu Mochen did not give up. He continued to attack the palace door, each attack carrying his concern and love for Yun Yao. Blood flowed from the corner of his mouth, and his body began to weaken, but he had no intention of stopping.

Finally, thanks to Chu Mochen's tireless efforts, the barrier around the temple door began to loosen slightly. Seizing the opportunity, he stormed into the hall. Seeing Yun Yao tortured by the blood-red lightning, his fury instantly erupted. With a furious roar, the twelve pairs of battle wings behind him unfolded, blazing with infernal flames as they charged towards the Heavenly Dao phantom.

The Heavenly Dao Shadow seemed caught off guard by Chu Mochen's intrusion and was momentarily taken aback. But he quickly reacted and snorted, "You're overestimating yourself!" With a wave of his hand, a beam of golden light shot towards Chu Mochen. Undeterred, Chu Mochen swung his wings, colliding with the light.

With Chu Mochen's help, Yun Yao finally had a chance to breathe. She seized the opportunity to mobilize her twin soul fires and the power of three thousand origins, preparing to launch a final counterattack. Watching Chu Mochen's fierce battle with the Heavenly Dao phantom, her heart was filled with emotion and strength.

"Tian Dao, today, I will break your so-called fate!" Yun Yao shouted, and the power of the Heaven-Defying Fate Disk and the Twin Soul Flames merged perfectly, forming an unprecedentedly powerful force. She simultaneously blasted this force towards the Heavenly Dao phantom and the Chaos Beast.

The overwhelming force triggered a violent explosion, illuminating the Hongmeng Palace with a dazzling light and overflowing with chaotic energy. At the center of the explosion, Yun Yao and Chu Mochen embraced each other tightly, their figures appearing incredibly resolute in the light. The phantom of the Heavenly Dao and the Chaos Beast, impacted by this force, gradually dissipated.

As the light gradually faded, Hongmeng Palace returned to peace. The Heavenly Dao's shadowy voice resounded, but without the previous authority. Instead, it carried a hint of helplessness: "Well, the bond between you two has indeed surpassed the control of the Heavenly Dao. From now on, you may roam freely throughout the Three Thousand Worlds, but do not so easily violate the Creation Covenant again."

Yun Yao and Chu Mochen exchanged a glance, their eyes filled with joy. They had finally passed this difficult test and were striding towards a higher realm. Their story would continue to write its own legend across these three thousand worlds.