The Cangmang Mountain Range was no longer peaceful. Powerful beings arrived in droves: some came for the spirit of Stone Village, while others sought to uncover the secrets of the Great Wasteland’s mountain treasures. The small town of Lonely Mountain was now overcrowded.
The leaders of various tribes did not act recklessly; they felt the willow tree held a mysterious allure, evoking an inscrutable feeling.
Over the past few days, many strong individuals had ventured deep into the mountains, eager to discover what sacred object could provoke such a prolonged conflict among ancient creatures.
A group of experts from different tribes formed a formidable team. They had broken through the outer regions, battling fierce beasts, and were now venturing deeper into the mountains.
“What do you think this mountain treasure could be, that has remained hidden for two years? Could it be a living being?”
“Hmm, it’s possible. It might be a sacred herb, perhaps even one that can fly on its own.”
The group discussed as they continued their cautious advance into the mountains, each person hopeful. Even if they didn’t find the mountain treasure, discovering other spiritual herbs would make the journey worthwhile.
Of course, finding the corpse of an ancient being killed in the conflict would be even more thrilling—without a doubt, every ancient being was a priceless treasure.
“Roar!”
Suddenly, a deep roar echoed from within the primitive forest, shaking the mountains. Huge boulders tumbled down, crushing towering ancient trees like a torrent of floodwaters.
“Why is there such a terrifying roar when we haven’t even gone deep yet?” The group was startled.
Howling winds and the pungent stench made them nauseous. A dreadful aura surged from the forest.
“Bad news, there are fierce beasts around. Get ready for defense!”
A golden-furred bear emerged, running upright on its hind legs, standing ten meters tall. It had a large horn in the center of its forehead and charged at them at high speed.
“Thud!”
Despite its size, the bear was not clumsy. It moved swiftly and, with a single swipe, crushed one of the group members into a bloody pulp before anyone could react.
“Shhh!”
One of the experts unleashed a powerful technique against the horned golden bear. Flames surged downwards, attacking the beast. However, the bear had no intention of fighting. It leaped twenty meters into the air and quickly disappeared.
“Run, it’s a beast tide!”
The group cried out in alarm. The bear was immensely powerful and had run ahead, followed by a massive horde of beasts, swarming like a flood from the mountains.
The sight of so many beasts, along with the stench and howling winds, chilled their hearts. The ground trembled as ancient trees were knocked down, and the giant beasts stampeded through the mountain terrain, pouring out from the depths of the range.
“Oh my, what’s happening? Why are there so many fierce beasts?” The group fled, not daring to stop. In such a beast tide, even a tribe leader would have to retreat, unable to fight.
“Roar!”
A roar echoed through the mountains, causing rocks to rain down and peaks to sway, creating a terrifying scene.
“Heavens, an ancient being—it’s a demon ape!”
The group looked back in shock to see a black ape king emitting dark mist, like a mighty demon lord. It hovered in the sky, flapping enormous demonic wings and overseeing the beast herd.
To their astonishment, this powerful ancient being was missing one arm, leaving it with only one. Its eyes glowed with a fierce light, glaring in their direction.
The experts fled quickly but were soon noticed. The demon ape flapped its wings, becoming a black lightning bolt, and swooped down amidst the howling winds and rolling rocks.
The person at the front suddenly stopped, their eyes vacant. Blood gushed from their head, and their skull flew away. The demon ape’s mouth opened wide, sucking the brain matter clean.
It didn’t stop. It darted towards another person with incredible speed, like a black flash, making it impossible for them to react.
“Smack!”
A slight flick of the finger sent another skull flying. The demon ape sucked the brain matter dry and licked its crimson lips before letting go.
The person, now brain-dead, let out a half-hearted scream before dying, as everything happened too quickly.
“Ah!”
The group was horrified, unable to help but scream. Their scalps tingled with fear. No one expected to encounter an ancient being so soon after entering the mountains. They could not match its strength and had no choice but to flee.
Clearly, any struggle was futile. The demon ape left a series of afterimages and continued to enjoy its feast, with skulls constantly flying.
In the end, no one escaped. All the experts were killed.
If the people of Stone Village had been there, they would have recognized this as the ancient being that had once battled the Suanni, now even more ferocious.
The beast tide caused massive destruction, flooding the mountain forests and creating a tidal wave that surged out of the mountains, causing a great uproar. Nearby villages were on edge, and even the distant powerful beings were alarmed, suspecting that something major had occurred in the mountains to cause such a mass exodus of beasts.
From a distance, the mountain sky was filled with shadows. Countless fierce birds took flight, fleeing the mountains at high speed.
“Hmm, such a terrifying beast tide. I thought this wild land lacked spiritual energy and unusual creatures, but who would have expected so many fierce beasts to gather?” The leader of the Golden Wolf Tribe stood on a rock, overlooking the beast tide with a furrowed brow. Beside him, a golden divine wolf stood tall, gazing into the distance.
“Eh, an ancient being is driving the beast herd,” the Golden Wolf Tribe leader said, surprised. “Such a powerful ancient being seems to be carrying out a mission.”
Realizing this, he was struck with shock. An ancient being of such power sweeping the area was an extraordinary sight.
He vaguely understood that a powerful presence in the mountains was clearing the area, and the mountain treasure was indeed about to emerge.
At the same time, leaders from the Thunder Marquis and the Luo Fu Great Marsh, among other powerful figures, also realized what was happening. As the leaders of their respective tribes, commanding many clans, they could only sigh, knowing that the mountain treasure was beyond their reach and they were powerless to contend.
Two hours later, the beast tide finally subsided and retreated into the peripheral mountain forests, dispersing in all directions. However, this was just the first wave of the beast tide. The weakest creatures had been driven out, and it was clear that a second wave was coming. The land would remain restless.
The powerful beings retreated to Lonely Mountain, finding the situation daunting. The scenes in the mountains were too terrifying. They realized it was impossible to enter, let alone find the mountain treasure or even the remains of ancient beings.
“Sigh, this trip was in vain. I didn’t expect the mountains to be so terrifying. A powerful demon ape is merely tasked with driving the beasts. And this isn’t even the deepest part of the mountains. What could be in the Cangmang Mountain Range that’s so extraordinary?”
“Could it be a sacred herb or the legendary Heavenly Bone?”
“Who knows? Anyway, it was a wasted trip. I don’t want to stay any longer. I’ll leave tomorrow; otherwise, we’ll likely die here.”
The crowd was deeply frustrated. Numerous tribes had allied and mobilized their forces, only to face such an outcome. It left them feeling very dissatisfied.
“Ah, by the way, weren’t the most powerful tribes in this region supposed to target a certain village? What happened? I heard they suffered a setback.”
“There are members of the Golden Wolf Tribe and experts from the Luo Fu Great Marsh here. Let them explain.”
Lonely Mountain Town was bustling with activity. The number of outsiders nearly matched that of the locals, and the Golden Wolf Tribe, the Thunder Clan, and others had stationed numerous experts, waiting for orders.
“I’ve heard that village is quite extraordinary, and it has caused even the strongest forces on this vast land to suffer a significant loss.”
“Is that true? It can’t be. We’re talking about two major dukes, along with the Golden Wolf Tribe and the Luo Fu Great Marsh. Which of them doesn’t dominate this boundless land?”
The crowd was incredulous, their expressions filled with shock.
A cold snort interrupted the murmurs. An expert from the Golden Wolf Tribe approached with an indifferent expression and icy eyes, saying, “That village is doomed. It will be erased from existence.”
He spoke with confidence because the golden divine wolf from his tribe had arrived. This was the most powerful spirit within a fifty-thousand-mile radius, having lived for an incredibly long time. The tribe leader might not be the top expert on this land, but the golden divine wolf could be considered supreme among the spirits of the major tribes.
The experts were startled. The Golden Wolf Tribe was about to unleash a thunderous assault. How could a mere village withstand it?
“There is a king among the ancient beings in the mountains. Our tribe cannot compete for the mountain treasure, but eliminating this audacious village will require no great effort.” An expert from the Luo Fu Great Marsh spoke coldly.
Not long ago, they had suffered a heavy loss. Their leader, Jiaocang, was incapacitated, and most of their dispatched experts were wiped out, leaving the entire tribe in fury. Now that their most powerful leader had personally come, they couldn’t believe they couldn’t destroy a mere village.
“Indeed, if we can’t obtain the mountain treasure, then let’s at least use that village as compensation. They have acquired a Suanni treasure body; such a sacred object doesn’t belong to a mere village.” A member of the Thunder Clan said.
“Ah, the Purple Mountain Duke has arrived!” At that moment, a wave of astonishment swept through Lonely Mountain Town.
A violet sun appeared in the sky, three feet above the ground, streaking across the front of Lonely Mountain Town and disappearing into the primitive forest, heading towards Stone Village. Although it vanished quickly, the fleeting aura of terror still made everyone shiver.
Aside from the reclusive Cloud Clan, or Cloud Sky Palace, which was shrouded in mystery, the Purple Mountain Duke was renowned as the strongest being within a fifty-thousand-mile radius.
With his arrival, was he also here to punish the obscure village?
“The strongest has arrived. If he takes action, perhaps only the Thunder Duke and the Golden Wolf Tribe’s spirits, among a few other supreme existences, can resist.”
“Heavens, it’s truly the Purple Mountain Duke. We need to see what he plans to do.” The powerful figures were invigorated. Such supreme beings rarely took action, and whenever they did, it caused monumental waves.
“If the clan leader takes action, it’s naturally to annihilate that village. How can the dignity of the Purple Mountain lineage be so easily offended?” A young member of the Purple Mountain Clan spoke with pride.
“Once the Purple Mountain Duke moves, who can compete? Once he acts in person, a tribe is bound to be destroyed.” Someone sighed, noting past precedents where the Purple Mountain Duke had single-handedly wiped out several powerful tribes.
At that moment, it seemed that the forces from the Thunder Clan, the Luo Fu Great Marsh, the Golden Wolf Tribe, and others had received some orders and began to surge into the forest. The Purple Mountain Clan’s members also moved.
Several major tribes were heading towards the same destination, which was Stone Village.
“If we can’t obtain the mountain treasure, they’re going to destroy that village.” Someone lamented.
“It actually requires the combined forces of several large tribes and the presence of four clan leaders. This village must be truly extraordinary.” Many were amazed.
The gathering of the Purple Mountain Clan, the Luo Fu Great Marsh, the Thunder Clan, the Golden Wolf Tribe, and other major tribes was extremely rare. As people discussed, they were filled with excitement and anticipation for the coming storm.
The first strongman of this land, the Purple Mountain Duke, along with the mysterious top spirit, the golden divine wolf, and several other clan leaders had arrived. It was bound to be a terrifying battle.
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