"Whizz"
The runes, like streams of molten lava, were exceptionally intense, flowing through the void. Several divine servants acted in concert; if they had been even a moment slower, Qingyun would have been split in half.
Shi Hao sighed and quickly intervened.
At the same time, most of the runes fell and enveloped Qingyun, providing protection to reclaim him.
Overall, Qingyun himself was also quite strong. Otherwise, Shi Hao would have split him in half earlier; he wouldn't have survived.
"Boom"
Shi Hao delivered one last powerful strike before withdrawing, his hands glowing with all their force concentrated on the young man with green hair, causing his bones to crack and break dozens of times.
Unfortunately, the divine servants' runes blocked the full impact. These beings were extremely powerful and managed to neutralize such overwhelming force.
"Capture him!"
The divine servants acted simultaneously to suppress Shi Hao. This young man's performance had exceeded their expectations.
The merging and connecting of ten heavens—what kind of divine might and eternal fluctuations were these? Was this creating a miracle, stepping onto a path never tread by predecessors?
Today, they were enemies. If this young man were allowed to leave, who knew how formidable he would become in the future. Even the divine mountain would have to be wary of him; just the thought of it was terrifying.
Moreover, his ability to break through the ultimate realm and surpass predecessors was a shock even to the venerables. If they captured him, perhaps the venerables would gain some insight from him.
Among the divine servants were golden beasts and ancient remnants with long cultivation histories, all incredibly powerful and astonishing. Just one of them could stir up a great disturbance.
However, here they were suppressed. The Kunpeng Nest was like a surging tide, forcing these beings to only exert their spirit transformation realm combat power.
Even so, it was terrifying. The runes shone brilliantly, like a shower of sparkling stars. The heavens themselves trembled and buzzed with the light.
Shi Hao avoided their sharp edges, decisively retreating rather than clashing head-on. It was not the time for him to display his full prowess in the spirit transformation realm. The achievements he had made so far were already something to be proud of.
"Where do you think you're going?"
Several divine servants shouted and rushed forward. At that moment, a wave of intense heat surged, as if attempting to melt the void. A torrent of red light covered the sky.
"What is that?" Everyone exclaimed in shock. Not only them, but all the beings on the vast stone steps also shuddered and quickly made way.
In the vast sea, there was a dense cloud of water vapor stretching from the sky to the sea surface. The white mist rolled like smoke, resembling celestial clouds, enveloping the endless ocean.
In the sea, a crimson tide surged forward rapidly and endlessly. The waters were almost evaporated, turning the ocean into mist as it rushed up the stone steps.
"Is that the legendary Fire Flame Fish?" a sea creature cried out.
These fish ranged from a few feet to several dozen feet long, their bodies glowing red and dripping with intense heat. They surged forth like a volcanic eruption.
They moved like flowing lava, with temperatures even higher, drying up the azure sea.
Legend has it that the Fire Flame Fish were extremely terrifying. Each appearance involved thousands of them. They were born with a connection to fire spirits and contained fire runes. When gathered, their power was fearsome.
In ancient times, Fire Flame Fish became gods and sought to compete with several sea gods. The battle shocked the sea region, and in the end, they were defeated and even their race was sealed away. No one expected them to reappear now.
"Crack, crack"
The sound of the Fire Flame Fish group leaping up was like arrows leaving their bows. They all jumped onto the vast stone steps, landing with their tails and moving in a slithering manner.
This massive group, numbering over a hundred thousand, was extremely terrifying. Wherever this tribe went, everything was bound to turn to ashes.
If it weren't for the stone steps left by the Kunpeng, any other place would have been engulfed in molten lava and volcanic eruptions, confirming the legendary ferocity of the ancient ten fiends.
People withdrew, knowing that anyone who provoked them would be instantly submerged and melted into dust by the incredibly fast fish.
"Bang"
One of the divine servants had to retreat from the last strike with Shi Hao as the Fire Flame Fish army surged like a flood, rushing through the middle of the path, with a stance of killing any god or Buddha that stood in their way.
Shi Hao faced them across the blazing wave, and he had no intention of engaging in a bloody battle at this moment.
"Wait for me. Once I recover, I'll personally end your life," Qingyun roared, his face twisted with rage. He was in extreme pain, his legs split open and bloodied.
"Do you think you can be so arrogant? If not for someone saving you, you would have been split open by now. You have no future," the young troublemaker said disdainfully.
The green-haired young man was furious, spitting out a mouthful of blood. It wasn't supposed to end like this, but he had been too careless, underestimating his opponent and hoping for a quick resolution, resulting in his current predicament.
He had the strength, yet he was trampled and cut open, which made him furious. His anger surged, blood constantly oozing from his mouth, and he roared at the sky in hatred to vent his frustration.
The divine servants sighed. With the Fire Flame Fish having come ashore, they missed the opportunity to kill Shi Hao on the spot and felt that Shi Hao might be a major threat.
As the Fire Flame Fish army passed, all beings retreated.
"Each Fire Flame Fish contains a trace of divine flame essence, though in very small amounts. Capturing thousands might yield a drop, and its value is immeasurable. It is a rare divine substance, useful for refining holy artifacts."
Although they knew the Fire Flame Fish were rare, no one dared to provoke them.
People realized that encountering such a formidable competitor for the Kunpeng's treasure was a serious problem. The clan had once dared to battle the gods.
Shi Hao turned and quickly blended into the crowd of beings, not lingering at this place. The barren cliff was vast, and when he climbed, it felt like a continent.
Moreover, the higher he climbed, the smaller he felt. The runes here seized the natural order and created their own world.
Though there were many beings, there was no congestion; all the strong figures quickly rushed up the mountain.
This journey lasted more than ten days, leaving everyone astonished, a result of rapid movement and flight.
Ultimately, after more than twenty days, Shi Hao reached the cliff top, only to find that the Kunpeng Nest was gone, replaced by flowing chaos. What had happened?
Not only him, but many people were also dumbfounded.
The cliff was majestic, barren and devoid of any vegetation, only shrouded in mist and occasional rays of light, with mysterious fluctuations spreading.
"There is an ancient formation here."
Later arrivals found that groups of strong beings were disappearing from the cliff and heading into the distance.
"I knew it. The Kunpeng Nest was not ordinary. As one of the ancient ten fiends, how could it be situated on a normal sea surface? It truly has its own wonders."
An elder sighed, not too surprised by this outcome.
"According to legend, the Kunpeng's domain is in the divine realm. This might not be empty talk. Perhaps the domain it opened is a piece of divine land with its own world."
People realized that the cliff was merely a stepping stone, seemingly the ancient nest, but actually just a teleportation array.
"Could it be that the Kunpeng Nest here is just a projection from the true domain?"
Shi Hao did not stay, following the many beings onto the path and stepping onto the ancient formation, disappearing from this place.
After a long time, light finally appeared ahead, and everyone was transported to an unknown ancient land. There were rune masters here, quietly discussing, speculating that they had traveled at least seven or eighty thousand miles, or even further.
This inference was astonishing; it turned out to be so far away.
They appeared on a small island bathed in golden light, which was incredibly dreamy. Even the plants on this island were golden.
Looking farther out, there were many similar small islands scattered across the sea, all glowing with different colors and dazzlingly bright.
Each island was home to many beings. They were teleported to various locations, with the spiritual energy so dense it was almost tangible. Taking a deep breath felt like ascending, and they felt light and vigorous.
The sea was crystal clear, without large waves, and the mist rising from it was actually primordial essence.
"Over there, the Kunpeng Nest is on the sea surface."
Ahead was a nest, located on a reef, almost level with the sea. It was truly grand; the ancient nest was more majestic than the nearby islands.
The crowd shouted with reddened eyes, rushing forward to enter the divine nest.
In fact, the area was already a cacophony of shouts and battles, with various beings fighting fiercely, their numbers dense.
Days earlier, some had crossed to this place and had been fighting ever since, all eager to be the first to enter the Kunpeng Nest.
"The seal is not as strong now; it might crack soon, and everyone should be able to get in," someone whispered.
However, despite the deafening noise of battle and constant assaults, no one had yet succeeded. The reef was soaked in blood, and countless bodies lay scattered; it was a scene of great carnage.
Shi Hao naturally did not delay. He joined the crowd and rushed forward, climbing the vast reef and approaching the ancient nest.
The immense and awe-inspiring nest was built from numerous divine trees, permeated with chaotic energy. The sight was truly astounding.
Clearly, waiting for the nest to crack on its own would take time.
Shi Hao knew that not only the ten heavens could open it. Several divine servants had mentioned that some divine mountains had found remnants of the Kunpeng’s bones and hoped to use them to open a passage.
Several top alliances had their own advantages; otherwise, they wouldn’t dare to compete here.
On one of the paths, a young man stood with his back to the crowd, wearing a golden battle suit that shone brilliantly, like a sun in the sky. He held a golden trident, and his blue hair flowed like a waterfall. His voice was cold and merciless as he said, "All of you get lost; this path is closed."
"This…" The crowd was astonished; this was clearly a descendant of a sea god.
"Just because you say it's closed doesn’t make it so," someone shouted.
"Get lost!" The youth in the dazzling golden armor, his blue hair flowing, kept his back turned to the crowd. He shook the trident in his hand, and with a thunderous boom, golden light surged like waves, obliterating the person who spoke and everyone around him, turning them into a cloud of blood.
His power was terrifying.
The Kunpeng Nest was vast and boundless. Nearby runes glowed, turning the area into a forbidden zone. There were more than a dozen paths leading to the entrance, all of which were now occupied.
Shi Hao did not act immediately. He noticed that there was another magnificent sight on this massive reef, parallel to the Kunpeng Nest, with some people observing it.
There was a huge gateway located on the island, blazing with radiance as if connected to the divine realm. A river flowed from within, pouring into the ocean.
"The spiritual energy here is so rich that it has turned into a river when liquefied," Shi Hao marveled.
Few people were at this location; everyone was drawn to the Kunpeng Nest and gathered there.
Suddenly, Shi Hao’s eyes widened in surprise as he saw a black paper boat drifting out of the golden gateway along the river.
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