Chapter 253: The Great Showdown

Chapter 253: The Great Showdown

The black nest was vast and boundless, like an ancient demonic mountain, now turned golden-yellow with huge cracks appearing one after another.

It stood unshaken for eons, located on a reef in the azure sea, impregnable to all, yet now it seemed on the verge of opening completely, causing the heroes to tremble with excitement.

Why had everyone come here, if not for the unparalleled treasure and technique that could shake the world?

In just an instant, the surrounding sea was filled with noise and activity, all creatures restless and ready to rush in, preparing for a fierce contest.

Even those who had been forced to stand at a distance earlier were now fearless, charging forward, and the sea surface was soon crowded with figures.

Powerful beings of all kinds emerged, the murderous aura stirring the azure sea, with even invincible elders appearing, no longer hiding. A great battle was imminent.

The Kunpeng Nest continued to crack, the gaps widening.

However, it eventually stabilized for a time, with a rumbling sound coming from within, as if a supreme being was awakening, resonating with the heavenly path.

People believed that it would soon be completely torn apart.

On the altar, two figures were still engaged in a fierce battle, intertwined with runes, the two young prodigies bathed in divine light, fighting with intense fervor.

Shihou's fist collided with the golden war spear, erupting with various divine symbols like a volcano erupting, golden waves surging, sweeping across the area.

“Kill!” Mo Shang roared, his blue hair standing on end, his eyes sharp as lightning. His golden armor shone, and his battle aura surged, shaking the seas.

He leaped into the air, his large spear becoming even more resplendent, thrusting towards Shihou’s chest, erupting with a series of thunderous roars, the runes dense, the clashing sound deafening.

“Clang!”

Another earth-shattering sound rang out. Shihou dodged the spear blade, striking the golden spear shaft with a punch, continuously shaking his arm and unleashing dozens of layers of violent force, attempting to shatter this treasure.

The “clang-clang” sounds echoed, the golden war spear spreading endless golden ripples, shaking the azure sea and shocking the heroes.

With a roar, the waves surged skyward, rising to thousands of feet high, submerging the area, and the runes blazed in the void.

The two young men battled fiercely, the runes between their palms and fingers erupting, clashing violently, with a golden spear separating them like two gods of war locked in a life-and-death duel.

Everyone was astonished. These two young prodigies were so powerful that they had fought to this extent. Many were horrified, wondering if they themselves would be instantly shattered if they stepped in.

They were on an entirely different level; this was a true peak battle. They had reached the legendary realm of spirit and self-recreation.

This was the domain of the gods; ordinary cultivators could not tread here. Only those who ultimately became gods could break into it in their youth, reaching the legendary peak.

A metallic vibration resonated. The runes roared across the heavens and earth as the golden war spear was knocked into the air, soaring high with supreme divine might, its golden light erupting.

The two youths leaped like divine apes, like dragons emerging from the sea, their movements as swift as lightning. In an instant, they clashed hundreds of times, continuously colliding.

The battle was intense and perilous; a single mistake could lead to instant death. It was a contest of runes, a clash of treasure techniques, and a life-and-death struggle of physical bodies.

“Hmm!”

Many people were stirred; the golden war spear had been knocked away. Some strong individuals’ eyes flashed with sharp light, recognizing it as a precious treasure, already stirred.

Some speculated it might be an ancient artifact, even something left by the Sea God, though sealed.

“Whoosh!”

Crimson rays illuminated the sky, and several figures leaped almost simultaneously, rushing into the air to seize the golden war spear, hoping to claim it for themselves.

Clearly, those who acted were all top experts, otherwise, they would not dare.

“Rumble!”

A dull roar came as the golden war spear, carrying endless runes, descended like a pillar holding up the sky, and its murderous intent surged.

The golden light obscured the sun, the killing intent shaking the seas. Golden lightning streaked across the sky, and someone immediately screamed, their blood splattering as they were struck.

Others’ expressions changed drastically as they turned to flee. Although the spear had been knocked high into the sky, it was still under Mo Shang’s control; he just had not called it back yet.

“Dare to touch my weapon, none of you will escape,” said the descendant of the Sea God coldly.

The war spear was like a golden demonic deity, erupting with unparalleled runes, diving towards the few individuals, making “puff” sounds as it blasted them to pieces with divine might.

The crowd shivered, and no one dared to make a move anymore.

“Boom!”

On the altar, Mo Shang soared into the sky, swinging his right leg like a golden tree stump, with the force to sweep through heaven and earth, directly aiming at Shihou’s neck and head.

If he were hit, his head would surely be smashed into blood and mud, and his neck would shatter, leaving him a headless corpse.

Shihou dodged and reached out to grab his ankle, trying to restrain him.

“Sea God Slash!” Mo Shang roared, his leg stirring up a vortex, his entire body spinning like a top, then leaping into the air, spitting out a terrifying beam of light.

It was composed of runes, with mysterious symbols densely packed, so intense that it made the sun seem dim, so brilliant that every being had to close their eyes, unable to look directly.

Shihou’s expression changed. The ten great caves shone brightly, transforming into blazing divine rings, trapping the light slashing towards his brow, avoiding it in an instant.

Moreover, after briefly freezing Mo Shang’s figure, he charged forward, aiming to tear his opponent apart.

“Boom!”

Mo Shang was very strong. With a powerful leap, he broke free from the restraint, his whole body flowing with golden symbols, even his eyes were like this. He seemed to have transformed into a young Sea God.

The next moment, he became furious, calling back the golden war spear, unleashing a storm-like attack to kill Shihou.

“Kill!”

Shihou also erupted, black waves appearing behind him, a giant fish surfacing, crashing into his opponent, accompanied by the roar of a mythical beast, pouncing forward.

In this life-and-death duel, I am invincible. The two clashed fiercely.

Shihou did not expect the opponent to be so powerful. Mo Shang had reached the ultimate level in the Spirit Transformation Realm, even perfecting the Cave Heaven Spirit Cultivation, bringing vitality to divine birds and ferocious beasts.

He, however, had less cultivation time and had not yet reached that stage. The final phase of Spirit Transformation would have to wait until this battle ended to be understood and perfected.

At this stage of the battle, the altar could hardly contain them. The two fought into the sea, with waves crashing into the sky.

“Why do you compete with me? You haven’t perfected the Spirit Transformation Realm and are not my opponent,” Mo Shang said coldly, his eyes as icy as a blade, growing even stronger.

“Ah!” He resembled a demonic deity, his body robust. From a high vantage point, he wielded the war spear, striking at Shihou.

The sea was sliced open, all beings retreating, some in daze. These two were so powerful, far surpassing other Spirit Transformation Realm individuals. Encountering them would surely result in instant disintegration.

“Boom!”

The great spear cleaved through, Mo Shang grew braver in battle, with a pair of golden Sea God wings appearing behind him, allowing him to soar and attack Shihou from above.

He grew increasingly fierce and domineering, as if intending to destroy this sea. His blue hair fluttered wildly, and his entire body was encased in golden armor that radiated an immortal glow, exuding terrifying power.

"Die!"

He roared, his entire body covered in dense golden runes. The dazzling brilliance and the sounds of the Great Dao resonated with thunderous noise. Holding his war spear, he dived down, aiming directly at Shihou with his most powerful strike, intending to pierce him through.

The entire world trembled, the azure sea surged, and everything seemed to change. In the end, it felt as if he alone remained, so radiant that he became the only one.

This attack was so terrifying that everyone was horrified, even the elders were shocked. They imagined what would have happened if they had encountered Mo Shang in their youth, making even invincible elders shudder.

Shihou’s expression changed. Lightning intertwined before him, runes filling the sky, forming a barrier to block the attack.

However, this strike was too fearsome, resonating with the heavens and the earth, the sound of the Dao rumbling. Mo Shang, the descendant of the Sea God, was not only using his own power but also harnessing the might of the heavens and the earth.

This strike was the fusion of man and heaven. Otherwise, how could there be the roaring sound of the Great Dao? It seemed as if all the power of the universe was borrowed by him and concentrated on the golden war spear.

With a popping sound, the runic barrier was pierced. The spear’s cold light flashed, its golden blade devastating, aiming to impale Shihou’s body and pin him there.

"How can you compete with me?" Mo Shang roared.

He had already perfected the Spirit Transformation Realm, reaching the strongest level recorded in ancient texts. His stages were comparable to ancient legends, and he possessed an invincible belief.

With a humming sound, the runes reappeared, denser than before, protecting Shihou, who was rapidly retreating.

"You can’t escape. Your life ends here," Mo Shang's voice was icy, his aura intensified, making the heavens and earth tremble. The golden symbols surrounding him filled the universe as if gods descended.

The golden war spear pierced the barrier again, thrusting towards Shihou, aiming to penetrate and kill him.

At this moment, he was truly terrifying, merging with the heavens and earth, wielding supreme divine might, locking onto Shihou. No matter how Shihou retreated, he could not avoid it.

Shihou let out a roar, his ten caves shining brightly, forming a divine ring that exploded with blinding divine light, blocking the ancient artifact war spear.

With a thunderous boom, the war spear struck forward, restrained and unable to penetrate, with no blood spattering.

"Open up!" Mo Shang roared, trying to shatter the ten caves and make his opponent explode immediately. At this moment, he unleashed an unparalleled divine power.

Simultaneously, the heavens and earth, the eight directions, and various energies and runes poured down, merging into his body for his use.

As the fusion of man and heaven, Mo Shang was like a deity descending, truly invincible. He shouted, “You haven’t perfected the Spirit Transformation Realm. What can you use to defend?”

He shook the war spear violently, aiming to thrust it into Shihou’s body and pin him there.

The powerful beings were shocked. This was terrifying, borrowing the power of the heavens and earth, surpassing one’s own limits, and human strength was powerless against it.

Everyone was astonished. Even the young defenders present were incredibly formidable, managing to block with the ten great caves and not being immediately defeated and killed.

At this point in the battle, Shihou was not panicked but remained calm and continued to resist.

"Can you resist the divine might of the heavens and earth? Unless you defy the heavens," Mo Shang, immersed in the rare state of "man and heaven unified," indeed had the qualifications to speak such words.

"You haven’t broken through," Shihou responded indifferently, eventually ceasing to defend and allowing the attack to penetrate the divine ring.

"Let’s end this," Mo Shang roared, aiming to kill his opponent. The great spear shook violently, its light blinding, golden runes dazzling, and the spear blade pierced through.

Everyone’s hearts trembled. The power was too great, truly unresistable, almost unsolvable.

Many sighed, recognizing Shihou’s extraordinary strength and brilliance. At such a young age, he had already reached the peak of the Spirit Transformation Realm. Given time, he could rival the final step of "Cave Heaven Spirit Cultivation." It was a pity he was about to die.

"Mo Shang is indeed extraordinary, achieving the state of unity with heaven and man at this time, reaching the peak."

"It’s a shame for that young man to die like this."

Many whispered, anxiously watching the end of this battle.

However, although the great spear had pierced through, no blood was spilt, and everyone was petrified, not understanding why.

Even Mo Shang was shocked, wondering what had happened. The golden war spear was indestructible. How could a flesh-and-blood body block it? It had clearly pierced through, yet he was not dead.

Finally, the descendant of the Sea God realized that the ten great caves were interconnected and were nourishing a blood-colored sky. The war spear had penetrated there and was restrained.

"Boom!"

Shihou struck out with a punch, as fierce as thunder, swift as lightning, and unmatched in strength.

The punch radiated golden runes, crashing into Mo Shang’s chest, directly penetrating it. The golden armor exploded, blood spattering and gushing out.

This outcome shocked everyone.