Chapter 370: The Day of Final Battle

Chapter 370: The Day of Final Battle

The Demon Spirit Lake, a place deep in the wilderness, mysterious and terrifying, has for many years been avoided by other races, as approaching it would mean certain destruction.

A flash of holy light appeared, and a magical artifact traversed time and space, bringing a young man into the mountainous region. He took a step forward.

The area was very quiet, with no sign of giant beasts. Ahead, two colossal mountains stood like gateways, and between them was a massive web, silver-white and crystalline.

The Spider Web Holy Gate

This is the gateway to Demon Spirit Lake, a vast divine spider web said to cover the sky and obscure the blue sea and the azure sky, capable of trapping anything.

Shiyi was evidently not visiting for the first time. As he approached, magical spiders appeared and, without needing any words, warmly guided him in.

A gigantic lake came into view, with spiritual energy rising. This was the scene behind the gateway.

The lake was silver-white, with mist rising. Some spiders crawled on the surface, sparkling as they absorbed divine essence.

This is Demon Spirit Lake, the entire lake transformed from spiritual energy, containing endless divine essence. Practicing here could significantly enhance one’s speed.

On the shore, there were some ruined walls and collapsed palaces, faintly revealing the splendor of ancient times.

Although the palaces were in ruin, they were not lacking in vitality. Every broken wall was covered with a large web, and a terrifying spider lay in wait, its blood aura rolling.

According to legend, a deity resided here in the endless ages past. Eventually, the divine palace collapsed and became ruins, and the gods and demons departed.

However, it was not entirely reduced to ruins. At the deepest part, there were still a dozen celestial palaces standing tall, majestic and grand, emitting a hazy glow.

One of these palaces, in particular, was suspended high in the sky, never falling. It is said that since the era of ancient divine and demonic battles until now, it has never come down despite the passage of time.

This is the central celestial palace of Demon Spirit Lake, the most important place, and outsiders are forbidden to step inside; otherwise, they will be killed without mercy. Even pure-blooded magical spiders must obtain permission to approach, or they would also face great danger. This is a forbidden area.

A golden spider emerged from the central celestial palace, laying down a brilliant path leading directly to Shiyi's feet, inviting him to come up. This place was solemn and sacred.

Around the palace, there were floating meteorites. As the sky darkened, they began to glow, as if surrounded by stars, with symbols of great roads flashing.

Above the central celestial palace, there was also a net, almost transparent. It was barely visible to anyone but powerful cultivators, fine as a hair, like an order chain woven to cover the grand palace.

"Yi’er, after this battle, we will celebrate your victory. You will be the first among your peers," the golden spider said with a smile, full of joy.

"Thank you for the praise, Master Uncle," Shiyi responded with a respectful bow.

If anyone were here, they would be astonished. The golden spider had an impressive origin, having lived for an incredibly long time, and now it was actually one of Shiyi’s master uncles.

"I look forward to the day you become the lord of the wasteland, ruling the world and dominating the mountains and rivers," the golden spider said, then turned and looked toward the end of Demon Spirit Lake. "Issue a command to send invitations to the ancient divine mountains. Two days later, I will hold a feast to celebrate Yi’er’s achievement of the highest honor."

"Master Uncle, it’s still too early for that. There’s no rush to celebrate until the battle is over," Shiyi said.

"Some places are quite remote, so the invitations should be sent out first to let them start traveling," the golden spider said, turning to Shiyi. "Yi’er, do you expect any accidents in this battle? You should be able to directly defeat him."

"No one can predict what might happen. I feel invincible and have that belief, but I shouldn’t be careless," Shiyi said calmly.

Soon, discussions spread everywhere. Demon Spirit Lake had indeed sent out several invitations to the most remote ancient divine mountains, inviting the honored ones to the feast.

Such confidence was remarkable, leaving many speechless upon hearing the news.

"What can Shi Hao use to fight? His strongest physical body is only comparable to a Heavy-Pupil practitioner. What else can he bring to the table?" Some people were rallying support for Shiyi.

They provided examples, stating that the Golden Body Liquid made Shiyi truly flawless, and he no longer had any weaknesses.

In contrast, the physical body was a weak point for the Heavy-Pupil practitioners, yet now it could rival Shi Hao’s physical body. If it were a different kind of contest, the Heavy-Pupil practitioners would undoubtedly have the upper hand.

"The Heavy-Pupil can create worlds and shape all things. Such divine power is unimaginable. What can Shi Hao use to defend?"

"Especially with the Supreme Bone. One loses original true bone, and the other is reborn and sublimated, resulting in a perfect and flawless body."

Even before the grand showdown began, debates had already started, leading to intense discussions about who might win.

Without a doubt, Shiyi had a natural advantage. This was an undeniable fact; he had things Shi Hao didn’t, and Shi Hao had things Shiyi didn’t.

Finally, the day of the decisive battle arrived.

The real world seemed to fall silent all of a sudden. After several days of clamor from various mansions, sects, and ancient countries, a profound quietude settled in.

The discussions vanished, and everyone seemed to have disappeared as if evaporated.

Because everyone had entered the Virtual Divine Realm.

On this day, the Virtual Divine Realm was crowded beyond measure, unprecedentedly so. All passageways were constantly full, with heroes arriving in batches, appearing in the holy land.

"That’s the retired patriarch of the ancient family, the Tuoba clan. Even he has appeared."

"What is this? Look over there. The behind-the-scenes master of the Western Wilderness Beast Mountain, the true owner, has also arrived, an enormous old white tiger."

"Your eyes aren’t big enough. What’s more, many pure-blooded beings are coming, and some high-ranking masters are personally arriving."

At a glance, it was a sea of black, teeming with people and various beings, with hundreds or even thousands of races present. This was a rare grand event in years.

People eagerly awaited; today was destined to shake the entire wasteland. This battle would be recorded in history. Regardless of the outcome, the two individuals were the most dazzling focus of the day.

"He’s here, the Heavy-Pupil practitioner has appeared," people exclaimed, automatically parting to make way for him.

Shiyi, though a young man, was very strong, walking with a dragon’s grace and a tiger’s stride. His thick black hair flew, and his Heavy-Pupils were shrouded in mist, like chaos spreading.

He walked step by step, as if a deity descending to the mortal realm, with an imposing aura. Though still a youth, he made many older figures nervous.

Danger, extreme danger

This was the sharpest feeling of some powerful beings, especially after seeing those eyes. People felt a tremor, as if witnessing the destruction of the sun, moon, and stars.

By his side was a golden spider, accompanying him all the way, along with a group of humanoid beings, each radiating a terrifying aura.

The powerful forces of Demon Spirit Lake had arrived, transformed into human forms.

Not far away, there was an old woman leaning on a cane, glancing this way.

"That’s Granny Xihua of the Supplementing Heaven Sect. No wonder the wasteland is in chaos. Demon Spirit Lake doesn’t seem too worried. It appears they might have made a connection through Shiyi."

Some whispered, and those who knew the inside story showed grave expressions.

Shiyi had arrived, and with the main protagonist present, all that remained was for Shi Hao to appear for the grand battle to begin.

"Wow, there are so many people. Leaders and giants from all sides have arrived. This is truly a rare event in a thousand years."

Everyone knew this was a divine-level arena battle, and its commencement would have far-reaching effects.

In the distance, roars shook the heavens, and golden light dazzled as several nine-headed lions appeared, standing guard and observing the scene.

Five-colored divine light streaked across the sky, with several enormous peacocks spreading their wings and circling above, flowing with sacred radiant hues.

On the other side, a white jade dragon elephant trumpeted, carrying some ascetic practitioners, stationed there and emitting radiant splendor.

Further away, creatures like the Yazi, Pixiu, and Suan Ni appeared, each enormous like a mountain with a terrifying aura. Their eyes flashed with divine light, striking fear into the heart.

But that was not all. As time passed, even more terrifying beings appeared. Carriages rumbled in, crushing through the heavens and stopping nearby.

These carriages were drawn by giant beasts and exotic birds, accompanied by divine attendants, radiating brilliance and exuding overwhelming presence.

The revered figures of the ancient divine mountains appeared, and not just one, but multiple carriages arrived in tandem. The sheer terror of their presence made people tremble, causing even the weak to quiver.

At this point, looking across the mountains and fields, above and below, everywhere was filled with beings, countless and beyond measure.

The appearance of these pure-blooded beings, all top figures, genuinely frightened the assembled multitude, leaving them shaken and apprehensive. The scale of the scene was simply enormous.

Firelight blazed as a fire-chariot appeared, exuding an overwhelming pressure and surrounded by the divine flames of the Vermilion Bird. Seated inside was a middle-aged man, with a red-clad young woman standing by his side.

"The Fire Emperor has arrived with a princess."

As soon as this was said, another rumbling sound came from the other side. A stone chariot wrapped in golden divine flames ascended into the sky. The Stone Emperor had arrived, personally coming to witness the battle.

Next, ancient trees soared, and the rulers of the Wood Clan arrived. They were not human, and as they moved, ancient trees arched across the sky, obscuring the sun.

Soon after, members of the Sea Clan appeared, wielding golden tridents and walking on misty waves, as if standing above the sea.

"Hee hee, it’s really lively. This battle is so anticipated," the Demoness appeared, her beauty flawless, like a jade sculpture, with a tall figure and stunning features.

Since she was here, it was certain that Fairy Yue Chan would also appear. They were natural rivals, always at odds.

At this point, everyone was waiting. Shi Hao, as the other main protagonist, still had not made an appearance.

As time passed, people became restless, and murmurs of discussion spread. Could it be that he was afraid of the battle and unwilling to appear?

Steps descended from the sky, glowing brilliantly. The Domain Envoy appeared, hazy and indistinct. His voice was cold as he said, "The other person has not arrived. Do they not wish to fight?"

Clearly, he was displeased, and his words were filled with dissatisfaction.

People were left speechless. Even the Domain Envoy had arrived, yet the other party remained aloof. Was he truly going to miss the meeting?

"Boom!"

At that moment, there was an explosion behind the Domain Envoy, and a dazzling passage burst open, spewing forth divine and peaceful light.

No one saw it, but at that instant, the Domain Envoy's body stiffened as a branch, resembling a tentacle, tapped him, signaling him to move aside.

Then, as the brilliant light slightly receded, a young man with clear, large eyes stepped out of the resplendent passage. Everyone was stunned and a bit dazed. To be continued.