Shocking the Nine Heavens With My Sword
Chapter 289 - 277: Ying Cheng’en Reappears (2/3)

Chapter 289: Chapter 277: Ying Cheng’en Reappears (2/3)

Zhou Heng and Tuoluo Naxiong were both taken aback at the same time.

A Divine Medicine was born?

The Nine Suns Vitality Grass had been found?

"Alien creature, I’ll take your life next time!" Tuoluo Naxiong snorted coldly, his figure leaped up like a great roc, speeding towards the place from where the voice had come.

Zhou Heng’s heart also stirred, and he too soared into the air, following behind Tuoluo Naxiong. As they raced along, his appearance underwent a significant change, becoming exceedingly ordinary. Coupled with the effect of the Stealth Talisman, unless he revealed highly distinctive Martial Arts Techniques, no one would associate him with Zhou Heng.

He harbored the risky intent of snatching treasure from under fire, coveting the Nine Suns Vitality Grass, but such a treasure was incredibly precious. To obtain it would mean becoming the common enemy of all experts in the world, and with his current slight build, he had absolutely no power to resist!

He could hide in the Nine Mystic Trial Tower, but he couldn’t possibly pack everyone related to him into it! Therefore, concealing his true appearance was indeed the best course of action.

With a whooshing sound, a two thousand li range was vast, but for those at the Mountains and Rivers Realm and the Spiritual Sea Realm, crossing it didn’t take much time. Along the way, Zhou Heng saw many people sweeping through the sky, all with the same goal!

These people... either had contorted faces or wore veils on their heads that Divine Sense could not penetrate.

Clearly, everyone had the same concern: the first priority was to conceal their identities. It’d be no big deal to miss out on the Nine Suns Vitality Grass, but if one were lucky enough to get it, it would inevitably attract the covetous eyes of strong warriors all over the world.

Even if one were in the Divine Infant Realm, what of it? The world was not limited to a single Divine Infant Realm expert. Once they were besieged, who among them could claim to withstand it?

Hiding one’s identity was the solution to all problems!

Of course, Bloodline Power could not be concealed, but it remained to be seen what other methods these experts might have.

Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh, at least hundreds of people were leaping towards this location from all directions.

This was an open plain, a desolate expanse; how the pitch-black slag-covered ground managed to nurture the incomparable Divine Medicine, the Nine Suns Vitality Grass, was a mystery.

Zhou Heng looked around, only to see two experts confronting each other in the center of the field. Between them, there was a plant with a golden hue, merely a foot tall, already unearthed. It had a stem as thick as a finger, bearing two plump leaves, yet there were no flowers or fruit.

Strangely enough, the roots of the plant were constantly moving as if they were numerous tiny feet, seemingly attempting to flee for their lives. Unfortunately, they were imprisoned by a powerful force and could not move even half an inch.

The two confronting individuals both possessed the Cultivation Level of the Spiritual Sea Realm, one human and the other a Night Demon, with their long, pointed ears and purple eyes serving as the most obvious identifiers.

Tuoluo Naxiong was not an exception. This Night Demon expert was also immensely tall, slightly shorter than Tuoluo Naxiong, but still taller than ninety-nine percent of humans.

The two mighty experts were simultaneously using a portion of their strength to imprison the Nine Suns Vitality Grass while engaging in astonishingly rapid combat.

What luck!

If the two who had discovered this Divine Medicine were both human or both from the Night Demon race, they would have surely divided the spoils privately, which was always better than causing a scene and attracting a scramble from the crowd. But the animosity between the human race and the Night Demon race was too deep for any possibility of negotiation.

Swish! Swish! Swish!

The Divine Medicine was right before their eyes; who needed to be courteous under these circumstances? Since everyone had already disguised themselves, what of the familiar families that were sometimes involved? Faced with such a grand opportunity, who wouldn’t be tempted?

If a Spiritual Sea Realm expert obtained it, they could have the chance to break through to the Nascent Soul Realm; those in the Nascent Soul Realm could aim to enter the Divine Infant Realm, and as for those in the Divine Infant Realm... Moreover, this could also grant an additional thousand years of life, even the Great Eternal Emperor, if resurrected, would be envious!

These people would undoubtedly make thorough preparations in advance, each possessing a Teleportation Talisman so they could escape instantly once the Divine Medicine was in hand!

Therefore, everyone was giving their all!

Fight, fight, fight! Kill, kill, kill!

Not only was there the temptation of the Divine Medicine but also the threat of alien races. Every person was merciless, with tides of luminous energy surging and streams of power overflowing. This plain instantly became a vortex of raging power, where any Mountains and Rivers Realm Martial Artist entering would be instantly killed!

Only the Spiritual Sea Realm Experts could compete!

At least a hundred more people kept retreating; these were all Mountains and Rivers Realm Martial Artists. Very few, like Zhou Heng, had come alone, already possessing certain methods, while the majority had come with their family or Sect Experts, all revealing concerned expressions.

Although unable to join the battle group, Zhou Heng showed no disappointment as he knew it would be like this; he was only plotting the chance that the Divine Medicine might be thrown about in the scramble, perhaps landing towards him... With the Swift Cloud Radiant Step fully activated, he was confident he could compete with a Spiritual Sea Realm in speed.

However, why had not a single Nascent Soul Realm or Divine Infant Realm Expert made a move?

Heh, to those experts, this spectacle must seem like a mere farce! They were wary of each other, none wanted to be the first to act, as becoming the target of all arrows would likely result in severe injuries for anyone.

While the Teleportation Talisman could save one’s life, how far could it teleport? If one suffered severe injuries, they would definitely be quickly caught by an expert of a similar level, and that would be rather unfortunate!

Hence, one must choose an appropriate moment to strike.

Zhou Heng scanned the dazzling crowd, quickly locking onto a woman in white. Although her face was veiled and her figure considerably altered, he was certain, that was Han Yulian!

The Mysterious Yin Physique couldn’t hide its attraction to my Golden Sun Grass King!

"This foolish woman, why is she fighting so hard for it? This isn’t a place where those of the Spirit Sea Realm can do as they please—this is the world of Nascent Soul Realm and Divine Infant Realm experts!"

She must have been driven to desperation!

Despite the fact that the Mysterious Yin Physique could cultivate at an extremely fast pace in its early stages, after reaching the Spirit Sea Realm, it was basically at its limit. There would be no advantage in either the accumulation of spiritual power or the enlightenment of their realm, making the task of forming a divine being and breaking through to the Nascent Soul Realm as difficult as ascending to heaven!

Without reaching the Nascent Soul Realm, one could never truly control one’s own destiny!

For those with a Mysterious Yin Physique like Han Yulian and Han Yiyao, the desire to control their own destiny must have been even more intense; therefore, she didn’t hesitate to risk it all.

Zhou Heng silently shook his head and sighed.

His gaze continued to move, quickly tightening when he spotted a man forming a halo at the back of his head, looking like a deity.

Ying Cheng’en!

This extremely arrogant fellow actually didn’t bother to disguise himself, treading the air with feet that barely touched it, alternating between fists and palms, frequently activating the path of domains as if he were a deity descended to the mortal world, an unstoppable force heading straight for the Nine Suns Vitality Grass.

He was not only a being of the Third Layer Heaven of the Spirit Sea Realm but also a master of domains, standing on the threshold of the Nascent Soul Realm; his battle power was so formidable that he could be considered the strongest just below those in the Nascent Soul Realm, and with his powerful moves, he seemed unbeatable!

"Hmph!"

After recognizing Ying Cheng’en’s strength, both humans and the Night Demon race promptly joined forces with their respective allies to halt Ying Cheng’en’s advance.

"Who can compete against me?" Ying Cheng’en laughed proudly, displaying the demeanor of an exceptional talent among mortals, advancing rather than retreating. He didn’t seem to use any particularly powerful martial arts techniques, yet his dominance remained unchallenged.

"Humanity has indeed produced a remarkable figure!" A cold sneer sounded as a tall figure suddenly appeared, with pointed ears and violet eyes, clearly a Night Demon—yet despite his abrupt entrance, there was no aura of power around him, as plain as an ordinary person.

To have reached this place, how could one be ordinary? The plainer he looked, the more unfathomable he was, indicating the greater the power he possessed!

Nascent Soul Realm, or... Divine Infant Realm?

"Of course!" Even facing what seemed to be an unparalleled expert from the Nascent Soul Realm or even the Divine Infant Realm, Ying Cheng’en showed no sign of fear, declaring proudly, "Soon, I will become the second Great Eternal Emperor. However, I’m not as merciful as the Great Eternal Emperor. If they are not of my race, they shall be shown no mercy!"

He made no effort to conceal the intense killing intent in his eyes, which were as sharp as knives.

Threatening to slaughter an entire race in front of an expert of the Nascent Soul or even Divine Infant Realm wasn’t just bravery—it was arrogance to an unimaginable extent.

"Hahaha, won’t you esteemed elders step in to discipline this junior?" The Night Demon’s unparalleled expert sneered, his gaze sweeping toward the distance, "Since no one is taking action, it seems I must personally teach him a lesson!"

As he spoke, his hand reached out, and suddenly, a boundless oppressive force surged, as if doomsday had arrived. Ice and frost formed around Ying Cheng’en, and the ground instantly froze solid, demonstrating the terrifying extent of this icy power.

Yet, Ying Cheng’en simply laughed heartily and took a step forward, proclaiming, "Is that all?"

"Junior, you do carry some treasures on you!" the Night Demon’s unparalleled expert snorted again, his right hand flipping over and pressing towards Ying Cheng’en.

Both Nascent Soul Realm and Divine Infant Realm experts undoubtedly possessed mastery over domains, able to launch attacks with a mere thought!

Whoosh, no sooner had his right hand moved than countless white jade-like hands appeared above Ying Cheng’en, rapidly slamming down with a series of crisp snaps.

Ice chips flew into the sky, and a wave of cold air swept by. Even the strong of the Spirit Sea Realm couldn’t help but shiver uncontrollably, feeling like they were about to be frozen into ice sculptures.

This was just a fraction of the residual cold!

Just how horrifying must the icy power Ying Cheng’en faced earlier have been? Thinking this, everyone’s complexions changed and they became even more wary of that deity-like man.

As the myriad palm imprints dispersed, soil and dust filled the air, and the Night Demon expert frowned deeply.

Ying Cheng’en stood tall and erect, his body covered in silver-white spikes, densely packed and each three feet tall. Although the sight was extremely bizarre, it somehow complemented his proud demeanor, lending him an aura of sacred brilliance.

A trail of fresh blood hung from the corner of his mouth, but his essence, Qi, and spirit were undiminished. In fact, they seemed even more vigorous, his deity-like image behind his head appearing even more lifelike as if about to step forward into reality.

The whole venue erupted in shock!

To endure a strike from a Nascent Soul or even Divine Infant Realm expert with only a cultivation level of the Spirit Sea Realm and suffer merely a trickle of blood—how terrifying was his battle power?

It couldn’t be a Divine Infant Realm; it must have been just a Nascent Soul Realm elder!

Even as an enemy, Zhou Heng couldn’t help but admire him. Truly deserving to be ranked alongside Zhao Duotian, he was monstrously strong!(To be continued. If you enjoy this work, you are welcome to vote for it at Qidian (qidian.com) with recommendation tickets or monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users please go to m.qidian.com to read.)

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