Shocking the Nine Heavens With My Sword
Chapter 292 - 280 Terrifying Battle Power (2/3)

Chapter 292: Chapter 280 Terrifying Battle Power (2/3)

"Flowing Stone Spirit Liquid!"

The crowd around suddenly broke the silence, emitting a buzz of discussions.

"The stone was originally solid, but when it’s blessed with nature’s spiritual energy, it has the possibility of turning into a liquid, known as Flowing Stone Spirit Liquid!"

"It’s said that the Flowing Stone Spirit Liquid is the essence of a Stone Man, without it, Stone Man would truly be just stone, indistinguishable from a statue!"

"Hiss, Flowing Stone Spirit Liquid is super good stuff, its effects are even stronger than Upper Grade Spirit Stones, it can be said to be the result of the transformation of Upper Grade Spirit Stones over millions of years! It’s rumored that just one drop can completely transform someone!"

"However, this Stone Man is greatly damaged, so there definitely won’t be much Flowing Stone Spirit Liquid left!"

"Who exactly injured this Stone Man?"

"Isn’t this Old Ancestor from the Heavenly Dragon Empire, Long River Heavenly Monarch? It’s said his cultivation level is at the Divine Infant Second Layer Heaven, and he’s only a hundred years away from the end of his lifespan, no wonder he’s taking the risk to enter the Death Forest!"

"While others have disguised themselves, this Old Ancestor has appeared in his true form. Is this him declaring his determination to win at all costs?"

"Hey, he’s not the only Nascent Soul Realm Old Ancestor whose lifespan is nearing its end, there’s going to be a good show!"

"If it weren’t for the chaos, how would we be able to scoop up benefits in the midst of turmoil, otherwise why would we make this trip in vain?"

Many people had heard of the preciousness of Flowing Stone Spirit Liquid and couldn’t help but reveal a greedy look. But let alone that they were not a match for the Stone Man, even if the Stone Man died or was killed, could they snatch it from so many Nascent Soul Experts?

Moreover, even a Divine Infant Realm Old Ancestor couldn’t help but make a move!

The grey-robed elder, Long River Heavenly Monarch, arrived above the battlefield with an imposing might that suppressed the heavens. He immediately reached out a hand and grabbed towards the Stone Man.

"Long River brother, it’s not right for you to hog it all!" An equally old voice rang out as a large hand appeared out of nowhere, blocking in front of Long River Heavenly Monarch. Boom, the earth shook and the mountains trembled as both attacks mutually annihilated.

"Ai Lian Si Hum, come out and fight!" Long River Heavenly Monarch shouted loudly. His hunched body suddenly straightened up, in that instant releasing an incredibly terrifying aura.

Before, he was like a glimmer of firefly light, but now he had become the brilliant sun in the sky, radiance shining for thousands of miles, giving everyone a sense of pressure too oppressive to look at directly.

"Over two thousand years ago, I merely severed one of your fingers, Long River brother. Why are you still holding a grudge, not forgetting it for so long? Holding onto obsessions is why you still haven’t broken through to Divine Infant Third Layer Heaven, what a pity!" A tall figure also stepped into the void and walked forward, with pointed ears and purple eyes – a member of the Night Demon Race!

Everyone listened with endless snickers.

Exposing someone’s shortcomings publicly and then telling them not to hold a grudge? Sometimes martial artists have no shame, but sometimes face is their life! Especially when they belong to two opposing races, this is indeed a great humiliation!

"But, it’s only because you have the advantage of numbers!" Long River Heavenly Monarch sneered, "I, alone, entered the Night Demon Country, slaying seven experts of the same level. It was only after being surrounded by four of you that I was ambushed by you and injured; though defeated, I still hold my honour!"

While he spoke of honour in defeat, his face didn’t show the slightest bit of pride; instead, a heavy killing intent surfaced.

Divine Infant Realm experts are not abstinent saints who are detached from worldly desires!

Boom!

Just then, the Stone Man moved, wielding a long spear, launching an offensive, and attacking towards Long River Heavenly Monarch.

"How dare you!" Long River Heavenly Monarch was furious, flipping his palm and fiercely suppressing the Stone Man.

Both Nascent Soul and Divine Infant were at the Half-Step Immortal level, but just like the Spirit Gathering Realm couldn’t compare with the Initial Separation Realm, Divine Infant was an absolute suppression over Nascent Soul! That the Stone Man dared to launch an attack on him seemed utterly insolent in his eyes.

At his level, the concept of human life was long gone; his mind was occupied with a single thought – power and eternal life!

The disrespectful shall be killed!

Boom, a giant palm descended, like a mountain crushing down!

Bang!

The earth trembled, and suddenly, a mushroom cloud arose, swirling up thirty thousand miles into the high sky!

"Long River brother, I’ve already said, it’s not right for you to hog it all!" The alien race expert Ai Lian Si Hum made another move, this time not to stop Long River Heavenly Monarch, but to snatch the Stone Man.

"Ha-ha, dear brothers, after such a long reunion, I shall not disturb you two!" At this moment, a third figure appeared, instantly surpassing Long River Heavenly Monarch and the others, reaching out towards the Stone Man.

"I won’t contend for this Flowing Stone Spirit Liquid!" The fourth figure appeared immediately afterwards; indeed, he didn’t fly towards the Stone Man, but his target was directly the restrained Nine Suns Vitality Grass.

"Wishful thinking!" A cold voice sounded, as another terrifying expert joined the fray.

Pulling one hair and affecting the whole body, these hidden Divine Infant Realm experts suddenly all emerged, joining an even more fierce competition.

The Nascent Soul Realm experts were not to be outdone either, also weaving through the chaos. After all, they were Half-Step Immortals, not enough to confront Divine Infant Realm, but certainly not to be ignored.

The scene became incredibly lively!

Roar!

A silent roar resounded, a wave of Divine Sense that directly echoed in the depths of everyone’s heart. Snap, snap, snap, at least a dozen Mountains and Rivers Martial Artists simultaneously had their chests burst open, spurting clumps of blood, their hearts turned to dust!

Those who were stronger in the Mountains and Rivers Realm immediately knelt on the ground, vomiting blood in torrents!

Even those in the Spirit Sea Realm felt uneasy, their faces flashing pale and their figures swaying.

Who was it, emitting such a terrifying Divine Sense-level roar?

A red light flashed, like blood filling the sky, exuding an extremely ferocious killing intent.

Thump! Thump! Thump!

Rhythmic footsteps sounded, thudding into the heart of every person!

Whoosh, a figure shot out from the mushroom cloud of mud that hadn’t yet dissipated, a streak of crimson slicing through the sky.

It was the Stone Man!

Boom!

Its figure fiercely landed, crack crack crack, instantly, the entire ground displayed thousands of spider-web-like fissures.

The Stone Man brandished its spear, blood trickling from its eye sockets, emitting a flashing crimson glow, and its aura rose boundlessly.

"What, it’s actually burning Flowing Stone Spirit Liquid to forcibly enhance its cultivation level!"

"Quick, stop it!"

All the Divine Infant Realm experts immediately abandoned the struggle for the Nine Suns Vitality Grass and turned their attacks towards the Stone Man.

—The Nine Suns Vitality Grass definitely couldn’t escape, but if the Stone Man burned the Flowing Stone Spirit Liquid, this treasure would be ruined!

"Stop for me!" A Divine Infant Realm expert reached out towards the Stone Man, bursting forth with tremendous power as if heaven and earth themselves were enraged, the might unmatched.

The Stone Man didn’t move, and was immediately grabbed by the palm, but a blood-red light broke through the hold and shot straight towards the sky, growing increasingly thicker and brighter, the terrifying intent to kill swirling everywhere.

Bang!

In the midst of intense power fluctuations, that hand was violently blasted apart, the Stone Man thrusting its spear, with a crimson glow burning atop its head like wolf smoke. Although it lacked any expression, the bloodied tears in its eyes imposed an indescribably terrifying pressure on everyone.

Even more astonishing was that the Stone Man had actually burst the Divine Infant Realm expert’s large hand of spiritual power!

Its strength... had broken through to the Divine Infant Realm!

It wasn’t a true breakthrough in cultivation level but was supported by burning Flowing Stone Spirit Liquid. Once the Flowing Stone Spirit Liquid was completely burned away, not only would it revert back to its original form, but it would also lose all spiritual sentience, becoming an actual cold stone statue!

Why!

All spiritual objects had a strong instinct for survival; even an Array Spirit formed from nature’s spiritual energy, which could hardly be spoken of as a sentient being, didn’t wish for annihilation, let alone the Stone Man, a divine object gifted form by the favor of heaven and earth!

Boom!

The Stone Man still showed no intention of communicating, just stabbing with its spear, its speed so fast it seemed to burn the air, leaving a trail of flames in its wake.

"Quick, stop it!"

The Divine Infant Realm experts furiously attacked. Their world-shattering power surged, and dust filled the sky. The originally dark sky finally became pitch black, so dense that not even fingers were visible within it.

Whoosh, a flash of crimson light shone. The Stone Man, wielding its spear, reclaimed the unrivaled dominance it once held while suppressing all Nascent Soul Realm experts.

It had once again gained the absolute upper hand, suppressing all the Divine Infant Realm experts with its singular power!

But such strength was like fireworks, obtained by burning oneself for that brief brilliance, which would wither in an instant.

Crack! Crack! Crack!

The Stone Man still couldn’t use its Domain, but its speed had skyrocketed once more, its spear swinging so that no one could avoid it. One after another, Divine Infant Realm experts were blasted into the ground, each emerging coughing up blood.

"It’s not at the Nascent Soul Realm!"

"It was originally at the Divine Infant Realm, only severely injured, which caused its realm to fall back to the Nascent Soul Realm!"

The Divine Infant Realm experts all exclaimed in surprise.

Nascent Soul Realm experts forcibly enhancing their cultivation level could barely reach the Divine Infant Realm, but that would inevitably be just a pseudo-Divine Infant Realm. How could they possibly master the intricacies of the Divine Infant Realm and unleash the might it was supposed to have in such a short period?

But if it was originally from the Divine Infant Realm, then there would be no problem!

Bang!

The Stone Man’s aura was icy cold as it continued to brandish its long spear. It wasn’t just targeting Divine Infant Realm experts; Nascent Soul Realm experts were also within its range of attacks, instantly leaving many Nascent Soul Realm Old Ancestors lacking arms and legs. Although they didn’t lose their lives, each of them had their battle power greatly diminished!

It was too powerful!

Even though this was strength derived from burning itself, during this brief time, it was like an Immortal from the Ninth Heaven, unstoppable!

The Stone Man fiercely guarded the Nine Suns Vitality Grass, and the Old Ancestors were unwilling to give up either. They all knew that the Flowing Stone Spirit Liquid on the Stone Man was unattainable, but its formidable power wouldn’t last long—it would eventually turn into a pile of rubble!

The Nine Suns Vitality Grass, they were determined to have it!

The melee erupted once again.

Zhou Heng’s blood pulsed, his heart filled with lofty aspirations, longing to be like that Stone Man, reigning supreme over all, suppressing all the proud heroes of the world with his own power!

Overcome with excitement, his body even trembled.

But to others, it seemed like this was due to fear, extreme terror.

As the power of the Divine Infant Realm surged, its range expanded further, and Martial Artists of the Spirit Sea Realm and below could only retreat further, like lonely boats in a vast ocean, their figures swaying precariously.

"Eh?" When Zhou Heng and Han Yulian retreated to a corner, they happened to encounter an Old Ancestor in green who had also retreated there. His gaze swept over Zhou Heng, and instantly, boundless murderous intent emerged, "Boy, you dare to kill someone from my Blood Poison Sect, die!"

He immediately pushed out a palm, a foul stench sweeping over. (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come to Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendation tickets, monthly tickets, and your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users please go to m.qidian.com to read.)