Shocking the Nine Heavens With My Sword
Chapter 376 - 362 Huo Tian Wakes Up (3/3)

Chapter 376: Chapter 362 Huo Tian Wakes Up (3/3)

As for copying the secrets of the Ying Family, the Zhao Family members were brimming with enthusiasm.

Both the Zhao and Ying families had produced a genius, and the debate over who was more outstanding between Zhao Duotian and Ying Cheng’en had raged for over a decade without result, turning the two families into mortal enemies.

Now, however, before Zhao Duotian and Ying Cheng’en had settled who was superior, Zhou Heng had exterminated the Ying Family!

He had wiped them out completely!

Returning from looting the Ying Family, members of the Zhao Family were filled with awe for Zhou Heng, who single-handedly annihilated an entire clan, from the top to the bottom, including the Nascent Soul Realm’s Ying Tianyin. How fearsome was this power?

On the third day, the Black Donkey suddenly came to seek out "fortune" with Zhou, wanting to explore the Wind Howl Forest.

"Zhou, I can guarantee with my hoof on my chest that there definitely is a great treasure hidden there, and it might even be an Immortal Object!" exclaimed the donkey with eyes shining as he looked at Zhou Heng, its divine form on the top of its head had also formed into a black donkey, albeit much smaller in size.

This donkey was only a step away from the Nascent Soul Realm and was a Monster Level existence.

"Wind Howl Forest?" Zhou Heng paused, Jing Tian had increased his Bloodline Power to that of a Heavenly Spirit Body after a trip there and seemed to have received some powerful inheritance.

But if Jing Tian had already taken the inheritance, was there still a need to visit Wind Howl Forest?

"Trust me, I definitely won’t lead you astray! With my character, do you still have doubts?" the Black Donkey thumped its chest with a hoof.

"You’re a donkey, what character could you possibly have!" Zhou Heng sighed. This donkey, let alone character, hardly even had any reliable donkey traits.

"Woof, Zhou, you’re not allowed to defame me!" The Black Donkey opened its mouth wide and bit at him.

The shameless donkey was absolutely certain that there were incredible treasures in Wind Howl Forest; it had sensed the commotion from at least tens of thousands of miles away, sure that an Ancient rarity was about to emerge! Zhou Heng, too, was curious about the secrets within a place that even a Nascent Soul Realm ancestor didn’t dare to delve deeply into, and he ultimately agreed to embark on this journey with the Black Donkey.

Considering the donkey’s greed and stinginess, there must be great dangers hidden in Wind Howl Forest; otherwise, the donkey would have already gone to dig up the treasures itself, why would it care to involve Zhou?

After a day, Zhou Heng went to visit Bai Yushi.

This elder from the Bai Family was the strongest expert from Bright Moon Country who had once entered the Wind Howl Forest. Zhou Heng was there to inquire about the dangers he had encountered there.

Bai Yushi was very polite to him, as this master was too fierce, having vanquished a Nascent Soul Realm ancestor with a flip of his hand, an act akin to a ferocious ancient beast. It was imperative not to befriend, let alone to make an enemy of him.

He spoke of a vast ocean in the depths of Wind Howl Forest that blocked the way, filled with Evil Force and surges of deadly energy. Attempting to fly over would result in being forcibly knocked down.

Fortunately, he had been cautious and not flown fast, falling down after just covering thirty feet; but the invasion of the evil energy had rotted off his two legs, which took over half a year to heal.

This had all happened because he was not far from the shore; had he ventured a few dozen feet further, he would have never made it back to land.

His journey into Wind Howl Forest ended there, providing no further insights to Zhou Heng. It wasn’t much different from what the Black Donkey had told him, except the donkey, not yet in the Nascent Soul Realm, didn’t even dare to attempt crossing the sea.

The shameless donkey was indeed extremely afraid of death.

Zhou Heng took his leave, but before he could leave the Bai Family’s grounds, he encountered Bai Feiyu, a spoiled scion who was very keen on Zhou. Because of their association, Bai Feiyu was quite popular among the playboys in the Imperial Capital.

He was extremely enthusiastic, insisting on treating Zhou to a leisurely time at a tavern. Considering Bai’s previous care towards Lu Chenfu’s affairs, Zhou agreed. During the meal, the Black Donkey appeared, speaking human language and nearly causing Bai Feiyu to faint.

The donkey, with its vile nature, hit it off with Bai Feiyu quickly, the two bonding as if they were the best of rowdy friends.

Although the Black Donkey kept urging Zhou to set out, Zhou didn’t agree; he was waiting for two people.

—The return of Han Yiyao and the awakening of Huo Tian.

The news of the Ying Family’s demise would take some time to spread across the world, and Han Yiyao’s whereabouts were unknown, hidden in some distant corner, so it would take even longer for her to receive the news.

Zhou was also worried because with the great changes occurring in the world and disasters unfolding everywhere, Han Yiyao might easily encounter danger. A Cultivation Level of Mountains and Rivers Realm might not be weak among Martial Artists, but it was insignificant in the face of nature’s vast calamities.

All he could do was wait, but three days later, there was a change in Huo Tian’s condition.

A giant peach blossom phantom emerged above her, trembling lightly; initially very ethereal, it gradually solidified over time.

Zhou wasn’t sure if this transformation was good or bad for Huo Tian. He simply stayed by her side, guarding her.

After one day, divine light began to radiate from Huo Tian’s body, as if a deity was taking form. This was not mere sensation, it was happening!

This giant peach blossom... was Huo Tian’s divine form!

How could this be possible!

The Peerless Heavenly Maiden had magical and unpredictable abilities, but before this, she was clearly just a Mortal, with no trace of cultivation, how could she then form a divine being in such a short span of time?

Even Zhou, considered a monster for his rapid progress, took several months to transition from the emergence of his divine being to genuinely entering the Nascent Soul Realm. But for her?

The peach blossom grew increasingly substantial, exuding an indescribable aura of noble dignity. Divine light overflowed, shining above Zhao Mansion, with energy waves expanding to encompass the entire Lanling City.

As Huo Tian’s divine form became more substantial, the expansion of this energy wave grew wider, eventually enveloping the entire Xuanqian Star with its magnificent presence!

This truly defied the heavens!

Zhou’s Divine Sense was remarkably strong, but even at his realm, the energy spread only for about a hundred miles or so, which was enough to astonish everyone as a monstrous feat. Compared with Huo Tian, he simply didn’t measure up!

The origin of this peerless heavenly maiden was truly immense.

By the third day, Huo Tian’s body had become transparent, allowing her flesh and blood to be seen through her skin. Then, even her flesh became transparent, revealing her most primal skeleton.

"Eh?"

Zhou Heng couldn’t help but be surprised because Huo Tian’s bones were unlike those of others; each lustrous bone was inscribed with mystical runes, each rune was complex and inexplicable, as if embodying the Great Tao True Solution!

He only glanced once and felt a sharp pain in his mind, and blood tears actually flowed from his eyes!

An overwhelmingly terrifying killing intent swept over him, far surpassing his level, like the Great Tao itself acting, personally suppressing him!

Hum!

The Black Sword vibrated timely, emitting an equally noble aura, dissolving the killing intent.

Zhou Heng was greatly shocked in his heart. Although the killing intent had been dissolved, he dared not look at Huo Tian again, unsure if the Black Sword would save him a second time.

What exactly were those runes?

Zhou Heng closed his eyes, recalling the only rune he had seen, located on the top of Huo Tian’s head, the size of a coin. He couldn’t tell if it was a pattern or a script, resembling a scroll that seemed to move and evolve, expanding into the truths of the Great Tao.

He had practiced the Sky-soaring Nine Forms, a superior cultivation technique even more advanced than the Feiyu Seven Swords. Logically, his perception power should be extremely strong, as evidenced by his journey where he never needed to worry about comprehending realms.

However, he couldn’t understand this rune at all. It was profound and inscrutable, far beyond what he could comprehend. Nevertheless, he could vaguely sense that it was a technique, immensely powerful!

Huo Tian... what was her background?

An Immortal descending to the world?

Otherwise, how could such enigmatic runes exist within her body? Moreover, that was just one of them!

A human body has a total of 206 bones, and although he had only glanced briefly before, with Nascent Soul Realm’s vision and memory, he would not forget once he had seen, clearly remembering that each of Huo Tian’s bones had a rune on it!

sets of immensely powerful Immortal Techniques!

How powerful were the Sky-soaring Nine Forms? Yet these Immortal Techniques were even more mysterious and terrifying—206 sets in total!

Regrettably, such Immortal Techniques were right before him but unattainable!

Zhou Heng couldn’t help feeling regretful, as if a mountain of treasure was right before his eyes yet inaccessible.

The peach blossoms continued to solidify, and the majestic divine authority overflowed to every corner of Xuanqian Star, with every powerful being sensing the supreme pressure yet none knowing where it came from.

After two more days passed, hum, Huo Tian abruptly opened her eyes.

She sat up straight, with peach blossom deities continuously blooming above her head, yet the Divine Fetus was nowhere to be seen.

This was... a direct step into the Divine Infant Realm!

Zhou Heng was dumbstruck, staring for a good while before saying, "Huo Tian, your cultivation level is improving so fast, do you have any secrets—eh, you?" He incredulously looked at Huo Tian, the person before him... her temperament had completely changed!

Cold, noble, entirely different from her previous arrogant demeanor.

It was as if she had become another person!

Huo Tian gave him a cold glance, without saying a word, virtually ignoring his presence.

"Hey hey hey, you’re burning bridges after crossing the river!" Zhou Heng said with a laugh.

Huo Tian got off the bed and began to walk away.

"Hey!" Zhou Heng blocked her path, spreading his arms wide.

"Move aside!" Huo Tian said flatly, her voice ice-cold yet magnetic, exuding extreme haughtiness.

"I won’t!" Zhou Heng’s lips curled up with a smile. He, too, was proud and arrogant. His gaze drifted to Huo Tian’s perky and round buttocks, his hands itching.

"Hmph!" Huo Tian pushed out a palm, and immediately, a vision arose. A peach blossom bloomed, shooting out a bolt of lightning.

Zzzt!

So fast!

Zhou Heng had no time to react; the lightning struck him before he could even move, causing every hair on his body to stand on end. His body stiffened such that he couldn’t twitch a finger and could only watch himself crash to the ground helplessly.

Huo Tian didn’t even glance at Zhou Heng as she continued walking, stepping out of the room.

Half a day later, Zhou Heng twitched and regained some strength.

He didn’t stand up but sat cross-legged on the ground, closing his eyes to contemplate.

The technique Huo Tian used to knock him down must have been one of the 206 Immortal Techniques inscribed in the runes on her bones. (To be continued. If you like this work, welcome to Qidian (qidian.com) to cast your recommendation votes, monthly votes, your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please go to m.qidian.com to read.)