The body lay motionless, its white robes stained with blood. Ning Chuan had lost all vitality, slain in this manner.
The scene was utterly shocking—a blade of light piercing through his skull, blood spilling, the Six Crown King had fallen, sending tremors through the Netherworld Ridge.
No one could believe it. Ning Chuan was dead, slain by the three Shi brothers. Had the one hailed as invincible across six lifetimes truly met his end here?
“By the heavens, Ning Chuan has been slain!”
What a monumental event this was! The Immortal Ancient Realm would surely quake from this!
Throughout the mountain range, beings of all clans trembled in shock.
“He’s dead… It’s truly hard to believe. The Six Crown King, said to be undefeated across six lifetimes—how could he have fallen here?”
To some, this felt like an illusory dream, utterly unreal. The peerless genius, the dazzling Ning Chuan, had withered away just like that.
Beyond the ridge, the sects were in uproar.
Many were stunned, especially those from the Fire Cloud Cave, the Floating Truth Valley, and the Dragon Demon Sect—their expressions darkened. The implications of this outcome were far-reaching and dire.
“Ning Chuan was slain, and the Sinful Blood triumphed—this is an ill omen!”
“The Six Crown King actually lost?!”
This caused an immense stir. Some wore grim expressions, sensing the foreboding consequences.
The rise of the three Shi brothers—who could oppose them? How could anyone stand against them? The Immortal Ancient Realm might soon see a shift in power. Together, they could sweep aside all foes.
“In the days to come, the Upper Realm will gain another imperial clan. These three brothers are unstoppable!”
Hostile factions grew uneasy. The sects guarding the Sin Province felt a chill—if these three were allowed to mature, what then?
In that instant, countless schemes formed in their minds—to suppress and eliminate the trio before they could fully rise to power.
But alas, separated by the Immortal Ancient Realm, could they still be stopped once they emerged?
At this moment, many were gripped by anxiety, even fear.
At Mount Neveraging, Qin Yining’s eyes brimmed with tears, yet she also wore a joyful smile. Both her sons were safe, and their unparalleled combat prowess filled her with pride.
Shi Ziling, too, allowed himself a rare smile as he gazed at the two figures reflected upon the stone monument.
The denizens of the Celestial Kingdom, the Beast Sea, the Demon Sunflower Garden, the Celestial Clan, and the Netherworld all wore hostile expressions as they watched the Netherworld Ridge. Each had deep grievances with Shi Hao.
“It’s merely the fall of one body. Who hasn’t suffered defeat?” someone remarked dismissively.
“But defeat it was, shattering his myth of invincibility. Let us hope it does not affect him,” another sighed.
“No matter. He will only grow stronger. When he truly emerges, who will dare oppose him?” said the old sect master of the Fire Cloud Cave.
Within the Nest Realm, at the Netherworld Ridge—
Ning Chuan’s white-clad body cracked apart, scattering with the wind, leaving behind only a fist-sized cluster of blood, radiant and translucent, pulsing with vitality.
This was his sacred blood, infused with extraordinary power.
“A pity he died like this. We never witnessed his glorious strike, nor the celestial diagram he bore,” Shi Hao mused.
The creatures of the mountain range shuddered. This man truly feared no foe—he was even lamenting the missed opportunity.
“Though we didn’t obtain his full essence, this much should suffice to blood-sacrifice the Fierce Nest and unlock the hidden path,” Shi Yi said.
Within the ridge, all cultivators regarded the two with awe. Their combat prowess was undeniable—overwhelming, enough to dominate all.
The area was densely packed with thousands of onlookers, yet many suspected that the Shi brothers alone could sweep through the gathered experts.
“I am still lacking,” Qin Hao murmured, reflecting on the battle. The clash had left a deep impact on him.
“Still, the Six Crown King was overrated. He wasn’t as strong as imagined, falling so easily,” Qin Hao added.
Shi Hao shook his head. “Little brother, do not underestimate him. What we faced was merely his spiritual avatar, not his true self. He is formidable!”
These words sent shockwaves through the crowd. Ning Chuan’s true body still lived?
“That was an avatar?” Qin Hao was stunned, his expression darkening. He had been wounded by an avatar—meaning the true Six Crown King was still beyond his reach.
“If Ning Chuan’s true self were so weak, allowing us to cut him down like vegetables, he would be unworthy of his six-era legacy. What does ‘peerless through the ages’ mean? We have yet to see it.”
Qin Hao flushed at these words. The two Shi brothers were indeed monstrous, wielding heaven-defying methods in this battle, while he had suffered setbacks.
Dominating six eras, standing above all—Ning Chuan was one of the strongest in history at this realm!
The title “Six Crown King” was no mere honorific—it was proof of his might. His true self remained in seclusion, still refining his path.
“He’s already this strong, yet he hasn’t even emerged?” Qin Hao frowned.
“You, too, have room to grow. Once this matter concludes, return and enter seclusion. Do not fret over him,” Shi Hao advised.
“It seems I must also enter seclusion. My path is not yet complete,” Shi Yi remarked calmly.
These words sent chills through the gathered experts. Not only was the Six Crown King incomplete, but the three Shi brothers were also still forging their own paths—they should not have emerged at all.
“I look forward to facing his true self in battle!” Shi Hao declared. Once he ignited his divine flame and perfected his path, he would seek Ning Chuan and settle everything.
Within the Netherworld Ridge, none dared speak. This man was ruthless and unyielding—who would dare provoke someone willing to challenge the Six Crown King?
*Boom!*
The void trembled as Shi Yi reached out, grasping for the bracelet on the ground.
It was extraordinary, strung with six true bones—a crimson beak, a golden fang—all gleaming with an ethereal radiance, beautiful and mysterious.
Another hand intercepted.
*Boom!*
A battle erupted. Shi Yi and Shi Hao clashed, their palms meeting in a shockwave that twisted the void, engulfing the area in radiant light.
All were stunned. The fight had come too suddenly—the two had immediately turned on each other.
Even Qin Hao was taken aback. Conflict had flared up again so swiftly.
*Bang! Bang! Bang!*
Brilliant light erupted as chaotic mist swirled. The power of the dual pupils shook the world, while thunder and lightning laws stirred the heavens. The clash between them was dazzling.
“Hmph. Still, there are fools who dare interfere,” Shi Yi sneered. With a glance, twin beams shot from his pupils into the earth, eliciting a scream as blood sprayed.
Simultaneously, Shi Hao unleashed a bolt of lightning, scorching the ground and revealing a silver earthworm, now charred and reeking.
The bracelet was sent flying hundreds of feet away.
Clearly, the divine-level earthworm had used its innate arts to stealthily approach, intending to steal the treasure while they fought. Instead, it met instant death.
*Ahem.* “Perhaps you two should stop fighting. This thing has already acknowledged me as its master.”
A stone suddenly spoke—the same one that had been near the bracelet earlier, now also flung aside.
It was the Divine Striking Stone, which had long coveted the bracelet, waiting for a chance to strike Shi Yi. But its plans had been disrupted.
Worse, it sensed Shi Yi’s sharp perception—he might have noticed it. If he counterattacked, it would be in trouble.
“Just a bracelet. Consider it a gift, cousin,” Shi Yi said coolly, seeing the stone had already stolen it.
With a *whoosh*, the Divine Striking Stone flew back, spitting out the bracelet.
Shi Hao held it in his palm. It was warm, smooth, and pulsed with life—not dead bone, but something alive.
His heart stirred. This treasure was truly extraordinary.
Upon closer inspection, he realized the six bones could absorb the essence of heaven and earth, even craving blood—as if they could still grow.
Shi Hao had suspected this artifact could evolve. Now, it seemed true.
Its value was immeasurable—equivalent to gaining six supreme divine abilities in the future!
Yet, when he probed deeper, he found the runes within obscured, unreadable. For now, it could only serve as a treasure.
Shi Yi and Shi Hao stood wary of each other, but neither pressed further. Though opposed, having just slain Ning Chuan as clansmen, turning on each other now would be unseemly.
“Let’s go. Time to unlock the Fierce Nest,” Shi Hao said.
“Agreed,” Shi Yi nodded.
Qin Hao followed, keeping a distance, yet they moved as one.
The onlookers gasped. The three Shi brothers were joining forces! Advancing together into the Fierce Nest—how could anyone else hope to compete?
The worst fear had come true. With these three united, who could oppose them? Even the ancient freak Ning Chuan had fallen.
“Hahaha! This is perfect! An unstoppable trio!” Louis laughed in the distance, scurrying over excitedly.
Luo Dao and Lan Yichen exchanged glances, still reeling from the shock of Ning Chuan’s death. Such a peerless figure, cut down just like that.
“This venture into the Fierce Nest might yield great rewards,” Lan Yichen mused.
Luo Dao nodded, and they too stepped forward.
“Damn it. These three together are practically invincible,” someone outside muttered, uneasy.
“The heavens will shift. If other powerhouses appear near the Fierce Nest, they’ll be in grave danger.”
“Unless the ancient freaks also unite, continuing to stand alone as before, they might be crushed by these three brothers!”
Deities of various sects watched intently, deeply concerned.
If nothing unexpected occurred, other freaks would surely appear. Should conflict arise, it would be perilous.
“Within the Immortal Ancient Realm, their alliance could overturn the heavens!”
Amid the murmurs of unease, in a secluded minor realm, within a primordial cave of chaos, a white-robed man opened his eyes.
Ning Chuan rose, his gaze clear, his body radiant like jade, transcendent and peerless.
He extended a hand, drawing in scattered motes of light—the remnants of his slain avatar—which coiled around his fingers.
“Fallen. For the first time, someone has wounded me thus.”
His voice was calm, devoid of anger, even serene. This defeat had not shaken his composure.
“Once I emerge, I shall resolve all.”
His words, confident and measured, radiated absolute assurance before the cave was once more swallowed by chaos.
In the Nest Realm, the three Shi brothers arrived before the awe-inspiring Fierce Nest—ready to enter!
Behind them, a multitude followed, figures crowding the mountains, all hoping to ride their coattails into the depths.
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