Chapter 824: Savage Beast

“Real eighth-stage…”

Mengyong’s face was filled with solemnity: “I’m afraid even Death’s Eye would find it hard to take down the opponent…”

“You’re correct, but you don’t need to worry too much. Time is on our side.”

Xukong Fake Face curled his lips into a faint smile: “As the two realms merge, we will only grow stronger. Moreover, our ability to recover from injuries far surpasses that of ordinary Supremes. For example, this time, the Supreme God Bixue might need to slumber for thousands or even tens of thousands of years, while Death’s Eye only requires a period of soaking in resentment energy to fully recover…”

“In that case, I feel much relieved… My Lord Xukong Fake Face, I’ll take my leave now…”

The woman Mengyong bowed deeply, then her form exploded into nothingness and vanished.

“Death’s Eye… an ancient evil god, half-mad, capable of touching the power of Death’s Supreme Rule…”

After Mengyong had also departed, Xu Kong’s mask looked at the black vertical eye in his hand, no bigger than a tadpole, with a strange expression on his face.

He opened his mouth wide, revealing sharp, snow-white fangs. With a flick of his hand, he actually threw Death’s Eye straight into his mouth.

Crunch! Crunch!

Amid the eerie sound of chewing, a pale human bone mask materialized around him, with what appeared to be bloody tears streaming from its eye sockets…

……

In the main world, the Kingdom of Seer.

Wu Ming was quietly listening to Lanbo’s report: “Grandfather, the disaster has by now cost our nation nearly all of its ports and coastal lands, as well as more than two hundred thousand young and able-bodied men…”

It was evident that Lanbo was indeed a capable and patient leader; even at this point, his expression had not changed much.

“Protecting several key cities is already quite good. As for reclaiming lost territories, we should wait until this catastrophe has passed before starting such efforts.”

Wu Ming shook his head.

During this calamity, he only wanted to protect himself and his own interests. Reclaiming lost land would have to wait until the overall situation had stabilized.

After all, a Supreme God had already proven, through its slumber, just how cunning and ferocious the opponent facing humanity was this time.

“You came to see me for reasons other than this, didn’t you?”

Wu Ming twirled his beard, his face very calm.

“Indeed… Also, the Great Chang Empire has sent us an official letter, hoping that our Seer Kingdom might accept a portion of the winged elf refugees…”

As Lanbo spoke, finally a hint of difficulty showed on his face.

The winged elves were a faction that had once been friendly with humanity. Now, suffering heavy losses during this catastrophe, it seemed reasonable for them to seek refuge.

But the key point was that, even though their population had dwindled, they were still an entire race, numbering at least in the millions.

Moreover, accommodating allies was not simply a matter of designating a piece of land. In the current circumstances, wouldn’t such an action be tantamount to forcing them straight to their deaths?

Solid fortifications and massive food supplies were all essential.

Since the catastrophe began, agricultural production had been destroyed. Even the Great Chang Empire was surviving on stored grain; where would they find so many resources to waste?

The refugees they themselves had generated were already enough to cause headaches; how could they find time to deal with outsiders?

“…So the Great Chang Empire has shifted part of this burden onto us and the West…”

Lanbo was somewhat indignant: “Don’t they see that my Seer Kingdom has also suffered greatly?”

“Actually, our losses here have been the smallest among East and West…”

Wu Ming touched his chin: “From what I know, the situation in the Western nations keeps deteriorating. A kingdom has already been erased, with all royal bloodlines confirmed extinct!”

“Truly so!”

Even though he had vaguely heard rumors before, Lanbo couldn’t help but exclaim in astonishment: “Then what is your grandfather’s opinion?”

“This trivial matter, you can decide for yourself!”

Wu Ming waved his hand dismissively.

As for worldly affairs, better to interfere as little as possible.

After dismissing Lanbo, Wu Ming went to the main temple, looking at his latest research results, his expression somewhat unusual.

Before him was clearly a small model of the main world, composed of glowing light, almost tangible, with each continent clearly visible, and numerous realms and divine nations attached to it.

Above the main world was the outer layer, displaying a crystalline wall-like luster, also inhabited by many inconceivable outer beings, some of whom were not much weaker than true gods.

Of course, besides that, there was also the largest area—the inner world!

It was like the shadow of the entire main world, vast and boundless, yet dual in nature.

At this moment, the shadow of the inner world was gradually merging with the main world.

“Two worlds merging into one?”

Wu Ming looked on, his eyes gradually brightening, shining with an incredible gleam.

By now, the evolution of the inner world had escaped no great cultivator’s foresight.

The entire inner world was integrating into the main world in a peculiar manner. The dark red spots in the sky and the sudden appearance of monsters and vengeful spirits were merely side effects.

“Of course… Although the inner and outer worlds were originally one, they have been separated for a long time. Now, merging them into one is no simple task. The mastermind behind this has truly grand ambitions…”

Wu Ming touched his chin: “However, this is not my path, nor is it the path of the main world… Once the salvation of the entire world is successfully accomplished, what kind of merit and reward will arise?”

The main world was no previous world he had traversed. Just one continent, Seer, was the core of a universe in the lower dimension, with an essence so vast it was beyond imagination.

Once the “salvation of the world” was completed and the harvest mode initiated, what kind of incredible primal power and resources would be reaped?

Likewise, if the mastermind behind the scenes accomplished this feat, he would also achieve a state of perfect clarity, entering a mysterious and unfathomable realm.

“This is where the chance for immortality lies; one must strive for it!”

Wu Ming exhaled deeply, suddenly making up his mind decisively…

……

In the Great Chang Empire.

“Yin and Yang, Five Elements, creation and transformation… Quickly, as the decree commands!”

Outside a major city, several old men dressed in hemp robes and wearing bamboo hats, with gaunt appearances, were leading a group of disciples. With the assistance of the military, they had surrounded a huge monster.

The monster was as large as a mountain, shaped like an ox, with a white head, a single vertical eye emitting a dim yellow glow, and a massive snake-like tail. A yellow-green mist swirled around its body, causing vegetation to wither and rivers to dry up wherever it went.

“This… is the ancient beast Fei!”

As the Five Elements Formation operated, barely managing to halt the beast’s advance, several scholarly-looking Taoists stood there stunned, suddenly exclaiming in unison.

“There’s no mistake. As the ancient Classic of Mountains and Seas says—on Mount Tai there is a beast, shaped like an ox with a white head, one eye and a snake’s tail, named Fei. When it walks through water, the streams dry up; when it passes through grasslands, plants die. Its appearance heralds a great plague across the land… Seeing it today, truly the ancients did not deceive us!”

Another old Taoist with a yellow beard immediately turned to General Bulu standing beside him: “This beast brings great calamity wherever it goes, always accompanied by plague. General, you must ensure the military sorcerers are vigilant!”

“Rest assured, Master Jun, I understand perfectly!”

General Han, his face grim, watched the savage beast Fei struggling and roaring within the five-colored radiance, his eyes revealing apprehension: “But this beast is surrounded by plague aura; it must never be allowed near any city!”

It should be noted that “divine abomination” is a Western term used to describe monstrous offspring of gods or certain unknown beings possessing divine powers.

In the East, these divine abominations had another name—the Desolate Beasts!

At this time, the Great Chang Empire was undoubtedly very lively, with ancient beasts like Zhuyan, Xielang, Fei, Jiuyan Fox, and others all appearing one after another.

Rest assured, our Five Elements Sect has specially brought our most treasured artifact, the Five Elements Landscape Scroll, to capture this savage beast. We also have Master Wuxing, who has reached the level of a terrestrial immortal, personally overseeing the operation. There will absolutely be no mishap!

The old Taoist with the yellow beard thumped his chest in assurance.

“Hmph… You foul beast!”

At this moment, a hunched old man, seemingly no more than skin and bones, slowly floated into the air, locking eyes with Fei’s amber-colored vertical eye.

“You still want to escape?”

As Master Wuxing watched Fei raise its head and roar, plague aura spewing everywhere, he coldly smiled and threw out a scroll: “Heaven and Earth, Yin and Yang, the Five Elements unite, seize it!”

Hiss! Hiss!

Colored rays of light fell like pillars from the sky, forming a huge cage around the beast Fei.

Then, the scroll unfurled, revealing a terrifying painting, filled with dense, almost tangible Five Elements light.

Under the old man’s incantation, the Five Elements light suddenly descended, sweeping across the ground.

With a flash of light, the entire desolate beast Fei vanished.

“Thankfully, with this sect’s supreme treasure, our great task is accomplished!”

Master Wuxing slowly descended to the ground, stroking his beard with a smile.

Within the Five Elements Mountain and River Scroll, a new image had mysteriously emerged in what was once a blank area—a depiction of the one-eyed, snake-tailed beast Fei roaring toward the heavens. It was so strikingly vivid and lifelike that it seemed as though it might leap out of the painting at any moment.

“Haha… Long have I heard that the Five Elements Sect’s supreme treasure contains a self-contained world within, with the power to seal and imprison. Seeing it today, indeed it lives up to its reputation!”

Witnessing the old Taoist effortlessly capture and seal the ferocious beast Fei, which had previously defied all attempts at containment, General Han couldn’t help but show a flicker of surprise in his eyes. He then smiled and stepped forward to express his gratitude.

“Just a minor skill… Our business here is done. Junior disciples, let us return to our mountain retreat!”

Facing General Han’s subtle overtures, Master Wuxing acted as if he hadn’t noticed, waved his feather duster, and turned to leave, leaving General Han somewhat embarrassed.

“Hmph, these Taoists, when the nation faces crisis, do not think of serving the country, but instead rely on strange arts to act arrogantly, disregarding the majesty of the emperor and the welfare of the people. Truly detestable!”

After the Taoists had disappeared from sight, General Han gritted his teeth, a flash of coldness crossing his eyes.

This time, the Five Elements Sect had intervened—who knows how many favors they had called in from the imperial court. Judging by how eager those Taoists were to leave, they were surely rushing back to study Fei in detail. In the hands of cultivators, such a primal beast was practically a treasure trove from head to tail!