Leaving the underground palace and rushing out of the Immortal Tomb area, the Nine Heavens Stone Steps reappeared.
Shi Hao sprinted like the wind, swiftly returning to the Wall of Despair.
Clearly, once he arrived here, he had to follow the golden spatial passage back—there were no teleportation arrays left.
After a moment of thought, Shi Hao stopped and hid beside the wall he had shattered, quietly waiting for those who had obtained fortunes to return.
It didn’t take long before a few stragglers fled back—not the likes of the Banished Immortal or the Ten Crown King, who were evidently still searching for other opportunities.
Shi Hao struck, swinging the ancient coffin heavier than a mountain peak and smashing it down, instantly flattening one person to the ground.
This was an ancient freak, but now his vision swam, his body weak, unable to muster any strength—he had been ambushed with a “black brick.”
Shi Hao quickly approached. He held back, not taking the man’s life, merely knocking him unconscious.
He swiftly looted him.
Unfortunately, this person carried no scripture or inheritance, as he hadn’t cultivated Immortal Qi. Sensing little gain and valuing his life, he had fled early.
Shi Hao shook his head, tossed him aside, and resumed hiding.
Time was tight. He couldn’t delay long, hoping Ning Chuan would emerge soon. If he could rob him, it would be perfect.
**”Boom!”**
Another figure rushed out. Shi Hao swung the jade coffin again, knocking him down.
**”Huh? A jade scripture!”** Shi Hao was overjoyed. The moment he struck, he sensed the fluctuations of the Great Dao.
Yet, to his surprise, the scripture was too bizarre. It emitted radiance, wrapped around an Immortal Seed, and shot into the sky.
Shi Hao exerted all his strength, but the scripture was too mysterious—it turned mid-air, pierced through the earth, and vanished.
**”Even I couldn’t restrain it?!”** Shi Hao was shocked.
His expression darkened. This thing was too sinister. Not choosing him was one thing, but it was also cunning—once free from the coffin, it was nearly impossible to catch.
The next moment, the Banished Immortal and the Ten Crown King rushed past, also heading back. They knew Heavenly Gods were coming and had to leave quickly to avoid being trapped.
Behind them was Ning Chuan, with the same goal.
**”Boom!”**
Shi Hao struck with his “black brick,” gripping the jade coffin with both hands and activating several Treasure Spells, unleashing terrifying brilliance as he smashed downward.
The Banished Immortal and the Ten Crown King were startled. They had already dashed ahead but turned back just in time to see Shi Hao’s ambush.
At this moment, they began to believe that Shi Hao hadn’t obtained any other fortunes—perhaps not even the jade scripture—which was why he was ambushing them here.
Ning Chuan roared, his hair standing on end as he countered with all his Treasure Spells.
Truly, Ning Chuan was extraordinary. Even in this situation, he evaded the attack—any other king would have been doomed.
But it was too sudden. His precious robe shattered.
And the lone swordsman behind him was struck, his shoulder exploding in a mist of blood.
Already injured, the swordsman’s body was now in worse shape, nearly killed on the spot.
Worse, the jade scripture and Immortal Seed on him fled, leaving his body.
**”No!”** The swordsman screamed, his eyes red.
**”Swish!”**
Ning Chuan acted, wielding a crystalline bracelet that manifested six supreme Treasure Spells, forming six auspicious lights that wrapped around the swordsman, pulling him back from death’s door.
Otherwise, Shi Hao’s next strike would have ended him.
**”Heavenly Gods are breaking in from outside, heading for the arena!”**
Someone shouted from afar—a latecomer from the arena, delivering the news to those who had entered earlier.
The Banished Immortal and the Ten Crown King paled, charging forward immediately.
Ning Chuan’s expression turned icy. With a sweep of his sleeve, he used a secret technique to whisk the swordsman away while attacking Shi Hao to block his escape.
**”Boom!”**
Shi Hao swung the coffin with furious momentum.
Ning Chuan’s attempt to stop him was futile.
Above Shi Hao’s head, a scale appeared—the reverse scale of a dragon, exuding killing intent!
**”Boom!”**
From behind, an arrow shot toward Ning Chuan—Chang Gongyan’s black arrow, piercing the void.
**”Ssshh!”**
The dual-pupiled gaze split the heavens, shrouded in chaotic mist. Shi Yi appeared, his eyes unleashing two terrifying beams aimed at Ning Chuan.
**”Ahahaha, I’ve arrived too!”** Cao Yusheng bellowed.
Seeing this, Shi Hao, who had been about to leave, turned back. Killing Ning Chuan here wouldn’t be bad.
Ning Chuan’s heart skipped a beat. He turned and fled without engaging.
**”Let’s go. No time to waste. If Heavenly Gods enter, none of our inheritances will be safe!”** Cao Yusheng transmitted.
In truth, none of them wanted to linger. Time was precious, not to be squandered.
Only Shi Hao dared to strike like this.
Shi Yi flashed past, his gaze profound, neither greeting nor attacking Shi Hao.
Once they passed, Shi Hao glanced at Ning Chuan and vanished in a flash.
Ning Chuan also didn’t want to stay. If other sects’ Heavenly Gods or sect masters entered, he’d be in danger—even if he survived, the scripture would likely be lost.
In the Xuanming Realm, several figures had already crossed over, appearing in the Immortal Ancient Ruins.
More followed. The boundary was perilous, requiring sect masters’ immense power to shield them.
The first six were all Heavenly Gods, each wreathed in auspicious light, their divine radiance splitting the heavens.
Any one of them was a supreme expert, capable of sweeping through entire regions.
Some had eyes like blazing suns, scorching the void, making distant natives tremble in fear.
Others had gazes like icy abysses, chilling to the bone—those caught in their sight felt frozen.
**”Why are these Heavenly Gods so powerful?”** someone gasped, terrified.
These six Heavenly Gods resembled supreme beings enshrined in temples—majestic, imposing, coldly surveying all.
They were indeed formidable, handpicked by their sects, their vitality overwhelming, their essence like vast oceans.
The first batch consisted of twelve Heavenly Gods, with these six arriving first. They smiled—this lush, spiritual paradise would tremble before them.
Would any fortune or opportunity escape them? Who could stop them? Those who dared would be crushed to ashes!
**”These youngsters have had their fun. It’s time to end this so-called competition. Now that we’re here, they should step aside,”** one said lightly.
**”Heh, let’s hope these juniors know better than to resist,”** another remarked coolly.
Clearly, their arrival would shift the tides. Natives couldn’t ascend the arena, but they could. Who could stop them?
**”Swish!”**
One Heavenly God reached out, and a distant native was yanked over. Placing a hand on his head, the Heavenly God extracted all he needed to know.
**”Shi Hao won the arena and entered first!”**
**”Time is short. Don’t let that junior take the greatest opportunity of antiquity!”**
Their expressions darkened. Grabbing a guide, they shattered the void, charging toward the arena’s microcosm.
At the arena, light shimmered.
Shi Hao, with his extreme speed, overtook others, carrying the jade coffin as he raced toward the exit.
**”Ssshh!”**
The Banished Immortal, the Ten Crown King, and Shi Hao burst out, all on guard against ambushes.
Gasps erupted outside. Many watched in shock as they returned so quickly.
**”Did they bring back fortunes?”** Eyes burned with greed—even the natives stared intently.
More figures rushed out, returning to the arena, sparking more exclamations.
**”Heavens! Is that jade coffin the so-called great fortune?”**
**”What’s inside? It looks like an ancient scripture!”**
Instantly, Shi Hao became the center of attention—the first to enter, now returning with a coffin.
Shi Hao and the others tried to flee, but someone had sealed the heavens and earth. Heavenly Gods had arrived, blocking all exits.
**”Heh heh heh…”** A Heavenly God chuckled, calm and composed, having trapped them all.
**”Tell us what lies in the land of fortunes,”** one demanded coldly, eyeing those who had emerged first.
Aside from the six Heavenly Gods, earlier True Gods had entered to test the passage’s safety. One now barked, demanding reports on the fortunes.
The Banished Immortal and the Ten Crown King ignored him.
**”A Heavenly God is here! How dare you act so insolent?!”** someone snapped, humiliated.
**”What are you, to bark at me?”** the Ten Crown King retorted icily.
**”His words are my will. None on the arena may leave yet,”** a Heavenly God declared, eyeing the Ten Crown King and the Banished Immortal.
One possessed the World Tree, the other the Horn of the Heavenly Horned Ant—both priceless treasures.
As for Shi Hao, he couldn’t be overlooked, carrying that glaringly conspicuous jade coffin.
**”You! Hand over the jade coffin as tribute to the Heavenly Gods!”** a True God commanded, pointing at Shi Hao.
He recognized Shi Hao—over the years, the outside world had witnessed his exploits through the immortal petals.
With Heavenly Gods present, he felt no fear, relishing the chance to order the infamous Shi Hao around.
**”Trash like you shouldn’t even have entered Immortal Ancient. How dare you point at me?”** Shi Hao sneered. With a flick of his finger—
**”Pfft!”**
Blood sprayed as the man exploded.
A nearby Heavenly God made no move to save him, his face darkening.
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