Chapter 285: The Nine Dragon Fire God Armor

Eighty thousand miles beyond the Divine Mountains of Black and White, a colossal warship loomed in the heavens—a thousand meters of obsidian grandeur, the Xia Clan’s sacred relic: the Chen Jiu Battleship.

Cracks were forming in the surrounding space, and one by one, Xia Clan demigods flew out from these rifts.

“Hurry!”

“Quickly, the Dark Abyss squad has already appeared at the Black and White Divine Mountains!”

The Chen Jiu Warship’s hatch opened, and the Xia Clan demigods flew inside one after another. Under the unified command of Palace Master Chen, within the span of two breaths, nearly all of the Xia Clan’s demigods had gathered aboard the Chen Jiu Warship.

Inside the warship’s main hall,

Mountain Master He’s magical clone was also present. Previously, his clone had been out searching for enemies, but naturally, it had now entered the warship.

“Everyone, that squad is extremely formidable. We must depart immediately,” said Mountain Master He’s clone.

“Hmph.”

“They slaughtered countless of our kin. We cannot leave this grievance unavenged!”

“Even if they are powerful, we must slay them, no matter the cost of treasures!” Voices rose from the Xia Clan demigods led by Sikong Yang, Master Taishu, and Master Bucheng, each brimming with killing intent.

RUMBLE~~~~

The Chen Jiu Warship tore through space, speeding along the spatial passage toward the Black and White Divine Mountains.

“No!” Mountain Master He’s clone suddenly changed expression, revealing pain. “Damn it!”

“What’s wrong?” More than ten Xia Clan demigods turned to look at Mountain Master He.

“Feng Dong has already been killed!” Mountain Master He cried out bitterly. “This squad from the Dark Abyss is extremely powerful. The Black and White Divine Mountains simply cannot resist. He killed Feng Dong and demanded thirty Divine Grade scrolls.”

As he spoke, he waved his hand.

A scene appeared before them.

In the scene, a barefoot, dark-skinned youth wrapped in white cloth suddenly stretched out his right hand. His arm grew as large as a heavenly pillar, covered in countless golden runes. Effortlessly, it pierced through the protective formation of the Black and White Divine Mountains. Despite Mountain Master He’s full efforts to resist, everything around slowed down, yet the giant hand still easily grabbed Feng Dong, threatening him. Feng Dong refused to yield even at death, but was crushed to death by that giant hand!

The scene was played back at a slightly accelerated pace. As the playback ended, the warship had already arrived at the Black and White Divine Mountains.

Though they had arrived, the group of Xia Clan demigods inside the warship’s main hall was silent, their faces grim.

“Our Xia Clan cultivators would rather die standing than live on their knees!” Sikong Yang growled. “Revenge!”

“We must avenge him!”

“Revenge!”

Many Xia Clan demigods’ eyes turned red.

……

At the Black and White Divine Mountains,

Lord Youlan had barely uttered his threat when his brows suddenly furrowed, his gaze drawn to the distant horizon. The very fabric of space split asunder as a colossal pitch-black warship surged toward them. With effortless grace, the vessel breached the defensive formations of the Black and White Divine Mountains. As its hatch yawned open, Palace Master Chen’s battle qi clone, Mountain Lord He, Deputy Mountain Lord Zang Nuo, and six other Xia Clan cultivators from the sacred peaks swiftly soared toward the gaping maw of the warship.

“You came quickly,” said Lord You Lan.

“Shall we kill them?” General Kumu roared.

“It’s too late,” Lord You Lan shook his head lightly. He clearly knew that in front of the Chen Jiu Warship, it was difficult to kill or capture anyone now.

It seemed slow when described, but in reality, as soon as Lord You Lan arrived, Palace Master Chen had already mobilized the Chen Jiu Warship and many demigods. From mobilization to arrival, only three breaths had passed! In those three breaths, Feng Dong had already fallen in battle.

“It’s a crucial moment now,” Lord You Lan transmitted mentally. “Be careful and cautious. Don’t stray too far from me. Though the Xia Clan is merely a race in the mortal world, the treasures left by generations of ancestors who ascended to godhood are numerous. If they truly go all out, it will be a troublesome matter.”

“With the Lord leading, the Xia Clan cannot resist,” said the robed figure Nuo An.

……

Inside the warship,

The Xia Clan demigods were all gathered here, while the other six ordinary cultivators of the Black and White Divine Mountains stood at the edge of the hall.

Mountain Master He looked around, sensing the grief and anger in everyone present. He spoke out, “Everyone is angry, and I am angry too, but now we must clearly understand the difference in strength between us and the enemy! This squad from the Dark Abyss is extremely powerful. Leaving aside the other two strong individuals, their leader is Lord You Lan! He should have mastered the True Meaning of ‘Time Deceleration,’ and likely cultivated a terrifying demonic body. He dares to be so arrogant because of the Time Deceleration True Meaning, which is precisely what we need to be vigilant about.”

“Time Deceleration?”

“Other squads dare not confront us Xia Clan directly, yet they do. It turns out they rely on Time Deceleration! Damn it!”

“Everyone, what should we do?”

The Xia Clan demigods looked at each other.

Though individually weak, the Xia Clan had deep resources. For example, ‘Divine Grade scrolls’—just like how Demigod Grade scrolls could unleash Demigod-level power, Divine Grade scrolls could unleash Divine-level might! Besides these, the Xia Clan had other clan-defending methods.

But generally speaking… if a divine beast clan produced a god, the Xia Clan would not engage in direct combat.

Because a god’s power was infinite, while Divine Grade scrolls and treasures were finite, each use reducing the stock. Even if they managed to defeat a god, it would be a very slim possibility, and if they did win, the next crisis without reserves would mean annihilation! Therefore, the Xia Clan generally would not recklessly engage in direct confrontation.

They needed to consider their options.

Because the ‘Mortal World’ had been abandoned many times, the headquarters like the Black and White Divine Mountains, Water Source Monastery, and Sea God Palace, etc., actually only had formations strong enough to suppress a generation-level opponent, since they were prepared to abandon them at any time.

Only the Xia Clan’s capital city in the Spark World was truly formidable. If Lord You Lan attacked the Xia Clan’s capital city, he would face great hardship. But he wasn’t foolish and obviously would not attack the Xia Clan’s ancestral home.

“Other squads are unwilling to confront us Xia Clan directly,” Palace Master Chen frowned, “because they fear that in our desperate resistance with Divine Grade scrolls, they might suffer losses or even death! But this Lord You Lan… has mastered the True Meaning of Time Deceleration. Even if we use Divine Grade scrolls, he can slow time and have enough time to resist, dodge, or escape!”

“Yes, Time True Meaning is indeed troublesome.”

“Our killing moves may not be effective.”

The Xia Clan demigods were troubled.

What use was a killing move if it couldn’t reach the enemy?

In fact—

The Time Divine Heart was a second-grade Divine Heart. The Space Divine Heart was also a second-grade Divine Heart. Only the ‘Space-Time Divine Heart’ was a first-grade Divine Heart.

Yet the Time True Meaning was classified as a first-grade True Meaning!

Why?

Because cultivators generally couldn’t access the mysteries of time, which made Time True Meaning effects extremely potent! Whether it was ‘Time Acceleration,’ ‘Time Deceleration,’ or even ‘Time Stasis,’ they all had terrifying effects in battle! Only after becoming a god would cultivators generally gain access to some time techniques, and then the power of time wouldn’t be so exaggerated.

But for cultivators, Time True Meaning was indeed extraordinary!

Other squad leaders like Wuma Hai also wanted to obtain Divine Grade scrolls, but none dared to act so brazenly. Only Lord You Lan dared, because he had mastered the True Meaning of Time Deceleration and had the confidence to face the Xia Clan’s desperate measures.

“Xia Clan cultivators!”

Lord You Lan’s voice echoed through the heavens.

The walls of the Chen Jiu Warship began to turn transparent, easily reflecting the outside world. Mountain Master He, Palace Master Chen, and others could clearly see the three terrifying presences standing in the air outside.

“So, your Chen Jiu Warship has arrived. Are you here to deliver the Divine Grade scrolls?” Lord You Lan continued with a smile. “Feng Dong said before his death that your Xia Clan cultivators would rather die in battle than bow. I don’t believe that. In the face of absolute power, you Xia Clan will bow. Right?”

“I’ll go test him!” Sikong Yang was furious.

“Alright, you go first,” Palace Master Chen nodded.

Sikong Yang immediately flew out from the hatch.

If there was one Xia Clan cultivator bold enough to confront the enemy head-on, it was Sikong Yang, because he possessed a special clan treasure—the Nine Dragon Fire God Armor!

BOOM!

Flying out of the hatch, Sikong Yang’s body was enveloped in a crimson battle armor, with dragons coiling around it. Terrifying power gathered on his body, and brilliant flames surged forth. In that moment! Sikong Yang was like a blazing sun, his flame radiating more brilliantly than the sun in the sky.

So dazzling was the light, so fierce the aura, so vast the power spreading in all directions!

The Nine Dragon Fire God Armor was one of the Xia Clan’s sacred treasures, its value far exceeding ordinary divine artifacts. The reason was that when worn, it granted the wearer the power of nine dragons, instantly boosting the user’s might to the Divine level! However, since his cultivation base was weak, wearing the Nine Dragon Fire God Armor only allowed him to suppress a generation-level opponent!

But there was one advantage.

The Nine Dragon Fire God Armor completely protected every part of the body, making it very difficult for even powerful enemies to injure Sikong Yang.

“The Nine Dragon Fire God Armor?” Lord You Lan in the air smiled. “It’s much more precious than my divine artifact, but unfortunately, the one wearing it is too weak.”

……

Inside the Chen Jiu Warship,

“Prepare, seize the right moment, and deliver a fatal blow. Our Xia Clan has very few Divine Crystals, which are meant to deal with the God of Witchcraft and the Great Demon God. We must kill Lord You Lan in one strike if possible!” Palace Master Chen looked at Mountain Master He.

“Don’t worry,” Mountain Master He nodded, his eyes flickering with flames.

The Chen Jiu Warship was a divine warship from the Divine Realm.

In the Divine Realm, warships were normally used by gods! Therefore, the normal energy source was too weak. Even Mountain Master He’s Demigod-level magic power was still too weak to truly unleash the full power of this divine warship. The ‘Divine Crystals’ were crystallizations of divine energy from gods, extremely precious. Using them as the energy source for the divine warship would unleash truly terrifying power.