Dongbo Xueying was momentarily stunned as he looked upon the scene before him. Was that someone manipulating the The Void to retrieve objects?
Two items emerged from the twisted The Void. At first glance, one was a ring exuding vibrant vitality. The moment Dongbo Xueying saw the ring, it was as if he witnessed endless life force—saplings sprouting from mountains and stones, countless towering trees rising from the earth. This overwhelming sense of life power even affected his emotions.
“Incredible! A mere object can influence my mind,” Dongbo Xueying thought to himself in astonishment, then turned his gaze to the other item. The second was a plain, grayish-green bracelet. If thrown into a pile of trash, Dongbo Xueying wouldn’t even notice anything special about it.
“Dongbo Xueying,” Master Chen extended his hand and grasped both items, then smiled, “Since our Xia Clan’s inception, only one has ever mastered a second-tier Dao’s essence. You will be the second in our clan’s history! At that time, you will surpass all demigods and become truly invincible. Even in those extraordinary worlds where the beast clans hide, you will be able to sweep through with ease!”
Just as humanity possesses hidden strengths stored in extraordinary worlds, the beast clans also hide their most precious treasures in such realms, for gods cannot enter them. Those places are safe.
“The native inhabitants of the extraordinary worlds and the beast clans will suffer a devastating blow, one that might take tens of thousands of years to recover from,” Master Chen continued with a smile. “Our Xia Clan, however, will seize this opportunity to gain even greater advantages. As these advantages accumulate, one day we will completely drive the beast clans away. This mortal world will finally become our Xia Clan’s paradise.”
Dongbo Xueying nodded.
This was the dream of every generation of Xia Clan’s extraordinary beings—the struggle for living space allowed no room for mercy.
If humanity retreated, the beast clans would advance!
The two sides had always been locked in battle, and both vied for resources within the extraordinary worlds. Because of the Xia Clan’s strength, the native extraordinary beings and the beast clans had grown closer.
“The secret of your mastery over the budding form of the second-tier Dao will be known only to us four demigods,” Master Chen continued. “You must never let this secret leak. To the outside world, you should only claim to have mastered the budding form of the third-tier Dao. After all, no matter how brilliant a genius is, if they haven’t fully matured, they remain fragile and easily destroyed. Only when you have truly mastered the second-tier Dao will you have the confidence to face the demigods!”
“I understand,” Dongbo Xueying nodded.
“Of course, even with our utmost caution, this secret might still be exposed,” Master Chen continued. “Therefore, we must prepare for both possibilities. These two treasures were left behind by our Xia Clan’s ancestors who ascended to godhood.”
Dongbo Xueying’s eyes lit up.
“This ring was forged by Emperor Zi Lei after he became a god,” Master Chen explained. “As long as you drip your blood onto it, you can refine and control it. When danger arises, simply think of it, and it will immediately form a protective barrier of purple lightning around your body, brimming with boundless vitality. It is nearly as powerful as Zi Lei Emperor’s full-strength strike! It would take demigods about a tea-time to break through this barrier. However, once its internal power is exhausted, it becomes useless—it is a one-time use item.”
Dongbo Xueying felt admiration. Zi Lei Emperor? Wasn’t he the one he deeply respected, the one who dedicated his life to saving others—Yao Qingtian? His Zi Lei Dao, a combination of lightning and life, was a third-tier Dao. Achieving godhood through such a Dao made him extremely powerful. A near-full-strength protective strike from him was indeed enough to make demigods despair, and it was normal for them to spend a tea-time trying to break through it.
“However, this item requires you to activate it with your mind,” Master Chen continued. “We are also worried that you might not have time to react if attacked.”
“So there is another treasure—the clan’s supreme treasure!”
“The clan’s supreme treasure?” Dongbo Xueying looked at the seemingly ordinary grayish-green bracelet.
“This bracelet was sent back from the divine realm by Emperor Yunhai,” Master Chen explained. “It may look ordinary, but as long as you drip your blood on it, it will recognize you as its master. It is quite intelligent and will actively protect you when it senses danger. Rest assured, it is extremely powerful. Even the most insidious and bizarre attacks from the demigods cannot escape its detection. The moment danger arises, it will protect you immediately!”
Dongbo Xueying felt deeply moved. His potential had been recognized, and the Xia Clan was fully committed to nurturing him.
While the ring left by Emperor Zi Lei was indeed valuable, the seemingly ordinary grayish-green bracelet was actually referred to as the “clan’s supreme treasure”!
“Accept it,” Master Chen smiled.
“Alright,” Dongbo Xueying did not refuse.
He understood well.
The more benefits one receives, the greater the responsibility one must bear. Dongbo Xueying had no hesitation in accepting this.
Soon, he performed the blood-oath ritual. With the ring, he could sense and control it. However, with the grayish-green bracelet, he could feel its own intelligence, and it seemed somewhat unwilling to communicate with him. This was understandable, after all—Dongbo Xueying was merely a flying-stage extraordinary being, and his current extraordinary battle energy was insufficient to activate a semi-divine artifact!
Flying-stage extraordinary beings could only activate holy-tier weapons.
Holy-stage extraordinary beings could only activate semi-divine artifacts.
Only demigods could wield divine artifacts!
Therefore, an artifact capable of protecting a flying-stage extraordinary being was extremely rare, and only the Xia Clan, with its deep reserves, could afford such a treasure. The beast clans could not afford to casually give away two such precious treasures.
“Oh, by the way, Xueying, with your current strength, you might have a good chance of clearing the Hundred Battles Secret Chamber,” Chi Qiubai smiled. “When do you plan to attempt it?”
“Exactly! You’ve only been cultivating for less than sixty years. Once you clear the Hundred Battles Secret Chamber, the reward is extremely high,” Si Kongyang’s eyes lit up.
The Hundred Battles Secret Chamber.
If a flying-stage extraordinary being under the age of sixty successfully clears it, they would be rewarded with one hundred thousand contribution points! Because the difficulty of the Hundred Battles Secret Chamber was no less than climbing the mountain path, completing it before the age of sixty was an extraordinary feat, showcasing astonishing talent. After three thousand years of cultivation, how powerful would such a person become? Such a reward was only natural. However, in the past ten thousand years, no one in the Xia Clan had ever achieved this.
Dongbo Xueying was very young, and his strength was nearly sufficient. He indeed had a chance to accomplish this!
“Not in a hurry,” Dongbo Xueying smiled. “The Hundred Battles Secret Chamber can only be attempted once every ten years, and I only have one chance left before I turn sixty. I should wait until my chances are better. I plan to cultivate for a while longer before attempting it.”
“Very calm. Yes, you can only try once every ten years, so you must be cautious,” Chi Qiubai said.
“Even if you succeed in the future, it’s best to keep it secret,” Master Chen added. “I will also ask the artifact spirit to monitor and hide the commotion from your battle.”
“Understood,” Dongbo Xueying felt the care from Master Chen.
After all, clearing the Hundred Battles Secret Chamber before the age of sixty was a very noticeable achievement. Obviously, Master Chen wanted Dongbo Xueying to remain low-key until the day he mastered the Dao—only then would it be appropriate to reveal his astonishing brilliance.
…
Time continued to flow like water, quietly slipping away.
No one questioned Dongbo Xueying’s current cultivation anymore. He could continue to immerse himself in his spear techniques, and Yu Jingqiu was happy to accompany him.
Although Situ Hong was quite displeased, he had to suppress his feelings deep inside.
The other extraordinary beings in Chiyun Mountain were also inspired and became more determined.
…
The lives of the Xia Clan’s extraordinary beings were all very regular. Some flying-stage extraordinary beings continued to take life-and-death missions in the Emberflame World to hone themselves, while others, having lost hope, returned to their hometowns. Meanwhile, the holy-stage extraordinary beings formed groups and ventured into mysterious small extraordinary worlds for adventures, risking their lives to compete for extraordinary resources.
The demigod overlords guarded various regions, ensuring the safety of the entire Xia Clan while secretly cultivating to pursue godhood.
However, this peaceful life…
Was completely shattered on a winter day in the 9661st year of the Longshan Calendar!
In the Nanshen Province, a prosperous province.
Above an unnamed mountain peak in the Nanshen Province, a mysterious and unfathomable force was transmitted from a distant space, forcibly tearing through the material world’s space. Not only did it tear through the membrane of the material space and the shadow space, but it also pierced through the outermost membrane, forming an ugly, jagged, and deep rift.
On the other side of the rift lay a world filled with destructive energy. Through the deep spatial rift, one could vaguely see flames burning inside.
“What is this?”
A fiery red-scaled creature with a tail emerged cautiously from the rift, looking around warily.
As a creature from the Dark Abyss, they were always very cautious.
“This, this…” It suddenly widened its dark yellow eyes, filled with shock. It took a deep breath, its entire body trembling with excitement. “The scent of human souls! This is the taste of human souls, so delicious, so delicious, hehehe, I’ve actually arrived in the mortal world!”
It immediately split off a clone and dove into the rift to call for companions.
The mortal world was not easy to conquer; it required enough companions.
“Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!”
Soon.
A massive group of demons poured through the rift one after another. They greedily looked at this unfamiliar world, sniffing the pervasive scent of humans, their excitement making them tremble. The Dark Abyss was a perilous place, even the countless deities of the divine realm feared it.
In contrast, the mortal world was like a dream paradise. Moreover, the souls of humans in the material world were the most exquisite delicacy, the best nourishment for their growth.
“Hurry, hurry! The spatial rift is temporarily formed, and this mortal world is healing itself. It won’t last much longer.”
“Come quickly!”
Demons swarmed in, frantically pouring through the spatial rift.
As soon as they entered the human world, they sniffed around and transformed into streaks of light, scattering in all directions.
Suddenly—
The space twisted.
A human woman radiating dazzling purple light appeared out of nowhere. Seeing the scene before her, her expression changed drastically, and she angrily shouted, “Demons! Die!”
“Boom!!!”
Countless dazzling purple flames spread across the sky and swept in all directions, instantly turning some weaker demons into ashes. Then, a tall demon, entirely covered in icy blue, extended its hand and directly struck. As its hand struck, the space began to freeze, spreading out and colliding head-on with the endless purple flames. The two forces hissed and crackled, continuously consuming each other.
“It’s a divine artifact.”
“It’s a human demigod!”
“This mortal world is our hunting ground, but we must be cautious of the human extraordinary beings here. Let’s go.”
The icy blue tall demon resisted for a short while, then quickly stepped through space and vanished. At this moment, the deep spatial rift had already begun to heal, becoming smaller and smaller. Only a few demons were desperately and painfully squeezing into the Xia Clan’s world! Some were directly torn to pieces by the healing spatial rift, letting out unwilling howls.
“Cursed! Cursed! Demons, all of you die!” The eyes of the purple-light-bathed Master Bu were filled with killing intent and rage. Endless purple flames surged in all directions, turning the slower demons into ashes!
The surrounding area fell silent.
But more powerful demons had already infiltrated.
“This time, the rift to the Dark Abyss is too large, and too many demons have emerged. Moreover, the powerful demon I just fought was even able to resist the Wei of a divine artifact!” The purple-light-bathed Master Bu’s face was ashen. Without delay, she immediately sent a message back to the Emberflame Palace, informing all the Xia Clan’s demigods of the situation!
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