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Chapter 18: Fierce Beast Taotie
In the Divine Ruins Realm, Lin Miaomiao's body was enveloped in a cocoon that radiated Divine Radiance, exhaling the sounds of the Great Dao. These Divine Radiance and sounds formed an immense whirlwind, drawing in the Vital Energy from the Divine Ruins mountain.
This mountain, like the Vital Energy pool in the forbidden area of Yunlu Xian Sect, was composed of pure and refined Vital Energy that had condensed over thousands of years. It was a treasure obtained by Shishu during his adventures, which he brought into the Divine Ruins Realm.
Dugu Po quietly observed this extraordinary sight. With his Foundation, he could sense Lin Miaomiao's condition within the cocoon.
"I have never heard of such an astonishing Ethereal Body. Your true identity is bound to surface soon."
Dugu Po had not rested, his gaze fixed on Lin Miaomiao. Her state was unstable, and she could face life-threatening danger from the Vital Energy at any moment.
Such a vast amount of Vital Energy from the divine mountain was something even Dugu Po felt he could hardly withstand.
At the back mountain of Fire Departure Sect.
Bang...
The Fierce Beast Taotie seized a Grand Elder, decapitating him and tossing his head into its mouth. Blood dripped from the corners of Tao Tie's mouth as it displayed a fierce countenance. Then, it threw the remaining body into its enormous maw, slowly chewing while producing a crunching sound.
This sound sent chills down one's spine. The foundation of the Legendary Realm was thus reduced to its delicious meal.
"It has fallen from its Foundation yet can still sustain itself until now. It seems it is not merely at the False Saint Realm but truly at the Saint Realm."
The leader of Qingyun Sect spoke with a grave expression. Every Sovereign present felt a sense of trepidation in their hearts. If it were indeed at the Sage Realm, how could they hope to kill it with just Sacred Artifacts? Merely surviving would be a challenge.
Encountering such a terrifying existence required nothing less than the presence of a Sage.
After devouring another Grand Elder, the dim light on Tao Tie's body flickered and intensified. It did not continue its hunt but instead surveyed its surroundings.
It had been sealed for thousands of years, and now it finally saw the light of day again.
Howl...
The resentment and anger within it transformed into a thunderous roar, scattering the clouds of Void and Vital Energy. Its gaze was cold and ferocious, having severed all ties to worldly emotions.
"I never expected that what was opened was not Shishu's secret realm, but rather the Ancient Beast sealed by Shishu," Divine General Manor Sovereign Li Jing exclaimed in shock.
"It seems this is a trap. Someone has used our collective strength to deliberately release this ferocious beast," Helan Mountain pondered.
"If this creature emerges, it could slaughter humanity. Who could it be?" Li Jing speculated.
"Stop wasting time, you two! It's coming for us! Quickly, block its path. Everyone, unite! We still have a great chance to kill this beast. If it escapes, it will be the end of humanity; everyone will perish," Fire Vein urged loudly.
"Kill!"
All the Sovereigns recognized the gravity of the situation. Tao Tie sought to survive by feeding on humans. At its level of Foundation, only vast amounts of flesh could satisfy its hunger.
Historically, Tao Tie rarely emerged. But once it did, it heralded the apocalypse.
Legend has it that four thousand years ago, when Tao Tie appeared, it devoured an entire region's population. Shishu intervened and killed the beast. However, it seemed that for reasons unknown at the time, Shishu did not slay that Tao Tie but merely sealed it beneath the Blazing Fire array.
All the sects' Sacred Artifacts unleashed their Great Dao powers upon Tao Tie. The beast sustained injuries and let out an enraged roar.
Despite its weakened state, Tao Tie resisted the might of the numerous Sacred Artifacts, enduring their assault without suffering severe wounds. Suddenly, Tao Tie transformed into a shadow of blood and broke through the encirclement formed by the Sacred Artifacts.
Bang! Bang! Bang...
As the Gluttonous Blood Shadow burst forth, a fierce shockwave of Vital Energy erupted, producing a series of explosive sounds. In an instant, a crackling noise followed, indicating that someone’s Sacred Artifact had developed fissures. A Sovereign also emitted a dull sound, having suffered severe injuries.
The Gluttonous Blood Shadow reappeared, landing beside the Tai Xu Guan Master.
Tai Xu Temple was the foremost sect in Western Land Taizhou. Its disciples consistently ranked among the top ten in every Jiuzhou Gathering Conference.
The Tai Xu Guan Master was pinned to the ground by the Tao Tie. Its massive body pressed down on him, rendering him immobile. He let out a terrified cry for help: “Fellow Daoists, save me!”
His pleas echoed across the ground, yet no one responded.
“Ah…”
With a chilling scream that shook the earth, the Tao Tie bit off the Tai Xu Guan Master’s head and then tore apart his body, leisurely tossing it into its mouth.
“The Tai Xu Guan Master was devoured alive…”
A wave of panic swept through the crowd. The onlookers fled in terror. However, there were too many cultivators gathered here from all corners of Jiuzhou.
In the mountains, shadows loomed everywhere in darkness. Now, these Walkers had turned into mere mortals, trampling over each other in their desperate escape. Those who stumbled and fell were trampled underfoot by those behind them, treated as stepping stones.
“If the Sage does not appear, who can resist?” Fire Vein said coldly.
A top-tier sect's Sovereign, a legendary figure from Western Land Taizhou, had been torn apart in an instant and reduced to someone else's meal. It was simply unbelievable.
“The apocalypse is upon us; the end of the world has come…” someone exclaimed in terror.
“Two Sages… Senior Xu has long been missing for years; although the old man has shown himself, he is like a Divine Dragon—seen at the beginning but not at the end. Who will suppress this ferocious beast?” Sovereign Qiu Zhan of Divine Talisman Sect trembled as he spoke.
“Fellow Daoists, if we all exert our strength and work together to kill this beast, it is not impossible. If we continue to hide our abilities and allow it to escape, there will be no peace among us ever again.”
After the Helan Mountain incident, he was the first to strike again. His entire cultivation aura erupted, spewing forth a mouthful of Essence Blood that fell upon the Sacred Artifact. His robe danced in the wind, and his hair flew wildly. In his hand, the Azure Cloud Cauldron radiated a brilliant blue light.
The majestic aura of the Sage enveloped the entire Li Mountain, exuding a terrifying power capable of collapsing the earth. The people of the world found it unbearable and all prostrated themselves on the ground.
Lin Feng was several miles away from the battlefield, yet he too was oppressed by this Holy Might, forced to bend down and kneel. At that moment, the Stone Pearl within him suddenly trembled, releasing a vast amount of Chaotic Aura.
This aura supported Lin Feng, allowing him to remain standing. As he looked around, even the Grand Elders were unable to withstand the Holy Might and had knelt down.
"No, I can't stand here; it would raise suspicion."
Lin Feng wanted to prostrate himself like everyone else. Unfortunately, the Stone Pearl within him was beyond his control. The chaotic power it emitted continued to support him.
"Stone Pearl, a true man can bend and stretch. Don't be so proud; let's just kneel."
Lin Feng noticed some unkind gazes directed at him, but the Stone Pearl refused to listen.
"Fine. I'll risk it all today."
At the Divine General Manor, Sovereign Li Jing also spat out a mouthful of Essence Blood that landed on the War God Armor. The War God Armor began to exude Holy Might as well, transforming him into a blazing sun that no one could look at directly.
Even the Grand Elders, without the enhancement of Sacred Artifacts, were immediately blinded by a single glance.
Following this, other Sovereigns also spat out Essence Blood. With their family bloodline heritage, they fully displayed the overwhelming Holy Might of their Sacred Artifacts.
Pfft...
The Grand Elder closest to the battlefield could hardly bear the Holy Might and coughed up blood. They immediately retreated backward. Everyone had to distance themselves by a thousand miles just to observe the battle.
The Holy Might surged with overwhelming power, causing Tao Tie to feel a sense of retreat. Its foundation had already diminished greatly, and now it was in a weakened state. Having been sealed for thousands of years, it had long since decayed and was barely hanging on until this day.
Tao Tie looked left and right, then let out a roar and charged in another direction. Tao Tie crashed through a mountain peak, breaking through towards the weakest point of Holy Might.
"Trying to escape? Everyone hold your ground."
The Sovereigns gathered together, forming the strongest Holy Might formation. Li Jing, clad in War God Armor, took the lead in defense, while Helan Mountain controlled the Azure Cloud Cauldron for offense. The other Sovereigns either attacked or defended, coordinating with each other to pursue and block Tao Tie's path.
"Die as a Divine Being."
For the first time, Tao Tie spoke human words, its imposing presence shaking the mountains and rivers. It no longer chose to flee but charged directly into battle. One against all the Sovereigns, a fierce Battle erupted that shook the very earth.
In thousands of years of human history, such a level of Battle had never occurred. All the Sovereigns launched a combined attack, something no one could have anticipated.
The Sovereigns bore the immense backlash. Each one felt a chill in their hearts. They knew that using a Sacred Artifact consumed vast amounts of Cultivation. How long could they sustain this?
Though they saw Tao Tie as weakened, it remained fiercely powerful, showing no signs of defeat. If they could not unleash the full power of the Sacred Artifact, it would mean death for them all.
On a distant mountain peak, Elder Ji's gaze remained fixed on the massive black shadow between the peaks. Suddenly, his eyes shifted, and he extended his frail hands.
His Cultivation surged wildly outward.
His tattered robes rustled as he instantly radiated vitality, transforming from a withered old man into an extraordinarily handsome figure. His white hair turned into flowing black strands that danced in the wind. This was the true might of a Sage.
In an instant, Elder Ji vanished from sight and reappeared on a mountain peak miles away. There stood an even more emaciated old man, more decrepit than the untransformed Elder Ji, reduced to skin and bones, looking quite pitiful.
"The human race's only remaining Sage, is it? Aren't you afraid of falling?" The gaunt old man cackled.
Elder Ji's gaze was resolute: "After all this scheming for a thousand years, you aim to rescue Tao Tie to wreak havoc on humanity? What exactly is your identity?"
"I am certainly also of the human race," the old man replied with a sinister smile.
"Yet there is beast blood lying within you."
"Thus, I am a demon."
"Is this the origin of your demon clan?"
The demon clan has always referred to themselves as the royal family. Because they possess blood infused with special energy, once activated, their power multiplies. However, no one expected that this blood was not a gift from above, but rather a bestowal from the Ancient Beast.
The Thin Elder said, "To be precise, we belong to the Ancient Beast Clan. In the beginning of the earth, it was the era of our Ancient Beast Clan. It was you cunning humans who led us to our demise."
"I have seen those who recognize thieves as their fathers, but this is the first time I have encountered a human who recognizes beasts as their fathers," Elder Ji scoffed.
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