Chapter 860: The Magical Bi'an Beastworld
The Imperial Draco-Bull continued to slowly pull the carriage towards the portal. The madam held the reins while Li Qiye lazily lied down inside accompanied by Jian Wushuang.
The four-eyed basilisk and the old turtle followed right behind them. As for Long Jingxian, this hot little pepper couldn't sit still. She rode her Kui and shouted with excitement: "Kill! Bi'an Beastworld, this young lady is coming, all of the treasures here will belong to me!"
With that, she rushed to the front with her mount.
Many cultivators quickly retreated at the sight of the carriage. No one dared to bar their path.
Li Qiye the Fierce — who didn't know and understand the meaning of this title? Massacring countless victims, one phrase to annihilate multiple sects — who would dare to provoke a monster like this? They could only stand from afar and watch.
Just earlier, they were scrambling to enter like a flood. However, when Li Qiye's carriage slowly inched forward, everyone stepped back to make a path so that Li Qiye could enter first. They didn't wish to see this monster become angry and cause blood to spurt every three steps! It would be too much of a waste to die at his hands before obtaining any treasures.
Some were also both jealous and envious at this scene. To have a great demon king like the madam personally holding the reins as well as having Jian Wushuang as a companion.
One was a demon king, the ruler of a country. The other was the Jian Clan's golden daughter, someone renowned through the world who was as arrogant as a phoenix. Today, Li Qiye had both of them as his friends. Such treatment was without equal. Even Ye Qingcheng didn't enjoy such treatment!
Many young male cultivators yearned for this. If they could have this in their lives, then it would be fine even if they couldn't become Immortal Emperor.
The world changed the moment one set foot inside the portal. It was a different world, a very ancient world!
A breeze filled with archaic vicissitudes immediately assaulted the newcomers. Next was a wild and ferocious air.
One would be startled the moment they entered. This was a primal world with ferocious beasts. It seemed that this place had existed for a very long time. It was a paradise for monsters!
While gazing towards the far distance from the entrance, one could see rolling hills with rivers running right between them. A desolate scene appeared before everyone. One could faintly hear the roars of tigers and dragons. After looking even further inside, they would find cities and pavilions ravaged by the merciless flow of time. It seemed that there were signs of humans in the distance.
After entering the beastworld, Li Qiye looked around and stated: "Well, the stopping point is right here this time."
"Bi'an Beastworld! One of the six great immortal Ancestral Earths." After arriving, even some hidden ancestors from the great powers stood up and exclaimed with excitement.
The beastworld was one of the six Ancestral Earths from the legends. It was even more dangerous compared to the twelve Forbidden Burial Grounds.
No one knew its origin. There was one theory that continued to be passed down that stated that this type of ancestral earth was a heavenly grotto left behind from the era of the immortals. Thus, they were named immortal Ancestral Earths. 1
While the Divine Beast Realm still existed, they boasted about the beastworld being the dwelling of divine beasts and that their ancestors originated from this place!
After their destruction, many people felt that this claim was widely off the mark.
"Rawrr!" The roar of a beast resounded right when many first entered this realm. A huge ferocious tiger could be found blocking their path. It was around five meters high with large bone spikes on its head that seemed capable of piercing through all things!
"Ah!" The recent newcomers were excited and careless. Three of them immediately died to the tiger's sharp claws.
"Animal, cease your assault!" An expert from a great power did not stand still after seeing this brutality. He took out his radiating treasure and activated a powerful merit law then killed this tiger in just a few moves.
"Crash!" The huge tiger fell to the ground. One could hear a buzzing sound shortly afterward. It seemed as if its body was transforming.
Earlier, it was clearly a tiger, but now, it was a mass of mud in the shape of the same tiger!
"Why did it turn back into mud?" Many cultivators were astounded by this scene: "Is this magic?"
"No, that isn't the case. In an ancient scroll from my dynasty, it says that the beastworld has countless ferocious beasts and powerful existences protecting the villages and cities. These ferocious beasts were formed from mud and stone instead of having flesh and blood bodies." An old monarch shook his head.
An inexperienced junior curiously asked: "Is it because there hasn’t been anyone here for a long time so the mud and stone turned into demons?"
"No." The big character explained: "This is not a demonic ascension, they already had such forms. Legends told that the Bi'an Beastworld has the power of the divine beasts. This power protects this place and also turns this mud and stone into beasts to fulfill this purpose. Of course, this is only a speculation. Who knows if it is true or not?"
"Go find the treasures, big opportunities await us here." One cultivator couldn't help but cry out before he rushed forward.
Others followed like bees leaving their hive. They didn't go too far before someone saw a village in the distance. Many stopped at its sight.
This village was tranquil with many buildings of an archaic design as if they were erected in an ancient era. However, despite their age, they still stood strong without showing any signs of degradation.
The crowd began to have the illusion that they were walking into a mortal world and coincidentally coming across a random village.
However, this wasn't a village in the mortal world. This quiet place without any sounds or signs of life created quite an eerie atmosphere.
The cultivators stopped and looked at each other in apprehension. A few who were more cowardly were creeped out; this empty village made them very uncomfortable.
Someone asked with skepticism: "This is the place where we are supposed to find treasures and fortune?"
In just a moment, many became unclear of the situation, especially the weakest sects and nations. They had limited knowledge of the beastworld and simply rushed here after learning of its emergence.
"Yes, according to the writings, all of the fortune in this place are in a few select buildings. If you can step inside, then you will have the chance to obtain them. Of course, these buildings are very dangerous. You will most likely die inside." An old monarch spoke enthusiastically.
"Then what are we waiting for, go! If the treasures are here, we can't afford to miss out!" Some cultivators immediately composed themselves and rushed towards this quiet village.
Other experts didn't want to miss this rare chance either, so they followed right after them. All of these greedy experts wanted the treasures inside.
"Bang!" A gigantic fist came out of nowhere. The first wave of cultivators rushing into the village didn’t even have time to scream before being smashed into a pulp.
"Bang, bang, bang!" The earth shook. A gigantic stone monkey climbed out from the ground inside the village and immediately unleashed a flurry of fists to kill all of these invaders!
"Die!" Of course, the incoming wave of cultivators couldn't back off. They shouted and lunged at the monkey. In just a split second, rays from treasures soared to the sky as many laws went forth.
In the end, their combination attack was able to kill this stone monkey and they successfully stormed into the village.
"My treasures, here I come!" One cultivator immediately rushed towards a house inside the village.
"Boom!" He pounded on the door but he couldn't open it. It was as if this door was able to stop all outsiders from intruding.
"Open!" However, one of them didn't give up and activated his merit law to unleash a barrage of attacks onto this door. Unfortunately, no matter how powerful his treasures might be, they couldn't touch the door.
An elder from his sect shouted: "Idiot, feel, feel and understand the transformations of the laws within these buildings." The elder placed his hand on the door as waves of universal laws entered the door like flowing water. After a while, the door was unlocked and opened with a clacking sound.
This elder jumped inside without any hesitation. Others tried to follow, but they were blocked right at the doorway.
Other people quickly copied the elder's actions. They also poured their universal laws into the door. Sure enough, not long after, many of them were successful. Many more clicking sounds were heard with doors opening as they rushed inside.
There were also those who failed to open any doors after all kinds of attempts. These people only grunted and left to try at a different house.
"Ah…" Screams came out not long after some cultivators entered these buildings. No one knew what they encountered inside. No one came out from these doors with screams after a long time, so everyone was certain that these intruders had died inside.
860 TeaserThe Imperial Draco-Bull continued to slowly drag the carriage towards the portal. The madam held the reins while Li Qiye lazily lied down inside with Jian Wushuang as his company.
The four-eyed basilisk and the old turtle followed right behind them. As for Long Jingxian, this hot little pepper couldn't sit still. She rode her Kui and shouted with excitement: "Kill! Bi'an Beastworld, this young lady is coming, all of the treasures here will belong to me!"
With that, she rushed to the front with her mount.
Many cultivators nearly quickly retreated at the carriage's sight. No one dared to stop their path.
Li Qiye the Fierce — who didn't know and understand the meaning of this title? Massacring countless victims, one phrase to annihilate multiple sects — who would dare to provoke a monster like this? They could only stand from afar and watch.
Just earlier, they were scrambling to get inside like a flood. However, when Li Qiye's carriage slowly inched forward, everyone stepped back to make a path so that Li Qiye could enter first. They didn't wish to see this monster become angry and cause blood to spurt every three steps! It would be too much of a waste to die to his hands before obtaining any treasures.
[collapse] Heavenly grotto in ED is a special realm, often man-made. ↩Chapter 861: Fortunes And Creations
As many cultivators rushed into the village, the great powers with some real abilities had no interest in this type of little village and continued forward.
Not long after, someone found an old city further on the path. This city was huge with the gate shut tight, not allowing anyone to enter. The most frightening part was that it was protected by a gigantic and ferocious heavenly serpent.
"There is a city up ahead." This discovery quickly spread everywhere. The experts came in droves. A few of them found a new village, but they decided to abandon it completely to run towards the city.
Their sect master decisively made the decision to forgo this new village and brought his sect’s disciples to the city before declaring: "From the writings, the more buildings there are, the more extraordinary the fortune inside will be, if one can successfully enter that is. Everyone, keep your focus. If we manage to succeed, we will be able to revitalize our sect. It is up to our generation to achieve greatness!"
Rumors regarding the greater fortunes inside the city attracted more sects and cultivators. In just a short period of time, the city was completely surrounded.
However, the serpent guarding this place was truly powerful; it spread out a lightning field that rendered this land untraversable. In the end, a few great powers decided to work together. Some ancestors personally took action and paid a huge price to kill this serpent in order to enter the city.
As the majority of people were busy finding new villages and cities, Li Qiye looked towards a certain direction. After deciding on the coordinates, he told them: "We'll go this way."
The carriage brought the group across rivers and hills away from the other cultivators towards a different direction.
Along the way, they met many ferocious beasts. However, there was no need for Li Qiye to take action. Long Jingxian cried out and rode her Kui into battle. After a series of explosions, she made short work of these beasts and trampled them back into mud.
This little pepper was simply too fierce. Her overbearing attitude caused the four-eyed basilisk and others to click their tongues in amazement.
"Jian Wushuang, do you dare to see which of us can kill more beasts?" She aggressively challenged her rival.
Jian Wushuang snorted and didn't say anything back. She simply flew into the sky and raised both of her hands to summon her bow. An arrow formation was readied to unleash its torment on the field. It locked onto one beast after another to begin a massacre.
How could Long Jingxian willingly lose to Jian Wushuang? She also let out a battle cry: "Kill!"
She rode her Kui with reckless abandon towards the front with a crazed and powerful momentum!
"Never mess with them, never mess with them." The four-eyed basilisk and turtle ran away. It was better to watch these two generals from a distance because there was a danger to their lives if they were involved.
Li Qiye wryly smiled while shaking his head after watching the two girls killing everywhere. Once enraged, the two of them could destroy even the firmament.
Li Qiye's carriage continued on before stopping in front of a little valley. Inside this valley were a few cottages as if someone had built them by chance for a short stay.
Li Qiye took a quick glance at these cottages then told the basilisk and turtle: "Basilisk, you and the old turtle will stay here."
The turtle naturally had no objections, he would listen to all of Li Qiye's orders. Meanwhile, the basilisk put on a writhing expression. He unwillingly came over and spoke slowly: "Boss, I, I thought we were going to a city or something. What kind of fortune can be found here in this tiny valley?"
His appearance made it very clear that he was unwilling. Li Qiye glanced at him in response: "Who says we were going to a city? This place belongs to you and the old turtle now. Look over this place well. Don't come to see me if you don't get any results."
The basilisk spoke with a pained expression: "But, but I heard that cities have even more incredible fortunes."
Li Qiye coldly glared at him: "Who says that bigger fortunes are inside the cities? These are rumors! There are more buildings inside these cities, so opportunities will naturally be more abundant. And as for the fortune after becoming the city master… It is indeed great, but not just anyone can grab this fortune. How many secrets of the Bi'an Beastworld can a bunch of commoners know?"
Li Qiye stared at the basilisk and stated: "You think I am playing you by taking you to this place?!"
"Haha, this lowly one gets it." The basilisk turned happy after hearing this. His expression changed faster than the wind itself as he began his slew of flattery: "Boss is supreme, Boss' decision must be wise and intelligent…"
"Stop sucking up and scram." Li Qiye ordered: "Also, take care of the old turtle. Do not bully him or else I'll kick you to the edge of the world."
"Of course, of course." The basilisk became obedient all of a sudden. He mused a bit before asking Li Qiye with a smile: "Boss, this place, are there ferocious beasts guarding this place? Hahaha, Boss, you should show off your might and kill these beasts with your wondrous abilities."
"Scram! What's the point of carrying those treasures with you then?" Li Qiye said: "If you want to be lazy, then give the old turtle your treasures!"
"Hehe, I'm just kidding." The basilisk laughed awkwardly.
"Let us go." Li Qiye ignored the basilisk and threw him off with the old turtle before leaving.
"Shit, what the hell is this thing, why is it so difficult…" Not long after Li Qiye's group left, the frightened scream of the basilisk came from behind.
While everyone was risking their lives to enter the beastworld, the Imperial Edge continued to float in the sky. It wasn't in a rush to enter.
"Click—clack—click—" At this time, the sound of a horse carriage galloping crushed the sky. It echoed across the world while carrying a strange and imposing rhythm like a hammer beating against the hearts of the listeners.
The carriage eventually appeared before everyone while emitting a blinding golden light. Each ray of this golden light resembled a sword piercing the sky.
This carriage was made from Solar Divine Steel — an extremely rare and precious type of metal. There were carvings of true dragons and phoenixes on top of it. They were very animated as if they were able to come to life at any moment.
A green flood dragon was pulling the carriage. It was one million years old and the air it breathed out contained a draconic aura that resembled rains and storms. This aura swept through thousands of miles, blowing away all the clouds in its path.
The driver was a Heavenly King, but this was not the scary part. The carriage emitted the auras of sages and saints as if they were protecting it.
Under the power of these great ones, anyone who tried to hinder the carriage's path would instantly be annihilated!
There was a young man sitting in the carriage! Handsome was not the right word to describe him as he remained seated in a carefree manner. However, this carefree attitude carried the aura of a ruler!
It seemed that everything around this young man became insignificant. No geniuses or masters could enter his sight. There was an immemorial power around his body as if no matter where he went, he would always be the ruler capable of issuing commands. A young man like this would be the center of attention no matter where he went!
The cultivators that wanted to enter the beastworld immediately stopped after seeing this young man. Someone immediately cried out: "Ye Qingcheng…!"
Ye Qingcheng — this name was able to shake the scene. The words caused a storm to rise. Such a name carried endless charisma. Countless people would be moved by this name, no matter if they were young or old.
Ye Qingcheng, the current number one genius of this generation! Just how great was this title? It was a title yearned for by all.
He had never lost since he came to seek the dao, no matter if it was against other imperial descendants or experts from the previous generations.
In recent years, even more young challengers came to fight him. The most famous among them was the Golden Crow Prince, the Ninehead Tiger Emperor, and Young Noble Pei Yu. More than half of the eighteen geniuses that later formed the Young Celestials had challenged him as well.
Even someone as strong as the prince and as overbearing as the tiger emperor was not equal to Ye Qingcheng! Moreover, these geniuses were won over by Ye Qingcheng's supreme charisma. They were even willing to join under his banner to work for him.
A few experts from the previous generation also tried to suppress Ye Qingcheng, such as the Eight-arm Ancestor and the Anti-current Monarch. However, they all failed and eventually joined his camp as well.
The older experts stood up after seeing his arrival. As for the younger generation, they were in awe and admiration of this man who held the prestigious title of being number one. This was their dream and aspiration!
Ye Qingcheng was the idol of the young cultivators, someone they struggled to reach one day.
"The current number one is finally here." Someone murmured after seeing Ye Qingcheng's carriage.
The carriage continued to move while Ye Qingcheng leisurely stayed seated inside. It seemed as if he would always be confident no matter the time or place.
Eventually, it stopped and Ye Qingcheng stood up. The world seemed to revolve around his actions; it was as if he could affect the entire heavenly ruins. With the lift of a finger, he could reverse the stars in the sky.
Chapter 862: Eighteen Young Celestials
Many people right outside the entrance couldn't help but hold their breaths after seeing him stand. This feeling became stronger when he looked towards the Imperial Edge in the distance. Their hearts jumped after having a vague guess of what he wanted to do.
Ye Qingcheng stared at the Imperial Edge and exclaimed: "Daoist Mei, come out!"
No matter the occasion, he always had a supreme style, both royal and elegant. This style forced even his enemies to admire him. It was definitely not just a pretense. In fact, there was no way of replicating this graceful act in the first place.
At this time, the crowd became quite eager. Celestial Being Ye Qingcheng and Imperial Edge Mei Aonan were the geniuses at the pinnacle of this world. They were considered the best candidates for the imperial throne. Both had great fame so there were many past scuffles between their groups. However, a direct confrontation between them had yet to happen.
The cultivators present forgot about entering the beastworld since they felt that a great battle was approaching.
"Ye Qingcheng!" Mei Aonan appeared outside of the Imperial Edge. She was still sitting on her chair. As a woman, she had no signs of softness and instead exuded a tyrannical aura. Many people forgot that she was a woman since they were overwhelmed by her aura. She resembled a natural born emperor high and above in her throne, capable of terrorizing the world.
The two geniuses had finally met. Moreover, their temperaments were completely different. Ye Qingcheng was able to charm the world while Mei Aonan overwhelmed it!
If, say, Ye Qingcheng was a supremely wise saint, then Mei Aonan was one who would eventually become a dominating emperor one day!
"I heard you wanted to test me. I have been waiting here for a very long time!" She remained up high in the sky and looked down coldly, even with disdain, on this so-called number one of the current generation.
Those who were lucky enough to watch this unraveling scene did not dare to underestimate Mei Aonan despite knowing of Ye Qingcheng's prestige!
Mei Aonan came from the Jianlong Clan, thus she was destined for greatness. She also had a prideful arrogance that couldn't be found in others. She chose to leave the clan to forge her own path. Not just anyone could have made such a domineering decision.
"My brotherly ties were molded with blood. You killed my third brother, so if I do not obtain vengeance, how can I ever set foot on this world again…" Even when Ye Qingcheng wanted to fight, he was still elegant and royal as if he couldn't be stained by the mundanity of this world.
The crowd glanced at each other after hearing this. Some understood that this would be a fight to the death since Ye Qingcheng would not forgive Mei Aonan killing the Celestial Array Young King.
"To be willing to die for a brother… I would have no regrets in life if I can become brothers with a man like Ye Qingcheng." Many people became emotional after seeing Ye Qingcheng's attempt for retribution. They were amazed at his loyalty and camaraderie.
At the very least, the younger generation was very envious. In their eyes, it would be a privilege to become brothers with a loyal man like Ye Qingcheng!
"That's right, we, the eighteen Young Celestials, support Brother Ye! We will have revenge for the young king!" A thunderous voice came from the horizon. A series of loud explosions occurred, followed by the appearance of many standards. Eighteen cavalry legions appeared with huge armies right behind them that had an extremely grand momentum!
This army immediately rushed before everyone. The crowd was aghast after seeing this army that resembled a flood. It had an unstoppable sharpness. The eighteen young men at their head were all prodigies of this generation. Their blood energies soared into the sky; these were men capable of looking down on other heroes no matter the occasion due to their great skills.
"The eighteen Young Celestials and their sects!" Many people were startled to see these cavalries. Almost anyone would most likely give way before such a force.
"So a bunch of nobodies decided to show up. Juniors of such a level dare to stand before me?" Mei Aonan only glanced once at this great army without a care.
The eighteen Young Celestials were all prodigies in the eyes of the world. They couldn't help but glare at Mei Aonan after they were put down like this.
They were all descendants from great powers. Some were even from imperial lineages. Many weren't convinced of Ye Qingcheng and had challenged him before. Later on, they lost to Ye Qingcheng and were moved by his charisma. They willingly formed an army and called themselves the eighteen Young Celestials. They commanded the armies from their sects and were willing to support Ye Qingcheng!
They viewed Ye Qingcheng as their pride and claimed that if he wanted to compete for the Heaven's Will, they would open the path and fight the rest of the world for him!
"Mei Aonan, such audacious words! Do you think you are invincible? I shall have my revenge for my third brother!" A loud and clear voice resounded at this time like the roar of a lion that instilled fear deep into the hearts of many.
A middle-aged man came from the sky. This person had the head of a lion, so it was clear that he was a lion demon. There were also eight images of lion heads around his body, seemingly capable of devouring the world and tearing apart all enemies!
"The Ninehead Lion Emperor!" Someone emotionally exclaimed after seeing this man: "If the emperor is here, then the millions of lion demons should be arriving soon too."
Before Ye Qingcheng emerged into the world, there was once a genius of the demonic dao. He had swept through the Stone Medicine World with no rival in the younger generation. Later on, he called himself the Ninehead Lion Emperor.
Coming from the Ancient Lion Kingdom, his forefather was a terrifying demon. Later on, this demon joined together with a true god, and the kingdom came from their offspring.
It had a cavalry that numbered in the millions who had swept through the world in the past, causing many great powers to tremble. Some even said that this was the most powerful demon lineage outside of imperial lineages!
Later on, Ye Qingcheng appeared and actually defeated the Ninehead Lion Emperor. The always arrogant emperor was won over by Ye Qingcheng, and they eventually made an oath of brotherhood!
"Just you?" Mei Aonan glanced at the emperor while sitting imperiously on her throne: "Ninehead, your trivial talents are not worth mentioning. It is not that I'm looking down on you, it's just that you are simply here to humiliate yourself! Either come fight me together with Ye Qingcheng or come with those eighteen nobodies. After I take care of all of you, it still won't be late for me to fight Ye Qingcheng!"
Such words made everyone gasp. Her intention of fighting everyone alone was truly too domineering. Perhaps only she was this tyrannical among the younger generation.
An expert from the previous generation emotionally exclaimed: "A man should be like Ye Qingcheng and a woman should be like Mei Aonan. Despite being a woman, she is no weaker than any man!"
"Mei Aonan, if you want a group fight, then my million lion demons are ready to meet you at any time!" The lion emperor was once a famous genius. He wouldn't be threatened by just one phrase from Mei Aonan.
Mei Aonan stood up with both hands crossed in front of her chest and looked down at the world without missing a single detail. She loomed over the emperor and leisurely laughed: "Ninehead, do not boast about your million demons here! This kind of threat means nothing to me! Do you really think your army can scare people? In the present times, lineages like the Alchemy Kingdom choose not to come into being. Otherwise, your nonsensical group of cats would barely be considered anything. A few God-Monarchs can intrude on your Ancient Lion Kingdom as easily as flipping their hand!"
"Good, Mei Aonan, my kingdom challenges you then!" The lion emperor snorted and declared his challenge!
"Okay, you and the eighteen Young Celestials can come together. I will kill all of you then destroy your kingdom!" Mei Aonan sneered.
"How presumptuous! Brothers, let’s go!" The eighteen youths could no longer bear it. They were descendants of great powers as well as famous geniuses. Even if they were not as great as Ye Qingcheng, their fame still echoed across this world!
Today, Mei Aonan treated them like nothing, so how could they not become furious?
With a loud roar, the eighteen lunged towards Mei Aonan. As geniuses, their combined power could be imagined. Spears shattered the void and sabers split the sky along with treasure pagodas capable of sealing even gods themselves…
Such power left people trembling. This great of a force was willing to work for Ye Qingcheng — just how incredible was this?
"Only a group of insects not knowing their own strength." Mei Aonan didn't even bother looking at the approaching force. After making this comment, a shield appeared in her left hand.
"Boom!" This one shield was able to suppress gods and devils. Its attack caused the firmaments to molder and the stars to lose their brilliance.
With a supreme momentum, her attack came crashing down. Treasures and weapons were blown away one after another. The eighteen Young Celestials were immediately blown flying. Some crazily spewed out blood while others had broken heads. The crisp sounds of bones breaking were heard by everyone.
So overbearing and invincible! Her one attack easily defeated the eighteen youths! Everyone had to take a deep breath at this performance.
"Don't get cocky!" The lion emperor snorted. The eight lionheads around his body roared and came biting towards her. They opened their mouths and absorbed the power of the stars, causing the sky to darken.
"Only an insignificant art!" Mei Aonan didn't bother looking at the lion emperor either. With a clank, the divine sword behind her back left its sheath.