Chapter 383: Qi Kills the God King

With a loud rumble, the underground palace shook violently in its depths, causing almost everyone to fall to the ground. Water splashed from the Dragon Transformation Pond, and Jiang Taixu was nearly flung out.

The Jiang family members were greatly alarmed. Several elders took action, each sending a wisp of innate life essence from their bodies into the old Divine King, while simultaneously stabilizing the Dragon Transformation Pond.

Boom! The mysterious Emperor’s Sacred Weapon revived, surging like a vast ocean and piercing through heaven and earth. Many people almost disintegrated, unable to withstand such ultimate divine power. If the Ever-Universe Furnace had not been suppressing it there, everything would have ceased to exist, turning into mere dust. Even so, the underground palace was riddled with holes.

Boom! The Ever-Universe Furnace hummed softly, shining with brilliant light. A crimson-gold divine phoenix soared into the sky, also reviving, contesting the other Emperor’s Sacred Weapon and taking the initiative.

The underground palace finally calmed down, enveloped by the light emanating from the Phoenix Blood Crimson Gold, bathed in a sacred red glow filled with warm divine power.

Outside, however, the situation was almost boiling over. Divine radiance shot out in all directions like the Nine Heavens’ Milky Way descending, and red light swirled in the sky, making the Divine City itself seem to ignite.

At this moment, everyone in the city was in a panic; not a single person could remain composed. Most people collapsed to the ground. This power was too overwhelming, almost unbearable for anyone. All of this was due to the two Sacred Weapons reviving. They had not yet unleashed their ultimate divine power; otherwise, with a single strike, the Divine City would have become mere dust in history.

“Who exactly is this, daring to challenge the Jiang family’s divine furnace head-on?”“Heavens, what’s happening? Someone has brought an ultimate weapon! Are two Emperor’s Sacred Weapons confronting each other?”“Please don’t unleash them! Otherwise, mountains and rivers will crumble, the earth will sink, and everything will be destroyed. No one will leave alive!”

In the Divine City, many people screamed in terror, while even more prayed silently. If the two sides truly clashed, it would be infinitely more terrifying than the current situation. No one wished for such a battle to occur. The mere revival of the Emperor’s Sacred Weapons possessed such might; if they were to truly clash, the scene would be almost unimaginable.

At this moment, everyone was filled with dread and uncertainty, unsure which Emperor’s Sacred Weapon was confronting the Jiang family, because it was completely obscured by a haze.

The divine furnace forged from Phoenix Blood Crimson Gold illuminated heaven and earth. A divine phoenix spread its wings, almost pressing down upon the Divine City. Immensely huge, it covered the entire sky.

The other Emperor’s Sacred Weapon, however, remained dim and obscured, only exuding terrifying pressure, its presence unseen. It was deliberately concealed, unwilling to be revealed to the world. Its fluctuations were even imperceptible; only the imperial might could be sensed, without being able to grasp its unique divine aura or specific energy signature. Precisely because of this deliberate concealment, its revival was much slower than that of the Ever-Universe Furnace. It was almost suppressed, making it difficult to unleash more terrifying imperial might.

Deep within the underground palace, before the Dragon Transformation Pond, Jiang Yun and the elders all frowned. Carefully sensing, they still couldn’t identify the Emperor’s Sacred Weapon; the opponent had concealed it too well.

Ye Fan had even less information; he hadn’t even seen the Sun God Furnace. The sacred furnace forged from Phoenix Blood Crimson Gold was above ground, not underground, but it had sealed the Dragon Transformation Pond.

“Who is targeting us, seeking to kill our Jiang family’s Divine King?” The Jiang family’s experts were filled with shock and doubt.

In the Eastern Wasteland, among the ultimate Sacred Weapons held by the world, only a handful were truly intact: the Jade Lake possessed one, and the Great Emperor of the Demon Race had left behind another. Additionally, the Shaking Light Holy Land possessed a Dragon-Patterned Cauldron, and the Ji family had an Ancient Void Mirror. The remaining one was the Jiang family’s Ever-Universe Furnace. Which one of these could it be? Across the vast lands, through millions of dynasties and countless ages, only five complete Sacred Weapons had been forged. They were held by the major powers, and each time they were wielded, they brought devastating destruction.

Boom! The Emperor’s Sacred Weapon, excessively suppressed by the Sun God Furnace, began to absorb the essence of heaven and earth. Instantly draining all the spiritual energy within the Divine City, it violently revived.

“Unleash its ultimate divine power!” Jiang Yun suddenly roared.

“What? Are you truly going to activate the Sun God Furnace?” All the Jiang family elders were shocked.

“Our opponent has come to our doorstep; what more do we have to fear? Unleash the sacred furnace! If the Divine City turns to dust because of this, I will bear sole responsibility.” Jiang Yun was absolutely resolute. The elders present were all terrified, able to infer some of the terrible consequences of unleashing the Ever-Universe Furnace from their ancestors’ notes.

“What nerve!” A cold snort came from above the underground palace. Then, the pressure of the ultimate Sacred Weapon receded like a tide. The opponent fled into the distance, not daring to confront them head-on.

The Jiang family members also let out a sigh of relief. Ultimately, the sacred furnace was not unleashed; otherwise, the Divine City would surely have been razed, causing a huge uproar.

It was unknown how long it took for heaven and earth to return to tranquility. However, the cultivators within the Divine City could not calm down; each one was incredibly agitated. Two Emperor’s Sacred Weapons had confronted each other, nearly piercing through heaven and earth and destroying everything there. Everyone felt a wave of lingering fear, wishing they could flee. However, the Divine City had been sealed, and no one could leave. Staying in such a terrifying city made many cultivators feel a chill run down their spines.

This clear morning, Ye Fan presented his second “prescription.” He took out a white jade bottle, and upon opening it, a faint, not overly strong, fragrance wafted out.

“What is this?” Jiang Yun asked.

“A rare treasure of heaven and earth, its essence can be extracted.” Ye Fan himself didn’t know what it was. The second time he unearthed the divine treasure left by the Origin Heavenly Master, besides a purple gallstone, he also found some liquid suspected to be the melted essence of a divine fruit.

Jiang Yun took it, and after careful observation, his expression changed. He said, “It contains endless vitality, even surpassing divine springs!”

“What?” The elders nearby were all astonished to hear this, and they all looked at the crystal-clear liquid in the jade bottle.

“Could this be the juice of some rare fruit of heaven and earth?” No one present could identify it. Finally, they decided to refine it, extract its essence and vitality, and inject it into Jiang Taixu’s body.

For the next two days, the Divine City was peaceful. No one trespassed on the Dragon Transformation Pond; all the peerless masters seemed to have been deterred by the Emperor’s Sacred Weapons. Many cultivators gradually felt at ease, resuming their search for Ye Fan, determined to find him. Especially the ancient aristocratic families skilled in Origin Techniques were most keen. Ouyang Ye’s divine eyes were like lightning, and he felt a sense of doubt several times when he approached the Dragon Transformation Pond. The Sacred Sons and Daughters sent out a large number of people, almost turning the Divine City upside down, but they still found nothing. They were at their wits’ end. They could never have imagined that Ye Fan was hiding in the Dragon Transformation Pond, the most heavily guarded place in the city. Even if someone knew, they wouldn’t have the courage to trespass.

After two days, although Jiang Taixu’s body was still extremely withered, it had gained a hint of vitality. It was no longer as lifeless and rigid as a piece of dead wood. Seeing this scene, everyone rejoiced, believing the old Divine King might be saved. The elders present all looked at Ye Fan with kind expressions, their hearts filled with gratitude.

“Perhaps it’s time to use the divine medicine,” Jiang Yun said. “I will go to the Heavenly Demon Palace to discuss obtaining that Qilin seed.”

“I fear someone might be lying in ambush there with an ultimate weapon,” an elder said, his face showing concern.

“The enemy possesses an Emperor’s Sacred Weapon. If we leave the Dragon Transformation Pond without the protection of the Ever-Universe Furnace, even a powerful being would meet a sorrowful end.”

“There’s no need for a divine medicine seed,” Ye Fan said. “I have a third excellent remedy.” He took out a small bottle, and even before it was opened, the underground palace filled with fragrance.

“This is…” Many people looked over simultaneously.

“Divine medicine essence!” Ye Fan uttered these four words, and the elders present were instantly petrified. He handed the small bottle to Jiang Yun. The moment it opened, an intoxicating fragrance instantly captivated everyone’s minds, almost causing them to fall into a daze and lose themselves.

“It really is divine medicine!” Those present, hailing from ancient aristocratic families, possessed extraordinary discernment. They instantly distinguished its authenticity, confirming it was undeniably divine medicine. Everyone was stunned, almost unable to believe their eyes.

“This is the essence blood coughed up by the True Dragon Divine Medicine. Unfortunately, I couldn’t capture its main body; I didn’t realize it could fly into the sky and burrow into the earth.” Ye Fan explained, sounding regretful.

“You discovered a divine medicine… and even tried to capture it?!” A group of elders were dumbfounded. What is divine medicine? It is a sacred treasure of heaven and earth! Even before ancient times, few could be found; they had long since become extinct. Not a single one existed in any of the Holy Lands; they were simply unobtainable.

Inside the small bottle were nine tiny dragons, dazzling with golden light, vivid and lifelike, just like living true dragons. They were incredibly miraculous, and their fragrance intoxicated the group of old men.

“Nine drops of divine medicine essence blood might allow the Old Ancestor to revive!” A group of old men, almost trembling, bowed deeply to Ye Fan, all immensely excited.

“There’s no need for this, esteemed seniors,” Ye Fan said, stepping aside.

“Throughout the world, outside the seven great forbidden lands of life, there truly isn’t a single ancient divine medicine left. Such immense kindness is hard to repay,” a group of elders thanked him, bowing.

“Let’s quickly revive Senior Divine King first,” Ye Fan urged.

“Right, let’s refine it quickly! Divine medicine cannot remain in the world for long; not a single bit must be wasted!” The elders’ expressions were extremely solemn.

Nine elders stepped forward, drawing out the nine dazzling mini-dragons from the bottle. Each then emitted a ray of innate divine light, imprinting it into one of the mini-dragons, and sent them towards Jiang Taixu. Exuding a rich fragrance, the nine mini-dragons coiled around Jiang Taixu’s body, like nine true dragons taking form. They were like living, sentient beings, almost spiritual, causing his withered body to become crystalline.

“Ancient divine medicine is indeed miraculous!” Everyone exclaimed in awe. “It contains the essence of immortal matter, capable of bringing the dead back to life and regenerating flesh and bone.”

“We must be careful tonight,” Jiang Yun warned. “I have a feeling something is going to happen.” Everyone felt a chill in their hearts. For the past few nights, the Divine City had been filled with towering vitality that pierced through heaven and earth, like massive dragons ascending into the sky. One could only imagine how many terrifying figures had arrived! If someone were to return with an Emperor’s Sacred Weapon, and those individuals moved at the slightest hint, it would be a calamity. The old Divine King would likely be killed.

The ominous premonition came true! This night, everyone in the Jiang family felt a terrifying aura, vast and overwhelming, surging towards them!

Everyone in the Divine City was startled. Looking up, they could see towering dragon-shaped blood energy gathering at the Dragon Transformation Pond. Within the Divine City, terrifying figures had emerged. Massive blood dragons, incredibly thick, pierced through heaven and earth, their presence majestic, their divine power surging like an ocean. Each individual was like an eternal divine furnace, their blood energy vigorous, burning fiercely, reaching the sky, so powerful that it made people tremble! These individuals were undoubtedly Saint-Lord level figures, or even stronger. Gathered together, their blood energy was like a boiling sea, causing the Divine City to shake! They intended to kill Divine King Jiang Taixu, preventing his revival. Tonight, they would launch a thunderous strike! These individuals didn't know each other's identities, but a shared intuition had brought them together. They were about to strike collectively to eliminate the prodigious Divine King of yesteryear.

Boom! The Ever-Universe Furnace revived, its brilliant light soaring to the sky. The entire Divine City trembled as Phoenix Blood Crimson Gold interwoven with the profound principles of the Great Dao, spreading across everything! At this moment, it stirred the nine heavens above and the nine underworlds below, becoming the sole sacred furnace in heaven and earth. It suppressed everything, an eternal divine artifact. The ancient Emperor’s Sacred Weapon revived, its supreme divine might surging like a great river flowing into the sea, rushing and roaring, like a crimson sun falling from the sky, impacting the earth!

However, another Emperor’s Sacred Weapon quickly revived as well, resisting the Ever-Universe Furnace. As if billions of stars were falling, the sky was filled with dazzling light. Above the Divine City, it seemed as if thousands of silver rivers were rushing! The ancient Emperor’s Sacred Weapons were reviving, constantly clashing against each other. They shook the Divine City and vibrated the sky.

Blood energy, like true dragons, surged skyward, one after another, slowly moving closer to the Dragon Transformation Pond! A group of top experts, their origins unknown and their power terrifying, were finally about to act. They intended to kill the Divine King.

Alas for Divine King Jiang Taixu. In his prime, he was heroic and magnificent, dominating the world, unchallenged by anyone. Yet now, people had stormed his doorstep, seeking to end his life. Comparing the peerless Divine King of over four thousand years ago to his current state... his twilight years were truly sorrowful. A hero should not live to see his hair turn white.