Chapter 768: Sacred Land Heritage

At this moment, a great master spoke, announcing his intention to unleash the family's full foundational power, which filled many with dread and astonishment, eager to understand more.

For countless cultivators across the land, "foundational power" was a mysterious and enigmatic term. Everyone knew that the great sacred lands possessed terrifying foundational power, but few truly understood what it represented.

The Azure Dragon transformed into a man-sized figure, its divine might undiminished but now more agile. It soared forth as a streak of green light, striking immediately with a dragon's claw. Daoist seals flashed and divine sounds resonated.

Around them, people rapidly retreated, feeling their eardrums might burst and their souls destabilize, fearing an imminent catastrophe that would reduce them to dust.

Dragon Battle in the Wild!

This was a secret technique of the Dragon Clan. Its body swept across the sky like an iron rampart, crushing everything in its path and unleashing a wave of azure radiance that formed a divine domain. Wang Lie, like a phantom, swiftly retreated, evading the attack.

*Clang!*

Wang Lie opened his mouth and spat out a demonic guqin. With a forceful strum, a wisp of sound wave shot out, sharp as a celestial blade, tearing open a great void rift as if to swallow the Azure Dragon.

A flash of green light, the dragon moved across the land, traversing thousands of feet. Then, with a soft cry, a dragon's roar shook the nine heavens, shattering the wisp of sound wave.

Neither of the two great kings engaged in a direct clash; they were initially probing each other. Yet, even these seemingly minor techniques contained immense killing intent. Had a sect master stepped forward, their body would surely have been torn apart.

Many cultivators of the Wang family faced the divine land, chanting incantations as if performing a ritual, worshipping.

Profound accumulation, prolonged great fortune, ancient heritage, unfathomable depths—this was the understanding some people had of the sacred lands, believing these to be their foundational power.

However, those who truly understood would only shake their heads in dread, for this was far from enough. The true foundational power was an immortal deterrence, embodying tangible objects.

A clanging sword hum reverberated through the sky as Wang Lie swiftly strummed the demonic guqin. Sound waves, like crashing ocean waves, shot forth, piercing metal and splitting stone.

The Azure Dragon soared across the sky. With a flap of its wings, myriad dragon shadows filled the air, transforming into tens of thousands of apparitions. A single strike unleashed ripples, annihilating the sound waves, and the mountains outside the divine land crumbled one after another into dust.

"Kill!"

At this moment, Wang Lie roared. The probing was over, and he finally launched a fierce assault, unleashing a grand Dao secret art. His entire body was enveloped in a divine halo, appearing solemn and awe-inspiring, yet incomparably valiant.

From his left eye, a blazing sun pulsed and flew out. From his right eye, an ancient moon sank and materialized, both expanding infinitely and pressing forward.

Sun-Moon Reincarnation Seal!

This secret art was exceedingly difficult to master, as practicing it could easily damage one's eyes, often leading to permanent blindness. Yet, its power was immense.

The Azure Dragon, taller than a man, its body scarcely distinguishable from a true dragon's except for an extra pair of divine wings. Azure radiance coiled around it, making it exceptionally majestic and powerful. Dragon blood flowed within its veins, making its physical body far stronger than other races.

The pair of horns on its head, like the sharpest holy swords in the world, carved out streaks of azure light, splitting the firmament as they clashed against the Sun-Moon Reincarnation Seal.

A series of tremendous roars erupted as the man and the dragon collided, engaging in fierce combat. People were mesmerized and dazzled; this was a clash between great kings!

The clash between these great kings was incredibly fast; many could not even perceive their movements clearly. In a short time, hundreds of rounds had already passed.

*Thud!*

With a long roar, the Azure Dragon brought down its claw, tearing off three ribs from the withered but terrifyingly powerful Wang Lie. Blood gushed out, and grand Dao energy erupted.

*Roar!*

At the same time, the Azure Dragon itself suffered heavy injuries: one of its azure divine wings was violently torn off by Wang Lie, and dragon blood splattered, dyeing the sky crimson.

"Children, what are you waiting for? Break through the Wang family's divine land, wipe out this ancient aristocratic family, and avenge our kin!" the Barbarian Chief roared.

"Kill! Slaughter these uncivilized savages! Don't let a single one escape; wipe them all out!" the Wang family members also roared.

They were employing all their strength. Had it not been for this critical juncture, with the catastrophe of their clan's annihilation upon them, who could have compelled a great king to personally intervene?

Moreover, all the powerful experts, whether those active in the current era or those who had retired thousands of years ago, soared into the sky. The Wang family had dispatched all its masters.

"Charge!"

Tens of thousands of armored cavalry charged, bypassing the two great kings, and hurled themselves towards the Wang family's divine land. Each warrior was fearless, pushing forward eagerly, their battle blood boiling.

"Annihilate them all!" the Wang family members roared back. Ancient chariots and warships appeared in the sky, one after another.

Only at such a moment of life-or-death crisis could the true might of an ancient aristocratic family be fully unleashed, revealing itself to be far more terrifying than anyone had imagined.

"The Wang family truly has too many masters. If they unleash their full foundational power, how can we resist?" Li Tian exclaimed, hair standing on end.

The Barbarian Chief did not reply, but remained calm. He merely waved his hand forcefully and commanded, "Children, charge!"

Before coming to the Northern Plains, Ye Fan had discussed the matter of foundational power with the Barbarian Chief. The Chief had said nothing, evidently not fearing it.

"Then let's attack! Let's break into the Wang family's divine land and see what's truly inside!" Ye Fan declared, wielding a celestial sword in his left hand and a spear in his right, both spoils of war.

*Clang!*

With a single downward strike of his sword, he cleaved an ancient warship as massive as a mountain, turning all the Wang family masters within into blood and bone. Thrusting his spear forward, he consecutively pierced and shattered nine ancient chariots, reducing them to fragments. Human lives were cheaper than grass.

*Boom!*

From within the divine land, a terrifying aura surged forth as if to annihilate the world, like a million volcanoes erupting simultaneously. A strange and dreadful pattern emerged, pressing forward.

This was the might of a supreme holy weapon, left behind by the Wang family's Great Sage of yesteryear. Now awakened, its vast divine power surged forward.

The Barbarian Chief roared, and the stone axe suspended in the air trembled violently. Beside him, at least a thousand armored cavalry, including many powerful cultivators, all exuded surging vital energy, collectively channeling power into the weapon.

The powerful aura immediately pushed back, surging into the divine land. The pressure on the attacking forces greatly diminished. One could only imagine how terrifying this stone axe would be if tens of thousands of barbarian warriors activated it together.

"Charge!"

Ye Fan continued his attack from the west, leading nine thousand armored cavalry, eager to break through. He, Yan Yixi, and Li Tian possessed the Goddess Furnace, and thus felt no fear.

Many ancient warships and chariots were shot down, but at that moment, a massive aura surged forth. A vast, dark expanse filled the sky as hundreds of ancient fortresses ascended, striking terror into people's hearts.

War Fortresses!

They were forged entirely from refined gold, tempered countless times, making them indestructible and far more formidable than ancient warships and chariots—they were miniature cities.

All nine thousand armored cavalry halted. There was simply no way to charge through this vast, oppressive blockade.

Each war fortress was a divine iron city, incredibly difficult to breach, standing defiantly ahead like an impassable mountain pass.

The nine thousand armored cavalry fell silent, their bodies covered in blood. Facing these cold war fortresses, they knew it would be exceedingly difficult to charge through with their beast mounts, as the fortresses were inscribed with grand Dao imprints, making them impenetrable.

However, not a single one showed fear or despondency. They retreated slowly and orderly, understanding that attacking an ancient aristocratic family without paying a price was a naive thought; they had all long accepted the possibility of dying in battle.

After withdrawing to a sufficient distance, a living fossil shouted, "Raise spears!"

Among the nine thousand armored cavalry, every barbarian warrior held a blood-red battle spear. The spearheads were cold and sinister, gleaming with an eerie light.

"Charge!"

At this moment, all nine thousand warriors roared in unison. The vital energy in their celestial caps instantly surged severalfold; each person became almost berserk, their combat power soaring.

"Blood Incubation Art!"

The living fossil roared, instructing all barbarian warriors to unleash another great killing art. Their entire bodies glowed, blood streaming from them, each appearing as if forged from steel, resolute and mighty.

"Charge!"

Upon this command, everyone let out a long cry and forcefully hurled their battle spears. Nine thousand streaks of blood-red light pierced through the sky, flying towards the divine iron cities.

This was more ferocious and terrifying than divine archery! The nine thousand streaks of blood-red light contained the iron-hard will of the barbarian warriors and were imbued with their entire battle qi, sweeping away everything in their path.

A peculiar sound arose, as if tearing through the nine heavens and ten earths, enraging the very gods. Whistling howls and terrifying roars erupted simultaneously.

At first, the Wang family members had sneered, planning to crush the barbarian army with their formidable war fortresses. But now, they were all aghast.

*Boom!*

The first massive metal fortress shattered, followed by the second and third, which cracked open in succession.

Nine thousand blood spears descended like a tidal wave. Each spear carried the burning soul and divine power of a barbarian warrior, imbued with life and extreme might.

*Rumble...*

Over a dozen ancient iron fortresses, massive as mountains, disintegrated and were utterly destroyed, splitting into fragments in the sky.

People were aghast. Although over eighty divine iron fortresses remained, they would not be able to withstand such an assault and would soon be completely destroyed.

However, the barbarian warriors also paid a heavy price. Every one of them looked pale, having lost some of their vitality.

*Boom!*

Ye Fan, like a humanoid fierce beast, charged alone to the front. He unleashed a Six Paths Samsara Fist, using his individual combat power to smash an iron fortress into fragments.

He pressed forward relentlessly, continuing the fierce struggle. The barbarian warriors also roared, as another round of Blood Spear Art flew out, transcending spatial restrictions and descending.

*Boom!*

Another section of war fortresses was destroyed, ceasing to exist, leaving behind only a ripple like a trembling starfield.

*Wail...*

War horns wailed. War fortresses, ancient warships, chariots, and other vehicles densely packed the sky, overwhelming it. They actively rolled forward, crushing any barbarian warriors who failed to retreat into meat paste, turning them into blood mist. Casualties mounted, wave after wave.

The brutal battle reached its climax. Both sides clashed fiercely, and corpses continuously fell from the sky, the ground already drenched in blood.

"Ah!"

Not far off, a horrific scream was heard. The enraged roars of Wang Lie and the Azure Dragon caused the Wang family's dragon veins to collapse in large sections. The battle between the kings at the center of the battlefield had reached a conclusion.

Wang Lie's celestial cap was ripped open, showing several finger-sized holes. His nascent soul was cracked, and his internal organs were entirely clawed out by the dragon. His torso was almost completely destroyed.

The Azure Dragon was no better off. Both of its divine wings had been torn off, and its lower half was severed and lay on the ground, bleeding profusely. Only its upper torso remained, and even one of its dragon horns had been broken off.

This was a brutal battle, with both sides suffering severe injuries. Although their physical bodies could be repaired, the damage inflicted by the Dao left hidden wounds that would be difficult to heal in a short time.

The barbarian army retreated, and the Wang family's powerful cultivators withdrew to the front of their divine land. Both sides separated again, facing each other in a standoff. The two great kings also rejoined their respective forces.

"Call upon our foundational power! Protect our clan! Slaughter all our great enemies!" Wang Lie roared, though severely wounded, his voice still shook the heavens and earth, threatening to shatter the souls of those who heard him.

*Rumble...*

From within the divine land, nine purple-gold divine beasts rumbled out, pulling an ancient war chariot. On the chariot were several heaps of divine source material, piled together, glowing with immense radiance, completely engulfing a person within.

These source chunks ranged from the size of millstones to as small as fingernails, an astonishing quantity piled together.

In a daze, one could faintly discern a figure with snow-white hair and utterly devoid of life, sitting cross-legged amidst the pile. He was tall and imposing, deeply unsettling to behold.

This was one of the sacred land's foundational powers!

"We implore the Dark King Ancestor to act!" the Wang family members prostrated themselves, their voices like a mountain collapse and a surging tide.

However, the person within the divine source pile remained motionless, completely unresponsive, like an ice sculpture, utterly devoid of life.

"So it's the Dark Demonic King. I wondered who it was. What a pity, he has already passed away and cannot awaken." From the barbarian ranks, a thin, withered old man stepped forward. With every step he took, the heavens and earth trembled.

Though not tall, he was as intimidating as an ancient giant, causing the entire surroundings to tremble at his presence.

Although the Azure Dragon had lost half its body, it was now incredibly excited. It lunged forward as if seeing a beloved kin, rubbing its azure dragon head against the old man's shoulder.

"Little Azure, so many years have passed. Every time I see you, I think of my elder brother." The thin, withered old man, dressed in beast hide like his tribesmen, with one arm bare, stroked the Azure Dragon's head.

"Barbarian Ancient War God is immortal!"

"Heaven bless our clan!"

"Long live the Barbarian King! Invincible in battle, unconquerable in assault!"

All the barbarian warriors roared in excitement. Even some of the powerful cultivators within the clan showed looks of astonishment, then began to roar themselves, as none of them had expected this old man to still be alive.

The Barbarian King, a great king who had lived for three thousand seven hundred years, with surging vital energy and no signs of decline.

He was the younger brother of the previous chieftain, having disappeared for over a thousand years. Even his own clan members believed he had passed away, never expecting him to appear here today.

"Wang Lie, I have heard of you. You have gravely wounded my elder brother's old companion. Today, I shall take your head!"

The Barbarian King stepped forward. Though not physically imposing, he caused everyone to tremble with fear.

"A Barbarian King actually appeared. As expected of the Barbarian Ancient War God Tribe, truly terrifying." Wang Lie's heart was filled with trepidation. In ancient times, the Barbarian Clan's battle blood had astonished the world; their physical bodies were unparalleled, considered the strongest apart from Holy Bodies.

"We implore the Dark King Ancestor to act!" the Wang family members roared, their eyes wide with desperation.

However, the tall and imposing white-haired old man sitting cross-legged within the divine source pile remained motionless, utterly devoid of life.

*Swish!*

The Barbarian King's speed was incredible. He vanished in a blink, reappearing beside Wang Lie. He struck with lightning speed, emitting dazzling light, while roars, shouts, and surges of divine power erupted simultaneously.

*Thud!*

Finally, a wave of blood surged upward, and a headless corpse collapsed. The Barbarian King, holding Wang Lie's head, retreated instantly, returning to his own formation.

Silence fell over the Wang family's side; everyone's face turned pale. Meanwhile, the barbarian side erupted in cheers.

"Long live the Barbarian King!"

"Battle Blood is invincible!"

"Slay! Unrivaled in the world!"

A powerful expert from the Wang family roared, "We can't hold back anymore! Revive the holy weapon! Unleash all our foundational power! Annihilate these barbarians, kill the Barbarian King, and slay the Holy Body!"

"You wish to kill me? Today, I shall slay you first!" Ye Fan declared loudly.

"You impudent whelp, Ye Fan! You lead tens of thousands of armored cavalry, intending to destroy our clan's heritage. You deserve to be executed!" a group of people shouted in rebuke.

*Swish!*

Ye Fan executed the "Line" movement technique, carrying the Goddess Furnace, and shot forward like lightning. With two soft thuds, he unexpectedly took control of the enemy's weapon using the "Soldier" character technique, decapitated that powerful expert, seized his head, and retreated.

To take an enemy's head amidst an army, as if entering an unmanned territory—first the Barbarian King, then Ye Fan—such tactics were a devastating blow to the Wang family.

"Charge! Invincible everywhere!"

"Charge! Unrivaled under heaven!"

"Charge! Matchless in the world!"

The barbarian armored cavalry roared, their voices shaking the heavens and earth.

*Thud!* Suddenly, from the ancient war chariot pulled by the nine purple-gold divine beasts, several large chunks of divine source material fell from the pile.