Chapter 565: Thousand-Year Unprecedented Spectacle

A dark golden vine burst forth from the ground, astonishing heaven and earth.

On Earth, all native evolutionaries had already learned of it, seeing it clearly through live television broadcasts. Beyond Earth, forces from all sides were deeply shaken.

The vine shot skyward, like a confident being, assertively and domineeringly stretching towards the firmament, facing the powerful races of the starry sea alone. It seemed to awaken, still clearly remembering the ancient, vivid tales of blood and tears, and re-experiencing those arduous years of war and flying weaponry. As it ascended, accompanied by thunder, its dark golden body, incredibly resilient, broke through the atmosphere and continued to grow, aiming for outer space.

In the past, it was known as the Celestial Vine, growing alongside a group of young prodigies from Earth, watching them challenge various adversaries across the stars, never failing in a hundred battles! Someone was once hailed as the foremost under the stars, dazzling throughout the cosmos. It still remembered those young people, their vibrant era, and the brilliance of that golden age. However, a bleeding dark age soon followed.

It would never forget the woman named Yaoyao, who single-handedly defeated the top ten Dao Children and caused the halos of Heavenly Goddesses to crumble and dim, suppressing all kinds of enemies in the starry sky by herself.

Crack! Lightning streaked across the sky, interweaving, and on the Celestial Vine, its leaves shimmered with electric energy, their dark golden hue exuding a metallic texture. The main vine pressed forward relentlessly, soaring skyward. In the blink of an eye, it reached beyond Earth, spreading out a vast expanse of dark golden branching tendrils and lush leaves, enveloping an entire area.

This was a miracle of life. Its life level was superior to that of the king among the Thousand Star Vines; it was a testament to this planet's past glory. Native beings were unaware of its true nature, but beyond Earth, it was different. In that instant, countless ancient beings throughout the starry sky cried out in shock.

Years ago, they had experienced an era of unparalleled prosperity and ultimate glory, which then rapidly declined. Now, their pupils contracted. Unbidden, too many images surfaced in their minds: the smoke of war, the fall of supreme powerhouses, the demise of prodigies, the tragic deaths of goddesses, and a shattered starry sky. It was an era that stirred the hearts of all evolutionaries, an era in which too much had happened. Upon seeing this vine, people's first thought was of that peerless woman — Yaoyao.

Many legends surrounding this vine were connected to her. It witnessed her brilliance, the fading of her candle-like life, and bore the crystalline traces of her blood, further attesting to her once invincible legend, truly the foremost under the stars. In the past, Dao Children and Heavenly Goddesses from various sides of the starry sea launched attacks. With countless formidable foes and masters appearing, and this planet facing impending destruction, none of them wanted Yaoyao to die holding the esteemed title of "foremost under the stars." They all wished for her to perish only after a crushing defeat. Therefore, even the supreme powerhouses at the "Reflecting the Heavens" level tacitly allowed it, observing the battle and hoping that someone of that generation would defeat her, completely crushing and extinguishing this planet's last glory and all its brilliance.

In that era, among the top ten stellar worlds, there were some forbidden figures at the "Reflecting the Heavens" level who had cultivated peerless geniuses, astonishing both ancient and modern times. Sacred Magnetic Physique, Myriad Star Body, Calamity-Free Divine Body, Primordial Dao Fetus, Destined Immortal Body, and others appeared consecutively, shocking the entire universe and disturbing the river of time. It made one wonder if all geniuses from ancient times to the present had gathered in that era! It is important to note that any one of those physiques, upon appearing, would be enough to illuminate the cosmos for an entire age. Yet, all of them emerged during that prosperous era, meticulously cultivated for combat power to surpass everything.

However, they all fell; all were cut down by Yaoyao. She, dragging her injured body, engaged in a great decisive battle alone, her blood splattering across the starry sky. In that age, on Earth, Wei Heng, the ninth strongest from the Xilin race, betrayed them. Also, Yaoyao's originally peerlessly stunning fiancé, reputedly the third strongest under the stars, abandoned her when the apocalypse arrived, fleeing far into the starry sky with his master. Ultimately, Yaoyao alone swept aside all the geniuses, even attempting to slay a Saint with an injured body that was not yet at the Saint level. Unfortunately, in the end, an supreme grand figure could not resist intervening, and she was like a moth drawn to a flame...

At that time, her ancestors had all died in battle; everything was broken and shattered. Many still remembered her final brilliance: her perfect, somewhat pale face, covered in bloodstains. She cast one last look back at her former home, then soared resolutely into the sky to face the battle, leaving everyone with a desolate, blood-stained image... Therefore, after so many years, when people saw this Celestial Vine again, the first person they thought of was the woman who had astonished an entire era — Yaoyao.

"What a surprise, the roots of this Celestial Vine are still here, and it has revived," said Luo Hong. The Saint of the God Race, Luo Hong, stood in outer space, his expression cold, yet concealing a hint of complexity as he recalled the events of that bygone era. He was tall, with a middle-aged face and flowing golden hair. In that era, he had just achieved sainthood and could be described as full of youthful vigor. At that time, he was relatively "young" and had also gazed upon Yaoyao. Yet, even after becoming a Saint, he was not brilliant enough in front of that woman. After all, even the Sacred Magnetic Physique, Myriad Star Body, Destined Immortal Body, and others had emerged then. That era was truly too dazzling, almost inconceivable.

"Hah, only those who survive are the winners. What does it matter how dazzling they were back then? They're just a handful of dust, while I am still alive. Now, I can refine my realm anew and perfectly mend the Dao fruit of my youth. To be alive is to be the winner," he muttered to himself, his gaze shifting to stare at the Celestial Vine. Then, his eyes turned cold as he bellowed, "Chu Feng, come and fight!"

At this moment, Luo Hong, the Saint of the God Race, felt a complicated mix of emotions. This Celestial Vine made him think of Yaoyao, the foremost under the stars. Now, the vine had reappeared, just in time for his battle with Chu Feng. Was this a coincidence, or was some unseen force urging it forth? These thoughts darkened Luo Hong's face. He would absolutely not allow another genius like Yaoyao to emerge. Today, he would stifle genius and dominate everything!

"Slaying a Saint is an extraordinary feat, one worth commemorating later. Naturally, I need to carefully remember my current feelings. You wait!" Chu Feng's words, once spoken, caused a commotion. To some, such words were too confident, even arrogant. Was he truly going to slay a Saint today?! Luo Hong's face immediately became exceedingly grim.

"No rush, this is a grand event. It would be better to start after all fellow Daoists have arrived," someone else said from the starry sky—surprisingly, a Saint.

The emergence of the Celestial Vine had too great an impact, stirring the memories of a generation. Some ancient beings who had survived were profoundly shaken and emerged today because of it. At this moment, some powerful figures from the top ten stellar worlds received reports, and many began to emerge from their secluded cultivation. Furthermore, renowned grand figures from various academies, research institutions, and the like were also moved, casting their gaze towards this part of the starry sky. As for the younger generation, it goes without saying; this incident had a massive impact and alarmed them all. Some were watching the live broadcast, while others actually intended to set off, to personally arrive and rush to this area of the starry sky.

In Kunlun, Chu Feng now held the Vajra Gourd in one hand and the silver paper left by the Saint Teacher in the other, looking towards Qin Luoyin, the successor of the Great Dream Pure Land, in the distance. Soon, he would enter the battlefield of the spiritual world. He could not allow this formidable enemy to remain nearby, as she would pose a significant threat. The Great Black Ox, Ouyang Feng, Old Donkey, Yellow Ox, and others rushed forward, standing close to Chu Feng. A world-shaking event was about to unfold, and they also wished to clear the area, fearing future complications.

"I greatly anticipate this battle; I will not intervene," Qin Luoyin said, her voice melodious, her beautiful eyes deep behind a five-colored mask. She cast a glance in their direction, then slowly retreated.

"Hmm, if she acts rashly, we'll deal with her cousin Luo Miaoxiang directly," the Great Black Ox whispered. They believed Qin Luoyin wouldn't dare to act rashly, otherwise her cousin would also die, creating a lose-lose situation.

"Go into battle with confidence. Entrust your physical body to the Celestial Vine; no one can disturb you," a voice, slightly magnetic and very pleasant, sounded in Chu Feng's ear. He immediately widened his eyes, looking around, because he recognized the voice: it was Yaoyao!

"Go," Yaoyao said. She did not appear, only her voice reached him.

"Good!"

Chu Feng strode forward, feeling his entire body surge with vital energy. Even after previous battles, a warm current now coursed through him, his whole being filled with robust energy and vigor.

Within Kunlun Mountain, a massive dark golden divine vine burst through the mountain, rising from the earth, carrying an inexplicable aura as it stretched into outer space. With a whoosh, Chu Feng leaped onto it, chose an appropriate spot, and sat down cross-legged. Then, without needing instruction, he instinctively knew how to utilize this Celestial Vine. With a hum, his spirit left his body, merged into the Celestial Vine, and soared skyward. In a blink, he arrived beyond Earth, precisely in an area still within the Earth's field of influence.

"As long as the Celestial Vine endures, the spiritual world is immortal." As Chu Feng's spirit moved within the Celestial Vine, he instantly understood many things.

Beyond Earth, at the very top of the Celestial Vine, its leaves rustled, its branches spread, and a dark golden luster shimmered. When Chu Feng appeared, his spirit manifested in this area as if it were a real body, visible to everyone. "This..." He was very surprised.

The summit of the Celestial Vine was a battleground, a spiritual world constructed and clearly projected, visible to all, indistinguishable from reality. In this area, as the leaves swayed, the scene transformed. The dark golden vines and leaves gradually became platforms, complete with earth, stones, and ancient trees. Additionally, massive meteorites floated around, and then starlight began to shimmer, serving as illumination. The Celestial Vine evolved, becoming a platform for spiritual decisive battles under the starry sky.

"Luo Hong!" Chu Feng shouted, already standing firm on the platform. In the distance, the God Race Saint Luo Hong's golden hair fluttered, his pupils exceedingly cold. The Thousand Star Vine in the distance glowed, growing towards this spot, attempting to connect with the Celestial Vine.

Rumble! A silver war chariot emerged, bursting forth from a massive wormhole. This indicated that a grand figure had arrived, personally coming to witness this battle. Outside Earth, there were already many powerhouses from different races, including interstellar hunters, all led by Golden Body Arhats. Now, it became even livelier. Even Saints had arrived!

Hum! The void trembled. In an instant, over a dozen palanquins appeared from different directions, and a group of grand figures emerged. Clearly, this was just the beginning; even more people were appearing.

"Heavens, why are there so many people? Some are Saints!" someone exclaimed, utterly astonished.

"Don't you think about what's happening today? Someone is challenging a Saint! How many years has it been since something like this happened? At least over a millennium! What if he actually slays a Saint? Especially with the reappearance of this Celestial Vine, it makes one wonder if a genius comparable to Yaoyao is rising!" The speaker spoke the truth. To some, this was a grand spectacle unseen in a millennium: a young powerhouse, not yet a Saint, challenging a Saint, causing tremors across the starry sky.

At this moment, groups of people continued to arrive. When a faint sigh emerged, and another figure appeared at the top of the Celestial Vine, silence fell across the starry sky. Many elderly figures looked as if they had seen a ghost, then erupted in a frenzy.

"Princess Yaoyao!"

"She has appeared again!"

"The foremost under the stars, she had passed away, but a wisp of her obsession remains. She has awakened and come here!"

Outside Earth, there was an uproar; even the Saints could not remain calm. At this moment, some of the Dao Children from the top ten stellar worlds could no longer sit still and rose to their feet.

"Grandfather, please help me activate a super wormhole. I want to go there personally and witness that battle!"

"Grand-uncle, please contact the Sky-Reaching Wormhole Company and have them open a top-tier wormhole. I want to be there as soon as possible!"

In the depths of the universe, some of the Dao Children from the top ten stellar worlds and the top ten beauties in the starry sky set off one after another. Some wished to witness Chu Feng's challenge against a Saint, while others desired to see Yaoyao up close.

On this day, the entire starry sky was in turmoil!