“Yes, it’s him.” Ni Jingshen took a deep breath before he added, “The Insects are scheming something against him indeed!”
The Supreme Great Ancestors looked at each other worriedly.
“Save him—we must save him no matter what!” Elder Universe noted without any hesitation, “Lil’ Friend Ou is controlling two spirit beasts now, which makes him an indispensable power for the Humans. He mustn’t be harmed no matter what.”
Ni Jingshen and Fang Zhaoyang exchanged glances and smiled bitterly.
They naturally understood what the elder meant, but they also knew if they went over to Ou Yangming like that, they might not be of help even if they risked their lives.
Elder Universe sighed and expressed out of the blue, “Gentlemen, I have some properties in the city, and the people who rely on them to live are common folks. They’ve been serving me for three generations, so please take care of them in the future.”
Ni Jingshen was stunned. “Senior, what do you mean?”
Elder Universe shook his head and smiled as if he perceived everything. “I initially thought an old brat like me can live a few more years because of Lil’ Friend Ou’s existence among the Humans, but it turns out that I can’t escape my fate!”
“Senior.” Ni Jingshen’s eyelids twitched as he remarked, “This must be discussed thoroughly; you mustn’t act rashly!” “If Lil’ Friend Ou lives, the Humans will leave a peaceful life; if he dies…” Elder Universe sighed.
Ni Jingshen and Fang Zhaoyang looked at the spirit insects in the distance, as well as the huge bulge covered by the thin film.
The goshawk was a spirit beast, Multi-armed King Kong was a spirit beast, and the Insects had two spirit beasts too. Nonetheless, it was frightening because the spirit beasts were no longer fighting for themselves. If Ou Yangming died, nobody knew if the remaining spirit beasts would fight each other to death or would join hands to go against the Humans.
If it was the latter, even the odds would be against Wu Yuanwei—the imperial family’s greatest powerhouse, who was known to have exceeded the Extreme Grade Boundary.
“Senior, you might not be able to help even if you go over. At the end of the day, there’s a significant disparity between us and spirit beasts,” Ni Jingshen commented bitterly.
Who knew, Elder Universe laughed out loud. “Just wait and see if I’ll be of any help.” He later flapped his sleeves and was about to jump off the wall. “Senior, I’ll go there with you.” Fang Zhaoyang stomped his foot and said sternly, “Brother Ni, I’ll entrust the Fang family to you too.”
He knew he would likely suffer a grim fate if he left, so much so that his corpse might not even be intact. Nevertheless, he was left with no choice because the city was faced with a crisis.
Ni Jingshen smiled bitterly. “Since the two of you are going, how can I not go too?”
Elder Universe furrowed his eyebrows. “Don’t try to play the hero. I have a way to kill spirit beasts, what about you? Are you going to get yourselves killed…”
“What? Kill the spirit beasts?” Ni Jingshen’s eyes lit up. Even though he could not figure out what trick Elder Universe had to achieve that goal, he knew the elder would not speak carelessly.
“Take good care of the city and don’t let the other races destroy our home,” Elder Universe ordered in a deep voice before he flashed and jumped off the wall.
Fang Zhaoyang moved his legs a little, but he did not follow the elder.
If Elder Universe really had a way to kill spirit beasts, Fang Zhaoyang would only be a burden if he insisted on following the elder.
Elder Universe was as fast as lightning. After jumping off the wall, he walked with his hands behind his back as if he was not walking amidst a sea of insects but a flat road.
The Insects, which picked up the smell of his flesh and blood, charged toward it madly. Despite that, before they could get close to Elder Universe, he went past them and traveled at a faster speed.
Far away, the two spirit insects noticed something unusual here, but they fully focused on the thin film in the sky and ignored Elder Universe.
How could a human do anything to affect their setup?
‘He’s overestimating himself and asking for humiliation!
Elder Universe flashed and finally arrived in front of the two spirit beasts. He stared at them, and his beard and hair stood on ends as a massive aura was about to gush out.
It was then when a deafening explosion was heard coming from the sky. It was thunderous and earth-shattering.
The elder quivered a bit, and the peculiar changes in his body stopped at once. He looked strangely at the sky and mumbled with a weird look on his face, “Do I not have to die again?”
The goshawk stood in the sky, which was also one of the Birds’ unique abilities.
It fixed its gaze on Ou Yangming and was in shock because its master’s power was too mighty and too bizarre. Not only could he rip the Inescapable Trap apart, but he could also convert the power for his own use. What power allowed him to convert the Inescapable Trap’s power? The goshawk dared not think further.
Even so, it feared Ou Yangming even more and dared not disobey him anymore.
It would obey Ou Yangming even if he asked it to fall from the sky at the next instant. If Ou Yangming could hold on without a limit to turn the plentiful energies into endless essential Qi into his body, with the pressure from his mighty mental power, his martial arts boundary could be upgraded. In fact, it also seemed possible for the young fellow to directly advance to the peak of Extreme Grade.
However, the spirit insects finally noticed something was off. In particular, when Ou Yangming’s abundant aura overflowed, and he could not help but cry into the air, they realized that the Inescapable Trap’s aura declined a lot.
The spirit insects looked at each other and immediately extended the trap further. They no longer hoped to capture Ou Yangming and his companions in this fixed spot.
Just as they began to deliver the thought and the Inescapable Trap became loose, Ou Yangming knew what they were planning to do.
It was a wonderful sensing ability, which was similar to when an expert could figure out his or her opponent’s every move during a battle. When Ou Yangming’s Military Fire and Devouring ability were fully unleashed, the Inescapable Trap’s movements were simulated in his mind, and he always had countermeasures.
Ou Yangming turned his hand abruptly. Right after the Inescapable Trap’s pressure reduced, he activated the Flame skill in his equipment and blasted it out.
Covered by the trap, the area here had been tightly suppressed long ago. That said, a forceful firestorm burst out and triggered a chain reaction. The Inescapable Trap was ignited in the narrow space, causing surges of energy that could not be released.
Accompanied by an ear-splitting explosion, the trap in this area finally exploded. With the goshawk as the core, blazing heat waves spread out in all directions like fireworks.
Inside the intense flames, Ou Yangming stood proudly on the goshawk. He was highly-spirited and carried an unexcelled aura, whereas the scorching fire around him enveloped the goshawk.
Far away, everyone on the ground turned to look at this moment.
The scene of the King of Flames would forever be imprinted on every living being’s memory.
Chapter 465 - Hell’s Passage
Chapter 465 Hell’s Passage
The goshawk was bewildered when it looked at the flames on its body.
It could sense the incredibly fearsome energy carried by the flames. The power was so mighty that it was unparalleled, and it contained an attribute that frightened the spirit bird.
Theoretically, given that the goshawk was enveloped by flames, it would be in a miserable state if it survived, by which it would be burnt. Nonetheless, although the flames were violent and fierce, they did not hard it at all.
If that was the only case, it could only mean that Ou Yangming had an unimaginable control over flames. However, the
goshawk clearly noticed that certain energy seemed to have been triggered when the fire burned, causing it to feel like going mad. ‘Is this that master’s power? Why does it carry an unconventional, violent feeling…’
Next, surges of energy gushed into the goshawk’s body.
They were terrifying energies that the goshawk dared not ignore at all. Nevertheless, the power did not hurt its body at all. Instead, they converted into its power once they entered its body.
A strange crossed the goshawk’s mind, and it had a strange look on its face. Being a formidable spirit beast from the upper realm, its knowledge was far from what could be compared by ordinary living beings from this realm. Therefore, it immediately figured out what power it was, and it was exactly the reason it was in disbelief.
‘This power should be the complete opposite of that master’s. How can it merge with the flames?’ At that moment, the goshawk looked at Ou Yangming with fear.
It was a sincere feeling of being in awe, as well as an act of submitting to greater power. “Boom, boom, boom…”
The thunderous sounds spread far and wide as the gigantic Inescapable Trap seemed to have shattered into fragments, which flew into the distance.
Who knew, the two spirit insects lifted their bodies, then their auras connected and released a peculiar energy wave. As the energies overflowed, the fragmented Inescapable Trap agglomerated again and formed an unbelievable passage made of the thin film.
Instead of being transparent, the passage made of a thin film was dark and hollow.
Forceful and mysterious energies flowed out from the passage, where dreary cries and screams were heard.
“Oh no!” The goshawk was appalled, and it shouted, “Quickly escape!”
Before Ou Yangming gave an order, it fled far away.
Given that the spirit bird escaped recklessly, it must be something horrifying.
Ou Yangming hesitated for a while, but he did not stop the goshawk. He questioned loudly, “Goshawk, what’s that?”
“It’s Hell’s Passage-a unique passage that uses the Inescapable Trap as a carrier to connect with the upper realm!” The goshawk spread its wings and flew as it explained, “The one that connected and activated the passage is at least a Venerable One!”
Its words were like the last nail in a coffin. As soon as its voice died away, a weird sound was coming from the hollow passage. Following that, an indescribable surge of power burst out and surrounded the escaping goshawk.
It was a vigorous suction, such that even the goshawk could not break free from the power.
Ou Yangming suddenly turned to look at the enormous passage and sensed the mighty power from it. The power was irresistible for him. Not to mention him, even the goshawk could not get rid of the power if it went all out.
Moreover, the blazing fire on Ou Yangming seemed to be detached from him too. The suction was not only drawing the goshawk, but it was also affecting him and Big Yellow.
The two spirit lizards below raised their claws in the air. Their bodies trembled as they tried to maintain the passage, which was evident that it was a troublesome and painful process for them.
Despite that, they dared not complain because they would become the Insects’ heroes as long as they managed to capture the human.
The goshawk did its utmost to fly away while Ou Yangming and Big Yellow waited quietly on its back and resisted the strong suction behind them. That said, they could not break free no matter how hard they tried, and they were eventually pulled backward.
Elder Universe watched quietly from below and had a helpless look on his face.
He initially thought he would be safe again, but he knew now that it was merely wishful thinking.
The elder shook his head and looked up to say to Ou Yangming, “Lil’ Friend Ou, take care in the future! Look after the Humans!” He did not speak loudly, but his firm voice spread such that Ou Yangming and the others heard him.
Ou Yangming looked down in shock and noticed a familiar figure.
Having said that, a dangerous aura surrounded the person.
Elder Universe yelled, causing the momentum around him to change drastically. The substantial momentum increased steadily, and it seemed to be continuous and endless.
When Ou Yangming previously advanced to Extreme Grade, he triggered a rather powerful energy fluctuation, to the extent that the two spirit insects changed their tactic.
This time, Elder Universe drew Heaven and Earth’s attention when his momentum increased to a far-fetched state.
Elder Universe went into isolated cultivation when he was 100 years old, and he renamed himself after he finished cultivating in isolation.
Now, being one of the top-notched powerhouses among the Humans, he was finally displaying the mightiest side of him.
“Boom…”
An unusual airflow appeared above him, and it rose at a mind-blowing speed into the sky. Subsequent to the airflow’s dispersion, Heaven and Earth underwent an irreversible change.
Ni Jingsheng widened his eyes atop the wall and yelled in disbelief. “Limit-breaking through the limit… I know what he’s going to do!”
Fang Zhaoyang stared into the distance in disbelief too, but he was puzzled. “Brother Ni, what’s Senior Universe trying to do?”
“He’s going to go beyond Extreme Grade to become the most prominent person in the universe!” Ni Jingshen answered.
“What?” Fang Zhaoyang gasped. He had a poorer vision because he did not have an inheritance from the upper realm, but he was surprised and overjoyed when he heard the news. “Brother Ni, why didn’t Senior Universe use this ability earlier?”
Ni Jingshen looked deeply at him with a sorrowful look in his eyes. “Because Senior Universe won’t succeed; he’s only doing this to perish with the spirit beasts…” “Pow…”
Once Ni Jingshen explained, dense clouds had unknowingly gathered in the sky. As such, lightning bolts, which appeared to be dancing silver snakes, could be seen everywh The two four-legged insects were so stupefied that their eyes almost popped out. They looked at the lightning clouds above them in fear.
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This was Heaven’s power, as well as the universe’s raging power. Even if the lizards were spirit beasts from the upper realm, they could not resist the universe’s power. This human—this insignificant human… He actually did this. We must crush him into pieces!’
While the lizards hated Elder Universe to his bones, they dared not give up controlling the thin film at this moment.
This was because they knew they would not end up better than being struck by lightning if they failed for lack of a final effort; they might suffer a much more tragic end. Elder Universe laughed out loud. He flashed and charged toward one of the four-legged lizards.
He was definitely not a spirit beast’s match, but the lizard was resentful when he approached it.
“Woosh…”
The lizard opened its mouth and stuck out its large time. It gathered all its energy in this attack because it wanted to kill the damn human in one move.
Nonetheless, Elder Universe suddenly paused and tapped his chest, causing his armor to release a yellow light.
The Indestructible Defense.
It was an explosive skill from a magic tool, and it protected him from everything.
The lizard’s tongue struck Elder Universe, but the elder’s body only swayed a little before he regained a firm foothold. He later wielded the longsword in his hand, leaving a trail of blood on the insect’s tongue with his weapon’s white sword light.
It was the longsword’s explosive skill, but it could not cut the lizard’s tongue. Nevertheless, the spirit insect was injured.
This was the mightiness of a spirit insect. Before Elder Universe surpassed the Extreme Grade to be on par with the spirit insect, he would not be able to kill it in one go even if he was assisted by a divine weapon or a sharp tool.
The lizard roared in pain, then it turned around abruptly to whip its long ta
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A faint smile was seen on Elder Universe’s face. Instead of dodging the tail, he tossed his longsword away and leaped up to hug the lizard’s tail.
His body was protected by the magic armor’s Indestructible Defense Skill, he was dazed after being hit by the spirit insect. Furthermore, his mouth was bleeding, and he almost passed out.
Even so, Elder Universe was bright-eyed, and he clung to his opponent without any hesitation.
At the spur of the moment, the lizard was terrified and was in despair because it recalled something
“Pow…”
The Heavenly Thunderbolt came late, but it finally descended and struck Elder Universe. Elder Universe shivered and spat blood from his mouth, but he laughed out loud.
Amidst his mad laughter, the Heavenly Thunderbolt spread and engulfed the lizard at once.
Chapter 466 - Perish Together
Chapter 466 Perish Together
The Heavenly Thunderbolt struck!
This was the most powerful and the fiercest power in the universe. Without taking sufficient defensive measures, it would be difficult for any living being to resist it.
Ou Yangming clenched his fists in the sky because he recognized the familiar figure and knew what the person was planning to do. Elder Universe’s cultivation base was already at the peak of Extreme Grade. He had not advanced for years not because his potential arrived at a limit, but because given his cultivation base, he vaguely sensed the mysterious restrictive power in the universe. Perhaps he comprehended it or read about it from an ancient book, hence he never tried to break through. The elder knew he would likely face the same outcome if it did.
“Woof…”
Big Yellow suddenly barked with extreme sorrow. Changlong and Linlang would experience an immense disaster once in a century. The final aim of the Iron Blood Loyal Heart and the Noble Sacrifice was to let the He family’s man, who had just advanced to Extreme Grade, imitate the aura beyond the Extreme Grade Boundary. As such he could confuse the universe to draw the Heavenly Thunderbolt, then he would perish together with the spirit beast.
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