Chaos Beast
This is a huge circular valley, and in the center of the valley, a massive bronze coffin stands silently.
The surface of the ancient coffin was covered with unrecognizable ancient patterns, exuding an aura of barbarity.
Countless dark gold rune chains, formed from condensed energy, were wrapped layer upon layer around the ancient coffin, forming what should have been an indestructible seal. However, at this moment, most of these chains had broken, and the remaining parts were dimming, clearly on the verge of collapse.
Most shockingly, the incredibly heavy bronze coffin lid had been pushed open with a gap large enough for a person to pass through!
A chaotic spiritual force, carrying a sense of devouring, was forcibly extracted from the crevice like a flood bursting its banks, flowing into a slowly rotating energy vortex above the valley, its destination unknown.
A roar erupted from the coffin! A colossal creature was struggling to crawl out of it.
It was enormous and distorted in shape, as if it were forcibly mixed together from countless broken remains of ancient gods and the most filthy chaotic evil thoughts.
Its rough skin had a dark, metallic sheen, covered with writhing, eerie faces and howling phantoms. The aura it exuded was terrifyingly powerful, reaching the level of a half-step Nascent Soul cultivator!
"Do it! We absolutely cannot let it come out completely!" Fang Li shouted sternly.
Ji Qianqiu was the first to rush out, unleashing his full War God will, his bronze aura soaring into the sky! "You beast! Go back!" he roared, his Life Battle Axe bursting with boundless battle intent and surging life force, unleashing a "Heaven and Earth Splitting" strike straight down!
Clang—!!!
A clang of metal clashing echoed through the valley! Blinding sparks flew where the axe blade collided with the claws! Ji Qianqiu's arm went numb from the recoil, and his hand split open, but the monster's claws were also jerked back by the axe blow, leaving a deep cut on their surface.
The monster, in pain, let out an even more ferocious roar, and its massive body sped outwards, with more limbs extending from the coffin!
"Zhou Tian Xing Dou - Seal!" Xie Chen's voice rang out. He summoned the already solidified Star Evolution Compass, which spun rapidly, drawing upon the remaining stellar power in the valley.
Streaks of starlight descended, weaving into a net of starlight shimmering with mysterious runes, precisely enveloping the monster's massive body.
As the net of light descended, the monster's movements became sluggish and stiff, as if it were trapped in an invisible quagmire, greatly slowing down its escape.
Just as the monster was bound by the Star Net, a streak of light flashed silently by.
Shen Yunzhou became one with his sword, ignoring the monster's surface defenses, and thrust straight at its core!
The monster's body stiffened abruptly, letting out a shriek filled with pain and rage! Shen Yunzhou retreated immediately after his attack, his face slightly pale, clearly indicating that this sword strike had taken a heavy toll.
Fang Li fully activated the Chaos Dao Foundation, and the Glazed Chaos Fire transformed into countless fine threads, drawing back the primordial energy that had been devoured by the Devouring Beast!
The Heqin hovered in front of him, its clear and melodious sound reverberating through the valley, purifying the chaotic evil thoughts within the Devouring Beast's body.
Chu Yunfan wasn't idle either. His sharp eyes captured the energy nodes exposed by the monster due to its pain and restraint.
Nine slender golden needles shot out like lightning, precisely piercing his joints and the convergence of his spiritual power, temporarily blocking the flow of his energy.
At the same time, he flicked his sleeve, and a cloud of dark green poisonous mist drifted out, attaching itself to the wounds on the monster's body that Ji Qianqiu had cleaved, emitting a hissing corrosive sound, further weakening its physical body.
The five worked seamlessly together, their attacks like a whirlwind, wave after wave! Ji Qianqiu directly confronted and restrained the monster, Xie Chen used the Star Network for control and blockade, Shen Yunzhou unleashed a fierce Soul Slash, Fang Li extracted and purified the core, and Chu Yunfan provided support by weakening it. The monster, despite possessing the formidable power of a half-step Nascent Soul cultivator, was forced to retreat step by step under the five's coordinated attack, letting out a frantic roar of defiance.
Finally, with a deafening roar, the monster was forced back into the huge bronze coffin by the combined efforts of everyone!
"Seal!" Fang Li shouted, enduring the sharp pain emanating from her Dao Foundation. She removed the "Remembering Home" hairpin from her hair and used it as a medium to fully activate the remaining primal power of the Holy Mountain Secret Realm.
Vast energy converged, transforming into new, shimmering, glassy rune chains that wrapped around the bronze coffin, forcibly pressing the opened coffin lid back into place and sealing it completely!
The moment the coffin lid closed, the terrifying devouring power abruptly ceased.
The energy vortex above the valley slowly dissipated, and the stolen primordial energy began to flow back, reintegrating into the secret realm.
The violent tremors gradually subsided, and the secret realm temporarily returned to stability.
With the crisis averted, everyone breathed a sigh of relief, though their breathing was somewhat disordered.
Ji Qianqiu slammed the Life Battle Axe into the ground, wiped the sweat from his face, grinned, and said in a loud voice, "Haha! That was great! Junior sister, did you see that? Isn't my axe amazing?" He looked at Fang Li with undisguised anticipation in his eyes.
Fang Li was wiping the sweat from her brow when she heard this. She smiled helplessly and replied perfunctorily, "Impressive, impressive." But in her heart, she couldn't help but mutter, "System, this big oaf is still the same as in my past life!"
System: [“Hey, host! The God of War was just like this in his past life! All he could think about was fighting and you…”]
Shen Yunzhou silently sheathed his sword, walked to Fang Li's side, and glanced at her slightly pale face. His voice was low and deep: "...Next time, don't take such risks."
Xie Chen waved his newly formed jade fan, gazing at the resealed ancient coffin. His brows furrowed slightly as he pondered, "This beast... has a strange form and rather peculiar power attributes, seemingly related to some ancient, annihilating great war. Perhaps... it also has some connection to the Upper Realm's relentless pursuit of the power of chaos." As he spoke, his gaze seemed to sweep over Fang Li almost imperceptibly.
After a short rest, the five dared not linger and immediately set off back to the entrance of the secret realm.
However, when they passed through the fog and returned to the main battlefield area, they were surprised to find that the intense fighting sounds they had expected had disappeared.
The surroundings were deathly silent, with only the lingering chill of the sword intent permeating the air, stinging one's skin.
At the entrance to the secret realm, Ye Wuyang stood with his sword in hand, his black Daoist robe spotless. The terrifying chill emanating from him, a peak Nascent Soul cultivator, had not yet completely dissipated. Behind him, three lifelike dark golden ice sculptures stood prominently.
It was those three Sky Guards! Their faces were frozen in shock and disbelief; their life force had been completely extinguished, and even their souls had been frozen and annihilated!
The battle is over, and it was a decisive and utter defeat.
But Ye Wuyang's expression was not relaxed; instead, it was unusually solemn.
He looked up at the empty void beyond the secret realm.
"Is it resolved?" Master Qingxuan stepped forward and asked.
Ye Wuyang withdrew his gaze, his voice as cold as ever, but with a hint of solemnity: "Before his death, the Sky Patrol Guard used a secret technique to burn his remaining soul and send a final message to the upper realm."
He paused, then said something that made everyone's hearts tighten suddenly.
"Our location... has been exposed. Even stronger pursuers... are on their way."
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