Chapter 208: Ten Times Stronger in the Dark!

Chapter 208: Ten Times Stronger in the Dark!

The great battle in the Sacrificial Sea remained largely unknown.

Even though light once illuminated the Ten Thousand Gu Celestial Vault, and sounds once shook the vast worlds, it all seemed like a dream, quickly forgotten, the sights and sounds lost to memory.

The Immortal Emperor had walked the path to its end, reaching an unfathomable level of strength. To him, the eternal sky was nothing more than a painting.

The beings in the vast worlds and endless time and space were mere pawns in the painting, how could they understand the actions of those outside the painting?

The gap was too great, completely on different dimensions!

Time passed, and the battle between Shaohua and the two bizarre Immortal Emperors continued.

She grew stronger with each fight, showing no signs of weakening. From being slightly at a disadvantage to being evenly matched, and then to taking the upper hand, her strength continued to climb in an unreasonable manner.

Keep in mind, this was a one-against-two battle.

The Bald Celestial Emperor and the Hunchback Celestial Emperor were both stunned. What kind of monstrous being was this? She seemed even more frenzied than their own kind, and they could only watch helplessly as she evolved from a 'rampaging dragon' into a 'ferocious great tyrant dragon'!

They weren't unfamiliar with people transforming and transcending in battle. After all, to become an Immortal Emperor, they had both experienced such transformations many times.

Although their ascension to the Final Path was aided by Primordial Substances, before that, they had relied on their own strength to become Supreme Dao Ancestors. Otherwise, how could they be among the strongest Immortal Emperors?

But those were ancient times when their cultivation levels were still low. Who had ever seen someone advance so rapidly at the Immortal Emperor level?

The Final Path was the end of the road.

With no path ahead, standing at the very edge of the path, each step forward was an unimaginable breakthrough. It was normal to gain nothing for several epochs.

"Damn woman, how can she be so tenacious? Her strength... it's still increasing?!"

The Bald Celestial Emperor howled to the heavens. Many parts of his body had dimmed, appearing intact but severely lacking in essence, indicating he had suffered heavy injuries.

If this continued, there would be serious problems.

That furnace was too bizarre, definitely not right. He had never seen a magical artifact that could rapidly erode the essence of Final Path Ascendants, and such a thing shouldn't even exist.

Yet, he had encountered it.

Unless that furnace wasn't from the Destined Land, but left behind by the Primordial Ancestor or an even more powerful being, it wouldn't possess such terrifying abilities.

He remembered that the Primordial Ancestor had once mentioned searching for certain special artifacts, and this furnace was likely one of them.

"For every bit we weaken, she grows stronger. Look closely, our essence being refined by that furnace is being absorbed by her!"

The Hunchback Celestial Emperor said gravely. His Immortal Emperor armor had been torn apart by the woman, forcing him to reveal his true form, which was also severely lacking in essence.

However, he was originally stronger, so his situation was better, and he still had the presence of mind to observe and understand his opponent.

The Bald Celestial Emperor's pupils contracted, his heart trembling. He never imagined the woman could achieve this.

Actively contacting Primordial Substances, feeding on the inauspicious?

If that were the case, her strength transformation would be normal... but that was absurd!

Primordial Substances were too transcendent, absolutely surpassing the Destined Land. Otherwise, how could a Supreme Dao Ancestor leap to become an Immortal Emperor?

This was the only "elixir" that could allow an Immortal Emperor to achieve a drastic and exaggerated enhancement, something extremely rare, known only to his kind.

With the help of Primordial Substances, flesh and blood could transform, essence could evolve, and Soul Essence could elevate, all of which were within reach. Even they sought this, hoping the Primordial Ancestor would bestow more.

But that was only possible for their kind.

Other beings, let alone contact Primordial Substances, would even be transformed by lower-grade dark substances, their bodies birthing new dark Soul Essences, assimilating them into the bizarre race.

"Why hasn't she undergone a bizarre transformation? Her true spirit remains intact, still herself?!" The Bald Celestial Emperor was stunned, disbelieving.

"It might be the furnace that's bizarre, or there's something wrong with her. Regardless, the transformation will happen, it's just a matter of time!" The Hunchback Celestial Emperor said firmly.

They exchanged a glance and then laughed.

Especially the Bald Celestial Emperor, who was already at a disadvantage, was now actively engaging the woman in battle. His body was repeatedly shattered, and much of his essence was absorbed by the strange furnace, becoming nourishment for his opponent.

He was gambling, betting that with the massive influx of Primordial Substances, she would quickly undergo a bizarre transformation, being thoroughly eroded by the Primordial Substances and eventually becoming one of the bizarre.

No one could ever be an exception; they would be of the same kind, on the same path!

Boom!

Runic patterns on the Chronofurnace emitted fiery light, enveloping Shaohua's Soul Essence, helping her resist the Soul Essence's fragmentation and alleviating the signs of erosion.

Her body was transforming, becoming terrifyingly powerful. The inauspicious force was expanding, surging, and gradually sinking deeper.

Since drinking that cup of turbid wine, her strength had transformed, reaching the fifth breakthrough of the Dao Path. Her mindset seemed to have changed as well, becoming extremely brave. Instead of fleeing or avoiding, she actively set traps and attacked the bizarre Immortal Emperors.

"I'm the protagonist, what do I have to fear? Just go for it!"

That was exactly what she thought, and she charged forward.

Originally, her nature was more cautious. Fighting without a plan or strategy wasn't her style; she was far from being a reckless brute.

"Stop laughing, kill, kill, kill!"

Shaohua let out a long cry, her clear eyes glowing red, no longer the serene and gentle person they once were. She kept shouting, her clear voice hoarse, almost driven to madness.

Fortunately, the chanting within her body never ceased, deafening and enlightening. A thread of firelight dispelled the mist over the Lifesoil, warming her body and mind, allowing her to maintain a sliver of clarity amidst the bizarre transformation.

Of course, Shaohua had also been driven to a killing frenzy.

Seeing the bald guy with his skull open and his brain jiggling, still trying to test her, she was enraged. She unleashed her full strength, repeatedly shattering him, extracting his essence to burn in the Chronofurnace.

She felt her strength increase significantly after absorbing the Primordial Substances from the furnace. Her eyes glowed red, and she continued to chase the bald guy.

"Why are you chasing me?!" The Bald Celestial Emperor fled frantically. What about the bizarre transformation? What about becoming one of the same kind?

"Why are you running? If you don't run, I won't chase you, you idiot!" Shaohua cursed, seemingly awakening some strange talent.

Or perhaps, it revealed something truly monstrous about her nature?

"No, that’s not right. I’m so gentle; how could I ever curse at someone?" She then realized the absurdity of her own words and couldn’t help but cover her mouth with her delicate hand.

One must learn to comfort oneself. Changing her perspective, she suddenly had a different insight and burst into a rage.

"That’s it. I haven’t cursed anyone in millions of years. If I’m spewing curses today, it’s definitely not my fault but his mistake!"

Then, she glared ahead, her eyes glowing even more red.

"Damn you, you despicable fiend, to dare harm me like this! Die!"

"..."

The Bald Celestial Emperor never expected this woman to be so unreasonable. Was this even human speech? Who was the sinister race, and who was the cursed monster?

He felt that this madwoman had completely fallen and degenerated into a grotesque and ominous creature. Otherwise, how could she have become like this?

This was too monstrous; she was no longer a normal person!

"Not a word in your defense, I see. So you admit it, huh? Get back here!!"

Shaohua grew even angrier. Her bare feet tore through the void, creating endless ripples. With her hands forming seals, she forcibly pulled the Bald Celestial Emperor from a distant place to right in front of her.

This showed that her cultivation and strength had surpassed his, allowing her to act so tyrannically.

"You—" The Bald Celestial Emperor was horrified, his shock and anger evident, completely unable to understand why this was happening.

"Boom!"

"Smash!"

"Spit!"

"Who are you talking to, you despicable fiend? I don’t have the patience to listen to you, and you don’t deserve to speak!" Shaohua’s expression was cold, and her actions were merciless.

If Heng Ren saw her like this, he would have to give her a new nickname.

The Bald Celestial Emperor was repeatedly beaten, parts of his body and soul essence being shoved into the Chronofurnace to be refined.

Realizing he was about to be killed, he was on the verge of tears and finally couldn’t help but cry out for help.

"What are you barking about? Shut up!"

Black aura enveloped Shaohua as she cursed, sounding like a major villain.

She conjured one sword wheel after another with her bare hands, dismembering the Bald Celestial Emperor, blood and flesh flying, soul light splattering, the scene was terrifying.

When the Bald Celestial Emperor barely reappeared, he found himself restrained, bound in a world of light rain. Then, that female demon pushed him into the furnace!

No matter how he exploded, no matter how he resisted, even attempting to self-destruct, it was all in vain. He was thoroughly suppressed.

And just like that, Shaohua forcefully shoved the Bald Celestial Emperor into the Chronofurnace!

"Ah!!!"

He screamed, his cries of agony muffled as the furnace lid was slammed shut by Shaohua, rendering his shouts useless.

"Keep screaming, but no one will save you!" Shaohua smiled, her grin wicked and wild.

Inside the Chronofurnace, the Bald Celestial Emperor screamed pitifully. Whether it was his imperial bones or his soul light, everything was burned to ashes, transforming him into a flaming figure.

The so-called unburiable, buried between the Four Poles Wastes, felled by yin and yang wood, ignited by the Voidblaze, and absorbed by the Eonflare, could also be burned to ashes.

The Chronofurnace glowed brilliantly, emitting ancient sacrificial sounds, consuming all the materials Shaohua had collected. The Bald Celestial Emperor exploded immediately, his essence rapidly turning to ash.

And he failed to revive in the Plateau’s ancestral land, thus falling into eternal silence.

The residual ash left in the Chronofurnace was the Primordial Substances bestowed by the Sinister Ancestors, the ashes left behind after the original diseased being burned itself.

Shaohua glanced into the furnace, confirming that the man had been reduced to ash. Her eyes glowed red, and without hesitation, she lifted the lid and poured the Primordial Substances onto herself.

What a return to the source and recycling!

How wonderful it was to absorb these ashes!

In an instant, she felt herself grow much stronger, nearing the full completion of the Sixth Break, extremely close to the peak of the Immortal Emperor realm.

In other words, she was just one step away from the Sacrificial Dao realm.

The Hunchback Celestial Emperor, who had caught up from behind, was utterly shocked. He was so stunned that he almost turned and fled.

What had he seen? His companion, killed and devoured by that bizarre woman.

"Stop, why are you running? Do you think I’ll eat you?" The woman’s raspy voice echoed from behind him, sending shivers down his spine.

But this only made the Hunchback Celestial Emperor run even faster.

His legs didn’t ache, his back didn’t hurt, and he ran as far as he could.

"This woman is too bizarre. After being invaded by such a large amount of Primordial Substances, she can still maintain a semblance of sanity. Nine out of ten things are wrong with her!"

He burned his essence, sprinting toward the Plateau’s ancestral land. A sudden insight flashed in his mind, and his breathing quickened.

"There’s no doubt about it. This woman is the variable the Ancestor once mentioned!"

Being invaded by Primordial Substances yet maintaining some sanity, not completely degenerating, was unprecedented, a first in billions of years.

However, this woman wasn’t entirely sane, acting as if she were insane and possessed.

But that didn’t matter. What mattered was that he could return and request the Ancestor to suppress this threat.

"Hmph, can you run?" Shaohua followed him from a distance, her increasingly intimidating red eyes flashing with a glint.

You can run, but you can’t hide. Did he think she didn’t know he was heading for the Plateau in the cursed wasteland?

Shaohua closed her eyes slightly, her lips forming a breathtaking curve, her beauty reaching its peak.

Letting the tiger return to the mountain was the only way to find the tiger’s den!

Otherwise, in the vast Sacrificial Sea, without a precise location, it might take a couple of eons to find that secluded Plateau.

"Run, run as fast as you can. The faster you run, the happier I’ll be." She giggled, seeming like a completely different person.

Her slender, graceful body was shrouded in an indescribable black aura, her red eyes intimidating, her entire aura transformed, becoming wicked and wild.

Her soul essence also changed, but it didn’t split or vanish. Instead, it underwent a strange transformation.

And her Dao Fruit was voraciously absorbing the Primordial Substances, evolving toward the Sacrificial Dao realm.

Her methods, her Dao, her path—there was a massive problem with them!

In the vast Sacrificial Sea, two figures were racing in the same direction.

He fled, she pursued, and he had no chance of escape!

Originally, two ‘tyrannosaurus-level’ sinister Immortal Emperors had come to hunt down and kill the murderer of their kin, but after a long battle, the situation had dramatically reversed.

Shaohua successfully turned the tide, not only killing one but also pursuing the other.

For this, she had paid a heavy price. She had become stronger, but at what cost?

What a painful realization!

But, was she still truly herself?

(End of Chapter)

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