Chapter 224: Crimson Heaven Palace, Gutan Tian

Chapter 224: Crimson Heaven Palace, Gutan Tian

Gutan Tian's cold gaze swept across the entire scene, "What brings you all to my place?"

"Gutan Tian? Your fame has already spread throughout the realms."

The Sky Devouring Beast's eyes gleamed sharply, ready to test this person. It dove down, its divine power overwhelming, with countless starry seas surrounding its body—all the universes it had devoured and refined.

Gutan Tian calmly faced it, exuding a terrifying aura that seemed to swallow mountains and rivers with every gesture, a demeanor that looked down upon the ages with pride and an unparalleled bearing.

Accompanied by the astonishing sight of tearing galaxies and collapsing worlds, a fist punched through the void, dominating both heaven and earth, and slammed into the sharpest and most solid beak of the Sky Devouring Beast.

A chilling sound of fracture echoed, causing goosebumps.

The beast's eyes seemed frozen, and its beak, which had once devoured stars and pecked at the moon, and even torn through entire worlds, was now broken.

Amidst the beast's mournful wails, Gutan Tian took a step forward, and behind him, a Dharmic image of heaven and earth towered over ten thousand feet, causing the surrounding stars to tremble.

……

Gutan Tian's gaze pierced through the ages, instantly recognizing the identity and origin of the person.

He sighed, feeling an inexplicable regret.

"The Nine Provinces will be destroyed, and they won't survive either. They will all become blood sacrifices," someone said coldly and ruthlessly.

The Ancient Mirror Elder smiled and said, "They don't care about the Heavenly Emperor's Hundred Tribes. After all, they aren't true subjects of the Emperor. But we can empathize with their actions, which are nauseating and cross the line!"

Accompanying Gutan Tian's sudden appearance, the Ancient Mirror Elder from the Buddha's Homeland spoke again, "The Buddha's Homeland must be destroyed."

"Why rely on outsiders? Since my nephew has entered the Ancient Path, he should rampage and be invincible!"

These words caught the attention of the strong figures from the Yama Continent, who couldn't help but glance at each other, secretly startled by the audacity of this fellow.

"There's no need to be so anxious, we're just the advance force."

With the Heavenly Path in peril, the Federation would need them, the vanguard, even more. This was crucial for maintaining stability in their relationship.

This wave of invasion seemed to have been pushed back, but in reality, it was only a temporary deterrent, useless in the long run.

Over at the Crimson Heaven Palace...

The situation had become a dead end.

"This is Jingqiu's innate divine ability. Before entering the Ancient Path, he gave me a strand of his seed, and this lamp can not only restrain the mysterious fog but also contend with the dark mist of the Dark Sea!"

At this moment, on the Ancient Path, the young man named Ji Jingqiu's divine lamp not only restrained the mysterious fog but also contended with the dark mist of the Dark Sea.

"For them, the real goal is to climb the Ten Thousand Year Monument and enter the highest sacred land, Wuwang, through the passage opened by the Heavenly Emperor's gods in the past. As for killing your younger generation, it's just a side task."

The crowd fell silent.

The opponent had the confidence to challenge the top rankings of the Ten Thousand Year Monument, which meant they were at least within the top thirty.

The palace lord of the Crimson Sky Palace, Qi Yunfei, laughed and said, "Well said!" Then, he accompanied Gutan Tian on their way.

"Primordial Artifact?"

On the Dark Sea side, the elder who had previously thrown the ancient mirror coughed a few times, his smile cold. "Additionally, you all may not know, but the main target of our invasion isn't the Heavenly Emperor's Nine Provinces. The Nine Provinces are already in ruins, and the primary Primordial inheritances are concentrated on the Ancient Path."

The crowd: "..."

Just from Gutan Tian alone, they could glimpse the brilliance of that ancient generation.

Even he couldn't possibly attend to everything.

"It seems we need to expedite our contact with the Federation," Lu Tong frowned, "But I've recently heard that the Federation's situation might not be ideal. Their Heavenly Path is under the special care of the Four Demons."

Upon witnessing this scene, the strong figures from the Yama Continent sighed inwardly.

He had regained control over his personal time.

Someone scolded, not hiding their threatening tone.

Gutan Tian decisively took action, throwing a black battle spear. The spear body undulated like a mountain range between heaven and earth, suppressing the ancient mirror.

The crowd subconsciously nodded.

"Master! Palace Lord of the Crimson Sky Palace!"

Gutan Tian remained silent for a moment, unable to figure out anything for now. He turned to Lu Tong and asked, "I heard from your message that Ah He's disciple entered the Ancient Path?"

The reason his master had left this time was because he had sensed the aura of Hedonghuang not long ago. Gutan Tian shook his head, "I followed the trail and reached the Four Demons' nest, but to no avail. I only sensed a trace from the path of destiny."

"Word has it that someone in the Southern Wilderness Continent is aiming for the top thirty, but they're not in our war zone, so I'm not sure if it's true."

They were more inclined to wait for Ji Jingqiu's rise, at least until he broke through the Heaven-Human threshold, and gained a voice within the Federation.

"Hmph! Your Holy King lineage once invaded and colonized countless realms, wherever you went, those who didn't submit were all purged. How dare you talk like that?" A powerful being from the Dark Sea spoke up.

"If they dare to make such a claim, they must have the real skills. The four leaders are at least capable of challenging the top thirty, or even higher." Someone whispered.

After a long while, he asked in confusion, "What kind of power is this? I thought it was similar to the Celestial Deity Light's purification essence, but it's completely opposite, not only is it not overbearing, but also quite gentle, as if...it can contain myriad things and hold myriad laws?"

However, they didn't care much, as the Dark Sea's gateway had already opened, and the coordinates were locked. Even if this gateway was destroyed, it wouldn't hinder the grand scheme.

The elder smiled, "Aren't you also acknowledging the spread of the Buddha Homeland?"

Lu Tong eagerly asked, "Senior Brother, how was your trip?"

The people present had expressions of difficulty, frowns, or indifference, but none of them looked good.

They couldn't care less about the common people; they could only take care of themselves and their disciples first.

Once this invasion started, there was no stopping it.

Gutan Tian spoke indifferently, "No matter who it is, I have a junior martial brother on the Ancient Path. If there's no accident, I'll slaughter your entire lineage, starting with your younger generation."

"Gutan, I want to see, in the Three Thousand Hells, how many families can stand with you?"

The Nine Provinces' "death sentence" was already sealed.

The indestructible Buddha Homeland, the Dark Sea's accelerated invasion, the lower realms' myriad souls would eventually become food for bloodthirsty beasts.

"As expected of parasites, not only are their actions despicable, but they're also so disgusting." The Celestial Deity woman spoke calmly, denouncing them as parasites of the Dark Sea.

Lu Tong sighed, but it was within his expectations.

The generation of martial artists who had once competed with the Southern Emperor Hedonghuang a million years ago had already grown up, possessing an overwhelming figure.

Upon hearing these words, the powerful beings in the Three Thousand Hells erupted in fury. Someone stepped forward, their aura bursting forth, locking onto the elder, and asked, "It seems like you want to decide life and death today!"

In these past few months, he had been studying the Heart Lamp left by Ji Jingqiu, and after several attempts, he confirmed that this single strand of Heart Lamp, in the hands of a Heaven-Human martial artist, was enough to protect a city of millions! Upon hearing his words, several people were moved, clearly understanding the implications of what Qian Zhong had said.

Among those present, Qian Zhong suddenly spoke in a deep voice, "Master, if the Buddha Homeland is destroyed, what will happen to the lower realms' myriad souls?"

Then, he quickly cheered, "We've already contacted the homeland of He Qianbei!"

If the Buddha Homeland was destroyed, without its protection, most of the lower realms' myriad souls would live in fear every day, constantly at risk of being swallowed by the mysterious fog, facing unknown dangers.

Lu Tong nodded, agreeing with the logic.

But to stand before the Ten Thousand Year Monument, who wasn't a forbidden being? And the gap between the top thirty and the top hundred was like a chasm.

"Everyone, if you want to leave, do it quickly, or you'll be bound to this land's fate."

"I'll contact the forces in the other continents, and we'll join forces to suppress the Buddha Homeland." "If there's no accident, I'm afraid that at this very moment, the other continents might not be faring well..."

"I wonder how the situation is in the other war zones. It should be more brilliant than ours, and I hope someone will step forward to suppress those four." Someone muttered, placing their hopes on the other war zones.

If he was the successor of that person, sweeping through the Ancient Path, wasn't it only natural?

In their eyes, others could say whatever they wanted, but the actions of the Holy King lineage were above them. Where did they get the nerve to mock them! The elder from the Hunter God Corporation spoke calmly, "They're just fifty-seven people who learned the old law, what can they do?"

Regarding the Dark Sea's invasion, some people's attitudes were merely to curb it, not to fight to the death. There was no "you or me" attitude.

"Why panic?" The elder from the Hunter God Corporation said, "The Ancient Path's will is the legacy of the Imperial Heaven's deities, and it's also linked to the Unfathomable Mountain. They haven't reached the level to break through the Ancient Path's blockade, at most, they can only send in some younger generation."

"But if the Buddha Homeland is destroyed, the mysterious fog will spread, and the lower realms' myriad souls will face danger."

Finally, Qi Yunfei murmured, "Could it be that my Nine Palaces will become the second Buddha Homeland? Why is it happening at this time? If it was a million years ago, my Nine Palaces might have already become the lord of the Three Thousand Hells!"

At this moment, the river around Gutan Tian's body calmed down, flowing quietly.

"Dare to interfere with my time stream with a mere imitation."

In an instant, he was already surrounded by enemies.

Of course, this wasn't something that happened in a day or two.

Even at noon, it was as bright as a second sun in the sky! With Qian Zhong's mental power nurturing the second-generation Heart Lamp, far beyond the capabilities of Sen Luo and the others, "What is this?" Qi Yunfei's eyes narrowed slightly, sensing the mysterious essence hidden within this Heart Lamp.

Qian Zhong spoke in a deep voice.

"I have a method that might solve part of the problem." Qian Zhong's eyes shone, and he extended his right hand, a Heart Lamp shining brightly in his palm.

"It's a pity, if it was a million years ago, not to mention four people, even forty people wouldn't be a problem." Qi Yunfei from the Nine Palaces looked at Gutan Tian, who stood tall, with a hint of regret.

Because with the cooperation of the Buddha Homeland, the Dark Sea had already begun its invasion.

He let out a long roar, and a black battle spear appeared in his hand. The spearhead shattered the stars, and the void collapsed, as he lifted the spear to pierce the Ancient Mirror! An elder quietly appeared behind the Ancient Mirror, holding it to clash with Gutan Tian, but in the end, cracks appeared on the Ancient Mirror, causing the elder's face to change, and he retreated.

"Hmm, there are two more similar martial artists in the upper three continents. The one in the Southern Wilderness Continent has likely entered the Far West War Zone, where he's competing with the Western Phoenix Continent's pride."

Among those present, only he knew the identity of Gutan Tian's junior martial brother.

"Gutan Tian! If you dare to oppose us, aren't you afraid that your Crimson Heaven Palace lineage will be the first to face our reckoning?"

In the past, even the Heavenly Emperor and Empress were annihilated, and now you're merely putting up a futile resistance!"

Gutan Tian strode across the battlefield, and wherever he went, no one could block his brilliance. He directly pierced through the battlefield, arriving before the Ancient Mirror.

"Not bad, it's Ji Jingqiu!" Lu Tong laughed heartily, "Mo Xianbei also has high hopes for him."

"If that day truly comes, I, Gu, will not 'put up a futile resistance.' I'll withdraw and leave, then specifically target your families for extermination."

Gutan Tian waved his sleeve and left, leaving behind a single statement:

"Unless something unexpected happens, even in the second stage, the trial grounds will have at least ten thousand people on each side! In such a battlefield, where everyone is of the same realm, individual strength is unlikely to determine victory or defeat; it's about overall combat power."

Gutan Tian frowned and stared, feeling a sense of deja vu.

The crowd exchanged information, and their expressions relaxed. It seemed that among the younger generation in the Nine Continents, there were still some who could rival the young warriors sent by the Dark Sea's Three Thousand Yama Floats.

"Alright, next, I'll guide you in your Ancient Dustsha cultivation. After this Ancient Road trial is over, we'll borrow the path to the Dark Sea and travel to various realms to investigate the situation."

Suddenly, in the mirror, a long, illusory river surged and flowed, giving birth to countless branches. On each branch stood a 'Gutan Tian,' as if embodying his past, present, and future.

At this moment, the middle-aged man's gaze finally turned sharp.

A female of the Celestial God Race spoke up, breaking the silence.

He responded coldly:

The crowd from the Yafu Continent felt a sinking feeling in their hearts.

A dark sword, like a beam of light from the heavens, slashed through the void, reaching the middle-aged man's head in an instant. The sword strike plunged the world into darkness, as if a chaotic universe where clarity and turbidity were indistinguishable, even the flow of time gradually ceased, losing its contrast!

Gutan Tian's gaze swept over Ancient Dustsha, and he nodded slightly, "Not bad, the process hasn't been hindered by trivial matters."

They were currently in contact with their retreat, and it was impossible for them to share the same fate as the Nine Continents.

"Of course not, they are just an interesting experiment for us. The actual team leaders will be four people."

This was because the annihilation of the Nine Continents was a predetermined fact, and no one could stop it! "The Dark Sea has already invaded. Everyone, go back and prepare."

"Are you sure? Is this Ji Jingqiu's innate talent and divine ability?" Qi Yunfei asked solemnly, his voice filled with awe.

"This is also our opportunity. They will desperately need the power of the Nine Palaces." Qi Yunfei said nonchalantly, "Just defending one Heavenly Path, the Nine Palaces, along with the Federation, is enough. You continue the communication on your side, and I'll gather the other Palace Masters to return. First, we'll conquer the Buddha Homeland!"

Someone changed the subject, "The second stage of the Ancient Road is about to begin. Do you think the words of those few people earlier are credible?"

The advance team from the Dark Sea knew that today's trip would be difficult.

"Haha. You're so confident that your younger generation can defeat ours?" The Ancient Mirror Elder suddenly laughed strangely, "In the past, we, the Imperial Heaven Hundred Tribes, plundered fifty-seven tribes, and after carefully cultivating fifty-seven outstanding disciples, we sent them to the Ancient Road to see if they could reverse fate."

"Four people, to be precise, those four have embarked on the Divine Path and can no longer be considered human," Lu Tong sighed.

At the same time, another pure white hand, like jade, emerged from the void behind him! The palm radiated a jade-like luster, giving people a sense of profound tranquility and inner peace, as if symbolizing the ultimate destination of all living beings and the inescapable death.

"Then it's a good opportunity for our troops to train. These youngsters haven't experienced much, so let's use this chance to temper their will." A strong warrior from Yafu Continent said indifferently.

Gutan Tian reached out and lightly touched the Heart Lantern in Qian Zhong's palm.

"You..." A powerful warrior was enraged, his killing intent burning fiercely, wishing to engage in a life-and-death battle with him on the spot.

Yafu Continent was only in the middle rank among the Nine Continents, and there was still some gap compared to the top three continents.

...

This was the terrifying aspect of the Dark Sea—just some black mist and its derived eerie fog could leave countless people helpless and waiting for their demise.

Although their younger generation was excellent, without a heaven-defying opportunity, it was unlikely that any of the top hundred would be exceptional.

Before leaving, a powerful warrior from the Dark Sea side grinned, "Even if we're temporarily set back, we'll still sit firmly on our fishing platform."

They just didn't know where the four people from the other side would end up, hoping it wasn't the Far East War Zone...

In an instant, the sky and earth shattered, and blood splattered across the stars! Whether it was the chaos sword strike or the palm strike behind him, they were all swallowed by his body, which remained unmoved.

The other warriors nodded. The Buddha Homeland indeed needed to be cleansed. If not, allowing them to continue their connection with the Dark Sea would only accelerate the annihilation of the Nine Continents.

"Besides Ah He, how many of the remaining six are still alive?" Gutan Tian asked solemnly.

But they wouldn't tolerate the other side targeting the younger generation of their tribe.

Gutan Tian remained expressionless, took another step, and his Dharma form obscured the sun and moon, vast and boundless, ignoring the palm strike behind him and the sword strike above, as he firmly took a step forward.

A powerful warrior from the Yafu Continent took action to intercept, and someone from the Yafu side also stepped forward to confront them.

These words made the crowd's expressions turn cold.

The powerful warriors shook their heads, each with their own thoughts, and set off on their return journey, ready to discuss the matter with their backers as soon as possible.

Suddenly, he realized why it felt familiar! That man who stood shoulder to shoulder with Ah He, honored as the World-Honored One, exuded a similar aura.

He asked about many details, and as Qian Zhong answered one by one, the crowd's astonishment deepened.

They, the Nine Continents, knew their own affairs, and some were indeed excellent, but to enter the top thirty rankings in front of the Ten Thousand Year Monument, which shocked the world, they still had a long way to go.

If they couldn't return to the Great Universe in time, even as a dominant force, they would accompany the Nine Continents to their demise.

Just as the Nine Continents were about to be destroyed, it wasn't something that would happen in a year or two, even if the Buddha Homeland accelerated this process, it would still take at least a century or two.

...

On this day.

It was said that the young supreme of the Beast Sea had finally emerged from his Nirvana cultivation. Ji Jingqiu decided to pay a visit.

He sensed that a certain young fellow was about to be born soon and prepared to consult the Beast Sea for related information.

(End of Chapter)

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