Chapter 233: What Is the Feathers Transcendence Holy Land?

Chapter 233: What Is the Feathers Transcendence Holy Land?

October 16, 2024

As the cultivators stepped into the desolate mountains, a terrifying aura of a Great Sage descended, crushing down upon them. Before they could react, their physical bodies exploded, blood and flesh flying everywhere.

This scene made Shangguan Yu's face change.

Then, his eyes turned cold.

"Continue!"

At that moment, a lone cultivator shouted angrily, "This desolate mountain is filled with the aura of a Great Sage, making it nearly impossible to step into. Are the Sage families really so callous, treating human lives like grass?"

Before the man could finish speaking, a terrifying force descended upon him. Shangguan Yu struck with a single palm, mercilessly killing the cultivator on the spot.

Afterward, he glared at the surrounding cultivators with a fierce expression.

"How dare you, mere ants, insult the Sage families? If you enter the desolate mountain, you still have a chance of survival. If you don't, you will die here and now."

"I'll give you three breaths to decide!"

Shangguan Yu's words made the other lone cultivators uneasy, but seeing the powerful cultivators of the Shangguan family and considering Shangguan Yu's strength, they could only swallow their humiliation and force themselves into the desolate mountain.

There was no choice.

Their strength was far inferior to the Shangguan family.

Even without considering the others, Shangguan Yu alone was enough to wipe them all out.

On the other hand, stepping into the desolate mountain at least gave them a slim chance of survival.

While the Shangguan family was forcing the lone cultivators into the desolate mountain, the same was happening with other factions. Many lone cultivators now regretted coming here, as they wouldn't have ended up in such a dire situation otherwise.

In the desolate mountain, Gu Yang watched the scene where the major factions used lone cultivators to scout the path, his expression cold.

"Trying to wear down the desolate mountain's aura with the lives of ordinary cultivators is truly naive. The aura of a Great Sage is not something mere Divine Transformation Realm cultivators can dispel!"

Even if the Great Sage's aura in the desolate mountain was already weakened, it was still far beyond the capabilities of a few Divine Transformation Realm cultivators to affect.

Moreover, the desolate mountain's aura was suppressed by the Divine Phoenix Tower, a Great Sage's ultimate treasure. Even if Gu Yang couldn't fully activate its divine power, it was enough to suppress everything.

Therefore, Gu Yang was not worried at all. They would have a chance to reach the top of the desolate mountain.

As one lone cultivator after another was crushed by the aura and exploded, Gu Yang sat cross-legged, quietly cultivating and comprehending the desolate mountain's aura.

To Gu Yang, the aura here was extremely powerful and difficult to understand, but if he could grasp even a fraction of its mysteries, it would greatly enhance his strength.

More importantly, in the Great Sage's secret realm, he had obtained some elixirs and heavenly treasures. He hadn't had the time to consume them before, and now was the perfect opportunity to do so, hoping to make a breakthrough in strength before the Great Sage's secret realm ended.

...

"Your offspring 'Gu Yang' has used a Great Sage's ultimate treasure to communicate with the aura of the place where the Heavenly Phoenix Great Sage once secluded himself, killing many cultivators!"

"Your offspring 'Gu Yang' has comprehended the Great Sage's aura, significantly enhancing his strength!"

"Your offspring 'Gu Yang' has advanced his Tyrant Blade True Intent to the ninth level, slightly enhancing his strength!"

"Your offspring 'Gu Yang' has advanced his Heavenly Blade True Intent to the tenth level, significantly enhancing his strength!"

"Your offspring 'Gu Yang' has advanced his Heavenly Blade True Intent to the eleventh level, significantly enhancing his strength!"

"Your offspring 'Gu Yang' has advanced his Heavenly Blade True Intent to the twelfth level, significantly enhancing his strength!"

"Your offspring 'Gu Yang' has advanced his Heavenly Blade True Intent to the thirteenth level, significantly enhancing his strength!"

"Your offspring 'Gu Yang' has advanced his cultivation to the peak of the Grandmaster Realm!"

"Reward: 500 enhancement points!"

"Reward: 100 True Intent Pills!"

"Reward: 100 Divine Blood Pills!"

...

"Peak Grandmaster!"

"It seems this journey into the Great Sage's secret realm has been worthwhile!"

Seeing Gu Yang make another breakthrough, Gu Qingfeng's face broke into a faint smile.

When Gu Yang entered the Great Sage's secret realm, he was only at the initial stage of the Grandmaster Realm. In less than a month, his cultivation had soared, directly reaching the peak of the Grandmaster Realm.

If he could take one more step, he would enter the Divine Transformation Realm.

More importantly, Gu Yang's Heavenly Blade True Intent had already advanced to the thirteenth level.

This was the limit for a Grandmaster's True Intent.

If the thirteenth-level True Intent were to break through further, it would form a domain.

Now, Gu Qingfeng was clear.

Even in the Ancient World, the number of Divine Transformation Realm cultivators who could truly form a domain was few. Any Divine Transformation Realm cultivator who could form a domain was a powerhouse at that level.

Currently, Gu Yang was only one step away from forming a domain.

If he were in the Nine States, it would take Gu Yang at least ten years of hard work to reach this realm.

But now, in less than a month, what would normally take ten years of arduous effort has been achieved.

"Yang has broken through; it’s time for me to do the same!"

Gu Qingfeng glanced at his attribute panel, and with a mere thought, he advanced to the Sixth Level of the Dao Palace Realm.

Having grown accustomed to the surge in power that comes with breaking through to a new realm, he easily suppressed the fluctuation.

His Dao Palace Spirit now stood at forty-nine inches.

However, forty-nine inches was not the limit of the Sixth Level of the Dao Palace Realm. It was simply the maximum that the partially completed Primal Heaven Sword could enhance his spirit.

But Gu Qingfeng found this sufficient. Breaking through to the Sixth Level of the Dao Palace Realm, his strength had more than doubled compared to when he was at the Fourth Level.

With this thought, Gu Qingfeng focused his divine sense on the outskirts of Xing'an County, observing the other cultivators. He wanted to find some of them to test his new strength.

But he quickly suppressed this urge. There would be plenty of opportunities to test his strength; there was no need to alert them prematurely.

At that moment, the void trembled, and a powerful figure stepped through the air.

A majestic and awe-inspiring aura, like a torrential wave, swept through everything, causing the faces of all the cultivators to change.

"Boom—"

The space shattered, and a black-robed elder appeared with a stoic expression.

When the other cultivators saw him, their faces paled.

"Qu Huadao!"

"Qu Huadao, the Master of the Sword Peak of the Transcendent Sanctuary, why is he here!"

The expressions of these cultivators shifted, clearly feeling immense pressure from Qu Huadao’s presence.

"I heard that one of Qu Peak Master’s descendants entered the Great Sage Secret Realm. But looking at his current state, something must have gone wrong—"

One of the cultivators spoke up, but before he could finish, Qu Huadao’s sharp eyes turned cold, and a terrifying sword intent surged toward the speaker.

"No—"

The cultivator’s face changed drastically, and it was too late to beg for mercy.

In an instant, the sword intent struck, and the cultivator, who was just a step away from the Dao Palace Realm, exploded, dying on the spot.

"Hiss—"

Many cultivators who witnessed this scene couldn’t help but draw a sharp breath. The ability to instantly kill a near-Dao Palace Realm cultivator with a single glance was truly terrifying.

Even Ji Meng’s eyes narrowed, his expression becoming serious.

"Even if this Sword Peak Master hasn’t reached the Half-Saint Realm, he must be very close!"

Even Ji Meng, a Ninth Level Dao Palace Realm cultivator, had no absolute confidence in facing such a powerful opponent. After all, even within the Ninth Level of the Dao Palace Realm, there were significant differences in strength.

Clearly, Qu Huadao was among the top-tier Ninth Level Dao Palace Realm cultivators, just one step away from the legendary Half-Saint Realm.

While Half-Saints were not true Saints, the mere association with the word "saint" placed them at the pinnacle of power in the current era of declining law and order.

However, Half-Saints were exceedingly rare. In the Primal Ancient World, Half-Saints were as rare as phoenix feathers and unicorn horns. Among the many cultivators present, Qu Huadao was undoubtedly the strongest.

"My descendant has perished in the Great Sage Secret Realm. Do not let me find out who was responsible, or this matter will not be easily resolved!"

Qu Huadao coldly surveyed the cultivators present, his voice icy and threatening.

This statement gave no face to the other cultivators, causing many of the powerful figures from various factions to seethe inwardly.

But thinking of Qu Huadao’s strength, they suppressed their anger. Clearly, he had gone somewhat mad with grief over the loss of his descendant. It would not be wise to provoke him.

Now, all the factions hoped that it wasn’t one of their own who had killed his descendant. Otherwise, this matter would be difficult to resolve peacefully.

Time passed, and several days quickly went by.

On this day, the bronze gate of the Great Sage Secret Realm trembled violently, and beams of divine light emerged, like auspicious omens illuminating the heavens and earth.

All the cultivators who saw this scene were moved.

"The Great Sage Secret Realm is about to end!"

"Who knows who will inherit the legacy of the Heavenly Phoenix Great Sage this time!"

Some of the Ninth Level Dao Palace Realm cultivators were now making secret preparations. Since they couldn’t enter the Great Sage Secret Realm, this was their only chance to obtain the Great Sage’s legacy.

Soon, numerous beams of light shot out from the bronze gate. Upon closer inspection, each beam of light carried a cultivator.

In no time at all, all the cultivators who were still alive within the secret realm were forcefully ejected by its power.

"Both the Heavenly Phoenix Great Sage's inheritance and the Great Sage's supreme treasure are in the hands of the Divine Martial Dynasty!"

Suddenly, Shangguan Yu, who had just emerged from the secret realm, shouted loudly. All the powerful figures present were taken aback, then their gazes turned fiercely toward Gu Yang and his companions.

Shangguan Yu claimed that the Great Sage's inheritance and supreme treasure were in the hands of Gu Yang and his companions, but the other powerful figures were not entirely convinced.

However, it wasn't long before other cultivators who had also emerged from the secret realm began to corroborate his words.

"That's right, the Heavenly Phoenix Great Sage's legacy has all been obtained by the Divine Martial Dynasty!"

"That Emperor Gu used the Great Sage's supreme treasure to activate the Heavenly Phoenix Great Sage's Dao aura, slaughtering many cultivators. It's an unforgivable crime!"

When one of the cultivators spoke, his gaze turned venomous as he looked in the direction of the Divine Martial Dynasty.

If they couldn't obtain the Great Sage's inheritance, they would do everything in their power to prevent the Divine Martial Dynasty from getting it. Many ordinary cultivators wanted to use this opportunity to drag the Divine Martial Dynasty down, while top-tier forces like Shangguan Yu aimed to stir up the waters and profit from the chaos.

"Hand over the Great Sage's inheritance, and I will spare your lives!"

A Dao Palace Realm cultivator couldn't contain himself and immediately lunged at Gu Yang and his companions, his terrifying power causing Gu Yang's face to pale.

Even though he had recently advanced to the peak of the Grandmaster Realm, Gu Yang was no match for such a powerful opponent.

However—

Just as the attack was about to land, a cold, menacing voice rang out.

"To dare attack in my presence is to court death!"

As the words faded, the void shattered.

A terrifying force of blood and qi transformed into an immense hand, colliding with the Dao Palace Realm cultivator.

"Bang!"

The Dao Palace Realm cultivator's right arm exploded, and the residual force of the blood qi hand continued to crush him. In his terrified gaze, it struck him with devastating force.

"Boom—"

Under the overwhelming power, the Dao Palace Realm cultivator's physical body exploded into a mist of blood, leaving no trace of his remains.

From the moment the Dao Palace Realm cultivator attacked to his demise, it took less than a breath.

Seeing the cultivator obliterated by a single palm, many of the other cultivators present shuddered, and the fervent excitement caused by the Great Sage's legacy quickly cooled.

Only then did they remember that the Divine Martial Dynasty was not an easy target, with a top-tier Dao Palace Realm cultivator backing them.

As the various factions were momentarily stunned, Qu Huadao’s cold eyes fell on Gu Xuan.

"Whelp, why do you bear the mark of the Feather Transformation Sacred Land? Could it be that you are the one who murdered my son!"

Upon hearing this, Gu Xuan's heart skipped a beat, but he forced himself to remain calm. "I don't know what you're talking about."

"Hehe, it doesn't matter if you don't know. Once I capture you and search your soul, everything will be clear."

Qu Huadao grinned viciously, taking a step forward. His withered right hand shattered layers of space, lunging directly at Gu Xuan.

In the next moment, the void trembled.

A green-robed cultivator suddenly appeared in front of Gu Xuan.

Then, the green-robed cultivator also struck with a palm.

When the two palms collided, a destructive wave erupted, causing layers of space to collapse and shatter.

Qu Huadao's body trembled, and he was forced to take a step back. The green-robed cultivator, however, remained steadfast, and the outcome of the clash was clear.

"Who are you, to dare obstruct the Feather Transformation Sacred Land? Are you courting enmity with us?"

Qu Huadao's expression turned severe, his eyes filled with cold killing intent and a hint of unnoticeable wariness.

The strength of the cultivator before him was causing him some pressure.

"I am Gu Qingfeng!"

Faced with this accusation, Gu Qingfeng replied calmly, a cold smile appearing on his face.

"As for the so-called Feather Transformation Sacred Land, what is it? Does it even deserve my respect?"

"Blasphemy! To dare insult the Feather Transformation Sacred Land is to court death!"

Qu Huadao was immediately enraged, any remaining wariness vanishing in an instant.

Then, a terrifying force rose from him.

His sword intent soared into the sky, like an emperor reigning over the world.

Qu Huadao's expression was domineering, his eyes filled with killing intent as he looked at Gu Qingfeng.

"If you seek death, I will grant it to you!"

(End of Chapter)

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