Chapter 269: The Beast Clan Makes Its Move! The Great War Begins! A Dilemma?

Chapter 269: The Beast Clan Makes Its Move! The Great War Begins! A Dilemma?

Saint Feather’s voice sent a ripple of shock through the gathered crowd.

"What do you mean, Beast Clan!" Zhao Batian barked coldly.

All the Human Race Heavenly Pride present turned their gazes toward the Beast Clan.

"Literal meaning."

Saint Feather smiled arrogantly and said, "The Human Race has dominated the world for too long. It's time for the Beast Clan to have our turn."

"Our territory is vast, and Heavenly Pride are abundant, not a bit weaker than the Human Race."

"Why should we, the Beast Clan, only get one Dao Platform every time the great era opens?"

Saint Feather’s gaze swept over the Human Race Heavenly Pride present, and she declared firmly:

"In this era, the Beast Clan will divide the world equally with you, the Human Race!"

The faces of the Human Race Heavenly Pride present changed instantly.

"Delusional!"

Ye Xiaoyi, holding a long sword, his brows furrowed in anger.

"Delusional? Hahaha."

Saint Feather burst out laughing. "In terms of Divine Output, the Beast Clan is no less."

"In terms of Heavenly Pride strength, the Beast Clan is equally formidable!"

"Why shouldn't the Beast Clan have a share of this world?!"

With that, she turned her gaze to the Human Race Dao Platform and sneered:

"Now, after your internal strife, how many strong ones can the Human Race still gather?"

"Our Beast Clan army is intact, and our numbers are twice as many as yours!"

"How do you think you can contend with the Beast Clan now?"

Her words sent a chill through every Human Race member on the Dao Platform.

In this great era, the Beast Clan also produced a large number of Heavenly Pride.

However, the hierarchy within the Beast Clan placed a greater emphasis on lineage.

Thus, as a Golden Crow, Saint Feather faced no obstacles and ascended to the pinnacle directly.

This resulted in the Beast Clan suffering minimal losses and remaining at the peak.

The Human Race, on the other hand, was different.

The Human Race had numerous Dao systems, and even those of the same Dao could vie for the top position on the Dao Platform due to different factions.

After the great war, each Dao system suffered heavy losses.

If the Beast Clan were to make a move now, the Human Race would be in grave danger!

As Saint Feather’s command was issued, regardless of the Human Race’s thoughts, the Beast Clan army quickly sprang into action.

Led by the four Young Beast Kings, each followed by a vast army, they charged toward the Human Race Dao Platform.

The seven Human Race Dao Platforms were the Scholar, Dao, Buddha, Alchemy, Demon, Martial, and Sword.

Among these, the Dao, Martial, and Buddha Platforms were the strongest and had the most cultivators.

The Beast Clan was smart; they didn’t provoke the three Dao factions but instead headed straight for the weakest Dao Platforms.

Among these, the Scholar Dao was the weakest after the internal war, followed by the Alchemy Dao, which had the lowest combat power and had also undergone a split.

After these two Dao, came the Sword and Demon Dao.

The Demon Dao, having been overthrown by the Su family, had been in a state of decline. If not for their deep reserves, they might not even have a Dao Platform to occupy.

While the Sword Dao was strong, it had few practitioners, and with the Tian Jian faction blocking on the Dao Platform, it was also in a weak position.

The Scholar, Alchemy, Sword, and Demon Dao Platforms were quickly approached by the four Beast Clan Young Beast Kings, leading numerous Heavenly Pride.

For a moment, everyone was in a state of panic.

"Do not make a mistake, Beast Clan."

At this moment, Lingxu Zi, who had reached the peak of Daoism, his brows furrowed, coldly declared:

"The Human Race is the master of the world and should rightfully hold the Trend."

"The Beast Clan’s attempt to reverse the natural order will surely bring down heavenly calamity!"

Saint Feather sneered, "The Beast Clan doesn’t believe in these things; we only believe in our fists!"

"Whoever has the strongest fist gets the best and the strongest!"

"Weaklings, how can you dominate the Trend!"

"The Human Race used to be the rulers of heaven and earth, but that can't last forever!"

"Now, our Beast Clan is strong enough. We are equally capable of sitting in the seat of the rulers of heaven and earth!"

With these words, the Beast Clan let out a thunderous roar of excitement and fury.

Their morale soared, and they brandished their weapons, their eyes burning with bloodlust and battle spirit.

The expressions of the people present changed repeatedly, their sense of crisis growing by the minute.

"You are digging your own grave!"

Su Changqing frowned deeply, looking at Saint Feather, "With the Darkness Restricted Zone emerging, your Beast Clan still wants to fight among yourselves?"

"If we weaken each other, how can we defend against the Restricted Zone Beasts when they come?"

These words left everyone in the crowd stunned.

The Darkness Restricted Zone?

Restricted Zone Beasts, how could they possibly reach the Fenyuntaif?

"Are you afraid and trying to scare me?"

Saint Feather shook his head with a laugh, "The Fenyuntaif of the Cangyan Continent, how could it allow the people of the Darkness Restricted Zone to ascend?"

"To stop our Beast Clan, you need a better reason than that."

"The excuse of the Darkness Restricted Zone is truly laughable."

The Humans present remained silent.

Even they found it hard to believe Su Changqing's words.

The Fenyuntaif has opened multiple times, but dark creatures have never ascended before.

This is a Trend governed by the Heavenly Dao. The people of the Darkness Restricted Zone would be insane to come here and seek death!

"This time, it's different. They will definitely make their move."

Seeing the expressions of the crowd, Su Changqing sighed helplessly.

He understood that the Beast Clan wouldn't believe his words.

But Tong Lin's dying words would never deceive him!

In this era of prosperity, the Yuzhi Demon God and the Heavenly Dao have some kind of collaboration.

This time, the Darkness Restricted Zone can participate in the Fenyuntaif.

"Hmph, let them come if they dare."

Saint Feather sneered, then turned his gaze to the ready Beast Clan army and roared, "Attack!"

Instantly, the Beast Clan let out a thunderous roar.

Under the leadership of the four Young Beast Kings, a large number of Beast Clan members rushed onto the Sword, Confucian, Demon, and Alchemy Dao Platforms.

The battle began in an instant.

A large number of Beast Clan cultivators poured in, neutralizing the power enhancement of the Dao Platforms in an instant.

On equal footing, the intense battle commenced.

However, the Beast Clan's physical strength was formidable, and their numbers were overwhelming. How could the cultivators of the four Dao Platforms be their match?

The moment the two sides clashed, the Human Race began to retreat on all fronts.

This scene sent the hearts of countless cultivators across the land racing.

The Dao Platforms being seized were not just about who would reach the summit.

They involved the fate of all cultivators in the world.

If the Human Race lost the four Dao Platforms, the Beast Clan would rise rapidly, and the Human Race's combat strength would greatly diminish.

At this critical juncture, such an event would be an unbearable blow to the Human Race!

"Hmph!"

At this moment, Daoist Lingxu Zi snorted angrily and loudly declared, "Half of the Daoist cultivators, go and resist the Beast Clan."

"We cannot lose this Trend!"

"Aye!"

On the Daoist Dao Platform, one cultivator after another rose up and headed to the neighboring Dao Platforms.

They could have stood by and watched, as the Beast Clan posed no immediate threat to them.

But this was not an internal conflict; it was a clan war!

No matter the grudges, they had to set them aside in this moment.

"You two, are you not going to lend a hand?"

After giving his order, Lingxu Zi turned his gaze to Good Deeds of the Buddhist Sect and Wu Dao's Zhao Batian.

Now, they were the three strongest forces of the Human Race.

Though still inferior to the Beast Clan, they had no right to stand by and watch.

Every Dao Platform the Human Race could defend would be a great merit.

"The Human Race is in trouble, and the Buddhist Sect must naturally lend a hand."

Good Deeds surveyed the situation and then fixed his gaze on Su Changqing, smiling, "We will help."

"Su Changqing, I can mobilize all the Buddhist forces to help the Ru Dao."

"Can you part with it?"

Su Changqing's gaze turned slightly cold upon hearing this, understanding the implications.

"I don't need it."

"I hope you won't be asking for help later."

Su Changqing rejected the offer without hesitation, his eyes carefully scanning the surroundings.

He was unafraid of the Beast Clan, but the lingering darkness that still lurked in the shadows was what truly concerned him.

"Su Changqing, what a noble spirit."

Good Deeds gave a carefree smile and then said,

"The Buddhist forces will go to assist the Demon Dao. The Human Race Dao Platform must not fall."

The voices of agreement rang out, and one by one, the Buddhist followers took to the air, heading toward the Demon Dao.

These two Dao, once like fire and water, were now allies in the same camp.

Mingzi was somewhat surprised. He glanced at Su Changqing and then smiled.

"Disciples of the Martial Dao, go and help!"

Zhao Batian, straightforward as ever, spoke directly.

A large number of Martial Dao disciples left the Dao Platform and headed toward the Sword, Alchemy, and Scholar Dao.

At this moment, the Human Race had gathered their forces and engaged the Beast Clan in a decisive battle.

Secret techniques rained down from the Dao Platform like a storm, and divine thoughts dispersed like a gentle breeze.

In a short time, both sides suffered heavy losses.

However, the Beast Clan still held the upper hand.

The Human Race had already lost too many in their internal conflicts, and with the Beast Clan's assault, they were gradually losing their strength.

If this situation continued, the Human Race would ultimately be defeated.

"We can't wait any longer."

Su Changqing clenched his fists and looked down at Ling Si and the others who were retreating.

The Ru Dao was already the weakest, and even with the help of the other Dao, it still couldn't match the Beast Clan.

Just as Su Changqing was about to turn and intervene, a soft laugh suddenly rang out.

"Su Changqing, think carefully."

"Once you step onto the peak of the Dao Platform, you cannot easily step down."

Saint Feather pointed to the gathering trend above everyone's Tianling and said with a smile,

"Before the trend fully merges, if you step down, you will never have the chance to reach the peak again."

"Heaven Dao will not allow someone who abandons Him to climb the peak again."

She raised an eyebrow and looked at Su Changqing, her smile half-mocking,

"Just watch quietly. Losing a Dao Platform is just a minor loss for the Human Race; it won't affect your breakthrough to Divine Output."

"What does their life or death have to do with you?"

Su Changqing's expression changed upon hearing this.

Once at the peak, he couldn't step down?

This was something he had just learned.

He had been diligently practicing all this time to gather the top Divine Output.

If he missed this chance, his path to breakthrough would be delayed indefinitely.

But... if he doesn't step down...

"Changqing, my junior brother!"

At that moment, Ling Si's resolute shout rang out, "You are the foundation of the future Ru Dao!"

"The world's trend is divided into nine parts, but there is still a tenth part of hope and change."

"Even if we lose this Dao Platform, the world's Ru cultivators still have a future. You don't need to step down!"

"We will wait for Changqing, my junior brother, to strengthen the Ru Dao in the future!"

Amidst the deafening shouts of the Ru cultivators in the battle, determination and the resolve to die filled the air.

The Ru Dao could lose, but Su Changqing could not!

They firmly believed that even without the trend, with Su Changqing's talent, he could still uphold a sky for the Ru Dao!

With this belief, many Ru cultivators launched suicidal charges!

Determined shouts echoed across the heavens.

"Tsk tsk, stepping down means losing your future, staying means watching your Dao lineage be abandoned by the trend."

Saint Feather's eyes gleamed with amusement, "Su Changqing, how will you choose between these two difficult options?"

Not far away, Chu Xi and Ye Xiaoyi were already cursing, their hearts anxious for Su Changqing.

But just then, the previously silent Su Changqing laughed.

This laughter made Saint Feather and everyone else pause, their gazes turning to him.

"Difficult choice?"

Su Changqing slowly turned around, walked down from the Dao Platform, and his calm voice echoed from the peak,

"This is not a difficult choice for me."

"Even without this so-called opportunity, I can still overwhelm all my enemies in the world!"

"You overestimate the benefits of this fortune, and underestimate my talent and resolve, Su Changqing."

The few people present could not help but change their expressions.

They looked at Su Changqing's tall and straight back as he left. Whether they wanted to admit it or not, they all felt a surge of admiration.

They asked themselves, if they were in his shoes, would they willingly give up the opportunity that had fallen into their hands?

No one knew the final answer, but it was definitely not an easy choice.

...

"Leave this to me, go and reach the summit."

Su Changqing took a step and was already beside Ling Si.

He looked up at the densely packed Beast Clan ahead and spoke softly.

"How did you come down here!"

Seeing Su Changqing, Ling Si couldn't help but feel a surge of anger.

Fusing with fortune, this would bring unparalleled benefits to future cultivation.

"How can I trade my own opportunity for the entire Ru Dao to be abandoned by the trend?"

Su Changqing smiled, "My teacher never taught me to do things this way."

The many Ru cultivators around them, upon hearing this, felt admiration and gratitude, and a resolve to die for a worthy cause.

If Senior Brother Changqing could give up his own opportunity to save Ru Dao, how could they fall behind?

"Go, I'll hold them here. They won't advance any further."

Su Changqing's words were few, but they filled everyone with an inexplicable sense of security.

At that moment, all the Ru cultivator disciples stood silently behind Su Changqing.

Moreover, all the Ru cultivators in the world who witnessed this scene fell silent.

The name Su Changqing was being etched deeper and deeper into their hearts!

The summit must not be left unattended, or the trend would be taken over by the other Dao sects.

Ling Si gave Su Changqing a deep look and then turned to leave.

"Haha, so you're the one who defeated Little Peng King back then?"

At that moment, a towering figure with a massive divine hammer in hand strode forward.

He looked at Su Changqing and sneered, "I am Pan Yu of the Earth Ancestor Bear clan."

"It seems I must now wash away Little Peng King's disgrace for him!"

As he spoke, the Beast Clan erupted in laughter, their demonic aura rising.

"Senior Brother, this person's strength and defense are extremely formidable."

"We can't even scratch his skin."

A Ru cultivator disciple stepped forward and said in a serious tone.

Su Changqing nodded without a word, then slowly moved forward.

At that moment, due to the Beast Clan's assault, Ru Dao's empowerment had been reduced to the minimum.

In other words, while the secret techniques and powers of the other Dao sects were still weaker than those of the 'Demon' and 'Ru' Dao, they were not much weaker.

This meant that he could unleash his full abilities.

"Beast King Bloodline."

Su Changqing murmured, and a surging sea of flame erupted around him.

The flames had no heat, but an endless power exploded from within his body, causing waves of energy to ripple around him.

"So, a mere Ru cultivator wants to match strength with me?"

Pan Yu laughed disdainfully, his muscles bulging as he channeled immense power throughout his body.

"Die!"

Without a word, Pan Yu sneered and slammed a powerful punch at Su Changqing.

A fierce wind howled, and the terrifying force, accompanied by waves of energy, reached Su Changqing in an instant.

"Be careful!"

Seeing Su Changqing standing defenseless, the many Ru cultivator disciples cried out in alarm.

But at that moment, Su Changqing slowly raised his eyes, and two bright red flames appeared at the corners of his eyes.

He then clenched his fist, and a shockwave rippled through a hundred feet around him.

The Life Fire burned fiercely, and with a straightforward and unadorned punch, he unleashed the power of the heavens!

Boom!

(End of Chapter)

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