455: The battle begins

Deep within the Dragon Abyss, a Dragon skeleton lay across the land, its Dragon head held high as if gazing at the distant sky, towering into the clouds.

Its winding body stretched through the mountain ranges, extending an unknown distance.

The white bones, like jade, shimmered with a faint luster; even after countless years had passed since its death, this colossal Dragon skeleton still exuded a powerful pressure.

Under the half-moon sky, streaks of light, like meteors, flashed across the heavens, rapidly descending into these sprawling mountains.

Upon seeing the towering Dragon head, expressions of shock appeared on everyone's faces.

"It's magnificent. This Azure Dragon skeleton has existed for so many years and still possesses such vitality. Although much of its essence has been lost, what remains is still astonishing, enough to allow one to glimpse the mysteries of the Immortal Realm!"

A Great Monk, clad in a kasaya and standing tall like a pine tree, spoke while holding a Zen staff.

He came from the Iron Mountain Divine Sect, his Buddhist golden light extremely dazzling, exuding a magnificent and vast Aura.

However, his eyes carried a hint of Evil Qi, making anyone who looked into them feel as if they were plunged into a deep abyss of sin, unable to escape.

"Hahaha, Compassionate Monk, you've arrived quite quickly. After several centuries, your murderous Buddhist intent has become even more unfathomable!"

Suddenly, a golden flash appeared, and a figure covered in animal hides, with a green face and fangs, emerged from the darkness.

"Oh? So it's you, Lin Tianhe? I heard you failed in your power struggle within the Nine Profound Demonic Sect. How did you end up being banished to the Inner Sea?"

"If I were you, I'd be too ashamed to leave the house!"

The Compassionate Monk glanced at Lin Tianhe with a sidelong look, speaking in a sinister tone.

His Yin and Yang expression and tone were utterly unlike a Buddhist, almost making Lin Tianhe spit blood in anger!

"Are you, Compassionate Monk, any better than me? Aren't you also just scraping by in the Inner Sea?"

"I don't think you have many years left to live. Wanting to obtain the Azure Dragon essence to advance further? I'd say that's wishful thinking!"

Lin Tianhe's words were direct; if you expose my weaknesses, I'll stab you in the heart!

"You!"

On the Compassionate Monk's thick arm, Buddhist light exploded, and veins bulged!

Insufficient Lifespan was his biggest scar.

This sudden revelation ignited killing intent in his heart, and a mountain-like, sea-like Aura erupted from his body, soaring straight into the sky!

Boom!!!

Suddenly, a sharp Aura erupted in the sky, followed by two figures flying from a distance.

The two figures, one after another, continuously exchanged blows. The violent roar was like thunder exploding, and layers of extremely dense True Essence constantly collided, unleashing overwhelming waves of Qi!

"Meng Tianhai of the Heavenly Demon Sect, and Luo Xinghe of the Divine Zen Sect!"

The Compassionate Monk and Lin Tianhe, who had arrived earlier, immediately recognized the combatants in the sky.

"As expected, they are all here for the dragon essence concentrate!"

The Compassionate Monk took a step, his figure transforming into a streak of light, rushing towards the location of the Dragon head.

"Bald donkey, don't even think about snatching my treasure!"

Lin Tianhe immediately understood his intention and quickly pursued him.

Swish swish swish!!!

In the Void Realm, figures appeared one after another, and more and more experts arrived.

Li Qingsang, Luo Tiansu, and several other experts with varying physiques.

"Li Chentian of the Eastern Extreme Divine Cult, Mo Sanhuai of the South Sea Divine Sect, Zhao Xinghun of the Tianjue Dharma Sect, you all arrived so quickly!"

Luo Tiansu's brows furrowed slightly as he looked at the newcomers.

These individuals were all highly distinguished, each a top figure from the Immortal Great Sects.

Moreover, they had had many interactions in the past.

Their appearance indicated that the competition for the dragon essence concentrate would become even more intense.

"You all aren't slow either. Everyone is here for the dragon essence concentrate, so let's not waste time!"

"The old bald donkey and the green-skinned monster have already made their move. You wouldn't want to fight us first and hand this Opportunity to them, would you?"

Li Chentian stood with his hands behind his back, seemingly unafraid that Li Qingsang and Luo Tiansu would attack him.

After all, nothing was more important than the dragon essence concentrate; they couldn't possibly truly fight here.

"You all continue, I'll go ahead!"

Once Zhao Xinghun left, the others naturally lost the desire to speak further.

They weren't worried that the Compassionate Monk and Lin Tianhe could truly get the dragon essence concentrate first; such a heavy treasure couldn't be obtained without a fight.

Moreover, the hidden experts wouldn't just stand by and watch them succeed.

This great battle was destined not to end in a short while. Not rushing to act now was to make a move and contend at the critical moment.

Boom boom boom!!!

As soon as their voices fell, a dazzling golden light indeed erupted from the location of the Dragon head!

"Boundless Buddhist Dharma!"

In the Void Realm, a golden Buddha figure appeared, its golden body radiant, illuminating the long sky.

"Devilish Qi surging!"

On the other side, a green-faced, fanged figure appeared in the sky, enveloped in Devilish Qi, with towering demon shadows seeming to emerge from the depths of hell.

The sky was stained ink-black by the black Devilish Qi, contending with the golden Buddhist light, unleashing intense Qi fluctuations.

The collision of gold and black was extremely dazzling!

"Good Opportunity!"

Seeing this, Mo Sanhuai's eyes flashed, and then his figure quickly rushed towards the Dragon head!

His movement was swift, but the others were not slow either. All the Cultivators were watching, making it impossible for Mo Sanhuai to succeed so easily.

"Brother Mo, isn't what you're doing a bit inappropriate? Are you not putting us in your eyes?"

Boom!

A brilliant light suddenly exploded in front of Mo Sanhuai, revealing a towering pillar of fire Dragon that soared across the sky, reaching straight into the clouds!

The scorching flames rushed towards him, and even though Mo Sanhuai reacted very quickly, he was almost ignited by the flames.

"Coiling Dragon Divine Fire Array? Zhao Xinghun, you're courting death!"

Mo Sanhuai crossed his hands, his True Essence erupted, and his body rose several feet directly!

Beneath his torn outer garment, Mo Sanhuai's mountain-like body showed bulging muscles, and mysterious runes appeared within his body, shimmering with luster. Each rune carried a profound Dao rhyme.

This was a Legacy from his Bloodline, with Dao rhyme inscribed within his Bloodline. The Awakening of ancient runes unleashed power far exceeding his own inherent strength.

"Kill!"

Having awakened his Bloodline power, Mo Sanhuai threw a punch, and a mountain-like Aura surged out, as if a volcano that had been dormant for countless years had erupted with unparalleled energy!

"Well met! I've long wanted to contend with Brother Mo's Overlord Body, and today my wish is finally granted!"

Zhao Xinghun moved, quickly pulling away. Within the Coiling Dragon Divine Fire Array, two giant fire Dragons seemed to come alive, roaring and charging towards Mo Sanhuai.

The great battle between the two sides was on the verge of breaking out. Explosive fire power burst forth, and invisible fist Qi waved, each punch carrying indestructible Divine Power!

Boom boom boom!

The earth trembled, and within the Dragon Abyss, countless Remnants of Ancient Demons and Monsters were awakened at this moment.

Mountains collapsed, and countless demon remnants with thick Auras and massive bodies leaped out from within.

All the Cultivators who had ventured deep into the Dragon Abyss felt their scalps tingle upon seeing the endless Remnants of Ancient Demons and Monsters!