180: Saint-level ferocious beast

The beast tide surged, and battle cries shook the heavens.

Blood stained the boundless sea red.

Innumerable Prodigies fought desperately in this Sea of Laws for a sliver of hope, thus drawing open a bloody curtain.

The Imperial Son of Crimson Blood from the Crimson Blood Imperial Court and the Saint from the Taichu Holy Land, two of the top Prodigies in the Yongyao Heaven Realm, were currently joining forces to fight against an ancient mutated species at the Peak of the Eternal Realm.

That mutated species resembled a Flood Dragon but had four wings. Its scales gleamed with a cold, dark light, and its aura was tyrannical. Its strength was infinitely close to that of a Half-Saint!

"Boom!"

The Imperial Son of Crimson Blood struck out with a palm, and a crescent moon of crimson Divine Light slashed towards the mutated species.

The Taichu Saint also attacked with full force, Holy Light flowing at his fingertips, manifesting an ancient Dao Platform that suppressed downwards.

Both of them were outstanding individuals at the Middle Stage of the Eternal Realm. With their combined strength, ordinary Peak Eternal Cultivators would have to retreat far away.

However, that ancient mutated species was utterly fearless, using its Physical Body to forcefully smash apart the Blood Moon and shatter the Dao Platform with a single claw!

"Pfft!"

Both of them simultaneously spat out a mouthful of blood and were sent flying backward.

Outside, the faces of the Quasi-Emperors from the two major powers, who were observing the battle through a water mirror, instantly darkened.

"Not good! The strength of this beast far exceeds our estimates!"

"The Imperial Son and the Saint are in danger!"

The other spectators also shook their heads, their eyes filled with regret.

"What a pity. These two top Prodigies might perish here today."

"This mutated species is almost a Half-Saint; it's certainly not something ordinary Eternal Realm Prodigies can contend with."

Within the sea, the Imperial Son of Crimson Blood and the Taichu Saint exchanged glances, both seeing madness in the other's eyes.

"Let's go all out!"

Both of them simultaneously activated the Saint-Grade secret treasures bestowed by their families.

One was the Crimson Blood Divine Furnace, and the other was the Taichu Dao Seal.

The two secret treasures erupted with dazzling Divine Might, and Saint Dao Laws intertwined, forming a 絕殺大網 (Absolute Kill Net) that enveloped the ancient mutated species.

"Roar!"

The ancient mutated species let out a painful roar. Its massive body was suppressed by the Saint Might, its scales cracked inch by inch, and its flesh was mangled.

The two fought to a frenzy, disregarding their own injuries, frantically activating their secret treasures to refine this beast alive.

But at this very moment, an unexpected change occurred!

The light from the two Saint-Grade secret treasures unexpectedly dimmed without warning, and their power greatly diminished!

"What's going on?!"

Both of them were greatly alarmed.

The ancient mutated species seized this critical moment, abruptly broke free from its restraints, opened its gaping maw, and was about to devour the two of them!

At this critical juncture.

"Whoosh—!"

A dazzling, heaven-piercing Divine Light shot through the air from a distance, instantly piercing through the head of the ancient mutated species at a speed surpassing time!

"Pfft!"

Its massive head exploded on the spot.

Its enormous body crashed down, stirring up a massive surge.

The Imperial Son of Crimson Blood and the Taichu Saint stood dumbfounded. The relief of surviving the ordeal had not yet surfaced before it was replaced by deeper shock and humiliation.

They turned their heads.

Not far away, a youth dressed in luxurious clothes, as elegant as jade, slowly withdrew his finger.

Yongyao Imperial Court, Ji Rushi.

"Half-Saint..."

"He's actually a Half-Saint already?!"

All the Prodigies present were speechless.

The Imperial Son of Crimson Blood and the Taichu Saint's faces alternated between green and red, looking extremely ugly.

They were grateful for Ji Rushi's life-saving grace, yet also felt endless humiliation due to the vast gap between themselves and him.

They were all three hegemons of the Yongyao Heaven Realm.

But now, with the Yongyao Imperial Court benefiting from the Su Family's resource allocation, the strength of their new generation had already left them far behind!

"Are you two alright, fellow Daoists?"

Ji Rushi stepped across the waves, a gentle smile on his face.

He cupped his hands to the two, his tone humble.

"The situation was urgent just now, and I acted in haste, stealing your thunder. I hope you can forgive me."

These words sounded like an apology.

But to the Imperial Son of Crimson Blood and the Taichu Saint, they were more grating than the most venomous mockery.

Their faces burned, wishing they could find a hole to crawl into.

But they were, after all, an Imperial Son and a Saint. They suppressed the humiliation in their hearts and cupped their hands to Ji Rushi.

"Many thanks for your assistance, Brother Ji."

The three had been openly and secretly contending for many years, yet at this moment, they tacitly maintained a superficial harmony, unwilling to let outsiders mock the Yongyao Heaven Realm.

However, before they could catch their breath.

"Rumble—!!!"

The entire sea churned violently without any warning!

A monstrous, ferocious might, a hundred times more terrifying than the previous ancient mutated species, descended with a roar!

"Roar—!!!"

Accompanied by an angry roar capable of tearing apart Divine Souls.

A terrifying Vicious Beast, as massive as a mountain, with three legs and six heads, slowly rose from the seabed.

Its twelve crimson eyes, as large as lanterns, locked onto Ji Rushi and the other two.

That pressure was Saint-Grade!

"Who..."

"Killed my son?!"

The Sacred Beast spoke human words, its voice filled with endless killing intent and tyranny.

Only then did everyone realize.

It turned out that the sudden decrease in power of the Saint-Grade secret treasures earlier was due to this Sacred Beast secretly interfering!

Ji Rushi and the other two's expressions changed dramatically, as if they had fallen into an ice cave.

A Saint-Grade Vicious Beast!

This was simply not an existence they could contend with!

Run!

Only this thought remained in their minds.

Without thinking, they turned and transformed into three streaks of light, fleeing frantically into the distance.

"Trying to run?"

The Sacred Beast roared, and a colossal claw, covering the sky and bearing world-destroying power, slammed down towards the three.

"Boom!"

The seawater exploded, and Laws shattered.

Although the three narrowly avoided the fatal blow, they were still shaken by the terrifying aftershock, their Qi and blood churning, looking utterly disheveled.

In the distance, the smiles on the faces of a group of Prodigies who were gloating and preparing to watch the Yongyao Heaven Realm become a laughingstock suddenly froze.

They discovered in horror.

Those three bastards, including Ji Rushi, were actually leading that terrifying Sacred Beast towards them!

"Holy crap!"

"Ji Rushi! May you die a horrible death!"

"Run!"

Curses and shouts of alarm erupted in a cacophony.

But it was too late.

The Sacred Beast had already arrived.

Seeing this group of clustered "little insects," its six massive mouths opened simultaneously, spewing out world-destroying torrents of Law.

"Ah—!"

A Prodigy who failed to dodge in time didn't even have a chance to scream before being engulfed by the torrent, instantly turning into dust.

The Sacred Beast casually crushed a Prodigy, then roared to the sky, summoning its kin from the deeper parts of the sea.

In an instant, the entire sea erupted in chaos!

Tens of thousands of ancient Vicious Beasts surged from the seabed, forming an unprecedented beast tide, launching indiscriminate attacks on all the Prodigies.

Ji Rushi and the other two exchanged glances, their expressions extremely solemn.

The beast tide was incredibly fast in the sea; they couldn't escape at all.

And they were still a long distance from the Kunpeng Nest suspended in the sky.

Their only path to survival... was to lure this terrifying Sacred Beast to other areas!

Using the lives of other Prodigies to buy themselves time!