392: From dust to dust, from ashes to ashes

“Ant, is that all you are? Even the Human Emperor Shi couldn't kill me back then, do you think you can?”

Death Spirit Dao Ancestor’s voice was cold and mocking, as if he was ridiculing Xu Qing’s overestimation of himself. His eyes flickered with a sinister light, and the Dao of Death surged around him, as if to freeze Xu Qing’s Soul.

Upon hearing this, Xu Qing’s lips curled slightly, revealing a sneer of disdain.

He unceremoniously exposed him, saying, “Stop flattering yourself. His old man severely wounded you with a single sword shadow, and you still have the nerve to boast here?”

“Bastard! You’re courting death!”

Struck at a sore spot, Death Spirit Dao Ancestor flew into a rage, his killing intent surging in his eyes, his voice like the chilling wind of the Nine Nether, sweeping through the entire Sea of Consciousness.

His body suddenly trembled, trying to break free from the shackles of the Divine Nails, but the one hundred and eight Sea God Nails remained motionless, and the Heavenly Pattern Chains erupted with dazzling light, firmly suppressing his Dao of Death.

“Hmph!”

Xu Qing scoffed, completely ignoring Death Spirit Dao Ancestor’s rage.

His gaze was indifferent, and his tone carried a hint of sarcasm: “You might as well save your strength! Struggling is futile.”

Death Spirit Dao Ancestor’s eyes narrowed slightly, a sinister light flashing within them.

He was silent for a moment, then suddenly spoke: “Boy, release me, and I will exchange all my treasures with you!”

Upon hearing this, the smile on Xu Qing’s lips grew wider.

He retorted unceremoniously, “Nonsense! If I kill you, your things will still be mine! Why bother with extra steps?”

“Damn it!”

Death Spirit Dao Ancestor’s voice carried a hint of anger and helplessness. His gaze was fixed on Xu Qing, as if he wanted to completely devour his Soul.

“Ant, you possess a Dao Weapon of the Other Shore; such a treasure is beyond what a tiny ant like you can hold. One day, you will die because of it, and I will personally witness your demise!”

Upon hearing this, Xu Qing’s expression remained calm. He gently shook his head, his tone carrying a hint of coldness: “Don’t worry, you won’t live to see that day.”

As his voice fell, Xu Qing stopped speaking nonsense. He raised his hand and waved, directly sealing the altar and isolating Death Spirit Dao Ancestor’s voice.

Within the altar, Death Spirit Dao Ancestor’s roars still echoed, but they could no longer reach Xu Qing’s ears.

Xu Qing stood before the altar, his gaze sweeping around, then he lightly tapped his fingers, pointing them at the four corners of the altar respectively.

With each tap, a brilliant light illuminated from the altar. This altar was no ordinary object; it was a Low Grade Chaos Supreme Treasure, otherwise, it would not have been able to suppress an existence like Death Spirit Dao Ancestor.

“Om—”

As Xu Qing moved, the altar and the square gradually separated, emitting a low hum.

“Collect!”

Xu Qing let out a low shout, raised his hand, and collected the altar into the Qiankun Great World.

The moment the altar disappeared, the entire mountain peak violently shook, then began to collapse.

“Rumble—”

The mountain collapsed, dust rose everywhere, and the entire world trembled violently at this moment. The once majestic mountain range instantly turned into a ruin, leaving only scattered rocks and dust.

Ancient Land of Dao!

This was a vast ocean world, its waters a deep, dark blue, as if even light could not penetrate it. The sea surface was perpetually shrouded in a thick layer of mist, and within the mist, faint, low roars could be heard, as if some ancient existence was whispering.

The sea wind howled, stirring up towering waves that shimmered with strange light, as if every drop of water contained some unknown power.

If a living being were here, they would recognize this as the most concentrated Water Dao between heaven and earth. If a living being Cultivated here, their Water Divine Ability or comprehension of the Water Dao would be twice the effort with half the result, and their Cultivation would advance by leaps and bounds.

However, this sea area was a forbidden zone, filled with endless terror and mystery.

In the depths of the seabed, countless ancient creatures lurked. They were enormous in size and terrifying in aura; some were as majestic as mountains, while others drifted like ghosts. Most of these creatures had lived for countless years, some even since before the Nine Heavens.

However, the moment Xu Qing moved the altar, in the deepest part of the forbidden zone, an ancient existence slowly awakened from its slumber.

A pair of enormous blue eyes suddenly opened, like two cold moons, illuminating the dark deep sea. Within those eyes, there was endless majesty and terror, as if even heaven and earth would submit under this gaze.

“Interesting! Someone actually moved the Restriction I left behind!”

A low, ancient voice echoed in the seabed, as if coming from endless years ago. The voice carried a hint of surprise.

As the voice sounded, the currents in the seabed began to churn violently, as if the ocean itself was trembling at the awakening of this ancient existence.

Countless ancient creatures retreated at this moment, as if sensing an irresistible pressure.

“Hmm? Why can’t I detect that person’s Heavenly Secret?”

The ancient existence murmured.

“Never mind! The matter of yesteryear is over, I owe them nothing!”

The ancient existence continued to slumber.

Xu Qing was unaware of everything that happened in the Ancient Land of Dao. At this moment, he carried the altar to the Divine Dao Star of the Second Ring.

“Father God!”

Perceiving Xu Qing’s arrival, the Innate Divine Saint born on this star immediately came to Xu Qing’s side. His name was Hao, a name Xu Qing gave him, and on Divine Dao Star, the living beings there called him Emperor Hao.

“Hao, I will suppress this altar on Divine Dao Star. You shall guard it for me. Remember, do not remove the Seal I have placed on it!”

Xu Qing warned with a majestic tone.

“I obey Father God’s decree!”

Hao dared not neglect, bowing.

Xu Qing was still confident in these Innate Divine Saints. Moreover, nothing that happened in the Qiankun Great World could escape his perception. As long as there was any abnormality with the altar, he would detect it immediately.

Xu Qing suppressed the altar deep within Divine Dao Star. The entire Divine Dao Star was a manifestation of Xu Qing’s Immortal Dao. Suppressing it here was enough to ensure that the Divine Power space would not dry up, waiting for him to have enough strength to devour it later.

Leaving the Qiankun Great World, Xu Qing returned to the Tianluo Ruins.

This land no longer held much value. His gaze swept towards the setting sun and the few points of starlight.

From the Jade Slip left by the Sea God, he learned that the numerous stars in the sky were all formed from the Dao bodies of the strong individuals who participated in that battle back then.

Countless years had passed, and many stars had exhausted their last warmth and collapsed, leaving only the current setting sun and a few points of starlight.

Xu Qing flew towards the sky, first arriving at the setting sun. This setting sun was formed by one of the three Immortal Monarchs who Cultivated the Dao of the Sun. In at most a million years, this setting sun would completely collapse.

On the setting sun, there was a palace left by this Immortal Monarch, which contained his Legacy and four treasures.

One half-step Chaos Supreme Treasure and three top-grade chaotic spiritual treasures. However, the Spirit Treasure spirits within them had long since disappeared, and new Spirit Treasure spirits needed to be nurtured before their full power could be unleashed.

Even the Spirit Treasure spirits had disappeared, which showed how tragic that battle was.

“I will handle Death Spirit Dao Ancestor. Rest in peace!”

Standing outside the setting sun, Xu Qing said softly.

Then he went to the few points of starlight, a total of four stars, all left by Immortal Overlords.

However, the Sea God and the other Immortal Monarch did not have their own stars.

To say they were destroyed was clearly impossible. After all, even Immortal Overlords had endured, so how could two Immortal Monarchs not have endured? Even after their demise, if they needed to transmit power, their Dao bodies could last for a long time.

And just as Xu Qing expected, the Sea God was not dead!

He took one last look at the Tianluo Ruins, then unleashed a great Divine Ability, severing the connection between the inner and outer areas and the Tianluo Ruins, completely burying this dust-laden ancient battlefield.

He also set up a great formation, which even an ordinary Immortal Giant would not be able to breach.

Dust to dust, ashes to ashes. This was all he could do!