85: I'm here to join in the fun

If anyone else had said such frivolous words, Hong Ancestor would have already beaten him to death.

But since these words came from Ghost Hand's mouth, perhaps it was truly possible, just look at the two women beside him.

They were no ordinary women; both were Wanxiang Realm powerhouses, and now they were acting so wantonly. As expected of Ghost Hand, no matter how high a woman's cultivation, she would lower her noble head when she fell into his hands.

“Quasi-Heaven Marquis, you were slapped so hard, it felt like your soul was shattered.”

The Quasi-Heaven Marquis's face tightened upon hearing this. He poured another drink and downed it, recalling the humiliating situation from that day.

“Hong Ancestor, I heard you are interested in Cangyan Country?”

Hong Ancestor smiled, put down his wine glass, and said, “Recently, I heard that woman Bai Ning sent people to attack Danxia Country. I wonder if it’s true or false.”

“Wouldn’t we know if we sent people to check? Besides, Lord Duanshui hasn’t shown up for so long, so it might be true.” Ghost Hand tapped the table, and the two women immediately poured wine. One of the women drank it and then fed it to Ghost Hand with her mouth.

This left the other two speechless again.

“I sent them, but they haven’t returned. It’s very likely they were silenced.” Hong Ancestor frowned slightly.

“That woman Bai Ning has a big butt, I like her. You guys do as you please, I only want women.”

Hong Ancestor’s white eyebrows raised, and he burst into laughter: “Then we need a long-term plan. If Lord Duanshui isn’t dead, Cangyan Country has three powerhouses.”

“Even if there are four, it doesn’t matter. Lord Yu also has this intention.”

“Lord Yu!” The Quasi-Heaven Marquis exclaimed in shock.

Lord Yu was the Three Barbarians’ strongest powerhouse. Many years ago, he was at Dongxuan Realm Layer Two, and he might have already broken through.

Hong Ancestor immediately gained confidence: “If Lord Yu joins us, Cangyan Country will be unable to resist.”

“But the continent’s powerhouses are still here, so we need to wait until they leave. We also need to investigate the current situation in Danxia Country.”

Seeing Ghost Hand so eager, Hong Ancestor couldn't help but feel suspicious.

“Quasi-Heaven Marquis, stop drinking. Take a stance and go kill some people to regain some confidence.”

The Quasi-Heaven Marquis clenched his fists: “Good! I’m going to kill 100,000 people! No, a million!” Only blood could wash away his humiliation.

“Let’s go, let’s join the fun at these Ancient Ruins. Maybe we can even get some benefits.”

Hong Ancestor looked at the Quasi-Heaven Marquis, who waved his hand: “You two go.”

Hong Ancestor didn’t try to persuade him. If he had been slapped like that, he probably wouldn’t want to leave his home for nearly ten years.

A day later, the golden glow in the sky began to be tinged with a reddish hue. Huge spiritual energy fluctuations began to vibrate between heaven and earth. The scene was grand and magnificent. Many cultivators sat cross-legged, some comprehending, some breaking through.

Under such a spectacle, it was very beneficial. Previously, only the continent’s powerhouses could enjoy it, but now cultivators in the Three Barbarians could too.

“The Ancient Ruins are about to open, let’s go.” Qian Duo let out a cold shout. The Holy Gate was determined to succeed this time!

“Yes!”

Ying Han looked at Zhong Xue beside him and softly smiled, “Stay close to me.”

Zhong Xue casually hummed in response, which made Ying Han misunderstand. He tried to reach out and hold her hand, but Zhong Xue dodged it.

For a moment, Ying Han felt very depressed. His family background was prominent, so why did she always refuse him? Don't force me to take her by force.

On a main peak outside the Nether Sect.

“Let’s prepare to set off as well.” Xia Chengfeng looked into the distance and said.

Sect Leader Wuxin, with his hands behind his back, looked up: “I called you over today to entrust you with something.”

“You?”

“Myriad Manifestation Realm Peak and Dongxuan Realm are a chasm. These past few days, I’ve finally understood. Either the two of us Dongxuan Realm cultivators go today, or you help take care of the sect in the future.”

Xia Chengfeng’s brows furrowed, and he advised, “Breaking through is no small matter, and Cangyan Country cannot afford to lose a Myriad Manifestation Realm Peak.”

“Lord Duanshui has fallen, and Danxia Country has two Dongxuan Realm cultivators. If I don’t step forward, who will save Cangyan Country? They clearly targeted you that day and wanted to kill you!”

Xia Chengfeng remained silent. He did feel the critical situation. After the Ancient Ruins disappear, Cangyan Country will likely be in trouble.

“I could help you before, and I still can in the future.”

Xia Chengfeng sighed in relief and took out a brocade box: “A fifth-grade Body Protection Pill. I hope it can be of some help to you.”

“Thank you.” After putting away the pill, Sect Leader Wuxin turned to leave.

Xia Chengfeng watched Sect Leader Wuxin’s retreating figure. As a good friend for over a hundred years, he clearly understood Sect Leader Wuxin’s determination.

Named Sect Leader Wuxin (Heartless), yet he possessed a heart more fervent than anyone else.

“If I don’t make it out, will you still recognize my aura in the next life?” Sect Leader Wuxin suddenly asked, stopping at the entrance.

Xia Chengfeng chuckled lightly: “I can smell that gloomy aura on you from miles away.”

“See you later.”

“Alright, let’s head to the ruins together.”

Sect Leader Wuxin walked into the cave. Xia Chengfeng’s smile vanished. Only he knew that breaking through to the Dongxuan Realm was a death sentence.

Only with the help of external forces like pills was there a chance of survival against overwhelming odds.

A violent spiritual pressure began to gather above the mountain peak. A bolt of lightning flashed, illuminating the entire Ask Heaven Peak like daylight.

The power of heaven and earth began to condense and roared down from the clouds.

As soon as this power of heaven and earth touched Sect Leader Wuxin, his protective qi shattered like glass. The power of heaven and earth poured into his 360 major acupoints, burning spiderweb-like scorch marks in his meridians.

“Ah!” With a scream, Sect Leader Wuxin stumbled and knelt in the center of the tribulation platform. What spewed from his seven orifices was no longer blood, but burning golden Dao rhyme. His left arm carbonized first, his skin peeling off inch by inch, revealing the jade-like arm bone beneath, grinding hundreds of years of cultivation into dust, inch by inch.

“Cough… In the end… it’s still… not enough…”

Three hundred years of arduous cultivation, day and night spent in solitary meditation, those fingertips frozen at the bottom of the cold pond, the singed temples at the volcano’s mouth, the heart’s blood vomited for the sect… All became a joke at this moment.

“I clearly touched the barrier of the Dongxuan Realm! Heavenly Dao! Why do you deny me?!”

“Danxia Country is not destroyed, and the continent’s powerhouses are eyeing us covetously. Why should I die?!”

“Those two slaps, I haven’t repaid them yet, haven’t repaid them…” Amidst his roars, the power of heaven and earth burned his body to ashes, once again merging into the sky, seemingly waiting for the next victim.

Xia Chengfeng had already sensed Sect Leader Wuxin’s aura dissipating.

His strained expression relaxed a bit, his eyes carrying a hint of sadness. He didn’t have many good friends, and now only one or two remained.

Looking at the golden-red glow emanating from the distant ruins, Xia Chengfeng flew rapidly.

Danxia Country, Capital City.

It was still a place full of vitality. Large areas of nests covered the original buildings, and an endless stream of Zerg was born.

And that huge mother nest began to pulsate violently. All the Zerg stood up and looked at the mother nest.

That was the king's heartbeat, so powerful, as if it could be heard for a hundred miles around.

A powerful aura began to gather within the mother nest. The physical transformation was complete!

The mother nest slowly opened, and a completely different physical body appeared—Seventh Stage! Possessing the genetic abilities of all Zerg!

Song Yun looked at the golden-red speck in the sky, slowly extending his hand, as if he could crush everything.

At this moment, Song Yun understood what true strength was.

Ancient Ruins, I'll join the fun too.

With a bang, the force of his charge made the entire ground shake, and the already tottering houses collapsed.