Black Prison Venerable

After giving it some thought, he decided to take a look at the Treasure Land first.

After all, this was his first time here. In his previous life, he had only seen it in novels, and reality was very different from words on a page.

He walked down a street on Redbud Island.

Suddenly.

"Demon Flame King!"

Yan Ning turned back in confusion.

A gigantic wolf with silver-gray fur was staring coldly at him.

The wolf demon was over thirty meters long, its fur standing stiffly on end like steel needles. A blood-moon-like marking sat between its brows, and icy air streamed between its snow-white fangs.

Most striking of all were its scarlet eyes, like two blood moons hanging in the void.

"Blood Moon King?"

Yan Ning recognized the renowned Sealed King powerhouse of the Demon Clan.

"I didn't expect you to be here, too."

Blood Moon King bared his jaws in a savage grin. "The Three-Race Alliance's kill order has spread throughout the universe, and you still dare to swagger around the Ancestral God Sect?"

Yan Ning calmly brushed off his sleeve. "What, has Redbud Island become the territory of your Demon Clan?"

"Sharp tongue!"

Blood Moon King growled, a haze of red mist rising around him.

"I can't attack you on Redbud Island, but you'll have to leave eventually..."

Before he could finish, a wisp of black Burial Bone saber light suddenly gathered at Yan Ning's fingertips.

The saber light seemed faint, yet fine cracks appeared in the space around it.

"Go ahead and try,"

Yan Ning said softly.

Blood Moon King's pupils contracted. He instinctively took half a step back.

He remembered the rumors about Yan Ning's million-kilometer divine body, as well as his record of killing Zerg Mother Queen Irene.

He knew he was no match for Yan Ning.

Blood Moon King snorted and gave Yan Ning a long look. "We'll see."

With that, he turned and left.

Yan Ning dispelled the saber light and watched the wolf demon's retreating figure, a trace of coldness flashing in his eyes.

If they weren't on Redbud Island, that fellow would already have died by his blade.

As soon as Blood Moon King left, he used a communication method unique to the Demon Clan to pass the news to the clan's powerful figures.

"Demon Flame King has appeared on Redbud Island in the Ancestral God Sect!"

The news spread through the upper ranks of the Demon Clan like a storm, quickly reaching the Mechanical Clan and the Zerg Clan as well.

Deep within Redbud Island, inside a crimson palace.

"A Treasure is being offered as a reward."

A Blood Moon Wolf of even greater size opened its scarlet eyes, its voice low.

"Worth the risk."

The same scene played out in the Mechanical Clan and the Zerg Clan.

In the Mechanical Clan's virtual network, countless streams of data converged.

[Target Analysis: Demon Flame King]

[Combat Strength Assessment: Sealed King Invincible]

[Special Ability: Million-Kilometer Divine Body Clone]

[Reward: 5 Treasure Points]

[Recommended Action: Joint Encirclement and Kill]

Meanwhile, on Redbud Island, Yan Ning was completely unaware of these undercurrents.

He stood at the entrance to the Treasure Land, gazing at the towering mountain range before him.

"So this is the Treasure Land?"

The entire range radiated an ancient, weathered aura. Strange etchings and patterns were scattered across the mountainsides.

Most striking of all were the countless points of light floating above the peaks. Each one represented a precious treasure.

"They say this place holds treasures left behind by generations of powerful figures in the Ancestral God Sect."

Anticipation flashed in Yan Ning's eyes. Just as he was about to enter, he suddenly felt the Virtual Universe receiver on his arm vibrate.

It was a communication request from Golden Feather Venerable.

"Master?"

Yan Ning accepted the call, and Golden Feather Venerable's virtual image appeared at once.

"Disciple, I just received word that the Three Clans know you've gone to the Ancestral God Sect."

Golden Feather Venerable looked grave.

"They may well attack you inside the secret realm."

Yan Ning furrowed his brow. "That Blood Moon King?"

Yan Ning thought for a moment, then smiled. "Don't worry, Master. I know what I'm doing."

After the call ended, Yan Ning looked toward the Five-Colored Aurora Lake in the distance, a trace of coldness flashing in his eyes.

"You want to kill me? Let's see who dies first!"

He turned and entered the Treasure Land.

It was a vast, boundless world, with countless mountains of all shapes and sizes rising from the ground. Some were like swords thrusting into the clouds; others wound and coiled like crouching dragons.

Five-colored auroras swirled overhead, making the whole world seem like a dream.

Yan Ning also saw countless lifeforms he had never encountered before.

Rock lifeforms, flesh-and-blood lifeforms, energy lifeforms, plants, and many Special Lifeforms.

All kinds of strange and wonderful beings.

Almost anything that existed in the universe could be found here.

His gaze settled on the tallest 108 peaks.

They were easy to pick out because they rose far higher than all the others.

Yan Ning flew ahead.

Halfway there, a huge black wolf suddenly shot up from below.

What?!

Boom!!

The figure moved at incredible speed!

One kick sent him flying.

Then it burst into a derisive laugh.

"Hahahaha! Human, you're Demon Flame King? You're not much to look at!"

Yan Ning's body shot backward like a cannonball and slammed into the mountainside behind him.

Dust billowed and rocks flew as the entire area trembled from the impact.

The arrogant laughter boomed like thunder. A colossal creature hovered in the air, radiating a suffocating pressure.

It was a pitch-black elephant nearly a hundred meters tall, its muscles knotted like mountains.

It wore a suit of dark-gold armor, an exceptionally precious defensive Treasure.

"It's Black Prison Venerable!"

Someone among the distant Alien Race powerhouses watching the scene cried out.

"He actually attacked Demon Flame King? This is going to be good!"

Black Prison Venerable sneered, swinging its thick trunk as electricity crackled, as if showing off its strength.

It looked down at the spot where Yan Ning had fallen, its scarlet eyes full of contempt.

"Human, I heard you have a million-kilometer divine body clone. What, afraid to bring it out?"

It taunted him, its voice rumbling like thunder.

"Or are you afraid I'll stomp you to bits?"

Inside the mountain, Yan Ning had taken no damage from that blow. His divine body was completely unharmed.

It was trying to provoke me.

Yan Ning's thoughts remained calm as he analyzed the situation in an instant.

"Boom!!!"

The collapsed mountains below suddenly exploded. A black figure shot skyward like a demon god, moving so fast that even space tore open, leaving a long, narrow crack!

Black Burial Intent coiled around Yan Ning, his eyes ice-cold and killing intent spreading like something tangible.

He held out his right hand, and a War Blade appeared in it, Burial Intent coiling around its edge.

"Ambushing me?"

His voice was low and chilling.

"You're asking to die!"

Black Prison Venerable sneered.

"What, you want to attack me?"

Yan Ning fell silent. If he fought, he might draw an attack from the Five-Colored Aurora Lake.

That blow from earlier had been more of an insult than an attempt to hurt him.

It couldn't be considered a fight to the death.

"Heh, I know we can't fight to the death here. You don't need to provoke me."

Yan Ning drifted slowly forward.

Behind him, the Black Hole Clone descended with a thunderous roar!!

Its boundless divine might shook the universe!!

Black Prison Venerable furrowed its brow.

That guy's clone!!

"Innate Secret Art, Black Domain!"