Located at the border of the Gusong Kingdom and the Litang Kingdom, on the edge of the Green Basin, the Taling Barren Mountain was originally an inconspicuous place. However, after the Litang Kingdom, controlled by Qianjie Star, attempted to monopolize the Taling Barren Mountain Taling Barren Mountain, Li Qiang accidentally disrupted the plan and discovered that the divine artifact, the Wrath of the Heavenly God, was hidden there. After the news spread, cultivators frequently appeared in the area.
It was already the dead of winter, and the Taling Barren Mountain appeared even more barren. The residents of the towns and villages within a hundred miles had all been relocated, but countless cultivators were lurking in the wilderness, and sword lights occasionally flashed across the sky.
The area around Taling Barren Mountain, spanning hundreds of miles, is now a place where hidden dangers lurk and murderous intent intent is lurking.
Geng Feng had been there for over a month. He had been wandering around the wilderness alone for a long time, but he had not found any signs of the emergence of the divine artifact. Instead, he kept discovering traces of cultivators, but he could not go up and fight for no reason. He was extremely frustrated and had nowhere to vent his anger, so he could only curse Qi Junsha in his heart.
One day, out of sheer boredom, Geng Feng discovered a giant ancient tree with many brown, fist-sized fruits hanging from it. Feeling rather down, he flew up the tree, found a large branch, and half-riding, half-lying down. He then unleashed a burst of True Essence Power, knocking down a fruit, which he caught and tasted—surprisingly, it was quite delicious.
He ate a few, and that was enough. He rested his head on his hands, looked leisurely at the sky, and felt a little relaxed.
Two sword lights landed not far away, and a man's voice could be heard. "Sister Qing, this should be the territory of the Taling Barren Mountain, right?"
A female voice replied, "Brother Bantong, it's a little further ahead. The clan sent people to investigate last time; we have our marks here."
Bored, Geng Feng quietly followed behind, hoping to hear what news he had heard.
Geng Feng was unaware that one of the two people who came was Qin Bantong, a cultivator from the Qin People and a friend of Li Qiang, and the other was his cousin Qin Feiqing.
Because Qin Bantong was the first to relay the news of the Wrath of the Heavenly God back to his clan, he was entrusted with a great responsibility by the Qin People, who ordered him to cultivate the Qin People's most famous Cultivation Method. For this, he secluded himself for eight years. After emerging from seclusion, his skill greatly improved, and he became the number one expert among the younger generation of the Qin People.
He came with his elder sister to gather information. The elders and experts of the Qin People had no designs on the Wrath of the Heavenly God, knowing it was impossible to obtain.
Qin Bantong said, "Sister Qing, if things go wrong, you should go back to the clan first. Alas, I don't know how much trouble the Wrath of the Heavenly God will cause. If the Green Basin is destroyed, it will be difficult for our Qin People to maintain its foothold here."
Qin Feiqing was dressed in plain white. Unlike typical female cultivators, she wasn't exceptionally beautiful; her skin was slightly dark, and she had a few freckles on her cheeks, but her expression was full of confidence and pride. She smiled slightly, "Brother Bantong, it's nothing to be afraid of. At worst, we'll go to Sealed Fate Planet. Elder Dahan has already found a place on Sealed Fate Planet large enough for our Qin People to migrate to. You, kid, are usually fearless, why are you so scared this time?"
Qin Bantong sighed, "We cultivators are not afraid, but it is the remnants of the Three Kingdoms in these Green Basin who are pitiful. So many people have suffered such a calamity. Alas, I cannot bear it."
Geng Feng was greatly surprised. He hadn't expected this young man to have such a magnanimous heart; it was truly remarkable. He abandoned his provocative thoughts and instead considered getting to know him. He laughed heartily and clapped his hands, saying, "Good, young man, you're very good!"
Qin Bantong and Qin Feiqing were startled, and they both simultaneously spat out their flying swords. Seriously? There was someone above them and they hadn't even noticed—this person was terrifying!
Geng Feng leisurely straightened his clothes, then swung his large head and gracefully landed from the tree, laughing, "Little friend, don't get involved with knives and swords. I mean no harm. Hehe, let's keep each other company."
To everyone's surprise, Qin Bantong was also a fighting fanatic. He yelled, "Let's fight first!"
Qin Feiqing stepped aside and laughed, "Be careful, don't overdo it." She was already used to it.
Geng Feng was so excited that he cheered repeatedly. He had almost suffocated during his time in the Taling Barren Mountain, and this young man was exactly what he wanted. He brandished his flying sword and said, "Young man, put on your armor!" Qin Bantong and Qin Feiqing were both surprised when his flying sword appeared, realizing that they had encountered a remarkable expert.
Qin Feiqing shouted, "Bantong, put on your armor!"
Qin Bantong raised his hand to put on his armor, and his flying sword burst into a string of sparks as it shot rapidly toward Geng Feng.
Geng Feng was deliberately teasing Qin Bantong. He circled Qin Bantong rapidly, but the flying swords gathered around him did not attack. He knew that Qin Bantong could not withstand the attack.
Seeing that things were going badly, and that this big-haired old man was really powerful, Qin Feiqing shouted, "Count me in!" and her flying sword also attacked.
Geng Feng laughed loudly, "Alright, little girl, don't hold back, keep it up!" The two of them felt their scalps tingle; this old guy was far too arrogant.
Geng Feng suddenly moved closer to Qin Bantong, patted him on the head, and before Qin Bantong could return to defend himself with his flying sword, he rushed in front of Qin Feiqing and shouted, "Watch out!" Then he suddenly dodged to the side, chuckling, "Show off all your Law Treasure, don't hide them away."
Qin Bantong suddenly sheathed his flying sword and shouted, "Stop! Stop fighting! Stop fighting!"
Geng Feng said disappointedly, "This is boring! Why don't we stop fighting? Hey, let's fight a little longer, the Fengzi hasn't had enough yet. Don't worry, you two, the Old Madman will never hurt you, okay?" His tone was like a child asking for a favorite toy.
Qin Feiqing also sheathed her flying sword and said, "Senior, my brother and I are no match for you, let's stop fighting."
Qin Bantong's eyes darted around as he asked, "Senior, are you also here for the Wrath of the Heavenly God?"
Geng Feng shook his head repeatedly, grinning, "I can't keep that thing. Hehe, I'm just here to watch the show, and maybe find someone to fight with and have some fun."
Upon hearing this, Qin Bantong felt that this person was very much to his liking and smiled, saying, "We've also come to investigate. I'm Qin Bantong from the Qin People, and this is my sister, Qin Feiqing. May I ask your honorable surname, senior? Are you from Sealed Fate Planet?"
Geng Feng, eager to make his acquaintance, said, "I am Geng Feng from Heavenly Melody City, from Tanbang Star."
Qin Bantong exclaimed, " Tanbang Star? Oh dear, I have a friend who also went to Tanbang Star. His name is Li Qiang. Do you know him?" He only learned that Li Qiang had been captured and taken to Tanbang Star after he came out of seclusion. He had been feeling resentful because he felt that he had not done his part to help. When he learned that Geng Feng was a cultivator from Tanbang Star, he couldn't help but ask immediately.
Geng Feng laughed loudly, "Haha, you're talking about Little Madman, haha, I know him! I know him! I didn't expect you to be his friend too. He's in the Gusong Kingdom now. That kid's pretty amazing, haha!"
Qin Bantong asked in surprise, " Little Madman? Senior, you called him Little Madman, did I hear you correctly? Is he alright?"
Geng Feng said, "That's right, he fights even more frantically than I do, even I'm afraid of him... He's coming to the Taling Barren Mountain soon." He was telling the truth. Whether it was at Mystic Suppression Pagoda or in the ruins of the Buddha Sect, the madness that Li Qiang displayed made him feel inferior.
Qin Bantong was extremely surprised. He knew Li Qiang's cultivation level, but he didn't expect his progress to be so rapid. He had already seen the strength that Geng Feng had just displayed; even the Qin People elders themselves couldn't compare. It was simply unbelievable that Geng Feng said he was afraid of Li Qiang.
Qin Bantong said, "That's great, did he come alone?"
Geng Feng shook his head and said, "There are too many people, over a thousand cultivators. Experts from all the major sects on Sealed Fate Planet have come." He briefly introduced the situation in the Gusong Kingdom, and Qin Bantong and Qin Feiqing were both pleasantly surprised.
When Qin Bantong heard that Hua Meiniang was also there, his expression immediately became a little unnatural. He was most afraid of this Elder Sister Hua. He felt like a grandson next to her, feeling awkward and at a loss.
Qin Bantong knew Li Qiang through Geng Feng, and naturally felt much closer to him. He said, "It seems the entire Cultivation Realm is in an uproar. Sister Qing, let's wait and see. Perhaps the Wrath of the Heavenly God is about to be unleashed."
Geng Feng's expression suddenly changed, and he shouted, "Come out! You sneaky fellow!" He moved to stand in front of Qin Bantong and her brother, and his flying sword protected the three of them.
Amidst the surrounding laughter and chatter, someone said, "This big-headed guy is a master; don't be careless." Just then, five or six cultivators appeared behind the tree and beside the rock.
Qin Bantong shouted, "They're from Qianjie Star!" The siblings immediately unleashed their flying swords, and Qin Bantong even took out his Law Treasure.
Geng Feng exclaimed with undisguised joy, "They're from Qianjie Star? Haha! Hahaha! Awesome!"
He had fought against the people from Qianjie Star on Blackwater Island, and knew that he could now go all out and have a big fight. How could he not be happy? Geng Feng shouted, "Brother Qin, you two are not allowed to interfere. Just watch from the side. Hehe, watch me!" The flying swords were like a group of swimming black fish, and they shot towards those people in a flash.
No one expected Geng Feng to suddenly make a move. The cultivators scattered in a flurry of activity. One of them, a thin man in dark blue armor, threw out three shimmering purple Yin Thunder and shouted, " Law Treasure!"
Geng Feng quickly formed a hand seal and shouted, " Submerged Explosion!"
The Submerged Explosion was a technique that Geng Feng mastered in the Sea of Wronged Souls. It was less effective when used on land, but because it was launched close to the ground, the feeling was completely different.
The wasteland in front of him was like a large amount of explosives buried. With his loud shout, a series of explosions followed, almost simultaneously triggering the opponent's Yin Thunder. With a loud bang, the billowing smoke and dust swirled up countless broken branches, stones, and dirt.
Geng Feng charged headfirst into it, yelling, "Haha! That was awesome!"
With a deafening boom, the skinny man was sent tumbling through the air by Geng Feng's Submerged Explosion.
From that moment on, the tranquility of the Taling Barren Mountain was completely shattered.
Almost simultaneously, faint rumbles of thunder could be heard in the distance, indicating that someone had also begun to fight.
Those cultivators from Qianjie Star were caught off guard by Geng Feng's formidable strength and panicked for a moment.
Qin Bantong could no longer contain himself and shouted, "Leave one for me!" Suddenly, a string of white light orbs shot out from the Law Treasure in his hand, and he charged forward, brandishing his flying sword.
Qin Feiqing remained composed, simply waiting on the sidelines without joining in, but the small throwing fork in her hand was already emitting a faint blue light.
Geng Feng excitedly put on his armor, casually put a golden Whistling Arrow in his mouth, and flew the sword toward another person.
The skinny man shouted, "Join forces and take him down!" Several more sword lights flew from a distance, and in an instant, seven or eight opponents gathered and attacked Geng Feng at the same time.
Qin Bantong hurriedly dodged to the side, using his Law Treasure to interfere with the group of cultivators. His strength was slightly inferior, and he dared not act as recklessly as Geng Feng. Suddenly, the golden Whistling Arrow in Geng Feng's mouth rang out, and its power increased dramatically in conjunction with the flying sword. The reverberation of the Whistling Arrow almost imprisoned the opponents, and the cultivators who surrounded him immediately slowed down.
Qin Feiqing, who was standing guard to the side, was overjoyed. She threw the flying fork in her hand, and a streak of blue sparks shot into the crowd. She shouted, "Fork!" With a series of crisp clanging sounds, the flying fork knocked down two cultivators.
Qin Bantong also took advantage of the chaos, shooting out a beam of white light that blasted away a cultivator.
Geng Feng's flying sword tore through the skinny man's armor.
Another sharp Whistling Arrow rang out, and the earth trembled violently with the sound. Geng Feng wondered, "What does this mean? I'm not that powerful."
Qin Bantong's expression changed drastically. " The Wrath of the Heavenly God is about to be unleashed!"
The earth trembled continuously. Geng Feng sensed something was wrong and pulled Qin Bantong and her brother backward. The group of cultivators from Qianjie Star also retreated to the other side.
The trees on the mountain trembled violently, and large herds of wild animals ran rampant through the forest. A flock of crows took flight from the woods, cawing loudly.
As the tremors intensified, countless sword lights flew out from the desolate mountains and wilderness.
Qin Bantong exclaimed in surprise, "Wow, there are so many cultivators..."
Geng Feng shouted, "Let's fly upwards!" The three of them rapidly ascended into the air.
Qin Feiqing exclaimed sweetly, "Look! My goodness, it's truly magnificent!"
Qin Bantong was so excited that his hands and feet were almost numb. He exclaimed excitedly, "This is truly amazing! I've never seen so many cultivators in my entire life. It's simply incredible!"
Golden Snakes Dance Wildly on the horizon, and countless sword lights surged in from all directions, especially on the east and west sides, vaguely divided into two major factions, rapidly converging towards the center.
Geng Feng sighed, "This is probably a once-in-a-millennium gathering of cultivators. Only the appearance of a divine artifact can drive the entire Cultivation Realm crazy. Let's go!" The three of them went to meet them.
There were six or seven thousand cultivators in the sky. Fu Shan led the experts from Sealed Fate Planet, who numbered about two thousand, while on the other side, Old Man Baihuang led the experts from Qianjie Star, who also numbered more than two thousand.
The two groups met in mid-air and stopped simultaneously. Several experts flew out from each side.
Qin Bantong asked in a low voice, "Who are they? Are they experts from Sealed Fate Planet? Hey, I saw Li Qiang!"
Geng Feng said, "These are the cultivators from Sealed Fate Planet, led by Old Master Fu. Look at that person, standing behind the Little Madman, that's his master, Qi Junsha. The other one is even more powerful, his elder brother, Mo Huaiyuan. Both of them are Loose Immortal..."
Qin Bantong trembled with fear, muttering, " Loose Immortal? There really are Loose Immortal... Heavens, Li Qiang's master is actually Loose Immortal..."
Qin Feiqing scoffed, "You're so easily frightened by Loose Immortal immortal? There are plenty of strange and wonderful things in the Cultivation Realm, don't make a fuss." Although she was surprised, her words were sharp. Qin Bantong blushed slightly, realizing she had shown her weakness.
More than a dozen cultivators emerged from Fu Shan's side. Besides Fu Shan, Hou Pijing, Wu Chen, Qi Junsha, Mo Huaiyuan Hua Meiniang, and Li Qiang, the others were leaders from the Sea Circle Pavilion, Blazing Fire Flame Hall Wise Heng Palace, Hidden Thunder Pavilion, Ancient Sword Academy, and Vast Desert Golden Fir Fort. Among them, Ming Jue, a Mingjue of the Sea Circle Pavilion, was a master who had already reached the Mahayana stage.
Old Man Baihuang also personally led his men and flew to the opposite side of Fu Shan.
Li Qiang had always been curious about the Old Man Baihuang, knowing that this guy was remarkable.
The Old Man Baihuang hair didn't look old at all. He had a very peculiar appearance: a high forehead, eyes that were deeply set under his brow bones, a high nose, very thin lips, and very little hair, half white and half yellow, which hung down to his waist. He wore a wide black robe and had his hands tucked into his sleeves. The aura of a grandmaster was naturally revealed.
Li Qiang was secretly surprised. He hadn't expected that the Old Man Baihuang had such a special temperament, and his aura was definitely no less than that of Fu Shan.
Behind Old Man Baihuang were more than a dozen cultivators, all of whom were the most powerful experts on Qianjie Star.
Mo Huaiyuan whispered, "Brother Qi, look at that guy in blue, he's also Loose Immortal!"
Qi Junsha chuckled and said, "There's only one; their strength isn't enough."
Li Qiang also said, "I didn't find anyone from Cloud Heaven Sacred City. Strange, I can't detect them at all."
Mo Huaiyuan said, "If an immortal helps them conceal their presence, it will be very difficult to detect them."
The Old Man Baihuang glanced at Fu Shan and his group, a slight surprise crossing his face. He thought, "Good heavens, Fu Shan has quite the influence; he's even managed to find some famous experts in the Cultivation Realm. Damn it, I need to be careful this time; I might suffer a loss. Luckily, I invited Xiaojue Heaven Hen Buyi, Loose Immortal from Xiaojuetian, beforehand, or I would be in serious trouble."
As he rapidly calculated in his mind, the Loose Immortal in blue quietly transmitted his voice. "Brother, the enemy has two Loose Immortal!"
A glint of light flashed in the Old Man Baihuang's eyes, but he remained expressionless and nodded slightly.
Fu Shan laughed heartily, " Immortal Huang, it's been a long time! It seems the competition on Bada Star will be moved up. Haha, although the time is a bit rushed, with so many experts participating, it can be considered a grand event in the Cultivation Realm!"
In the Cultivation Realm, few dare to call Old Man Baihuang Immortal Huang). Most cultivators respectfully address him as "Old Immortal."
Unlike Sealed Fate Planet, Qianjie Star, ruled by Old Man Baihuang, doesn't have as many cultivation sects. Any cultivator who seeks refuge on Qianjie Star Qianjie Star, or those expelled from the Cultivation Realm, must obey Old Man Baihuang, or face certain death. No sect dares to challenge Qianjie Star alone, and naturally, cultivators from Qianjie Star wouldn't dare to provoke Sealed Fate Planet. Therefore, Old Man Baihuang holds a unique position in the Cultivation Realm, and only grandmasters like Fu Shan dare to oppose him.
Old Man Baihuang inwardly groaned. He was starting to doubt Fu Shan's strength; he had actually managed to summon two Loose Immortal. What was the point of fighting then? He smiled broadly, " True Person Green Peak, the divine artifact is about to be unearthed. If we start fighting now... hehe, I'm afraid this Green Basin will be doomed. I don't care. Whether I cause trouble or not is none of my concern. My fate is in my own hands, not in the heavens! Whatever you plan to do, I, Bai Huang, will certainly oblige." His tone was extremely firm.
Li Qiang chuckled inwardly. He'd used this kind of bluffing tactic many times before, and he could tell at a glance that Old Man Baihuang was feeling guilty. If Old Man Baihuang weren't intimidated, he certainly wouldn't have mentioned the impending doom of the Green Basin.
Li Qiang wasn't worried about Old Man Baihuang and the others; he was worried about the immortals of Cloud Heaven Sacred City. He still didn't understand their situation, and he couldn't help but feel a little uneasy.
Fu Shan said, " Immortal Huang have quite the spirit! Since the goal is to seize the divine artifact, why fight to the death like this? When the artifact is revealed, everyone will be exhausted, and it will just benefit someone else..."
The Old Man Baihuang understood immediately. This meant that they should first compete for the divine artifact based on their own abilities, and then have a contest. Fu Shan's words were exactly what he wanted to hear, but he still had some doubts. He didn't understand why Fu Shan, who had such an advantage, would make such a suggestion, and he couldn't figure it out no matter how much he thought about it.
Only a few people, including Fu Shan, knew that a celestial being was watching from the sidelines. This fight was not going to be easy; if it broke out, the situation would be thrown into chaos, and the people of the Green Basin would suffer.
Old Man Baihuang was a man who could take things in stride. He readily agreed, saying, "Good! Fu Chongbi truly deserves to be called a grandmaster of Sealed Fate Planet. He has a broad mind and is remarkable. Hehe, I, Bai Huang, admire him greatly. Alright, it's settled then. Regardless of which side obtains the divine artifact, we will arrange a different time and place for the competition later. Today, neither side is allowed to fight here!"
Li Qiang suddenly interjected, "That's not enough!"
His voice boomed like thunder in the sky, shaking the very soul, and a chorus of "Not enough!" echoed around him. He was startled, realizing that he had unintentionally used his Divine Yi Power.
He had become accustomed to using the melodies of Heavenly Melody City, and in the past he had always used his True Essence Power to activate them. This time, however, he had forgotten that he no longer had True Essence Power, and instead used the Divine Yi Power, which no one had ever seen before. He never expected it to be so astonishing.
Not only was Old Man Baihuang shocked, but even the Loose Immortal Hen Buyi behind him was taken aback. He could tell how powerful the voice was; it was not something a cultivator could produce. However, he couldn't immediately discern Li Qiang's true strength.
The Old Man Baihuang asked calmly, "Who are you?"
Li Qiang replied calmly, "I am Li Qiang."
The Old Man Baihuang's expression shifted slightly. He knew Li Qiang was Fu Shan's brother, but he hadn't expected Li Qiang to possess such unfathomable skill. He said, "Oh, so it's you... the World-Wreaking Demon King, is it? Fine, what do you say isn't enough?"
The cultivators on both sides were dumbfounded. It was unbelievable that Old Man Baihuang would call Li Qiang World-Wreaking Demon King." What was even stranger was that Old Man Baihuang rarely looked down on people, yet he was very polite to Li Qiang, which made all the cultivators feel incredulous.
The nickname "World-Wreaking Demon King" was given to Li Qiang by the Purple Immortal King Old Man Baihuang. Originally, it was a joke made by Li Qiang, but when it was said by the Old Man Baihuang, the meaning changed. From then on, all cultivators in the Cultivation Realm knew that Li Qiang was the World-Wreaking Demon King.
Fu Shan shook his head and smiled. His little brother always surprised people; he never expected him to have such a nickname.
Li Qiang said, "If a divine artifact appears, everyone will rush to it, and it will be difficult to avoid fighting..."
Situ Yong, standing behind Old Man Baihuang, saw Li Qiang emerge and immediately flew into a rage, shouting, "Nonsense! What makes you say that...?"
Li Qiang laughed, "I'm talking to your boss, what are you doing interrupting? You don't know any manners! Hey, Immortal Huang, aren't you going to keep an eye on your men?"
Old Man Baihuang was stunned by Li Qiang's words. No one had ever dared to speak to him like that before, and he stood there dumbfounded for a moment.
Enraged, Situ Yong unleashed his Soul-Shattering Golden Finger, hurtling straight at Li Qiang.
Li Qiang chuckled coldly. He still couldn't quite grasp the true power of the Divine Yi Power he had cultivated recently. Unable to contain himself, he gathered all his strength and simply threw a punch through the air. A ball of golden light shot out from his hand, accompanied by a sharp whistling sound. Even Old Man Baihuang was startled. What was that?
Soul-Shattering Golden Finger could even touch the golden light, it was suppressed and dissipated in the air.
Situ Yong could hardly believe his eyes. He shouted, "Chop!" The flying sword responded and countless rapidly spinning wheels cut through the air.
Li Qiang's spirits lifted, and he shouted, "Chih!" A wisp of sword light, like mist and smoke, surged out rapidly, and the golden light that flew out touched Situ Yong's flying sword.
In an instant, Situ Yong's expression changed drastically. He had never encountered such a strange force before, and his flying sword was completely unable to stop it. The golden light swept through everything and approached him with overwhelming force.
Hen Buyi flicked a white light with his finger, while Old Man Baihuang waved his hand, lowering a blue light barrier in front of Situ Yong. Several other Qianjie Star also released their energy at the same time.
With a loud bang, the golden light exploded.
No one expected this golden light to be so terrifying. Not only could Situ Yong not withstand it, but even Old Man Baihuang was shaken to his core. Hen Buyi in a state of great confusion. He already knew that this was the divine Divine Yi Power unique to gods and immortals, but he never expected it to appear in a cultivator.
Situ Yong's flying sword shattered into countless points of light, scattering in the air.
Suppressing his shock, Fu Shan shouted, "Stop!"
Li Qiang chuckled, waved his hand to retrieve the Star-Absorbing Sword, and said, " Brother Fu, I just couldn't hold back for a moment..."
Hou Pijing exclaimed, "Incredible, brother, that's amazing!"
Situ Yong's eyes turned red. He raised his hand, put on his armor, and was about to fight to the death.
Hen Buyi secretly transmitted a message to Old Man Baihuang, telling him to stop Situ Yong. Old Man Baihuang roared, " Situ Yong! Get the hell out of here! If you go crazy again... I'll tear you apart!"
Situ Yong was stunned and dejectedly retreated to the side. He dared not argue with the Old Man Baihuang.
The entire sky fell silent. Qin Bantong murmured to himself, "How could he have become so powerful..."
Geng Feng stared blankly, feeling a mix of emotions. Every time he saw Li Qiang after leaving him, he felt incredibly lost. How did Li Qiang cultivate? He couldn't understand it at all.