After traveling through space, the duo quickly met up with the other Divine Firmament elders and disciples.
Not only the Divine Firmament experts were present. The sacred leaders and core disciples from the other sacred grounds were also there.
They were originally training on the tomb’s platforms when they had suddenly been teleported out.
It turned out that after the nine Golden Crow vengeful spirits’ transcendence and the Golden Crow Thearch had fulfilled his long-cherished wish, he had sent all of the cultivators aside from Shen Tian and the others out of his tomb.
After all, from that moment onward, the tomb was considered as Shen Tian’s personal possession.
Not long after they left, the tomb was split into two by the supreme sword aura and completely collapsed.
This made many sacred leaders frustrated and regretful, but at the same time, they were also secretly afraid.
If they had stayed inside, they would have died.
After all, in the chaotic space created by the tomb’s collapse, even a Sage could not guarantee that they could protect themselves.
As for cultivators below the Tribulation Transcendence stage, there was almost no chance of survival!
“The Divine Firmament Sacred Leader and Heavenly Venerable Azure Lotus are out!”
“However… Why isn’t the Divine Firmament Saint here?”
Some people were bewildered and panicked when they didn’t see Shen Tian.
“Master, where did Junior Brother go? Why isn’t he here?”
Zhang Yunxi hurried forward, her beautiful face filled with worry.
After all, the might of that sword was too terrifying. It was very obvious that something earth-shattering had happened.
It wasn’t just her. Princess Linglong, Kun Yu, and the other geniuses that were on good terms with Shen Tian walked up to ask about Shen Tian’s whereabouts.
Everyone was asking about Shen Tian’s situation.
The Divine Firmament Sacred Leader’s body shimmered with immortal light. He never expected that Shen Tian had unknowingly befriended so many close friends. These people were all top-tier geniuses from the various major powers. If they were grouped together, they would be an incomparably powerful force.
My disciple, Shen Tian, really has the bearing of an Immortal King. All the paragons of the world bow before him!
Hehehehehe~
The Divine Firmament Sacred Leader body emitted heavenly aura fluctuations as he said indifferently, “Senior Brother, I have to inform our Grand Elder. I’ll leave this place to you.”
With that said, the Divine Firmament Sacred Leader stepped into the void and vanished in front of everyone.
“Junior Brother… You… Bast*rd!”
Heavenly Venerable Azure Lotus was stunned, but he quickly reacted.
This old schemer clearly wanted to leave the mess to him. The problem was that he did not want to take on this mess!
These people were all Shen Tian’s close friends. If they knew something happened to Shen Tian, wouldn’t they tear him apart?
Putting others aside, just dealing with Zhang Yunxi alone would be very difficult.
“I… I’ll go too…”
Heavenly Venerable Azure Lotus rolled his eyes and was about to leave.
However, how could Zhang Yunxi not know what Heavenly Venerable Azure Lotus was thinking?
Shen Tian’s Master could leave, but his Martial Uncle definitely could not.
She took a step forward and stood in front of Heavenly Venerable Azure Lotus. “Please tell me where Junior Brother is.”
“Martial Niece, this… I…”
Heavenly Venerable Azure Lotus scratched his head, not knowing where to begin.
“Heavenly Venerable Azure Lotus (Martial Uncle Azure Lotus), please tell us the whereabouts of the Divine Firmament Saint (Senior Brother Saint).”
It wasn’t just Zhang Yunxi. The prodigies who were on good terms with Shen Tian also stepped forward.
Upon seeing this, Heavenly Venerable Azure Lotus felt a headache coming on.
If it was only Zhang Yunxi, Heavenly Venerable Azure Lotus could still find a way to muddle through.
However, with so many elites questioning him, he could not hold on!
“Alright, Senior Brother. I’ve already explained everything to the elders.”
The Divine Firmament Sacred Leader’s figure appeared once again as golden light enveloped his body.
Heavenly Venerable Azure Lotus was overjoyed. “Junior Brother, you’re the best! You actually came to help me!”
Huh?
But… It shouldn’t be!
This mess was obviously caused by you, old fellow.
What is the meaning of this!?
“Everyone, please calm down and listen to me.”
The Divine Firmament Sacred Leader’s voice was indifferent as he explained everything clearly.
Of course, as for the shocking sword strike that the peerless Great Empress had released, it was purposefully left out. This was a trump card that belonged solely to Shen Tian. Furthermore, it was very important, and the Divine Firmament Sacred Leader would not expose it.
…
“What!? There’s actually an Evil Spirit from the outerworld that can possess a Thearch’s True Spirit?”
After listening to the Divine Firmament Sacred Leader’s explanation, everyone’s bodies trembled, and their eyes widened in shock. It was no wonder that the tomb had collapsed.
The present sacred leaders were all pillars of the various sacred grounds. How could they not know of the existence of the Evil Spirits from the outerworld?
However, they had never heard of any Evil Spirit that could even possess a Thearch.
After all, a Thearch was the strongest existence in the five regions. If an Evil Spirit could even invade and possess a Thearch, how could others resist it?
Could it be that the great calamity from 10,000 years ago was about to repeat itself? Or perhaps a calamity that was even more terrifying was approaching?
Following that, the Divine Firmament Sacred Leader spoke again. “Everyone, please be at ease. The Golden Crow Thearch only had a wisp of his soul remnant left. A moment of carelessness will result in an accident.
“The Evil Spirits in the outerworld are not so powerful that even the Thearchs can’t stop them. As long as we work together, the Evil Spirits will definitely be wiped out.”
With that said, the Divine Firmament Sacred Leader looked at the young elites and said calmly, “Little friends, don’t worry.
“Tian’er is the Saint of our sacred ground. I have already asked all the elders above the Soul Formation stage to move out. We will bring Tian’er back.
“Of course, as long as one is a Divine Firmament disciple, the Divine Firmament Sacred Ground will not give up on anyone.”
The Divine Firmament Sacred Leader’s body suffused heavenly aura as he remained indifferent and firm.
No matter what, this attitude had to be expressed!
Indeed, upon hearing the Divine Firmament Sacred Leader’s words, the crowd boiled over.
“The Divine Firmament Sacred Leader is indeed concerned about his juniors. The moment he came out, he immediately notified everyone to search for Shen Tian.”
“Boohoo! The Divine Firmament Sacred Ground is too good! Not only is there Saint Shen Tian, who sacrificed himself for others, but even the Divine Firmament Sacred Leader is so righteous.”
“I’m crying. No matter what, I must let the younger generation of my clan enter the Divine Firmament Sacred Ground.”
“Me too. With such a Sacred Leader and Saint, what more can I ask for!”
“Same for me!”
“Same for me!”
“…”
The mouths of the other sacred leaders twitched when they heard this.
How could they not know what the Divine Firmament Sacred Leader was trying to do?
As the Saint of the Divine Firmament Sacred Ground, Shen Tian was the most blessed child in history.
For such a peerless genius, they would risk their lives to save Shen Tian, much less the Divine Firmament Sacred Leader himself.
As for the Divine Firmament Sacred Leader, he was clearly using this opportunity to act cool and attract countless fans.
Sensing the resentful gazes of the disciples behind them, the sacred leaders felt goosebumps all over their backs, as if they were sitting on pins and needles.
The elites who were on good terms with Shen Tian were shocked when they heard this.
“The outerworld’s Evil Spirits are of great importance. Linglong will send a voice transmission to my father to inform him of this matter.
“Of course, in order to protect the five regions, we will definitely not sit back and watch Saint Shen Tian fall and be trapped in the chaotic space. I will do my best to seek my father’s help to find the Divine Firmament Saint.”
Shi Linglong’s words caused the surrounding people to tremble.
What level of existence was Shi Linglong? She was the princess of the Great Wilderness Celestial Dynasty and Huang Shi’s treasured pearl.
Since she had spoken, it meant that she had made her decision.
“Princess Linglong is too considerate.”
The Divine Firmament Sacred Leader nodded slightly.
“Senior, it’s our duty to search for Saint Shen Tian.”
Numerous paragons spoke out and started contacting their elders.
The Eastern Wilderness was shaken.
One by one, the old monsters in the Tribulation Transcendence stage could no longer endure the coaxing and pestering of their juniors and fled into the chaotic void.
Shen Tian was unaware of all this.
…
In the chaotic space, the endless laws of chaos intersected.
This was a dangerous place. Only those who were at the Tribulation Transcendence stage and above could cross the void and barely step in.
Even if a Sage were to fall into this place, they would be buried here without a full corpse if they did not leave as soon as possible.
At that moment, Shen Tian’s figure slowly appeared.
“Am I being swallowed?”
The corners of Shen Tian’s mouth couldn’t help but twitch as he looked at the chaotic and violent space around him.
“Who would have thought that after my luck plummeted, unlucky things would happen one after another?”
Yes, Shen Tian could have left the tomb without a second thought.
However, no one had expected that the spatial turbulence wave would suddenly appear beside him.
Before Shen Tian could even react, he had been pulled in.
Whistling sounds of ‘wind’ rang out. The interweaving spatial turbulence gave off an aura that caused one’s hair to stand on end.
The power of the laws within the turbulent void was violent to the extreme. It was like a bone-piercing blade that had a biting cold might that could easily tear apart a Heavenly Venerable’s body.
Even Sages wouldn’t be able to withstand the void turbulence for too long.
At that moment, the sky full of laws gathered and charged toward Shen Tian.
Clang, clang, clang!
Golden spears clashed, sparks flying everywhere.
The violent power of laws cut into Shen Tian’s body like a sharp blade, causing sparks to shoot out.
Hah, it’s a good thing that my physical body is strong. Otherwise, I would have really gone to meet Yama…
Shen Tian heaved a long sigh of relief. Fortunately, his body had reached the Chaotic Golden Body Ninth Refinement Stage and was indestructible. He could ignore the spatial turbulence.
If it was any other Nirvana practitioner, their body would have collapsed long ago and perished here.
“But how should I get out?”
Looking at the chaotic space around him, Shen Tian didn’t know where to start.
The spatial turbulence was different from other places. If one did not find the correct spatial node, it would be very difficult to break out from there.
“Forget it. Let nature take its course. I’ll take it one step at a time.”
Rather than having no goals, it would be better to follow the flow of the spatial turbulence.
Even if he worked hard, there would be no results. However, if he didn’t work hard… Life would be much easier!
The main reason was that the laws here couldn’t threaten Shen Tian at all.
Putting aside his body that had reached the Chaotic Golden Body Ninth Refinement Stage, Shen Tian still had the Hurricane Lily King in his body.
The Hurricane Lily King’s close affinity with the void could turn Shen Tian’s body from corporeal to incorporeal, allowing him to ignore the invasion of the void laws.
At the same time, Shen Tian also used the Kun Peng arts and relied on the power of the Void Kun to travel unhindered.
Thus, Shen Tian felt as though he was swimming through the sea in the void.
If anyone saw this scene, they would definitely be stupefied.
Since ancient times, since when had a Nirvana practitioner dared to play like this in the lifeless void?
This was the spatial void, a place that even the Sages feared!
The violent power of laws present was enough to tear a person apart, not to mention the hidden dangers.
If one was careless, they might be exiled into the boundless void and be annihilated.
…
Rumble!
At that moment, an incomparably surging undercurrent surged over like a tempestuous storm.
“I can make use of this power to search for the void barrier, and perhaps I can find a way out of here.”
Shen Tian was overjoyed. Due to his many trump cards, he didn’t fear the laws here.
That spatial turbulence, which was enough to terrify a Sage, could actually become his ride.
Thus, Shen Tian didn’t retreat and took the initiative to face it. The power of this undercurrent quickly fled into the distance.
Sure enough, the spatial turbulence’s push increased Shen Tian’s speed exponentially, far surpassing what it was before.
However, as his speed increased, Shen Tian also felt that something was amiss.
He felt… just a little dizzy.
“Why are there still mental attacks in this spatial turbulence?
“Oh! This feeling…
“I feel like puking…
“I’m carsick…”
The dizzy Shen Tian drifted further and further away with the spatial turbulence.
On the other side…
In the endless void, a world-shaking tribulation thunder appeared.
The lightning radiance trembled, sweeping through 1,500km as if it wanted to destroy heaven and earth and turn it back into primal chaos.
Beneath this tribulation lightning, a figure stood towering in the void. Behind that figure was the image of a humongous Phoenix. Fiery flames overflowed into the primal chaos.
Obviously, it was a top expert undergoing tribulation.
If the top experts of the five regions were here, they would definitely recognize this divine might.
The one undergoing tribulation was Southern Wilderness’ number one powerhouse, the Phoenix Maiden of the Undying Phoenix race—the Immortal Phoenix Queen!
She was a proud daughter of heaven from Southern Wilderness. Ten thousand years ago, she had fought her way out of the “Battle in the Sky”. She was a sworn enemy of the Black Dragon race’s princess, Ao Bing!
The difference between the two was that Ao Bing had met with an accident 10,000 years ago and died.
Meanwhile, the Immortal Phoenix Queen had made rapid progress in the past 10,000 years and had long reached a realm that no supreme expert in the five regions dared to underestimate.
Even though the lightning tribulation was striking down on her, the Immortal Phoenix Queen still remained calm and allowed the lightning tribulation to baptize her.
Chi!
At this moment, the situation changed!
A silver-white sword beam shot out, piercing through the endless void.
Everywhere it passed, the spatial fragments shattered along with it and transformed into nothingness.
“Mmm?”
Before the Immortal Phoenix Empress could react, she saw the sword light piercing through and slicing the tribulation lightning in the sky into nothingness.
Immediately afterward, a wisp of the sword beam swept toward the Immortal Phoenix Queen.
Evade it?
She was too close, and there was no time for her to dodge!
Fortunately, the sword beam was not aimed at the Immortal Phoenix Queen. It was just a remnant shockwave.
Even so, the Immortal Phoenix Queen still spat out a mouthful of blood as her aura weakened.
Blazing flames spewed out of the Immortal Phoenix Queen’s body, enveloping her in a terrifying aura.
Her beautiful face revealed a trace of seriousness. At this time, she had just crossed the tribulation and reached a critical period. Her cultivation, order, and strength within her body were all in an extremely delicate balance.
And this balance was completely destroyed by that sword beam.
She felt that the violent power in her body could no longer be suppressed.
“Suppress!” the Immortal Phoenix Queen said coldly. She used all her strength to suppress the violent flames in her body.
Unfortunately, the effect was not too obvious.
Chi!
A fiery light erupted as the Nan Ming Li Fire completely erupted, and torrential flames engulfed the Immortal Phoenix Queen.
Roar!
Soon after, a Phoenix cry rang out, and the enormous Phoenix divine image appeared in the boundless void.
Another divine flame surged out of the Immortal Phoenix Queen’s body. It was majestic and powerful, suppressing the Nan Ming Li Fire.
“Suppress!”
The Immortal Phoenix Queen let out a soft cry and absorbed the two flames into her body before the terrifying phenomenon gradually dissipated.
However, at that moment, her pupils had become increasingly demonic, as if two different flames were burning within them.
This was clearly a sign of Qi Deviation!
…
Not far away, a stream of light was rapidly approaching.
It was the Thearch artifact the Golden Crow Thearch had bestowed to Shen Tian, the Divine Sun Cauldron.
Due to the spatial turbulence, Shen Tian had been feeling his head buzzing and dizzy.
In the end, he could only take out the Divine Sun Cauldron and sit inside it to reduce the dizziness.
However, Shen Tian didn’t know where this spatial turbulence had led him to.
He could only go with the flow!
