Chapter 372: Chapter 372: Xuanhuang Mountain, Competing for Destiny!
Inside the coffin, naturally, is the Vast Sea Divine King.
The one that Qin Chuan caught before was a manifestation of thought, while this is the true form of the sleeping Vast Sea Divine King.
It just so happens.
A wisp of thought that awakened the Vast Sea Divine King perished at Qin Chuan’s hands, causing his true body to fall into a profound slumber.
Even if the sky collapses, it won’t awaken.
And at this moment, these two individuals from the Phoenix Race are ruthless. When they say they want to strip this old man, they mean it.
However.
After all, this is the true body of a Divine King. Even in slumber, it instinctively exudes a terrifying aura and energy field.
Ordinary people can’t even get close!
But these two are not ordinary people; they come from an incredibly ancient and powerful faction with astonishing means.
"Buzz!"
A layer of pale yellow light radiated from their bodies, enveloping them like a water bubble, and they disregarded the Divine King’s aura, approaching Vast Sea Divine King’s body.
"Storage ring, take it."
"Clothes, take them."
"Hairpin, take it."
"Pants, take them too."
"These shoes are nice too, take them."
"Huh, these underpants seem to be Purple Gold Divine Silk..."
The two plundered the Vast Sea Divine King. If this is how they shear a sheep, the flock would struggle to survive the winter.
Soon.
The Vast Sea Divine King returned to the most primitive state.
However, the two were not satisfied with just this; they rubbed their chins, pondering.
"With this old man’s strength, there’s no way he only has this little bit. Most of his wealth must be stored in the inner world."
The chubby one squinted as he spoke.
They checked and found that the hairpin and storage ring contained a large amount of treasures and resources, piled high.
But based on their understanding of Divine King-level experts, this was clearly insufficient to represent a Divine King’s foundation.
This old man must be holding back!
The skinny one pondered and said with a frown:
"If he really hid it in the inner world, that’s troublesome. Opening someone else’s inner world is extremely difficult. Besides that ruthless person Qin Wushuang from back then, I’ve never heard of anyone having that ability."
"No, it’s not an ability, it’s a talent. His Divine Techniques—others want to learn, but they can’t."
"It’s like some people are born shameless, and others can’t imitate it, at most resembling the form but not the essence."
The chubby one sighed upon hearing this: "Ah, it seems there’s no way. Let’s leave it at that this time."
Soon, they closed the coffin again, erased any traces, and hurriedly left.
They didn’t want to kill this old man to prevent future troubles, but they didn’t dare. Even in slumber, a strong being of this level might experience a brief resurgence and fight back when faced with death.
A dying counterattack from a Divine King is utterly terrifying. Forget about those below the Divine King; even fellow Divine Kings would suffer severe injuries.
Hence.
These two went off to other places to dig for treasures, leaving only an authoritative old man, stark naked, in the empty relics.
...
Time flew by, and three more years passed.
During these three years, the Ninefold Heavens underwent rapid changes. The resurgence of ancient strong figures became increasingly common, and even Heavenly Gods were no longer rare.
Heavenly Gods walked the earth.
True Gods were as common as dogs.
On many famous mountains and rivers, ancient sects began to collectively awaken, dominating regions with astounding power.
Some sects even completely disregarded Qin Chuan, viewing him as a mere lucky dabbler while considering themselves the true powerful ones with deep roots and high status.
Furthermore, based on their estimations, Qin Chuan’s strength could at most rival a Seven Heavenly Layer Heavenly God, while they already had Eight Heavenly Layers, even Nine Heavenly Layer Heavenly Gods in command, certainly not regarding Qin Chuan in their eyes.
Of course, disdain is one thing.
Without enmity, they wouldn’t seek trouble with Qin Chuan without reason. Everyone went about their lives peacefully.
And Qin Chuan wouldn’t show off without reason either. In truth, he remained low-key in front of most people because he needed the world to underestimate him so Qin Xiaozhu could undergo the necessary trials.
"Boom!"
One day, a piece of land in the Ninefold Heavens cracked open, and an ancient mountain emerged abruptly, piercing straight into the Celestial Vault.
"Buzz, buzz, buzz!"
This mountain was a complete entity, with an endless array of symbols surfacing on its surface, spinning around the mountain like the sun, moon, and stars, shining upon the world.
That majestic aura was too terrifying.
Just as the sun and moon travel, as if emerging from within, radiant is the galaxy, as if springing from here!
It seemed like the origin of everything, the center of the heavens, representing the orthodoxy of the Xuanhuang Heaven, the source of all that is sacred and ancient.
"Is that... Xuanhuang Mountain?!"
"Xuanhuang Ancestral Land, the place of worship!"
"Xuanhuang Mountain has awakened, Xuanhuang Heaven is about to fully awaken, a new golden era is imminent, hahaha!"
Countless ancient strong figures rejoiced ecstatically.
Since the sky collapsed years ago, Xuanhuang Heaven had declined. Even during its current revival, it was already a ruin, its glory long gone.
But.
As long as Xuanhuang Mountain awakened, Xuanhuang Heaven would still be Xuanhuang Heaven because this is its root!
Legends say all of Xuanhuang Heaven’s glory originated from this mountain; it contains immeasurable mysteries, connecting to incredible ancient lands.
No matter how many times Xuanhuang Heaven declines, as long as Xuanhuang Mountain remains, it will rise again. This is the true immortal foundation!
"The heavens suffer calamity, epochs shift, the old master is gone, a new master must arise, all living things can vie for it."
An immensely ancient voice emanated from Xuanhuang Mountain, seemingly composed of countless voices, including men and women, young and old, even birds and beasts, yet devoid of any emotion.
Cold, impartial, majestic.
Like the sound of the heavens and earth.
And as this voice resonated, celestial phenomena appeared in the heavens, like a flower shower of snow, descending.
"The old master is gone, establish a new master?"
"What does it mean? Could it mean... Xuanhuang Mountain wants to reopen the mandate of heaven and choose a new Celestial Lord for Xuanhuang Heaven?!"
"Celestial Lord, Lord of Heaven!!"
"All living things can vie? So anyone has a chance? This, this... Such an opportunity, who else but me?!"
"The Lord of Heaven, it must be me, it must be me! I am the one destined by fate! It must be me!!"
The entire Ninefold Heavens went mad.
Many strong figures became so agitated they lost their Dao hearts, strayed into demons, and some even exploded and died.
The Celestial Lord of Xuanhuang Heaven.
That is supreme power, representing the highest fortune and strength. As long as one becomes the Celestial Lord, they will receive the fortune blessing of Xuanhuang Heaven, destined to become a supreme strong figure without exception!
"Go, to Xuanhuang Mountain!"
"Elder brother, I’m going to Xuanhuang Mountain, take this medicine... and drink it yourself."
"Wife, if you don’t feed me, I won’t drink."
"If you don’t want to drink, then don’t! I’m going to Xuanhuang Mountain, and I don’t have time for you now!"
"Wife, if you treat me like this, when my brother returns..."
"I’m going to Xuanhuang Mountain. It doesn’t matter who you bring, regardless of how many or even if they’re not human, I won’t care! No one can stop me from going to Xuanhuang Mountain!"
"Revolting! You shrew, today I’ll... Wait, what did you say? Xuanhuang Mountain? Help me up, I’m going too!!"
Scenes like this occurred in every corner of the Ninefold Heavens, where every intelligent being, regardless of strength, was instinctively drawn toward Xuanhuang Mountain.
Even ants strive to live.
All living beings vie for destiny!