Chapter 582: Fusion of Earth Vein Fire and Immortal Seed Sprouting, the Ten Thousand Transformations Dragon Elephant

The Nine Sigil Blade of Heaven and Earth has, for Li Che now, reached a bottleneck.

With the fourth sigil's consolidation completed, the subsequent ancient sigils of Heaven and Earth have no clue for consolidation, even the memories have been erased by an invisible will of Heaven and Earth.

So, Li Che is rather looking forward to this Divine Craft Immortal Hand Assembly.

Besides seeking a way to rescue Qi Tian, seizing this chance to comprehend the ancient sigils of Heaven and Earth would also be a good opportunity.

Ji Shaohao led Li Che out of the inn, and beyond the inn a supremely luxurious dragon‑horse carriage was already waiting, its dragon‑horse covered in scales, coursing with true ancestral dragon blood.

At this moment Ji Shaohao was exceedingly courteous, full of expectation toward Li Che, the Divine Eagle Immortal Hand; he personally helped Li Che into the carriage, making the surrounding Divine Eagle Immortal Hands watch enviously.

But what method could they possibly have?

Geniuses naturally receive genius treatment; if they could, like Li Che, astonish and take first place at the banquet hosted by the Golden Crane King, they would naturally obtain such courtesy.

The Cang Che Immortal Hand can receive such treatment from the Young Emperor only by earning it through personal performance.

They are envious, yet not jealous.

After all, as Divine Eagle Immortal Hands of the Dark Heavenly Court, they are quite self‑aware of their own level.

Compared with the Divine Eagle Immortal Hands of Hei Xumi, the Weird Demon Cave, and the Two Saints Ancient Village, their competitiveness is considerably weaker.

One carriage after another set off, wheels turning, as if interwoven streams of light, wind swift as lightning, thunder flashing.

Like a Heavenly Court patrol on a mission, dazzlingly colorful.

This is the Dark Heavenly Court's display; on his own turf, Ji Shaohao knows nothing of modesty, and as the Young Emperor, he also possesses the capital for flamboyance.

Tai Su Tian is itself a celestial realm under the Dark Heavenly Court's camp, so Ji Shaohao intends to seize the initiative!

Although, in terms of Divine Eagle Immortal Hands, the Dark Heavenly Court's quality is far inferior to other divine camps and the Two Saints Ancient Village, the problem is minor; they must not lose in momentum!

Zhao Yuan Daxian was also invited by Ji Shaohao into the carriage, giving Li Che a final briefing, noting carving cautions, sharing the Divine Eagle Great Immortal's carving experience, and so on.

"Cang Che Immortal Hand, you must not underestimate those camps and the Divine Eagle Immortal Hands of the Two Saints Ancient Village."

"The Golden Crane King's banquet, if it were a sudden pop quiz, would catch them off guard, but this Divine Craft Immortal Hand Assembly, they have prepared for a long time; each one is rubbing their fists, determined to win, and will inevitably display the most superb posture."

"Between them, the gap that was already small may be completely closed!"

"If you wish to secure a better spot among the formation Immortal Hands, you must push forward in ranking; Ba She, Jin Mi Luo, Xuan Yuan Hao, and Dongyang Immortal Hand— even if they are not up to par, for the slightly weaker Divine Eagle Immortal Hands you must rally, give your all, and surpass them!"

Ji Shaohao said.

Li Che nodded, listening to Zhao Yuan Daxian's impromptu 'supplementary lesson' while also receiving Ji Shaohao's guidance.

The carriage sped along and soon entered the inner city of Dou Tian Gong Cheng.

Upon entering the inner city, the divinity between Heaven and Earth grew even more dense and towering; moreover, Li Che felt a terrifying high temperature that made his very soul burn with heat!

"This is… the Celestial Vein Fire!"

"It is the Celestial Vein Fire of the Tai Su Tian realm being drawn and gathered beneath Dou Tian Gong Cheng!"

Zhao Yuan Daxian's eyes narrowed, and he said.

"Such Celestial Vein Fire… is extremely terrifying, a true embodiment of Heaven and Earth's will, capable of burning the nine‑darkness path of life and death, causing Nirvana deities to fall!"

Zhao Yuan Daxian said in a deep voice.

Although he is a Divine Eagle Great Immortal, his cultivation is only at the Nirvana realm.

Even a Nirvana Heavenly King is, in fact, merely at the Nirvana realm!

"Indeed, this is the Celestial Vein Fire; only beings like Tian Bu Xiu can act to capture what gathers beneath Dou Tian City."

Ji Shaohao smiled and said.

Then a mysterious expression flashed on his face as he whispered, "Moreover, not only that…"

"This time beneath Dou Tian Gong Cheng, gathered not only the Celestial Vein Fire but also the Earth Vein Fire, merging into the Heaven‑Earth Vein Fire!"

"It was brought over by the Immortal Lord at great cost, specifically to target Qi Tian the Demon Monkey."

"This is also why this Divine Craft Immortal Hand Assembly is so highly valued by me, the Young Emperor; because… with such preparation, Qi Tian the Demon Monkey cannot escape disaster; under the blaze of the Heaven‑Earth Vein Fire, the demon monkey will inevitably turn into the Qi Tian Divine Pill!"

Ji Shaohao's gaze burned, showing a hint of greed.

When the Qi Tian Demon Monkey was at its peak, it could rival the existence of Tian Bu Xiu; though now weakened, the Qi Tian Divine Pill it produces will still be a top‑grade divine pill of the world.

Although Li Che had long known this secret, his face still showed shock at this moment.

A slight heaviness settled in his heart.

The Heaven‑Earth Vein Fire…

Seems scarier than he imagined.

The oppression in his heart made it hard to breathe, even the blood circulation within his Xuan Immortal body became extremely difficult.

The pressure is overwhelming!

Li Che exhaled slowly, calming himself.

Finally, the carriage halted, arriving within the inner city of Dou Tian Gong Cheng.

Around, numerous luxurious carriages were parked, yet however splendid they were, none matched the dazzling brilliance of Ji Shaohao's dragon‑horse carriage.

The Young Emperor's carriage, once it appeared, trampled all sides.

Even the carriages of Shi Shao Jia and Fu Shao Xi could not compare, for Dou Tian Gong Cheng is the Dark Heavenly Court's home ground!

Li Che's ink‑stained shirt fluttered as he stepped down from the carriage; Xixi followed beside him, while Cang Yuan shivered, struggling to breathe under the suppression of the Heaven‑Earth Vein Fire.

Xixi was actually fine, after all she is a daughter of the Prison Lotus; the power of Prison Lotus Fire is not much weaker than the Heaven‑Earth Vein Fire.

Therefore, Xixi not only felt no pain, but even a hint of comfort.

But Xixi, being clever, knew she must not show comfort and had to feign discomfort, lest the strong ones notice anything amiss.

Zhao Yuan Daxian glanced at the two, his Nirvana will spreading, shielding Cang Yuan and Xixi from the pressure.

Perhaps because of his admiration for Li Che, the Divine Eagle Great Immortal extended protection to Xixi and Cang Yuan.

This inner city of Dou Tian Gong is not a place anyone can tread.

The inner city is vast, like stepping into the interior of a furnace; surrounding walls tower, bronze‑crafted, gleaming bronze, etched with myriad patterns as if ancient totems were carved.

Li Che stepped down from the carriage, and gazes shot toward him, landing on his body.

The Divine Peng Immortal Hand Ba She from the Strange Demon Cave, plus the Golden Míluó from Black Sumeru, and the Young Emperor Shì Shàojiā.

Shì Shàojiā also intends to participate in this Divine Craft Immortal Hand Assembly; if possible, Jǐ Shàohào actually wants to get involved as well, but unfortunately, his understanding of the Way of the Divine Peng is shallow, and his talent is ultimately limited.

Fú Shǎoxī also participates as a representative of the Divine Peng Immortal Hand.

For this Divine Craft Immortal Hand Assembly, he specially made a trip to the Nǚwā Palace, paid respects to Nǚwā, learned Divine Peng techniques, and is now at the level of a Divine Peng Immortal Hand!

When Fú Shǎoxī also showed his intention to participate in the assembly, Jǐ Shàohào's face instantly darkened.

Fuck!

Every single one of them has no regard for rules!

It's understandable that Shì Shàojiā wants to participate; he himself is an extremely formidable Divine Peng Immortal Hand.

And what the hell is Fú Shǎoxī?!

Jǐ Shàohào remembers that Fú Shǎoxī's Divine Peng skill is about on par with his own!

«Damn it! »

Jǐ Shàohào's face sank; he could roughly guess that Fú Shǎoxī must have learned some tricks from Nǚwā, perhaps borrowing some abilities.

Otherwise, it would be impossible for him to confidently participate in this Divine Peng Immortal Hand Assembly that sweeps across the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths!

He involuntarily looked toward Li Che.

«Cāngchè Immortal Hand… I must achieve a better ranking in this Divine Craft Immortal Hand Assembly! »

«If you can rank among the top three, this Young Emperor will, on top of your current foundation… grant you three Second-Saint lower-grade Divine Essence Crystals and one Eight-Leaf Dao Essence Divine Crystal! »

Jǐ Shàohào was also anxious!

Fú Shǎoxī and Shì Shàojiā, the two Young Emperors, are participating in the assembly; Shì Shàojiā needs no explanation, but Fú Shǎoxī likely received the true transmission from the Immortal Nǚwā of the Strange Demon Cave, perhaps also aiming for the top three.

If both Young Emperors manage to place in the top three, they will obtain the supremely high-grade Qítiān Divine Pill.

He, Jǐ Shàohào… would then be completely left behind.

«Good! I will give it my all! »

Upon hearing this, Li Che's breath involuntarily caught.

These upper-echelon figures of the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths are truly filthy rich!

As for the Second-Saint lower-grade Divine Essence Crystals, they say take out three and they actually take out three!

For these Divine Essence Crystals, Li Che not profiting would be a sheer waste!

If he misses this opportunity, he will truly feel heartbroken.

Second-Saint lower-grade Divine Essence Crystals greatly aid Xixi's cultivation, allowing her to swiftly raise her realm.

As for the Dao Essence Divine Crystal, it is quite helpful for the old Yellow being fed; perhaps it could raise his upper limit after he emerges!

Coincidentally, Li Che's goal is also to secure a top spot among the Formation Immortal Hands; thus, earning the resources promised by Jǐ Shàohào involves no conflict at all!

Under countless gazes, Li Che walked toward the center of the venue.

Divine Peng Immortal Hands from all major forces stepped out one after another, and instantly all eyes converged!

The number of Immortal Hands participating in this Divine Craft Immortal Hand Assembly is too great.

For instance, under Xuānxiāo Jǐ Shàohào's command, they managed to scrape together ten slots, but in reality, Xuānxiāo Heaven, through selection, has about twenty Immortal Hands participating in this assembly; adding the Divine Peng Holy Hands who come just for the fun, a major heavenly domain amounts to roughly fifty people.

So, in total, there are roughly nine hundred Divine Peng Immortal Hands and Holy Hands coming to participate in this assembly.

In total, only eighty-one slots can be obtained.

Actually, eighty-one slots are not few; compared to the numbers, most Immortal Hands actually have a chance.

However, the truly fierce competition lies in the top ten slots for Formation Immortal Hands.

Actually, the supply of Qítiān Divine Pills from a single furnace is limited.

Naturally, only those who occupy the top ten slots can claim a share of the divine pills.

The plaza is extremely spacious, enormously vast, like dozens of football fields piled together.

Over nine hundred Divine Peng Immortal Hands and Holy Hands gathered together appear remarkably tiny in this plaza.

Li Che could feel gazes converging upon him, heavy and full of competitive intent.

Li Che's performance at the Golden Crane King's banquet naturally drew the attention of many Divine Peng Immortal Hands.

Shì Shàojiā also stared at Li Che for a moment, not underestimating this Divine Peng Immortal Hand of the Dark Heavenly Court in his heart.

Time trickled by.

The air grew increasingly scorching.

The intense heat caused many cultivators to sweat profusely, and even maintaining a stable stance became extremely difficult.

That is the might of the Heaven-Earth Vein Fire, continually increasing.

Hum—

Suddenly, a golden light tore through the firmament.

Space split open, and a figure clad in golden feathered robes stepped out from the rift.

Countless sword qi burst forth from his back, like a waterfall hanging upside down, relentlessly washing away!

The overwhelming primordial will of the Nirvana Heavenly King surged like a breached river, relentlessly ravaging.

This person is none other than the Golden Crane King.

Now, the Golden Crane King, having lost his Ruyi Golden Hoop Staff, has grown somewhat gaunt, his eyes filled with ruthlessness and coldness.

The loss of the Dao‑proving Weapon is a truly massive blow to a Nirvana Heavenly King.

He may never be able to achieve Nirvana in this lifetime; his sole chance has been lost by him.

His eyes show no sign of despair; one could say his will is steadfast.

«This Divine Craft Immortal Hand Assembly was inaugurated at the proposal of the Immortal Laozi. »

Therefore, the requirements of each round of assessment are all set by Lord Lao Jun Immortal; you must fulfill Lord Lao Jun Immortal's requirements to advance to the next round!

Furthermore, it was agreed in advance that although Lord Lao Jun Immortal seeks eighty‑one Array Formation Immortal Hand slots, the successive selections may not gather them all.

For any vacant slots, Lord Lao Jun Immortal will, based on your performance in the Assembly, issue a list and assign them personally.

The Golden Crane King spoke in a deep voice, his words ringing loudly.

No one dared to question; the fair chance was given by Lord Lao Jun Immortal, and those who missed it were directly assigned by him, which was not blameworthy.

Moreover, Lord Lao Jun Immortal is the Celestial Immortal; his actions are beyond anyone's right to question.

The scene fell silent.

The Golden Crane King gave a satisfied sweep of his gaze.

He floated down, his feathered robe fluttering.

He faced the deep part of the plaza, clasped his fists in salute.

"Teacher."

His words ended.

Everyone felt a terrifying oppressive pressure filling the world between heaven and earth.

Li Che's eyes narrowed, his blood seemed to coagulate, a dreadful will surged forward; it targeted no one, yet its mere appearance brought boundless, chilling pressure!

Lord Lao Jun Immortal!

A colossal void‑shadow rose from beyond Dou Tian Palace City.

Li Che lifted his head, his jet‑black, fierce hair whipping, and saw a massive void‑shadow, as if gazing at a furnace.

It was immense, seemingly as tall as heaven and earth!

The shadow's face was concealed, and behind it a rainbow‑colored halo spun, flashing light.

The terrifying will belonging to the Celestial Immortal covered the entire Dou Tian Palace City.

In its eyes, this top‑tier giant city of the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths was merely a furnace.

"Divine Craft Immortal Hand Assembly, selecting Array Formation Immortal Hands to arrange the alchemical array for the Immortal... First round, Fire Sea See Blue Ox."

"The Earth Vein Fire will rise; those who advance through the fire sea and glimpse the Immortal's subordinate Blue Ox Heavenly King shall pass and ascend to the second round."

"This Earth Vein Fire burns willpower; only those with steadfast will can see the Blue Ox."

"To arrange the Immortal's array, only the steadfast in will may form the formation."

A booming sound, like a great bell, seemed to come from the clouds beyond the heavens.

With those words ending, the rules were set.

Many turned pale; the strong ones watching the Assembly grew even more solemn.

Before the Assembly began, no one knew the rules, for they were set by Lord Lao Jun Immortal.

On the bronze metal wall of Nei Cheng within Dou Tian Palace, Ji Shaohao's expression was exceedingly heavy.

These rules were not good news.

The first round of assessment has nothing to do with carving; it tests will, and will naturally ties to cultivation.

Insufficient cultivation yields weak will; thus those with strong cultivation will have a great advantage in this test.

Is Li Che's cultivation strong?

On the contrary, in Ji Shaohao and others' eyes, Li Che's cultivation is the weak point; his skill with the Divine Eagle is his strength.

"It's difficult..."

Great Immortal Zhao Yuan's robe fluttered as he stood atop the city tower, letting out a light sigh.

Boom—!!!

Suddenly, as Lord Lao Jun Immortal finalized the rules.

Accompanied by an intense booming, the plaza abruptly cracked in the middle, a surge of blazing golden flame erupting.

Flames shot upward like a fountain, spreading and blooming like fireworks.

The falling firelight spread out like a spring of water.

It covered the entire plaza, yet the Earth Vein Fire, upon reaching the edge, was halted by an invisible barrier.

It seemed as if transparent glass blocked the sea‑of‑fire water!

The fire‑sea water splashed against it, exploding into countless sparks.

The scorching heat surged like waves, battering the face, as if to incinerate every soul.

Facing such a sea of fire, everyone fell silent.

But after a moment, a faint laughter rang out.

Shi Shaojia pressed his palms together, his bald head shining, illuminated by the blazing golden fire like a lightbulb.

He smiled broadly, like an ancient Buddha plucking a flower.

"Everyone, the humble monk will go ahead a step."

As a young emperor, Shi Shaojia harbored pride, looking down haughtily at all participants of the Divine Craft Immortal Hand Assembly.

Including Li Che and Fu Shaoxi.

His monk shoes stepped forward, striking the ground, breaking the hush with a muffled clang, like a bell reverberating!

Whoosh—!!!

"Amitabha!"

A chant of the Buddha's name rang, his monk robe fluttering.

Shi Shaojia's slender figure instantly walked toward the raging fire sea of Earth Vein Fire.

The fire sea seemed sliced by a blade, the walls on both sides smooth; moments later it healed, swallowing Shi Shaojia's form, leaving no trace.

"Hmph! Stinky monk, just loves to show off."

Fu Shaoxi sneered coldly; above his body, demonic qi raged wildly, his form swelling, countless dark demonic qi spewing, he stepped forward like a straight black blade, slashing into the sea of fire!

Ba She, Jin Milo, Xuan Yuan Hao and the Dongyang Immortal Hands, as well as other Divine Eagle Immortal Hands, did not wait for the situation; they all rushed into the Earth Vein Fire.

All were racing against time, hoping to find the Azure Bull in the fire sea earlier!

Li Che also moved, following the great current; nine hundred plus Divine Eagle Immortal Hands and Saint Hands plunged into the fire sea.

Boom—!!!

Flames erupted, scorching golden fire swept from all directions.

It obscured vision; perception was completely suppressed within the body shell, unable to be released even a fraction.

Even a tiny flare in any direction would be instantly incinerated!

"Ah—!!!"

Suddenly, Li Che heard a wailing cry.

An extreme pain, as if the soul were being burned and twisted.

He turned his head toward the source of the sound and saw a vague human silhouette rolling in the fire sea, gradually being burned to ash.

At the same time.

Outside the fire sea.

At the edge of the plaza.

A flicker of fire darted out, hurling the figure that should have been reduced to void in the fire sea outward.

It was a Divine Eagle Saint Hand, whose will was too weak; having just entered, he could not endure.

He rolled on the ground, slowly realizing, awkwardly got up, and, still trembling, gazed at the rolling fire sea.

As if the true furnace fire were refining everything!

At this moment, entering the Earth Vein Fire was like becoming alchemical material; both body and soul were about to melt!

The wailing rose and fell.

Like beans bursting; one Divine Eagle Immortal Hand after another was expelled, each with lingering fear yet eyes full of unwillingness.

Ji Shaohao had already clenched his fists tightly with tension.

As a young emperor, he ought to be calm, but this matter was truly too important.

His divine spirit thought swept outward, constantly tracking those contestants being burned out.

He scanned each one; whenever one emerged, he darted over, and when he found it was not Li Che, he let out a deep sigh of relief.

"Divine Eagle Saint Hands… have been cleared more than half."

Zhao Yuan Daxian said.

"This first round was indeed harsh; clearly it required a certain cultivation level. Most Divine Eagle Saint Hands didn't meet the requirement, so being wiped clean is normal."

"These Divine Eagle Saint Hands also gain something; the feeling of their souls being burned is an extremely precious insight, crucial for their future breakthrough to Nirvana."

Ji Shaohao said.

The Earth Vein Fire burns; even if a soul is annihilated, gaining a hint of the fire's essence is a lifelong benefit for a Divine Eagle Saint Hand!

These concerns didn't matter to Ji Shaohao; what he cared about now was…

How long Cang Che Immortal Hand can endure within the Earth Vein Fire.

Whether he can last until the second round?!

……

……

Li Che strolled within the Earth Vein Fire.

He did not revert to his Profound Immortal form; after all, the immortal lord's unending will loomed, and switching back now would be no different from a death march.

With each step he felt the divinity within his body evaporate cleanly under the fire's scorching.

"Divinity and the Earth Vein Fire are canceling each other…"

"This stage actually tests the endurance of divinity, then the will."

"Because once divinity is exhausted, the will must bear the load."

Li Che took a deep breath.

The heat almost surged from his throat into his mouth.

"The Earth Vein Fire… this flame contains an extremely intense primordial source of heaven and earth; merged in the blaze, though hard to grasp, it still exists!"

"Can I attempt to capture it?"

Li Che's heart trembled slightly.

Then, his spirit stirred.

The power of the Dao Tribulation erupted.

The Primordial Dragon Elephant Flame instantly rose from behind him, accompanied by a roar of dragon and elephant.

The Earth Vein Fire trembled; Li Che closed his eyes, his spirit flickered slightly.

His spine roared like an angry dragon.

Slowly, the Qimen Immortal Seed burst forth!

Myriad Transformations Dragon Elephant Furnace!

This martial art, struck by Li Che's divine body, instantly turned the Myriad Transformations Dragon Elephant Furnace into a colossal vortex, crazily devouring the primal essence within the Earth Vein Fire!

This Immortal Seed martial art, Li Che's comprehension surged, and this self‑created Immortal Seed art, merging with the Earth Vein Fire, devouring the primal essence.

Gradually, it reached the realm of transformation!

It even continued to metamorphose within the transformation stage!

From Immortal Seed martial art, it transformed into… true Immortal Martial Arts!

The Qimen Immortal Seed sprouts, giving birth to Immortal Martial!

Qimen Immortal Martial!

Boom——!!!

Li Che clenches his five fingers into a fist and thrusts a punch across the Sea of Fire.

The Sea of Fire splits open, countless flames swirling, and on both sides of him turn into winding fire divine dragons and roaring fire giant elephants!

Countless cool raging winds howl in, and the scorching leyline fire no longer burns him!

Li Che feels a slight stir in his heart.

Before his eyes, flowing light appears.

【Dao Fruit: Dragon Elephant Vajra (lv9, 25%)】

Hm?

Li Che can't help but feel a flash of delight.

He never imagined that transforming a single Immortal Seed martial art into Immortal Martial would unexpectedly boost the Dao Fruit's maturity!

But this is also a normal situation!

Now, Li Che still has the Qilin Zhenxu Seal, the Qianshan Solo Slash Sky-Cutting Blade and other Immortal Seed martial arts that have not yet transformed into Immortal Martial.

And the Immortal Martial Li Che has mastered consists of two: one is the Heaven and Earth Nine Talisman Blade, a technique he comprehended from the Heavenly Will Chopper.

The other is the already perfected Dou Zhan Sacred Secret Art!

The Dou Zhan Sacred Secret Art has not been merged into the Qimen.

Li Che's gaze burns fiercely, scorching and swirling!

It is as if, under the furnace's blaze, he is tempering his own martial path!

"What a pity... my other Immortal Seed martial arts each fuse with different Dao Tribulation forces."

"For the fire tribulation, there is only the Myriad Transformations Dragon Elephant Furnace; this time... it can only just perfectly temper the fire tribulation Immortal Martial."

Li Che's jet‑black, sturdy hair flutters as he whips it, his gaze blazing.

He slowly paces within the Sea of Fire.

The flame Dragon Elephant follows him, spiraling around his body, helping him remain unaffected by the Sea of Fire.

Li Che radiates his willpower, begins sensing, and searches the Sea of Fire for the Green Ox.

And after capturing the primal force within the leyline fire.

Li Che's perception seems to merge with the Sea of Fire, as if countless tentacles sprout, making the search increasingly effortless.

Meanwhile.

In the Sea of Fire, other directions.

Numerous strongmen each display their methods.

Shi Shaojia brings his palms together, countless Buddha lights around him rise, and a flowing‑golden Great Buddha shields him, bearing the burn of the leyline fire.

The entire Golden Buddha is continuously scorched crimson.

On the other side, Fu Shaoxi is swallowed by a gigantic serpent; the serpent's scales spread, oozing slime saturated with demonic aura, blocking the flames.

The serpent winds its body forward, continuously forging a path for Fu Shaoxi.

Fu Shaoxi folds his arms across his chest, his eyes sharp.

Besides, the Ba Snake of the Strange Demon Cave also displays a similar technique.

Hei Xumi's Jin Mi Luo has eighteen human‑skull Buddha beads floating around him, turning to block the leyline fire.

Xuan Yuan Hao of Dihong Ancient Village, with each step, sword qi rages around him, cutting a clear swath through the Sea of Fire.

Dongyang Xianshou of Taiyi Ancient Village strolls the Sea of Fire, his flesh bulging, countless ancient divine patterns interweave, unafraid of the flames.

Everyone is displaying their methods, all searching the Sea of Fire for the Green Ox.

All are scrambling to be the first to locate the Green Ox Heavenly King.

Shi Shaojia suddenly halts his steps.

He brings his palms together and gently closes his eyes.

"The leyline fire... is too powerful; this is merely pure leyline fire. If it were the Heaven‑and‑Earth leyline fire, I can hardly imagine."

"Will is burned, perception blurred; seeking the Green Ox... is indeed difficult."

Shi Shaojia closes his eyes and slowly exhales.

When he opens his eyes again.

His eyes have already changed.

They bear a golden cicada pattern, as if aflame!

At the instant the cicada pattern appears, behind the Great Buddha around him, a Golden Cicada seems to materialize.

"Found it."

Shi Shaojia's cicada pattern burns at the corner of his eyes.

He confirms the direction of the Green Ox.

He smiles gently.

He steps forward toward the confirmed direction of the Green Ox.

However...

The step has just landed.

And the Green Ox lets out a deafening moo!

His smile instantly freezes.

He had only just locked onto the Green Ox's position within the leyline Sea of Fire...

How could someone have found the blue ox?!

(End of chapter)