Chapter 245: Eradicating the Demon Race, Defying the World, Ta Hao Immortal Realm, Divine Elixirs Unleashed

This is somewhat sudden.

No one expected that, in an abrupt moment, the Ta Hao Immortal Realm suddenly opened.

The far north.

The world's eyes turned there, fixated on the terrifying fissure, their gazes full of astonishment.

Within the fissure.

Endless divine light blossomed, rows of treasured elixirs materialized, exuding a strong medicinal fragrance, and divine weapons appeared across the heavens.

Treasure pagodas, flying swords, treasure umbrellas, great seals, ancient bells—each looked extraordinarily extraordinary, all being immortal artifacts; though they cannot match the Nine Great Immortal Artifacts, they are still awe‑inspiring, a dazzling array that dazzles the eyes.

One hundred and eight strands of Heaven's Mandate power are bestowed within this Ta Hao Immortal Realm.

Surpassing the benefits brought by the Ten Great Sacred Mountains.

Within the Ten Great Sacred Mountains, although there are many treasures, each mountain is guarded by ancient clans, which is intimidating.

But the Ta Hao Immortal Realm is different; despite its dangers, there are no ancient clan guards—only some demonic beasts or mechanical beasts, and at worst, terrifying formations.

What else could there be? Naturally, countless cultivators rush toward the far north, hurrying as if fearing that a moment's delay would cause them to miss out.

This is human nature; when good things appear, danger is often overlooked.

Above the Central Continent Dynasty.

Gu Jin Nian gazed at the scene of the far north and slightly frowned.

Now the Southern Barbarian Realm is extremely strange, with unimaginable events possible at any moment, and the Ancient Five Races could revive at any time; at this moment, the opening of the Ta Hao Immortal Realm is not a good sign.

Looking toward the Ta Hao Immortal Realm, Gu Jin Nian opened his Heavenly Eyes, hoping to see its interior clearly.

Unfortunately.

He cannot see through it.

"The peerless realm forged by the ancient Ta Hao Immortal truly stands apart,"

Gu Jin Nian murmured to himself.

However, Gu Jin Nian was not in a hurry to go to the Ta Hao Immortal Realm; he went straight to the highest mountain of Central Continent, where a Sage Dojo stands, and he stayed there to comprehend the Sage scriptures.

He also contemplated the future in detail.

Whether to go or not.

Thus, in the blink of an eye, seven days passed; the emergence of the Ta Hao Immortal Realm set the world ablaze, making the Ten Great Sacred Mountains' competitiveness terrifying, and now the Ta Hao Immortal Realm's appearance greatly eased that competition.

Endless cultivators rushed here—cultivators, martial artists, all sorts, as well as Confucian and Daoist scholars.

Anyone unwilling to accept the status quo went to the Ta Hao Immortal Realm, some even leading their entire clan, hoping to obtain treasures.

Moreover, within those seven days, rumors spread that some demonic creatures emerged from the sea; details were unclear, only that they were terrifying, and those from the sea region also rushed to the Ta Hao Immortal Realm.

Some think this is the Ancient Sea Clan, with some sea beings already reviving and scrambling for the world's great treasures.

But more people believe this Ta Hao Immortal Realm is unique and may be the last opening, granting the heavens and earth's 108 strands of Heaven's Mandate power; therefore, within it lie peerless treasures.

Rumors abound, their truth unknown; the only message conveyed is that the Ta Hao Immortal Realm is unlike any other, filled with endless treasures, blessed by Heaven's Mandate, perhaps containing the legendary Nine Artifacts.

Thus, countless cultivators head to the Ta Hao Immortal Realm, hoping to reap great benefits.

What puzzles the world is that Gu Jin Nian has not set out; this is perplexing—why would he not go to such a realm? Does he disdain it, or have other motives?

But no one knows what Gu Jin Nian is thinking now.

Central Continent Sage Dojo.

Gu Jin Nian stood atop the peak, indeed pondering whether to go.

Normally, the Ta Hao Immortal Realm, with its endless heavenly materials and earthly treasures, would entice anyone, but Gu Jin Nian has many reservations.

Below Western Zhou Mountain, he saw the future: blood rain, carnage, the world withering.

Now, the Ta Hao Immortal Realm is evidently bizarre; if he rushes there, he fears he won't return for several months.

If the Ancient Five Races revive during that time, what then? This question forces Gu Jin Nian to ponder deeply.

At that moment, a figure appeared beside Gu Jin Nian.

"Go."

"The Ta Hao Immortal Realm should be the final destiny."

"According to rumor, after the Ta Hao Immortal Realm reveals itself, a cataclysm will arise."

"If nothing goes awry, after the Ta Hao Immortal Realm ends, the five races will all revive; if you haven't truly grown stronger by then, you will still struggle to face them."

"If they awaken while you are inside, I am unafraid; trust us, and trust you."

"Even if the setbacks are severe."

"At least we still have you; you are humanity's hope."

"Go."

"Do not hesitate."

The Great Emperor of Central Continent opened his mouth; he seemed to understand why Gu Jin Nian had been gazing at the Ta Hao Immortal Realm but had not yet entered.

So he stepped forward, sharing his thoughts with Gu Jin Nian, urging him not to hesitate, to go straight to the Ta Hao Immortal Realm, to seize everything that can be seized and claim all that belongs to him.

The great battle is about to begin.

It will span these few months.

What is meant to come will come sooner or later.

"Student, awaken."

Gu Jin Nian let out a deep sigh; the Emperor of Central Continent had taught him countless things, providing the most correct choice at this critical moment.

After receiving the answer, Gu Jin Nian had no reservations.

The Ta Hao Immortal Realm is his final spare time.

The great era is about to arrive.

In this regard, Gu Jin Nian understands better than anyone; he himself feels it—real blood and rain, a brutal storm, will appear in the near future.

Just these few months.

"Great Emperor."

"If needed, crush the Jade Command; no matter how much time has passed, I will appear."

"To bring peace for ten thousand generations."

Gu Jin Nian's tone was unwaveringly firm.

After saying that, he hesitated not a moment and sped toward the far north.

Watching Gu Jin Nian depart, the Central Continent Great Emperor let out a long sigh.

"To bring peace for ten thousand generations."

The Central Continent Great Emperor muttered the line, then immediately returned to the main hall.

And so.

Above the heavens, Gu Jin Nian flew on; he did not increase his speed, yet the fissure in the sky over the far north widened, and countless cultivators and warriors surged toward it.

Originally, entering the Taihao Immortal Realm required the Taihao Immortal Token, but as heaven and earth shifted, with Heaven's Mandate's blessing, the Taihao Immortal Realm changed, allowing anyone to enter.

However, while Gu Jin Nian flew, his divine mind constantly scanned his surroundings, staying on guard.

He suddenly froze.

Because he saw a mountain where corpses lay scattered everywhere.

It was the Wanxing Ancient Sect.

In almost an instant, Gu Jin Nian arrived outside the Wanxing Ancient Sect; inside lay a misty great formation that ordinary Sixth Realm masters could not breach.

But to Gu Jin Nian, such a formation was trivial; with divine speed he leapt over it and saw the interior scene.

His expression changed in an instant.

Throughout the Wanxing Ancient Sect, bodies lay everywhere, their flesh seemingly corroded as if torn by some creature.

The flesh reeked, black blood had dried, looking grotesque and emitting a rotting odor.

"They've been dead for a long time."

"At least several months."

"Why hasn't any news spread?"

"And the Wanxing Ancient Sect possesses a celestial artifact—could it not resist?"

Standing inside, Gu Jin Nian's face turned grim; the Wanxing Ancient Sect, a world-renowned immortal gate holding a celestial artifact, should be a leader in this era—perhaps not tyrannical, but at least not this tragic. "Rewind."

Without hesitation, Gu Jin Nian stamped his foot, and in an instant golden light rippled outward, the surrounding scenery shifting in a flash.

Time rewound, and Gu Jin Nian quickly witnessed what had occurred at the Wanxing Ancient Sect.

It was slaughter.

The demons' slaughter.

It was direct and ruthless; the Wanxing Ancient Sect became a ruin, a battlefield of demons, especially terrifying.

"Go find Gu Jin Nian."

A voice sounded—it was the headmaster of the Wanxing Ancient Sect; in the crisis, he forced open a passage for his disciples to escape and seek him.

"Gu Jin Nian?"

"A saint of later generations?"

"What use is finding him?"

"When my demon clan descends, the first will be to slay him, to let the world know that saints are nothing but this."

An ugly figure stepped forward, swaggering arrogantly, exuding overbearing dominance.

However, the latter said little, merely doing everything to escort his disciples away.

Regrettably, though the headmaster opened a lifeline, it could not withstand the demons' might; a figure leapt out and slaughtered all the disciples.

None survived.

It was a clan extermination.

Soon, after everyone died, an ancient map flew out and was seized by the latter.

"The item is in hand."

"Now we just await the variable."

A figure spoke, holding the ancient map, pondering.

"The Ten Great Sects? How laughable; we slaughter them at will, the process is too simple. Surely other sects are the same; the later generations of cultivators are getting ever worse."

"A saint dares to speak?"

They spoke, their words disdainful of later generations.

"Stop babbling."

"Let's go first."

"To another place, to seek the second item."

"But this saint still needs to be guarded against, lest he truly comes after us, targeting us."

The man spoke, then vanished on the spot.

The other figures said nothing and followed directly.

The scene ends here.

They vanished so directly and ruthlessly, killing everyone, sealing the area, leaving the world unaware of what transpired.

The illustrious Wanxing Ancient Sect, one of the Ten Great Sects, possessed a celestial artifact yet suffered such a baptism.

Although, even if they were immortal, they might still become enemies, but the demons' methods are too ruthless.

In an instant.

Gu Jin Nian's eyes showed a coldness; he had previously speculated and guessed some things: the ancient five clans had not fully revived, but a part should have been born, searching for something within the Great World.

Now, the evidence laid before him was ironclad.

The enemy had already begun to act, and he indeed needed to seize time, striving to complete the final metamorphosis and face the Great World War.

With that in mind, Gu Jin Nian began to scour the entire Wanxing Ancient Sect, hoping to see whether the opponent had left any flaw or clue; if found, he could take revenge.

What Gu Jin Nian did not expect was that he actually discovered something.

In the hand of the headmaster of the Wanxing Ancient Sect clutched a piece of scale armor, an item from the Demon Race.

Although its aura had weakened considerably, it still bore a trace.

That's quite good.

"I will avenge you."

Gu Jin Nian looked at the latter, spoke slowly, and then Buddhist light spread around, transmuting all those wandering souls.

In the next moment, Gu Jin Nian activated the Heaven's Mandate divine skill, using the scale to swiftly search and track.

Before long, Gu Jin Nian turned and vanished, continuously searching along that aura, without heading toward the Taihao Immortal Realm.

Gu Jin Nian's speed was extreme.

He skimmed across the heavens.

Finally he appeared over the Xiongnu Nation, because the aura was here.

Above the Xiongnu Nation's firmament.

With Gu Jin Nian's arrival, many people around the Divine Mountain were watching; they were waiting for the Divine Mountain to fully revive, planning to rush in and seize its treasures.

What they didn't expect was that Gu Jin Nian's sudden arrival silenced the crowd, who did not know what had happened.

Instinctively, they still thought Gu Jin Nian had come to snatch the treasures.

However, Gu Jin Nian's gaze indeed fixed on the interior of the Divine Mountain.

Rather than saying it was the Divine Mountain itself, it was actually within a valley surrounding the Divine Mountain.

He closed his eyes, searched the aura, and quickly locked onto a small hill.

Boom! Without hesitation, Gu Jin Nian thrust his fist, the power of the Seventh Realm shattering the small hill into dust, and then a more terrifying event occurred: clumps of black vapor poured out of the valley, accompanied by a foul stench of decay.

Within the mountain mass lay countless corpses, all turned into desiccated bodies, including many children's remains.

They were packed densely, numbering at least a million.

People were terrified and shocked by the scene; they hadn't expected such things to be inside the mountain.

But for Gu Jin Nian, he knew in an instant what was happening.

It was related to the earlier Bailu Mansion.

Indeed, the Xiongnu Nation was pulling the strings behind the scenes.

Yet Gu Jin Nian's attention fixed on four other figures—the silhouettes of the Demon Race.

"Die."

Gu Jin Nian roared, holy light surged upward, a great sun rose behind his head—his very essence illuminating everything, targeting those evil spirits and demons.

As the roar echoed, in an instant the four ancient Demon Race masters inside the mountain changed complexion.

"Go!"

The leading Demon Race master shouted, "Go!" Gu Jin Nian, a saint, already dealt a dimensional strike against them, and now he was entirely different.

Puff.

Regrettably, today's Gu Jin Nian was completely unlike the one from a few days ago, having undergone a massive transformation.

Although he was at the Triple Heaven, his essence, qi, and spirit were unified, all realms aligned, except for Buddhist doctrine.

Gu Jin Nian burst forth; under the glow of his fist, a figure was shattered and instantly purified by the terrifying light, leaving no chance to resist.

Clang.

He raised his hand again, unleashing eighty‑one thousand swords, the Saint Path Blade, slaying all evil, cutting toward the three remaining figures.

Boom! The opponent hurled a bead to block Gu Jin Nian's attack, and shouted loudly.

"Gu Jin Nian."

"I hold no grudges against you; why do you target me so?"

"The corpses in this area were not caused by us; you shouldn't…"

One of the Demon Race masters spoke, his complexion paling to the extreme; the reason was not that they were unbeatable, but that innate suppression—saintly power, which restrains demons—could not be withstood.

"Distinguish not between right and wrong?"

"What exactly have you done? Don't you know?"

"The Wanxing Ancient Sect was blood‑swept by you; do you truly think you can act without law?"

Gu Jin Nian spoke, directly stating what had happened to the Wanxing Ancient Sect.

The news spread in an instant, causing a huge uproar.

The Wanxing Ancient Sect, one of the ten great celestial gates of the world, had been blood‑swept? That's no small matter—why hasn't any news emerged?

Only then did people understand why Gu Jin Nian was so angry.

Blood‑sweeping a celestial sect.

That is indeed too cruel.

Hearing this, the Demon Race master grew sullen; he hadn't expected Gu Jin Nian to have uncovered the Wanxing Ancient Sect's affair.

Now, it truly is relentless.

"Gu Jin Nian."

"You are a worthy saint, but this Great World is ultimately beyond your resistance. Join our Demon Race; your future will be boundlessly bright. The Demon Emperor actually admires you. Spare us, and when the Demon Emperor revives, he will remember this favor."

He spoke, unable to defeat Gu Jin Nian at all, so he resorted to this kind of rhetoric, hoping to use it to trick Gu Jin Nian and achieve his own accomplishment.

"Die!"

Gu Jin Nian didn't argue with them; the sword aura reappeared, slashing toward them. The Star Tree in his hand emitted endless Stellar Sword Qi, interwoven with Saintly Qi.

The terrifying sword aura pierced the bodies of the other two; because it contained Holy Dao power, the two Demon Clan elites were instantly reduced to ash, their faces twisted, already ugly, now even more repulsive.

"Do you really intend to exterminate completely?"

"With the revival of the Ancient Five Tribes, we Demon Clan elites hold grudges. If you spare me now, I can put in a good word to the Demon Emperor for you; even if we don't cooperate, at least we won't become enemies."

"You have already incurred a great hatred with the Ancient Human Clan; the Sea Clan and Beast Clan have always looked down on the Human Clan, they even despise the Ancient Human Clan, let alone you."

"If you stand down now, at least you'll still have connections in the future, and won't be at odds with the whole world."

He kept speaking, using pros and cons to make Gu Jin Nian think carefully.

The Demon Clan fears not the strong, but those reckless youths who kill on a whim, regardless of reason.

"Hold a grudge? What Gu fears least is a grudge! Ancient Demon Clan? Let the Demon Emperor appear in person and see if he dares to meet me."

Gu Jin Nian leapt forward, landing directly before the Demon Clan elite; he thrust a fist, the fist aura pierced his brow, the terrifying Great Sun roasted him to death; the latter screamed in pain, unable to utter a word.

His ugly face was completely twisted, eyes blood‑red, staring dead at Gu Jin Nian.

His gaze was filled with hatred and fury.

He truly hadn't expected Gu Jin Nian could be so ruthless, killing on a word, leaving no chance. Does he really not fear the Demon Clan's retaliation? "Gu Jin Nian, after the Demon Clan emerges, you are certain to die."

With anger and resentment, the Demon Clan elite fell; before dying, he used his will to convey a single sentence.

The sentence was blunt.

Seeing this, the world fell silent; people looked at Gu Jin Nian, momentarily not knowing what to say.

The Demon Clan elite was right: Gu Jin Nian had already offended the Ancient Human Clan, and now offends such a being; it was completely unnecessary, though colluding with the Demon Clan is indeed a bad thing.

Yet the origins of the Ancient Demon Clan are mysterious; if you can avoid offending them, it's best not to.

At present, the Ancient Five Tribes may all revive; at this critical point, offending the Ancient Demon Clan is indeed self‑inflicted suffering.

"When the Demon Clan emerges, dare to come find me, I will annihilate you together."

Gu Jin Nian's voice was cold.

He was not frightened by the other's words; as a saint himself, he stands opposed to evil, let alone the Demon Clan. He resolved the matter here.

Gu Jin Nian turned his gaze toward the far north.

At this moment, he no longer hesitated, racing toward the Taihao Immortal Realm.

However, during the flight, Gu Jin Nian's voice echoed across the entire Shenzhou Continent.

"In the Great World Struggle, if anyone dares to act recklessly, Gu will spare no expense and execute them all."

"No courtesy at all."

His voice rang out; for this journey to the Taihao Immortal Realm, Gu Jin Nian did not know when he would emerge.

Whether the Ancient Five Tribes will appear at this moment is beyond Gu Jin Nian's prediction.

Yet some words still needed to be spoken.

It was a kind of deterrence.

Hearing Gu Jin Nian's words, the world felt a sudden shock, inexplicably a sense of security; at least the Human Clan had Gu Jin Nian. This was a blessing amid misfortune.

Some even couldn't help but sigh, recalling what they had done to Gu Jin Nian before, feeling some shame.

Looking back, regardless of what Gu Jin Nian did, at least he acted for the greater cause; those who died by Gu Jin Nian's hand had different stances and could berate him.

But the survivors have no right to speak against Gu Jin Nian; even if their interests are infringed, they cannot denounce him, because upon reflection, every deed Gu Jin Nian performed was for the people.

Now.

Gu Jin Nian went to the Taihao Immortal Realm to secure more hope for the Human Clan; such spirit commands utmost respect.

Soon.

In the sky above the far north, Gu Jin Nian's figure appeared.

Gazing at the crack.

Gu Jin Nian couldn't help but take a deep breath.

"Five Heavens!"

"At least we must reach the Five Heavens."

"This time I will stand atop the Five Heavens."

Gu Jin Nian muttered to himself, setting a goal, relying on the heavenly materials and earthly treasures of the Taihao Immortal Realm to reach the Five Heavens.

Only then would he truly have self‑preservation ability and the power to protect all under heaven.

After confirming the goal, Gu Jin Nian did not hesitate, stepping directly into it, entering the Taihao Immortal Realm.

As Gu Jin Nian entered the Taihao Immortal Realm.

Crack!

A bolt of thunder flashed.

The terrifying crack instantly repaired, as if the Taihao Immortal Realm had been waiting for Gu Jin Nian.

And as the Taihao Immortal Realm vanished.

A terrifying voice rose from the sea region.

"Execute all!"

"What a bold tone."

"In ancient times we never saw you; in this era you finally appear?"

The voice came from the sea region, its exact location unknown, but the tone was icy, clearly resentful of Gu Jin Nian's words.

As the voice sounded, the world frowned and some felt panic.

Someone wanted to speak up; when Gu Jin Nian was just there, why didn't they dare to appear, yet they feared drawing fire upon themselves, and finally kept silent.

"In the ancient age, warlords vied for supremacy, the Beast Clan had seen countless celestial pride, and there even existed a so‑called youthful divine king of the Human Clan, yet he was ultimately buried in history; now a saint dares such boldness?"

"Even Confucius in his lifetime wouldn't dare this, right?"

Another voice rang out from the mountains, that of the ancient Beast Clan; clearly Gu Jin Nian's words had not only angered a single race but offended many.

But it makes sense; they were the strong ones of the ancient age, then they were like constellations, the sun and moon—everything in heaven and earth had to act according to their moods.

Having suffered great calamity and been sealed to this day, they already look down on later generations, let alone someone speaking like that.

"Among the Human Clan there are such later‑generation people, that's fine, but unfortunately they understand the older generation too little; if the Human Clan were to emerge, no other races need intervene—our Human Clan will resolve it ourselves."

Soon, the voice of the ancient Human Clan sounded, even more shrill and unpleasant.

Many people frowned, filled with resentment and anger.

Sea Clan, Beast Clan—such words are reasonable; they are not the same tribe, inherently hostile, so insults are meaningless and commonplace.

But the ancient Human Clan's behavior is nauseating; although they are not from the same era, they share the same lineage.

It's one thing not to help their own, but to mock their own kind and even use a feigned friendliness to curry favor with other races.

That is disgusting.

"The Human Clan need not act; the Demon Clan will inevitably act. Gu Jin Nian, you killed my Demon Clan's great general; when our Demon Clan revives, we will first slaughter a hundred cities and blood‑sacrifice the soul of our great general."

"Then use your saint's blood to sacrifice our Demon Clan soldiers!"

A cold voice sounded—it was from the Demon Clan.

The atmosphere of the Great World was oppressive; at the same moment, four of the ancient Five Great Clans voiced their stance against Gu Jin Nian.

Clearly, to them the later‑generation people are a common enemy; they acknowledge each other as beings of the same era, different races but at least from the same age.

Even if enemies, they are still humans and should be treated equally.

But toward people of this era, there is not a hint of pity in their eyes; their tone treats everything of this age as ants, not only the Human Clan but even the Beast Clan they disdain.

A contradiction between two different eras.

"A bunch of trash."

However, at that moment another voice rang out; no one knew where it came from or could identify its speaker.

Yet those four words attracted everyone's attention.

That is too blunt.

It is also domineering, directly calling the ancient Four Great Clans trash.

"Who?"

"Sharp‑tongued, do you want to die?"

"Do later‑generation beings bite back?"

"Who is chattering?"

In an instant, the Sea Clan, Beast Clan, Demon Clan, and Human Clan all spoke; those four words were especially harsh—under the whole sky, no one had ever dared insult them like that.

"What?"

"Not convinced?"

The voice sounded again.

The tone carried contempt, the kind that springs from deep within the soul.

"Is it the God Clan?"

"What is the meaning of hiding the head and tail?"

"When the Great World descends, it will surely blood‑wash your God Clan."

"In the ancient age we had not yet ended; this era can be divided into high and low."

Some great clan guessed that the speaker might be the God Clan, because among the Five Great Clans only the God Clan had not spoken; this strange voice is not from later generations, clearly it comes from an ancient clan.

Anyone daring to roar like this cannot be a mere trivial being.

Thus it is presumed to be the God Clan.

"This is not the God Clan."

"The God Clan fears nothing, but does not wish to be framed."

At this moment a grand voice rang out; no one knows its source, but it was the God Clan's voice—clearly the God Clan is not foolish, they would not be used as a cannon, so they stepped forward to clarify.

Of course they also fear not the Four Great Clans; it is not because they dread the Four Clans causing trouble that they explain.

When the God Clan's voice was heard, many forces immediately frowned; they all thought it was the God Clan, but did not expect the God Clan to step forward to clarify, which was odd.

Who exactly is this person?

"A bunch of trash."

Yet the voice sounded again, still full of contempt, refusing to reveal its identity, giving the impression of despising them—not a quarrel nor an insult, but a genuine disdain for these beings.

It is shocking and puzzling—who would dare speak like that?

"If you have the skill, state your name."

"I want to see who the trash really is."

"Hiding the head and tail will never bring you to the stage."

Voices rose one after another; outwardly they seemed calm, but inside they could not help but be angry.

"Who are they?"

Ancient clans.

They were the strongest of the ancient age, yet they could not bear such mockery—no one could accept it, let alone them.

"When you emerge."

"My brother and I will slaughter you all together."

"Don't even think of surviving."

The voice sounded again, exuding an especially domineering aura.

"Who is your brother?"

The Ancient Human Clan asked.

"What does it have to do with you?"

"Remember this, once you emerge into the world, if you dare act recklessly, you will be executed without any mercy."

The voice sounded, this time carrying absolute coldness.

As those words were spoken, laughter inevitably erupted.

"Hahaha, when I asked who it was, it turns out to be Gu Jin Nian's brother."

"You have already been exposed."

"Don't worry. Once we emerge, we will at once overthrow the Da Xia Dynasty. I will track down every one of Gu Jin Nian's relatives one by one. If you don't let us find you, then we will make your life worse than death."

A voice from the Sea Clan sounded, and they instantly grasped its meaning.

Subconsciously, they thought it was Gu Jin Nian's friend.

Not only the Sea Clan, but the other races also sensed it.

"I thought it was who? Turns out it's Gu Jin Nian's friend."

"The Saint's friend is different; the Saint hasn't spoken, yet you are the first to speak?"

The voice sounded, laced with sarcasm and chill.

"We'll wait for you to emerge."

The mysterious voice sounded again, but after uttering those words, there was no further sound.

This is puzzling: Gu Jin Nian, being a Saint, certainly has powerful allies, but a power that even the Five Races cannot detect is rather mysterious.

What worries people even more is that the Five Races are now speaking so boldly; in a sense, they truly seem to be reviving.

In the near future.

Otherwise, this wouldn't be possible.

Soon, the Five Races fell silent; they did not continue speaking. Quarrels over petty words would only lower the situation, and if Gu Jin Nian hadn't spoken so arrogantly, they would not have wanted to step forward to say anything.

To them, people of later generations are all ants; they have no need to argue with a swarm of ants.

And so it is.

Heaven and earth once again returned to calm; the world continued its usual affairs. Yet, unlike before, this seemingly ordinary verbal clash made the Great World Celestial Pride feel an unprecedented sense of oppression.

The Ancient Five Races are about to revive.

They naturally felt an unprecedented pressure.

Meanwhile.

Taihao Immortal Realm.

Within the fissure.

Gu Jin Nian traversed layers of light and shadow; the surrounding radiance was strange and scattered, dazzling the eyes and stirring the spirit, even a Saint felt slightly dizzy.

A normal cultivator crossing such a place would likely faint on the spot.

Within the spatial tunnel.

Gu Jin Nian gazed quietly, trying to discern the road ahead.

However, beyond everything, Gu Jin Nian could not see through the path ahead, as if it had no end.

It is terrifying.

"It's some kind of formation."

In an instant, Gu Jin Nian guessed a possibility: this spatial tunnel is a certain formation; otherwise it wouldn't be like this.

"Even a Saint could be led onto the Dao."

"The formation lineage is indeed powerful; the Middle Continent Great Emperor was right. The technique Dao lineage holds great ability; if I can master the true technique Dao inheritance, it would be a tremendous aid for me, allowing me to deal with the Ancient Five Races even more at will."

Gu Jin Nian thought to himself.

But after he finished pondering, he finally reached the end; the light curtain vanished, replaced by an intense blaze.

He couldn't help but close his eyes.

When he opened them again.

A strong scent of blood filled the air, yet what met his eyes were birdsong, fragrant flowers, cascading waterfalls, and spirit beasts among the flora, appearing truly extraordinary and astonishing.

There were rows of corpses lying nearby, and numerous heavenly treasures and earthly gems emerged.

It was a plain, which could even be regarded as a medicinal garden; various rare treasure herbs appeared, and any single one taken out would be a priceless treasure.

But before the treasure herbs, there were too many corpses; blood flowed on the ground, absorbed by the garden.

Very bizarre.

"Don't advance as a group; this garden contains an unknown formation. Once you step in, if you make a mistake, everyone will die."

At that moment, a voice sounded. In front of the garden, hundreds of thousands of cultivators gathered, their gazes fixed on the garden; though their eyes were full of greed, seeing the corpses within the garden still evoked fear and panic.

Yet even so, some still stepped forward, hoping to pluck the treasure herbs to exchange for future wealth.

Clang.

In front of a humanoid treasure herb, thunder suddenly erupted; a Martial King was instantly shattered to pieces. Moreover, as the thunder exploded, surrounding formations revived, creating a chain reaction that reduced hundreds of people to nothing but bones.

It is terrifying.

Even a Six Realm Stronger cannot withstand such a terrifying formation.

Many onlookers watched the scene, their eyes filled with anguish; they could see so many treasure herbs, yet they could not pick any.

Any single treasure herb could enable a Martial King to ascend to the Martial Sovereign realm; if a Martial Sovereign-level cultivator harvested it, after ingesting and refining, it would extend their lifespan by at least five hundred years.

At a glance, there were over a thousand Precious Pills, making one feel reluctant to leave.

But even if reluctant, many still know that their own strength is insufficient, needing to leave and venture deeper to see if better things can be found.

Seek other opportunities.

"In this area, be careful; if you step in casually, you will inevitably pay an extremely painful price."

"It's a Thunder Array; set it arbitrarily, and anyone who guesses it correctly will die."

"Better go elsewhere to look for opportunities; although these Precious Pills are valuable, one must also weigh one's own strength."

Some voices sounded, urging the crowd again.

And inside the entrance.

Gu Jin Nian stared at the pill garden, and after witnessing it with his own eyes, realized the array within was related to thunder.

"Why does it feel like it was set up specifically for me?"

Gu Jin Nian was somewhat surprised.

The array remained effective on him, but the Thunder Array was ineffective against him.

He didn't think much.

Gu Jin Nian took a single stride and stepped directly into the pill garden.

Snap!

Snap!

Snap!

In almost an instant, the garden's array erupted, thunderous and massive, purple lightning slashing toward Gu Jin Nian.

The garden turned into a sea of thunder, engulfing Gu Jin Nian.

"It's Gu Jin Nian."

"Gu Sheng has arrived?"

"It seems Tai Hao Immortal Realm truly has divine artifacts; otherwise, Gu Sheng could not have come personally."

"Can Gu Sheng withstand triggering all the arrays in one breath?"

With Gu Jin Nian's arrival, some exclamations rose spontaneously.

People stared at Gu Jin Nian, very curious.

And within the pill garden.

The thunder sea spread.

Gu Jin Nian sustained no injury; instead, the thunder became like a tonic for him, and he let go of everything, absorbing the terrifying thunderous power.

At the same time, with a wave of his hand, in an instant, the Precious Pills rose into the air and he directly collected them.

Without any idle talk, a black hole appeared behind Gu Jin Nian, as if devouring everything, and all the Precious Pills were sucked into it.

And his terrifying mortal body kept advancing, rising step by step, with his aura gradually strengthening.

One plant.

Ten plants.

One hundred plants.

One thousand plants.

Three thousand Precious Pills were taken all at once by Gu Jin Nian; he left none for others—not out of greed, but because Gu Jin Nian knew a great calamity was imminent.

He could no longer tolerate anything; he would claim all benefits to transform himself.

Otherwise, if he continued to endure in this way, no one could withstand the forthcoming great disaster.

And as the three thousand Precious Pills were refined, Gu Jin Nian sensed his mortal body undergoing metamorphosis, having reached the limit of the juvenile stage; one more step would complete his first great transformation.

It was at that moment.

A golden Precious Pill flew out of the field, radiating ten thousand beams of light.

"It's a Divine Pill!"

"A divine artifact among the pills."

"No wonder this garden has so many Precious Pills; it turns out there is a Divine Pill."

"Hiss, is this the legendary Divine Pill?"

"According to rumor, a single Divine Pill can extend a life by three thousand years and allow one to enter the Seventh Realm."

A terrified voice rang out.

Among hundreds of thousands of cultivators, alchemists were not lacking; almost instantly they knew what it was and couldn't help exclaiming.

Inside the pill garden.

Gu Jin Nian also sensed the aura of this Divine Pill.

It was terrifying.

If ingested and refined, it would not only advance the mortal body a step further, but more importantly, elevate one's realm by one level.

This is a good thing.

Hard to obtain worldwide.

But just as Gu Jin Nian was about to act,

In an instant, several black shadows appeared, trying to snatch it. —Recommended a good book 'Rudao Zhi Xu', it's very good, everyone can check it out! Brothers, real-life matters are making me agitated.

I've never been this annoyed.

My mind is in chaos.

My Dao heart is about to collapse.

Recent updates have been getting weaker and weaker; I really want to slap myself twice.

Wuwuwuwu.

Recommend a good book.

The Confucian Dao Son-in-Law

(End of chapter)