Chapter 1697: Fentian Mirror! A Soul-Class Peak Treasure Emerges!

"How is this possible?!"

Colt, hurtled backward, felt a storm of shock surge within him.

He specialized in the origin of time and the origin of wind.

Although his combat power was slightly weaker than peers who cultivated the origin of destruction.

But he was still a Limit Eternal-level!

How could he be injured so easily?

"Who the hell is this Su Chen?!"

Colt stared fixedly at the towering figure wreathed in golden-green lightning far away, his eyes filled with shock and wariness.

At this moment, numerous powerful divine senses swept through the valley.

Within a hundred thousand kilometers around the valley.

Many Eternal deities had already been drawn by the earth-shattering clash.

Some hid within the void, others stood upon distant Shanfeng, all now wearing expressions of astonishment.

"Colt was pushed back by a single blow?!"

"What is this Su Chen's background? I've never heard of any human with such a figure!"

"Fight! Fight! Better yet, both get badly hurt—let us pick up the scraps!"

"......"

Some human Eternal-levels recognized Colt's identity.

Colt was well-known among human Eternal-levels.

His status as a disciple of the Time Sovereign made him especially prominent.

Yet now, he had been humiliated by an unknown "Su Chen"!

Besides human Eternal-levels,

Even more alien Eternal-levels watched from the shadows, ready to strike at any moment.

"Hmm?"

On the beast hide, Royce's crimson eyes flickered with impatience.

He had assumed Colt could easily defeat the opponent.

Yet he never expected to be struck and injured in return.

This made him lose face.

"Prince Royce, I..."

Colt's face darkened, trying to explain.

"Let me handle it."

Royce waved his hand, his gaze settling on Xu Jingming, his voice icy:

"You've managed to injure Colt—you do have some ability."

"But..."

He took a step forward, dark red flames erupting violently around him!

"You're not worthy to be arrogant before me!"

Boom—!!!

Terrifying divine power surged like a tidal wave!

Simultaneously, behind him,

A massive, ancient dark red bronze mirror, over three meters tall, floated into view!

Its surface was hazy, as if veiled by a thin layer of flame.

Nine snarling fire dragons were carved along its rim, their mouths aimed at the mirror's center, lifelike.

It was none other than the Peak Treasure bestowed upon him by the Flame Sovereign—the Fentian Mirror!

With the enhancement of the Peak Treasure, Royce's flames and the Law of Destruction reached their peak!

Dark red flames shot skyward, staining half the sky crimson!

The searing heat made the surrounding space seem to warp and melt!

"Royce is going to act!"

"Infinite Eternal-level! Su Chen is in danger now!"

"Tsk tsk, why pick Royce to provoke? Of all people..."

"......"

The watching Eternal-levels turned pale and retreated rapidly.

"Is this the power of a Peak Treasure?"

Xu Jingming narrowed his eyes.

As a Peak Treasure himself, if he activated the Chaos Pearl,

He would never achieve Royce's sheer dominance.

After all, the Fentian Mirror was custom-made for Royce by the Flame Sovereign.

It fused the origin of the Law of Destruction and the origin of Flame.

The Chaos Pearl, however, was a Metal-type Peak Treasure.

It did not align with his main cultivation of Destruction and Lightning.

Moreover, his true rank was only Eternal Level Six.

His divine power to activate a Peak Treasure could not match Royce's Infinite Eternal-level.

"First, try it—if you can't win, run immediately."

Xu Jingming's thoughts raced; the Chaos Pearl was already primed and ready within his World Ring.

Yet, just as tensions reached their peak.

Hummm!!!

From deep within the valley, a strange energy fluctuation suddenly erupted!

At first, the fluctuation was faint.

But in an instant, it spread like a tidal wave, sweeping across millions of kilometers!

"Is this a relic awakening?!"

"Such intense soul fluctuation!"

"It's a soul-type treasure!"

"......"

The many Immortal Gods who had been watching the battle.

Now all sensed this fluctuation, and instantly turned their divine senses toward the valley's depths.

They saw a massive fissure split open in the northeastern corner of the valley floor.

Immediately, a tiny tower, entirely translucent and shimmering, slowly rose from the crack!

The tower was no larger than a palm, divided into nine levels, each engraved with intricate, mysterious patterns.

Inside its entire structure, star rivers swirled, specks of starlight glittering, breathtakingly beautiful.

And what was most shocking was.

The instant this tower appeared.

Every Immortal God felt their soul gently caressed!

The speed of their divine senses surged, their thoughts becoming clearer than ever before!

"It's a Heavy Relic! And a soul-type one!"

Someone cried out in shock, and instantly the entire valley erupted into chaos.

"My god! How could such a treasure appear here?!"

"Grab it! We must get it!"

All Immortal Gods' eyes turned red!

Soul-type treasures were far rarer in the universe than attack or defense Heavy Relics!

A soul-type Heavy Relic could not only drastically enhance divine sense strength.

But also protect the soul from invasion—its value far exceeded that of other relics at the same level!

"Grab it!!"

Someone shouted first.

Instantly, the Immortal Gods hidden around the valley could no longer hold back.

They shot forward like streaks of light, lunging for the tiny tower!

Humans, beast tribes, demon clans...

Over twenty Immortal Gods acted at once!

Laws glowed across the heavens, divine power collisions triggered spatial tremors!

"Get out of the way! This treasure is mine!"

"Die!"

"Team up and clear the field first!"

"......"

Chaos erupted instantly!

"Jingming Beast, grab it! Heavy Relics are rare!"

Xu Jingming's mind rang with Vera's roar.

"Stop pushing!"

He, being closest to the treasure, knew exactly what to do.

Shhh—!

His figure flashed, instantly teleporting above the tiny tower!

But before he could seal the tower into his World Ring,

Royce's cold snort rang out:

"Hmph. This treasure is mine. Burn Heaven Mirror!"

He roared, pouring divine power furiously into the mirror.

Hummm—!!!

The mirror's surface blazed with blinding crimson light!

Nine fire dragons seemed to awaken, letting out silent roars.

From the mirror's core, a pillar of blazing red light erupted forth!

Where it passed, space melted inch by inch, forming a pitch-black void tunnel!

The light pillar did not strike directly—it transformed into a flame giant hand spanning several kilometers, reaching for the tower!

The flame giant hand moved with terrifying speed!

Xu Jingming could only endure its damage.

Or else abandon seizing the tower.

"What terrifying power!"

Xu Jingming's heart trembled.

The aura radiating from that flame giant hand made him feel a pang of dread.

If struck directly,

even with the Lei Yuan Armor and the Star-Core Lei Gang Body protecting him, he would likely be severely wounded!

"We can't let him succeed!"

Xu Jingming's gaze sharpened, and he prepared to activate the Chaos Pearl.

Although revealing his peak treasure carried risks,

this soul tower was far too valuable to pass up!

Yet, just as he was about to act,

"How could such an interesting event be without me?"

A clear, melodious voice echoed across the entire battlefield.

Xu Jingming froze—this voice... was it Xuan Tong Shen?

Instantly, his vision blurred.

A slender, tall figure with silver hair had appeared before the crimson fire pillar, unseen until now.

She wore a moon-white flowing cloud-patterned robe.

Her silver hair cascaded like a waterfall, and her exquisite face bore a faint, elusive smile.

It was Xuan Tong Shen!