Chapter 34: Beyond the Past

"Kid, this strategy does work, but you've lost your mobility because of it. Do you really think you can defeat me?"

"You've only just reached the quasi‑saint realm; you have no idea how vast the power gap at this level is."

Kun Peng calmly looked at Zhou Yi, with no trace of anger in his eyes, only curiosity.

"Stop the idle talk, receive my sword." Zhou Yi shouted, and the Human Race's law avatar again brandished a sword.

This sword gathered the entire Human Race's destiny, the power of thunder and lightning, Yao Yan's imperial flame, and Zhou Yi's own cultivation.

In an instant, light radiated everywhere, the heavens and earth lost their color, and the surrounding space fragments were involuntarily drawn into the sword, forming an incredibly sharp blade.

The long sword whistled toward Kun Peng, and the onlookers' eyes flashed with amazement, for this sword exceeded their imagination.

If this sword lands, it will surely bring the opponent down.

Kun Peng tried to cast a spell in retaliation, but Shi Hao's keen eyes and swift hands immediately activated the Supreme Bone Wheel Reincarnation Treasure Technique, sealing the surrounding space.

No matter how fast Kun Peng is, he cannot break through this layer of restraint for a moment, and can only brace himself to face the sword.

Seeing the sword light fall, hope ignited in everyone's hearts: as long as it hits, victory belongs to them. How could such a powerful attack be resisted?

Many clan members cheered, and Sui Huang and others also wore smiles of joy.

However, Shi Hao, Yao Yan, and Fang Yun standing above showed no smile, because they discovered that Kun Peng had completely blocked that sword.

A faint ethereal shadow appeared on Kun Peng's body, looking so fragile that a light poke seemed able to pierce it, yet it easily stopped Zhou Yi's earth‑shattering strike.

"Your attack is indeed formidable, but regrettably you lack experience. Since you have no other means, you shall die," Kun Peng's patience seemed exhausted.

Having witnessed all of the Human Race's skills, he felt fear for the future.

If the Human Race is given time to grow, Honghuang will inevitably have a place for them. That is exactly what he does not wish to see.

Zhou Yi kept swinging his sword, each strike bearing destructive power, but when it struck Kun Peng, it was like a stone sinking in the sea—no ripple.

Gradually, Zhou Yi found himself drawing nearer to Kun Peng, and then the black light cast by the Demon Master Palace enveloped his whole body.

With just a fingertip, that black light concentrated at a point like a moth to flame, exploding instantly.

The next second, the black light had reached Zhou Yi's front.

A mouthful of fresh blood spurted; the Human Race's law avatar behind Zhou Yi turned from gold to black, and the thunder and imperial flame dimmed as his condition declined.

"Kun Peng is stronger than I expected; with my current ability I cannot defeat him, who wields a supreme treasure. Then I will gamble everything."

"All energy, accelerate randomly!"

Success or failure hinges on this move; the fates of the two strong ones are about to be revealed.

Zhou Yi silently decided in his heart, then shouted loudly: "Accelerate!"

Beyond the world, two beams of light responded to the summons, speed surged, and they rushed without hesitation toward the Honghuang continent.

Hongjun opened his eyes, his face full of astonishment.

"How could this be? Two more strong ones have appeared. Yang Mei, what treasure did you find in Chaos?"

Just as Kun Peng was about to launch another attack, a crisp singing voice floated from the sky:

"After searching in vain, the end is empty, whose brilliance at the terminus?"

The voice echoed through heaven and earth, causing Kun Peng's movements to freeze instantly.

He felt a terrifying aura that could threaten him. He was secretly surprised—how had his Demon Master Palace barrier been breached repeatedly?

This time the newcomer's aura was even more dreadful.

A white, jade‑like foot slowly stepped onto the thick black fog, and in an instant released massive power, crushing the black barrier.

A woman in white seemed to descend from the nine heavens, her robes fluttering. Her attire naturally exuded a divine charm, and at her appearance, she seemed to merge with the surrounding world. Her hair was jet‑black and glossy, casually draped behind her, yet radiated an unyielding authority.

Her face was exquisitely beautiful, like a meticulously carved artwork that captivates at first sight, but her transcendent aura made one dare not stare directly. A golden mark on her forehead glowed faintly.

Kun Peng's expression shifted; though the opponent's realm was lower than his, the aura was truly extraordinary.

Zhou Yi saw this scene and breathed a sigh of relief; this gamble paid off, for the newcomer was Hen Ren the Great Emperor!

"This world is truly interesting; is this Human Race's ancestor that guy?" Hen Ren the Great Emperor lightly opened his vermilion lips, his voice ethereal yet authoritative. Zhou Yi nodded in confirmation.

Immediately, Hen Ren the Great Emperor's figure appeared behind Kun Peng like a phantom.

Kun Peng felt his hair stand on end, greatly startled—was it speed or some other means?

Before he could think, that slender hand was already on his back. At once, an irresistible force surged from behind, thrusting his body outward.

Simultaneously, a dazzling celestial light shot from Hen Ren's hand, its brilliance blinding, causing heaven and earth to lose their color.

Kun Peng sensed this power; all his prior arrangements seemed feeble before this celestial light.

An unprecedented fear rose in his heart; as a great power of Honghuang, he felt his life threatened after only two moves from this woman.

Facing such a scene, how could he not feel fear?

"Speed Law!"

Kun Peng shouted, trying to rally his spirit. Power surged within his body, seeking resonance with heaven and earth.

He attempted to use his own law of force to escape, but the once‑swiftly responding power now lagged, unable to draw upon heaven and earth.

When the celestial light approached, he could only barely sidestep; his left arm instantly turned to dust, and blood spurted out.

"We, the Human Race, actually have such strong ones!"

A clan member whispered in awe. Her bearing was breathtaking, her composure and pride unprecedented.

She was the pride summoned by the Human Race, causing those below to straighten their backs, the mighty strength granting them confidence.

This woman alone, by merely standing, deterred many strong foes. Yuanshi Tianzun and Ming He and others fixed their gazes, scrutinizing her.

They saw her peerless elegance, supreme magic, every movement exuding mystery and power. They sensed her strength far exceeded this, as if even more terrifying power lay dormant.

"That light even affected the power of the Law."

Someone exclaimed. If they fought Kun Peng, victory would be hard to claim. Yet this speed‑renowned Kun Peng was powerless before that celestial light, like an ordinary mortal.

Their original plan was completely shattered. With such a figure appearing among the Human Race, a place in the future is assured.

Tai Yi and the Imperial Lord had thought Kun Peng's appearance would easily resolve matters, but at the moment the barrier shattered, both their faces changed dramatically, a sense of ominous foreboding rising within them.

Uh-oh, things have spiraled out of control. The human race is no longer what it used to be.