Lord of the Earth

"Then let's perish together..."

The Golden Crow Emperor's voice was hoarse, carrying a hint of madness and a desperate resolve at the end of his rope!

Immediately, the "Crow's Nest" burst forth with unprecedented light and burst into flames.

Chong was no longer a nest, but rather like an ancient star that was about to explode in its twilight years, exuding a terrifying aura that could annihilate all living beings and reduce stars to nothingness, and it crashed headlong into the "Heavenly River Map" that enveloped the surroundings!
boom!
At that moment, the void within tens of thousands of miles around was instantly ignited.

The laws of nature mourned, spiritual energy surged, and all things, tangible and intangible, vanished in the extreme light and heat, as if the world itself were about to return to chaos!

"Om-!"

However, just as this "golden crow's nest" was about to self-immolate and complete its final act of destruction...

An indescribable and irresistible aura suddenly descended!
This majesty did not emanate from any particular direction, but rather permeated every inch of space, suppressing every wisp of flowing energy.

The true fire of the sun, which had originally burned across the eight directions, seemed to have its lifeline seized by an invisible giant hand.

The raging flames suddenly froze, as if time had stood still.

Deep within the Black Nest, in a core area constructed of pure light, a magnificent aura that made the stars of the heavens tremble suddenly awakened.

Click, click...

Accompanied by a cracking sound that seemed to come from the ancient past, a dark golden skeleton, dozens of times larger than the other golden crow skeletons, with wings spread out like a floating continent, slowly rose up.

Its skeleton is not covered with simple patterns, but with dense, naturally formed "rules of heaven and earth" and "divine patterns of the Great Dao", which are like the stars scattered throughout the sky.

The mere pressure emanating from it caused all living beings present to tremble in fear, and even the surging waters of the Milky Way seemed to freeze, suspended in mid-air!

"You really... aren't quite dead yet... my dear brother!"

Only the voice of the Golden Crow Emperor's son rang out.

It was filled with deep-seated resentment, yet also contained an undisguised fear that stemmed from the depths of its blood and soul.

Strictly speaking, this is the true supreme master of this "Crow's Nest" now—the "Golden Crow Prince" who once ascended to the level of "quasi-true god"!
The Golden Crow is the royal family of the demon race, adhering to the most blatant law of the jungle and the principle of the strong being respected.

This Golden Crow Prince was able to fight his way out of the mountains of corpses and seas of blood to ascend to the throne. His cultivation and power have long surpassed the imagination of ordinary Golden Crows. He is a terrifying existence who has truly touched the realm of "true gods"!
"This is... a peak-level god? No, this pressure... is that of a quasi-true god!"

The crowd's minds, which had just eased slightly because of the near-death state of the "Golden Crow Emperor's Son," tensed up again instantly, almost suffocating them.

The supreme deities are beings they need to look up to, but even those who are associated with the word "true god," or even just "quasi-god," are worlds apart, representing a fundamental difference in their level of life!

The so-called "quasi-gods" are beings who have already begun to embark on the path to godhood.

Creatures of this level would not normally be able to directly enter the Eternal Land at this stage.

However, this round of unlocking the heavens and earth is somewhat special. Even the will of the earth has intentionally reminded us that there may be quasi-gods or even true gods who can enter the eternal land in some special way by splitting or transforming themselves!
Before us, there is undoubtedly such a being.

"Buzz!"

Within the hollow eye sockets of that enormous quasi-god skeleton, two cold, golden flames suddenly ignited.

The flames were not as fiery and violent as those of ordinary golden crows; instead, they exuded a cold and majestic aura that looked down upon all living beings and understood the ages.

As far as the eye can see, time and space seem to stand still.

In an instant, the world suddenly turned into pure "black" in everyone's perception.

It wasn't that the light disappeared, but rather that the golden crow was too dazzling. Its radiance devoured everything, making all things around it pale in comparison and become a dark backdrop to set off its magnificence!
Although it may seem like just a "corpse" coming back to life, its power has already caused the world to lose its color and the rules to change!

"Oh no! Everyone, retreat immediately!"

Li Bai's expression changed drastically. As someone who had one foot in the third level of existence, he could clearly sense that the power contained within the skeleton was as deep and as powerful as a prison, far surpassing anything he had experienced before!
Quack! Quack! Quack! Quack—!
Above the sky, the thousands of already ferocious "Golden Crow Divine Remains" seemed to be infused with a mad soul under the stimulation of the quasi-true god aura, becoming even more ferocious and monstrous.

They screeched, tearing through the sky, like thousands of stars burning with the flames of revenge, dragging their tails that could incinerate everything, and crashed down on Li Bai's "Azure Lotus Sword Domain" and the well-prepared Qianxia camp!
"The stars have changed!"

If it weren't for the Seven Fairies' transformation of the Immortal Technique, the Star River Scroll would not have trembled violently, and countless starlight and celestial river waters would not have cascaded down like waterfalls, struggling to wash away and block the impact of the Golden Crow's divine remains.

However, even with their advantageous position, they were in grave danger in the face of the overwhelming power. The light curtain twisted violently, and the starlight flickered erratically, as if it would shatter at any moment!
Rumble——!
The more deadly attack came from the skeleton of that near-god.

It merely raised its mountain-like bone claws, and the vast solar true fire that had been stagnant in the Golden Crow's nest suddenly condensed as if by command, transforming into a flame-shaped "Three-Legged Golden Crow" whose size was comparable to a small star.

The fiery golden crow let out a piercing cry that tore through the universe, carrying the entire "Crow Nest" as it hurtled towards Qianxia like a world-destroying meteor!

Click! Click! Click!

Even before the crow's nest was actually struck, that terrifying pressure had already descended.

The illusory images of celestial palaces and pavilions were like glass struck by a heavy hammer, instantly covered with cracks, and then shattered into countless points of light.

Countless illusions of immortals chanting and fairies dancing burst like bubbles under the oppressive force.

Even the "White Jade Capital" divine kingdom behind Li Bai, which represents the pinnacle of swordsmanship, groaned under the immense pressure of this boundless power. Cracks spread wildly across the walls of the celestial palace, as if it were about to collapse completely at any moment!
The "Heavenly River Map" woven by the Seven Fairies was just as chaotic, like a spider web in a storm, as if it would be completely torn apart at any moment!

"Is this... the power of a quasi-god...?"

Qin Liangyu's fingers, gripping the command flag tightly, turned white from excessive force. Behind her, the well-trained Bai Ze army formation began to shake violently under the overwhelming pressure, its formation on the verge of collapse.

The enormous golden crow, formed from condensed flames, flapped its wings, obscuring the sky and casting a shadow that conceptually covered the vast Milky Way, shrouding the entire galaxy in its shadow.

The sense of space was completely disrupted. The mighty Milky Way seemed like a stream that could be crossed at will in front of such a being. This enormous size and power that transcended common sense made all those who witnessed it feel a sense of suffocation and despair from the depths of their souls!

The enemy has completely exceeded the limits of what they can currently handle.

Indeed, the Qianxia Dynasty boasts many unparalleled geniuses, such as Li Bai and Zhuge Liang, who have all embarked on the second or even third "path of unparalleled talent".

It possesses the supreme potential to become a quasi-god or even a true god in the future! But potential is ultimately just potential.

Before me stands a true "quasi-god" who has already stepped into that realm! Every being like this is an unparalleled powerhouse who has endured countless tribulations, trampled over the corpses of billions of geniuses, and finally emerged victorious!
"Nine Nether Chains, bind!"

At the critical moment, a calm voice rang out almost simultaneously.

Like a stabilizing force, it pierced through the clamor of destruction.

Wow!
The next moment, the void cracked open, and thick chains burning with black karmic fire and filled with the death aura of the Netherworld transformed into a towering bull-headed demon, roaring as it blocked the overwhelming torrent of golden crows. The chains crisscrossed, attempting to suppress its momentum!

Meanwhile, Xia Tian and Wu Song had quietly appeared at the very center of the battlefield.

Summer wore a nine-dragon imperial robe and a flat-topped crown, his body surrounded by flowing five-colored rays of light, exuding a vast imperial aura. His gaze was sharp as lightning, instantly piercing through the reality of the skeleton.

"Don't panic! This fiend is not a complete quasi-god in its true form!"

Summer's voice carried a calming power: "Strictly speaking, it's nothing more than a corpse driven by a remnant will, at best a 'quasi-god avatar,' unable to sustain such an offensive!"

Upon hearing this, everyone in Qianxia perked up immediately.

The golden flames in the eyes of the Golden Crow Prince's skeletal remains flickered almost imperceptibly before returning to their icy state, their killing intent intensifying. Having his true nature exposed, a swift victory was now imperative!

After all, Xia Tian's own realm was only at the peak of the second level of the Divine Realm, while Wu Song, who had just broken through to the Supreme Divine Realm and had consumed a great deal of energy, obviously could not engage in a prolonged entanglement.

“Quack—!”

With a piercing cry that seemed to penetrate the very soul, the Golden Crow Prince's skeletal wings flapped violently, and endless solar true fire instantly compressed and condensed, transforming into billions of golden arrows composed purely of the laws of destruction, which poured down like a world-destroying rainstorm!

Each arrow contained the power to incinerate stars; wherever it passed, the void was scorched with countless twisted, pitch-black marks, and all things returned to nothingness!

Even so, the bull-headed demon form formed by the Nine Nether Chains trembled violently under the impact of the arrow rain, with black light and golden flames frantically intertwining and annihilating it!

"Tarzan!"

Wu Song roared again.

Immediately, the "Seal of the Lord of Mount Tai" burst forth from his body, drawing upon the rules of heaven and earth, and transforming into a colossal Mount Tai, spanning tens of thousands of miles.

However, even Mount Tai was quickly dimmed under the bombardment of countless "sun arrows"!

Clearly, even after he officially stepped into the third heaven, he still could not completely fight against this demon emperor prince who possessed the cultivation of a "quasi-true god" by relying solely on his own strength.

However, he was not fighting alone.

"In my name, I summon the destiny of the nation!"

Summer's expression was calm as she slowly raised her right hand.

In the palm of his hand, the phantom of an ancient, heavy bronze cauldron exuding a primordial aura appeared—the Nine Cauldrons, the human race's precious glass treasure that carried the fate of the Qianxia Kingdom and suppressed the mountains and rivers of the Nine Provinces!
As he finished speaking, the entire Eternal Land seemed to tremble slightly.

Endless golden fortune surged from all directions into the void, gathering behind Xia Tian and finally coalescing into a seven-clawed dragon of fortune that spanned the heavens and earth!

"Roar--!"

The true dragon roared to the sky, its cry resounding throughout the heavens and the earth. The immense power of the nation's destiny transformed into tangible ripples, causing the devastating rain of solar rockets to falter and its power to be greatly weakened and purified!
By the time one truly experiences the full glow of summer, only one-tenth remains!

Immediately, the Qi Yun True Dragon lowered its head, its massive body supporting Xia Tian's figure as it ascended step by step into the sky, directly facing the skeleton of that quasi-true god!

Opposite, golden flames burned in the eyes of the Golden Crow Prince's skeleton. As the flames surged, they conjured up a series of strange phenomena—the glorious scene of the "Demon Clan Heavenly Court" ruling over all the heavens and all races paying homage. It was ancient, vast, and domineering, carrying the supreme majesty of suppressing all who dared to disobey!

Behind Xia Tian, ​​the "Battle Map of the Land" unfolds with a whoosh. Within the scroll, the vast land of the Xia Dynasty comes to life, with the nation, its people, and the flame of civilization all contained within, as well as the rising and falling scenes of Xia Tian's own divine kingdom.

From within the scroll emerged powerful figures. Though not real deities, they were spirits of the "Battle Map of the Land"—a treasure—formed and conjured from immeasurable resources, numbering over a hundred!

As the ruler of the Qianxia dynasty, which governs trillions of people, the resources available to Xia Tian far exceed what ordinary people can imagine.

At this moment, the nation's destiny, merits, the power of divine artifacts, and the faith of the people are all bestowed upon him! The aura of summer begins to rise wildly, breaking through barriers one after another!

boom!
The Three Heavens of Gods!
boom! !

His aura continued unabated, breaking through the bottleneck and stepping into the realm of the fourth level of the Divine Realm!
Using the power of all living beings, he forcibly crossed a major realm, even stepping halfway into the fourth realm, and stood at a relatively equal level with the incomplete "quasi-true god" avatar in front of him!

The golden flames in the eyes of the Golden Crow Prince's skeleton, which should have been devoid of emotion, began to flicker violently, revealing his inner shock. A monarch of a human dynasty could actually utilize the principles of national destiny to such a refined degree!

Faced with such a formidable enemy, Xia Tian's eyes shone brightly.

The illusory image of the nine cauldrons floating in front of him suddenly solidified and expanded!

On the body of the cauldron, the totems of the sun, moon, stars, mountains, rivers, plants, and all the tribes of the Qianxia civilization lit up one by one, radiating the supreme power to stabilize the universe and suppress the eight wastelands!

This unique divine cauldron seems to bear the weight and history of the entire Qianxia dynasty!
"town!"

In summer, with the emperor's mandate in his mouth, he issues a single command.

The nine cauldrons roared, carrying the weight of the Qianxia nation's destiny, the mountains and rivers of its vast territory, and even the will of the human race's inheritance. Instead of crashing down, they slammed down like a pillar stabilizing the sea, striking down on the raging core of the true sun fire and the skeleton of the Golden Crow Prince!

The mouth of the cauldron seemed to transform into a black hole that devoured everything, aiming to suppress the world-burning fire along with its source!
“BOOM—!!!!”

An indescribable, terrifying roar exploded between heaven and earth. The energy shockwave generated by the collision spread out in a spherical shape, causing the waters of the Milky Way to surge into towering waves and tearing apart the void!

boom!
For the first time, the seemingly invincible Golden Crow's Nest experienced a momentary dimming and disorder in its light.

Where the Nine Cauldrons were placed, the True Fire of the Sun seemed to have encountered its nemesis, showing signs of being forcibly suppressed and absorbed! (End of Chapter)