Holy Fist!

Chapter 496 The World's Largest Urban Cluster, A Night of Torrential Rain!
"Ding!"

Almost simultaneously, all over the world.

Whether in the ocean, in a trench, on a volcano, or in a rift valley, the thirty-six 10,000-meter-tall Heavenly Golden Pillars and the seventy-two 1,000-meter-tall Earthly Golden Pillars simultaneously erupted with violent vibrations, resonating across hundreds and thousands of miles. On the massive pillars, spiraling, tightly meshed mechanical patterns, like interlocking gears, lit up, creating a terrifying metallic effect.

"Kakakaka..."

Around these metal pillars, a mysterious force swept across an area, instantly transforming the rock strata into a winding metal mountain range. Grass, trees, animals, and even magma all became mechanical metal.

Not only that, but even in the metal councils of various countries around the world, in places rich in void metal, this terrifying assimilation effect has occurred. All metal knight-level mechs have developed an infection characteristic of being surrounded by metal.

Suddenly, mechanical chaos erupted, like an endless wave of metal sweeping across the globe, causing all sorts of strange phenomena. Ordinary people discovered that clouds floating in the sky suddenly fell, transforming into a metallic cloud weighing tens of millions of tons. Rivers flowing through valleys inexplicably turned into silvery-white mercury rivers. Deep-sea fish caught by ocean fishing transformed into some kind of bizarre metallic creature, still able to move like living organisms.

Global panic and bizarre occurrences.

Fortunately, this change quietly stopped after reaching a certain point, preventing the world from turning into an apocalypse. However, the metallic surge erupting from within the world, combined with the mechanical master's palm strike in the void, created a simultaneous internal and external pressure that continuously weighed on the very essence of this world.

"Buzz!"

The legendary "Origin of Heavenly Heart" was finally forced out.

It appeared in the deep world, where its location was unknown.

Instantly, all the advanced and master-level beings around the world sensed something and turned their gazes toward the east coast of the White Eagle Republic.

There lies a port city that boasts the world's largest urban cluster.

Newland!
They didn't know what it was, but one thing was very clear.

Something of immense appeal to Grandmasters and Ascension-level cultivators is gradually coalescing in Newland City. And within the next twelve hours, it will completely descend from the Deep World into the real world.

Immediately, all sides were agitated, scrambling to gather information. Some, with exceptionally high efficiency, were already en route to the east coast of the White Eagle Republic.

From all directions, powerful forces, like surging rivers, swept in, converging towards Newland City.

……

The headquarters of the Demon Court on a remote island overseas.

In the underground caves and lakes where the deep world and the real world overlap.

Two figures with extremely terrifying auras flew out, tearing straight through the earth, shattering rock layers, and creating two thousand-meter-long tunnels.

"despair!"

It stood on the ground, its body enveloped in the dark shadow of the Hongze River.

He suddenly looked up, his gaze fixed on the sky. Although the heavens of the real world remained unchanged, Hong Ze felt an overwhelming darkness that blotted out the sun. He saw a colossal hand, reaching for the sky, slowly pressing down upon this world.

"It's the Mech Master! He's finally made his move!"

at the same time.

A black shadow suddenly appeared beside Hong Ze, and his entire body and the area around him were completely swallowed by a dark space.

Faintly visible is a three-headed wheel of ancient, savage gods, rotating slightly, exuding a bloody and brutal aura, and devouring light.

"The Origin of Heavenly Heart..."

"That direction leads to the east coast of the White Eagle Republic."

You Tian muttered to himself, surrounded by terrifying air currents.

"Shhhhhh!"

In the distance, several streaks of light flew in, revealing themselves to be Grandmaster-level combatants from the Demon Court. Among them was a bizarre figure exuding an aura of Asura. He was entirely blood-red, with a blue face and fangs, and his body was covered in savage ghostly markings.

Asura level, murderer, Ksitigarbha heart.

Hongze and Youtian slowly turned their heads, glanced at it, and then looked at the other grandmasters of the Demon Court. Some were openly known, while others were either recruited or secretly trained.

There were actually four people in total!

The Garden of Demons is indeed well hidden.

If we include the Prison Sect who were besieged and killed by Ouyang Ming and others, and the Underworld Sect, Radiance Sect, and Lan Sect who were killed by Bai Xiao, there are a total of eight Grandmasters!

However, there is only one Grandmaster in the third stage.

He was also the leader before the two major seats returned.

Demonic Sect, Mu Hun.

This person was a mortal enemy of Tianzong Xiunan, the previous president of the Martial Arts Association. They had fought and entangled for a century, with neither side gaining the upper hand. It can be said that these two were among the top-tier existences among the Grandmasters of the third stage.

"Mu Hun, pass on the order."

"Gate of Demons, mobilize all forces and head to the White Eagle Republic!"

Hong Ze spoke slowly, his aura terrifying beyond measure.

The intense longing in his eyes was impossible to conceal.

……

at the same time.

Tianxia Federation, a secret base buried deep underground.

The architectural style of this building bears a striking resemblance to the now-defunct Rahu Corporation. Within the biological base, one can see a vast quantity of biological armor and research reagents, as well as countless biological gene banks. There are ancient beasts, void aliens, and even mythical artifacts.

This underground base is known as Zero.

It was secretly built by the first leader of the Rahu Company, at an unknown time. Vast amounts of resources and materials were continuously stored here, unknown to other high-ranking officials. Later, the first leader died unexpectedly.

Base Zero remains unknown to anyone.

And now, for some reason, it has suddenly started on its own.

"Buzzing..."

The base operated at high speed, activating bio-armor and injecting stored drugs. At the center of Base Zero stood a colossal monument forged from flesh and blood. The monument seemed alive, undulating slightly, its surface constantly flashing with countless totems.

It seems to be engraved with the entire biological lineage from ancient times to the present.

It is even more complete than the Myriad Beasts Totem that Bai Xiao obtained.

This monument of flesh and blood is the true reason for the birth of the biological armor, the source of everything. As long as it is not destroyed, this world will continue to generate powers similar to the biological armor.

"Gululu..."

The monument of flesh and blood suddenly trembled violently and split open in the middle.

"despair!"

Inside, a blood-red figure slowly walked out.

This person was actually the deceased first leader of the Rahu Company.

At the same time, he was also the first wearer of biological armor, Luo Hou Yu Jing!

"Boom."

He turned around abruptly and knelt down in front of the monument of flesh and blood behind him.

"The Three Kings of Flesh and Blood, with unparalleled power!"

"Thank you, Beast God, for giving me a new life!"

next second.

Within the monument of flesh and blood, a mysterious power swept out, carrying with it an incomparably savage beastly will, instantly enveloping the entire base.

"I need you to help me seize the Origin Heavenly Heart!"

"With the Monument of Flesh and Blood, the power of all living beings in this world will be mutated by its influence, granting them an endless ability to devour flesh and blood for a short period. Although, at most twenty hours later, the genetic structure of these creatures affected by the Monument of Flesh and Blood will collapse, during this time they can continuously absorb flesh and blood to increase their power and recover. I want you to lead the base's flesh and blood legion to sweep away all enemies..."

Yu Jing immediately knelt down heavily, punched the ground, and swore an oath.

"By the Beast God, I will not fail in my mission!" "Buzz buzz buzz..."

At Base Zero, one armored monster after another was awakened, their scarlet pupils slowly lighting up, revealing an endless thirst for life and flesh.

……

Tianxia Federation, Metal Council.

The two Heavenly Generals, one black and one white, appeared simultaneously at the Supreme Conference and issued the Metal King's Decree. Throughout the world, all mech factions sensed the decree's issuance, as if subtly summoned by some force. Mech pilots in every nation felt this, their gazes instinctively turning towards the direction of the White Eagle Republic. That was the place designated by the Metal King's Decree.

Immediately, a steady stream of mechs began to traverse continents and oceans, heading towards the east coast of the White Eagle Republic, forming what appeared to be a river of metal.

Beyond the world, a nightmare of fear.

The place where the Beidou Temple collapsed, above the completely destroyed Conquest City.

In the boundless black fog.

Countless terrifying creatures, like a dead sea, stood silently on the land, stretching as far as the eye could see. Among them were colossal beings comparable to skyscrapers and mountains, towering majestically and casting enormous shadows. Before all these terrifying creatures stood four terrifying figures, lined up in a row, each radiating an unimaginable, mysterious, and eerie power. They were the Four Horsemen of Fear, riding the demon bird Intaro!
"Terror, are you ready?"

The leader of the Four Horsemen, a savage figure seated on a brass throne, asked.

"Okay, okay."

Wu Binghe lowered his gaze slightly, looking at the constantly flashing skull mark on his hand. He could not disobey Khorne's commands; Khorne was the strongest of the Four Horsemen of Dread, the embodiment of the will of the Demon Bird, and a tyrannical Highlord!

"very good."

"Then, let's storm into that world!"

……

Tianxia Federation, Martial Arts Association.

The entire Federation's martial arts world, from north to south and across the land, had gathered together at this moment. Some of them, who had once been enemies, were now inexplicably harmonious. At a glance, there were eight grandmasters present!

The three presidents of the Martial Arts Association: Zong, Fen Zong, and Tian Zong.

The Sword Sect and Crane Sect of the Eastern Secret Martial World.

There are also three grandmasters located in the other three major martial arts realms.

At this moment, the eight grandmasters were exchanging pleasantries and discussing matters. However, one could sense that they were all somewhat distracted, as if waiting for someone to appear, and they would occasionally glance outside.

Time passed little by little.

Finally, at a certain moment, everyone's spirits lifted simultaneously.

At the same time, I looked up at the sky.

There, a straight beam of platinum light forcefully parted the clouds, splitting the sky in two, and appeared in the courtyard as if by teleportation.

"despair."

A tall figure dressed in a black and gold dragon and elephant fighting suit landed slowly.

"Ladies and gentlemen, I'm a little late. My apologies."

Bai Xiao clasped his hands in a fist salute and began to speak.

"Dragon Sect, it's alright, we haven't even started formal talks yet."

Ouyang Ming took a few steps forward and greeted him with a smile.

"Yes."

Immediately, the other masters echoed, indicating that it had nothing to do with it.

They greeted them with smiles, showing no sign of displeasure.

In reality, if it had been any one of the eight grandmasters who was late, instead of Bai Xiao, the others probably wouldn't have given him a warm welcome. However, what could he do when Bai Xiao was the one who arrived late?

Dragon Sect White Owl.

Defeated the Dark General, the number one person in the global martial arts world, the strongest grandmaster!
With these titles alone, no one dared to be negligent or blame them.

Thus, the grandmasters from various martial arts circles introduced themselves to Bai Xiao, expressing their strong goodwill. Finally, after some pleasantries and exchanges, the Grandmasters' Meeting of the Martial Arts Association began.

Twenty minutes later.

"The Mech Master made a move, forcing out the Origin Heavenly Heart."

"The Dark Lord issues the Metal King's Decree, summoning all mech pilots to the east coast of the White Eagle Republic to seize the soon-to-be-born Origin Celestial Heart..."

"There's also been unusual activity at the Court of Demons. Both Hongze and Youtian, the two top seats, have mobilized all their forces, heading towards Newland City with all their might..."

The masters, their eyes gleaming, murmured to themselves, digesting the momentous news.

"Gentlemen, we absolutely cannot allow them to succeed in seizing the Origin of this world, the Heavenly Heart. Otherwise, the entire Secret Martial World will face annihilation. Whether it's our Tianxia Federation, the other four great powers, or those hundreds of smaller nations, all will be severely affected..."

"It was Fen Zong, the former president of the Martial Arts Association, who spoke first."

"The martial arts world must participate in this battle."

"We must achieve final victory!"

The previous president, Tianzong, was quite prestigious. He looked around the room and spoke.

"However, Tianzong, while the martial arts world within our Tianxia Federation might still be able to unite as one, the global martial arts world has always been quite fragmented and divided between different countries. Like when the Dark General appeared, they were unable to coalesce into a powerful force. Even if our Martial Arts Association were to take the lead, they would likely have their own agendas..."

A master expressed his concerns.

"It doesn't matter."

"Grandmasters from all over the world have undoubtedly sensed the Origin Heavenly Heart and will most likely head to the east coast of the White Eagle Republic. We only need to reach a general consensus with them; we don't need to cooperate closely. Whether they want to save the world or covet the Origin Heavenly Heart, as long as they appear in that core battlefield, they will automatically become our allies. After all, the Metal Council is more powerful and influential; they will inevitably exclude and attack the grandmasters of the martial arts world from various countries, pushing them to our side..."

"The current president of the Martial Arts Association," Ouyang Ming said slowly.

The group exchanged glances and nodded in agreement.

At this moment, Tianzong turned his head and looked at Bai Xiao, who had not said a word.

"Dragon Sect, is there anything you wish to say?"

Bai Xiao remained expressionless, his eyes icy, as he made his final addition.

"We can only win this battle, we cannot afford to lose."

"I'll keep an eye on the Dark General of the Metal Council and the two major seats in the Court of Demons. As for the other Grandmasters or those who have ascended to higher levels..."

"It all depends on the methods of everyone here."

His meaning was simple: he would keep a close eye on the strongest forces of both major powers. The rest depended on everyone working together to overcome the difficulties.

Ultimately, victory will surely be in his hands!
"Everyone, let's go."

White Owl slowly turned around, facing the direction of the White Eagle Republic.

"set off!"

Instantly, nine Grandmaster figures soared into the sky. They transformed into nine streams of light of different colors, traversing the heavens in an instant and flying towards the southern part of the Federation.

Even before this, the major martial arts factions had already taken action, with many experts heading to the White Eagle Republic in advance, heading towards the final battlefield.

……

November 26th, around dusk.

In the world's largest metropolis, neon lights flashed as a torrential downpour began.

An endlessly bustling metropolis, a life of extravagance and decadence.

Unbeknownst to anyone, the top powers from all sides, those beings who possess incredible and extraordinary abilities, have staked everything and are rapidly closing in.

An unprecedented battle is about to unfold here!

(End of this chapter)