In a perfect world, you start by relying on your own strength.

All the insights have settled down, the foundation of the field is solid, and the inheritance that should be received and the principles that should be understood are all clear in my mind. It is no longer useful to linger there.

Shi Geng slowly retracted the martial arts domain that had spread around him. The pale golden light that filled the sky receded inward, returning to the origin of his physical body and flowing through his limbs and bones. His sea of ​​consciousness fell silent, returning to his own body, and everything returned from splendor to introspection.

Having exhausted all opportunities here, and with no more lingering attachment, it is time to break free from the shackles of the red mist, escape this realm, return to the outside world, and venture into the vast and boundless sea of ​​stars.

With his mind made up and no longer hesitant, Shi Geng's body trembled slightly, and the power of his domain surged and churned, carrying a majestic aura. He identified the weakest passage in the red mist space barrier and calmly stepped into the air to speed away.

As he continued forward, the thick, eerie red mist around him gradually thinned and faded. After traversing an unknown distance through the void, Shi Geng finally stopped and paused.

A colossal, scarlet vortex suddenly appeared before them, its entire body a concentrated blood color. Wisps of residual red mist were continuously dissipating along the vortex, and a vast, oppressive aura, seemingly connecting the two realms, permeated all directions.

"This is the root cause of the chaos of the apocalypse."

Shi Geng gazed intently at the enormous, menacing, scarlet vortex in the distance, a deep sigh escaping his lips.

The apocalyptic calamities that overturn the earth and slaughter all living beings originated from this place, which is known to the world as the Blood Vortex.

The origin of all Devouring Beasts' birth, evolution, and reproduction is rooted in this strange vortex.

Even that original Mana body fell from here by chance. It was originally an immortal servant of the fallen demon race. When its master died, its soul vanished along with it, leaving only a withered and dusty body to guard this red mist secret realm year after year.

Even his Abyss Warrior Armor, which can transform into any shape he desires, is one of the few remaining treasures in this secret realm.

Originally a priceless treasure collected and treasured by the immortals of the past, it remained in this divine realm for countless ages, accompanying its owner in silence. By chance, it was lost to the outside world and, after several changes of hands, finally came into the hands of Shi Geng.

Shi Geng gazed one last time at the divine realm left behind by the immortal beings of the fallen demon race. With no more lingering attachment, he leaped into the air, his figure transforming into a blazing stream of light, plunging straight into the massive, roaring vortex.

A violent spinning sensation enveloped my entire body, the light and shadows before my eyes were chaotic, and in an instant, the surrounding scenery completely changed.

Once the dizziness subsided and I landed steadily, all I could see was a vast, dark, and deep ocean. The seawater around me was slightly cool, and there were gentle currents. The sunlight overhead was blocked by layers of seawater, leaving only a hazy and faint halo.

He was already at the bottom of the deep sea, where the exit to the kingdom of gods was hidden in this vast ocean.

The deep sea currents surged, and the pressure of billions of tons of water rolled down, causing Shi Geng's body to suddenly stiffen, his muscles and bones to feel slightly sore and tight, and his internal organs to ache faintly.

A powerful and oppressive feeling swept over me, and the initial discomfort of entering the deep sea vanished in an instant. After a short while of adjusting my breathing, I was completely accustomed to the heavy pressure of the deep sea.

Just as he was about to move away from the deep sea, the surrounding dark waters suddenly trembled violently, and the undercurrents surged and churned wildly.

In the dark and lightless depths of the ocean, a colossal object suddenly appeared, stretching across the vast expanse and obscuring a large area of ​​the sea.

This creature resembles a giant octopus, with countless thick, flexible tentacles stretching out in all directions, crisscrossing each other. Each tentacle is as thick as a hill, and its surface is covered with dark, solid, thick armor.

Its entire body was enveloped in wisps of dark, obscure red light, turbid and ferocious, firmly corroding and penetrating its body. Its aura was violent and savage, its ferocity overwhelming. Its pair of giant eyes were blood red, fixed on Shi Geng before it, filled with greed.

A murky red light surged wildly around the sea beast. The octopus-like Devouring Beast's long legs lashed out in unison, creating terrifying waves carrying high-pressure water. The surrounding seawater was instantly churned into deadly turbulence, sealing off all escape routes.

The ferocity eroded by the red mist erupted completely. Without the slightest hesitation, its massive body crashed straight in like a mountain collapsing, carrying an overwhelming and tyrannical power, intending to crush Shi Gen into a pulp.

"I didn't expect to run into a King-level Devouring Beast as soon as I came out."

Shi Geng's face remained calm and indifferent, his heart undisturbed. Now, his cultivation and combat power had undergone a complete transformation, and ordinary king-level Devouring Beasts were no match for him. Such ferocious creatures could no longer stir his emotions.

Before the colossal body could reach him, he stomped heavily on his foot, causing the surrounding deep-sea water to churn violently, and then unleashed a powerful punch. The concentrated and powerful pure fist force broke through the high-pressure water flow and collided head-on with the massive foot.

A dull, deafening roar, like thunder, reverberated through the deep sea, causing the surrounding waters to collapse and the force of the impact to shatter large swathes of water. The thick skin of the foot, comparable to that of a top-grade alloy, cracked and shattered on the spot, and black blood mixed with bits of flesh spilled out and spread throughout the sea.

The excruciating pain completely enraged the deep-sea overlord. Its remaining dozen or so long legs danced wildly and swept wildly. Layers of dark, ghostly light, eroded and evolved from the red mist, condensed and bombarded Shi Geng one after another. The attack was overwhelming, violent, and dense.

A dark, eerie light crashed down, sealing off all directions and attempting to trap and strangle Shi Geng in the deep sea.

Its king-like ferocity erupted, with countless long legs spiraling and encircling it, whipping it wildly like iron whips, stirring up the entire sea into a raging torrent, with water pressure reaching its most violent extreme.

Shi Geng neither dodged nor evaded, his entire body burst forth with power, golden light appeared and disappeared, and his physical divine might was fully displayed.

Despite the relentless barrage of ghostly light, it only caused ripples on his body, failing to penetrate even his physical defenses.

He waded through the water, breaking through the encirclement of long-legged enemies, and engaged in close combat, his palms and fists rising and falling with crisp and ruthless force.

Each strike carried immense power, precisely hitting the vital points of the Devouring Beast's body. The muffled sounds of bones cracking and shattering continued, and the thick carapace collapsed and exploded in pieces.

The deep-sea king's offensive gradually weakened, its massive body trembled repeatedly, and the fierce light in its giant eyes faded, leaving only fear and excruciating pain.

Shi Geng spotted an opening, gathered his strength, and delivered a powerful, deadly punch to the core of its head.

With a muffled wail, the massive body of the King-level Devouring Beast suddenly stiffened, its flesh and blood rapidly receded, and its huge skeleton slowly slumped down, completely losing its life force.

Shi Geng stood quietly amidst the turbulent deep-sea currents, slowly concealing his immense battle aura and withdrawing all his sharpness.

He glanced indifferently at the massive, lifeless beast behind him, then turned and raised his head, soaring straight up into the sea above.

The deep sea is a fertile ground for life, and its population size and overall quality are far superior to those on land.

Shi Gen soared upwards, breaking through the air and steadily climbing from the dark abyss towards the sea, constantly encountering hordes of Devouring Beasts along the way. Low-level ferocious beasts swarmed in dense, endless streams, layer upon layer blocking his path, while high-level Devouring Beasts also appeared one after another, taking turns to intercept and kill him.

Along the way, he encountered several king-level Devouring Beasts, each occupying a territory and exuding ferocity. However, these king-level beasts no longer posed a threat to him.

Shi Geng didn't waste any more time. He destroyed any obstacles he encountered and suppressed any enemies he faced. His fists opened and closed, and his Daoist power flowed. All the Devouring Beasts that blocked his way collapsed in response, unable to stop his upward advance.

He swept through his enemies, breaking through layers of beast tides, and got closer and closer to the sea.