Douluo Continent: Long Live the Spirit Hall

"what."

The gates of Chong Sheng Temple opened, and the oppressive aura suddenly transformed into a peaceful one. Yan, Hai Ruyue, and Ji Mingming saw the old monk again. However, the old monk's attitude softened considerably when facing them; his long white eyebrows twitched slightly as he looked up and sized them up.

Hai Ruyue stepped forward respectfully and said, "Master, hello. I'm so sorry to bother you so late."

The old monk calmly replied, "The three benefactors are not evil people, but may I ask what brings you here?"

Ji Mingming said very solemnly, "Master, we are here to help you. There are many bad people here who want to steal something from the temple."

The old monk smiled calmly and said, "You may leave now. All things are empty in nature, and everything is determined by fate. What is yours will be yours, and what is not yours, what is the use of forcing it?"

"This humble monk needs no help. Although you all mean well, Chong Sheng Temple is a sacred Buddhist site, and it is late. I will not keep you any longer."

"Great monk, please lead the way for us!"

Yan suddenly spoke, and then, under the horrified gazes of Ji Mingming and Hai Ruyue, the old monk naturally turned around and walked towards the Thousand-Seeking Pagoda.

"We're leaving too!"

Yan didn't explain much, but simply pulled Hai Ruyue and Ji Mingming towards the Thousand-Foot Pagoda. Actually, there wasn't much to explain; Buddhists who chanted Buddhist prayers extensively possessed powerful spiritual energy.

But as the saying goes, even the best swimmer can drown. A Buddhist with powerful spiritual strength would have absolutely no ability to resist a supreme deity like Yan.

Their belief in gods, in a sense, also represents a weak will, and it is effortless for Yan to convert them.

"The living relic of the colossal beast is undergoing its transformation right here at the top of this tower!"

Yan arrived at the Thousand Search Tower and sensed the aura of transformation emanating from the tower's top. He did not rashly go up and disturb the being.

The Living Relic of the Giant Beast is a strange and giant beast born from the combination of the bloodlines of ancient divine beasts and ferocious beasts. It has been very rare since ancient times, appearing only three times in history. In the end, it always benefited the Qilin clan, making it a tragic creature.

Side Story: Zodiac Guardian Deities (12) - Lively

"This master previously mentioned some details: the two ferocious beasts outside Chongsheng Temple are troublesome, and the one inside Erhai Lake is a rare human-faced beast, Qiyu."

Hai Ruyue came to Yan's side with a worried expression. "Qiyu is ferocious by nature and can spew Nine True Fire from its mouth. It can be said to be the most powerful fire-type ferocious beast in the world. Nine True Fire can burn almost everything."

However, precisely because the Ninefold True Fire is too domineering, Qiyu lives in the water. Beneath Erhai Lake, there is an icy spring that is perfect for suppressing the domineering fire within its body so that it can cultivate.

When Chongsheng Temple was built, its primary purpose was to suppress the two ferocious beasts that inhabited the area, especially the vicious Qiyu. If it weren't for Chongsheng Temple and the abundance of delicious snow fish in Erhai Lake, this place would likely have been devastated long ago.

Hai Ruyue paused here, looking at Yan seriously and said, "However, I believe that this Qiyu is nothing to you. No matter how strong it is, it is not more difficult to deal with than the nine-thousand-year-old deep-sea serpent. What I am worried about is another ferocious beast, the Golden-Winged Roc."

In the ancient era of giant beasts, although the Qilin was the king of divine beasts, there were still other divine beast kings who could rival it. The dragon with ten thousand scales and the phoenix, the king of all birds, were no less powerful than the Qilin in terms of overall strength. The Golden-Winged Roc was a descendant of the phoenix.

The phoenix has two sons, the peacock and the roc. The roc refers to the golden-winged roc, also known as the Garuda King in Buddhist legend.

The Great Roc King once established his own sect, becoming the leader of ferocious beasts and contending against ancient divine beasts. Its strength was terrifying; it took three Qilin, two of whom unleashing their ultimate Qilin Arms, to completely destroy it.

The creature on this mountain could not possibly be the deceased Great Roc King. But it is his descendant, the only surviving Golden-Winged Roc. It not only possesses ten thousand years of cultivation, but also some of the Great Roc King's abilities.

He's probably among the top five of all the ferocious beasts in the entire beast realm combined. He's one of the kings of the existing ancient beasts.

"This level of strength is not bad."

After listening to Hai Ruyue's account, Yan replied with a calm and unperturbed response, which inexplicably put Hai Ruyue at ease.

"I'll go up first and see that so-called living relic to put her mind at ease."

Yan suddenly looked up at the top of the tower, his figure rising rapidly, and in the next instant he appeared at the top of the tower. But outside my window, that unstable yet extremely powerful energy became clearer and clearer.

This energy not only possesses extremely condensed fire energy, but also has a light aura similar to that found in the holy power of the Holy See.

"We meet again, Miss Wen Ting."

Yan wasn't surprised to see the figure undergoing transformation; on the contrary, the person undergoing transformation was extremely surprised when they saw him.

"Ah...how, how could it be you?"

A scream came from the top of the Thousand-Hit Tower. In the center of the highest level of the tower sat a person, her whole body completely enveloped in a huge red energy. She was an extremely beautiful woman.

She wore a long white dress, her fiery red hair flowing down her back like flames, and a hint of pain etched on her exquisite face, making her appear extremely pitiful.

"Where's Qi Yue? Why didn't he come?"

The beautiful woman immediately started talking about Qi Yue, which annoyed Yan. Was this world really revolving around the Qilin?

Yan said indifferently, "Now that I'm here at Chong Sheng Temple, Qi Yue, that good-for-nothing, has nothing to do with this anymore. Actually, I'm quite curious why you guys have such high expectations for a scoundrel, just because of the so-called Qilin bloodline?"

"Isn't the Qilin bloodline powerful enough?!"

Wen Ting spoke with difficulty. As a descendant of the Qilin and the Nine-Tailed Fox, she herself had half Qilin blood, so she naturally felt that the Qilin bloodline was incredibly powerful and unparalleled in the world.

Yan smiled. "Perhaps! But I don't think the Qilin is that strong. In my eyes, you are all just weaklings competing for the throne. Rest assured, you can transform. I will deal with the two ferocious beasts outside. But after today, I want you to follow me."

After saying this, Yan left the top of Qianxun Tower and went to the window before Wen Ting could object. At this moment, Wen Ting's transformation was at a critical moment, and the two ferocious beasts outside could no longer restrain themselves.

Just as Yan finished his conversation with Wen Ting and came outside, the sky in the direction of Erhai Lake suddenly lit up, and a large amount of red light appeared.

The once calm water surface suddenly boiled over, and Erhai Lake seemed to be boiled, the clear lake water turning completely red and radiating a scorching light, with bubbles constantly surging upwards from the lake.

At this moment, Erhai Lake is like a huge ruby, radiating a dazzling yet dangerous light.

"Wow...wow..."

A sound like a baby crying rang out, clearly echoing in every corner. The sound was extremely strange, and the Papacy members and Greek guardians who had been planning to take advantage of the situation all paled.

The baby's cries rang out again, and the red water in Erhai Lake suddenly rose a few notches. Right at the very center, the water gradually rose. From the mushroom-shaped surging of the lake water, a huge body appeared, shimmering with a strong golden-red light.

This ferocious beast was six meters long and over three meters tall. As soon as it appeared, the temperature in Dali seemed to rise considerably. It had a huge tail trailing behind it, and its four legs were like four giant pillars. The most peculiar thing about it was its head.

This ferocious beast had two strange horns and a huge mouth, resembling the head of an Eastern dragon. With a dragon's head, a snake's body, and four legs, it was none other than Qiyu.

Propelled by the waves of Erhai Lake, Qiyu rushed rapidly toward Chongsheng Temple. Although it was night, the firelight around it made it clear that wherever Qiyu passed, all the plants withered and even the ground cracked.

The ferocious beast raised its head, and the baby-like cry rang out again, this time even sharper.

Qiyu's movements were not fast, but with each step it took forward, the red light around its body intensified, and the surrounding temperature became increasingly terrifying.

Even more strangely, a red cloud gradually condensed above its head, spreading continuously and obscuring Qiyu's enormous and terrifying body.

"Wow!!!"

A loud and resonant voice came from the direction of Cangshan Mountain. Upon hearing this voice, Qiyu hesitated for a moment, then raised her head and screamed. The two voices collided in the air, and the enormous sound waves spread outwards.

The Western Papacy warriors and Greek guardians, who had originally planned to lie in wait and act as ambushes, were caught in the crossfire. Some of the knights of light suddenly bled from their mouths and noses, and their lives suddenly weakened.

"Almighty Lord! As your most faithful believer, please use your boundless divine power to protect me."

A white halo appeared, a bishop of light was praying, the Bible was opened, and white light shot into the sky and spread outwards, shining brightly and forming a huge light shield that completely enveloped everyone in the Vatican.

The Greek guardians did not move, but various colored lights began to emanate from around their bodies, and the large boxes that had been on their backs moved to their front.

Accompanied by that loud, long cry, the sky in the direction of Cangshan suddenly lit up. Unlike the fiery red on Qiyu's side, the entire Cangshan seemed to be gilded and shone brightly.

This golden light, lacking the sacred aura of the Holy See, possessed an extremely domineering energy that swept across the sky with immense pressure, confronting Qiyu from afar.

"Wow wow..."

Qiyu argued and roared angrily. It had been warned but was unwilling to give up. It took another firm step forward, leaving a deep mark on the ground with each step.

The golden light on Cangshan Mountain grew brighter and brighter, accompanied by another loud cry, and a huge ball of golden light shot into the sky.

In the dazzling light, the Papacy and the Greeks below could clearly see that it was a large bird shaped like an eagle, but much larger than an eagle.

Its wings, gleaming with intense golden light, were over ten meters long. Its majestic head was raised high, and its massive claws were slightly retracted. It swooped down towards Chong Sheng Temple. It was none other than the descendant of the Great Roc King, the Golden-Winged Roc.

Seeing that the Golden-Winged Roc was moving, Qi Yu immediately quickened his pace, and the red clouds that had been above its head descended, completely enveloping its body.

Under the influence of this red cloud, Qiyu's body seemed to become much lighter. With a leap, he arrived in front of Chongsheng Temple, facing off against the Golden-Winged Roc in the sky.

"Wow!"

The Golden-Winged Roc seemed unconcerned about Qiyu's provocation. Its broad wings snapped shut in front of its body like scissors, and two fan-shaped beams of golden energy shot out, heading straight for the top floor of the Thousand-Seeking Tower.

At the same time, Qiyu also acted, a fiery red light swept out, and a red cloud flew down, preparing to rush directly into the ancient temple.

"Boom..."

Qiyu was extremely fast. A red cloud crashed into the gate of Chongsheng Temple, but was thrown away by the intense flames in the next moment. The Ninefold True Fire on its body, which carried terrifying high temperature, rebelled the moment it touched the flames.

Seeing Qi Yu charging towards Chong Sheng Temple without any martial ethics, the Golden-Winged Roc transformed into a golden light and headed towards the top of the Thousand-Foot Pagoda. However, it soon encountered the same situation as Qi Yu, and was forced back by inexplicably appearing flames before it even got close to the Chong Sheng Temple.

Intense flames erupted, forcing the two ferocious beasts to retreat repeatedly. This also exposed the Papacy and the Greek guardians, forcing them into a direct confrontation with the beasts, and a chaotic battle immediately ensued.

"Constellation Guardians, quickly enter battle mode."

The Greek guardian leader, who had originally planned to take advantage of the situation, was quickly ordered by Yu Mou, the reincarnation of the goddess of war and wisdom. All the Greek guardians immediately went into battle mode.

The Knights of Light and the Cardinals of the Western Papacy were exposed earlier and were forced to fight the two ferocious beasts, suffering heavy losses. In doing so, they bought some time for the Greek Guardians.

Because Qiyu couldn't fly, he went berserk after being surrounded by many figures. He opened his dragon mouth wide, and an overwhelming and unstoppable Ninefold True Fire swept towards the many knights of light around him, instantly turning several powerful members of the Holy See into ashes.

The silent night sky suddenly changed. Six dazzling rays of light shot into the sky from outside Chong Sheng Temple. The light flashed and disappeared in an instant, and the starlight in the night sky suddenly became clearer.

A strange thing happened: among the starlight, rays of light appeared, connecting them to each other.

Amidst the flashing light, they split into six parts, each resembling a star cluster. After the light condensed, six golden beams simultaneously shot towards the ground.

Six figures shot directly into the air from outside Chong Sheng Temple, and were enveloped by the six beams of light. A clear voice resounded through the night sky, "Constellation Guardian."

These six people were the same six constellation guardians who had been behind Yu Mou earlier. Under the golden light, they all radiated a layer of holy golden light, and each of them had a number of light spots on their bodies, which were exactly the same as the number of constellations in the sky.

Rain Eyes' voice was calm and melodious, "I am Rain Eyes from Greece. Fellow Zodiac Guardian Warriors, please don't misunderstand, we are here to help you."

Yan's voice rang out within the Chong Sheng Temple, "Misunderstanding? There has never been a misunderstanding. You are the guardians of Greece, but to us in the East, you are nothing more than a group of invaders."

We don't need your so-called help. If you know what's good for you, leave now. Otherwise, I can't guarantee that you bunch of scheming bastards will leave Yanhuang unscathed.

Yan's undisguised malice made Yu Mou frown. She had sensed earlier that these two ferocious beasts had been deliberately thrown to their side to cause trouble, but the fact that he could control the landing point of two such powerful beasts was enough to show how troublesome this person was.

"Yan Xiaoyi, when did it become your turn to be in charge of the East? The leader of the Zodiac Guardian Gods has always been my Qilin lineage."

Just then, a loud and righteous voice rang out, and Qi Yue suddenly appeared, accompanied by Fatty Field Mouse and several other newly found Zodiac Warriors. They took the initiative to help the Papal Powerhouse and the Greek Guardians.

"idiot."

Inside the Chong Sheng Temple, Yan looked at Qi Yue, who was currying favor with both the Papacy and the Greeks. He simply cursed indifferently, not particularly angry. In his eyes, Qi Yue had always been a representative of useless people, so it was only natural that he would do such a foolish thing now.

These two groups of powerful individuals from outside Yanhuang were guardians of the Papacy and Greece, but to Yanhuang in the East, they were also competitors or even invaders.

The previous generation of Zodiac Guardians suffered heavy casualties a hundred years ago. One reason was the betrayal from the Eastern Guardian Realm, led by the four major families. Another important reason was the great war against the Greek Guardians.

Thus, despite their direct enmity, this fool mistakenly took the other party's polite gestures for goodwill. Little did he know that the other party's true intention in extending this so-called goodwill was to use his life as a stepping stone to inherit the power of the divine throne.