Xuanwu War Sovereign

"Venerable, please instruct me!" Qian Kai was ecstatic. ’To finally crush Qin Feng under my heel... it’s all I’ve ever wanted.’

"Yes, Qian the Kid, I remember this Demon Hunting Canyon. This place is a land of extreme yin and evil qi. Ancient records claim a Dimensional Seal for the Earth Abyssal Esophagus is sealed here, but that is wrong. I have been here before. What is sealed here is a Ghostly Evil Nether Spring!"

"The Ghostly Evil Nether Spring? You can’t be serious! Isn’t that connected to the legendary and incredibly rare Extreme Yin Volcanoes? Don’t tell me there’s an Extreme Yin Volcano under our feet?"

Qian Kai screamed internally, his scalp tingling with fear. An Extreme Yin Volcano was a toxic volcano formed from the world’s countless strands of Evil Qi, resentful energy, and Poisonous Qi.

If one were to erupt, the poison would spread for thousands of miles, bringing about cataclysmic destruction.

The aged voice continued, "That’s right, an Extreme Yin Volcano. In a bit, you’ll use the Fiery Fire Divine Pearl to pierce the Earth Vein and detonate this Ghostly Evil Nether Spring. I guarantee that no matter how many of those Alien Race members from the Demon God Temple show up, every last one of them will die!"

A troubled look crossed Qian Kai’s face. "But Venerable, if we do that, we’ll be dead for sure!"

"Don’t worry. With me here, you’ll all be fine. I have my own ways to help you escape the danger of the Ghostly Evil Nether Spring’s eruption!"

His eyes showed he was tempted, but Qian Kai remained hesitant.

’Are you kidding me? If this Ghostly Evil Nether Spring erupts, its power could even blow Heaven-Reaching Ridge to pieces! All life for thousands of miles would be annihilated. And there are still elites from All Stars Academy outside Demon Hunting Canyon. If they all die...’

The color drained from Qian Kai’s face. No matter how he thought about it, the Venerable’s plan sounded incredibly sketchy.

The aged voice in his mind seemed to see through Qian Kai’s hesitation and spoke with a bewitching tone. "Little one, this is a rare opportunity. If you can kill all the experts from the Demon God Temple in one fell swoop, not only will your fellow disciples be eternally grateful, but the All Stars Academy Elders who have been watching you in secret will also see you in a new light. You’d be indirectly saving their futures!"

"When that time comes, you will become the darling of All Stars Academy. You’ll achieve a meteoric rise, command a huge following, and wield immense power. And that Qin Feng? What will he be then? You’ll only need to lift a finger to crush him under your heel!"

At the mere mention of Qin Feng, a flash of visceral, venomous hatred crossed Qian Kai’s eyes.

He’d had a miserable time these past few days. Ever since his failed attempt to rob Qin Feng’s Cave Mansion, he had been robbed by Qin Feng in return, losing almost all of his treasures.

In particular, that massive spatial explosion had nearly killed both him and the Venerable.

If it weren’t for the Venerable’s vast Divine Abilities, both of them would have surely perished.

"Qin Feng..."

Gritting his teeth, Qian Kai nodded fiercely. "Alright, Venerable. Don’t worry. I’ll find a way to break through the Earth Vein and set off the volcano right now!"

’Success! The kid has finally let down his guard. Excellent!’ Deep within Qian Kai’s soul, Lingxu Venerable revealed a cold, triumphant smile.

The explosion of this Ghostly Evil Nether Spring was hardly a simple matter.

Even a Martial Arts Giant might be killed in the blast. In his current half-crippled state, how could Lingxu Venerable possibly have the ability to save everyone?

The moment the Ghostly Evil Nether Spring was stimulated by the Frenzied Yang and Power within the Fiery Fire Divine Pearl, it would detonate instantly, and the geniuses from both All Stars Academy and the Demon God Temple would be utterly annihilated.

’If I’m not mistaken, there must be an Infinite Nether Evil Bead within this Ghostly Evil Nether Spring. This bead is a Treasure of Heaven and Earth condensed from Infinite Nether Evil Power. If I can obtain this Treasure, I’ll surely be able to reforge my true body!’

A flicker of excitement crossed his face. As for whether Qian Kai and the others lived or died, it was no longer his concern.

...

Outside the mouth of Demon Hunting Canyon, Qin Feng and his group of six appeared behind a rock formation several hundred yards away. From their hiding spot, they could see the entrance to the canyon. Dozens of powerhouses from the Demon God Temple were patrolling the entrance, while experts from the Golden Wing Clan flew in the sky above.

The Golden Wing Clan experts spread their wings, their gazes as sharp as an eagle’s.

"Qin Feng, what’s our next move?"

Ye Qinghua looked at Qin Feng, her gaze filled with hesitation.

Staring daggers at Qin Feng, Shi Tong looked at him as if he were a complete lunatic. She blurted out, "You’re insane! You really are insane! You’re actually planning to ambush all of them by yourself? That’s like throwing an egg at a stone—it’s suicide!"

Qin Feng turned, suddenly reached out, and grabbed Shi Tong’s chin. He brought his face close, his dark, deep eyes staring at her. Shi Tong panicked for a moment, then glared furiously at Qin Feng.

"Let go!"

"That mouth of yours isn’t very charming."

Qin Feng released Shi Tong and shook his head. A cold glint flashed in Shi Tong’s eyes. If Qin Feng were to undo her seal at this moment, she would immediately rush forward and stab him.

Qin Feng took out an Ice-Sealed Gourd, a glint in his eyes as he thought to himself.

’This Ice-Sealed Gourd is a Treasure of Heaven and Earth from an Exotic Gourd Spirit Root that’s over two thousand years old. Its power is impressive, but I doubt it’s enough to freeze the entire Demon Hunting Canyon at once.’

A hint of reluctance showed in his eyes. Qin Feng knew a Secret Technique called the Sacrificial Spirit Technique. Using this technique could temporarily boost the power of certain Treasures of Heaven and Earth by more than three times.

Qin Feng was quite proficient with this Secret Technique and could execute it with ease.

However, this Secret Technique had a severe side effect.

Once the Secret Technique was used, the Ice-Sealed Gourd would be completely destroyed.

Generally speaking, even if Martial Arts Strongmen knew of such Secret Techniques, none would be willing to waste a precious treasure like this.

Treasures of Heaven and Earth were born and nurtured by nature itself, making them exceedingly precious. Such Treasures were not only immensely powerful but also contained a sliver of the world’s Creation. If one was dedicated, it was not impossible to comprehend the ultimate principles of heaven and earth contained within the treasure and make them one’s own.

Fiddling with the small gourd, an essence of pure ice, Qin Feng sighed internally after a moment. ’Oh well. In any case, I’ve already planted the Exotic Gourd Spirit Root in my infinite world. As long as I have Spirit Water, I’ll have an endless supply of these precious gourds. Nothing ventured, nothing gained!’

Qin Feng’s gaze fell upon the Ice-Sealed Gourd. If he used the Sacrificial Spirit Technique to refine it through sacrifice, the gourd’s power would surely increase several times over for a short period.

Casting one last reluctant glance at the Ice-Sealed Gourd in his hand, Qin Feng swept his gaze over the others and said, "Stand guard for me."

With that said, Qin Feng sat down cross-legged and slowly closed his eyes. The Star True Power within him began to flow like a gentle stream. He brought his hands together, his fingertips forming a strange and peculiar seal. As the seal took shape, an ancient, barbaric aura began to swirl around him.

Xuelian, Ye Qinghua, and the others exchanged a glance. It was as if they were seeing a vision of the ancient Barbaric Wilderness, where the ancestors of the Human Race ate raw flesh and drank blood, offering sacrifices to Divine Spirits.

A silver-white brilliance flickered across the surface of his body, and wisps of Silver White True Power began to appear in his palms.

Before long, a silver-white seal of light had formed.

Within the seal of light, an ancient character faintly appeared, exuding a primordial, barbaric aura. A knowledgeable Martial Arts Strongman would have been able to recognize it as an Ancient Divine Rune.

Sacrifice!

This type of script possessed a mysterious power.

Legend had it that Ancient Powerhouses could use this method to offer sacrifices to heaven and earth, earning the favor of the gods in the unseen world and receiving their invisible aid.

The ancient character instantly sank into the Ice-Sealed Gourd. Refined by this ancient rune, the Ice-Sealed Gourd erupted with Divine Light, as if it had consumed a powerful tonic, and began to exude an even more vibrant, spiritual luster...