Chapter 828 - 521: Refinement and Departure! (Double - )

Chapter 828: Chapter 521: Refinement and Departure! (Double Chapter)

Although a lot of Spiritual Qi here has dissipated due to thousands of holes in the Black Mountain, the Immortal Tree still seems to be thriving well. It hasn’t been shaken by the arrival of numerous Human Race Grandmasters and Demon Race Great Demons.

It’s uncertain what will happen to this Immortal Tree after the Celestial Ruins Realm closes.

Song Changming has a mind to take away this invaluable ancient giant tree, or perhaps collect more of the Red Source Immortal Fruit that grows on it.

However, for some reason, as soon as he had the inclination to approach the Immortal Tree, the vines coiling around it began to emerge, madly shooting out in countless numbers.

The sight made his scalp tingle, and his mind instinctively warned him not to get any closer.

It felt as if continuing to approach would lead to a great horror.

This feeling was very similar to the one he had felt during life-and-death crises before, causing an inexplicable shiver down his spine.

He decided to heed the warning, trusting his intuition, and decisively gave up on approaching the Immortal Tree or continuing to pluck Immortal Flowers or Fruits, choosing instead to leave directly.

At the Nine Netherworld, above the Bone Forest, at the second exit of the Celestial Ruins Realm, Demons gradually showed themselves from the distortion in space, continuously flying out.

"Finally, I’m out!" A Great Demon with a furry face and sharp cheeks landed heavily on the wasteland outside the Bone Forest, looking back at the turbulent entrance of the Celestial Ruins Realm with lingering fear.

The adventure in the Celestial Ruins Realm, to him, was extremely treacherous.

"I never thought that I, the Green-eyed Weasel King, almost died in this Secret Realm..."

The Green-eyed Weasel King let out a long breath as he recalled the several close calls he encountered, murmuring to himself with a tone of relief.

"Thankfully, this trip wasn’t without gains."

The Green-eyed Weasel King muttered, spreading his right claw to reveal a deep black light, akin to a pool of viscous ink, swirling.

"Black Radiance Illusion Light, I never expected to obtain this. Once I refine it, it will be my greatest trump card for future battles!"

The Green-eyed Weasel King grinned with a smug smile, feeling that the earlier risks were worth it.

This kind of ancient treasure light could only be found in ancient relics within such Secret Realms. Searching the outside world for a thousand years wouldn’t yield such mystical Power of Nature!

"It’s a pity about that Immortal Tree. Even without the Immortal Fruit, just obtaining a single Immortal Flower would be immensely beneficial, damn those Human Race, cutting off my immortal fate!"

The entrance to the Celestial Ruins Realm behind him grew increasingly unstable, causing disturbances in space that agitated the Gu Worms in the Bone Forest below once more.

Seeing this, the Green-eyed Weasel King instinctively hid the treasure light in his hand.

A white light shot out from the distortion in space, clearly seen by the Green-eyed Weasel King to be Chong Hao of the White-haired Worm Race.

Chong Hao, in agitation, waved his hand, directly crushing some approaching Gu Worms.

Though he belonged to the Insect Race, he showed no mercy towards these Gu Worms.

His actions immediately provoked even more Gu Worms, making them increasingly agitated and scattered.

"Scram!" Chong Hao glared fiercely, shouting aggressively.

The next instant, the Gu Worms seemed to feel a bloodline suppression, fleeing frantically in all directions. Even the Gu Worm King dared not approach Chong Hao in his current fury.

Chong Hao’s expression was grim and fearsome, with sword wounds on his chest, abdomen, and back left by Hua Sichen and his men chasing him.

Only when the entire Celestial Ruins Realm began to shake, on the verge of closing, did he manage to escape this pursuit.

"I will remember this vendetta!" Chong Hao gritted his teeth as he spoke.

Be it Hua Sichen or Song Changming, who previously killed Chongsi and Chong Yin, they are all targets for his revenge.

"Father must have already sensed the death of Big Brother and Chong Yin, who knows how he will react..." After calming himself, Chong Hao began to think about what to do next.

If he returns just like this, he might face his father’s anger.

Just then, the sky suddenly roiled with dark clouds.

"Get back here now!"

A massive voice, resounding for miles, thundered down from above, causing Chong Hao’s expression to change drastically.

"Yes, Father." Without hesitation, he knelt on the ground, only rising after the swirling black clouds above him dispersed, his expression shifting before finally transforming into a beam of light and vanishing without a trace, not daring to linger for even a moment.

He held true fear and reverence for the true White-haired Worm King, not daring to disobey his commands in the slightest.

"Gone now... What was that just now?!" The Green-eyed Weasel King stared in suspicion and disbelief at the dissipating black clouds above.

The momentary pressure felt like divine punishment, rendering him immobile and completely unable to act.

Only after the black clouds disappeared did he manage to take a breath.

His gaze wandered to the other Demons, finding that he was relatively better off, at least able to stand in place.

The other Demons fared far worse, directly bowing to the ground under the pressure of the black clouds, not daring to lift their heads for a long time.

The Gu Worms in the nearby Bone Forest had already retreated to an unknown location, not a single one visible outside now.

"Even if an ordinary Great Demon King came personally, it shouldn’t have felt like divine punishment. This is truly terrifying, could it be..."

The Green-eyed Weasel King pondered silently, his heart suddenly moved with a guess.

Such might, unfathomable and hailed as ’Father King’ by Chong Hao, could only be that person!

Meanwhile, above the Spiritual Energy Sea.

With a burst of thunder and lightning, the sea surface not only surged with strong winds but also was drenched by a heavy rainstorm, mirroring the scene when the Celestial Ruins Realm entrance initially opened.

Both soldiers and generals, including the lords from the Imperial Capital, were either shielded by Innate Qi or Master’s Power, keeping the wind and rain at bay as they stood silently waiting.

Soon, figures began to fly out of the distorted space, all the Grandmaster Powerhouses who had entered the Celestial Ruins Realm earlier.

"Uncle." Yi Lang approached Yi Hui immediately to pay his respects.

Yi Hui looked Yi Lang over and instantly noticed that he was seriously injured.

"Did you have a confrontation with those vicious Demons?"

"Yes." Yi Lang did not hide anything, briefly recounting his experiences within the Celestial Ruins Realm.

Due to initial injuries, he did not partake in the opportunity regarding the Immortal Tree at Black Mountain and did not see the ancient tomb of thousands of Black Steles underground.

However, he did gain from his exploration, finding some rewarding treasures in ancient ruins.

Such as Painting Pearl and Exotic Treasure.

Yet the Demons were everywhere, and in multiple competitions, he was wounded several times, which his uncle instantly noticed upon their emergence.

"Those Demons are indeed fierce. If not for Brother Bian’s strong support, I wouldn’t have gained anything." Yi Lang highly praised Bian Bohong.

"From Shangli Dao, someone from the Bian Imperial Family?" Yi Hui looked at Bian Bohong upon hearing this.

"Greetings, Sir Yi Hui." Bian Bohong paid his respects.

Yi Hui, being backed by the Yi Family in Imperial Capital and holding a high governmental post, commanded respect even from a local imperial scion.

"Thank you for your assistance this time, I shall prepare a gift and visit you another day." Yi Hui smiled as he stroked his beard.

Noted for distinction, Bian Bohong impressed him, having been selected to enter the Celestial Ruins Realm meant he was no mere nobody.

"You flatter me, sir." Bian Bohong replied modestly.

As they were conversing, Huaqing Pool and Bai Qing emerged.

"Brother." Bai Qing’s ordinarily stoic expression softened slightly upon seeing White Jade.

"It’s good that you’re okay." White Jade did not inquire about Bai Qing’s gains in the Celestial Ruins, prioritizing the safety of his younger brother over any treasures.

"Brother, something strange happened this time..." Bai Qing said seriously.

"Oh?" White Jade looked at Bai Qing, waiting for his explanation.

Bai Qing recounted the unusual occurrences inside Black Mountain concisely to his older brother.

White Jade listened calmly at first, but soon his expression turned grave and astonished.

"To think such things occurred..."