Chapter 707 - 703: True Dragon Divine Statue

Chapter 707: Chapter 703: True Dragon Divine Statue

ROAR!

The Heaven-Devouring Demon Elephant tilted its head back and roared, its long trunk whipping through the air.

Every tremor seemed to make heaven and earth grieve. The Spiritual Qi in the air detonated with a thunderous BOOM, like a series of brilliant fireworks.

At this moment, the Heaven-Devouring Demon Elephant was venting!

Ever since Hong Yu had broken through to the Primordial Spirit Realm, the Heaven-Devouring Demon Elephant had finally managed to form a corporeal body as it had always wished. This was the same Demon Elephant that had once roamed the starry sky and vied with Venerables. Now, it looked down upon the world, scorning the very heavens!

...

A dead silence fell over the area.

Countless powerhouses were drenched in sweat. As they all stared at the flattened remains of Eastern Asura, they couldn’t help but tremble.

Many were covered in a cold sweat born of pure terror.

The cold sweat trickled down their hair and soaked their battle robes. Their palms were slick and clammy.

"Eastern Asura was killed?"

"His Asura Domain was burst open, and the great founder of the Eastern Divine City, Eastern Asura himself, was crushed flat by a single stomp? Is... is Hong Yu even human? Is he the reincarnation of an Ancient Celestial God?"

"Is that giant Demon Elephant his Mystical Dharma Aspect? Heavens, that thing is a killing machine! I’m already a top-tier Divine King and not far from reaching City Lord Level combat power, but I feel an urge to just drop to my knees before it..."

"Terrifying! Hong Yu isn’t even twenty yet, is he?"

...

Even Xiahuang the First couldn’t help but frown, a surging battle intent flickering in his eyes.

Venerable Xiahuang had been standing by Xiahuang the First’s side the whole time. A cold sweat now beaded on his skin. He was trembling, a look of disbelief in his eyes. ’Hong Yu is so strong... Is that really Hong Yu? Facing him, I... I don’t stand a chance of winning at all...’

At that moment, Venerable Xiahuang was lost.

He had always believed himself to be the strongest prodigy. The empty title of the number one Unparalleled Genius and the reverence of the masses had long made him lose sight of himself.

He held himself in extremely high regard!

Even Xiahuang the First had praised him endlessly, leading Venerable Xiahuang to believe he was the greatest genius in the world.

But today...

Gazing at the young man with the corners of his lips turned up in a brilliant, sunny smile, he felt doubt for the first time.

This doubt was like a Demon Seed, slowly taking root and sprouting in his heart.

Xiahuang the First shot an imperceptible glance at Venerable Xiahuang, a trace of disappointment in his eyes. He had once been very optimistic about Venerable Xiahuang, even going to great lengths and expense to help him obtain the inheritance of that Treasure and break through to City Lord Level combat power. But now...

’Did I really make a mistake this time?’ Xiahuang the First couldn’t help but wonder, his gaze sweeping through the crowd.

He saw Xiahuang Shang standing in the crowd.

Xiahuang Shang was still wearing his cloak, not showing his true face, but Xiahuang the First could see that aside from a trace of shock, Xiahuang Shang’s gaze toward Hong Yu was filled more with calmness and gratification.

"Gratification?"

Xiahuang the First was taken aback.

As if sensing his gaze, Xiahuang Shang glanced toward Xiahuang the First and smiled faintly.

At this moment, Xiahuang Shang was naturally also extremely shocked by Hong Yu’s terrifying combat power. But he had been repeatedly warned by the current Holy Emperor of the Xiahuang Ancient Kingdom, Celestial Venerable Xiahuang, to not get into any conflicts with Hong Yu. The Emperor had also shown his high regard for Hong Yu again and again, which had long given Xiahuang Shang an understanding of his talent.

Now, seeing Hong Yu grow to such a level, he was shocked, but not fearful or overly incredulous!

’Xiahuang the First, my dear Imperial Uncle, you lost the fight for the throne to my father, the Emperor, not because your talent was lacking, but because your judgment was poor!’

Xiahuang Shang murmured to himself, ’The Emperor once said that Hong Yu is someone to befriend, not provoke. His achievements are destined to not be confined to the small Southern Border Profound Domain. My ambition is to strengthen the Xiahuang Ancient Kingdom, so he and I have no conflict of interest. On the contrary, if I build a good relationship with him, he can become a great asset in my bid to dominate the Southern Border Profound Domain. But you... you helped Venerable Xiahuang antagonize him. One wrong step leads to another...’

At this thought, Xiahuang Shang sent a friendly voice transmission to Hong Yu. "Younger Brother Hong, congratulations!"

"Hm?"

Hong Yu paused, then looked toward Xiahuang Shang and responded with a smile, "Brother Xiahuang, once the battle in the True Dragon Ancient Hall is over, we must have a few good drinks!"

"Of course! We won’t go home until we’re drunk. Just don’t you be the first one to pass out!" Xiahuang Shang grinned.

Hong Yu nodded, then swept his gaze over the others. "Anyone else want to make a move against my Hongmeng Divine City? Come on up!"

...

The powerhouses all looked at each other, but no one dared to step forward.

Ma Yuanfei of the Celestial Horse Race felt his heart pound violently, as if it had been viciously lashed by a whip. His face was ashen. ’Damn it, damn it all! How can Hong Yu be so powerful? No, I’m no match for him right now. I must find a way to kill him...’

He couldn’t help but look toward the True Dragon Ancient Hall, a sharp glint flashing in his eyes. ’The True Dragon Ancient Hall... according to my clan’s records, an ancestor of the Celestial Horse Race once established a True Dragon Divine Statue in the hall, leaving behind a heaven-shattering inheritance. If I can obtain this inheritance, my strength will surely soar, and I’ll even be able to kill Hong Yu!’

At this thought, Ma Yuanfei took a deep breath and calmed himself.

’An ancestor of my Giant Elephant Race left a Divine Statue in the Ancient Hall. It’s said to contain a drop of Ancient Divine Elephant Essence Blood. If I can obtain it, the quality of my life force will be greatly enhanced. Then I can kill Hong Yu, devour his Mystical Dharma Aspect, and I might even be able to achieve atavism and possess the combat power of a Divine Elephant!’

A grim light flickered in Elephant Liqun’s eyes as he lowered his head, already plotting.

The powerhouses from the other Divine Cities harbored similar thoughts.

For a time, everyone’s attention was focused on the end of the Blood War Celestial Ladder, at the True Dragon Ancient Hall that radiated with ten thousand rays of iridescent light.

"Hahaha, since no one is coming up to challenge me, then the first spot to ascend the Blood War Celestial Ladder belongs to me!" Hong Yu laughed heartily, leaping onto the back of the Heaven-Devouring Demon Elephant and taking the lead as he charged up the Blood War Celestial Ladder.

The powerhouses of the Hongmeng Divine City followed close behind.

Although the other factions were green with envy and wished for nothing more than to slaughter the members of the Hongmeng Divine City and take their place, the display Hong Yu had just put on had chilled them to the bone. They could only curse inwardly, not daring to interfere.

Next, the Xiakang Divine City and the Kuafu Race ascended the Blood War Celestial Ladder one after another.

Although the Five Great War Clans had already submitted to Hong Yu, they didn’t show any obvious signs of alliance without his direct order, ascending the Blood War Celestial Ladder in separate groups.

With these major powerhouses leading the way, there weren’t many large-scale battles at the front, only occasional friction.

For the most part, it was relatively peaceful.

Only after the powerhouses from the Eight Great Battle Clans and the Four Great Divine Cities had all left did the scattered factions and Independent Cultivator Powerhouses begin their brutal fight. Over ten million cultivators had started the climb, but by the time they reached the end of the ten-thousand-meter-high Blood War Celestial Ladder, more than five million corpses were left in their wake.

The blood and corpses were devoured by the Blood War Celestial Ladder itself.

A bloody light surged, leaking an incomparably powerful aura.

CLACK!

Hong Yu was the first to set foot in the True Dragon Ancient Hall.

Viewed from below, the True Dragon Ancient Hall didn’t seem very large, about the size of the Crystal Dragon Palace.

But upon truly entering it, Hong Yu realized he had been deceived by its appearance. This ancient hall, with its inheritance of unknown ages, contained a universe within. Though it looked small, the space inside was actually hundreds or even thousands of times larger than what the naked eye could see, easily capable of holding over a hundred million people!

The first place they arrived at was a rather vast plaza in front of the True Dragon Ancient Hall. A massive Divine Gate stood there, blocking their path forward.

This Divine Gate emanated a vast aura, with a True Dragon coiled on each side, to the left and right.

"The True Dragon carvings on these stone pillars are so lifelike they seem real. Truly divine craftsmanship!" Feng Xue Xin murmured to himself.

Hong Yu narrowed his eyes. "It’s not that the carving is miraculous. These are two True Dragons—real ones!" His voice held a trace of shock and gravity.

Legend had it that the True Dragon Race existed in Ancient Times.

Within the Dragon Race, even the most ordinary powerhouse was comparable to a City Lord Level existence. Yet here, the outermost gate of the True Dragon Ancient Hall was formed by two sealed True Dragons. What a terrifying method!

"What? They’re real dragons?" Feng Xue Xin’s eyes went wide with disbelief.

Hong Yu nodded.

More and more powerhouses began to arrive at the True Dragon Ancient Hall. Xiahuang the First’s eyes glinted coldly as he stared at Hong Yu.

Hong Yu glanced at him, frowning slightly, then waved his hand and led the Hongmeng Divine City powerhouses forward.

DONG!

A terrifying and resonant toll of a bell echoed out.

All the powerhouses halted and stared at the sky, where a thousand-zhang stone stele suddenly materialized. It descended with a DONG beside the gate, on which ancient characters swirled, coalescing into a line of large, golden words: "The True Dragon Ancient Hall is divided into Four Layers. First Layer..."

Following the reminder from the golden words, Hong Yu finally understood. The True Dragon Ancient Hall had Four Layers.

Anyone who surpassed the Primordial Embryo Realm Level could enter the First Layer.

The Second Layer required God King Level combat power!

The Third Layer required City Lord Level combat power!

And the Fourth Layer could only be entered by those with combat power surpassing the City Lord Level.

Four Layers, four heavens!

This meant that each layer represented a different world. For example, the First Layer contained inheritances and Treasures at the Primordial Embryo Realm Level. Starting from the Second Layer, there were God King Level inheritances and Treasures. From this level onward, one could leave behind a True Dragon Divine Statue to have their name recorded for eternity!

More importantly...

Starting from the Second Layer, powerhouses would be able to comprehend inheritances from these True Dragon Divine Statues.

The True Dragon Ancient Hall’s legacy stretched back countless ages, containing the inheritances of innumerable powerhouses. Each one of them had been a Celestial Pride Son of their time. Obtaining any of these inheritances would undoubtedly lead to a massive increase in strength.

"The Second Layer has thirty-six thousand True Dragon Divine Statues, the Third Layer has eighteen thousand, and very few powerhouses can enter the Fourth Layer. But according to clan records, that layer has one thousand and eighty True Dragon Divine Statues. The top ten among them were all Great Powers in their time, and all ten achieved the rank of Venerable!"

Mao Mei’Er blinked, a sly glint in her eyes as she looked at Hong Yu with a smile. "Brother Yu, if you go in, you can leave your own True Dragon Divine Statue too! And the True Dragon Ancient Hall will rank your statue based on the Dao you comprehend, your strength, and your potential. Mei’Er is very curious to see where you’ll rank!"

Hong Yu narrowed his eyes, a sharp glint shining within them. "Heh, I’m quite curious myself!"

Gazing into the void as if peering through countless barriers, Hong Yu seemed to see rows upon rows of powerful Divine Statues. He murmured to himself...

’I wonder where my True Dragon Divine Statue will rank! In the top hundred? The top ten? Or... even higher?’