Alchemy Emperor of the Divine Dao c1-1294
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Shui Yanyu smiled, and said, “That Lava Beast King is at the peak stage of the high extreme. How can it be killed? Being able to steal a Mountain River Stone is already extremely fortunate!”
Ling Han acted as if he were going to pinch Shui Yanyu’s pretty face. “You think that lowly of your husband’s abilities? How should I punish you?”
Shui Yanyu hurriedly jumped aside. Her face flushed red, and she scolded, “Pervert!”
Ling Han chuckled, and said, “This is perverted? You’re still too innocent!”
Shui Yanyu couldn’t help but recall the time he kissed her and the time something pushed against her. Her face felt hot, and her eyes rippled in an enchanting manner.
Ling Han didn’t dare keep looking. She was far too alluring, and he was truly afraid that he wouldn’t be able to control himself and end up dragging her into the Black Tower, where he would reveal his demonic claws.
“Where to now? Windmill Mountain is the closest to us.” Ling Han looked at the map and pointed at some location.
Windmill Mountain was another location that produced special attribute Mountain River Stones. It had a total of 18 peaks, which were organized in the shape of a windmill. Half was underground, and half was above the ground. It would rotate once every set period of time.
When it rotated, it would produce terrifying winds that could easily tear cultivators to shreds.
Thus, it was extremely difficult to obtain Mountain River Stones from this location.
In fact, it was even more dangerous than the Flame Cave, and there was a risk of death at every turn.
The special attribute Mountain River Stones it produced were of the metal element, and they would allow cultivators to obtain divine patterns of sharpness. These divine patterns could dramatically increase the damage of one’s attacks.
The group of three set off once again. However, before they had even made it halfway, they felt an indescribable power bearing down upon them.
Xiu!
They vanished from where they were, and when they reappeared, they had already arrived in a land of wilderness.
They weren’t alone, and there were at least 1000 others who were also looking around in confusion. Meanwhile, the mighty figures who had brought them here all started to leap over.
The Heavenly Sea Mystery Realm had closed!
‘It finished just like that?’
Ling Han felt that this was a great pity. There was a total of six locations that produced special attribute Mountain River Stones in the Heavenly Sea Mystery Realm, yet he had only gone to two of them. This wasn’t enough!
However, he instantly felt several bursts of killing intent lock onto himself. Shua!
A sword viciously slashed over, clearly intending to end his life.
Chapter 975 - Startling a Heavenly Body Tier Cultivator
This slash was incredibly dazzling, and even the sun in the sky appeared dull in comparison.
This wasn’t a great elite of the Sun Moon Tier, but instead a great elite of the Heavenly Body Tier!
Ling Han’s first reaction was to hide into the Black Tower. This wasn’t a question of courage. Even though his physique was already on par with Level Two Godly metal, it was still doubtless that he would turn into dust if he was struck by this slash. Weng!
Right at this moment, however, a golden staff instantly descended from the sky and appeared before him. Streaks of divine patterns lit up on the staff, forming a golden zone that protected both him and Shui Yanyu and Hu Feiyun, who were standing behind him. Ding!
The sword light slashed into the staff, sending up a long streak of sparks. Boom!
A terrifying shock wave slid past the two sides and roof of the golden zone. These were streaks of sword patterns, and their vicious sharpness caused even the space to become unstable. It was as if space were going to tear apart.
“Hmph! You dare attempt to kill my people before me? What courage!!” A mighty figure appeared before Ling Han and firmly grabbed the staff. A domineering aura was radiated from his body.
He was Ding Li’an, one of the Seven Generals of the Chaotic Stars Majestic Empire.
He had a burly figure, and wore a crimson armor that was etched full of divine patterns. It was evidently a God Tool. His black hair billowed in the air, and coupled with the golden staff in his hand, he appeared like an invincible God of War.
One man guarded the pass, and even 10,000 wouldn’t be able to break through!
The most renowned battle of this elite was when he charged into the Eternity Sky Majestic Empire by himself and killed a traitor in the Imperial Capital of the enemy. In the end, he managed to successfully break back out and return to the Chaotic Stars Majestic Empire.
Of course, he also paid a huge price for it, and almost lost his life. He only recovered from his wounds after recuperating for several hundred years. According to rumors, he still suffered from the side effects, or else he might have already broken through to the medium extreme of the Heavenly Body Tier.
“Heh, what a heavy accusation, Great General. He’s merely a cultivator at the Mountain River Tier, and this king has already killed countless such cultivators. It’s as simple as flicking my fingers.” A middle-aged male slowly walked out. His skin was white, even a little transparent.
“King An Lan, do you want to battle against me?” Ding Li’an raised his staff and pointed it toward the middle-aged male. His fighting spirit soared, and the image of a star formed behind his back, exuding a might that desired to suppress the sky.
If the target of his staff had been an ordinary person, perhaps their entire body would have already exploded. However, the middle-aged male whom he referred to as King An Lan was completely unaffected. He was a crowned king of the Jade Drop Majestic Empire, and not only was he powerful, but his status was also extremely lofty. Thus, he naturally wasn’t afraid of Ding Li’an.
“This King wants the life of this brat,” he said softly. “He must die today’
Ling Han chuckled coldly, and said, “Dare I ask, King An Lan, where I have offended you?” He originally didn’t have the right to converse with elites of the Heavenly Body Tier. However, this person was trying to kill him, so why would he care about such formalities?
A look of disdain flashed across King An Lan’s face. A mere ant of the Mountain River Tier actually dared to stand while speaking to him? What gall!! He didn’t reply, and merely stared at Ding Li’an.
Ding Li’an’s expression was cold. “You think I don’t know that this little buddy reached the Crimson Lake Island three times? Are you afraid that he’ll become a huge threat to the Jade Drop Majestic Empire in the future?”
“Haha! So what if that’s the case?” King An Lan didn’t refute this claim. At their tier, it was beneath them to lie through their teeth. He laughed, and said, “However, this brat merely has some potential. Even if he can realize it, that’s still a matter for at least tens of thousands of years later. Great General Ding, what’s the point of protecting him?”
“Well then, why is King An Lan so anxious to kill him?” Ding Li’an rebutted.
“Great General Ding, I’ve heard that you secretly have a crush on the empress. Aren’t you afraid that this prodigy is going to attract her attention, and perhaps even… Hehe!” King An Lan suddenly changed the topic.
This was also Ding Li’an’s weakness.
He was deep in love with the empress of the Chaotic Stars Majestic Empire, and this was a secret that was known by almost everyone. However, his status was too lofty and his strength was too powerful, and the other person was more so the empress of the Chaotic Stars Majestic Empire. As a result, not many dared to raise this matter.
Now that King An Lan publicly spoke of this matter, Ding Li’an’s expression instantly became dark. A petrifying killing intent seeped out from his body.
The empress was his weakness, and she was also his reverse scale[1]. She was more so a holy figure who couldn’t be violated!
“King An Lan, ar
e you seeking death?” Ding Li’an was simmering with killing intent. He loved the empress of the Chaotic Stars Majestic Empire deeply, yet he was too ashamed of himself to pursue her. He believed that not a single male in the world was worthy of being with the empress. Now, however, someone actually dared to disrespect the empress. This made him seethe with rage.
King An Lan’s heart jolted. He hadn’t envisioned that he would fail to drive a wedge between them, and instead would end up enraging Ding Li’an. What an absolute backfire!
“Heh, this general also thinks that this brat is an eyesore. I also want to end his life!” Another voice sounded, and a white-robed male suddenly appeared beside Ding Li’an and King An Lan. His face was jade-like, and he possessed a rarely seen beauty. However, his amorous eyes were far too lustful, and it was clear that he was someone who had tangled with many women.
“Qi Feng!” Ding Li’an said in a deep voice.
Qi Feng was a Great General of the Eternity Sky Majestic Empire. His status was equivalent to Ding Li’an’s, and his strength was also similar to Ding Li’an’s. When Ding Li’an had charged into the Eternity Sky Majestic Empire, he was the main elite who had pursued him. It was a pity that Ding Li’an had succeeded in fleeing back to the Chaotic Stars Majestic Empire, however, and this was something that continued to weigh on his mind.
It could be said that they were old enemies. However, the three Majestic Empires hadn’t gone to war for a long time, and thus they also hadn’t been able to battle each other for a long time.
“Ding Li’an, hand that brat over. Otherwise, I won’t mind teaming up with King An Lan!”
Qi Feng threatened sinisterly.
Ling Han was astonished. He had merely reached the island three times, and now even elites of the Heavenly Body Tier wanted to slay him on the spot?
“We’ve truly drawn too much attention this time!” Shui Yanyu whispered. “After reaching the island twice, Zhao Lun also met with the threat of death when he left. However, he had already shot to fame at that time, so in addition to Great General Sha Jing, he also had Great General Zhao Jianbai protecting him in secret. It was thanks to them that the Eternity Sky and Jade Drop Majestic Empires weren’t able to kill him.”
There was an anxious look on her face. Who would’ve imagined that Ling Han would be so freakish and reach the Crimson Lake Island three times? This was several times more freakish than Zhao Lun, and it would be strange if the other two Majestic Empires didn’t try to kill him.
However, there was only one Great General here in Ding Li’an. How could he possibly block two great elites of the Heavenly Body Tier?
King An Lan sneered coldly as he wrapped his arms before his chest.
Meanwhile, Ding Li’an appeared to be in a wild state, and he brandished his staff for a moment before resting it onto his shoulder.
“You two can try! However, I’m warning you, if one of you tries to battle me while the other attempts to kill him, don’t blame me for being merciless. These youths that you brought over… none of them will survive!”
King An Lan and Great General Qi Feng’s expressions changed drastically when they heard this. Meanwhile, the youths from the two other Majestic Empires also trembled in fear.
These words were uttered by an elite of the Heavenly Body Tier, so who would dare to treat it as an empty threat?
“Ding Li’an, let this general test which stage you’ve cultivated your Northern Desert Crimson Sun Technique to! “Qi Feng raised his fists as he spoke. He looked like a frail scholar, yet his expertise was none other than fist techniques. He was renowned for his ferocious close-quarter combat.
“This king would also like to have a taste of General Ding’s supreme staff techniques!” King An Lan brandished his sword and released boundless divine might.
[1] A scale on a dragon that, if touched, will bring its wrath upon he who touches it. In this context, mentioning Ding Li’an’s one-sided love will trigger his wrath.
Chapter 976 - Intent Realm of Invincibility
Ding Li’an was brimming with fighting spirit as he ferociously charged toward King An Lan and Qi Feng. Dazzling golden light soared into the sky as he swiped with his staff, and it was as if he were about to shake the stars off from the sky.
Fortunately, this wasn’t a small world. Every star was potentially as big as the Joint Peace Planet, and they were all situated tremendously far away from here. If they could truly be shaken from the sky, then wouldn’t the Joint Peace Planet have already been destroyed countless times?
Anyhow, the might of an elite at the Heavenly Body Tier was still formidable. Once Ding Li’an entered into action, the entire desolate plain tremored, and the vast stretch of land started to crack and fracture. The land was completely unable to withstand the might of a Heavenly Body Tier cultivator.
Everyone hurriedly retreated. Even elites at the Sun Moon Tier would be killed if they were caught up in this strike, let alone them, cultivators who were only at the Mountain River Tier. Moreover, they were only at the low extreme of the Mountain River Tier, and such a strike could obliterate them in the blink of an eye.
King An Lan and Qi Feng moved together, and their fist and sword both struck toward Ding Li’an’s golden staff.
Peng!
A huge force instantly exploded outward when the fist and sword collided with the staff, and the zone that they were in was instantly enveloped by gold, white, and black light. A shock wave spread outward, and even those who had already retreated far into the distance were still violently shaken. 90% of people there started to vomit blood.
When the light disappeared, everyone could see that Ding Li’an still remained in his attacking posture. Meanwhile, King An Lan’s sword and Qi Feng’s fist also remained on the body of his staff. It was as if they had turned into stone statues.
“Let us fight in the sky to our heart’s content!”
The three people soared into the sky, and immediately commenced an intense battle.
Only elites at the Heavenly Body Tier could wield the Regulations of the Immortal Realm and fly through the skies.
This time, their might climbed explosively, reaching a level more than a hundred times stronger than before. It was evident that they had been worried about accidentally obliterating their own forces just then. Thus, they had all held back significantly.
Boom!
Bursts of light and shock waves ripped through the sky, and even the radiance of the sun became veiled and dim.
Almost everyone was knocked off their feet, and only a measly few people could remain standing.
Ling Han could only just see the battle between the three elites after activating his Eye of Truth.
Their speed was incredible, and they continuously charged and slid past each other. Their actions far exceeded the limits of a Mountain River Tier cultivator’s sight.
Ding Li’an walked a path of dominance, and every strike from his staff was direct and without fussing.
At his tier, there was already not much need for techniques anyway. He was almost one with his staff arts, and the Dao of Heaven and Earth would naturally be imbued in all of his strikes. As a result, his attacks were all extremely terrifying.
However, he had two equally powerful opponents, with both Qi Feng and King An Lan also being at the peak stage of the low extreme of the Heavenly Body Tier. In fact, they were both four-star geniuses as well, and neither of them was weaker than Ding Li’an.
Right now, Ding Li’an was still evenly matched with them. However, how long could he last?
Ling Han couldn’t help but feel anxious. Once Ding Li’an was defeated, the two elites would definitely turn their attention to him.
‘Am I an easy target now?’
Ling Han was extremely pissed. However, he had no option but to admit that he was indeed an easy target right now. He was born in a small world, and he had only just advanced to the Mountain River Tier as well. So what if he was a five or six-star genius? Any force here could bully him
. ‘My strength… is far from sufficient!”
Ling Han’s mind whirred. He had eight Mountain River Stones right now, which was enough to help him to the peak stage of the low extreme. Moreover, since there were treasures such as Mountain River Stones in this world, there were likely other similar treasures that could also rapidly raise one’s cultivation level.
He needed to advance to the medium extreme, high extreme, and consummate level as soon as possible, and then break through to the Sun Moon Tier.
Only after reaching the Sun Moon Tier would he not be an easy target for others. After all, there were only so many cultivators at the Heavenly Body Tier in the Joint Peace Planet. At that time, he would be able to leave the Joint Peace Planet and search for the Roc Palace, the Heaven’s Sword Palace, as well as the other forces.
Peng! Peng! Peng!
As he mulled over this, the battle in the sky had already become increasingly intense, and arrived at a crescendo.
King An Lan and Qi Feng started to unleash their might, and both released a powerful God Tool. King An Lan unleashed a treasure bottle that hovered above his head and poured down wisps of mystical energy. This was Tian Yi mystical energy, and each wisp was as heavy as a mountain and incredibly resilient against attacks. They formed an extremely powerful defensive barrier around his body.
Meanwhile, Qi Feng had retrieved a treasure mirror that spat out a column of light from time to time. It possessed a formidable destructive power, and with a single strike, even lofty mountains would be instantly razed to the ground.
Ding Li’an also had a God Tool. The golden staff he was wielding was forged from high-level Godly metal and also etched with the martial intent of his entire lifetime. It was almost one with his body, and each strike that he performed could flawlessly unleash his power. Coupled with the boost from God Tools, his battle prowess was relatively frightening.
However, he was battling against two people, after all, and each one of them was capable of fighting him alone. One harassed him while the other attacked, and this put huge pressure on Ding Li’an.