Chapter 1991: Chapter 1991: Panic Across the Universe, The Formula

"Infinite Combat Power!"

The true spirit of the Bodhi Ancient Tree roared, its combat power continually surged, eventually entering the Invincible Domain Level. Just one wave of momentum sent everyone flying.

"Invincible Supreme... how is that possible!"

The Qingchen Ancient Immortal and others were dumbfounded.

"You’re an Invincible Supreme; why must you compete with us for a Half-Step Heavenly Venerable spot? Can’t you fight for the Quasi-Heavenly Venerable?"

The Six-Eyed Divine King couldn’t help but curse.

They initially thought that the true spirit of the Bodhi Ancient Tree was at most like the Qingchen Ancient Immortal, possessing Nine-Star King combat power. Unexpectedly, the other party was a living Invincible Supreme.

In times past, this combat power could easily prove the Heavenly Venerable, but the true spirit of the Bodhi Ancient Tree insisted on competing with them for the Half-Step Heavenly Venerable position. It’s really... speechless!

"No choice, this era is too competitive."

The true spirit of the Bodhi Ancient Tree shrugged helplessly, indicating that even with Invincible Supreme combat power, its competitiveness was insufficient in this freak-filled era.

"Competitive... indeed it is."

The Qingchen Ancient Immortal and the Six-Eyed Divine King exchanged glances, nodding in agreement.

Not to mention Ye Feng.

The Ancestor of Demons, Emperor Dragon Sovereign, Crimson Queen, Tiangang Immortal Emperor, Mo Ying, Mysterious God, Huo Yunjie... all these living Invincible Supremes number twenty.

With so many, competing for three Heavenly Venerable spots, naturally, it’s impossible for all to prove the Dao.

And there are only ten Quasi-Heavenly Venerable spots.

What does this mean?

About twenty Invincible Supremes could take all the Heavenly and Quasi-Heavenly Venerable spots, leaving a few Invincible Supremes forced to compete for Half-Step Heavenly Venerable positions, an intensely competitive race to the death.

"So, because it’s too competitive, knowing I’m just an ordinary Invincible Supreme, I won’t covet the Heavenly and Quasi-Heavenly Venerable spots, going directly for the Half-Step Heavenly Venerable proof."

The true spirit of the Bodhi Ancient Tree spoke thus.

Upon hearing this, everyone was silent.

An Invincible Supreme proving the Half-Step Heavenly Venerable seems like a waste of talent.

But, it’s an unavoidable reality!

"Let the battle continue!"

The true spirit of the Bodhi Ancient Tree stretched its arms, fully releasing its powerful aura, oppressing the Qingchen Ancient Immortal and the Six-Eyed Divine King and others.

"Battle?" Everyone smiled bitterly.

The figure before them had Invincible Supreme combat power; even if they combined forces, they couldn’t defeat him, so how could they compete?

"I’m out!"

A Hundred-layered Immortal Emperor shook his head and sighed, the mark on his forehead flew out, absorbed by the true spirit of the Bodhi Ancient Tree.

"Thank you for the concession," said the true spirit of the Bodhi Ancient Tree.

"I’m out too."

"Same here!"

One after another, the Hundred-layered Immortal Emperors withdrew, their marks automatically flying out, merging into the true spirit of the Bodhi Ancient Tree, making the mark on its forehead larger and brighter.

In the void.

The true spirit of the Bodhi Ancient Tree, the Six-Eyed Divine King, and the Qingchen Ancient Immortal watched each other from afar, forming a three-legged stand.

"Kill!"

Qingchen Ancient Immortal suddenly formed hand seals, a lush green peak appeared behind him, carrying a heavy force that pressed down, crashing towards the Six-Eyed Divine King.

"What are you doing? Are you mad?"

The Six-Eyed Divine King was furious.

"You six-eyed boy! Last time, during the Dao proving, you attacked while I was contending with the Divine Sword Immortal Emperor. This account must be settled today!"

The Qingchen Ancient Immortal scolded fiercely.

Boom!

With his Nine-Star King combat power, attacking with full strength and having the advantage of a surprise attack, he caught the Six-Eyed Divine King completely off guard, leaving him unable to defend.

With just one move, the Six-Eyed Divine King was knocked flying.

His body cracked open, spewing large amounts of blood.

"You’re ruthless!"

The Six-Eyed Divine King cursed, then turned and fled. Since he was defeated, the mark on his forehead flew out and was claimed by the victor, Qingchen Ancient Immortal.

"Just you and me left."

After merging the mark, Qingchen Ancient Immortal and the true spirit of the Bodhi Ancient Tree faced off in the void, the atmosphere tense and electric.

"You’re not my match." The true spirit of the Bodhi Ancient Tree formed seals, and a massive tree, towering ten thousand miles high, appeared behind it, with branches and leaves covering the sky and sun.

"Hahaha..."

Qingchen Ancient Immortal laughed heartily, "Although I possess only Nine-Star King combat power, it doesn’t mean I will back down. In the last battle, I was defeated by the Divine Sword Immortal Emperor. In this one, I may be defeated by you. But regardless of the outcome, I... must fight!"

His voice was like thunder, echoing throughout the cosmos.

Countless people stood in awe.

This is a true fighter!

Even knowing he would fail, he still unflinchingly challenges the strong, possessing a courage to fight that most do not, deserving of respect.

"If you want a battle, then let’s battle!"

The true spirit of the Bodhi Ancient Tree nodded, not wanting its opponent to be too weak. Otherwise, even proving a Half-Step Heavenly Venerable would make it seem not strong enough.

"The green hills remain, as does the Heavenly Dao!"

The Qingchen Ancient Immortal whispered, then took a deep breath, raising his hands high, with a cosmic-grade fluctuation appearing behind him, forming a towering peak.

It reached a million miles high!

At a glance, the mountain pierced the sky, surrounded by countless layers of clouds, its momentum majestic and grand, instantly making one feel insignificant, losing even the courage to stand.

"As expected of the Qingchen Ancient Immortal, impressive!"

"This green mountain phenomenon stands there, even ordinary Hundred-layered Immortal Emperors would struggle to reach its peak."

"Indeed, it’s strong."

"Truly a warrior dare to challenge the legendary supreme that is the Bodhi Ancient Tree."

The crowd’s respect for Qingchen Ancient Immortal grew deeper.

"Very strong indeed, without the divine skills bestowed by the Heavenly Venerable, I might not be your opponent," the true spirit of the Bodhi Ancient Tree silently acknowledged, recognizing the Qingchen Ancient Immortal.

"Yet, the Dao prover, remains me!"

"After all, I am here with a mission."

The true spirit of the Bodhi Ancient Tree suddenly spoke, its eyes transforming into green, seemingly composed of countless rotating leaves, illuminating the nearby void.

Crash!

The massive tree, originally towering ten thousand miles, swelled suddenly, gradually growing to a million miles high, equaling the law phenomenon green mountain condensed by Qingchen Ancient Immortal.

Crack, crack, crack!

The giant tree extended numerous sharp roots, piercing the surface rocks of the green mountain, delving inside to absorb the immense energy, causing the tree’s body to swell once more.

"What immense pressure!"

Qingchen Ancient Immortal formed seals and cast spells.

He knew he had to withstand it. If his green mountain got devoured by the giant tree, he would lose. But if his green mountain could break the giant tree, he might yet defeat the Bodhi Ancient Tree.

Rumble!

As the Bodhi giant tree rooted atop the green mountain, countless stones shattered and fell with piercing noise. As the roots of the giant tree expanded, they strained and cracked the entire green mountain until it exploded with a "boom."

"Ack!"

As the million-mile green mountain collapsed, Qingchen Ancient Immortal could no longer hold on, vomiting blood, his face instantly pale as snow, his lips trembling incessantly.

"Haha... hahaha..."

Qingchen Ancient Immortal’s eyes filled with tears, knowing he ultimately lost to the Bodhi Ancient Tree, this Invincible Supreme.

The opponent was too powerful!

"I lost..."

Qingchen Ancient Immortal turned to leave, the million-mile green mountain behind him dissipating into nothingness, leaving an extremely lonely silhouette that saddened many.

"Alas..." many people sighed.

Perhaps, this is fate!

"Qingchen Ancient Immortal, you... are a worthy opponent." Behind him, came the solemn voice of the true spirit of the Bodhi Ancient Tree.

"Ha, thank you for your recognition."

Qingchen Ancient Immortal glanced back gratefully at the true spirit of the Bodhi Ancient Tree, the mark on his forehead peeled away, flying towards the opponent, merging the ten marks into one.

Buzz!

After the true spirit of the Bodhi Ancient Tree merged with all the marks, it could be activated at any time to prove the way to Half-Step Heavenly Venerable.

But, a sudden change occurred.

Rip!

In the darkness, a bizarre figure suddenly emerged from there, slashing out an extremely strange sword aura. It was so fast that the crowd couldn’t react in time, splitting open the body of the true spirit of the Bodhi Ancient Tree, causing it to explode on the spot.

"Another attacker!"

"Damn it, who the hell is it?"

The powerhouses in the universe said angrily.

In the distant void, Qingchen Ancient Immortal looked back at the exploded true spirit of the Bodhi Ancient Tree, pupils contracted.

The other party... is dead?

Why is this?

"Last time when Divine Sword Immortal Emperor was about to prove the way, he was also assassinated by this mysterious person. Now, the Bodhi Ancient Tree about to prove the way has been attacked by the same person."

"Could this be... a conspiracy?"

Everyone thought so.

"Someone is trying to prevent cosmic powerhouses from proving the way!"

"The mysterious person is an Outer Realm Evil Spirit."

Many people guessed this, and after analysis by a group of people, it was confirmed to be so.

"The mysterious person must be found!"

"Otherwise, who would dare to prove the way in the future?"

The cultivators were indignant.

But, upon learning that the assailant was at least a Half-Step Heavenly Venerable, they all showed fear. Some even gave up, not mentioning suppressing the mysterious person anymore.

...

Tengang Continent.

The massive Bodhi Ancient Tree gradually regenerated, and at the top appeared the figure of an elder, which was the true spirit of the Bodhi Ancient Tree reborn with the help of the Life Origin Mark.

As he fully merged the marks, he began to emit a rich and strong pressure of a Half-Step Heavenly Venerable.

"Phew!"

"I finally proved the way."

"Fortunately, there was the Life Origin Mark from the Boundary Master. Otherwise, I would have been killed by the King of Destruction."

The true spirit of the Bodhi Ancient Tree let out a sigh of relief.

"Congratulations to the Ancient Tree fellow on proving the way!"

The Four Dreams of Heaven, Earth, Profound, and Yellow simultaneously approached, congratulating the already proven true spirit of the Bodhi Ancient Tree.

Whoosh!

A tall figure appeared out of thin air.

"Greetings, Boundary Master!"

As strong as the true spirit of the Bodhi Ancient Tree was, upon seeing that figure, he still bowed. The Four Dreams of Heaven, Earth, Profound, and Yellow also dared not show any disrespect.

"No need for formalities."

Ye Feng waved his hand, disliking excessive etiquette, letting the true spirit of the Bodhi Ancient Tree consolidate his cultivation level, and preparing the Four Dreams of Heaven, Earth, Profound, and Yellow to prove the way.

"As you command!"

Everyone nodded.

Ye Feng was pleased with their attitude, then retreated into seclusion on Tengang Continent to deduce the formula for the Dao Divine Water.

In the Void Heavenly World.

"Do you think that mysterious person can detect the existence of the Void Heavenly World?"

"Probably not?"

People discussed here.

"Everyone, the mysterious person is an Outer Realm Evil Spirit called the King of Destruction, at the peak of Half-Step Heavenly Venerable. He cannot enter our Void Heavenly World, rest assured."

A gentle voice sounded.

Everyone looked around but found that Ye Feng hadn’t appeared on the scene. Yet, upon hearing his words, the cultivators present all had solemn expressions.

"Peak of Half-Step Heavenly Venerable!"

"What should we do about this?"

"The opponent is hiding in the shadows, possessing such formidable strength, and those proving the way are still in the Hundred-layered Immortal Emperor Realm just before they prove the way, unable to resist the King of Destruction."

Everyone was deeply worried.

Ye Feng said again: "The King of Destruction is a parasite of the Cosmic Dao, capable of attaching to the Cosmic Dao, and even Quasi-Heavenly Venerables find it difficult to eradicate him."

"What?"

Upon hearing this, everyone looked horrified.

"Even Quasi-Heavenly Venerables cannot eradicate him, then aren’t we even more helpless?"

Some cultivators showed bitter expressions.

"With the King of Destruction, doesn’t it mean we’ve already lost the opportunity to prove the way? After all, once we prove the way, we will be killed by the King of Destruction from a distance just before merging the Universe Origin Mark."

"Such a life is really stressful."

"Alas, what should we do?"

More and more people felt that the future was bleak and hopeless.

Although this is a super-peak prosperous age, capable of birthing many powerhouses above the Hundred-layered Immortal Emperor, even if they defeat competitors, they would be killed by the King of Destruction.

Such a life is really hopeless.

Countless people sighed.

"Sect Master Ye, do you have a way?" Heavenly Venerable Lu looked around but still couldn’t see Ye Feng appear; he was only communicating with them through his mind.

"I have a way," Ye Feng said.

Upon hearing this, everyone’s eyes brightened.

"Haha, I knew Sect Master Ye is so full of divine skills, even having a solution to the King of Destruction."

Countless people rekindled hope.

The next moment, Ye Feng materialized.

"I have a way, but it cannot be done yet, because we lack a Supreme Treasure like the Dao Divine Water."

Ye Feng spoke of the current dilemma.

"What is Dao Divine Water?"

Everyone present was confused.

Ye Feng had to explain: "It’s a top-grade Supreme Treasure refined from countless Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures, which can force the King of Destruction out of the Cosmic Dao. The reason why the King of Destruction is difficult to be killed and detected is that he can hide within the Cosmic Dao. Once forced out, we can gather the power of several Half-Step Heavenly Venerables to completely eradicate him, returning brightness to the universe."

Upon hearing this, everyone understood suddenly.

"Next, I need everyone to contact friends in the universe through the Void Heavenly World, to help me ask if anyone knows the formula for the Dao Divine Water."

Many hands make light work.

Everyone providing a little clue speeds up the process.

In an instant, the universe was surging, with a large number of cultivators entering the Void Heavenly World, discussing any clues related to Dao Divine Water here.

And then, someone really provided a clue!

Not only that, messages flooded in one after another.

Especially those Hundred-layered Immortal Emperors, who were eager to prove the way, naturally making every effort to provide information. Only by eliminating the King of Destruction could they live to prove the way.

"Dao Divine Water?"

The Ancestor of Demons knew of this item and immediately entered his treasury, opening a worn-out ancient book.

This is a part of the formula.

Crimson Star System.

"What a coincidence, I also have a part of the formula, but I don’t know if this is a setup." The Crimson Queen licked her lips, eyes full of doubt.

She thought of a conspiracy theory:

The King of Destruction was created by Ye Feng, stirring panic just to trick the cosmic powerhouses out of their Dao Divine Water formulas.

But she quickly discarded this idea.

Dao Divine Water seems to only have purification functions, not significantly helping cultivation. Besides, at Ye Feng’s level, there is no need to use this for cultivation aid.

"Fine, giving him the formula is okay too."

The Crimson Queen thought to herself.

[PS: More than 4000 words in this Chapter, good night!]

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