Reborn Medicine King

However, just as they began to move, a ring of light suddenly appeared nearby, followed by a barrier that blocked all paths. The cultivators were taken aback. Despite being at the Reincarnation Stage, their impact against the barrier left it completely unscathed.    

They attempted another attack, launching a coordinated assault on the barrier. Yet, it merely flickered with a hint of light and effortlessly absorbed their attacks. The resulting shockwave sent these skilled Ancient God Clan members flying backward. Even the God Clan leader, at the peak of the Reincarnation Stage, couldn't shake the barrier and stared at it in disbelief.    

Their first thought was that the barrier was the work of the approaching cultivators from the God-Slaying Clan. At that moment, a figure stepped through the barrier, startling the leader, who only then noticed the person's presence so close to them.    

"Who... who are you?"    

Unfortunately, the elder ignored the question, his gaze fixed on the creature tearing through space, eyes filled with anger.    

"You vile beast! How dare you disrupt the Nine Desolations' ascension and hinder that young man's progress? I'll destroy you!"    

The Ancient God Clan members were utterly shocked, all eyes turning to the old man. They couldn't fathom his identity or why he was so formidable. They were even more perplexed by how such a presence could be hidden within their realm.    

The God Clan member with red scales was clearly enraged by the old man's words. A mass of red light gathered in the spatial rift and surged toward the old man. The Ancient God Clan member caught in its grasp was instantly reduced to ashes by the flames.    

Amid the stunned gazes of the crowd, the old man casually waved his hand, effortlessly shattering the red light. The burst of red spiritual strength transformed the entire barrier into a scorching inferno, the intense heat causing the Ancient God Clan members to frown, struggling to endure it.    

Yet, the old man stood unaffected, a faint aura of spiritual strength emanating from him, keeping the searing heat at bay. His expression, however, showed a hint of surprise.    

"Well, well! Didn't expect you to have some skills!"    

He pointed a finger like a sword toward the rift, and in the next moment, a beam of golden light appeared, transforming into a long sword that flew straight into the spatial rift. A wail echoed from within, followed by a barrage of attacks emerging from the rift—massive fireballs that seemed to ignite the surrounding void. The heavens of their realm couldn't withstand such power, and space itself began to unravel, everything around being torn apart in a terrifying display.    

Upon witnessing the scene, the elder first released his spiritual strength to stabilize the space, then produced a mystical treasure that floated before him, infusing it with energy. The red claw had already retracted into the spatial rift, clearly sensing danger and refraining from a reckless advance. The elder cast a cold glance at the surrounding Ancient God Clan practitioners.    

"If any of you dare to take a single step away, I'll be back to deal with you first!" he declared, not waiting for a response. He flew into the spatial rift without hesitation, leaving the Ancient God Clan members in shock.    

The rift, strengthened by the mystical treasure's power, remained stable until the elder's presence faded. Only then did someone speak up.    

"Chief of the God Clan! You never told us there were such figures in the Nine Desolations!"    

"I just found out myself! How powerful must that human expert be to not even fear the God-Slaying Clan? Is he heading to the Great World to confront them?"    

A Purple Jade Eagle Clan elder chimed in, "Should we send someone back to warn that elder? The God-Slaying Clan isn't just one person. When those five unite, they're truly apocalyptic..."    

Someone quickly retorted, "If you want to go to your death, be my guest!"    

The elder snapped back, "If that elder falls, aren't we just waiting here to die?"    

An Ancient God Clan cultivator frowned and said, "I think we should try to close this rift. That way, they can't come through."    

But as soon as he finished speaking, someone immediately countered him. "Are you out of your mind? Masters at that level can move freely through the stars. Coming back would be no problem. You don't really think his words were just a threat, do you? If you want to die, don't drag us down with you!"    

While these Ancient God Clan cultivators were arguing, an elder from the Human Clan was already in the vast world, chasing a red figure. This creature, covered in red scales, had taken on a humanoid form and was fleeing, leaving flames in its wake. Despite its powerful spiritual strength, it couldn't heal the sword wounds it had sustained.    

If those Ancient God Clan cultivators had seen this scene, they would never have imagined it could unfold this way. Meanwhile, from other directions in the vast world, four figures were rushing toward the scene. The sky seemed to change color, and it felt as if the very fabric of the world was about to collapse, with disasters appearing everywhere, like the end of days.    

Some Ancient God Clan members who had just been pursued were now in shock because the usually ruthless God Clan had suddenly let them go. "What's going on? Why did the God Clan suddenly leave?" A nearby clan member quickly shook their head, equally puzzled.    

"How would I know? Could something have happened to their group?"    

"Isn't that in the direction of the Mountain of Gods? I heard they're up to something there. Could they really be making progress?"    

"Who cares? We should focus on staying alive!"    

The leader of the group pondered for a moment before saying, "You take our people and find a place to hide. I'll go check it out. If the Mountain of Gods has found a solution, maybe I can help. If we can finally deal with the threat of the God Clan, it would be worth risking my life!"    

Some of the group wanted to say more, but the leader ignored them and took off into the sky.    

...    

The Nine Desolations.    

As the elder entered the vast world, the aura of the Nine Desolations began to stabilize, and the world continued to grow.    

A figure suddenly appeared above the city, towering and rotund, with a face full of excitement. "I can't believe I made it in time! First, I need to find a place to train..."    

In the eastern part of the land, a mysterious green vine descended from the sky, finally rooting itself in the soil.    

Soon after, a golden gourd, as large as a small mountain, emerged from the void beneath the vine, radiating a powerful aura. Its glow was visible for miles, but since the cultivators of the Nine Desolations were focused on their training, few noticed the change.    

Moreover, different areas of the land were experiencing unique transformations, with many treasures appearing, though most were surrounded by spiritual energy, preventing outsiders from approaching. Among them were items that were once thought to exist only in legends.    

Heavenly Palace.    

"Master! Many ancient forces are awakening, and the presence of hidden treasures and sects is emerging. We must seize this opportunity; it might be our only chance to regain the upper hand!"    

The young man, with a purple glow above his head, clearly influenced by the celestial path, remained calm upon hearing this.    

"Don't be too hasty. We know of them, but we've never truly interacted. We can't afford to offend them; we don't have the experts to handle them! Let's wait for that person to appear. If we can get his help, everything will go much smoother."    

The cultivator was puzzled by this.    

"Who are you referring to? I can keep an eye out for him."    

The young man calmly replied, "My master, whom I've never met. He should be waking up soon..."    

Meanwhile, Xiao Mo and Gu Xie continued to observe Jiang Fann's transformation. They noticed his aura shifting with the rise of the celestial path.    

Gu Xie sighed, "It seems that unless the master returns, even if we find a way to break through, it will be hard to achieve. The changes brought by the rise of the celestial path are insights that even the strongest worlds struggle to provide."    

Xiao Mo remarked, "There's something I find quite strange."    

"Something that surprises you? You're a cultivator at the peak of the reincarnation realm."    

"Isn't it a bit too coincidental that this vast world started evolving just as the master found a breakthrough opportunity? It's hard to chalk it up to just the master's good fortune, don't you think?" Gu Xie chuckled. "At least it's not a bad thing. We just need to wait here for the master to complete the breakthrough. Let's hope there won't be any issues with the tribulation."    

On the Heavenly Radiance Plains, countless cultivators were achieving breakthroughs, with heavenly tribulations occurring in nearly every region. In the Martial God Forbidden Zone, the same was happening. The Linglong White Elephant, having suppressed its aura for countless years, finally broke free, its power surging as it officially stepped into the cycle of reincarnation.    

Atop Myriad Clouds Mountain, the old dragon received a message from Tao Zhen. "Sir, there's a rift appearing in the west. The number of experts is unknown. Please head there to investigate."    

The old dragon awoke from his meditation and replied, "Make the most of this time to cultivate. Don't waste this opportunity. I'll find someone to go with me." He then sensed where Xiao Mo and the others were and flew in that direction.    

...    

In the vast world, an expert from the Ancient God Clan was pursuing a target toward the Mountain of Gods. However, midway through, he realized he had veered off course. He was tracking a blue-scaled God Slayer, which left a trail of mist and light rain, making it impossible to lose track.    

In the mist, cultivators were knocked unconscious, sprawled across the ground. However, the Ancient God Clan member paid them no mind; he was solely focused on catching up to see what was happening.    

Soon, from another direction, a cultivator of the Ancient God Clan, on par with him in strength, flew over. Upon seeing him, he immediately asked, "Are you flying this way because you're tracking the God Slayer Clan?"    

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