Shocking the Nine Heavens With My Sword-Chapter 799 - 776: Return to Holy Mountain (3/3)

The eyes of the Li Family’s Old Ancestor were empty, but his tall body gradually tilted forward. With a thud, he fell to the ground, raising a cloud of dust.

On his back appeared a bloodstain that quickly spread across his entire back, with no sign of life remaining.

The Eight Aspects Creation King, fallen!

Silence engulfed the entire scene, even breathing was suppressed, and everyone’s mind was left with only that infinitely brilliant sword strike.

That sword seemed like a flash of lightning, illuminating their minds, suddenly broadening their horizons, and giving rise to a doubt about the Supreme Deity. Why do they revere and worship that Deity so?

Why indeed? There must be a reason for this!

After a long while, the sounds of breathing resumed, and they became extremely rapid.

"The Li Family’s Old Ancestor is dead!"

"He really is dead!"

"Hahaha, this villain is finally dead!"

"Those who offend the majesty of the Deity must die!"

Everyone began to cheer. Under their long-standing reverence, their doubt was only momentary, immediately attributing the failure of the Li Family’s Old Ancestor to defying the heavens, otherwise, how could the Sublimation Emperor have defeated the Eight Aspects Creation King?

Surely, it must have been the Supreme Deity who possessed Zhou Heng, assisting him in the victory!

Zhou Heng discreetly put away the Black Sword; the Sky-soaring Nine Forms had depleted all his Spiritual Power. His current battle power was only at the physical strength level of a Sublimation King, so any Sublimation King could easily defeat or even kill him!

Although he just eliminated a great evil from the Immortal Domain, he did not believe everyone would honor him as a hero. Certainly, many ambitious individuals would see him as an eyesore!

Because he managed to take down even the Eight Aspects Creation King!

If he were exposed as being strong externally but weak internally, someone would undoubtedly launch an abrupt attack against him.

Fortunately, he still had the Purple Flame Heavenly Dragon, which had nothing to do with Spiritual Power but was of the conscious level. Even if a Sublimation Emperor challenged him, he could intimidate them with the Purple Flame Heavenly Dragon, just like Huo Tian, where anyone within three feet of her had no choice but to kneel!

It’s just that he could only subdue a Sublimation Emperor now, only slightly affecting those higher in the Great Realm, such as a Creation King.

Therefore, he couldn’t let the Miao Family’s Old Ancestor and the other three see through anything.

He walked to the side of the Li Family’s Old Ancestor and took out the half-piece Jade Talisman from the other party’s possession, keeping it on himself. Then he swept his sharp gaze across the crowd, and all who met his eyes lowered their heads in fear.

This was an existence capable of slaying the Eight Aspects Creation King, unquestionably the first in the Immortal Domain!

Zhou Heng walked with large strides, and with the effect of his earlier gaze, who dared to follow him?

He arrived at a secluded place, quickly entered the Immortal Residence, immediately took out an Immortal Stone to absorb and refine it. The most urgent task was to restore his battle power.

Four full days later, he finally restored his Spiritual Power as before, then began to refine the Life Essence Qi absorbed by the Black Sword.

The higher the realm, the slower the accumulation of Spiritual Power by refining Life Essence Qi becomes, killing a person or two has no significant effect—even if it’s an Eight Aspects Creation King.

After checking on the four women of the Red Dragon Empress, with a thought, he left the Immortal Residence.

The time he stayed here was quite long enough; he was already impatient to leave.

A mere four days was not enough to restore the damage caused by the Li Family’s Old Ancestor a few days ago. The place was still in utter chaos, and the people clearing the ruins were few in number and of low level.

Zhou Heng summoned a Sunshine King to inquire and learned that most of the experts had gone to participate in the siege of the Li Family’s ancestral land!

In fact, after the death of the Eight Aspects Creation King of the Li Family, they couldn’t even find a single Sublimation Emperor in the family, meaning they could no longer be called a powerful family. However, the territory they occupied was still there, and so many people went there under the guise of exterminating remnants, but in reality, it was to claim a share of the benefits.

Zhou Heng believes that even if he just sits here and waits until the complete downfall of the Li Family, the benefits due to him will certainly be delivered without the slightest omission and will be the largest share.

—The death of the Li Family’s Old Ancestor was his doing, who would dare overlook his presence?

However, Zhou Heng was merely passing by, and his only thought now was to leave.

He went directly to the place where the other half of the Holy Token was stored.

Here... such a heavy scent of blood!

This is a restricted area, which opens once every millennium, and if one wants to open it early, there’s a way—blood sacrifice! The stronger the Restriction, the larger the scale of the required blood sacrifice!

At least thousands have died here!

Zhou Heng merely sensed it slightly and could distinguish the aura of countless different blood types numbering in the thousands.

The Li Family’s Old Ancestor was undoubtedly a butcher, but in the eyes of most high-tier Martial Artists, what is the life of an ordinary Martial Artist worth?

The half-piece Jade Talisman was enshrined in a transparent crystal cover, not lying quietly but suspended within, with an inexplicable aura circulating.

Zhou Heng attempted to open the cover but found that even the Li Family’s Old Ancestor could only use the Blood Sacrifice Technique, indicating the extent of the crystal cover’s sturdiness.

However, Zhou Heng absolutely wouldn’t use any Blood Sacrifice Technique, but he had the Black Sword!

With a hum, the Black Sword was raised. With a thought, the Five Elements Rune attached to the blade.

Starry Sky Sword Technique, slash!

Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang!

He slashed repeatedly, the power terrifying beyond measure, enough that if a Creation King were to take it head-on without dodging, they would undoubtedly be cut in two! Under his relentless slashing, the crystal cover developed cracks like a spider’s web.

But before Zhou Heng could rejoice, this crystal cover astonishingly possessed powerful restorative capabilities, and the cracks quickly healed themselves and disappeared.

Damn it!

Zhou Heng stopped his sword. Theoretically, this barrier could only be opened once every thousand years. However, it had been subjected to a blood sacrifice, which surely reduced the years significantly, perhaps to five hundred or even just one hundred.

But Zhou Heng couldn’t wait that long.

This barrier would self-repair, so attempting to continuously smash it was impossible. It required an instantaneous, overwhelming force to shatter this barrier.

Therefore, only the Sky-soaring Nine Forms would do.

Let’s do it!

Zhou Heng focused his mind, channeling the Sword Intent of the Sky-soaring Nine Forms, and struck fiercely.

Crack, crack, crack!

A long and thick fissure appeared on the crystal barrier, rapidly extending to both sides, circling around until it met on the other end. With a loud crash, the barrier shattered!

It’s done!

Zhou Heng hurriedly took out half of the Holy Token. For the moment, he ignored everything else and quickly entered the Immortal Residence to continue restoring his Spiritual Power.

Terrible!

Four days later, Zhou Heng opened his eyes, his body brimming with Spiritual Power. He had returned to his optimal state.

Without rushing to leave the Immortal Residence, he took out the two Jade Talismans.

Buzz!

The two Jade Talismans spontaneously attracted each other, a blood-red glow surging forth, as if fresh blood was seeping out. But when Zhou Heng reached out a finger to wipe them, the two Jade Talismans had perfectly fused together, without a trace of seam.

Repaired!

Holding the Jade Talisman, Zhou Heng inspected it carefully, seeing circular patterns on both sides. It could be described as a red sun, a full moon, or anything associated with a circle.

Never mind what it looks like; right now, he just wanted to leave here.

Zhou Heng strode out, but before long, several figures shot over, including the Old Ancestor of the Miao Family and the four Creation Kings, along with some Sublimation Emperors. They were probably waiting for him; otherwise, they couldn’t have all rushed over as soon as he appeared.

"Young friend, how about we find a place to talk?" the Qiao Family’s Old Ancestor said, distressed by his descendant’s shady relations with a rival from decades ago. Fortunately, time heals all, and with the death of the Li Family’s Old Ancestor, he had confined Qiao Qingqing in a secluded place for some reflection.

Zhou Heng gave a faint smile and said, "Sorry, I don’t have time!"

"Young friend, the interests of the Li Family—" the Miao Family’s Old Ancestor pursued another step.

With the Li Family’s power completely swept away, it was time to divide the spoils. But if Zhou Heng, who contributed the most, didn’t claim his share first, how would the others dare to take theirs?

Even though they had reserved the largest portion for Zhou Heng, what if he was unsatisfied?

This master was a terrifying figure capable of slaying even an Eight Aspects Creation King; who would dare displease him!

Zhou Heng furrowed his brow and said, "That’s your business, what does it have to do with me?"

Everyone exchanged glances, all wearing a look of bitterness.

The less Zhou Heng cared, the more troubled they felt. How much of a share should they give Zhou Heng? Too little, and they feared his discontent; too much, and they felt pained.

It’s driving us crazy!

Can’t you just give us a clear word?

Zhou Heng couldn’t be bothered with them and strode forward, arriving quickly at the foot of the Holy Mountain, where restrictions began.

Hiss!

Is he going up the Holy Mountain?

Everyone was in a quandary; the Holy Mountain was not to be defiled, but who could stop Zhou Heng?

Zhou Heng took out the Holy Token and stepped forward. Enveloped in a flow of light, he was immediately shrouded in a blood-red glow, entering the area of the Holy Mountain.

Now, even if others wanted to stop him, it was impossible!

May the Deities not blame us!

Zhou Heng moved quickly, taking in the sights as he went. More than an hour later, he arrived at the end of his previous entry, in front of that spring pool. But this time, the light from the Jade Talisman remained strong, and he didn’t feel any pressure, allowing him to continue.

Go, go, go!

He climbed the mountain with great strides, and after a full day, the Jade Talisman suddenly dimmed, no longer emitting any light.

Oops!

As this thought arose, Zhou Heng immediately realized that no oppressive force was pressing upon him from all sides, threatening to crush him into a pulp.

—This place, like the foot of the mountain, had no restrictions anymore!

Zhou Heng quickly observed the surroundings.

With verdant mountains and clear waters, the environment was supremely beautiful. More importantly, the Spiritual Energy here was incredibly dense, sufficient to support breakthroughs for a Creation King, Creation Sovereign, or even a Creation Emperor.

This is it! It must be here!

Zhou Heng nodded secretly. Surely, there were Creation Realm Demon Beasts here, exhaled from that mysterious cave. (To be continued. If you like this work, visit Qidian.com to cast recommendation and monthly votes. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com to read.)

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