CHAPTER 379: CHAPTER 351: GREAT MOON TRUE DRAGON HEAVEN (TWO IN ONE)

BOOM!

Thunder roared astonishingly, echoing through the mountains.

The sky filled with Tribulation Clouds. Endless lightning intertwined, like layers upon layers of giant waves crashing down. This torrent directly blasted Liu Mantang, who was at the convergence of the three energies, sending him flying.

CRASH! Liu Mantang smashed into the mountain cliff, creating a huge hole.

His body shattered like a white porcelain vase, and his Sky-reaching Ancient Wood Phantom dissipated completely.

Lying in a pit of mud, Liu Mantang painfully closed his eyes. His mind filled with the image of Hong Yuan’s supreme divine might when he was defeated that day.

The Saint Achievement Immortal Transcending Tribulation... he had failed. From now on, he would be nothing but a stepping stone for Hong Yuan, with no chance of a comeback!

"Hmph, what a waste."

"From the first step of becoming a saint, your journey has been incredibly arduous. If it weren’t for your Sky-reaching Green Wood physique saving you, you would have perished long ago."

"Why put on this dispirited appearance? Who do you think you’re showing? Get up for me, now!"

"The ambition of a great man should surge forward like the Sky-connecting River! Don’t whimper or whine. Brace yourself, cultivate diligently, and strive to surpass Hong Yuan soon!"

Seeing his disciple in such a state, the Qinghuo Martial Saint’s face turned as dark as iron, and he berated him furiously at the top of his lungs.

However, deep down, the Qinghuo Martial Saint also harbored some resentment towards Hong Yuan because Hong Yuan had caused him to lose both face and resources.

At Eagle Immortal Blessed Land, he had cultivated three resource points of the Fire Tao. The goods these points produced were part of his commercial transactions in Treasured Yellow Heaven—an extra source of his Immortal Nuance Stone!

Without these, successfully navigating future natural disasters and heavenly difficulties for his blessed land would require significantly more effort and resources.

How could he not harbor resentment towards Hong Yuan?!

Alas, the die was cast; his resentment was of no use.

「...」

In the royal city of the Daxuan Dynasty, every inch of land was worth its weight in gold, and the place was bustling with activity.

Anyone who made a name for themselves here was an elite Cultivator from the Eastern Wilderness Divine Continent.

Throw a brick, and it would likely hit several second or third-tier Martial Artists.

The Marquis of Dragon Sword was one of the most prominent big shots in recent times.

He not only broke into Eastern Wilderness Academy but also ventured into the Endless Sea Area to confront the Demon Clan. Eventually, he emerged with a formidable reputation.

"Is this the Dragon Sword Marquis Mansion? It’s truly majestic."

"Shuinie, let’s hurry and leave; this isn’t a place for us."

A girl hastily pulled a boy away from the grand Marquis Mansion, while the boy kept looking back, his eyes filled with envy.

When I grow up, I’ll become a great cultivator like the Marquis of Dragon Sword, live in a big house, and give Nana and Mom a good life!

Atop a tower within the Dragon Sword Marquis Mansion, Hong Yuan watched the boy and girl depart. A hint of blue sword light flickered in his eyes, filled with astonishment.

Another one with the aspect of a grass python turning into a dragon. That must be the seventh I’ve seen today.

It seems the Eastern Wilderness Divine Continent is not peaceful after all—perhaps a storm is brewing.

Hong Yuan sighed, subconsciously gripping the Heavenly River Sword tighter.

A quarter of an hour later, his figure faded, and he darted towards Divine Dawn Mountain on the city’s outskirts. His Power Tao Incarnation had already arrived there.

Atop Divine Dawn Mountain, the Cold Wind blew, and maple leaves fluttered. It was a stark and peculiar scene, chilly despite being spring.

The Power Tao Incarnation stood under a gigantic, ancient tree, waiting in silence.

PING—

A point of Sword Light suddenly appeared before the ancient tree.

In an instant, it expanded, and a figure like a cold sword stepped out. Hong Yuan’s Sword Tao Incarnation and his Power Tao Incarnation met there.

A breeze blew past, and both figures vanished, leaving no trace.

「...」

At Heavenly River Blessed Land, on the very summit, stood a resplendent golden palace.

Centered in the palace, a golden Unihorn Cauldron was being nurtured—the Single-horned Ding!

The Single-horned Ding was golden and heavy, a weight that only those with tremendous strength could lift.

Its body was etched with many Divine Appearances and Tao Rhymes of the world’s origin—like thunder, blazing flames, and Stars. The most unique part was the Heavenly Horned Ant at the center, with myriads of world origins revolving around it.

The Single-horned Ding had been quietly nestled in the hall. As Power Tao Hong Yuan entered, it suddenly burst forth with thousands of divine lights, showcasing its extraordinariness.

"Birds choose good trees to nest in; wise officials choose worthy lords to serve."

Holy Artifacts are sentient. Even if not yet refined, they can sense their rightful owners. This is why the Azure Lotus Heaven Lord had been sought by a supreme Divine Sword as soon as he emerged.

And in that moment, it was Power Tao Hong Yuan who triggered this miraculous sign.

BOOM.

BOOM! RUMBLE!

The Unihorn Cauldron immediately projected myriad scenes before Hong Yuan: ancient, desolate, thrilling!

These were all the glorious battle accomplishments of the Heavenly Horn Ant Tribe!

The Single-horned Ding actually mistook me for a Heavenly Horned Ant...

Terrifying! Is this why the Heavenly Horn Ant Tribe only chose the Single-horned Ding as their Life Holy Artifact? There’s an ultimate Great Taoism legacy inside!

Joy surfaced on Hong Yuan’s face.

What an unexpected delight!

He had always remembered the incredible fighting strength of Tianli of the Heavenly Horned Ant. The Great Emperor Mark of the Heavenly Horned Ant Emperor from the Saint Achievement Immortal Transcending Tribulation had also left a deep impression on him. This was why he had always been fixated on the Heavenly Horn Ant Tribe.

Subconsciously, he had been aligning the cultivation of his Power Tao Incarnation with that of the Heavenly Horn Ant Tribe.

Unexpectedly, I have inadvertently touched upon the legacy of the Heavenly Horn Ant Tribe!

Combined with Han Jiuming’s unique ’Beast Strength Illusion Flow,’ I truly have the potential to transform into a being even more terrifying than the Chosen Imperial Clan’s Heavenly Horned Ant!

Hong Yuan looked up, inspecting the scenes.