Chapter 571: The Fierce Battle

Deep within the Dao Scripture Pavilion, four hidden pavilions were concealed. Rumors held that they contained Heaven-tier techniques and martial skills, and some had even obtained divine-level techniques. Each time they opened, they attracted numerous prodigies.

The big black bird was very familiar with this place, having entered countless times. It led them deeper inside.

“What a grand gesture! Such a powerful maze formation has been set up here,” Fatty exclaimed in awe. If not for the big black bird leading the way, it would have taken considerable effort.

“Many figures have come to the deepest part, but some have been trapped inside, unable to leave,” the big black bird said, scratching its bald head with a chuckle.

“If that’s the case, then aren’t we getting a head start?” Fatty’s eyes gleamed as he grinned.

“That’s hard to say. There might already be people inside. Actually, it’s safer to go in a bit later,” the big black bird said, rubbing its bald head with its wing.

Then it said slyly, “Heaven-tier techniques aren’t so easy to take. Some divine techniques choose their own masters. After they’ve fought to the death, we’ll go in and throw them out.”

“Uh…” Xuan Yuan Mu looked at the somewhat undignified big black bird and couldn’t help rolling his eyes. This guy was too good at tricking people—clearly not a good bird.

After a full half-hour, the mist ahead dispersed, and they saw a jade tower floating high in the sky, stretching into the clouds, radiating colorful auspicious light and exuding an ancient aura.

“This is the Scripture Pavilion…” Yang Tian’s eyes fell on the pavilion. He took a deep breath, then noticed figures already walking inside.

“Wait a bit longer. There’s probably a fierce battle going on inside. Going now would just be asking for trouble,” the big black bird said leisurely, shaking its head.

“Brother Bird is truly cunning…” Big Tiger flattered, his wide mouth spraying spittle everywhere.

Sitting in the jade carriage, Yang Tian’s eyes fell on Yun’er. She was like a sleeping beauty, her body radiating crystalline light, as if about to float into the sky.

“I wonder if the Nine Yin Divine Scripture is inside?” After a pause, Yang Tian sighed heavily, a glimmer of longing and hope in his eyes.

They hid in the surrounding mist. So far, dozens of figures had entered, but none had come out.

“These beings are all at the Great Ability level—tough nuts to crack…” The big black bird was smug. Having gained a new lease on life, it had let go of many things.

At that moment, Yang Tian’s gaze fell on several familiar figures, a smile appearing in his eyes. The leader was Gu Ming, the great elder of the Ancient Sacred Land, accompanied by the one-armed old man.

“Ao… it’s that old man!” Big Tiger, sharp-eyed, immediately recognized Gu Ming and started shouting.

“That’s right, it’s that old codger. He chased us like crazy,” Fatty said with a fierce look. Last time, when Shangguan Hao underwent his tribulation, they were hunted by several old monsters from the Ancient Sacred Land.

“Ancient Sacred Land… I wonder if that Chaos Divine Seal is still there.” Yang Tian sat cross-legged in the jade carriage, speaking slowly, a murderous glint in his eyes.

After another quarter-hour, Yang Tian and his group emerged from the hazy sea of clouds and shot toward the tower.

This jade tower suspended in the void seemed carved from fine jade, emitting a heart-stopping fluctuation that made one dare not underestimate it.

The interior space was vast. Yang Tian looked around, and seeing the broken limbs and scattered remains below, he felt the big black bird’s decision had been wise.

“The strongest divine techniques are at the deepest part. They’re probably already fighting there,” the big black bird said with certainty, scratching its bald head.

At that moment, Xiao Ji produced a small boat that radiated brilliant silver light, as dazzling as a starry sea, floating autonomously in the void.

“Taixu Boat!” Seeing this artifact, Xuan Yuan Mu’s eyes showed surprise, and he spoke uncertainly.

“Yes, it’s the Taixu Boat.” Xiao Ji nodded. The Taixu Boat opened an opening, and they all entered.

“Hmm, this is a sacred artifact for ambushes.” The big red bird looked around inside and said with certainty.

The Taixu Boat traveled inward, merging with the void. It moved swiftly, encountering many powerful beings along the way, all fighting over the techniques within the light clusters.

At the deepest part, heaven and earth were in turmoil. Powerful artifacts radiated divine might, and multicolored light swept the world. The mere leaked energy was far beyond what some War Kings could withstand.

At the forefront of these figures were ten jade platforms, each with a cluster of dazzling light floating above, exuding formidable fluctuations, as if a powerful being resided within.

From time to time, someone charged at them, only to be repelled by the might of the jade slips. Three of the ten jade slips were already missing—clearly, someone had obtained them.

At the very deepest part floated a blazing light, like an eternal divine furnace burning. It was too dazzling to look at directly, and the fluctuation it contained was enough to make one’s heart tremble.

A tumultuous battle raged, with hundreds of powerful warriors fighting. The place had turned into a surging divine sea, emitting terrifying fluctuations.

“Is that the jade slip?” Yang Tian’s gaze fixed on the dazzling light cluster in the void. He clenched his fist and shouted.

“It should be that jade slip. No one has taken it yet!” The big black bird scratched its bald head and said slowly.

“What’s sealed inside should be a divine technique. It won’t be easy to take.” Sensing their intention, Xuan Yuan Mu pursed his lips and couldn’t help advising.

“I know.” Yang Tian nodded, his eyes scanning the surroundings. They showed no intention of acting, hiding in the void nearby.

The glowing stone steps were stained red with blood. Beings from all races were there, with battle cries shaking the heavens, all fighting for the world-shaking techniques on the jade platforms.

“Perish!” A great roar came as a Taotie attacked, its bloody maw spewing gales that shook the entire void.

The Taotie was immensely powerful, with an invincible presence among them. It snatched a jade slip from a human cultivator, its terrifying devouring power killing a large number of strong warriors, staining the ground with blood, blood and bones blooming.

The battle was fierce. More figures arrived, but most retreated—this kind of fight was beyond their ability to participate.

Heaven and earth were in turmoil. The big black bird scratched its bald head, its heart uneasy. Compared to past openings of the Divine Mountain, the number of prodigies and young gods appearing this time was far too many.

“This must be a brilliant era!” the big black bird declared. The lonely bird felt a surge of excitement.

Yang Tian and the others were thrilled, hiding in the void and watching the battle closely. Some powerful alien species had already been killed, and human heroes had fallen here, many geniuses dead.

“It looks like it won’t be decided anytime soon.” Yang Tian sat cross-legged in the void, keeping his eyes on Gu Ming, very interested in his Chaos Divine Seal.

At that moment, Yang Tian’s gaze turned inward. A green pearl floated in the golden lake within him. This pearl was almost fully claimed by Yang Tian, and when it was, the power of the Star Formation Diagram would surge.

The battle continued like this for a whole day. Suddenly, the tide turned. The Taotie and a group of fearsome alien species joined forces to besiege a group of human strong warriors.

“It’s our turn, or the pavilion will close.” Yang Tian’s eyes fixed on Gu Ming as he spoke slowly. It was time to act.

The Taixu Boat traversed the void, instantly arriving above Gu Ming’s head. The void suddenly split open, and a hand appeared very abruptly, grabbing Gu Ming’s body and pulling him up.

“Someone’s there!” With one person suddenly missing, the human strong warriors, who were already losing ground, all shouted. Their bodies shot up instantly—being able to capture a peak Great Ability without their knowledge was too terrifying.

“Come out!” The Taotie roared wildly, its bloody maw emitting a vortex that churned the surrounding void, with a sky-devouring momentum, extremely powerful.

“Great Elder…” Several surviving elders of the Ancient Sacred Land cried out in grief, almost shedding tears.

They had entered with high spirits, but all their plans had been ruined by Yang Tian. Most of the Ancient Sacred Land’s strong warriors had died, their plans destroyed by a War King. How could they bear it?

And now even the Great Elder had met with misfortune. They were on the verge of fainting.

“What sins have we committed…” Several elders lamented bitterly, but they still retreated. Staying any longer would mean certain death.

A full eight terrifying beings suppressed the entire void, intending to kill the strong warriors hiding within.