Legendary Clan Chief
Chapter 991 - 974: The Demon Peng Retreats, Lake of Chaos!

Chapter 991: Chapter 974: The Demon Peng Retreats, Lake of Chaos!

The darkness enveloping the world of Dongxu Wuji was torn asunder, the Spirit of Darkness that had oppressed the lands of Dongxu Wuji for ten thousand miles vanished completely, causing only the faintest ripples in the space of Dongxu Wuji.

Having obliterated the fog of darkness, the Golden Winged Dapeng didn’t leave but continued to scan the territory of Dongxu Wuji with eyes sharp as a hawk, trying to detect even the slightest clue!

As a ruler among the Dapeng, with Space Dao innate in its lineage, it was exceedingly familiar with the fluctuations of space and, having sensed these minor disturbances in Dongxu Wuji, naturally trusted its own perceptions were not amiss.

But no matter how many times its spiritual will swept over this land of Dongxu Wuji, it found nothing more, and the realm returned to the ancient silence it had known for eons.

"Although I’ve detected no trace of presence, since there are fluctuations in the space of Dongxu Wuji, there must be some clues left behind. I refuse to believe someone could escape my perception!"

With killing intent flickering in its eyes, the Golden Winged Dapeng’s murderous aura grew colder, its towering figure standing in the midst of Dongxu Wuji as if it were a mountain, filling the entire space and suppressing the Dongxu world!

Among the Dapeng clan, there were several Dapeng rulers, but not just any could be called a Golden Winged Dapeng King; only those with the purest bloodline and the most formidable power were bestowed with such a title.

Hum!

In the next moment, a dark light emerged from the hands of the Dapeng King.

It was a turtle shell the size of a palm, pitch black, the kind that seemed to swallow all light, with complicated and meandering patterns that resembled the innate bagua, yet it was covered in cracks, and one of these cracks was so severe that it nearly split the entire shell in half.

"With the Primordial Turtle Shell of the old demon turtle, even if one’s presence is concealed, as long as there’s a cause and effect, it’s impossible to remain hidden!"

A hint of coldness flashed across his lips, and suddenly, a mysterious fluctuation emanated from the hands of the Golden Winged Dapeng King.

Hum!

The patterns on the pitch-black turtle shell seemed to come alive, shining with a dark divine brilliance.

"Primordial Turtle Shell, lead in all directions!"

Accompanied by the roar of the Golden Winged Dapeng King, an aura that seemed to have lain dormant for countless years erupted from the turtle shell.

Hum hum hum!

Immediately, the turtle shell shone with dark divine brilliance, rising from its hands and began circling around the realm of Dongxu Wuji, seemingly in search of something. Wherever it passed, Dongxu vibrated, leaving behind a trail even darker than before.

A few breaths later, the dark turtle shell returned to the hand of the Golden Winged Dapeng King, appearing somewhat subdued.

"Can’t find it!"

With eyes like a hawk bursting with a pale golden hue, the Dapeng King exuded a chilling presence. He could be certain that it was this realm of Dongxu Wuji, but even the turtle shell could not peer into where exactly it was.

Hum!

The next moment, a fierce cold light burst forth again from the hands of the Dapeng King, as his pupils focused and he drew a deep breath, having already made a decision in his heart.

Spurt!

A drop of golden blood was forced out, falling on top of the black turtle shell.

"With my King Blood as the sacrifice to the Primordial, Dongxu Wuji, reveal the divination, show the presence!"

Hum hum hum!

The pitch-black turtle shell, having absorbed the King Blood of the Dapeng, suddenly erupted with a dark golden glow, and from within, an even more mysterious and ancient force was unleashed.

Boom!

However, in the next moment, the turtle shell cracked and broke apart, turning to ashes!

"Huh?" Suddenly, the Golden Winged Dapeng King gave a muffled grunt, remaining perfectly still as if its regal movement caused an earth-shattering event.

The realm of Dongxu Wuji spanning tens of thousands of miles was instantly whipped into waves of commotion, and endless darkness vibrated. Under the feet of the Dapeng King, web-like cracks spread out in all directions, extending towards the distance, grotesque and terrifying!

"Something’s off! It seems I must call that old turtle here personally!" With the turtle shell shattered, the Golden Winged Dapeng King did not move but instead surveyed the surroundings with its gaze, admitting that divination was not its specialty.

He could determine that an anomaly had occurred in this realm of Dongxu Wuji, yet it was severed directly by a mysterious and unknown force, even forcibly cutting off cause and effect!

The thought of being able to send a message made the Golden Winged Dapeng King’s eyes grow even colder, without hesitation, his figure turned into a streak of golden light, the space wavered, and his silhouette vanished into the Dongxu World!

He needed to rush back to inform his kin of this matter!

Xiao Chen, who had entered the Desolate World, naturally had no idea that behind him, the arrival of a formidable creature from the demon race had been drawn, who even obliterated the Mist of Shadow Demons he had subjugated!

Even if he knew, he would just consider himself lucky—had he directly revealed himself, perhaps he wouldn’t have even entered this Dongxu World before being struck dead by the Demon King!

The Desolate World!

Ancient trees cast shady spots, and Shan Chuan and rivers were densely scattered, yet there were no other living beings!

In the hazy space, a faint layer of ash-white airflow emitted a sense of the wear and tear of the ages, imposing a hard-to-describe pressure upon anyone who encountered it.

Looking as far as the eye could see, the endless streams of ash-colored airflow had remained silent for who knows how many years, unchanged!

A silence like death!

Just like Xiao Chen’s last visit, nothing had changed, and similarly, this time Xiao Chen was familiar with the road and no longer had the fear he felt last time.

Now that he had entered this space, with his strength, even if he wanted to resist, there was no chance, and this visit was to honor an appointment of three years.

With the lessons from his previous entry, Xiao Chen naturally appeared very composed. He easily landed on Earth from the Sky Vault above.

Of course, just like the last time, the moment he entered this space, all of his Combat Qi cultivation was sealed, and he lost contact with the Circulating Heaven Qi Sea that was completely filled within him.

His willpower wasn’t completely sealed, but he equally couldn’t probe too far into the distance!

Moving his body at will, Xiao Chen adapted to the gravity brought by this space. He didn’t immediately go to the center where the huge Ancient Stele was located to awaken the mysterious Strong One.

Instead, he decided to boost the strength of his War Body first. Now that he was in this space, Xiao Chen let his guard down; no matter what, it was crucial to enhance his strength.

Whether it was the test of the mysterious Strong One in this space or the great battle against foreign races outside, defending his kin, strength was necessary!

Coming to a low hill, he overlooked the surroundings. When he had just fallen from the sky, his gaze had swept the surroundings, and now he was reconfirming his direction.

Taking big strides, Xiao Chen headed toward a lake. Looking from afar, the lake spanned about ten or so li in diameter, and above the entire lake, thick clouds of ash-white Qi gathered, even forming dense clusters of clouds!

Chaotic Airflow!

Xiao Chen, of course, needed to find a place rich in Chaotic Airflow to enhance the strength of his War Body!

However, the small lake stretching over ten li was also a shade of ash-white, but within this color, divine brilliance of various hues occasionally flashed.

When Xiao Chen reached within ten li of the lake, he couldn’t help but inhale sharply. No wonder such a dense Chaotic Airflow was gathered above the lake.

Because the entire small lake was a body of water formed by the convergence of Chaotic Airflow!

The thick Chaotic Airflow had already completely turned into liquid, enough to be called a Lake of Chaos!

Five li away, Xiao Chen already felt it hard to walk; the Chaotic Airflow that was thick all around him, even with his Stage Eight Realm Golden Battle Body, made him feel as though an Ancient Mountain was pressing down on him.

With every step forward, the gravity increased exponentially, and the closer he got to the Lake of Chaos, the more refined the emitted Chaotic Airflow became.

Two li away, Xiao Chen’s entire body was already shimmering with Golden Light, like it was cast in gold, all his war bones buzzing, emitting a purple-gold brilliance, and Blood Qi rolling, stirring constantly in his limbs.

At this moment, he had reached the limit of his territory; his entire Stage Eight War Body had been stimulated to the extreme. The gravity was too oppressive; moving forward would put his War Body at risk of shattering. Adhering to the principle of moderation, Xiao Chen naturally understood.

Sitting cross-legged, Xiao Chen breather heavily—an unbelievable scenario for a warrior of the Legendary Realm.

It took a full quarter of an hour before Xiao Chen completely adjusted to the gravitational oppression brought by the Chaotic Airflow here and found the balance state for his War Body!

With his eyes slightly closed, Xiao Chen began to gather his Mind, preparing to absorb the Chaotic Airflow to enhance the strength of his War Body!

PS: I owe two Chapters to the great Chunren, one because of being too absorbed in the Void, one to Fhuocdprewa, and two to the confused book friends!