Liu Bai slowly walked to the edge of the ruins and looked at the dark golden feather glowing faintly below. With a slight wave of his hand, the dark golden feather that had lost its master obediently fell into his palm.
One had to know that this incomparably sharp dark golden feather was truly a feather from a Super Divine Beast Golden Winged Roc. Even without any refinement, its power was comparable to a divine sword at the level of a top grade Divine Artifact.
For an ordinary person, no matter how strong, this dark golden feather would never submit so easily. That was its own pride.
However, in that previous punch, its pride had been completely shattered by Liu Bai. Now before this new master, it was utterly docile and exceptionally obedient.
"Not bad, not bad. Truly a fine sword."
It just so happened that he lacked a suitable weapon. Although he also possessed the Heaven Shattering Claw at the level of a top grade Divine Artifact, that thing looked rather ugly and simply could not compare to this resplendent feather sword. So Liu Bai naturally abandoned the former.
After putting away the feather, Liu Bai once again looked toward the bottom of the ruins. There, a mass of golden light floated in midair like a giant egg.
Within the giant egg, a massive golden roc spread its wings and lay quietly on the ground, preserving its final thread of life.
Liu Bai raised his brows slightly, a trace of surprise flashing in his eyes.
The Golden Winged Roc did not possess the ability of nirvana rebirth. It should be the effect of the golden light outside that allowed Zong Teng to preserve this last sliver of vitality.
"What a pity. If a Peng Clan expert were here to rescue you now, there might truly have been a chance for you to come back from death. Unfortunately, this is the Divine Beast Plains. No one can save you."
Liu Bai shook his head.
With a wave of his hand, he released a five colored glow that transformed into a cluster of five colored flames, directly refining the giant egg. In the blink of an eye, the soul aura within completely dissipated. What remained was a mass of dark golden blood writhing in the air, occasionally transforming into a miniature Golden Winged Roc that cried toward Liu Bai.
"Golden Winged Roc essence blood…"
A smile curled at the corner of his lips. This was what Liu Bai valued the most.
With a movement of his five fingers, the five colored flames rapidly turned into ancient runes that directly sealed the essence blood. In the next moment, Liu Bai stored it inside a jade bottle.
As his cultivation increased, Liu Bai's Five Elements Seal became increasingly proficient. Although it could not compare to the Five Elements Origin Seal within the Immortal True Form Diagram, it was no weaker than the sealing power of the Buddha Pagoda of the Buddha Ancient Clan in the original story.
After dealing with Zong Teng, Liu Bai's gaze swept directly toward the others.
Those who had just been shocked by Zong Teng's death finally regained their senses. When they looked at Liu Bai now, their eyes were filled with fear.
"Liu Bai, this time it was the fault of my Flame Crane Clan. We should not have been instigated by the Peng Clan to act against the Nine Nether Sparrow Clan. Our Flame Crane Clan is willing to offer compensation that will satisfy you in exchange for your forgiveness!"
He Qing, the prodigy of the Flame Crane Clan, cried out urgently.
Unfortunately, when they had prepared to make a move against Jiu You and the others, the ending had already been decided.
"Severed Space Array!"
With a flick of his finger, a golden grand array burst forth. In the blink of an eye, it enveloped this entire region.
This scene caused everyone's expressions to change drastically.
They had seen this array before. It was the High-level Heaven Grade array that Liu Bai had used to protect Mo Ling when competing for the Ancient Body Refining Tower.
This array could completely isolate the inner and outer space. Back then, even several experts had failed to break through it.
Now that they were trapped within this grand array, escaping was almost impossible.
"Are you truly going to exterminate us all?!"
He Qing, dressed in crimson feather robes, had a shrill voice filled with unmistakable fear.
"What, you are allowed to attempt killing members of my Nine Nether Sparrow Clan, but I am not allowed to kill you?" Liu Bai sneered.
As for compensation, once you are dead, even your lives belong to me. What need is there for compensation?
Purple gold light erupted, directly dyeing the entire space within the Severed Space Array golden, preventing the outside world from seeing what was happening inside.
However, the terrifying lightning occasionally mixed within the purple gold radiance proved that a slaughter seemed to be taking place within.
Outside the grand array, Mo Feng frowned slightly, a trace of worry flashing in his eyes.
Of course, he was not worried that Liu Bai could not win. Rather, he feared that such a frenzied slaughter of prodigies from spiritual beast races might bring hidden troubles later.
As for the two girls, Jiu You had long known what Liu Bai was like when he went mad, so she was not surprised at all by his actions.
As for whether stronger enemies would appear afterward, that was not a problem. From Liu Bai's past conduct, no matter how strong the enemy, he would always become stronger before danger arrived and trample those so called powerful foes beneath his feet again.
The young Mo Ling simply did not think that far. Watching the golden flashing grand array, she wore an expression of admiration, her eyes even flickering with a hint of madness.
The grand array did not last long. When everything settled, only a few people remained in this region.
Outside the Body Refining Tower, apart from Jiu You and the others, only Han Shan of the Rhino Demon Clan and his group remained.
The Rhino Demon Clan had not participated in the siege against the Nine Nether Sparrow Clan earlier, so when Liu Bai acted, he did not include them.
After Zong Teng's death, many races that had lingered nearby quietly left. Only Han Shan had not departed with his clansmen, which surprised Liu Bai.
"Hehe, Brother Liu truly possesses remarkable means. With your strength, even within the Great Thousand World, you would absolutely be invincible among those of the same level."
Seeing Liu Bai finish the battle, Han Shan cupped his fists with a smile, flattering him with extreme courtesy.
Since Han Shan behaved so politely, Liu Bai naturally would not be overly cold. He was not truly insane, attacking everyone he saw.
"Brother Han flatters me. You have deliberately remained here. Is there something you wish to discuss?"
Given Han Shan's personality, if there were no matter at hand, he would have fled as far as possible. Since he stayed and approached so eagerly, there must be something he cared about.
Thinking this, Liu Bai recalled that in the original story, it was this fellow who provided information about the possible location of the Undying Bird, and later joined forces with Mu Chen and the others to compete for the Ancient Many Treasures Beast within the Myriad Beasts Grave.
Interesting, this fellow was actually a minor character who pushed the plot forward.
Liu Bai smiled inwardly and looked at Han Shan.
"Uh, there is indeed something I wish to consult." Han Shan seemed slightly intimidated by Liu Bai's gaze, feeling that something was off about the way Liu Bai looked at him.
"However, after today, Brother Liu, you have offended quite a few spiritual beast races…"
At this point, Han Shan paused deliberately and glanced at Liu Bai.
Yet Liu Bai still wore a faint smile, seemingly indifferent. Han Shan could not help but shake his head inwardly.
This human youth was truly arrogant, not taking those races to heart at all.
"Although the Peng Clan, Dragon Ape Clan, and Flame Crane Clan are first rate spiritual beast races, they are not much of a concern to you. But they are intricately connected with certain powerful races…"
Han Shan's expression turned serious. "As far as I know, the Peng Clan has a close relationship with the Roc Clan, and Zong Teng also has some connections within the Roc Clan."
"As for the Flame Crane Clan, it is a subordinate clan of the Heavenly Dragon Crane Clan. And the Dragon Ape Clan is said to have bloodline ties with the Dragon Clan and the Heaven Connecting Ape Clan. Although such bloodlines are extremely thin, unforeseen circumstances may still arise."
Hearing Han Shan's words, Liu Bai raised his brows. He had not expected these seemingly unremarkable spiritual beast races to have so many connections with those Super Divine Beast clans.
But thinking about it, it was normal. Did not the Nine Nether Sparrow Clan also possess the bloodline of the Undying Bird, which belonged to the Phoenix Clan?
"Thank you for the reminder, Brother Han. We will be cautious," Liu Bai said with a smile as he cupped his fists in thanks.
Han Shan smiled and then pondered briefly before asking, "May I ask, are you planning next to search for traces of the Ancient Undying Bird?"
This was easy to guess. The Nine Nether Sparrow Clan possessing the Undying Bird bloodline was common knowledge. Among the four of them, aside from Liu Bai, Mo Feng and Mo Ling had awakened the Phoenix bloodline and even possessed the true body of the Phoenix Clan.
Therefore, they were most likely here for Jiu You's Undying Bird bloodline.
"Indeed." Liu Bai nodded directly.
There was nothing to conceal.
"Since Brother Han mentions this, do you perhaps have some clues?"
As soon as Liu Bai asked this question, even Jiu You's eyes lit up slightly.
Han Shan smiled and nodded. "There are certainly no concrete clues. However, the last time the Divine Beast Plains was opened, someone from our clan once entered the Myriad Beasts Graveyard. According to him, he once heard the cry of a phoenix within the Myriad Beasts Graveyard, as well as the inextinguishable flames that burned without end."
Jiu You's breathing immediately became slightly rapid. The inextinguishable flames were the unique fire of the Undying Bird. If what Han Shan said was true, then within the Myriad Beasts Graveyard there was very likely a fallen Ancient Undying Bird.
As for the Myriad Beasts Graveyard mentioned by Han Shan, Liu Bai had also learned about it from the Clan Leader Tianhuang.
It was said that the number of Divine Beasts that had fallen there was the greatest within the Divine Beast Plains, thus forming an incomparably vast graveyard cluster. It was shrouded in death aura all year round, and because it was mixed with evil energy, it was extremely dangerous and was considered one of the forbidden lands of the Divine Beast Plains.
However, it was precisely because there were confirmed reports that more than one Super Divine Beast was buried within the Myriad Beasts Graveyard that every time the Divine Beast Plains was opened, countless prodigies from top Divine Beast races would head there in search of treasures.
It was no wonder that the Nine Nether Sparrow Clan had never discovered any clues related to the Undying Bird. In truth, dangerous places like the Myriad Beasts Graveyard were locations that members of the Nine Nether Sparrow Clan who entered the Divine Beast Plains in the past would never approach.
Or rather, it was not only the Nine Nether Sparrow Clan. Most prodigies of spiritual beast races would not enter such a place.
After all, the Myriad Beasts Graveyard was truly the hunting ground of prodigies from top tier Divine Beast races, and lower ranked spiritual beast races like them were simply not qualified to venture into such a place.
Liu Bai looked at Han Shan and smiled as he said, "Since Brother Han has informed us of this, I presume it is not without conditions. Please speak plainly."
Hearing this, Han Shan replied frankly, "Indeed, there is something I wish to ask Brother Liu."
"I am all ears." Liu Bai raised his brows.
So it was not a request for cooperation. It seemed that his earlier display of dominance and ruthless methods had made Han Shan somewhat unwilling to cooperate with him.
"I wish to know how Brother Liu managed to pass the Blood Battle King's trial!" Han Shan's face was filled with seriousness. When he voiced this question, his eyes still flickered with unwillingness.
Liu Bai was momentarily stunned. He truly had not expected Han Shan to raise such a question.
"As for that, there is nothing that cannot be said…"
"When you faced the Blood Battle King's punch back then, Brother Han, what did you feel?"
Han Shan took a deep breath. As he recalled that previous experience, a trace of fear once again surfaced on his face.
Clearly, that punch from the Blood Battle King had left no small shadow in his heart.
"Certain death."
After a long while, Han Shan finally forced out two words.
"Yes, certain death…" Liu Bai nodded. It was likely not only Han Shan. Jiu You, Mo Feng, and the others had probably thought the same.
"If the trial of the fifth level was to receive that punch from the Blood Battle King, then I am afraid no one could pass that trial. Because it was not a trial at all, but a death sentence."
The Blood Battle King was an existence who could kill a Heavenly Sovereign while at the Earthly Sovereign realm. His punch, let alone for these prodigies of the spiritual beast races, even if a true Super Divine Beast had arrived, would have to treat it with full seriousness.
It was merely a trial. How could the person who established the Ancient Body Refining Tower possibly set up a situation of certain death?
Although Liu Bai had not finished speaking, Han Shan already understood.
"Indeed, indeed. At that time, I only knew that I would certainly die beneath that punch, so fear arose in my heart and I instinctively thought of giving up…"
The moment the thought of retreat emerged in his heart, his trial had already ended.
Even if he had known the truth of the trial at that time, he still would not have been able to pass. More likely, he would have died directly beneath that punch.
"A trial is naturally nine chances of death and one chance of life. Though dangerous, it will never be a situation of certain death. If I had been a bit braver at that time, perhaps the final result might have been different…"
"Forget it, forget it. Fate is thus. What is the point of regret now?"
Han Shan appeared somewhat dejected. After murmuring to himself for a while, he finally composed himself. He cupped his fists toward Liu Bai and said with a bitter smile, "Many thanks to Brother Liu for resolving my doubts. Let us part ways here…"
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