Bai Sha is the current leader of the Eagle Clan. It is said that he possesses the bloodline of an ancient divine beast, the Golden Winged Great Peng, and his cultivation has reached the Incarnated God Realm.
Apart from his overwhelming strength, his methods are also not simple. After he took over, the influence of the Eagle Clan grew day by day, and within a short five years, they joined the ranks of the noble clans in the Barbarian Realm.
Although their foundation is not as deep as the well-established noble clans like the Fox, Deer, and Lion, they are still not to be underestimated. âPatriarch Baiâs arrival is quite timely,â Yu Renâer said with a cold smile.
Arriving so quickly, itâs clear that someone had informed them in advance. Bai Sha didnât explain; he turned his head to look at Bai Zhi, âUseless thing, why havenât you gotten up yet?â
Bai Zhi shivered and stood up, coming to Bai Shaâs side. âFather.â
âGo back, I will settle the score with you later!â Bai Shaâs tone was icy.
The incident at the beast arena had already spread. Apart from the significant loss of spirit stones, it brought disgrace to the entire Eagle Clan. Many in the clan held a substantial grudge against Bai Zhi. This even affected the dignity of his position as the clan leader.
But, then again, Bai Sha was also somewhat puzzled.
Why would Su Shi suddenly come to the Barbarian Realm, creating such a commotion?
âWhat exactly is the situation?â
âItâs like thisâŠ
Bai Zhi recounted the whole incident from start to finish. Hearing about Yu Renâerâs changes, a hint of astonishment flashed in Bai Shaâs eyes. Earlier, he had sensed that something was amiss.
Among the younger generation in the Barbarian Realm, Yu Renâerâs strength was not superior. But now, she could suppress Bai Zhi and even awaken her third power.
Such a significant improvement in just one day? Could it be that thereâs a great opportunity hidden in the depths of the Death Ground of Black Absolute?
Great! Really great!
The explosions deep within the dense forest grew more intense, and the battle had entered a heated phase. Bai Sha quickly made a decision and said to Bai Zhi, âYou stay here. The other elders follow me into the deathland.â
âUnderstood.â
Bai Zhi complied.
As Bai Sha was about to enter the dense forest, Yu Renâer stood in front of everyone. Bai Sha narrowed his eyes slightly, âNiece, what is the meaning of this?â
Yu Renâer spoke with a serious tone, âBefore my clansmen arrive, no one is allowed to enter.â
Bai Sha said, âThe wild beast uprising is not just a local matter; it involves the entire Barbarian Realm. Niece, isnât this move of yours a bit too domineering?â
Yu Renâer stood her ground.
Seeing this, Bai Sha became more certain that there must be something hidden within the Death Ground of Black Absolute.
âThis matter is of great significance. I hope that Niece will consider the bigger picture.â
âIâŠâ
Yu Renâer wanted to say something, but Bai Sha raised his hand, and her expression froze. Her entire bodyâs spiritual power was locked, rendering her motionless like a sculpture. She could only watch them walk into the dense forest.
âBrotherâŠâ Yu Renâerâs heart burned with anxiety.
Bai Shaâs methods were ruthless and extreme. If he were to find out about the existence of the Black Tower, Su Shi might be in danger!
âYoung master, do you think this is really alright?â a senior member of the Eagle Clan worriedly inquired.
Facing two peak-level figures, it wasnât something to be taken lightly!
âDonât worry. After all, this is still the Barbarian Realm, our territory as the outsiders.â
âMoreover, even if thereâs an accident when entering the forbidden area, it would likely be due to the wild beasts. What does it have to do with our Eagle Clan?â Bai Zhi responded with a narrowed smile.
The elder of the Eagle Clan suddenly understood.
The Death Ground of Black Absolute was extremely dangerous; even transcendental experts wouldnât dare to enter it without caution.
Although Su Shi was a Holy-grade Perfect Talent, he was currently only in the Spirit Severing Realm. An accident was quite normal. By then, as long as they put the blame on the wild beasts, it would suffice.
âAlthough thatâs the case, fundamentally speaking, there are still risks involved. After all, those two peak-level figures arenât reasonable peopleâŠâ
âNow, it depends on whether the opportunities in this forbidden land are enough to warrant us taking this risk.â
The greater the storm, the greater the profit.
As long as thereâs enough incentive, even the Shengzi of the Netherworld is irrelevant. Thinking about being forced by Su Shi to confront the fierce beasts, Bai Zhiâs gaze grew colder.
At least this incident would make him unable to hold his head high for the next five years.
If Su Shi died here, it would also vent some of his resentment.
Half an hour later, Bai Zhi was leaning against a big tree, yawning lazily.
Suddenly, the hairs on his back stood up as he sensed a chill. He turned around and saw a woman standing behind him, the distance between them only about two meters. Everyone was startled as well.
When did this woman appear? They hadnât noticed her at all.
She wore coarse green clothing, without any makeup, yet her beauty was stunning. Her facial expression and deep gaze carried an air of indifference that kept people at a distance.
âWho are you?â Bai Zhiâs eyebrows slightly furrowed.
She looks like she might be a human? The woman didnât reply but walked directly toward Yu Renâer. Arriving in front of Yu Renâer, she raised a finger and lightly tapped her forehead.
Crack.
With a sound like shattering glass, Yu Renâer immediately regained her mobility.
Bai Zhiâs pupils contracted. The prohibition set by the clan leader had been so easily lifted? Who exactly is this?
âSaint Yu, why are you here?â Yu Renâer was taken aback.
She didnât expect to see Yu Jiao Long here.
âWhere is Shengzi?â
Yu Jiao Long inquired. After she arrived at Kodo City, she hadnât found Su Shi, but she had heard about what happened at the beast arena. After capturing an Eagle Clan member and mildly interrogating them, she learned about Bai Zhiâs whereabouts and came rushing over.
Yu Renâer snapped back to reality and hurriedly said, âSu Shi is in danger. Saint Yu, please go help him!â
Yu Jiao Longâs expression changed, and she extended her divine sense. Her gaze grew colder in an instant.
She grabbed Yu Renâerâs arm, and her figure suddenly disappeared. The onlookers were all surprised.
âSaint Yu?â
âCould it be someone from the Netherworld Sect?â After a while, a series of breaking sounds echoed.
Several figures descended from the sky.
The leader, a man dressed in luxurious robes with a handsome face, was none other than the Fox Clan leader, Yu Yuan.
âBai Zhi? What are you doing here?â
âWhereâs Renâer?â
Yu Yuan asked with a stern voice.
Sensing the shattered Spirit Jade, he rushed here from Green Hill Plains in a hurry, concerned that Yu Renâer might be in danger.
âClan Leader Yu, about Miss YuâŠâ Bai Zhiâs throat moved.
Before Bai Zhi could finish, Yu Yuanâs nostrils flared, catching a scent.
âFollow me!â
He led the Fox Clan members into the dense forest.
âMaster, the situation seems to have become more complicatedâŠâ Watching the figures of the group, an elder of the Eagle Clan whispered.
âThere shouldnât be any problem. After all, my father is an overpowering existence!â
The dominant figure of the Fox Clan, the Fox Clan Ancestor, was not inclined to yield easily.
However, Clan Leader Yu Yuan was only at the peak of the Incarnated God Realm; he wasnât strong enough to pose a threat to Bai Sha.
The elder of the Eagle Clan didnât respond. For some reason, he had a feeling that things were taking a turn for the worse.
Death Ground of Black Absolute, deep within the dense forest.
Boom!
Golden flames erupted, forcing the surrounding wild beasts back.
Several corpses lay on the ground, and the wild beasts stared at Su Shi with caution.
âAlthough this humanâs realm wasnât very high, every technique he used was exceptionally powerful. Especially the brilliant golden fire, it was highly effective against us, making us unable to do anything against him for a while. â
Su Shi took out a piece of golden marrow, crushed it with his bare hands, and poured a massive amount of spiritual power into his body.
His form emitted flowing flames, forming a golden armor that covered his whole body, leaving only his eyes exposed.
His wings behind him burned fiercely, and his aura grew even stronger than before. The wild beastsâ gazes turned wary.
âThis human seemed inhumane. He used precious golden marrow from start to finish!â
âThis is already the fifth piece, right?â
âHow much of that golden marrow does he carry?â
âItâs strange. He seems unaffected by the corrupting aura⊠For humans and other races, the corrupting aura is like poison. Once it enters the body, it clogs the meridians, rendering the flow of spiritual power sluggish and weakening the power of divine techniques.â
But it seems like Su Shi is completely unaffected.
The wild beasts were puzzled.
Little did they know, the Blazing Star Flame inside Su Shiâs body was constantly burning like a furnace, rapidly assimilating the corrupting aura, ensuring his meridians remained clear.
âWe canât delay any longer. Itâll be troublesome when the reinforcements from other races arrive.â
âKid, hand over your stuff!â
The wild beasts bared their bloody mouths, their eyes filled with a cold gleam, staring at Su Shi. Su Shi didnât waste words; he charged directly toward them. The corrupting aura acted as a natural barrier; neither the message jade slips nor the Spirit Jade could transmit messages.
If he wanted to leave, he first had to deal with this group.
âPerfect timing. Letâs see how much stronger Iâve become in the Black Tower!â
Su Shi flapped his wings, soaring high, and his golden feathers radiated a dazzling light. Countless feathers fell like raindrops, and upon contact with the wild beasts, they turned into a sea of flames in an instant!
From the shade of a nearby tree, Bai Sha observed this scene, a hint of surprise flickering in his eyes.
He knew Su Shi was strong, but he hadnât anticipated him being this formidable! The wild beasts were incredibly troublesome, and their strength couldnât be measured simply by their realms. If Bai Zhi were in Su Shiâs place, he would likely struggle against just one of them, yet Su Shi could suppress an entire groupâŠ
The gap was really too substantial.
âSo, this is the power of a perfect holy-grade talent?â
âHeâs only around twenty, right? This is quite astonishing.â
Several elders couldnât help but marvel.
One elder whispered, âA son born to someone like Su Shi⊠If our clan had such an heir, wouldnât it guarantee the prosperity of the Eagle Clan?â Seeing the constant winks and shakes from others, the elder noticed Bai Shaâs ashen face.
It was as if he was openly saying Bai Zhi wasnât up to the task, wasnât it?
âClan⊠Clan Leader, I didnât mean it that wayâŠâ Cold sweat trickled down the elderâs forehead.
âItâs fine. You spoke the truth. Bai Zhi is indeed far inferior to Su Shi. Actually, not just him, hardly anyone among the younger generation across the Nine Realms can match him.â
Bai Sha sighed.
No wonder he had captured the favor of the Linlang Empress and the Demon Empress. His talent was truly frighteningly strong.
In Bai Shaâs eyes, Su Shiâs Dao Foundation was clear, almost merging with the alien fire, which enabled him to easily resist the corruption of the aura.
âIf this child doesnât fall to calamity, he will undoubtedly achieve Dao in the future.â Bai Sha said softly.
The elders exchanged glances.
The clan leader, known for being stringent, was unexpectedly giving such high praise!
âSo, what should we do now?â one elder asked.
âLetâs wait and see.â Bai Shaâs eyes shimmered.
Clearly, there was something on Su Shi that strongly attracted these wild beasts.
The battle grew more intense.
Su Shi activated the divine flame to its utmost, his wings flapping, and the golden rain of flames seemed endless.
The sea of fire surged, scorching the air. The Blazing Star Divine Flame was extraordinarily pure; it wouldnât stop until its target was incinerated. No matter how the wild beasts tried, they couldnât extinguish it.
âAh ah ah!â
âWhat, what is this thing?â
Amid terrified wails, their physical bodies disintegrated at a visible speed.
Soon, only a pile of blood-red crystals remained on the ground. Su Shi swept his sleeves and collected the crystals. Though he didnât know the purpose of these items, he felt they might be connected to the Black Tower in some way.
At that moment, the ground trembled, and a swarm of wild beasts surrounded him. They had bizarre forms and enclosed Su Shi in the middle, their eyes brimming with icy killing intent.
âHavenât you had enough?â
Su Shiâs eyebrows furrowed.
The number of wild beasts in the Death Ground of Black Absolute was far too great. He couldnât possibly kill them all.
âIt seems Iâll need to find a chance to break out.â
This time, the encircling group of savage beasts didnât rush to attack; they stood in place, fixated on Su Shi, as if waiting for someone. After a moment, the group of savage beasts parted, and a tall figure walked slowly forward. Its upper body was bare, with strong and robust muscles, and its skin had a grayish-white hue, devoid of any trace of vitality. Its lower body resembled a tree, with densely packed roots instead of feet, constantly writhing and causing an unsettling sensation.
Su Shiâs heart sank slightly.
This particular wild beast seemed differentâŠ
âHand over the key to the sacred ground, and I can let you leave alive,â the half-human, half-tree wild beastâs voice was hoarse.
âThe sacred ground?â
Su Shi was taken aback.
So, the Black Tower wasnât a forbidden land for the savage beasts; it was a âsacred groundâ?
Bai Shaâs heart skipped a beat upon hearing this.
Was this the secret that allowed Yu Renâer to make a breakthrough within a single day? Although he was a supremely powerful being, in terms of core strength, the Eagle Clan was far behind other well-established clans.
If this so-called âsacred groundâ could significantly enhance oneâs strength in a short time, it could compensate for the Eagle Clanâs lack of foundational strength and allow them to compete on equal footing with the Lion, Deer, Fox, and Snake Clans.
âThe aura of this savage beast is comparable to the peak of Incarnated God Realm; itâs definitely not something Su Shi can handle!â
âWhen he dies at the hands of the savage beasts, Iâll step in and kill the beasts. This way, I can reap the benefits without shedding blood!â
âAt that time, those two Supreme Beings wonât be able to find fault with anything!â Bai Sha made up his mind, a faint smile curling at his lips.
Such a tremendous opportunity, the Eagle Clan couldnât afford to miss it!
Seeing Su Shi not responding, the beasts grew impatient. âI can find the key even after killing you.â
âYou have three breathsâ time. After three breaths, donât blame me for being ruthless.â
ââŠâ
Before the words even settled, the sky suddenly darkened. The beasts looked up and saw a massive star hanging in the sky, emitting a terrifying pressure.
Su Shi raised his arm, supporting the star, his eyes radiating coldness.
âYou think you can kill me?â