Shrouding the Heavens

Chapter 256: Chapter 261: Suppressing the Celestial Roc

The sturdy and hale Gold-winged Little Roc King, his disheveled hair filled with wildness, held a pitch-black Great Wilderness Halberd. Its gruesome baleful air covered the sky and earth as he strode forward in the void.

BANG!

The Great Wilderness Halberd trembled. The void nearly collapsed under its weight, which was as heavy as a mountain and chilling to the bone. It was like a living ancient Fierce Beast, daunting all who beheld it.

BOOM!

The Gold-winged Little Roc King made his move. His golden hair flew wildly, his brows were raised, and his eyes radiated cold light. Wielding the Great Wilderness Halberd, he charged forward as if holding a black mountain and slashing it down fiercely.

Ye Fan remained as steady as a rock, immovable as a pine tree. The cauldron above his head was ancient and natural. Origin Qi draped down from it like silk ribbons or rain curtains, his body and Dao in perfect harmony.

RUMBLE!

The Great Wilderness Halberd was truly heavy. As it slashed down, its black body distorted the void, causing terrifying waves to surge like an ocean.

At this moment, Ye Fan finally moved. With the Origin Qi Cauldron above his head, his body was like a Flood Dragon. He turned slightly, sidestepping the black halberd blade, then extended his right arm, swinging a golden fist forcefully towards the Great Wilderness Halberd.

CLANG!

He confronted the Great Wilderness Halberd bare-handed. His golden fist collided with the black weapon. The sound could pierce gold and shatter stone, causing scalps to tighten and ears to ring.

BOOM!

The Great Wilderness Halberd emitted a gruesome baleful air, like a sealed Wild Beast. It was indestructible, possessing an eerie demonic nature.

WOO...

The Gold-winged Little Roc King followed up with a horizontal slash. The Great Wilderness Halberd, like a deep abyss, emitted black light as it slashed towards Ye Fan, producing strange, demonic wails that sounded like the cries of ghosts and howls of gods.

Ye Fan moved sideways, dodging the blade. He formed seals with both hands and attacked the Great Wilderness Halberd.

CLANG!

The golden palm, as large as a Grinding Disc, struck the Great Wilderness Halberd, producing a loud sound that dimmed this stretch of void.

The space contorted, yet it couldn’t budge the Great Wilderness Halberd. It was a weapon forged by the demon clan’s giants and was indestructible.

Though sealed, it was still a rare weapon, impossible to shatter.

The Gold-winged Little Roc King roared. His golden hair, like a waterfall, emitted a strange brilliance. He thrust forward with the Great Wilderness Halberd, its black blade seeming to pierce the heavens and earth.

WOO...

The ear-piercing demonic sound instilled fear. Killing intent filled all directions, causing distant onlookers to tremble with fright.

PING! DING! PONG! CLANG!

Ye Fan struck with his golden palm, continually clashing with the Great Wilderness Halberd. The sound was terrifying as the two engaged in what seemed like mortal combat.

The battle was extremely fierce. Ye Fan initially didn’t use his cauldron, fighting bare-handed. Mystic Light flickered around them, and killing intent soared skyward.

The Great Wilderness Halberd was too frightening. Even though Ye Fan possessed the sacred body, he felt extreme pain in his fist. Currently, he still couldn’t damage the weapon of a demon clan giant.

They fought from the sky to the clouds, shattering the clouds apart, and then descended onto a great mountain.

BANG!

The Great Wilderness Halberd, heavy as a divine mountain, struck the peak, instantly collapsing a section of the summit. Rumbling sounds echoed as rocks tumbled down.

CLANG! CLANG! CLANG!

The two fought their way into a series of connected lakes. Immediately, giant waves rolled towards the sky, and lake water poured into the air, forming a watery expanse, misty and blurred.

BOOM!

Ye Fan punched out, dispersing all the water vapor and causing the Great Wilderness Halberd to tremble continuously.

From the sky to the clouds, to the ground, and ultimately, they fought back into the heavens. The demonic power of the Great Wilderness Halberd grew stronger, as if it could crush the firmament.

VMMMM...

Suddenly, a myriad of swords resonated together! Sword Qi, sharp as honed silk, pierced the clouds!

One hundred and eight thousand swords resonated!

Behind the Gold-winged Little Roc King, one hundred and eight thousand Roc Feather Swords burst forth. They shone like divine rainbows, their chilling and menacing aura causing distant onlookers to feel as if they had been plunged into an ice cellar.

Countless streams of Sword Qi shot out, sweeping forward to slash at Ye Fan.

It happened very suddenly. Boundless killing intent, like storm waves crashing on the shore, was incredibly difficult to evade.

This was the Celestial Roc Clan’s great Killing Technique. If it were an ordinary cultivator, they would be shattered. The endless sword aura tore everything apart; it was impossible to block.

However, Ye Fan had been cautious all along. He hadn’t easily used the cauldron, precisely because he was wary of such an assault.

The cauldron above his head trembled lightly. Origin Qi draped down, forming a primal chaotic veil that shielded Ye Fan.

TING! TING! TING!

Tens of thousands of Sword Qi streams pierced forward, all striking the silk-like primal chaotic aura. Nearly all of them broke apart. The few that occasionally pierced through gaps were dissolved by Ye Fan’s Sacred Body.

BOOM!

The Gold-winged Little Roc King’s thick brows furrowed. He raised the Great Wilderness Halberd high and slashed downward with force. At this moment, it seemed as if the sky were collapsing and the earth were cracking, like ten thousand mountains pressing down.

CLANG!

This was the first collision between the Great Wilderness Halberd and Ye Fan’s cauldron. Deafening sounds caused the void to tremble, and terrifying ripples shook all ten directions.

PTOO!

In the distance, many lesser demons spat blood, their faces pale. Several toppled to the ground. This earth-shattering strike had affected them all.

ROAR...

The Gold-winged Little Roc King roared. His disordered hair flew, and his aura surged. Wielding the black Great Wilderness Halberd, he stepped through the void, striding forward.

CLANG! CLANG!

He wielded the Great Wilderness Halberd with both hands, continually slashing and attacking the cauldron. His demonic aura reached the heavens, daunting the Heart Spirit, and his divine might shook the earth!

The Gold-winged Little Roc King was unstoppable. Wielding the Great Wilderness Halberd, he drove Ye Fan several li away, causing the cauldron forged from Origin Qi to shake continually.

Seizing the advantage, he launched fierce strikes, attempting to break Ye Fan’s defense in one go and slash into him.

Presently, although the Origin Qi had been forged into a cauldron, it had not yet intertwined with a Dao Seal. It was far from being a peak weapon; it was merely sufficiently solid.

The Gold-winged Little Roc King wielded the Great Wilderness Halberd, continuously slashing, its power seeming to reach the sky. Simultaneously, behind him, one hundred and eight thousand Great Swords shook heaven and earth as they shot out endless sword aura.

In the distant sky, all were astonished. Such a striking force swept everything before it. If other cultivators from the Dao Palace secret realm were in Ye Fan’s place, they wouldn’t be able to block it and would instantly turn to dust.

The fierce power of the Great Wilderness Halberd astonished the world. Its gruesome baleful air filled every inch of space. Coupled with the combined assault of one hundred and eight thousand Great Swords, this was a chilling Killing Technique.

CLANG! CLANG!

Ye Fan was sent flying six or seven li by the Great Wilderness Halberd. The Roc Feather sword aura inundated the primal chaotic aura, and he retreated continuously.

The Gold-winged Little Roc King controlled the initiative, his attacks growing more ferocious. He wished he could wield the Great Wilderness Halberd and slay Ye Fan in a single strike.

"These two fierce figures, both could be Kings in the same realm! This intense battle surpasses their current cultivation!"

"The Gold-winged Little Roc King is truly impressive; he is indeed a hopeful candidate for the Emperor Road!"

"In some sense, this can be considered a qualification battle for the Emperor Road!"

"The Gold-winged Little Roc King instills fear! If he truly can slay a sacred body of Ancient Desolation in the same realm, he will undoubtedly become a Demon Emperor in the future!"

The Great Wilderness Halberd served as the spearhead, with one hundred and eight thousand Great Swords as support, shaking heaven and earth. Anyone else would have long been annihilated, body and soul. In the sky, Ye Fan retreated repeatedly. He was indeed at a disadvantage, yet he remained composed.

"The Origin Qi foundation is mine! I will stain the sky red with Ancient Sacred Blood!" The Gold-winged Little Roc King’s eyes were filled with a crazed killing intent; he was wildly fierce, captivating the hearts of those who watched.

The Great Wilderness Halberd, crushing the void, whirled down to slash at Ye Fan, as one hundred and eight thousand swords resonated in unison!

Ye Fan was unable to free his hands, mainly due to the Roc Feather Swords. With one hundred and eight thousand Great Swords resonating, tens of thousands of sword aura streams would always pierce forth.

This was an unbelievable Innate Divine Technique. The Celestial Roc Clan was favored by heaven. Once such a Killing Technique was unleashed, even an army of tens of thousands would be forced to accept a bitter defeat. It was an indiscriminate attack, let alone when focused on slaying a single person!

He hadn’t yet summoned the Fire God Furnace. The Black Flame was limited, and he didn’t wish to waste it, because his opponent had reached the state of Roc Feather Regeneration and possessed the Great Sword Immortal Realm.

"Let the sacred blood flow!" the Gold-winged Little Roc King shouted as the Great Wilderness Halberd crashed down, causing the void to tremble, its power even more terrifying.

"You really think you can kill me?!" Ye Fan erupted in fury. His black hair flew wildly, and his eyes flashed like cold lightning as he punched the Great Wilderness Halberd aside.

"Naturally, I can kill you! Sacred blood... the taste I’ve longed for!" The Gold-winged Little Roc King showed his wild nature, his killing intent intense. The Great Wilderness Halberd slashed down, and even the sky trembled.

"Whether you kill me, or I slaughter the Celestial Roc, we’ll soon find out!" Ye Fan shouted. He retrieved his cauldron, no longer using it to shield his body.

BOOM!

Ye Fan summoned the cauldron. Black Yellow Qi spread as the cauldron forged from Origin Qi suddenly enlarged to nine meters high. Ancient and grand, it pressed down towards the Gold-winged Little Roc King.

"Without the cauldron’s protection, let’s see how you block my one hundred and eight thousand swords!" the Gold-winged Little Roc King roared, wielding the indestructible Great Wilderness Halberd and striking towards the Great Cauldron.

CLANG!

The cauldron forged from Origin Qi clashed with the weapon of demon clan giants—the Great Wilderness Halberd—resulting in a shocking, earth-shattering impact.

BOOM!

Terrifying waves, like a tsunami, swept across the heavens and earth, rushing in all directions.

"AH..."

In the distant sky, people were shocked. Many lesser demons coughed up blood, staggering back.

VMMMM...

One hundred and eight thousand Great Swords sounded together. Tens of thousands of sword aura streams shot out, piercing towards Ye Fan, making the heavens and earth tremble.

Ye Fan had intended to keep some trump cards hidden. However, the Gold-winged Little Roc King’s power was immense, capable of contending with a sacred body of Ancient Desolation, forcing him to start revealing his hand. He had to display his true capabilities and overpower his opponent. He quickly made his decision. One of the nine secret arts had yet to be revealed. He decided to keep it hidden, as it was a great secret crucial for survival and not to be exposed at this moment. Everyone knew he possessed the sacred body of Ancient Desolation and would surely be familiar with the records and legends surrounding this physique. Trying to keep a trump card related to this hidden would be somewhat difficult.

Ye Fan let out a soft cry. His body vibrated, and his Sacred Body flickered as the phantom of a green lotus appeared beside him.

One hundred and eight thousand Great Swords came slashing, but this Three-leaf Green Lotus barely blocked them; all the sword aura shattered!

"This is..." The Gold-winged Little Roc King’s expression froze, but he soon howled.

Tens of thousands of sword aura streams crisscrossed, piercing close, filling the sky with Divine Radiance.

The green lotus shook, supporting a light curtain. The sword aura attacked it relentlessly. The curtain seemed about to shatter at any moment, yet it was never pierced through.

"Indeed! How could the sacred body of Ancient Desolation merely be strong in flesh!"

"It is said it can suppress Variations! This is most likely one of the innate manifestations of the sacred body of Ancient Desolation!"

At this moment, Ye Fan moved; he had no intention of passively taking a beating. This green lotus was very mysterious; he still hadn’t fully understood it, even though it accompanied his Wheel and Sea.

CLANG! CLANG! CLANG!

A myriad of swords slashed together. The green lotus swayed, its light curtain dimming, looking as if it might shatter at any moment, but it never extinguished.

Ye Fan charged forward, striking boldly. The cauldron forged from Origin Qi descended, beginning to suppress the Great Wilderness Halberd!

CLANG!

The collision of the two weapons produced a deafening sound that spread for dozens of li.

The nine-meter-high cauldron, with Black Yellow Qi hanging down from within, was as heavy as a mountain and pressed continually downward.

The Gold-winged Little Roc King wielded the Great Wilderness Halberd to split the cauldron, his ferocious might overwhelming as the two weapons fiercely clashed.

The cauldron was like a Divine Mountain, and the Great Wilderness Halberd was like a Demon Mountain. Their collision created dazzling sparks, like a comet striking the earth. Endlessly violent power surged out, rushing in all directions.

CLANG! CLANG! CLANG!

A fierce confrontation, Divine Mountain versus Demon Mountain!

Ye Fan blocked the one hundred and eight thousand Great Swords, concentrating on his battle against the Gold-winged Little Roc King, who wielded the Great Wilderness Halberd.

Their physical strength was similar, and each possessed stunning tactics. Fighting to this point, the outcome would soon be decided.

After hundreds of rounds and over a thousand major clashes, the Gold-winged Little Roc King’s expression turned unsightly. He felt his arms go numb, and he could barely hold the Great Wilderness Halberd.

The nine-meter-high cauldron weighed countless tons. Possessing thunderous might, each time it pressed down, it made his body tremble violently.

The Great Wilderness Halberd could withstand the impacts, but he was reaching his limit. His opponent’s divine energy seemed endless, as if it would never be exhausted, which alarmed him.

BANG!

At this moment, Ye Fan extended his large hand and grasped his cauldron. He no longer used his divine scan to activate it but wielded it directly to smash down.

BOOM!

Ye Fan grabbed the cauldron and slammed it down fiercely, directly sending the Gold-winged Little Roc King flying.

By now, both were exhausted. However, Ye Fan had a slight edge; his divine energy was unending and still circulating.

BOOM!

He grabbed the cauldron and pressed down again, striking the Great Wilderness Halberd and producing a sound as if heaven and earth were collapsing.

The Gold-winged Little Roc King was sent flying, blood flowing from his mouth and nose. Even his strong physique couldn’t withstand such wild force.

BOOM!

Ye Fan followed up, grasping the cauldron for another strike, like Mt. Tai crashing down from above!

The Gold-winged Little Roc King spat out a large mouthful of blood as his body flipped over and was sent flying. His blood stained the sky, and he could barely hold the Great Wilderness Halberd.

"The Gold-winged Little Roc King, who had hopes of walking the Emperor Road, has actually lost..."

"The once invincible Gold-winged Little Roc King is about to be suppressed!"

"The sacred body of Ancient Desolation, after all, lived up to its legend as an undefeated myth. Unfortunately, its cultivation can currently only reach the Dao Palace secret realm."

...

In the distant sky, everyone was shocked, their feelings varying as they纷纷 low whispers.

"Beat that birdman down! Isn’t he arrogant? Break his bones!" Tu Fei shouted, feeling as if he had finally vented his frustration.

"Set a fire! Roast the little bird! My favorite!" the big black dog also clamored.

Nearby, many members of the demon clan showed killing intent. This was their territory, and regardless of the Gold-winged Little Roc King’s situation, he was still one of them.

Moreover, he was a King with limitless potential who could overshadow his generation. Even if he couldn’t defeat a sacred body of Ancient Desolation, it was understandable.

Even if Ye Fan was strong, his cultivation was limited to the Dao Palace secret realm. In the future, he wouldn’t be able to compete with the Gold-winged Little Roc King. This young monarch of the demon clan, however, would have no one to block him and would pave his own Emperor Road.

CLANG!

In the sky, the battle reached its final stage. Having fought for so long, both were exhausted.

But suddenly, Ye Fan’s divine energy boiled, and his body glowed brightly. He grasped the cauldron and performed the final suppression.

CLANG! BOOM!

Nine consecutive great slashes. He held the cauldron in his hand and slammed it down nine times.

With the final great crash, the Great Wilderness Halberd was forcibly sent flying. The Gold-winged Little Roc King’s arms were numb and hung weakly as he collapsed.

Celestial Roc Blood, laced with golden threads, stained his body. The Celestial Roc’s Body trembled.

"Gold-winged Little Roc King, do you yield?!"

Ye Fan rushed over, preparing to bring the cauldron down to suppress him. His disheveled hair flew, his eyes emitted Divine Light, and his momentum was unstoppable.

BANG!

The Gold-winged Little Roc King was suddenly blasted away. He emitted a piercing scream and transformed into a golden Celestial Roc several dozen meters long, revealing his True Body.

SWISH!

Ye Fan executed the old madman’s footwork and instantly rushed up. He landed on the True Body of the Celestial Roc, which looked as if it were cast in Gold. His left hand held the cauldron down to suppress it, while his right hand fiercely smashed down with a golden fist!