Chapter 1448: A Group of Freaks

This was once a majestic mountain range, but the great battle had leveled it. Blood rained from the void, staining the rubble red. People continued to die in the void, while others kept charging into the sky.

The commotion was enormous, forcing cultivators from all sides to retreat again and again, fearing they would be caught in the aftermath. It was a group of beasts, turning a peaceful world into utter chaos, flipping the very order of heaven and earth upside down.

At that moment, no one had the mind to search for treasures. The spectacle here was the most thrilling, and many cultivators had already taken out memory crystals to record the battle scenes, so they could preserve them for later viewing.

Zhong Huang glanced at Xi Zun with a smile and said, "Xi Zun, aren't you going to step in and show your skills?" Now, among Dong Shen, Xi Zun, Nan Di, Bei Sheng, and Zhong Huang, only he and Xi Zun were still watching the fight.

Xi Zun performed a Buddhist gesture with one hand and replied, "I follow the path of compassion and do not favor violence." His tone was like that of an elderly monk, detached from worldly troubles and indifferent to all conflicts.

Zhong Huang smiled but said no more, lifting his gaze to one side where a figure was falling from the void.

It was the black-robed Quasi-Emperor, struck down by the Dragon Clan divine child with a single blade. His flesh and bones were mangled, his body crippled, his primordial spirit severely damaged, leaving him without any combat power. All his divine light had been extinguished.

The silver-robed Quasi-Emperor didn't last much longer either. The Witch Clan divine child was incredibly fierce, wielding the Witch Emperor's war spear like a club, smashing the silver-robed Quasi-Emperor so hard he couldn't even lift his head.

Next came the blood-robed Quasi-Emperor and the three-eyed Quasi-Emperor. Though they were not ordinary Quasi-Emperors, they couldn't withstand Nan Di and Bei Sheng, and they fell one after another, landing in pools of their own blood.

Following that, the white-robed Quasi-Emperor was cleaved in half by the Barbarian Clan divine child's axe.

The purple-robed Quasi-Emperor and the gold-robed Quasi-Emperor fared no better, nearly being finished off by the Spirit Clan divine maiden and the Ancient Clan divine maiden. They plummeted to the ground and lay there for a long time, unable to rise.

At this point, all the Quasi-Emperors who had joined the battle were defeated. The watching cultivators swallowed hard at the sight. These were Quasi-Emperors, who outside the ancient ruins were revered as clan ancestors and true giants. Yet here in these ancient ruins, they had been ganged up on and beaten by a group of juniors.

This group of monsters had once again proven with their strength that no one should act too arrogantly. They didn't care what kind of existence you were outside—once you entered these ancient ruins, you had to lie low and behave.

The Quasi-Emperors had been subdued, and things only grew more brutal. What a scene it was: Quasi-Emperors being collectively thrashed, a rarity throughout history, miraculously playing out today.

The Quasi-Emperors were defeated, and soon after, the four great divine children fell from the sky as well.

It was the Phoenix Clan divine child, the God Clan divine child, the Demon Clan divine child, and the Monster Clan divine child. The four of them had teamed up but were beaten beyond recognition by the Di family's nine immortals, their blood and bones exposed, sending chills through anyone who saw it.

The most wretched was the God Clan divine child, with a gruesome bloody hole in his chest where his beating heart was still visible. The bloody sight was too horrifying to look at directly.

The four divine children roared, trying to rise and fight again, but they were too weak. They had suffered defeat after defeat, their dao hearts shattered time and again, and their pride had become nothing but a joke.

In contrast, Xiao Jiuxian seemed completely unfazed. Her combat power was on par with Dong Shen Yao Chi and equally matched Ye Chen. Whatever the Holy Body Ye Chen could do, she could do the same.

On another side, Ji Ningshuang had ended her battle, forcing the Annihilation God Body to flee. The Annihilation lineage, known for its speed, had thoroughly disgraced their ancestors' reputation today.

Of course, that wasn't entirely their fault—the opponent they chose was just too strong. Dong Shen Yao Chi was no pushover, with an ordinary bloodline and secret techniques that left no flaws to exploit.

Of the ten battle circles, nine had already concluded, but the last one was still raging fiercely.

Everyone looked up. The sky was now fully bright, yet Ye Chen and the Immortal Clan divine child's figures were clearly visible. This battle had dragged on unexpectedly, a true clash of peaks with neither side gaining the upper hand.

The Immortal Clan divine child roared, "Why won't you die?" He was driven mad, unleashing all his lifelong skills and activating numerous forbidden techniques. As the Immortal Clan divine child, he still couldn't take down Ye Chen.

Ye Chen said nothing, soaring through the sky and slashing out with a sword that carved a nine-day galaxy, sending the Immortal Clan divine child flying. He held back slightly, not delivering a fatal blow, all because of Jiang Taixu's connection.

He and the Immortal Clan divine child weren't in a fight to the death. Even if he didn't give face to the Immortal Clan, he had to respect Jiang Taixu, whose guidance had set him on his path. He remembered that favor.

But Jiang Taixu's descendants didn't honor that favor, striking with killing intent at every turn, desperate for Ye Chen to die immediately.

The outcome of this battle was inevitable. The Immortal Clan divine child bled in the void and plummeted from the sky, smashing the ground into cracks. His powerful immortal body was crippled, leaving him in a pool of blood.

The Immortal Clan divine child howled to the heavens, "I am the Immortal Clan divine child; I will not be defeated!" His face was a bloody mess, twisted with ferocity and rage, as he summoned hundreds of artifacts at once.

Ye Chen remained indifferent, covering the heavens with a single palm like a mountain descending. The hundreds of attacking artifacts were crushed one by one, their fragments scattering like stars.

The Immortal Clan divine child knelt, collapsing in the ruins with blood pouring from his mouth, glaring at Ye Chen.

He had been so high and mighty, full of unwillingness. He had thought he could easily defeat Ye Chen and claim the Immortal Clan's immortal eye, but reality was brutally harsh. His proud combat power still fell short of the Holy Body.

In that instant, the world fell silent. The grand spectacle had ended, but many people still felt unsatisfied. The battle had been truly magnificent, and no one dared question the myth of the Desolate Ancient Holy Body's invincibility in the same realm anymore.

Ye Chen descended, his holy body stained with blood and exuding a murderous aura. He landed slowly beside the Immortal Clan divine child and said calmly, "The senior's eye will be returned one day. Do not pursue this further, divine child."

The Immortal Clan divine child gritted his teeth and snarled, "Kill... kill... kill..."

Seeing his state, Ye Chen's expression remained cold. He turned and walked away. If not for Jiang Taixu's connection, he would have severed this one's head without hesitation, avoiding future trouble.

His dismissal only fueled the Immortal Clan divine child's fury. Unable to contain it, he spat out a mouthful of blood. As the Immortal Clan divine child, when had he ever been so ignored?

Ye Chen approached Ji Ningshuang and said gratefully, "Thank you for your nine-pattern pill." Without her nine-pattern pill, he might have been killed. She had yet to unseal her memories, yet she had willingly given him such a divine pill. This favor was immense.

Ji Ningshuang smiled brightly and replied, "Remember to pay me back."

Ye Chen coughed awkwardly and said, "Well..." With his current level, he was far from being able to refine a nine-pattern pill. Even if his alchemy skills reached that level, gathering the materials would be nearly impossible.

Xiao Jiuxian sidled over and said, "Why not thank me?" She blinked her large eyes at Ye Chen.

Ye Chen laughed and replied, "Thank you, thank you all." He gratefully looked at the Dragon Clan and Witch Clan divine children and the others. They had all helped, even if their initial intentions weren't for him.

As he looked around, he accidentally caught sight of a flushed, stunning face and a pair of eyes sparkling with fury—it was Bei Sheng, rolling up her sleeves as she approached.

Ye Chen chuckled nervously and said, "Misunderstanding..." He backed away while laughing, and before long, he turned and bolted. The Holy Body's escape was truly impressive.

Bei Sheng's face flushed with anger as she snapped, "Misunderstanding? I'll show you a misunderstanding!" She chased after him in a single step, saying nothing more as she slapped him flying.

Ye Chen cursed loudly, "Who the hell knew you were a woman!" He scrambled to his feet and kept running, tossing her storage bag back as he went.

Bei Sheng shouted in fury, "You still say that!" She caught the storage bag and struck even harder.

"Wait, a woman?" The cultivators below exchanged glances, quickly piecing together what must have happened that night. Ye Chen must have done something shameless.

In particular, Nan Di stroked his chin, his eyes darting around before he turned to Xi Zun and said, "Light head, tell me straight—is Bei Sheng a woman?"

Xi Zun smiled slightly and replied, "Since you've guessed it, why ask more?"

Nan Di exploded in anger, grabbing his weapon and charging into the sky. "Hey!" He was furious, realizing Bei Sheng was indeed a woman, and he had been taking the blame for Ye Chen all this time.

Seeing Nan Di join the chase, Ye Chen's mouth twitched, and he ran even faster, only to be slapped back by Bei Sheng. Nan Di seized the opportunity and landed a solid blow, leaving Ye Chen's face blooming with bruises.

The world, silent not long ago, grew lively again. Nan Di and Bei Sheng attacked from both sides, cornering Ye Chen in the sky. One was like a loaded gun, the other like a frenzied beast, fighting with all their might.

Ye Chen was in a sorry state, already feeling guilty and only focused on fleeing. Even if he fought back, he couldn't match Nan Di and Bei Sheng.

While the battle raged above, sighs and murmurs rose from below as people watched Bei Sheng. "Bei Sheng is actually a woman? Now that's a real shocker."

"Look at her rage—something big must have happened that night." Many old schemers stroked their beards thoughtfully. "He stole treasures and even stripped her clothes."

"No wonder Nan Di's so pissed—he took the fall for it. I'd do the same." The younger cultivators nodded sagely. "I love seeing this kind of drama."

Xiao Jiuxian looked at Ji Ningshuang curiously and said, "You knew Bei Sheng was a woman?"

Ji Ningshuang replied casually, "I suppose so." But her beautiful eyes narrowed as she gazed at the sky, where dark clouds were surging like a black curtain, blocking the brilliant sunlight.

It wasn't just her—Xi Zun, Nan Di, Bei Sheng, Zhong Huang, and many others were looking up as well.

Even the various Quasi-Emperors, though gravely injured, kept their eyes fixed on the distant void. The clear day had turned dim under those clouds.

Ye Chen, still fleeing in the sky, suddenly stopped and said, "Stop." His divine eyes scanned the surrounding heavens. Dark clouds blanketed everything, shrouding the world in shadow.

Without him saying it, Nan Di and Bei Sheng stopped their antics, all looking up with furrowed brows. With their insight, they could sense the strangeness—this was no simple matter.

The cultivators below were baffled and exclaimed, "Why has the sky gone dark?"

One person said, "Honestly, I feel a chill down my back." Many agreed, as a cold wind suddenly swept through, each gust cold and piercing, making everyone shudder.

Ye Chen, still in the void, shifted from looking up to gazing down, his eyes narrowing as he stared intently at the ground, as if he could see deep into the earth below.