Chapter 67: The Divine Cauldron of All Living Beings

"Two-Headed Eagle King!"

"Are you trying to stop me from obtaining the Snow Lotus?"

Riding a fourth-tier Horned Eagle Beast, the Sunset Blade Sovereign swiftly journeyed from Blade King Pass to the outskirts of Snow Eagle City.

Yet, as he approached the snowy mountain, a two-headed eagle blocked his path.

As a grandmaster of the Western Domain, and having presided over Blade King Pass for centuries, the Sunset Blade Sovereign naturally recognized this two-headed eagle—

He had crossed paths with this peak fifth-tier avian more than once!

"Screech!"

With a sharp cry, the Two-Headed Eagle King showed not the slightest intention of communicating. A blade of wind shot from its left head—

This was one of its innate abilities: it could control the elemental energy of wind.

Its exceptional speed, far surpassing others of the same tier, was precisely due to this talent!

"Hmph!"

With a cold snort, the Sunset Blade Sovereign’s mystic weapon swiftly flew out from his inner world. With a mere flick, its blade aura shattered the wind blade.

But this was not the end. After releasing the wind blade, the Two-Headed Eagle King spat out a whirlwind, then unleashed a barrage of wind blades and whirlwinds, raining down upon the Sunset Blade Sovereign—

In an instant, it seemed as if a storm had erupted across heaven and earth, stirring the snowy mountains.

Witnessing this, the Sunset Blade Sovereign’s face darkened to iron, and without wasting another moment, he roared,

"Sunset Blade Domain—"

"Open!"

A fiery-red domain enveloped the surroundings.

This was the domain the Sunset Blade Sovereign had forged by refining the void, forming it around himself.

Within this domain, the principles he had mastered would be brought to their fullest, while the power of other beings would be suppressed.

Inside the Blade Domain, the Sunset Blade Sovereign’s blade aura scattered in all directions.

In the blink of an eye, the wind blades and whirlwinds sent forth by the Two-Headed Eagle King vanished before reaching him.

Yet, the Two-Headed Eagle King, relying on its unparalleled speed, escaped the domain just as it was being formed.

"Always like this!"

He cursed aloud, yet the Sunset Blade Sovereign’s expression was one of helplessness.

Though the Two-Headed Eagle King’s strength was inferior to his, its unmatched speed made it impossible for him to catch.

He had pursued it before, but never gained any advantage—

Instead, the Two-Headed Eagle King would attack from afar with various wind spells, constantly disturbing his peace!

Now, it was clear the Two-Headed Eagle King was employing the same devious tactics, interfering with his progress.

Suppressing his frustration, the Sunset Blade Sovereign had no intention of chasing. After sensing the surrounding world, he unfolded his domain before him and pressed onward—

Although he could no longer conceal himself and would have to continually expend his strength, it was better than being repeatedly assaulted by the Two-Headed Eagle King.

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To the east, the Lord of the Four Seas and the Lord of Heavenly Fire, having reached a tacit understanding with the White Eagle King, continued toward the snowy mountain.

However, after the earlier events, both men bore a shadow in their hearts, fearing further obstructions from other beasts.

As anticipated, their fears were quickly realized. Upon reaching the snowy mountain, they encountered a fifth-tier bloodthirsty flying ant, a fourth-tier vulture, and two fourth-tier Snow Eagle Beasts—

All capable of flight, their speed rivaling that of grandmasters!

"Go!"

Without hesitation, the Lord of the Four Seas and the Lord of Heavenly Fire attempted to merge with the heavens and conceal themselves in the void, hoping to break through the encirclement.

Yet, as soon as they acted, their expressions changed drastically—

For they found themselves unable to achieve unity with heaven!

"This is bad—the snowy mountain has become the domain of the Sixth-Grade Snow Lotus—"

"It is saturated with the power it controls!"

The Sixth-Grade Snow Lotus, in terms of realm, stood on par with grandmasters of the Void Crossing Stage, superior to those at the Entering or Refining Void stages.

Although it lacked an inner world and therefore could not refine the void to create a domain,

By releasing its own controlled power, it could still form a territory influenced by itself!

Now, this snowy mountain was filled with the power governed by the Sixth-Grade Snow Lotus, rendering grandmasters unable to merge with heaven here—

This, it seemed, was the method the Snow Lotus used to block other grandmasters from secretly approaching!

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"It seems we need to discuss our options," said the Lord of the Four Seas, his face gloomy.

At this moment, he understood the White Eagle King’s earlier intent:

A fourth-tier avian was already faster than a grandmaster, and without a mount of similar caliber, they could not easily evade these flying beasts—

Thus, the two of them were effectively trapped here!

"Brother Qian!"

Suddenly, the Lord of Heavenly Fire spoke:

"The fifth-tier flying ant isn’t fast; it’s slower than the fourth-tier birds."

"With your speed, you can easily leave it behind—"

"Break through the encirclement!"

Though the fifth-tier flying ant could fly, its speed was inferior to the fourth-tier birds, barely keeping pace with a grandmaster—

With Qian Baozhen’s cultivation at the Refining Void stage, he could easily outpace it, needing not to concern himself.

The other three fourth-tier birds might pursue him, but lacking comparable strength, they were not a threat—

If they pressed too closely, Qian Baozhen could simply slay them and proceed unhindered.

The Lord of Heavenly Fire could see this, and so could Qian Baozhen. Yet, owing to their alliance, he could not propose it himself.

Only when the Lord of Heavenly Fire voiced it did he agree:

"Very well!"

"I shall go ahead!"

"I leave this place to you, Brother Shi!"

Unleashing his domain, Qian Baozhen forced open a gap in the encirclement.

At once, he burst forth at full speed and broke free!

"Four Seas Domain—"

"Is he trying to intimidate me?"

Behind him, though the Lord of Heavenly Fire had achieved his goal, his expression was grim.

Just now, the Lord of the Four Seas could have used other means to open the encirclement, yet chose to display the Four Seas Domain—

Clearly, he meant to show his strength!

As a grandmaster specializing in the Way of Water, Qian Baozhen already countered the Lord of Heavenly Fire, who practiced the Way of Fire, particularly with his superior cultivation—

And when he wielded the Four Seas Domain, the Lord of Heavenly Fire could barely sense any fire energy!

"He’s aware my suggestion had ulterior motives—"

"But, for certain reasons, he hasn’t spoken of them!"

Thus thought the Lord of Heavenly Fire.

Remaining behind, he watched as the two fourth-tier Snow Eagle Beasts followed Qian Baozhen, then feigned a fierce battle with the fourth-tier vulture and fifth-tier flying ant—

He then produced a round cauldron full of shadowy figures, recited an incantation, and vanished in the blink of an eye.

This was the Divine Cauldron of All Life, which he had acquired in a Central Plains encounter years ago—a vessel for absorbing and refining faith power.

Just now, relying on the nearly omnipotent power of faith he had collected, he concealed his form and likewise escaped the encirclement!