SWDnovel Chapter 64 Forbidden Land of the Human Race
Chapter 64 Forbidden Land of the Human Race
Wherever the divine bird passed, terrifying heat instantly transformed towering mountains into scorching lava fields, evaporating rocks, vegetation, rivers, and lakes.
Countless ferocious beasts, unable to dodge in time, were completely vaporized and annihilated by this divine power, unable even to utter a wail.
"That...that's the Primordial Vermilion Bird?!"
Among the crowd watching from afar, someone let out a trembling voice filled with utter horror.
It was precisely because of this divine bird's sudden attack that the sealed space constructed of golden runes was slightly loosened by its terrifying divine fire.
This tiny gap became the lifeline for all those trapped.
"Walk!"
Whether they were powerful human beings or ferocious beast overlords, they seized the opportunity immediately, transforming into hundreds of streaks of light and frantically squeezing out of the crack.
As soon as they left the blockade area, everyone fled in all directions for their lives, without even the courage to look back.
"court death!"
The owner of the giant golden hand was clearly enraged. The hand's power surged, and it ignored the divine bird's attack, instead gripping the fleeing crowd tightly.
"Boom!"
The void collapsed, and the laws shattered!
Several slow-moving ferocious beast overlords and human great cultivators, along with the space they occupied, were instantly crushed by this terrifying grip, turning into a dazzling cloud of blood mist.
The strongest warriors at the forefront were also thrown back by the devastating shockwave, each spitting out blood and suffering ruptured internal organs. But they didn't even dare to look back, burning their life essence to escape at an even faster speed.
"Slaughter every single human ant that has entered the Hundred Thousand Mountains!"
A roar, filled with boundless fury and ancient majesty, came from the deepest part of the mountains, shaking the entire world.
The voice sounded like an absolute decree.
Those ferocious beast overlords who had just escaped and were still in shock all stopped in their tracks upon hearing this command.
A flicker of struggle crossed their eyes, but more than anything, there was absolute fear of the owner of that voice.
The next moment, they suddenly turned around and, filled with overwhelming killing intent and ferocity, launched a counterattack against the human powerhouses who were also fleeing for their lives.
This day became an inescapable nightmare in the hearts of all great human cultivators.
Countless powerful cultivators, who were once aloof and influential, perished their cultivation and flesh in the vast and desolate Hundred Thousand Mountains.
Even the deeply rooted royal family of the Great Zhou Dynasty had an ancestor who had long since retired from worldly affairs, who perished in that terrifying battle, his soul lamp went out, and the whole country was shaken.
Deep within the mountains, several even more terrifying beings were still clashing, their battle causing the heavens and earth to tremble and the laws of nature to groan.
Inside the warm pavilion of the Prince of Zhenbei's mansion.
Ji Mingyue did not return to the capital with the eldest prince and others to report immediately, but instead came here instead.
At this moment, a trace of lingering fear remained on her usually dignified and aloof, stunningly beautiful face.
"Your Highness, you didn't see that sight." Ji Mingyue held a cup of hot tea in her hands, her voice trembling slightly. "That golden hand was like a divine punishment descended from heaven. With a gentle squeeze, several seniors at the Void Realm were gone... without even a trace left."
"The Ten Thousand Mountains have been a forbidden zone for life since ancient times, with countless ancient monsters slumbering within, and now it has become a forbidden land for humankind."
Zheng Wanqing was still wearing a bright red peony and gold phoenix robe, sitting gracefully on the soft couch, her expression quite calm, and she smiled reassuringly.
"However, you don't need to worry too much. Those big guys are restricted by the rules of heaven and earth and won't easily leave that mountain."
"Back then, your Uncle Wang was so full of vigor, claiming to be invincible among his peers. But after venturing into the depths, he almost lost half his life before escaping back."
At this point, Zheng Wanqing changed the subject, a hint of worry appearing in her tender eyes: "Mingyue, have you heard any news about Dao'er while you were out there?"
"What? Seventh Young Master?"
Ji Mingyue stared wide-eyed at Zheng Wanqing in disbelief, as if she had heard something out of the blue.
"Your Highness, aren't you all being incredibly naive? What is the Seventh Young Master's cultivation level? Even if he has exceptional talent, is this kind of meat grinder something he could possibly enter?"
"We only dare to try our luck on the edge because our ancestor is protecting us with a sacred weapon."
"If Seventh Young Master really goes in, then it's simply..."
She didn't dare say what followed, but the meaning was clear—it was suicide.
Zheng Wanqing sighed softly, gazing out the window into the distance, and murmured:
"Dao'er grew up in the Prince's mansion from a young age. Although he lived a simple life, we protected him too well."
"No matter how well a caged bird is raised, it will never become an eagle soaring through the sky."
"His surname is Wang, and he has the blood of the Prince of Zhenbei flowing in his veins. In the end, he will have to go out and face the storms."
Upon hearing this, a strange light flashed in Ji Mingyue's eyes. She suddenly remembered something and tentatively asked:
"Speaking of which, I heard on my way back that some time ago Your Highness personally visited the Rebirth Hall stronghold in the capital and swiftly eradicated that branch. Could this be because of the Seventh Young Master?"
"Hmph, a bunch of ignorant fools."
The tenderness on Zheng Wanqing's face vanished instantly, replaced by a chilling aura.
"Someone hired a killer through the Rebirth Hall; they want Dao'er dead."
"Since these rats hiding in the gutter dare to extend their claws towards the royal family's direct descendants, then I will chop off their claws and, incidentally, deter those restless people."
Ji Mingyue's heart skipped a beat, and she frowned in thought:
"I have indeed not heard any news of the Seventh Young Master in the Ten Thousand Mountains. However... I once caught a glimpse of a Silver-Rank Assassin from the Hall of Rebirth lurking in the mountains. He was quite skilled."
"Assassins from the Hall of Rebirth?" Zheng Wanqing pondered for a moment, then her furrowed brows relaxed. "In that case, Dao'er should be alright."
"Before he left, I gave him a trump card to save his life. Once it's used, the commotion will be enormous."
"Since no news has come, that's the best news."
……
Meanwhile, in the secret realm, atop the white jade staircase.
Wang Dao was covered in blood, his clothes torn to shreds in the repeated battles, revealing muscles below that looked like they had been cast from refined iron.
His vital energy burned fiercely like a furnace fire, and with each step he took, he left a bright red footprint on the white jade steps.
At this moment, he finally stood on the platform of the two hundredth step.
Opposite him, a majestic golden lion was coldly watching him.
This lion was as if it had been cast in gold, with every mane flowing with dazzling golden light, exuding a breathtaking kingly majesty that far surpassed any of its previous opponents.
In Wang Dao's spiritual perception, this golden lion was comparable to the beast-skin boy from before.
Wang Dao has already traversed two hundred white jade steps, and he has figured out many of the rules of this place. At each step, a peerless genius will appear to block his path.
The appearance of these marks of former prodigies is not without pattern. Over countless years, countless prodigies have left their traces here. This white jade staircase seems to be consciously selecting the most suitable opponents for the path of kingship, tempering the foundation of the path of kingship in every aspect.
"Is this the method of ancient powerful beings? It is truly terrifying. I wonder what kind of demeanor the geniuses of this force who can pass through this white jade heavenly staircase will possess."
Wang Dao's eyes were burning brightly. At this moment, the aura around him had become perfectly smooth and uniform. The continuous battles had honed his foundation to perfection, making him extremely formidable.
"Little lion, I'll use you to check the results of my hard work these past few days!"