Chapter 519: Chapter 517: The Ancients Emerge in Full Force

Seeing the familiar world before him, Xu Yang’s spirit surged, and he hurriedly steered the Cyan Flame Boat to speed ahead.

All of a sudden, the Cyan Flame Boat seemed to sink into a quagmire, its bow and stern swaying erratically.

Boom!

An immense force crashed down from the heavens, piercing straight through the Cyan Flame Boat.

Xu Yang’s expression changed drastically. In a flash, he grabbed the Secret Realm Tree, only to be struck by thunder.

Puff!

Fresh blood surged from his throat, unstoppable as it spurted out.

"Brat, a treasure like the Secret Realm Tree isn’t something you can lay claim to."

A mocking voice floated forth from the void.

"Damn it."

Xu Yang’s eyes turned blood-red, a mix of rage and shock flickering inside.

He might not know the attacker, but it was definitely a Shenxiao Realm powerhouse.

And definitely not from the Battle King Clan!

How did they block the steps of the Battle King Clan so quickly?

"Ren Changtian, you old bastard, you dare make trouble at my Battle King Clan’s gate? You’re courting death!"

A furious roar exploded across the heavens and earth, shattering Xu Yang’s train of thought.

He immediately revealed a look of joy.

That was Shi Feng’s voice.

Rumble!

The void erupted with earth-shattering thunder, a majestic uproar as if a sea of resplendent spiritual light was being shattered and dumped into the mortal world.

The violent shockwaves followed close, spreading for a thousand miles in every direction.

At the same time, Xu Yang felt an enormous force of attraction enveloping the Cyan Flame Boat.

"Little one, don’t resist!"

A gentle voice rang out.

Xu Yang’s heart eased, letting that force drag the Cyan Flame Boat toward the Battle King Clan.

"Hmph!"

"Foolish thing—daring to provoke my Battle King Clan at the front gate. Did you really think I wouldn’t kill you?"

Cold shouts kept coming.

The roar continued unabated.

The Cyan Flame Boat jolted to a halt, trembling violently as the overflowing wave threatened to smash it into pieces under the residual might.

Xu Yang’s heart pounded, his scalp tingling with dread.

Looking at the interior, cracks already webbed across the inner wall of the Cyan Flame Boat.

Crack!

A sharp snap rang out suddenly!

Xu Yang’s heart gave a heavy thud, his body going taut.

Just then—

A giant palm suddenly reached out from the Battle King Clan’s secret realm, casually crushing several illusory figures in the surrounding void, suppressing the realms with unstoppable might, then snatched up the Cyan Flame Boat in a flash, drawing it back into the secret realm.

"Shi Haolong, you’ve come out of seclusion!"

A cry of alarm echoed in the void.

"You all come crashing at my door, so why shouldn’t I?"

"Hmph, hand over the Secret Realm Tree!"

"You Battle King Clan won’t be able to keep it!"

"Delusional!"

"A bunch of shameless old fogies—when your juniors lose, you crawl out one after another. I’m ashamed to share the world with you!"

...

The world outside the secret realm was utter chaos—earth quaking, mountains trembling, fissures everywhere.

As if a giant dragon was about to emerge, shaking the heavens and quaking the earth!

In the void, dozens of beams of light collided and entwined.

Space was shattered, nothingness twisted, cataclysms surged like an all-encompassing tempest, divine techniques rampaged, as if to overturn the very skies.

Those were dozens of Shenxiao Realm powerhouses clashing together.

A scene to chill the bones!

"Heh, the Secret Realm Tree was fought for by juniors—but now the Shenxiao Realm intervene, and even Celestials appear? What, are we going to shatter the Spirit River now instead of waiting a few millennia?"

A sneering voice arose from nowhere, distinct in every ear.

The clashing Shenxiao Realm strong all halted, staring fearfully at a certain spot in the void.

"That’s... Can Sutian!"

"Who’s the other Celestial?"

"Must be that old man from the Infinite Sea!"

...

Within the secret realm.

Xu Yang’s soul had yet to return to his body.

By his side stood an elder, white-haired and bearded, exuding the aura of an immortal sage.

Yet just now, he was radiating a terrifying battle will as ancient as time, those eyes sharp as gods or demons as he stared into the distance.

Xu Yang listened to the commotion outside and couldn’t help but swallow nervously.

Even the Celestials had been alerted.

Can Sutian?

"Senior, it’s just one Secret Realm Tree, how could it possibly..." Xu Yang’s face went pale, a bitter smile on his lips.

The Secret Realm Tree was precious, yes—but he’d never imagined it could trigger such a storm.

Shi Haolong glanced approvingly at Xu Yang and explained, "You’re underestimating the Secret Realm Tree. If it falls to an ordinary force, perhaps they can’t even feed it. But with top powers, a cultivated Secret Realm Tree saves the hardest step—all that’s left is raising it, which they’re more than able to do."

"And then, another Shenxiao Realm arises—a feat of tremendous significance, even if newly advanced!"

"Out there, you have the Five Elements Celestial Realm, the Star Nebula Infinite Sea, the Men Family, the Jun Family..."

"They’re all just probing, using the Secret Realm Tree as an excuse."

Probing?

Xu Yang’s mind stirred.

Then he couldn’t help but say, "Senior, can the Battle King Clan..."

Shi Haolong’s gaze turned cold, his voice calm: "Don’t worry—even if the Battle King Clan is destroyed, nothing will happen to you!"

Xu Yang’s eyes widened in shock, but then he finally felt a bit relieved.

Behind them, countless clansmen and disciples of the Battle King Clan surged over, all thoroughly astonished.

"Xu Yang, did you really get the Secret Realm Tree?"

"Holy shit, that’s the Secret Realm Tree?"

"Heavens, what terrifying power!"

"With this tree, our Battle King Clan can mass-produce Shenxiao Realm experts; even True Monarchs will progress by leaps and bounds cultivating beside it!"

"Hahahahaha, a hero—Xu Yang is a great hero of our clan!"

"Damn those bastards, I’ll go teach them a lesson!"

...

The uproar outside raged for dozens of breaths before suddenly going silent.

As if all the assembled powers had vanished into thin air.

Swish, swish, swish!!

Shi Feng and the others strode into the secret realm.

Though most bore wounds, the moment their eyes landed on the Secret Realm Tree, joy and excitement filled their faces.

"The legendary Secret Realm Tree!"

"Hahahaha, marvelous!"

"I knew it—recruiting Xu Yang back then was the best choice possible!"

"Good lad!"

One elder after another and myriad experts patted Xu Yang’s shoulder, their admiration and happiness almost a tidal wave ready to drown him.

Xu Yang trembled, his face paling further!

Stop patting already.

"Enough, the lad’s still injured."

Shi Haolong barked, snapping his fingers lightly.

Xu Yang instantly felt warmth envelop him, his wounds and weakness fading at a speed visible to the naked eye.

Then—

Xu Yang exhaled slowly and looked to Shi Feng. "Clan Leader, is it over out there?"

The group’s expressions turned grave.

Shi Feng shook his head. "It’s only just begun."

As he finished, his bearing turned solemn; he fixed his gaze on all present and said, "From this day forth, the Battle King Clan’s secret realm is closed—no one comes or goes!"

"Everyone, disperse."

Once the words fell—

Everyone looked at each other, confused.

But the clansmen still all withdrew.

Shi Feng and the others gathered up Xu Yang and sped toward the rear of the secret realm.

The diminutive Secret Realm Tree was voraciously devouring Spiritual Qi within the realm, and above it a massive tornado of energy had already formed, drifting wherever the tree moved.

Xu Yang’s heart was full of suspicion. Shi Feng said it’s just beginning, but could simply closing the secret realm avoid disaster?

"Boy, don’t fret."

"Let me show you the true foundation of my Battle King Clan first!"

Before the Heaven-Supporting Stone Spirit, Shi Feng turned back to Xu Yang with a proud grin.

Xu Yang’s pupils shrank. He had no idea what Shi Feng was up to.

Then Shi Feng looked up at the gigantic Stone Spirit and suddenly bellowed, "Shi Feng, Clan Leader of the Shi Family, respectfully invites the seniors to come forth!"

The shout was thunderous, unleashing a storm that blotted out the sky, lightning-quick as it swept over the massive Stone Spirit.

Boom!

The Stone Spirit shuddered violently, and its surface suddenly lit up with countless tightly packed lines of spiritual light.

Xu Yang’s eyes widened in a flash, horror etched all across his face.