Chapter 278: Chapter 161: Blessings and Disasters Are Intertwined, Physical Strength Increased Again!

Chen Kuang had once experienced that ’dominance’ at the cost of his life, so there was no way he could mistake it.

On this shattered teleportation jade slip, a trace of Dao Rhyme left behind was precisely the mark of a ’Dao Domain’ unfolded by a ’Martial Saint’.

But Mu Zhao had already left the Pinggu Battlefield!

Otherwise, the Grandmasters of various sects would never open the Pinggu Battlefield and send their young juniors inside a secret realm where a Saint was present.

They weren’t fools and couldn’t be unprepared for this; Mu Zhao’s departure had to be confirmed.

’So there’s only one possibility, the power of this ’Dao Domain’ is the contingency Mu Zhao left behind before leaving...’

Chen Kuang’s gaze turned icy, and he clasped his fingers, crushing the jade slip in his hand completely.

The dust scattered from his fingers, falling onto this battlefield and immediately being stained with blood.

’The intention behind this contingency is unclear, but I guess it probably has something to do with Wen Yao!’

The Heavy Pupil Phenomenon on Wen Yao’s body was still vivid before entering the Stone Gate.

Nine times out of ten, he was collaborating with Mu Zhao.

But what exactly was their goal?

Chen Kuang had no idea.

However, considering his current predicament, it was highly likely that they wanted to trap the talents of other sects in an Upper Three Grades battlefield and kill them all.

Given the cost and implications, unless necessary, the Upper Three Grades rarely take real action.

Therefore, a battlefield involving the Upper Three Grades must involve significant conflicts between sects and countries!

In any case, the Middle Three Grades cannot retreat unscathed — as revealed by the tragic scene before Chen Kuang’s eyes, showcasing the battlefield’s harshness.

Whether you’re in the Sea Breaking Realm, Moon Embrace Realm, or Grandmaster Realm, they would simply sweep you away.

But such a large-scale battlefield, having an Upper Three Grades participant, indicates it won’t last long, just like the battle of the Saints above the Liang Country Imperial Palace, which lasted about ten days.

Battles between the Upper Three Grades would last even shorter.

If these talents hide and endure this period, what then?

If even one person recognized the origin of this Dao Rhyme and escaped to make it public, the ’Martial Saint’ and the Martial Saint Pavilion would immediately become the public enemy of all the Central Domain sects!

Didn’t Mu Zhao consider this point?

’There’s actually one who’s isolated, with such low cultivation, scared stiff? Perfect!!!!’

Chen Kuang’s train of thought was interrupted by a silhouette, lunging towards him with a vicious grin.

’Swish!’

The gleaming blade was suddenly inches from him, filled with intent to kill.

The blade was entwined with a mass of blood-red demonic energy, as if countless resentful souls howled, shrieking as they charged at him, the formidable energy shattering the surrounding ruined structures into pieces, dust expanding outward with a boom.

In an instant, Chen Kuang calmly retreated a step at great speed, avoiding the blade, leaving an afterimage in his place.

’Bullet Time’ was triggered, and everything around him froze.

He turned his head to see an unusual face.

That face bore an almost twisted, excited expression with bloodthirsty pupils like a beast, filled with a terrifying appetite — for killing, greed, and even... hunger.

The black veins extended from the exposed skin of his neck, covering most of his face, distinct blood strands crawling, writhing around these veins, contorting his face.

It didn’t even quite look like a human face.

A demon? A thought flashed through Chen Kuang’s mind and he immediately denied it.

The sea of enemies before him were all dressed in turquoise robes, clearly belonging to the same sect.

In Cangyuan’s ecosystem, there couldn’t be an entire sect composed of the Demon Race.

As Chen Kuang processed his thoughts, ’Bullet Time’ had already passed, and everything resumed movement around him.

And his figure already appeared behind that person.

’How—’

The man’s pupils contracted, his frenzied countenance instantly covered by astonishment.

The moment Chen Kuang entered this battlefield, all possible passives triggered, leaving him at the peak of his abilities.

And due to the vast sea of enemies before him, the ’Unyielding in Face of Gods’ effect reached an unprecedented height!

Even better than when facing the ’Martial Saint’ and Wang Shu Yuanjun!

After all, whether it was the ’Martial Saint’ or Wang Shu Yuanjun, no matter how high their cultivation, they were ultimately just one person.

But on this seemingly endless battlefield, there could be thousands of enemies stronger than Chen Kuang!

At this moment, Chen Kuang’s combat power had reached an unprecedented peak.

And the enemy before him was merely a Sea Breaking Realm opportunist trying to seize chance.

Chen Kuang extended his hand, pressing it against the person’s occiput, tightening his fingers abruptly.

With his head locked in place, a ruthless glint flickered in the man’s eyes, and he suddenly twisted his body, a loud cracking sound echoed as he forcibly broke his own spine to exert force!

’Swish!’

With that power, his blade drew a silver and blood-red arc, slashing towards Chen Kuang!

’Clang—’

The sound was crisp, like the clash of metals.

The man’s sinister smile froze on his face, unable to see the scene behind him but feeling his blade made contact with something, his pupils trembled violently: ’No, it can’t be...’

Behind his contorted body.

Chen Kuang remained motionless, slightly turning his head.

And that blade hit right on his neck.

But not even a scratch appeared on Chen Kuang’s neck, it hadn’t even indented.

The full-force strike from the Sea Breaking Realm couldn’t break Chen Kuang’s skin!

Feeling the cold blade against his neck, Chen Kuang was briefly stunned, then burst into laughter: ’There’s nothing impossible about it.’

’Crack!’

His fingers clenched instantly, crushing the skull beneath his palm.

Chen Kuang released his grip, and the man’s body slumped to the ground.

Touching his own neck, Chen Kuang had a subtle expression.

Although his abilities had sharply increased, for a Sea Breaking Realm to fail to breach his defense was a bit exaggerated.

This wasn’t within Chen Kuang’s expectations, as he was prepared for mutual injury.

Yet the reason he achieved this was due to his physical strength suddenly surging.

The source was the ’Wind and Tree Dependence’ passive.

Which meant...

The Chen Family just gained a new member in an instant!

’That boy Chen An... acted too fast, didn’t he?’

Chen Kuang was speechless.

How long had it been since he left Jishao County?

Nonetheless, considering how Chen An was previously entangled with Xiaohong, their rapid progress after resolving their issues was quite natural.

But, occurring just then...

’It must be the ’Fortunes Interacting’ at work, a calamity for a reported blessing.’

Chen Kuang lowered his head, contemplating the corpse before him.

He sensed a never-before-felt aura emanating from this person.

From this person’s body to the blade he held, it all exuded this ominous, decaying scent.

Earlier in the chaotic shouts, he seemed to hear the words ’Bitean Celestial Palace’ and ’Demon Dao’...

Within the records of misdeeds within ’The Nether,’ Chen Kuang had acquired fragmented information about ’Bitean Celestial Palace.’

This was a once-prosperous sect in Cangyuan’s history, flourishing alongside the Observatory.

I’s disappearance, though vague, might involve the Mystic God Daoist Sect according to some historical tales.

And just now, he indeed heard the name of the Mystic God Daoist Sect!

He took a deep breath, looking back.

Beyond the city engulfed in flames, a towering, contiguous Immortal Mountain hovered, now halved and collapsing.

This place is Fuli.