This dark, small cauldron was incredibly heavy. Though only fist-sized, it felt like several million catties. Although damaged, its material was enough to make the great sects of the Three Thousand Provinces envious. Shi Jian directly stored it away, along with the cleaved head of the Dark God Child.
By this point, the Fallen God Child, the Dark God Child, the King of the Divine Kingdom, and the Temple Successor had all perished. Ning Chuan, however, still had some Qi remaining.
In reality, figures like the King of the Divine Kingdom had mastered some "undying divine abilities" and could revive. However, Shi Jian had kept an eye out, using the Hell Furnace to ensure their primordial spirits were also extinguished.
Only Ning Chuan and the Dark God Child, relying on their respective characteristics, had made him expend a bit more effort.
He then looked at the other ancient freaks, about to continue his assault. Unexpectedly, the void suddenly trembled. One formation flag after another appeared, enveloping the battlefield.
Shi Jian was trapped. Jun Dao appeared.
"That's enough, the great formation is complete. We can kill him slowly," he said. They had set up their means here in advance.
"A formation? I'm quite an expert in this area," Shi Jian said, a hint of interest in his eyes.
"A decent formation… it even has the capability to restrain a Heavenly God."
He carefully observed it, and with a wave of his hand, numerous Grotto-Heavens appeared, combining into a special formation. He arranged the Grotto-Heavens as a formation, with each one serving as a flag. In an instant, it offset a large portion of the great formation's power.
"So what? Will we let you leave? Attack!" Jun Dao roared, carrying the power of the formation as he charged. The Immortal Palace Successor and others followed closely.
Ning Chuan had also recovered, but without a word, he directly fled.
The formation, imbued with the power of several divine abilities, surged towards Shi Jian.
"No matter how many divine abilities, they are nothing but chickens and dogs. Let me show you how a true supreme Heavenly Art should combine them," Shi Jian sneered.
Subsequently, he activated the Six Paths Reincarnation Heavenly Art, instantly operating numerous divine abilities. Terrifying power erupted.
With a boom, the world trembled. His attack directly pierced through the formation, shattering the void as it swept towards everyone. The sky burned, and the firmament twisted. The violent power instantly pulverized their flesh and blood. The surrounding formations were all crushed.
Jun Dao, the Immortal Palace Successor, and the other ancient freaks were all suppressed and killed by his single blow.
"Heavens… they're all dead?"
"Even with Immortal Qi, they were still vulnerable before Shi Jian?"
People looked at the chaotic scene, unable to help but gasp. The ancient kings, their strength transcending the mundane, were brutally slaughtered.
Those inside were shocked; those outside were even more silent.
"The Dark God Child, the Fallen God Child… they just died like that?" They couldn't believe it.
The people from the Dark God Palace, Heavenly Kingdom, and other forces were now furious, their eyes bloodshot. Their most outstanding successors, upon whom they had placed their fervent hopes, were just gone.
Shi Jian stood in the void, tallying his immense gains. Divine medicines and materials were countless. He became rich in one fell swoop.
However, he still didn't relax. Most of his attention was focused on the void. Someone was releasing a domain, targeting him.
"Still not making a move? How long do you intend to hide?" Shi Jian looked directly into the void and spoke slowly.
"To be discovered by Young Friend, indeed." A resonant voice came as a person tore open the void and walked out. The newcomer was not tall but very robust, his voice booming like a great bell. White hair and beard, full of vigor, his eyes like golden lamps.
This was a Heavenly God. Naturally, no one from the outside world could achieve this realm; he came from Immortal Ancient.
"Young Friend, there's no need to be nervous," the Heavenly God said, his body as pristine white as a jade. "Someone asked me to deal with you, but I've changed my mind. Your strength is astonishing. I invite you to be a guest of my clan."
A pressure emanated from him—the divine might of a Heavenly God. This was Shi Jian's first direct encounter with one. He scrutinized the old monster. After foreign cultivators reached the Heavenly God Realm, they either died or went mad, yet this person was alive and well.
However, Shi Jian was certain this fellow harbored ill intentions. The Dominator's Eye could see the fervent greed deep within his eyes. He coveted his body and probably wanted to possess him.
"I also feel we are fated," Shi Jian said indifferently. "Your physical body is quite good. Why don't you, old man, sacrifice yourself and lend it to me?"
The Heavenly God's expression instantly turned cold. "Young Friend, I am speaking kindly to you. Are you not appreciating it?"
"Old dog, do you really think I don't know your intentions? Coveting my body that has cultivated Immortal Qi? Why don't you look in the mirror and see if you're worthy?" Shi Jian mocked him mercilessly and made his move.
The Hell Furnace unfurled, his right hand holding the Daluo Sword Embryo, his left summoning the Nethergod Spear. He charged first.
"How dare you, brat?" The Heavenly God sneered. At his level, he could pluck stars from the Nine Heavens. The gap between a Heavenly God and a True God was immense.
He covered the entire void with a single large hand, intending to suppress and kill Shi Jian with just one finger.
There was no fear in Shi Jian's eyes, only a blazing battle intent. A Heavenly God? He had yet to slay one.
The Daluo Sword Embryo and the Nethergod Spear erupted with dazzling light. Sword and spear combined in an attack of extreme brilliance.
The colossal finger descended, colliding with his attack. The Heavenly God let out a muffled grunt, his face contorted. His finger was actually broken, and blood seeped out. The onlookers were greatly astonished.
"Heavenly God… seems to be nothing more than this," Shi Jian said after perceiving his strength.
The enraged Heavenly God used runes to attack, his glabella glowing, intending to suppress Shi Jian with spiritual power. "Junior, you seek death!"
"Old geezer, it's not certain who will die today." Shi Jian erupted with full power. Countless Grotto-Heavens appeared densely behind him, and giant elephants roared. This was his first full power eruption after entering Immortal Ancient.
Angel wings and indistinct Kunpeng wings appeared behind him. He wore the Nethergod Guard, and above his head, a five-colored canopy unfurled. His defense was instantly maximized.
The Hell Furnace enveloped the field, frantically plundering life essence. He also summoned the Dominator's Body, which absorbed attacks and converted them into energy. He cultivated the Dominator's Eye at his glabella, seeing through all illusions.
He had directly maxed out his buffs. As long as the Heavenly God couldn't instantly kill him, he was undoubtedly dead.
The Heavenly God's large hand descended, instantly blocked by the Five Emperors Canopy.
"What…" The Heavenly God was startled, looking at Shi Jian, who had countless buffs stacked. The aura emanating from him was already infinitely close to his own, despite being realms apart.
"Old geezer, your strength doesn't seem that great either. I'll take your Heavenly God cultivation." He instantly charged. A Divine Flame realm cultivator, actively attacking a Heavenly God—what an absurd scene.
"Junior, you seek death." The Heavenly God's body instantly became incredibly massive, and countless Chaos Qi erupted from his pores. He did not hold back at all.
Bang!
Shi Jian exchanged a palm strike with him, and his own body trembled. A terrifying gust of wind swept through the entire forest.
"What terrifying power." The Heavenly God's body trembled; some subtle wounds had actually appeared on him. In a power clash, he was defeated by Shi Jian.
Thunder rumbled continuously as the two clashed, engaging in physical and mental combat. The more Shi Jian fought, the more excited he became. The Heavenly God was terrifying, and even going all out, he couldn't defeat him in a short time. However, with the Five Emperors Canopy, the Heavenly God couldn't instantly kill him either. He was in an unbeatable position.
A portion of the Heavenly God's attacks was even converted into his own power by the Dominator's Body.
"If I could cultivate the Gods' Pure Land and combine it with the Five Emperors Canopy, I don't even know how strong I would be then." Shi Jian vaguely felt something brewing within him. It was the Pure Land of the Gods, the domain technique from the Divine Elephant Suppressing Prison Strength.
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