Chapter 30: Spear of Destiny VS Stone Tablet of Truth!
The clash reverberated across the jade platform battlefield, an earth-shattering collision that echoed like celestial iron meeting its match. Shockwaves surged through the air, distorting the fabric of space itself.
"Argh!"
"By the wrath of God!"
A fierce Tengu warrior cursed through gritted teeth, blood trickling from every orifice, his senses assaulted by the aftermath of the colossal clash.
Screams erupted from the onlookers as the awe-inspiring aftermath overwhelmed their senses.
As the settling dust obscured the view, an unparalleled sight unfolded before their wide eyes.
Gasps of disbelief echoed through the arena as the spectators beheld the astounding scene before them.
The Ant King's devastating Killing Fist, propelled with unimaginable speed, had been thwarted by the blood-soaked Gai Feng, who wielded the fabled Spear of Destiny!
The indomitable artifact, once deemed invincible and unyielding, now bore the indelible mark of the Ant King's strike, its once straight form twisted into an unprecedented crescent shape—a historic anomaly.
The shockwaves generated by the Ant King's punch were indeed awe-inspiring, but equally astonishing was Gai Feng's resilience in withstanding the blow. Even the Ant King himself was taken aback by Gai Feng's survival.
With absolute certainty, the Ant King knew that, had it not been for the intervention of the Spear of Destiny, his blow would have obliterated Gai Feng utterly!
In the Ant King's eyes, even the most formidable battle armor appeared as feeble as straw.
"Huh!"
The Ant King unleashed the force of his right fist, his legs propelling him forward as his spine contorted like a dragon. Caught in the midst of the blow, the Spear of Destiny arched under the immense force, causing Gai Feng's grip to falter and blood to stain the shaft, drenching it in crimson.
Zizi!
The punch sent Gai Feng hurtling backward, leaving deep furrows on the platform. His path was marked by a trail of blood, a testament to the force of the attack.
Under the weight of the Ant King's onslaught, Gai Feng believed he faced certain death!
Yet, in his darkest moment, a divine leaf on his neck faintly glimmered, instilling a glimmer of hope. He managed to stave off the fatal blow, but the damage was severe, and his body teetered on the brink of collapse.
With unwavering confidence, the Ant King taunted, "Your body teeters on the precipice of complete ruin. Your limbs and bones lay shattered, while the very cells within you rupture and decay. Reduced to a mere mass of minced meat,momentarily held together by your dwindling will. The outcome stands resolute, beyond dispute!"
Gai Feng grinned, his grip tightening on the Spear of Destiny as he struggled to stand, radiating pride and defiance. His bloodshot eyes, filled with unwavering resolve, locked onto the Ant King, refusing to yield.
"Oh?"
The Ant King relaxed, crossing his arms, observing the wounded warrior with a mix of curiosity and amusement.
However, Gai Feng suddenly emanated a radiant light. With a resounding clang, he firmly planted the Spear of Destiny into the ground.
The accumulated energy from Gai Feng's lifetime erupted from the deepest core of his being, and his aura surged to the heavens. In that moment, his presence equaled that of the Unrivaled Ant King!
"Do I not still possess life and spirit? This strike will consume the entirety of my remaining essence and this shall be the burial ground for both you and me!" Gai Feng's unyielding words reverberated throughout the arena. His entire being transformed into a dazzling rainbow, enveloping the divine spear, while the divine leaf disintegrated. The vibrant energies swirling around him became part of his body, his essence, and his soul!
In an instant, terror contorted the Ant King's face. He lunged toward the spear in a desperate attempt to seize control before Gai Feng could unleash its power. It was the first time he had experienced such fear!
But it was too late.
The white jade battlefield overflowed with a profusion of five-colored energies, pouring into the Spear of Destiny. The silver divine spear whirled and rattled, unable to contain its majestic divine might.
Swish!
At that moment, the radiance of the Spear of Destiny illuminated the world, dispelling darkness and despair. Nine figures emerged from the spear, their presence indescribable—dominion over the wilderness, profound wisdom, and the power to suppress the very earth.
"Behold, the first-generation Human King Wuma, the one who led our oldest ancestors to rise!" exclaimed an elderly man with keen eyes, who had witnessed the mural depicting the Dragon Slaying king, now witnessing his reincarnation.
"And there stands the second-generation Lianshan, the third-generation Cangnan, the sixth-generation Niya, and the ninth-generation Qi!"
These were the legendary nine ancient kings! Each had left an indelible mark on history, and now, they all materialized in the mortal realm!
"The human race endures! The nine ancient kings have come to our aid!" The warriors of humanity wept tears of joy, unable to contain their overwhelming emotions as they knelt in reverence.
The imminent peril drew closer, inch by agonizing inch, as the Ant King's breath grew increasingly labored.
Clang!
The spear's swift trajectory abruptly halted, freezing in mid-air.
"No!"
The Ant King's heart sank. Reacting with lightning-fast reflexes, he swiftly shifted into a defensive stance, his entire being pulsating with vibrant vitality.
"The moment of assault is upon us!"
With remarkable agility, the Ant King rotated his limbs, conjuring forth the most formidable shield before him. Encased within its protective barrier were the most profound esoteric techniques known to the realm.
Simultaneously, the Spear of Destiny underwent a profound metamorphosis. Its silvery shaft radiated a resplendent auric luminescence.
Whoosh!
In the blink of an eye, the divine spear vanished from the air, only to reappear directly in the Ant King's immediate vicinity.
"Terminate! Annihilate! Obliterate!"
A surge of fear gripped the mighty Ant King's heart, causing his hair to stand on end. Every cell in his body reverberated with the warning call of imminent danger.
Wuma, Lianshan, and Qi channeled the prodigious might of the divine spear. The hastily erected shield of the Ant King shattered instantaneously!
With unyielding tenacity, the Ant King clenched his hands together, striving to intercept the lethal spear once more. However, the initial blow had already disassembled numerous runes, and now, aided by the nine ancestral Emperors, the Ant King's sinews crumbled upon impact.
The divine spear impaled the Ant King's form without hesitation!
"Fortify!"
Confronting the abyss of impending demise, the Ant King roared with defiance. Every preeminent rune within him blazed with desperate intensity. Hundreds of tadpole glyphs sprouted from the abyssal depths of his being.
The fabled Song of the Nines re-emerged in the world, coalescing into a Stone Tablet of Truth emblazoned upon the Ant King's chest. In an instant, the Spear of Destiny clashed headlong with the Stone Tablet of Truth, sending shockwaves rippling through the very fabric of reality!
A clash of divine relics!
An Immovable Object meeting an Irresistible Force.