Li Tian found himself completely unaware of what was happening in the midst of the destructive battle. The energies unleashed were so fierce that his spirit sense couldn't even approach without being damaged.
Nevertheless, he didn't need his spirit sense to witness the arrival of a colossal eagle soaring from the wilderness, its wings outstretched, exuding an overwhelming power and an air of arrogance. Accompanying the eagle was a massive silver-furred wolf, emanating a stormy aura, occasionally punctuated by the crackling of lightning.
The control these demonic beasts wielded over the elements was terrifying. Coupled with their inherently robust bodies, they posed formidable adversaries. Yet, Silverthorn remained unfazed and unperturbed by their approach. He floated calmly in the air, his aura continuously escalating, becoming increasingly fearsome. Behind him, the fabric of space rippled and two figures materialized.
A man with snow-white hair exuded a bone-chilling aura that seemed capable of freezing everything in its path. Standing beside him was a captivating woman, her waist-length black hair flowing gracefully. Despite her fairy-like appearance, her playful smile concealed a genuine killing intent. The atmosphere was pierced by her sword intent.
The battle erupted, accompanied by thunderous booms. Even the refuge where Li Tian and the others sought shelter was no longer safe as the battlefield expanded with every passing second.
The clash was cataclysmic. Just when Li Tian thought the battle had become too perilous, he witnessed violent fluctuations in space, cracks tearing through the fabric of reality. The sky turned crimson as flames consumed the very essence of space.
"What is this?" Li Tian pondered, contemplating the absence of cultivators beyond the Rebirth Realm in this world. The heavens themselves seemed threatened by such overwhelming power, with space itself on the verge of annihilation. If this relentless destruction persisted...
However, Li Tian was powerless to halt such a cataclysmic battle. Those capable of intervening dared not unleash their full might within this realm, for fear of inadvertently destroying it.
The battle raged on, growing increasingly intense. The cracks in space wreaked havoc on the land... Li Tian could only hope that this devastation would soon come to an end.
Suddenly, a sword imbued with fiery Sword Qi shot toward Li Tian from the forest, its momentum unstoppable. Even Li Tian, who was typically alert, struggled to dodge in time. Landing safely at a distance, he observed four cultivators hurtling toward him, their palpable killing intent impossible to ignore. Their attire revealed their identities.
"Why do you keep coming after me like this? Do you truly desire an unending blood feud?" Li Tian wondered aloud. "If you guys persist, we will reach a point where we can no longer coexist peacefully under the same sky. Is that truly what you want?"
Amidst laughter, they arrogantly replied, "Are you even worthy? You speak of irreconcilable feuds with our clans, but who do you think you are? A mere Foundation Cultivator. Hmph! You overestimate yourself."
"Enough! There's no need to waste words on a dead man," one of them sneered.
Another battle erupted, pitting Li Tian against four Core Realm cultivators. They had not underestimated Li Tian, and the weakest among them was at the peak of the Hollow Core realm. The pressure mounted on Li Tian, pushing him to his limits.
In the skies, the battle reached an unimaginable intensity, with the destruction seeping into Li Tian's immediate surroundings. Fortunately, his powerful physique gave him an advantage.
Li Tian wasted no time engaging in prolonged exchanges with his foes. Each of his attacks aimed to claim a life, regardless of the injuries he sustained in the process. The battle became a test of endurance as injuries were traded. His claws tore through flesh, and within five minutes, one of his assailants lay dead.
Numerous battles raged simultaneously, capturing the attention of those not currently engaged in combat. However, few paid heed to the infighting among humans, as they were already under assault by demonic beasts. Such internal discord was considered a grave offense, carrying severe consequences.
Thirty minutes passed, leaving only one attacker standing. Attempting to flee, he found no respite as Li Tian denied him escape and ultimately ended his life as well. Wounded from the battle, Li Tian promptly retreated toward the city. There was nothing more he could do to alter the outcome when the powerhouses had unleashed their fury.
Two days later, while recuperating, Li Tian gazed at the sky, riddled with punctures. An activated formation enveloped the entire city, rendering no place outside its borders safe due to the volatile instability of space.
For two days, the destruction wrought by the six combatants surpassed the devastation caused by atomic bombs, once the most powerful weapons in mankind's arsenal.
It was no wonder that such powerful beings rarely made their presence known. Li Tian couldn't help but yearn for the day when he could attain such levels of power.
As another day passed, Li Tian became aware of two new auras joining the battle. He sensed that they were on opposing sides, but his spirit sense was unable to gather more information. It was destroyed and sometimes vanished within space cracks, which were concepts far beyond his current cultivation level.
Li Tian had surpassed the rebirth realm in his previous life, granting him certain understandings, but he was unable to utilize them in his current state. The arrival of the two new combatants only intensified the destructive energies unleashed in the battle.
With a frown on his face, Li Tian stood up, questioning the sanity of the fighters. Did they intend to kill everyone and destroy the world? Anger welled up within him as he compared himself to an ant in the face of such overwhelming power. If the battle continued, the protective barrier around the city would surely crumble, leading to the destruction of everything within.
Fortunately, the auras in the sky disappeared soon after, leaving no trace of the combatants except for the devastation they had wrought. Li Tian breathed a sigh of relief and resumed his cultivation. He knew that until the space cracks healed, no one would be able to leave the city. This part of the wilderness had become a forbidden zone for the foreseeable future.
While he was uncertain about the resolution of the battle, he was grateful that it had come to an end. He could now return to his peaceful cultivation. Two weeks later, he received news that the ambush on him had been uncovered, leading to severe punishments for the two clans involved. Many high-ranking members, including Zhang Ming and Li Yan, were imprisoned for provoking the war and attacking fellow humans during the battle.
Hearing this brought satisfaction to Li Tian. These clans had believed themselves above the law, thinking that they could escape consequences due to their status and strength. However, there were certain laws that could not be bent. The loss of countless lives due to their actions had been acknowledged and justice served.
Another two weeks passed, and Li Tian received his monthly rewards from the system. Utilizing them, he made significant progress in his cultivation. He understood the saying that the higher the cultivation level, the more challenging it became to make breakthroughs. Nevertheless, he had ample time and resources, allowing him to cultivate with patience and diligence.