Daqin Zhentiansi

"Roar--!"

Greed completely overwhelmed fear, and the Eagle Demon Elder's eyes were instantly filled with a frenzied bloodlust!
The Blood Bodhi is about to ripen, a temptation that the Giant Ape Clan cannot match!
It no longer cared about being wary of Zhang Yuan's unfathomable methods; only one thought occupied its mind.

We will defend the cave entrance and seize the Blood Bodhi at all costs!

"At all costs! Defend it! The Blood Bodhi is ours!"

It let out a hysterical shriek, its wings frantically flapping the wind, and even burned its life essence to pour its power into the surrounding flock of eagles, urging them to launch a more ferocious and reckless attack!
At the same time, its sharp eagle eyes were fixed on the depths of the cave entrance, ready to rush in and pick the fruit at any moment.

However, just as its mind was completely captivated by the Blood Bodhi, and it mobilized the entire clan to defend the cave entrance—

"Rumble...!"

The ground deep in the basin began to shake violently without warning!
The shockwave was more intense than any previous battle!

The dark red, hard rock undulated like waves, cracked with deep, bottomless fissures!
An even more ancient and violent, terrifying power, imbued with the scent of sulfur and lava, seems to have been awakened by the ripening aura of the Blood Bodhi and the intense energy collision above, and is now... roaring awake from the depths of the earth!
Just as that intoxicating fragrance was fully released, the underground lava deep in the basin seemed to be awakened like an ancient ferocious beast!

“Rumble——!!!”

The earth shook violently, and scorching lava shot into the sky like a fountain. Dark red rocks were thrown high into the air, where they melted into golden raindrops under the terrifying heat and fell back down.

A colossal figure, so large it obscured the view, tore through the earth's crust and slowly rose from the boiling torrent of lava.

That's a dragon lizard!
Its body is hundreds of feet long and covered with dark golden scales, each of which flows with viscous magma and emits a high temperature that can scorch through space.

The enormous head resembles a dragon's head, but is even more rugged and ferocious.

His vertical pupils, like two solidified lava suns, burned with pure power and endless greed, locking onto the entrance of the Blood Fiend Ancient Cave.

More accurately, they pinpointed the source deep within the cave that exuded a deadly allure!
It merely breathes, and the sulfurous fumes it exhales transform into dark red shockwaves that sweep across all directions.

Space seemed to distort and stagnate slightly around it, as if time itself became viscous and slow because of its presence.

The overwhelming power of the ferocious beasts from the Time Realm was fully revealed!
Time Dragon Lizard!

"Roar--!!!"

A roar that shook the entire universe erupted!

The invisible sound waves contained the power of the Time Realm, sweeping across the entire area in an instant!
The Ironfeathered Eagles that were frantically swooping down were as if they had been struck hard by an invisible giant hammer.

Its frenzied dive suddenly froze, and then, like dumplings being dropped into a pot, it plummeted out of control from mid-air with a mournful cry and shattered feathers!

Whether it was an ordinary demonic bird or those leaders at the peak of the semi-saint level, they were powerless to resist under this pure power crushing force. They were firmly suppressed to the ground, unable to move, and could only let out terrified cries.

The Eagle Demon Elder was the first to be hit. His massive eagle body was slammed into the ground by an invisible force, creating a deep crater in the hard ground, and his feathers were charred and disheveled.

The wind-evil power that had just been gathered instantly dissipated, dark green blood spilled from his mouth, and his eyes were filled with utter horror.

This is the Realm of Time!

The third level of the Holy Realm already makes one a powerful figure who can suppress a region, far exceeding their level of power comprehension!
The entire basin was instantly plunged into a deathly silence of chaos and despair.

All that remained was the roar of flowing lava and the heavy breathing of the ferocious beast.

After suppressing the demon eagle clan, the Time Dragon Lizard's attention was completely drawn to the mature "Earth Vein Blood Bodhi" inside the cave.

"Woo——"

Its greedy maw opened wide, ready to spew forth a torrent of lava to forcefully break through the obstruction at the cave entrance.

Right now!

Zhang Yuan moved!
It lacked any earth-shattering momentum, yet it moved with extreme speed, like a shadow merging into the space itself.

He took a step forward, ignoring the collapsing ground, the falling lava, and the chaotic gale, and instantly appeared above the entrance to the Blood Fiend Ancient Cave.

His right hand plunged into the dense bloody aura permeating the cave entrance, his chaotic true essence flowing, precisely touching the three newly matured "Earth Vein Blood Bodhi" that exuded boundless vitality and a bloody aura like beating hearts.

With a flick of his wrist, he held three fist-sized, blood-red treasures with golden Dao patterns flowing across their surfaces in his palm.

Without pausing for a moment, Zhang Yuan didn't even glance at the Time Dragon Lizard that was so close and exuding a terrifying aura, and he flicked it with his backhand!
"Huh! Huh!"

The two Earth Vein Blood Bodhi beads transformed into two streaks of crimson-gold light, flying precisely towards Qing Xuanzi and Yan Feng.

"go!"

Zhang Yuan's voice was calm yet authoritative, clearly reaching the ears of both of them.

Qing Xuanzi subconsciously caught the scalding hot fruit, feeling the terrifying energy contained within it. Looking at Zhang Yuan's solitary figure facing the beast of time, he instantly understood.

He grabbed Yan Feng, who was still somewhat unwilling, and growled, "Go! Don't drag Junior Brother Zhang down with you!"

Without hesitation, the two, along with the remaining giant ape warriors, retreated rapidly out of the basin, braving the chaotic energy storm.

At this moment, Zhang Yuan only had one Earth Vein Blood Bodhi in his hand. Its alluring aura was like a beacon in the darkness, completely igniting the ferocity of the Time Dragon Lizard!
"Roar--!!!"

The Time Dragon Lizard roared in extreme rage, feeling as if it had been mocked by tiny ants!

Its enormous lava claws, carrying the power to freeze time and incinerate all things, tore through space and slammed down towards Zhang Yuan!

Wherever the claw wind passed, the air was ignited and space was distorted and stretched, as if it wanted to smash Zhang Yuan and the Blood Bodhi in his hand into dust!
Zhang Yuan's eyes were as cold as ice.

He neither dodged nor evaded, nor did he even use the Azure Dragon Mace!
His left hand still held the crimson Bodhi seed firmly, while his right hand suddenly clenched into a fist!
"Buzz!"

A pure and highly refined physical power suddenly erupted!
There was no dazzling brilliance, only an invisible force field that instantly distorted space, as if he were not holding a fist, but the core of a star about to explode!

"boom--!!!"

Zhang Yuan's right fist, carrying the power to shake the galaxy, struck fiercely upwards, clashing head-on with the giant lava claw that was grabbing down!
The shockwave was visible to the naked eye, and it exploded in a ring shape!

The ground below cracked and collapsed like tofu, forming a huge circular pit.

The scalding magma was whipped up by the shockwave into giant waves tens of meters high!

Those Ironfeathered Eagles that were pinned to the ground were swept away by the aftershocks and rolled out like broken sacks, screaming in agony.

A scene that horrified all the eagle demons unfolded!

That giant lava claw, capable of easily shattering mountains and containing the power to slow down time, was actually blocked by Zhang Yuan's tiny fist!
They were locked in a stalemate in mid-air!

“Sizzle——!!!”

A piercing scraping sound rang out, as if steel was cutting against each other.

At the point where Zhang Yuan's fist made contact with the dragon lizard's claws, space distorted violently, emitting a groan of unbearable strain.

The lava flowing from the dragon lizard's claws was scattered and flew everywhere by that pure power.

Beneath the dark gold scales, a muffled creaking sound of bones grinding could be faintly heard!
The void beneath Zhang Yuan's feet shattered and collapsed as if it were a tangible object, but his figure remained as steady as a rock, completely still!

The black robes fluttered in the turbulent energy currents, yet remained undamaged.

A flicker of shock, anger, and disbelief flashed in the Time Dragon Lizard's vertical pupils. Its prized physical strength, combined with the divine power of time stagnation, had actually been blocked by a human cultivator whose aura seemed to be only at the initial Saint Realm, single-handedly with his fists?!

"Roar--"

It suddenly opened its huge mouth, and a burst of red light flashed from deep within its throat.

A molten breath imbued with destructive power was about to erupt!

Supernatural!
This is the innate supernatural power of the Time Dragon Lizard!
This divine power can destroy heaven and earth and shatter mountains and rivers!

Inside the cave, the demonic eagles wore expressions of despair.

Under such supernatural power, they will all turn to ashes.

However, Zhang Yuan was even faster!

Just as the dragon lizard was about to unleash its full power and its new power was exhausted, Zhang Yuan suddenly changed his attack with his right fist, which was blocking the giant claw!
Turn your fist into a palm!

Five fingers like hooks!

A powerful burst of chaotic and imprisoning true intent erupted!

"Dragon and Elephant Suppressing the Prison, dismantle!"

He suddenly twisted, pulled, and pressed his palm against the dragon lizard's huge claws!
The immense power containing the power of the Nine Heavens, mixed with the will of chaos and destruction, instantly triggered the power of the dragon lizard itself, forming a strange force field vortex!

"roar--?!"

The Time Dragon Lizard felt an overwhelming, irresistible, and terrifying force coursing through its entire body via its sharp claws.

Its massive body was uncontrollably propelled forward by this force, causing it to stumble violently.

The molten lava breath, which was only halfway condensed, was forcibly interrupted!
Immediately afterwards, Zhang Yuan's palm, containing the will to suppress all directions, pressed down sharply!
"Boom——!!!"

Like a god beating a drum!

The Time Dragon Lizard's enormous head, as large as a small mountain, was actually forced down by Zhang Yuan's seemingly casual palm strike!
Its enormous head slammed into the shattered earth below with a deafening roar.

Smoke and magma shot into the sky!

The entire basin seemed to fall silent for a moment.

Those eagle demons who struggled to raise their heads, including the seriously injured eagle demon elder, were all stunned, their eyes filled with boundless fear and lingering dread!
original……

When we fought them just now, this human garrison commander didn't even use his full strength!

If he had used that terrifying physical strength from the beginning...

They probably wouldn't even be able to withstand a single blow; they'd be crushed into mincemeat in an instant!
Using the force of the recoil, Zhang Yuan's figure floated back dozens of feet like a willow catkin, and he stood steadily on the boiling torrent of magma in mid-air.

He still held the crimson Bodhi in his left hand, his gaze calmly sweeping over the huge, wretched dragon lizard struggling to raise its head below, before slowly turning towards the void at the edge of the basin.

His voice wasn't loud, but it clearly pierced through the roar of the lava and the furious howl of the dragon lizard:

"Now that the Eagle Demon Elder has arrived, why hide and watch this show for so long?"

As soon as he finished speaking, the void distorted slightly.

A tall, slender figure appeared silently.

He wore a dark gold robe with feather patterns, had an ancient face, and sharp eyes like the edge of a sword, as if they could pierce through people's hearts.

He stood there quietly with his hands behind his back, without any powerful energy fluctuations emanating from him, yet he naturally became the center of this chaotic world.

A vast, profound, and terrifying pressure, seemingly integrated with the primordial Dao, descended upon Zhang Yuan, who stood alone in the void, like an invisible curtain of heaven!

Venerable realm!

This oppressive force far surpasses that of the previous Time Dragon Lizard, containing control over the rules of heaven and earth, as if it could alter space and reshape earth, fire, water, and wind with a single thought!

However, faced with this oppressive force that would make ordinary Saint Realm experts kneel down instantly, Zhang Yuan's figure only swayed slightly.

The chaotic energy around him flowed silently, like a rock standing amidst raging waves. His dark robes fluttered in the wind, but his eyes remained calm and profound, managing to withstand the pressure from the Venerable Realm!

Zhang Yuan's physical body already possesses the power of the Nine Heavens.

Even if he is a venerable one, so what?
He never actually used his maximum power from beginning to end.

Because this primordial world also has a heavenly palace and a celestial venerable.

For the first time, a genuine look of surprise and inquiry flashed in the eyes of the Eagle Demon Elder.

He sized up Zhang Yuan, his voice like the clang of metal, carrying a hint of amusement and curiosity: "Such pure Chaos True Essence, such a domineering physical foundation."

"I observed your attack just now; your control over power has reached a state of perfection, and the true meaning of martial arts is even more profound and unfathomable."

"This level of cultivation and combat power is something even the abbot of Xuanyu Temple might not be able to match. You... are you really just a lowly garrison commander?"

Although Elder Yao Ying, a Venerable Realm expert, did not see through Zhang Yuan's true strength, his judgment was not wrong.

The strength of the Xuan Yu Temple Master was far inferior to that of Zhang Yuan.

Zhang Yuan remained calm and said frankly, "I am Zhang Yuan, a cultivator who ascended from the Shattered World. By chance, I am temporarily residing at Xuanyu Temple and serving as its garrison commander."

He paused, then calmly met the Grand Elder's scrutinizing gaze: "I have no intention of being an enemy of the nobility. I have come here only to fulfill my duty, to protect my fellow human beings and uphold the laws of the Heavenly Palace."

"On the contrary, I am quite interested in the bloodline talent of nobles who can soar through the sky and control the wind."

After saying that, under the slightly surprised gaze of the Eagle Demon Elder, Zhang Yuan casually spread out his left hand.

The "Earth Vein Blood Bodhi" that drove the Time Dragon Lizard mad and made all living beings drool was casually tossed to the Grand Elder like an ordinary pebble!
"This item is nothing more than an external thing to me. If the elder is interested, he may take it."

The crimson fruit arced through the air and landed steadily in the Grand Elder's hand.

The elder looked down at the rare treasure in his hand, which contained immense life essence and bloodthirsty power, then looked up at Zhang Yuan, who had a calm expression, and narrowed his eyes slightly.

His metallic voice rang out again: "Heh, interesting. A mere Blood Bodhi is beneath my notice."

His gaze swept down to the Time Dragon Lizard below, which had just struggled to its feet from the lava pit and was now growling at him with a threatening yet wary tone. He said meaningfully, "What I'm truly interested in is the 'Earth Vein Fire Essence Mine' that this beast is entrenched in."

"That is the true essence of enhancing our clan's bloodline and forging divine weapons. A few fruits are merely an add-on."

Zhang Yuan instantly understood.

Combined with the Iron Feather Eagle Clan's previous actions of deliberately provoking conflict with the Black Armor Crocodile Clan as a cover, everything became clear.

It turns out that their real target was not just the Blood Bodhi that ripens only once every ten thousand years, but the vast mineral vein deep within the Blood Fiend Ancient Cave, which was occupied by the Time Dragon Lizard for a long time and contained rich "earth vein fire essence"!

The value of this mineral vein far exceeds that of the Blood Bodhi itself. (End of Chapter)