High Martial Arts: Liver Becomes the Master of the Universe

Chapter 282 The Sea of ​​Blood Origin, the Heavenly Mystery Sect Members! Qin Feng's purple-gold spiritual power has greatly increased!

Opportunity is never absent in desolate and bloody forbidden lands; it only awaits the hunters qualified to seize it.

After traveling for months across the boundless crimson land, Qin Feng's keen spiritual senses detected two rapidly moving and violently colliding spiritual energy fluctuations.

Without the slightest hesitation, he transformed into an almost imperceptible shadow and silently followed the trail.

Soon, the two pursuers came into his view.

One of them was bathed in holy light, and with each flap of his twelve wings of light, he unleashed a terrifying speed that tore through space. It was his old rival, Neil from the Holy Light Clan.

At this moment, his face was cold and stern, and the killing intent in his eyes was undisguised. Like a god judging the world, he relentlessly pursued the fleeing figure ahead.

The one he was chasing was a young man dressed in a purple-gold imperial robe, exuding an air of elegance and nobility.

Qin Feng recognized him; he was a prince of the Taixu Universe Kingdom, a powerful figure whose name was also on the Hidden Dragon Ranking.

However, this once high and mighty prince now appeared quite disheveled, with his royal robes torn in several places and his breathing slightly disordered, clearly having suffered considerable losses under Neil's pursuit.

Qin Feng did not appear immediately, but instead, like the most patient hunter, lingered far behind the two.

He concealed all his aura, transforming into the most inconspicuous speck of dust in this blood-red world.

The chase continued throughout the vast forbidden area.

The prince of the Taixu Universe Kingdom was also quite capable. He used mysterious spatial techniques several times, instantly disappearing from his original spot and teleporting to an extremely distant location in an attempt to shake off Neil.

However, something strange happened.

Each time, no matter how well the prince moved to a hidden corner, no matter how he concealed his presence, Neil could always adjust his direction without hesitation and pursue him again with perfect accuracy.

The entire process was seamless, without the slightest pause or probing, as if in his perception, the prince was a beacon in the darkness, impossible to hide from.

Qin Feng took in everything. He carefully observed Neil's condition and found that he had not activated any tracking techniques, nor did he have any spiritual energy fluctuations from any special treasures.

That kind of locking is more like an instinct, an intuition that can discern location with a mere thought.

"Sure enough."

Qin Feng understood.

"After refining the Blood Jade Crystal, a cultivator's body or soul will be marked with a special imprint by a certain law of this forbidden land. This imprint allows all refiners to have a subtle connection and directly perceive each other's location."

Qin Feng has confirmed his guess.

This is not just a treasure hunt, but a dark forest where all participants are exposed to each other.

Every prodigy who refines the Blood Jade Crystal is both a hunter and a potential prey for others.

"Therefore, without absolute certainty, one must never easily refine a large amount of blood jade crystals, otherwise one will only become a target of public criticism and attract endless pursuit."

Qin Feng's gaze deepened as he examined his current situation and strength.

"However... we'll refine it 'when we're more confident'..."

A cold smile curved his lips. "And right now, I happen to be the one who's confident. Since that's the case, it doesn't matter. Let's just start refining."

For Qin Feng now, apart from that unfathomable stone Buddha, the geniuses within the forbidden area are no longer a fatal threat to him.

Exposing his location is not a crisis for him; on the contrary, it may become an excellent bait to lure his prey.

Having figured this out, he stopped paying attention to the ongoing chase in the distance and instead moved to find a large, secluded, and sturdy valley on the vast plain.

He used brute force to carve out a temporary cave dwelling and casually set up several restrictions to conceal his aura. Then he sat cross-legged and focused his mind into his body.

With a thought, a blood-red crystal, about the size of a fist, with countless mysterious runes covering its surface, quietly floated in his palm.

This is the Blood Jade Crystal.

Just by gazing at it, Qin Feng could feel a tremor originating from the depths of his soul.

The crimson runes seemed to be alive, slowly flowing in his vision, combining to form a series of bloody yet magnificent scenes.

If you listen carefully, you can almost hear the mournful howls and roars of countless souls coming from inside the crystal. These are the products formed by the resentment and boundless essence of countless powerful beings who perished here, after being forged by the laws of the forbidden land.

Intense killing intent and fighting spirit emanated from the blood jade crystal, like an invisible hand constantly stirring Qin Feng's heartstrings, attempting to ignite the deepest fighting desire and destructive impulse within him.

"Kill! Slaughter brings glory!"

"War! Fighting is the only meaning of existence!"

"Devoure! Plunder! Become the sole ruler of the universe and the sea of ​​stars!"

A grand and eerie voice seemed to resound directly from the depths of his soul, carrying a bewitching magic.

This sound does not belong to any known language, yet it can be understood instantly by any living being.

That was the whisper of the Blood God.

Qin Feng's eyes remained unwavering, his heart as clear as a still lake.

"The Crimson Forbidden Land... is the forbidden land of the 'Blood God'."

He thought to himself, "Then this Blood Jade Crystal is probably also a creation of that Blood God."

He recalled the warning given to him long ago by the mysterious being who had taught him the [Nine Spirits Primordial Diagram]—the Nine Spirits King.

"As the Nine Spirits King said back then, the knowledge of the gods is itself a most deadly form of seduction."

Their thoughts and their teachings are the sweetest poison for ordinary beings with weak wills.

Conversely, if one possesses an iron will and an unbreakable Dao heart, then such temptations cannot sway you in the slightest.

At that time, all so-called divine knowledge will shed its dangerous guise and become a harmless and incredibly generous gift to those with steadfast wills.

Qin Feng's martial arts heart, tempered by countless life-and-death trials, is now as firm as a rock, far surpassing that of ordinary prodigies.

He was confident that the whispers of the Blood God were not enough to corrupt his will.

Without further hesitation, he took a deep breath, and the Dao Foundation of [Eternal Singularity] began to slowly operate.

A powerful suction force emanated from his palm, instantly enveloping the blood jade crystal.

"Om-"

The blood jade crystal trembled violently, and the blood-red runes on its surface seemed to be activated, emitting an eerie light.

A surge of crimson spiritual energy, a hundred times larger than before, mixed with endless negative emotions and a murderous will, rushed into Qin Feng's body like a burst dam, flowing wildly down his arm.

In that instant, Qin Feng's body felt as if he had been thrown into the place where lava and glaciers met.

A burning, violent will to kill, and a cold, deathly resentment, simultaneously assaulted his limbs and bones, attempting to tear his body apart and devour his soul.

However, the moment these violent spiritual energies entered Qin Feng's body, they were met with absolute suppression by the [Eternal Singularity].

No matter how violent the psionic energy surges in, it will be instantly decomposed and purified, turning into the most primordial essence.

Those mournful screams of souls were completely extinguished by the power of the singularity; those violent killing intents were forcibly suppressed and filtered by Qin Feng's own martial will.

In the end, only streams of pure, purplish-red spiritual energy, radiating the essence of life and power, remained, slowly merging into Qin Feng's physical body and spiritual sea.

This is a wonderful process.

Qin Feng clearly felt that his physical strength and mental power were constantly improving in an inconceivable way.

This improvement is not a direct increase in quantity, but a fundamental transformation in quality!
If his previous physical body was a piece of refined steel, then at this moment, this refined steel is being injected with some kind of mysterious catalyst, causing it to evolve towards "divine metal" and "Dao iron".

Every cell, every inch of bone, is undergoing tremendous changes, becoming more resilient, more active, and capable of bearing greater power.

His mental strength was also like that.

The spiritual power that had already been condensed to its extreme was now as if it were being repeatedly tempered and polished by an invisible hand, removing all unseen impurities and making it purer and more transparent, with its quality steadily advancing to a higher level.

This is an enhancement of potential and qualifications, a leap in the level of life!

Its value is billions of times greater than simply increasing power!
But at the same time, the bewitching influence originating from the Blood God became even stronger.

Even after being filtered by the [Eternal Singularity], a trace of the most primal killing and fighting spirit still seeped out and merged into Qin Feng's true nature.

His heart was racing, his blood was boiling, and a strong desire to fight a fierce battle with all the strongest beings in the world was growing wildly in his heart.

This fighting spirit, combined with his own martial will, not only did not make him lose his way, but instead made his eyes sharper and his aura more domineering.

The moment the first blood jade crystal was completely refined, Qin Feng's vision suddenly cleared.

A vast and incredibly clear three-dimensional star map appeared out of thin air in his sea of ​​consciousness.

The outline of this star map is exactly the same as the treasure map he obtained from the thirteenth prince; it is the complete map of the entire Crimson Forbidden Land.

Unlike treasure maps, this star map is "alive".

On the vast star map, thousands upon thousands of points of light are twinkling at this moment.

Each point of light represents a being who has refined the Blood Jade Crystal.

These light spots are of different colors and brightness, seemingly corresponding to different races and the amount of Blood Jade Crystals refined.

Qin Feng's mind stirred slightly, and he focused his consciousness on one of the points of light.

In an instant, detailed information about the point of light flooded his mind: the exact location of the other party, and the exact number of Blood Jade Crystals it had refined—one.

He quickly scanned the entire star map, his immense mental power allowing him to examine all the points of light in an instant.

“I see… This is the ‘Hunter’s’ vision.”

Qin Feng thought to himself.

At this moment, the entire forbidden area held no secrets for him.

He roughly estimated that there were over ten thousand beings who had refined the Blood Jade Crystal.

This is a rather large number, and it is clear that the vast majority of the geniuses who entered the forbidden area have already made some gains.

Among them, the light spots represented by most of the creatures appeared rather dim, and the number of blood jade crystals they refined was generally between one and three.

This group should consist of ordinary participants within the forbidden area.

A few spots of light, however, were much brighter, and they had refined seven to ten blood jade crystals.

Qin Feng easily spotted familiar figures like Neil and Ye Luo among them.

These are undoubtedly renowned geniuses on the Hidden Dragon List, or ancient monsters at the extreme black hole level who have survived for countless years.

Among all the points of light, two were the most dazzling, like the bright moon in the night, far surpassing all the other points of light.

Qin Feng locked his consciousness onto the past.

One of them exuded an aura of deathly stillness and Zen, and its location perfectly matched the location of the "stone Buddha" he had sensed earlier.

The number of Blood Jade Crystals he refined reached an astonishing thirteen!

The other one, however, is filled with a domineering, wild, and all-consuming aura; it is the "Lion God Statue," which is as famous as the Stone Buddha.

The number of Blood Jade Crystals he refined was also thirteen.

"Thirteen..."

A glint of fighting spirit flashed in Qin Feng's eyes. "It seems that this is the current first tier."

He regained his composure, no longer hesitated, and took out the second blood jade crystal.

"Now that we're in the game, there's nothing to hesitate about."

"The second one!"

A surge of crimson spiritual energy rushed into his body once more, this time with an even more violent impact than the first one.

The whispers of the Blood God grew clearer, as if roaring right next to his ear. Endless illusions began to appear before his eyes.

He envisioned himself reigning supreme over the universe, with all races submitting to him;

He saw himself wielding a divine weapon, slaying gods;
He saw endless glory, power, beauty, and wealth—everything that all living beings in the world crave—unfolded before him like a scroll, as if he could obtain it easily with just a nod and the surrender.

These illusions are so real that they could instantly corrupt any being with a flawed Dao heart.

"You illusory thing, how dare you disturb my Dao heart? Break!"

Qin Feng's will was like an invincible divine sword, slashing fiercely through the sea of ​​spirit.

All illusions, whether glorious glory or alluring power, shattered inch by inch under this sword, like reflections in a mirror or the moon in the water.

He steadfastly guarded his true self, remaining unmoved despite the rampant illusions of the outside world.

This mental battle lasted for a full two weeks.

Half a month later, Qin Feng suddenly opened his eyes, a sharp glint flashing within them, and all the illusions and seductive voices vanished.

The second blood jade crystal was also completely refined by him at this moment.

His physical and mental aptitude has visibly improved to a higher level.

Qin Feng could feel that his body was full of unprecedented vitality, as if with each breath he could draw on deeper spiritual energy from the space.

There was no stopping.

"The third one!"

"The fourth one!"

……

Qin Feng then entered a long and desolate period of seclusion.

He devoted all his energy to the cycle of refining the Blood Jade Crystal and resisting the Blood God's bewitching influence.

Outside the cave, time slowly passed.

The prodigies within the forbidden land continue to fight madly for opportunities and Blood Jade Crystals. Every day, the entire Crimson Land witnesses a bloody cycle of hunting and being hunted.

During this time, there were quite a few outstanding talents who passed through the valley where Qin Feng was located.

But when they sensed the faint yet overwhelming aura lingering around the cave, their expressions changed drastically, and they hurriedly left, not daring to harbor any thought of exploring further.

The name of "Fierce God" Qin Feng had already spread throughout the battlefield of all races after the Battle of Twin Rivers and the Battle of Red Feather Pass.

In this blood-red forbidden land, apart from a handful of supreme geniuses standing at the very top, no one dares to easily provoke this fiend.

Even creatures that had accepted the mission to hunt down Qin Feng dared not easily make a move against him.

Qin Feng's most feared stone Buddha could also be monitored at any time through that mental star map.

He discovered that although the Stone Buddha was also active in the area, he seemed uninterested in him, and the two always maintained a safe distance.

Qin Feng was happy with this arrangement, as long as the other party did not take the initiative to approach him, he could focus on his cultivation.

Spring goes and autumn comes, and the seasons change.

In this secluded mountain cave, a hundred years have quietly passed.

"Om-"

The moment the light of the thirteenth blood jade crystal completely merged into Qin Feng's body, an unprecedentedly powerful aura erupted from him.

A monstrous wave surged within the sea of ​​his spirit.

The originally golden-red spiritual energy has now completely transformed, presenting a noble and profound purple-gold color!

It's so red it's almost purple!

This signifies that Qin Feng's spiritual strength, after a century of arduous cultivation and the tempering of thirteen blood jade crystals, has finally broken through its shackles and stepped onto a completely new level!

At this moment, he felt his mind was incredibly clear, and the whole world seemed different to him.

He can more clearly perceive the flow of the surrounding psionic field, manipulate the psionic energy in space more easily, and even the operating efficiency of the [Eternal Singularity] has been improved by several times.

Qin Feng slowly opened his eyes, and a purple-gold divine light flashed in his eyes, causing ripples to appear in the void in front of him.

He glanced at the four remaining blood jade crystals in his hand, but temporarily stopped thinking about continuing to refine them.

At this moment, the whispers of the Blood God in his ears were no longer sounds, but rather like countless sharp needles, constantly piercing his soul.

His surroundings were no longer the occasional illusions, but were shrouded in a blood-red world of killing, fighting, and destruction.

Endless temptations, like maggots clinging to his bones, were constantly eroding his will.

He must stop and take some time to adjust to and suppress this spiritual pollution that has reached its peak.

Once he loses in this confrontation and his mind is completely corrupted, he will no longer be Qin Feng, but will become the most loyal believer of the Blood God.

"call……"

Qin Feng exhaled a long breath of stale air, which was mixed with a faint smell of blood.

"If it's only this level, it can't truly threaten my Dao heart."

He felt the violent battle intent within his body almost bursting out, but his eyes remained clear. "It just takes time to digest the Blood God's Temptation. If I have enough time, I can even refine a hundred or a few hundred!"

Qin Feng was very confident.

The reason was simple: he discovered that as the Blood God's seductive voice grew louder, the three golden nails in his sea of ​​consciousness also began to glow...

The emperor's protection was enough to allow him to defy the whispers of the evil gods.

"This level of potential is unmatched by any other living being! The Crimson Forbidden Land is where I will surpass them!"

Qin Feng murmured to himself, once again immersing his mind in the mental star map. At this moment, the point of light representing himself had become incomparably dazzling, its brightness almost comparable to that of the stone Buddha and the lion god statue in the distance.

He refined thirteen Blood Jade Crystals, placing him among the top three out of tens of thousands of participants in the entire forbidden area!

Meanwhile, the stone Buddha and the lion god statue did not stop during these hundred years. The number of blood jade crystals they refined had reached as many as seventeen, still firmly surpassing him.

As for the other prodigies, even those of the caliber of Neil and Ye Luo, the most they have ever reached is just over ten.

"The gap still exists."

Qin Feng showed no signs of complacency. He closed the star map and shut down his eyes again.

A new round of confrontation and training has begun.

Another hundred years have passed.

Inside the cave, Qin Feng's aura had become as deep as the sea and as immovable as a mountain.

The remaining four blood jade crystals had been refined by him at some point.

At this moment, he was fighting against the mental shock that came from refining the seventeen blood jade crystals, which was like a raging storm.

At the same time, the [Nine Spirits Primordial Diagram] within his body was also quietly undergoing a transformation.

Driven by abundant resources and the spiritual power of the purple-gold quality, the outline of the fifth lifelike totem on the mysterious primordial diagram has been largely drawn, and it is only one step away from truly taking shape.

"My combat strength is far, far greater than when I first entered the Crimson Forbidden Land."

Qin Feng muttered to himself, feeling the world-destroying power within his body.

"Is this the power of the Blood Jade Crystal? Directly enhancing the potential of living beings from the very source..."

He slowly stood up, stretched his limbs, and his body immediately emitted a series of popping sounds like popping beans.

Each explosion contained a terrifying power that shook the very fabric of space.

Now, he has finished refining all seventeen blood jade crystals he has.

There's no point in continuing to sit here doing nothing.

Next, it's time to compete for more Blood Jade Crystals.

His goal from the beginning was not to search the world inefficiently for those blood jade crystals that were hidden somewhere, like a headless fly.

Qin Feng's target was those beings who had already refined the Blood Jade Crystal.

Once he kills them one by one, the blood jade crystals they painstakingly refined will naturally re-condense and become his spoils of war.

This is the most efficient way to grow in the forbidden area.

With a thought, the mental star map covered with points of light reappeared in his mind.

Every point of light, at this moment, transformed into a walking blood jade crystal in his eyes.

"what?"

Qin Feng's gaze suddenly sharpened.

He discovered that the numerous points of light that were originally scattered throughout the forbidden area on the star map were now converging in the same direction and at the same location, just like rivers flowing into the sea.

At that location, the light spots were extremely dense, with thousands upon thousands of light spots almost merging into a dazzling sea of ​​light.

Among them are the two brightest points of light: the stone Buddha and the lion statue.

"Everyone is gathering at this spot... Has something happened? Or has a great treasure been discovered?"

Qin Feng immediately focused his attention on that area and compared it with the treasure map in his memory.

Soon, a name came to mind.

"The Sea of ​​Blood?"

According to the treasure map, this place is called the Sea of ​​Blood Source, located in the core area of ​​the entire Crimson Forbidden Land, near the central "Blood God Tower". It is one of the legendary sources of Blood Jade Crystals, containing not only a massive amount of Blood Jade Crystals, but also many secret treasures.

"So it was a top-tier opportunity that has emerged. No wonder everyone is flocking to it."

Qin Feng estimated the distance between his current location and the Sea of ​​Blood.

"At my normal cruising speed, it would take at least a hundred years to get there."

"By the time I get there, the battle for the Blood Jade Crystal will probably be coming to an end. But... that's fine too."

A cold killing intent flashed in his eyes. "Fortunately, the final ownership of the Blood Jade Crystal doesn't depend on who finds it first, but on who survives to the end. Let's get going. We'll have to get to this core area sooner or later."

Having made up his mind, Qin Feng decided not to delay any longer.

He removed the restrictions, rushed out of the cave, and directly unleashed his black hole-level secret treasure—[Crimson Gold Wings].

"Buzz!"

A pair of shimmering golden wings, covered with mysterious restrictions, suddenly unfolded behind him.

As Qin Feng poured his abundant spiritual energy into it, the crimson-gold wings emitted a loud sound, and he instantly transformed into a golden streak of light that pierced through the heavens and earth, disappearing into the horizon.

The terrifying cruising speed of forty-five times the speed of light turned the scenery along the way into blurry light and shadow.

During his journey, Qin Feng also tested his current maximum combat power.

He pushed the crimson-gold wings, which had been completely refined by 108 restrictions, to their limit. At the same time, he poured his spiritual power, which had transformed into a purple-gold color, into his killing move, "Inch of Light," using spiritual power to accelerate himself to the extreme.

"boom--!"

In that instant, his speed surged again, breaking through the constraints and reaching an unbelievable sixty times the speed of light!
At this speed, the concepts of time and space seem to become blurred, and he truly transforms into an unstoppable "divine light".

……

A journey of a hundred years is long and desolate.

The vastness of the Bloodstained Forbidden Land is beyond imagination.

Qin Feng sped towards the core area, and all he saw along the way was scarlet and deathly silence.

However, he did not become completely absorbed in the journey and remained highly vigilant.

If he encounters any opportunities arising from nature on the road, he will seize them without hesitation.

In the seventy-third year of his journey, he intercepted and killed a prodigy from another race who was also heading to the Sea of ​​Blood Origin and had refined three Blood Jade Crystals.

The battle was simple and straightforward.

Qin Feng didn't even use his trump cards like the Ancient Luo Bell and the Heaven Opening Technique. With just a seemingly ordinary Inch of Light, he pierced through all of his opponent's defensive treasures with absolute speed and power, completely annihilating him along with his soul.

That prodigy, who was considered a powerful figure in the outside world, never even saw Qin Feng's true face before turning into dust in history.

Qin Feng also successfully acquired the three Blood Jade Crystals.

A hundred years have passed in the blink of an eye.

When a vast, boundless, crimson "ocean" churning with viscous blood waves appeared at the edge of his vision, Qin Feng knew that he had arrived at his destination—the Sea of ​​Blood.

He slowed down and gently landed at the edge of the sea of ​​blood.

This so-called "sea" is less a sea and more a boundless abyss.

What was churning in the seawater was not water, but blood as viscous as magma, exuding a terrifying aura that sent chills down one's spine.

Blood-red waves crashed against the shore, producing a dull roar.

Qin Feng saw a huge meteorite fall from the sky. The moment it touched the sea of ​​blood, it was swallowed and dissolved instantly by the viscous blood without even a ripple, as if it had never existed.

He dared not be careless in the slightest.

He could sense that this sea of ​​blood contained the immortal obsessions left behind by countless powerful beings who had fallen, as well as a supreme and terrifying power that seemed to transcend all laws.

That is the power belonging to the "Blood God".

Before this sea of ​​blood, any living being, no matter how high its cultivation or how strong its physical body, would likely face only one fate.

Go in, and you'll die!
Qin Feng's gaze passed over the sea of ​​blood and looked towards the shore.

Tens of thousands of figures were scattered along the endless scarlet coastline, maintaining a tacit and wary distance from one another.

They are the pride of all races, the most brilliant stars in their respective universes and supreme sects.

However, here, they all transformed into the most patient fishermen, silently confronting the abyss before them, which surged with blood-red waves.

The spiritual energy transformed into invisible threads, probing into that crimson expanse that could devour even light.

This is a tedious, dangerous, and extremely mentally taxing process.

The sea of ​​blood contains endless oppressive and corrosive forces. Every time one's spiritual power penetrates deeper, it feels like scraping one's soul with the sharpest blade.

If one is not careful, the threads of spiritual energy will be assimilated by the sea of ​​blood, causing irreversible damage.

Even so, no one gave up.

Because everyone knows that deep within this terrifying sea of ​​blood lies a destiny-altering opportunity—the Blood Jade Crystal, along with the supreme treasures that accompanied the ancient powerful beings who perished here, and a vast array of rare and precious materials.

Time lost its meaning in this silent struggle.

Only the fleeting brilliance of a blood jade crystal, occasionally painstakingly "fished" from the sea, can bring a ripple to this frozen picture, attracting countless gazes that are either greedy, envious, or solemn.

Qin Feng understood instantly.

The higher the quality of one's spiritual power, the stronger the "fishhook" that is formed, and the more it can resist the erosion of the sea of ​​blood, thus allowing it to penetrate deeper into the ocean.

The deeper one goes into the Sea of ​​Blood Origin, the more and better the quantity and quality of the Blood Jade Crystals and Secret Treasures one can "fish" up!
This is the ultimate test of the spiritual power cultivation of all the prodigies.

Qin Feng remained silent, perfectly blending his figure and aura into the surrounding environment. In a secluded corner of the coastline, where no one noticed him, he found a black rock and slowly sat down cross-legged.

No one noticed his arrival; it was as if he had been part of the reef from the very beginning.

There is only one exception.

In the central region, extremely far away from him and in the best position along the entire coastline, the stone Buddha, sitting as still as a mountain, slowly opened its eyes.

His calm, still eyes, traversing vast distances, gazed silently in Qin Feng's direction.

In that glance, there was no murderous intent, no hostility, only a pure "seeing".

It was as if it were saying, "You've arrived."

Qin Feng's heart skipped a beat, but he remained outwardly calm and didn't even make eye contact with the other party.

The stone Buddha only glanced at it before closing its eyes again, as if everything just now was an illusion.

This unparalleled genius in the "Divine Forbidden" realm had no intention of attacking Qin Feng.

This left Qin Feng extremely puzzled, wondering what the stone Buddha was up to.

……

However, it was a good thing that this guy didn't attack him, so Qin Feng didn't bother to think about it further.

Afterwards, Qin Feng hid in an inconspicuous corner, his purplish-gold spiritual power condensed into a tangible substance, like an indestructible divine needle, steadily piercing the surface of the blood sea, precisely searching for the traces of the blood jade crystal.

His efficiency far surpassed that of ordinary people, but faced with this vast, misty sea of ​​blood, it still seemed like a drop in the ocean.

Just as everyone was getting used to this almost eternal silence, a slightly abrupt, amused voice rang out without warning, clearly reaching the ears of every prodigy.

"Ladies and gentlemen, if I may be so bold, your method is actually wrong."

The voice was gentle, yet it was like a boulder thrown into a calm lake, instantly creating ripples.

"This method is extremely difficult and yields very little reward. It is also extremely dangerous. One wrong move and your foundation will be damaged. Why bother?"

Swish!Swish!Swish!
Tens of thousands of gazes, filled with surprise, suspicion, vigilance, and displeasure, were all directed at the source of the sound.

Suddenly, a figure appeared at the edge of the crowd.

He was a chubby boy who looked harmless, with a slightly rounded figure and an unchanging smile on his face, as if nothing could make him frown.

He wore a well-tailored yin-yang robe, with black and white colors flowing across his body, outlining a profound Daoist charm, making him exude an aura of mystery and unpredictability.

"Ok?"

Countless geniuses frowned, their minds reeling.

When did this person appear? No one noticed!
To be able to do this in the Blood Origin Sea, where powerful beings gather, demonstrates that one's strength is unfathomable.

"Who are you?"

A giant from the Lava Titans asked in a deep, rumbling voice, his bare upper body covered in lava-like patterns and radiating terrifying heat.

The chubby boy chuckled and cupped his hands in greeting, seemingly oblivious to the overwhelming pressure: "I am Sanruo, just an unknown rogue cultivator."

"Rogue cultivator?"

Immediately, some creatures let out a sneer. A rogue cultivator dared to spout such nonsense in this setting?

However, some ancient beings with broader knowledge had their expressions turn extremely solemn upon seeing that iconic yin-yang robe.

"That Taoist robe... the interplay of Yin and Yang, the natural workings of Heaven... could it be someone from that place?"

A powerful being at the extreme black hole level, who had lived for tens of millions of years, muttered to himself, his eyes revealing deep apprehension.

"A member of the Tianji Sect?"

The moment this name was uttered, the entire coastline was filled with gasps of astonishment.

The initial look of disdain and contempt instantly turned into shock and horror.

"Impossible! Didn't the Heavenly Mystery Sect long ago retreat into seclusion and hide in the 'Endless Sea'? How could they appear here?"

"A follower of Tzeentch?"

Someone whispered unconsciously, the term carrying a clear derogatory and wary connotation.

Immediately someone retorted, "No, no, that's wrong! The ancient Heavenly Mystery Sect has long since split apart."

Initially, they all worshipped the Lord of Change, who controlled all things, but later their ideologies diverged. One faction believed in the supremacy of knowledge and thus should worship the Lord of Change; another revered ultimate reason and logic, becoming followers of the god of machines. The oldest and most mysterious branch, however, took a different path, worshipping a local deity known only as 'Heavenly Secrets'. These three factions, with their vastly different ideologies, had long since parted ways.

"So, which faction does this guy belong to?"

Discussions rose and fell, and the way all living beings looked at the chubby boy completely changed.

The Heavenly Mystery Sect is a colossal entity with a history even longer and more mysterious than many cosmic nations.

Its origins can be traced back to the latter half of the battlefield of all races, to that forbidden land that even humans could not fully penetrate—the Endless Sea.

Legend has it that the Tianji Sect knows the past and the future, and is skilled at predicting all things. Its disciples rarely travel in the universe, but every time they appear in the world, they inevitably cause a huge upheaval.

No one could have imagined that this small, blood-red forbidden land would attract such a legendary top sect successor.

Faced with the shock and speculation of the crowd, the chubby boy named Sanruo smiled even more brightly. He cleared his throat and said loudly, "Haha, fellow Daoists are indeed knowledgeable."

Indeed, I am a disciple of the Heavenly Mystery Sect, named Sanruo, and I am a disciple of the 'Heavenly Mystery' lineage.

This trip was merely a journey through the universe on my master's orders, and it just so happens that this forbidden area of ​​the gods has opened. How could I miss such a grand occasion?

He paused, his gaze sweeping across the entire room, his smile unwavering, but his tone now carrying an undeniable confidence: "Our Heavenly Mystery Sect has many records about this Crimson Forbidden Land."

If you believe me, you can do as I say. If you don't believe me, you can continue using that clumsy method to 'fish,' just don't 'drown' yourselves."

As soon as he finished speaking, an indescribable terrifying aura suddenly erupted from Sanruo's slightly plump body!

That was not simply an energy pressure, but a higher-dimensional "momentum".

In that instant, it was as if he was no longer a person, but had transformed into a world, a universe!
His existence resonated with the surrounding space, time, and even causality in a mysterious way.

"Divine Forbidden Zone... This is the 'Divine Forbidden Zone'!"

Among the crowd, several prodigies ranked extremely high on the Hidden Dragon List suddenly changed their expressions and exclaimed in shock.

As soon as this statement came out, the whole audience was in an uproar!

The pupils of all living beings contracted to their maximum size in an instant.

If the identity of the "Heavenly Secrets Sect" made them wary, then the words "Divine Forbidden" instilled in them a deep-seated awe and trembling from the depths of their souls.

The Forbidden Domain of Gods! It is an insurmountable chasm on the path of geniuses, the dividing line between the mortal world and mythology!

Even among trillions of geniuses, it's not guaranteed that one prodigy will emerge to reach this level.

Rumor has it that once you enter the Divine Forbidden Zone, it means you have the potential to become a god, and your combat power may even rival that of a Domain Lord!

Of the tens of thousands of geniuses present, the vast majority couldn't even touch the threshold of the Divine Forbidden Realm.

Among them, the only one who is recognized as having stepped into the forbidden realm of gods is that stone Buddha who sits as still as a mountain, with an unfathomable aura!

And now, another one has appeared!
Most importantly, the three weaklings did not make it onto the Hidden Dragon List... Beyond the will of the universe, the Heavenly Mystery Sect's foundation made many beings extremely wary.

At this moment, no one dared to question Sanruo's words anymore.

All the disdain and doubt vanished, replaced by conviction and recognition.

A powerful figure from the realm of divine prohibitions, and also from the mysterious Heavenly Mystery Sect, his words carry immense weight!
Even Qin Feng, who had always been calm and collected, cast a glance at Sanruo with a different look.

This seemingly kind-looking chubby boy is probably just as dangerous as the stone Buddha.

Moreover, he came from the Endless Sea, a mysterious place that even human forces had not yet penetrated, which in itself represented too many unknowns.

(End of this chapter)