A Scroll of Infinite Glory

Chapter 584 Buddha Head Golden Elixir, Peculiar Mode

Guan Luoyang quickly approached that continent.

As soon as he came into contact with the outer region of the continent's atmosphere, he saw countless rare and exotic beasts, as well as various rare and exotic birds.

There are white clouds like algae, each algae leaf is thousands of feet long, growing in the air, drifting and forming a forest covering tens of thousands of miles.

The seaweed seemed to have a slight chewiness and a faint, sweet aroma.

But when a group of giant, manta ray-like creatures were attracted, they swallowed up the entire cloud algae forest with just one glide with their huge mouths open.

Their sleek bodies glided again, traveling thousands of miles. After hundreds of glides, they disappeared into a floating mountain range.

The pale blue snow-capped mountains stretch for hundreds of thousands of miles, situated in an area with relatively gentle air currents, and their fragrance is also very subtle.

Guan Luoyang reached out and compressed the void, cutting off a mountain peak. He held it in his palm and realized that it was actually ice formed from some kind of fruit wine. It had a refreshing taste and left a lingering fragrance on the lips and teeth.

Such an icy mountain range is just a common sight in the thin atmosphere near space.

Guan Luoyang could easily sense hundreds of places, even larger than this icy mountain range, called the Wine Ice Continent. All of them floated leisurely in the sky. Some would sink a few hundred miles down and be swept away by the strong air currents below.

He continued his descent, surrounded by swirling mist and endless clouds, a feeling quite similar to traversing galaxies and nebulae. After a long time, he still hadn't touched the ground.

The floating ice and snow continents that we had seen before were now far behind us, becoming tiny specks of dust overhead.

However, unlike ordinary cosmic nebulae, the ecosystem of various plants and animals in this atmosphere is incredibly prosperous.

Guan Luoyang did a quick mental calculation and discovered that, just along his way down the mountain, he had already detected more than 13 billion species with significantly different appearances.

As they approached the ground, the life force of the surrounding forests and waterways surged thousands of times stronger, far surpassing the flora and fauna contained in the entire atmosphere.

"That's really true..."

Looking down at the vast, boundless forest below, Guan Luoyang thought, "This is truly unexpected."

If I hadn't just witnessed the twilight of the universe firsthand, judging by the prosperity of this central region of the universe, I doubt anyone would have imagined that this thriving world was already so old that it was about to die.

Guan Luoyang was certain that the prosperity of life on this continent far exceeded the ecological resources of the entire interstellar society that Du Meng had once controlled.

"Haha, we've finally arrived."

With a wave of his hand, Yan Kuangtu parted the forest to both sides, and the towering trees, some tens of thousands of meters tall, made way, revealing a wide road. "Come on over here quickly, a few old friends are getting together and can get to know each other."

Guan Luoyang descended gracefully and arrived at the end of the forest road.

The black, smooth rock was covered with various kinds of meat chops and skewers, and several people, including Yan Kuangtu, sat around it.

Not far away, various ingredients were piled up like mountains, and many people dressed as chefs were busy at work.

Every now and then you can hear the chefs' excited shouts.

"The terrifying pufferfish requires the venom sac to be removed and the entire fish deboned and sliced ​​within 0.000001 seconds to prevent decay and maximize the deliciousness of the ingredients. I did it! I actually did it!"

"You succeeded on your first try after only thirty-odd attempts! That's amazing! Your cooking skills have improved again!"

"So many rare ingredients, and we can handle them freely, practicing for free! This is fantastic! This place is a chef's paradise!!"

Because the chefs were working with great enthusiasm, even though the success rate was low, there were enough people to process a large amount of ingredients.

So even if the food on the boulder is consumed quickly, there will be enough food to replenish it immediately.

Yan Kuangtu grabbed a large piece of bone and stuffed it into his mouth. When he pulled it out, it was just a smooth, white bone stick.

He didn't care about manners at all, and just pointed at the stick and introduced it to Guan Luoyang.

The man with a red umbrella beside him, wearing a red robe, was named Hai Donglai.

Although he is tall and has a slightly dark complexion, giving off a rugged, masculine vibe, and not quite suited to wearing such a flamboyant red outfit, this person possesses an extraordinary presence, a calm yet proud demeanor, and a gentle yet indifferent nature.

If you look at it a few more times, you'll realize that there is no other color in the world that can better complement this person's temperament.

According to Guan Luoyang's perception, this person's cultivation level was approximately close to the high-level of the eighth star, and there might even be some hidden strength.

Not far from Hai Donglai sat the chubby, smiling monk Du Fa, who nodded to Guan Luoyang in greeting.

Back when he was in the trading company at the Reincarnator Base, Guan Luoyang had met this immortal monk once.

I don't know what level of cultivation the Immortal Monk had back then, but Du Fa now has an aura similar to Yan Kuangtu, only he is not as high-profile as Yan Kuangtu.

On the other side of the crossing, there was also an acquaintance.

"Rainbow Cat Hero".

Guan Luoyang bowed respectfully and said with a smile, "Long time no see. This must be Lady Blue Rabbit?"

"Brother Luoyang, it's been a long time."

Rainbow Cat returned the greeting with clasped hands, and Blue Rabbit beside him also smiled and clasped hands.

It's been a while since we last saw Rainbow Cat, and he's already reached the eight-star level, though it seems like he hasn't broken through that level for very long. Blue Rabbit beside him, on the other hand, is at the peak of the seven-star level.

However, the connection between Rainbow Cat and Blue Rabbit seemed to conceal some kind of mystery, which even Guan Luoyang couldn't figure out for a while.

"This last one is the most powerful among my disciples."

Yan Kuangtu introduced Lin Touhua, saying, "Before giving you the secret manual, she advised me to take you under my wing."

Lin Touhua said, "It's just a pity that Master didn't accept my suggestion, otherwise, I would have another exceptionally talented junior brother."

She had initially thought that as long as she made the only successor of the Azure Bird True Form her junior brother, there would be no need for a competition; Yan Kuangtu would win decisively.

Unfortunately, Yan Kuangtu was never one to listen to advice.

Guan Luoyang realized that this Lin Touhua was also an eight-star level character.

Good heavens, just at this table alone, there are already five eight-star level people and one peak seven-star level person.

If Guan Luoyang is included, the strength of this table alone is basically enough to sweep through the entire Rainbow Sea universe.

"It seems that coming to this martial arts tournament was definitely the right decision."

After Guan Luoyang took his seat, they chatted for a few minutes before the topic of the martial arts competition came up, and he learned about most of the participants from the "Most Fierce and Mad" group.

As Yan Kuangtu spoke, he glanced at Guan Luoyang with a smug look on his face and chuckled, "Even in the entire Great Void Sea, eight-star beings aren't exactly common. Both sides have been looking for help these past few days, and those who have arrived in this world so far are mostly seven-star beings."

"You're probably the only eight-star player who's come here recently."

Those below the seven-star level can only cross the boundary sea with the help of others. Even if they come, they are unlikely to play a significant role in this kind of battlefield or competition.

As for those who surpass the seven-star level, those who can be contacted and have the time to come over are extremely rare.

Regarding the "most ferocious and wild" category, even if not all of the eight-star powerhouses participating in this competition have gathered around this table, at least a large portion of them have.

Guan Luoyang's arrival was truly an unexpected delight.

Of course, this is also because Guan Luoyang is a member of the Undying Song Battle Group and is also a member of the [Most Fierce and Mad] group, so it is perfectly legitimate for him to come and participate in this competition.

If Guan Luoyang had brought the Supreme Dao Sect or the Eight Extremes Heaven Ancestor along, those other figures would likely have been relegated to the role of spectators.

"So, after Brother Luoyang arrives here, I think Emperor Baosheng will soon relent and announce the official date of the competition."

Hai Donglai took a sip of wine, raised his gaze, looked up at the sky, or perhaps at some unknown place.

"More likely, they'll announce the start of the match in the next second."

………………

In the depths of the universe, in a region that seems both empty and chaotic, a large tree has been planted by someone.

Under the tree, at a wooden table, with a teapot and teacups, two people sat leisurely facing each other.

Baosheng Dadi had his hair tied up with a hairpin, his temples were gray, he wore white clothes and a gray overcoat, and a jade pendant hung from his belt, like a slender and elegant middle-aged scholar.

Half of the god had disheveled hair draped over his shoulders, his face was as cold as jade, and he wore a plain white robe.

Time, the most ruthless thing in the world, seems to fear the existence of a half-god, so in him, there is only the appearance of youth, without infancy or childhood, nor old age or twilight.

"This tea is getting a little cold."

Half-God's right fingernail lightly touched the teacup. "Even the Zhongli Immortal Tea, nurtured by innate spiritual roots, cannot withstand the weariness of our two pointless words."

"Emperor Baosheng, have you thought it through yet, what exactly are you going to wager in this bet?"

The Emperor Baosheng gazed into the distance, lost in thought. He shook his folding fan, then suddenly closed it, took out a brocade box, and said, "Then let's add this pill as well."

The demigod glanced at the box, somewhat surprised: "What's this?"

"When I was wandering in the Great Void Sea, I met a Taoist named Zhou Qing, who called himself the Master of the Heavenly Dao. He had cultivated the Primordial Chaos Limitless and the Primordial Golden Nature and possessed boundless and profound methods. We discussed the Dao together, which was like drinking fine wine. When we parted, he gave me this Nine-Nine Supreme Profound Jade Golden Pill."

Baosheng Dadi used his folding fan to push the brocade box to the center of the table and said, "With this pill added, I think these prizes are truly worthy of so many people participating."

Half-God pondered and said, "In the Sea of ​​Boundaries, the lifespan of most universes is between 30 billion and 50 billion years. I think that if this golden pill is refined and used to save this dying multiverse, it could extend the lifespan of the entire universe by more than 5 billion years."

"Moreover, this golden elixir seems to have been specially refined for the human race. Using it to heal the universe would be the most counterproductive and wasteful use of its resources."

He sighed, "You've already staked so much, and you still want to add this one pill. You truly deserve to be called a great god of medicine, a physician immortal who has been crowned emperor."

"Gods are made from mortals, but I fear that mortals' hearts are not steadfast. I am just a doctor who likes to stand up for the weak and loves to joke."

Baosheng Dadi tapped his folding fan in his palm. "Brother, your ideal of a perfect human being is the true aspiration. If you win this bet, this golden pill may truly provide some inspiration for your ideas."

After a moment of contemplation, the half-god took out a golden skull and placed it on the table.

The skull had no flesh on its surface, but unlike ordinary skulls, it did not appear gaunt and emaciated. Instead, it had a strange sense of cleanliness and completeness.

Its texture is like gold and jade, yet it is neither gold nor jade. It is more like the sands of the Ganges River, an immortal quality that can only be forged through countless eons of trials and tribulations.

Baosheng Dadi's expression hardened: "What is this?"

"This is the skull of Vairocana Buddha, an opponent who killed me thirty million times."

The demigod said, "Only by betting this against your pills can we be on equal footing."

Emperor Baosheng sighed: "The Great Sun Tathagata you killed, brother, was truly powerful. The value of this skull is even greater than my elixirs. You are too modest."

Half-God didn't take it seriously: "In gambling, it's good enough if there's even a rough chance of equality. Let's discuss the final step of this competition."

"Based on our previous discussions, the ordinary arena advancement format has been rejected, and a simple free-for-all goes against our original intention. Therefore, we plan to randomly set some restrictions for the participants and then set goals for them to determine the success or failure of the competition."

At this point, Half-God raised his hand, and many orbs of light appeared in the air.

"My hometown has a history that has left a deep impression on me, and many outstanding people have emerged from it, each with their own unique characteristics."

"If we extract these traits and put them into these reincarnators, it would be like creating flaws and limitations for them, which would just fit the competition format we discussed."

"In this way, with each set of restrictions being different, they have more room to maneuver. What do you think?"

Baosheng Dadi observed carefully and smiled, "Not bad, not bad. However, I see that they can be roughly divided into two camps. I wonder which camp's traits you would like to choose?"

The demigod said, "It's a bet. Since I set these restrictions, you should naturally choose first."

Baosheng Dadi pointed his fan and said, "Then I'll choose the winner in history."

"Those who are subject to these restrictions are not the same as those people in the history of my hometown. Losers may not necessarily lose, and winners may not necessarily win."

The demigod said, "Won't you reconsider?"

Baosheng Dadi casually waved his hand: "Once a move is made, there's no going back."

One of the orbs of light streaked across space and plummeted toward that boundless continent.

The demigod remained indifferent to everything, and waved his hand, causing the other orbs of light to fall as well.

They supervise each other, and although each chooses a major faction, within each faction, it is random which orb of light falls into which reincarnator.

When these orbs of light fall upon the reincarnators, all relevant objectives of the competition will also be transferred to them.

This signifies that the martial arts competition has officially begun!

(End of this chapter)