All Heavens: Starting as a Sacrifice

However, what he is worried about now is what to do next after opening up the ninth cave.

There are not many options left for us; we must open up the tenth cave heaven, or even the eleventh.

Alternatively, merging these ten grottoes into one is also an option.

Moreover, the success rate is very high if you do it yourself because you have a clear path.

Although Nannan couldn't directly tell me about the cultivation methods she practiced, she could still explain the level of cultivation and her general insights to me.

It's like a lamp illuminating the path ahead, making the journey much easier.

Shi Hao was completely different. The path he walked was pitch black and had no end in sight. He could only grope his way forward alone.

In the darkness, with their backs to all living beings, they go against the current.

He may never see the end or the finish line, but he will still move forward, by any means necessary.

Otherwise, there might not even be a chance to regret or admit defeat.

For oneself, for all living beings, and for the sake of this world, sometimes it is necessary to give up certain things.

Shi Hao did indeed do it.

Li Yi admired such people, though he himself didn't think he could necessarily do that.

Because they have a way out.

People become complacent when they have a way out; they are most fearless when they have nothing at all.

Li Yi looked at Shi Hao, who was sleeping soundly beside him. He seemed to be dreaming, and even drooling was coming out of his mouth.

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The next day they continued their journey, and Li Yi observed the sun in the sky to determine their location and route.

The route is slightly off, so you may have to take a longer route.

At this moment, they were still about 100,000 li away from the border of the Stone Kingdom.

Shi Hao rode the unicorn forward, like a dazzling silver-white divine light.

In the distance, mountains rise one after another, majestic and imposing.

For some unknown reason, there is a lack of vegetation, and the area is completely bare.

Its entire body was black, and from a distance, it was extremely oppressive.

Along the way, there are also many huge rocks scattered between heaven and earth, ranging from tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands of kilograms.

Li Yi rode the Azure Scaled Eagle, speeding through the sky.

Suddenly, I felt a chill run through my body, and goosebumps rose all over my skin.

It seemed as if something extremely powerful and terrifying had appeared.

This is an instinct, a feeling that comes after the physical body has become strong enough, not something that has actually been seen.

The Azure Eagle was also crying out continuously, circling high in the sky, feeling extremely terrified.

On the ground, the golden fur ball suddenly squeaked loudly, then transformed into a golden flash and shot out.

Seeing this, Shi Hao hurriedly spurred his horse to give chase, shouting, "Maoqiu, don't do anything rash!"

Although the unicorn was unwilling to continue, it had no choice but to keep going.

The entire horn shimmered with silver light and crackled as runes began to form.

The Azure Eagle burst forth with countless runes, transforming into a blue whirlwind as it sped towards the distant sky.

Li Yi let the Azure Eagle slowly descend to the ground. Upon seeing this, Shi Hao hurriedly stretched out his hands and lightly leaped down.

In an instant, it arrived on the back of the Azure Scaled Eagle, and the unicorn was grabbed by the Azure Scaled Eagle's claws and was trembling.

They raced all the way, not daring to slack off in the slightest.

After traveling several dozen miles, lush ancient trees suddenly appeared before us.

In stark contrast to the previous barren mountains, this place is vibrant with life, lush with vegetation, and home to birds and wild animals.

Looking back, the gray-brown land was lifeless and barren, making it appear even more desolate.

A mysterious gray mist surged out from within, as if an endless, sealed demonic cave was about to open.

"Huh, we're out!" Shi Hao exclaimed in surprise!

They thought the crisis was ahead, but little did they know, the crisis was that barren land.

Li Yi's heart skipped a beat, and he seemed to understand where this strange sense of crisis came from.

"Crack!" A strange sound came from the mountains behind, like the earth cracking and boulders moving, with only the clanging of iron chains.

In that lifeless place, such a sound suddenly arose, like the howling of demons from hell.

With a loud "bang!", several mountains suddenly collapsed without warning, sending up a cloud of grayish-brown mist—a terrifying sight.

“That is…” The little one’s eyes widened.

Li Yi's physical body crackled, and the grotto-heavens behind him gathered. The pressure alone instinctively spurred him to open another grotto-heaven to resist this power.

The furball squeaked and jumped onto the little one's shoulder, baring its teeth and claws at something dozens of miles away, looking restless and anxious.

Li Yi took a deep breath, looked into the distance, and slowly said, "That's the Supreme Hall!"

"Supreme Hall? Is that some kind of powerful force?" Shi Hao was puzzled; he had never heard of this name before.

"It is indeed a powerful force, but what's in front of us is just a facade. It's designed to scam people and isn't very effective."

Looking at the distant mist, Li Yi felt a surge of horror.

He knew perfectly well that this supreme palace was just for show.

Even a mere imitation is enough to kill you.

It doesn't even need to be specifically targeted; just a wisp of force scattered or drifting out is enough to kill you.

Within his grotto-heaven, a dazzling, crystalline willow leaf remained hidden, unseen at this moment.

If he were to use this willow leaf at a crucial moment, even a powerful expert at the Venerable Realm would be no match for him.

However, willow leaves are precious, so it's best not to use them rashly.

Even a single hair from the leg of a top-tier powerhouse at the Immortal King realm would be enough to crush tens of thousands of True Gods.

Not to mention that in the current desolate region, there are no gods at all, and the Venerable Realm is the strongest among the top experts.

Of course, this Venerable One is not the Cosmic Venerable One who devours the universe.

The cultivation level of a Venerable in the Desolate Region is roughly equivalent to that of a World Lord who has devoured the universe.

They can completely destroy the surface of a planet, and with enough effort, they can even destroy the entire planet.

As for the Cosmic Venerable, that is a realm that is even stronger.

When it comes to laws, although there are differences between realms and cultivation levels, the difference lies more in the application of laws.

Moreover, the difference in combat power between the two worlds cannot be compared in an absolutely balanced way.

In most realms, cultivators in the world where the main battlefield is located have an advantage because they are more familiar with the environment.

The cultivation techniques they practiced were created for this world, so they naturally used them with greater ease.

The other cultivator will inevitably encounter some obstacles.

There may be a slight difference in strength between the two.

But no matter what, no matter which path you take, in the end it's all the same.

Li Yi looked into the distance and saw a large crack appear in the barren land.

And just then, the crackling sound of chains echoed from deep within the crack.

The sound was deafening, as if it were piercing the soul and making people's hearts tremble.

Looking deeper into the crack, there was only one claw inside.

This claw alone is larger than many mountains combined.

It is precisely because it is constantly trying to break free of its chains that such a huge change has occurred.

The fog was as thick as the sea, the smoke and dust billowed into the sky, and the enormous claws struggled to break free, the friction of the chains making one's teeth ache.

The large claws trembled violently, and the friction sound became even louder, echoing throughout the heavens and earth.

Furthermore, the crimson gold chains were taut and straight, rattling loudly when strained, like a terrifying symphony from hell.

"Splash!"

Finally, the sound of chains echoed from the depths of the crack, and the large claw seemed to have lost its strength, making no further movement.

The gray fog gradually dissipated, leaving only a terrible ruin.

After a long time, no sound came out again; it was as calm as if nothing had happened.

Shi Hao was shocked and remained silent for a long time.

He stared blankly at that spot, lost in thought.

If even a mere imitation of a supreme hall is this terrifying, then how powerful must the truly worthy hall be?

The golden Zhu Yan was furious, gesturing and baring its teeth at the messy ground, as if to say, "If you're not convinced, let's have a big fight."

Li Yi grabbed its tail, intending to throw it into the abyss.

Let's see if it really dares to fight a creature of this level, or if it's just baring its teeth and claws, pretending to be mighty.

The moment he picked up the fur ball, it instantly became alert.

Seeing that Li Yi seemed about to throw him into the abyss, he felt a bit scared and grabbed Li Yi's arm tightly.

It desperately tried to hide behind Li Yi, after all, even in its prime, it was no match for the thing in the abyss.

The Supreme Hall is indeed a facade used to deceive people, but it is not something you can mess with, even in its heyday.

But just because it's not something to be trifled with doesn't mean it won't dare to bare its teeth and claws at it, or want to fight it.

Especially in his current state, his cultivation level is constantly decreasing, and his brain capacity has also shrunk considerably, so he's not very smart.