Chapter 5, The Supreme Revelation

In a moment of desperation, Feng Yun Wu Ji found a towering peak of a hundred zhang and lured the demon bird behind him. He then turned, approaching the demon bird from the other side. With his right palm extended, he drew a pine needle from a pine tree on the cliff into his hand, solidifying it with the technique of sword control as if it were fine iron. With a flick of his hand, he shot it towards the demon bird

In that confined space, a middle-aged man dressed in a glossy black robe was sitting cross-legged above. In front of him, a pile of bonfire was burning, roasting a large piece of meat, and beside him lay the massive remains of a demonic beast

A clear and melodious bird call pierced the night sky. Beneath the starry expanse, a giant bird with a wingspan of over 30 zhang swooped in, its wings stirring up fierce winds. Feng Yunwu was greatly alarmed, activating his sword control technique to soar into the air. Behind him, the monstrous bird relentlessly pursued. No matter how Feng Yunwu twisted and turned, he could not shake off the creature. He wished to fly towards the flickering flames, yet feared bringing danger to the unknown person there, so he could only circle with the giant bird amidst the mountains. The piercing cries echoed, deafening.

The hand extended by the man remained outstretched even after he finished speaking, merely gazing coldly at him. After a moment of silence, Feng Yunwuji finally lowered his head and accepted the grilled meat from the demonic beast. Only then did the middle-aged man reveal a smile, calmly cutting another piece of meat from the still dripping beast and placing it on the fire to roast.

I am pleased that you have finally gained something upon the completion of three years. However, on this occasion, I am here to inform you on behalf of the Temple that today marks the end of your three-year period, and you are no longer permitted to appear within a hundred miles of the Holy Mountain. From now on, you are responsible for your own life and death

"Meeting today is also fate. Well, since we are of the same kind, I shall save your life." The voice said, and in the midst of the darkness, an overwhelming force pulled Fengyun Wujie out from the giant peak and the rocky body of the map, tracing a parabolic arc in the air before landing on the cliff top

"Unappreciative creature." The person seemed to be enraged, and a powerful, blade-like gust of wind swept through the air, effortlessly slicing the demon bird, which was as tough as bronze and iron, in half at the beak, as if cutting through tofu. Amidst the torrential downpour of black blood, the demon bird's body fell apart and dropped down.

In this ancient era, the heavens and the earth are vast, stretching unknown millions of miles in length and width. The mountains, rivers, and valleys, along with the myriad of demonic beasts and creatures, are beyond counting. In this world, there are many demonic beasts and few humans; it is more accurate to say that this realm belongs to the demons rather than to humanity. For hundreds of billions of years, had it not been for the emergence of some extraordinary figures among humans, humanity might have been entirely reduced to fodder for the demons by now. These remarkable individuals, who have slain gods and vanquished demons, have spent an immeasurable amount of time carving out a vast territory in this ancient world for human habitation. Within this territory, all powerful demons have been exterminated, leaving only a few weak demonic birds and beasts, one of which you have just encountered.

The ascetic in question is Fengyun Wujie, who has recently achieved ascension. After several years of arduous cultivation, he has successfully mastered the first layer of the Nine Transformations Profound Art, where life and death are at his command. Although the true energy within him cannot be compared to those who have cultivated for tens of thousands or thousands of years, he has nonetheless made significant progress. Furthermore, he has completely mastered the Sword Body Technique, enabling him to wield the sword with mastery.

On the towering cloud peak, beside the withered stone, a figure sits cross-legged, eyes closed and gaze lowered, with long hair cascading over his shoulders. On his shoulders and head, a thick layer of dust has accumulated, clearly indicating that he has endured years of arduous cultivation atop this mountain. Every day, fierce winds whip across the summit, winds so strong they could shatter rocks, yet they cannot stir this frail body.

The middle-aged man seemed taken aback by the question. After a long pause, he finally looked up at the swirling clouds in the sky and said softly: "Beihai Xuanyuan Hill, Xidi Cangwu Abyss, Jiuyi has Fushan, the vast sky conceals the Nether Realm. If your strength is great enough, you will know."

Seeing Fengyun Wujie hesitate for a moment, the man coldly laughed and said: "You must be newly ascended. Demons devour humans, and humans devour demons; this principle you will understand sooner or later. On this vast land, apart from the plants, all creatures that walk are stronger than humans. If you cannot comprehend this, then in the future, you might as well go eat the wild fruits from the trees like some lowly demon beasts."

The middle-aged man bore a face full of the vicissitudes of life, his beard a mix of black and white, yet his eyes shone brightly like pearls in the darkness. At his waist hung an ancient-style long knife, its sheath exuding a palpable aura of menace. In one hand, he held a skewer of roasted meat, while the other hand reached out, hovering above Feng Yun Wu Ji's head, releasing a substantial amount of misty energy. The white vapor seemed to possess a life of its own, all of it merging into Feng Yun Wu Ji's crown. In just a moment, a crisp sound of bones clicking together resonated from within Feng Yun Wu Ji's body, as a robust force began to circulate within him, prompting his blood to flow rapidly throughout his entire being.

Although the demon bird was uninjured, it was filled with rage. With a powerful flap of its right wing, it struck heavily against Feng Yunwuji's chest with a thunderous sound, followed by a continuous crackling noise of bones breaking. Subsequently, Feng Yunwuji was propelled backward like a deflated leather bag, as the immense force from the feathered wing violently hurled him into the body of another towering mountain.

Caw!

The ancient world was far larger than one could imagine. For several days, Fengyun Wujie had encountered no humans, except for the Holy Mountain. On the evening of the fifth day, as he was about to find a tall tree to spend the night in its branches as usual, he inadvertently discovered a flicker of fire on a distant mountain. This fire was not the reddish flame emitted by the demonic beasts typically seen at night, but rather a genuine wildfire. Where there is fire, there must be people. Filled with curiosity, Fengyun Wujie soared into the air towards the mountaintop.

Completed, I never expected that this seemingly ordinary demon bird actually possesses such divine power, I am utterly inferior to it. Fengyun Wujie thought to himself, a wave of tearing pain coursing through his body, just as he believed he was destined to die, a sudden roar echoed through the vast sky

The sound came from all directions, making it impossible to discern its source. The demonic bird was unwilling to give up the fat meat in its grasp, its eyes flashing with fierce light as it headed straight towards Feng Yunwuji.

But upon hearing a series of "ding ding" sounds, incessant and reminiscent of metal striking metal, the pine needles, which could easily pierce through gold and stone, struck the back of the monstrous bird as if they were hitting solid iron, utterly unable to penetrate its exterior.

After listening to the words of the messenger from the temple, Feng Yunwuji wore an expression of indifference, his long hair flowing in the wind. He simply turned around and leaped from the edge of the thousand-foot-high cliff, tracing a smooth arc in the air, and thus vanished from the messenger's sight

Suddenly, the ascetic opened his eyes, and his eyes, as brilliant as the stars of the Big Dipper, emitted dazzling rays of light. A fierce roar erupted from his mouth, and then he soared into the air, leaping down from the peak of the mountain. In mid-air, he traced a circular arc before returning, standing atop the mountain, gazing down at hetushu.com. His body trembled slightly as he shook off the dust from his shoulders

The demonic bird seemed unwilling to let him go, letting out a cry as it turned in the air, transforming into a streak of flowing light that shot straight towards Feng Yunwuji.

Thank you for your guidance, senior

Having spoken, it suddenly soared into the sky, sinking into the pitch-black night like a great bird

Beyond the Sacred Mountain, there are only the undulating dark green mountains, where some colossal primordial beasts silently traverse the forests, leaving destruction in their wake as trees are broken and mountains are crushed. The winds and clouds fly close to the ground, not daring to approach too closely. Just from their aura, it is evident that these monstrous beasts are far more powerful than him. In the ancient times, dangers were abundant; in the sky, there were enormous and fierce demonic birds, and on the ground, there were rugged and thick-skinned ferocious beasts. Everything seen and heard unmistakably conveyed to Fengyun Wujing the stark reality of the dangers in this world. In the ancient times, dangers were abundant; in the sky, there were enormous and fierce demonic birds, and on the ground, there were rugged and thick-skinned ferocious beasts. Everything seen and heard unmistakably conveyed to Fengyun Wujing the stark reality of the dangers in this world.

"Senior? Hmph, I ascended 800,000 years ago, so it is not incorrect for you to call me senior. Young one, listen carefully to what I am about to say, as it is closely related to your life."

I have heard that in my clan, there are masters who can stand shoulder to shoulder with gods and demons, and even compel them to sign certain agreements with the human race. Do you know who these supreme beings are?" Fengyun Wujie suddenly inquired

Beast, do not retreat yet

Your skills are too weak; you are merely an ordinary winged bird, and you cannot handle this. If you wish to survive, I will point you towards a clear path.

Feng Yunwuji knelt on the ground and sincerely said, "Thank you for saving my life, senior." He felt that not only had his injuries completely healed this time, but his strength seemed to have improved as well. The middle-aged man calmly accepted this bow and casually handed the roasted beast meat in his hand to Feng Yunwuji.

Suddenly, the person seemed to sense something, raising his head to gaze at the sky. Above the vast expanse, a streak of white rainbow descended, and as it touched the ground, it transformed into a man before him