Chapter 8, Spirit City

Qin Xiaotian was very obedient to his master, so that Pra God Guard was quite unfortunate, instantly devoured by the Crystal Devouring Chain, at a speed that was hard to believe

Qin Xiaotian smiled and said, "Alright, leave it to me!"

A sudden howl erupted, the piercing sound causing both the people and the monsters in the canyon to collapse to the ground. It was truly a battle of deities, with mortals suffering the consequences

Every ten thousand meters along the city wall, there is a suspended platform, known as the guard tower, which is as large as a mountain, albeit with its pointed tip facing downward and a platform on top

"Should we break their restrictions?" Chiming asked eagerly, feeling somewhat displeased that the remaining two divine guards had managed to escape.

In the blink of an eye, over three hundred Praetorian Guards vanished into thin air, leaving not a trace behind

Chi Ming swiftly dodged, while Qin Xiaotian's Crystal Devouring Chain quickly entangled him, rendering him unable to move. He fell from the air and before he could reach the ground, he was torn apart and devoured by the Crystal Devouring Chain

Qin Xiaotian smiled and said: "Alright. You take the left side, and I will take the right!" With the Crystal Devouring Chain, a treasure that can consume everything, unless he encounters a truly divine-level expert, nothing else is a problem.

Chi Ming cheered loudly, stepping back, "This one is for you too! The two at the door count as mine!"

That is a dedicated passage for divine beasts, with a gap in the city wall that is quite wide, approximately 1,000 meters. In proportion to the several thousand meters high city wall, this gap appears as merely a slender strip from a distance. At the entrance, there are four large figures, clearly recognizable as humanoid divine beasts

The sound of curses filled the air, and not a single divine guard answered his questions; they continued to shout insults, appearing as if they were ready to fight to the death

The five individuals did not truly land on the ground, but rather hovered one meter above it, walking in midair

The group of Praetorian Guards gathered together, seemingly discussing something, but due to the restrictions in place, no sound could be heard.

The bright red light transformed into a fierce wind approaching, revealing the creature on the back of the large figure.

Li Qiang raised his hand and shot out a piece of top-grade Bi Chao stone, saying: "Next!"

The colossal dharma body of Chiming descended from the sky like a great mountain. With a single stomp, Datula let out a mournful howl, and a massive wing was completely severed. It was not that Datula was weak, but rather that Chiming was too powerful. Datula was unable to employ any means of resistance and was firmly under Chiming's control.

The Qing Emperor and the others were flying slowly; the distance was quite short, and they were merely flying at a leisurely pace. When they were about one kilometer away from the entrance and exit, Li Qiang suggested, "Let us go in, hehe, it will also allow us to observe carefully."

Such a vast city appears magnificent from a distance, and even the Qing Emperor and the Heavenly Maiden praise it endlessly, despite their abilities to easily construct such walls and restrictions themselves

The heavenly aunt said: "The one riding on the great Tula... feels like a demon."

Li Qiang noticed something was amiss and casually cast a restriction to protect the canyon

The wind produced by Chiming is quite powerful, as it draws upon the magical skills of the demon realm, emitted with the cultivation of a divine-level master. It is his unique creation, the Black Sha Gang Wind, which is formidable in its ability to erode and decompose. His target is the two pairs of large wings of Datula.

Qin Xiaotian did not intend to kill, and asked: "Master, how should we handle this? Should we kill?"

The Green Emperor inquired: "What kind of demon?"

Li Qiang stepped forward and asked, "Who here is in charge?"

Qin Xiaotian nodded in agreement, and the Crystal Devouring Chain did not activate its devouring function; instead, it quickly tightened. The more than three hundred Praetorian Guards suddenly found themselves unable to move, each one of them startled and screaming.

A Praetorian guard collapsed to the ground, clutching its head and rolling in agony, while another Praetorian guard emitted a shrill alarm. The remaining two Praetorian guards roared as they raised their weapons and charged forward, ready to crush that detestable little creature. In their eyes, Chiming was merely a despicable little figure who dared to offend the great guards, and failing to kill him would not suffice to quell their fury

Ling City covers an area of approximately 50,000 square kilometers, and its walls are formed by magic, essentially comprising massive mountain ranges. There are over 10,000 gateways, making it a trading center spanning several hundred million kilometers. It features large-scale teleportation arrays, allowing for convenient travel to other parts of the continent, provided one possesses the currency of that continent

A group of people quickly flew towards that gap

Qin Xiaotian did not hold back, as two crystal chains flew out, swiftly wrapping around the giant Tula. In a moment, there was nothing left of this giant Tula, not even its bones. With the power of the crystal chains, even planets can be devoured, let alone a divine beast.

Fast-flying objects are always difficult to catch, so the first step for Akira is to bring down the large creature. He is well aware that the speed of the large creature must be very fast; if it escapes, it will require great effort to catch it again. It is not that he cannot catch up, but rather that he is impatient to pursue, so he strikes with a decisive move right from the start

Within approximately one hundred kilometers outside the city walls of Lingcheng, the terrain is composed of rocks formed by magic, with a smooth and even surface, devoid of any plant growth. However, the ground is not clean, littered with various types of garbage and a significant amount of animal droppings, overgrown with weeds.

Each Praetorian Guard maintained a charging posture, including the more than one hundred guards who had flown into the air, yet they were completely immobilized by the Crystal Obsession Chain, as if time had come to a standstill, creating an extraordinarily bizarre scene

The Azure Emperor could not help but secretly marvel; he knew that Qin Xiaotian's cultivation technique was extraordinary, but to imprison so many masters would still pose a certain level of difficulty, even for himself.

The eagle let out a sharp cry, realizing that its wings felt as if they were weighed down by a great mountain, making it nearly impossible to move. Before it could react, its body plummeted down like a stone

A powerful gust of wind erupted from the gaping mouth of Chiming, roaring as it struck the towering Tula above. This was a wind imbued with restrictions, interspersed with countless black soul-devouring threads, which in the blink of an eye filled the entire sky

The Green Emperor nodded and said, "Good." Everyone settled down.

Among these five individuals, three are the masters of their respective realms. Although Qin Xiaotian has broken free from the Heavenly Evolution, he possesses formidable strength. As for the Boju Master and the Heavenly Maiden, their power is not inferior to that of the Azure Emperor. Before entering the divine formation, they were all top-tier experts, and it is quite normal for them to look down upon the Prajna Divine Guards

The so-called "dogs relying on the power of their masters" refers to the mentality of the Praetorian Guard, being fearless in their own territory. Even though they know that Chi Ming is not to be trifled with, they still launch an attack

This time, the Qing Emperor led everyone in the teleportation. Since there was a target, there was no need for search flights, as the speed of flight could never match that of teleportation.

A blue light rippled out, and the wings of the large figure fluctuated back and forth. The wings, which had already been eroded to the bone, quickly grew new muscles.

Qin Xiaotian once again felt his madness; he was very hungry. All of this was food, and his previous bout of madness had nearly devoured a planet. Three crystalline feeding chains suddenly extended from within him, first wrapping around the restraints. With the ability of the crystalline feeding chains to consume anything, as long as there was enough time, the power of the restraints could not withstand it.

The Green Emperor said, "Let us wait a little longer; we are not in a hurry"

Qin Xiaotian silently calculated the time. After approximately a quarter of an hour, countless afterimages appeared behind the barrier, swiftly approaching this exit

Chi Ming and Qin Xiaotian took action, while the Qing Emperor and others quietly watched from the side, showing no intention of intervening. After all, they needed to find someone to inquire about once they entered the city. If they could provoke the highest rulers of the Spirit City to come out on their own, it would save them the trouble of asking around and searching, which would also be a favorable outcome.

Li Qiang hesitated for a moment, but said nothing. He was well aware of the domineering nature of Qin Xiaotian's cultivation methods and understood that these Prajna Divine Guards had no hope of survival. However, he did not intervene; like Chi Ming, he was also extremely protective of his own.

Chi Ming was also a bit excited and said with a smile, "This Spirit City is quite impressive, grand in scale, and surely has what we need"

The stature of these four humanoid divine beasts reaches over 70 meters, with hunched backs and robust, long arms that extend down past their knees. Their bodies are covered in a purplish-red armor, which upon closer inspection, appears to have grown naturally. The heads are significantly different from those of humans, resembling more the skulls of wild beasts. They wield a massive flat weapon, akin to an enlarged oar, made of an unknown material that emits a blackish-purple sheen

A group of local chickens and dogs! The esteemed person from the gathering cast a disdainful glance.

Qin Xiaotian stared at the opposite side, and suddenly a feeling surged within him, a feeling that had not appeared for a long time; it was actually a sense of hunger. It seemed that the experts across from him were delicious food, extremely tempting. He swallowed hard, and to his surprise, felt a bit excited. Two crystalline chains quietly extended, like two hungry coiling dragons, ready to strike at any moment.

The Green Emperor nodded in satisfaction and said, "Good, they are all yours"

Qin Xiaotian asked, "Can we break the restriction first?" He was a bit impatient, as his cultivation method was quite different from others; he completely relied on the cultivation of others to strengthen himself. He felt helpless about this, as this method of cultivation was the only way to rapidly grow stronger. This was both his fortune and his strength.

Chi Ming could not help but curse loudly: "Bastard! What the hell? Why are you shouting so loudly? Ah, die!" The last two words were expelled with divine power, the syllables bursting forth and transforming into two golden bolts of lightning, striking head-on.

Chi Ming could not help but laugh, saying, "Little brat, who is competing with you!" In fact, Chi Ming was not confident about completely eliminating so many divine guards; having Qin Xiaotian take action would be the best scenario.

Li Qiang had no objections to Chi Ming killing Da Tu La. From the moment Da Tu La forcibly broke the restrictions, he understood that if it weren't for their presence, there would be very few left of the Beast Tamer clan. This world was even more brutal than the Cultivation Realm and the Immortal Realm. He said, "Xiao Tian, this divine beast's corpse is of no use to us, you can take it."

Although the body of Datula is enormous, it is not clumsy. It did not engage in a direct confrontation with Chiming; instead, it slightly flapped its wings and suddenly soared into the sky, evading Chiming's powerful punch. It is not foolish; the overwhelming aura emanating from Chiming's true form made it clear that this person is not to be trifled with

Li Qiang shook his head helplessly and sighed, "Since you do not wish to communicate, then so be it. Xiao Tian, you handle it."

The Spirit City is quite large, and the Green Emperor has not taken a wrong turn, as it reveals itself not far from the Spirit City. One can see that the city walls of the Spirit City are very distinctive, visible from a great distance, towering several thousand meters high, and are pure white in color, adorned with prohibitions. These prohibitions are also very unique, rising from the top of the city walls and disappearing after ascending one million meters, which means that as long as one has the ability, they can enter the city from above the prohibitions

Li Qiang said: "Wait a moment! Xiao Tian, hold on!"

Qin Xiaotian is examining the changes in the crystal points within his body. This divine beast possesses considerable energy, which he finds quite satisfactory. The cultivation method he practices is unique and requires a substantial amount of matter and energy to sustain it

A few people immediately teleported away. Qin Xiaotian stood high in the air, below him was a vast expanse of primitive forest, where the distorted body of Datula could be clearly seen. Behind it was a chasm several thousand meters long, which was the trench created when Datula fell and burst through the forest.

Since separating from the Heavenly Evolution, Qin Xiaotian's strength has significantly declined, requiring a substantial replenishment of energy. However, due to his constant travel, he has not had the time to recover. Chiming killed Datula specifically to allow Qin Xiaotian to replenish his body. Datula, after all, is a divine beast; even in death, the energy within it does not dissipate, making it a great tonic for Qin Xiaotian.

The restriction was quickly lifted, and over three hundred Prajna Guardians rushed out. Qin Xiaotian smiled broadly and said: "Master, Uncle Master, Ancestor, Ancestress, these fellows are all mine, so don't fight over them!"

The Azure Emperor was very pleased and said, "Can it emit healing light waves?"

The power of this punch is truly terrifying. The fist thrusts upward, transforming into a massive尖锥, piercing straight towards the enormous wings of the giant Tula.

Chi Ming played with it for a while, then casually tossed it to Qin Xiaotian, saying: "It is of no use to you either; it would be nice as a gift."

Consider yourself fortunate

Chi Ming chuckled and said, "It is of no use to us, but it is quite interesting; it can be refined into a fine magical artifact"

Li Qiang asked, "Did you not ask them where they come from?"

Chi Ming chuckled and said, "Cunning enough, come down here!"

Stop!

The Praetorian suddenly found himself unable to move, standing rigidly on the ground, maintaining a charging posture. Strangely, despite having lost his balance, he was still able to stand motionless.

The remaining two Praetorian Guards turned and ran, while their two companions were silently eliminated. Wouldn't it be foolish to charge forward? After the two guards escaped inside, they immediately activated the restrictions, sealing off the entrances and exits, while simultaneously sending an alert to the highest authority of the Spirit City, which is only permitted to be issued during a powerful attack on the city.

I have just cleared my thoughts a little, and the restrictions suddenly disappeared

Li Qiang shook his head and said, "Why are they so hostile towards us? It's strange." He did not realize that it was his group that had taken the wrong entrance and exit, coupled with Chi Ming's unwillingness to suffer losses, that made it surprising they had not come into conflict.

Originally, it was thought that some information could be obtained from Datu La, but unexpectedly, Chiming acted swiftly and eliminated it. After a brief discussion, everyone decided to go to the Spirit City mentioned by Weibona, as they might be able to gather some information there. As for the Beast Tamers, assisting them in eliminating Datu La can be considered a return for the information they provided.

Qin Xiaotian's complexion turned slightly pale; having devoured so many experts at once, he surprisingly felt a bit overwhelmed.

The three Praetorian Guards nearby were also affected, feeling a wave of dizziness. Fortunately, they were not struck directly and quickly recovered, instantly becoming furious.

Two crystalline tendrils shot out, swiftly wrapping around. The length of the crystalline tendrils is considerable, allowing them to be used for travel in interstellar space, thus those two crystalline tendrils can envelop the two Praetorian guards completely.

Chi Mingman nonchalantly said: "I didn't ask, hehe! This bug is interesting; it can emit healing light waves." He stared at the refining divine fire and said: "Xiao Tian, I'll give you the corpse of this divine beast."

It is a flat creature measuring three meters in length, with eight legs all inserted into the back of the Great Tula, resembling a large beetle at first glance. This entity is not the monster that Tian Gu speculated. It possesses a unique ability to emit a blue light wave when the Great Tula is injured, rapidly healing it

Suddenly, thick black ice blocks, several meters in size, formed on the wings, and what was even more terrifying was that these ice blocks were rapidly corroding the wings. Datura screamed in terror as it fell into a forest, its massive body rolling through the woods, breaking and toppling countless large trees. In no time, the white bones of the wings were exposed, with all flesh and blood completely vanished.

Chi Ming exclaimed, "Oh, it can actually emit such light? What a wonderful item!" This statement determined the fate of Datula

Chiming smacked his lips, saying nothing. Arguing with the people at Boju would likely end with him getting beaten up. When it comes to fighting, Chiming could probably only defeat Qin Xiaotian; he wouldn't stand a chance against anyone else.

The Green Emperor shook his head and scolded, "This fellow, making such a big fuss, just capture him and be done with it, why go through all this trouble!"

The leading Praetorian Guard was struck by two sonic waves, causing him to fall backward with a loud crash, clutching his head and screaming, unable to hear anything. It felt as if a giant hammer had struck him on the forehead, and countless golden stars danced before his eyes, making everything appear as if there were seven or eight shadows.

More than 300 Praetorian Guards, arranged in an orderly formation, wielding weapons resembling oars, advanced slowly like an army.

Chi Ming is actually refining weapons. After killing Datula, he captured that flat creature and began the refining process using divine fire

Chi Ming separated a wisp of divine fire to catch the Azure Tide Stone. The Azure Tide Stone immediately shattered into powder in the divine fire, and after a slight refinement, the crystal powder fell onto the parasitic organism

Qin Xiaotian stared in astonishment and said, "What are they doing?" The crystal binding chain quickly wrapped around. Although the Praetorian Guards numbered over 300, tall and strong, exuding a formidable presence, the length of the crystal binding chain was unpredictable, and in the blink of an eye, it enveloped all the emerging guards.

The Green Emperor said, "There is no need to hurry; they will be out soon."

Qin Xiaotian let out a cold laugh and said, "You should have come earlier... it's too late, hum!"

The esteemed Boju, with an expressionless face, remarked: "Boring." For him, engaging in such futile endeavors is merely an act of boredom

Qin Xiaotian smiled, and the feeling of hunger made him a bit impatient. He said, "As long as they dare to come out, hehe, I won't let a single one of them go!" His tone conveyed great confidence

The Green Emperor pondered for a moment and slowly said: "We need to make the masters here feel pressure. Hmm, Xiao Tian's strength is sufficient to make them submit. Xiao Tian, can you deal with these people?"

Regarding this forbidden power, Qin Xiaotian was still unfamiliar with it. However, as the Crystal Devouring Chain extended, he began to gradually grasp the nuances within. With the devouring speed of the Crystal Devouring Chain, it was estimated that in just ten days, it could completely consume this forbidden power. From then on, regardless of how much energy this forbidden source provided, he would be able to break it swiftly, which had already become an innate ability of his.

The Green Emperor saw the great figure falling from afar and calmly said, "Let us go take a look"

Let us go to the city! Qin Xiaotian said happily: There is a gap there, perhaps it is the city gate of Lingcheng

Chi Ming continuously cast spells, and the originally three meters long and over two meters wide oval-shaped creature gradually shrank. In the divine fire, wisps of blue smoke rose, accompanied by flickering blue light. Chi Ming laughed and said, "You actually dare to resist, hehe, let's see if your healing light waves can withstand my divine fire. Who has top-grade crystal stones? They must be of the water element!"

This is a fourteen-faced crystal, shaped like a droplet, containing a shrunken parasitic organism. The crystal is actually refined aquamarine.

Li Qiang shouted loudly: "Xiao Ming, go outside to fight, the people here can't stand it!"

Chi Ming let out a cold laugh and said, "Xiao Tian, you handle one, and the other one is mine"

In the realms of cultivation and the celestial world, there are rarely any demons. The cultivation methods of demons are exceptionally unique; any race can practice them, yet achieving significant accomplishments is quite difficult. Therefore, the Celestial Maiden is also uncertain whether that is indeed a demon. Moreover, there are many types of demons, and those who are not well-versed and knowledgeable cannot discern them at all

Chi Ming consecutively cast seven magical incantations, specifically designed for treasure collection. With a series of crisp sounds, the parasitic organisms within the divine fire rapidly contracted, transforming into a blue crystal the size of an egg after a few seconds

A series of howls echoed from afar, the sound was extremely terrifying, shaking the earth and causing the clouds in the sky to ripple violently. The sound grew louder, and two points of light rapidly approached.

He took a deep breath, and in an instant, a fierce wind arose, with black whirlwinds appearing out of nowhere. Immediately after, he opened his mouth and spat out.

Another Praetorian has taken to the air, wielding a massive weapon resembling a paddle, and is striking down from above

Ling City has tens of thousands of entrances and exits, varying in size. The smaller entrances are merely holes, while the larger ones are gaps in the city wall stretching for kilometers, specifically designed for the passage of large divine beasts. In this world, intelligent divine beasts hold a high status, whereas ordinary humanoid beings have a more common standing, though exceptions are made for the super strong among them

In the Spirit City, the humanoid divine beasts are referred to as the Pra Guardian, which are guards trained by god-level experts, akin to the watchdogs kept by humans on Earth, possessing considerable strength and unwavering loyalty. However, when they encounter Chi Ming, the Pra Guardians find themselves in dire straits, for Chi Ming is no ordinary person, but a god-level expert.

Chi Ming exclaimed: "Stay... what use is it! Kill them!"

Tian Gu suddenly exclaimed, "Oh, what is that thing? Could it be a monster?"

Chi Ming stroked his chin and said with a smile, "Not bad, the speed is quite good, hehe, it seems that quite a few formidable individuals have arrived." Not just a few, but over three hundred Prajna Guardians have gathered. This is just the first batch, and there may be more to come.

Li Qiang smiled and said, "Let's catch it and take a look."

"Stop!" The voice was like thunder, and the sound waves crashed over like a lightning strike. Chi Ming and Qin Xiaotian were at the forefront, bearing the brunt of it.