Chapter 24

Hearing Zitengman's exclamation, Xiao Yun's eyes narrowed slightly, revealing a look of intense curiosity.

"What kind of powerful being could have such an aura?" Xiao Yun released his soul perception, only to find that the nearby birds and beasts had all been frightened away, fleeing from this area. From this, he could imagine how much these creatures feared this powerful being.

It was precisely because of this that Xiao Yun could safely enter the depths of the Ziyun Mountains.

Because all the powerful demonic beasts had fled.

This powerful wave of energy continued to surge from the depths of the mountains, shaking the grass and trees on the hills, causing ripples to spread. The myriad beasts were terrified, and the birds took flight, all fleeing to the distance, seemingly unwilling to stay in these mountains any longer.

This wave of energy lasted for a moment before finally subsiding.

At this moment, Xiao Yun stood atop a high mountain, gazing into the distance, trying to locate the source of the energy.

Not only was Xiao Yun curious about the existence in the depths of the mountains, but all the cultivators who were still in the Ziyun Mountains were also startled.

"Is a supreme being emerging?"

"How could there be such a powerful existence in the Ziyun Mountains?"

"Could it be a great demon?"

These discussions spread with the wave of energy, rising and falling.

Just as everyone was amazed, another shocking wave of energy swept out.

Following this, the depths of the mountains were filled with a vast heavenly aura, an indescribable oppressive wave enveloped the area, making all the cultivators in the mountains involuntarily hold their breath, their faces filled with solemnity.

Under this wave of energy, they felt as if their bloodlines were about to burst.

This pressure penetrated deep into their souls, more terrifying than being crushed by a mountain.

"This is supreme heavenly aura!" someone exclaimed from somewhere in the mountains.

"Heavenly aura?"

"How could it attract heavenly aura?" others were puzzled.

Most of these people were low-level cultivators who only had a superficial understanding of cultivation.

"Legend has it that powerful cultivators attract heavenly tribulation when they break through," the person said. "The sky was clear, but suddenly the wind and clouds gathered, and the heavenly aura converged. There must be a powerful being attracting heavenly tribulation. I never thought there would be such a strong person in the Ziyun Mountains."

While the people in the mountains were stunned, Xiao Yun on the mountain peak was tightly focused on a canyon ahead.

Above the canyon, crimson clouds swirled, emitting a terrifying heavenly aura.

"That supreme being must be there," Xiao Yun's eyes were fixed on the spot, his heart filled with a hint of excitement.

Even the energy wave from a distance was stronger than his grandfather's. It was not hard to imagine how terrifying the aura of that powerful being would be if he approached. This piqued Xiao Yun's interest, as there were no cultivators above the True Essence Realm in the Ziyun County City!

Caw!

At this moment, a high-pitched cry suddenly echoed from the canyon, the sound waves shaking the void, as if tearing through the nine heavens, filled with a domineering aura. Following this, a crimson light burst forth, and a massive crimson-feathered giant bird suddenly appeared in the sky.

The giant bird spread its wings and flew into the clouds. The pair of crimson wings stretched out, blocking the sky and the sun, the brilliant crimson light dyeing the sky a deep red, dazzling and magnificent. This giant bird was like a sun, its light blinding.

"What a huge bird." All the cultivators in the Ziyun Mountains looked up at the sky, their faces filled with surprise.

This giant bird was as large as a hill, and now with its wings spread, it covered a kilometer, creating a visually stunning impact. The domineering aura it emitted seemed to challenge the heavenly aura.

"It's this bird that's going through the tribulation!"

"What a powerful spiritual bird, how have we never heard of it?"

"The strongest demonic beasts and birds in the Ziyun Mountains are only at the Core Formation Realm, right?" The appearance of the giant bird caused a stir.

From the bird's aura, it was clear that it was far more powerful than a typical Core Formation Realm being.

"What kind of bird is this?" Xiao Yun looked at the suddenly appearing giant bird, his face filled with surprise.

The bird was entirely crimson, emitting a scorching heat that raised the temperature around it.

Upon closer inspection, it resembled a giant sparrow, with a sharp beak that glowed as if it could pierce through the void.

Boom!

A thunderclap suddenly sounded, the heavenly aura spreading, and the tribulation clouds above the canyon finally descended.

This was a massive bolt of lightning, glowing with the power of heaven and earth, containing some kind of order that was about to enforce heavenly punishment.

The giant bird let out a long cry, its beak opening, creating a ripple that formed a crimson vortex, which swallowed the thunderbolt whole, significantly weakening the heavenly aura. This scene was breathtaking and caused a stir.

"Heavens, what kind of spiritual bird is this, to swallow the tribulation lightning in one bite?"

"Could this be a descendant of an ancient divine bird?"

"Too powerful, it's not like any ordinary spiritual bird!"

The heavenly aura was unshakable, a universal truth that no one dared to challenge. However, this giant bird treated the heavenly aura as nothing, astonishing everyone. Perhaps it was truly a divine bird, capable of defying heaven and doing what ordinary beings considered impossible.

"Divine bird?" Xiao Yun was inwardly shocked.

This was definitely a powerful bird, with an aura that seemed to want to swallow the heavens.

The heavenly tribulation continued, each bolt stronger than the last. The crimson sparrow no longer dared to swallow the lightning bolts recklessly.

Whoosh!

It raised its head and spewed a wave of crimson flames, distorting the void with the intense heat. The scorching aura spread, causing the vegetation within ten miles to wither and ignite, flames rising to the sky, a spectacular sight.

"Heavenly aura?" Xiao Yun watched intently, sensing something profound.

This seemed to be related to the great principles of heaven and earth?

Suddenly, he felt as if he had touched upon something.

After that, Xiao Yun no longer simply watched the giant bird go through the tribulation but began to sense the heavenly aura and the bird's aura.

After about half an hour, the heavenly aura finally began to dissipate, and the giant bird was about to successfully overcome the tribulation.

Boom!

Another bolt of lightning struck, and the giant bird no longer resisted the heavenly tribulation, allowing it to strike its body, beginning to bathe in the tribulation.

At this moment, a subtle change could be felt in the bird.

"Is it about to transform?" Xiao Yun's eyes showed a hint of melancholy, a thought forming in his mind.

"This giant bird is about to transform."

"A transformed demonic beast is powerful enough to sweep through our Fengyue Kingdom!" The cultivators in the mountains also noticed the change, and those with knowledge exclaimed, all showing excitement. It was rare to witness such a powerful being, and they were fortunate to witness this grand event.

Whoosh!

Just as the crimson giant bird was about to transform, a sound of something breaking through the air suddenly rang out.

"Who!" The crimson bird's eyes flashed, looking into the distance, and a human voice echoed.

In the distance, a woman in white was walking through the air, divine light flowing around her, making it hard to see her face. She seemed like a celestial maiden descending from the heavens, her beauty almost breathtaking.

This woman, though appearing like a celestial maiden, unsullied by the world, immediately raised her hand, holding a green longsword, and charged at the crimson-feathered giant bird undergoing the tribulation. The sword light was like a rainbow, tearing through the void.

"What a fast sword!" Xiao Yun's eyes narrowed, focusing on the sword light. "This sword's power is unparalleled, its momentum overwhelming, capable of splitting mountains and severing veins. Perhaps reaching the pinnacle of swordsmanship can truly break all laws, and it must also be related to the cultivator's cultivation level."

Xiao Yun had never believed that a sword could break all laws, but now he was somewhat shaken.

After witnessing the woman's astonishing sword strike, he realized he had been like a frog at the bottom of a well.

From a distance of ten thousand meters, the woman's sword strike arrived in an instant, charging at the crimson-feathered giant bird.

"To think you would attack while I'm undergoing the tribulation, you're courting death!" The giant bird, seeing the woman attack without a word, was enraged. Its wings flapped, emitting a brilliant crimson light, and a wave of flames swept toward the woman in white.

At the same time, it opened its mouth and swallowed the sword light.

"Swallowing Heaven Sparrow, indeed remarkable." The young woman's hand flicked, and a white light shone, forming a mirror in front of her, which evolved into a series of runes, blocking the scorching flames that could burn anything. She spoke, her voice ethereal and melodious, like a heavenly sound, captivating all who heard it.

"Where did this young woman come from?" Xiao Yun was slightly surprised. From her voice, she seemed young, but her cultivation was astonishing, capable of withstanding the giant bird's attack, indicating she was no ordinary person.

"Cloud Moon Mirror, you come from the Heavenly Capital Domain!" The giant bird's eyes flashed, revealing a hint of solemnity.

"That's right." The young woman moved gracefully, walking in the air, each step leaving a trail of light, truly like a celestial maiden descending from the heavens, awe-inspiring.

"I didn't expect to be found by someone from the Heavenly Capital Domain." The Swallowing Heaven Sparrow's eyes narrowed, letting out a long cry, then coldly said, "Just you, a mere girl, think you can kill me? The Swallowing Heaven Sparrow lineage is not so easily dealt with."

Crimson light flashed, and the giant bird charged at the woman in white.

The woman in white summoned a spiritual artifact to protect herself, then held the green sword and engaged the Swallowing Heaven Sparrow in battle.

Boom!

A loud explosion echoed, shaking the heavens and the earth. The terrifying energy from the battle center spread, causing nearby mountains to crack and the ground to tremble. The terrifying energy made the distant cultivators tremble, feeling a deep sense of fear.

This battle between powerful beings was awe-inspiring, leaving an indelible impression.

The battle area was filled with flames, the sky dyed red by the light, blinding to the eyes...

Xiao Yun gazed ahead, but could not see the scene of the battle.

After an hour, the sounds of the battle gradually weakened, and the energy was no longer as terrifying.

"Is it almost over?" Xiao Yun's eyes narrowed, looking forward with anticipation.

Bang!

A loud explosion echoed, and the void seemed to explode. A red light flashed, shooting like a star toward a mountain range. Xiao Yun focused and realized it was a bird, but it no longer had its massive body.

"You bitch, you're ruthless, to destroy my physical body by self-destructing a forbidden artifact. I will settle this score with you eventually." The red light disappeared into the mountains, and a vicious sound echoed in the sky, filled with hatred that chilled the heart.

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(End of the chapter)