Chapter 1020: No More Pretending, Its Time To Reve

The void trembled, and cracks began to appear everywhere.

This shocking turn of events left all the sages in a state of astonishment.

Wei Donghai nodded gravely and was the first to speak up.

"That's right. A few days ago, I ventured to the desolate wasteland. A large number of void beasts had appeared, and there were indeed signs of spatial rifts forming. Even golden void beasts had been spotted..."

"Now that I think about it, this is particularly strange and must be taken seriously!"

As he spoke, the eight sages all wore solemn expressions.

The atmosphere grew increasingly tense as they continued to discuss.

"Such anomalies could herald a great disaster!"

"We have guarded this place for thousands of years. We cannot allow the spatial rifts to expand, letting the void beasts invade Yunxing and wreak havoc!"

"Indeed, this is our duty, and we cannot shirk it!"

"In that case, let us head to the desolate wasteland immediately to investigate these spatial rifts!"

Just as the sages were about to take action, the situation became even more urgent.

However, Zui Wuyan raised his hand to stop them, as if he had thought of something peculiar.

"Everyone, wait!"

The sages turned their attention to him as Zui Wuyan stood up and spoke.

"This matter is extremely suspicious and should not be taken lightly."

"Yesterday, my junior brother and I went to the Ancient Corridor. Along the way, we didn't see a single remnant soul. Even with... even with the help of your treasures, this is still too strange."

"With all these strange occurrences happening recently, we must not be careless when investigating these spatial rifts. We should all go together!"

Clearly, Zui Wuyan had never considered that the disappearance of the remnant souls in the Ancient Corridor had anything to do with Yi Feng.

His words immediately drew the attention of the sages, and murmurs of surprise and doubt arose once more.

"Is that so?"

"If that's the case, then the increase in spatial rifts is likely not a coincidence."

"Old Zui is right. We are stationed here to monitor the disturbances in the void and guard the Ancient Corridor. The safety of billions of lives in Yunxing depends on us. We cannot afford to be careless."

"Indeed, this place is a crucial node in Yunxing's void. Any disturbance here could affect the entire realm. The rifts in the desolate wasteland are closely connected to this place, so we should all go and investigate together."

"This battle to eliminate the void beasts is not to be underestimated!"

After much discussion, the sages all turned their attention to the elderly man seated at the head of the table.

The old man had white hair and a long beard that reached past his cheeks. His cloudy eyes were filled with the weight of countless years. This seemingly frail old man had been one of Yunxing's top powerhouses ten thousand years ago.

Even a powerful organization like the Tianxia Guild was nothing more than a fledgling in his eyes.

Even old-timers like Zui Wuyan and Fu Nantian could only look upon him with reverence.

This was because he had achieved enlightenment through the sword, and with his own strength, he had elevated the understanding of the sword path in Yunxing. His talent was unparalleled, and he had even shared such precious insights with the world. Even the few sword sages who came after him had walked the path he had paved.

Such a genius and powerhouse had chosen to guard Yunxing here.

The legendary ancient sage, Luo Hongfei, truly lived up to his reputation as a venerable elder.

Faced with this great calamity, the old man, who had experienced countless trials, had a glint in his eyes as he decisively spoke.

"Very well, let us go together to slay these demons and return to the village!"

With that, the matter was settled.

The sages summoned their treasures, and their auras erupted in unison. The surrounding birds and beasts were startled, and the clouds in the sky were split apart.

In an instant, ripples formed in the void as the eight figures, carrying immense power, stepped into the void and disappeared from the world.

When they reappeared, they were already billions of miles away in the desolate wasteland of the void.

A vast sea of sand stretched before them, barren and lifeless!

The eight sages stood solemnly, their expressions grave.

Led by Luo Hongfei, with Wei Donghai, the least experienced, at the rear.

The sages gazed into the distance.

The sea of sand was chaotic, with spatial ripples distorting the area. The desolation was even more pronounced than before, and even standing at the edge, they could feel a sense of pressure.

At that moment, the sight of numerous massive corpses in the distance caught their attention.

The pressure in the sages' eyes was replaced by shock and doubt!

"How could this be?"

"Who could have done this? To have slain so many void beasts!"

"Such power is truly terrifying!"

"It must have been a hidden powerhouse of our human race who acted in secret to avert this disaster before it could fully manifest. Such noble conduct is truly admirable!"

Listening to the praises of his fellow sages, Wei Donghai also felt a deep sense of reverence.

The sight of those massive void beast corpses, even upon seeing them again, seemed to evoke the image of Senior Yi Feng's prowess, filling him with even greater admiration.

As the sages marveled and grew tense, a flicker of surprise also passed through Luo Hongfei's aged eyes.

The sudden appearance of these void beast corpses, and the unknown entity responsible for their demise, made everything seem even more unusual!

After a moment of contemplation, he turned to Wei Donghai and asked, "This scene matches what you described earlier. Did you see any powerful figure take action?"

Wei Donghai dared not say too much and could only bow solemnly.

"When I arrived, this was already the scene. My cultivation is too shallow, and I did not see any powerful figure."

Hearing this, Luo Hongfei's eyes showed a hint of regret, and he then issued a stern command.

"Everyone, this journey is extremely perilous. We must not act recklessly!"

"We must advance and retreat together. If even one of us is injured, it could give the void beasts an opportunity. Remember to proceed with caution!"

The ancient sage's vast experience shone through as he reminded them of the dangers once more, even as he set aside the question of who had appeared here and slaughtered so many void beasts.

The sages all nodded in agreement, their expressions serious.

They continued flying forward for over a hundred miles.

The sky was now filled with cracks resembling spiderwebs, stretching from the horizon of the sandy sea upward, covering half of the dark sky.

Turbulent currents continuously poured out from the cracks, which fluctuated in size as if breathing, ready to burst open at any moment.

Seeing this, the expressions of the eight sages grew even more solemn.

Ancient Sage Luo Hongfei's face was grave.

"There are so many spatial rifts. The situation is far more critical than we anticipated. If this continues, a large number of void beasts will pour out, and Yunxing will be in grave danger!"

The sages fell silent, a sense of immense crisis weighing heavily on their hearts.

The eight sages had a foreboding feeling as they stepped toward the horizon.

Sure enough, after just a thousand miles, they saw that the rifts had grown larger. Spatial ripples continuously spread through the air, and the sky itself seemed to ripple like water, ready to tear apart at any moment!

At the base of the increasingly wide rifts, they led to the distant horizon.

An endless black mist shrouded the horizon, making it impossible to see what lay beyond.

On the sandy sea below, massive tremors shook the ground, and dozens of large craters had formed. It seemed as though void beasts were about to emerge, and many were already lurking in the sand, greedily absorbing the spatial turbulence.

Various types of void beasts, resembling hills, were scattered across the landscape.

There were giant crab-like creatures several zhang in size, terrifying silver octopuses, and elephant-nosed, long-faced beings, their dark forms resembling a forest of mountains.

Their massive bodies continued to expand as they absorbed the turbulent energy.

In just a few days, this desolate wasteland had become a playground for void beasts!

If this continued, within a few days, the void beasts would grow infinitely powerful. Even if all the sages of Yunxing gathered, they would struggle to withstand the tide of void beasts!

The situation was extremely dire.

The eight sages all wore grave expressions, secretly grateful that they had come here today. Otherwise, the consequences would have been unimaginable.

Luo Hongfei stood in the air, looking down, and his voice boomed across the heavens and earth.

"You do not belong to Yunxing. The void rifts are your domain. If you insist on destroying Yunxing's space, we will reduce you to ashes!"

His voice echoed like the voice of the heavens, and the massive void beasts all raised their heads.

A giant elephant-nosed, long-faced beast bared its fangs and laughed, unable to hide the greed and disdain in its eyes.

"Humans?"

"You lowly, inferior creatures dare to challenge us, the void race? Our arrival in Yunxing is an honor for you!"

"From now on, Yunxing will belong to the void race!"

The beast's deep laughter was met with roars from the other void beasts, and their terrifying auras erupted.

It seemed that a great battle was inevitable, and the eight sages were filled with killing intent!

In an instant, the sages summoned their treasures.

Their terrifying power transformed into streams of light, illuminating the dark sea of sand!

Eight streams of light intertwined among the massive beasts, and the sounds of fierce combat echoed through the heavens and earth.

The might of the sages reverberated, and the roars of nearly a hundred void beasts filled the air. Even the sages were struggling, as the power of the Dao here was insignificant!

Led by Ancient Sage Luo Hongfei, the sages unleashed their full power. Various Dao forces filled the area, and sword beams slashed through the air, nearly causing the heavens to collapse and the earth to split!

"Flame Cloud Strike!"

"Primordial Sword Intent!"

"Qianqing Bracelet!"

"Sky-Shattering Axe!"

"Great Wind Cloud Palm!"

...

The sages rose into the air, their supreme saintly artifacts amplifying their extraordinary Dao power. They unleashed their divine abilities, transforming into streams of light that plunged into the beast tide, continuously cutting down the massive void beasts.

In the blink of an eye, the ground was littered with massive corpses.

However, the beast tide was thick-skinned and endless. The sandy sea continued to tremble, and the battle remained evenly matched.

Luo Hongfei used several sword strikes to annihilate a silver-clawed beast, then turned his wary gaze toward the black mist and rifts in the distance.

"Brother Zui, you are the most skilled at sensing space."

"Later, we will hold off these void beasts. You take the opportunity to infiltrate and investigate the source of the spatial rifts. Do not linger in battle!"

Zui Wuyan bowed solemnly.

After several rounds of fierce combat, the eight sages finally created a bloody gap.

Zui Wuyan seized the moment, transforming into a stream of light and darting into the depths. Along the way, the other sages protected him, and the air was filled with blood and the sounds of massive beasts collapsing like mountains!

Watching Zui Wuyan's figure disappear into the swirling sand, the sages finally breathed a sigh of relief.

They continued to fight, working together seamlessly, gritting their teeth and battling on!

The void beasts were numerous, and the seven sages barely managed to hold off the onslaught of various void beasts. They were already panting heavily, their Dao power significantly depleted!

No one knew how long the battle lasted.

The beast tide was temporarily suppressed, and they finally had a moment to catch their breath.

Suddenly, the tremors in the earth grew even more violent!

A massive golden tiger leaped out from a spatial rift, its roar shaking the heavens and earth, causing the sages to pale!

"Oh no!"

"Golden Void Shatterer! How could a seventh-tier void beast appear!"

Amidst the shock and horror, the tiger's claws tore through the spatial rift, and its massive shadow blotted out the sky. Its roar echoed for thousands of miles, causing ripples to spread through the air!

Looking up at the hundred-zhang-tall black shadow, the seven sages' expressions changed drastically.

The golden tiger, however, was filled with rage, its eyes glaring down like blazing suns!

"Humans?"

"Such weak creatures dare to harm my kin!"

"Since you seek death, I shall grant your wish!"

Its roar spread across the land, and its terrifying aura radiated outward in layers!

Fu Nantian, Wei Donghai, and the other six sages felt immense pressure. Just being grazed by the beast's aura made them feel as if they were facing a mountain, and a sense of helplessness washed over them!

The sandy sea before them continued to spew forth various void beasts.

At a glance, there were already over a hundred!

As the golden tiger roared, more and more void beasts emerged from the sandy sea, their auras erupting, their eyes filled with wild killing intent. The murderous aura was almost overwhelming, and the sky was shrouded in dark clouds.

The sandy sea trembled violently, and the void itself was in turmoil!

Faced with such a terrifying scene, anyone would feel a sense of despair.

Ancient Sage Luo Hongfei stood in the air, his white hair and beard fluttering in the wind. His aged figure seemed so small as he flew straight toward the golden tiger.

Compared to the thousand-zhang-tall tiger, he was like a grain of sand before a mountain.

The difference in size was more than a thousandfold!

This scene would be etched in their memories forever, and it instantly tightened the sages' hearts.

Facing the massive shadow of the golden tiger, Luo Hongfei raised his head and shouted angrily, refusing to back down.

"You are stubborn and unyielding. This will be your burial ground!"

His righteous aura filled the air, and the sages also felt a sense of determination to fight to the death.

However, the golden tiger's furious roar was even more powerful than Luo Hongfei's, and the tide of beasts in the sandy sea seemed endless. Even if they joined forces, victory was far from certain.

The sages' hearts were tense, but then they received a message from Luo Hongfei.

"This battle, I will face alone."

"Later, you must support Zui Wuyan and seize the opportunity to leave this place. You must seal the source of these rifts!"

Luo Hongfei intended to face the beast tide alone!

He would cover the retreat of the sages and preserve hope for humanity.

The aged figure stood in the air, and at this moment, he seemed to grow infinitely larger.

The sages looked at him with deep respect, their hearts filled with urgency and conflict!

On one side was the friendship of countless years, and on the other was the survival of the entire human race. Such a difficult choice was not something anyone could face calmly.

Even Fu Nantian, who was usually a sycophant, clenched his fists tightly.

Wei Donghai, the least experienced among them, gritted his teeth.

These monsters were not something they could defeat.

Unless... unless Senior Yi Feng were here. But unfortunately, the senior was not present.

It seemed...

They would have to use that ancient sword!

Wei Donghai gritted his teeth. He had not wanted to reveal the ancient sword, but now it seemed that keeping a low profile was no longer an option.

No more pretending.

It was time to reveal the truth.

He raised his head slightly, eager to try, and shouted, "Brother Luo, let me give it a try first!"

His urgent voice echoed.

Luo Hongfei turned in surprise, and the six sages were deeply moved by such bravery!