The heart has stopped beating, what does this signify?

Of course, an Immortal wouldn’t die because of this, but without the heart pumping blood, there’s no way to transmit power to every corner of the body. Can one still wield their full strength?

In an instant, everyone felt their bodies weak and powerless, hard to exert any force.

"Ha ha ha!" The old man laughed loudly, casually grabbing the nearest Jade Immortal and stuffing them into his mouth.

"No!" The Jade Immortal emitted a cry of despair.

However, amid a crisp crunch, the old man actually chewed the Jade Immortal to pieces and swallowed them down.

"This feels much better!" The old man laughed, even though launching a powerful move in a weakened state cost him dearly, eating a Jade Immortal significantly boosted his condition—a loss and a gain, yet more gain.

He looked at another Jade Immortal and reached out to grab them.

The Jade Immortal turned pale with fear, not only facing death but being eaten alive, with no chance for the soul to escape and reincarnate.

Having cultivated for a lifetime, this wasn’t the ending he sought.

Yet, in front of an Immortal King, what meaning did his struggle or resistance have?

"Put it down!" A cold command rang out, not loud, yet carrying infinite authority.

Everyone first froze, then burst into wild joy.

The Sacrificial Wine Immortal King had arrived!

The Ghost King of the Asura Realm also stiffened. Although he typically did not fear Immortal Kings, as they were of the same level, he was currently in a weakened state, having only recouped a bit by consuming a Jade Immortal, far from his peak. This was highly disadvantageous in a fight against an Immortal King, especially in the Immortal Realm.

Decisive, he immediately turned to leave, but didn’t release the Jade Immortal he had seized, his recovery tonic.

"Hmph, I told you to put it down, didn’t you hear?" The Sacrificial Wine Immortal King said sternly. Then a glowing golden giant hand descended from the sky; with a boom, the Ghost King couldn’t escape and was instantly pinned to the ground.

The gap in power was so vast, it defies description.

No choice; the Ghost King was too weak. Before, he had to use a grand move just to suppress a group of Jade Immortals, showing he now held little power. Facing a real Immortal King, naturally it could only end in one swift blow.

"Having lived this long by a fluke, you should continue to hide, yet you dare come out to wreak havoc, humph!" The Sacrificial Wine Immortal King pressed hard, and with a snap, the Ghost King was flattened, turning into black smoke.

However, the Ghost King wasn’t dead; he had no physical form. Attacked by an irresistible force, he immediately transformed from solid to void, seeking to flee.

Boom!

The golden hand suddenly unleashed limitless light, shining brightly, instantly extinguishing the black smoke.

"Ah—" The Ghost King screamed; the Sacrificial Wine Immortal King was so powerful that he refined him into extinction.

Yet, much like the Jade Immortal before him had no means to fight back firmly, meeting an even stronger Sacrificial Wine Immortal King, he was equally weak, disappearing completely in no time.

At this moment, divine dew descended from the heavens, and a holy beam of light enveloped the Sacrificial Wine Immortal King.

—Slaying the Restless Soul of the Asura Realm entitles one to rewards from the heavens, especially at the level of the Ghost King where such deeds are monumental.

The Sacrificial Wine Immortal King closed his eyes, seemingly digesting the benefits bestowed by the heavens until the beam faded, then he opened his eyes and scanned the crowd.

This Great Wilderness Realm incident was too bizarre; all the natives emerged, including a Ghost King who had been suppressed for years.

What exactly happened?

He held his ground, ensuring nobody dared make a move or express any impatience.

The Sacrificial Wine Immortal King summoned reports on what transpired during this journey into the Great Wilderness Realm.

Speaking to several people, he gradually pieced together the entire sequence.

"Are you Shi Hao?" He looked at Shi Hao.

Shi Hao replied neither humbly nor arrogantly, bowing: "It is indeed I, also known as Asura; greetings, Immortal King!"

Well, when an Immortal King questions, others dare not say more than necessary, yet you dare talk excessively, truly audacious.

The Sacrificial Wine Immortal King gazed at Shi Hao, sweeping with powerful Soul Force, yet Yue Ying, as a half-step Supreme Device, even an Immortal King couldn’t detect. Thus, he only found two pieces of Immortal King Gold on Shi Hao.

Damn!

Even the Immortal King bared his teeth somewhat, for he had gained a piece of Immortal King Gold only after entering the king realm for many years, securing his own Immortal King Artifact.

Shi Hao, however?

A seven-star Silver Spirit Immortal already owning two pieces of Immortal King Gold.

This could make any Immortal King envious enough.

Yet an Immortal King’s heart is broad, after all; mere Immortal King Gold wouldn’t ignite his greed. He simply nodded: "A truly fortunate little fellow!"

Turning away, he departed directly.

Shi Hao’s grudge with the Sanmu Lineage?

What a joke, such trivial matters warranting the personal intervention of an Immortal King?

With danger resolved, the Immortal King gone, the scene’s atmosphere promptly revived.

"Jiang Yixian, Xuan Bing lineage must provide us with an explanation!" A Jade Immortal from the Sanmu Lineage came forward again, relentless.

If Xuan Bing lineage protects their own, why should Sanmu Lineage’s honor be disregarded?

Jiang Yixian’s expression darkened. Though she had just reached Jade Immortal level, and her opponent was a veteran Jade Immortal, expectedly far superior, yet she showed no inclination to back down.

Shi Hao was brought by her and naturally should be taken back by her.

"Senior sister, borrow this sword for a while." Shi Hao transformed Myriad Thunder True Gold into a sword and handed it to Jiang Yixian.

Since they were fighting for him, he naturally had to contribute in some way.

Su Manman and Woo Yueyi also wanted to assist, but couldn’t sway their family’s Jade Immortals.

—Shi Yun and Lin Hongdao forcibly intervened, coupled with the two Jade Immortals’ reluctance to feud with Sanmu Lineage unnecessarily.

Everyone knew Xuanbing Xianwang was the most understated. And usually, a low-profile Immortal King meant only one possibility—too weak and forced to lay low. 𝘧𝑟𝑒𝑒𝘸𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝓁.𝘤𝘰𝓂

Therefore, offending an assertive Immortal King for the weakest one—no matter how one looked, it was a losing bargain.

With the sword in hand, Jiang Yixian’s confidence surged.

The stronger one’s power, the more one can wield the might of an Immortal King Artifact. In a Jade Immortal’s hands, even if it can’t unleash the artifact’s full force, it’s enough to be terrifying.

With this sword, she could vanquish any Jade Immortal in the world.

"What explanation, only battle!" Jiang Yixian declared, her white garments flowing, an impressive figure.

Already known as one of the few beauties, having reached Jade Immortal, she could be deemed one of the finest women to wed. The gifted youth eyed her, as did older Jade Immortals, eager with anticipation.

Yet, the Jade Immortal from the Sanmu Lineage felt suppressed; he recognized the sword in Jiang Yixian’s hand as an Immortal King Artifact.

This left him deeply wary.