"But why would the Four Divine Beasts appear in such a small Nine Dragon Mountain Range? The Primordial Energy is scarce here, and there are no people for miles around. It's not suitable for hiding."

"Foolish, at this point, can you still not figure out what's inside?"

"What do you mean?"

"The scarcity of Primordial Energy here is due to the Four Divine Beasts residing here. Their power is immense, and every breath they take consumes a large amount of energy, hence this place..."

Someone sighed deeply, full of resentment and said:

"It's despicable that Xiang Guangsheng wants to monopolize this opportunity, not even willing to share a sip of soup with us."

"Yes, the Four Divine Beasts are legendary existences. Even a drop of Essence Blood, a Divine Feather is a rare opportunity for us.

Now we can only watch from here, the opportunity is right in front of us, yet we can't seize it. It truly pains my heart."

"Why panic? Xiang Guangsheng's selfishness and greed have already paved his path to destruction!" Someone said coldly and sneeringly.

"Oh, friend, why do you say so?"

"Yes, yes..."

"Now that Xiang Qianqiu is dead, the Xiang Family has no more backing. Only a mere Xiang Guangsheng remains. Even though he has Yang God cultivation and True Monarch power, how does he compare to King Yan, Chen Yuan?"

"Haha, there's naturally no comparison."

"Indeed, who is King Yan? He's unparalleled under the immortals. Otherwise, how could he command tens of thousands of miles of territory and dominate the world?"

Everyone chimed in.

"The key is here; even if Xiang Guangsheng obtained the opportunity of the Four Divine Beasts, he wouldn't be able to keep it. The news must have already reached Shuzhou City.

King Yan is on his way. Once he arrives, what can Xiang Guangsheng do? Not only will he have to hand over the opportunity he's grasped,

even the foundation of the Xiang Family will be destroyed. Perhaps... we might even get a share..."

"Hahaha, you make sense."

"Indeed, indeed..."

Everyone laughed heartily.

They were unaware that Xiang Guangsheng had secretly pledged allegiance to Chen Yuan and were mistakenly thinking that the Xiang Family would suffer calamity because of it.

"Hiss... Everyone, look quickly!"

"This... this..."

"Could it be that the Four Divine Beasts have successfully crossed the tribulation?"

Everyone looked at the sudden situation, speculating endlessly.

Indeed, as they were discussing, the tribulation clouds covering countless miles were gradually dispersing, and the rumbling thunder was becoming faint and disappearing.

The Heavenly Tribulation... has passed!

And within the Nine Dragon Mountain Range, the center of the nine dragon-shaped mountain ranges, the Divine Furnace of the Four Celestial Phenomena was also gradually disintegrating, the engulfed heavens and earth being devoured by the Inner World.

The Divine Furnace is no longer visible, replaced by a powerful silhouette.

With long hair scattered, the upper body bare, the lower body burning with intense flames, muscles distinct and streamlined, veins bulging, rich in surging Qi and Blood, whether seen from afar or up close, one could feel the beauty of strength.

"Roar!"

"Aooo...!"

"Clang..."

The East Extreme Azure Dragon, hundreds of feet long, resounded a Dragon Roar that echoed through the human world, floating in the void, followed by the Southern Extreme Vermilion Bird's sharp phoenix-like cry.

Skimming across the sky, the fiery glow illuminated the heavens.

The West Extreme White Tiger roared angrily, its body like a storm sweeping through the void.

The North Extreme Xuanwu stamped its four hooves, shaking the earth with its massive body, the largest among the Four Extreme Divine Beasts.

The Four Extreme Divine Beasts each guard a direction.

Then, nine Divine Dragons emerged, their roars shaking the heavens, swimming into the center.

This phenomenon was terrifying, all observers were in awe and astonished by the power of the Divine Beasts.

After a while, the nine Divine Dragons spun downward, surging into Chen Yuan's flesh, forming nine divine marks on his body, releasing brilliant Divine Light.

The East Extreme Azure Dragon followed suit, merging into Chen Yuan's right arm, transforming into a divine mark.

The West Extreme White Tiger roared through the heavens and merged into Chen Yuan's left arm, transforming into a divine mark.

The Southern Extreme Vermilion Bird and Northern Extreme Xuanwu also followed, merging into Chen Yuan's left and right legs respectively, each transforming into a divine mark, illuminating the heavens.

Even the Big Sun Divine Light above the nine heavens dimmed.

The Four Divine Beasts transformed into four extremes, instantly enhancing Chen Yuan's physique to a terrifying level.

"Boom!"

"Boom!"

"Boom!"

In the silent world, suddenly a thunderous roar resounded, echoing for miles, everyone who heard it felt as if it exploded beside their ear.

Subconsciously looking toward the source of the sound.

Subsequent sounds followed, like military drums, containing a rhythm, as if an ancient fierce beast sleeping for millennia was awakening, its heart beating.

The five visceral Divine Light spun, a terrible pressure began to rise.

This momentum, seemingly heavenly, pierced into the sky, clearly visible, a pillar of light formed by the Primordial Energy of heavens and earth, directly penetrated Chen Yuan's body.

The divine marks on his body gradually faded, disappearing without a trace.

The terrifying momentum rose rapidly, instantly overwhelming hundreds of thousands of feet, distorting the surrounding void, seemingly collapsing.

Eyelashes trembled, Chen Yuan slowly opened his eyes, calm and fathomless, seemingly containing an endless galaxy, gazing at them would swallow you.

At the same time he opened his eyes, momentum instantly reached its peak.

Flesh... became a Saint!

The Martial Saint of the Human World!

The Saint of Martial Arts!

What is a Saint?

The pinnacle of martial arts, shattering the void, the myriad cavities of the body resonate with heaven and earth, forming a realm, can... undergo Blood Rebirth!

After years of cultivation, finally... finally today, transcending the flesh, reaching the realm once held by the Grand Ancestor Chu, once his Primordial Spirit breaks through, he shall become the Martial God.

The God of Martial Arts!

With a shake of his arms, Chen Yuan roared, the nearby void twisted, the ground began to crack, the Nine Dragon Mountain Range below seemed like the Earth Dragon turning over, creating fissures.

A sound that shook the heavens!

Like a level ten earthquake, the entire world seemed about to topple, only he stood there, like an Immortal God.

Just at this moment.

From the eastern sky, a noble purple hue suddenly condensed, initially like a purple ribbon, but when fully revealed, it was a purple canopy.

As far as the eye could see, endless.

Purple Qi Comes from the East ten thousand miles!

This time the Purple Qi was entirely different from before, its end unseen, all Martial Artists observing the Nine Dragon Mountain Range were dumbstruck.

"This... what's this?"

"Purple Qi... Purple Qi... from the East..."

"Who is that?"

"Seems like... King Yan... Chen Yuan..."

"Purple Qi upon him, a born Saint!"

"King Yan is the master of destiny, only he can end this chaotic world..."

Xiang Guangsheng's eyes were dazed as he looked at Chen Yuan bathing in Purple Qi, seemingly seeing a familiar figure, that was... Clan Leader Xiang Qianqiu.

They... seemed to be gradually overlapping.

As an Elder of the Xiang Family, how could he not know the records of the clan?

On the day the Grand Ancestor's body became a Saint, Purple Qi came from the east boundless miles.

When the Grand Ancestor became a God, heavenly auspices descended.

And now, a thousand years later, he... the Xiang Family's descendant, once again witnessed the scene from a thousand years ago, though unsure if it's current King Yan Chen Yuan.

Or the Chu Overlord Grand Ancestor from a thousand years ago who is stronger.

The abundant power contained within his flesh made Chen Yuan thoroughly intoxicated, this was the true Immortal God's Power, how could his power not double?

The Primordial Spirit within the Spirit Platform, bathed in Purple Qi, felt warm and comfortable.

His eyes looked ahead, seemingly seeing the path forward, seeing hope.

In a mysterious connection, he seemed to see the imprint phantom left by the Grand Ancestor Chu within the heavens and earth, gazing directly at him, both sides silent.

Yet all was understood without words.

Gradually... that imprint said nothing, did nothing, began to disintegrate, until it disappeared, as if it had never appeared in this world.

Chen Yuan clenched his fists tightly, eyes solemn, whispered to himself:

"The next step... is the Martial God."

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"If only there were some monthly votes, the breakthrough would be quicker!"