Far on the horizon, there were actually rows upon rows of ancient netherworld soldiers arrayed in formation, neat and uniform. Clad in ancient battle armor, they held ancient Dao weapons like war spears, great halberds, ancient lances, and broken swords. Their ranks stretched out densely, appearing amidst the yin baleful energies, carrying an aura of tragic ferocity as if ghosts were wailing and gods howling, a sight both shocking and terrifying.
This was a fearsome scene. A legion of thousands upon thousands of ancient netherworld soldiers had actually gathered into a powerful army, more orderly and terrifying than any legion in the world, capable of destroying everything.
Not to mention Ye Chen, even the Three Immortal Maidens were greatly startled. How much time had passed? Yet these ancient netherworld soldiers had appeared again, and in such vast numbers—how could they be killed?
Behind this legion of thousands of netherworld soldiers, there must be an extraordinary purpose. It was impossible for them to spontaneously form a netherworld army; it seemed more like some mysterious figure behind the scenes was manipulating them.
This discovery caused the group's expressions to change.
"Brother Yue, let's go."
Yi Wu persuaded him, her dark, clear eyes looking at the multitude of ancient war soldiers with some worry. Once discovered and charged, it would be absolutely devastating.
The Goddess and Chen'er also urged, "Let's avoid them. We need to find Yiyi and the others."
Ye Chen nodded. He too knew the terror of this netherworld legion. Formed from the spiritualized corpses of so many ancient powerhouses, individually they weren't strong, but gathered into thousands upon thousands, they became terrifyingly powerful, absolutely capable of sweeping through everything.
This Divine Battlefield was truly malevolent.
A dazzling golden radiance flashed, and the entire group instantly vanished from their original spot, reappearing tens of thousands of li away.
Moreover, their auras were severed by Ye Chen, preventing those ancient war soldiers from sensing their presence and tracking them.
The group continued advancing deeper into the Divine Battlefield, proceeding with even greater caution due to the earlier netherworld legion, fearing they might encounter similarly malevolent existences.
Boom—
Ahead came the rumble of thunderous roars. It was an even more terrifying battlefield zone, where blood baleful and yin baleful energies were so thick they seemed to congeal, accompanied by countless streaks of bloody lightning flashing across, creating an astonishing spectacle.
"This is the core region of the ancient great battle. The battles between the Great Power-level overlords of the Divine Era took place here. Yiyi and the Golden Little Divine Dragon are most likely inside," Ye Chen said, as the directional guidance Chen'er received pointed within.
After advancing another few hundred li, the area ahead suddenly became dazzling, with various divine radiances dancing about. Numerous ancient weapons and magical instruments flashed into view, strands of Dao marks shimmering and dancing in harmony with the laws, enveloping this region as a terrifying aura spread.
Among them, even Heavenly King Dao weapons were flying about, along with the law Dao marks of such existences, slicing through the heavens and earth, cutting through the void.
This made the group's expressions even more grave. These were the law Dao marks left behind from the battles of the Divine Spirits of old, capable of gathering the essence of heaven and earth, enduring without fading, transforming this core land into a great killing field that could destroy everything.
Among them, Great Power-level Dao marks also drifted, even more dreadful.
Forcing their way in, even a Heavenly King would face the danger of perishing, its Dao extinguished.
Ye Chen opened his Eyes of the Heavens, his gaze as brilliant as startling thunder, seeking to pierce through everything and look into the deepest part.
As his cultivation gradually deepened, the piercing ability of the Eyes of the Heavens also gradually increased.
However, there was a special aura there that blocked his vision. Even someone as powerful as him couldn't completely penetrate it, but he could still vaguely see the figures of a small white beast and a little golden dragon appearing—precisely the Yiyi and Golden Little Divine Dragon they sought.
"Let's go. Yiyi and the Golden Little Divine Dragon are inside."
Ye Chen protected everyone with the Human Sovereign Pagoda and stepped into the killing field. Proficient in formations, the Heaven-Altering Earth-Changing Profound Art from the Battle Saint Art was also applicable to the greater world. Beneath him, golden lights appeared one after another, selecting the safest path. It was slow, but the most secure.
Even a Saint, as long as they followed the path Ye Chen revealed, could potentially safely enter the deepest part.
Finally, after half a day, they passed through the terrifying killing field and successfully entered the deepest region.
However, they all stopped, their expressions grave.
For there, they discovered a tranquil, otherworldly dimension—a magnificent and beautiful inner world. One island after another floated in the air, with waterfalls cascading down, pouring from beneath the Nine Heavens.
Elegant mountains and forests, clear streams, azure skies and green gardens—everything appeared so refreshing and pleasing, making one linger and reluctant to disturb this beautiful scenery.
This inner world was filled with a peaceful aura, completely opposite to the deathly stillness of the Divine Battlefield.
But the more it was like this, the more it made people wary.
Who would have thought that within the Divine Battlefield there existed such a tranquil inner world, and so vast at that? Immortal mountains stood tall, and within, one could see Heaven and Earth Treasures flowing with multicolored precious light, as well as some extraordinary divine trees bearing abundant divine fruits, shimmering with radiant light and exuding a fragrant aroma that was enticing and made one linger.
This was simply a true paradise, a Sacred Land, making one feel the impulse to rush in immediately.
"This is..."
Although the aura of this inner world was peaceful, it was, after all, located within the Divine Battlefield, and in its deepest, most core region. Thus, everything would appear eerie and sinister, making the group wary and unwilling to enter rashly.
Ye Chen seemed thoughtful. He extended his palm, probing into this peaceful inner world, and with a grasp in the void, actually manifested a cluster of shimmering green light, carrying a misty, vast vitality—the essence of life.
He looked toward the depths of the peaceful world. His perception was frighteningly acute, able to sense that this peaceful world carried a rich aura of life energy.
This discovery was unbelievable. This was clearly a great killing field where countless powerhouses of the Divine Era had fallen, and where peerless overlords had shed their blood, filled with yin baleful, blood baleful, and dense death energies that could corrode all life in the world.
Yet precisely because of this, the peaceful world overflowed with a vast vitality that was the complete opposite.
Ye Chen's eyes narrowed slightly, shooting forth strands of sharp light. He understood what was happening.
The extreme of life is death; the extreme of death is life!
The great killing field of the Divine Era, where living beings perished and countless Divine Spirit powerhouses died, had actually nurtured such a mysterious small world, accompanied by a sea-like vastness of life energy.
This was an inversion of nature's creation within heaven and earth. Seemingly impossible, yet containing endless possibilities.
It also made Ye Chen's expression grow increasingly grave. The principle of things reversing at their extreme was being enacted here to the utmost.
Perhaps within this peaceful inner world, there also lurked killing intent capable of destroying everything.
At this moment, an old man suddenly appeared silently, standing at the entrance to the peaceful world. He bowed toward Ye Chen and the others, making a gesture of invitation: "Honored guests, my master requests your presence!"