In the blink of an eye, vast demonic radiance surged from Mo Shi Tian's body, instantly overwhelming the entire Star Sky.
From the boundless demonic light, terrifying pitch-black ancient dragons flew out, each thousands of li long, charging from all directions with their ghastly, fearsome maws wide open, all rushing to devour Qing Mu Divine King.
Facing such a Divine King-level Imperial Son, even the long-famed Qing Mu Divine King dared not be the slightest bit careless. He immediately took action, powerful azure light erupting from his body, spreading out to blanket the heavens and earth, radiating across this region.
Buzz—
Divine trees sprouted from the void, not just one or two, nor dozens or hundreds, but thousands upon thousands, even countless trees. They rapidly sprouted from the void as seedlings, then swiftly shot up towards the heavens, growing at an incredible speed.
Though described as slow, it was actually extremely fast. In just two or three breaths, countless towering trees stood erect in the Star Sky, each immensely thick, comparable to mountains, and stretching deep into the boundless starry expanse.
This was Qing Mu Divine King's secret technique, his unique domain—the Endless Forest Domain!
Within the Endless Forest Domain, a Divine King's domain, numerous colossal, sky-piercing trees supported the firmament, as if transforming this stretch of Star Sky into an endless forest.
Simultaneously, a towering, majestic divine tree materialized behind Qing Mu Divine King, somewhat similar to the Life Tree of the Life Imperial Son, yet distinct.
"Endless Forest, Wooden Men Slay Dragons!"
Qing Mu Divine King gave a soft shout, standing before the majestic divine tree. Thousands of azure light rays erupted from his body, each one merging into the numerous sky-piercing giant trees.
Boom! Boom! Boom!—
The many giant trees seemed to gain sentience. Each unfurled a canopy that blotted out the sky, countless branches and leaves waving. An intangible influence seemed to roar and howl, shaking the Star Sky as they clashed with the many dark dragons transformed by Mo Shi Tian.
Roar!— Roar!—
Roar!— …
A full hundred dragons, each thousands of li long, crashed into the Endless Forest Domain, opening their bloody maws wide. Even the mountain-thick towering trees seemed minuscule before the dark dragons, being continuously devoured.
Yet, thousands upon thousands of giant trees also surged forward, surrounding the numerous dark dragons. Countless branches and leaves carried terrifying attacks, lashing the dark dragons until their flesh was torn and tattered, their bodies drenched in blood.
Finally, after a short while, the hundred dark dragons were all blocked.
"Oh? You do have some skill."
Mo Shi Tian sounded slightly surprised, as if he hadn't expected Qing Mu Divine King to withstand his dark dragon assault.
Qing Mu Divine King remained silent. He stood atop the majestic divine tree, then sat down cross-legged, actually beginning to chant ancient scriptures. The majestic divine tree behind him appeared many times larger than the dark dragons.
The divine tree towered, blotting out the sky. Upon its divine crown hung countless fruits, which were actually star fruits—each one a genuine star. As the majestic tree's canopy swayed, countless stars shook loose, transforming into a sky full of falling constellations that instantly collapsed the heavens.
Moreover, these were no ordinary stars. Each contained Qing Mu Divine King's Divine King might, condensed into Great Dao Runes imprinted upon them.
Though not comparable to true stars from beyond the domains, such a massive bombardment was still terrifying, enough to threaten a Divine King-level powerhouse.
"Petty tricks!"
Mo Shi Tian sneered repeatedly. He strode forward, shook his body, and transformed into a dark dragon tens of thousands of li long. It charged into the Endless Forest, sweeping through the numerous towering trees, merging with the many dark dragons, and rapidly growing larger. In the end, it reached a staggering thirty thousand li in size.
Then, the thirty-thousand-li dark dragon trembled, transforming into a towering black curtain that blotted out the sky, enveloping the entire Star Sky. It seemed to open an unparalleled maw, intent on directly devouring this stretch of Star Sky.
Mo Shi Tian, true to his name, sought to transform into a demon and devour this firmament.
Boom! Boom! Boom!—
The myriad stars transformed from the fruits were all devoured by the towering black curtain, not raising a single ripple. Everything fell into calm.
Yet, the towering black curtain did not stop. With a rumbling roar, it surged toward the distant Endless Forest Domain. Wherever it passed, countless towering trees were devoured, rapidly converging toward the central, sky-supporting giant divine tree.
"Divine King, be careful!"
The human side grew anxious.
However, Qing Mu Divine King sighed softly. "It seems today's battle will be difficult. Truly worthy of a Divine King-level Imperial Son."
Boom—
The majestic divine tree suddenly erupted with boundless azure light, containing vast vitality. Yet within the azure light, a storm powerful enough to shake the entire Star Sky surged forth, sweeping with endless Great Dao Runes. Each one spun, rumbling as they crashed toward the black curtain devouring the Star Sky.
Boom—
Azure light and black light collided fiercely in the starry domain, an intense struggle.
It was a collision of Great Dao between Divine Kings. Countless runes rapidly flickered and vanished. The collision of each Great Dao Rune was like the collision of stars, earth-shattering. The battle surpassed even the earlier clash between Yu Qing and Di Wen Tian.
During this, Mo Shi Tian, clad in black battle armor like a peerless demon god from the abyss, dragged a heavenly blade in hand. It cleaved the vast heavens, severed the Star Sky, with boundless demonic light and towering black mist rolling forth as he charged to kill Qing Mu Divine King.
Qing Mu Divine King, wielding an azure divine sword, a green robe draped over his shoulders, possessed an extraordinary, elegant, and awe-inspiring aura. Numerous azure light runes revolved around his body as he engaged Mo Shi Tian in close combat.
But soon, the towering black curtain gradually devoured the sky-filling azure light, completely swallowing the majestic divine tree.
Boom—
Accompanied by an earth-shattering roar that echoed through the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths, a figure clad in azure descended from the sky, shedding sheets of blood.
It was Qing Mu Divine King. His blood stained his azure daoist robe, his hair disheveled.
Behind him, Mo Shi Tian stood between heaven and earth like a peerless great demon king, looking down upon the myriad heavens, invincible.
Mo Shi Tian had triumphed. Qing Mu Divine King was defeated.
Moreover, Qing Mu Divine King was no ordinary Divine King. He had set foot in the Divine King realm for many years, a veteran Divine King. His defeat at Mo Shi Tian's hands was sufficient to prove that Mo Shi Tian's combat power had reached an exceedingly high level.
Even veteran Divine Kings were no match for him.
Mo Shi Tian, his wild black hair flying, swept a glance at Qing Mu Divine King, a hint of regret in his eyes.
He had nearly succeeded in devouring Qing Mu Divine King. Unfortunately, in the end, his efforts fell just short as the other managed to escape.
"Senior!"
Ye Chen followed the many Divine Kings forward, also offering corresponding healing elixirs. However, he didn't have many left. After all, wanting to refine eighth-tier elixirs, even Ye Chen couldn't produce too many in a short time.
Still, there were seventh-tier elixirs. Though their effects were inferior, they still possessed powerful efficacy for restoring origin and healing injuries.
Qing Mu Divine King did not accept them, shaking his head as azure light bloomed on his body's surface.
He cultivated dao techniques of the life attribute. Though Mo Shi Tian was powerful, wanting to kill a veteran Divine King like him was still somewhat difficult.
"It's fine. Senior was willing to fight for this junior, for which I am endlessly grateful. Please accept them." Ye Chen did not take them back. He cupped his fists in thanks, then turned and left.
Qing Mu Divine King watched Ye Chen's departing back with a somewhat complex expression, but did not refuse again.