It was evident that even though Cang Qingyang had successfully weathered the Divine King Tribulation, he had still paid an extraordinary and immense price.
Moreover, many people's eyes suddenly blazed with intense light, gazing at Cang Qingyang with a fervor akin to looking at prey.
Cang Qingyang was currently in a period of weakness and exhaustion. If he were killed now, one could also devour the nascent form of his Divine King Great Dao Origin.
This kind of Divine King Great Dao Origin, if the other party had fully perfected and completed it, would be difficult to refine for one's own use even if seized. But as it was merely a nascent form, it was absolutely possible to refine it and make it one's own Divine King Great Dao Origin. This would invisibly add another Divine King Great Dao Origin without needing to condense one after achieving Divine Kinghood, saving a great deal of time.
Furthermore, a Divine King was not limited to condensing only one Divine King Great Dao Origin; they could possess more, though it would require even more time.
Boom—
Suddenly, heaven and earth trembled, jolting awake many restless and eager strong individuals.
At this moment, a slender and peerless young figure slowly walked out. He possessed an emperor's bearing, boundless blood and qi, and an aura of supremacy. It was none other than the Cangtian Emperor's Son.
He descended from the sky, holding a divine sword from which drops of tragic, brilliant blood fell. Before him, a powerful figure plummeted. Judging by its aura, it had reached the Half-Step Divine King level—clearly also a super powerhouse, not a Heaven's Pride, but a Half-Step Divine King who had followed an imperial clan from the Mythical Emperor Domain into this place.
However, at this moment, its life force was utterly extinguished. Its eyes were still wide open, as if holding a trace of disbelief and horror from beginning to end. A bloody hole in the center of its brow was the fatal wound that had caused its demise.
"Anyone who dares to move against him will share this fate!"
The Cangtian Emperor's Son spoke few words, but they were concise and sharp.
A Half-Step Divine King had coveted Cang Qingyang and was preparing to strike when the Cangtian Emperor's Son, with lightning speed, beheaded him, annihilating both body and soul. He died with eyes wide open.
And he was the fate awaiting anyone who dared to act.
The Cangtian Emperor's Son's gaze shot out like lightning in all directions. Simultaneously, numerous streams of light streaked to his rear—clearly the Divine Kings and many Heaven's Pride talents of the Cangtian Imperial Clan.
Without a doubt, if anyone dared to attack Cang Qingyang at this moment, they would immediately face the frenzied pursuit of the Cangtian Imperial Clan.
No one dared to take such a risk and act recklessly now; it was far too dangerous. The Half-Step Divine King from the Mythical Emperor Domain was the best example.
Someone had already stepped forward to receive the severely injured Cang Qingyang. The Cangtian Emperor's Son and others walked over, surrounding him protectively.
"Take this, Qingyang!"
The Cangtian Emperor's Son took out a precious pill. Seeing this, the imperial clan's Divine Kings were suddenly shocked and wanted to stop him, but it had already been placed into Cang Qingyang's mouth.
Rumble—
Upon taking it, it took effect immediately. Cang Qingyang's entire body began to glow. Visible to the naked eye, all his injuries healed at an astonishing speed, and his aura rapidly grew stronger.
Not long after, Cang Qingyang opened his eyes, shooting forth strands of terrifying radiance that illuminated this vast, boundless land.
From his body, a majestic aura, more powerful than that of an ordinary First Tribulation Divine King, slowly unfurled. The entire supercontinent trembled as if unable to bear the pressure.
"Thank you, Little Ancestor!"
Cang Qingyang quickly restrained his aura and respectfully performed a grand bow to the Cangtian Emperor's Son.
Such injuries would have been difficult to fully recover from even with the imperial clan's healing holy arts, and they would have greatly damaged his origin. However, the priceless, extremely precious pill bestowed by the Cangtian Emperor's Son had allowed his injuries to heal completely.
"No need for thanks. This is what you deserve. As an outstanding member of the clan, our clan will never forget you," said the Cangtian Emperor's Son.
Boom—
From the crown of Cang Qingyang's head, a majestic light suddenly erupted, transforming into a Cang Dragon. It resembled a true dragon, utterly real without the slightest hint of illusion, and emanated a powerful Divine King aura.
Clearly, he had successfully condensed a Divine King Great Dao Origin, not just a nascent form, making him even stronger.
The emergence of the Divine King Great Dao Origin caused the hearts of many strong individuals in the distant sky to palpitate. Even some Divine Kings grew solemn, for he was very powerful—a newly ascended Divine King possessing strength not the least bit inferior to many veteran Divine Kings.
"You all... just now, you seemed to want to attack this Divine King and seize this Divine King's Divine King Great Dao Origin, didn't you?"
It sounded like a question, but it was a statement.
Having ascended to Divine King, Cang Qingyang now referred to himself as 'Divine King.' He raised his head with an air of arrogance, sweeping his gaze directly over the numerous strong individuals between heaven and earth, carrying an overwhelming sense of disdain.
Even though among them were Divine Kings, Emperor Sons and Daughters, and Immortal Dao Descendants, it was the same.
Because with his combat power as a high-level young generation's supreme, as a Half-Step Divine King he had not been inferior to many Emperor Sons and Daughters, Immortal Dao Descendants, and Strongest Young Supremes. Now that he had entered the Divine King realm, the increase in his strength was not minor. Unless they were Half-Step Divine King level Emperor Sons and Daughters, perhaps they could put up a fight, but he didn't really regard them highly anymore.
Now, he wanted to establish his own reputation.
"Cang Qingyang, what do you intend to do?"
Immediately, an imperial clan Heaven's Pride spoke up.
"A mere Eighth Heaven Great Power dares to call my name to my face? Without some punishment, you lot won't revere me. I'll use you now to kill the chicken to scare the monkeys."
Cang Qingyang snorted coldly. With a change in hand seal and a thought, various Great Dao lights manifested between heaven and earth, transforming into a gigantic palm that encompassed the firmament and fiercely slapped down upon that extraordinary Eighth Heaven Great Power Heaven's Pride.
Pfft—
Despite that Heaven's Pride being powerful—an initial-level Supreme Heaven's Pride—under the hand of Cang Qingyang, now in the Divine King realm, he was still no match. He directly exploded, body and soul annihilated.
This scene made many people's hearts leap violently. However, the expressions of some Divine Kings, Emperor Sons and Daughters, and Immortal Dao Descendants turned somewhat ugly. Was this a display of power aimed at them?
The Cangtian Emperor's Son also slightly furrowed his sword-like brows, seemingly feeling that Cang Qingyang was somewhat arrogant.
Far away at the horizon, Ye Chen and his two companions also slightly frowned, but they watched coldly.
"Let's go!"
However, Cang Qingyang had still ascended to Divine King. Even Divine Kings, Emperor Sons and Daughters, and Immortal Dao Descendants held some apprehension. They now turned and left one by one.
"Thinking of leaving? You'd better stay!"
Yet Cang Qingyang had no intention of letting them go. Having become a Divine King, he had grown conceited and no longer regarded these Emperor Sons and Daughters and Immortal Dao Descendants highly.
In the past, relying on his higher cultivation realm, he could barely fight them, but he had always been suppressed because he was only a high-level young generation's supreme, while they were at the Strongest Young Supreme level. In a battle at the same realm, he would ultimately be suppressed.
But now, he wanted to use his great realm to forcefully suppress and defeat these Emperor Sons and Daughters and Immortal Dao Descendants, proving his own invincible reputation and proving that even if he wasn't a Strongest Young Supreme, he could still defeat such peers.
Roar— Roar—
Roar— ...
Cang Qingyang made his move. With a shake of his body, streams of azure light erupted from him.
These azure lights suddenly shook and transformed into terrifying azure Cang Dragons. Each was tens of thousands of li long, immensely huge, and carried overwhelming might. There were a full ten of them, charging towards the ten Emperor Sons and Daughters and Immortal Dao Descendants in the distant sky.
Among them was even Ye Chen—he had been discovered as well.