Shi Changxiao, finding his thoughts completely laid bare by Ying Bokong, merely smiled instead of showing anger. He sidestepped the attack and was about to retort when he saw Ying Bokong’s charge remain undeterred. With a series of peng, peng, peng sounds, he burst into the ranks of the Three Great Elders of the Wind and Snow Silver City. In a flash, Ying Bokong was like a hawk striking with lightning, engaging Fei Mengchen in a fraction of an inch of space for three exchanges. With a long cry and a rapid pa, pa, pa of crisp slaps, each of Lei Wubei’s nine disciples received a stinging blow from him; with a hu sound, he swept past several Heavenly Profound masters brought by Shi Changxiao, and peng, peng, peng, every one of them staggered back.

Ying Bokong followed up instantly, launching attacks against more than twenty first-rate masters in the span of a single snap of the fingers. This was the peerless movement technique that had made him famous: the Thirteen Transformations of the Snow Eagle!

The ferocity and speed of his offensive far surpassed that of the Sixth Senior Brother; this was the true super-speed of a Supreme Divine Profound level expert!

Hidden in the shadows, Jun Moxie cheered inwardly. Truly worthy of the name Prairie Eagle God, undeniably sharp. He had previously thought this man impulsive, easily falling for traps. Yet, how clear his mind was, truly deserving of the Supreme reputation, and well worth the effort and elaborate scheme of framing him!

Ying Bokong’s furious display, which had provoked universal outrage, had undoubtedly ignited the wrath of the crowd. After all, not everyone had grasped the intricacies of the situation here. Even those who understood the underlying mystery felt compelled to gamble, for obtaining the Profound Pill meant having the chance to soar to the heavens in a single step!

Everyone’s eyes turned bloodshot as they charged forward. If not for the Profound Pill, then it was for vengeance; if not for vengeance, they still desired the Pill! Ying Bokong possessed both conditions required for a massive group assault, yet his expression grew increasingly excited. He let out wild shrieks and roars, bursting into laughter and howling, unleashing his exquisite movement technique again, weaving through the fray, battling against all the masters!

A figure flashed, and Shi Changxiao finally joined the fray. However, one of his hands attacked Ying Bokong, while the other lashed out with fierce internal energy toward the Three Great Elders of the Wind and Snow Silver City. The five figures spun like a revolving lantern, dividing into three distinct factions, each man fighting two opponents, plunging the area into a chaotic melee.

Shi Changxiao’s heart was deep and calculating. In an instant, he had discerned the true balance of power: only Ying Bokong, or the combined force of the Three Great Elders, could truly contend with him. If he could defeat either one faction, he would still hold a significant advantage, and so he struck with his full might!

“Hahaha, interesting, most interesting!” Fei Mengchen laughed loudly, unleashing a powerful punch toward Ying Bokong’s back while kicking Shi Changxiao’s waist. Both men dodged simultaneously. With a long cry, Fei Mengchen flashed into the melee, but headed straight toward the Three Great Elders to strike with deadly intent!

Fei Mengchen, being the State Preceptor, possessed a mind far beyond the ordinary. He too judged the situation in an instant, realizing that Shi Changxiao absolutely could not be allowed to defeat any single party, or the situation would become hopelessly one-sided. However, his own strength was somewhat inferior to the other three parties. All he could do was maintain balance, balancing the three forces, ensuring this grinding battle continued for as long as possible!

The six high-level experts of the Military Venerable Divine Profound realm became entangled, fighting fiercely until the world turned dim and dark.

Of these six, only the three Elders of the Wind and Snow Silver City acted as a single unit; the other three masters each had their own agenda. It could be said that enemies surrounded them on all sides; no matter who it was, swords and techniques were striking from every angle—front, back, left, and right. Each man kept his eyes on all directions and his ears open to every sound, striking wherever an opening appeared, slipping in a surprise attack whenever...

All this time, the six Supreme Divine Profound masters had been meticulously controlling the amplitude of their strikes. After all, if the full might of the Divine Profound realm were unleashed, nothing nearby would likely remain intact, and Shi Changxiao would be no exception. Although he had long intended to slaughter all the experts present, he still had to consider his cohort of subordinates; losing six top-tier Profound Energy powerhouses would be too great a price. But as the battle intensified, their power began to gradually spill out, showing the first signs of becoming uncontrollable.

A figure flashed, and Ying Bokong was blasted backward, striking an observing tall man with a tumble before swish returning to the fight with a booming laugh.

This exemplified the sheer brilliance of Ying Bokong’s movement technique: even amidst a chaotic Divine Profound melee, he retained the ability to withdraw at any moment. Yet, this peerless movement skill, save for Ying Bokong’s own creation, no one else could replicate—not even Shi Changxiao, whose power was greater!

Lei Jianhong and his junior brothers were watching the battle with rapt attention. Suddenly, a master standing near him was struck down by Ying Bokong. Startled, Lei Jianhong quickly retreated two steps to avoid collateral damage, but an incoming gust of wind struck his face before he could dodge—he took a solid slap! He was left astonished, angry, and deeply enraged!

At this moment, Ying Bokong was already back where he started. Who had struck him?

Just then, because of the attacks erupting nearby, several masters turned to look. Lei Jianhong had just retreated when the person beside him stumbled. That person’s companion rushed forward to help, which Lei Jianhong mistakenly took for the perpetrator of the slap! With a roar, he launched both fists and feet.

That man was one of Shi Changxiao’s subordinates, a figure of high standing even within the Divine Gifted Empire. Receiving an unprovoked attack from Lei Jianhong, he was naturally furious. With a sharp whistle, five or six Heavenly Profound masters simultaneously lunged forward. Lei Jianhong’s nine junior brothers, though unaware of what had transpired, knew their leader was in trouble—possibly facing death—given the onslaught from several Heavenly Profound masters. Without further hesitation, they drew their blades and brandished their swords, surging forward in a unified swarm, sparking yet another massive brawl!

The one who had secretly slapped Lei Jianhong was none other than Jun Zhenxie, the Young Master Jun!

Young Master Jun employed the Yin-Yang Evasion Art, his entire form flickering between water and earth, appearing and disappearing unpredictably. Coupled with the kaleidoscopic radiance of the Profound Energy filling the sky like fireworks, and the incessant downpour from above, Jun Moxie’s movements were utterly undiscoverable!

Young Master Jun naturally took immediate offense at Lei Jianhong’s arrogant display, so he delivered two sharp slaps.

Thus, he effortlessly and merrily instigated the conflict between these two factions.

The target he needed to wait for had now appeared. What Jun Moxie needed to do next was ensure chaos reigned supreme, that the dead piled up, and that all sides were weakened...

The more they fought, the more likely people were to be struck and the greater their fury grew. Initially, everyone had intended to conserve strength for the eventual contest over the Profound Pill, hoping to profit easily. But now, true fire had been lit; everyone fought with their full commitment, engaging in a brutal struggle!

The grating sound of clashing swords was incessantly punctuated by muffled cries and groans rising and falling densely. With the first spurt of crimson blood, the battle officially entered its white-hot stage!

“Roar!” Ultimately, it was Ying Bokong taking the brunt of the pressure. Ying Bokong felt this fight was the most exhilarating of his life, but undoubtedly the most taxing! His movement technique was unmatched, but his raw power was not...

With that muffled roar, Ying Bokong spread his arms, unleashing the supreme-level, formidable aura without concealment. It billowed out in turbulent waves in all directions. The Prairie Eagle God, one of the Eight Supremes, was finally about to exert his full strength!

Shi Changxiao laughed heavenward, soaring into the sky. Amidst the lightning and thunder, he seemed to stand firmly above the ninth heaven. Countless phantoms appeared around his body as he, too, released his imposing aura without restraint, barely managing to counter Ying Bokong’s surging presence!

Fei Mengchen and the Three Great Elders simultaneously retreated! In that moment, the difference in power among the six experts became clearly visible.

The terrifying auras of the two Supremes collided like lightning. With a deafening crash, the very space seemed to shatter. The torrential rain falling from the sky abruptly ceased its descent and instead shot upward, causing the heavens to instantly become... a tragically beautiful, dreamlike scene...

Within a twenty-zhang radius, all nearby structures instantly collapsed. The turf on the ground was ripped up by the roots, and all trees, regardless of thickness, snapped with sharp cracks (ka-cha-cha) as debris shot out in all directions.

But under the pressure of such might, everyone present suddenly froze! Even the two Supremes, moments away from engaging with their full power, stood stunned!

Because something incredibly bizarre had just occurred...

Amidst the shattered remains of a large tree, everyone clearly heard that tree utter a single sentence. Two words, concise and forceful, with a resounding tone:

“My god!” (or “Damn it!”)

The tree could actually talk??

Then, the tree actually spoke another sentence:

“Fight if you must, but must a single tree get in your way?”

“That’s the voice of the man in black,” the Third Elder exclaimed involuntarily.

So that’s where that fellow had hidden himself; no wonder they couldn’t find him.

Sensing something amiss, the two Supremes, Shi Changxiao and Ying Bokong, simultaneously lunged forward. With a booming hong, they enveloped the thick trunk, sending it spiraling into the air, where it silently dissolved into a cloud of dust—both employing the subtle power of Yin force without prior agreement!

But they were disappointed; the tree spoke no more...

It was still wood; before, it was a living tree, now it was sawdust. But one thing was certain: no one was there!

Both Supremes felt a loss of face: someone had slipped away right under their noses... They exchanged a glance and resumed their fierce battle!

The one concealed within the tree, who could escape the combined assault of the two Supremes, was naturally Young Master Jun. Only he possessed such divine ability; indeed, his powers were profound. Normal Profound Energy attacks possessed no such means!

Young Master Jun had been invisibly perched on the tree trunk, watching with intense excitement, analyzing the strengths and weaknesses of every move, verifying them in his mind—a moment of pure euphoria. How could the tree suddenly snap...

With the trunk breaking, Young Master Jun, hidden within, naturally suffered the consequences. He felt as if his own spine was about to break, the pain almost unbearable. He managed to restrain himself from crying out, but he was intensely vexed by this undeserved calamity, so he let out an involuntary curse.

The moment the curse left his lips, he sensed the surging force and swish burrowed back into the earth...

Once the Divine Profound experts unleashed their full power, they discarded all reservations and began unleashing their ultimate, bottom-of-the-box techniques, blasting each other violently.

Ying Bokong first battled Shi Changxiao, then endured a combined strike from the Three Great Elders, finally reaching his limit. His eyes darted, and this man, with nearly a century of cultivation, possessed foresight far beyond the average, pulled the Profound Pill from his robes and roared, “I don’t want this worthless thing anymore!” With a flick of his wrist, the glittering Profound Pill flew toward Fei Mengchen.

Fei Mengchen had already given up on the Profound Pill, but suddenly, the Pill descended from the sky! He was overjoyed and lunged forward, only to hear several people behind him simultaneously inhale deeply, gathering their energy...