Five days later, the shifts in Heaven and Earth power grew increasingly immense and unbelievable; even standing several miles away, one could clearly sense this near-surging torrent of primal energy.

He Yiming and the others had long since moved far from the epicenter. This was because Bing Xiaotian and the others had sworn that Ice Island would soon emerge from the void and remain in the mortal realm for a full year. If it materialized while still positioned at the absolute center of the outward rushing Heaven and Earth force, they would surely be crushed into paste by the island's sheer mass.

No matter how robust a human body might become, it could never withstand the pressure of an entire island.

Although He Yiming held a measure of doubt regarding this legend, he certainly wouldn't risk his life trying to appear overly brave.

However, just as anticipated, the North Sea Sacred Beast Kings never reappeared before He Yiming and his company. Though He Yiming had twice received news of their gathering from Bai Lingba, regrettably, the creatures had changed their methods, never lingering in one spot for more than half an hour before diving deep into the ocean until even Bai Lingba could no longer trace them.

Everyone shared a growing premonition: as the Heaven and Earth power grew denser, the North Sea Sacred Beast Kings would certainly not remain idle. The moment they chose to strike, it would likely be time for a decisive, life-or-death confrontation between the two sides.

The tracker resting against his chest suddenly beeped again. He Yiming stood up and moved to a secluded spot, releasing his Five Elements True Qi to circulate around his body before carefully extracting the device.

Though He Yiming was certain that these individuals had already guessed he possessed some means of preemptively sensing the Sacred Beast Kings’ whereabouts, he had no intention of disclosing this method.

"Brother Bai, have you located their convergence point?"

"I have."

He Yiming's eyes suddenly lit up. In the past few days, Bai Lingba's replies had never been this immediate or decisive.

"Where is it?"

"One hundred li to the south."

"Understood," He Yiming stated grimly. "We move there immediately and maintain surveillance."

"No need to move," Bai Lingba's voice calmly resonated.

He Yiming paused slightly. "Why?"

"Because they have already started coming."

A cold knot tightened in He Yiming's heart. For these Sacred Beast Kings to seek them out actively meant only one thing: they had accumulated enough strength and believed they could now easily overwhelm the group, hence their audacity in approaching.

"How many?"

"Thirty-six heads."

"…………"

After a moment of suppressing his agitation, He Yiming slowly put the tracker away, dispelling the surrounding Five Elements True Qi. While he knew that composure was paramount when facing great trials, at this instant, he couldn't suppress a surge of frustrated annoyance.

Thirty-six heads...

That number far exceeded his expectations.

"Everyone," He Yiming moved in a flash, appearing amidst the scattered group. His voice rose slightly, his face solemn. "I have just received word that those beasts are on their way."

All gazes focused on him at that moment. Following the success of the previous ambush, no one doubted the truth of He Yiming’s pronouncements.

"How many?" Bing Xiaotian asked in a deep voice.

He Yiming managed a wry smile, his tone strained. "Thirty-six."

The surroundings fell into sudden, dead silence. Even the most optimistic, the Qilin Sacred Master, felt a near-suffocating sensation at that moment.

"Thirty-six? Just how many Sacred Beast Kings are there in the North Sea?" Liu Chang, the Cave Master of the Glazed Grotto, waved his hand dismissively, his body surging with fiery aura. "We’ve already slain over twenty, and there are still this many left."

Bing Xiaotian sighed deeply. "Brother Liu, the expanse of the North Sea is hardly inferior to the Outer Seas. Furthermore, the longevity of the Sacred Beast Kings far surpasses that of humans. After accumulating power over millennia, this time, even if it's not a complete mobilization, surely at least half of them have arrived." He paused, giving a bitter smile. "Don't forget, this is within the North Sea. This is the first time in five thousand years that Ice Island has left the ice fields and ventured deep into the North Sea. It would be strange if these Sacred Beast Kings weren't driven into a frenzy."

Di Shitian also nodded solemnly. "Ancient records state that even when Ice Island appeared over the ice fields, at least twenty North Sea Sacred Beast Kings showed themselves, intent on entering. Now that we are in the North Sea, with the numbers potentially doubled, this increase doesn't seem entirely unexpected."

He Yiming surveyed the group, inwardly nodding in satisfaction. While they were clearly surprised by the number, none showed any sign of panic or disarray. It was as if those thirty-plus Outer Sea Sacred Beast Kings were mere paper tigers, barely worth mentioning.

But the truth was, He Yiming and everyone else understood that even if they unleashed their most treasured divine powers, they could, at best, handle about two Outer Sea Sacred Beast Kings at once. If thirty-six charged forward simultaneously, it was something they absolutely could not resist.

Exchanging a glance, Ji Mofan Shu spoke in a grave tone. "I, the Qilin Sacred Master, and He Yiming will draw them away. The rest of you prepare the ambush."

Bing Xiaotian and the others pondered for a moment before finally nodding slowly. Under the circumstances, this seemed to be the only viable course of action.

The speed of these three would undeniably be the fastest among everyone. Once they fled, even the North Sea Sacred Beast Kings would have to trail behind them, eating dust.

And if the Five Elements Divine Power controlled by Bing Xiaotian and the other four were unleashed in full cooperation, the Five Elements Great Samsara Flower could instantly annihilate any opponent.

After all, this represented the combined strength of five supreme experts. While their proficiency in deployment might not match He Yiming's, in terms of sheer destructive might—without the Five Elements Ring to amplify the divine energy—He Yiming still fell significantly short.

Therefore, having Ji Mofan Shu and the other two draw away the main force, while the five of them joined forces in the rear for targeted strikes, was the optimal strategy for now. After all, unless absolutely necessary, no one wished to engage those Sacred Beast Kings in a battle of mutual annihilation.

Di Shitian remained silent, his lips pressed tightly together. Seeing that everyone had agreed, he frowned. "Brother He, are you still refusing to let him act?"

The others were momentarily stunned, then their expressions shifted slightly.

Di Shitian’s statement was directed at He Yiming, but everyone immediately understood. It turned out that He Yiming had held back during the previous surprise attack on the beast swarm.

Yet, it was precisely this revelation that sent a chilling sensation through them.

He Yiming’s performance during the ambush had won over everyone.

That ability to manipulate Heaven and Earth power to conjure mist was unprecedented, instantly killing a powerful Sacred Beast King, and then, while pursuing, he had single-handedly slain another.

Such achievements were unparalleled among them all.

If even that level of power was not his full exertion, then just how formidable was his true strength?

For a moment, a subtle but pervasive feeling settled in everyone's hearts: in this lifetime, they would likely never surpass this man, perhaps not even after advancing to the Dao of the Divine.

Ji Mofan Shu said coldly, "Brother He, so you were indeed holding back last time."

Di Shitian’s expression flickered, and he quickly corrected, "Sect Master Ji misunderstands. Brother He gave his all last time; he did not hold back. What this old man meant was his puppet."

Ji Mofan Shu’s face immediately grew grim. The Old Ancestor Yu was a puppet he had painstakingly refined at great cost, and to think that the final outcome benefited He Yiming—he certainly wasn't pleased.

Bing Xiaotian frowned slightly. "Brother Di, even if Brother He’s puppet possesses strength comparable to ours, it won't change the overall outcome."

Di Shitian chuckled slyly. "Everyone will simply have to wait and see. Brother He's puppet will certainly give you a surprise."

The crowd exchanged glances, unsure what these two powerful figures from the Northwestern Heavenly Lake were plotting.

He Yiming shook his head slightly. Upon learning the count of thirty-six Sacred Beast Kings, the first thought in his mind was the Divine Dao’s Heaven and Earth Might. Only this power, which far surpassed the Human Dao realm, could truly inflict grievous and fatal wounds upon these Sacred Beast Kings, ensuring they dared not approach this area again.

Only by doing so could they gain the necessary respite to figure out how to open the path into Ice Island. Otherwise, simply dealing with these North Sea Sacred Beast Kings would exhaust them, leaving no energy for anything else.

Taking a deep breath, He Yiming projected his will toward the intention of the Divine Dao Blood Condensation Man residing in his mind.

He gave the direct order to come to this location. Relying on the resonance between their wills, he knew the Divine Dao Blood Condensation Man could not be far.

As expected, moments later, a figure abruptly descended from the sky. His speed was remarkable, and he soon appeared directly above the group.

The faces of Bing Xiaotian and the others changed drastically. Only the Qilin Sacred Master, Qiu Chen, widened his eyes, scanning the high heavens back and forth as if searching for something specific.

The Qilin Beast’s eyes, resembling bronze bells, also flickered. They simultaneously recalled the sudden appearance of Bai Lingba that other day.

Clearly, they had concealed themselves in the upper atmosphere through some form of grand concealment technique.

However, the fact that this method could evade the perception of so many peak Human Dao experts was quite astonishing.

The group’s gaze converged upon the Divine Dao Blood Condensation Man, and a faint shadow of surprise flickered in most eyes.

He Yiming knew they recognized the identity of the Old Ancestor Yu. The Yu family had once been the Imperial Family of Great Shen; even if they hadn't taken the Yu family too seriously, they wouldn't be unfamiliar with this individual.

After all, the Old Ancestor Yu, much like the Divine Calculator, was universally recognized as one of the two Five Qi Great Venerables most likely to advance to the peak of the Human Dao realm.

Seeing the unfortunate end the Old Ancestor Yu had met, many felt a pang of melancholy.

Greed had struck, not only destroying a future Human Dao pinnacle expert but also implicating the entire Yu family, causing them to recede into obscurity.

"Brother He, you plan to use him against them?" Bing Xiaotian asked, his expression peculiar.

He Yiming chuckled, "Brother Di already said it—please, everyone, wait and see."

Hearing his words, which were brimming with confidence, Bing Xiaotian and the others ceased their objections.

Through these past few days of interaction, He Yiming had successfully established his standing in their hearts, causing them to subconsciously harbor an indescribable degree of expectation toward him.