Chapter 993
Those who walk the same path as me will have their destinies altered!
The sudden change happened in the blink of an eye.
It wasn't until the blood mist from Lei Jiuzhou's explosion began to dissipate that the 30,000 Thunder Hall disciples reacted, their sinister smiles and arrogance instantly turning into boundless fear and bewilderment.
Their leader, the invincible figure in their hearts, was actually blown apart by a single punch from the other party?!
"The sect leader...is dead?!"
"Run! Run now!"
Someone shouted, and the once-solid "Ten Thousand Thunder Immortal Slaying Formation" collapsed instantly. The 30,000 disciples scattered and fled like frightened birds and beasts, crying and screaming, with no will to fight left.
How could Fang Qing allow them to escape? He directly used the power of Heaven to kill all of these disciples.
Fang Qing's merit points immediately started jumping wildly, increasing by tens of thousands in an instant!
He stood amidst mountains of corpses and seas of blood, his expression still calm, as if he had just done something insignificant.
He looked into the distance, where the atmosphere in the deeper parts of the battlefield of immortals was increasingly desolate and dangerous.
"Clean up the battlefield and rest for a day."
Fang Qing gave the order, "Then, we should head towards the core area of the battlefield. The main force of the Great Capital Academy should be there."
His tone was calm, yet it carried a chilling undertone.
Lei Jiuzhou's death was just the beginning. The Great Capital Academy was destined to pay a heavy price for its arrogance and hostility in this "Battlefield of Immortals."
Continuing onward, Fang Qing led his elite troops away from the scorched plain soaked in blood, heading deeper into the more dangerous area of the Immortal Battlefield.
As they went deeper, the battlefield environment became increasingly harsh and unpredictable.
Blood-red storms, formed by murderous intent and shattered laws, constantly swirl in the sky. On the earth, in addition to ancient battle traces, some naturally formed dangerous places have begun to appear, such as the Soul Devouring Swamp, the Void Rift Valley, and the Nine Nether Cold Pool.
These places, though dangerous, often harbor rare and precious materials or energy crystals that are seldom found elsewhere.
Meanwhile, the frequency of encounters with teams from other academies is also increasing, and the scale and intensity of the battles are constantly escalating.
Those teams that survive in this region are all elites among elites, many of whom have more than one powerful figure of the level of a Chosen One.
Fang Qing's strategy remains clear and efficient.
When encountering a team, he first intimidates them. If they are wise enough to retreat or remain neutral, he ignores them. If they are stubborn, provoke him, or belong to the capital's academy and its staunch vassals, he strikes swiftly, either killing their leader or crushing their main force, and depending on the situation, recruiting any useful talents among them.
With their overwhelming strength and the growing number of well-organized and disciplined "Children of Heaven" under their command, Fang Qing's team's reputation spread like wildfire across the battlefield.
"That Fang Qing from the Thai Royal Academy is simply a monster! He has gathered more than a dozen other academies' chosen ones under his command, and his power is growing ever larger!"
"I heard he blew up Lei Jiuzhou, the head of the Thunder Hall of the Great Capital Academy, with a single punch! Lei Jiuzhou is a master who is close to the Shattering Realm!"
"Not only that! He also subdued 'Sun Sword King' Long Zhu Ri and 'Barbarian Blade' Gu Po Jun... These are all ruthless characters with infamous reputations!"
"If you encounter his group, it's best to take a detour, unless you're confident you can withstand an attack from a dozen or so 'Children of Heaven'..."
Fear and awe caused many academic groups to avoid Fang Qing and his party.
Of course, there were also those who didn't believe in the superstition, or those who were confident in their strength and powerful background, and attempted to challenge Fang Qing.
Without exception, they all became numbers on Fang Qing's merit list and part of his forces.
On this day, the group arrived at a strange region.
The land here is a deep, dark red, as if it has been soaked in blood for countless years.
Even more strangely, a powerful magnetic force permeated the air, affecting the flow of true energy within people's bodies, and causing many metallic magical artifacts to tremble slightly.
"Something is amiss here."
Empress Xuanming sensed her surroundings and frowned, saying, "The magnetic force is so strong, and it contains an ancient chaotic aura. It is probably giving birth to something extraordinary."
Fang Qing spread his divine sense. His chaotic true energy was exceptionally sensitive to various energies and laws, and he quickly locked onto the source of the magnetic force, located beneath an inconspicuous low mountain in the center of this dark red land.
Beneath the mountain lies a strange space filled with seven-colored magnetic light. In the center of this space floats a fist-sized, perfectly round seven-colored crystal.
The crystal exudes a powerful and pure magnetic force; it is the legendary innate magnetic king relic.
Legend has it that this is a supreme treasure formed from the most primordial magnetic energy in the world during the primordial chaos, after countless eons of refinement. It contains the true meaning of the innate magnetic Dao. If one can refine it, it will not only greatly strengthen the physical body, but also allow one to comprehend the laws of magnetism, control the power of all magnetism, and have endless wonderful uses.
Fang Qing reached out and beckoned, and the Innate Magnetic King Relic trembled slightly, then flew over on its own and landed in his palm.
It felt heavy and cold to the touch, and the true meaning of the Great Dao of Magnetics within it resonated faintly with his Chaotic True Qi.
"It really is good stuff."
Fang Qing nodded. This innate magnetic relic would also be of great use to him. It could be used to further strengthen his control over metal among the five elements, and to comprehend the great principle of magnetism within it, thus enriching his own system of laws.
He temporarily placed the relic within the Chaos Inner World to nurture it. After obtaining the Primordial Magnetic King Relic, the team's morale soared, and they continued their exploration.
Fang Qing's merits continued to increase, and the number of his chosen ones under his command also slowly grew, gradually approaching eighty.
They formed a powerful force that could practically dominate the battlefield, fearless as long as they didn't encounter the most elite super teams.
However, danger often comes from unexpected places.
On this day, the group rested at the edge of a seemingly peaceful ancient forest. A light mist permeated the forest, the trees towered into the clouds, and the faint roars of beasts could be heard from among the branches, clearly indicating that many powerful demonic beasts lived there.
Fang Qing was meditating with his eyes closed, trying to comprehend the true meaning of magnetism within the Primordial Magnetic King Relic.
Suddenly, the ancient serpent talismans within his body trembled without warning, emitting an excited aura.
Almost simultaneously, he sensed an extremely hidden divine thought, yet carrying a trace of the same origin, silently emerging from the depths of the forest like a venomous snake, locking onto him.
someone!
Moreover, the other party also possessed the "Ancient Serpent Talisman of the Supreme Emperor"! And there seemed to be quite a few of them.
The other party also seemed to be observing and probing.
That divine sense was extremely patient, hovering around Fang Qing for a long time, and only slowly retreated after confirming that he seemed completely unaware.
But Fang Qing knew that the other party had not left, but had gone into hiding, like the most patient hunter, waiting for the opportunity to strike a fatal blow.
Sure enough, half an hour later, when some of the disciples in the group began to collect a special herb from the edge of the forest.
A sudden change has occurred!
"Roar!"
From the depths of the forest came a deafening roar!
Immediately afterwards, countless fierce auras erupted, and tens of thousands of demonic beasts of various shapes and sizes, each exuding powerful demonic energy, surged out of the forest like a tide, launching a frenzied attack on Fang Qing's group.
Among them were even a few demon kings whose auras had reached the Heavenly Realm!
"Enemy attack! It's a beast tide!"
"Form ranks! Defend!"
Long Zhuri, Gu Pojun, and others immediately commanded their respective troops to form ranks and engage the beast tide in battle.
Just as the chaotic battle broke out and everyone's attention was drawn to it.
A cold, low shout rang out from the void behind Fang Qing.
A figure as black as ink, almost blending into the shadows, appeared like a ghost. Within his body was the Ancient Serpent Talisman of the Supreme Emperor, emanating a terrifying devouring power.
Boundless divine light bombarded down, carrying a devouring aura, aiming to annihilate Fang Qingzhi.
However, Fang Qing had anticipated this sudden and fatal betrayal.
He directly used the hand of heaven and the wheel of fate to determine the attacker's fate.
The person was unable to move or walk; they were frozen in place.
"I've been waiting for you for a long time."
Fang Qing's calm voice rang in his ears.
The attacker froze, struggling to turn his head, and saw Fang Qing's deep, ancient eyes.
His concealment technique was instantly broken, revealing his true appearance—a thin, sinister-looking middle-aged man with eyes filled with horror and resentment.
This person was not from any other academy, but the head of the Beast Hall, the Beast Hall of the Thai Royal Academy.
"you……?!"
The Beast Hall Master's voice was hoarse, filled with resentment.
He was confident that his concealment technique, combined with the aura of the Ancient Serpent Talisman of the Supreme Emperor, would make him difficult to detect even for a Shattered Realm expert.
However, Fang Qing discovered him.
"If fate says you are going to fall, then you will fall."
Without wasting words, Fang Qing directly killed the man and seized the Ancient Emperor Serpent Talisman.
Feeling great. (End of Chapter)