Primordial Star Scripture-Chapter 968 - 918: The 99 Blood Ignition Grand Formation
Upon hearing Kuang Meng's words, the three Upper God Kings beside Luo Shan chuckled but did not bring up Ye Chen again.
However, deep down, the three grew increasingly disdainful of Ye Chen.
In their view, Ye Chen had merely latched onto Kuang Meng's coattails to join their group; they had always looked down on him.
The crowd continued to be captivated by the radiating Divine Light, drawing more and more recruited martial artists toward its source.
However, the group from the "Ten Thousand Spirits Medicine Pavilion" who had ventured to the southern part of the "Dark Swamp Stars" still did not appear.
It was unclear whether they were situated too far away on the opposite side of the "Dark Swamp Stars" to notice the sudden change on this side, or if there was another reason.
Amid the continuously surging crowds, martial artists of the Immortal Divine Venerable level finally began to arrive.
As soon as they entered the area, they quickly pieced together what had transpired through the chatter of others and understood why the two divine objects in the soaring Divine Light had drawn so many people.
These Immortal Divine Venerables immediately gathered around the four Upper Immortal Divine Venerables to discuss.
A stark division of power quickly formed within the area.
The Immortal Divine Venerables clustered closest to the ascending Divine Light, with the strongest individuals standing nearest to it.
The Heavenly Divine Venerables, Earth Divine Venerables, and God Kings stood further outward, ranked by strength.
Every newcomer swiftly found their place within the appropriate power circle and territory.
When over five or six hundred people had gathered, Luo Shan and Qiudi finally saw the figure they had long been anticipating.
A silhouette slowly flying toward the crowd.
It was Ye Chen!
"Ye Chen, my friend."
"Ye Chen is here!"
Luo Shan and Qiudi, unable to contain their excitement, almost shouted in joy upon seeing Ye Chen's arrival!
The two exchanged glances, their exhilaration barely controllable.
They eagerly wanted to observe how Ye Chen, who had effortlessly destroyed hundreds of Upper Immortal Divine Venerable-level demon bugs, would change the dynamics of the scene!
"It's good that Ye Chen is here."
"With him here, we no longer need to fear those Immortal Divine Venerables."
Luo Shan and Qiudi's eyes lit up as these thoughts raced through their minds.
In the void above, Ye Chen also spotted Luo Shan, Qiudi, and Kuang Meng's group.
Ye Chen gave a slight nod to Luo Shan and Qiudi, before shifting his gaze toward the soaring Divine Light.
When he saw the water surface formed by millions of drops of "Dark Origin Water," spanning dozens of feet, and the fiery red cauldron floating above it, Ye Chen's eyes flashed with a sharp brilliance!
Ye Chen and Xiaojiu had speculated from tens of thousands of miles away that Polar Sky-level divine objects would appear in the Divine Light's locale.
But Ye Chen hadn't anticipated the presence of not one but two divine objects here.
And among them was the very thing he had been searching for — the "Dark Origin Water"!
"Originally, Xiaojiu advised that the Polar Sky-level items in the soaring Divine Light would be difficult to tame and recommended observing from afar."
"I had only planned to come and watch the chaos unfold."
"But since this involves the 'Dark Origin Water,' I must approach this with utmost seriousness. If possible, I must claim it!"
The "Dark Origin Water" was crucial for Ye Chen's cultivation of the Eternal God Body "Water God Pattern," which he had been seeking tirelessly. Seeing it here now, Ye Chen naturally longed to acquire it!
However, as Ye Chen gazed at the two divine objects, he refrained from acting recklessly.
It wasn't the Immortal Divine Venerables surrounding the objects that held him back.
Ye Chen hardly viewed those Immortal Divine Venerables as threats.
What concerned Ye Chen was the inherent danger of the Polar Sky-level divine objects, as Xiaojiu had forewarned.
Given Ye Chen's immense combat power, he could tell that the Immortal Divine Venerables present were entirely incapable of shaking the soaring Divine Light or challenging the abilities of the two divine objects within it.
Ye Chen could also sense that, even with his strength, retrieving treasures from the Divine Light was currently unfeasible. All he could do was observe and await further changes in the soaring Divine Light.
"Should any anomaly arise or changes occur in the soaring Divine Light, only then will I consider extracting the 'Dark Origin Water.'"
Ye Chen contemplated within his mind and spirit.
As Ye Chen deliberated, Xiaojiu spoke to him: "Ye Chen, you and I both recognize the 'Dark Origin Water.' But I don't recognize the fiery red cauldron floating above it."
"However, I can sense that this object is definitely a Polar Sky-level divine artifact, and not just any divine artifact—it's an elite-grade Polar Sky-level divine artifact!"
"Moreover, unfathomable danger lies within this divine artifact, so you must exercise caution!"
Xiaojiu's words prompted Ye Chen to narrow his eyes as he scrutinized the two divine objects.
Could the fiery red cauldron truly be an elite-grade Polar Sky-level divine artifact?
Ye Chen understood that once a Polar Sky-level object is refined into a Polar Sky-level divine artifact, it must undergo continuous nurturing and strengthening. The most powerful Polar Sky-level divine artifacts ultimately become elite-grade Polar Sky-level divine artifacts.
Even many Nine-Star Sovereigns lacked elite-grade Polar Sky-level divine artifacts.
For such an artifact to appear here and now, Ye Chen couldn't help but feel astonished.
And Xiaojiu's warning about the fiery red cauldron's concealed dangers only heightened Ye Chen's vigilance.
Ye Chen had already refrained from directly seeking treasures due to sensing danger.
Now, knowing the fiery red cauldron was an elite-grade Polar Sky-level divine artifact, his caution only deepened.
After all, this artifact was something even countless Sovereigns would vie for!
While Ye Chen studied the two divine objects, Kuang Meng and the others finally followed Luo Shan and Qiudi's gaze to notice Ye Chen.
"Ye Chen, my friend!"
Kuang Meng eagerly approached Ye Chen: "Ye Chen, my friend, why did you arrive so late?"
"Have the past few days of seeking medicine been trouble-free?"
"No trouble," Ye Chen replied, tearing his gaze away from the two divine objects to look at Kuang Meng and his dozen teammates, smiling slightly. "I journeyed farther than I intended earlier, so I only just arrived."
With a swift motion, Ye Chen joined Kuang Meng amid the crowd.
Due to both being God King Realm cultivators from outside the "True Spirit Divine Kingdom," Kuang Meng was very warm toward Ye Chen.
However, the others, apart from Luo Shan and Qiudi, were noticeably less friendly toward Ye Chen.
In particular, the three Heavenly Divine Venerables beside Luo Shan, who had mocked Ye Chen before, now looked at him with even greater disdain and barely spared him a glance.
They hadn't forgotten how Ye Chen "deserted before battle" when helping Luo Shan and Qiudi earlier.
Witnessing their expressions, Ye Chen merely chuckled to himself, while Luo Shan and Qiudi were visibly annoyed. They immediately transmitted their thoughts to Ye Chen: "Ye Chen, my friend, after saving us earlier, you left quickly. These three Upper Heavenly Divine Venerables thought you were too scared to back us up and have been saying you chickened out."
"They talked about you in front of large groups of people!"
"Little do they know, you could crush them with a single finger!"
"Ye Chen, my friend, why not show them your power and make them realize who the true master is!"
Luo Shan and Qiudi, who knew of Ye Chen's strength, wished Ye Chen would display his abilities immediately to intimidate everyone.
That way, they could boast about witnessing Ye Chen slay hundreds of Upper Immortal Divine Venerable-level demon bugs earlier!
Ye Chen naturally understood Luo Shan and Qiudi's intent.
However, he had no intention of flaunting his strength over the opinions of three Heavenly Divine Venerables.
A true master wouldn't let petty slights or insults provoke them into action.
When the time came, those people would naturally be left speechless!
At present, Ye Chen's focus remained solely on the "Dark Origin Water" and the "Fiery Red Cauldron." He transmitted to Luo Shan and Qiudi: "Ignore the others; prioritize observing the divine objects in the Divine Light."
Upon hearing Ye Chen's directive, Luo Shan and Qiudi hurriedly transmitted back: "Yes, yes, we'll follow your lead, Ye Chen!"
The two grew increasingly excited.
From Ye Chen's words, they could sense that, while he hadn't moved yet, he was highly attentive to the two divine objects.
They knew if the Immortal Divine Venerables attempted to vie for the artifacts, an extraordinary spectacle would undoubtedly unfold.
Following Ye Chen's arrival, martial artists lured by the soaring Divine Light from distant areas continued to converge through flight.
Ultimately, barring those recruited martial artists who had died searching for medicine earlier, nearly everyone ended up at the Divine Light's location.
In total, around 2,800 people had gathered!
And as people trickled in, the Immortal Divine Venerables incessantly launched attacks at the soaring Divine Light.
From groups of six or seven cooperating, to groups of a dozen, and eventually to nearly every Immortal Divine Venerable in the area pooling their efforts.
Yet, despite their collective assaults, they still couldn't shake the Divine Light.
This sparked a cacophony of discussions among the crowd!
The leading four Upper Immortal Divine Venerables, joined by another two who had arrived later, grew increasingly desperate.
They held the highest realms in the gathering and desired the two divine objects the most. freewebnσvel.cѳm
By now, several hours had passed since the explosion of the soaring Divine Light, and the "Seven Day Medicine Hunt" stipulated by the "Ten Thousand Spirits Medicine Pavilion" was nearly complete — over four days had elapsed.
If they remained empty-handed when the seven days ended and the Medicine Pavilion's Sovereigns arrived, all advantages would slip from their grasp.
These Upper Immortal Divine Venerables had no intention of watching the treasures slip away or fall into the Medicine Pavilion's hands.
After all, as recruited martial artists, they held no allegiance to the Medicine Pavilion and could benefit greatly by seizing the artifacts and fleeing without a trace.
"We can't waste any more time."
"We must find a way to claim these treasures!"
"Even securing a portion of the 'Dark Origin Water' would suffice!"
Seeing that brute force wasn't working, the six Upper Immortal Divine Venerables began exploring alternative methods.
At this moment, one of them suddenly narrowed their eyes, seemingly making up their mind.
Glaring with determination, he addressed the other five Upper Immortal Divine Venerables: "I know a kind of taboo skill that exceeds the combined strength of all us Immortal Divine Venerables here. It may be worth a shot."
"What kind of taboo skill?" The other five's minds stirred at his words. They quickly pressed him for details.
This Upper Immortal Divine Venerable explained: "The skill is called 'Ninety-Nine Blood Burning Great Formation.' It involves combining the power of all our Immortal Divine Venerables, but it also requires an additional eighty-one participants to burn their Essence Blood to amplify the formation's might."
"However, those eighty-one people who burn their Essence Blood will definitely experience a drop in their realm afterward."
"I doubt anyone here would volunteer to be one of the auxiliary participants."
