As Shang Shitu and Hu Yan Zan observed the ancient land, hundreds of beings gradually awakening above the sea of blood erupted into a world-shattering battle!
"The cultivation method of the Supreme True God!"
A Void God being from Yuan Wan Dao Zhou, gazing at a corpse within a blood coffin, murmured softly, his voice tinged with disbelief.
The corpse, lying peacefully within the blood coffin, clutched a silk scroll covered in streams of light.
Unless one looked closely, it would be difficult to spot the scroll, for the myriad colossal coffins emanated a dense blood-red glow, further obscured by the nine-heavens blood water that enveloped this realm. Compared to it, the resplendent silk scroll appeared rather unremarkable.
The awakening beings of Yuan Wan Dao Zhou moved among the colossal coffins, their footsteps echoing. Suddenly, within a coffin in an inconspicuous corner, they spotted the luminous silk scroll.
"It's him!!"
At first, the beings from Yuan Wan Dao Dao Zhou were hesitant to confirm that what they saw was indeed the cultivation method of the Supreme True God. But upon seeing that impossibly familiar face, they immediately knew it was. The Supreme True God was renowned far and wide, his might crushing the True God realm of the surrounding Dao Zhou regions. Even the closest, Ling Xu Dao Zhou and Yuan Wan Dao Zhou, had been subjected to his terrifying suppression. His familiar visage had long been depicted by countless artists and spread throughout the lands.
"The cultivation method... it's the cultivation method!!"
With astonished steps, the beings from Yuan Wan Dao Zhou cautiously approached the blood-red coffin and grasped the silk scroll brimming with light.
"Gaa~~"
The moment they seized the scroll, the corpse within the coffin sat up. This sight, this familiar face, instantly drew the attention of all the awakened beings present.
"That's the Supreme True God!!"
The leader of the disciples from the Gate of Creation stared at the sitting corpse. The Supreme True God's physical body had long since disintegrated; his appearance within this coffin was truly inexplicable. But he had no time to ponder. His gaze fell upon the Yuan Wan Dao Zhou being, radiant with divine light, and the luminous scroll in his hand. A mere glance was enough to tell he was no ordinary artifact, and very likely the Supreme True God's cultivation method.
"The cultivation method!!"
"Beings of Yuan Wan Dao Zhou, hand it over, and your life will be spared!!"
"Block his escape routes!!"
The leader of the Gate of Creation disciples suddenly roared, attracting the attention of the surrounding beings. Countless beings, upon seeing the resplendent scroll and the cold corpse, understood.
"Attack!!"
A top Void God from the Ancient Lion Kingdom immediately responded to the call of the Gate of Creation. As his words fell, not only the Gate of Creation but also the Ancient Lion Kingdom and other factions surged forward, along with ordinary beings at the Divine Fire Extreme Realm.
"Quick, we can't let him escape!!"
Soon, other beings from Yan Yun Dao Zhou also converged, completely sealing off the escape route of the Yuan Wan Dao Zhou being. Flying was impossible here; to leave, they had to fight their way out of the encirclement.
"Hand over the silk scroll in your possession, and I will spare your life!"
The leader of the Gate of Creation disciples glared fiercely at the Yuan Wan Dao Zhou being. The other surrounding beings greedily eyed the scroll in his hands. For tens of millions of years, it had not appeared in the world, only to be sealed within this coffin. No wonder even powerful factions like the Gate of Creation, despite searching every inch of the ground, could not find it. The Supreme True God's cultivation method was the path to cultivation for ordinary Divine Fire Extreme Realm beings. With it, becoming a True God was within reach!
"Gate of Creation, you shall not be arrogant! Within the blood sea suspended coffins, opportunities are determined by each individual's ability. This was the law jointly established by the five great top forces, including the An Yuan Heavenly Dynasty. Do you, the Gate of Creation, dare to unilaterally trample upon this law?!"
The Yuan Wan Dao Zhou being's face turned pale. Before he could savor his joy, the scene before him jolted him back to reality.
"Law?"
"Laws are made by the strong. This time, the blood sea suspended coffins belong to the dominion of my Gate of Creation. No one shall take the opportunity that belongs to my Gate of Creation before our very eyes!"
The leader of the Gate of Creation disciples spoke with an imperious tone. Most of the beings present were from the Dao Zhou regions, and the Gate of Creation was their overlord. His words were like a divine decree; who dared to disobey?
"Hahaha, well said, Gate of Creation! Ordinary Divine Fire Extreme Realm beings, who is willing to follow me and charge out? This scroll, this cultivation method, I will share it with you!!"
The Yuan Wan Dao Zhou being, holding the luminous scroll, raised it high. This scene galvanized most of the beings who lacked support from powerful sects. The Gate of Creation stood aloof; would they care for the lives of ants? The Supreme True God's cultivation method was right before their eyes. Helping the Gate of Creation would be futile. But if they truly helped this Yuan Wan Dao Zhou being to break through, becoming a True God would be within reach! This was a gamble, a bet of their very lives! Of course, one could also choose to stand by indifferently and seek other opportunities. But looking around, danger lurked everywhere. An ancient jungle alone had claimed tens of thousands of lives. Could the end of this blood sea even be reached? Furthermore, what other opportunities could bridge this insurmountable chasm? For ordinary Divine Fire Extreme Realm beings, the path of a Void God was the end; a step further was hopeless! But the scroll in the Yuan Wan Dao Zhou being's hand was the secret method to stepping onto the path of True God. With it, they could be called "Gods!" in all directions!
"Presumptuous!"
"In the Dao Zhou regions, only my Gate of Creation dictates. Those who dare to defy will be exterminated with their entire clans!"
A top Void God from the Gate of Creation scanned the restless beings around him, roaring in fury, attempting to awe them with the might of his sect!
"Hmph! With the scroll in hand, the path to True God is open. Those who follow me shall share!"
"Kill!"
The Yuan Wan Dao Zhou being struck decisively. Spiritual energy surged, and divine fire blazed. At this moment, countless beings turned their spears towards the disciples of the Gate of Creation!
"How dare you!!"
The leader of the Gate of Creation disciples, seeing the turning tide of the Dao Zhou beings, became enraged. "Those who defy, perish!!"
"Disciples of Creation, wielding the Heavenly God's decree, sweep away the rebels!!"
"Kill!"
"Boom!!"
Blood splashed everywhere, and nascent souls began to scatter.
"What do we do?"
The few remaining beings from the five great factions – the Ancient Lion Kingdom, the Blood Origin Heavenly Dynasty, the Crimson Sun Heavenly Dynasty, the Sword Bone Lineage, and the Dragon Elephant Ancient Kingdom – gathered, their divine senses scanning the surroundings, wary of the raging battlefield.
"The Gate of Creation stands above all. If we help them, we will likely have no chance at the Supreme True God's cultivation method," said a Void God from the Ancient Lion Kingdom, his gaze cautious as he surveyed the area.