Refining Sky Array, created by the collective wisdom of the Nine Great Ancient Sages, could steal the power of Heavenly Dao. It was precisely with this that the Nine Great Ancient Sages were able to suppress the upheaval and survive the disaster during the last unrest.
And only the Nine Great Ancient Sages knew how to arrange this Refining Sky Array.
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However, Su Changkong was capable of replicating it with his Great Divine Power, Mysterious Tortoise Golden Core, achieving the same effect, and even stronger!
Of course... The Refining Sky Array could steal and refine the power of Heavenly Dao, causing it to be incomplete and lead to ceaseless natural disasters and calamities. The impact was too great, and Su Changkong had no intention of doing so.
Even if a fragment of Heavenly Dao was truly refined, it was not that easy to completely assimilate it!
Name: Su Changkong (73 years old)
Remaining lifespan: 4,800 years
Potential value: 550 points
His Turtle Breath Technique had broken through to the level of Great Divine Power, once again increasing his lifespan and potential by a significant margin, approaching the five-thousand-year mark!
Whoo!
With but a thought from Su Changkong, the Mysterious Tortoise Golden Core, exuding an overwhelming oppressive force a moment ago, submerged into his Dantian.
"My current strength... far surpasses that of the average Demon Monster King and Martial Saints with Divine Skills. Below the Ancient Saints, I am virtually unrivaled!"
Su Changkong clenched his fists, feeling the surging formidable power within his body, and a feeling of joy arose in his heart.
In terms of physique, Su Changkong was inherently of Demon Monster descent, coupled with the absorption of the Demon Monster Origin Source from two Demon Monster Kings. His body’s fundamental strength alone had reached the level of a Demon Monster King.
If he used the Giant Whale Body Technique or Giant Whale Devours the Sky, he could reach an even higher tier!
With the addition of the two Great Divine Skills, when facing powerhouses like the Demon Elephant King, it was an absolute one-sided crush!
Su Changkong’s strength was definitely at the pinnacle level below the Ancient Saints!
Among the Great Divine Power Martial Saints that Su Changkong had encountered, only Holy Emperor Jiang, who was hailed as the first in the Ancient Holy Country in the past thousand years, could be considered on par with him.
This level of strength, even when facing a Heavenly Demon, if not victorious, at least meant he had the power to protect himself.
"This world is vast, and beyond this world... lies a more expansive universe. One day, I must explore beyond this realm!"
A glimmer of anticipation shone in Su Changkong’s eyes.
Having attained his level of power, he was almost at the peak within the Ancient Holy Country, but Su Changkong knew that this was not the limit. Beyond the known heavens were greater realms. The state of Entering Saint was certainly not the ultimate boundary for a Martial Artist, and there surely existed even higher levels!
The Demon Monster Clan, for instance, came from beyond this realm.
"Once this disaster is thoroughly concluded, I’ll find a way to reach beyond this world."
Su Changkong solemnly thought.
Su Changkong’s pursuit was the state of immortality, and evidently, he still had some distance from that step.
However, Su Changkong was not in a hurry. He had yet to resolve the calamities of this realm, and he still hadn’t reached his own limits!
Only after dealing with the calamity of the Demon Monster Clan and pushing his cultivation and improvements to an insurmountable limit would it be time to consider departure.
"Rumble!"
At that moment, a clap of thunder resounded in the sky, followed by howling winds and pouring rain, as the clear sky darkened.
In the torrential downpour, rivers swelled, and amidst the howling wind, trees were broken off.
"Crack!"
A bolt of lightning struck down from the sky, causing rocks to explode, and wood to scorch.
"It seems... the great unrest, the great tidal wave is about to arrive."
Su Changkong looked at the rapidly changing weather, his expression solemn.
Over the past decade, Su Changkong could feel the changes in heaven and earth, more and more natural disasters occurring, often accompanied by violent storms and thunderous hail. This indicated that the stability of this realm was increasingly compromised, and the time was nearing when the Demon Monster Clan might launch their all-out assault.
"Then let it come... Whomever the enemy is, a Heavenly Demon or a Heavenly Demon God, victory will surely be ours!"
Su Changkong gazed into the gloomy and darkened sky, a trace of concern in the depths of his eyes, but even more prevalent were excitement and a will to fight!
Of course, there was concern for the worst-case scenario. Having failed last time, the Demon Monster Clan had remained dormant for so long, surely they would be better prepared and unleash greater forces in a renewed upheaval.
Even the Heavenly Demon God, the one orchestrating everything from behind, might reveal himself. To say there was no concern would be impossible, even for Hua Shan and the other Nine Great Ancient Sages, their hearts must be filled with apprehension, fearing failure which would result in complete annihilation—not just for themselves but for the entire Ancient Holy Country and the entire human race, like the fate that befell the True Beast race!
However, no amount of worry or fear was of use; only by killing all invading enemies and uprooting them could Su Changkong do what must be done.
"Let’s return to Red Medicine Valley first."
Calming his emotions, Su Changkong then left the desolate mountain to return to Red Medicine Valley, where any occurrence could be promptly reported to him by Hua Shan.
In Red Medicine Valley, life thrived, and the elderly Hua Shan was meticulously pruning the branches and leaves of plants.
Upon seeing Su Changkong’s return, a spark lit up in Hua Shan’s eyes: "Your life essence... is ever more vast and robust. It seems you’ve gained much from this trip."
A being, whether human or some other race, with a short lifespan might not necessarily be weak, but those with long lifespans are usually very powerful!
Being ancient, in a certain sense, signifies strength; to live through lengthy epochs is a testament to one’s power!
With Hua Shan’s study of the Path of Life, he could clearly see that Su Changkong’s Life Force was extremely formidable, indicating a very long lifespan, and thereby surmised that Su Changkong’s recent venture must have been fruitful.