frightfiction #743 - Comparison of the Heavens and Worlds
#743 - Comparison of the Heavens and Worlds
Li Chengfeng held the three-inch-tall pagoda in his hand and discovered another surprising aspect: it would improve slightly with each external rule it absorbed, seemingly evolving many different spatial dimensions within.
Following this line of thought, Li Chengfeng believed he could unleash even greater power.
Within the unfathomable Black Lotus Buddha Heart Pagoda, the four realms converged, and rules intertwined, resembling the most complex game of chess in the universe.
The wisdom and resilience of the Human Realm, the wildness and unruliness of the Demon Realm, the treachery and vastness of the Evil Dragon Realm, and now the added grimness and bloodshed of the Asura Realm—each carried the mark of their respective realms, dancing together under the dominion of rules within this confined space.
The Asura Realm's warriors, with their eerie forms, were most notable for their unusual bodies, possessing two heads and eyes that gleamed with an endless thirst and fervor for battle.
The Evil Dragon Realm, on the other hand, relied on sheer numbers, boasting hundreds of thousands, like a black tide, surging and crashing, each dragon's roar shaking the very edges of space.
Though numbering only a few thousand, the denizens of the Demon Realm were all exceptionally powerful, shrouded in demonic energy, like phantoms in the night, silently weaving through the battlefield.
And all of this was due to the treasure—the Black Lotus Buddha Heart Pagoda.
This pagoda not only formed its own world but also contained the power of growth, changing according to its master's will, its combat strength capable of shaking the heavens and earth.
Li Chengfeng, a powerhouse known for his wisdom and courage, held a special affection for this pagoda, as it perfectly aligned with his battle philosophy of 'using the few to defeat the many, concealing killing intent'.
After the battle, the endless sea of fire returned to silence, with only the lava continuing to churn, devouring the traces of the battlefield one by one, as if time had lost its meaning here.
Li Chengfeng stood at the edge of the sea of fire, gazing at everything before him, his heart filled with both the joy of victory and plans for the future.
He turned, his gaze like torches, sweeping over the soldiers behind him, who were equally filled with passion, and said in a deep voice, "It's time for us to return to the Nine Regions Continent. There's still a debt to settle with the Heavenly Demon Sect."
As he spoke, his aura surged, and his killing intent spread like a tangible substance, causing the surrounding air to freeze.
Heavenly Demon Ancestor, that old adversary who had repeatedly ambushed him, determined to put him to death, was now an indelible mark in his heart.
Li Chengfeng vowed in his heart to make that old bastard pay the price he deserved.
Upon hearing this, the soldiers were filled with excitement, their emotions overflowing. They had fought this battle exceptionally smoothly and calmly, all thanks to Li Chengfeng's ingenious strategy and command.
He used the few to defeat the many, using wisdom to overcome strength, and supplemented it with exquisite formations, making the forbidden-armor cultivators seem to become one, their actions perfectly synchronized, and their combat power doubled.
Long Tianqi and the other eight half-step God Transformation Realm experts, facing the two same-level existences from the Asura Realm, were utterly defeated. Their faces showed no joy of victory, but were instead shrouded in deep shame.
Their eyes reflected both a helpless acceptance of the gap in strength and a deep reflection on their own abilities.
The experts from the Asura Realm were like a mirror, allowing them to clearly see the insurmountable gap between the Human Realm and other realms.
Recalling the heroic deeds of Ancestor Qing Ning in the past, who resolutely transformed himself into a seal to protect the Human Realm from destruction, burying the potential threat deep within.
This sacrifice and responsibility filled everyone present with awe, while also making them more aware of the insignificance and fragility of the Human Realm in the vast universe.
Those experts dispatched from the Spirit Realm might have once been lofty beings in the eyes of the Human Realm, but at this moment, they were merely a speck of dust in the vast realm war, even considered cannon fodder.
Because in the eyes of those superiors, the Human Realm was just an insignificant trash realm, its value perhaps only lying in its unique geographical location or some hidden resource.
The appearance of the Ancient Demon's corpse was like a beam of light, piercing through the silence of the Human Realm, attracting the attention of various upper realms.
This was not only a contest for treasures but also a re-evaluation of the Human Realm's strength and status.
However, this attention was both an opportunity and a challenge for the Human Realm. It allowed the Human Realm to glimpse a wider world but also exposed its own fragility and shortcomings.
The Spirit Realm, as the representative of the upper realms, had countless experts, with those at the peak of the late-stage Tribulation Transcendence Realm being even rarer.
In comparison, although the God Transformation Realm experts of the Human Realm were already top-notch, reaching the peak still meant being suppressed by the rules, forcing them to embark on the journey of ascension.
And the world after ascension was even more full of unknowns and dangers, with many second-rate realms such as the Demon Realm, Evil Dragon Realm, and Shadow Realm awaiting their challenges.
As for the legendary Immortal Realm, it was the holy land that countless cultivators dreamed of. It was the final destination for Tribulation Transcendence Realm experts after ascension and also the representative of the first-rate realms.
There, cultivators could pursue higher realms and comprehend deeper Dao principles. However, even above the Immortal Realm.
There was still the Chaos World, which was the true origin of the Dao and the ultimate destination that countless cultivators dreamed of.
But to step into that mysterious realm, one needed to reach the realm of the Grand Luo Golden Immortal or even the Sage, which was undoubtedly an unattainable dream for most people.
Li Chengfeng knew that the Human Realm was just an insignificant link in the vast realm system, but this did not make him feel inferior or despair.
On the contrary, he conveyed hope and strength to his companions with an almost stubborn attitude.
"Have you ever thought," Li Chengfeng's voice was firm and powerful, piercing through the surrounding silence, "that although we are a lower realm, we also have a path to ascension.
Although this path may be full of thorns, I firmly believe that we will eventually find our own way to overcome these obstacles and reach the heights of those higher realms."
His gaze swept across every face, which was an encouragement and an expectation.
"Don't forget," Li Chengfeng continued, "that every realm has its strong and weak, its glory and its darkness.
Cultivators in higher realms may have advantages in resources and Dao principles, but in this land, we also have our own resilience and wisdom.
Today's battle is the best proof. The two elite half-step God Transformation Realm experts from the Asura Realm, how powerful and arrogant they were, but in the end, didn't they still fall into our hands?"
"Yes!" His words inspired everyone, and the haze in their hearts was swept away. They began to believe that as long as they were united, nothing was impossible.
"Now, with morale high, brothers of the 60,000 Vermilion Bird Legion, let us join hands and face the challenges ahead together."
"Yes!" Everyone responded, their spirits lifted, and the gloom in their hearts vanished. They began to believe that as long as they were united, nothing was impossible.