Mythical Cultivation

Chapter 138 Birth

The four of them gathered together, and only when their true energy had almost recovered did they relax and ask about Huang Hao's whereabouts. However, no one had seen him, and no one knew what had delayed him, otherwise, with his personality, he would not have failed to participate in such a grand event.

Just when everyone had rested for a while, they saw the army of monsters on the opposite side began to gather. With a few roars, the army of monsters began to advance towards the group of monks.

Thousands of Qi-refining cultivators wore solemn expressions as they formed a solid defensive line, facing the onslaught of tens of thousands of demon beasts. These cultivators wore various robes and held magical instruments, each gleaming with a faint light.

Ahead of them, tens of thousands of demon beasts surged forward like a tide, roaring deafeningly. These demon beasts were enormous in size and varied in form, some possessing sharp claws and fangs, some capable of spewing forth blazing flames, and others capable of unleashing powerful electric shocks.

The Qi-refining cultivators showed no fear. They chanted incessantly and cast various spells. For a moment, the sky shone with a dazzling array of colors. The elemental forces of fire, ice, lightning, and so on intertwined, forming a magnificent landscape.

The battle between the two sides was extremely fierce. The Qi Refining monks continuously released powerful spells to try to stop the advance of the monster army. Meanwhile, the monster army relied on its numerical advantage to continuously attack the Qi Refining monks' defense line.

In this thrilling battle, the Qi-refining monks displayed their tenacious fighting spirit and superb skills. They cooperated with each other and supported each other to jointly resist the attacks of the monster army.

However, when dozens of massive, menacing monsters appeared among the horde, the human cultivators' decline gradually became apparent. Among them, a three-meter-tall ape-like monster in the east stood out. With a casual wave of its palm, it instantly reduced several cultivators to patties, showering the air with blood. The surrounding cultivators were terrified, forcing them to flee. Their defensive magic weapons were like paper, vulnerable to the giant ape's blow.

At the same time, a centipede nearly ten feet long spat out a mouthful of venom, spraying the cultivators within a radius of several feet. Their magical weapons emitted a series of sharp hissing sounds, and in just two breaths, all of them were destroyed. Then, with a light swipe of the centipede's steel-hard claws, the cultivators were instantly decapitated, leaving the scene extremely bloody.

In addition, numerous other beasts appeared one after another, including tigers as large as elephants, giant eagles soaring through the sky, wild wolves as big as bison, and snakes thicker than humans. Their presence changed the entire battlefield situation in the blink of an eye.

As time went on, numerous cultivators were slaughtered by these giant monsters, and the remaining Qi-refining cultivators gradually felt overwhelmed. Their true essence was constantly depleted, while the monster army continued to pour in. Cracks appeared in the defense line, and the cultivators were on the verge of defeat.

However, at this critical moment, the leaders of the major factions secretly communicated for a moment via voice transmission. Then, a remarkable scene occurred: from the Qingyun Sect's ranks, over ten Qi Refining cultivators suddenly emerged, each possessing the formidable strength of the ninth level of Qi Refining! They quickly sprang into action, searching for those demonic beasts, who were clearly incredibly powerful.

At the same time, several cultivators reaching the ninth level of Qi Refining also emerged from the four great families of the Liu, Zheng, Lin, and Nangong families, as well as from the Hehuan Sect and the Tianjian Sect. Each of these individuals was a leader within their respective factions, relying on their superior cultivation and outstanding reputations to throw themselves unhesitatingly into the battle against the powerful demonic beasts.

Faced with such a tense situation, the powerful ninth-level Qi Refining cultivators stepped forward without hesitation. They actively sought out and challenged those powerful monsters, striving to stabilize the situation on the battlefield.

Although the battle was temporarily under control thanks to everyone's tireless efforts, the remaining cultivators on the battlefield were now less than half of their original strength. The independent cultivators, in particular, had suffered heavy losses, with nearly 70% of their cultivators tragically perishing and less than 30% of the independent cultivators surviving.

In contrast, the disciples of the major factions were clearly more powerful. Therefore, in this fierce melee, the major factions suffered relatively few casualties. For example, in the Qingyun Sect, only a dozen or so cultivators who had just entered the late Qi Refining stage tragically perished due to bad luck. The rest managed to survive, though each suffered injuries ranging from minor to serious. The situation of the disciples of the other major factions was similar; most of them survived.

Just as the monks finally managed to stabilize the chaotic situation, an unexpected scene occurred—the golden light that filled the sky suddenly vanished! Then, a mysterious cave suddenly emerged from the ground, instantly capturing the attention of the numerous monks and monsters present. Undoubtedly, this cave was the location of the opportunity that had briefly appeared a few days ago, and now it had finally officially appeared!

Faced with this unexpected opportunity, both the cultivators and the demonic beast army had no time to focus on fighting each other. After all, they had come all the way here for this rare opportunity. Now that the opportunity had arrived, everything else became unimportant and could be put aside for the time being. Thus, everyone rushed towards the cave without hesitation, hoping to be the first to enter and seize the opportunity.

Just as everyone was moving forward towards the mysterious cave with anticipation and nervousness, the door suddenly opened without any warning! Then, a dazzling golden light burst out from the door, instantly illuminating the entire space.

Amidst the pervasive golden light, one could vaguely see magical instruments gleaming with a strange aura. The aura emanating from these instruments was incredibly powerful, as if imbued with boundless power. Some eagle-eyed cultivators immediately recognized the extraordinary qualities of these instruments—they were all mid-grade or higher! After all, in the world of cultivation, a mid-grade instrument was already extremely precious.

However, that wasn't all. Besides the magical instruments, the golden light also contained numerous medicinal pills emitting a rich, exotic aroma. One of these pills caught everyone's attention, and someone exclaimed, "That's the Foundation Establishment Pill!" The Foundation Establishment Pill is a highly coveted elixir for cultivators, capable of helping them break through bottlenecks and elevate their cultivation. Its value is inestimable.

In addition, there were various other treasures mixed in with the golden light, dazzling the eyes. Most people might not be able to name these treasures, but the powerful aura they exuded was enough to prove their preciousness.

After the golden light poured out of the cave gate, it did not stay where it was, but quickly dispersed in all directions. Seeing this scene, all the people and monsters could no longer contain their excitement and greed, and they rushed towards the golden light, trying to snatch the treasures within.