Soul Blood Forest, within the mysterious gorge.
The corpses that were piled up like a mountain had gradually decreased.
It had already been seven days since Fang Chen arrived here, and he'd been constantly absorbing the Soul Dao energy contained within the corpses during this period of time.
Gradually, Fang Chen noticed that every time the Soul Dao energy within a corpse was completely absorbed by him, the corpse would collapse into nothingness.
During these past few days, countless corpses had collapsed and dispersed with the wind.
On the other hand, the strength of his Soul Dao was gradually increasing as well.
Om!
All of a sudden, a mighty power of the Soul Dao came from the skeleton below.
After absorbing this Soul Dao energy, Fang Chen's Soul Dao shook and emanated an extremely hot aura.
Dong!
He slowly opened his eyes and revealed a wisp of a smile.
"I've finally taken that step."
Fang Chen heaved a sigh of relief and temporarily stopped absorbing the Soul Dao energy to stabilize his Soul Dao.
Presently, his Soul Dao could be considered to have truly attained the Half-step Emperor Realm.
He was only a step away from the Emperor Realm.
Now, he was even more confident that so long as he was able to find a place to nurture the Soul Blood Heavenly Spirit Herb and absorb its remaining energy, then even if he didn't possess a spirit herb like the Soul Blood Heavenly Spirit Herb, he would still be able to cultivate his Soul Dao to the Emperor Realm.
"How is it?"
Ouyang Luoxue stood on guard not too far away, and she asked curiously when she saw Chen Xi stop cultivating.
"Even though the Soul Dao energy contained within these corpses is strong, but after experiencing the baptism of countless years, its sharpness has been obliterated a long time ago, and only some ordinary Soul Dao energy remains."
Fang Chen smiled and said, "It's not the best for me, but it's better than nothing."
"Then let's quickly leave this place."
A wisp of worry appeared on Ouyang Luoxue's face. "I presume Elder Shu Feng is already aware that you killed the five sons of Ouyang. It won't be long before he'll dispatch the experts of his clan to encircle and annihilate you. We have to leave this place as soon as possible."
"Alright."
Fang Chen nodded, and then he turned around to glance at the remaining corpses. "I'll come here to absorb the Soul Dao energy once my Soul Dao takes the final step."
As soon as he finished speaking, he turned around and left the gorge with Ouyang Luoxue.
Outside the gorge was a vast expanse of land that stretched as far as the eye could see.
Whoosh!
Fang Chen activated the Great Roc Movement Technique to its fullest. His figure was as fast as lightning as he shuttled through the void.
At this moment, there were three silhouettes in the wilderness. Judging from their robes, they were from the Ouyang Aristocrat Clan.
"I wonder where that damned Heavenly Heart World Overlord is?"
"Hmph, if I meet him, I'll torture him until he's better off dead."
The person walking at the front had a gloomy expression. He grimly said, "Since World Master Skyheart was able to kill the Ouyang five sons, that is enough to prove that his combat strength far surpasses that of an ordinary World King powerhouse. Do not underestimate him. If you encounter him, be careful. Otherwise, it is highly likely you will fail miserably."
"Don't worry. The three of us have cultivated for countless years and are Elders of the Ouyang Family. We've already reached the peak of the World King realm. I don't believe that a Transcendent World Lord will be able to withstand the combined attack of the three of us."
The faces of the other two were filled with confidence.
In their eyes, Fang Chen was just an ant.
Whoosh!
While the three of them were chatting, a bright ray of light flashed across the distant horizon.
The speed of that light was so fast that it left one gasping in admiration.
"That is …"
The eyes of the leader widened as he stared into the distance.
"It's World Master Skyheart."
"What?
World Master Skyheart? "
"Let's chase."
The three of them glanced at each other and then rapidly chased after him.
"Ouyang Aristocrat Clan?"
Fang Chen also discovered the three people chasing after him. He coldly sneered and revolved the Roc movement technique to the limit. With a speed invisible to the naked eye, he disappeared into the horizon.
Hu hu hu!
By the time the three of them arrived, Fang Chen had already disappeared.
"Damn it, how is that fellow so fast?"
"Even the three of us can't catch his tracks. Could his speed be comparable to an unrivalled supreme elder?"
The leader's face was gloomy and a complex look flashed in his eyes.
"His movement technique is definitely a peak movement technique."
After the three of them discussed, they concluded that Fang Chen must have had a fortuitous encounter in the Soul Blood Forest.
"Inform the others. If they discover any traces of World Master Skyheart, report it immediately."
… …
Not long after, many members of the Ouyang Aristocrat Clan in the Soul Blood Forest received an order to search for World Master Skyheart.
At the same time, a piece of news regarding the Soul Blood Heavenly Spiritual Grass was rapidly spread.
Hua la!
A thick crack appeared in the void and Fang Chen and Ouyang Luxue walked out from it.
The two of them looked at each other and there was a trace of shock in Ouyang Luoxue's beautiful eyes.
"How is this possible?
The place where the Soul Blood Heavenly Spiritual Grass is growing is actually the Soul Blood Mountain? "
Ouyang Luoxue shook her head in disbelief.
The Soul Blood Mountain was the most ordinary mountain in the Soul Blood Forest.
He had been to the Soul Blood Mountain before and had only stopped for a short while.
"Is the news true?"
Fang Chen asked.
Ouyang Luoxue pondered. "I'm not sure. When I went to the Soul Blood Mountain, I didn't discover anything."
The simpler a place was, the deeper it was hidden.
These words suddenly sounded out in Ouyang Luoxue's mind.
"No matter what, let's go take a look first," Fang Chen said.
Ouyang Luoxue was a little hesitant. "The place where the Soul Blood Heavenly Spiritual Grass is growing has always been a secret, but now it has suddenly spread. Don't you think this matter is a little strange?"
Fang Chen understood what Ouyang Luoxue meant. She guessed that this was very likely a scheme of Elder Shu Feng and the others to lure him there.
"It doesn't matter. So what if it's a scheme?
If I want to leave this Soul Blood Forest, no one can stop me. "
Fang Chen was extremely confident in his Roc movement technique.
With his current strength, if he were to completely activate it then it would be impossible for a mere World King realm powerhouse to stop him.
Seeing Fang Chen's firm attitude, Ouyang Luoxue didn't say anything else.
Her purpose in bringing Fang Chen here was to find the place where the Soul Blood Heavenly Spiritual Grass was growing.
Now that she had heard the news, how could she not go?
"Okay, I'll go with you."
…
In the Soul Blood Forest, because the news of the Soul Blood Heavenly Spiritual Grass being growing spread, it caused a great commotion.
Countless martial artists headed there one after another.
"The Soul Blood Mountain?"
The faces of many martial artists were filled with excitement.
They headed to the Soul Blood Mountain at their fastest speed.
What they didn't know was that a shocking conspiracy was waiting for them on the Soul Blood Mountain.
On a boundless plain, a mountain peak rose from the ground.
This mountain peak looked very ordinary from the outside, and it was surrounded by fierce soul power.
Whoosh!
Suddenly, the silence of the Soul Blood Mountain was broken.
A figure soared into the sky and arrived on the Soul Blood Mountain.
"The place where the Soul Blood Heavenly Spiritual Grass is growing?
I finally found it. "
This was a wandering martial artist. He came here as soon as he heard the news.
"Hahaha."
He laughed out loud, his heart excited.
Kacha!
However, at this moment, a large dark hand pierced through his heart from behind.
Puchi!
He spat out a mouthful of blood, dumbfounded.
"How …"
He turned his head with difficulty, wanting to see who had attacked him.
However, when he turned his head, his Primordial Spirit instantly collapsed.
Bang!
His body fell on the peak of the mountain. The Heavenly Corpse Realm King appeared, sneering.
"Ignorant humans, trying to take the place where the Blood Fainting Sky Dawn is growing. How ridiculous."
The Heavenly Corpse Realm King stood on the edge of the mountain peak, his dark eyes looking into the distance.
"Come, come as you please. I guarantee that you won't be able to return."
The Heavenly Corpse Realm King deliberately released the news not only to attract Fang Chen, but also to attract many human martial artists in the Soul Blood Forest.
His goal was to catch everyone in one fell swoop.
"Keke … killing humans is my favorite thing to do."
The Heavenly Corpse Realm King licked his dry lips and said eerily.
If it weren't for the fact that this was only his avatar, he would have done it himself.
Hu hu hu!
From time to time, martial artists would climb the mountain peak, but their fates were exactly the same as the first person. They didn't even see who attacked them before they died.
Unknowingly, no less than 20 World King powerhouses had fallen at the hands of the Heavenly Corpse Realm King.
What kind of concept was this?
There weren't many World Kings in the entire Dragon Territory, but more than 20 had fallen at once.
Most of them were the mainstays of other forces.