Chương 199: Chapter 88: The Heaven-Turning Seal and the Eight-Treasure Exquisite Demon-Suppressing Pagoda

As the Eight-Treasure Exquisite Demon-Suppressing Pagoda crashed down, Reyn slowly tilted his head upward. A cold, razor-sharp sneer played at the corners of his lips. He spoke in a low, calm voice, addressing the artifact in his hand.

"Little fellow, if you do not wish to be looked down upon by others, it all depends on whether you can prove your worth today."

"Heaven-Turning Seal, with one seal to overturn the heavens, nothing in this world can withstand your weight. Smash them all down!" Sensing the command transmitted from Reyn's Primordial Soul, the incredibly faint consciousness within the Heaven-Turning Seal instantly flared with intense excitement. A deep, heavy, and viscous earthen-yellow radiance erupted from the seal, filling the air with a dense, primal scent of soil. Beneath this brilliant light, the Heaven-Turning Seal expanded at a terrifying speed.

Within a single breath, it swelled to its absolute limit of eighty-eight zhang. Rectangular and slightly flattened, it hovered in the sky like a world-ending brick! Boom! A tyrannical, mountain-like pressure swept outward from the Heaven-Turning Seal. Above it, a massive cloud of earthen-yellow mist churned violently, gradually condensing into the phantom of a majestic peak. This illusory mountain was hazy, shrouded in thick fog, making its true form difficult to discern.

Yet, the moment it materialized, an unparalleled, grand momentum erupted. It felt as though the entire world would tremble under the crushing weight of this single mountain! The faint consciousness of the Heaven-Turning Seal seethed with rage. As a top-grade magic treasure that had developed a rudimentary sentience, the blatant contempt from Wei Qubing and his Eight-Treasure Exquisite Demon-Suppressing Pagoda had thoroughly ignited its fury.

Right now, its sole desire was to utterly shatter that self-righteous, ugly pagoda... and then devour it. Though it did not understand why, the Heaven-Turning Seal felt an incredibly strong urge to feed, sensing that consuming the other artifact would grant it immense benefits. With a sudden explosion of power, the Heaven-Turning Seal descended like a divine mountain falling from the heavens, carrying boundless, crushing force as it slammed toward the Eight-Treasure Exquisite Demon-Suppressing Pagoda.

Both treasures were top-grade magic treasures, and both had birthed a sliver of their own will. With their immense power and massive sizes of nearly a hundred zhang, the sheer presence of these two colossal artifacts created a suffocating pressure. Even before they collided, a heavy weight settled over the hearts of every nearby cultivator, turning their faces pale. Wei Qubing's pupils contracted sharply, his eyes filling with shock.

The sudden transformation of the Heaven-Turning Seal sent waves of disbelief crashing through his mind! In particular, sensing the faint yet distinct emotion of rage radiating from the seal threw his thoughts into complete disarray. Since when did top-grade magic treasures with nascent sentience—treasures with the potential to evolve into Dao artifacts—become as common as cabbages, easily wielded by anyone?

He had gone through countless trials and tribulations, barely securing his position as the designated future sect leader of the Three Thousand Dao Sect, before he was finally granted this sect-protecting treasure! Yet this Reyn, a mere cultivator from the obscure Xuanxiao Sect in the remote North Yue State, actually possessed a treasure of the exact same caliber! However, Wei Qubing was no ordinary cultivator.

After his initial shock subsided, he felt the surge of excitement transmitting from the Eight-Treasure Exquisite Demon-Suppressing Pagoda. He paused for a fraction of a second, and a wave of wild ecstasy welled up from the depths of his heart. The power of his Eight-Treasure Exquisite Demon-Suppressing Pagoda had already reached the absolute limit of a magic treasure.

If it could devour the sentience of this brick-like artifact and absorb its power, there was a high probability it would undergo a qualitative evolution, ascending to the legendary rank of a Dao artifact! If the pagoda evolved under his control, his status within the Three Thousand Dao Sect would instantly become unshakable. No one would ever dare to challenge him again! Furthermore, with such a treasure in hand, his combat strength would skyrocket.

Once he broke through to the Golden Core stage in the future, with the sole exception of the Mu Family's ancestor Mu Daguang, he would be able to roam the entire cultivation world of the Zhao Kingdom completely unopposed. No one would be able to withstand a single blow from him! As these visions of the future flashed through his mind, a burning ambition ignited within Wei Qubing's chest. He stared at the Heaven-Turning Seal with burning greed, wishing he could snatch it into his hands this very instant!

"Hahaha! Heaven is truly on my side! Though this Reyn's magic treasure is also a top-grade artifact, its sentience is clearly weaker than my Eight-Treasure Exquisite Demon-Suppressing Pagoda. As long as I can seize it, this will be a monumental fortune for me!"

"It seems that although this Reyn is detestable, he is merely a delivery boy sent by the heavens to bestow upon me this grand opportunity and immense destiny!"

"Eight-Treasure Exquisite Demon-Suppressing Pagoda, devour it! Devour! Devour!" With a surge of thoughts from Wei Qubing's Primordial Soul, the Eight-Treasure Exquisite Demon-Suppressing Pagoda expanded violently once more. Within a breath, it reached a towering height of ninety zhang, standing tall between heaven and earth as its destructive power surged to a new peak. Boom! Boom! Boom! The Eight-Treasure Exquisite Demon-Suppressing Pagoda and the Heaven-Turning Seal collided with a deafening roar.

Dark-red light and earthen-yellow radiance instantly clashed, intertwining in a violent struggle. The dark-red energy was scorching and tyrannical, while the earthen-yellow light was heavy and solid. The clash between the two forces was spectacular. The rolling dark-red fire clouds surged forward, enveloping the Heaven-Turning Seal. Within the flames, the energy condensed into a strange bird over ten zhang in size, sporting a fiery crest and scaled feathers.

Its physical form was incredibly solid, and its eyes flickered with a cold, ruthless light. As its gaze locked onto the Heaven-Turning Seal, a trace of greed flashed within its eyes, as if it possessed its own independent mind! Black-red flames danced across the bird's body. It opened its beak and spat a stream of pale-white fire, which surged forward to incinerate the physical body of the Heaven-Turning Seal. The narrative has been illicitly obtained; should you discover it on Amazon, report the violation.

Enveloped by the fire clouds and targeted by the strange bird's assault, the Heaven-Turning Seal instantly erupted with an even more intense earthen-yellow light. Waves of heavy energy surged outward like a rolling tide, completely blocking the endless waves of fire. At the same time, the illusory mountain peak hovering above the Heaven-Turning Seal suddenly descended upon the physical body of the Eight-Treasure Exquisite Demon-Suppressing Pagoda.

A mountain-like pressure erupted instantly, seeking to crush the pagoda beneath its weight. Ring... Ring... Ring... The crushing pressure of the descending mountain peak triggered the defenses of the Eight-Treasure Exquisite Demon-Suppressing Pagoda. Beneath its sweeping eaves, eight golden bells began to chime in unison. Their crisp, metallic rings reverberated through the air, sending visible ripples of golden light cascading downward.

The light coalesced, weaving into a solid barrier of golden energy that enveloped the pagoda. Judging by the intense spiritual fluctuations radiating from them, each of these eight bells was a Mid-grade Magic Treasure. More importantly, they formed a unified set. Working in perfect harmony, the defensive barrier they projected possessed incredible resilience, stubbornly halting the mountain's downward trajectory.

Reyn's brow furrowed slightly as he watched the phantom mountain hovering above the Eight-Treasure Exquisite Demon-Suppressing Pagoda. He could feel the devastating force radiating from the massive peak. If it were to crash down unimpeded, any cultivator below the Golden Core stage would instantly be crushed into a bloody paste. Yet, this display only highlighted the terrifying power of the pagoda.

To think that those eight golden bells alone could withstand the full, crushing weight of his mountain projection without buckling. Screeech! The fire-crested strange bird, sensing the descending mountain, flared with rage. Its cold, merciless eyes locked onto the threat. Opening its beak, it unleashed a torrent of pale white flames, blasting them directly toward the Heaven-Turning Seal. The beast was a manifestation of some unknown, ancient demon beast, and its fire-attribute power was terrifying.

The moment the flames erupted, the ambient temperature spiked, transforming the entire battlefield into a searing furnace. Under the intense heat, the layers of earthen-yellow divine light wrapping the Heaven-Turning Seal boiled violently. Vast swaths of the protective light were incinerated, dissolving into nothingness. The phantom mountain pressed down relentlessly, trying to crush the physical body of the Eight-Treasure Exquisite Demon-Suppressing Pagoda.

Meanwhile, within the roiling cloud of fire, the strange bird shrieked repeatedly, launching a frenzied assault against the Heaven-Turning Seal. As the deadlock dragged on, the eight golden bells continued their crisp, rhythmic chiming. Though the golden barrier appeared thin, it shimmered with a resilient luster under the mountain's weight, showing no signs of giving way. But the situation inside the fire cloud was far grimmer.

Under the relentless bombardment of the strange bird, the Heaven-Turning Seal was losing ground. The protective earthen-yellow divine light surrounding its main body was being burned away at an alarming rate. In a matter of breaths, the protective halo had been whittled down by a full third. Buzz! The Heaven-Turning Seal trembled, emitting a low, muffled hum. A distinct wave of fear and a plea for help rippled from the artifact's spirit.

Sensing its distress, the phantom mountain hovering above the Eight-Treasure Exquisite Demon-Suppressing Pagoda suddenly erupted with a blinding burst of earthen-yellow light. Its crushing power surged, driving downward with renewed, violent fury. Within the fire cloud, a look of mockery flashed across the strange bird's cold eyes. It let out a piercing shriek, and the chiming of the eight golden bells grew deafening. The thin golden barrier flared with brilliant light.

Though it groaned and creaked under the sudden increase in pressure, it stubbornly held, absorbing the mountain's full weight once more. Satisfied with the defense, the strange bird turned its gaze back to the physical form of the Heaven-Turning Seal. Greed flared in its eyes. It opened its maw again, spitting out wave after wave of searing fire, intensifying its assault to melt the seal's defenses entirely. Reyn's expression shifted slightly, his pupils contracting.

Though he instantly masked his reaction, the subtle change did not escape Wei Qubing's sharp gaze. Reyn slapped his storage bag. With a flash of light, a spear-like magic treasure appeared in his hand. It was dark red, looking as though it had been forged from layers of dried, ancient blood. As Reyn channeled his mana into the weapon, a chilling, murderous aura erupted from it. Judging by its powerful spiritual pressure, it had barely crossed the threshold into the rank of a High-grade Magic Treasure.

This spear was another of the spoils Reyn had plundered from the ancient tomb.

"Go!" Reyn barked. He hurled the spear forward. It transformed into a streak of blood-red light, tearing through the air as it shot toward the strange bird within the fire cloud. Wei Qubing sneered at the attempt.

"This is a battle between our magic treasures," he said coldly.

"We shouldn't interfere." He paused, his eyes narrowing.

"But if you wish to fight, I am more than happy to oblige!" With a cold laugh, Wei Qubing slapped his own storage bag and retrieved a fiery-red shield. It was carved from what looked like solid crystal, barely the size of a man's palm. He tossed it into the air. The moment it left his hand, it expanded rapidly, swelling to the height of a grown man in a single breath. With a flash of red light, the shield positioned itself right outside the fire cloud, intercepting Reyn's blood-red spear. Boom!

The spear slammed violently into the fiery-red shield. The force of the impact sent shockwaves through the air, and three or four deep cracks spiderwebbed across the shield's crystalline surface. Any ordinary magic treasure subjected to such a devastating blow would have been ruined on the spot, or at least suffered a severe drop in grade. However, the fiery-red shield suddenly generated a powerful suction force. It drew a stream of fire-attribute energy from the roiling fire cloud behind it.

A brilliant red light flared across the shield, and the cracks began to knit together at a visible rate. Within a few breaths, the shield was completely restored, pristine and undamaged. Seeing his spear blocked, Reyn's face darkened, his eyes turning cold and predatory. He had seen the mechanism clearly: the shield could absorb the surrounding fire-attribute energy to repair itself. Although its base quality was not exceptionally high, its self-healing property made it incredibly troublesome.

Unless he could shatter it completely in a single strike, it would function like a beast with an undying body, making it a highly frustrating obstacle to overcome.