Infinite Deduction Avatar: Infinite Deduction Avatar, #9

Chapter 545: Lying Low and Building Up

The newly re-established Annihilating God and Demon Burial World Killing Formation is even more terrifying in power, its defense has improved a notch, and the area it covers has significantly expanded.

Emerging from the microcosm, many were inexplicably thrilled.

Although the microcosm was in its innate stage, and their cultivation was advancing rapidly, the entire universe was overcrowded. Everywhere was teeming with spiritual herbs and divine medicines, but not a single ferocious beast or divine beast could be found.

For many, this was simply too dull.

The microcosm was still too small.

Upon their return to the Ancestral Domain, they quickly spread across most of it. Over these tens of thousands of years, the population had increased more than tenfold.

The Ancestral Domain witnessed an unprecedentedly lively construction boom, with huge cities springing up from the ground.

Tens of thousands of years is neither long nor short for the human race’s martial arts cultivators. During this period, over five thousand people reached the God King level, and this rate of increase continues, showing astonishing potential.

These martial art God Kings, each having cultivated the third layer of the Chaotic Golden Body, possess incredibly strong physical bodies. Even the top-tier God Kings of alien races cannot easily suppress them, and they can even hold their ground against them.

As a result, nearly nine thousand martial art God Kings have been mostly assigned to guard the various huge cities throughout the Ancestral Domain, each defending their own territory.

Over these tens of thousands of years, Yi Tian’s cultivation level hasn’t increased by a bit, but his realm has become much more solidified. He has honed his combat skills and Divine Abilities to perfection, becoming stronger with a more profound foundation.

Yi Tian’s Reincarnation Battle Team and others have also broken through to the middle and high tiers of martial art God Kings, making their combat power incredibly strong.

Of course, what delighted Yi Tian the most was the growth of the Red-Eyed Golden Bull, Little Black, Dragon Invincible, and the Hound Thunder Beast. Little Black’s growth has become more and more formidable, its oppressive presence is terrifyingly boundless. The area where it resides year-round has turned into a forbidden zone, eternally shrouded in darkness, boundless deathly aura, and total silence.

In addition to Little Black, Dragon Invincible, a descendant of the Ancient Heavenly Dragon, has also grown up to become a God King-level higher divine beast, and the Hound Thunder Beast has likewise stepped into the ranks of higher divine beasts.

As high-grade divine beasts, their combat power is, of course, terrifying, and ordinary high-level God Kings are no match for them.

The only one that can stand shoulder to shoulder with Little Black is the Red-Eyed Golden Bull. Over the years, it has continuously consumed innate fire to compensate for its deficiencies. The Golden Flame has undergone a transformation, becoming even more terrifying and imposing.

The potential of Little Black, the Dark Devouring Heavenly Demon Hound, is incredibly powerful and frightening. In Yi Tian’s microcosm, its progress has been astonishing. Innate fiendish qi, innate nether qi, and innate filth qi, which are dark and innate sources, are the best nourishment for Little Black. They allow it to grow rapidly, fully activating the essence of the Dark Devouring Heavenly Demon Hound within it and continuously unlocking its innate abilities.

Among Yi Tian’s subordinates and mounts, Little Black has the most terrifying potential, followed by the Red-Eyed Golden Bull. Dragon Invincible and the Hound Thunder Beast, both high-grade divine beasts, also possess significant potential. Their bloodlines partly inherit from the highest divine beasts, such legendary creatures. As they all exist within the innate dragon vein or the innate thunderous mountains, sources of great power in the microcosm, they also have the opportunity to gradually enhance their bloodlines and evolve into legendary creatures over the long years to come.

Compared to these divine beasts and Holy Spirits, the cultivation speed of the human race is relatively faster. However, they face multiple shackles and bottlenecks, requiring enlightenment and tribulations. On the other hand, divine beasts and Holy Spirits are born with powerful bloodlines and do not need to cultivate or face bottlenecks. As long as they continue to live, their strength will keep increasing until they reach the limit of their potential.

This can be seen as a case of gaining some and losing some!

The microcosm has become the most solid fortress for the human race and is not something peak races or top forces can overthrow.

This slightly relieved the tense hearts of Heavenly Sword Supreme, the Sacred Temple Elder, and others.

The same goes for Yi Tian and his people. They are about to welcome an immensely long period of peace. As long as it is not the end of an era or a cosmic cycle, even races and top forces that stand at the pinnacle of the ancient lands cannot annihilate them. This gives the human race the power to protect themselves on the ancient lands.

Indeed, ever since the human race returned to the Ancestral Domain, no other forces have taken action against them.

Facing a race with a Supreme at its helm and an absolutely safe fortress is a headache for any force, making it impossible to annihilate the human race’s power in the Ancestral Domain.

Although there were some alien spies looking into the human race after their return, in the end, there was no further action.

Yi Tian no longer felt the constant urgency, his mind immensely at ease.

The human race’s next step is to lie low, strive to develop and grow in the Ancestral Domain. This will be an incredibly long period, only experiencing fluctuations if external changes occur or if they are invaded by external enemies.

The microcosm has become a sacred land for the human race!

Within this microcosm, ancient clans such as the Yi Clan, Xin Clan, Shi Clan, and Shuize Clan are spread across various regions.

The Holy City, where the Sacred Temple is located, sits on a vast expanse of innate divine soil at the center of the microcosm, towering into the clouds. Countless celestial beings converge here, where they can spend merit points to access the various Divine Mountains and blessed lands throughout the universe for cultivation.

Everything is so well-organized!

Within the microcosm, all the necessary blessed lands, Fairy Mountains, and innate sacred realms for cultivation require merit points. Even those related to the Yi Clan and Yi Tian are no exception. However, as the controller of the microcosm, Yi Tian possesses boundless merit. The expenses for using the resources of the microcosm by his clan members, friends, and related individuals can be deducted from Yi Tian’s merit.

Therefore, the Yi Clan, the Reincarnation Battle Team, Little Black, the Red-Eyed Golden Bull, and others have become quite unique entities.

With an abundance of resources, their cultivation speed is incredibly fast.

Without the constant threats from the outside world, Yi Tian relaxed. His days were spent accompanying his family on visits to the various fairylands and sacred places within the microcosm, sparring with friends and companions, or cultivating. His life was extremely pleasant.

As time flew by, the human race rose again in the Ancestral Domain, with the population increasing and more giant cities constantly emerging.

Although the human race remained peaceful, they still occasionally faced attacks from various alien races, primordial fierce birds, and divine beasts and exotic species from beyond their domain.

These battles were merely minor conflicts compared to the entirety of the Ancestral Domain.

However, each of these conflicts, skirmishes, or when primordial fierce birds, demonic birds, and alien races passed through the Ancestral Domain, would often lead to waves of bloody slaughter, consuming the populations of giant cities.

The human race’s numbers were vast, covering most of the Ancestral Domain, but the number of Martial Art God Kings stationed in various places was relatively small in comparison. Their defenses were not strong enough, and some areas of the Ancestral Domain were very dangerous, with divine beasts and exotic species occasionally breaking out, causing disasters and countless deaths and injuries.

Although the Ancestral Domain was relatively barren, there were still many dangerous lands and forbidden zones within its vast territory. Ordinary warriors, even Martial Art God Kings, dared not venture deep into them, risking their lives.

Chapter 546: Misty Mountain

Misty Mountain!

This is a mystical mountain in the northern part of the Ancestral Domain, immensely vast, stretching for billions of miles, shrouded in mist day and night.

Surrounding the mesmerizing mountain is a vast plain with gentle rivers and mountains. Due to the development of the human race, a giant city was recently established on this land. A Martial Art God King from the human race was assigned to guard it, commanding hundreds of celestial beings, five generals, eighty soldiers, with the rest being ordinary celestial beings.

This giant city is named North Mysterious City!

With the establishment of North Mysterious City, numerous other cities sprang up nearby, like stars surrounding the moon. Each city’s walls are engraved with Xuan-level and Yellow-level grand formations.

North Mysterious City itself is protected by an Earth-level grand formation, covering an area of billions of miles.

However, not long after this land was developed, they encountered a crisis.

Just over a dozen days ago, Misty Mountain unleashed millions of divine beasts, exotic species, ancient remnants, and ferocious insects, sweeping across the land. Apart from North Mysterious City, dozens to hundreds of other cities were utterly destroyed, with casualties exceeding a million.

Even with an Earth-level grand formation defending it, North Mysterious City was still in grave danger against the onslaught of millions of divine beasts, exotic species, and ancient ferocious creatures.

Gu Ze, a newly emerged Martial Art God King and the protector of North Mysterious City, has been launching counterattacks, killing numerous divine beasts and exotic species. Encounters with high-level divine beasts, exotic species, and ancient ferocious insects were not uncommon, leading him to fight bitterly many times, repelling their assaults again and again.

If it weren’t for the Earth-level grand formation protecting North Mysterious City, it would have fallen long ago.

Of course, having cultivated the third level of the Chaotic Golden Body, his physical body is comparable to an ordinary top-grade Spiritual Treasure. Even when facing high-level or even Top-Tier God Kings among the divine beasts and exotic species, his body could withstand their attacks.

There were several instances where Gu Ze narrowly escaped death from encounters with Top-Tier God King level divine beasts and exotic species, ultimately managing to preserve his life.

Gu Ze God King sensed something was amiss!

The emergence of millions of divine beasts and exotic species from Misty Mountain clearly aimed at targeting North Mysterious City and the nearby cities. After destroying the surrounding cities, they laid siege to North Mysterious City.

Leading them are three divine beasts and exotic species with combat strength at the Top-Tier God King level: a high-level divine beast, the Red Patterned Golden Python; a Heaven’s Eye Demonic Tiger; and a Red Patterned Golden Spider.

These three most formidable divine beasts and exotic species have been guarding outside North Mysterious City, launching attacks repeatedly. Fortunately, Gu Ze God King utilized the Earth-level grand formation to eliminate many high-level divine beasts, exotic species, and ferocious insects, and he himself managed to resist the three Top-Tier God King level divine beasts and exotic species several times.

With the arrival of Martial Art God Kings from nearby giant cities to support North Mysterious City, the situation finally stabilized.

The two sides fought fiercely around North Mysterious City.

This was one of the few battles on a relatively large scale in the Ancestral Domain, and the stalemate continued for an increasingly long time.

From time to time, divine beasts, exotic species, ancient remnant ferocious insects, and the like would rush out of Misty Mountain and join the attackers on North Mysterious City. The number of divine beasts and exotic species continued to rise over these dozen or so days, gradually reaching tens of millions, with over eight hundred thousand at the God-level and above.

This put North Mysterious City under immense pressure.

Thus, the conflict and battle at North Mysterious City caught the attention of the Sacred Temple, and a recruitment mission was issued.

Yi Shan, Xiaolong, Yi Ting, An Qing, Tang Luoxiang, and others accepted this mission and arrived at North Mysterious City within a few days.

The North Mysterious City mission was released in the Holy City. Each Martial Art God King participating in this mission would receive thirty thousand human race merit points. This was a rare opportunity for Yi Shan, Xiaolong, the restless Yi Ting, and Tang Luoxiang, who were often bored; a chance to stretch their muscles. As for An Qing, she was dragged along by her sisters Yi Ting and Tang Luoxiang.

They were all members of the Reincarnation Battle Team!

After Yi Shan and the others arrived at North Mysterious City, they joined forces with other Martial Art God Kings, generals, and soldiers to launch an assault on the divine beasts and exotic species from Misty Mountain.

In that battle, Yi Shan, Xiaolong, Yi Ting, An Qing, Tang Luoxiang, and the others led the charge, easily crushing their opponents, confronting one high-level God King divine beast, exotic species, or ferocious insect after another.

Even the exotic divine beasts with Top-Tier God King combat strength, such as the Red Patterned Golden Python, Heaven’s Eye Demonic Tiger, and Red Patterned Golden Spider, were no match for Yi Shan and the other members of the Reincarnation Battle Team.

Their physical bodies were even tougher and more resilient than those of the naturally powerful divine beast exotic species. Each time they clashed, their bodies were torn and pierced.

On the contrary, the attacks from those exotic divine beasts virtually inflicted no harm on them.

This revelation made many Martial Art God Kings and generals acknowledge the might of the Reincarnation Battle Team members. They had each cultivated top-grade Mystic Skills to an astonishing level, making it easy for them to battle beyond their ranks. What was even more remarkable was their physical bodies, practically invulnerable and indestructible, against which the terrifying attacks of the Red Python, Red Patterned Golden Spider, and others could not even break their skin.

Many Martial Art God Kings looked upon them with envy.

They too had cultivated the third level of the Chaotic Golden Body, but their level of mastery was not as advanced. Though their bodies were also formidable, they paled in comparison to those of the Reincarnation Battle Team.

The members of the Reincarnation Battle Team possessed overwhelmingly powerful physical bodies, with defenses dozens to hundreds of times stronger than theirs. It could be said that both their combat and survival abilities were astonishingly high.

The arrival of Yi Shan and others instantly turned the tide for North Mysterious City.

Yi Shan, Xiaolong, An Qing, and the rest confronted the Top-Tier God King level exotic species and divine beasts, freeing dozens of other Martial Art God Kings to lead thousands of celestial beings towards the millions-strong Beast Tide.

Dozens of Martial Art God Kings, thousands of generals, and soldiers from North Mysterious City clashed fiercely with those exotic divine beasts.

Each of them had cultivated the Chaotic Golden Body, making them unbeatable in defense at their level, rendering them fearless and invincible on the battlefield. Even when surrounded and attacked by dozens to hundreds of divine beasts and exotic species of the same realm, they faced no threat to their lives.

Although the number of human combatants was significantly lower compared to the exotic divine beasts from Misty Mountain, their defenses were exceptionally strong.

The battle was intense and brutal.

Numerous divine beasts and exotic species were killed or fell.

However, on the human side, only a few celestial beings fell, and those were individuals with lower cultivation levels who were unfortunately targeted by divine beasts and exotic species of a much higher realm.

None of the celestial beings above the rank of general fell; in fact, they grew stronger as the battle progressed, with their physical bodies continuously nourished and tempered.

As a result, the numbers of the exotic divine beasts from Misty Mountain steadily diminished, sealing their defeat.

Chapter 547: Unexpected Turn of Events

Yi Shan, Xiaolong, An Qing, Yi Ting, Tang Luoxiang, and other powerhouses from the Reincarnation Battle Team fought fiercely against the Red Patterned Golden Python and other Top-Tier God King divine beast exotic species. Their combat prowess was formidable, possessing strength at or close to the Advanced God King level, and their defenses were even more exceptional, with their physical strength being extraordinarily terrifying.

Their intense battle with the Top-Tier God King divine beast exotic species created a breathtaking scene. Wherever they clashed, the heavens collapsed, the earth shattered, and mountains and rivers were pulverized.

When the Martial Art celestials from North Mysterious City had defeated the Beast Tide besieging the city, their battle continued to rage.

The battleground constantly shifted, moving further and further away from North Mysterious City.

Three full days later, An Qing was the first to slay the Red Patterned Golden Spider. Another day later, Yi Shan shattered the head of the Heaven’s Eye Demonic Tiger with his bare hands. On the fifth day...

With the killing of each Top-Tier God King divine beast exotic species, the battle finally came to an end.

North Mysterious City then began to collect and distribute the spoils of war.

Numerous divine beast crystal cores, inner pills, essence pearls, as well as many claws, scales, furs, and divine beast meat—these were all considered substantial riches for the human race. These resources were continuously distributed and utilized.

Several days later, Yi Shan, Xiaolong, and the others ventured into Misty Mountain.

They observed the mountain range ahead, which was perpetually shrouded in mist that prevented even divine sense from penetrating it.

Based on Yi Shan and the others’ analysis, there might be something amiss with Misty Mountain.

The mastermind behind the multi-million Beast Tide had yet to reveal themselves, presumably concealed within Misty Mountain. Only by eliminating the mastermind lurking within Misty Mountain could North Mysterious City and the surrounding cities be safe.

They all knew that generally speaking, such a major upheaval would not occur, and a Beast Tide would not form.

Unless there was an even more powerful existence orchestrating it all.

Otherwise, those exotic species and divine beasts with Top-Tier God King combat strength would not cooperate so readily, and the entire Beast Tide would not be so orderly.

Despite the perils, Yi Shan, Xiaolong, An Qing, and the others were undaunted. Having experienced the battle against the tens of billions of Alien Race Army, their horizons had been greatly broadened. They did not harbor much anxiety about the mastermind behind Misty Mountain.

Even if they encountered a being with Divine Emperor-level combat strength, they were confident in their ability to save their own lives.

As Yi Shan and the others stepped into Misty Mountain, their divine senses were immediately stifled, dissolved, and devoured by the omnipresent mist.

Along the way, they could only rely on their eyes to observe their surroundings.

Although they were confident, they did not act rashly. Despite trying various methods to dispel the thick mist, it refused to disperse. However, the mist didn’t seem to pose any danger either.

Perhaps the eruption of the millions-strong Beast Tide had exhausted the divine beast exotic species in Misty Mountain. They had hardly encountered any exotic species since entering.

Their group continued to search for clues, but the mist on Misty Mountain proved to be unyielding. Once inside, they couldn’t tell which direction they were facing and couldn’t see too far ahead. Misty Mountain was like a gigantic labyrinth. Even though they could take to the skies, they still couldn’t observe anything about Misty Mountain.

After a full six months, they finally found an unusual place in Misty Mountain—a cave from which the mist continuously billowed. If they hadn’t gotten close, they wouldn’t have been able to detect it at all.

Without much hesitation, Yi Shan and the others made their way towards the cave.

Roar...

As soon as they stepped into the cave, they heard a series of deep roars coming from its depths. Simultaneously, a surge of dangerous aura caused their hearts to pound faster.

As expected!

As if sensing Yi Shan and the others’ presence, a creature charged out from the depths of the cave, causing the entire cave to tremble. A violent and terrifying aura erupted from within, sweeping through like a tsunami.

To battle!

Yi Shan, Xiaolong, An Qing, and the others summoned their Martial Art Totems, each one covering the sky.

Boom...

In the next instant, an enormous beast over a hundred million feet tall lunged out from the cave. Its eyes were crimson, and it exuded boundless rage. Fire erupted from its maw, forming a terrifying pillar of flame that pierced through the cave.

Several figures were thrown out from the cave in a sorry state, battered by the intense heat.

Roar!

From the mist of Misty Mountain, an enormous flame divine beast charged towards Yi Shan and the others, its fury evident.

At once, the powerhouses of the Reincarnation Battle Team engaged the flame divine beast in a fierce battle, their Martial Art Totems manifesting as figures several million feet tall.

However, whenever their attacks struck the mist in Misty Mountain, they would quickly dissipate and disappear. Their Divine Abilities and strength were neutralized by the thick layers of mist.

This was an Advanced Divine Beast at the peak Lower Divine Emperor level. Its formidable strength allowed it to burn heavens and boil seas with its flame Divine Abilities. Yet against Yi Shan, An Qing, and the other members of the Reincarnation Battle Team, whose physical bodies were as indestructible as diamond, it was helpless.

Yi Shan and the others’ attacks also did little damage to the flame divine beast.

After all, they were a few minor stages weaker than the flame divine beast. Plus, its enormous frame and formidable life force meant that Yi Shan and the others’ attacks did little damage.

The battle was a protracted one!

They fought fiercely with the flame divine beast for more than half a month, and both sides remained lively. Although the flame divine beast’s injuries gradually worsened, they would need several months at the very least to exhaust it to death.

Later, Yi Ting, Tang Luoxiang, and the others withdrew from the battle, finding it too dull.

They seized the opportunity to enter the mysterious cave.

This enraged the flame divine beast, which wanted to give chase, but Yi Shan, Xiaolong, and An Qing kept it firmly entangled.

Yi Ting and Tang Luoxiang ventured into the deepest part of the cave, where they saw an extremely beautiful Spiritual Root taking root in the center of a pool of water. Strands of white mist swirled about it, and a divine flower blossomed upon the Spiritual Root, emitting wisps of white mist that filled the entire cave.

This was...

Just as they laid eyes upon the cave’s secret, two Divine Lights suddenly burst forth from the divine flower and entered Yi Ting and Tang Luoxiang’s bodies before they could react.

At that moment, something strange happened.

Yi Ting and Tang Luoxiang’s eyes glazed over, but soon regained their clarity.

They immediately turned around and left the cave.

Kill!

They charged out of the cave and launched attacks at Yi Shan, Xiaolong, and An Qing in the sky.

Yi Shan and the others were terrified.

Luckily, their physical bodies were robust, or else they would have suffered greatly.

No matter how Yi Shan, Xiaolong, and An Qing called out to them, Yi Ting and Tang Luoxiang ignored them and continued their relentless assault.

Yi Shan, Xiaolong, and An Qing sensed that something was amiss.

Retreat!

In the end, Yi Shan and the others withdrew from the battlefield. Only after they had left Misty Mountain far behind did the flame divine beast, Yi Ting, and Tang Luoxiang cease their pursuit and return to the cave in Misty Mountain.

Chapter 548: Seizing the Divine Flower

Upon receiving news from North Mysterious City, Yi Tian immediately rushed there, accompanied by Yi Li, Yi Kuang, and others.

The fact that Yi Ting and Tang Luoxiang had been controlled was worrisome. After gathering some information, Yi Tian and his companions hurriedly made their way to Misty Mountain.

They quickly located the cave.

Yi Tian was the first to enter. For caution, he surrounded himself with the power of the world, forming a protective domain.

Whoosh!

A figure charged out from the depths of the cave.

Her gaze was sharp, as if facing a formidable enemy. With a sudden gesture, her Qiankun Force tore through the air, ripping the void apart.

The person before him was Tang Luoxiang, who had matured into a splendid beauty, resembling a stunning fairy. The Qiankun Force she wielded was a high-grade combat technique with a terrifying piercing power. Even an advanced God King from the exotic tribes could be fatally pierced through the body and have their skull shattered by this force.

Yi Tian deployed the Five-Colored Divine Light with a single motion, instantly immobilizing Tang Luoxiang who was approaching swiftly.

No matter how Tang Luoxiang struggled, she couldn’t break free from the confinement of the Five-Colored Divine Light. Finally, Yi Tian pressed a finger to her forehead, and then he saw Tang Luoxiang’s Primordial Spirit, bound by slender white threads. A sinister divine flower vaguely appeared on her forehead.

This was...

Yi Tian was in a predicament.

He didn’t know what had controlled Tang Luoxiang, but the adversary’s power was acting directly on the Primordial Spirit, making it a tricky situation since any slight mishap could endanger her life.

Yi Tian effortlessly subdued Tang Luoxiang, using a strand of world power to form a God-binding Cord, instantly tying her up.

He then handed her over to An Qing, Zuiyue Xianzi, and others.

Yi Tian continued onward and not long after, his younger sister Yi Ting was also subdued by him.

When the flame divine beast charged out, Yi Tian finally became more serious. He moved with mystical steps, appearing and disappearing unpredictably, and, in an instant, he was in front of the flame divine beast’s head, launching a punch.

Boom!

The flame divine beast’s body lurched. The immense force nearly made its enormous frame collapse, almost forcing it into submission. Yi Tian’s punch had almost pierced through its frontal bone, leaving countless cracks as if it had collided with the hardest wall.

That was only one-tenth of Yi Tian’s power!

Yi Tian swept out the Five-Colored Divine Light, pulling the beast into his world.

After all, it was a Divine Emperor-level divine beast. It wouldn’t be bad to keep it as a watchdog.

Yi Tian crushed all resistance as he advanced.

To him, the insignificant Misty Mountain was worth being wary of, but with the proper precautions, there was little that could threaten him. Even a peak Divine Emperor would be helpless against him.

There shouldn’t be any monstrous existences like the Sky-reaching Emperor in Misty Mountain.

The projection of Yi Tian’s world materialized around him, forming an absolute barrier. The energy level of the world’s power was extremely high, capable of blocking any force from penetrating it. As long as his world barrier remained unbroken, he was essentially invincible.

This was Yi Tian’s confidence!

When Yi Tian stepped into the deepest part of the cave, what caught his eye was the Spiritual Root in the center of the pool. A magnificent divine flower bloomed upon the Spiritual Root, surrounded by rosy light and emitting wisps of white mist that formed the fog permeating Misty Mountain, obscuring divine consciousness.

As soon as Yi Tian entered the cave and laid eyes upon the divine flower, it suddenly shot out a Divine Light that charged straight at him. Its