Huang Shatian’s Return

Huang Shatian's Return . . . 

Qin Wentian and his comrades embarked on their journey back, with Qin Wentian still in his giant form. Mo Qingcheng and Qing'er stood on his shoulders, surrounded by several experts as they rushed toward the central area of the sacred academy.

More experts joined their group as they neared the central regions. When they finally returned, the sight of them left many hearts trembling with emotion.

Qin Wentian had returned, bringing with him two of the women he loved and most of his comrades.

Not only had he returned, but he also began searching for the experts from the White Tiger Alliance. This time, it was their turn to be hunted, and another bloody conflict was about to erupt.

In the academy, Qin Wentian's group showed no mercy to their enemies, leaving a trail of bloodshed in their wake. Among their foes were two white tigers, who met their end in the flames of the phoenix and became sustenance for the humans.

As Qin Wentian's group sat together, savoring the meat, its fragrant aroma wafted through the air, causing onlookers from a distance to drool with desire. However, they were all deeply shocked by the audacity of these individuals.

News of Huang Youdi's death soon spread, creating a stir throughout the academy.

Huang Youdi was no ordinary character. He was a prince of the Nine-Emperors Immortal Empire, ranking second in talent. His demise sent shockwaves through the minds of many geniuses. The conflict between Qin Wentian and the white tigers had escalated far beyond their expectations. Killing Huang Youdi was an audacious move. If Huang Shatian, his brother, learned of this, what would be the consequences? Would the sacred academy witness a river of blood?

The news spread quickly to the Sky Connecting Realm before disseminating to all the academies. Fear gripped many members of the White Tiger Alliance. They had once relentlessly pursued the experts from the Southern Phoenix Alliance, but now, with Qin Wentian's return, their nightmares had just begun.

Qin Wentian's group continued to feast on white tiger meat, causing their immortal energy to surge. Mo Qingcheng, whose cultivation base was still relatively low, reaped the most benefits. She even made a breakthrough by consuming the meat, reaching the second level of the immortal-foundation. Although her current level wouldn't significantly impact the war, her growth was a cause for celebration. Qin Wentian was delighted by her progress.

"We will soon head to the other two academies and reunite with our comrades," Qin Wentian announced, and everyone nodded, eager for the upcoming reunion.

But then, a powerful presence descended from the sky, imposing the sacred academy's authority. This pressure could be felt everywhere across the four academies, including the Sky Connecting Realm. Countless heads turned skyward, captivated by the awe-inspiring sight.

A commanding and dignified voice echoed, reminding everyone of the sacred academy's true purpose, which was cultivation. The protection for participants had been revoked due to the violation of rules, resulting in heavy casualties on both sides. But not everyone agreed with the academy's stance. In their eyes, cultivation required competition and challenges to ignite one's potential and push beyond limits, which was the very essence of the Sky Connecting Realm.

The academy's protection rule was considered a safety net, preserving lives. However, the voice continued, decreeing an end to the slaughter. Both sides could now search for their friends and comrades. Competition was allowed, but the one rule was clear: no more killing. Violators would be expelled immediately. This announcement left Qin Wentian in a state of shock. What about their fallen friends and comrades?

Mixed emotions swept through the crowd. Relief washed over some who had been living on edge without the academy's protection. The uncertainty about their friends' fates and the looming threat of Huang Shatian had kept them tense. Now, their feelings were complex – some reluctant, others relieved.

In the sky, an expansive diagram appeared, representing the sacred academy. Each person saw miniature figures reflecting their current locations. The entire academy was laid out before them, and the clarity of the depiction left many in awe of the academy's mystical abilities.

Disciples of Matriarch Ji pointed out their senior sister's location, and the Southern Phoenix Clan members located Yunxi and Shengge. The Battle Saint Tribe members found their tribe members. Qin Wentian even spotted Purgatory and Little Rascal together in a remote area. He saw Hua Taixu, Zi Qingxuan, and witnessed another ongoing battle that halted upon hearing the academy's voice.

Qin Wentian's eyes gleamed with a cold killing intent as he noticed Huang Wudi, White-eye, and their subordinates. Huang Shatian was missing, likely cultivating in some secret realm, unaware of Huang Youdi's fate, which had led to his death. The gazes of many were fixed on Huang Shatian, anticipating his reaction to the news.

Anticipation rippled through the crowd as the people from the Nine-Emperors Immortal Empire, White Tiger Race, and Skymist Immortal Empire fixed their gaze on Huang Shatian. Despite the presence of formidable individuals in the academy, the ongoing war had elevated Huang Shatian's fame to unparalleled heights.

With deliberate grace, Huang Shatian advanced, an aura of profound energy enveloping him. Facing the four devil-experts, they rose, emanating a formidable devilish power. As Huang Shatian unleashed a punch, ethereal emperors materialized in the air, their fists casting shadows that reached each of the four devil-experts. The atmosphere crackled with an imposing presence. However, the unity of the four devil-experts could withstand Huang Shatian's might, obliterating his shadowy blows with a crimson force of judgment.

Yet, in a surprising twist, the phantom of the human emperor merged with Huang Shatian, transforming him into an unrivaled figure. His attacks resonated with the power to dominate all existence, shaking the very fabric of space itself. Unable to endure his relentless assault, the four devil-experts began retreating, realizing that continued combat was futile. Huang Shatian, growing stronger with each blow, seized the opportunity to incapacitate one of the experts, sending them hurtling through the air.

The remaining three experts rushed to their comrade's aid, but cracks marred the judgment force encasing their bodies. Though formidable, they acknowledged that continuing the battle against Huang Shatian was a futile endeavor. Defeated, they reluctantly withdrew.

Huang Shatian had emerged victorious against four powerful devil-experts, an impressive display of his might. His return stirred deep emotions among the Nine-Emperors Immortal Empire's experts. With Huang Shatian back in the fray, who could challenge his supremacy?

However, the academy's rules prohibited slaughter, frustrating those who hoped for a resurgence of the intense battles.

As several experts converged on Qin Wentian's location, preparing to gather around him, he observed the unfolding events calmly. He transformed into a giant figure once more, becoming a focal point within the sacred academy's diagram in the sky. The experts of the Southern Phoenix Alliance rallied around him.

Aside from Huang Shatian and Qin Wentian, the academy still harbored other formidable individuals, some of whom were cultivating in secret realms. A terrifying devil-cultivator, bearing a resemblance to a devil god's descendant, stalked the horizon, his two-meter-tall frame surveying the battlefield with eagle-like eyes. In a different location, a powerhouse from the Senluo Immortal Empire effortlessly vanquished numerous supreme demon race geniuses despite their overwhelming numbers.

Among the tumultuous events unfolding within the sacred academy, another enigmatic and ominous presence lurked - a figure from the Beast God Sect. Cloaked in the depths of an ominous black fog, he presided over a gathering of over ten greater demons, including fearsome white tigers and formidable sky rocs. In a sinister twist, he refrained from outright killing or maiming the demons, thus avoiding a direct breach of the academy's rules. Instead, he siphoned their energy bit by bit, using them as a resource pool.

Elsewhere, in a different corner of the academy, Jia Nantian let out an ear-splitting screech. He unfurled his colossal wings, transforming into a majestic golden-winged roc, the sovereign of the skies. Determined to confront the audacious individual from the Beast God Sect who dared to harness the power of his kin for cultivation, Jia Nantian soared towards their location.

Meanwhile, Jiang Ziyu and several members of the Jiang Clan assembled. Among them stood a formidable cultivator at the ninth level of immortal-foundation, radiating an aura of profound strength. His presence commanded respect and left those around him in awe, acknowledging his immeasurable depth.

On the rooftop of an ancient palace nestled within one of the academies, a group of devil-experts hailing from the Myriad Devil Islands gathered. Leading them was none other than the enigmatic priestess of the Judiciary Hall. She stood in silence, her gaze fixated on the sacred academy's aerial diagram. Surprisingly, she began guiding her fellow devil-experts towards Qin Wentian's location.

Simultaneously, Chu Qingyi laid eyes on Qin Wentian. A complex mélange of emotions filled her gaze, blending traces of animosity with lingering fondness. The sight of his familiar figure, akin to a celestial deity in the heavens, summoned both allies and adversaries.

In a remarkably short span of just over 40 years within the sacred academy, Qin Wentian had ascended to the pinnacle, becoming one of its most resplendent figures.

At long last, Huang Shatian made his entrance. While he had received word of his younger brother Huang Youdi's demise, his aura remained eerily undisturbed. Casting his gaze upon the aerial diagram, he directed it toward the location of Qin Wentian and Qing'er. After a fleeting moment, an overwhelming surge of murderous intent ignited within his eyes.

The one responsible for Youdi's death would meet their doom at his hands.

Regardless of their identity or the constraints of the sacred academy's rules, he was determined to unleash relentless annihilation upon them all.