Chapter 474 - 222: Deliberate Mockery, Gods and Demons Whispering (Part 2)

Yunmo Xi merely gave a faint smile upon hearing this, seemingly uninterested in providing any explanation.

Seeing this, Luo Qingxian stopped engaging further with him and instead looked at Ye Xiaofan, saying, "Junior Brother Ye, these two ’Space-time Master Rings’ recognized me as their master back then. Today, one is for you and the other for me. They will serve as keys to enter the ’Space-time Valley.’ When the time is right after entering the ’Space-time Valley,’ I’ll give you the ’Space-time Main Stele.’

As Luo Qingxian spoke, with a wave of her hand, an exquisite ring emitting a sacred radiance flew toward Ye Xiaofan and then hovered above his head.

At the same time, a similar scene played out almost simultaneously on all the Hundred Sects Flying Boats.

More than two thousand ’Space-time Master Rings’ floated above the heads of each peak genius, as if they had come to life.

At a certain moment.

Whoosh whoosh whoosh whoosh——!!!

Under the control of Luo Qingxian and others, the countless ’Space-time Master Rings’ transformed into streams of light, merging into everyone’s forehead.

And just at the instant when the ’Space-time Master Rings’ fused with everyone.

Rumble——!!!

Ye Xiaofan and the others heard what seemed like endless terrifying noises, like thunder, deafening their ears.

Moreover, the surrounding environment appeared to twist and distort right before everyone’s eyes, as if a newborn environment was engulfing them all.

Shockingly, this change wasn’t an illusory scene; instead, a real new illusion was emerging, swallowing all the cultivators who had merged with the ’Space-time Master Rings.’ This astonishing scene unfolded before everyone’s wide-eyed demeanor.

And the deafening thunderous roars also felt so real, as if ancient gods and demons were roaring from the other end of endless time.

"What is that sound?"

A peak genius could not help but ask.

It wasn’t that everyone was curious about the new sound; it was that the sound was so ancient, seemingly unimaginably old, and extremely dignified and terrifying, as if gods and demons had descended, prompting a sense of fear and an almost irresistible urge to worship.

Fortunately, everyone quickly mobilized their inner strength, managing to keep that oppression at bay.

"It’s the whisper of gods and demons, whispers from endless ages ago."

Said a peak genius of the Self-Slaying Realm muttering to themselves. It was evident that before entering the ’Space-time Valley,’ every sect had conveyed certain information to them.

With these words, everyone was taken aback.

"The whisper of gods and demons? Just whispers with such power?"

"Why does it feel like celestial thunder? And it’s just whispers? Or whispers from endless ages ago?"

"Senior brother, do gods and demons really exist in this world?"

Countless peak geniuses in the True Self Realm were utterly shocked. Although they had long known that the Hundred Sects referred to the ’Space-time Valley’ as the Ancient Divine Demon Battlefield, they always believed it was just a title and never imagined they’d actually hear the whispers of gods and demons.

As for whether gods and demons exist in this world, it’s evident that no one here could say for certain.

"Perhaps they existed in ancient times, but as for the present, it’s unknown whether gods and demons exist or not. After all, the ancient texts haven’t recorded the appearance of gods and demons for endless ages," said the peak geniuses of the Hundred Sects Self-Slaying Realm one after another.

Regardless of their existence, upon hearing those thunderous sounds, a sense of awe arose in everyone’s hearts.

To know that this is merely the whisper of gods and demons from ancient times, akin to celestial thunder that shakes souls; how terrifying must the roars of gods and demons be? Not to mention the Divine Demon Battlefield?

For a moment, everyone’s hearts jumped to their throats, feeling both dread and extraordinary excitement. If gods and demons exist, does that mean they might one day step into the realm of gods and demons and become immortal beings?

But are gods and demons truly immortal?

Of course, these weren’t issues they needed to ponder now.

Just as everyone was reeling in shock.

The surrounding environment changed completely, and the entire space stabilized.

But before they had a chance to observe this Ancient Divine Demon Battlefield, suddenly.

Boom——!!!

Everyone suddenly sensed a terrifying force descending from the sky, striking heavily upon them.

The force was so terrifying, catching everyone off guard, that countless figures were almost forced to their knees by the weight of it.

Even the peak geniuses of the Self-Slaying Realm were caught off guard, their bodies trembling violently, feeling as though gravity had increased a billion-fold.

Fortunately, everyone reacted swiftly, and even if their knees bent under the pressure, they immediately harnessed their power to counteract it.

"Divine and demonic pressure!"

Some cultivators, understanding the nature of the force, spoke softly, their eyes filled with unending shock. The divine and demonic pressure lingering from ancient times on this battlefield still held an irremovable divine might after endless ages, terrifying as it was.

However, amidst all the peak geniuses bearing a look of shock and resisting the residual divine and demonic pressure.

Bang——!!!

An extremely resounding noise suddenly echoed.

Everyone turned toward the sound, only to see that on Luo Qingxian’s flying boat, although Ye Xiaofan reacted promptly, he was still suppressed by the divine and demonic pressure, abruptly dropping several folds in height.

Yet, he managed to maintain some dignity; upon realizing the peril, instead of kneeling in place, his whole body fell backward stiffly, landing flat on the flying boat.

It was evident that to quickly counteract the divine and demonic pressure, at the very least, one needed to be a peak genius in the True Self Realm. Ye Xiaofan, being in the Spiritual Essence Realm, didn’t manage to negate it in time.

Instantly, countless arks were dumbfounded, but shortly after a moment of silence.

"Pfft, hahaha——!!!"

"I’m dying of laughter, Ye Xiaofan? Is this the heir of the Sword Saint?"

"What’s Friend Ye up to? Offering great ceremony to all the senior brothers and sisters of the Hundred Sects?"

"Haha, such great etiquette, we can’t possibly accept it. Junior Brother of the Divine Sword Sect, get up quickly."

"We know Friend Ye is respectful, but there’s no need to prostrate yourself, as it undermines the identity of the Sword Saint’s heir."

"Perhaps there’s a misunderstanding. Is it possible that Friend Ye is simply too weak and couldn’t withstand the impact of the divine and demonic pressure?"

"Hahaha...!"

Many who were already displeased with the figure seized this moment to mock, especially admirers of Luo Qingxian from various sects, all eager to take a jab.

To be able to trample on the opponent in front of their admired fairy was a delightful opportunity not to be missed.

On the Divine Sword Sect flying boat, Li Mofeng and others looked at that figure, each with a hint of disdain in their smirks.

Some even spoke directly, "Made a complete fool of himself, disgracing the Divine Sword Sect."

"No self-awareness at all, ’Space-time Valley’ is an Ancient Divine Demon Battlefield, not a place for a mere Spiritual Essence Realm cultivator to enter."

"What a useless good-for-nothing."

"Luckily, I refused when asked to befriend him in the past; such an ant is a disgrace to the Divine Sword Sect."

"Does he deserve to stand by Junior Sister Luo’s side? Truly embarrassing."

"He simply doesn’t deserve it!"

A few male cultivators from the Divine Sword Sect deliberately voiced their opinions, speaking while observing Luo Qingxian’s expression, aiming to seize this chance to tarnish that person’s reputation in her eyes.

Not only were several ’rivals’ from the Divine Sword Sect opposing him, but cultivators from the Qinghe Sect, Cyan Cloud Sect, and Yunlan Sect only laughed louder, especially those with hostile intent were even more gleeful at the scene.

For a moment, that figure seemed to be the sole laughingstock of this world.

Even the senior sisters of the Divine Sword Sect frowned slightly, faces unnaturally twisted, showing looks of disdain and helplessness toward Ye Xiaofan, even turning away to spare themselves from the sight.

If not for Luo Qingxian’s firm support, they would never allow him to follow them in, given that... they couldn’t bear to watch.

Little did they know that the figure now reduced to a laughingstock would render everyone speechless just half an hour later.

Meanwhile, at the same time this scene unfolded.

In another direction, on a certain flying boat.

A familiar figure, watching the disgraceful scene unfold atop the Divine Sword Sect’s flying boat, was slightly taken aback.