Chapter 2021: Can’t Even Compare To A Beast Pt.6

As expected, after the Azure Bear King stepped onto the void imprints, it quickly formed some sort of resonance. Under the complex gazes of those present, it shifted and leapt from imprint to imprint. The first nine imprints were completed with ease.

Very soon, it surpassed 20, and only after taking 30 steps did it start to slow down.

In the end, although the Azure Bear King’s comprehension did not match the Blue Eagle King’s, it still managed to walk 32 steps in one go along the void imprints. In the future, there remained a possibility of grasping the remaining four steps, thereby completing the minor cycle.

The successive defeats in the duels against the beast kings of the Spirit Frost World left the cultivators of the other worlds feeling really dejected.

The next to appear for the Spirit Frost World was the Giant Crocodile King, whose strength was comparable to a fourth tier True Immortal. On the other side, a fourth tier True Immortal from the Spirit Cheng World took the field.

Though the Spirit Cheng World held the advantage in the number of high-level True Immortals, that didn’t mean they could turn that advantage into actual combat strength. During their rise, they had absorbed many powerful experts from various worlds, but because these individuals could not perfectly integrate with the Worlds’ Will that formed the Spirit Cheng World, their combat strength was inevitably affected.

Unlike the Spirit Qing World, Spirit Ruling World, and the Spirit Frost World, which had all been fully integrated into the Essence Luxuriant Heavenly Field, the Spirit Cheng World was ultimately a patchwork of fragmented worlds. Their truly native cultivators had not yet risen, let alone reached the level of replacing the high-level fighters present.

Although the fourth tier True Immortal they sent out fought hard and had even strategized with several others beforehand, when the duel began, all prior plans were rendered useless before the absolute difference in strength.

The Giant Crocodile King’s offensive was ferocious. Once it revealed its true form, it could even ignore the turbulence in the void to a degree and forcefully shuttle through space. But that alone was not the key to victory. The decisive moment came when, after taking full control, the Giant Crocodile King suddenly opened its jaws and spat out hundreds of hidden weapons, each forged from its own teeth.

Each tooth was nearly equal in quality to a mid-grade weapon. Though most of them were one-use only, it was obvious the Giant Crocodile King had long been preparing to use the attack.

Hundreds of crocodile teeth rained down into the fourth tier True Immortal’s domain, shredding it apart in moments.

Immediately after, the Giant Crocodile King’s massive maw ripped open the weakened domain, ignoring the countless cuts upon its own body, and bit straight at the True Immortal.

The True Immortal’s reaction was swift. In the blink of an eye, he conjured a shield of inner qi and barely managed to retreat from the danger zone.

But as he stopped within the void, before he could catch his breath, a colossal tail covered in metallic scales swept down upon him like a giant whip.

His expression changed instantly to one of horror. With no time to spare, he raised his weapon in front of him, gathering all of his inner qi to brace for the blow.

The next instant, the giant tail smashed into him, sending both him and his weapon flying, nearly beyond the range of whatever those present could sense with their divine souls.

It was clear that the Giant Crocodile King had held back at the last moment, or else the True Immortal could never have escaped with only being knocked away. The high-level True Immortals who were watching also confirmed that his injuries were not too severe.

They lost three times in a row! By then, the faces of the surrounding cultivators were flushed with shame. Yet, they could not help but feel respect for the beast kings and the noisy restlessness among the crowd became a little quieter.

The Giant Crocodile King who looked fierce and rarely spoke, merely glanced at the Giant Ape King after its victory before stepping onto the increasingly faint void imprints.

The void imprints left by Shang Xia were dim, yet they still posed no hindrance to comprehension.

Unlike the previous beast kings, the Giant Crocodile King did not immediately begin comprehending after stepping onto the first imprint. It stood motionless for a long time.

Many present thought it might fail, when suddenly its eyes opened wide. Its huge body shot forth like an arrow, piercing through the void.

As it moved, layers of space folded and compressed, leaving dangerous wrinkles in its wake.

Clearly, the Giant Crocodile King had taken a completely different path in receiving the inheritance.

It swept past the first nine imprints, then 18, 27, 36, until it took more than 40 steps. Only then did its speed begin to falter.

Perhaps due to the nature of its new comprehension, after slowing down, each further step became increasingly difficult. After surpassing 40 steps, it only managed two more before appearing utterly drained.

The moment it stopped, thick steam burst from its massive body, with faint traces of blood mist mixed in.

Seeing its appearance, several other beast kings from the Spirit Frost World rushed forward. However, the Giant Ape King reached first, scooping up the Giant Crocodile King in one great hand.

"Your inner qi is fully exhausted. You forced your way too far in comprehending Sage Shang’s inheritance." The Giant Ape King’s voice rumbled, shaking the void itself.

But the Giant Crocodile King only weakly lifted its head and snout before collapsing unconscious.

Hoisting the Giant Crocodile King over its shoulder, the Giant Ape King carried it back to where the Blue Eagle King and the Azure Bear King stood. Then it once more stepped forward to face the rest, speaking in a deep voice, "The imprints will likely vanish completely after one or two more attempts. So, who among you will fight me next?"

His voice shook the void, yet on the other side, not a single cultivator dared to respond.