UGB Chapter 36 The Coffin and the Divine Lamp
Chapter 36 The Coffin and the Divine Lamp
Chapter 36 The Coffin and the Divine Lamp
In the chaotic void, thousands of streams of light intertwined and crisscrossed, their precious light soaring into the sky, exuding a murderous aura.
The three thousand mortals, like carp crossing a river, had long abandoned their composure and argued heatedly over the mountain of innate spiritual treasures piled up on the cliff.
With its incredible speed and the supernatural ability of "Hidden Universe in the Sleeve," Kunpeng had already snatched away hundreds of spiritual treasures in just a few breaths.
But he did not linger over these ordinary treasures; his deep, abyss-like eyes were fixed on the gray ruler in the southwest corner of the Treasure Dividing Rock.
The Supreme Innate Spiritual Treasure—the Qiankun Ruler!
This ruler is neither offensive nor defensive, yet it contains the profound mysteries of creation, capable not only of measuring heaven and earth, but also of opening up the void...
The supreme power of evolution.
"I possess the twelve Sea-Stabilizing Pearls of the Eastern King Duke. These pearls are as heavy as the four seas, containing the nascent form of a world, yet I lack the key to unlock that world."
Kunpeng pondered the secrets of heaven, his thoughts clear: "If I obtain this Qiankun Ruler, I can measure the heavens with it and stabilize the seas with its pearls, thus completely opening up the twelve Sea-Stabilizing Pearls into twelve celestial worlds!"
"At that time, I will possess the magical power of twelve worlds, and every move I make will be an overwhelming force capable of crushing worlds. The sheer power of my magic will likely be enough to overwhelm any quasi-saint of the same level!"
This Qiankun Ruler is a crucial link on his path to enlightenment, even more important than the Apricot Yellow Banner!
"This treasure belongs to me alone!"
With a flicker, Kunpeng transformed into a streak of azure light, ignoring the chaotic barrage of magical artifacts around it, and went straight for the Qiankun Ruler.
The ruler was within reach.
"Fellow Daoist, wait! This treasure is destined for me!"
A slightly anxious and hoarse shout suddenly rang out behind Kunpeng.
Immediately afterwards, a sinister gray flame silently pierced through the void, carrying a chilling aura that could burn the soul, and went straight for Kunpeng's vital back!
This attack was extremely insidious, clearly intended to force Kunpeng to retreat and thus interrupt his action of collecting the Qiankun Ruler.
"Um?"
Kunpeng frowned slightly, a savage glint flashing in his eyes.
In this primordial world, it has always been Kunpeng who has taken food from others. Today, someone is so blind as to dare to snatch food from the tiger's mouth at this critical moment.
"court death!"
Kunpeng didn't even turn around, he just snorted coldly.
The golden wheel of merit behind his head trembled slightly, and a dazzling black-yellow light curtain instantly descended.
"Zzzzzzz"
The seemingly terrifying gray flames, upon colliding with the golden light of merit, were like ice and snow meeting the blazing sun, instantly melting away in large quantities and failing to harm Kunpeng in the slightest.
In that instant, Kunpeng's large hand had already grabbed the handle of the Qiankun Ruler.
"rise!"
His magical power surged, and the Qiankun Ruler, which was originally embedded in the Treasure Dividing Rock, emitted a clear and melodious cry. He forcibly pulled it out and suppressed it in the Qiankun within his sleeve.
After receiving the treasure, Kunpeng slowly turned around, his gaze turning menacing as he looked at the madman who dared to ambush him.
Not far away in the void, there stood a Taoist priest dressed in a gray robe.
The man was thin and gaunt, with a sorrowful face and sunken eyes. He carried an ancient palace lantern that emitted a faint, ghostly glow.
Within the wick burned a gray flame, as if countless souls were wailing within, emanating an unsettling sense of desolation.
"The Taoist Ran Deng?"
Kunpeng narrowed his eyes and instantly recognized the person's identity.
This Daoist Ran Deng was a primordial spirit coffin who attained enlightenment, accompanied by the spiritual treasure, the Spirit Pivot Lamp. He was also one of the three thousand mortal guests in the Purple Cloud Palace.
This person is usually very low-key and rarely shows off. He is also good at scheming and his thick skin is no less than that of the Western duo.
"Fellow Daoist Kunpeng."
When Ran Deng saw that the Qiankun Ruler had been taken away by Kunpeng, a hint of undisguised pain and greed flashed in his eyes.
He instinctively sensed that the Qiankun Ruler was the key to his enlightenment; without it, the Great Dao would be difficult to achieve.
Driven by this powerful causal force, even knowing the ferocity and power of the Kunpeng, he couldn't resist his greed and chose to make a move.
"That Qiankun Ruler is my most precious treasure for achieving enlightenment, and I have an immense karmic connection with it. Since you have already obtained so many treasures, why not do me a favor and give this ruler to me?"
Randeng bowed respectfully, and although he spoke politely, the Spirit Lamp in his hand shone brightly, clearly indicating that he was ready to take action at any moment.
"To help others achieve their goals?"
Kunpeng, enraged, laughed as if he had heard the biggest joke in the world.
"Randeng, why don't you take a piss and look at yourself in the mirror? Do you think you're worthy of my help?"
"Who do you think you are? A mere corpse-guarding ghost who has attained enlightenment dares to speak of cause and effect, of chance and opportunity, before me?"
"You ambushed me just now; I haven't settled that score with you yet!"
Before he finished speaking, Kunpeng's murderous aura surged.
"Since you enjoy playing with fire so much, then I'll send you to the deepest hell to have your fun!"
"Yuan Tu! Abi! Slay!"
bass--!
Two mournful sword cries echoed through the chaos.
Two sword rainbows, one red and one black, pierced the sky, carrying the saintly killing intent they had just comprehended from the Dao Ancestor, as well as the power of the law that could destroy all things. They instantly tore through the sky and rushed towards Ran Deng to kill him.
"not good!"
The lamp's expression changed drastically.
Although he was also at the peak of the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm, with one foot already in the Quasi-Saint realm, he was no match for someone who had truly severed one of their corpses...
Moreover, when he held the Kunpeng, a supreme weapon of slaughter, the oppressive feeling emanating from the level of life itself made him instantly realize his own foolishness.
"Netherworld flames, scorching the heavens and boiling the seas!"
At this critical moment of life and death, Randeng dared not be negligent and frantically activated his natal spiritual treasure, the Spirit Pivot Lamp.
The gray flame in the lamp wick suddenly surged, transforming into a gray sea of fire, attempting to block the two peerless killing swords.
This fire is called "Netherworld Ghost Fire," one of the four great heavenly fires of the primordial world. It is specifically designed to burn human souls and can not only corrupt magical artifacts but also extinguish life force, making it extremely insidious.
However, all of this seemed far too pale in comparison to the Yuan Tu Abi.
"Sizzle—"
The red and black sword light, like scissors cutting cloth, easily tore apart the gray sea of fire that filled the sky.
The laws of destruction swirling around the sword's edge annihilated all the ghostly flames that tried to attach themselves to it.
"What?!"
Ran Deng's pupils dilated in shock as he watched the sword light pierce through the flames, heading straight for his face.
He hurriedly raised the Spirit Pivot Lamp in his hand to block.
"clang--!!!"
A deafening clang of metal clashing.
Although the supreme innate spiritual treasure, the Spirit Pivot Lamp, was sturdy and blocked the strike of the Yuan Tu Sword, the Abi Sword, like a venomous snake spitting its tongue, slashed fiercely across the lamp's right arm at an extremely tricky angle!
"ah--!"
A scream rang out.
The lamp's withered right arm was severed at the root, and golden blood spurted out.
What terrified him even more was that the terrifying force caused his tiger's mouth to split open, and the Ling Shu Lamp in his hand flew out of his grasp!
"My precious baby is mine now!"
Kunpeng's eyes flashed with a sharp light, his figure moved like lightning, and the law of wind was activated to its limit.
The instant the spirit lamp flew out, his enormous hand, covered in dark blue scales, reached out.
"Devour!"
A dark vortex appeared in his palm, instantly drawing the Spirit Lamp into his hand. With a burst of magical power, he forcefully suppressed the divine soul imprint of the lamp within.
"My coffin lamp!!"
When Ran Deng saw this scene, his eyes widened in horror, and his heart ached so much it felt like it was bleeding.
That was his most precious treasure, his very lifeblood!
They tried to steal a chicken but ended up losing the rice instead!
Not only did he fail to seize the Qiankun Ruler, but he also lost his natal spiritual treasure and even lost an arm!
"Kunpeng! You've gone too far!" Ran Deng roared fiercely.
"So what if I bully you?"
Kunpeng held the coffin lamp in one hand, toying with the ancient lamp that exuded a chilling aura. A cruel smile curled at the corner of his lips: "Randeng, I will not only take your lamp, but also your life!"
"My Black Lotus is still lacking some nourishment, and your innate spiritual essence, which you've attained, can barely make do!"
Having said that, Kunpeng raised his sword again, and the Ninth-Rank World-Destroying Black Lotus appeared above his head. A terrifying aura that could devour the heavens and the earth locked onto Randeng once more.
The killing intent stirred a tremor through Ran Deng, finally bringing him back to his senses from greed and anger.
If we don't run now, we're really going to die here!
Even the Eastern King was killed by this man, so what is Ran Deng compared to him?
"Blood Release! Annihilation and Rebirth!"
Ran Deng was a ruthless man. Without saying a word, he detonated the severed arm, turning it into a cloud of blood mist that blocked the view.
At the same time, he burned half of his own essence and blood, turning into a gray, ghostly light, and even ventured into the area where the chaotic gales were most intense, fleeing madly.
"They run pretty fast."
Kunpeng watched as Randeng's figure vanished into the depths of chaos, raised an eyebrow, but did not pursue him.
This chaotic world is fraught with danger, and there are still many spiritual treasures to be collected on the Treasure Distribution Rock. It's not worth wasting time to kill Ran Deng, who is already half-dead.
"You're lucky to be alive."
Kunpeng withdrew his gaze and looked at the spoils in his hand.
Left hand: Qiankun Ruler; Right hand: Lingshu Lamp.
"The Qiankun Ruler can open up all the heavens, and when combined with the Sea-Stabilizing Pearl, it is the foundation for attaining enlightenment."
"And this coffin lamp—"
Kunpeng gazed thoughtfully at the gray flame flickering in the lamp wick.
"This is the Human Lamp, one of the three lamps of Heaven, Earth, and Man, containing ghostly fire from the netherworld."
"Adding to the pure Yang essence I obtained from the Eastern King Duke, and my own Yin Fire—"
"If in the future we could find the Jade Purity Divine Lamp of Jade Void Palace, or the Precious Lotus Lamp in Nuwa's hands—"
"However, even without collecting all three lamps, the Spirit Pivot Lamp's ability to restrain and burn the soul is an invaluable treasure, perfectly suited to perfecting my 'Earthly Path' reincarnation concept."