NOVEL NEXT Chapter 321: Demon Emperor's Coffin
At that moment, the spatial black hole suddenly trembled violently, then collapsed with a deafening roar! An immense energy shockwave burst forth, shaking the surrounding air into a hum of vibrations!
"Not good! Quickly, retreat!" Gu Sheng shouted loudly, pulling the disciples beside him to retreat rapidly!
Where the spatial black hole had been was now nothing but a chaotic void scattered with fragments and ripples of energy.
"What about the big shots? What happened to them?" someone cried out in alarm.
Gu Sheng shook his head: "Not sure… We'll only know what happened once they come out…"
Meanwhile, in an unknown and isolated space, Elder Black Wind was laughing triumphantly: "Ha ha ha! The Demon Emperor's Coffin is finally mine!" Stroking the coffin in his hand, his eyes gleamed with greed, "As long as I open this coffin, I can obtain the Demon Emperor's legacy and supreme treasure! By then, I will be the number one person in the world!"
Just as he was reveling in joy, an abrupt change occurred! The coffin, which had been quiet a moment ago, suddenly began to tremble, as though something inside were about to break free!
"What's happening?" Black Wind Elder's expression shifted drastically. He tried to control the coffin, but the force within it was growing stronger and completely uncontainable!
"Boom!" With a thunderous explosion, the coffin suddenly shattered! A massive energy shockwave erupted, destroying everything in its vicinity!
"Ah!" Black Wind Elder screamed, hurled into the air by the shockwave before crashing heavily into the wall. Blood spurted from his mouth, and his eyes were filled with terror and disbelief. "This… What is this?"
The coffin was now empty, with nothing inside but waves of powerful energy continuing to spread outward.
In the external world, even Gu Sheng and the younger generation could feel the resonance of this formidable energy. They stood in shock, staring at the expanding ripples of energy ahead.
"Is this… the power of the Demon Emperor's Coffin?" A flicker of uncertainty flashed in Gu Sheng's gaze. "Could it be that the big shots have already opened the coffin?"
In the unknown space, Black Wind Elder struggled to his feet, his face pale with fear as he stared at the coffin ahead, as if confronting an unimaginable nightmare.
"No… Impossible! This is impossible!" he muttered to himself. "How could the Demon Emperor's Coffin be completely empty?"
The reality before him was undeniable. He had to accept the cruel truth… After all the effort, all the scheming and competition with other big shots—the Demon Emperor's Coffin actually contained nothing!
Black Wind Elder could not bear it. Frenzied, he launched continuous attacks at the void around him, desperately trying to find some trace or clue… But it was all in vain.
Back in the external world, Gu Sheng and the others could feel the powerful energy gradually dissipating into the air… They exchanged glances, their hearts filled with confusion and bewilderment… This earth-shaking battle for power unexpectedly ended in such a way.
Gu Sheng and the others did not leave the scene but chose to stay put, waiting for the big shots to emerge and explain everything… However, what awaited them was a suffocating silence…
No one knew how much time had passed, but suddenly, a figure fell out of the void, crashing heavily to the ground. The crowd focused their gaze, and it turned out to be the previously missing Elder Black Wind. Now unconscious, he was covered in wounds, his appearance utterly miserable.
Even more shocking, following Black Wind Elder's fall was an enormous, pulsating heart—radiating energy and glowing with a bizarre brilliance. Wherever it passed, the void seemed to distort, as if unable to withstand the mighty force contained within.
"Boom…"
With a rumbling noise, the void began collapsing, and the big shots trapped within the void cracks started to tumble out. Some were reduced to pulp, others were mangled beyond recognition, some had fragmented souls remaining, and some turned into streaks of light scattering across the sky.
"Run!" someone screamed in terror.
But more stared with greedy intent, their eyes fixed on the Demon Emperor's enormous heart in the sky, the lust for power once again consuming them.
"This is the heart of the Demon Emperor. Claiming it will grant his strength!"
"Quickly, fight for it!"
In an instant, the big shots scrambled to seize the Demon Emperor's heart, throwing the scene into utter chaos. Some dashed away, seeking to recover their bodies before returning to compete; others chose to recuperate on the spot, unwilling to miss the chance to vie for it.
Even more big shots approached from all directions. Some came alone, while others brought disciples of their sect, turning the void into a hub of frenzied activity.
The Peacock King, an ancient entity unseen for eight hundred years, arrived in grand style. Transforming into a magnificently vibrant peacock, he surged forward toward the heart, aiming to seize the advantage.
"This heart belongs to me, the Peacock King!" he roared, his voice thundering across the heavens.
The enormous heart appeared somewhat conscious, darting through the sky at lightning speed as if searching for a suitable vessel or successor. It emanated waves of unending Life Force, leaving everyone awestruck.
Several times, it descended near Gu Sheng and the other outstanding youths of the generation, leading them to momentarily believe that fortune had smiled upon them. Yet, whenever they reached out to touch it, the heart would swiftly escape, almost as though toying with them.
Firm determination flickered in Gu Sheng's eyes. Activating his Cultivation Technique, visions of mountains, rivers, lakes, seas, strange creatures, and vibrant birds manifested around him. Golden waves churned, threatening to engulf all directions. His flesh glowed like an Ancient Sacred Body, radiating golden brilliance, capable of unleashing golden palms and golden fists.
"Senior Peacock King, I will assist you!" Gu Sheng declared, his figure flickering as he moved to the Peacock King's side.