I Contracted All Ancient Divine Artifacts

Chapter 55: Chapter 55: Array of Billions Sacrifices of Life and Death

The Array of Billions Sacrifices of Life and Death is not the work of the Insect Race.

Upon seeing this array, many who knew the inside story turned extremely grim.

”Humans, traitors!”

Wei Qing looked at the red rays of light rising continuously beneath his feet, his gaze filled with anger and disgust.

Han Zhan had seen the introduction of the Array of Billions Sacrifices of Life and Death in Lin Jingxuan’s notes.

It was a special array created by human elites.

Its function is simple, as the name suggests, to gather all the spiritual power obtained from the death of billions of living beings at the center of the array.

The upper limit of this array is closely related to the quantity and quality of those sacrificed.

But no one expected that such a grand array would be engraved on the battlefield of the Battle of Yixieqi in advance.

When was the grand array laid down? Who is the person who laid down the array? Did they collaborate with the Insect Race?!

No one answered these questions.

”The Battle of Yixieqi has raged until today, causing hundreds of billions of Yexieqi Snake Race deaths and tens of thousands of human Spirit Contract Masters to sacrifice.”

”And now, four Tier Eight Yexieqi Snake Emperors have also fallen.”

”These ’offerings’ were all sacrificed to the center of the array!”

”That is...”

At the center of the array, there was a gigantic snake head.

It was not a living snake, but skeletal remains!

First the snake head, then the snake’s body and tail; under the manipulation of an invisible force, a complete ”Celestial Serpent” appeared before everyone.

The Celestial Serpent was the highest cultivated being of the Yexieqi Snake Race, ruling the entire Yexieqi Snake Race, the most powerful Tier Nine.

”The Tier Nine power of the Yexieqi Snake was slain on the battlefield a century ago by my mentor.”

”I never expected it to be secretly transported under ’Yumen Pass’ and made into the center of the Array of Billions Sacrifices of Life and Death.”

”What a grand gesture!”

Was the Tier Nine Celestial Serpent of the Yexieqi Snake Race one of the Tier Nines slain by mentor Li Shutong back in the day?

No wonder those Yexieqi hatchlings reacted that way when they sensed the aura of my ring.

Han Zhan suddenly realized.

”The sacrificial power absorbed by this array is repairing that Celestial Serpent’s flesh.”

”Once it’s fully repaired, even if you and I join forces, there’s no way we could be its opponent.”

Gongyang Jin tilted her head up, also gazing there; she clutched the Destruction Giant Blade tightly as she spoke.

”It’s too late.”

”Wei Qing, retreat!”

Lin Jingxuan’s voice came through the communicator.

The unexpected turn on the battlefield was quickly calculated by the war department.

Their conclusion was: in thirty seconds, the Tier Nine Celestial Serpent would be resurrected by the Array of Billions Sacrifices of Life and Death, returning to its peak.

In thirty seconds, a full retreat with the strength of a Tier Eight Spirit Contract Master was still barely achievable.

”We cannot retreat.”

Wei Qing refused Lin Jingxuan’s suggestion.

”Wei Qing, you are in charge of the First War Zone. You should know the gravity of the situation.”

”A battle that was destined to be won has collapsed in an instant due to the betrayal of some human scoundrels. The seemingly impregnable defense was breached from within, Lin Jingxuan, wouldn’t you be infuriated?”

With a stony face, the middle-aged Wei Qing, nearing fifty, exuded a terrifying aura at this moment.

”Those who died are all from the First War Zone under my command.”

”These damn bastards.”

”I will not allow them to succeed, never!”

Feeling this aura, Gongyang Jin glanced sideways slightly.

So, all along, Wei Qing never exerted his full strength when sparring with me?

Wei Qing threw away his communicator.

As a pure martial artist, he wanted to give it a try.

His contracted spirit instantly transformed, and Wei Qing stepped out, his whole person like a swift meteor, turning into a red flame.

A white aura enveloped his body, far more profound than that of Han Zhan.

Between life and death!

Wei Qing, a disciple of Li Shutong, also knew the Eight Urgent Fist, a technique that could push a Tier Eight ultimate expert to the brink of life and death, only possible in a battle with a Tier Nine.

His speed was undeniably fast.

A red afterimage nearly indiscernible by the naked eye, the white aura left a trail across the sky.

A terrifying fist momentum carried a wind pressure, shaking the mountains with surging flames, an ultimate strike of the Eight Urgent Fist upon the bones of the Celestial Serpent.

Bang!

A streak of lightning tore through the sky.

Deep purple Tribulation Thunder struck directly towards Wei Qing.

This strike bore the inherent magical abilities of the Tier Nine Celestial Serpent; if it hit Wei Qing, the consequences would be unimaginable.

Suddenly, a huge teleportation gate of white light appeared above Wei Qing.

The deep purple Tribulation Thunder was absorbed into the giant gate of light and vanished.

A figure dressed in white appeared beside Wei Qing.

The head of the Second War Zone, Lin Jingxuan!

”Wei Qing, you’re such a reckless brute.” Lin Jingxuan couldn’t help but curse, seeing the battle intent burning fervently in Wei Qing.

Wei Qing grinned nonchalantly.

”You cover, and I’ll go all out in attack.”

Simple and straightforward, but effective.

Wei Qing’s talent was inclined towards offensive moves; at full attack, not to mention a Tier Eight, even a Tier Nine would have a hard time enduring.

Now, while the Celestial Serpent was yet to fully form, it was the best time to break the situation!

Though reckless, Wei Qing was not foolish; he wouldn’t do anything he knew was hopeless.

He simply enjoyed chasing that last sliver of chance at survival.

Precisely for this reason, Li Shutong selected him to be his first disciple.

Wei Qing was risking his life, gambling with it!

Lin Jingxuan’s talent was related to space; he spoke no more, hands forming a Dharma Seal.

Immediately, a massive white teleportation gate appeared above the Celestial Serpent’s head.

The Tribulation Thunder that disappeared earlier crashed hard on the Celestial Serpent’s bone skull.

Lin Jingxuan ensured Wei Qing’s fallback with his actions!

”Senior Gongyang Jin, I wish to assist them,” Han Zhan couldn’t help but say, looking at Gongyang Jin, who guarded him resolutely in the front.

Upon discovering Han Zhan’s true identity, Gongyang Jin couldn’t stop him, only advising, ”You can continue playing your zither, but you must hide behind me; I’ll... try my best to protect you.”

Han Zhan’s Fu Xi Zither, as a super combat support, had undeniable effects.

He sat down immediately, playing the ”Dragon Soaring Technique” to amplify the effects.

Upon playing, Han Zhan felt his spiritual power being drawn into the zither like a whale drinking water.

With Wei Qing and Lin Jingxuan in a hundred percent full burst state, they were truly terrifying.

Amplifying them posed quite a challenge for Han Zhan.

Fortunately, he had already broken through Tier Four, gaining endurance to barely manage support.

With Han Zhan’s assistance, Wei Qing and Lin Jingxuan cooperated seamlessly; a visible crack began to appear on the Tier Nine Celestial Serpent’s skull.

Fifteen seconds left!

The crack continued to expand, nearly spanning the entire skull.

Ten seconds left!

The Celestial Serpent, absorbing the spiritual power from the Array of Billions Sacrifices of Life and Death, reached flesh repair, touching the head.

Five seconds left!

The entire Celestial Serpent’s head was critically fractured, needing just one more punch to shatter it!

The final second!

”Heaven and earth reverse, fill the sea and move mountains.” A cold, indifferent voice rose above everyone.