Although Xiang Xiangzi’s words successfully made a Hundred Mountain Master return to Divine Wood City, slightly reducing the pressure, this did not affect the overall situation. Even if there were only two Hundred Mountain Masters, they would still be hard to resist. Not to mention, behind these two Hundred Mountain Masters, there was a large group of terrifyingly powerful warriors. Once the battle breaks out, even if over two hundred cultivation experts from the Red Gold Mountain Range are mobilized, they might still suffer a disastrous defeat. This level of power cannot be overcome by numbers; one must possess power of the same level to contend. At this moment, the Divine Wood Master was not in a hurry; he was willing to wait for one hour to ensure that the Beifeng Lord had returned to Divine Wood City. After that, he would wreak havoc, cutting a path through the Red Gold Mountain, severing the head of the Red Gold Mountain Master, and completely ending their path to divinity. These points were clearly understood by Xiang Xiangzi and Xuan Yuezi. Therefore, during this time, they had to make every strategic preparation possible. Even if they couldn’t win, they had to ensure they could safely leave. On a peak of the Red Gold Mountain Range, Li Yi’s physical body was still absorbing the essence qi from all directions, growing with the wind, sitting there like a small giant. His Primordial Spirit Dharma safeguarded, ensuring the smooth transformation of the physical body. However, when two immortal cranes flew against the gale and lightning, Li Yi realized something significant was happening. One must understand that within the Red Gold Mountain Range reside over two hundred cultivation experts. If there is an issue, it usually wouldn’t involve him unless it’s something that even these over two hundred Tri-Floral Realm experts cannot handle. "Taiyi, the Divine Wood Master from Divine Wood City is coming, intending to stop you from crossing the tribulation into divinity. Accompanying are two other Hundred Mountain Masters, though luckily I used Divine Wood City as leverage to trick one away. Even so, the remaining ones are still very strong. Even if we go all out, it will be difficult to match them." The immortal crane spoke with a voice identical to Xiang Xiangzi’s. The other crane also said, "I just fought a Hundred Mountain Master. Even with Great Perfection cultivation and a Demon King Weapon, I can’t defeat a Hundred Mountain Master. If they go all out or use Divine Arts, I would quickly fall." "Although there are two hundred cultivation experts on Red Gold Mountain, most of them are in the One Flower Realm. The opponents have Ten Mountain Masters, Thirty Mountain Masters, Fifty Mountain Masters, none of whom are weak, and we are at a disadvantage in overall power." Li Yi’s Primordial Spirit Dharma stood on the Red Lotus, listening to the immortal crane formed by Xuan Yuezi’s Primordial Spirit Power, and he immediately frowned. "Divine Wood City is five hundred li from Red Gold Mountain, which is not close. Unexpectedly, this Divine Wood Master is taking advantage, gathering experts to try and eliminate me during my physical transformation." "What do you two Immortals think?" Upon hearing the crane, he immediately grasped the situation’s gist, then sought their opinion. "The opponents are prepared. If we fight hard, losses will be severe. Maybe all two hundred cultivation experts will be exhausted, and the outcome might still be unfavorable. I suggest we prepare for a transboundary escape to avoid this disaster first." The immortal crane formed by Xuan Yuezi’s Primordial Spirit Power said, "Taiyi, your life is the most important. Cultivation matters can be put on hold temporarily." "We can have two plans: fight if we can, flee if we can’t." Xiang Xiangzi’s crane shook its head slightly. Though usually combative, the situation seemed bleak even to her. Hearing this, Li Yi’s Primordial Spirit Dharma immediately laughed, "Have you two Immortals forgotten? My physical body is merely transforming, not immobile. A full-scale battle isn’t necessary. Don’t they want to fight? Fine, I’ll challenge them to a Mountain Lord-level duel. One-on-one, as long as I bring down one Hundred Mountain Master, this issue will be resolved—not really a troublesome matter." "The Hundred Mountain Master is very strong. If you’re injured during the duel, it may affect your body’s transformation and delay crossing the tribulation into divinity, wouldn’t that be terrible?" The crane formed by Xuan Yuezi’s Primordial Spirit Power spoke. "Hundred Mountain Masters are indeed formidable, and my power is not weak. If I faced them with One Flower Realm cultivation before, I’d likely lose, but now things are different." Li Yi looked at his silver Divine Light-emitting body, now approximately thirty zhang tall, making him over a hundred meters standing, truly a little giant. He was also curious about what kind of strength this body would contain after transforming to this level. "Taiyi, do you really want to accept the Divine Wood Master’s challenge?" The crane formed by Xuan Yuezi’s Primordial Spirit Power asked again. "I am the Red Gold Mountain Master; naturally, I must accept challenges from strong opponents. Go, inform that Divine Wood Master I wish to have a Mountain Lord duel with him. If he wins, Red Gold Mountain and Beihuai City will be his; if he loses, Divine Wood City will belong to me. Let everything be bet on this, let’s see if he dares to accept the challenge," Li Yi said. The two cranes, seeing Li Yi’s firm attitude, no longer persuaded him. They nodded solemnly and flew away. The sky’s sea of thunder continued to churn, with a divine figure lying across the firmament like a majestic mountain range. Its eyes, formed from silver lightning, seemed to pierce and observe everything here. When the cranes flapped their wings and returned. Xiang Xiangzi and Xuan Yuezi immediately understood Li Yi’s intention. Both faces showed a hint of helplessness; although Li Yi’s approach was daring, it was undoubtedly the best plan. Initiating a Mountain Lord-level battle could avoid a large-scale confrontation. "Let’s do it in this way," Xiang Xiangzi and Xuan Yuezi exchanged glances. Finally, Xiang Xiangzi stepped on the Xiangyun, her gaze cold and sharp as she flew forward, staring at the Divine Wood Master and said, "My master has just conveyed a message, wanting to start a Mountain Lord level battle with the Divine Wood Master. If you lose, you will forfeit both your life and Divine Wood City. If my master loses, he is also willing to hand over Red Gold Mountain and Beihuai City." The Divine Wood Master, sitting on a mutant beast called an ’Electric Bird’, was immediately shocked but then burst into laughter: "Hahaha, as expected of a warrior about to become One God. Even at this moment, you dare initiate a Mountain Lord level battle? Fine, I agree, let your master come out." This was also the result he wanted to see. As long as he could kill the Red Gold Mountain Master, or even just injure him, it would become difficult for the Red Gold Mountain Master to become One God. The Divine Wood lineage’s goal would then be achieved, and it could also prevent excessive loss of warriors from the Divine Wood lineage, preserving its heritage. As soon as the Divine Wood Master finished speaking. The direction of Red Gold Mountain suddenly shook as if an unstoppable force was rocking the entire land. Soon after, everyone saw. A giant at least thirty zhang tall stepped on the Xiangyun at this moment, his whole body flowing with a silver brilliance, wearing Red Gold Battle Armor, holding a Divine Jade Spear, striding this way, and every step he took caused the entire Red Gold Mountain Range to tremble slightly. It was as if the boundless Divine Power was hard to contain. "This is the Red Gold Mountain Master..." The smile on the Divine Wood Master’s face froze immediately upon seeing this scene; his four-meter-tall robust body seemed like an insect before this giant, as if one foot could crush him. This wasn’t merely about a colossal size; the power displayed was enough to make even someone as a Hundred Mountain Master feel apprehensive. "How could it be ? Hasn’t the Red Gold Mountain Master yet crossed the tribulation to become One God? Why does he already possess a Divine-like body?" At this moment, his heart was pounding. In his understanding, only after a Hundred Mountain Master crossed tribulation, completely inherited the Divine’s Power would his body change, growing over a period, eventually transforming into a hundred zhang giant, standing between heaven and earth. Yet the Red Gold Mountain Master before him clearly hadn’t passed the divine ascension trial, hadn’t inherited the Divine’s Power, but his body was already advancing toward the Divine, although the height hadn’t reached the One God level yet, it had surpassed the Hundred Mountain Master. Can I possibly win against such an existence? The Divine Wood Master, this mighty warrior, now found his spirit wavering. Not just him, even the Great Wilderness Master beside him widened his eyes, feeling shocked. Having lived in the wilderness for hundreds of years, this was the first time he saw such an absurd sight; he even wondered whether this was some witchcraft or trick played by the opponent’s witch or high priest, making the Red Gold Mountain Master appear larger, pretending to be One God? Yet the power exuded told him his speculation was incorrect. This Red Gold Mountain Master had already taken that step, transforming towards One God, and if he further inherits the ancient Divine ancestor’s power from the heavens, he would become unimaginably powerful. "Perhaps visiting Red Gold Mountain today was a wrong decision..." At this moment, the Great Wilderness Master also began contemplating retreat. While these two Hundred Mountain Masters felt this way, the warriors from the Divine Wood lineage and Great Wilderness warriors behind them were trembling all over, their eyes filled with fear. "His body is still growing." The Divine Wood Master noticed that just in the time the Red Gold Mountain Master took to walk over, his body had grown taller, and his power seemed to have strengthened. "I should have come earlier." He regretted not leading the warriors from the Divine Wood lineage to Red Gold Mountain on the first day; perhaps this situation wouldn’t have occurred. Tʜe sourcᴇ of thɪs content ɪs 𝔫𝔬𝔳𝔢𝔩⁂𝔣𝔦𝔯𝔢⁂𝔫𝔢𝔱 But back then, the Divine Wood Master thought the divine ascension trial would start nine days later, so he wasn’t too impatient. If he had challenged the Red Gold Mountain Master on the first day, the opponent would have had no time to grow, and his strength definitely wouldn’t be as formidable. "Are you the Divine Wood Master?" This figure, flowing with silver brilliance, opened his mouth at this moment, his voice echoing with the thunders in the sky, resembling a God. "Clan Leader, can you defeat him? If not, it might be better to concede, at least the warriors of the Divine Wood lineage haven’t suffered any loss yet." At this moment, the High Priest Mu Witch couldn’t hold back, opening his mouth to persuade. Facing this giant, he lacked the courage to fight. Especially now, when the Red Gold Mountain Master might have already become One God. And challenging One God under the identity of the Divine Wood Master is undoubtedly a path to destruction.