No one expected the Red Gold Mountain Master Da Yi to appear in such a manner. In their perception, Da Yi should be just like themselves, the Lord of Hundred Mountains, merely having taken a step forward for some reason, about to accept the trial of the ancestral Divine. In terms of strength, the Divine Wood Master felt confident he could defeat the opponent. A body over thirty zhang tall appeared before them, the sense of oppression causing the Lord of Hundred Mountains to lose the courage to fight, and even the High Priest Mu Witch was advising the clan leader to surrender. Admitting defeat now could prevent a great battle, and perhaps the Divine Blood Warriors of the Divine Wood Lineage would not perish here. Of course, the price would be heavy, which was to relinquish Divine Wood City and give the ancestral Divine Tree to the Red Gold Mountain Master, and the Divine Wood Lineage would have to journey far away to rebuild their home. "Surrender? How could the clan leader of the Divine Wood Lineage possibly surrender?" Yet upon hearing the High Priest Mu Witch’s words, the Divine Wood Master immediately grew angry. His anger was not directed at Mu Witch, but at the Red Gold Mountain Master Da Yi before him. Even if the opponent is undergoing transformation, they have yet to become One God. As the Lord of Hundred Mountains, how could he surrender before fighting? Wouldn’t that make the warriors of the Divine Wood Lineage a laughingstock in the world? The High Priest Mu Witch’s expression looked complicated upon hearing the clan leader’s words, but he knew having a Lord of Hundred Mountains surrender was indeed a harsh thing. "If the clan leader refuses to surrender, then invite the Beihuang Lord to challenge Da Yi together. That’s the only possibility of defeating him." The Divine Wood Master changed expression upon hearing this: "Such an action would violate the rules passed down through generations on this ancient land." "Breaking the rules is better than the Divine Wood Lineage facing extinction. And back then, wasn’t it Da Yi who joined forces with others to defeat Huohuo and seize Red Gold Mountain?" The High Priest Mu Witch said. "That’s different. At that time, Da Yi was not a Mountain Master and had not initiated a Mountain Lord Level war. He merely grouped strong warriors to siege Huohuo, which was permissible on this ancient land." The Divine Wood Master replied. The High Priest wanted to persuade further. But Li Yi was already giving them no more time to think. His voice echoed like thunder across the land: "Divine Wood Master, since you have accepted the challenge, what are you waiting for? Are you afraid of not being able to defeat me and feeling hesitant? As the Red Gold Mountain Master, I allow you to surrender, but henceforth, Divine Wood City shall be mine, and your warriors of the Divine Wood Lineage must leave here forever, at least three thousand li away." "Da Yi, are you mocking me? If battle you want, battle it shall be. Divine Wood City will never fall into your hands. Today, I will surely take your head and sever your path to godhood." The Divine Wood Master shouted. Just as he finished speaking. The giant over thirty zhang tall suddenly raised his fist, resembling a silver meteor crashing down. Countless rays of light blossomed, and bolts of lightning struck, with dragon and tiger roars echoing through the skies and earth. Li Yi had no hesitation and struck. Just a simple punch, but the power unleashed from this body was terrifying. Even though he hadn’t fully completed his transformation, he still had enough confidence to crush a Lord of Hundred Mountains. Seeing this, the Divine Wood Master’s pupils suddenly contracted, his voice abruptly silent, but the warrior’s instinct allowed him to instantly regain clarity. With a roar of anger, golden leaf-like patterns shimmered on his majestic form. The golden light was dazzling and radiant, illuminating the world. And amid the golden light, the Divine Wood Master also transformed into a giant at this moment, golden hair flowing like flames in the wind, with ancient will hidden in this world awakening within the bloodline. At this moment, the Divine Wood Master seemed also to become One God, possessing unmatched Divine Power. But his Divine Body was unreal and illusory. This indicated that the Divine Wood Master was employing Divine Arts, unleashing tremendous power within a short time. Once the duration of the Divine Arts ended, he would revert to his original form, perhaps even weaker than before. "Quickly retreat, a battle at the level of Hundred Mountain Master is enough to obliterate this land. Do not get caught within it." The High Priest of the Divine Wood Lineage yelled in haste, leading the warriors who had come this time to swiftly disperse. ɴᴇᴡ ɴᴏᴠᴇʟ ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀs ᴀʀᴇ ᴘᴜʙʟɪsʜᴇᴅ ᴏɴ 𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹•𝑓𝑖𝑟𝑒•𝙣𝙚𝙩 Otherwise, the erupting aftermath would pose a life-threatening danger to closer warriors. Xiang Xiangzi and Xuan Yuezi had to momentarily withdraw upon witnessing this and instructed the cultivation experts to jointly protect Red Gold Mountain, preventing it from being damaged, for their foundation lay here, and they would live here for a long time to come. The giant form the Divine Wood Master transformed into was also swinging his fist, which seemed like a scorching sun striking horizontally, fierce and dominant, melting the earth, and the sky turned red hot as if about to incinerate everything. The fists of the two giants collided, lightning and flames intertwined, Divine Power and Divine Arts clashed, infinite might unleashed and surged towards all directions like an ocean wave. This power was enough to kill warriors below the level of Twenty Mountain Masters, and even cultivation experts of the Tri-Floral Realm turned pale, not daring to expose themselves to its edge, forced to retreat and join forces to withstand the residual might. But the residual might had not yet completely subsided, and the radiant sun surged up again. "Da Yi, another round." The Divine Wood Master roared, maintaining his Divine Arts, still strong and invincible. As a Divine Blood Warrior at the level of Lord of Hundred Mountains, extending the time of the Divine Arts was achievable. After all, he was also on the verge of undergoing trials to become One God. Li Yi’s expression was calm at this moment, as earlier, he had not exerted his full strength, merely adapting to the new body’s power, as controlling the newly transformed body with the Primordial Spirit Dharma was not yet fluid, and having someone to spar with was advantageous. "Was it my restraint that gave you the illusion that you could defeat me? Today, I will shatter your delusion." He took a great step forward, treading on Xiangyun, cloaked in Five-Colored Qi, and the silver radiance flowing through his body transformed into thundering lightning wrapping around his arm. At this moment, he resembled a Thunder God from ancient times, displaying supreme divine might with every gesture. At this moment, Li Yi raised the Demon King Divine Jade Spear. Although his body had grown larger, the Divine Jade Spear had also grown larger. For a Divine Weapon of this caliber, size transformation was just a basic ability, nothing extraordinary. With the surge of Mana from the acupoints within, the intertwining of Divine Power and Mana caused the Demon King Weapon to erupt with astonishing might. Without any flashy technique, the giant that Li Yi transformed into simply thrust the spear forward. This thrust was unavoidable, for it was faster than lightning. It was also indefensible, for the space itself was forcefully torn open, leaving a menacing gap. The moment the attack landed. The world suddenly dimmed, and the divine phantom shining like the sun was forcefully pierced through its chest. The power unleashed by the Demon King Weapon directly blew apart half of the divine phantom’s body. Lightning struck, the earth trembled. The clash was only in its second round when the Divine Wood Lord spat a golden mouthful of blood and flew backward like a mountain. "So quickly defeated?" The Beihuang Lord in the distance was stunned by this scene. This Red Gold Mountain Master Da Yi was truly this formidable, even as the Divine Wood Lord borrowed the power of his ancestors and maintained his divine arts, he was still forcefully repelled. Other warriors of the Divine Wood Lineage watched as the sun extinguished and their Clan Leader was blown away, feeling as if the sky were falling, they started to panic and riot. "Calm down, the Clan Leader has not yet lost." The High Priest Mu Witch scolded sharply, stabilizing the hearts of the people. The Divine Wood Lord, who was blasted away, indeed had not yet been defeated. His formidable physique withstood the subsequent attacks. With a roar, his body once again shone with an incomparable golden brilliance, and at this moment, it seemed as if his golden blood was burning. His burly and strong body visibly thinned down bit by bit. "He’s burning Divine Blood, going all out." Seeing this, Li Yi felt a sense of déjà vu. Back when he fought to defeat the Beihuang Lord, the opponent did the same. Under the condition of burning Divine Blood, one could unleash power far beyond normal, though the cost was enormous. By doing so, the Divine Wood Lord undoubtedly cut off his hope of becoming One God. And the effect produced by burning Divine Blood of this level of Divine Blood Warrior is terrifying. Once again, dazzling golden light gathered, and at this moment, the Divine Wood Lord seemed to break through some barrier, instantly transforming into a giant over thirty meters tall. The giant’s body was no longer illusory but exceedingly real. On its skin, golden patterns intertwined, forming the outline of a blazing sun. Moreover, unimaginably, above his head, the sky seemed to be burning, with golden flames covering the firmament, as if the phenomenon of becoming a god had descended once more. An ancient and long-standing power and will was imperceptibly bestowing upon the Divine Wood Lord. At this moment, he seemed as if the ancestor Divine was fully revived, ready to conquer the formidable foe before him for the descendants. "Even this is possible?" Li Yi’s eyes narrowed upon seeing this. The foundation of this Barbaric World is truly terrifying. Deceased deities are not truly dead, with power and will residing within the world, often assisting the offspring in secret, allowing their Divine Blood Warriors to erupt with overwhelming power. But forcibly borrowing the power of ancestors comes with an enormous cost. Once time runs out, the Divine Wood Lord will completely burn himself out, awaiting death’s arrival. "Da Yi, hand over your life to me." The Divine Wood Lord’s eyes gleamed with golden light, filled with murderous intent, he let out an anguished roar. His body could hardly withstand this power, so he must defeat Da Yi in the shortest time possible, or else he will face defeat. Like a sun, the divine stepped on this ancient land, each step melting the surrounding earth into scorching magma. Endless flames coalesced around him, like a fire snake entwining. Though he had no weapon, his swinging fists seemed to unleash the power of the sun, capable of crushing everything before him. The Divine Wood Lord leaped, bringing his fists down on Da Yi. The attack was simple yet unrefined, full of primitive wildness. This is the battle style of the Barbaric World. No need for spells or anything like that. Li Yi raised the Divine Jade Spear in his hand to resist. Boundless golden light, carrying golden flames, splattered away; this dissipated force was enough to pierce through mountains, and the Demon King Weapon, seized from the Golden Feather Demon King, was bent directly by this strike, even showing visible cracks. Even Li Yi’s body, towering over thirty meters, was shaken by this force into the ground.