pappabearbooks Chapter 797 506: The War's End
Chapter 797 506: The War's End
With the disappearance of Xuanyuan Hong and the Divine Race's army, the suffocating, terrifying pressure over Thunder City finally completely dissipated.Sunlight pierced through the clouds again, scattering over the desolate earth.
The wind stopped.
The entire battlefield fell into a brief and eerie silence, followed by an earth-shattering cheer!
"We won... We won!!!"
"The Divine Race ran away!"
"That arrogant Divine Race has been driven away by us!"
Countless beastmasters hugged and cried, while the defending troops on the city walls waved their tattered battle flags frantically, yelling to vent their excitement and the joy of surviving after the ordeal.
This battle is enough to be recorded in history.
The Human Race, overcoming weaknesses with strength, held on against the Divine Race's all-out offensive, even forcing back the legendary Divine Lord!
High above, Lin Chen slowly descended.
Xiaobai had already lifted his divine demon form, reverting to his Cyan Ox appearance, rubbing Lin Chen's palm wearily.
Not far away, Gu Ning also landed riding the Ancestor Dragon.
The two exchanged glances, seemingly isolating themselves from the surrounding cheers.
Between Lin Chen and Gu Ning, a battle is inevitable.
Even if today they can fight enemies side by side, their grievances can't be simply erased.
Speechless, Gu Ning eventually just took a deep gaze at Lin Chen, then at the direction of the Spirit Academy where the pit still retained the terrifying aura of Tree Ancestor.
In his eyes, there was a flicker of extremely complex apprehension.
He knew that after this battle, the era of Celestial Capital's unrivaled dominance had ended.
Now the Spirit Alliance, commanded by Lin Chen, who could slay a supreme elder, is stationed by the genuine Immortal Venerable Realm deity, Tree Ancestor, plus the mysterious Thunder Immortal Bear...
Frankly speaking, the current Spirit Alliance has become the indisputable number one force in Cangling Ancient Country!
Even the profound Celestial Capital must lower its proud head before absolute high-tier combat capacity.
"Go!"
Gu Ning spoke no more, waving his hand.
Though Gu Youshan and his people were grim-faced, they knew the situation was lost, and could only sullenly reorganize the remnants, following Gu Ning's Spirit Dragon as they retreated towards Celestial Capital.
Watching the departing backs of the Celestial Capital army, Western Alliance Hierarch Du Shanhai walked over with a hearty laugh.
"Hahahaha! What a thrill! Absolutely thrilling!"
With blood all over him, Du Shanhai didn't care, striding over to Lin Chen and vigorously patting his shoulder:
"Alliance Leader Lin, today's battle really broadened my horizons!"
"Young heroes, the ancient sayings hold true!"
This call of "Alliance Leader Lin" was extremely natural and loud.
It meant that this dominator of the Western Regions had truly acknowledged Lin Chen's status, even subtly hinting at taking Lin Chen's lead.
No choice, circumstances are stronger than people.
Who let Lin Chen have an Immortal Venerable by his side?
This is a real pillar to lean on, not holding tight would mean having a hole in one's head!
"Alliance Leader Du is too kind, without the Western Alliance brothers' thousand-mile support, Thunder City might've already fallen." Lin Chen replied modestly, cupping his hands in return.
"Hey! We're all one family, no need for two sets of words!" Du Shanhai waved his hand, then seriously said:
"Although the Divine Race has retreated, since the Divine Lord set a one-month period, he must have bigger schemes."
"I'll take my people back to the Western Regions first, what happens in between, please keep us informed!"
"Certainly." Lin Chen nodded with a smile.
With the departure of the Western Alliance army, the bustling battlefield finally was left with only the Spirit Alliance themselves.
...
That day, Cangling Ancient Country was utterly boiling.
The great defeat of the Divine Race, the fall of three supreme elders, and the appearance of an Immortal Venerable spread to every corner like it had wings.
Tea houses, taverns, streets, alleys, everywhere people talked about this unparalleled battle.
"Hey! Have you heard?"
"The Divine Race was driven away! Our human race won!"
"Nonsense! How could anyone not know with such a commotion? I was right there on the hill next door watching! Wow, the scene, heavens cracked!"
"I heard in that battle, Alliance Leader Lin rode that Divine Bull and chopped off the Phoenix Clan's supreme elder! A level 99 divine powerhouse, sliced like vegetables!"
"What's that! The most explosive part was the end! The Tree Ancestor from the Spirit Academy... became an Immortal Venerable! A true level 100 Great God!"
"Our human race actually has an Immortal Venerable now? Does that mean we no longer have to live under the Divine Race's shadow?"
"Naturally! Now who doesn't know, the Spirit Alliance is the number one power in Cangling Ancient Country!"
"With Tree Ancestor stationed, Alliance Leader Lin leading, even Celestial Capital has to step back!"
Countless young beastmasters listened with burning excitement, each eager to pack up immediately and head to Thunder City to join the Spirit Alliance.
Among the populace, Lin Chen's name had been thoroughly mythologized, becoming a more prestigious "Protector God of Humanity."
As for the news of an Immortal Venerable emerging, it made them feel incredulous.
After all, Immortal Beasts were only heard of in legends.
...
Outside Thunder City, the battlefield cleanup was proceeding in an orderly manner.
Though the army had withdrawn, the left-over chaos was an enormous treasure.
The Divine Race brought "gift-bringers" this time, with each high-tier divine beast's corpse being invaluable.
Lin Chen directed his disciples to transport the giant dragon corpses, frowning to an extreme.
Although the human race won this time, they suffered great losses while killing a thousand enemies.
The human race's sacrifices were considerable.
"Lin Chen."
At this moment, Bai Ling approached.
She had changed out of her bloody outfit into a fresh long dress, but her face remained pale.
Beside her, the shrunken Calamity-Devouring Beast lay on the ground, belly bulging, evidently stuffed from overeating during this "buffet," digesting the massive energy.
"How is the Calamity-Devouring Beast? Is it alright?" Lin Chen asked with concern.
Bai Ling shook her head, a strange gleam in her eyes:
"Not only is it alright, but rather, it's a blessing in disguise. It devoured a large amount of divine beast flesh, even a part of the supreme elder's essence, now... it seems to be evolving."
"Evolving?" Lin Chen's eyes lit up.
The current Calamity-Devouring Beast was already a terrifying level 99 existence, if it evolved further...
"Perhaps, it can touch that threshold." Bai Ling looked at the Calamity-Devouring Beast, her tone carrying a hint of anticipation.
As the two conversed, a sudden ripple of green emerged in the distant sky.
"He's back!"
Lin Chen's heart jolted, he looked up sharply.
A vibrant green stream of light streaked across the sky, landing before the two in an instant.
The light dissipated, revealing a young man in a green robe with a clear and solemn face.
It was none other than Tree Ancestor in human form.
However, compared to the previous elderly appearance, now entering the Immortal Venerable Realm, he looked merely twenty-something, his whole body exuding an imposing vitality, akin to the eternal life of the heavens and earth.
"Tree Ancestor!"
Lin Chen and Bai Ling quickly bowed in respect.
"No need for formalities." Tree Ancestor waved slightly, his gaze gentle as he regarded the two juniors, eyes full of warmth.
"Tree Ancestor, that Immortal Bear..." Lin Chen couldn't help but ask the biggest question in his heart: "What is its origin? And about that Fallen God Mountain Pact..."
Upon hearing this, Tree Ancestor's smile gradually faded, replaced by an unprecedented gravity.