Alchemy Emperor of the Divine Dao

Chapter 4360  Big Loss

The journey was very smooth. After the seventh palace hall opened, it was the eighth. Then, they arrived at the ninth palace hall.

After opening this palace, according to the words of the Flame Skin Race, the invisible barrier in front of them would disappear, and they would be able to advance into the True Phoenix Palace.

Of course, if one wanted to open the True Phoenix Palace, he still needed to gather all nine keys.

—This was the theory of the Flame Skin Race, but who knew how much of it was true.

Ling Han and the others opened the ninth palace. After opening the doors and obtaining the key, they quickly left, going against the flow of the lava river.

True enough, they did not encounter that invisible barrier again.

Calculating the distance, they should have encountered it long ago, but their path was smooth and unobstructed, which meant that the barrier from before must have disappeared.

The group set out on their journey at full speed. Perhaps, the Flame Skin Race had concealed some important information, so it was best that they were in place to observe the situation first.

Huala, the river of lava surged, seals rising, then rapidly shattering, exuding an indescribable might.

Though Ling Han's cultivation level had greatly improved, he still did not have the slightest bit of confidence to touch this lava — even if it could not insta-kill him, it would at least cause serious injury.

A thought flashed in his mind. He had already used up his Heavenly Dao Flames, so could he collect some lava?

This might not be as awesome as the Heavenly Dao Flames, but its might was at least on the level of Sect Master, or even more terrifying.

He summoned the Primal Chaos Extreme Lightning Tower, beginning to collect the lava.

However, it was as if this lava had a life of its own. If one wanted to suck up a little, there would be endless lava pulling at it, not allowing that little bit of separation.

After trying many times, Ling Han didn't gain anything at all.

"Yi, what is that?" The large black dog pointed ahead.

Everyone looked over, only to see what looked like a floating island floating down from the upper reaches of the lava river.

"Fire turtle!" Yet Ling Han's eyes lit up. He had seen it before.

"Let's fight it!" Ling Han rolled up his sleeves. Previously, he was no match for it, but now that he had advanced into Sixth Change, who among Spirit Transformation Tiers could not be touched?

"You guys step back a little, or you'll be hurt by the lava," he said to the empress and the others.

The might of this lava was too terrifying. If one was splashed by it, that would definitely not be a joke.

Ling Han charged forwards, his speed increasing, getting closer and closer to that "floating island".

"Old fire turtle, come, let's have another battle!" He laughed loudly, and took the initiative to attack, throwing out a punch.

Hua!

The lava broke apart, and a massive turtle emerged. The shell of the turtle was covered with dark red veined patterns.

Yi, there seemed to be something off?

Ling Han thought internally, but he had already shot out a punch, so how could he withdraw it?

The fire turtle seemed to have been angered. It raised a giant foot and stomped down on Ling Han. Hong long long, it was extremely terrifying.

'Holy f*ck!'

The moment this fire turtle made its move, Ling Han knew what was off.

It was not the same one at all!

This one was larger, and its cultivation level was naturally higher.

Not just a little bit higher, but a whole lot higher!

Sect Master-level.

It should be known that this place restricted the cultivation level of those who entered, and the creatures inside were only Spirit Transformation Tier. It seemed like there was a strange power restriction, and it was impossible for creatures that surpassed Spirit Transformation Tier to appear.

Who would have thought that a living being on the level of Sect Master would suddenly appear?

He understood now. This was the world behind the barrier, so it was completely different.

First impressions killed people!

Ling Han sighed as he hurriedly unleashed his full power.

Xiu, xiu, xiu! The six spiritual bodies all appeared. The Primal Chaos Extreme Lightning Tower also appeared. The Ice Moon Saber slashed out, and Destructive Energy surged.

He had used all of his trump cards at this moment, such as the barrage of murderous aura, the black light of illusion, and the horn of the Great Emperor.

It couldn't be helped. Who asked him to launch a charge of death at a creature on the level of Sect Master?

Now, he had to do his best to save his life!

Peng!

The fire turtle stomped down, and Ling Han's resistance was like a mantis trying to stop a chariot. He couldn't even withstand a single blow, and without a doubt, he was stomped down, instantly disappearing without a trace.

"Ling Han!" everyone shouted.

What was going on here? Ling Han had charged out so confidently, yet in the end, he had been defeated with a single move?

At this time, the fire turtle also raised its giant foot. Xiu, a figure quickly scuttled out.

It was Ling Han.

However, though he hadn't been killed by this attack, he still looked extremely miserable. The six spiritual bodies were all extremely dispirited, and the main body was also covered in blood. In fact, even his eerie white bones could be seen. Clearly, he had been severely injured.

However, his life was more important at this moment, so Ling Han immediately started to flee.

Fortunately, they hadn't come too close before. Now that they saw Ling Han fleeing, how could they hesitate any longer? They immediately turned around and fled as well. However, they maintained a fair distance from Ling Han, lest the fire turtle suddenly turn around to pursue them.

Ling Han continuously blew the horn of the Great Emperor, blocking the fire turtle's pursuit time and time again. After about an hour, the fire turtle finally stopped its pursuit, turned around and returned.

Pa, Ling Han flopped onto the ground, baring his teeth, feeling extremely terrible.

At this moment, the empress and the others also ran over and stepped forward to ask.

Ling Han was truly severely wounded. Several of his bones were broken, and his internal injuries were quite severe. His spiritual bodies were also greatly damaged. However, he didn't die in the end, and he wasn't left with any irrecoverable dao injuries either.

That was good.

Everyone breathed a sigh of relief, and then began to tease him.

"What's wrong with you?" The large black dog pretended to be curious, and asked, "Weren't you going to beat the turtle? Why were you almost trampled to death by the turtle?"

The little azure dragon laughed loudly, and said, "This is called being struck by lightning for showing off too much."

"Hahaha!" Everyone laughed loudly. All of them were delighting at his misfortune, causing Ling Han to feel gloomy. These bad friends!

"I won't allow you guys to bully Niu's Ling Han!" Hu Niu placed her hands on her hips, furious.

Ling Han felt greatly gratified. His beautiful wife was still the best.

"Ling Han can only be bullied by Niu alone!" Hu Niu continued.

Ling Han: "…"

Sigh, his image had really been ruined this time.

He had been brilliant and mighty all his life, yet in the end, his reputation was completely ruined just because of an old turtle. How depressing, how very depressing.

"All right, I'll remember this, you guys," Ling Han said.

"Hahaha." Everyone laughed loudly.

Ling Han immediately began to ingest alchemical pills. Then, he channelled the Heavenly Dragon Emperor Technique. This was Body Arts, which was also extremely helpful in healing injuries.

At this moment, everyone naturally wouldn't laugh at Ling Han anymore. Instead, they would stand guard nearby for him.

A whole five days passed, and Ling Han had finally recovered more than half, but if he wanted to completely recover, it was impossible without two to three months.

"It's all right. I can at least battle now," Ling Han said. Though Ling Han could only unleash 50% of his battle prowess, as long as he did not encounter a Golden Generation like Lian Yutang, the rest were mediocre, and he would be able to sweep aside all opposition.

A whole five days passed, and Ling Han had finally recovered more than half, but if he wanted to completely recover, it was impossible without two to three months.

"It's all right. I can at least battle now," Ling Han said. Though Ling Han could only unleash 50% of his battle prowess, as long as he did not encounter a Golden Generation like Lian Yutang, the rest were mediocre, and he would be able to sweep aside all opposition.

"Is there really no problem?" the large black dog asked seriously.

"Of course."

Everyone set out and continued to advance. However, after suffering a loss once, they naturally didn't dare to approach the lava river again.

He had actively provoked a Sect Master-level existence, yet he had actually not died. This was really good luck, but one could only have so much good luck, so he had best behave himself.