Super Combat Soldier

Chapter 1039: Chapter 1038: Could It Be the Legendary Immortal Bird Clan?

Ye Tianchen came before the third humanoid stele, slowly lifted his left foot, and kicked toward the forehead of the third humanoid stele. Just as his foot struck the forehead of the third humanoid stele, the stone blocks on its abdomen gradually loosened, just like the previous two humanoid steles. When they completely fell off, the pattern of the third humanoid stele also emerged.

On the pattern of the third humanoid stele, a middle-aged man burst out from a sea of fire. His entire body was enveloped in powerful flames, every feather that once covered him ignited and transformed into blazing flames that shot skyward, blinding any who witnessed it. It was as if he was the most dazzling nova in the world, challenging the Buddhist monks of the Emperor Realm in this way.

The Buddhist monk furrowed his brow, seeming to regret that the middle-aged man would not heed advice. He shook his head, slowly raised his right palm, and a formidable force immediately swept across the heavens and earth, descending upon the middle-aged man.

The middle-aged man was extremely overbearing and domineering, daring to confront a monk at the Emperor Realm head-on. Flames burst from every part of him, transforming his surroundings into a sea of fire. The monk of the Buddhist Emperor Realm calmly struck with his palm force.

Bang!

With a loud crash, it was beyond doubt that the middle-aged man was obliterated, both body and soul, killed by the Buddhist monk, leaving only a cluster of flames falling into the sea of fire beneath him. The monk showed a remorseful expression, shook his head, and looking at the sea of fire below, said: ”Heaven and earth are ruthless, treating all things as straw dogs. Those pitiable souls living in this Martial Arts World, why must they oppress each other? If your race would cease bullying the weak Human Clan and indiscriminate killing of the innocent, I could leave immediately...”

Buzz!

The words of the Buddhist monk of the Emperor Realm echoed far and wide, reaching deep into the fire below, though the sea of fire was filled with flames that obscured any view; even with powerful divine thoughts, nothing within could be discerned. Ye Tianchen and Master Fang Yi both had the same feeling — this Ancient Alien Race was so powerful and formidable, not easy to contend with. To think they dared challenge a monk of the Buddhist Emperor Realm, and in the end, this monk also suffered serious injuries. To harm an Emperor Realm figure in such an era was truly shocking.

Moreover, this race could carry out acts of extinction, yet still preserve such an egg for millions of years without damage. Truly, this species was extraordinary.

The entire sea of fire trembled, and figures continuously surged forth. Each silhouette was incredibly domineering and fierce, arrogant to the extreme, charging toward the monk of the Buddhist Emperor Realm, intent not on resisting but on killing him.

”Brutal by nature, knowing no repentance, my heart of compassion will end here... Amitabha!” Finally, this Buddhist monk at the Emperor Realm acted, chanting the Buddha’s name as he unleashed a massacre.

Viewing image after image, all depicted scenes of battles by monks of the Buddhist Emperor Realm against this Ancient Alien Race, earth-shattering and terribly tragic, with wrathful violence. Even the monks, renowned for their calm, were infuriated, illustrating the formidable and domineering nature of the Ancient Alien Race, requiring full effort to annihilate. Only at the seventeenth humanoid stele did Ye Tianchen and Master Fang Yi freeze again, unable to utter a single word, regaining their senses after a long while.

”The Buddhist Emperor monk indeed possesses a compassionate heart. Even as this Ancient Alien Race was extraordinarily strong and fought him with the power of its entire species, he did not slaughter mercilessly. He refrained from executing the slaughter skill on every incarnation of the Ancient Alien Race!” Ye Tianchen couldn’t help but say.

”Buddhist doctrine emphasizes the equality of all beings and salvation for all. Even for those who are utterly depraved, there should be an attempt for redemption. Unfortunately, this Ancient Race was excessively cruel, resulting in rivers of blood and piles of bones, compelling our senior Buddhist monk to intervene. But crucially, this Ancient Alien Race is overwhelmingly powerful, such that only unparalleled beings in the Emperor Realm could hope to eliminate it.” Master Fang Yi equally couldn’t contain his amazement.

”Master Fang Yi, as we have witnessed thus far, only two humanoid steles remain. If we still cannot discern the true nature of this Ancient Alien Race, we will never know what kind of formidable bird is sealed within that egg...” Ye Tianchen said, furrowing his brows.

”This Ancient Alien Race is truly powerful. In such an era, their strength could dominate the world. If it weren’t for the intervention of Buddhist monks, who could resist them? We’ve looked at the first sixteen drawings but still cannot discern the true appearance of this Ancient Alien Race. It seems they intentionally conceal themselves...” Master Fang Yi exclaimed in surprise.

Indeed, from the first drawing to the sixteenth, Ye Tianchen and Master Fang Yi were both completely focused, staring at each drawing with fear of missing even a small scene. These are drawings left by monks of the Buddhist Emperor Realm, containing significant information unknown to most. If not obtained from these drawings, where else could one witness such scenes? However, from the first to the sixteenth, Ye Tianchen and Master Fang Yi have been repeatedly shocked, again and again awed by the immense power of those Buddhist monks of the Emperor Realm in the past. The ability to harness all the forces of nature was truly breathtaking. Yet, this Ancient Alien Race is also strong, able to battle with figures of the Emperor Realm. Reaching such a level is indeed formidable. But now, upon seeing the sixteenth drawing, Ye Tianchen and Master Fang Yi still haven’t seen what kind of fierce creature this Ancient Alien Race living within a sea of fire truly is. This is what they are most concerned about, most eager to know.

Questions came one after another. The reason why monks of the Buddhist Emperor Realm wanted to annihilate this Ancient Alien Race is due to their inherent ferocity and wanton murdering of innocents, leading to rivers of blood and piles of white bones. But what kind of being is this overwhelmingly powerful Ancient Alien Race? What is this fierce bird whose feathers can ignite like flames?

”The Ancient Alien Race is the first species to appear in this world, naturally strong and intimidating. However, during the transition from late Ancient Times to early Ancient Times, coinciding with the first cultivation boom in the Martial Arts World, these Ancient Alien Race gradually disappeared. It’s uncertain whether they went extinct because they were unsuitable for this world’s Magic Law or for some other reason that led them to retreat. Nonetheless, in the Ancient Times, when so many species vanished, the fact that monks were compelled to confront this race is truly perplexing. Why did they not disappear or hide away but instead became more assertive? Could they be that powerful and confident?” Master Fang Yi couldn’t help but say.

”No matter what, I hope the last two drawings will reveal the true face of this fierce Ancient Alien Race...” Ye Tianchen muttered to himself.

Once again, action is taken; it is already the seventeenth stele. This event of monks of the Buddhist Emperor Realm annihilating the Ancient Alien Race was recorded on a total of eighteen humanoid steles. As Ye Tianchen struck, revealing the diagram on the belly of the seventeenth humanoid stele, they were both stunned.

Because at the feet of the monks of the Buddhist Emperor Realm, there were clusters of flames burning fiercely, these fires soaring into the sky, all erupting from the sea of fire, eager to battle the Buddhist monks. The Ancient Alien Race, being shock-killed, died uniquely, not completely disappearing nor dying without a trace, but rather being ignited, wrapped in flames, vanishing without a trace in the fire.

”Amitabha Buddha, today I break my vow of compassion, defying the inherent nature of the Buddhist Sect. I must severely self-punish, yet since I have acted, I shall plant a seed of misfortune for the Human Clan. My only recourse now is to uproot completely...” the Buddhist monk chanted.

Rumble!

The heavens trembled, wind and clouds surged, and suddenly everything changed color. Dark clouds swept across the world as if a sun emerged from the horizon. This sun approached rapidly, charging towards the monks of the Buddhist Emperor Realm, stunning everyone as though a star was hurtling down. Even masters of the Peak of Late Stage Martial Saint wouldn’t help but be terrified!

Getting closer and closer, in the blink of an eye, it seemed this sun had flown to the Buddhist monk’s side, traversing countless miles in a single breath. At this moment, Ye Tianchen and Master Fang Yi finally saw the true appearance of this Ancient Alien Race. The two were truly astonished, never imagining such an alien clan would be the legendary creature akin to Immortal Birds, which left endless tales since Ancient Times. No wonder they were so assertive and dominant.

”In the span of a breath, they dominate the world!” Master Fang Yi couldn’t help but say.

”With wings unfurled, covering the heavens!”

Ye Tianchen was also somewhat surprised, never expecting this Ancient Alien Race to be so formidable, having left endless tales from the very start of time... (To be continued. If you like this work, please visit qidian.com to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets. Your support is my biggest motivation. Mobile users, please read at m.qidian.com.)