Once the Devouring Divine Ability was unleashed, the flow of air throughout the entire void instantly accelerated at least ten thousandfold. Under such extreme velocity, it could be said that anything would be swept in. Heaven and earth, all things under creation — nothing could escape its maw.
The sight of the sun and moon reversing their course and the stars trembling with such intensity left even the onlookers — the Vermilion Bird Divine Beast and the others — watching with bated breath and racing hearts. They were deeply impressed by the Black Tortoise Divine Beast's Divine Ability.
"Brother Vermilion Bird, this Black Tortoise Divine Beast really means business," Long Xiaoxuan said, his tone tinged with displeasure. Had he not still been below the divine realm, Long Xiaoxuan would never have been this polite about it.
Though Long Xiaoxuan was not typically one for expressive words, when it came down to it, he had been the earliest to befriend Jiang Chen. His feelings for Jiang Chen ran deep.
Seeing the Black Tortoise Divine Beast bully Jiang Chen like this, Long Xiaoxuan was seething inside.
The Vermilion Bird Divine Beast wore a grave expression as well. "Normally speaking, a late-stage Heavenly Seat against the divine realm stands absolutely no chance. But because it's Chen Shao, I still have confidence. The impossible, for Chen Shao, very often becomes possible!"
The Vermilion Bird Divine Beast had great faith in Jiang Chen as well.
Of course, this confidence didn't have much solid basis — it could only be called instinct, a hopeful expectation.
Still, the Black Tortoise Divine Beast certainly wouldn't dare harm Jiang Chen's life. As long as that much was certain, there was no need for real worry.
Even if Chen Shao couldn't withstand all three strikes, it would simply make the process of subduing the Black Tortoise Divine Beast a bit more difficult. With Chen Shao's abilities, if he failed this time, he could always return after his strength improved.
Long Xiaoxuan didn't think as far ahead as the Vermilion Bird Divine Beast. He snorted coldly. "If that old bastard hurts Chen Shao, I won't let him off easily!"
Although they shared the same Four Divine Beast bloodlines, and although Long Xiaoxuan's current strength was far inferior to the Black Tortoise Divine Beast's, a threat uttered by the True Dragon race was not something the Vermilion Bird dismissed as empty bravado.
The True Dragon race truly had the backing to back up such words.
Nevertheless, the Vermilion Bird Divine Beast offered some reassurance. "Don't worry. First, this Black Tortoise Divine Beast won't dare hurt Chen Shao — of that I am certain."
"Second, I believe that since Chen Shao chose to do this, he must have his reasons. Don't forget — Chen Shao is the reincarnation of a god. His familiarity with divine power is no less than ours."
Long Xiaoxuan gave a soft snort, his gaze blazing as he stared at the clash unfolding before them.
The Taisui White Tiger, however, spoke up. "Brother Long, stop worrying so much. You should know Chen Shao's abilities by now — is there anything that can stump him?"
The Taisui White Tiger was still young after all, and his mind still lacked a certain depth. His carefree, easygoing manner drew an immediate roll of the eyes from Long Xiaoxuan.
The Vermilion Bird Divine Beast smiled faintly but said nothing. In truth, he too was eagerly anticipating the outcome. If the Black Tortoise Divine Beast could be recruited to their side and all four Divine Beast bloodlines gathered together, it would truly be a momentous occasion.
If it could really happen the way Jiang Chen envisioned, that would be absolutely perfect.
"Look!"
The Taisui White Tiger pointed toward the void. The overwhelming, heaven-swallowing, earth-devouring momentum of the Devouring Divine Ability had finally begun to gradually recede. The dark clouds slowly dispersed, sunlight gradually returned to the earth, the stars ceased their trembling, and the mountains stopped swaying.
The entire expanse of the void looked fragmented and hollow, as though utterly empty.
The Black Tortoise Divine Beast was gasping in great, heavy breaths, and in his eyes lingered a strange, peculiar expression.
Just then, a series of cracking sounds echoed through the void.
Suddenly, Jiang Chen split open a fissure in the void and emerged from within. Beads of sweat covered his forehead.