"Only a day has passed, and your power has skyrocketed. You are simply... not human."

The Ten Thousand Spirits Illusion Ox, lying on the ground and barely alive, struggled to lift its head to look at Chen Lan. In less than a day, Chen Lan's power had undergone earth-shaking changes, and he could easily kill it.

More terrifying than any demon.

"It's not that I'm strong, but you're too weak," Chen Lan said softly.

The last time, he could kill the Ten Thousand Spirits Illusion Ox; this time, it would be easier.

The Ten Thousand Spirits Illusion Ox smiled bitterly, slowly closed its eyes, and its face gradually turned pale. Chen Lan grabbed it and used the Devouring Demon Technique, absorbing everything from it, transforming it into his Dao Power.

As the Ten Thousand Spirits Illusion Ox turned into grey smoke and dissipated into the sky, a generation of Demon Race Daoist Venerables was completely dead and ceased to exist!

Rumbling!

Suddenly, the world changed, dark clouds gathered, and lightning flashed and thunder roared. Celestial thunder shouted angrily, and a series of Thunder Dragons surged and danced in the clouds.

In an instant, blood rain fell from the sky, and the entire Celestial Realm secret realm was stained with blood water, becoming bizarre and terrifying.

Countless people looked up, stared fearfully at the sky, and felt the tasteless blood rain with surprise.

The next moment, the world wept, and cries of ghosts and gods resounded. It shook the soul, and even covering the ears couldn't prevent hearing it, a lament that trembled the soul!

One by one, the shadows of Gods and Demons appeared on the sky, kneeling in the direction of Chen Lan, the sad atmosphere permeated the Celestial Realm secret realm, infecting countless people with both sadness and fear.

Dong!

With the sound of a bell ringing, a great vibration shook the world, and everyone's bodies suddenly shook, as if their souls were cleansed and became lucid and particularly insightful.

"This is... the Dao Destruction Bell! It is said that whenever a Daoist Venerable falls, the Dao Destruction Bell rings. At the moment the bell sounds, it signifies that the Daoist Venerable has completely died and vanished, with no chance of resurrection, utterly extinguished!"

"All the recent phenomena indicate that a Daoist Venerable has fallen. Only a Daoist Venerable recognized by the heavens would cause the lamentations of gods and ghosts. The heavens mourn for such a Daoist Venerable. Those who break through using their own Dao do not receive this treatment. Who is the Daoist Venerable that fell?"

"What does 'their own Dao' mean? I've never heard of it. Aren't all Daoist Venerables self-breaking through?"

"Haven't you seen? Some beings are born of the world and naturally possess a Dao. For instance, a certain tree spirit may naturally have the Wood Dao, Earth Dao, or other Daos, and can naturally grow Dao Power. As long as they live long enough, they can naturally break through to become Daoist Venerables, but these are not recognized by the heavens. Only those who break through their limits to become Daoist Venerables are recognized by the heavens."

"I see, truly, living long enough teaches you everything."

With the fall of a Daoist Venerable, the heavens mourn, and the ghosts and gods weep. The Dao Destruction Bell rings, signifying that the Daoist Venerable has died and vanished completely, with no opportunity for reincarnation, and uncertain if they can even be reborn.

The question remains: which Daoist Venerable died?

...

"A Daoist Venerable has fallen. Who was it?"

At this time, in a volcanic region, Chen Han and others had already refined the Dragon Sun Red Flame Fruit, watching the celestial phenomena and were shocked.

That quickly, a Daoist Venerable has fallen. The Celestial Realm secret realm has only been open for half a day; who was killed, and who did the killing?

The death of a Daoist Venerable is terrifying for the others because they fear they might be next; after all, they are all Daoist Venerables, and their powers are not that different.

"I wish it was that Xiao Yao who died," Li Zhongdao said casually.

As long as Xiao Yao died, Li Zhongdao would be happy, regardless of who killed him.

"Unlikely. His battle strength is unrivaled in history; it's impossible for him to fall so easily. Perhaps someone encountered him and was killed by him," Duobao Daoist Venerable said solemnly.

"Let's verify at the Ancient Ruins Stele," Chen Han proposed.

The Ancient Ruins Stele will remove names of those who have fallen, and since Dragon God and Human Emperor have not been removed, it means they are alive, though their whereabouts are unknown.

It's a perfect opportunity to test their strength at the Ancient Ruins Stele.

"Let's go."

The three headed toward the Ancient Ruins Stele.

...

Thunder Emperor Hall.

"You... you actually killed the Ten Thousand Spirits Illusion Ox!" Water Wind Dragon exclaimed in shock, retreating repeatedly.

Killing the Ten Thousand Spirits Illusion Ox, comparable in strength to it, so easily, meant this person's power was stronger.

"Next up is you, don't worry," Chen Lan said with a smirk.

"Ha, don't think you're the only one who has perfected their Dao," Water Wind Dragon sneered.

Chen Lan frowned slightly; the opponent's Dao was perfected too?

Water Wind Dragon grinned, stepped forward, and a ripple spread from underfoot, instantly expanding, surrounding Chen Lan.

Water Domain, unfold!

Chen Lan looked at the surroundings like a shimmering ocean, reflecting his image everywhere, as if in a space formed of mirrors, yet it was all water.

"Seems you've perfected your Water Dao and comprehended the Water Domain," Chen Lan said lightly, then smiled, "And I have a domain too."

As his words fell, thunderclouds suddenly appeared above Chen Lan, and the water surface receded. The domain formed by thunderclouds approached directly, dividing in the middle, one side being the blue Water Domain, the other the dark ink-colored Thunder Domain, with both domains confronting each other!

Domains, once perfected, are naturally comprehended, effortlessly.

The domain's role is significant; within a domain, one's strength doubles, and both Spiritual Qi and Dao Power are doubly potent. Spiritual Qi restores quickly, akin to enjoying a buff, and within the domain, one benefits from the buff.

But maintaining a domain consumes much Dao Power and Spiritual Qi, and once depleted, the domain will automatically close, placing one at a disadvantage.

Thus, domains are usually the final trump card, meant for swift and decisive action.

"What if my Water Domain is Heavenly River Water?" Water Wind Dragon sneered, and the shimmering water surface instantly transformed, turning silver-white, becoming more violent and menacing.

Seeing this, Chen Lan restrained his smile; integrating Heavenly River Water into his domain indeed made it more formidable.

With the integration of Heavenly River Water, the Water Domain gradually consumed Chen Lan's Thunder Domain, slowly approaching, forcing Chen Lan to release more Dao Power to contend.

"Today is your death anniversary!" Water Wind Dragon shouted coldly, charging forward wielding a battle halberd, followed by hundreds of soldiers wielding various weapons, even archers emergent from the water behind.

Chen Lan's eyes narrowed, realizing he needed to infuse his Thunder Domain with something extremely potent in Thunder Dao Power to shatter this Water Domain.

Suddenly, his eyes lit up; wasn't the Thunder Dao Divine Lotus perfect? If he could incorporate it into the Thunder Domain, his domain would become multiple times stronger!

"Come, let me see, whose death anniversary is today!"

Chen Lan surged forward, and the Thunder Dao Divine Lotus totem between his brows glowed brightly as he merged the domain.

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