The ancestral land of the Peng Clan is located at the border of the Western and Northern Profound Domains, adjacent to the Tianwu Huanhai Sea. The Peng Clan prefers to live by the water.
Because unlike other clans, Kunpeng is the ancestor of the Peng clan. Qingpeng, Lingpeng, Haipeng, Yunpeng, and even the most famous Golden-Winged Great Peng are all descendants of Kunpeng, mutated from the Kunpeng clan.
Kunpeng, on the other hand, evolved from Kun to Peng, much like a dragon—transforming from a snake into a python, from a python into a flood dragon, and from a flood dragon into a dragon—this is a process of evolutionary advancement.
It is said that whether it's Kunpeng or a dragon, this evolution is defying the heavens, rejected by the Heavenly Dao, and will be completely destroyed by it.
Rumor has it that whether it's the Kunpeng or the dragon, their existence in this world is so ancient that it cannot be traced.
However, in the myths and historical anecdotes circulating through the ages, there is no record of a Kun transforming into a roc or a snake transforming into a dragon.
Therefore, the evolution of Kunpeng and Jiaolong is generally told as an inspirational story, making people feel that even if you are a snake, as long as you work hard, you will eventually become a dragon.
Even if you are just a fish, as long as you don't give up, you have the chance to transform into a roc, soar upward, and break free from the constraints of heaven and earth.
Of course, most people think this is just a deliberately fabricated inspirational story. In reality, fish are fish, snakes are snakes; no matter how hard you try, you're just big fish and snakes. Such legends are just self-deception.
However, the Kunpeng clan has its own explanation. According to them, they are just the Kunpeng clan, but not Kunpeng. In their beliefs, only the first generation can be called Kunpeng.
The so-called first generation refers to the entity that transformed from Kunlun into a roc; only it is qualified to be called Kunpeng.
However, to transform Kun into a roc, he must endure countless tribulations and confront a heavenly Dao that never perishes, enduring countless tribulations before he can transform into a roc.
However, on the Tianwu Continent, there is only the Kunpeng clan, not the Kunpeng clan, so the true Kunpeng has never appeared on the continent.
However, in the history of the Kunpeng clan on the Tianwu Continent, a genius emerged. Having gained the fortune of the Divine Ancestor, he awakened a trace of the ancient Kunpeng bloodline and became the strongest member of the Kunpeng clan.
This person was Peng Emperor, the strongest in the history of the Peng clan, who once fought against the Human Emperor and earned a formidable reputation.
Now, the statue of the Peng Emperor stands at the edge of the Tianwu Ring Sea. Here, an altar spanning ten thousand li has been built. In the center of the altar stands a gigantic statue—a golden roc radiating golden light, radiating a terrifying pressure.
The statue of the Peng Emperor is not only the symbol of the Kunpeng clan but also a symbol of the entire Xuan Beast clan.
Especially after the eruption of heaven and earth's fortune, the Peng Emperor Sacrifice began. It is said that the Peng Emperor's will is beginning to awaken, making the fortune of the entire Xuan Beast clan even stronger, and accelerating the awakening of the Kunpeng clan's disciples' bloodlines.
This breakthrough to the Tongming Realm, known as the Twelfth Tier Shackle in the Xuan Beast clan's terms, was influenced by the Peng Emperor's will, but eighty percent of Peng Clan disciples had successfully reached the twelfth tier.
Meanwhile, the other races basically maintained a 50-50 success rate ratio, which made the Kunpeng clan even stronger.
In front of the Kunpeng statue, inside a grand hall, Peng Wanli sat cross-legged atop the hall. Below, all the leaders of the Xuan Beast clan were present, including the ancient clan chief Long Juncang.
They were together, both smiling, as if waiting for some good news.
"Reporting to the clan leader, something terrible has happened. Lord Wanshan ..."
At that moment, a powerful member of the Peng clan rushed in, his face filled with terror.
Originally, Peng Wanli had been resting with his eyes closed, but when he heard Lord Wanshan, a bad feeling suddenly welled up in his heart.
"What happened?" Peng Wanli shouted.
"Lord Wanshan... Soul stone... It shattered. The Peng Clan disciple said nervously.
"How is this possible?" All the powerful figures present cried out in surprise.
Peng Wanshan was the strongest elder of the Kunpeng clan, second only to Peng Wanli. He had already touched the barrier of the fourth step of the Tongming Realm. According to his own estimate, within three years, he would definitely step into the fourth step.
Peng Wanshan led a group of elite troops to secretly infiltrate the territory of the Chasing Cloud Swallowing Sky Sparrow clan. They were here, waiting for their triumphant return, but unexpectedly, they received such terrible news.
The Soul Stone is connected to the original body's soul. Once the original dies, the Soul Stone will also shatter.
"Not only did Lord Wanshan's soul stone shatter, but also the soul stones of those powerful warriors who went to attack the Chasing Cloud Swallowing Sky Sparrow clan... All ... Shattered. The Peng Clan disciple said with a look of terror.
"Did everything explode to pieces?" How is this possible? With so many of them, how could they all be killed in an instant? Why are you only coming to report now? Peng Wanli roared, his eyes sharp as blades.
The Peng Clan disciple immediately trembled all over with fear, his face pale. He was responsible for managing the soul stone vault, but since he was a minor leader, he didn't personally oversee the situation, leaving only two subordinates to keep an eye on it.
But those two guys were even lazier than him, having drunk too much in the warehouse. At first, the soul stones shattered loudly, but they didn't wake them up.
It wasn't until later, as more and more soul stones shattered, like firecrackers, that they finally woke from their sleep. When they saw what they saw, they were so terrified they ran to report it, their voices in tears.
When that Peng Clan disciple learned of this and discovered that all the shattered soul stones were sent to ambush the powerful members of the Chasing Cloud Swallowing Sky Sparrow clan, he immediately came to report it.
But when Peng Wanli asked like that, he was instantly so frightened that his whole body went limp. Facing Peng Wanli, he didn't even have the courage to lie.
"Die!"
Peng Wanli roared in anger and pointed his finger, killing the Peng clan disciple on the spot.
"Bastard, how could this happen?" Peng Wanli let out a thunderous roar. By the time he killed that disciple, he had already learned the whole story.
"Didn't they say all the major rescue channels had been cut off? It won't alert anyone else. Could Dan Valley deliberately set us up? Long Juncang said with a gloomy expression.
This operation was a secret one, and very few people knew about it—even within the Xuan Beast clan, only the core experts knew about it.
After all, this kind of thing isn't something to be done openly. Although everyone knows who did it, as long as the Xuan Beast Clan refuses to admit it and there's no direct evidence, who can do anything to them? Even the Divine Clan cannot pursue the matter.
"Let's go chase the Cloud Swallowing Sky Sparrow clan and see who dares to kill members of our Xuan Beast clan." Peng Wanli stood up, his voice brimming with murderous intent.
"Clan leader, absolutely not. The Heavenly God Order has already been postponed. During this period, we cannot act rashly. If we go, wouldn't that be the same as admitting we were launching a deliberate sneak attack and treating the Heavenly God Order as nothing?" A powerful member of the Xuan Beast clan said.
It turned out the Celestial God Order was valid for half a year, but just a month ago, the Divine Clan announced it would be extended by three months.
Since the conflict between the Tianwu Alliance and the Xuan Beast Clan, the Divine Clan has had to extend the duration of the Heavenly God Token. Now, the situation in the Yin-Yang Realm is unpredictable. If the Tianwu Continent falls into chaos on its own, it will be a huge embarrassment.
If Peng Wanli charged fiercely at the Chasing Cloud Swallowing Sky Sparrow clan, it would be tantamount to openly defiing the Heavenly God Order and openly opposing the Divine Clan.
But if they didn't go, they wouldn't even know who killed them. Isn't that just too pathetic? How could he swallow this pride?
"Peng Wanli, your Third Master Long has arrived—why aren't you coming out to kneel and greet us?"
At that moment, a majestic voice echoed across the entire world, like the roar of a god, causing heaven and earth to roar.
Peng Wanli's expression changed instantly, and a flash of understanding flashed in his eyes, as if he understood the whole situation.
"Boom!"
Suddenly, there was a loud explosion. The ground trembled violently, the entire Peng clan territory shook, the earth tore open, and countless buildings collapsed.
Peng Wanli and the others leapt out of the main hall. In the distance, atop the statue of the Peng Emperor, a figure dressed in a black robe stood atop it. His robe fluttered, his long hair flowing as he looked down at the earth, his eyes filled with murderous intent.
Although Long Chen
had mentally prepared, when Peng Wanli saw Long Chen, his pupils still contracted.
Long Chen descended from the void and struck the head of the Peng Emperor statue hard, intending to shatter the Kunpeng's head with one blow.
But with that kick, Peng Emperor's giant head didn't shatter. Instead, it caused Long Chen's blood and energy to surge violently. On the statue, a vast force nearly injured Long Chen.
"Long Chen, how dare you insult the Peng Emperor? Get down here now." The powerful members of the Kunpeng clan roared angrily when Long Chen dared to stand atop the statue of the Peng Emperor.
"What is Peng Emperor worth, that he's worth desecrating me, Long Chen? Your Xuan Beast clan is way too good at flattering your own face. Long Chen stood atop the statue, hands behind his back, and said with a cold sneer.
The statue of the Peng Emperor is a gigantic Kunpeng, its wings spread wide, head held high toward the sky, as if ready to soar into the clouds.
Long Chen's eyes boiled with murderous intent. If it weren't for Mengqi and the other female soldiers from the medical team still behind him, Long Chen would have wanted all his brothers to pee on Peng Huang's head together.
Thinking of the Chasing Cloud Swallowing Sky Sparrow clan, Long Chen felt a surge of murderous intent. The Xuan Beast clan was nothing but a horde of fearless beasts. If not killed, it wouldn't be enough to let the warriors of the Chasing Cloud Swallowing Sky Sparrow clan rest in peace.
"Long Chen, let me ask you, was it you who killed our people?" At this point, Peng Wanli no longer needed to be pretentious and got straight to the point.
At the same time, Peng Wanli secretly issued orders: the grand formation beneath the Peng clan's territory had already begun to activate silently.
"No." Long Chen snorted coldly.
"If not you, then who else?" Peng Wanli shouted sternly.
"I didn't kill anyone. I killed a bunch of beasts." Long Chen replied coldly.
"Long Chen, how dare you disobey the Divine Order, deliberately provoke my Xuan Beast clan, and attempt to provoke war? What are you... you do?" Peng Wanli pointed at Long Chen and shouted loudly.
A cold smile appeared at the corner of Long Chen's mouth, cutting Peng Wanli off: "Idiot, your stalling tactics are as childish as an idiot in my eyes."
Do you think secretly activating the formation can wipe out me, Long Chen, right here? Go ahead and dream your mom's big dreams. At
that moment, the dragon blood warriors hidden behind Long Chen at the neck of the Peng Emperor statue all stepped forward. Their entire bodies shone with dazzling divine light, their auras fluctuating violently, reaching a certain extreme, like water balls swollen to their limit, ready to burst at any moment.
"Oh no."
Seeing the Dragonblood warriors like this, Peng Wanli and all the powerful members of the Xuan Beast clan suddenly changed their expressions.
"Peng Wanli, if you give me a big gift, I'll give you an even bigger one."
Long Chen roared, and the Dragonblood warriors roared in unison. Each one's aura surged instantly, breaking through their limits.
"Rumble!"
The once sunny void instantly darkened, and an endless aura of destruction filled the entire world.