Desolate Devouring Art

Chapter 737 - Mysterious Power Stone

It was too late for Liu Shi to stop Liu Wuxie, and he could only fret helplessly. Everyone's expressions were different: joy, mockery, and disdain...

"Hurry up and notify the acting patriarch! Get him to come and collect the corpse!" Disciples aligned with Liu Xiaotian's faction quickly dispatched someone to inform the acting patriarch, certain that Liu Wuxie was doomed.

Many talented disciples had tried to lift this power stone in the past century but were all killed without exception. No one had ever succeeded in the past millennium. Those who succeeded ultimately became powerhouses in the Heaven Profound Realm, ascending through the skies and vanishing to unknown realms.

When Liu Wuxie held onto the handle, he could sense an immense force coming from within the power stone, wanting to destroy him.

"What a strange power stone!" Liu Wuxie thought, his shock concealed behind a composed expression. He could sense something hidden deep within the stone, though its nature remained a mystery. Instead of mustering his true essence, he activated his True Dragon Physique and circulated the ancient deity's power through his body.

Even though he wasn't certain of the limits of his body, he knew he could kill ordinary cultivators in the Nascent Transformation Realm.

"Rise!" Liu Wuxie pushed with his arm, and his legs stretched straight like a divine dragon suddenly awakened. Dragon roars could be heard around him.

"How is it possible? What terrifying power!" Though the power stone hadn't been lifted, the power exerted by Liu Wuxie was enough to shock everyone.

Liu Po narrowed his eyes in disbelief. He had practiced a body-refining technique and could sense Liu Wuxie's muscles swelling. Unimaginable power rose from his waist to his limbs, and dragon scales began to protrude beneath his clothing.

He was fortunate that he had clothes on to cover them, or everyone in the surroundings would be shocked. After all, even the weakest divine dragon could lift fifty thousand kilograms easily. Not to mention, Liu Wuxie had refined dragon bones, and the divine dragon's power within his body was extremely pure. The addition of the ancient deity's power only made him even stronger.

Cracking sounds were heard as the ground cracked open, and the power stone was slowly lifted. The moss on it began to fall off, unable to withstand Liu Wuxie's strength.

"He's moving it!" The disciples who had mocked Liu Wuxie earlier all had their mouths agape. They couldn't believe what was happening before their eyes.

This scene made Liu Po clenched his fist, and his face turned dark.

"It doesn't matter. He won't lift it completely anyway, and he will only die even if he does."

Although Liu Wuxie managed to move the power stone, no one was optimistic about him. One had to raise the power stone above their head to consider the challenge a success.

As Liu Wuxie's waist and legs worked harmoniously, energy surged from his acupoints like a tidal wave. His right arm rose steadily, and the power stone rose slowly.

The elders in the distance were shocked as they slowly rose to their feet.

"How is this possible?!" The elders, all in the high levels of the True Profound Realm, were struck with disbelief. Even they dared not attempt lifting the power stone, yet Liu Wuxie had managed to do it.

"This is impossible! Could there be a problem with the power stone?" the elder on the left asked in disbelief. He was the one who had said he would walk upside down if Liu Wuxie could lift the power stone weighing fifty thousand kilograms. The weight of the stone being lifted by Liu Wuxie had exceeded fifty thousand kilograms.

"How could there possibly be an issue with the power stone? It's inert, and its natural weight alone is seventy-five thousand kilograms, even without rune enforcement," the elder on the right said mockingly.

"Even if there were any issues, the stone's base weight is seventy-five thousand kilograms. With the runes enhancing it, the weight would easily exceed a hundred thousand kilograms," he added, his tone dripping with skepticism.

With a thunderous rumble, the stone left the ground and was lifted by Liu Wuxie.

"Unbelievable! This is beyond belief!" Disciples gathered around, their expressions oscillating between awe and fear. They began to retreat, unwilling to risk being near should the power stone crash down.

"ARGHHHH!" Liu Wuxie uttered an enraged roar as a surge of energy coursed through his arm, and the giant power stone was slowly lifted.

"Holy shit, why hasn't the power stone crushed him yet?" The power stone was one meter off the ground, and Liu Wuxie could soon raise it over his head.

Liu Po clenched his fists tightly, his face darkened with frustration. Behind him, the disciples who had been mocking Liu Wuxie moments earlier now stood in stunned silence, unable to find words. Their taunts had been met with an overwhelming response, as Liu Wuxie's actions turned their ridicule into a sharp sting of humiliation.

"Don't worry. It will be his end when the power stone reaches his head," muttered a disgruntled voice from the crowd, unwilling to accept Liu Wuxie's feat.

As the power stone continued to ascend, the muscles on Liu Wuxie's arm continued to swell.

Liu Xing also rose to his feet, rubbing his shocked eyes. He muttered, "He has shocked everyone once again!"

Even Liu Yue cheered, waving her hands around in excitement.

The movement from the power stone caused gusts of wind to blow outward. It felt like a mountain was slowly rising from the ground, and Liu Wuxie was standing beneath it like a tree supporting the weight of an entire mountain. The burden seemed unbearable, and the tree could be crushed at any moment.

"It will soon be lifted above his head!" Everyone's breathing became rapid as they watched. The power stone was close to reaching above his head, and the vast obstacle soon blocked the surrounding sunlight.

"He has lifted it! He did it!" The disciples who supported Liu Wuxie cheered. They hadn't expected Liu Wuxie to succeed.

Liu Po’s fists unclenched as he watched Liu Wuxie lift the massive power stone, his success undeniable under so many gazes. Despite the trembling in Liu Wuxie’s legs, it was clear he still had strength left to spare.

As the crowd erupted into cheers, a sudden rumbling emanated from within the power stone. The atmosphere shifted abruptly, and a mysterious, oppressive force descended. The power stone began to shake and fall.

“Something’s wrong!” Liu Xing shouted, alarmed. He remembered the grim history of those who attempted this challenge, all meeting their demise under the falling stone.

Liu Wuxie’s arms began to buckle as the immense weight bore down. The slabs beneath his feet cracked under the pressure, and his spine bent slightly, struggling against the crushing force.

"What are you people waiting for? Hurry up and save him!" Liu Shi yelled desperately to call for help.

However, no one made a move as it was too dangerous, and they would be potentially risking their lives to help.

The massive power stone loomed ominously, covering dozens of meters in radius. Anyone who attempted to assist risked being crushed if the stone fell. Unsurprisingly, no one stepped forward to help; the danger outweighed any sense of heroism. Liu Shi's efforts alone would be meaningless against such an overwhelming force.

Liu Wuxie's body sank further under the immense weight. His legs bent, and sweat rolled down his face in streams, soaking his clothes. He knew failure wasn’t an option; channeling his true essence now would destabilize everything, and the consequences of a misstep would be catastrophic.

Feedback from a mysterious force came from the power stone, and Liu Wuxie's gaze became grave.

"This is interesting!" Liu Wuxie murmured.

Fiery burrowed out from his robe with its head popped out. It still had no idea what had just happened, and it began to run up Liu Wuxie's arm to the power stone and scratched it as though there was something inside.

This verified Liu Wuxie's speculation that the power stone must contain a secret, and the mysterious force would appear the moment someone lifted it.

"ARGHH!" Liu Wuxie let out a thunderous roar. His clothes began to rip apart as an immense power surged from within his body.

"H-He was hiding his true strength?!" The onlookers could no longer describe their current feelings. It was unbelievable that Liu Wuxie had held back his full strength when lifting the power stone.

If it were someone in his position, he would've been crushed to minced meat by the power stone.

More people began to appear in the distance. The grand elders were alarmed when they heard of someone trying to lift the mysterious power stone.

Liu Dashan abandoned his work the moment a disciple informed him that his son was attempting to lift the mysterious power stone. Alarmed, he rushed to the martial field without hesitation. As soon as he arrived and saw Liu Wuxie struggling beneath the massive stone, he instinctively moved forward, intent on helping his son.

"Father, stay back!" Liu Wuxie roared, his voice firm and commanding. After all, outside interference would mark this challenge as a failure.

Half of the grand elders had gathered in the surroundings, and Liu Wuxie attracted their attention.

"Him again!" Many people were familiar with Liu Wuxie, especially since he had caused such a huge commotion on the first day of stepping into the Liu Clan.

Immense power emerged from the desolate world and channeled into Liu Wuxie's arm. His body slowly straightened, and he even performed the Ghost Eye to peer into the depths of the power stone. It didn't take long before he saw a crystalline lamp within the power stone.

"What's that?" Liu Wuxie was astonished. Why would there be a lamp inside the power stone? But there was no time for him to ponder as he raised the power stone higher.

Meanwhile, Fiery hopped off the power stone, scampering to Liu Wuxie's side. The little creature mimicked its master's actions, raising its tiny paws as though helping to lift the massive stone. The sight drew a wave of laughter from the onlookers, momentarily lightening the tense atmosphere.

"Even the heavens can't block my path, not to mention a mere power stone. Up you go!" Liu Wuxie roared, his voice reaching each corner of the Liu Clan. His unyielding spirit struck a chord with everyone who listened.

What Liu Wuxie said was right—even the heavens couldn't stop his way, not to mention a mere stone.

Even several grand elders fell into deep contemplation, marveling at how a youth like Liu Wuxie could possess such limitless determination. Despite their countless years of experience, they found themselves outshone by his ambition.

With a final surge of strength, Liu Wuxie's arm locked straight, and he lifted the power stone again. This time, the power stone didn't descend. He looked around, his gaze stopping on Liu Po with a mocking smile as he slowly placed the power stone down.

When placed on the ground, the power stone produced a loud rumble, drawing applause from the surroundings. Even those who had mocked Liu Wuxie earlier willingly contributed their applause.