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Chapter 1322: Seizing the Calamity Qi Essence (Part 1)

In the region of Lanhai, now more accurately described as the Sea of Calamity Qi, the ferocity of the calamity intensified as Jiang Chengxuan and Yan Han forced their way in. The malicious energy within the sea stirred without restraint, unleashing its destructive fury upon the world.

Calamity Qi, as a derivative of primordial essence, possesses a certain consciousness. Like all primordial forces, it inherently carries a sense of destiny. When threatened, its first instinct is to react violently, launching a relentless counterattack.

To the consciousness of the Calamity Qi, Jiang Chengxuan and Yan Han were undoubtedly formidable threats capable of jeopardizing its existence. Thus, it unleashed its most terrifying power as soon as it felt endangered.

In this battle, both Jiang Chengxuan and Yan Han truly experienced the eerie nature of Calamity Qi. Its power was comparable to that of primordial essence, yet it was not scarce—vast quantities of it seemed to defy the natural law of extremes.

As they delved deeper into the chaos, each bearing the weight of their Earthly Paradises, it was as if they carried divine wheels, resisting the destructive forces of the world. Although the overwhelming waves of Calamity Qi could not suppress them, its ceaseless assault from the turbulent black sea began to wear on them as they ventured further.

“Boom! Boom! Boom!”

By this time, both had already summoned their respective immortal weapons. Jiang Chengxuan wielded the Gengjin Void Sword, its every swing and slash unleashing brilliant golden lightning, as if invoking the wrath of gods within the chaotic darkness. Yan Han, on the other hand, wielded a long blade imbued with the North Pole Divine Light, harnessing the power of countless celestial bodies. His Dao power froze the surrounding space, causing all things to wither.

Thanks to the healing effects of Jiang Chengxuan’s small Tribulation Pill, Yan Han’s strength had increased significantly since their previous battle in the Southern State of Xuánmíng Immortal Domain. Now fighting alongside Jiang Chengxuan, he showed no signs of weakness, exuding a dominant aura.

It was worth noting that Yan Han had already fought several deadly battles with his old wounds before this confrontation.

Throughout the fight, Jiang Chengxuan also displayed terrifying combat prowess, having improved since their last encounter.

As the battle grew more intense, the void trembled, the universe seemed to turn upside down, and stars fell from the sky. Yet within this chaos, Jiang Chengxuan and Yan Han only became more resolute, their synergy and coordination growing exponentially.

After overcoming initial difficulties, their combined Earthly Immortal powers tore through the chaotic sea of Calamity Qi, stirring up a storm. The oppressive black mist that had blanketed the sky trembled and was gradually dispelled, subdued by their force.

For a moment, it seemed that the entire region of Lanhai began to show signs of recovery, as nearly all the Calamity Qi was drawn towards Jiang Chengxuan and Yan Han.

Finally, after what felt like an eternity of shattering countless forms created by the Calamity Qi, Jiang Chengxuan and Yan Han reached the deepest part of the sea.

Before them lay an astonishing sight.

It was an ocean hidden within the ocean itself, deeper and darker than the surrounding abyss.

Massive fissures in the earth, like festering wounds, formed a continuous stretch, resembling solidified waves or layers of exposed flesh. Within these gaping wounds, a molten black substance, condensed to the extreme, flowed sluggishly. The vapors rising from this molten material formed the strange bubbles that surged towards the surface.

The density of the Calamity Qi here was so overwhelming that even Jiang Chengxuan and Yan Han were taken aback, with Yan Han’s old wounds beginning to throb in pain.

“The source of the Calamity Qi must be within… We must find it quickly and not waste any time!” Jiang Chengxuan, bathed in divine light, said with a grave tone.

The so-called essence of the Calamity Qi was the very source from which the Calamity Qi emerged. It harbored the purest energy within the land of calamity and was the crucial component Jiang Chengxuan needed to refine the True Tribulation Pill.

The Tribulation Lightning that Shen Ruyan had obtained in the secret realm was also a source of Calamity Qi from a past eruption, sealed away by an unknown force for countless years, which had weakened its power and made it easier to capture.

However, the Calamity Qi essence here was undoubtedly a much more formidable entity.

“Yes, let’s end this quickly!” Yan Han agreed with a nod.

The Calamity Qi from all directions was continuously aggravating his injuries. He had already taken another small Tribulation Pill to successfully suppress the discomfort.

Thus, to extract the Calamity Qi essence, they would need to act with swift and decisive force.

“Let’s see where you’re hiding!” Jiang Chengxuan decisively unleashed his power, no longer concealing his aura. Divine light burst from his hand, and the Earth Immortal power transformed his Gengjin Void Sword into a massive thick-earth spear.

With a mighty swing, the spear, imbued with the power of a million stars, tore through the void, disrupting the Calamity Qi and crashing into the undulating mountain range.

In an instant, it was as if a mountain had been moved from nowhere, causing the space around it to shatter inch by inch. Countless stars reflected off the spear, illuminating the area with a fearsome light, further fragmenting the already ravaged Lanhai.

“Boom! Boom! Boom!”

Amidst this chaos, the black lava formed by the Calamity Qi erupted violently, sending columns of pitch-black energy roaring skyward.