Perfection: He is the Heavenly Emperor, I am the Eastern Emperor!

Chapter 42 Willow God Enlightenment

On the other side, after Little Red Sparrow left, Shi An turned around and went to the lightning-struck tree, dripping a few drops of his blood onto the roots.

He had been doing this for some time now. Ever since he broke through to the Cave Heaven Realm and came out of the Void God Realm, he would occasionally give Liu Shen a drop of his own blood.

At first, Liu Shen did not understand Shi An's actions, but after the drop of blood actually fell on her tree root, she realized what kind of effect it would have on her.

Although the drop of blood from Shi An's body was diluted to an unknown degree compared to the bloodstains on the ancient bell in Shi An's sea of ​​consciousness, the true meaning contained within it still greatly benefited her and even shattered her original understanding.

Whenever Shi An's blood flowed into her roots, she felt a growing sense of harmony with the laws of heaven and earth, like a gentle spring rain nourishing the earth, gradually deepening her understanding of the Great Dao.

However, as time went by, she discovered that Shi An's blood had gradually lost its effectiveness for her.

"Shi An, there's no need for that anymore."

Therefore, upon seeing Shi An dripping his blood onto her again, Liu Shen had no choice but to remind her, "Given your current level and condition, this blood can no longer provide me with significant benefits."

At this point, Liu Shen seemed to remember something and changed the subject, saying, "Furthermore, because of your blood loss over the years, I have reached a critical point and need to cultivate in seclusion for a period of time to digest the insights I have gained over the years."

"All right!"

Upon hearing this, Shi An felt somewhat disappointed that he could no longer do anything for Liu Shen to repay her kindness in imparting knowledge and teaching him, but he didn't say anything more. He nodded in response and then stopped what he was doing.

At the same time, Shi Hao was brought to Shi An's side by Shi Yunfeng.

"Grandpa Clan Chief, Brother Hao, what's wrong? Has something happened again?"

Upon seeing the two approaching, Shi An initially thought something had happened again. He then asked them questions while looking around. When he saw that nothing seemed amiss, Shi An felt somewhat relieved and turned his attention back to the two.

"That's right, Xiao An."

Seeing Shi An turn his gaze towards him, Shi Yunfeng immediately pulled Shi Hao in front of him and said, "The little guy said he wants to go back to our old place and leave some information for his parents so they can find us."

"Then, after our discussion, we felt that it would be much safer with you along, so..."

"No problem, Grandpa Chief."

Upon hearing that the two had come for this matter, Shi An smiled and agreed before Shi Yunfeng could finish speaking. Then, he looked down at Shi Hao and said, "Brother Hao, let's go!"

Seeing the smile on Shi An's face, Shi Hao felt a warmth in his heart and quickly replied, "Brother An, thank you."

"I'm your brother, this is what I should do."

Shi An simply smiled and replied, then took his hand and led him to the other side.

Soon, Shi An led Shi Hao to the location of the Azure Scaled Eagle.

Watching the Azure-Scaled Eagle playing with the three little ones, Shi An slowly spoke, "Azure-Scaled Eagle, would you give us a ride?"

The Azure-Scaled Eagle cried out softly, then spread its wings, clearly agreeing to Shi An's request.

Seeing this, Shi An didn't stand on ceremony and pulled Shi Hao forward, landing on the back of the Azure Scaled Eagle.

"Pu~"

The wind howled, and the Azure-scaled Eagle flapped its wings and soared into the sky, instantly breaking free from the constraints of the forest.

Shi An and Shi Hao sat firmly on the eagle's back, feeling the oncoming wind, and their vision opened up to an endless expanse, with mountains and rivers spread out before them.

The ferocious bird was naturally extremely sensitive to its surroundings. After circling once in the sky, it quickly locked onto its direction and then sped off in that direction like a streak of blue lightning at an incredibly fast speed.

"Oh dear, what happened? Why have all these mountains and rivers cracked open?"

However, after flying only a few hundred miles, Shi Hao couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.

Below, the once vibrant and lush land now resembles a tortoise shell, crisscrossed with cracks, its mountains and rivers collapsed, as if it had been forcibly torn apart by an invisible force, resembling a dead end.

Moreover, as they ventured deeper, Shi Hao witnessed even more horrifying scenes. One after another, the once majestic and imposing cities had been reduced to ruins, stained with blood everywhere, and filled with a pungent stench of blood.

But what surprised and puzzled Shi Hao even more was that there wasn't a single skeleton among the bloodstains.

They ventured thousands of miles into the land, but found no trace of human life, only remnants of blood. Many large tribes had been completely destroyed, and the once prosperous and bustling territory had now become a desolate wasteland.

Suddenly, Shi Hao felt a jolt in his heart, because he discovered a huge footprint on the ground.

The footprint lay across a mountain range, seemingly breaking the entire mountain in half. Its sheer size was awe-inspiring, as if it were an unintentional mark left by a god during a stroll.

Shi Hao was stunned, his expression one of shock. What enormous creature could have left such footprints!

The Azure-Scaled Eagle continued to flap its wings and fly forward. The further it went, the more terrifying the scene became. Several bottomless, enormous abysses appeared on the ground, pitch black, as if they could swallow all light.

But when Shi Hao observed carefully, he was shocked to find that they were actually claw marks, made by some kind of ferocious bird with unimaginable power.

"This bird of prey..."

Shi Hao was dumbfounded and stood there in a daze.

Even the Azure-Scaled Eagle trembled involuntarily; it was a fear that came from the depths of its soul, a profound awe of the supreme being.

Although they are all birds, the differences between them are like an insurmountable chasm, so great that it makes birds despair.

Further on, a vast expanse of barren land stretches for thousands of miles, a scene of utter desolation. The entire landscape appears to have been melted by intense heat, scorched and emitting a pungent odor. The land is cracked, and the rocks are crumbling, as if the world has been destroyed.

"Could this... be something Xiaohong did when she was pushed to the limit?"

Looking at the horrific scene below, Shi Hao secretly made a guess.

The Azure-Scaled Eagle possesses exceptional intelligence. It circled these battlefields for a long time, capturing the intense fighting spirit, as if it had gained some insight. In particular, the battle tracks left by the birds were invaluable guidance for its cultivation, greatly aiding it.

Seeing this, Shi An understood and said with a smile, "Don't worry, when the little guys are a bit older, I'll bring them here so they can also feel this fighting spirit. Maybe they'll gain something from it."

"Rage~"

Upon hearing this, the Azure-Scaled Eagle immediately let out a clear cry, clearly very satisfied with the arrangement. It flapped its wings slightly, creating a gust of wind.

As they continued forward, the scene before them grew increasingly terrifying. Endless mountain ranges collapsed, many peaks were swept away, and thousands of majestic mountains were neatly broken, leaving behind shocking ruins. The horror of the scene was indescribable.

After a long day of exploration, the Azure-Scaled Eagle carried them a great distance and finally found the original homeland of Stone Village.

However, this place has long since become a ruin. The once bustling and prosperous village is now just a desolate and dilapidated scene.

All around was quiet, except for the whistling sound of the wind blowing through the ruins, as if telling the world that this place once had its glory.

Shi An and Shi Hao leaped off the eagle's back, their feet touching the ground, and their gazes unconsciously swept over this once familiar but now ravaged land.

This place was once where the ancestors of Shicun lived, but now only ruins and desolation remain.

"Bang!"

Suddenly, a loud bang drew the attention of the two people who were grieving.

It turned out to be a large, hairy hand that had pushed aside a pile of rubble.