Yuan's Ascension

Chapter 766: Bloody Slaughter (2)

"There's a special case. Ming Jian, a mere High Immortal, managed to enter as well," a female Sovereign wearing robes adorned with patterns of the sun and moon suddenly spoke, her voice melodious. She was none other than the leader of the Hanging Moon Palace, Sovereign Xuan Yue. [1]

"This Ming Jian doesn't seem inferior to Zhuo Haiyue in terms of talent. Could he be in a similar situation to Zhuo Haiyue?"

"Moreover, he excels in Spacetime."

"His previous rampage has greatly displeased some Astral Monarchs under our command." The Sovereigns seated on the thrones spoke one after another, clearly all aware of Wu Yuan's existence.

"In terms of talent alone, he is undoubtedly the most gifted among those participating in this Black Devil Blood Hollow inheritance trial."

"His situation is very special."

"Could it be because he possesses a Black Devil Star?" These Sovereigns were all somewhat puzzled, but also extremely attentive to the unfolding events.

If an Archimmortal or Archdeity were to obtain Sovereign Black Devil's inheritance, they wouldn't be too concerned. But if it were to fall into the hands of a monstrous prodigy like Ming Jian, the situation would become quite delicate.

"Everyone." A cool voice suddenly resonated.

All Sovereigns turned to look.

"Lan Yan." Sovereign Xuan Yue spoke. As they were both female Sovereigns, they were usually on very good terms.

"I must remind everyone that Ming Jian is a Dao Master Imprint bearer of the Spacetime Island. Even if he ultimately obtains Black Devil's inheritance, he will eventually leave the Dao Realm, and won't have too great an impact on us," Sovereign Lan Yan said slowly. "If you don't want to meet the same fate as Black Devil, it'd be best not to personally move against Ming Jian."

The gathered Sovereigns all felt a chill in their hearts.

Meet the same fate as Black Devil? Sovereign Black Devil had been personally killed by the Dao Master years ago. Considering Sovereign Lan Yan's special status, the implications of her words were clear.

"Haha, Lan Yan, you jest."

"Ming Jian has little to do with us. If he obtains Black Devil's inheritance, it might even be a good thing."

"Indeed." Sovereign Xuan Yue and others all spoke up, easing the previously tense atmosphere.

These Dao Realm Sovereigns soon fell silent, waiting for updates from those within the Black Devil Blood Hollow.

...

As the days passed, more Archimmortals and Archdeities arrived successively, appearing out of thin air on various regions of the ice plain. These new arrivals were all powerhouses from the Devil Realm.

The number of powerhouses on the wasteland gradually exceeded fifteen thousand. Not all were human beings; in fact, many of the Archimmortals and Archdeities were of various races. It was just that most super powerhouses no longer cared about racial distinctions.

At this moment, Archimmortal Li Shu and more than ten other Archimmortals and Archdeities had gathered around Wu Yuan, meditating quietly. They were all powerhouses from the Hanging Moon Palace.

Wu Yuan didn't mind this. There wasn’t a single Astral Lord among them. Even if they suddenly attacked him, they wouldn't pose much of a threat to him.

However, Wu Yuan also felt puzzled. It's been eight days already, what exactly is the Black Devil Blood Hollow planning to do?

He continued meditating silently. n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

Suddenly, an immense pressure descended upon the barren ice plain stretching millions of li, sensed by all the powerhouses present.

In the sky above, countless beams of light converged, forming a figure shrouded in black robes, emanating an aura both ethereal and domineering.

It was none other than Big Devil, but the aura he now exuded far surpassed what he had displayed when meeting Wu Yuan earlier. With his power alone, he effortlessly suppressed tens of thousands of Archimmortals and Archdeities, as if he were a Supreme Astral Monarch.

Is this a projection of will? Or a puppet? Wu Yuan looked up, secretly astonished.

Either scenario was highly unusual. It also signified that the formidable might of the Black Devil Blood Hollow was beyond their ability to resist.

"I am the guardian-commander of the Black Devil Blood Hollow. You may call me Big Devil," his cold voice resonated through heaven and earth.

Everyone listened intently.

Most of the Archimmortals and Archdeities weren't as informed about the situation as Wu Yuan.

"Big Devil! According to ancient records, the legendary Big Devil was Sovereign Black Devil's top war general. He's still alive?" Archimmortal Li Shu exclaimed in shock through telepathy.

Top war general? Not a spirit? Wu Yuan was startled.

"This emergence of the Devil Hollow signifies that the Sovereign's inheritance is about to be revealed. Ultimately, only one successor will be chosen," Big Devil's voice remained cold and detached. "And there will be only one successor.

Those from the world outside call the Sovereign 'Black Devil’. Those from the Devil Realm call the Sovereign 'Devil Lord.'

Regardless of where you come from, you should all be aware of the Sovereign's might. The wonders of the Sovereign's inheritance will surpass your imagination.

The Sovereign calls himself a 'devil,' so naturally, his successor must rise from endless bloodshed. Only after being tempered by blood and fire can one be worthy of being addressed as 'devil.'

This first trial is simple. You will kill each other. When the number of candidates is reduced by half, all fighting will cease. Those who have killed at least one enemy by then will qualify for the second trial.

If the number of candidates is reduced by half, or if the battle lasts for a quarter of an hour, and you still haven't achieved any kills, you will be eliminated!

Remember, the more you kill, the better you perform, and the greater your chances of receiving the ultimate inheritance.

Slaughter to your heart's content. You have ten breaths to prepare. The battle begins after ten breaths," Big Devil's unemotional voice echoed throughout heaven and earth.

His figure vanished. In its place, an enormous, blood-drenched number appeared in the sky—ten!

The countdown began.

...

Across the vast ice plain, silence reigned. All powerhouses stared at the blood-soaked number in the air, feeling involuntary waves of killing intent surge within them.

Just looking at this number can actually stir a living being’s desire for slaughter? Wu Yuan frowned.

Even he felt waves of irritation and a strong urge to kill others to vent the fury in his heart.

A fierce beast lurked within the hearts of all living beings. Most of the time, intelligent creatures would suppress their desires, keeping this beast caged, but now, the blood-red number in the sky seemed intent on unleashing the beasts within all the powerhouses.

What cruel rules. Is this Sovereign Black Devil's selection method? Just the first trial will eliminate half the candidates? Wu Yuan thought to himself.

No! Wu Yuan suddenly realized. It's not just half. Some super powerhouses might kill large numbers of Archimmortals and Archdeities, meaning many Archimmortals and Archdeities won't have time to kill enemies and will end up being annihilated as well.

In an instant, Wu Yuan judged that this first trial alone would likely eliminate seven or eight out of ten Archimmortals and Archdeities.

Truly brutal!

Those Devil Realm powerhouses seem to be intentionally choosing to ally with each other. Wu Yuan's gaze swept across the surroundings.

Big Devil hadn't forbidden them from forming alliances.

Kill! If Archimmortal Li Shu and the others are eliminated, it's just their mana bodies that perish. For me, this is my true self. A hint of coldness flashed in Wu Yuan's eyes.

To survive, one must exert every effort.

Moreover, Wu Yuan also remembered Big Devil's words: “The more you kill, the greater your chances of receiving the ultimate inheritance.”

For someone who had already obtained True Saint Bu Xiu's inheritance, an ordinary Sovereign's inheritance wasn’t that appealing. To be precise, even if a Sovereign's treasure trove contained several high-grade Dao Instruments, they wouldn’t bring about a fundamental change to Wu Yuan’s strength.

However, Sovereign Black Devil was involved in the secrets of the Ancestral Pagoda, with far-reaching implications, naturally making Wu Yuan crave his legacy intensely.

The secrets of the Ancestral Pagoda must involve supreme beings. That's my primary goal.

Additionally, if I truly obtain Sovereign Black Devil's treasure trove, such as a large number of divine crystals and Dao Instruments, it would also facilitate smoother growth. Although confident, Wu Yuan didn't dare assume Sovereign Black Devil would willingly bestow his treasures upon him.

Therefore, he could only exert his utmost effort, striving to perform the best within the rules of the trial.

...

The ten breaths passed in a flash.

The countdown number in the void instantly transformed into a blood-drenched character: KILL!

It wasn't mere text, but formed with Dao patterns, allowing Archimmortals and Archdeities to understand its meaning at a glance. Its bewitching power intensified, overwhelming their minds.

"Kill!"

"Group up, charge and kill!" The tranquility of the vast ice plain shattered in an instant.

Over ten thousand Archimmortals and Archdeities, some in groups of dozens or hundreds, others confident in their individual strength, all erupted into action.

Boom! Boom! Rumble! Archdeities employed grand ether arts, growing into towering forms, while Archimmortals either manipulated artifacts or invoked arcane arts. Domain after domain manifested, as if heaven and earth were collapsing.

The eruption of a single powerhouse wasn't overwhelming. But when thousands, tens of thousands of Archimmortals and Archdeities erupted in power simultaneously, the resulting destruction was utterly terrifying.

Fortunately, the ice plain was incredibly sturdy, and the space was very stable, easily withstanding the eruption and battles of over ten thousand Archimmortals and Archdeities.

"Kill! Die!"

"Ice Heaven, Law Imprint!"

"Bunch of trash, die!" As the battle erupted, a barrage of attacks surged from all directions, targeting Wu Yuan, Archimmortal Li Shu, and their group of over ten Archimmortals and Archdeities.

Three teams, consisting of over a hundred Devil Realm powerhouses, had set their sights on them!

It could be said that the team led by Wu Yuan and Archimmortal Li Shu instantly faced attacks from over eighty percent of the powerhouses in their vicinity.

"Quickly, defend!"

"This is bad." Archimmortal Li Shu and the other powerhouses from the Hanging Moon Palace gritted their teeth.

Each employed their own methods, attempting to block the incoming attacks.

Everyone wants to kill me? Wu Yuan understood why – their group of just over ten was the smallest.

After Big Devil explained the rules, most other powerhouses had formed teams of thirty to fifty individuals. Moreover, there wasn’t a single Astral Lord in Wu Yuan's team.

As for Wu Yuan? On the surface, he appeared to be a mere High Immortal. In the minds of these Devil Realm powerhouses, a High Immortal could at most unleash the strength of a fourth or fifth-stage Archimmortal.

"Kill!" Wu Yuan's form blurred, instantly splitting into nine phantom bodies, charging in all directions.

His mana body assembled a sword domain, and he employed ‘Genesis Law Sacrifice’.

Rumble~ One after another, celestial swords radiating immense power materialized, swiftly forming a formidable sword domain that deflected the onslaught of attacks from every direction.

What seemed like a straightforward two-pronged strategy sent waves of unease through the expressions of the Devil Realm powerhouses.

As Archimmortals and Archdeities, each extremely knowledgeable, they naturally sensed the terrifying nature of Wu Yuan's movement technique and domain.

His movement technique was particularly unpredictable. The nine phantom bodies flickered, dodging the barrage of arcane art attacks. It was worth noting that over half of the previous attacks were aimed at Wu Yuan.

Now it's my turn. Wu Yuan's gaze turned icy as his qi refiner self gave a mental command.

Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Nine lifebound flying swords appeared simultaneously, like nine lethal divine beams, whistling as they streaked across the sky.

As they impaled their targets, blood sprayed the air. In just one exchange, six Archimmortals and three Archdeities fell.

It was nothing short of a one-sided slaughter.

"This is bad!"

"It's a quasi-Astral Monarch powerhouse, retreat quickly!"

"Fall back!" Faced with such a bloody massacre, the expressions of the hundred-over Devil Realm powerhouses who had been surrounding Wu Yuan changed dramatically.

They now realized that Wu Yuan's strength was far beyond anything they could hope to match.

1. Xuan Yue = Hanging Moon ☜

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