Chapter 600: Chapter 600 The Expression of Fear
As long as these entities exist, Yang Tian and the others are destined to die!
Thinking of this, Jiang Hao immediately glanced at Yang Tian and sneered, saying, "I advise you to let me leave quickly. Otherwise, if you alarm those Three Immortals who have traversed the eighth, ninth, or even the tenth layers of heaven in Monster World, you will have no path but death!"
After hearing this, Jiang Hao burst into laughter, as if he had already seen the shocked and terrified expression on Yang Tian’s face.
But soon, his laughter became extremely dry, even somewhat awkward.
Because Di Hai and Su Youu both remained indifferent, showing no fear or concern, and instead had expressions that seemed almost foolish on their faces.
Seeing this, Jiang Haotian furrowed his brows and said, "What’s with your expressions? Do you think this old man is joking? Do you understand what the heavens’ destruction entails? Surviving the eighth or ninth layer of existence represents the pinnacle of this world! For someone who’s passed through the tenth level, they are completely invincible!"
"Invincible in the world?"
Di Hai chuckled, "After the tenth obliteration, are they truly unbeatable? Isn’t there still the journey through the twelve paths of hell?"
"The twelve paths? How ignorant and naïve you youngsters are! Do you know what heaven-defying obliteration is? It is a terrifying calamity that could annihilate an entire world! Who in this world could survive such destruction? If anyone could, they would undoubtedly be Immortal! Such a being commands the worship of billions of lives and stands unparalleled in the cosmos!" Jiang Hao coldly snorted.
"Who could accomplish such a thing?"
Di Hai shrugged and looked at Yang Tian, "By heaven, this old fellow seems quite impressed with you!"
"Oh?"
Yang Tian smiled faintly but didn’t respond, walking straight toward the entrance near Ghost Kingdom.
Seeing this, Di Hai could only follow suit. Qiling Xiaoyu, who had been yawning lazily for a long time, immediately chased after Yang Tian the moment he started moving.
Listening to Yang Tian and Di Hai’s conversation, Jiang Haoteng’s confusion grew deeper with each passing moment.
At that moment, seeing that they ignored his words and proceeded toward Devil Kingdom, he roared, "What do you mean by this? Don’t you understand the words of this old man? In the Monster World lurk invincible creatures who have survived the eighth, ninth, and even the tenth pace of obliteration. Yet not only are you not turning back, but you insist on heading straight into hell? Are you courting death?"
"You need not concern yourself!"
Su Youu grabbed Jiang Hao’s hand and chuckled, "It’s merely ten tribulations. They’re all just phases. What’s the big deal? We, who stand with divine dignity, have withstood a trial of twelve great thundering calamities once!"
"Twelve... in one go? That... how is that possible? You’re deceiving me!"
Jiang Hao instantly roared!
They had splintered the Immortals, ravaged Monster World for who knows how many years!
But even with the resources of the Devil Kingdom, why—up until now—has no one managed to cross the twelve demonic doors of the world and ascend to an even higher realm?
Is it that they wouldn’t dare?
Of course not!
It’s that they couldn’t!
Each calamity was akin to dancing on the edge of death.
Twelve in one attempt? How could that be possible? Could any man achieve such a feat?
Yet clearly, even Su Youu couldn’t be bothered to respond to him anymore. He simply caught up with Yang Tian, omitting his final retort as he went.
"Oh, right! I almost forgot to mention, when we crossed the endless thunderstorm, the heavens unleashed a time-shattering force. Amidst that destruction, heaven tempered our bodies. To put it simply, without magic treasures or armored bodies capable of withstanding world-ending calamities, there would remain no chance of survival. Do you understand?"
After saying this, Su Youu dragged Jiang Hao toward the gates of Ghost Gate.
On the other hand, Jiang Hao froze dumbfounded, muttering to himself, "Tempered bodies... physical resilience surpassing divine punishment... How... how is that possible??"
...
At the ridge within Devil World.
Two figures in blue robes sat cross-legged at the entrance of a cave, seemingly amidst their cultivation practice.
However, these two figures did not appear entirely human. Their bodies constantly shimmered with light, as though they were not fully corporeal beings!
Clearly, these two were some of the Three Sages!
Who knows how long they’d been meditating before one of them slowly opened his eyes, frowning, "Ren Liang, I still don’t understand why Lord Ming ordered us to guard the entrance to the Immortal Battlefield. Isn’t the escape from Immortal relics here inevitable?"
Hearing this, Ren Liang also gradually opened his eyes and said, "That monster may have been purged by our annihilated sect long ago, but isn’t it true that even after years pass, there are always fish that slip through the net?"
"Are you dissatisfied with Lord Ming’s arrangements in Yun Ann?"
"How would I dare!"
The man, addressed as Yun Ann, suddenly broke out in a cold sweat—the fear of Lord Ming evident in his expression—yet he couldn’t help but mutter softly, "Even if arrangements were made in advance, shouldn’t they have been for the God Demon Battlefield? Wouldn’t this at least uncover traces of Immortals and Demons? And yet we’re to present a blessing to Jianling Sect’s Emperor Jiang Hao in preparation for Zong Qinghou’s Three Sages?"
"I have no right to question Lord Ming’s plans!"
Ren Liang said flatly, though a flicker of strange light danced across his eyes. Clearly, though he did not voice it directly, he too harbored dissatisfaction over such a peculiar arrangement!
Seeing Ren Liang’s response, Yun Ann could only hold his tongue and close his eyes again.
Regardless, although they were stationed here according to Lord Ming’s arrangement, this assignment was not indefinite. As long as they stationed for a hundred years, they would be replaced by another group of substitutes. Then, they too could pursue the talent and treasures left behind in the "Demon Remnant World" associated with the repaired demons. But for now, they could only wait.
Yet just as Yun Ann was mulling over this, he suddenly sensed a surge of energy from the cave behind them.
Someone... was emerging from the entrance of the Immortal Battlefield?
Yun Ann’s expression stiffened as he rose to his feet, and Ren Liang also stood up immediately.
Suddenly, faint footsteps echoed out of the dark cave, revealing a man dressed entirely in black, with flowing black hair and an ice-cold expression, stepping out of the depths.
Without sparing Ren Liang or Yun Ann a glance, the man exited the cave, inhaled slightly, and asked, "Is this the Monster World?"
"Who are you?"
Seeing such a sudden emergence, the two Mountain Kings, Lin Liang and Yun Ann, immediately furrowed their brows in caution, though they didn’t act rashly.
The Three Sages had occupied this cave for countless years, and conflicts in the earthly peaks had become fewer over time. Yet they were always vigilant for those of extraordinary strength who unexpectedly arrived.
But soon, their expressions turned increasingly baffled.
Yang Yi didn’t respond to their inquiry, ignoring them entirely, and instead walked out of the land of Shan Dong accompanied by several companions.
Among them were Niu Niu, Niu Lingniu, and Zhong Shan Xian from Jianling Sect, escorting Zhang Hao!
"Zhang Hao? Are you injured?"
Zhang Hao, being held by Shao Yu, prompted Yun Ann to curiously inquire.
Yet Ren Liang immediately brandished his magic treasure and demanded, "Who are you people?! What are your identities?"
Once more, Yun Ann followed with a question, "What do you intend here?"
"They... they’re Water Demons!"
Before anyone could answer, Ren Liang and Yun Ann were utterly captivated by Zhang Hao’s state. Sensing the terrible aura, they immediately shouted out in alarm.
"From Water Demon Square?"
At these words, both Ren Liang and Yun Ann’s faces drastically changed!
Was Yang Chuan truly a remnant of the Demons?
Moreover, he had captured someone like Jiang Hao, who was connected to the peaks of the mountains?
Was this a trap, or had other nefarious methods been employed?
Whatever the case, if Yang Chuan and his companions truly embodied remnants of those tied to the Water Demon... their actions were utterly unforgivable!