“Arthur definitely won’t hold up his end of the deal. We need to be prepared on both fronts. It’s best if we don’t have to hand over the pendants to Arthur.”“That’s the way it should be!”...Immediately, everyone gathered together to plan the details of the following night’s operation.The next evening, an open tent was set up outside Darleen Pass.Halle and Clarissa led a large group of experts to the tent.“Insect Ruler, long time no see.”Arthur was already sitting inside the tent with experts such as Roland and the Grand Elders of Nightshade behind him. He glanced at the people behind Halle and smiled insincerely.Halle, Clarissa, and Noir sat opposite him. Halle snapped, “Enough with the pleasantries. We’ll hand over the remaining pieces of the Kleins’ pendants to you according to the agreement, and you’ll release Andrius.”Arthur’s lips curled up. “Of course.”Halle snorted. “In that case, I want to see where Andrius is first.”Arthur seemed to have anticipated her q
“Despicable! You’re shameless!”“You’re the Progenitor Emperor of Florence! How could you resort to such despicable means?”Halle and Clarissa were infuriated and could not hold back their curses.“I’m despicable? Shameless?” Arthur looked at the two teasingly. “The victor is the king, and the loser is the criminal. Say whatever you want. Now, with the pendants in my possession, I can generously give you a chance.“Insect Ruler, as long as you lead Murrfield and surrender to me, I can still let you rule the Murrfield territories in the southwest of Florence without interference. You simply need to stand up and respond when I call for you.“Clarissa, your influence in Yenico is also useful to me. It’s not too late to surrender to me now.”As he spoke, he put away the pendants and looked at them leisurely.“In your dreams!”“You’re delusional!”The two expressed disdain and anger.“Murrfieldians, take Arthur down and retrieve the pendants!”With Halle’s stern shout, all the Mu
“It doesn’t matter. No matter who it is, forcing their way into Demon Valley is undoubtedly courting death.” Arthur sneered.Then, he looked at the people present and smiled coldly.“These people here are the pillars of Florence’s final resistance. As long as we trap them here, even if Florence has the Lycantroops and a thousand generals, they’ll be leaderless and no match for me. Florence will be mine for the taking!”As for the officials in the imperial court such as Registus and the others, Arthur did not even bother to consider them.“Continue the operation!” Arthur ordered, his eyes filled with killing intent. “Make sure to trap them. Don’t give them any chance to escape.”“Yes!” Roland, Norvin, and the others immediately agreed and led their men to charge.This time, it was a decisive battle that would determine victory or defeat and the direction of the future. After all, if they wiped Halle and Clarissa out, Arthur could take the pendants back and rise to prominence.If
An envoy of hell?Luna was just about to ask when she saw the old woman leaning on her cane, slowly walking away.“Don’t ask questions and follow me.”Luna could not help but be stunned. Did the woman know what she wanted to do?Seeing the old woman walking further away, Luna immediately followed her.Before long, the envoy led her to a riverbank. The river water was rapid and pitch black with mist churning above it, making it impossible to see the bottom.Fortunately, a simple stone bridge was built over the river, and at the entrance of the bridge stood a stone tablet with a word written on it: Lament.The Bridge of Lamentation!Luna’s heart trembled, and she began to speculate who the self-proclaimed envoy of hell was.“Young lady, you came here to find someone, didn’t you?” the envoy looked at Luna and asked.Luna narrowed her eyes. “How did you know?”The envoy smiled faintly. “Nine out of ten people who come here are looking for someone.”Luna was stunned again.Had
Luna did not understand and asked, “Granny, please explain.”“Once someone signs the soul-selling contract, I, the envoy, will not be responsible for anything that happens in hell, nor will I need to pay any price.”The envoy had a mysterious smile on her face as she spoke.Soul-selling...She would not be responsible for anything that happened...Luna did not ponder too long and agreed, “No problem.”“Great!” The envoy’s mouth curved into a subtle arc, and she said enthusiastically, “Then, let’s go. I’ll take you to the ferry.”As she spoke, she leaned on her crutch, hunched over, and walked downstream along the River Styx.Luna followed closely behind her.A while later, they arrived at a ferry crossing.On the ferry was a solitary boat that looked like a skiff.“This is the ferry.” The envoy stopped and said, “Once you sign the soul-selling contract, you may board this boat and let me take you in.”Luna asked, “What do I have to do?”“It’s simple. Squeeze out a drop of
Bam!With just one palm, the envoy of hell was forced to retreat to the stern of the boat, almost falling into the River Styx.“You... T-that’s impossible!” The envoy’s eyes bulged out grotesquely, obviously flabbergasted. “Y-you... You’re just a human. How can you possess such strong malevolent power? I-it’s actually stronger than the malevolent energy of an envoy of hell! What kind of person are you?!”Luna’s eyes were pitch black, filled with demonic energy. She held out her right hand and clenched her fist in the air.“Ugh...” Grabbed by her inner energy, the envoy was lifted into the air. No matter how she struggled and kicked, it was futile.“Speak.” Luna’s voice was icy cold. “Why did you attack me?”“Cough, cough, hack...” The envoy wanted to make excuses, but Luna gripped her throat tightly. She only loosened her grip slightly when the envoy was about to suffocate.The envoy knew that this was Luna’s warning.Thus, the moment Luna let go, she immediately said, “I-it’s
She was incredibly powerful and strange. How could she possess such strong demonic energy? It was incomprehensible.The envoy picked up the oar again and continued to row.For a long time, there were no unexpected incidents.Then, the ferry arrived at a lake. The fog here was much thinner, and Luna could already see the scene hundreds of meters away.A vast island appeared in their sight.To Luna’s surprise, there were faintly visible figures walking on the island! That island was extraordinary!Just as that thought flashed in her mind, she heard the envoy begin to speak, “This place is called Lethe Island. There are souls from the mortal realm inside, as well as humans who have fallen into hell. Maybe the person you want to find is inside.”Luna’s expression changed dramatically.Could her husband be up there?Seeing Luna staring at Lethe Island, the envoy’s lips curled into a barely noticeable smirk.“You’d better hurry up, girl.” The envoy smiled faintly. “This is hell. Hu
Luna asked in a low voice, “Envoy, what is the meaning of this?”The envoy gave her a deep look but did not respond. Instead, she slowly closed her eyes and clasped her hands together, muttering, “Oh, great Demon Lord, this is a harvest I offer to you as a little snack. Demon Lord, please enjoy it to your heart’s content!”Demon Lord!Snack!Enjoy to his heart’s content...Luna instantly understood that it was a trap.The envoy was malevolent. She had tricked Luna into coming here with the intention of killing her.“You’re seeking death!”A chill flashed in Luna’s delicate face, and she seemed to transform into a black butterfly, dashing toward the envoy on the throne. She wanted to kill this so-called envoy.“Kekeke...”However, the envoy showed no fear and even laughed gleefully.The next moment, numerous figures rushed out from all directions, surrounding Luna and forcing her to stop.Luna looked over.The figures were ferocious and terrifying, with ugly appearances and
Noir immediately checked the life token.It was unbroken!This meant that Andrius was still alive, and he must have ascended to the Divine Realm.Noir was relieved.Remembering his responsibility to protect Luna, he exchanged a glance with Halle, Kate, and the others before quietly leaving.Not long after, a group arrived at the Immortal Demon Palace and began their cultivation, striving to ascend to the Divine Realm as soon as possible.In an ancient and desolate location, there were grand halls, statues of fierce beasts that still seemed lifelike despite the passage of time, sky-piercing pillars, and a sea of clouds...Everything looked majestic and awe-inspiring.However, it was eerily silent, like a dead land devoid of life.Until...Whoosh!A ray of light suddenly shot from the distance, moving at an unimaginable speed and entering the soul control orb at the center of the great hall.Then, a soul apparition started to form.It was none other than Andrius.He looked
Andrius’ condition was pretty bad.He thought that with his current realm and strength, he could handle the divine tribulation and successfully ascend to the Divine Realm.However, the strength of the divine tribulation far exceeded his expectations.He seemed to have easily dealt with the first strike.In reality, the moment the divine lightning struck his palm, the destructive force within it surged through his meridians and directly attacked his soul.As expected of the divine tribulation.So, Andrius did not dare to be careless anymore and immediately gathered his immortal essence to resist.However, that was just the beginning.Each divine bolt was stronger than the last, and their deafening sounds and unstoppable destructive power left Andrius in agony.The tribulation cloud showed no signs of dissipating, too. Instead, it grew even darker and heavier, pressing down on everyone until they could not breathe.Rumble—Crackle—The thunder rumbled relentlessly, and the li
If his true form was destroyed and his soul dispersed, the life token would shatter.That would be how Noir and the others would know about his situation.For the rest of his time, since short-term improvements were difficult at his level, he did not cultivate. However, Andrius meditated every day to calm his mind and clear his thoughts.Soon, three months passed.Sensing the increasingly intense presence of the tribulation, Andrius did not hide anymore and removed the effect of the Primordial Unity Pearl that was concealing his aura.Whoosh...An immense power surged forth, and massive tribulation clouds soon formed in the sky.At that moment, Andrius sat on top of a desolate mountain.A large crowd had gathered in the distance.It had been many years since anyone in the Immortal Realm had attempted the divine tribulation. Furthermore, Andrius had deliberately invited many people to witness the event to broaden the influence of the Lunarius Alliance.“Hiss... As expected of
Andrius chuckled. “It’s not that serious. I already have a plan.”“Tell me, Andy.”“I have an extraordinary treasure. The treasure itself contains its own independent space filled with countless treasures and living beings. Furthermore, the spiritual energy inside is ten, a hundred times richer than the outside world. I plan to entrust this treasure to you. Carve out a secluded area within it for Luna to recover.”Andrius slowly explained.The extraordinary treasure he spoke of was none other than the Immortal Demon Palace.With his current strength, crossing the divine tribulation would not be a problem.The Immortal Demon Palace was an independent realm constructed by the beings of the Divine Realm. Even figures like Cedric, the Blood Demon King, the Hidden Monarch, and the others had no choice but to follow its rules.Hiding Luna inside would ensure her safety.Of course, there was a small problem. If Andrius perished in the Divine Realm, as the owner of the Immortal Demon P
It was as if the dragon soul had always been part of his body.“How strange...”Andrius muttered to himself and continued to observe.Nothing happened.The dragon soul quickly integrated into his own without any further events.It only gave Andrius a vague sense of completeness, like something had filled a gap within him.It was a mysterious and eerie feeling.Swoosh...After the dragon soul left, the massive dragon bones collapsed, turning into a pile of white ash on the ground.It was clear that the dragon bones were preserved until now solely because of the dragon soul’s presence.“Forget it.”Seeing that the matter was settled, Andrius did not dwell on it.After glancing around and finding nothing unusual, he steadied himself, walked outside, and began thinking about his next move.“Andy!”“Wolf King!”“Andrius!”As soon as they saw Andrius, Noir, Halle, Kate, and the others rushed to him.While Andrius was absorbing the dragon soul, Noir had filled them in on the
Whoosh...Just as Andrius sent a wisp of his divine sense to investigate, an apparition suddenly emerged from the dragon bones.It was vague and ethereal, yet exuded a powerful aura.Gradually, it took the shape of a dragon.Andrius raised his brows. He was not surprised, though, let alone afraid.He looked at the dragon apparition, who looked back at him.Soon, the dragon apparition spoke in confusion, “Young man, I smell an extraordinary aura on you.”Smell...Many thoughts flashed through Andrius’ mind.What could a dragon find extraordinary? Perhaps it was the scent of the Divine Realm or the Void Thunder Dragon. Could it be the Divine Realm phoenix?The next second, the dragon asked, “Are you a descendant of the phoenix?”Andrius casually raised his hand, and a wisp of flame appeared at his fingertips. It was the phoenix’s true flame.“I knew it!”The dragon apparition trembled slightly.Then, its enormous eyes showed a trace of sorrow.Andrius frowned, sensing some
The remaining power of Andrius’ punch slammed into the man’s head viciously, like a hammer smashing a watermelon, splattering everywhere.“Hiss—”The captured cultivators could not help but gasp.Wow.Who was this guy? He was able to kill a mid-stage Aureate Immortal in just a single punch. Was he even human?Even Halle, Kate, and the others were dumbfounded.It had not been long since they last saw him, but he had already grown to be this powerful. It was completely unbelievable.The members of Dragon Immortal Sect were shocked and terrified.He was too strong!Even the sect leader was killed in one punch. They would be serving themselves up on a silver platter.At that moment, everyone kneeled.“Please have mercy!”“Please spare us.”It was the sect leader who ordered us to do this...”They groveled repeatedly, banging their heads until they bled. Though they did not dare stop.What was begging as long as they could live?However, Andrius’ words threw them into despai
“Andrius!”“Wolf King!”The group was instantly overjoyed when they saw Andrius.They soon snapped back to their senses, though. This was the heart of Dragon Immortal Sect, and they were in the middle of a sacrificial ceremony.“Run!”“Andrius, leave now. Don’t worry about us!”“That’s right. Just avenge us later!”They knew Andrius was strong, but they did not know how strong.After all, Dragon Immortal Sect was a powerful sect, and the sect leader and Grand Elder were all gathered in the hall.No matter how powerful Andrius was, he could not face off against so many opponents.Andrius could not help but laugh.However, before he could explain, Noir said solemnly, “Don’t worry. With Andy’s current strength, wiping them out will be as easy as slaughtering chickens.”Halle, Kate, and the others were stunned.Noir was extremely confident. Could Andrius have really become a great power in the Immortal Realm?While they were still in doubt...“It’s him!”The disciples immed
“It’s not a shame. As long as we awaken the true dragon’s soul, we can get any woman we want in the future.”“But it’s hard to find one that’s as beautiful and graceful...”The disciples drooled and spoke lewdly, but their actions were swift. They quickly restrained Halle and the others.Of course, they were not the only sacrifices.There were many other cultivators, even some powerful fiends and Demon Kings.“Let’s start!”In the center of the altar, Bernard saw that everyone was in place and gave the order.“Understood!”Everyone started to move.The disciples restrained Halle and the others firmly.The 108 core and elite disciples began channeling immortal essence, feeding it into Bernard’s body.In an instant, Bernard grew into a towering figure like a giant.It was one of his techniques.As he continuously chanted, the dragon bones in the center of the altar trembled slightly.It was clear he was trying to awaken the dragon.“No, I don’t want to die.”“You beasts!