On the fifth day of the Guarding Decree, Wang Xiaoqiang finally encountered a formidable enemy: a Sect Leader of Earth Immortal Nine Plates, leading over fifty Earth Immortal-level experts, who forced Wang Xiaoqiang's group into a continuous retreat.
The sect was called the Blood Poison Sect, and its leader was nad Blood Fiend. Blood Fiend had a Cultivation Base of Earth Immortal Nine Plates, just a half-step away from becoming a Heavenly Immortal, with formidable strength. Not only was Wang Xiaoqiang not a match, but even joining forces with Wui would only result in a draw.
Moreover, the other side had strength in numbers while Wang Xiaoqiang's side was weak; naturally, Wang Xiaoqiang's side was defeated.
The key was, after the Hundred-Day Demon Extermination Society was held, within just five days, the news spread explosively and quickly, drawing various heroes, and experts from all over to compete for the Kill Order.
While Wang Xiaoqiang was facing the attack from the Blood Poison Sect, several more groups arrived, all experts above Earth Immortal Five Plates, ca one after another to vie for the Kill Order. Facing several mighty forces, Wang Xiaoqiang had no choice but to retreat.
As they fought and retreated, Wang Xiaoqiang's Four Puppets and five Wild Beasts were all wounded, Jiantong and Wui also suffered significant external injuries.
Though they were injured, they continued to protect Wang Xiaoqiang, treating him as their protector. Despite the defeat, the plight, seeing the loyalty of the two won, four Wild Beasts, and all the Puppets protecting him, Wang Xiaoqiang felt quite gratified.
"Run, run towards the Sea of Death." Wui reminded Wang Xiaoqiang after breaking out of the siege.
"What kind of place is the Sea of Death?" Wang Xiaoqiang asked in surprise. "Can we escape the pursuit once we reach the Sea of Death?"
"The Sea of Death is a forbidden area for Earth Immortal-level cultivators because the Grim Reaper haunts there. A powerful Grim Reaper intimidates the heroes; it can deter these pursuers into retreat."
"Grim Reaper?" Wang Xiaoqiang was astounded because he had encountered a Grim Reaper in the Biluo Realm before and had fought against one, knowing the Grim Reaper's might. Moreover, a Grim Reaper doesn't specifically refer to a single entity; it's a collective term for cultivators of that kind, and Grim Reapers are as nurous as cultivators.
Wang Xiaoqiang worriedly said, "The Grim Reaper is powerful, and no hero can withstand it. As we are weak, how can we cope?"
"The Grim Reapers are not eligible to participate in the Extermination Society; they have no desire for the Kill Order. They will only attack the cultivators who trespass into the Sea of Death. Once the fight starts, we can take advantage of the chaos to escape," Wui advised.
"What if we get entangled?" Wang Xiaoqiang considered that the Grim Reapers in the Ancient Immortal Realm are certainly stronger and more terrifying than those he encountered in the Biluo Realm, so he was a bit worried.
"We orthodox cultivators pursue immortality. The Grim Reapers pursue decay and silent death, so their Spell Techniques are deadly, straightforward, and deal devastating damage to physical bodies. Your Physical Body is indestructible; no matter how powerful the Grim Reaper's Spell Techniques are, it's hard to harm your life. When the ti cos, you need only to store us in your Storage Ring to retreat safe and sound."
"Alright, it's the only way right now." Wang Xiaoqiang said, and then led the group towards the Sea of Death.
Behind, the Blood Poison Sect and various strong pursuers chased relentlessly. On the sixth day of the Guarding Decree, having fled tens of thousands of miles, Wang Xiaoqiang arrived at the Sea of Death, and the heroes behind him also chased after.
However, at a distance of a thousand ters from the Sea of Death, everyone halted as if sensing a dangerous atmosphere, and no one dared to take a step forward.
Seeing the Blood Poison Sect and the strong factions hesitant to advance, Wang Xiaoqiang realized they were intimidated by the Grim Reaper and so did not move closer to the Sea of Death to avoid angering the Grim Reaper and getting caught in a tough fight.
In front, a vast sea, displaying a black dead silence, black waves surge, and crashing waves sound like thunder, making one's heart pound.
Above the sea, apart from the blowing wind, not a single bird can be seen, nor any Flying Beast; in short, no life forms can be seen. The black sea exudes a terrifying aura that is daunting.
Not only can the pursuers sll the ominous aura of the Sea of Death, but Wang Xiaoqiang's party can also sense the terrifying atmosphere, now caught between the Sea of Death and the heroes, Wang Xiaoqiang's party is also in a dilemma.
Wang Xiaoqiang considered for a mont, decisively saying, "For everyone's safety, I shall temporarily store you in the Storage Ring,"
"Together in distress, even if we die here today, it's worth it," the leading Wild Beast said. At this point, its body was covered with bloodstains, evidently heavily injured.
Seeing these Wild Beasts display more camaraderie than the Human Clan, Wang Xiaoqiang felt quite gratified. However, at this mont, not only were the Wild Beasts unhelpful, but the two won and Puppets were also burdens; if the Grim Reaper erged and surrounded them for a kill, they might even beco a liability, thus Wang Xiaoqiang must store them away.
"Now you must listen to ; there's no choice." With that, Wang Xiaoqiang moved his Willpower, storing the two won, four Puppets, and five Wild Beasts into the Storage Ring.
Then Wang Xiaoqiang sat on the ground, releasing the Patterned Beast, which began circling him, occasionally letting out vigilant and intimidating roars like a loyal Guardian.
In front, the Sea of Death; behind, the pursuers.
Wang Xiaoqiang was caught in between, in a dilemma. However, he wasn't anxious nor idle; he wanted to take advantage of the situation to sacrifice the accumulated Soul and Spirit to the Rouge Demon Princess.
Sitting cross-legged, Wang Xiaoqiang took out the Soul Nourishing Tower, inspecting it closely, seeing it filled with Soul and Spirit, densely packed and terrifying to behold.
Wang Xiaoqiang sent his Divine Sense within; it was like entering Hell, with sharp howls and various curses and cries of grievance echoing, deafeningly loud. The soul remains confined even in death, and their heavy grievances were understandable.
Wang Xiaoqiang quickly withdrew his Divine Sense and then decisively held the Soul Nourishing Tower above his head, chanting, "Yin God of the Nine Nether, Rouge Demon Princess, I am willing to sacrifice this Soul and Spirit…"
When Wang Xiaoqiang was sacrificing, the attention of the pursuers honed in on him. Upon seeing him sacrifice the Soul and Spirit to the Yin Gods, the crowd erupted in surprise and doubt.
"This brat, choosing not to worship the Yang Spirit of the Nine Heavens, but collaborates with the Yin God of the Nine Nether, clearly not a good guy…"
"Why don't we all go up and kill this rebel, fulfilling justice and serving the people."
"Don't rush; let's wait for him to fetch the Earth Essence before we go to kill him."
...
The crowd was indignant, each putting on an act of righteousness and pretension. However, among these pursuers, many were like Wang Xiaoqiang and collaborated with the Yin God of the Nine Nether.
They didn't attack yet, partly afraid the Grim Reaper of the Sea of Death would suddenly erge and catch them off guard, and partly waiting for Wang Xiaoqiang to sacrifice and obtain the Earth Essence, so they could claim it for themselves.
...
Accompanying Wang Xiaoqiang's Incantation, a black light descended underground, leading straight to the Nine Nether Underworld. From the black light erged a alluring woman, clad in armor, sensuous and wild, coldly charming, giving an extraordinary and stimulating impression, the Rouge Demon Princess.
The Rouge Demon Princess appeared and tossed a flirtatious glance at Wang Xiaoqiang, "Honey, it's been so long since we've been in touch. Are you not doing well lately?"
"Cut the chatter, quickly take the Soul Nourishing Tower." Wang Xiaoqiang, fearing the Tower would be seized by the pursuers, said with urgency.
Seeing Wang Xiaoqiang's urgency, the Rouge Demon Princess realized his plight; she imdiately beckoned, causing the Soul Nourishing Tower to ascend along the black light column to the Nine Nether Underworld, finally landing in her hands. As the Rouge Demon Princess received the Tower, and sensed within, she couldn't help but exclaim, "Ah, Honey, so many Soul and Spirit, such a great haul, it seems you wanted to surprise , hehe, I'm really surprised…"
The Rouge Demon Princess was ecstatic, laughing with unbridled delight.
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