The attacks from the Snake Demon and Qin Hai paused for an instant.
The two great experts sensed that the demonic aura around Lu Yu seemed to have a living pulse.
The undulation grew increasingly intense, as if life were about to break free from its cocoon, and for a fleeting moment, there was the sound of a heartbeat.
Boom—boom—boom—
Around Lu Yu, the space visibly collapsed towards the demonic aura.
A terrifying power surged forth from the demonic aura, spreading across thousands of miles.
In this world, the energy could not be suppressed, and even the demons and humans thousands of miles away could feel it.
“Roar.”
The Black Dragon, Silver Dragon, and Iron Dragon roared together, becoming incredibly excited.
The consumption of ten thousand lives at the sovereign level or above has finally given birth to it!
Crack—
A rift truly opened in the demonic aura around Lu Yu, and a surge of grayish-dark energy gushed out from within.
A head emerged from the gray, murky air.
A gigantic dragon head emerged, its fangs densely packed like sharp blades.
But strangely, there was no flesh on the dragon’s head. Inside its skull, a flickering, ghostly flame pulsed, and within the eye sockets, two blood-red eyeballs were turning.
As the dragon’s head emerged first, followed by its body.
The dragon’s body was similarly devoid of flesh and blood, consisting only of bones, with the entire form held together by a grayish, dim aura.
When the dragon body finally stretched out from the demonic aura, the roars of the Black Dragon, the Silver Dragon, and the Iron Dragon finally ceased.
The威压 released by the bone dragon shook the heavens and earth, like invisible mountains pressing down, causing the surrounding land to collapse with a loud, rumbling sound.
“What? This is a bone dragon!” Qin Hai exclaimed in shock, even he, as a king, couldn’t help but be astonished.
“What exactly did this human do to end up like this?” Even the snake demon couldn’t figure it out.
He suddenly thought of ancient records from a long time ago, and his heart trembled.
Bone Dragon — the most devastating and powerful life form among the dragon race.
The bone dragon does not belong to the dragon race.
It is a living being born from the bones of the dragon race. Within a dragon’s lair, such a creature can only come into existence where the remains of one hundred thousand dragons gather, nourished by the flesh and blood of dragon corpses.
It was born from the essence of one hundred thousand dragon bones, a mighty being second only to the Dragon King within the dragon race.
Its attacks are fatal with every strike; even the Dragon King couldn’t possibly remain unscathed from the Bone Dragon’s assault.
If humans have an uncrowned king, then the dragon race also has its own uncrowned king.
Each bone dragon will surely become a king of kings.
This newly born bone dragon has already demonstrated formidable destructive power.
Boom!
Its two bloodshot eyes shot out two beams of bloody light, each stretching dozens of feet in length. Wherever the beams swept, whether through the air or across the earth, they sliced through everything.
When the blood-red light in Long Mu’s eyes swept over Qin Hai and the snake demon.
The demonic flame surrounding Qin Hai was severed, and a flash of blood light sliced straight through his chest, leaving a deep gash down to the bone.
Lu Yu’s body was struck by the blood light, and his bone armor was sliced open, leaving a three-inch gash.
The bone armor of the serpent demon is no more than an inch thick.
With a simultaneous roar, the four demon heads lunged toward Qin Hai and the Snake Demon.
At the same time, Lu Yu took a powerful step forward and launched an attack toward the snake demon.
“Hmph.”
The blade of slaughter in his hand gleamed with a cold light, directly at the neck of the serpent demon.
“Kill you, I must kill you,” the Snake Demon knew that without killing Lu Yu, seizing the top ranking was impossible.
The deadly trap he set was unexpectedly shattered so completely.
The snake demon became somewhat frenzied.
He raised his head and let out a long, resounding howl, its sound spreading across the crimson land like a war horn echoing through the sky.
There are nearly ten thousand other human-like lives around the Red Land.
They abandoned their respective opponents and made their way to this battlefield.
No matter how strong Lu Yu is, the Snake Demon must take the risk.
Lu Yu must be killed.
To achieve this, he was even willing to join forces with Qin Hai.
After the third mutation, the serpent demon became even more ferocious and vicious. It lunged at Lu Yu like a fearless warrior.
Boom.
Qin Hai also took action.
Bang.
The Snake Demon Queen was struck in the back, and a crack appeared on the bone armor on her back from the blow delivered by Qin Hai.
The snake demon staggered backward, turned around, and looked at Qin Hai.
Qin Hai said coldly, “I attacked Lu Yu because I wanted to prevent him from becoming the strongest. But since the reality cannot be changed, you are the greatest threat now.”
There are no eternal enemies in this world.
Lu Yu was clear about it, and Qin Hai even more so.
The serpent demon is truly a being that does not belong to this world, while Lu Yu should be considered an ally.
Lu Yu also took action.
The sword in his hand had changed.
The Blade of Slaughter vanished, and a stone sword, half of a star-forged weapon, rested in his hand.
At that moment, the flames on the crimson land began to surge violently.
Boom.
The stone sword split the air, its immense force shattering the void itself.
“Oh.”
The serpent demon let out a fierce cry, unafraid despite facing two opponents alone.
He used his celestial crown to block the slash of the stone sword; although countless cracks spread across the bone armor, he remained completely unscathed.
“Half-Star Artifact, you actually possess a Half-Star Artifact,” the Snake Demon said, showing emotion for the first time. He never expected that Lu Yu had been concealing such a powerful weapon and only now chose to use it.
However, the snake demon’s expression soon turned hideous, and in a cold voice he sneered, “You’ve joined forces; do you actually think you can defeat me?”
Qin Hai also took action.
The fists of the Snake Demon and Qin Hai collided, causing Qin Hai’s arm bone to crack and snap with a sickening sound, as if his entire arm were about to twist.
Boom.
Lu Yu’s stone sword slashed forth, emitting countless beams of sword light that split the sky and enveloped the serpent demon.
“Do you really think that can kill me?” the serpent demon roared with狂笑 (maniacal laughter), its entire body covered in bone armor erupting with blinding white light, forming a radiant shield over the armor like a luminous罩 (shroud).
The sword light struck the protective barrier and shattered into pieces.
It was not until the nine thousandth sword beam that the light shield was finally shattered.
The remaining thousand beams of sword light fell upon the snake demon, whose body surged with waves of energy. In a single breath, hundreds of sword beams were shattered.
The remaining sword lights struck the snake demon, merely cracking its bony armor but failing to injure its actual body.
“Buzz.”
The Snake Demon surged forward, and from the monstrous mouth on his shoulder, hundreds of feet of black qi erupted forth.
The breath landed, corroding even the lava and stone ground.
Snake venom, this is the venom of the snake demon, so potent that it has corroded even the stone ground.
Large areas of stone ground turned into venom.
“You actually dare to use such poison against me!” Lu Yu shouted fiercely. Holding his stone sword, he strode out from the toxic mist, and once again his blade erupted with ten thousand dazzling sword beams.
“What, the poison竟然had no effect?”
As the snake demon was startled, Qin Hai’s attack arrived as well.
The demon flame ignited and tore through even the poisonous mist.
The Snake Demon was confident that his venom was no ordinary snake poison; even if humans possessed antidotes for ten thousand poisons, they still couldn’t evade it so easily.
Both of his current enemies possess the ability to fearlessly withstand snake venom; this is truly a match against formidable opponents.
The Great War Begins—
The power of the three grandmasters extended for thousands of miles.
Thousands of attacks shattered the center of the battlefield; even the surging sky was repelled by the immense power and could not descend.
The land stretching for thousands of miles was shrouded in a terrifying force.
The humans within were terrified, continuously stumbling backward.
They could feel the terrifying pressure from the center of the battlefield, even from a great distance.
Unapproachable, yet perceptible.
The three forces were astonishingly powerful—each one seemed like an emperor ruling over the heavens and earth, possessing a breathtaking and awe-inspiring might.
A vast expanse of crimson fire land was collapsing, with countless volcanoes erupting.
It’s getting hotter here.
From beneath the earth, countless rays of light rose upward, scattering into the sky.
Lu Yu took a deep breath, his body glowing with flames as he drew all the radiance of the Crimson Flame Land into himself.
The replication of unknown abilities has reached 57 percent, yet it is still impossible to determine exactly what ability was left behind by the Fire King.
But through these glimmers, Lu Yu came to understand.
It’s not that the Fire King scattered the skills everywhere.
Rather, this scarlet land of flames is the skill left behind by the Fire King.
The entire land is a treasure.
A vast expanse of land collapsed, and a great surge of radiant light arose, no longer concealed.
Hundreds of humanoid lives rushed over, charging madly toward the center of the battlefield.
At the same time, nearly a thousand black wolves also rushed over and charged toward the battlefield.
More than a thousand Strange-mouthed People and Ape Devils also rushed over at the same time.
The snake demon roared in fury, “Halt Qin Hai! I will kill Lu Yu myself!”
“Understood.”
Thousands of lives, together as one, heeded the command and surged toward the Qin Sea.
The snake demon roared angrily, “Qin Hai, you said you chose the wrong opponent. Now I’ve seen through you. Your attack power is strong, but you lack area-of-effect abilities. With three thousand Zunzang, I can wear you down to death. One-on-one, even Lu Yu isn’t my match.”
The snake demon said and lunged toward Lu Yu.
Suddenly, Qin Hai took a step forward, blocking the Snake Demon’s path with his own body. He called out to Lu Yu in a deep voice: “Lu Yu, the first one is yours. As for these enemies, you kill two thousand, and the rest are mine.”
Lu Yu didn’t need to think twice to figure out Qin Hai’s intentions and acted without hesitation.
The Sword of Slaughter and the Stone Sword struck together, annihilating a thousand至尊 beings in an instant.
“Roar.”
The fifth dragon king was born in an instant.
Bronze Dragon——its entire body covered in bony spines, each claw capable of unleashing invisible blades spanning dozens to nearly a hundred zhang in length. Any living being struck by these invisible blades is destined to perish if their defenses are insufficient!
Among the dragon clan, the bronze dragon’s area attack range is second only to that of the Dragon King.
It is said that the Wangzun-level Bronze Dragon’s area attack can reduce all living beings across ten thousand miles of land to blood-soaked mud in a single strike.
The bronze dragon was born, and with the second strike, another thousand sovereigns were slain.
The sixth dragon stretched forth from the demonic mist.
This is a two-headed dragon.
The twin-headed dragon is an anomaly among dragons, possessing two heads with ice and fire attributes respectively. One head is icy, the other fiery, capable of destroying any defensive armor together.
Six tendrils of demonic energy swirled in the void behind Lu Yu. The newly arrived humanoid race could barely withstand the pressure of the six dragon-like auras.
Lu Yu killed two thousand Zunzhi in a row, then quickly retreated and blocked the snake demon with a stone sword.
Qin Hai lunged at the remaining humanoid lifeform.
This is a transaction.
Qin Hai knew he couldn’t grab first place, but it was possible to surpass She Mo and secure second place.
He just needs a little over five hundred more lives to secure the top position.
The snake demon was on the verge of madness.
With Lu Yu and Qin Hai joining forces, how will this battle play out?
When all the humanoid lives that rushed to support were killed in battle, Lu Yu and Qin Hai joined forces once again.
The snake demon let out another strange cry, signaling its companions not to come any closer.
Coming here would only mean certain death.
Even after two battles, the Snake Demon still held its ground without falling behind.
The power of the Snake Demon is terrifying, and even Lu Yu admits that he is not yet a match for it in a one-on-one battle.
Many times, he was almost torn apart by the snake demon.
Even with a half-star artifact, they are no match.
This is the suppression of strength.
The energy fluctuations in the Land of Crimson Flames have been ongoing.
The remaining humans, demons, and even humanoid beings on this land trembled in their hearts.
They cannot see what is happening at the center.
But they could feel how intense the battle erupting in that space was.
Lu Yu dared not relax.
The snake demon was also on the verge of madness, ready to tear Lu Yu apart.
Qin Hai’s expression was blank, but his attacks were extremely fierce.
Neither could defeat the other.
The snake demon was too powerful; even facing two opponents, Lu Yu and Qin Hai, it could continuously inflict serious injuries on them.
It’s terrifying.
Lu Yu and Qin Hai had no choice but to admit it.
This is where willpower and strength come into play.
Anyone who makes the slightest mistake or experiences even a minor decline in strength could lose their life.
Time kept passing relentlessly amidst the battles.
People on the outside couldn’t see what was happening, yet they anxiously awaited, unsure of what changes might occur.
Time was passing away, second by second.
Someone stammered excitedly, their voice trembling as they asked, “Who will be the first?”
“Lu Yu, Qin Hai, or the Snake Demon… it’s really hard to say which one is which.”
“All three forces are incredibly powerful. I really wish I could witness them with my own eyes.”
“This level of battle, we can’t even get close. God, is this the world of humanity now? It’s too crazy.”
Countless people are discussing, yet no one can predict the outcome.
Meanwhile, in the center of the battlefield, a young girl stood amidst a sea of flames, her long sword in hand, already entranced by the spectacle.
The long sword in her hand, as if awakened by the earth’s disturbance, emitted mysterious energy waves that formed a protective light shield around her.
It was precisely because of this that she saw what others could not see.
The first time she saw Lu Yu’s god-of-war-like presence, with his powerful and awe-inspiring demeanor hidden beneath a stern and resolute face.
That kind of posture was captivating her, making it impossible for her to look away.
The long sword in her hand was glowing, emitting a certain wave that was absorbing the pressure released by the three combatants in the battle.
These energies are also enhancing the girl’s strength and unlocking the unusual energy within the long sword.
The fiery dragon’s breath on the sword blade became even more intense.
Time is running out.
“The seventh day of slaughter has ended; no one is allowed to move.” The illusory figure finally emerged from the vortex in the sky.
Everyone was trapped by the halo, even the combined attacking power of the three was neutralized.
The snake demon let out an enraged shriek.
He failed, defeated by a moment of carelessness.
Otherwise, everything here would have been his.
The voice of the illusory figure sounded again, “The first place goes to the Human Race, with a reward of 3 billion Star Sprit Stones, 3,000 Star Blossoms, and 5 drops of Evolution Liquid. Since the first place has maintained the top position for two consecutive times, the reward will be doubled, granting 6 billion Star Sprit Stones, 3,000 Star Blossoms, and 10 drops of Evolution Liquid. The second place goes to the Demon Race, with a reward of 1.5 billion Star Sprit Stones, 1,000 Star Blossoms, and 1 drop of Evolution Liquid. The third place goes to the Humanoid Race, with a reward of 20 Blue Star Souls and 1 drop of Evolution Liquid.”
“Fourth place: Lin Xiaoyue, with 417 humanoid lives slain. Fifth place: Huo Wu, with 406 humanoid lives slain. Sixth place: Fang Hua, with 312 humanoid lives slain. Seventh place: Bai Yang, with 300 humanoid lives slain. Eighth place: Yang Lie, with 296 humanoid lives slain. Ninth place: Fenghuang Wu, with 272 humanoid lives slain. Tenth place: Zi Yu, with 160 humanoid lives slain.”
“Those ranking from fourth to tenth place will each be rewarded with one hundred million Star Spirit Stones. Additionally, the storage space of those receiving the rewards will automatically be upgraded by one level.”
Positions four to ten have changed.
First again is Lu Yu.
The surroundings fell silent in an instant.
Immediately, enthusiastic cheers erupted throughout the Red Fire Region.
“Lu Yu, it’s Lu Yu.”
“Haha, as long as they’re human.”
“Lu Yu is the most powerful one.”
Being first for five consecutive days, no one may have received such an award.
Lu Yu has taken the top position three times in a row, which is truly a moment of pride for humanity.
Such news, when relayed back to Earth, would bring cheers from how many people.
“But—” someone stammered, “it shouldn’t be over yet. Who will be the one to kill the strongest?”
Someone exclaimed excitedly, “It must be Lu Yu, definitely Lu Yu.”
“Who said that? Maybe it was Qin Hai.”
“Everybody shut the fuck up and listen carefully. That illusion will definitely be revealed.”
There was chatter everywhere, but suddenly all fell silent.
Everyone held their breath and strained their ears to listen carefully.
What will the final reward be?
The illusory figure’s voice echoed once more: “The seven-day massacre has ended—First place, Lu Yu, with a final kill count of thirteen thousand six hundred and thirty-one Zunzhi.”
Boom.
As soon as the words left the shadow’s mouth, the four directions trembled.
All humans rejoiced, even the demons of Huaxia joined in the celebration.
Someone trembled and exclaimed, “Good heavens, did I hear that right? Ten thousand… He actually killed over ten thousand Sovereigns. Just how many Sovereigns did Lu Yu kill on the final day?”
A Chinese warrior exclaimed excitedly, “It’s really Lu Yu. Haha, Lu Yu is indeed invincible.”
At that moment, the voice of the illusory figure echoed again, overpowering the cheers from the Scarlet Fire Land: “Lu Yu will receive the ultimate reward.”
Just then, the voice of the illusion vanished.
A voice rang in Lu Yu’s ear: “Congratulations, you have won first place in the Seven Days of Slaughter. You will receive the ultimate reward.”
At the same time as the cold, hollow voice echoed in Lu Yu’s ear, he was transported into a vast, dark void.
Lu Yu was far too familiar with this place.
This is the Demon King System.
However—
This time, the demon-controlling system that Lu Yu saw before him was definitely not the same as the ones he had previously activated.
How high this level is, even he himself doesn’t know.
He had only three options before him.
Wang Zun Battle Armor, damage level at fifty percent. Estimated repair cost: one hundred and sixty billion Star Spirit Stones.
Half-star artifact, damaged by 36%. Estimated repair cost: 56 billion star spirit stones.
You have been granted one opportunity to freely enter the Ninth-Level Unified Magic Realm. Entry is unrestricted—you may bring up to five people with you, and no obstacles will hinder your passage.
…
Lu Yu looked at the three options and couldn’t help but swing his right fist heavily into the air.
The three rewards are too tempting.
It can be said that none of the three options are easy to choose from.
Lu Yu stood in place for nearly ten minutes, hesitating, still unable to make a choice.
Lu Yu took a deep breath and asked, “Can this reward be combined and accumulated with the rewards from the previous days?”
“Yes.” The illusory figure said: “So all the rewards can be accumulated first and then redeemed.”
“Okay then.” Lu Yu narrowed his eyes and said, “If I get first place on the final day, combining the bonus items from the last day, along with previous rewards and the reward for first place, what can I exchange if I combine all of them?”
As soon as Lu Yu finished speaking, the three choices before him vanished.
Then the demon king system disappeared as well.
Then another option appeared before Lu Yu’s eyes.
There were still three options, but these two options startled Lu Yu so much that his heart almost stopped beating.
The first one is to acquire a skill known as “Shu.”
Lu Yuguang was deeply moved the moment he saw the character “术.”
Because the Star-Calling Art, the Art of Tempering Weapons, and the Art of Devouring Weapons are each exceedingly precious treasures, unique and without equal.
The meaning of the word “art” here goes far beyond mere monetary value.
And the second one—enhancing any skill directly to the King Venerable level.
This is equivalent to elevating any skill, regardless of its current level or whether it can be upgraded, to the King’s Honor tier.
He possessed skills of the King Zun level and naturally understood how terrifying and powerful skills of this level could be.
As for the third one, Lu Yu was even more deeply moved, his blood almost freezing.
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