King of Ten Thousand Years

In a marshland.

ROAR!

A giant crocodile, five meters long and covered entirely in Black Armor, roared relentlessly, its massive jaws agape.

A Black Water Crocodile! It was not only ferocious and violent, but its thick Scale Armor also provided astonishing Defense.

But at this moment, this Black Water Crocodile, whose strength was at the Peak of Spirit Sea Realm Fourth Layer, had several wounds on its body and had lost a few of its scales.

”Eighth Prince, this Black Water Crocodile is at the end of its rope.”

A petite woman’s eyes sparkled with Starlight.

”Don’t be careless. It would be easy for a Black Water Crocodile’s dying counterattack to drag you down with it.”

the Eighth Prince said in a calm, unhurried tone.

”Yes, Your Highness!”

The other four young men and women followed the Eighth Prince’s plan and slowly wore the Black Water Crocodile down to its death.

The entire team suffered no casualties.

”Your Highness, the Demon Core!”

A blue-haired youth handed over the Black Water Crocodile’s Demon Core.

”Hmph. As long as you continue to do your best to help this Prince hunt Demon Beasts, you will be handsomely rewarded.”

The Eighth Prince took the Demon Core and said nonchalantly.

”We will definitely help the Eighth Prince take first place in the second assessment!”

the four geniuses said in unison.

The Eighth Prince nodded, a hint of arrogance on his face.

Xiao Feng was arrogant and aloof, accustomed to acting alone. According to a reliable source, Xiao Feng was still hunting Demon Beasts by himself.

’In that case, I have a great chance of surpassing Xiao Feng.’

His four subordinates were no simpletons; they were absolute elites handpicked by the Eighth Prince and groomed as his trusted confidants.

Two of them were ranked first on the Human List in their respective nations, while the other two were geniuses from the Chilong Dynasty ranked around twentieth on the Human List.

By now, his four subordinates had each obtained twenty Demon Cores.

Therefore, all Demon Cores from this point on would go to the Eighth Prince, solely to help him claim first place in the assessment!

”Your Highness, I just heard the news. Yan Qing is dead.”

the blue-haired youth said.

”Who killed him?”

The Eighth Prince was quite surprised.

’The Chilong Dynasty is the main power in this Yunxiao Sect assessment, and Yan Qing was ranked seventh on the Human List with a shocking background. Who would dare kill him?’

”Yan Qing’s body was likely eaten by Fierce Beasts, so the killer hasn’t been identified.”

the blue-haired youth stated truthfully.

”Could Luo Tian have done it?”

the petite woman said. She was deeply impressed by Luo Tian’s performance in the first trial.

”Luo Tian doesn’t have that kind of strength.”

the Eighth Prince said calmly.

”However, we can confirm that he killed quite a few geniuses from the Chilong Dynasty, along with others who tried to rob him.”

the blue-haired youth added.

”Oh? He’s that brazen?”

The Eighth Prince raised an eyebrow.

’I’ve already announced that I’m coming for Luo Tian, yet he still dares to act so recklessly. Does he not take me seriously?’

”Eighth Prince, are we going to deal with Luo Tian?”

the petite woman asked.

”This Prince intends to enter seclusion for Cultivation. You are free to hunt Demon Beasts and search for any trace of Luo Tian!”

The Eighth Prince’s expression was cold as he gave the casual order, ”After I emerge from seclusion, this Prince will kill him personally!”

In his eyes, this was a trivial matter that could be accomplished with ease.

”The Eighth Prince is going to break through to the Peak of the Fourth Layer?”

The petite woman’s eyes sparkled with envy and admiration.

”When this Prince emerges from seclusion, I want to know Luo Tian’s whereabouts!”

the Eighth Prince said nonchalantly. He then carved out a temporary cave dwelling and entered secluded Cultivation.

”Let’s move out on our own, but don’t get too spread out. Many people are operating in small teams now. If something unexpected happens, we can provide support in time.”

the blue-haired man instructed.

His Cultivation was at the Peak of the Third Layer. With the Eighth Prince gone, he became the de facto captain.

Soon, news leaked that the Eighth Prince had entered seclusion to break through to the Peak of the Fourth Layer and would kill Luo Tian afterward.

”The Eighth Prince’s talent is astounding! He’s nineteen and already at the Peak of Spirit Sea Realm Fourth Layer!”

”If the Eighth Prince makes a move, Luo Tian has no chance of survival!”

”Luo Tian was doomed from the start. This is what happens when you offend the Chilong Dynasty!”

In between hunting Demon Beasts, all the geniuses were discussing the matter.

Luo Tian also learned of it quickly.

’The Eighth Prince really is out to kill me!’

Luo Tian’s expression turned cold.

First, it was Yan Qing, and now an Eighth Prince has popped up.

But this Eighth Prince was indeed someone to be wary of. His talent and potential were immense, and the power backing him was astonishing. He never had to worry about resources, and as he grew, he would only become more terrifying.

But Luo Tian would not be intimidated by this.

’Do you all see me as some random lamb for the slaughter? In that case, I’ll let you have a taste of what it feels like to be slaughtered!’

Killing intent blazed in Luo Tian’s eyes. With a swirl of his dark cloak, his figure vanished into the shadows.

...

「Early morning.」

SWOOSH!

A figure in pink leaped through the forest.

”The Spirit Level Demon Beasts are becoming scarce!”

a petite woman dressed in pink said.

After the Eighth Prince went into seclusion, she had been acting on her own, but had only managed to hunt a single Demon Beast.

And there was still no trace of Luo Tian.

’Looks like the news that the Eighth Prince is going to make a move on Luo Tian got out. Is the brat so scared that he’s gone into hiding? Maybe he even gave up on the assessment and left the hunting grounds.’

The petite woman chuckled softly.

But suddenly, she sensed something. She stopped on a tree trunk and said warily, ”Who’s there? Show yourself!”

WHOOSH!

A Black Shadow flashed past, instantly closing in on the petite woman. It was followed by a brilliant, dazzling Star River Sword Light stabbing toward her.

”Luo Tian?”

The petite woman was stunned.

She recognized Luo Tian’s Swordsmanship.

”You really have a death wish! You know the Eighth Prince wants you dead, yet you actually deliver yourself right to my doorstep!”

The petite woman sneered.

She drew a special Treasure Sword, one only as thick as a finger, and slashed out a Sword Mark as fine as a thread. It was incredibly fast and incomparably sharp.

The petite woman’s Cultivation was also at the Third Layer Peak.

’I’ll just injure him severely, then wait for the Eighth Prince to emerge from seclusion and kill him personally!’

CLANG!

The two Sword Lights collided, and Sword Qi surged in all directions, leaving a series of Sword Marks and holes in the surrounding trees.

One of the brilliant streams of Sword Qi shot through the air and tore the petite woman’s dress.

”You dare tear my clothes?”

The petite woman’s eyes widened, as if she considered having her clothes torn by Luo Tian a grave insult.

”Watch me sever the tendons in your arms and legs and make you wish you were dead.”

The petite woman’s face twisted with malice.

SWISH! SWISH! SWISH!

She thrust her sword out wildly. Each Sword Light was exceptionally fine and sharp, making it difficult to perceive.

The threads of Sword Light wove a dangerous net that enveloped Luo Tian.

”Break!”

Luo Tian’s expression remained unchanged. Deep within his eyes, an ethereal Sword Mark appeared, exuding an ancient, boundless Sword Dao essence.

The sword in his hand seemed to resonate with the heavens and the earth, shimmering with a brilliant, dazzling radiance.

At this moment, even the sword in the petite woman’s hand began to tremble faintly.

”True Sword Dao Intent!”

The petite woman was aghast.

Even in the Earth Element Realm, only a select few could comprehend the True Intent Fur.

For Luo Tian to have comprehended a trace of True Intent Fur while only at the Spirit Sea Realm... What kind of monster was he?!

PFFT!

A brilliant Sword Qi Rainbow Light, like a hanging, ancient Star River, slashed out and instantly shattered the silver net.

The aftershock of the sword strike slammed into the petite woman, leaving a bloody gash across her chest.

’Is this the power of Sword Intent?’

A look of terror on her face, the petite woman turned to flee.

When two sword masters fought, the one who had grasped True Intent held an overwhelming advantage.

The petite woman instantly lost all will to fight. But when she saw Luo Tian in hot pursuit, her face paled in alarm. ”Luo Tian, you want to kill me? I am one of the Eighth Prince’s trusted confidants!”

”You’re exactly who I came to kill!”

Luo Tian replied coldly.

In terms of speed, Luo Tian completely outclassed the petite woman and caught up to her in no time.

Wielding his Sword Intent, he completely crushed her Sword Dao, finishing her off in just a few strikes.

”That’s two,”

Luo Tian said nonchalantly.

Before killing the petite woman, he had already killed another of the Eighth Prince’s confidants.

...

RUMBLE!

Inside a mountain cave, Spiritual Qi surged wildly, accompanied by waves of rumbling.

A moment later, a man in golden robes emerged.

”Congratulations on emerging from seclusion, Eighth Prince!”

Outside the cave, the blue-haired youth said respectfully.

”Why are you standing guard here? Didn’t I tell you all to act freely and find traces of Luo Tian for me?”

The Eighth Prince glanced at his confidant.

”Your Highness, something terrible has happened!”

The blue-haired youth’s face was pale.

”Terrible? Don’t tell me Xiao Feng came to kill me?”

The Eighth Prince sneered.

’But even if Xiao Feng did come, my Cultivation has now broken through. It would be a perfect chance to test the strength of number one on the Human List!’

”No, Liu Yu and the others... they’re all dead!”

”Who killed them?”

The Eighth Prince’s face instantly darkened, a sharp glint shooting from his eyes.

’To dare lay a hand on my people... such audacity!’

His four subordinates were elites among geniuses, and the Eighth Prince valued them greatly!

”It was Luo Tian! Luo Tian killed all of them!” the blue-haired youth said.

”Luo Tian?”

The Eighth Prince was taken aback by this answer.

”And that’s not all! Luo Tian also hunted down and killed many other geniuses from the Chilong Dynasty!”

the blue-haired youth continued.

The reason he was standing guard here was that he hadn’t dared to go out, fearing that Luo Tian would kill him.

”Luo Tian, you’re courting death!”

The Eighth Prince’s face was Yin Cold. A crimson wave of wind erupted from his body, sweeping out in all directions and instantly igniting the surrounding plants and trees.

He had never imagined that while he was in seclusion for his breakthrough, three of his four confidants would be killed by Luo Tian, who had also hunted down other geniuses from the Chilong Dynasty.

This was tantamount to hunting the geniuses of the Chilong Dynasty as if they were prey.

At the same time, it was a provocation—a declaration of war—against the Eighth Prince himself!