King of Ten Thousand Years

However, it seemed things weren’t as bad as he had imagined.

After Wang Fu approached, he didn’t attack Luo Tian directly.

’Senior Brother Ying said that while the Four Grotto Heavens is an opportunity to deal with Luo Tian, we can’t kill him openly... Ordinary people can’t see what’s happening here, but some powerful Elders can see everything that happens inside the Grotto Heaven through the Celestial Level Array.’

Wang Fu kept this firmly in mind.

BANG!

He struck out with his stick, piercing the chest of a Blood Corpse in front of him, then moved closer to Luo Tian.

Following Ying Feihang’s instructions, the best approach was to increase the pressure on Luo Tian, interfere amidst the chaos, and strike from the shadows.

’Hm? Wang Fu didn’t attack me directly?’

Luo Tian found it strange.

It was obvious that Wang Fu wasn’t allowed to attack Luo Tian directly.

It seemed the Four Grotto Heavens had many rules Luo Tian was unaware of.

He breathed a slight sigh of relief.

If Wang Fu couldn’t make a move openly, then staying here for the time it takes an incense stick to burn would be no problem.

But just then.

”Brother Luo, watch out for Wang Fu! I’m here to help you!”

Liu Yi, from a distance, had somehow started heading this way, with more than twenty Blood Corpses chasing after him.

A bad feeling instantly welled up in Luo Tian’s heart, and his brows furrowed slightly.

He had always felt there was something off about Liu Yi and had never truly trusted him.

At this moment, Liu Yi’s actions made Luo Tian even more suspicious.

’Looks like these two came in with me on purpose, hoping to use this opportunity to get rid of me...’

Luo Tian’s pupils contracted.

...

「Outside.」

”Those three who just went in are all new disciples who just entered the Upper Sect, right?”

”I’ve heard of that Wang Fu. He was ranked first in strength in the Lower Sect.”

”Wang Fu can last for the time it takes an incense stick to burn, or even longer. The one at Spirit Sea Realm Sixth Layer should be able to as well. As for that guy named Luo Tian... I wouldn’t be surprised if he’s teleported out the very next moment.”

A group of senior disciples discussed amongst themselves.

”Heh heh!”

The smile on Li Zhiyun’s face grew wider.

Luo Tian definitely wouldn’t last for the time it takes an incense stick to burn.

The three participating in the trial were all new disciples. When the time came, Luo Tian would be the first one eliminated—it would be utterly humiliating.

And he would be going on a date with the goddess of his heart. Over the next three days, he would use every means at his disposal, even some dirty tricks, to conquer Ning Xin.

”Junior Sister Ning, where would you like to go?”

Li Zhiyun asked, looking as if victory was already in his grasp as he began planning for their date.

”I’m fine staying at home by myself.”

Ning Xin said calmly.

”Oh? Then we’ll have our date at your place. No one to bother us. Not bad, not bad at all...”

A wicked smile appeared on Li Zhiyun’s lips.

In the distance, Ying Feihang calmly stared at the three clusters of light above the Grotto Heaven’s entrance.

’Luo Tian, you don’t need to come out!’

Ying Feihang muttered under his breath.

He had explained the rules of the Slaughter Grotto Heaven crystal clear to Liu Yi and Wang Fu, and had even helped them formulate a plan.

Luo Tian would not be coming out!

...

「Inside the Slaughter Grotto Heaven.」

As Liu Yi and Wang Fu approached, they also drew a large number of Blood Corpses with them.

Logically, the number of Blood Corpses should have been shared equally among the three of them, with no unfairness.

But with Liu Yi and Wang Fu joining forces to deal with the Blood Corpses, their task was much easier.

Luo Tian, on the other hand, had to fight the Blood Corpses alone while also being wary of these two. The pressure on him was undoubtedly greater.

”Heh heh, Junior Luo, I mean no harm. I just want to compete with you and see who can last longer!”

A wicked smile played on Wang Fu’s lips, his face full of ridicule.

”Brother Luo, I also want to see how I measure up against you!”

Liu Yi revealed a nasty grin.

The disgusting looks on their faces were identical.

They flanked Luo Tian, creating pressure on him while also preventing his escape.

They could push Luo Tian into a desperate situation without even needing to attack him directly, and the risk was low.

CRACK! ROAR!

It was as if the ground led straight to Hell. Blood Corpses crawled out endlessly, surrounding the three of them.

Gradually, the number of Spirit Sea Realm Seventh Layer Blood Corpses increased.

Luo Tian could easily slay a single Spirit Sea Realm Seventh Layer Blood Corpse, but now, as the total number of Blood Corpses grew, so too did the number of those at the Seventh Layer.

”Kill!”

Luo Tian activated the Nine Heavens Sword Technique and launched a frenzied attack.

Amidst the slaughter, his Swordsmanship was continuously refined. It became more and more adept, transforming into a pure Sword of Slaughter.

Just then.

A Blood Corpse at the Peak of Seventh Layer of Spirit Sea Realm crawled out, its body roiling with a bloody, baleful aura as it charged toward Luo Tian.

One Sword Piercing Clouds!

SWISH!

A snow-white Sword Light, condensed to the extreme, resonated with the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi. It radiated a bone-chilling coldness as it shot forth.

Luo Tian found it difficult to quickly kill a Blood Corpse at the Peak of Seventh Layer of Spirit Sea Realm.

This sword strike hit the Blood Corpse’s knee, shattering its bone as coldness corroded its entire leg.

The Blood Corpse’s agility was mediocre to begin with, so this reduced its threat level significantly.

Next, Luo Tian executed the Nine Heavens Sword Technique, continuously inflicting more injuries on the Blood Corpse until he finally sliced off its head with a single strike.

This scene made Liu Yi and Wang Fu’s expressions turn a little ugly.

’This kid is actually this capable! He can still handle this situation so calmly!’

Wang Fu was a little shocked.

”Liu Yi, keep an eye on this kid! Don’t let him escape the Blood Corpses’ encirclement!”

Wang Fu sent via sound transmission.

Gradually.

The number of Blood Corpses surrounding the three of them increased to over one hundred. Even with Wang Fu and Liu Yi working together, they both felt the pressure.

But Luo Tian was still holding on.

In fact, Luo Tian’s Cultivation had been advancing by leaps and bounds recently. What he needed most right now was to temper himself through actual combat.

In just this short while inside the Slaughter Grotto Heaven, Luo Tian’s strength had already improved considerably.

’There are a few too many Blood Corpses at the Peak of Seventh Layer of Spirit Sea Realm!’

Luo Tian scanned his surroundings. There were now three Blood Corpses at the Peak of the Seventh Layer and six at the Seventh Layer of the Spirit Sea Realm. The threat was immense; a single careless mistake could be fatal.

He no longer hesitated and unleashed his Earth Level Upper Grade Body Technique, the Wind Manipulation Technique.

SWOOSH!

A gentle breeze suddenly blew where he stood. Luo Tian’s figure blurred and then shot forward.

”The kid can’t take it anymore! Stop him!”

Wang Fu immediately shouted.

SWISH! SWISH!

He and Liu Yi charged out at the same time, blocking Luo Tian’s path to break out of the encirclement.

Seeing this, Luo Tian didn’t slow down and charged straight toward Wang Fu and Liu Yi.

’Good, the kid is charging at us on his own initiative!’

Wang Fu’s eyes lit up.

This was a golden opportunity to kill Luo Tian.

When the higher-ups inquired later, they could simply explain that Luo Tian had charged over on his own and ran into their attacks, resulting in his death.

”Earth Splitting Stick Technique!”

”Blazing Palm!”

The two of them increased the power of their attacks, covering a radius of over twenty meters. Their attacks were tyrannical and ferocious, and they even deliberately directed them toward Luo Tian.

Luo Tian spread his Spiritual Sense. In his perception, Wang Fu and Liu Yi’s movements became slow and clear.

SWISH SWISH SWISH!

Luo Tian’s figure seemed to transform into the pervasive wind itself, ethereal and shadowless as he darted between them.

In less than two breaths, Luo Tian passed through the gap between Liu Yi and Wang Fu, completely unharmed.

Wang Fu and Liu Yi were still sneering, but in the next instant, they saw Luo Tian appear on the other side.

”How is that possible? What kind of Body Technique is that? It’s so exquisite!”

Wang Fu exclaimed in horror.

Even he would have found it difficult to do the same.

Wang Fu had fought Luo Tian during the Upper Sect Disciple assessment. Back then, his Body Technique could suppress Luo Tian’s, but now he could only look up to it in awe!

”Thanks for the help, you two!”

Luo Tian grinned at Wang Fu and Liu Yi.

Help?

The two of them froze. They turned their heads to see that the dozens of Blood Corpses that had been chasing Luo Tian were now charging madly at them.

These Blood Corpses had low intelligence and wouldn’t chase Luo Tian forever.

With Wang Fu and Liu Yi blocking their way, they would kill these two instead!

”Luo Tian, you used us to block the Blood Corpses! You’re trying to murder fellow Sect members!”

Wang Fu roared angrily.

But he had no time to say more. He immediately joined forces with Liu Yi to fight back while retreating, moving closer to Luo Tian’s position.

”You were the ones who blocked my path. How can you blame me?”

Luo Tian retorted with a smile.

He had guessed that one couldn’t openly attack fellow disciples here, but one could employ some underhanded tricks.

SWISH!

When Wang Fu and Liu Yi got close, Luo Tian used the Wind Manipulation Technique. His figure flickered and leaped twenty meters away.

In terms of Body Technique, Luo Tian completely dominated the field.

He relied on the Wind Manipulation Technique to weave back and forth, avoiding the threats from Wang Fu, Liu Yi, and the Blood Corpses.

Instead, it was Wang Fu and Liu Yi who were constantly surrounded and pursued by the Blood Corpses. Their situation was getting worse and worse!

Their faces were grim. They hadn’t expected their plan for the Slaughter Grotto Heaven to turn out like this.

ROAR! HISS!

A Blood Corpse at the Eighth Layer of Spirit Sea Realm crawled out from the ground. Its inches-long, blood-red fingernails suddenly slashed at Liu Yi’s back!

Although Blood Corpses were weaker than Martial Artists of the same rank, Liu Yi couldn’t dodge in time. If he were hit, he would be severely injured, if not killed.

CLANG!

The Eighth Layer of Spirit Sea Realm Blood Corpse’s nails tore through the clothes on Liu Yi’s back, revealing a suit of Silver Soft Armor underneath.

Liu Yi rolled several meters away, his internal qi and blood churning, but he was not seriously injured.

’It’s an Upper Grade Defense Treasure Armor!’

Luo Tian determined.

It seemed these two had prepared thoroughly to deal with him.

Equipped with an Upper Grade Defense Treasure Armor, they could withstand an attack from an Eighth Layer of Spirit Sea Realm Blood Corpse without serious injury, which greatly enhanced their survivability.

Wang Fu and Liu Yi, their wicked intentions still alive, once again moved to encircle Luo Tian.

The number of surrounding Blood Corpses grew, reaching over one hundred and fifty. This was all because Luo Tian, Wang Fu, and Liu Yi were too busy scheming against each other to kill them.

Gradually, Luo Tian began to find it difficult even while using the Wind Manipulation Technique. There were simply too many Blood Corpses, a dense, swarming mass that left very few places to land.

’Still, the time it takes an incense stick to burn is up. I can leave now!’

Luo Tian muttered, taking out his Identity Token and preparing to leave.

”Trying to leave?”

A cold glint appeared in the depths of Wang Fu’s eyes.

A Poison Needle as thin as a strand of hair suddenly shot out from his sleeve. This was a tool Ying Feihang had prepared for him, something that could kill Luo Tian unknowingly at a critical moment.

This type of Hidden Weapon was extremely covert. Even the high-ranking Elders watching through the Array would find it difficult to notice.

Even Luo Tian, the target of the sneak attack, might not notice it and would die in a daze.

HISS!

The dark, cold glint, as fast as a bolt of lightning, pierced through the bodies of two Blood Corpses on its way to Luo Tian, its speed not diminishing in the slightest, showing just how terrifying its power was.

’A Hidden Weapon!’

Luo Tian’s Spiritual Sense covered the surrounding area, and he detected it the moment Wang Fu attacked.

With his mastery of the Wind Manipulation Technique, he could have dodged it.

But these two had interfered time and again, and even tried to assassinate him. Killing intent now stirred in Luo Tian as well!

HUMMM!

The Luo Tian Divine Vein erupted. A vortex of Cold Mist surged around his body, condensing into a two-meter radius.

Anything that entered this range would be subjected to a violent pull and the erosion of Cold Power.

As the black Poison Needle approached, a layer of frost immediately condensed on its surface, and its speed decreased slightly.

Luo Tian nimbly dodged, and the Poison Needle shot past, grazing his abdomen!

But at this very moment.

Luo Tian fully activated his Nether Dragon Divine Vein, and the vortex of Cold Mist condensed around him contracted even further.

The pulling force from within the vortex surged in that instant!

All of this caused the trajectory of the black Poison Needle to shift slightly.

SWISH!

The Poison Needle flew past.

On the other side, Liu Yi, who was in the middle of fighting a Blood Corpse, suddenly stiffened, his eyes widening.

A black dot had appeared on his throat, and the surrounding skin was gradually turning black. The poison was spreading!

”What... happened?”

Liu Yi’s face turned deathly pale in an instant as his life force rapidly drained away.

Wang Fu’s Hidden Weapon was too terrifying. If Luo Tian didn’t have his Spiritual Sense, even he would have found it difficult to detect, let alone Liu Yi, who was trapped in the encirclement of Blood Corpses.

THUD!

Liu Yi fell to the ground, dead. The surrounding Blood Corpses pounced, tearing his corpse into several pieces.