Netherworld Retrograde

Capítulo 976: Chapter 465: Challenge Complete (Part 2)

It turned into a vast arena.

At the same time, another figure appeared from the distance.

This time, it was a middle-aged man wearing a crown and clad in gray armor.

The man had a burly frame, with well-defined muscles, as if every inch of his skin was brimming with endless power.

He held a massive war axe and walked out from the depths of the arena, his determined face resembling both a warrior and a king.

With every step he took, his momentum grew stronger, and after seven steps, the intense battle intent filled the battlefield!

This scene left Li Yelai stunned; he did not understand why the candidate was changed.

But at least, it was good news. Facing Captain Yang Chen was just too daunting.

Yet he still raised his long spear. The middle-aged man before him was also very terrifying!

At this moment, the middle-aged man in the distance stopped his steps, threw down the war axe in his hand, and the war axe shattered the ground upon impact.

At the same time, the voice of the king resounded: “Don’t worry… the projection of another champion should not appear here. He is not the Sixth Sense, but an Overlord. Thus, I can replace him.”

“This place is, after all, the Inheritance Land, how could it let a challenger face such an existence?”

The middle-aged man’s determined face revealed a smile.

In the next moment, Li Yelai felt the oppressive sensation gradually dissipate.

He couldn’t help but curiously ask: “You already have control over the residual sound’s body?”

“No.” The middle-aged man slowly shook his head: “I can only control this body because, after all, it is my residual sound….”

This middle-aged man was the residual sound avatar of the Ming Chi King recorded during his Sixth Sense period.

This is also why he can control this body.

“At the Sixth Sense level, I am not much stronger than the Heavenly Punishment Supreme. Even among all the strong of the Mingxia Civilization, he is considered unparalleled at the Sixth Sense.”

“After defeating him, you actually won’t find any other opponent at the Sixth Sense level. If you wish to continue the challenge, the Inheritance Land will have to search the database for other formidable figures.”

“Just like the Eighth Generation Champion just now. His strength surprised me, truly achieving unrivaled strength at the same tier! The Inheritance Land adjusted his data’s intensity to the Sixth Sense, preparing to make him the final gatekeeper.”

“But after all, he was an adjusted powerhouse, which I have the authority to replace.”

The Ming Chi King beckoned to Li Yelai, explaining: “And my residual sound is more like a… hmm… Easter egg?”

“If someone truly can defeat all the residual sounds, they will see me. I can also have a chance to scare the younger generation… and by the way, impart my king’s insights and knowledge to them.” Ming Chi King chuckled.

Li Yelai approached slowly, eventually stopping at a distance of about ten meters from the king.

“After the Jile Sect controlled the tomb, I also pondered using this Easter egg’s ability. During their challenges, I could kill them! This way, they wouldn’t discover me. Then, I could efficiently eliminate the geniuses of the Church!”

“If a Divine Chosen of Chaos defeated the Heavenly Punishment Supreme, they would have to face an opponent with a king’s experience and understanding.”

“But, whether it’s unfortunate or fortunate, those guys simply never met me. The Heavenly Punishment Supreme stopped all of them.” The king said with slight regret, “I missed the opportunity to kill the Chaos Genius. Of course, they also missed the chance to gain stronger heritage.”

Then the king looked at Li Yelai and said, “Now, a figure strong enough to defeat the Heavenly Punishment Supreme has finally appeared, yet it’s a Human Champion. However, that’s a good thing.”

“Now, I can have a good exchange at last. It’s been hard on you, fighting so many strong opponents and still able to engage in conversation with me.”

Li Yelai shook his head: “After all, it’s just a residual sound avatar, not their actual selves.”

“No need to be modest about this, I can sense that you haven’t exerted your full power yet. The faces you possess are probably more than just a few…” The king looked at Li Yelai, countless data streams flashing in his eyes, and seemingly the entire tomb was rapidly operating: “However, you seem to have been tainted by several extremely dangerous causes and effects.”

“Causes and effects?” Li Yelai frowned.

“Yes, both are very dangerous things… If it were the peak period of Mingxia Civilization, perhaps they could help you erase one of them.” From the king’s fully operational perspective.

Li Yelai was entangled by four dangerous causes and effects.

The first one came from the depths of Li Yelai’s Soul Well, which was a tombstone.

The second came from Li Yelai himself, or rather, from his champion status? A fearsome existence’s cause and effect gathered upon him.

That existence both hoped for the emergence of a Human Champion but also viewed the Human Champion as nourishment?

The third was shattered, illusory… there is a significant problem with this champion’s curse!

“Your curse, has it evolved?” Ming Chi King asked.

“Evolved? A curse can evolve?” Li Yelai was amazed.

“Indeed, in the endless void, it is not just the Spiritual Ability Users who have a system for ascending life tiers.” Ming Chi King said: “Some worlds have more stable ascension systems. But their ascension speed is far slower than that of Spiritual Ability Users. And the cost is the curse of Spiritual Ability Users.”

This was indeed a novel concept.

However, it was also officially learned in the Immortal Palace that.

The Ancient Heavenly Court seemingly didn’t have Spiritual Ability Users, or rather, they didn’t need to ascend their life tier through the Soul Well like Spiritual Ability Users.

Immortals seemed to start connecting to the Void Realm only after they became very powerful.

Spiritual Ability Users, on the other hand, connected to the Void Realm at the time of Awakening.

In simpler terms, Spiritual Ability Users ascend very quickly but must pay a price.

And about Li Yelai’s curse… Li Yelai recalled the future civilization that once appeared.

They indeed didn’t understand Li Yelai’s curse; otherwise, they wouldn’t have been sunk by Li Yelai as a Vehicle Killer.

Apparently, in other timelines, there was no Mr. Shadow, and Li Yelai’s curse wasn’t Calamity.

Was it Mr. Shadow’s appearance that led to the evolution of Li Yelai’s curse?

The fourth…

Ming Chi King squinted his eyes, but could only vaguely see in the endless darkness, two giant chains hanging down, seemingly sealing and suppressing some terrifying existence.

“You don’t have it easy either…” Ming Chi King shook his head and described what he saw.

“Four dangerous causes and effects?” Li Yelai slowly nodded, knowing about the Divine Demon Stele’s cause and effect.

Strong individuals would undoubtedly come for the Divine Demon Stele.

What surprised him was the champion’s cause and effect… what sort of thing would be watching the champion?

Thereupon, Ming Chi King asked: “The outside world, the Physical World, what is the current situation?”

Li Yelai organized his thoughts and informed him about the situation outside.

Disaster Fog has materialized, and the Forbidden Zone has emerged.

Giant City has been established, preserving the Flame, confronting the Forbidden Zone.

He also informed the Ming Chi King about the dilemma faced by the Old Mad King and the incidents encountered on the Immortal Palace Battlefield.

“It seems that over these years, it hasn’t just been Mingxia who has been struggling hard. No wonder, otherwise, there wouldn’t have emerged a Human Champion.” Ming Chi King sighed emotionally and then said: “I cannot help that Mad King. The lifespan of a king is innately long; the Mingxia Civilization has not studied this. But if you could visit the third layer of the Blood Lake, there might be a method to extend the Old Mad King’s lifespan. It contains our biological technology, the main part of which is a skeleton with powerful Life Force.”

Li Yelai noted this point, as restoring the Old Mad King’s lifespan remains Giant City’s primary task.

With the Old Mad King’s combat power, once the lifespan issue is resolved, why fear any Forbidden Zone?

“Alright, we cannot talk for too long either. Lest those outside become suspicious. Our plans are mutually understood. I will intervene appropriately based on your actions.” Ming Chi King stated: “Of course, if there is a need, you can summon me directly.”

Seeing Li Yelai nod, Ming Chi King smiled and said: “Alright, now… it’s time for you to receive your reward. You are the first in hundreds of years to reach this level, and will surely receive the most powerful legacy!”

In the next second, Ming Chi King used his hand as a blade, piercing through his chest, forcefully crushing his own heart.

The moment his body disintegrated, it signified that Li Yelai had successfully completed the challenge!