Chapter 223: The Human Race Will Never Wither!
“The Great Emperor… you…”
Zhou Tong’s gaze trembled, and before he could speak, he was interrupted by the Great Emperor.
“Don’t say too much; my time is limited. It’s good to contribute some residual warmth for you younger generations.”
Before the words fell, the Great Emperor’s Dharmakaya burst forth with immeasurable light, tightly enveloping Zhou Tong and the Imperial Weapon.
The next moment, shards of the Imperial Weapon detached from Zhou Tong’s body and returned to their complete form.
In that instant, it seemed to awaken the divine spirit within the weapon, an endless pressure surged forth as if it wanted to devour everything; even Zhou Tong felt a terrifying burden.
“Alright… stop causing a ruckus!”
The Great Emperor said kindly, and with just those words, the Imperial Weapon quieted down.
“My old friend, I’ve found you a master with a boundless future. You must assist him well; I can no longer accompany you.”
“Whirr…”
The Imperial Weapon trembled slightly, as if reluctant but also displaying a sense of rejection.
Although Zhou Tong had already reached the Cycle Realm, he still failed to gain the weapon’s favor.
The weapon’s brilliance quickly dimmed, transforming into an ordinary mirror.
“It seems it looks down on me.”
Zhou Tong chuckled wryly.
“That’s normal; after all, you’re still very weak and need to earn its recognition.”
The Great Emperor smiled as he integrated the Imperial Weapon into Zhou Tong’s body.
The entire process was without any mishaps, as if everything was fated.
“It seems it’s not that averse to me after all.”
Zhou Tong smiled, feeling an additional powerful will inside him. The presence was aloof, neither rejecting him nor acknowledging him.
“This is a good child; you two will get along famously in the future.”
The Great Emperor’s smile grew even warmer, without an air of overwhelming authority.
“Senior, what is your name, so that this junior can offer my respects every year!”
“Haha… just a fleeting wind, a fleeting wind!”
The voice responded cheerfully, eventually dissipating with the wind!
“Whirr…”
The Dao Weapon within Zhou Tong also trembled, as if bidding farewell to a friend for the last time.
“Don’t be sad; I will be with you in the future.”
Zhou Tong spoke to the weapon within him.
“Bang!”
Hearing this, the Imperial Weapon seemed to throw a tantrum, vibrating slightly to express its annoyance and rejection.
“Alright, alright, I won’t disturb you anymore. Do as you wish!”
“Creak creak…”
At that moment, a crack appeared in space-time; the effect of the Nine Turns Fixing Gu finally expired, and time was about to begin flowing again.
At the same time, with the suppression of the Imperial Weapon lifted, the second layer began to rapidly collapse, and the aura of destruction enveloped the area.
“What happened?”
As everyone regained their senses, they saw this terrifying scene and were momentarily at a loss.
“The Imperial Weapon is gone, and the old man from the Heavenly Gu Clan is also missing. It must have been taken by him!”
This remark made Zhou Tong laugh; it was clearly Duan Li’s voice. He hadn’t expected that this guy had also learned to play underhanded tricks!
“Damn old thing, he truly deserves to die! I never want to see him again; otherwise, I’ll peel his skin off!”
People spoke in anger, and soon the second layer completely collapsed, with weaker individuals falling directly into the Dark World below.
Only Zhou Tong, the Senior Apprentice Sister, and Fire Heart could resist the pull of the darkness, suspending themselves in mid-air.
“I’m scared, Junior Brother!”
The Senior Apprentice Sister rushed into Zhou Tong’s embrace, a faint smile on her lips, showing no trace of fear.
As long as her beloved was by her side, she’d dare to go to Nine Oblivions!
“Then you must hold on to me tight. The third layer is filled with unclean things; let’s go eliminate them!”
Zhou Tong held his Senior Apprentice Sister and prepared to step into the endless darkness.
“Wait, I’m scared too!”
Fire Heart’s voice came from behind; she was genuinely afraid.
As a Sage, she could clearly sense the terror of the third layer.
Not to mention other things, that Saint King-level Yin Corpse was something she could not contend with.
“Oh.”
Zhou Tong’s expression turned cold.
“Why should I care?”
“Wait for me!”
Fire Heart grabbed onto the corner of Zhou Tong’s clothing, joining him into the limitless darkness.
…
“The Rising Sun!”
In the endless darkness, Zhou Tong clenched a Spirit Talisman and struck it, illuminating the third layer.
“This place is terrifying.”
Fire Heart shivered; her strength had returned, making her a Sage-level warrior again.
Yet this scene made Zhou Tong frown.
This indicated that the Dao laws entwined around her had been eradicated; this layer indeed harbored great terrors.
“Someone is coming.”
Zhou Tong projected his Spiritual Power outward and instantly identified familiar presences.
“Hahaha… So what if you found us? No matter your myriad techniques, today is your day to die!”
Before seeing the person, he heard their voice, followed quickly by the appearance of two figures.
“We’re all old acquaintances!”
Zhou Tong sneered, never expecting Tang Qi to be walking alongside Huang Chen.
However, a quick glance revealed something off.
Huang Chen’s soul composition had become more complicated, mixed with the auras of dozens of different races. Even Tang Qi had revived, containing fragments of the Human Race, Demonic Race, and Heavenly Gu Clan within him.
“You killed the Eldest Elder of the Heavenly Gu Clan and even divided his soul?”
“Hmph… Ignorant child, he has already joined the supreme evolution; it is his honor!”
Huang Chen scoffed.
“You are no longer human.”
Zhou Tong’s expression darkened, exuding killing intent.
“Hahaha… What are humans? Just filthy and lowly insects! We are to become an unprecedented race, the most perfect ultimate beings!”
“Delusional fool!”
Zhou Tong acted directly!
He punched out, and the terrifying punch wind had yet to take form before being eradicated by the laws of this place.
Seeing this, the two laughed even more arrogantly.
“Don’t waste your effort; this is the graveyard of all races, filled with resentment against the Human Race, specifically suppressing humans. This place is a slaughterhouse for your kind!”
Huang Chen emitted a dark, obscure glow that shrouded the whole secret realm.
“Souls of all races, today is the day of vengeance. Please rise and drag the human scraps into hell!”
“Boom!”
A massive rumble echoed, and countless powerful auras appeared out of thin air, transforming into strange creatures!
“So that’s it; these things are the resentful souls of all races!”
Zhou Tong sneered, and the three of them acted together, clearing away most of the strange creatures in the vicinity.
“Hmph, consider yourselves somewhat capable, but it’s a pity that others will suffer the consequences!”
Tang Qi mockingly looked at Zhou Tong: “Let’s see how you’ll deal with this.”
“Non-human bastards, what do you count for!”
Zhou Tong mocked, as he walked through the air, looking down at the two.
This manner displeased them greatly.
“Open your eyes and see clearly, human race, will never wither!”
As the words fell, Zhou Tong’s Spiritual Power surged out violently, instantly filling the entire space and then capturing the auras of all human beings.
As expected, the situation for the Human Race was indeed precarious, all of them caught in a siege by countless races. Those strange creatures were powerful, with some even reaching the Cycle Realm!
But Zhou Tong remained completely untroubled; he had long had a response!
“Equal Value Transport Technique!”
As this phrase was uttered, the light in the void became even more brilliant!
It had now joined the lofty evolution.
