Gates of the Myriad Realms Chapter 578
byA gray shadow streaked across the sky and landed lightly.
It was Xu Xingke.
He held a cigarette in his mouth, took a deep puff, squinted his eyes at the surroundings, and said:
“Eternal mission completed?”
The woman not far away stopped her sword.
“Yes, teacher, I’m taking the next mission.”
The long sword in her hand trembled slightly, shaking off all the tiny blood and flesh remaining on the blade.
The long sword was as bright as new.
“You can take a proper rest. If you push yourself too hard and your body can’t take it, wouldn’t all your efforts be wasted?” Xu Xingke asked.
As he said this, there was a hint of sarcasm in his heart.
In fact.
He had always been very strict with his subordinates and students.
He didn’t expect to persuade someone else to rest today.
It was simply because this young girl had killed too fiercely, too cruelly, without resting for three days and three nights.
Not far away.
The plain was full of monster corpses.
She alone, with a single sword, had cut through the entire plain!
At this moment, she still didn’t want to stop.
She still wanted to use the power of the eternal mission to continue improving her strength!
Even he had never seen such a Sword Maiden!
“It’s fine, teacher.”
Only Xiao Mengyu’s respectful voice was heard:
“Shen Ye probably never rests, and I must keep up with his pace.”
Xu Xingke’s gaze shifted towards the end of the plain—
In the hazy mist.
A massive figure was slowly moving towards the plain.
It was a powerful monster from the ancient era, from the great war between destruction and eternity.
It was a legendary existence!
“Your next mission is to deal with it?”
Xu Xingke asked.
“Yes, I can’t defeat it alone, so I’d like to ask for your help, teacher.”
“I’m also making a move?”
“No, I want to ask you to summon someone.”
“Who?”
“Sword Maiden.”
Perhaps fearing that Xu Xingke wouldn’t understand, Xiao Mengyu hastily explained:
“Whenever my strength improves, the swordsmanship I cultivate also immediately improves, revealing a broader and profound prospect to me.”
Xu Xingke praised: “Then you must have received some kind of inheritance—only inheritance would lead to such a situation.”
“Yes—I have now comprehended a sword technique, but with my strength, I cannot fully demonstrate it. I need another Sword Maiden to form a sword formation with me.” Xiao Mengyu said.
“You’re willing to pass on your swordsmanship to others?” Xu Xingke asked, surprised.
Xiao Mengyu sincerely explained:
“The reason why this swordsmanship transformed into a sword formation is because it requires more sword cultivators to master and learn it.”
“And I have reached this level, passed various trials of swordsmanship, so this swordsmanship now allows me to choose another successor.”
Xu Xingke pondered:
“…This is too profound. I’ve never heard of such swordsmanship. Well, I want to see for myself.”
He drew a card and tossed it lightly.
Bang!
The card transformed into a summoning spell.
In an instant.
The smoke generated by the expanding space dispersed.
A stylish woman, currently squeezing spicy strips into her mouth and carrying seven or eight long swords at her waist, appeared before the two.
It was Sword Maiden!
“Hmm? Old Xu, you looking for me?”
She asked in surprise.
“It’s like this…” Xu Xingke briefly explained.
Sword Maiden looked at Xiao Mengyu, smiled and shook her head:
“No need to teach me—my swordsmanship is sufficient, but if you have any questions, I can help you.”
Clang!
Xiao Mengyu drew out the Luoshen Sword, pointing it at Sword Maiden from a distance.
“Oh? Want to spar a bit?”
Sword Maiden’s hand rested on her sword, a faint smile appearing on her face.
But soon.
The smile on her face vanished, and she murmured softly:
“What kind of sword technique is this…”
Xu Xingke looked at Xiao Mengyu in surprise.
—Xiao Mengyu was just holding her sword, motionless.
What’s going on?
“If there’s a problem, I suggest not—”
Xu Xingke didn’t finish speaking before he was interrupted by Sword Maiden.
“Old Xu, don’t talk for now.”
Sword Maiden gradually became serious, her expression stern, and she walked towards Xiao Mengyu step by step.
Her right hand rested on one sword, then quickly moved to another, constantly switching, but ultimately she didn’t draw any sword.
A few breaths later.
She had already walked in front of Xiao Mengyu.
Only then did Xu Xingke realize.
—Xiao Mengyu’s sword carried a sword intent.
That will was vast and formless, its grandeur unknown, only by sensing it carefully could one perceive it.
Dharma Aspect?
No, not a Dharma Aspect.
What level of swordsmanship was it exactly?
Unclear.
“How do you intend to teach it?”
Sword Maiden asked.
“Don’t ask me how to teach it; tell me how you will learn this sword.” Xiao Mengyu said.
Sword Maiden thought for a moment, then said:
“Countless Sword Maidens live their lives in vain, never reaching the realm of this sword.”
“As it’s said, to hear the Dao in the morning and die in the evening is fine—”
“Having seen and heard of this sword today, I shall respectfully accept it.”
She knelt on one knee, clasped her hands in a respectful bow, her expression solemn and grave.
Xiao Mengyu’s face showed a smile.
“Cultivate this sword with reverence, and when you draw it, you shall command the awe of all existence.”
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She sheathed her sword, and with a pointed finger, touched Sword Maiden’s glabella.
“Sister Sword Maiden, please lend me a hand to defeat the monster beyond the plain.”
“All right!”
As the words fell.
The two women soared into the sky, flying towards the direction of the monster outside the plain.
Xu Xingke stood rooted to the spot.
He watched this scene in silence.
Until the figures of the two women became small black dots in the sky, plummeting far towards the gigantic monster.
In an instant.
Heaven and earth were empty.
One could only see two golden streaks flash and disappear, followed by an infinite number of sword shadows bursting forth, transforming into a towering, inverted waterfall, then turning into a vast ocean curtain between heaven and earth.
A fierce wind swept backwards.
All the corpses on the plain were reduced to nothingness by the sword intent.
Xu Xingke held a large shield, resisting the endless sword intent.
—He retreated again and again, retreating hundreds of miles, before finally escaping the aftershocks of that swordsmanship.
“What an astonishing swordsmanship…”
“Who is it?”
“I have seen countless heroes across the land, but I have never seen anyone wield such swordsmanship.”
“To witness it today, I have no regrets in life.”
“But I wonder, what is the name of this sword technique?”
Xu Xingke sighed silently, then suddenly his heart stirred, and he pulled out a card.
The card was a battle record from the Tower of Tarot.
He was right next to the battlefield, and one of the combatants was a member of the Tower of Tarot—
So this record should be quite detailed!
He looked down and saw lines of prompts appearing on the card:
“Sword Maiden and Xiao Mengyu, members of the Tower of Tarot, merged their strength to unleash a sword technique through a sword formation:”
“Secret Sword, Shadow Painting.”
“—Painting shadows with a sword, their shadows are numerous and endless.”
Xu Xingke held his breath and watched for a while, then suddenly lit another cigarette, took a puff, and mumbled:
“Having such swordsmanship on our side…”
“It’s quite fortunate.”
“—She should be able to meet Shen Ye now.”
…
On the other side.
Blackflame City.
Everyone was nervously and busily constructing a new altar.
No choice.
Most of the people in the city had died in battle.
The previous city lord had also died.
Some of those who could run had already fled.
The remaining people were not many, so all of them had to be mobilized.
Good Duck-Duck still didn’t know that Xiao Mengyu was almost here to see her.
She stood on top of the former city lord’s statue and loudly declared:
“Faster!”
“Even faster!”
“—Only a suitable altar can offer suitable sacrifices and then gain the attention of the Great Tribulation of Destruction!”
This was true.
As the primary spirit of destruction, it naturally knew how to deal with the will of destruction.
Indeed.
If it were just her, she could directly communicate with the will of destruction now.
But for this city—
It had to use a more serious and proper ritual to welcome the arrival of the Great Tribulation of Destruction.
Finally.
The altar was built.
“Respected Primitive Spirit, our work is complete.”
A professional said.
“Is that so?”
The white-feathered Good Duck-Duck flew up and landed in front of the altar, meticulously inspecting it.
With its innate perception of destruction, it quickly pointed out several misplaced sections in the construction.
The professionals were convinced and immediately corrected the various errors.
Finally—
This time, the descending altar was perfectly built!
Everyone present felt that distinct power emanating from the altar.
“The power of destruction is practically overflowing from the altar—it’s truly a masterpiece.”
“We’ve never constructed an altar of this caliber!”
“Indeed, the Ancient Spirit is truly extraordinary!”
Everyone whispered.
Good Duck-Duck flew onto the altar, cleared its throat, and said:
“Alright, now I will summon a true speaker for you—”
“He’s carrying a big sword—”
“He’s here!”
Bang!
The void shifted.
The young Shen Ye made a dazzling appearance.
“Hello everyone, I’m Baxter, the legendary vampire.”
“My height is confidential. I usually like instant noodles and coke. My favorite celebrity is—”
“Stop!” Good Duck-Duck shouted.
“What? This isn’t a picnic?” Shen Ye asked blankly.
“Damn you, I brought you here specifically to save the day—this city is about to be destroyed by the monsters from World D-0314.”
“You must save this city!”
Good Duck-Duck yelled.
Shen Ye looked at Duck King, then at the professionals below the altar, and sneered:
“These people? You want me to help? Why?”
His attitude angered the professionals.
A professional jumped up and shouted, “You snot-nosed kid, what are you even—”
Clang!
Just as he was halfway through his sentence, the professional was hit by a flash of saber light, his armor shattered, and he was sent flying seven or eight meters.
The professional stood motionless, feeling himself all over.
No injury!
The opponent had split all his defenses with one saber strike, sending him flying seven or eight meters, yet he hadn’t suffered the slightest harm.
What incredible skill!
Recalling it carefully—
Did he just strike?
He didn’t see it.
He had no recollection of the opponent striking.
He didn’t remember it happening.
But he was truly sent flying that far.
—No, that’s not right!
The professional looked down again.
His armor was completely intact, and he himself was back in the spot where he had just been standing.
“Just now—”
The professional subconsciously asked his companion beside him.
His companion’s face was filled with uncontrollable fear, and he whispered, “I remember you were cut and thrown, but you’re still standing here. I don’t know if my memory is faulty or if you really weren’t cut.”
“He was cut and thrown.” Another person said.
“No, look, he’s still here. At least I don’t remember him being hit.” Another person said.
Was he cut or not?
There was a lot of debate, and the sounds of discussion erupted.
But soon.
Everything fell silent again.
—Even whether he was cut or not, they themselves couldn’t figure out.
This person’s刀法 (saber technique) was simply too terrifying!
“I’ve been lenient. If you speak disrespectfully again, I will kill you all.”
Shen Ye sneered.
Everyone was speechless.
No one dared to respond.
Pe’aso’s voice rang in Shen Ye’s mind:
“Building the altar has taken too much time.”
“Don’t play with them anymore, otherwise, when the monsters arrive, there won’t even be time to defend.”
“—The monsters are here specifically to kill you!”
Good Duck-Duck immediately jumped up and loudly declared:
“Everyone!”
“Say no more. If you want to live, gather all the resources in the city and invite this great master to guard it.”
“—You only have this one chance to survive!”
“If you are unwilling to pay—”
“He can leave at any time.”
“I will leave too!”
“Make a decision quickly, otherwise, when the monsters arrive, there won’t even be time for defense!”
What more was there to say?
A leading professional rose and bowed to Shen Ye:
“Please, sir, save us.”
“We are willing to offer all the remaining resources in this city, just for a chance to live.”
Shen Ye didn’t look at him, but turned to look at Good Duck-Duck.
Good Duck-Duck sputtered, loudly saying:
“Do you remember the Daming Lake twenty years ago, when I saved you once? This time, just stay, consider it repaying the favor from back then.”
Shen Ye said discontentedly, “Hmph… You duck, always bringing up favors.”
“Stay?” Good Duck-Duck asked.
“Fine, I guess!” Shen Ye said reluctantly.
Good Duck-Duck immediately cheered.
The other professionals, seeing that this existence with terrifying swordsmanship was willing to stay and fight, also felt their hearts settle down a few points.
“According to the original plan, everyone move!” Good Duck-Duck shouted.
The crowd moved.
Some went to gather resources to offer to Shen Ye.
Another group was responsible for preparing the sacrificial ceremony.
And yet another group went to activate all the remaining defensive measures of the entire city.
A few minutes later.
The sacrificial ceremony began.
The ritual of sacrifice was completed in an orderly fashion, and then Augustus’s tentacled body was retrieved—
A single tentacle.
Sacrifice!
Boom—
As Good Duck-Duck chanted the incantation, endless dark flames reflected like a sea in the sky.
A magnificent will descended, reaching out towards that tentacle.
An invisible thought immediately appeared in everyone’s minds:
“Not enough.”
“The entire city only managed to sever this one tentacle, which is truly—”
Snap!
Shen Ye chopped another seven or eight sections of tentacle and threw them into the altar.
That will immediately changed:
“This city was meant to prevent those guys from causing trouble.”
“It was originally abandoned.”
“But given your meritorious service—”
“You may continue to exist, and the city will continue to be protected, able to wield the power of destruction.”
Boom!!!
The entire city erupted in raging dark flames.
These flames did not burn anyone, but they restored the destroyed buildings to their original state.
“All large cannon functions have been restored!”
“Space transfer fluctuations have condensed on the teleportation platform, allowing troops to be teleported again!”
“The Tower of Destruction has once again begun to release destruction buffs!”
“Weapon storages are full again!”
Everyone quickly reported.
Shen Ye was a little surprised.
Sacrifice—
Using sacrifice to summon the will of destruction to repair various facilities in the city.
While this was good and enhanced the city’s overall combat power—
Why did it feel somewhat familiar?
A flash of inspiration crossed Shen Ye’s mind.
He stood frozen in place as if struck by lightning.
That’s it.
His endless destruction throne—
It was also like this!
Each creation represented the power of its owner.
But he had only condensed three creations.
They were the Pit-Digging Armory, the True Destruction Cannon, and the Inquisition!
What about the Will of Destruction?
It had many main gods, countless cities, and each city had innumerable battle-type buildings!
—But in the end, the path was the same path!
What if one day.
The Endless Destruction Throne surpassed the Great Tribulation of Destruction—
What then?
Would I represent the Great Tribulation of Destruction?
Shen Ye put aside his thoughts and carefully observed the restored buildings.
Last time.
All the battle buildings in this city were destroyed.
In that case.
What good was restoring them again?
Encountering the monsters that came last time would only result in them being destroyed again!
This won’t do!
Those monsters are chasing me!
Shen Ye threw more than half of the octopus’s—no, more than half of Augustus’s corpse into the altar and loudly proclaimed:
“The monsters from that world will soon attack again. As servants of destruction, we do not wish to fail again.”
“We don’t want to be stepped on by monsters, pointing at us and saying:”
“‘Look, the followers of the will of destruction are a bunch of trash’!”
As the words fell.
In the altar.
More than half of Augustus’s corpse was gone.
Rumble rumble rumble—
In the city.
Brand new combat buildings rose one after another.
They exuded fierce destructive power, their power fluctuations far exceeding those of the previous buildings.
A majestic will descended into Shen Ye’s mind, releasing a message:
“The city’s combat power has increased threefold!”
“If you can give me the complete corpse, I will also grant you a unique ability!”
“No problem, it’s yours!” Shen Ye said cheerfully.
He threw all the remaining octopus corpse onto the altar.
—Anyway, Augustus’s decaying essence had already been sucked dry by him, and his soul was still working in the Dharma Aspect.
A mere corpse was useless.
…Wait a minute.
He seemed to have forgotten something extremely important.
Fortunately, he remembered it now.
Shen Ye tried his best to remain calm, standing on the altar, quietly waiting for the will of destruction to respond.
One breath.
Two breaths.
Three breaths.
The octopus corpse was gone.
The will of the Great Tribulation once again responded:
“The offering is of a high level.”
“I have decided to bestow upon you the ‘Shield of Destruction’s Protection’.”
“—The shield can be used twice.”
“Each use allows you to completely negate a full-power strike from any being whose strength does not exceed yours by 300 times.”
“Guard this city.”
Shen Ye immediately said, “Can you arrange some reinforcements? There are too few professionals in this city. If more people could participate in the battle—”
“No one will come,” the will of destruction transmitted. “This is a place I have abandoned. If you cannot defend it, then flee.”
“Remember.”
“What you truly need to do is to offer me more sacrifices.”
“If you do, I will bestow upon you greater power!”
All messages were delivered.
In an instant.
The dark flames in the sky vanished entirely.
The will of destruction departed.
Only Shen Ye and the duck stood on the altar.
Run away…
The will of destruction abandoned this city!
It told me to run if I couldn’t defeat them!
Damn it.
The war hadn’t even started, and this city was already abandoned.
Were the enemies very powerful?
Shen Ye pondered.
He suddenly noticed the people around him cheering.
Everyone was looking at him.
Shen Ye looked down and saw himself enveloped in a layer of ethereal black flames, appearing quite formidable.
“This is a spell personally bestowed by the Will of the Tribulation!”
“My lord, you have received the blessings of the Tribulation, which means we still have hope!”
“Please command us!”
“We will fight with all our might!”
The professionals saluted him.
Shen Ye came to his senses.
This “special effect” on him was actually the “Shield of Destruction’s Protection.”
Oh well.
Since it could unite everyone’s hearts, then let’s have a good fight.
“Duck, quickly find someone to lead you to enlighten all the buildings.”
Shen Ye said.
“Yes!” Good Duck-Duck barked and left with the others.
—The “Behind-the-Scenes Figure” entry had leveled up, perfect for assigning prefixes and suffixes to each building.
This way—
The entire city’s combat power would receive another round of enhancement.
Finally.
As for his own side.
“Failun.”
Shen Ye quietly called out.
“What’s up?” The big skeleton’s puzzled voice rang out.
“Come, have a taste of this.”
Shen Ye whispered.
“Pervert, that’s disgusting. Why would I eat something like that?” The big skeleton said with disdain.
“Damn it, I’m doing this for your own good.”
“I can’t see it.”
“Can’t you eat anything and change into it?”
“Yeah?”
Shen Ye said softly:
“Take a bite of brain matter, turn into a Donao River, don’t you want to—”
Silence for a moment.
The big skeleton screamed:
“Eat! My ancestor! Even if I have to vomit, I will still eat it and then vomit!”
Yes.
Originally, an existence of the big skeleton’s caliber would never have the chance to eat a Donao River’s brain.
The gap was too vast.
There wasn’t even a chance to meet.
But he had won with a single saber attack, defeating Donao River, becoming the “first duck” in history!
So, this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!
It finally got to eat brain matter!
If…
If there was a trustworthy Donao River by his side…
“Don’t worry, I’ll cook it for you in a hot pot; it won’t taste bad.”
“Then I want the spicy flavor.”
“No problem. What would you like to drink?”
“Just some beer. Don’t you humans usually drink beer when eating hot pot?”
Boom!!!
A spell struck the city.
The entire city shook.
“My lord! Monsters are attacking—”
Someone reported in a hurry.
“Alright, you all defend first,” Shen Ye said seriously. “I’ll make a hot pot; I’ll be right there!”
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