Undying Life

Chapter 605: Chapter 605: Commander of the Ninth Legion

Jing Xueshen was dead. A late-stage Imperial Extreme realm expert, completely obliterated by Zhong Shan's two strikes?

At the entrance of the Chao Tian Hall, the people from the Longevity Realm looked utterly shocked. The Water Branch of the Longevity Realm had eight elders, all Imperial Extreme realm experts. Yet, one of these formidable elders had been killed so quickly?

Jing Xueshen wasn't the strongest among the eight elders of the Water Branch, but he wasn't the weakest either. But to be killed in just two strikes? Even the strongest Imperial Extreme realm experts of the Water Branch wouldn't be able to kill Jing Xueshen in two strikes. Yet Zhong Shan had done it.

People realized that Jing Xueshen's downfall was due to his underestimation of Zhong Shan. But the sheer dominance displayed by Zhong Shan was overwhelming.

As soon as Zhong Shan had struck down Jing Xueshen with his first blow, an elder from the Longevity Realm quietly left the Chao Tian Hall. Sensing the dangerous turn of events, this elder acted decisively and swiftly.

Within moments, the elder arrived at the Imperial Palace's "Sword Storage Hall." Just as the elder arrived, the booming sound of Zhong Shan's second strike echoed through the palace. A quick divine sense probe confirmed the elder's fears—Jing Xueshen was dead.

Not daring to waste any time, the elder quickly entered the hall. At the entrance stood several Imperial Extreme realm guards from the Longevity Realm.

"Greetings, Elder!" they greeted respectfully.

The elder ignored them, heading straight into the hall.

Gazing at the menacing Water Extermination Sword, the elder took a deep breath.

He performed a hand seal.

"Boom～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～"

The white smoke surrounding the Water Extermination Sword slowly dissipated as the Longevity Realm Water Branch's restriction was lifted. With the white smoke gone, the blue and black smoke began to stir.

This disturbance alerted the other two experts who had set the remaining restrictions.

Gui Shou, who was confronting the black-robed figure, performed a hand gesture, lifting the blue restriction. Blue smoke swirled, leaving only the black restriction.

Inside the Chao Tian Hall, Nu Qinghui also performed a strange hand seal.

"Whoosh～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～"

The final black smoke vanished. The three major restrictions, the three great locks, were all undone.

The Longevity Realm elder smirked. Zhong Shan, you're doomed! He reached out to grab the Water Extermination Sword.

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"Boom～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～"

The moment his hand touched the hilt, he was thrown back. A plume of dark smoke rose from his hand.

He shook his hand, dispersing the smoke, and stared in disbelief. What was happening?

Around the Water Extermination Sword, more black smoke began to swirl, forming a massive skull-shaped figure—ominous and eerie.

"What is this?" the elder exclaimed.

The Imperial Extreme realm guards quickly entered the hall, witnessing the smoke around the Water Extermination Sword.

"Another restriction? How can this be?" one of the guards shouted in shock.

The people from the Longevity Realm looked incredulous. What was this? Another restriction? How could there be another one?

"Everyone, attack the restriction with all your might!" the elder commanded.

"Yes!" they responded immediately.

Each took out their magical treasures, and almost simultaneously, they launched attacks at the restriction around the Water Extermination Sword.

Chapter 605: Commander of the Ninth Legion (Continued)

"Boom～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～"

The combined attack of the experts resulted in a massive explosion at the palace. The Sword Storage Hall was shattered, and the ground where the Water Extermination Sword was embedded erupted.

However, the sword itself floated in mid-air, surrounded by countless skull-shaped smoke wisps. It hadn't moved an inch.

Seeing the skull-shaped restriction, the experts gaped in shock. What was this?

This was clearly a Heavenly Extreme realm restriction. Only such a powerful restriction could thwart their combined efforts!

"What's going on? Who was here before?" the elder fumed, his face flushed with anger.

The Water Extermination Sword, the most powerful divine sword of the Water Branch, had been rendered immovable. This severely handicapped them. If the sword were in his hand, it would rival even Nu Qinghui and the others. What was happening? Who could explain this?

"Reporting to the elder, only Bei Qingsi has entered the Sword Storage Hall in the past two months," a guard reported.

"Bei Qingsi? It must be her! That ungrateful wretch! Who avenged her father? And now she turns against us?" The elder's face twisted in anger.

Calling Bei Qingsi ungrateful was ironic. The help she received was only to exploit her bloodline inheritance. If they hadn't pushed her so hard, even forcing her sacrifice, would she have allied with Zhong Shan and turned against the Longevity Realm?

"Elder!" The Imperial Extreme realm experts looked at the elder, awaiting orders.

"Guard the Water Extermination Sword! Let no one near it. I'm returning to the Chao Tian Hall!" the elder commanded.

"Yes!" the experts responded promptly.

The elder left, his earlier confidence replaced with frustration. The feeling of having one's weapon locked away by the enemy was infuriating. However, he wasn't foolish. Before leaving, he re-applied the Water Branch's restriction through a secret technique. If he couldn't use the sword, no one else would either.

At the sacrificial square, people's initial shock at Zhong Shan's strike shifted as they followed the gazes of the Imperial Extreme realm experts, all looking skyward at the confrontation between two figures.

One was dressed in black, the other in white.

The white-haired, white-robed elder was none other than Xuanwu Supreme, Gui Shou.

Initially coming out to rescue Jing Xueshen, Gui Shou was stopped by the sudden appearance of the black-robed figure.

Who was this?

Gui Shou was a Heavenly Extreme realm expert, yet someone had managed to stop him? This could only mean one thing—the black-robed figure was also a Heavenly Extreme realm expert.

Everyone was stunned. Heavenly Extreme realm experts were the strongest beings in the world. Who was this black-robed figure?

"Who are you?" Gui Shou asked sternly.

Gui Shou had probed the figure's aura but didn't recognize him. Who was this person? Why had he never encountered him before?

Who could Zhong Shan have found to help him?

Di Xuan Sha? Impossible. He was being watched by Shen Ya Daojun.

Nie Fancheng? Wu Jiutian? Unlikely. This wasn't their aura. Gui Shou sensed an extremely dark energy in this figure's aura, something he had never encountered before.

When did Divine Continent produce such a powerful expert?

The black-robed figure was none other than the Skeleton King, Wang Ku, who had come with Zhong Shan.

"How impolite! Before asking someone their name, shouldn't you introduce yourself first?" Wang Ku said coldly.

Gui Shou was momentarily taken aback. Impolite? Who in the world didn't know him? Anyone with some cultivation should have heard of him. This mysterious black-robed person was acting high and mighty in front of him.

"I am Xuanwu Supreme, Gui Shou. May I ask your name and why you are involving yourself in this matter?" Gui Shou asked sternly.

Everyone who heard Gui Shou's words was shocked. Xuanwu Supreme? A Heavenly Extreme realm expert?

"An equal? I dare not claim that. My name is Wang Ku. As for why I am here..." Wang Ku said indifferently.

"Wang Ku!" Zhong Shan shouted.

"Present!" Wang Ku responded.

Everyone was stunned. "Present?" This black-robed figure, capable of confronting Gui Shou, was clearly a Heavenly Extreme realm expert. Yet, he was Zhong Shan's subordinate?

A few people slapped themselves in disbelief.

"This isn't a dream? This is real?"

"Ridiculous, a Heavenly Extreme realm expert as Zhong Shan's subordinate? How is that possible? No matter how formidable Zhong Shan has been, this is too much!"

"This must be a trick! He must be an impostor!"

"Impostor, my foot! Try finding a Heavenly Extreme realm impostor yourself!"

...People voiced their disbelief, finding the situation incredible.

"I hereby officially appoint you, Wang Ku, as the commander of the Ninth Legion of the Great Zheng Dynasty!" Zhong Shan proclaimed solemnly.

Zhong Shan wasn't just appointing a powerful figure randomly. His grand plan encompassed not just humans and ghosts but also the skeleton clan. Wang Ku was the ideal leader for the skeleton clan.

"I accept the appointment!" Wang Ku responded seriously.

There was no need to question Wang Ku's background further. It was clear he was the commander of the Great Zheng Dynasty's legion. Trying to suppress him through words or power was futile.

A legion commander? A Heavenly Extreme realm expert? Everyone felt a strange sense of awe. Which empire could boast such audacity? Using a Heavenly Extreme realm expert as a general? The Great Zheng Dynasty, though a third-rate empire, possessed a strength that was now undeniably terrifying.

People shifted their gazes from Wang Ku to Zhong Shan, recognizing him as a monarch of a new caliber. The events of today would undoubtedly spread throughout Divine Continent.

Gui Shou frowned, clearly filled with anger.

At this moment, another figure slowly walked out of the Chao Tian Hall. A seductive woman clad in black silk.

This woman could only be described as enchanting. Even with a veil covering her face, she mesmerized the crowd. Her body was so perfect that it defied imagination. Normally, the most beautiful things would elicit admiration and envy, but seeing her sparked a deep, primal desire in almost everyone, causing their throats to dry.

It was as if she possessed an innate charm that could arouse anyone's desires. This allure wasn't just directed at men; even some women felt their hearts race upon seeing her.

Aside from those with exceptionally strong wills, everyone else looked at her with longing.

An otherworldly beauty of catastrophic potential! Nu Qinghui!