Chapter 1704 - 1687: Spirit King Stairs
In the vast starry sky of the Universe, the experts under the Five Law Enforcement Envoys, along with the various factions from the Spirit Capital, gathered here, making this stretch of starry sky violently tremble.
Almost every Law Enforcement Envoy had recruited no fewer than a thousand Martial Artists. There were geniuses as peerless as Demon Weapon, and there were Martial Artists who had refined themselves through endless years of effort, bringing their strength to Great Success.
When the Martial Artists under Leng Ming appeared together with the Three Spirit Kings and Shi Yi, a pair of sharp silver eyes immediately shot out from the depths of the Universe, like they could pierce into one’s bones. The terrifying aura that came with them made the surrounding Martial Artists feel as if their breath was cut off.
"Xiao Ye, you snatched a hundred portions of Green Stone Milk from me, and you actually dared to come."
Demon Weapon stood tall, silver flames spreading from his body to shroud him. He looked sacred and transcendent, even more outstanding, like a God overlooking all living beings. A trace of killing intent flashed across his eyes.
If the confrontation with Xiao Ye on the Pan Family’s Ancient Star had angered him, then hearing that Xiao Ye had stolen a hundred portions of Green Stone Milk from his men was what truly stirred his killing intent.
"With those hundred portions of your Green Stone Milk, my strength has improved somewhat. Such a great favor, naturally, I have to personally come to thank you."
Being stared at by Demon Weapon, Xiao Ye’s heart was utterly calm. He spoke in a faint tone.
"Impudent!"
"With just that bit of strength of yours, even if it has improved, you’re still far, far from being able to compare to Lord Demon Weapon!"
"Damn thing, you actually dare speak to Lord Demon Weapon like that!"
...
Xiao Ye’s words crashed down like thunder. The Martial Artists around Demon Weapon were all enraged.
"No matter!"
"The fact that he came makes me very happy."
Demon Weapon narrowed his eyes at Xiao Ye, completely unprovoked by the mocking words. His long hair swayed like silver, he stopped his subordinates, then withdrew his gaze.
"This kid!"
The Martial Artists on Leng Ming’s side all looked at Xiao Ye with a resentful glance.
Xiao Ye still dared to mock Demon Weapon at a time like this; they really were a bit worried that Demon Weapon would take his anger out on them.
Even the Three Spirit Kings under Leng Ming showed a trace of helplessness on their faces.
"Almost all Earth Spirit Realm Martial Artists, huh?"
Xiao Ye stood proudly in the starry sky, calm-faced, his eyes sweeping the surroundings. Suddenly he paused slightly, his gaze locking onto a particular figure.
It was a tall figure with double horns growing from his head, an image infinitely familiar to him.
The Young City Lord of Xingluo City—Luo Xie!
"So that guy Liu Yan wasn’t lying to me. That fellow Xiao Ye really did come to the Spirit Capital." Luo Xie had long since noticed Xiao Ye. Now that the two locked eyes, he revealed a wicked smile.
"I’ll watch you get killed by Demon Weapon."
Luo Xie spoke soundlessly, making Xiao Ye helplessly shake his head. "Idiot."
With his strength having reached his current Realm, a mere Xingluo City really didn’t amount to much in his eyes.
As for Luo Xie’s level of strength, even if he participated in the Spirit King Competition, he probably wouldn’t even make a splash.
"Oh? That Martial Artist named Xiao Ye actually really came to take part in the Spirit King Competition. He’s got quite some guts!"
"Does he think Leng Ming Law Enforcement Officer can protect him during the Spirit King Competition?"
"To dare face Demon Weapon so directly, I’m quite interested in this kid."
"With a temperament this arrogant, I hope his strength isn’t too pathetic."
...
How dazzling was Demon Weapon among this crowd of Martial Artists?
The brief exchange between Demon Weapon and Xiao Ye instantly stirred waves of astonished exclamations.
"Lord Xiao Ye... really came!"
Among the ranks of Pan Family Martial Artists within the various forces of the Spirit Capital, Pan Yun’er, dressed in a yellow shirt and looking soft and delicate, let out an excited cheer.
The worry on Pan Lingtian’s face also eased somewhat, and he showed a faint smile.
What he worried about most was Xiao Ye being intimidated by Demon Weapon and giving up on participating in the Spirit King Competition. If that really happened, their Pan Family would definitely become a laughingstock of the Spirit Capital.
Seeing Xiao Ye appear at this moment made him breathe a sigh of relief, and also filled him with deep gratitude.
"Heh heh, Pan Lingtian, this is the Xiao Ye you treat as your hope? He doesn’t look like much. Why don’t you obediently hand over your Pan Family’s Ancient Spirit Rune Technique now? Maybe I can have Demon Weapon spare you."
"Otherwise, once Demon Weapon settles accounts with you during the Spirit King Competition, your Pan Family will have no qualifications to negotiate at all."
In the starry sky, banners fluttered. A middle-aged man in yellow robes, surrounded by numerous Martial Artists and occupying a lofty seat, let out a cold laugh.
This force was extremely eye-catching in the starry sky. It was the Xia Family, one of the most powerful factions among the myriad forces of the Spirit Capital.
When Demon Weapon was first invited to the Spirit Capital by Law Enforcement Envoy Isen, he was immediately won over by the Xia Family at great cost.
It could be said that in this Spirit King Competition, the Xia Family had contacted almost all the Martial Artists who qualified to become Spirit King.
Coupled with the fact that the Xia Family maintained good ties with several current Spirit Kings, this made the Xia Family the absolute overlord among the various forces of the Spirit Capital, a power no one dared provoke.
It could be said that the reason the Pan Family had fallen to such a state, aside from their own decline, had countless threads leading back to the Xia Family’s exclusion and suppression.
"Hmph!"
The words of the Xia Family Master made Pan Lingtian’s face alternate between green and white as he clenched his palms tightly.
"Little brother Xiao Ye, I hope you truly have comprehended our Pan Family’s Ancient Spirit Rune Technique and ascend to the Spirit King Position..." Pan Lingtian prayed inwardly.
As time passed, more and more people appeared in this stretch of starry sky.
The Martial Artists invited by the Five Law Enforcement Envoys were all whispering and discussing.
It was a pity that they had all been brought here by the Spirit Kings and knew nothing about the contents of the Spirit King Competition. They only knew this location had been designated by Lord Blue Demon.
Xiao Ye, however, was in no hurry. Listening to the discussions around him, he gradually learned who the strong contenders were in this Spirit King Competition, beyond Demon Weapon.
Suddenly—
Boom!
The starry sky shook violently. A colossal, boundless Spirit Flower suddenly bloomed into existence, filling this whole expanse of sky, as if it could suppress all Cang Sheng.
In that instant, countless Ancient Scripture Runes and Divine Light surged and roiled, crashing through this starry sky, making every Martial Artist’s body sink as expressions of sheer terror spread across their faces.
All the Spirit Kings bent at the waist with utmost respect and saluted.
"A Heavenly Spirit Realm expert even more powerful than Lord Leng Ming!" Xiao Ye’s heart trembled.
That Spirit Flower which filled the starry sky had its stamen showing signs of blooming. Once it bore Fruit, it could sanctify on the spot!
Looking over the entire Blue Demon Star Domain, there was probably only Lord Blue Demon who had reached such a Realm.
Rumble!
Ancient Stars in the starry sky were shattered one after another, drawn toward this Spirit Flower. In just a few dozen breaths, countless small continents emitting gray halos overlapped and intertwined, forming a colossal staircase that extended tens of thousands of miles into the starry sky.
Looking from afar, every small continent was full of vitality, each one a real world.
"This is the ’Spirit King Stairs’, forged by Lord Blue Demon himself. There are ten thousand steps in total. No matter what methods you use, whoever reaches the final step first will become Spirit King. Once three Martial Artists have ascended to the last step, the Spirit King Competition will end."
"If you are in danger, you may choose to withdraw."
After that massive Spiritualization vanished, five figures, each emanating boundless might, appeared out of thin air. Four men and one woman—the Five Law Enforcement Envoys.
"You may begin now."
Leng Ming’s gaze swept the starry sky as he spoke solemnly.
"Using ten thousand continents to forge a staircase? What an extravagant move!" Xiao Ye sucked in a cold breath.