Merging with Demon Spirits

The scene before him was simply too sudden.

Shi Quanzhong, who was chatting with Lin Feng just a moment ago like old friends catching up, suddenly took his own life.

While Lin Feng was still puzzled about why Elder Shi would appear in the Pure Land, why he became the Apostle of the Dream Celestial King, and how this Life and Death Battle would be resolved, it all came to an end.

Before the splattering blood hit the ground, Lin Feng stamped his right foot fiercely on the earth, scattering stones around, and his figure instantly appeared in front of Elder Shi, reaching out to support the collapsing body.

The tail ring on his left hand flickered with light, and a heart-shaped green fruit was grasped by Lin Feng in his palm, intending to insert it into Elder Shi’s body, but lingered without further action.

As Lin Feng lowered his head, his eyes reddened.

The scene before him was hard to accept.

The self-inflicted blade not only pierced Elder Shi’s heart but also left a shocking hollow in his chest.

An entire heart was gone.

The man was already dead.

Even with the World Fruit, it was still powerless.

"Were you trying to spare me from a dilemma?" Lin Feng murmured to himself.

Only one person could survive this Life and Death Battle.

To save Lin Feng from being placed in a difficult position, Elder Shi, without any hesitation, chose to commit suicide, not even giving him time to respond.

So Lin Feng wouldn’t face backlash from public opinion, wouldn’t be blamed or obstructed by the officials; before dying, Elder Shi deliberately said, "Shi Quanzhong welcomes Celestial King Hua!"

These words also brought a definitive end to this Life and Death Battle.

It was all voluntary on Shi Quanzhong’s part.

Afterward, no one could blame Lin Feng for it.

As Lin Feng held Elder Shi’s body, seeing that his face carried no pain and was even marked by a slight smile, his heart grew heavier.

"Ah."

With a gentle sigh, accompanied by the flicker of the tail ring, Shi Quanzhong disappeared.

Lin Feng slowly stood up, his cold and hostile gaze falling on the Dream Celestial King.

"Hehe."

The Dream Celestial King chuckled lightly, though his expression was somewhat unpleasant.

He initially wanted Lin Feng and Shi Quanzhong to kill each other.

Two Apostles from Hua Country, fighting each other to death would certainly be interesting.

This Life and Death Battle held no advantage for either side, regardless of win or lose.

Perhaps Lin Feng did not know that Shi Quanzhong’s father also had reached the level of Extraordinary power.

This was one of the reasons why he had not killed Shi Quanzhong.

If Lin Feng were to kill Shi Quanzhong, no matter the reason, whether forced or willing, it would definitely incite hostility from the Shi Family.

If Lin Feng returned to Hua Country in the future, he would be restricted everywhere.

This was the main intent of the Dream Celestial King.

Yet he hadn’t anticipated that Shi Quanzhong, who had been captured alive and had endured endless humiliation and sought survival by any means, would decisively choose to commit suicide.

"Celestial King Hua! You really live up to the name Celestial King Hua."

The Dream Celestial King sneered.

He even thought of Lin Feng’s title as Celestial King, and even in death, was recruiting talent for his nation, admirable indeed!

Shi Quanzhong’s words also led to the complete failure of his plans.

As for the icy gaze and open hostility from Lin Feng, the Dream Celestial King didn’t take them to heart, merely feeling intrigued by the daring nature of young people nowadays.

Over the years, few have dared to show him such attitude.

"Play this big, and if you can’t wrap it up, don’t come seeking us for help!"

Celestial King Hai said coldly.

Shi Quanzhong was dead, and the manner of his death would eventually implicate not just the Dream Celestial King but could extend to the entire Pure Land.

"Rest assured, it’s just one person dead, and even if something happens, whoever I seek for help, it definitely won’t be you."

The Dream Celestial King responded casually.

Seeing the Dream Celestial King look so arrogant, with a demeanor of impunity, Celestial King Hai frowned slightly but said nothing more.

The Dream Celestial King had once collaborated with Abnormal People, controlling over a thousand Advanced Demon Beasts to launch a massacre attack on Shangjing’s Satellite City.

"Isn’t it time for the Demon Soul Liquid yet?"

Shadow Celestial King inquired, prompting the smile on the Dream Celestial King’s face to vanish.

He only had one drop of Demon Soul Liquid, and losing it pained him.

Under the teasing gaze of the Celestial Kings, a crystal bottle materialized in the Dream Celestial King’s left palm.

Inside the crystal bottle, a silvery droplet the size of a nail constantly morphed its form, resembling that of a beast seemingly possessing its own consciousness.

"The Demon Soul Liquid, it’s my first time seeing it."

Celestial King Kong remarked.

The other Celestial Kings also felt a sense of awe.

Even as Emperors, this Demon Soul Liquid could still affect them.

Amidst a few derisive and facetious glances, the Dream Celestial King waved his hand gently, sending the crystal bottle flying towards Lin Feng.

Lin Feng reached out and caught the crystal bottle steadily, his gaze complex.

The drop of Demon Soul Liquid held great importance for him, yet he felt no trace of joy.

This was his trophy from the battle.

The spoils of war filled with a sense of guilt.

"Who will come for the tenth challenge?" Celestial King Hai asked.

Regardless of the outcome, at this moment, he just wants to end this debut quickly.

The eyes of the celestial kings focused on Beast King and Witch King, as only the two of them remained.

This challenge is crucial, determining whether Lin Feng can become a celestial king.

"Then I shall go."

Beast King glanced at Witch King, whose face was hidden under a wide hat, making his expression unclear and he did not respond, so he spoke up.

"You’d better increase the difficulty; an upper-rank Spirit King might not be secure."

Wind Celestial King gave a reminder.

Beast King nodded; he too clearly did not want Lin Feng to become a celestial king.

In his eyes, Lin Feng was already part of his collection.

As for the rule that a celestial king cannot attack apostles without cause, he doesn’t care about it at all.

This rule only applies to other apostles.

Since he didn’t spare even his own apostles, there’s no way he would comply with this rule.

If Lin Feng becomes a celestial king, although he could be attacked by apostles and celestial kings anytime, being a celestial king, the rights he’d enjoy would allow his strength to rise rapidly.

Therefore, Lin Feng is more secure as an apostle, easier to eliminate.

As for the apostle’s one-year rookie protection period, he never intended to abide by it.

"My heart is racing, I’m so nervous!"

"It’s the tenth challenge, only Witch King and Beast King haven’t posed a test question yet."

"I wonder what the prize for the tenth challenge is? Lin Feng is going to hit the jackpot this time!"

"Do you think Lin Feng can pass the tenth challenge? I think he can!"

"You should ask whether Lin Feng has the guts to face the tenth challenge!"

"Ah, Celestial King Hua!"

The audience discussed fervently.

Compared to the excitement of the ninth challenge, the prospect of the upcoming tenth challenge made them tense up, even lowering their voices, perhaps out of fear of distracting Lin Feng.

In the anxious wait, Beast King’s voice echoed in everyone’s ears:

"The tenth challenge, defeat my apostle Sugita Onijiro, the prize is my mount, the Evil Karmic Demon Dragon."

Sugita Onijiro, upper-rank Martial King, upper-rank Spirit King, profession: Summoner, his strength rivals that of an emperor.

Among the apostles, in terms of strength, he ranks in the top three.

Sugita Onijiro is also a strong contender for becoming a future celestial king.

When Beast King mentioned this name, it was clear that he had no intention of letting Lin Feng succeed in the challenge.

The tenth challenge is very tough, and the reward is unexpectedly substantial.

As a demon beast listed in the Earth Chart, the Evil Karmic Demon Dragon is not Beast King’s most powerful mount, but it is definitely his favorite.

Currently, the Evil Karmic Demon Dragon is hovering above Beast King, its enormous black eyes fixed on Lin Feng, filled with emotions of tension and excitement.

Obviously, it can’t wait to break free from Beast King.

To break free from all this.

In its view, being Lin Feng’s mount is absolutely dozens and hundreds of times better than Beast King.

"For an apostle’s debut, sending Sugita Onijiro seems a bit excessive."

Witch King, who had remained silent, found it hard to watch. How could Lin Feng be Sugita Onijiro’s opponent?

Even for him to defeat Sugita Onijiro wouldn’t be easy, requiring considerable time.

"What tests I pose is my choice; whether to accept them is Lin Feng’s choice." Beast King said indifferently.

He wants Lin Feng to automatically give up, to surrender the opportunity to become a celestial king.

"As a celestial king and senior, you’re quite disgraceful." Immortal Celestial King mocked.

Although he too did not want Lin Feng to become a new celestial king, he disdainfully opposed such methods.

A celestial king should have the pride of a celestial king.

"Until now, Lin Feng hasn’t used his Lifebound Demon Spirit; how could you think he’s just an ordinary Double King?"

Beast King retorted.

This statement did cause several celestial kings to nod subtly, despite the immense difficulty of this test.

Sugita Onijiro is not far from becoming an emperor; with good luck, he could rise to emperor status within ten years.

An apostle debut featuring him indeed is overwhelming the small with the great.

Celestial King Hai did not comment, because just as Beast King said, he has the right to set the challenge, and Lin Feng also has the right to refuse.

Celestial King Hai looked at Lin Feng.

The other celestial kings also turned to Lin Feng.

The audience on the scene also looked at Lin Feng.

In an instant, the atmosphere felt very silent.

Everyone was waiting for Lin Feng’s decision; this challenge would determine whether Pure Land would witness the rise of a new celestial king.

Lin Feng seemed oblivious to the gaze of Celestial King Hai, without making any response, but he answered with action.

As the light from the left-hand tail ring flickered, the rewards of the apostle debut appeared one after another.

Lin Feng first devoured a Water Infant Fruit with Earth Core Spirit Milk, and within less than a minute began refining the "Key," which was the Heart of Space, then he wore the Silver Soul Earrings on his left ear, then consumed the Demon-Companion Grass and Demon Soul Liquid, and finally retrieved the Abyssal Evil Ghost Demon Spirit from the Demon-Sealing Soul Artifact, pressing it into the Soul Sea for refinement.....