After the Skyfall

Chapter 930 Divine Might Heavenly King
Li Yi was not the kind of person who would sit and wait for death. If anyone asked him to die, he would not mind sending them on their way. Moreover, with the trump card of the knife coin, where in the Heavenly Realm could he not go?
However, he was not in a hurry to turn against him, but wanted to know Jidu's true thoughts.

If it were just about sending him to his death, Jidu wouldn't have come alone; he would probably have brought a group of heavenly generals to capture him long ago.

Jidu laughed at this moment: "Taiyi, I didn't want you to die, but to give you an opportunity. You know that hiding like this is not a solution. Once the Jiezhou stops and your ticket arrives, even if you don't get off the ship, we will have to throw you off."

"And this is exactly the time the Rakshasa clan has been waiting for, do you understand?"

Li Yi remained silent, simply listening to Ji Du continue speaking.

Jidu continued, "The reason I asked you to step forward is that I wanted to help you resolve this problem in a fair and square way. The Rakshasa clan wants to kill you, and your appearance just gives them the opportunity, doesn't it?"

"On the Boundary Ship, there is a secret realm called the Hell of Life and Death. It is a place on the Boundary Ship used to mediate disputes. If some passengers have conflicts and cannot reach an agreement, they can enter the Hell of Life and Death secret realm to fight privately. Only those who survive can leave the secret realm."

Li Yi understood at that moment. He pondered for a moment and said, "You want me to enter the secret realm of the Hell of Life and Death and fight with those Rakshasa people?"

“That’s right,” Jidu said. “In the Life and Death Secret Realm, you only need to fight against Rakshasa Clan experts of the same realm. But if you go outside, you’ll have to deal with the Rakshasa Heavenly King. I don’t think you want that to happen.”

"The captain has come up with a good idea: let me die in the hell of life and death, and this trouble will be gone." Li Yi shook his head slightly.

Jidu immediately said, "Taiyi, I've seen you fight, and you're quite strong. Our Divine Might Heavenly King said that if you can win five matches against the Rakshasa Clan, we can recruit you into the escort team and let you stay on the Boundary Ship until you decide to leave."

"If you can defeat the Rakshasa clan ten times, wherever you go, our Divine Might Heavenly King will personally escort you. Of course, as for what happens after that, that depends on your fate."

"That's the rule of the Heavenly Realm. Only those who are strong deserve to live. If you're not good enough, there's nothing we can do. But I believe it shouldn't be difficult for you to defeat your opponent in five rounds."

Winning five matches would allow one to stay inside the Boundary Ship for an extended period, receiving its protection and escaping the Rakshasa Clan's pursuit—a truly favorable condition.

Li Yi guessed that the two Heavenly Kings had already reached an agreement on terms, with both sides making concessions.

The escort team wanted to use him to kill several Rakshasa generals. Of course, if he died, the matter would be settled and it wouldn't affect the prestige of the Boundary Ship.

After all, entering the secret realm of life and death is voluntary; no one coerced you, and you have nothing to say if you die.

If Li Yi continues to win, causing the Rakshasa Clan to lose face and suffer heavy losses, then the Divine Might Heavenly King inside the World Ship wouldn't mind doing him a favor. Whether he takes him under his command or escorts him away, it will be a good reputation.

No loss left or right.

“Taiyi, you only have one hour to think. After that, I will leave, and our escort team will no longer interfere in this matter.” Seeing Li Yi thinking, Jidu said again.

Li Yi glanced at him. Although this person had ulterior motives, there was a saying that was true: facing a Heavenly General-level Rakshasa was better than facing a Rakshasa Heavenly King.

Winning five games could change your life, which does sound pretty good.

Although he has coins to run away with.

But why not kill a few Rakshasa before leaving?
With his magic just beginning to take shape, he needed some powerful Heavenly Generals to hone his skills. If he refused now, he would not only offend the Rakshasa Clan but also the escort team. In that case, he and the Dragon Girl Yu Chang would likely be stabbed in the back and commit suicide in the Still Water Secret Realm.

It seems like there's a choice, but actually there isn't.

He has already become embroiled in the struggle between two powerful forces, and it won't be so easy for him to stay out of it.

"I understand. I agree to the matter of the Hell of Life and Death Secret Realm. I wonder if there are any rules?" Li Yi said.

Upon hearing this, Ji Du smiled and then said, "Battles at the Heavenly General level are one-on-one. No weapons or armor are allowed, and no one is allowed to borrow the power of a Heavenly King level. It's that simple."

"No need for weapons or armor?" Li Yi's expression was somewhat strange.

It is estimated that the Rakshasa people already knew that he possessed the Heavenly King's Weapon and the Reverse Scale Armor, which is why they made this request.

The requirement that the power of a Heavenly King-level being used is likely a demand made by the escort team.

After all, it's quite simple for a strong person to seal their power within their opponent and unleash a king-level attack at a crucial moment.

These rules mean that the battle against the Rakshasa clan can only be won through sheer strength; there is no room for cheating.

"Taiyi, if you have any other conditions, you can mention them, and I will try my best to help you," Jidu said when he saw that Li Yi was in a difficult position.

Li Yi said, "I don't have any other conditions, but I'm short of money. If the other party is willing to add some stakes, that would be best. After all, we can't win for nothing. I just don't know how much the life of a Heavenly General is worth."

Jidu paused for a moment, but quickly understood Li Yi's meaning. He said, "I understand. This matter is not difficult to handle. I will take care of it for you. If everything is fine, I will arrange for someone to pick you up and take you to the Hell of Life and Death Secret Realm in two hours."

Li Yi didn't speak, he just nodded.

After the matter was settled, Jidu left quickly.

As the nine-zhang-high gate to the secret realm closed, the dragon maiden Yu Chang frowned and said, "Tai Yi, this matter is too dangerous. You shouldn't have agreed. It would be best to stall for time and then find an opportunity to leave the Boundary Ship."

"Can we leave now?" Li Yi said, "If Jidu can be found, it means that the Rakshasa clan can also be found. It's just that neither side wants to make a big fuss about this, so they found a compromise."

"Whether I live or die is not important to them. What matters is the end of this matter." Dragon Girl Yu Chang fell silent. She understood that this was a power struggle between the two sides and was not as simple as she had imagined. Fortunately, the forces behind the World Ship were strong enough. Otherwise, anyone else would have already tied up Li Yi and handed him over to the Rakshasa Clan. Why would they have pulled this stunt?

"If Taiyi is to fight the Rakshasa clan, he must be careful of the royal lineage of the Rakshasa clan. The Rakshasa generals we encountered before were just ordinary Rakshasa generals. Their royal Rakshasa are the most terrifying."

Then she added a reminder.

Rakshasa royalty?
Li Yi's expression shifted: "And the difference between mixed blood and true dragon?"

“Even bigger than that,” said Dragon Girl Feather Robe.

"Okay, I understand." He nodded slightly.

The opponent may be very strong, but Li Yi is not necessarily weaker. Preparing for battle before it even begins is a major taboo.

"I'll make some preparations and then set off. You wait for me here." Li Yi then found an opportunity to leave. He didn't go too far, but instead secretly contacted Hua Qing on his own.

"Wake up! A fight's about to break out. Aren't you going to come out and offer your advice, you Emperor Hua Qing?"

Hua Qing's voice immediately rang out: "Haven't you already made your decision? What do I have to offer as advice? If you really can't win, just run. You have the knife coins, what are you afraid of?"

"Moreover, it's a good thing to take this opportunity to hone yourself. As for the rest, don't worry, the Heavenly King of the Rakshasa Clan will definitely not attack you in public. The Heavenly Kings inside the World Ship will be watching them. Go and fight with peace of mind."

"I hope so," Li Yi said. "Will the other party discover the purple lotus within my primordial spirit?"

“If they can’t find out, I’ll help you conceal it. Unless the other party is the Heavenly Emperor, they won’t be able to see through it,” Hua Qing said. “However, your purple lotus is no ordinary thing. After a transformation, it is now a treasure of heaven and earth, inestimable in value. Never show it to anyone in the future, at least not in the Heavenly Realm, or you’ll run into trouble.”

“I’m in a lot of trouble now,” Li Yi said. “Alright, that’s settled then. I should go now. You can get some sleep.”

After informing Hua Qing, he didn't say anything more.

This matter is quite important, as it concerns the lives of two people. With this former Heavenly Emperor-level expert overseeing things, we can feel a little more at ease.

soon.

The gates to the secret realm have been knocked on once again.

This time, a strange celestial general arrived, but the dragon maiden Yushang recognized him as someone who had previously been with Jidu and was also a member of the escort team.

“Taiyi, I have come on Captain Jidu’s orders to invite you to the secret realm of the Hell of Life and Death,” the heavenly general said.

Li Yi arrived riding on auspicious clouds. He was fully prepared and simply nodded slightly, saying, "Please lead the way, sir."

"This way, please." The heavenly general was quite polite, gesturing before leading the way.

Li Yi and the Dragon Girl Yu Chang followed closely behind.

The route led by this celestial general was quite secluded, and they didn't encounter a single person along the way. Before long, he arrived at the gate of a special secret realm.

This gate, as red as blood, is indestructible and exudes a strong aura of malevolence, having been stained with the blood of countless powerful figures over the years.

However, the celestial general did not take it inside, but instead opened the door to a small secret realm nearby.

As soon as the gate opened, Li Yi sensed many powerful auras. The most intense one was a Heavenly King-level figure. That figure stood tall in the sky, and its terrifying aura poured down like an endless sea, making it difficult for people to breathe.

"A Heavenly King-level expert, and not just any ordinary Heavenly King. His aura is even several times stronger than the Heavenly King I encountered before." Li Yi's heart skipped a beat.

I never imagined that there could be such a huge difference between people at the same level.

"Reporting to the Heavenly King, Taiyi has arrived." The heavenly general bowed respectfully to the figure.

"Taiyi? What a fine name, in harmony with the Way of Heaven, with a grand spirit. It would be a pity if this person didn't become a supreme being in the future." A powerful voice echoed, with a hint of a smile: "I am Shenwei Tianwang, Jidu should have mentioned me to you before."

"Greetings, Divine King." Li Yi and the dragon girl behind him also bowed.

next moment.

A majestic figure suddenly appeared not far from the two. This person was dressed in magnificent clothes, nearly four meters tall, with dark gold eyes, and bolts of lightning crackling behind him, like a dragon coiling around his body.

It is clear.

Judging from his appearance and demeanor, this Divine King is not human, but a celestial being.

"I've spoken with the Heavenly King of the Rakshasa Clan. For every match you win, they'll give you two catties of Nine Heavens Divine Water. It's a lot of money. As for whether you have the ability to take it, that depends on your strength," the Divine King said with a smile.

"If you win in the end, I will give you a separate reward, so that you won't have come for nothing."

(End of this chapter)