Holy Fist!

Chapter 491 Metal, Evil Spirits, Fear: A Three-Way Battle!
in the hall.

Dark Heaven slowly turned around, his aura extremely terrifying, with countless blood-red arcs of electricity seemingly spreading around him. He glanced at Vice Speaker Hua Fei.

"You have disappointed me greatly, Hua Fei."

"When the Dragon Sect showed up to stop you, you actually lost? And you even lost two Flying-level units. I need an explanation from you."

Hua Fei quickly explained.

"My lord, that Bai Xiao is no ordinary person."

"He absolutely cannot be compared to someone who has just become a grandmaster."

"This person's combat power is extremely terrifying, clearly reaching the level of a top-tier Ascension cultivator. Moreover, he possesses the ability to create clones, simultaneously transforming into five Grandmaster-level clones. In that battle, we didn't expect Bai Xiao to have such a method; being outnumbered, it ultimately led to Ling Feng's demise..."

He reported the truth.

"Oh?"

Dark Heaven turned his head and looked at Hua Fei with some surprise.

"Moreover, Bai Xiao has been particularly active in the past month. Several dozen days ago, he deliberately appeared in the White Eagle Republic and killed the leader of the Heavenly Kingdom, Light Eagle Philin. This man had just achieved the Grandmaster level when he was killed by Bai Xiao. In addition, Rock Sect Harvey of the Central Great Plains and Dark Sect Ming Qianke of the Demon Court were also killed by him in that battle. A dozen days ago, he went to the Star Radiance Federation and killed Lan Sect, killing him with three punches in front of everyone..."

Hua Fei continued, his eyes revealing a deep sense of apprehension.

As Bai Xiao began relentlessly killing those of equal rank, Grandmasters and Ascension Realm experts worldwide began to grow wary. Normally, these top-tier beings rarely perished. Even when they did, it was only after intervals of a decade or more. But now, with Bai Xiao becoming a Grandmaster himself, he had already killed four Grandmasters in quick succession!

If we add those who are at the same level as Grandmasters...

There were seven people at the pinnacle of the world who fell at the hands of Bai Xiao.

"This person is indeed extraordinary."

After a moment of silence, the Dark General spoke.

"Leave him to me."

Hua Fei's eyes lit up, revealing a strong sense of anticipation and admiration.

"My lord, are you really going to make a move again?!"

Back then, Dark General founded the Metal Association, sweeping across most of the martial arts world single-handedly. He was virtually invincible, leaving everyone breathless with oppression.

Later, as the Metal Association grew stronger, the power of the Flying Ascension faction increased significantly. The Dark General never intervened again, remaining merely a ballast. Even in the event of major incidents, other Flying Ascension factions were tasked with handling them.

But this time.

Since the matter involved the White Generals, the Dark Generals had no choice but to intervene.

"Hehehe."

"Pale is my brother, and no one can take his body away."

"I will kill Bai Xiao of the Dragon Clan and destroy the entire Dragon Elephant Martial Arts School!"

The Dark General slowly raised his right hand, and a pure white, gear-shaped crystal, about the size of a fist, appeared, spinning rapidly. A surge of powerful mechanical force roared out; even a slight leak was enough to transform the entire conference hall into a living, rumbling machine.

In the hall, Vice Speaker Hua Fei tactfully walked out.

Suddenly, only the Dark Heavenly General remained in the empty space.

This time, things took him somewhat unexpectedly.

Pale, it actually escaped. Such is the downside of reincarnation, as expected. While the new personality can evade the world's suppression, it possesses its own resistance.

Bai Tang is unwilling to accept her destiny of becoming a white general.

Dark General slightly raised his head, recalling his recent return to the Hall of Perpetual Motion. The Mech Lord was already planning to launch the operation, scheduled for November 26th—five days from now. The reason it was so close was because Dark General had just left this world and had rested for a long time. When he re-entered the real world, his combat power would be strongest for the first few days, and he would have the longest remaining time. However, as time went on, the world's suppression and repulsion would increase. Furthermore, five days would be enough time for White General to reappear in the mortal realm.

Unexpectedly, the pale body "Bai Tang" ran away.

"On November 21st, I will use the Metal King's Decree to activate all metal-related powers in the world. This includes the flying mechs scattered throughout the world, the seventy-two kilometer-tall earth-gold pillars driven into the seabed, and the thirty-six ten-thousand-meter-tall heaven-gold pillars blasted into the earth. At the same time, the Metal King will act from beyond the realm, coordinating with the mechanical divine power of the Perpetual Motion Hall to create an internal and external resonance..."

"Finally, mechanical power rioted, and a metal tide arose!"

"If this move were used in an ordinary world, it could even completely metallize all living beings on a planet, turning them into fuel to power the perpetual motion palace. However, this is a gigantic world. The Metal Tide can only achieve a certain degree of resonance and vibration, and it will only increase the power of all upgraded mechs for a short period of time. After the Metal Tide forces out the Origin Heavenly Heart, all upgraded combat forces in the world will sense it and inevitably join the battle..."

"That's why I had to leave the real world and rest in the Hall of Perpetual Motion a few days before activation. Pale also needed to return, transforming into a truly complete fighting force. Everything was going smoothly; Pale would have recovered to its peak state in a few days. That's an anomaly Source being granted the right to share Source authority by the King of Metal! Although not as powerful as a true Source, it's already invincible..."

“Even I, suppressed by this colossal world, have had my power diminished from its alien origin, making it impossible to guarantee the plan’s success with 100% certainty…” Black Sky’s mind was filled with countless thoughts, his face dark and profound.

He slowly walked out of the conference hall and glanced at the waning moon outside.

With his hands behind his back, he muttered to himself.

"Bai Tang, this is your destiny, why resist it?"

……

Overseas, on a deserted island, in a dense forest.

An underground lair occupied by a court of demons.

"Rumble, rumble, rumble..."

A vast lake, steaming and surging, its misty vapors enveloping the surrounding air. It appears boundless, far too large for a single deserted island to contain; it seems to be a unique environment created by the overlap of the deeper world and the real world. Countless tides constantly ebb and flow within the lake, sometimes outwards, sometimes inwards.

Just like in the heart of the universe, there is a giant breathing rhythmically.

Zoom in.

In the center of the giant lake, a figure, blurred and terrifying, enveloped in a massive, dark current, moved with every movement that shifted the surrounding environment. He hovered slowly in mid-air, his upper body intact, and most of his lower body also complete. Only his feet, formed from the continuous flow of water, writhed slightly.

It seemed that he would fully recover in just a few days at most. Hong Ze slowly opened his eyes, an astonishing aura flashing by in an instant.

He sighed deeply.

"Unfortunately, the Flood Whale couldn't escape that abyss, so I had to return to this world alone. That's why I'm in such a sorry state, even injured by the willpower left behind by the demonic bird. Otherwise, I would have already swept through this realm..."

The sixth seat of the Court of Demons, Hongze, once left this world and ventured into the depths of the void. Ultimately, despite countless hardships, he failed to become a true Origin level being, instead embarking on an unconventional path to enlightenment—the so-called Aberrant Origin. Hongze coexisted with the colossal ancient creature "Hongjing" from a strange world, becoming two sides of the same coin. When the two merged, they were comparable to the Origin.

However, the ancient creatures known as the "Hongjing" cannot escape that strange world. In other words, their power originates only in that world. Once Hongze leaves, their power level immediately drops, and they lose their great strength.

The third seat of the Demon Court, You Tian, ​​was essentially in a similar situation. He found a strange world in the void, within which lay a Black Heaven containing mysterious power, covering the sky. You Tian was born into this Black Heaven, the two merging into one, ultimately obtaining power comparable to the Root. Residing in the Black Heaven, he seemed omnipotent, possessing boundless holy power.

However, once they leave, they will encounter the same situation as Hongze.

As for the Black and White Generals of the Metal Council, they are also anomalies of the Root, but in a different way. It's a method only those beings already powerful enough at the Root level can employ: to carve out a portion of their Root authority and have it controlled and manipulated by others. Those who obtain this authority naturally possess various incredible abilities, much like those at the Root level.

However, if the master behind them decides to control them, Black and White Heaven will be powerless to fight back, and all their power will be taken back by the original owner.

These are the two scenarios for the origin of outliers.

First, it coexists with a powerful special environment or special organism.

Second, it exists as a source of immense power, which divides and grants it authority.

Both have their drawbacks and cannot compare to the true root cause level.

Therefore, Hongze and Youtian left the world in the void and returned to their homeland, seeking the possibility of true transcendence. The Black and White Heavenly Generals had been planning and scheming for over a hundred years, all for that moment of true origin.

They did everything in their power for this!
In the vast lake, Hongze slowly turned his head to look at the artificial island behind him. On the island, a black, carved wheel floated in mid-air, and a demonic deity merged with the darkness, blocking out the sunlight. Only three scaly heads, resembling snakes but not quite, silently emerged, their faces vicious and malevolent.

In the darkness, countless ghosts gathered, like dark clouds.

"You Tian, ​​how is it now?"

Hong Ze spoke up.

After a short wait, a hideous head from the devil's roulette wheel responded.

"Fortunately, my mental fortitude has been severely damaged, losing more than one-eighth of my essence. That Bai Xiao from the Dragon Sect, I don't know what methods he possesses, was able to forcibly break through the mask's seal and devour and refine my mental essence. Fortunately, the other Netherworld Masks haven't fallen into his hands, and my power is still relatively intact, ready to be used at any time. It's just that I probably won't be able to unleash my peak strength for the time being..."

Hong Ze nodded slightly and continued.

"The Heavenly Demon is getting closer and closer. I estimate it won't be long before he reaches the vicinity of this world. That murderous fiend who just reached the Asura level a month ago can serve as a temporary vessel for the Heavenly Demon's will. In case the Mech Master and the Metal Council begin their actions, we'll have a trump card to counter them..."

"I think they're already itching to make a move; it won't be long before they do."

"Let's avoid any unnecessary complications during this period and be patient for now."

"When the war truly begins, all enemies and adversaries will be settled together."

You Tian remained silent for a moment. He had originally intended to go to the Tianxia Federation to cause trouble for Bai Xiao right now. However, for the sake of the overall situation, he decided to let the kid go for the time being.

……

Fearful nightmares, endless darkness.

Beneath a magnificent, enormous, dark palace.

"Da da da da..."

A figure riding a jet-black warhorse and clad in mysterious armor slowly emerged from the black mist. His entire body was enveloped in black light, and the scene was filled with countless skeletal arms reaching towards the sky, making it seem as if one were in hell.

"Terror, you have disappointed us greatly!"

Suddenly, a towering figure slowly appeared atop the thousand-step staircase. He was like a demonic mountain, a hundred meters tall, covered in an extremely heavy and massive suit of white bone armor. The dense, blood-red patterns on his body seemed like the howls of countless ghosts, and a blood-red sun condensed behind him.

The third fear knight, the Crimson Fear.

"Not only did you fail to bring back the fifth Dread Knight, but you were also defeated by that person. I originally had high hopes for your growth!"

From the side, a figure carrying a white bone blood sword slowly appeared, with endless streams of blood meandering beneath his feet. He was thin, about the same size as a normal person. But with each step he took, the white bone blood sword on his body doubled in size. Thump thump thump, clang clang clang! Finally, a demonic sword, a thousand meters tall and comparable to a mountain, moved horizontally across the land.

The second fear knight, the Fearless.

"Crack!"

Just then, the dark palace suddenly opened.

The doors were wide open, facing the hall, where a colossal brass throne stood, beneath which lay a jumble of gruesome skulls, including those of all kinds of creatures, including humans. They were twisted together, forming the base.

On the throne.

A colossal humanoid figure slowly sat down, its muscles bulging and its skin blood-red. It wore bloodstained armor adorned with various grotesque and terrifying decorations, and a helmet resembling dragon wings concealed its face. At its feet, a jet-black battle axe was embedded in the earth, exuding an aura of extreme brutality and ominousness.

The first Fear Knight, Khorne!

"Fear, the past can be forgiven, but now you need to atone for your sins. After discussion, we have decided to begin the next nightmare of terror. That will be your homeland! White Owl will be the fifth Knight of Fear, and he cannot escape! His world... will also be conquered by fear!"

Khorne's voice boomed, echoing throughout the dark hall.

"Boom boom boom boom..."

In an instant, the entire dark world seemed to resonate, an endless tide of fear sweeping everything away, bringing tremendous shock. Even a nightmare-level being like Terror was unable to stop itself from swaying slightly.

He lowered his head, as if acquiescing to everything.

But suddenly, a yellow spot flashed in those obsidian-black pupils, and a clear light began to emerge.

"White Owl..."

(End of this chapter)