Douluo Continent: The Eternal Order of the Azure Sky.

It seems that even the most outstanding genius is still too young and cannot compare to this cunning old man.

Ning Rongrong breathed a sigh of relief, but then her eyebrows furrowed again.

When did this old thing become so deeply integrated with the Xuan Tian Treasure Mirror? Once this plague god is gone, she'll give him a good dressing down.

She had imprisoned the other party for a hundred days, thinking that the other party had lost all his mind, but she did not expect that it was all an act and that he had cultivated to such a level. So she might as well just kill him!

A murderous glint appeared in her eyes.

Am I injured?

Kong Tianxu endured the churning in his spiritual sea, experiencing a feeling that was both familiar and strange.

Since coming into this world, whether it was when Xingdou faced the Xuanming Sect or when Xu Tianran was assassinated, he faced enemies whose actual combat strength far exceeded his own, yet he always managed to turn the tables and kill them without taking any damage.

Injury was something completely foreign to him. The time he sparred with Ji Juechen, he had only deliberately suppressed himself, and it was hard to say whether a scraped skin counted as an injury.

The illusory figures behind the opponent tightened their grip, and in a daze, he even felt the connection to his Silver Dragon Martial Soul gradually disappear.

The figure formed from the man's spiritual power was also closing in on him step by step. The other party seemed to be saying something, but Kong Tianxu was no longer able to make out what it was saying.

"Leave the Silver Dragon Martial Soul behind, so I can use a loophole in the rules to spare you the death penalty for failing the assessment. One item for one life, that's fair enough."

His arms seemed to wave unconsciously, like a drowning person's desperate struggle, seeking a straw to save him.

A flash of golden light appeared, and his arm, which seemed to have lost control, suddenly grabbed!

He grasped at the straw.

Those were the man's arms.

A pale golden light instantly enveloped his entire body. Kong Tianxu, who had regained control of his body, grinned and grabbed a thin, seemingly nonexistent golden thread, pulling the other person's body closer. His tone was extremely sinister.

"No, I caught you."

……

Road to Hell.

A dark golden light enveloped Cain's battered body. She trembled incessantly, but her seated posture remained unchanged. Behind her, three soul rings—two yellow and one purple—swirled with dark light, seemingly brewing something.

Xu Tianzhen controlled a massive, raging fireball in the air, vigilantly protecting her. While shocked by the hidden power, a few thoughts echoed in her mind:

“I’ve known Tianxu since I was six years old. He saved me, and I’ve been devoted to him ever since. I am his person, and I am his sword when he needs me. So, I must become stronger. I must become stronger.”

Looking around, countless vampire bat corpses were scattered on the narrow Hell Road, their white, yellow, and purple colors dazzling the eye. The three heads of the ten-thousand-year-old dark gold three-headed bat king were broken off at the base, and the black soul ring that should have been floating in the air had disappeared.

In the darkness, seemingly drawn by the large number of fresh corpses, a rustling sound drew closer, and a scorching heat wafted towards them—

It was a giant snake.

……

Moon Palace.

"Master!" Old Master Tong rushed over, his usually gentle face flushed red with anger and anxiety.

"The patrol team found this!" He handed over the video footage.

Kong Deming quickly took it and flipped through it. The anger and coldness in his eyes made everyone's hearts tremble.

"Take a look at them all,"

He spoke indifferently, leaving behind one image, and then displayed the remaining images to the several level-nine soul masters gathered there.

Among the numerous images, bloody human remains, eerie runes, and black-robed corpses with bluish-black faces exuding an evil aura... all assaulted the viewer's senses.

"The Holy Spirit Cult?"

Luanfeng hesitated before speaking.

"Who else could it be?!"

Liao Mengkai's blood boiled, and he was furious.

"It's the Holy Spirit Cult."

Kong Deming spoke calmly, the image in his hand, which recorded the colorful light, was crumpled in his hand.

“My mind is made up. Notify everyone, mobilize everyone. It’s time to remove this parasite from the empire.”

"Everyone?" An elderly level nine soul master's voice trembled slightly.

"You mean, including..."

"Everyone."

"Yes!"

Everyone agreed in unison, their expressions varied—some looked troubled, some had burning eyes, and the ninth-level soul master was so excited that he could hardly contain himself.

For so many years, this day has finally arrived. Everyone! The Moon of the Empire will once again display its awe-inspiring power to the continent!

At Kong Deming's command, everyone, including Elder Tong, quickly sprang into action.

In the empty hall, only Kong Deming remained. The old man, who carried the sun and moon on his shoulders, trembled slightly. Behind him, a purple dragon coiled and swirled, and six identical black soul rings shimmered faintly.

He seemed to be calling out something, whispering softly:

"Tianxu..."

"My name is Kong Tianxu."

Kong Tianxu looked at the head in his hand, which was gradually being devoured by the brilliant purple aura, yet was still flashing wildly between the human body and the strange martial spirit, and answered the question that the other party had just asked.

"What exactly are you? How can you strip away someone else's martial soul? You are definitely not human, and you are not even a life form with a soul."

He also voiced the question that had been lingering in his mind from the very beginning.

"Kong Tianxu, Kong Tianxu... I never thought that someone could actually master such power that directly touches the essence of a martial soul. You're right, I am just a martial soul, I am a Holy Spirit Puppet."

Amidst the countless golden specks of light, the two faces that eventually overlapped revealed an incomparably pure and sacred aura, and he smiled slightly with a mixture of regret and relief.

"Someone is watching you. You must pass the final challenge, the Truth or Dare."

In the realm of gods, Ning Rongrong stared blankly, and the Goddess of Life was also filled with disbelief. The spiritual body that was originally unattainable had actually been captured by Kong Tianxu in such a seemingly childish way, and then completely destroyed with the power of destruction.

The God of Destruction chuckled softly:

"Good talent,"

Then he spoke up again, dissatisfied:

"But it's used too crudely."

Chapter 85 King of Slaughter

"Just lacking a good teacher?" The god of life winked at him, a hint of playfulness in his tone.

"That depends on his performance." After many days, the God of Destruction's voice finally carried a hint of pleasure again.

Ning Rongrong's face turned ashen. She tried to control the Xuan Tian Bao Jian again, but failed once more.

She never expected that after his martial spirit was stripped away, he could still be resurrected in another body—if she had known this would happen, she should have just killed him completely back then!

Golden specks of light scattered and danced like fireflies, while the surrounding golden light gradually rose and twisted, turning into layers of flowing mist, making the entire space blurry.

Kong Tianxu was still pondering the last words that the mysterious powerhouse who called himself the Holy Spirit Puppet had somehow managed to resonate directly in his heart:

"If I'm not mistaken, you should have another martial soul. The power it brings you is far greater than you imagine. You just haven't fully explored it yet. It's something that can truly change the fate of countless people."

"I also want to remind you that this time, the True Love Adventure is not just about sincerity like before; strength is also very important."

"But this is also an opportunity. If you pass this test, I can use this opportunity to give you a reward outside the rules. Moreover, I suggest you try your best to showcase your talents; perhaps you can win that person's favor."

Great? Does he mean the Origin of All Things? Kong Tianxu silently circulated his soul power, slowly expelling the residual aura of the Holy Spirit Puppet from his body, and his pale face improved slightly.

He also had some guesses about the other person's identity. The demonic puppet martial soul, silver hair and purple eyes, coupled with his claim of regaining his freedom, all the clues pointed to the same person.

If it really was that powerful being who had reached at least the level of a senior Limit Douluo, then he wouldn't be surprised if he could guess the existence of his own original martial soul. As for the so-called reward outside the rules, he didn't care about it.

What he cared more about was what the other person meant by "that person's favor." If it was as he thought, then his plans could be brought forward significantly.

The platinum-gold light finally dissipated completely, and the man's gentle voice rang out again:

"Faced with an opponent whose strength far surpasses his own, Kong Tianxu was able to create an opportunity to use his martial soul ability with his wisdom and successfully annihilate his opponent with the power of destruction. Although there was a certain degree of martial soul restraint, he won against the strong with the weak and successfully completed the deep adventure. He was rewarded with the ability to perfectly recover from serious injuries."

"Next comes the final challenge, a true adventure. If you pass this challenge, you can not only leave, but you will also receive a reward that I will decide."

"Now, let's begin."

As the gentle male voice rang out, the endless golden plaza around them began to tremble violently. Then, various scenes quietly appeared, hovering and flashing in the air.

With each ray of light, Kong Tianxu could faintly sense a strong suction force within it.

Finally, the changing scenery paused for a moment, and under the crimson light, a golden light fell on Kong Tianxu.

He closed his eyes, feeling the dizziness brought on by the distorted space around the golden light, but tried his best to calm himself down.

He saw it, an incredible place.

At the end of the Hell Road, Cain and Xu Tianzhen stood in a triangular formation, warily watching the crimson figure descending from the sky.

Unlike before, the dark golden light around Cain was more solid, and the number of spirit rings surrounding him was no longer three, but four. The colors were also not the usual two yellow and two purple, but two yellow, one purple and one black, which exceeded the optimal ratio.

This spirit ring came from the Dark Gold Three-Headed Bat King, who had cultivated for ten thousand years.

After cooperating with Xu Tianzhen to kill him, she successfully broke through to level 40. Facing more unknown dangers ahead, she resolutely decided to risk absorbing this ten-thousand-year soul ring that was extremely compatible with her.

Even though they are both Dark Gold Three-Headed Bat Kings, this Soul Ring is extremely compatible with her. The inherent spiritual attribute of her Martial Soul also greatly reduces the danger of soul shock. However, the requirements of a ten-thousand-year Soul Ring on both the physical body and spirit are extremely high for a quasi-Soul Master.

But with her ruthless determination and unwavering affection for Kong Tianxu, she actually managed to absorb him at the fourth ring, which can definitely be called a remarkable feat.

Xu Tianzhen also appeared to have changed drastically from before. She clasped her hands together, holding a small golden-red ball that spun around. The sunlight around her even seemed to overlap, radiating a heart-palpitating heat.

If Kong Tianxu were still here, he would definitely recognize what this is at a glance.

The inner core of an ancient, exotic species, the Ten-Headed Fiery Sun Serpent.

With Cain, a Soul Master, and Xu Tianzhen, a Soul Venerable, together they managed to kill this extremely powerful Soul Beast despite their Soul Skills being completely restricted!

No one knows how much hardship they have endured, but their current state gives us a clue.

The two women's outer garments were torn in several places, revealing their inner armor. Blood almost completely soaked their bodies, and corrosive toxins continued to erode their wounds. If it weren't for the recovery rewards after clearing Hell Road, they might not even be standing here now.

However, just when they thought it was all over and were preparing to fly together towards the oval-shaped light curtain exit formed by the white light, a blood-red figure descended from the sky—