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Chapter 414: Seven Slaughter Spirit
Chapter 414: Seven Slaughter Spirit
Time flew by, and a month passed in the blink of an eye.
Seven Slaughter Demon Palace.
In the square, the High Spirit Elder's eyes were calm and steady, and with a wave of his hand, silver light flashed as figures appeared, standing tall on the square, some looking disheveled and even missing limbs.
"Haha... I survived!"
"Inner Sect... I finally made it as an Inner Sect disciple."
"Damn it... I was so close, just a little more, and I would have killed that Black Mountain Lord..."
...
The survivors were filled with emotion, laughing and crying, displaying a myriad of human emotions.
Song Zhong stood among the crowd, his expression devoid of joy or sorrow.
Fang Xing was vigilant, ready to use his Teleportation Technique to escape at any moment.
Fortunately, the High Spirit Elder's gaze swept over them without a hint of concern.
"Those who have killed demons, bring your proof for registration and entry into the sect's jade records. From now on, you will be considered Inner Sect disciples."
The High Spirit Elder descended to the ground, and several officers immediately stepped forward to assist in inspecting the disciples' harvest.
One by one, the disciples came forward to receive their Inner Sect benefits, and soon it was Song Zhong's turn.
"Hmm... Outer Sect disciple Song Zhong, killed three demons."
The High Spirit Elder glanced at Fang Xing on Song Zhong's shoulder: "You also captured a demon pet?"
It was clear that he had already noticed the mark on Fang Xing's forehead.
"Yes..."
Song Zhong respectfully bowed.
"Song Zhong, as an Inner Sect disciple, you will be rewarded with an Inner Sect cave mansion, thirty servants, three Vigor Pills, and a copy of the Seven Slaughter Art!"
The elder nodded, and with a stroke of his crimson brush, he signaled to the officer beside him: "Take Song Zhong to his cave mansion."
"Yes, sir."
The officer, dressed in black with three yellow stripes on his sleeves, was only at the eighth level of the Mortal Realm. He smiled broadly: "Please follow me, Brother Song."
"Okay."
Song Zhong followed the officer and flew out of the square. Along the way, they passed countless jade palaces.
After flying for tens of thousands of miles, they finally stopped at a place with lush mountains and clear waters: "This is Black Spring Peak, where your cave mansion is located."
"Thank you, Officer Huang."
Song Zhong handed over a Vigor Pill, causing the officer's eyes to widen in surprise: "This... is too precious."
"It's fine. I have something else to ask you."
A glint of cold determination flashed in Song Zhong's eyes: "As an Inner Sect disciple, you should be familiar with the living arrangements. Do you know where Cai Zhu Jin is?"
"Cai Zhu Jin, Brother Cai? His cave mansion is on Cloudsoaring Peak..."
Officer Huang hesitated and then asked, "Do you have a grudge with him?"
"A life-and-death enmity!"
Song Zhong responded with a cold smile: "Please deliver a letter to him, saying that in one month, I will personally pay him a visit!"
...
After sending off Officer Huang, Song Zhong immediately went into seclusion.
Before him lay the Seven Slaughter Art, and his eyes shone with excitement: "Finally... I've obtained the Seven Slaughter Art. When I was in the Outer Sect, I practiced the Demon Toad Qi Swallowing Art, but the cultivated Yuan Qi could only be considered ordinary... Only by becoming an Inner Sect disciple and practicing the Seven Slaughter Art, condensing the seven 'Demon Slaughter Talisman Seeds,' and refining them into one's true Qi, can the quality of one's power be improved to the middle grade..."
The quality of power was divided into ordinary, middle, high, and immortal grades, among others.
The higher the quality of the power, the more powerful the condensed Essence Spirit, which was naturally extremely beneficial for cultivating the Essence Spirit Realm.
"If I become a True Disciple and refine high-grade power... Breaking through the Essence Spirit will have infinite benefits, and there's also the special Seven Slaughter Spirit Art..."
Song Zhong's eyes gleamed with ambition.
Although the Essence Spirit was naturally close to the Dao, the choice of which Dao Principle to use for breaking through the Essence Spirit would still have an impact.
It was likely that by gaining a clearer insight into other principles, one could further enhance one's original understanding of the principles.
For example, if he were to draw upon the Fire Law Principle to break through the Essence Spirit, then while increasing the understanding of all principles within the Essence Spirit, the understanding of the Fire Law Principle would surge once again on top of the already amplified foundation, bringing great benefits for the future.
The Seven Slaughter Demon Palace's True Disciples were the only ones who could obtain the special method for cultivating the Essence Spirit—the Seven Slaughter Spirit Art!
This art could cultivate the Seven Slaughter Spirit, naturally compatible with the Great Slaughter Dao!
It was said that this was the key to achieving the Heaven Immortal Realm and beyond, and any ambitious disciple of the Seven Slaughter Demon Palace would not let this opportunity pass by.
"My Demon Toad Qi Swallowing Art is already a lower-level technique of the Seven Slaughter Art. With the help of the Vigor Pills, I only need one month to improve the quality of my power!"
"After one month, when my power quality reaches the middle grade, my combat strength might even increase several times over!"
"Then, I will definitely take revenge!"
Song Zhong made up his mind.
Fang Xing merely observed all of this with a cold gaze.
Now that he had confirmed that the Heaven Immortal Realm 'Seven Kill Daoist' didn't seem to be involved in the sect's affairs, he had developed a slight interest in the Seven Slaughter Demon Palace's heritage.
"The Seven Slaughter Art... It's not bad. At least it's much better than my ability to only absorb Heavenly Earth Primordial Energy. It's more efficient and of higher quality..."
"It's said that the True Disciples' Seven Slaughter Technique is even more powerful... But once you become a True Disciple, the protection is extremely strict. The transmission of techniques must be done in the Transmission Hall, and there are restrictions to prevent leakage and unauthorized transmission..."
Fang Xing knew that every Inner Sect disciple had a copy of the Seven Slaughter Art, indicating that the Seven Slaughter Demon Palace didn't care about this technique.
"It seems that in this world, superior Law Force is a threshold... There's a technological barrier and blockade."
...
Cloudsoaring Peak.
"Hmph!"
Cai Zhu Jin's face remained transparent, and his bones could be vaguely seen, giving off an even colder aura, "Song Zhong is still alive and has the audacity to challenge me. Li San, on the other hand, is trapped in the World of Ten Thousand Demons, and he's doing well for himself... This kid, does he really think he can beat me?"
The Outer Sect Disciples of the Seven Slaughters Demon Palace were of varying qualities, but the Inner Sect Disciples were mostly at the ninth level of the Mortal Realm.
The True Disciples were at the ninth level of the Mortal Realm and above, some even reaching the Essence Spirit Realm.
Those who advanced to the Essence Spirit Realm from True Disciples held a high position in the Seven Slaughters Demon Palace and would have the power to hold great authority in the future.
Although the Outer, Inner, and True Disciples were all at the ninth level of the Mortal Realm, the quality of their Law Force and their insights into the Dao Principle were worlds apart, creating a gap that was as vast as the difference between heaven and earth! It was possible for a True Disciple at the ninth level of the Mortal Realm to effortlessly slaughter dozens of Inner Sect Disciples at the same level, along with tens of thousands of Outer Sect Disciples...
"No way!"
Cai Zhu Jin wasn't arrogant; he had managed to rise through the ranks by being cautious, "Li San's death in the secret realm might have been caused by Song Zhong. In the worst-case scenario, Song Zhong might already know the truth of what happened back then, and his strength might even surpass mine!"
Although such occurrences were rare, they weren't unheard of.
Moreover, after becoming an Inner Sect Disciple, one would inevitably be taught the 'Seven Slaughter Art', and there would be no difference in the quality of their Law Force.
Cai Zhu Jin's forehead broke out in a cold sweat, "I must save myself... But according to the sect's rules, if he insists on dragging me to the Life-and-Death Arena, I can't refuse..."
Cai Zhu Jin immediately went out, "Someone, prepare a generous gift. I'm going to visit Ning Qian, Ning Shijie..."
...
One month later.
Cloudsoaring Peak.
"Cai Zhu Jin, get out here!"
Song Zhong held a spear and a sword, with a black cat-sized two-winged four-legged snake on his shoulder, and walked over with crimson flames, his voice shaking the heavens.
"Hmph... Little Zhong, I was friends with your brother back then, and I was happy when you entered the Inner Sect. Why do you come to me now with such an accusatory attitude?"
Cai Zhu Jin flew out and saw the Black Dragon on Song Zhong's shoulder, causing his eyelids to twitch, but he deliberately put on an angry expression and shouted.
"Hmph... You harmed my brother in the World of Ten Thousand Demons back then, and this Black Dragon is the witness. Today, I only ask one thing... Dare you accompany me to the Life-and-Death Arena?!"
Song Zhong noticed the many prying eyes but remained fearless and shouted loudly.
"Not bad... I can testify that this person harmed the one who originally held the Heart Flame Battle Saber."
Fang Xing spoke up at the right moment, playing his part well, and watched with great interest.
This act of revenge was entirely driven by Song Zhong's obsession. Unless he ordered Song Zhong to give up his grudge, it was impossible to stop it.
Fang Xing would never give such an order, not out of pity for the soul servant, but because it didn't fit Song Zhong's character.
As a younger brother, suddenly giving up a deep-seated grudge would only arouse suspicion.
"Hmph... Song Zhong, have you gone mad? You let your Spirit Companion accuse me?"
Cai Zhu Jin coldly smiled, "Who doesn't know that the life and death of a Spirit Companion are in the hands of its master? I've always treated you like a younger brother. Why would you collude with your Spirit Companion to slander me?"
"As expected..."
Song Zhong had anticipated this and coldly smiled, "Since that's the case... Let's settle this on the Life-and-Death Arena."
In the Seven Slaughters Demon Palace, if a lower-ranked disciple challenged a higher-ranked one, the higher-ranked disciple would never dare to accept, as it would bring disgrace and ruin their future prospects.
Song Zhong was merely a newly initiated Inner Sect Disciple, theoretically in a weaker position, and thus could challenge a higher-ranked member.
This was the rule of the demonic sect!
"The Life-and-Death Arena?"
Cai Zhu Jin's expression changed as he looked at Song Zhong's shoulder and waist, "Little Zhong... Why? There must be a misunderstanding between us. I really don't want to kill you..."
"Don't call me Little Zhong; it makes me sick."
Song Zhong responded indifferently.
"Fine... Since that's the case, I accept. Which day do you choose?" Cai Zhu Jin sighed, his face turning cold.
"Today!"
Song Zhong didn't want to wait even a moment longer.
"Alright!"
Cai Zhu Jin agreed, and the two of them went to the Life-and-Death Arena together.
This Life-and-Death Arena was located at the summit of a pitch-black mountain range, constantly guarded by High Spirit Elders. The arena's surface was mottled, stained with countless blood.
In the history of the Seven Slaughters Demon Palace, there were even examples of True Disciples and High Spirit Elders being challenged and ultimately dying on the Life-and-Death Arena! After notifying the sect, a High Spirit Elder flew over with a cold and stern expression, carrying a hint of bloodlust.
"It's Elder Blood Butcher who's supervising?"
Song Zhong was slightly surprised but still went forward with Cai Zhu Jin to pay their respects.
"According to the sect's rules, on the Life-and-Death Arena, all means are permitted, and only one can survive. Go."
Elder Blood Butcher's expression was cold. As soon as Song Zhong and Cai Zhu Jin stepped onto the arena, he immediately clasped his hands in a seal, activating the restriction.
A faint black light shield flashed and immediately enveloped the entire peak...
(End of Chapter)
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