Chapter 1664: Respective progress

“How unexpected, you actually manage to observe the Utopia of Sins” Liao Xiao Pao sighed.

This person’s actions have proven his status time and time again.

“Why is it called the ‘Utopia of Sins’?” Gu Qing Shan asked.

“The characteristic of this world system is that it is friendly to any and every type of ‘spirit’- meaning that no matter what kind of spirit they are, they would be able to utilize the simplest mean to arrive at the Utopia of Sins”

“What does ‘sin’ mean here?” Gu Qing Shan then asked.

“—— ‘spirits’ are varied and irregular, they do not care about good and evil, so a lot of their actions can be considered sins to us”

While explaining, Liao Xiao Pao also observed Gu Qing Shan and couldn’t help himself asking: “You seem to have only awoken Realm Force not too long ago, how can you observe a Phase Realm without aid?”

“What’s wrong with that? From your expression, I assume it’s very surprising?” Gu Qing Shan smiled and asked in return.

Liao Xiao Pao’s expression became solemn.

There’s really nothing that can’t be said right now.

After all, the other party had only just entered the Dusty World for the very first time, while his master seemed to have not explained the situation clearly for one reason or another.

-this is the exact time to get acquainted with him!

Liao Xiao Pao answered without holding anything back: “It’s extremely rare to be able to directly observe a Phase Realm, only extremely rare legendary jurisdiction worlds would be able to grant such an ability”

Extremely rare?

Gu Qing Shan silently parroted these words.

For some reason, he recalled what the Blood Sea Heroic Spirit Hall Master had told him:

…

『 …The Twin Rivers of Life and Death world system includes the River of Life, River of Death, as well as the Blood Sea, it is three parts of the same Saint Realm cycle… 』

『 You are the Death God of the River of Death, combined with my guidance and support, you’d definitely be able to awaken an extraordinary path of Realm Force cultivation 』

…

So, what exactly is going on with the Twin Rivers of Life and Death?

Apparent, it had already existed from before the frozen corpse used its blood to create the Deities?

After some thinking, Gu Qing Shan realized that there was too little information to draw any conclusions, so he had to let this thought go.

While he simply stood there without responding, he had instead caused Liao Xiao Pao to consider him even more mysterious.

“Alright, brother Gu, after this I’ll head into the Utopia to find you the item that lets you leave this jurisdiction world in half a day” Liao Xiao Pao said.

Gu Qing Shan stayed silent for a brief moment.

Originally, this qualification competition had nothing to do with him or Laura, so he didn’t need to care about it at all.

But he still remembered a certain thing.

During my battle against the two Unfathomable Apocalypses, the esteemed lady of the Sacrificial Dance had exchanged a painting I was carrying for power for me to actually fight that battle.

A certain illusory vision had manifested at the time-

Thinking back, perhaps that was a Phase Realm as well?

In that painting, a blurred figure had said: 「 … But this painting’s power is very limited, it could only allow a tiny bit of your spirit to descend… 」

Then, was that esteemed lady similar to a ‘spirit’ as well?

Even while she couldn’t completely descend, she was capable of summoning skeletons out of nowhere to help me block a combined attack from the two Unfathomable Apocalypses, displaying her unimaginable strength.

Furthermore, my first Realm Force was [Realm Spirit Descent]

In other words——

‘Spirits’ are the keys to Realm Force?

And the Utopia of Sins was a Phase Realm that belonged to spirits.

Shouldn’t I come with him to take a look and better understand what ‘spirits’ were?

“Brother Iron, can I come with you to widen my perspective a bit as well?” Gu Qing Shan smiled and asked.

Liao Xiao Pao cracked his neck a bit and laughed heartily, answering:

“Without an invitation, no one would be able to enter that city, I think you should just remain here and wait”

At this point, several fully armed subordinates approached Liao Xiao Pao and reported in unison:

“Boss, the qualification competition is about to begin’

“Hm” Liao Xiao Pao affirmed.

He turned to Gu Qing Shan and smiled wryly: “Good brother, your brother very unfortunately does not have as much status as you do, that’s why I had to participate in this deathmatch in the Utopia”

“Deathmatch? To obtain the qualification to enter the Dusty World, you need to fight in a deathmatch?” Gu Qing Shan was confused.

“That’s right. While we fight to the death in this ‘ring’, the various spirits will observe us from the stands—— if someone was fortunate enough to be recognized by a spirit, they would obtain a temporary qualification to remain in the Dusty World” Liao Xiao Pao explained.

Gu Qing Shan replied: “With brother Iron’s strength…”

Liao Xiao Pao’s expression became even more complicated and explained: “This isn’t related to strength; the key is to get a spirit to recognize you. The deathmatch is only a means to an end”

They both looked up at the sky.

Various streaks of light began to fly up from the ground, heading towards the shining illusory city.

“I remember a certain year when none of the winners managed to obtain the favor of the spirits, while a young boy who had been hiding in a secluded corner was selected by a spirit and got to enter the Dusty World. You really can’t make sense of such things”

Liao Xiao Pao swiftly finished his explanation.

Suddenly, an illusory figure appeared in front of everyone.

A cute young girl with colorful hair dressed in a short skirt.

Liao Xiao Pao’s expression changed, swiftly stopped his explanation, and bowed: “Your excellency, thank you for coming to receive us”

Is she also a spirit?

Gu Qing Shan looked at the girl and silently thought.

The colorful-haired girl was reading from a leaflet in her hand.

『 Ironman Vengeance Corps, total quota: 6 people- have you prepared yourselves for both living and death? 』

Liao Xiao Pao respectfully answered: “We are ready, we would not retreat no matter what”

『 Very well, you may participate in this deathmatch, now we shall- 』

While the cute girl was speaking, she suddenly noticed Gu Qing Shan and Laura.

『 Huh? It’s you two! 』the girl appeared startled.

A powerful and ferocious Realm Force emerged from her body but was instantly pulled back.

Everyone exchanged glances.

Laura held tightly onto Gu Qing Shan’s hand, preparing herself to activate [Infinite Worlds Shelter] at any moment.

Gu Qing Shan squeezed her hands gently to assure her, then smiled: “Excuse me miss, I believe we’ve never met before”

The cute girl’s gaze fell onto Laura and observed her for a while, then as she turned to Gu Qing Shan, her expression became more serious.

『 This really is the first time you two came here, hah, it’s been too many years ever since excellent existences like yourselves come to join us 』

She thought briefly, then pulled out two fluorescent invitations and said: 『 The Utopia is open, we welcome you to pay a visit 』

Complete silence.

Liao Xiao Pao was practically screaming in his mind.

I KNEW IT, I KNEW I WASN’T WRONG!

While we have to fight people to death out here, he got invited to pay a visit, his entity is definitely genuine!

Gu Qing Shan accepted the invitation and smiled: “Then thank you very much”

…

At another location.

A certain Huang Quan world.

On top of the Grand Tie Wei Mountain, inside a lonely wooden house.

“New Deity, get out here!”

Someone shouted.

Demon Dragon pushed the door open and emerged from inside, then observed his surroundings.

Several Deities of Huang Quan had also stepped forward to surround him.

“I’m just a small new Deity, is there a reason why you’ve all come here with so much ferocity?” Demon Dragon curtly asked.

A Deity swung the chained blade in his hand and furiously spoke: 「 You call yourself a new Deity, but you always refuse to heed orders and always act defiant, so we’re here today to show you exactly where you stand! 」

Demon Dragon stayed silent for a bit, then continued: “I just wanted to do my own things, I’m sure I didn’t bother any of you, isn’t that enough?”

Another Deity scoffed: “Everything within the Hall of Reincarnation is decided through us, so how dare you defy our authority as a Deity of the Hall?”

Demon Dragon sighed and shook his head: “So you’re saying that it’s unrealistic for me to just stay a recluse and cultivate by myself”

『 Naturally, like how there is a Heavenly Emperor in heaven, there is also a Huang Quan king in this Huang Quan 』another Deity replied.

“Has it always been like this?” Demon Dragon asked.

『 This has never changed 』

“Thank you everyone, I understand now” Demon Dragon clasped his fist and sincerely said.

The Deities exchanged glances.

“Then are you willing to obey now?” a Deity asked.

“No, I’m merely thanking you for explaining the rules of the Samsara for me”

Demon Dragon grinned and curtly continued: “It seems mutual understanding between us is impossible, unless I beat up all hundreds of you garbage and become your king!”

“What gall!”

『 How brazen! 』

「 Kill him——」

Boom-

Overwhelming Huang Quan Origin power emerged from Demon Dragon’s body, practically blowing those Huang Quan Deities away.

“Kill me? I think you’re dreaming…”

Demon Dragon’s eyes became filled with killing intent, then-

He took out a pair of pink gauntlets and equipped them.

The battle has begun!

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