Above all spirits

Chapter 415 The Primordial Sword of Life and Death (Part 1)

The instant these words appeared.

A distant echo came from one side of the other shore, as if some mystery was responding to Gu Yun's question.

At the same time, fragmented images flashed through Gu Yun's mind.

"Ha, this book on defying fate is really generous, it even comes with illustrations."

Piecing these fragments together...

On a desolate corner of the other side, a gray-black ancient sword was plunged upside down into the void, its blade chillingly cold, with life and death spreading alternately.

Even the other side of the river was eroded as a result.

Countless fine cracks continuously broke and stitched together around the blade.

To break or stitch together.

And because of the existence of these faint spatial cracks.

Each shattering creates an invisible attraction, causing countless gray matter and soul matter to gather here, coiling around the sword like dragons and snakes, slowly flowing towards the void outside the crack.

Only now did Gu Yun understand why, even if someone encountered it in later generations, they couldn't easily take it away.

found it…

By successfully using the Book of Reversal of Fate in his soul state, Gu Yun replaced the cost of his own soul essence with external soul matter, thus bypassing the judgment logic of the Book of Reversal of Fate and writing his own destiny!

"Ha, who could afford this price without exploiting bugs?"

Gu Yun gently closed the Book of Reversal of Fate and put it away. Then he looked at his hand. Originally, his soul hand was golden and transparent, but now it was covered with gray matter, which blocked most of its brilliance. In fact, this overloaded transfer caused his soul to become somewhat unstable.

But it wasn't all bad. After this transition, Gu Yun felt his soul had become stronger, and he was one step closer to the Saint Realm.

Look around again.

Ah.

Empty.

Those who didn't know better would think that the "Kun," a creature that devours heaven and earth, had appeared and taken a bite here.

At least within my field of vision, I can no longer see any trace of the drifting soul bubbles.

Is this for real?!

How could I have had the wishful thinking that I could afford such a price in the first place?

Even sacrificing two lives wouldn't be enough.

Who could afford to use this if it didn't have bugs?!

After his thoughts settled, Gu Yun suddenly sprinted in a certain direction.

Soldiers are valuable and quick.

He didn't know how far away it was, but he knew the direction, so at least he wouldn't be like a headless fly.

please!

Don't go too far!

Otherwise, the gray matter will completely engulf itself, and all previous efforts will be in vain.

...

The territory of the Blood Cloud Demon Royal Family.

The outer perimeter of the Blood Cloud Demon Realm.

Blood Spirit Star.

The sky was filled with a dense red light, like an inverted sea of ​​blood, with a faint blood mist floating in the air.

The ground was covered with rocks and vines that gleamed with a dark red luster.

This planet seems to never see the sunrise.

A somber and oppressive atmosphere permeated the air.

At the very center of the planet's landmass stands a magnificent ancient castle, surrounded by palaces and manors of all sizes, with several clock towers suspended in the sky above, a truly breathtaking sight.

The castle is extremely spacious and empty, with blood-red crystals covering the ceilings of every floor, and the surrounding stone walls are luxuriously engraved with patterns, emitting a faint light.

One of the highest levels in the castle.

A chessboard was set up, with chess pieces scattered on it. Two people sat around the table: one was a middle-aged male demon dressed in a blood-red robe with a cold and stern face, and the other was an old man with a kind face and a full head of white hair.

The two are currently playing a game of chess.

If Gu Yun were present, he would be surprised to find that this game of chess is very similar to Go.

In a corner of the castle, a guard with his head bowed knelt on one knee.

"As you instructed, Second Blood Lord, your disciple Xue Lingjian has been ordered to lead an external support team to participate in the Heavenly Guard assessment of the Extreme Emperor Demon Royal Family."

The guard spoke in a low, cautious tone.

Upon hearing this, the Second Blood Lord merely responded casually, his attention entirely elsewhere, as he was absorbed in contemplating the game of chess.

"kindness."

The white-haired old man seemed to see through his thoughts and spoke with a smile.

"How about it? There are quite a few intricacies to this game that we've observed from the lower realm."

The Second Blood Lord frowned slightly, remaining silent, his gaze still fixed on the chessboard, his eyes flashing with a red light that permeated from within, extremely eerie.

Suddenly, the Second Blood Lord's fingers twitched slightly, his eyes lit up, and he quickly picked up a black piece with both hands and placed it down without hesitation.

"Oh?"

The white-haired old man's eyes lit up instantly, and a smile of appreciation appeared on his lips.

"Good boy!"

The Second Blood Lord couldn't help but raise the corners of his mouth slightly, a long-lost joy flashing in his eyes. His mouth unconsciously swelled up to his ears, and this inhuman twisted appearance made it clear that although he looked like a human, he was indeed a demon.

He glanced at the still-kneeling guard out of the corner of his eye, and his tone was somewhat displeased.

"Anything else?"

The guard immediately felt an invisible pressure, his whole body trembled, his heart almost stopped, and he dared not look directly into the eyes of the person who spoke, trembling as he spoke.

"Second Blood Lord, Young Master Ling Jian is merely a Demon General. Is it not a bit too much for him to infiltrate the Heavenly Guard...?"

Before he could finish speaking, the Second Blood Lord waved his hand, and the air instantly froze, as if an invisible force had suddenly struck the guard.

With a loud "bang," the guard was sent flying like a kite with a broken string, crashing heavily into the wall. The protective barrier on the wall instantly rippled, resisting the sudden impact.

The guard coughed up a mouthful of blood, his head spinning. It took him a while to regain some consciousness, but his body was still somewhat stiff. He managed to lean against the wall, then knelt down on one knee.

"Thank you for your mercy, Second Blood Lord."

"It was my fault for being so talkative."

The old man showed no emotion whatsoever, as if this was perfectly normal. He slowly placed the white pieces down, and only after the guards had gone far away did he speak softly.

"He was Ling Jian's childhood friend, right? I remember his name was... Oh, Blood River? These two were both important figures in the clan when they were young, but now they're subordinates. It's a sad story, like heaven and earth."

The Second Blood Lord sneered.

"It's just that he worked harder than others for a while at the beginning. Does he really think that can cover up his mediocre talent? He's just a low-level demon who can't even master the inherent powers of the Blood Cloud Demon Clan."

"He barely managed to become a Demon General by relying on the royal lineage, and that's where it ends. He only stays by Ling Jian's side because of his loyalty."

The white-haired old man shook his head helplessly. The world of gods and demons was far more cruel than imagined. Sometimes, hard work could not make up for the gap in talent. There were those who succeeded, but they were a very small minority who had obtained extraordinary external assistance by chance.

"However, the reason you sent Ling Jian to rescue the Four Blood Lords from the Heavenly Prison of the Extreme Emperor Demon Clan is because they have recently been recruiting Heavenly Guards for their assessment, right?"

"You want to use this opportunity to get Ling Jian into the Heavenly Guard?"