Abundant Martial Arts Virtue
Chapter 364 - 322: Obtaining and Evading!

Chapter 364: Chapter 322: Obtaining and Evading!

The spirit accepting the commission was very serious, without any frivolity.

At first, Wu Xiaode thought the other party was just naturally solemn, until the End fully merged with the Book of the Dead, and only when the spirit was about to leave did the answer slowly reveal itself.

"Wu Xiaode, you already have two kinds of the End, enough to serve as a member of the Destruction Council, but would you really go and destroy the world?"

the spirit asked.

"Of course not," Wu Xiaode immediately denied, "If you had seen my earlier battles, you would understand that I was commissioned to save Dongsheng Country; who knew so many things would happen."

"They will come looking for you, be careful how you deal with them," the spirit cautioned.

"You mean the others from the Destruction Council?" Wu Xiaode asked.

"Of course, you’ve killed a Basic Council member. If you can’t cover this up, you’ll have to face the entire Destruction Council," the spirit said.

"Once your crime is confirmed, you will be executed, and everything on you will be divvied up by them."

Wu Xiaode said with a shrug, "But—it was Ci Le who wanted to kill me first!"

"Remember, without evidence, even if Ci Le killed you, no one could convict Ci Le—other council members would only think Ci Le had clever means," the spirit said with implied meaning.

Wu Xiaode instantly understood.

The same could be said if the main character were switched to himself.

"Thank you for the information," Wu Xiaode said sincerely.

"Goodbye, I hope you can evade this disaster—in fact, they will stop at nothing to vie for the ’End’."

"They won’t find me."

"I hope so."

The next instant.

The spirit left Wu Xiaode’s body and returned to the Spirit Realm.

Two angels descended from mid-air.

"Many Space Transmissions and containment Magic have started to appear outside, master," Angel One said.

"The moment the ’Doomsday Cage’ is lifted, those Magic will seize you and transport you somewhere, master," Angel Two said.

Wu Xiaode’s expression flickered.

The spirit had already warned him that now possessing two types of the End and being so weak, if caught by the Destruction Council, it would truly be a lamb to the slaughter.

"Is there no way to evade?" Wu Xiaode asked.

"We’re completely surrounded, there’s no escape, master," Angel Two said, shaking its head.

"Master must quickly think of a way, both of us are newly born Magic Life, how could we avoid so many restraints and transmission Magic." Angel One said chattering.

"Alright," Wu Xiaode sighed.

In fact, since the fight with Ci Le, he had realized one thing.

The other could not copy his Death Skills.

Which meant—

The only way to avoid these pursuers was—

Pfft.

A light sound.

The Desert Sword pierced his chest.

The two angels watched Wu Xiaode in a daze, somewhat confused.

"Does master not want us anymore?"

Angel One asked with a sobbing tone.

"We don’t want to marry someone else, master, what shall we do if you’re gone!" Angel Two had already started to cry.

Wu Xiaode said with irritation, "Quit your nonsense, you were both born of the Book of the Dead, you naturally know my abilities are of the Death system."

The two angels indeed broke into smiles.

Angel One cast a seductive glance, "Master, are we ready to cancel ’Doomsday Cage’?"

"Let’s cancel it when we leave," Wu Xiaode said.

He felt himself nearing his final moments and immediately activated "Heavenly Ghost."

The next instant.

The world shifted.

The scenery of the Capital of Dongsheng Country gradually appeared in Wu Xiaode’s field of vision.

But a man full of ferocious aura had long been waiting there.

Nanxuan Fist God!

He was the first member of the Destruction Council Wu Xiaode had encountered!

"I’ve been waiting, what do you want from me?" Wu Xiaode asked.

"You’re suspected of killing an official member of the Destruction Council, you can’t escape, surrender," the Nanxuan Fist God said.

Wu Xiaode spat out a mouthful of blood and said with a wry smile, "That’s impossible, I’m dying."

The next instant.

He disappeared right in front of Nanxuan Fist God and appeared on a dark, rugged mountain path.

Ice crystal small font sprang out on the Book of the Dead:

"You have activated Bright Ghost."

"Bright Ghost: Upon near-death state, switch to the ’Bright Ghost’ form, randomly summoning one level of the Death World to replace the current world, commanding the laws of the Death World to strip away all life forces."

Wu Xiaode glanced at the text, while sizing up his surroundings and piecing together the form of Ulysses with bronze hands.

He patted the bronze statue.

Ulysses came to life, his hands full of Holy Light, and he exclaimed in pain:

"It’s near death again—healing costs a gold piece! Can’t you be more sparing, master?"

Warm and gentle light fell on Wu Xiaode’s wound.

Wu Xiaode gradually left the near-death state.

He stood up from the ground and assessed the situation around him.

Under the dark sky, as far as the eye could see, there were ragged black high mountains.

On the ridges of those high mountains, one undead after another queued up in line, with no end in sight.

——Wu Xiaode had no idea where they were headed.

Having no interest in the affairs of the Death World, he casually released countless bronze hands, piecing together the statue of a One-eyed Giant, patted it, and said in a low voice:

"Vigilance."

"Don’t worry, master," the bronze giant boomed.

The two angels saw that Wu Xiaode’s safety was secure, exchanged glances, sheathed their great swords, and flew back to the Book of the Dead.

They returned to that icon, posing sweetly together, making a pitiable gesture at Wu Xiaode.

"Master, we would like..."

"Of course, my mighty master," the angels spoke in unison. "May we eat the ’Crushing Hand’? Please, we beg you."

The two angels chimed in together.

Wu Xiaode had a headache from their nagging, so he looked up toward the sighing wall with a sigh of his own.

Rows of ice crystal letters swiftly appeared:

"With the help of the spirit, you have subdued the ’Crushing Hand’."

"Now you have three choices:"

"1. Make normal use of this Doomsday;"

"2. Place this Doomsday into the sighing wall, to convert it into your style;"

"3. Use this Doomsday to feed an existing Doomsday: Ordinary King, and allow it to gain further enhancement."

Wu Xiaode fell into deep contemplation.

Option 1 is definitely out of the question.

Now to choose between 2 or 3.

In fact, during the battle just now, he had realized—

The Ordinary King is a rather special Doomsday, not even Ci Le could attack him.

However, it also has many limitations.

Its ultimate appearance, the "Doomsday Cage," requires a full four minutes to annihilate the enemy.

"Demoted Immortal" can only maintain the enhanced power for one second.

Should he keep two types of Doomsday or make one of them even stronger?

Wu Xiaode was indecisive.

Then he suddenly remembered something else.

Ci Le owned the "Crushing Hand," yet he could only serve as a Basic Council member, paying an enormous price to snatch his Doomsday.

In other words—

He was still not strong enough.

Indeed, facing his "Ordinary King," he was completely out of his depth.

So then...

Let’s continue to upgrade the "Ordinary King."

That is the very foundation of his standing within the Destruction Council!

At that thought, he smiled towards the two angels on the sighing wall and spoke:

"Alright, I’ll let you have it."

Ice crystal letters immediately emerged:

"You have chosen 3, the Book of the Dead will execute this action immediately."

The two angels immediately burst into cheers, embracing each other.

On the dark wall, numerous gold spots gradually surged forth, plunging into the symbol, making the entire symbol glow with a dazzling brilliance.

The two female angels, after their cheers, began to yawn and rub their eyes.

"Are we evolving?"

"See you later, master!"

After saying that, the two women closed their eyes, embraced each other, and fell into a deep slumber.

The entire symbol transformed into a square that continuously emitted golden light.

Rows of ice crystal letters began to emerge:

"You have chosen to use this ’Doomsday’ to enhance an existing Doomsday: Ordinary King."

"The enhancement will last for twelve hours."

"During this time, you will be unable to use this ’Doomsday’."

"Furthermore, if you are caught by another being that possesses a ’Doomsday,’ you are very likely to lose your ’Doomsday’."

"Please choose a safe place to spend this dangerous period."

Safe, huh...

Wu Xiaode thought for a moment, drew out the Desert Sword, and whispered:

"Shall we make a trip back, if you please?"

The Desert Sword immediately burst into a clear ring, apparently agreeing with him.

—Indeed, at this moment, those in the Destruction Council would definitely be frantically searching for him, in hopes of obtaining two "Doomsdays."

Then let’s head back to the future!

Wu Xiaode drew out the Desert Sword and shouted, "Let’s go!"

The Desert Sword immediately emitted a stream of light that enveloped Wu Xiaode, whisking him away from his current location.

...

Just like the last time.

Wu Xiaode appeared in the deepest part of the Demon God’s underground palace.

—That rune-covered secret passage.

Wu Xiaode walked slowly out of the secret passage, only to see someone standing at the exit of the passage outside.

Satan.

His face was a mix of curiosity and fervor.

"Can you really go back to the Past Epoch?"

He asked.

"Ah, yes, but unfortunately I can’t take you there now—what time is it now?" Wu Xiaode asked.

"Dawn is breaking, we have two days and thirteen hours left," Satan replied.

The two climbed up a steep set of stairs and then opened a door at the end.

Outside was a bustling street.

The human world.

"In two days and thirteen hours, the soul power limit of the world will reach 50 points, all the divine beings on the island will manifest and will kill every one of us," Satan said.

"Honestly, isn’t this a bit too shameless of them?" Wu Xiaode asked.

"Of course—but the fight was never fair to begin with—the world’s setting has turned in their favor, and we have no way to change it," Satan sighed.

Wu Xiaode patted his shoulder and said in a hushed voice:

"Listen, I just completed a trial."

"A trial?"

"Yes, I have found an even more shameless method."