The Extraordinary Urban God of Medicine
Chapter 1368 - Chapter 1368 Chapter 1368 100 Days of Life and Death

Chapter 1368: Chapter 1368: 100 Days of Life and Death! Chapter 1368: Chapter 1368: 100 Days of Life and Death! This eighth world really left Huang Xiaolong, as well as the other Treasure Hunters, completely baffled.

They appeared in a desolate village.

There was a strange altar in the village.

With a flash of light, a golden, shining number materialized above everyone’s heads…

What the hell is this about!

However, relative to earlier, as they had already made it to the eighth world, victory seemed within reach, and everyone was pumping themselves up with determination.

Not to mention, after adventuring through seven consecutive worlds, the mental fortitude of these surviving Treasure Hunters had leapt to a whole other level!

Everyone actually felt as if they had been completely transformed!

It must be said, this trial of the Ten Worlds of Heaven’s Slaughter had been an indescribable tempering experience for any Treasure Hunter!

“Brother-in-law, the number above your head is 100~~” The Ninth Princess smiled broadly. “It’s the highest one among us~~”

“Oh? 100?” Huang Xiaolong chuckled. “Although I don’t know what these numbers actually mean, well, I have 100, which is more than what any of you have on your heads.”

Exactly, the numbers above the Treasure Hunters’ heads were nearly all different, some high and some low, but Huang Xiaolong’s was 100.

The only 100.

Following him was the Third Crown Prince of the Long Clan, ranking second with 97.

“Master, this servant has only a 29 above my head~~ this… this… sigh~~” Xu Fu looked worried and distressed.

“Hahaha~~” Huang Xiaolong couldn’t help laughing. “Don’t worry, no one knows what these mysterious numbers mean; maybe, having a bigger number isn’t better. Perhaps, it’s actually better to have a smaller one~~hahaha~~~”

Xu Fu fell silent. “Thank you, Master, for consoling me.”

Just then–

Boom!

The altar in the desolate village shook.

The spirits of the Treasure Hunters trembled along with it.

The voice of the Immortal Emperor of Heaven’s Slaughter resounded once more.

It echoed throughout the heavens of this world.

“Hahaha~~~ Esteemed Treasure Hunters, welcome to the eighth world created by this Emperor~~~”

Excitement filled the Immortal Emperor of Heaven’s Slaughter’s voice.

In the previous seven worlds, the Immortal Emperor of Heaven’s Slaughter’s voice had offered hints. But the level of excitement in his voice now far surpassed any other time…

“What is the Immortal Emperor of Heaven’s Slaughter playing at this time?” Huang Xiaolong’s pupils constricted slightly. “What exactly do these numbers mean?”

All the Treasure Hunters were holding their breath, all ears.

Big question marks filled everyone’s minds.

Of course, at this moment, the Immortal Emperor of Heaven’s Slaughter was likely to clarify things.

The voice of the Immortal Emperor of Heaven’s Slaughter continued to ring out–

“My fellows Treasure Hunters, passing through this eighth world of the Ten Worlds of Heaven’s Slaughter…hehe, if you wish to cross over, it’s actually very simple. Yes, the difficulty of this world is indeed very low~~hahaha~~”

“What? The difficulty of passing through this eighth world is low?”

The Treasure Hunters were all stunned.

Could there be some mistake?

Isn’t it said that in the Ten Worlds of Heaven’s Slaughter, the difficulty of each world increases progressively? That the farther you go, the greater the difficulty and the higher the danger…

Could it be that the Immortal Emperor of Heaven’s Slaughter is fooling people again…

“Hmm~~ why do I say the difficulty of this eighth realm is low? Alright, I’ll tell you directly, if you stay in this eighth realm for 100 days, then on the 101st day, the key to the ninth realm will appear, allowing you to obtain it… hahaha~~ is it not very simple?”

In the Immortal Emperor of Heaven’s Slaughter’s laughter, there was a faint hint of jest.

Upon hearing this, the Treasure Hunters all felt it unbelievable!

Just staying in this eighth world for 100 days and automatically passing through?

Getting by with just eating and waiting for death?

This…

It shouldn’t be!

“Things can’t be that simple~~” The corners of Huang Xiaolong’s mouth quirked slightly. “Just listen; the Immortal Emperor of Heaven’s Slaughter hasn’t finished talking yet.”

And sure enough, as soon as Huang Xiaolong’s words fell, the Immortal Emperor of Heaven’s Slaughter continued to speak–

“Hahaha~~ Alright, I’ll explain the true meaning of the numbers above your heads.”

The Treasure Hunters once again held their breath, all attention focused.

It seemed the critical point was about to arrive!

“All you treasure hunters, you have managed to cut through thorns and thistles to reach this Eighth World… that’s impressive. Although I don’t know exactly who you are or what race you belong to, one thing is for certain–you must all be among the top fighters in the universe.”

“In the universe, the essence of cultivation for any creature is nothing more than the pursuit of the path to longevity. Yes, longevity.”

“In the realm of the Immortals, the lifespan of Immortals is said to be endless. Their lives span as long as the heavens and the earth, shining as brightly as the sun and the moon.”

“There are also beings like those from the Long Clan and the Demon Race, whose bloodlines are so strong and boundless that they almost possess an endless lifespan from birth.”

“So, do Immortals, members of the Long Clan, and the Demon Race really achieve immortality?”

“Ha ha ha ha~~ Actually, it isn’t so!”

“In the river of time, all creatures are vulnerable. Whether they are Immortals, members of the Long Clan, or from the Demon Race, so-called longevity is only relative. In the mysterious and unpredictable universe, in the merciless river of time, even Immortals, members of the Long Clan, and the Demon Race will ultimately decay and decline into oblivion.”

The words of the Immortal Emperor resounded, causing the treasure hunters to nod in agreement.

Right, so-called longevity is only relative, not absolute.

For example, to a mere human on Earth or to an Earth cultivator, an Immortal would certainly appear majestic, immortal, and long-lived.

But what about in the grand scheme of the universe?

Eventually, they still die!

Longevity is not that simple!

“… Um, all you treasure hunters, though you are powerful and dominate over others, you cannot achieve immortality. Therefore, the power I have left behind has already divided your lives, your lifespans, into 100 parts,” said the Immortal Emperor with a smile. “Those with higher scores have longer overall lifespans. Those with lower scores have shorter overall lifespans.”

With this explanation, the treasure hunters suddenly saw the light!

Scores represented lifespan!

The power the Immortal Emperor left in this Eighth World had already simulated the future lifespan of these treasure hunters and displayed them in the form of scores!

“So the numbers above our heads represent the length of our lifespans!” Huang Xiaolong realized, nodding in understanding.

Immediately, Huang Xiaolong laughed. “It seems my lifespan is the longest. I have 100 points, a perfect score! Ha ha ha~~~”

“Xu Fu, it looks like your lifespan is quite short, eh? Only 29 points~~ ha ha ha~~” Huang Xiaolong said with a laugh, looking at Xu Fu.

“Alas! Master, this servant once secretly consumed the Immortal Pill of the First Emperor, how… how could my lifespan be so fleeting!” Xu Fu felt indignant.

“This is easy to understand,” Huang Xiaolong said seriously. “You consumed the Immortal Pill claiming immortality, which is deemed immortal on Earth in the eyes of ordinary people. But when you are placed in the vast universe compared with various advanced civilizations, your lifespan isn’t considered long. Your lifespan isn’t even close to an Immortal Emperor’s, let alone some Profound Immortals. Of course, don’t look down on 29 points, as those 29 points could perhaps translate into thousands, or even tens of thousands of years.”

Right, the life scores above many treasure hunters’ heads, even if it was just a mere 1 point, might represent a hundred years, a thousand years, or even–ten thousand years!

The voice of the Immortal Emperor continued–

“Now, in the Eighth World, you will expend 1 point every day. Of course, this expenditure is only relevant in the Eighth World. For example, if you go to the Ninth World, the lifespan you’ve expended can be restored.”

In the Eighth World, under the influence of special rules, 1 point of lifespan will be consumed every day?

This was literally burning away their lifespan!!!

Suddenly, all the treasure hunters felt a tightness in their chests!

“However, I must remind you,” continued the Immortal Emperor, “if, in this Eighth World, you deplete all your lifespan points, then you will vanish into smoke and dust. That will mean your lifespan has come to an end. Of course, if you have just 1 point of lifespan left, as soon as you leave the Eighth World, it will be immediately restored~~~ Do you understand what I’m saying? Alright, I won’t ramble on any longer. Remember, just stay in the Eighth World for a hundred days, and on the 101st day, you will automatically reach the Ninth World~~~”

“That’s all I have to say. Now, I truly wish all of you a peaceful and stable stay of a hundred days~~ Ha ha ha ha~~~”

As the Immortal Emperor’s laughter, clearly tinged with a mocking tone, faded into the distance, the deserted village once again fell under a bizarre tranquility.

“Something is not right!” Sword Immortal Emperor suddenly cried out. “Our lifespans converted into points don’t even reach 100! Consuming 1 point of lifespan every day~~ staying in this world for 100 days to pass the test~~ then, we absolutely won’t last 100 days and our lifespans will be exhausted!!!”

The lifespan score of the Sword Immortal Emperor was 85.

That meant, in the Eighth World, he could last, at most, for 85 days!

Panic set in!

The Sword Immortal Emperor was panicking!

The other treasure hunters were also panicking!

Completely panicked!

“We’re doomed, we’re doomed, Master, this servant only has 29 points, after 29 days… I, I will turn to ash~~” Xu Fu almost cried out in despair.

“Sister-in-law~~ It looks like only you can go to the Ninth World,” said the Ninth Princess with a somber expression, looking at Huang Xiaolong.

“I can’t go either,” Huang Xiaolong said with a frown. “Didn’t you understand what the Immortal Emperor said? We have to last a full 100 days; on the 101st day, the stairs to the Ninth World will appear. I just barely have 100 points; I’ll also be dead on the 101st day.”

With these words, the treasure hunters were utterly horrified.

“Another dead end! Another dead end!” The Sword Immortal Emperor burst out angrily. “The Immortal Emperor is truly insidious and cunning! Here, the highest score is Brother Huang Xiaolong’s 100 points, but it’s still not enough to pass! We will all die here! Damnation! Dying of old age in this world after our lifespans have run out~~ I am not willing! I am not reconciled! The Immortal Emperor is just toying with us! We are but his playthings!”

A sorrowful atmosphere enveloped every treasure hunter.

“Alright, everyone stop frightening yourselves. We’ve still been left with time~~ Let’s go, take a look around,” Huang Xiaolong said as he collected his emotions and took the lead out of the desolate village.

The other treasure hunters, as if in a daze, followed behind.

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