"Little Pagoda..."
"I've broken through the five hundredth level. What's the time flow rate now?"
Since five hundred levels were a hurdle.
Then, after passing it, the increase in time flow rate should be significant.
The Little Pagoda said carelessly, "One thousand times!"
One thousand!
This meant that three years of cultivation inside would be equivalent to only about one day outside. Such a flow rate was truly terrifying!
Bai Zihe then asked, "Then how long will it take me to cultivate to the Great Perfection of the Tribulation Crossing Realm?"
"Seven days in the outside world!"
Seven days in the outside world was equivalent to twenty years in the Haotian Pagoda!
Immediately, Bai Zihe said no more.
"Hoo..."
Taking a deep breath, he sat down in the center of the spirit gathering formation.
Seven days...
Not much would happen in the outside world.
But for him, he would be able to reach the Great Perfection of the Tribulation Crossing Realm.
Then, he would embark on his ascension journey!
Bai Zihe believed that after crossing the tribulation, even if he couldn't enter the legendary immortal realm, his strength would still experience a leap.
At that time...
If he could then comprehend chaos, he should be able to open the Chaos Treasure Box.
What was going on with his mother's family?
What secrets were hidden within the Chaos Treasure Box?
Everything would eventually be revealed!
"Buzz..."
A cultivator in the late stage of the Tribulation Crossing Realm, especially Bai Zihe, who possessed the Five Elements Physique, the commotion caused by his cultivation was simply terrifying.
The spiritual energy in the spirit gathering formation had already formed vortexes and storms.
They came from all directions, constantly swirling and assailing, being absorbed by him.
If it were an ordinary Tribulation Crossing Realm cultivator.
Facing such spiritual energy storms, they would likely be utterly stunned, even terrified and wanting to flee—these spiritual energy storms were enough to tear them to shreds.
But Bai Zihe was different.
He had awakened the Five Elements Physique, and his internal organs, limbs, and bones had been greatly strengthened. Every cell contained supreme power.
Therefore, these spiritual energy storms were merely nourishment.
Allowing him to grow stronger and progress continuously.
"Buzz..."
Immediately, Bai Zihe's divine sense entered his sea of consciousness.
The Wordless Celestial Book actively appeared.
But this time.
Bai Zihe suddenly discovered that when he was observing the Wordless Celestial Book, starting from Pangu's creation, he could see something different.
This something...
It was difficult to describe, yet it made him feel very magical and captivated.
It was as if there was joy and excitement from the depths of his soul.
It was as if supreme mysteries were being constantly instilled into him.
Bai Zihe soon became immersed in it.
Learning.
Understanding.
Absorbing.
Continuously integrating it into his own comprehension.
The Ying Nation.
"This place..."
"Is the second largest city of the Ying people!"
A figure hovered over Hengdao, looking down at the crowd below like ants, a black glint flashing in his eyes.
This person was the Sect Master of Tianshan Sword Sect, who had crossed the sea from Great Xia.
Here, he had a new name.
Black Demon!
Yes.
On the first day of his reappearance, Black Demon went to a concert venue and instantly devoured the essence of tens of thousands of people!
At that time, he appeared in mid-air, shrouded in black energy, and with a single gulp, he devoured everyone present, thus earning the name "Black Demon."
The essence of ordinary people...
Was not of great value to Black Demon.
However, quantity could lead to quality!
Devouring tens of thousands of ordinary people was equivalent to devouring a cultivator in the Integration Stage!
If it were hundreds of thousands, it would be equivalent to a cultivator in the Mahayana Stage!
And millions of civilians...
That would be equivalent to devouring a Tribulation Crossing Realm expert!
And the Ying Nation had a population of over two hundred million.
Black Demon felt invigorated just thinking about it.
Over two hundred million people...
Over two hundred Tribulation Crossing Realm cultivators, even if they were at the lowest level, in the early stage of the Tribulation Crossing Realm, their combined strength would be formidable.
In addition...
The Ying Nation also had countless cultivators.
Although they were not as powerful as the Tribulation Crossing Realm cultivators of Great Xia, they were far stronger than ordinary people.
Therefore.
As soon as he arrived here, Black Demon felt like he had arrived in paradise.
Constantly devouring, transferring, devouring, transferring...
To this day.
He had already devoured millions of people, and his strength had greatly increased!
This was much better than hiding and seeking in Great Xia, as no one here would chase him.
He only needed to continuously grow stronger.
And now, he was about to devour the second largest gathering place in the Ying Nation!
Although his actions had already caused panic in the Ying Nation, there were still millions of people here who did not believe in evil.
The Imperial Palace of the Ying Nation.
"Your Majesty, Black Demon has appeared again."
"This time, he has appeared on Hengdao."
"There are still over three million of our citizens there. What do you suggest..."
A high-ranking official was reporting to the King on the throne, his face extremely grim.
"He's here?"
A fierce glint flashed in King Chun Sheng Yilang's triangular eyes.
Black Demon had been rampaging in the Ying Nation for several days.
His strength was extraordinarily great.
The ninjas and shikigami of the Ying Nation were simply no match for him; even if they found him, they would only be sending themselves to their deaths.
Therefore.
During this period, Chun Sheng Yilang had been extremely troubled.
But gradually, they had discovered some patterns in Black Demon's appearances.
For example...
After each act of devouring, Black Demon would lie dormant for a few hours, then reappear in a distant location, devour again, and then lie dormant again.
This cycle continued.
This time, Chun Sheng Yilang finally found an opportunity.
According to the pattern, Black Demon's devouring would take five to ten minutes, which was the window of opportunity.
"Understood."
Without any further ado, Chun Sheng Yilang immediately entered the inner palace and, through a secret chamber, descended into a dark underground fortress.
This place...
Was the last line of defense for the Ying Nation's royal family.
It also contained the greatest reliance of the Ying people since the creation of heaven and earth!
A few dozen seconds later.
Chun Sheng Yilang opened the fortress and found himself facing an altar.
On the altar was enshrined several snake heads, exposed on the outside. Counting them, there were eight in total, with bared fangs and dancing claws, exuding an aura of malevolence that inspired awe at a glance.
The snake heads were enormous; just one of them was larger than a basketball court.
In front of it, everything else was as small as an insect.
"Chh..."
Chun Sheng Yilang knelt beneath the statue, unhesitatingly cut his finger, and placed it in a groove before him.
"Clink..."
The next moment, blood dripped onto it.
"Great Serpent God, Chun Sheng Yilang calls for you in an emergency!"
Chun Sheng Yilang knelt on the ground, his demeanor extremely devout.
"Whoosh..."
Suddenly, one of the snake heads on the altar came to life, shedding stone fragments piece by piece, as if shedding scales.
In just three seconds.
The snake head was lifelike, ferocious, and terrifying.
Then.
The snake head extended, hovering above Chun Sheng Yilang, and its voice, like a sound from the ninth level of hell, echoed: "I told you, do not disturb me unless it is a matter of utmost importance!"
"Great Serpent God!"
Chun Sheng Yilang's forehead was sweating, his heart filled with trepidation, and he shivered all over as he stammered, "Black Demon has appeared again."
"Three minutes ago, on Hengdao!"
Black Demon!
Hearing this name, a fierce glint flashed in his lighthouse-like serpent eyes.
"He deserves to die!"