Chapter 109: Chapter 109: He is Severely Injured! (One more)
Upon Celestial Remnant’s arrival, the Blood Demoness had already sensed it and immediately informed Xu Nian.
Inside the Great Hall, Xu Nian calmly examined the secret manual in his hands, seemingly oblivious to the shouts and sounds of fighting from outside. It was as if he had no knowledge of what was happening. Why?
For someone like Celestial Remnant, if he wished to announce a formal visit, he could have simply informed the Dung Beetle Disciple at the foot of the mountain. Why bother charging all the way up? The attacker had charged directly upwards, his target clearly the Mountain Peak. The System had even directly identified him as a Boss. Could this Celestial Remnant be a good person?
"You don’t seem worried at all about what’s happening outside, you know? The one who has come this time is a genuine Grandmaster!" the Blood Demoness said, a hint of concern in her voice.
She could sense that Celestial Remnant’s aura was at least as strong as hers, if not stronger. That meant the other party had at least fully comprehended one kind of Domain. The strength of a Grandmaster depended on their comprehension of Domains. Whether one could achieve full comprehension also depended entirely on the Grandmaster’s Talent. The Blood Demoness was still young, with a long road ahead of her. If she reached Celestial Remnant’s age, perhaps she too might have achieved full comprehension.
Hearing her words, Xu Nian gently shook his head and smiled. Worried? What is there to worry about?
The First Test Players possessed a vast amount of Contribution Points; they could overwhelm this Grandmaster simply by employing Human Wave Tactics. Although the Second Test Players didn’t have as many Contribution Points, they still had enough for Reincarnation once or twice. As long as they participated, they would receive Rewards. If they die, they can just reincarnate, right?
"How much do you know about this Celestial Remnant?" Xu Nian asked directly.
Celestial Remnant? Which Celestial Remnant? The Blood Demoness was momentarily stunned, then a look of astonishment crossed her face. She whipped her head around to look outside, her gaze intensely fixed on the figure wreaking havoc. Is this person Celestial Remnant, one of the infamous duo Heaven’s Defect and Earth’s Lack? This is a Grandmaster Realm expert, famous for a long time now. And crucially... behind Celestial Remnant stands the Shen Family. Now that Celestial Remnant is here, does this mean that Consort Shen sent him to act?
"Celestial Remnant is one of Consort Shen’s guards. He and Earth Deficiency have committed numerous murders and robberies in the Jianghu," the Blood Demoness explained. "You should also know that some people in the Jianghu don’t play by the rules. Celestial Remnant and Earth Deficiency are such individuals. Back then, the Imperial Court pursued them, but because of the Shen Family, even the Brocade Guard had to give up."
The Shen Family... Shen Rongyin really went all out this time, Xu Nian thought, his brow furrowed slightly. It seemed that to have him killed, this woman Shen Rongyin had truly lost her mind. Quite ruthless! She directly sent a Grandmaster Realm expert. That’s Shen Rongyin for you, so incredibly vengeful. No wonder even the System had to issue a Task to the Players.
"It’s a pity..." Xu Nian murmured softly.
The Blood Demoness looked at Xu Nian, puzzled. "A pity about what?"
"A pity that in the future, the Jianghu will no longer have Celestial Remnant. Of Heaven’s Defect and Earth’s Lack, only Earth Deficiency will remain."
After saying this, Xu Nian lowered his head and continued to read the scroll in his hands.
Seeing this, the Blood Demoness’s brow also furrowed tightly. From Xu Nian’s attitude, it seems he’s certain Celestial Remnant will die at the hands of the Profound Yellow Sect Disciples? How could that be possible?
A Grandmaster’s power wasn’t something just any Martial Artist could compare to. Once a Grandmaster deployed his Domain, it would inevitably affect the Martial Artists’ capabilities. In front of a Grandmaster, unless they were some unorthodox Martial Artists, mere numbers wouldn’t suffice!
「Outside.」
One by one, the Second Test Players met grisly deaths on the spot. Faced with Celestial Remnant’s terrifying power, their cultivation as Eighth-Grade or Ninth-Grade Martial Artists was utterly insignificant before him. In just a short while, corpses had piled up around Celestial Remnant.
After undergoing Reincarnation, the Second Test Players immediately retreated to the rear, keeping their distance to watch the spectacle.
"Damn it, I finally got to touch the Boss!"
"This Boss is f*cking strong; one slap and I was dead!"
"Game Designer, come out and talk to us! With such a strong Boss, how are we Second Test Players supposed to play?"
"Zero gaming experience! I got kicked to death before even touching the Boss!"
"..."
The number of Second Test Players was vast, and many died in vain. They hadn’t even managed to touch the Boss before being sent to Reincarnation.
Now, with the Second Test Players retreating, the First Test Players began to showcase their abilities. Little Boss led the group from Celestial Realm, heading straight for the Boss, and smashed down with the pots and pans they had specifically crafted.
Celestial Remnant also noticed that these newcomers were a bit stronger than those who had merely come to die earlier. But unfortunately, that was all they were—just a bit stronger. In his presence, they were no different from clay chickens and pottery dogs!
A Martial Artist is just a Martial Artist. No matter how strong, they could never compare to a true Grandmaster. In front of a Grandmaster, Martial Artists were still just Martial Artists; they could never surpass a Grandmaster, nor could they kill one simply by outnumbering them!
"Weave in and out!" Flourishing Flowers directed the Players from Cloud Lament, signaling them not to throw their lives away needlessly. In some matters, it was better to follow commands.
The Players from Cloud Lament were indeed showing the rudimentary form of a battle legion. After all, when fighting, they completely followed commands, and Players who obeyed commands were exactly what a battle legion needed most.
But unfortunately for them, in front of Celestial Remnant, their tactics were ineffective. After all, Celestial Remnant was a genuine Grandmaster!
"Damaged Fist!"
Celestial Remnant sensed his Internal Energy draining and also noticed something was amiss with the Profound Yellow Sect Disciples. It seemed an unending stream of Disciples kept rushing at him. By now, the number of Disciples he had slain was likely nearing five hundred! According to the information, the Profound Yellow Sect was supposed to have only four hundred Disciples. Yet, he had definitely killed over five hundred, and the death toll at his hands was still climbing rapidly. But even so, the Disciples of the Profound Yellow Sect seemed inexhaustible. What was happening? Could it be that the Profound Yellow Sect had been hiding its true strength all along?
Junlin stood back, showing no intention of making a move yet. According to Neighbor Six’s plan, he was waiting for an opportunity, a chance to kill with a single strike.
"Watch out for the grenade!" Suddenly, Abbess’s shout cut through the chaos.
Upon hearing this, the Players gathered around Celestial Remnant quickly scattered in all directions. Celestial Remnant seized the opportunity to catch his breath. Sometimes, killing could be very exhausting. Especially killing this many! This was the first time Celestial Remnant had ever killed so many people. This battle would undoubtedly make his name resound once more!
But just then, a dark, round object rolled along the ground, coincidentally stopping right at Celestial Remnant’s feet. The pungent smell of gunpowder reached him, making Celestial Remnant frown involuntarily. He was naturally aware of Black Gunpowder. But... why would the Profound Yellow Sect have it?
Before he could figure it out, the fuse of the Gunpowder Bullet had already burned down. An indescribable threat instantly descended.
BOOM!
The spot where Celestial Remnant stood erupted as the Gunpowder Bullet detonated, a deafening blast echoing across the entire sky above the Profound Yellow Sect.
And Celestial Remnant? At this moment, one of his legs had been completely blown off, and he lay on the ground, screaming in agony.
ARGH—
"You all deserve to die! Deserve to die!" Celestial Remnant roared incessantly. He had never expected to end up like this. Having a leg blown off significantly weakened the combat prowess of a Grandmaster.
Seeing the Boss was low on health, the Players grew excited.
"Brothers, get ready to attack!"
"The Boss is low on health! All Cloud Lament Players, charge! Get the First Kill of the Second Test!"
"Keep an eye on Daytime Alms, that son of a bitch! Don’t let him steal the kill!"
"Ready! Ready!"
"..."
The Players shouted excitedly, each eager to rush forward and cut down Celestial Remnant.
But Celestial Remnant was ultimately a Grandmaster Realm expert, and his Domain was a true combat strength.
"I will make you die!"
"Celestial Remnant!"
With his loud cry, an indescribable sensation enveloped the Players. All Players who had drawn near, hoping to land a cheap shot, were instantly thrown into disarray. They didn’t know what Celestial Remnant had done, but for them, it was sheer torture.
"F*ck, who turned off the sun? I can’t see a damn thing!"
"What’s going on? Can anyone say something? Why can’t I hear anything?"
"Help, my leg is broken! Someone kill me and send me to Reincarnation!"
"Did this Boss just use an ultimate? It turned us all into cripples! What kind of demonic power is this?"
"..."
Facing the Domain wielded by Celestial Remnant, any Player enveloped by it was instantly afflicted. In his Domain, no Player was whole; some were deaf, others blind, or their limbs were damaged. All Players who had approached too closely experienced in that instant what it was like to be disabled.
Several Players, unable to bear it, raised their blades and slit their own throats to reincarnate. This is unplayable. Can’t see anything, what’s the point of playing?
After Reincarnation, they escaped the envelopment of Celestial Remnant’s Domain. Seeing those who were physically fine yet screaming about being crippled, a lingering fear gripped their hearts. What kind of Boss is this? An ultimate move that could directly cripple someone like that?
"Abbess, don’t you f*cking throw those Gunpowder Bullets!"
A sharp-eyed Player saw the already blind Abbess light a Gunpowder Bullet and, relying on instinct, toss it towards Celestial Remnant. Unfortunately, now that she was blind, it accidentally landed where Little Boss and his group were gathered.
"Run!" Little Boss was deaf but not yet blind. Seeing the incoming Gunpowder Bullet, he was the first to dodge. Other nearby Players who were not blind also quickly followed.
"Du Gate—Open!"
Morgana, on her second Reincarnation, once again activated the Eight Gates Escape Armor’s Du Gate. She leaped out, caught the mid-air Gunpowder Bullet, then executed a beautiful hawk-like backflip, charging towards Celestial Remnant.
Recognizing the familiar Grandmaster-level aura, despair filled Celestial Remnant’s eyes. Although the appearance of this returning young woman was different from before. He wouldn’t mistake it! This aura! It was the one who had injured him first!
"For Queen Morgana!"
This familiar shout sent endless despair flooding Celestial Remnant’s heart.
Lingxiao Hall’s members also began to act. Poisonous Panda played his Flute, while Under the Phoenix Tree nocked prepared poison arrows and shot them directly at Celestial Remnant.
Junlin had also wanted to make a move, but he remained where he was, still waiting for the right moment. More precisely, Neighbor Six had told him not to act yet. The time hadn’t arrived...