Chen Tian looked back at the sky and asked, "You don't belong to this world. How did you get here? Tell me!"
Tian He and Ling She trembled. The other party had discovered their secret. How was that possible? They had disguised themselves so well! How had they been found out?
"Kid, what are you talking about? I don't know what you mean."
"Heh, I don't know why you're avoiding the Heavenly Dao's suppression, but you truly don't belong to this world. Even Jiu Tou, you don't belong. Am I right, Jiu Tou?"
Chen Tian directly questioned Jiu Tou. Chen Tian had been confused from the beginning because Jiu Tou's demonic dragon aura and origin did not belong to this world, and it was different from the Heavenly Dao. Chen Tian had initially thought it was a creature created by the game. After the Violent Ape was killed, Chen Tian did not feel that strange sensation. Jiu Tou and the two in the sky all came from other worlds.
This was different from what Chen Tian had signed in the contract before. When did this world start to change? The inheritance of the Five Elements Gods, the appearance of the ancient evil spirit clan, creatures from other worlds. Did the Divine Realm hold secrets that he didn't know?
The three of them looked at Chen Tian and dared not answer, remaining silent. Chen Tian sighed, "So be it. This world will eventually disappear. Your appearance here, no matter the purpose, is in vain."
Chen Tian knew that the ultimate fate of the Divine Realm was its disappearance, and these people would gain nothing. Chen Tian no longer questioned them. Seeing that Chen Tian had stopped asking, the three of them reacted and continued to lie down in the wind. Jiu Tou said, "Leave here, or I don't mind leaving you all behind."
"Just you? I admit that the two of us are no match for you, but I still have help. Please, Your Excellency, lend us your assistance."
Tian He looked respectfully behind him. Above Gui Ming Mountain, a vortex slowly appeared. Within the vortex, black energy flowed, formations exploded, and countless wails echoed from within Gui Ming Mountain. Chen Tian's gaze turned cold as he witnessed this. Damn it, this method was to summon members of the evil spirit clan by sacrificing puppets.
Chen Tian had not expected this outcome. He had thought that the evil spirit clan's goal was merely to turn humans into puppets and disrupt the world. It seemed not to be the case. From the black energy vortex, a figure emerged, radiating boundless evil spirit energy, vast and profound like the sea. Chen Tian had only seen such evil spirit energy on an ancient evil general. The newcomer was indeed an evil general of the evil spirit clan.
"You can't even handle this small matter, you waste. Even with powerful strength bestowed upon you, you are still ultimately a waste."
The evil general spoke without politeness. Tian He said humbly, "Your Excellency, please don't blame us! Who knew Jiu Tou had help? We are no match for him."
"It's him."
Tian He pointed at Chen Tian. The evil general followed his gaze. Upon seeing Chen Tian, the evil general roared, "Scion of the divine spirits! I didn't expect you to be here. Die!"
The evil general extended his palm, and a strike covered the entire Gui Ming Mountain. Before Chen Tian could understand what was happening, the palm was already before him. It was a killing blow from the start. Was he crazy? What was this about being a scion of divine spirits? He had never known his identity.
Chen Tian looked at the approaching palm, unleashing two-tenths of his strength, and threw a punch. It was a plain punch, yet the explosion that followed was deafening. Gui Ming Mountain was directly reduced to ruins, its mountains leveled. The evil general praised, "As expected of a scion of divine spirits, to be able to withstand seven-tenths of my strength. Kid, blame your inheritance of the divine spirits."
"What are you talking about? I have no idea. System, System, come out and explain!"
Chen Tian saw that the evil general was not letting him go. They had no prior enmity, yet this animosity arose from a divine spirit inheritance. Who could he reason with? And this divine spirit inheritance, Chen Tian did not recall receiving any.
"Ding, detecting current situation. Key phrases: Scion of Divine Spirits, Divine Spirit Inheritance. Inquiring..."
"Ding, reporting to Host: This evil general is here to kill those who have obtained the Five Elements God inheritance. You, Host, possess the inheritance of the Fire God and Water God, hence you are their target. Before the Five Elements Gods fell, they were misled by a strange power and brought chaos to all the heavens and myriad worlds. Upon their demise, they regained consciousness, but their positions must be inherited by someone."
"Currently, in all the heavens and myriad worlds, inheritors of the Five Elements Gods will be hunted and pursued. Jiu Tou and the three of them came because of the wanted order and reward."
"Damn, System, are you saying I'm an enemy of all the heavens and myriad worlds now?"
"Host can understand it that way."
Chen Tian was speechless. What was all this? Why didn't you tell me when I received the rewards before? System, System, I need an explanation.
"This System has no right to explain any situation to the Host."
Chen Tian was truly helpless against this system. Chen Tian's gaze shifted to the evil general and then upwards to the sky. The evil general and Chen Tian simultaneously charged upwards, where the sky was their battleground.
"Jiu Tou, finish them quickly. Don't worry about me."
Chen Tian's voice rang out. Jiu Tou Demon Dragon stared at Tian He and Mie Ling Snake, who were fighting together. Jiu Tou Demon Dragon directly revealed its true form, its body obscuring the sky, plunging it into darkness. One would think the end of the world had arrived.
Jiu Tou Demon Dragon's true form was that of a demonic dragon. Its demonic dragon wings were even larger than in its human form. Its nine heads were all black, each head possessing a different ability. All nine heads had consciousness and could represent nine individuals, as Jiu Tou Demon Dragon had an exceptional grasp of combat situations when fighting, leaving no opportunity overlooked.
Tens of thousands of meters high in the sky, Chen Tian and the evil general faced each other. Chen Tian said, "Ancient Evil General? Did you come because of the bounty as well?"
"Inheritor of the Five Elements Gods. It seems you know everything. The Five Elements Gods cannot reappear. They are a scourge to all the heavens and myriad worlds. Those who accept their inheritance must die. This is the will of all the heavens and myriad worlds."
"The evil spirit clan and I have said this, and I don't believe it."
It was difficult for Chen Tian to change his view of the evil spirit clan in such a short time. After all, it was the invasion of the evil spirit clan that caused this situation. The root of everything was the evil spirit clan.
"Evil General, Xie Kuang Mie, here to claim your head!"
"Human, Chen Tian, please enlighten me!"
Chen Tian and Xie Kuang Mie announced their names to each other. Their auras were in direct opposition. Chen Tian knew that his current strength was no match for Xie Kuang Mie. The latter came from a higher world in the myriad realms. Chen Tian's two-tenths strength was not enough to contend with him.
"Host, this System can temporarily lift your strength restrictions, but you must enter the Void. In the Void, your strength can erupt to four-tenths, which is enough to deal with the current crisis. However, you only have three hours. This System has set a time limit to prevent Host from exploding. Your body can only withstand this for three hours."
"Okay, I understand, System."
Chen Tian felt a sense of calm upon hearing the System's voice. It seemed his full strength was greater than Xie Kuang Mie's. Four-tenths strength, if the System said it was enough, then it was enough. Chen Tian believed the System. Chen Tian and Xie Kuang Mie moved at the same time. Fist met fist, and the energy generated by their collision created a void. They entered the void space.
In the void, there was no energy. Chen Tian retreated a few steps. His fists collided, and Chen Tian was at a disadvantage. Chen Tian's aura surged, and his body underwent subtle changes. Xie Kuang Mie noticed this. Indeed, without some capability, one wouldn't inherit the Five Elements Gods' legacy.
When Xie Kuang Mie saw Chen Tian's aura reach his level, he thought it was Chen Tian's full strength. If Xie Kuang Mie had known that Chen Tian was only at four-tenths strength, he would not have been able to laugh but would have cried.
Chen Tian felt the power within him. A digital countdown appeared in his eyes. Chen Tian could then keep track of his time. Chen Tian and Xie Kuang Mie stepped forward, and the entire void space rumbled with countless black holes. Energy did not remain in the void; the black holes vanished the next second. The battle between the two was difficult to discern in terms of location and progress. Thudding sounds continued to emanate. Chen Tian and Xie Kuang Mie retreated together, and a trace of blood appeared at the corner of Chen Tian's mouth.
Fighting at four-tenths strength, he was evenly matched. The opponent's combat experience was too rich. Chen Tian suffered a few minor disadvantages during the collisions, but the injuries were not severe. Xie Kuang Mie looked at Chen Tian in astonishment. A being from this world was as strong as him. Was it due to the divine spirit inheritance or his own capabilities? Regardless, Xie Kuang Mie had provoked him and must eliminate him to avoid future trouble!
If Chen Tian cultivated for a few more decades, he might surpass him. He had to kill him before he grew. He could not leave him alive, or it would be his own downfall if Chen Tian came to the heavens and myriad worlds. Killing intent flared. Chen Tian sensed the opponent's killing intent and his expression turned serious. The upcoming battle would be the decisive one. Both had been probing each other's strengths and weaknesses. During the previous collisions, Chen Tian's weakness of insufficient combat experience had been exposed, leading him to suffer several sneak attacks and minor losses. Chen Tian had not discovered Xie Kuang Mie's weaknesses, but it did not matter.
He would observe and find the opponent's weaknesses during the real battle. Chen Tian had made this plan. Chen Tian and Xie Kuang Mie summoned their weapons. Chen Tian solidified elemental energy with both hands. This act of energy taking form surprised Xie Kuang Mie slightly, and then a hint of confusion flashed in his eyes.
Wasn't this young man the inheritor of the Five Elements Gods? Why did his combat style and current techniques not resemble the abilities of the Five Elements Gods at all? Had he made a mistake? Yet, there was indeed a faint aura of the Five Elements Gods on him.
He could not be mistaken; Chen Tian was the inheritor of the divine spirits.
Chen Tian's Five Elements God inheritance had disappeared when the System integrated it. It had completely become part of his energy mastery abilities. Naturally, his techniques were not those of the Five Elements Gods. As for inheritance, was inheritance more powerful than the System? Chen Tian's greatest asset was the System.
No inheritance could compare to a single finger of the System.
Chen Tian wielded his twin blades and unleashed several slashes. The blade energy shot out, and Chen Tian moved from his original position. He instantly appeared before Xie Kuang Mie, his twin blades about to descend. Xie Kuang Mie directly conjured two blue wheels with his left and right hands, creating two blue trails. Chen Tian's twin blades collided with the wheels. As Chen Tian was about to lift his feet, Xie Kuang Mie's attack was even faster. Chen Tian could not react and had to perform a backflip to dodge.
Black spikes grew on Xie Kuang Mie's left leg and struck where Chen Tian had been. When Chen Tian had intended to attack, Xie Kuang Mie's attack was even faster, leaving Chen Tian with no way to seize the initiative.
This clearly demonstrated the advantage of combat experience. Chen Tian was on the defensive, and the initiative was with Xie Kuang Mie. Xie Kuang Mie attacked with both wheels, alternating their movements. The opponent seemed capable of multitasking, with different actions from each arm, attacking at tricky angles. Chen Tian struggled to hold on with his twin blades under the onslaught.
"Hmm?"
Xie Kuang Mie suddenly noticed something different. He stopped attacking and said indifferently, "Your offense, defense, and abilities do not match the Five Elements God inheritance. The Five Elements God aura on you has disappeared. It seems I have mistaken you."
"I apologize here. I believe I was mistaken. You might have come into contact with an item with the Five Elements God aura, and it has slightly contaminated you. I apologize. Let's end this battle here. I hope you don't hold it against me."
Chen Tian was stunned by Xie Kuang Mie's words. Mistaken identity? What a joke! He truly had the Five Elements Gods' inheritance.
"System, did you do this?"
"Precisely. Host, aren't you going to thank this System? It's just as well, your three hours are up."
"So, you planned this, didn't you?"
Chen Tian grumbled at his System. The time limit for strength release had expired, and it was exactly three hours. This was clearly planned, no need to think.