The Way of Slaughter (Part Two)

An identical Puppet, with the same Skill and cultivation level—such Puppet would be a challenge for anyone, but for Zhuge Xiang, Puppet with the same cultivation level as himself wasn't a major problem.

Having mastered Xiao Yue Six Layered Illusory Destruction Realm, Zhuge Xiang was accustomed to dealing with opponents of equal strength. Therefore, Zhuge Xiang successfully killed this Puppet, whose strength was comparable to his own, in less than the time it takes to drink Half a Tea Interval of tea, gaining a full 200,000 Experience Points.

Wu Zhao, standing beside him, was a combat-type genius. In his youth, he cultivated diligently but at an incredibly slow pace. However, after accidentally challenging someone of a higher level and breaking through on the brink of death, Wu Zhao realized that he was the kind of Combat-Type Genius who could only break through during intense battles and on the edge of life and death.

Having broken through to the Deity Transformation stage at a young age, Wu Zhao's cultivation path has naturally been one of challenging opponents of higher levels. Dealing with a Puppet of similar cultivation level to himself did not take much time.

However, although the Ascending Heaven Divine Tree had the strongest cultivation, the Puppet it faced was equally powerful. Although it ultimately won the battle, Zhuge Xiang and Wu Zhao had already passed through the First Layer and were heading towards the Second Layer.

The Second Layer, upon closer inspection, was similar in layout to the First Layer, except that there were more Spirit Stone on the walls. As Zhuge Xiang and Wu Zhao appeared, several more Puppet emerged, their cultivation levels the same as on the First Layer. However, instead of each person dealing with one Puppet at a time, they were now dealing with two at the same time.

The Six Layered Illusory Destruction Realm. The Final Layer requires dealing with a total of thirty-two Demon Wolf with cultivation levels comparable to his own, but only two of them are Puppet with the same cultivation level as him. Zhuge Xiang won't need much time to deal with them.

After slaying the Puppet, Zhuge Xiang gained another 400,000 Experience Points. Meanwhile, Wu Zhao, who was standing nearby, was even more seriously injured after the battle, but at the last moment, he broke through again and reached the Divine Ability Stage Second Layer. This allowed Zhuge Xiang to witness firsthand what a combat-type genius was like.

In contrast to the head-on clash between Zhuge Xiang and Wu Zhao, the Ascending Heaven Divine Tree, utilizing its Innate Ability to devour all plants and cultivators, directly consumed the Puppet conjured by the Hundred Emperors Pagoda.

Although it was merely Puppet and its cultivation level didn't increase much, the cultivation level of the Ascending Heaven Divine Tree steadily improved...

On the First Layer, they faced Puppet of similar cultivation levels; on the Second Layer, they faced two; on the Third Layer, three, and so on. In the middle of the day, Zhuge Xiang and Wu Zhao had only reached the twentieth level.

At this point, the pressure on the two was mounting, as they were simultaneously facing twenty Puppet with cultivation levels comparable to their own. This was no joke.

"The Hundred Emperors Pagoda has ninety-nine floors. Could it be that at the very top, one has to deal with ninety-nine Puppet at the same time?" By the time he reached the twentieth floor, Zhuge Xiang could already feel the terrifying pressure.

No wonder that throughout history, no Cultivator has entered the Hundred Emperors Tomb has ever been able to escape. They have to fight their way out layer by layer until finally, they have to deal with ninety-nine versions of themselves at the same time. Who can do that? Even Zhuge Xiang, thinking about the later layers, has little confidence.

However, the more Puppet there are, the more Experience Points one gets. One Puppet can bring 200,000 Experience Points. By the twentieth floor, killing twenty Puppet at the Fifth Layer of Spell Control Stage would yield 4 million Experience Points. Since the First Layer, Zhuge Xiang has gained nearly 40 million Experience Points, and his cultivation level has risen accordingly, breaking through to the Sixth Layer the Spell Control Stage once again.

Of course, it was fortunate that this breakthrough had an effect, restoring him to full health and condition. Otherwise, Zhuge Xiang would have been exhausted long ago, and Wu Zhao beside him had also become stronger, although her injuries were more serious.

As for the Ascending Heaven Divine Tree, it was left behind by Zhuge Xiang and his companion when they reached the Tenth Layer, and no one knows its current condition.

"I can't go on anymore, Zhuge Xiang. You go up yourself. I really can't go on. This is my limit..." Wu Zhao said, waving his hand at Zhuge Xiang with a look of despair in his eyes. As they fought their way here, the number of Puppet increased, and thinking about the massive Puppet formations that lay ahead, Wu Zhao lost all confidence.

"In my heart, you are someone I will never give up on. If you give up like this today, it will only make me despise you," Zhuge Xiang said coldly, staring intently at Wu Zhao, without any intention of persuading him.

"I look down on you, "Zhuge Xiang's words startled Wu Zhao. He stared intently at Zhuge Xiang Wu Zhao, but then shook his head with a wry smile and said, "But can we really leave? So many Cultivators have come in before, and none of them have been able to leave. Can we do it? Twenty Puppet are already my limit. How can I possibly get past thirty, forty, or even eighty or ninety? Do you really have the confidence to get past them?"

Zhuge Xiang's expression remained unchanged. To be honest, he wasn't confident about the sheer number of Puppet behind him. Zhuge Xiang shook his head frankly and said, "To be honest, I'm not confident either. But the path of cultivation, like this Hundred Emperors Pagoda, is full of thorns. Although I'm not confident I can break through, Zhuge Xiang up halfway is not my style. Even if I die, I won't surrender; I'll die on the path of battle."

Never give up halfway, never surrender and wait to die. Even if we die, we will die on the road of battle. Zhuge Xiang's words may not be considered particularly heroic, but they convey his strong determination and his steel-like will. Only someone with a strong will could say such a thing.

"If you give up, I'll leave first. In my life, you're just a friend worth remembering. But if you still want to fight, then come with me. I can consider you a fellow traveler on my path of cultivation," Zhuge Xiang said solemnly as he turned around, holding the somewhat broken Mad Dragon Sword, and continued walking towards the back of the Hundred Emperors Pagoda. Death? Even if he were to die, he would die in the carnage.

"Zhuge Xiang..." Looking at Zhuge Xiang's resolute back, Wu Zhao's eyes were filled with complex emotions. He gritted his teeth, caught up with Zhuge Xiang's pace, and said earnestly, "I am your companion. No matter what, I will be by your side, walking with you."

Wu Zhao's words brought a smile to Zhuge Xiang's lips. He reached out, took off the Blood Drinking True King Chain hanging around his neck, and handed it to Wu Zhao, saying, "Since you won't give up, as a friend, I'll lend you a hand. I believe this necklace will be of great help to you."

"This necklace has such powerful abilities..." Blood Drinking True King Chain in Wu Zhao's hand, Wu Zhao's eyes widened in shock as he heard Zhuge Xiang describe the attributes of the Treasure Artifact Wu Zhao.

The low requirement of being usable even at the Divine Ability Stage First Layer, along with the 20% Life Steal effect, is absolutely invaluable in the carnage of the Hundred Emperors Pagoda. What effect here could be more practical than Life Steal?

"You..." Shocked by the effects of the Blood Drinking True King Chain, Wu Zhao dared not wear it. Instead, he shook his head at Zhuge Xiang and said, "I appreciate your help, but your character and perseverance are far beyond my reach. This necklace can only play its true role in your hands. You should keep it yourself; that way, you might have a chance to leave. Giving it to me would be a complete waste of your hope."

"Don't worry, since I've given it to you, I naturally have my own backup plan. Besides, what I, Zhuge Xiang, give away, how could I possibly take it back?" Shaking his head, Zhuge Xiang said firmly, looking earnestly at Wu Zhao. Zhuge Xiang's gaze made Wu Zhao unable to utter a word of refusal.

The Blood Drinking True King Chain, its blood-sucking effect is practically a god-like ability in chaotic battles. Yet, even under such circumstances, Zhuge Xiang entrusted this necklace to him. Looking at Zhuge Xiang, something new appeared in Wu Zhao's eyes, and a seed slowly sprouted in his heart...

Looking at Wu Zhao, Zhuge Xiang's resolve hardened. To be honest, the Blood Drinking True King Chain was extremely important to him. But Wu Zhao had risked his life to save him, even Knockback into the Hundred Emperors Tomb for his sake. Was Zhuge Xiang the kind of ungrateful wretch who would repay kindness with enmity?

If Wu Zhao had given up the struggle to survive, Zhuge Xiang wouldn't have cared; that would have been her own choice. But Wu Zhao hadn't given up, so how could Zhuge Xiang stand idly by?

With the effects of the Blood Drinking True King Chain, Wu Zhao indeed felt much less pressure in the subsequent battles. Although it was still a high-intensity fight, the 20% Life Steal effect allowed her injuries to always receive crucial healing.

Zhuge Xiang was naturally affected by the loss of the Blood Drinking True King Chain. However, Zhuge Xiang's combat experience was no less than Wu Zhao's, and he also had the War God Boots, a powerful artifact for melee combat, so he was able to persevere. Every time he killed an enemy unit, he could restore 200 HP and 100 MP, which greatly relieved the pressure on Zhuge Xiang in the melee.

Occasionally, powerful recovery Pill would drop during the battles, which was the resource Zhuge Xiang used to kill. Later, the speed at which he could advance through the Hundred Emperors Pagoda slowed down considerably. However, Zhuge Xiang and Wu Zhao never gave up, resolutely moving forward step by step. After each floor, they would stop to rest and recuperate until they were fully recovered before continuing their assault...

In the midst of the intense battle, Zhuge Xiang's Experience Points increased rapidly, and his level also rose by leaps and bounds. In about ten days, Zhuge Xiang reached the fiftieth level, and his Experience Points further elevated his cultivation to the eighth level of the Spell Control Stage.

If he could truly break through the Hundred Emperors Pagoda, Zhuge Xiang believed that his cultivation would definitely reach the fourth or fifth level of the True Essence Realm.

Ten days passed, filled with killing and rest. The Ascending Heaven Divine Tree didn't catch up; it was unknown whether it had perished among the Puppet of the Hundred Emperors Pagoda or continued to struggle in the lower levels. (To be continued. If you like this work, please vote and give it monthly tickets on Qidian. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users please go to m to read.)