Blood Origin Pearl Appears

"This is the hall."

Zhang Yunhao gazed deeply at everything in the hall. According to Wang Shan's memories, all the First-rate Experts would gather here next. Then the surroundings would suddenly go dark, and when the light returned, the Blood Origin Pearl would appear.

After that, although everyone found it somewhat strange, they would still naturally break into a great battle over the Blood Origin Pearl.

The level of this world was very low. These people could not imagine that King Yue was still alive after more than a hundred years. Coupled with their confidence in their own strength and the overwhelming benefits of the Blood Origin Pearl, fighting was only natural.

After a chaotic and bloody battle, only three people, including Wang Shan, survived. Before they could determine a victor, King Yue appeared. Having absorbed enough blood, he killed the three injured experts as easily as slicing vegetables and chopping melons, then devoured them all.

That was the original history. Wang Shan had been cast down from heaven into hell just as he was about to succeed, even reduced to someone else's food. No wonder he had borne such hatred before his death!

However, Zhang Yunhao had arrived, so everything would naturally be different.

"There are already eight First-rate Experts here. It won't be easy to make a move. Better stick to the original plan: first eliminate all the other First-rate Experts, then wait for them to slaughter one another. After that, I'll find a way to use Corpse Dissolving Powder to destroy their bodies."

Having made up his mind, Zhang Yunhao directly grabbed Ouyang Xing, who was about to question someone nearby, and said, "We're leaving."

"Why leave? Wang Shan, this is the center of the maze, and it's surrounded by reliefs of King Yue's accomplishments. This should be where the Blood Origin Pearl is hidden! Shouldn't we search here? We could ask the others for information while we're at it!"

Ouyang Xing was thoroughly confused. Aside from those reasons, he had also wanted to use someone else's hand to deal with Zhang Yunhao. He had not expected Zhang Yunhao to want to leave.

"If the Blood Origin Pearl were here, they would have found it already. I don't think it's here. It should be somewhere else, so don't waste time."

Zhang Yunhao spoke loudly, hoping the others would leave as well and give him the chance to break them one by one.

Though unwilling, Ouyang Xing could only follow Zhang Yunhao. As for Zhang Tong, he had not said a word the entire time, his face blank and dull.

Thus, Zhang Yunhao led the group toward another passage. As he left, he also took a look at the reliefs around them.

The protagonist of the reliefs was naturally King Yue. They told the story of his invincible life, sweeping unhindered across the land. Not only did this King Yue wear red robes, but he also had a blood-red pearl hanging around his neck—the Blood Origin Pearl!

"King Yue truly is someone remarkable. Not only was he invincible, but he also laid such a grand scheme to catch all the experts in one net. But I will definitely kill him, because no one can stop my path to becoming a Martial Immortal!"

Zhang Yunhao secretly clenched his fist and led the others out of the hall without looking back.

No one else stopped them or caused trouble. Fewer competitors were always better. As for what Zhang Yunhao had said earlier, some pondered over it, but quite a few secretly mocked him. The Blood Origin Pearl was obviously here!

In truth, the Blood Origin Pearl was indeed here. However, these people did not know that they were nothing more than food!

Time passed quickly. In the blink of an eye, Zhang Yunhao's group had returned to the hall for the third time. This time, however, only Zhang Yunhao, Ouyang Xing, and Zhang Tong remained, and all of them looked exhausted. Ouyang Xing and Zhang Tong had quite a few wounds on them.

What exactly is this bastard trying to do? He doesn't seem to be looking for the Blood Origin Pearl at all. He looks more like he came here to kill First-rate Experts—and even destroy their bodies.

Ouyang Xing glared at Zhang Yunhao resentfully. Because of this fellow, Luoshan Sect's elite had been completely wiped out, and even he had suffered quite a few injuries. Yet he did not dare do anything, because he was now deeply afraid of Zhang Yunhao.

Yes, afraid. Zhang Tong was the same!

The reason was simple. During this time, Zhang Yunhao had led them in killing more than ten First-rate Experts in succession. His hands were ruthless and merciless, and his strength was terrifying. How could they not fear him?

This man may well already be the strongest under heaven!

If such a record spread, the entire Jianghu would be shaken. Those had been First-rate Experts, each one renowned far and wide, capable of intimidating an entire region.

In fact, thanks to the maze, picking them off one by one had not drawn much attention. Otherwise, the others would have come to besiege Zhang Yunhao long ago. He was too strong; he upset the balance!

"I've killed almost enough. The remaining First-rate Experts should all be in the hall. Let's rest here while we wait."

Zhang Yunhao narrowed his eyes slightly and silently rested with the other two at the entrance of the passage. To guard against any unexpected developments, they did not sit down, keeping watch against the others. Fortunately, though they were exhausted, there were still three of them, so no one else targeted them.

That said, despite his exhaustion, Zhang Yunhao felt thoroughly exhilarated. He had fought to his heart's content! This was the life of a Martial Artist he wanted!

What was the point of practicing martial arts if one did not even have freedom?

At this moment, there were still nearly twenty First-rate Experts in the hall, along with dozens of other Martial Artists. There were even more corpses, showing that several battles had already taken place.

The walls and floor of the hall had been dug open, leaving pits and holes everywhere, turning the place into something like a construction site. Naturally, no one had found the Blood Origin Pearl yet.

"Almost everyone who was coming is here. The Blood Origin Pearl may appear very soon."

As Zhang Yunhao rested, he recalled the information on King Yue, especially his martial arts.

King Yue had been invincible beneath heaven not only because of the Blood Origin Pearl, but also because of the top-tier martial art he cultivated: the Blood Hand Seal.

With the Blood Hand Seal, one palm strike would leave a blood-red handprint on the opponent's body. Its power was immense, and many had been killed by a single strike. That was where the martial art got its name.

The Blood Hand Seal? If everything goes smoothly, I shouldn't have to worry about that martial art!

Zhang Yunhao was secretly thinking when, suddenly, all the luminous pearls around them dimmed at once. Then he felt a chill in his palm. Looking down, he saw red light flashing violently. Within the red light, a pearl was stuck to his palm.

"This is... the Blood Origin Pearl?"

Zhang Yunhao froze. Then he immediately felt everyone's gaze around him focus on him—or rather, on the Blood Origin Pearl in his palm. Their gazes burned with endless greed and an all-consuming desire to possess it!

Even Zhang Yunhao felt his scalp prickle!

Damn it! I failed to account for King Yue!

Zhang Yunhao's expression changed drastically. Though King Yue had not appeared yet, he had awakened long ago. Otherwise, the underground palace would not have opened. And since he had seen Zhang Yunhao continuously killing First-rate Experts, even dissolving their corpses, would he truly do nothing?

Of course not. That was why King Yue had acted now. The moment he moved, it was a killing blow—he wanted Zhang Yunhao to be besieged to death alive!

"Leave the Blood Origin Pearl behind!"

The surroundings lit up once more. Everyone lunged toward Zhang Yunhao in unspoken accord, their eyes filled with fervor. Even the two masters from Tianlin Temple were now as greedy as demons.