Ling Xiao was shocked, realizing he had been a bit hasty; he had hoped to make it into the top ten, or even the top three.
One hundred thousand people will each receive five million merits.
To make it into the top ten, he'd probably have to have evil spirits line up to kill him.
This is outrageous!
Ling Xiao pondered for a moment, then his gaze flickered as the inscriptions on the monument flashed before him, browsing the top-ranked ones.
As the numbers increased, he finally saw the top ten rankings.
"A thousand autumns... is this Wan Qianqiu?"
Ling Xiao's expression shifted slightly as he spotted a familiar name among the top ten.
The words "Eternal Glory" are followed by a string of merit points, totaling over a billion.
"Holy crap, did they wipe out the evil spirit's lair?"
Ling Xiao was shocked; the list of achievements seemed outrageous.
How many evil spirits would that take to kill?
"Could this guy have killed a Lord-level Realm Lord?"
Ling Xiao sensed something was wrong; he had originally planned to enter the top ten, or even the top three.
It seems that even getting into the top 10,000 is going to be difficult now.
"That's insane!"
Things started to go wrong; trying to attract attention through rankings proved much more difficult than he had imagined.
"Ling Xiao, what are you thinking about? Shouldn't we go in?"
Seeing that Ling Xiao remained motionless, Tianxue Yaoyue couldn't help but urge him on.
During their exchange, the members of the Snow Heaven Clan had obtained their own marks, and everything was ready.
Let's go.
Ling Xiao smiled in response, pulling himself out of his jumbled thoughts.
At this point, we can only take it one step at a time and go in to see what happens first.
Since we're already here...
The teleportation array is located in the square in front of the city lord's mansion. At the very center is an array inscribed with Great Dao runes, which looks quite ordinary.
However, its sturdiness makes it difficult for even a half-step Great Dao Ninth Rank expert to break through.
As long as one uses their divine sense to activate their own mark, they can be teleported into the Mythic Battlefield.
At this moment, the square was a mixed bag, and most of the people there were experts at or above the ninth level of the Primordial Taiji.
Only a few are below the ninth level of the Primordial Taiji.
Unless it's a large army, the retinue brought by a powerful young master, or a clan sent to complete a mission.
For example, Ling Xiao and others.
"Hey, hey, hey, any fellow cultivators want to join me? I possess powerful cultivation, numerous methods, and superb skills; I've escaped the Mythic Battlefield unscathed more than once..."
Just then, a loud voice resounded throughout the square.
A thin man with a pointed face and a monkey-like build shouted loudly, looking for his teammates.
Although he looked frail, his eyes were bright and piercing, occasionally flashing with a sharp glint, and a small mustache on the corner of his mouth made him look even more shrewd.
The man's words immediately caused a commotion, with various sounds of disgust and anger rising from the surrounding area.
"Get out of here, you jinx! None of those who went to the battlefield with you came back alive, but you yourself escaped unscathed."
"Damn it, if I'd known you were here, Laozi would have come another day. I had no luck when I left home, what a fucking unlucky day!"
"Uncle Boya, can you go die somewhere else and cause trouble in another ancient city?"
The crowd cursed and distanced themselves from the man, unwilling to approach him.
"I've only been here a short time, and I'd like to help you fellow cultivators."
The gaunt man named Uncle Boya explained and refuted with an innocent expression.
"I reiterate, those people's deaths have nothing to do with me. They were simply outmatched and killed by evil spirits."
"Come on, do you think we're idiots? You're definitely out of your mind. Even if you were killed by an evil spirit, it would be because of your curse."
"You beast! Don't you know how you got so many merit points? Did all those who died end up in your account?"
The man's explanation failed to gain sympathy; instead, it fueled public outrage and drew even more heated rebuttals.
Ling Xiao watched this scene with great interest. He vaguely remembered that there was a name called Uncle Boya on the leaderboard.
The ranking is extremely high, approaching 100,000, with a total of over four million merit points.
Ling Xiao's pupils flickered, a halo of light appearing as he activated the Heaven's Punishment Divine Eye, probing the man's background.
A moment later, he withdrew his gaze, his face calm, but a strange glint flashed in his eyes.
The next moment, he led the Snow Heaven Clan towards the teleportation array.
Just now, Ling Xiao noticed that the people from the War God Palace he had encountered on the city wall had also entered the teleportation array, without causing much of a commotion.
There are too many powerful beings here, of all kinds, encompassing almost all beings from the twelve realms.
"Stay close to me, or I won't be responsible if you get lost."
Ling Xiao coldly ordered, "He's having another episode. In this chaotic place, evil energy permeates the air, making it easy for his Heart Demon to be affected."
"Yes, Lord Ling Xiao!"
The crowd obediently echoed, their faces tense. Every living creature they could see was stronger than themselves, exuding an aura that was not to be trifled with.
No wonder all the tribesmen who came here before are gone; it's a miracle they survived.
These monsters could kill themselves with no difficulty than crushing an ant.
Not to mention the even more dangerous Mythic Battlefield that await them.
Immediately, Ling Xiao and his group headed towards the teleportation array.
Due to their large number and novel combinations, they attracted quite a few strange looks.
"Haha, where did this country bumpkin come from? With this little strength, he dares to go to the Mythic Battlefield? He's practically asking for death!"
"Alas! Another group of pathetic creatures, contributing their strength to the Divine Hall? Just throwing their lives away."
"Where did this young master come from? He's brought quite a few men, but they're all useless. What good are they?"
"He knows how to enjoy himself. The two women beside him are quite attractive, top-notch, a rare find."
Unrestrained laughter and banter rose and fell, without much restraint, showcasing the fierce and unruly nature of this Chaos Forbidden Zone.
Even the guards at the city lord's mansion were like that.
Ling Xiao stopped and looked back, his gaze turning hostile, a murderous intent stirring within him.
"Forget it, Ling Xiao, don't be impulsive. Fighting is prohibited here, or you'll be expelled or even imprisoned."
Tianxue Yaoyue her advice, and Tianxue Ji, who was standing to the side, nodded repeatedly, tugging at Ling Xiao's clothes and looking at him pitifully.
"Haha, fellow Daoist, were you waiting for me? Well then, I'm here. With me here, I guarantee you'll have a pleasant journey."
Uncle Boya Ya laughed heartily and greeted him in a familiar manner, as if he were facing an old friend he hadn't seen for many years.
Ling Xiao gave him a strange look and said indifferently, "Do I know you?"
"My name is Uncle Boya, you can call me Uncle... or Uncle Brother, it's fine either way, that's how we get to know each other, right?"
"Uncle, I love making friends the most."
Uncle Boya let out a strange chuckle, perhaps not realizing it himself, and even thought he was being very charming as he greeted the two women beside him.
Unsurprisingly, this earned him two pairs of eye rolls.
"You want to be my friend and go to the Mythic Battlefield together?"
Ling Xiao suddenly smiled, glancing discreetly into the distance.
"Yes, of course. Let's go, it's getting late, we should get going."
Uncle Boya Ya smiled and, as if afraid Ling Xiao would change his mind, pulled him away.
Just then, a terrifying demonic aura swept in, suddenly descending and enveloping the entire plaza.
"Ling Xiao, prepare to die!"
The Blood Moon Demon God arrived, unleashing a torrent of boiling killing intent that made everyone present turn pale.