Normally speaking, once one's cultivation reaches a certain level, such as those peerless experts at the late stage of the Half-Step Great Dao or the eighth or ninth stage, one's cultivation level will reach a certain level.
They are overlords who hold sway over a region in the entire Origin True Realm, leaders of various forces, high-ranking members of the True Realm, or influential figures in the Divine Hall.
Such beings would not easily step into the Mythic Battlefield for a mere chance or merit, because the higher their position and the more powerful they are, the more they cherish their lives and would not risk their lives.
Contribution points are no longer of much use to them.
Therefore, on the Mythic Battlefield, those who can truly stand out are still those at the Primordial Taiji Realm, or those at the fifth level of the Great Dao.
There aren't many who have surpassed the fifth level of the Half-Step Great Dao. Even those rare powerhouses were forced to be exiled to the Mythic Battlefield for various reasons, or because they had committed grave mistakes.
Therefore, slaying an evil spirit at the fifth level of the Great Dao and gaining 1.6 million merit points in one go is quite remarkable and not common.
The Heavenly Stele in front of the City Lord's Mansion is a gathering place for many idle cultivators who spend their days fantasizing about seeing their ranking on it. In fact, many of them haven't even been to a battlefield yet.
"Wow! Holy crap, who is this expert who has risen so many ranks all at once?"
"Wow! 1.6 million merit points! Based on that, this is the price of killing a half-step Great Dao Fifth Stage evil spirit!"
"To be able to kill an evil spirit at the fifth level of Great Dao Realm, one must at least have the cultivation level of the fifth stage, right?"
"Who is Ling Xiao? Which powerful family does he belong to?"
"Ling Xiao?"
Suddenly, a commotion broke out in the crowd. Some people were dumbfounded, shocked, Ruomu until someone nudged them, bringing them back to their senses.
"This guy appeared not long ago. He was chased here by the Divine Hall's divine generals and had no choice but to enter the Mythic Battlefield!"
"I remember now, this person is that reckless lower realm being who offended the realm lord."
"That's right, it's him! No wonder his name sounded so familiar!"
"He's only at the first stage of the Great Dao realm, how could he possibly kill a fifth-stage evil spirit?"
At this point, everyone, whether they knew the answer or not, fell silent. One cultivator killing five? Wasn't that a joke?
They simply couldn't believe it; it was beyond their comprehension, leaving them speechless and utterly speechless.
"Could it be... I mean, is it possible that when the Blood Moon Demon God was chasing this kid, he severely injured a fifth-rank evil spirit, and then the kid got the benefit?"
Someone quietly raised a question, saying that they couldn't think of a better explanation.
"Absolutely impossible, that's ridiculous, too much of a coincidence. You're treating the gods like fools."
"You said it, I didn't. If the god finds out, we'll be in deep trouble."
"I think maybe this kid just got lucky and happened to run into a dying evil spirit, which allowed him to get away with it. Otherwise, I would never believe that anyone could reverse the punishment of a half-step Great Dao transformation by five transformations."
A creature with bull ears on its head said dismissively, its face full of disdain and mockery.
He crossed his arms, glancing sideways at the Heavenly Stele with extreme arrogance.
"Yes, yes, yes! That's what I think too; this explanation is the most reasonable."
Someone quickly echoed this sentiment.
Upon hearing this, the creatures present secretly pondered the matter and felt that it made sense.
They simply didn't believe that Ling Xiao could kill a fifth-level evil spirit with his own strength.
Meanwhile, in the Mythic Battlefield, an ancient ruin littered with corpses exudes a bloodthirsty aura.
The Blood Moon Demon God was probably tired, so he stopped. His demonic eyes pierced through the endless space and time around him, searching for Ling Xiao's whereabouts.
Not long ago, Ling Xiao and that shifty-eyed guy suddenly disappeared, as if they had left the battlefield without a trace.
"Have they really left?"
The Blood Moon Demon God felt a chill run down his spine. If that were really the case, then he would truly be nothing more than a clown.
Immediately, he took out the Mythic Mark, trying to find clues within it. If the other party was still inside, then they would inevitably encounter the evil spirit. As long as the merit points increased, it meant that they were still here.
The Blood Moon Demon God smiled, a smile of wisdom.
Immediately, his divine sense sank into the Mythic Mark, searching for Ling Xiao's true name from behind.
Even though the Blood Moon Demon God could see very quickly, with millions of names flashing by in an instant, he still couldn't find Ling Xiao's name after a long while.
"Huh! That's strange. Could it be that this kid hasn't killed a single evil spirit?"
A flash of anger crossed the Blood Moon Demon God's face. This kid is too lazy; after all that, he hasn't even killed a single evil spirit.
A piece of scrap iron.
"It seems you've been relentlessly pursued by me and are completely at a loss!"
The Blood Moon Demon God thought coldly, a disdainful glint in his eyes.
Suddenly, he froze, as if he had seen a ghost, his expression filled with disbelief.
He saw Ling Xiao's name, followed by a list of merits totaling two million.
"What... what did this kid do?"
The Blood Moon Demon God was stunned on the spot, staring incredulously at the string of numbers.
He never expected that Ling Xiao would suddenly have so many merit points.
When the Blood Moon Demon God saw the scrolling record, he was utterly shocked, feeling a chill run down his spine.
"Impossible! Absolutely impossible!"
"This little beast killed a demonic spirit at the fifth level of the Great Dao?"
He was shocked, utterly stunned, and couldn't believe what he was seeing.
What does it mean to be at the fifth level of the Half-Step Great Dao? It means the same as himself.
If Ling Xiao can kill a fifth-level evil spirit, wouldn't he also be able to kill him?
In an instant, a sense of fear arose in the Blood Moon Demon God's heart, which was quite a blow to him.
"No! No! Something's fishy!" The Blood Moon Demon God, as expected of a seasoned veteran, quickly regained his composure and rejected the idea.
If Ling Xiao could defeat him, he wouldn't be being chased like a dog.
There's absolutely no need for that.
"That little beast must have gotten lucky and gotten away with it, or he was attacked by multiple people and just happened to be the one to kill him."
The Blood Moon Demon God thought to himself that such examples were not uncommon. On the Mythic Battlefield, not only would evil spirits band together, but cultivators from the True Realm would also band together.
When encountering powerful evil spirits, they often attack together to kill them.
Once a fight breaks out, things will be difficult to control. With so many people involved, even someone with mediocre cultivation could deliver the final blow to the evil spirit and gain merit rewards.
With this in mind, the Blood Moon Demon God calmed down, and a confident smile returned to his face.
As long as Ling Xiao remains on the Mythic Battlefield, he will not escape his grasp.
Meanwhile, Hundred Tribulations True Monarch and others also entered the Mythic Battlefield.
"This is my second time here. Returning to this familiar place truly brings back fond memories!"
The Hundred Tribulations True Monarch stood proudly at the front of the group, took a deep breath, and exclaimed in a pretentious manner.
The group of followers behind him all showed expressions of admiration.
"The Mythic Battlefield is extremely dangerous. Lord Hundred Tribulations was able to escape unscathed and return again. Such skill is truly admirable!" A powerful figure behind him flattered.
Upon hearing this, True Monarch Hundred Tribulations smiled proudly.
"Danger depends on who it is; for me, it's just right."
At this point, he took out the Mythic Mark, deciding to broaden the horizons of these novices.