That sensation rose from the base of his spine, spreading upward vertebra by vertebra until it gathered between his brows, forming an invisible aura born of pure killing intent.
The aura had no color or substance, yet he could clearly sense its existence. It was like an invisible film covering his skin, cold and sharp to the touch.
Divine Slaughter's Domain.
Bing Yekong closed his eyes and felt this new power slowly taking root within him.
It was different from the chill of the Tianshuang Sword, different from the Ice Dragon King's bloodline. It was something entirely separate, condensed purely from the killing intent accumulated over two years in Slaughter City.
He opened his eyes and rose to his feet.
His wounds still hurt, and every gap between his bones ached, but his mind was clearer than ever.
After getting his bearings, he determined that he was in the outer mixed zone of the Great Star Dou Forest. If he traveled at full speed, including time to rest and recover along the way, it would take roughly five or six days to reach Element City.
Bing Yekong rolled his shoulders and neck, chose a direction, and stepped into the patches of light between the trees.
Deep within the forest behind him, the exit to Hell Road had completely vanished, as though it had never existed.
Above him stretched an open sky, beneath his feet lay real earth, and the wind blew from the south, carrying a familiar scent that grew stronger with every step.
Element City lay that way.
Bing Yekong quickened his pace.
At the very instant Bing Yekong rose at the exit of Hell Road and Divine Slaughter's Domain fully took root within him,
God Realm.
At the highest point amid swirling clouds, a dark crimson palace floated