CHAPTER 345: CHAPTER 19: ARENA

THUD THUD THUD.

"Damn old thing! I slaved over a meal, and you dare to eat out?"

BANG BANG BANG! SLAP SLAP SLAP!

Listening to the furious pounding next door, the Three Beasts looked at the murky object in front of them, their faces filled with helplessness. What’s this Asura Clan all about? A whole clan of violent maniacs?

Yue Meng lifted it repeatedly but still lacked the courage to eat the dark dinner. She put down her chopsticks and said, "Actually, I’m a rabbit. I prefer eating carrots."

"But you shouldn’t waste food," Xiu Xiu said, somewhat conflicted.

"That’s simple. Tian Que, this portion is for you." After placing the plate in front of Tian Que, Yue Meng dashed into the Green Bamboo Realm and pulled up two carrots.

These carrots were grown by the Medicine Rabbits that helped with Alchemy, using medicinal residue as fertilizer. They were large and looked juicy, very appetizing for rabbits.

Mo Yu grabbed a carrot and said stiffly, "Actually, I’m a vegetarian Mo Qilin."

"Tian Que, this portion is yours too."

Looking at the two mysteriously added portions of food, Tian Que was on the verge of tears. "Look, I’m vegetarian too, do you believe me?"

"Do you all think the food isn’t tasty?" Xiu Xiu asked doubtfully.

The Three Beasts shook their heads in unison, saying dishonestly, "It’s tasty. It looks very appetizing."

Before Xiu Xiu could ask more, a violent knocking erupted from outside.

THUD THUD THUD.

"Who is it?" Xiu Xiu called out, curious.

CLANG!

The thick wooden door fell straight to the ground. Xiu Chenglan, accompanied by Da Bai and a male Asura, walked in, stepping on the remains of the door. She said casually, "Niece Xiu’er, I heard from my godson that you’ve been housing him recently. I just came to check."

"Aunt Lan? Godson?" Xiu Xiu looked puzzled, glancing between Xiu Chenglan and Da Bai.

Luo Hai, standing behind them, said with a bold air, "It’s because we don’t have children. This little fellow wanted to acknowledge Chenglan as his godmother, and since Chenglan agreed, I naturally wouldn’t object."

"Oh, I see. Well, come in and sit?" Xiu Xiu stood there for a moment, digesting this information.

Luo Hai glanced at the dark concoction in front of Tian Que and immediately shook his head. "No need for that. I’m taking Chenglan out. Da Bai’s constitution is too fragile. I want Xiu’er to take extra care of him; don’t let other families’ little brats bully him."

"That’s no problem. Leave it to me." Xiu Xiu was quite confident in her strength; not many peers in her clan could beat her.

「In the Secret Realm」

Two figures, each with six arms wielding long spears, frenziedly hacked at each other. The slender War Spears drew beautiful arcs, creating a mesmerizing scene.

As their murderous intents and deathly auras collided, a half-black, half-red flower bloomed in mid-air. Then, a long spear broke, and the flower wilted.

"Still haven’t comprehended any Divine Skills? If not, you can use another weapon," Luo Zhitian said, enunciating each word.

The prolonged fight had not only greatly enhanced Chen Jiuge’s strength but also allowed him to roughly control the side effects of his Blood Battle Divine Ability. His mouth curled into a slightly savage grin as he said, "I do have one more move."

"Then I won’t hold back."

Divine Skill—Breaking Army Absolute

Without much flair, it was simply murderous intent coalescing into a blood-red long spear, charging straight toward Chen Jiuge with boundless oppressive might.

Divine Skill—Myriad Forms Spear Destruction

It drew upon the essence of Fatian Xiangdi and Sky Blue, two other Divine Skills, manifesting as a huge black long spear with a tip tinged with green.

One large, one small; one black, one red—the tips of the two long spears collided.

CRACKLE!

Seeing a small black dot appear on his chest, Luo Zhitian said with some surprise, "Life?"

Chen Jiuge stood with his hands behind his back and declared, "Life does not cease; the Great Dao does not halt."

Luo Zhitian suddenly laughed loudly. "An Asura Clan that predominantly revels in slaughter and battle now has a Divine Son who follows the Life Dao! I’m beginning to look forward to your performance."

Engulfed completely by the black deathly aura, Luo Zhitian slowly vanished within the Secret Realm.

The small, blood-red figure that had appeared initially materialized again, saying with an old, knowing air, "Congratulations on becoming the Divine Son of the Asura Clan."

"You may choose a Ferocious Weapon to be your armament."

Ferocious Weapon? Chen Jiuge was puzzled. The Heavenly Realm only distinguishes between Holy Weapons, Magic Artifacts, and Immortal Artifacts. What exactly is this Ferocious Weapon?

"To kill one is a sin; to kill ten thousand, a hero; to kill a million, a hero among heroes. A weapon must be drenched in the blood of tens of millions to become a Ferocious Weapon." The blood-red figure’s indistinct face seemed to flash with a hint of savagery.

Although he didn’t fully understand, the description made it sound absurdly powerful. His pseudo-Holy Weapon, the Jade Stick, had been broken by the Insect Nest Queen, and the Calamity Immortal Sword wasn’t suitable for him. Given the chance to acquire such a formidable weapon for free, Chen Jiuge naturally wouldn’t refuse.

When the blood-red figure asked what type of weapon he wanted, Chen Jiuge didn’t hesitate to choose a long spear. It was the only weapon, among hundreds he had practiced with, for which he had comprehended a Divine Skill.

A completely purple long spear materialized in the air. Chen Jiuge reached out and grasped it. An intense chill instantly shot into his mind, as if countless aggrieved souls who had died under this long spear were wailing.

Observing it closely, he saw the purple long spear was covered with fine, crimson lines. Its tip was adorned with a small flower formed by these blood-red patterns, resembling the legendary Other Shore Flower.

"This is the Ferocious Weapon, the Purple Mist Nether Flower Spear. It now belongs to you. You may leave."

With a wave from the blood-red figure, Chen Jiuge reappeared at the entrance to the Secret Realm.

"It seems you’ve succeeded. In three days, the Divine Son ceremony will be held," Luo Chengwu said indifferently.

Chen Jiuge had many questions in his heart but didn’t know how to voice them.