High Martial Arts: I Travel Through Heaven and Earth Through Dreams

Chapter 320: Everyone's face changes faster than flipping through a book.

For a moment, the hall fell into an eerie silence.

Everyone was busy mobilizing the remaining power within their bodies to stabilize their divine soul essence, which had almost been shattered.

No one dared to speak, fearing that saying the wrong thing would bring another torment worse than death.

After another half-cup of tea time, the Heavenly Venerable of Blazing Sun, who had been keeping his head down as if deep in thought, finally moved.

He first took a deep breath, then slowly and methodically straightened his disheveled robes.

Although his face was still as pale as paper, he tried his best to straighten his spine and make himself look as strong as possible.

Then, to everyone's astonishment, he bowed deeply and clasped his hands in a salute to the projection of Duanmu Hong in the air.

His movements were precise and his attitude respectful, as if the person who had just been shouting to "destroy Duanmu Hong's projection" was not him at all.

"My Lord, Lord..."

Although the voice of the Heavenly Venerable of Blazing Sun was still somewhat weak, his tone became exceptionally sincere.

"I was confused just now."

"I have just been reborn through possession, and my soul is unstable, which has led to the rise of inner demons. That is why I spoke such arrogant words and offended the majesty of the Palace Master."

At this point, he raised his head, looked at Duanmu Hong with a serious expression, and his eyes were full of "sincerity".

"At this moment, after the Palace Master's 'enlightenment,' this old man has finally come to his senses!"

"Throughout my life, though I, Lieyang, have acted with tyranny, I have always held the greater good of humanity in my heart! Now, the demon race has launched a massive invasion, the world's defenses have crumbled, and countless lives have been lost... This is a time of life and death for humanity!"

"As an ancient sage, enjoying the offerings and the chance of resurrection from future generations, how can I, an old man, be afraid of death and remain aloof?!"

The Heavenly Venerable of the Blazing Sun slapped his chest suddenly, his voice powerful and resonant, making the hall vibrate.

"Please rest assured, Your Highness!"

"I am willing to lead the charge and immediately head to the Void Battlefield! Even if I shed my last drop of blood, I will stop those damned demons from entering the Heavenly Profound Realm!"

"For humanity! For the Heavenly Profound Realm! I have no choice but to do it!"

……

After these words were spoken, the entire scene remained completely silent.

Even in Duanmu Hong's indifferent eyes, a very subtle hint of surprise flashed across his face.

Lin Hanzhou, who was hiding behind the crowd, almost burst out laughing.

"Good heavens..."

"This isn't some kind of Fiery Sun Celestial Venerable; this is practically an Oscar-winning Celestial Venerable!"

"One second they're ready to tear someone to pieces, the next they're 'duty not to do it'?"

"The speed at which he changed his expression, the skill with which he delivered the lines, the incredible emotional shifts! It's a real shame he didn't go to Earth and win an Oscar."

However, something even more astonishing happened to Lin Hanzhou.

Under the influence of the "generous speech" of the Heavenly Venerable of the Blazing Sun, the other ancestors who were still observing suddenly seemed to have their meridians opened up.

Nobody's a fool. Since we can't resist, we have to learn to enjoy... oh no, I mean, learn to adapt.

Now that the Celestial Venerable of the Blazing Sun has already set a good example for everyone, why not take the opportunity to back down now, or are you waiting to get a third beating?

"Brother Lieyang is right! As sages from the past, we should set an example for the human race!"

Granny Thousand Hands stopped pretending to be dead, stood up straight with her cane, her face full of kindness and determination.

"Although this old woman's bones are about to fall apart, killing a few demon cubs is still more than enough! Lord Palace Master, this old woman is willing to go!"

"Me too!"

Mad Blade Venerable roared in a deep, rumbling voice, his face trembling as he tried to force a loyal expression.

"The thing I hate most in this life is the demon race! Lord Palace Master not only resurrected me, but also gave me such a great opportunity to kill demons. This is an immense favor! I was just so happy I was dumbfounded, I had absolutely no ulterior motives!"

"I am willing to die for the Lord of the Temple!"

"Exterminate the demons and protect our land!"

For a time, slogans resounded throughout the entire Hall of Nourishing Souls.

More than a hundred ninth-level experts, each one as if injected with chicken blood, rushed to express their loyalty.

If you didn't know better, you'd think this was some kind of rally, with a group of passionate young people preparing to sacrifice their lives.

Watching this scene, Lin Hanzhou felt not only amusement, but also a deep sense of sorrow and irony.

This is the world of cultivation.

Before absolute power and control over life and death, dignity, pride, and ancient glory are all utter nonsense.

As long as I can live, I'll let them call me "Dad".

"Hehe, those who know when to yield are the wise ones."

Duanmu Hong looked at the group of "seniors" below who changed their expressions as easily as turning the pages of a book, and a playful smile appeared on his lips.

He neither exposed their hypocrisy nor pursued the offense he had just committed.

Because he had already mastered the art of managing people.

What we want is not their sincerity, but their obedience.

As long as the Soul Devouring Slave Seal exists, even if these people secretly wish they could eat his flesh, they will have to obediently act as his dogs on the surface.

This is enough.

"very good."

Duanmu Hong nodded slightly, his voice remaining calm.

"Since everyone is so aware of this, I am relieved."

"There is no time to lose; the opportunity is fleeting."

After saying this, he slowly raised his right hand and pressed down in a daze.

"Buzz—!!!"

The entire Hall of Nourishing Souls trembled violently.

Countless extremely complex spatial array patterns lit up from the floor, walls, and pillars of the main hall, eventually converging into a colossal teleportation array that enveloped everyone!

The white light was extremely dazzling, carrying a terrifying fluctuation that distorted space.

"Now, I will send you to the Void Battlefield."

Duanmu Hong's voice pierced through the hum of the magic array and clearly reached everyone's ears.

"Remember the task I have given you."

"There was no way out on that battlefield."

"Your only way out is through killing."

"Each person will slay 10 billion demons!"

"Only when I have killed this many will I release you from your slavery, allowing you to return to the Heavenly Profound Realm and regain your freedom!"

Ten billion?!

Upon hearing this number, everyone's heart skipped a beat.

This isn't a mission; it's practically a life sentence.

Demons aren't like leeks in a field, standing there for you to harvest.

Even if you kill 10 billion people on a battlefield like a meat grinder, it would probably take forever.

But at this moment, the teleportation array had already been activated, leaving them no room for argument.

"May you all have great success in your military endeavors."

This was accompanied by Duanmu Hong's last meaningful words.

"boom--!"

A dazzling white light erupted, instantly engulfing the 108 figures in the hall.

……

【Endless Void - Shattered Continent】

This is an abandoned world.

There is no sun, moon, or stars; no blue sky or white clouds.

When the dizziness from the teleportation subsided and Lin Hanzhou opened his eyes again, he was greeted by a suffocating darkness and desolation.