Chapter 1003: Chapter 656: Tathagata, Soul Devouring, Martial Exhibition War Begins! (6k)_3

A towering figure...

The Molten Rock Giant looked down from above, extending a massive right foot flowing with golden magma, aiming at Mojue’s aquiline nose.

Stomped down heavily...

Boom!

Mojue dared not evade, his whole body stiff like a block of wood, tense and motionless.

Allowing his face to be mercilessly trampled by the giant foot, scalding magma poured into his nostrils, making his eyes smoke at the corners.

After repeatedly grinding and crushing, the giant seemed to finally vent its anger.

Kicking Mojue three meters away, it sat openly on the opponent’s high chair, its rocky mouth cracking into a strange laugh:

"Feathered bird, do not try to play tricks with my master, this is your last chance!

If you remain silent, I will take your soul and everything will come to light."

Mojue lay prostrate on the ground, a bitter smile on his face.

The fine hair on both sides of his cheeks had been entirely melted by magma, leaving them as white as snow, making him look as comical as a monkey.

"I understand, I will explain everything clearly, honorable Servant God..."

Such humility was because he realized.

Today, within the body of the Molten Rock Giant, there was another soul hidden, one that invoked fear...

The Celestial Servant God, a Tier Eight existence...

After disclosing everything to this being, even after the two demons left, Mojue remained shocked in his heart.

How had such a Tier Eight God awakened?

Being able to attach to a subordinate and leave the Demon Nest!

Was there a problem with the human dimension, or had the dimensional technology of the Cosmos made a leap forward?

Mojue was a native of the Mountain and Sea World, later pledging allegiance to the Cosmos, understanding little of such matters.

Not until the two demons were far gone did he dare to abruptly lift his huddled figure from the ground.

Spreading his wings, he flapped once, stirring countless eddies underwater as he flew towards the north.

He needed to quickly report the matters of the purgatory to Lord Ancestor Dragon.

The Cosmos was not a monolithic entity; there were strong competitive relations among the many forces of the Great Expedition.

The human world was a big piece of fat meat that no side wanted to miss...

Meanwhile, on the other side, the Molten Rock Giant, along with the Skull Bird, left for a hidden Demon Nest.

This was the place of its main body, also known as a long-sealed "Ultimate Darkness."

Deep within the Nest.

Usually talkative, the Skull Bird remained silent throughout the journey, acting like a puppet following orders.

In front of the grand Tier Eight presence, even as a purgatory native under the Divine Master’s command, it dared not utter a word that might provoke displeasure.

The Molten Rock Giant took it to a statue enveloped in thick shadows, slowly vanishing.

The surroundings grew colder, and the Skull Bird shrunk into a ball, waiting silently.

After a short while, it sniffed with its nostrils, its expression slightly changing as it sensed something.

Suddenly its eyes widened, its abdomen swelled, and its bony body, composed entirely of pale bone spikes, once again underwent changes.

With its chest and belly heaving, a faint purple flame seemed to emerge from hell, embedded in the crevice between its rugged chest bones like a unique "demon heart."

Shrouded by an unknown force, the Skull Bird’s body was lifted and suspended in the air until it was eye level with the shadow-cloaked statue.

It was a pair of bloodthirsty, tyrannical eyes...

Trembling with fear, the Skull Bird quickly stabilized its Heart Spirit.

While calming the overwhelming power brought by the "ghostly flame," a deep voice echoed in its ears:

"In this operation, not only must you reclaim the sacred banner for my master, but I also need you to fetch the soul of this Meng Chuan.

Use the [Soul Devour] Divine Power I bestow upon you!

I want to thoroughly refine this one, turning him into an indefatigable, eternal War Puppet for my purgatory!"

This one managed to kill the chosen one, showing exceptional talent.

Killing him would be a waste, his soul has another marvelous use!

With this thought, the statue suddenly emitted an aura, demonic flames soaring.

Meanwhile, the Skull Bird itself did not notice.

In the deepest part of its hollow eye sockets, a faint red glow flickered briefly and then vanished.

Manipulating souls is a compulsory course for every Tier Eight plus god of purgatory...

"This one is now hiding in the school and won’t come out, you need to wait patiently.

Our purgatory’s power in this human world is insufficient, and clashing with such human forces might lead to others picking the fruits of our labor from behind, so caution is needed."

The invisible force dissipated, and the Skull Bird’s body fell to the ground, looking reverently at the statue:

"Caw caw caw! As you command, my lord, as soon as this human dares to leave the school, I will reclaim the sacred banner and bring his soul to you for puppet-making!"

"Very well, go now!"

However, this wait lasted for three months...

...

Time swiftly flew to late September.

The Skull Bird outside Yong’an City waited with eager eyes, yet never saw the person it anticipated...

That night.

Initially located on the outskirts, Lishan Mountain had become the city center of the "New Yong’an" after expansion.

In late summer, the nights on Lishan Mountain had already turned cold, with a gentle breeze blowing. 𝐟𝕣𝕖𝐞𝐰𝕖𝚋𝐧𝗼𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝗰𝐨𝐦

Despite the chilly weather, the students still wore light and short clothes, dressed coolly.

Because their Qi Blood was burning like a blazing fireball, raging fiercely.

These days, the nights at Lishan Mountain remained bright as daylight, especially in the direction of the Martial Arts Dojo.

The venue was ablaze with lights, floodlights illuminating every inch of the ground with perfect clarity.

Amidst the interlacing silhouettes, the sound of fists slicing through the air was continuous, the specialized flooring transmitting dull, trembling vibrations.

Since last week, this place had become the venue for the first-round qualifiers of the [Dawn Martial Competition], Yong’an District.

Yong’an was a top-tier city, having more advancement slots than neighboring places like Chen Cang and Luoshang.