Slaughter City.
In a dark corner.
After a fierce battle.
Tang San leaned against the wall, his face covered in blood, staring up at the sky.
There were also traces of unknown liquid on his body.
Beside him lay a shriveled corpse.
It was clearly the Spirit Emperor Evil Soul Master.
Just now, halfway through their fight.
Tang San suddenly became ruthless.
He bit down on the Evil Soul Master's neck.
He greedily sucked the opponent's essence blood.
When the Evil Soul Master realized something was wrong, he tried to break free.
But it was too late.
Tang San's Blue Silver Grass returned to normal, Binding him tightly.
Just like that, the Evil Soul Master died after having his essence blood drained.
But even so.
His Hundred Consecutive Victories mission still failed.
And he also lost the title of the only 'Pure and Untainted' member among the Shrek Seven Devils.
"Damn it, just one step away! My trial would have been complete!"
"Why?"
"Why is this happening?!!!"
"Heaven, why are you so unfair!"
Tang San roared in anger.
He began to complain about Heaven's injustice.
Then he remembered the mysterious person in his mind telling him.
If he encountered any difficulties, he could contact him through the wisp of Divine Sense left inside his body.
Tang San immediately closed his eyes.
He frantically used that wisp of Divine Sense to contact the Asura God.
But no matter how he called out.
That wisp of Divine Sense showed no reaction.
This made Tang San mistakenly believe that the other party had abandoned him because he failed the mission.
The darkness in his heart grew even larger.
Suddenly.
He found that his strength seemed to have increased significantly.
His gaze immediately fell upon the Evil Soul Master lying on the ground.
Something instantly occurred to him.
"Could it be because I absorbed this guy's essence blood that my strength increased?"
"If that's the case..."
"If I absorb the essence blood of everyone in Slaughter City."
"My Cultivation will definitely advance rapidly."
"Then I will definitely be able to defeat Jin Mian!"
"But I need to test it out first."
Tang San's eyes became cruel.
The other Soul Masters inside Slaughter City all turned into prey in his eyes.
At the same time.
The Rakshasa Divine Sense hidden within Slaughter City was also observing Tang San.
"Is he the Asura God's new successor?"
"He certainly has the talent to become an Evil Soul Master."
...Tiandou Empire.
Jialing Pass.
[Ding! Detected Host is located at Jialing Pass! Sign-in successful!]
[Reward: Five Elements Origin!]
[Next Sign-in Location: Lake of Life!]
[Note: Considering that the Five Elements Origin is energy and cannot be stored by conventional means, it has been placed in the System Space. Please only take it out when using it, or the energy will dissipate between heaven and earth!]
"Five Elements Origin?"
"System, you've given me a huge surprise."
Jin Mian said happily.
Although he has currently gathered all Five Elemental Materials.
However, connecting the Energy of Five Elements is a difficult task.
If the completed emperor battle armor is the body.
Then the Five Elemental Materials are the blood of this Battle Armor!
And the Energy of Five Elements is the soul of the emperor battle armor!
Now the System has helped him complete the soul.
Then all he needs to do next is find the Light Elemental Material and the Light Elemental Energy Source, and he can begin crafting this long-desired Battle Armor!
After the excitement subsided.
Jin Mian looked up at Jialing Pass before him.
This place was extremely famous in the Original Work.
After all, this was the final location where the Spirit Empire and the Two Great Empires engaged in their ultimate showdown.
Moreover, this place was particularly close to Heaven Dou City.
"Since I'm here, I might as well go in and look around."
"Maybe I can find some surprises here."
Jin Mian pondered for a moment.
And entered the city.
Although Jialing Pass was not as prosperous as Heaven Dou City.
As a military fortress of the Tiandou Empire, it enjoyed the reputation of being the 'Empire's Last Line of Defense'.
The reason it earned this title.
Was because it was located in the center of the Tianling Mountain Range, built along the mountain terrain, strategically dangerous, and difficult to attack or defend.
Precisely because of this.
Everyone entering and exiting here was strictly inspected.
Fortunately, Jin Mian had the Golden Token given to him by Qian Renxue.
With this Golden Token, he could pass through any location in the Tiandou Empire without hindrance.
Including Jialing Pass.
After walking for a short while.
Jin Mian quickly ran into an old acquaintance.
That was the former Fourth Prince, Xue Beng.
Since Qian Renxue, using the identity of Xue Qinghe, became the Emperor of the Tiandou Empire.
This guy, Xue Beng.
Was afraid that his Emperor brother would settle old scores with him.
He submitted a memorial overnight, claiming he wanted to join the army.
And gave the reason that, as a member of the imperial family, he must contribute to the Empire.
But in reality.
It was simply to get away from Xue Qinghe's sight.
To Develop Discreetly.
But he was unwilling to give up the throne.
Thus, he chose Jialing Pass.
Firstly, to stay away from the imperial court and ensure his discreet development.
Secondly, to constantly monitor the court's movements, so that if an opportunity arose, he could immediately return to Heaven Dou City.
Originally, Jin Mian didn't want to bother with this guy.
But he overheard a conversation between Xue Beng and a subordinate.
Saying they were going to an Auction house soon.
He heard that it contained not only military supplies but also many Rare Treasures recently unearthed by the army from the Tianling Mountain Range.
Xue Beng was going this time for a specific reason.
Naturally, it was to bid on the military supplies.
To secretly build up his own power.
Jin Mian's attention was naturally not on the military supplies.
But rather on the Rare Treasures.
Maybe he would find something he was looking for inside.
Thinking of this.
Jin Mian decided to investigate.
After asking around.
He quickly arrived at the Auction location.
He immediately spent a large sum to rent a VIP Private Room.
The staff member was a rather attractive woman, and seeing Jin Mian dressed lavishly, possessing an extraordinary temperament, and being so generous with money.
Being experienced, she immediately guessed that Jin Mian's identity was not simple.
So, on the way to the private room, she used conversation to intentionally or unintentionally probe Jin Mian's identity.
How could her small intentions escape Jin Mian's notice?
He adopted a cold, unapproachable demeanor and did not respond to anything the other party said.
Seeing that she couldn't elicit any information.
The staff member gave up.
After taking Jin Mian to the private room, she left.
After entering the private room.
Jin Mian surveyed the Auction venue. Although compared to the Heaven Dou Grand Auction House.
The scale was slightly smaller.
It wasn't too far off.
Those who entered here were either rich and noble or held high positions of power.
However, compared to the Heaven Dou Grand Auction House, where various forces mingled like dragons and fish.
The interpersonal relationships here were clearly much simpler.
They were mostly locals of the Tiandou Empire.
And most of them were military personnel.
Sure enough.
Ge Long, the Commander-in-Chief of the Three Armies, was sitting directly in the VIP section.
Before long.
The Auction began...
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