Zhang Xiaohu's successful contract with Xuan Yang Que meant that in this "Demon Spirit Realm," Zhang Xiaohu was already invincible!
Upon hearing that the first place prize was incredibly powerful, Xuan Yang Que initially wanted to help Zhang Xiaohu sweep through the competition.
Regarding its previous statement about not helping him fight other demon beasts because it was a demon beast itself, it chose to selectively forget.
However, Zhang Xiaohu sternly refused: "I can get first place on my own. Most of the people competing with me this time have lower cultivation levels than me. Elder Immortal likes people who work hard, and your strength would severely affect the balance. Doing so is wrong!"
"Kid, do you know what a Beast Tamer is? It's for having demon beasts fight for you!"
"No, no, no, I already owe you so much. I will definitely find a way to grant you your freedom. Please continue to watch from here!"
After saying this, Zhang Xiaohu left Xuan Yang Que utterly bewildered and flustered in the wind.
Shen Yingxue was so stunned that she couldn't help but say to Zhang Xiaohu as they left the volcano, "Brother Hu, is there any possibility that senior Xuan Yang Que actually wants to be your contracted beast?"
"What? Miss Shen, don't joke! I can clearly feel Senior's yearning for freedom. It's my life-saving benefactor, how can I restrain it?"
"But, I think, it might not yearn for freedom as much as you imagine..."
"Impossible! Miss Shen, please stop talking. I would never exploit my savior! I can get first place myself, it's not difficult!"
Shen Yingxue: "???"
She was a bit numb now, her head buzzing.
Before cultivating, she was also a novelist, and her observation of people's emotions was very keen.
But she swore she had never seen such a straightforward man in her life!
"Alright, if you're happy..."
...
Chu Yang arrived at the "Ascension Tower."
To alleviate the boredom of these Immortal Emperors, he projected the trial footage of Li Qingyun, Bai Nianchen, Wang Teng, and Shen Yingxue for them to watch.
In reality, Chu Yang's true intention was to have these individuals act as mentors for these disciples.
They knew Chu Yang's purpose but did not refuse.
After all, they had put their consciousness into the "Ascension Tower," and they had nothing else to do and couldn't leave. It was better to watch how their disciples performed.
Empress Wan Hua also looked at Shen Yingxue with some surprise. This girl had the same talent as her, but she was walking the path of Qin cultivation?
Chu Yang cautiously asked, "Empress? What do you think of this young lady?"
Empress Wan Hua straightened up and said seriously, "Not bad, not bad. She's very pleasing to the eye, evoking pity, very likable..."
Chu Yang: "???"
Hey, Sister, I didn't ask you to comment on her looks!
The Empress coughed twice and said, "Ahem... Just kidding. This Empress would never judge someone from such a superficial perspective. But look, it's her first time experiencing combat, yet she shows no fear. She also knows her position and doesn't forcibly intervene in Zhang Xiaohu's battles. Very clever, quickly bring her to see me!"
Chu Yang asked suspiciously, "Does Senior also excel in the way of Qin?"
"You look down on this Empress? When I was young, I was proficient in everything – Qin, Go, calligraphy, and painting! The Saint Sons and Dao Sons chasing me were lined up to the ninth heaven!"
"Amazing... Amazing."
Empress Wan Hua's personality was too unrestrained and erratic, making Chu Yang unsure if she was bragging or speaking the truth.
But she didn't lie to Chu Yang; she was indeed skilled in various musical instruments, including the flute, the dizi, and the Qin... She knew how to play them all.
This "knowing how to play" wasn't just about playing; it meant being able to use the power of music to inflict damage.
At this moment, Emperor Creation suddenly asked out of the blue, "Brother Chu, you mentioned earlier that your world would be invaded by evil races? I suddenly feel that perhaps some worlds are similar to yours..."
Chu Yang's eyes widened, and he quickly asked, "What do you mean? Do you have any clues, Senior?"
To discuss with them, Chu Yang released the images from the evil race invasion.
Seeing the figures of those evil races, the Immortal Emperors all showed expressions of expectation.
Azure Emperor smiled and said, "These extraterrestrial evil races are very interesting. They roam the myriad worlds and even gave themselves a name that sounds incredibly cool – the Sky Slayer Tribe."
"Sky Slayer Tribe?"
"Yes, if we divide worlds into multi-dimensional universes, then obviously, every dimension has the human race. And there are certain similar rules that interweave different dimensions. For example, every dimension with a cultivation civilization is interconnected."
Chu Yang heard this for the first time. This greatly expanded his perspective, but he was curious about how it related to the so-called Sky Slayer Tribe.
"What I mean is that dimensions using the same power system are adjacent to each other. For example, the dimension you are in is necessarily adjacent to worlds that also use a cultivation system. This might be the rule of the Creator God, so there's no need to delve too deep..."
Chu Yang nodded; he could digest this piece of information.
Emperor Creation continued, "Within such rules, a new race has also emerged, which is the Sky Slayer Tribe. This race, like humans, was born from the rules of the universe. However, interestingly, the Sky Slayer Tribe views humans as natural enemies. No one knows their homeland; it seems their goal from birth is to continuously eliminate humans..."
"Who do you think we are 'pushing through the heavens'? Naturally, it is these Sky Slayers who claim to reclaim the worlds. This is also the common enemy of all humans in the cultivation system dimensions."
Chu Yang's eyes widened, and he gasped. How did the enemy suddenly seem so formidable?
Their goal is to eliminate all humans, so their strength must be beyond the scope that a single dimension can handle. Is the system trying to trick him?
"There's no need to panic, because the Sky Slayer Tribe is also scattered. It's impossible for all their combat power to be gathered together. Moreover, one thing must be made clear: this war has always been an advantage for us humans. This Emperor has fought for so many years and has killed at least ten Sky Slayer Sovereigns!"
Azure Emperor also chimed in, "Oh, I'll tell you in case you don't know, I've also killed about ten of them. Their strength is just average."
Empress Wan Hua raised an eyebrow, "Coincidentally, this Empress has also killed twelve."
Dragon Blood Battle Emperor said weakly, "This Emperor is ashamed, I've only killed four so far."
Chu Yang: "..."
Good heavens, as expected of Immortal Emperors who can put their consciousness into the "Ascension Tower," none of them are to be trifled with! They are definitely more formidable than ordinary Immortal Emperors!
"What else should I pay attention to regarding the Sky Slayer Tribe, such as their weaknesses and talents? Please, esteemed大佬, teach me!"