Swallowing the Stars: Starting with the Giant of Light

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Lu Yunhe examined the little demon in the dueling arena; the aura it emitted felt very familiar to him.

Every world has life forms that embody the negative and destructive aspects of that world, and this world is no exception.

Some call them demons, some call them demon races, and some call them world beasts.

Lu Yunhe was not very familiar with the former, but he was very familiar with the latter two. Not only did he have a World Beast clone, but he had also comprehended the ultimate path of destruction.

In fact, the abyss was the most suitable place for him.

Once he chooses the path of destruction, with his abilities, destroying just a few worlds would be enough for him to become a cosmic god. Even the Lord of the Abyss would be within his grasp.

Most importantly, this world is currently at its peak, and there is no Lord of Destruction yet.

Moreover, unlike other professional paths, the Path of Destruction combines with negative paths to create the Abyss World, spreading the materialized Dao throughout the world.

Therefore, for the Abyss Demons, their power comes from the origin of the world, and they are not limited by the number of gods that each path can accommodate, which is why they are called Demons.

His predecessor, when he escaped the siege of the gods, also traveled through the abyss world and saw the other's true nature, so you don't care about that.

Becoming the master of a world, especially one that has been divided from the abyss, is completely meaningless to him. He is far more interested in the gods.

"Destruction!"

Lu Yunhe shook his head. He came to this world not to destroy it, but to bring about new changes.

Putting the matter of the demons aside, Lu Yunhe glanced at the very center of the arena. On a silver throne sat a man in a blood-red robe, his chest and abdomen exposed, who was propping his head up with his hand and watching the battle below.

"Ok?"

Since the War King always sat in the most central position, he naturally attracted everyone's attention.

However, relying on his combat intuition, the War King still sensed a gaze that was different from others and somewhat dazzling to him—a scrutinizing gaze.

There were tens of thousands of people in the arena, including many professionals, but who would dare to scrutinize him?

The War King shifted his gaze, but he couldn't find the location in his field of vision at all, nor could he even find out where the annotation came from.

"Looks like some interesting people have infiltrated." A smile appeared on the War King's lips, though it was unclear whether they were simply passing by or had come specifically for him.

There were very few things in the entire lower city that he could approve of.

"War King!"

The two guards beside him also noticed the War King's emotional fluctuations and spoke up one after another.

However, the War King interrupted the two with a wave of his hand. If he could deceive even him, his subordinates would have even less chance of discovering anything.

"They'll slip up sooner or later!"

……

Meanwhile, the battle between the half-demonized professionals and the lesser demons in the arena has reached its most crucial moment.

One was a professional corrupted by the abyss, making it difficult for him to maintain his sanity; the other was an abyssal demon who didn't even possess sanity.

In the early stages, the professional fighters, relying on their combat experience, frequently suppressed the lesser demons.

However, as the battle progressed, the professional found it increasingly difficult to suppress the power of the abyss within him, and his rationality continued to decline, replaced by a bloodthirsty madness.

"I want to...eat...you..."

The professional's eyes were bloodshot, and he had almost completely lost his mind. His demonic appearance became increasingly pronounced.

However, once one loses their rationality, a human professional is far from being able to compete with a demon like a lesser demon, who inherently lacks rationality, in terms of instinct.

The most important factor for a lower-level professional to defeat a lower-level demon is intelligence.

Tear!

The little demon bit into the professional's flesh and began to devour the blood in large gulps.

The other professional, wincing in pain, plunged his spear into the little demon's body. Then, he opened his half-black maw and bit into the little demon, beginning to devour it in reverse.

Upon seeing this, the audience cheered again.

Every punch landed hard; no, the two sides had now entered into a primal, tearing struggle.

Having abandoned all calculations, both sides displayed the most primal fighting posture.

If you run out of weapons, use your hands; if you don't have enough hands, use your mouth. Only by eating your opponent can you survive.

The professionals and the lesser demons fought fiercely, their crimson and dark blood constantly splattering across the arena, along with various severed limbs and broken bones.

Once they lose their minds, only one of them can survive. Even if all that's left is a head, they'll tear a piece of flesh off the other.

However, there is a third option: both sides perish together.

In this way, only the audience will win.

As the battle drew to a close, the situation became increasingly clear.

The passion that the audience had been fueled by the bloodshed and violence was gradually replaced by the rationality of another group representing their interests.

"Go to hell!"

"Number 19, how could you lose like this?"

……

Numerous angry shouts rang out, clearly from those who had lost money betting on the game.

Simple bloodshed and violence cannot sustain so many people's support indefinitely. No matter how exciting it is, it will eventually burn out. It takes the lure of profit.

Ultimately, the professional and the lesser demon perished together, creating an intermediate option.

After the battle ended, without the stimulation of blood and violence, the previously noisy audience gradually returned to calm.

In fact, given the environment of the downtown area, they have actually participated in a lot of bloodshed and violence. Besides making money, they also come here to join in the atmosphere.

Just when everyone thought it was over, and some were even preparing to leave.

The arena's host called out to the crowd, shouting through the loudspeaker: "Ladies and gentlemen, we have just received special news. A new battle has been added to the event, with the two contestants being the War King from the Central District and the Sky King from the Southern District."

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Chapter 800 King of Heaven

"The War King and the Heavenly King!"

Upon hearing the host's explanation, the audience fell silent for a moment, then erupted in enthusiastic applause.

The title of "Heavenly King" cannot be used carelessly. After all, the Upper City is still there, and the uncrowned kings of the Lower City can at most be called "Earthly Kings," residing under the heavens.

If he were simply referred to as a "Heavenly King," the onlookers might be somewhat flustered, fearing that the conflict had shifted from the Upper City to the Lower City.

There are risks in being a bystander, and caution is advised when watching a show. This is a principle that practitioners must keep in mind.

These days, even watching a play requires a certain level of confidence, otherwise you can easily get caught in the crossfire.

However, the origin of this superstar relieved everyone, as he came from the South District, which is the Lower City.

In this way, it becomes a matter for the lower district itself, and people can watch with peace of mind.

The War King is known for his fighting prowess, but he doesn't actually fight often. Being able to see the War King personally take action makes the ticket price well worth it.

"War King!"

"War King!"

The entire dueling arena was instantly filled with shouts for the War King; they were just there to watch the show.

"My lord, I deserve to die! This is the matter of finding out the cause!"

Seeing the shouts below, the two guards beside the War King broke out in a cold sweat, their voices trembling.

"South District, Heavenly King!"

The War King completely ignored his subordinates' intentions, instead watching the host below with great interest.

"Something must have happened in the Southern District!" the War King said, revealing his origins, whether true or false, which indicated something.

I just don't know if they came for him or for the upper city area.

In the Lower City, the name "Heavenly King" carries a unique and special meaning.

As for the host's unusual behavior, it's no surprise that it was definitely the work of this professional.

"I will investigate immediately."

Upon hearing the War King's words, the guards behind him immediately lowered their heads.

"No need. The mastermind behind this has already come forward, so there's no point in investigating further." The War King stood up, his bones creaking as he did so.

"It's been a long time since I've made a move. The Lower City probably doesn't even remember my authority anymore!" The War King grinned, sharing the same thought as the King of Nancang.

The fact that they chose him as their target first indicates that the strength behind them is no match for the Upper City.

Otherwise, what's the point of looking for these people from the lower city? We can just go directly to the upper city.

Once the upper district is overthrown, it makes no difference to the people in the lower district who are in charge.

If they only dare to make these small moves, it means they lack strength. In that case, the War King has nothing to fear.

"My lord, it's best to be cautious. Perhaps there's some conspiracy involved?"

Seeing Zhan Wang's actions, Hu Wei quickly advised that since the situation was still unclear, it would be best not to act rashly.

“The words have already been spoken, and the battlefield has even been prepared. How could I possibly retreat?” the War King said.

"As for you, you are responsible for reporting this matter to higher authorities."

As a professional, I'm not stupid. No matter how confident I am in myself, I always have a backup plan.

Unlike the land kings in other districts, the War King originally came from the Upper District.

The Upper City built this place, and it's impossible for them to really not interfere at all.

"My subordinate understands!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the War King leaped into the air and landed heavily in the very center of the dueling arena.

"Lord War King!"

The host was startled when he saw the War King appear beside him and quickly spoke up.