Evan Yang and Gavin White were traveling, completely unaware that they'd crossed into Nether Sky Realm territory, or that a massive net was closing in, designed to keep Evan from escaping this region.
After Evan had flown into Nether Sky Realm for a while, countless people began to appear around him—so many that it looked like an army of thousands. Seeing this, Evan stopped and asked suspiciously, "What's going on?"
"No idea. Looks pretty strange to me," Gavin White replied, equally puzzled.
Evan waited in place until several figures appeared before him, finally realizing what was happening. The so-called Ten Nether Sky Kings of Nether Sky Realm approached, accompanied by another person: Graham Nether (Old Ghost).
This was Evan's first encounter with Graham Nether. Graham looked at Evan and said, "So you're that Evan Yang, huh?"
"And who are you?" Evan asked with a smile.
Graham Nether laughed, "Me? I'm from Nether Sky Realm. You may not know me, but you should know Nether Sky Realm, right? Kid, you've got guts—coming here all alone to challenge us. I have to respect that."
Evan laughed, "Nether Sky Realm? Of course I know it well. But I can't agree with your methods of devouring other realms. So, whether it's past, present, or future—if I ever find you doing it, I'll destroy it without mercy."
Graham Nether snorted coldly, "You talk big, but I want to see if you have the power to back it up. Today will be your grave."
"So how many people did Nether Sky Realm send today? Back then, I lost count of how many tens of thousands I killed." Evan laughed. Graham Nether grew angrier, "Keep bragging, kid. Let's see how long you can keep it up. Everyone, attack!"
With that, a barrage of attacks swept toward Evan. Evan sighed, "Is that all you've got? I wasn't afraid back then, and I'm even less afraid now."
Centered on his own body, Evan suddenly unleashed a circular field of powerful ice and sacred flame. The radius stretched for several kilometers—anyone weaker was killed instantly in midair, while even the stronger ones who escaped were left battered and wounded.
Only Graham Nether remained unharmed, but he was furious. "Damn you! Today I'm going to destroy you!"
Graham Nether finished speaking, then flew straight at Evan, intent on teaching him a lesson. Evan flashed forward, appearing right in front of Graham, and the two began to fight.
As they fought, Graham Nether realized Evan's current strength was monstrous. Even with cultivation at the level of three hundred strands of Heavenly Dao Intent, Graham couldn't withstand Evan's relentless attacks and was forced to retreat again and again.
The Ten Nether Sky Kings watched, taking a deep breath. In just a few years, Evan had become terrifying. They exchanged glances, then shifted their target to Evan. In their minds, Gavin White must be weak—maybe they could capture her and threaten Evan.
So they surrounded Gavin White. Gavin sighed, "If you're looking to die, at least don't be in such a hurry."
"Who's looking to die? Today we'll use you to threaten him!" one of them shouted angrily. They tried to seize Gavin, but every single one was seriously injured on the spot. Gavin sighed, "I told you not to get close."
Graham Nether hadn't expected Gavin White to be just as terrifying as Evan. He realized he was completely outmatched today.
At this moment, a group of voices echoed from above—Golden Heaven Temple's forces had arrived. Senior Mei led a group, and upon seeing the scene, he frowned.
"Are these Nether Sky Realm people really so weak?" Senior Mei wondered aloud. Ethan Xiao, curious, also frowned. "It really is strange," he said.
Graham Nether saw Senior Mei and the others and quickly called out, "Golden Heaven Temple, hurry up and get over here, or they'll escape!"
Senior Mei immediately moved to surround Evan, and Evan recognized Ethan Xiao. Ethan Xiao declared, "You're doomed today."
"Defeated opponents—no matter how many you bring, you're all here to die today," Evan laughed. He drew his Limitless Spear, and the Demon Tiger appeared as well.
Seeing Evan's mount radiating heavy demonic aura, the crowd frowned. Evan, holding the Limitless Spear atop the Demon Tiger, addressed them, "Today, I'll send you all on your way."
In an instant, Evan hurled the Limitless Spear in a sweeping arc. The weaker ones couldn't withstand it and died on the spot. More than half the group vanished; the rest, anyone below Heavenly Dao level, was heavily injured.
Only Graham Nether and Senior Mei remained able to fight. Senior Mei, shocked, sent a voice transmission to Graham, "What's going on?"
Graham Nether replied, "It's beyond anything we imagined. If we don't find someone to trap him, not only will everyone die today, we'll be stuck here too."
Senior Mei said, "Damn it, our people aren't here. Where am I supposed to find reinforcements? Isn't Nether Sky Realm supposed to be so powerful, always annexing other realms?"
Graham Nether said, "There's nothing I can do. The Nether Sky Demon King is in seclusion, and the other top experts are missing. Where do you want me to look?"
Senior Mei felt utterly powerless and wondered how Evan Yang had cultivated—how could he become this strong in just a few years?
After thinking it over, Senior Mei said, "I think we should just leave."
Graham Nether knew the losses today were catastrophic. Without reinforcements, there was no way to capture Evan and Gavin White, so the two of them slipped away in different directions.
Evan saw this and sneered, "Trying to escape? I'll make sure you pay for it!"
With that, Evan hurled the Limitless Spear at Graham Nether, then flashed after Senior Mei and struck him with a heavy blow.
With a whoosh, Graham Nether was pierced by the Limitless Spear, barely managing to escape. Senior Mei's body was shattered by Evan's blow, and his soul dragged itself away, badly damaged.
Gavin White, seeing Evan let them go, asked curiously, "Why did you spare them?"
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Evan smiled, "Right now, they pose no threat to me. They're basically ruined—hardly able to do anything except maybe find someone else to deal with me. They're nothing to worry about."
"When did you get so soft-hearted?" Gavin White laughed. Evan smiled, "Come on, it's for our child. Too much killing builds up a heavy killing intent, and that's ultimately bad for cultivation."
Gavin White nodded, "That's true. Too much killing clouds the mind. Let's leave quickly—you killed a lot today, so be careful, or another wave of fools will show up."
Evan smiled, then left with Gavin White.
Meanwhile, Graham Nether hid in a cold, remote place, trembling and rushing along.
He reached the deepest part of the area, knelt down, and spoke to the empty space inside, "Sky King Lord, something terrible has happened. Our Ten Great Kings have fallen. Nether Sky Realm has suffered huge losses."
Two lights flickered inside, and a majestic voice demanded, "What happened?"
Graham Nether explained everything. After hearing it, the person inside roared angrily, "Useless! You failed your mission, and one person stopped you all. Aren't you ashamed? Even if those people aren't dead, I'll kill them myself."
Graham Nether trembled and said, "He's terrifying—at least at the level of five hundred strands of Heavenly Dao Intent."
"Five hundred Heavenly Dao Intent? Do you think the Chaos World has that many with five hundred or more? Don't talk nonsense," the voice snorted coldly.
Graham Nether was on the verge of tears, "It's true! My body was badly wounded by his spear—it's still burning."
Graham Nether moved his hand from his chest, revealing a hole that was still burning—strange and eerie.
The person inside pondered, "Five God Spear? Could it really be that guy? Impossible. If he'd come to our territory, how could I not know?"
Graham Nether knelt quietly, waiting for a reply. After a moment, the person said, "I understand. That spear is beyond your ability to resist. I'll deal with him myself soon. As for the losses, keep recruiting and expanding Nether Sky Realm."
Graham Nether nodded and took his leave, still puzzled why the Demon King was less angry after seeing his wound.
After Graham Nether left, the person inside muttered, "How could it be? But that wound is definitely from the Five God Spear. I need to get to the bottom of this."
He called out, "Lyle Wolf."
A ghostly figure appeared and respectfully asked, "Master, what do you need?"
"Go to Five Gods Hall and ask their Hall Master where the Five God Spear is and who's holding it now. Be polite—Five Gods Hall is no trash place," the Demon King warned, worried Lyle Wolf might mess up.
Lyle Wolf nodded, "Understood. I'll go right away."
With a flash, Lyle Wolf vanished, leaving the Demon King muttering, "Five God Spear—it's been so long since I've seen it."
Evan Yang had no idea the Demon King also knew about the Five God Spear, but by now he'd already left Nether Sky Realm's territory. Whoever found out, so be it.
Five Gods Hall was a powerful force in the Chaos World. No one dared underestimate it, since many of its experts had over five hundred strands of Heavenly Dao Intent.
Lyle Wolf, carrying the Demon King's mission, arrived. Guards stopped him: "Who are you?"
"I'm from Nether Sky Realm, bringing a message from our Demon King to visit your Hall Master," Lyle Wolf said.
Many knew Nether Sky Realm; the guard was no exception. He hesitated, then said, "I'll check for you."
He passed the message to Five Gods Hall's steward, who soon came out and asked Lyle Wolf, "Are you sent by the Nether Sky Demon King?"