Chapter 600 - 596: Shaking the Second Layer

Chapter 600: Chapter 596: Shaking the Second Layer

In the Divinity Realm, the long-distance duel between Lin Hao and Lin Wu finally concluded with Lin Hao’s single word: "Good."

The two were evenly matched in this battle, ending in a draw.

By now, the Third and Second Layers of the Divinity Realm were already surrounded by a crowd so dense not even a drop of water could pass through.

Lin Hao’s expression was calm as he prepared to leave.

He only had twenty days left, and every minute, every second was crucial for him.

But just then, a Martial Artist blocked his path.

The newcomer had a strange appearance. Though he had a human face, shimmering scales glinted coldly upon his features.

Lin Hao looked at the man, his eyes ice-cold.

A Martial Artist of the Jiao People Race.

The Jiao People Race, one of the myriad races in the Divine Demon Destruction Domain, was extremely bloodthirsty.

Unlike many races in the Divine Demon Destruction Domain whose legacies spanned thousands or even tens of thousands of years, the Jiao People Race had a history of only two thousand years.

But the ancestor of the Jiao People Race was still alive!

He was a Gray Flood Dragon who had long since entered the Nirvana Realm—a Saint.

Although the Gray Flood Dragon had long vanished from the Divine Demon Destruction Domain, and rumors of his demise were widespread, Lin Hao knew the truth: the Gray Flood Dragon was still alive.

He had sealed himself away, waiting for the right opportunity to re-emerge.

Lin Hao knew this from the memories of the Carefree Divine Monarch, and this information was no secret among the ancient, powerful families of the Divine Demon Destruction Domain.

This was precisely why the Jiao People Race, despite its mere two-thousand-year history, still held a firm foothold in the Divine Demon Destruction Domain.

The reason for the coldness in Lin Hao’s eyes was that, according to the Carefree Divine Monarch’s memories, this very man was among the Martial Artists of the Jiao People Race who had hunted the Divine Monarch. His name was Jiao Qi.

"It’s rare for a barren place like the lower realms to produce a youth like you. Are you willing to join my Jiao People Race?" The Jiao People Race Martial Artist, Jiao Qi, was only in his twenties, yet he spoke to Lin Hao with the pompous, condescending air of a seasoned veteran.

Many Martial Artists from the Divine Demon Destruction Domain watched this unfold, their expressions filled with amusement.

The Jiao People Race possessed incredibly powerful physical bodies, and every scale on them held the terrifying power to devour the world’s vital energy.

It could be said that all members of the Jiao People Race were born martial arts prodigies. ℴ

This Jiao Qi was not yet twenty-five, but he was already a Spirit Transformation Realm Martial Artist, considered a notable figure among the younger generation of the Jiao People Race.

However, many present didn’t think much of him. Still, they would be more than happy to see this prodigy from the lower realms make an enemy of the Jiao People Race.

Lin Hao’s eyes narrowed. He said one sentence: "When I reach the Divine Demon Destruction Domain, I will personally destroy your true body."

Jiao Qi was about to speak when his expression suddenly changed drastically.

Because Lin Hao had already attacked.

He hadn’t witnessed Lin Hao’s duel with Sima Shengjie, so even though Lin Hao had broken record after record in the Second Layer, he wasn’t afraid.

’Records are just numbers, but a person is a living, breathing being.’

’Lin Hao might be able to break records, but that doesn’t represent his actual combat strength.’

But Lin Hao’s attack completely surpassed Jiao Qi’s imagination. It was too fast.

Jiao Qi retreated quickly, but he couldn’t escape Lin Hao’s grasp.

The next moment, Lin Hao’s hand magnified in the void, snatching Jiao Qi and holding him as if he were a mere chick.

Then, with a squeeze, Lin Hao obliterated him!

Having done this, Lin Hao’s gaze swept casually over the crowd.

This time, many people had come from the Divine Demon Destruction Domain, and Lin Hao recognized many familiar faces among them.

They were all enemies of the Carefree Divine Monarch.

As Lin Hao’s eyes swept over them, a chill ran down their spines.

But Lin Hao only gave them a passing glance.

Right now, his time was too precious.

After that single glance, Lin Hao was about to leave, but his path was blocked once again.

This time, it was a middle-aged man with an extraordinary bearing. A powerful pressure radiated from his every move.

"I am from the Sima family—"

However, before the middle-aged man could finish, Lin Hao cut him off with a single word: "Scram."

This middle-aged man’s true strength was at least Spirit Transformation Realm Peak, but this was the Second Layer of the Divinity Realm. Here, Lin Hao was invincible and feared no one!

When that word was spoken, many in the crowd gasped.

The Sima family was an ancient house in the Divine Demon Destruction Domain, established for over ten thousand years. They were not comparable to the Jiao People Race.

But for Lin Hao to treat them so directly... even the leaders of the myriad races felt a tremor of fear.

"You...!" Even in the Divine Demon Destruction Domain, few dared to speak to him like that. For a youth from the lower realms to actually tell him to scram sent the middle-aged man into a fury.

A terrifying aura erupted from his body, making the Second Layer rumble and roar like thunder.

"This is the Divinity Realm, not the Divine Demon Destruction Domain. If you don’t move, I will kill you right here," Lin Hao said calmly, unfazed.

Hearing this, it wasn’t just the Martial Artists from the lower realms—even many from the Divine Demon Destruction Domain felt their scalps tingle with dread.

’This guy is completely lawless, daring to openly threaten a member of the ancient Sima family.’

The middle-aged man’s aura faltered, and the terrifying pressure he was emitting immediately vanished.

His own cultivation was at Spirit Transformation Realm Peak and his Spiritual Sense was incredibly powerful, so he could naturally sense how terrifying Lin Hao was in the Second Layer.

Moreover, Sima Shengjie had been defeated by Lin Hao, which meant Lin Hao must have reached the Extreme Realm of the Elemental Realm.

’To be honest, I’m not confident I can beat him here in the Second Layer.’

’If I were defeated in the Second Layer and word got back to the Divine Demon Destruction Domain, I would be utterly disgraced.’

"You misunderstand. I’m not here to cause you trouble. I just wanted to tell you that when you arrive in the Divine Demon Destruction Domain one day, you are welcome as a guest at the Sima family." Faced with Lin Hao, the middle-aged man chose to compromise.

"I’m not in the habit of serving under others, and I don’t plan on dying so young," Lin Hao replied directly.

This sentence was not just for the middle-aged man, but for everyone else in the Second Layer as well.

Many factions from the Divine Demon Destruction Domain that had no conflict with Lin Hao were eagerly considering recruiting him, but Lin Hao’s words decisively crushed their hopes.

’If he can’t be used by us, then he must be eliminated!’ Murderous intent rose in the hearts of many.

Lin Hao sensed it but said nothing, choosing to withdraw from the Divinity Realm.

Just then, Lin Hao suddenly heard a voice transmission: "Damn it all! Kid, you seem smart, but how can you be so stupid? I held back for a long time, but I just couldn’t take it anymore!"

Though he hadn’t heard the voice in months, Lin Hao immediately knew who it was.

Duan Tianyu, the man from the upper realms whom Lin Hao had met during his first time in the Divinity Realm.

"Are you looking for a fight?" Lin Hao sent back via voice transmission.

"I’d love to, but I can’t beat you in the Second Layer, damn it all!" Duan Tianyu’s voice sounded frustrated.

But then, Duan Tianyu’s tone changed. "I know you want to return to the lower realms to improve your cultivation, but the Divinity Realm is actually the best place to train."

This gave Lin Hao pause.

He remembered Lord Lingdi once saying that if one’s consciousness advanced a realm in the Divinity Realm, their physical body would benefit as well.

But Lin Hao quickly discarded the idea. At least, not right now.

Because his true body was no longer safe.

At the very least, he would have to ensure his true body was completely safe before he could enter the Divinity Realm again.