Chapter 433: Chapter 431: Death Warrior
Before Shen Haoran stood a figure formed from Spiritual Thought. More accurately, it resembled a Ghost Skeleton. It was clad in a suit of Black Iron Armor and held a pitch-black Ghost Head Saber. The Black Iron Ghost Skeleton emanated a dense aura of death, making one’s heart grow restless.
Shen Haoran eyed the Black Iron Ghost Skeleton with great interest. Then, as if remembering something, he promptly took out the Sheepskin Scroll that the Wan Fa Ancestor had given him.
Unfurling the Sheepskin Scroll, Shen Haoran found information about this Black Iron Ghost Skeleton. These creatures were called Death Warriors. This Secret Realm was once an Ancient Battlefield where countless Martial Artists had fallen. Their Cultivation had been high in life, and after death, their resentment lingered, condensing into an endless deathly aura that scattered throughout the land. Later, due to the pure Energy in the world, they transformed into another kind of creature possessing Spiritual Wisdom. Since these beings were different from human Martial Artists, they were called Death Warriors.
These Death Warriors were also divided into Levels. From lowest to highest, they were: Black Iron, Silver, Gold, Diamond, and the even higher-Level Black Jade! Black Iron Level Death Warriors were equivalent to a Tier Six Spirit Marquis. Silver Death Warriors possessed the strength of a Tier Eight Spirit Marquis, and Gold Level Death Warriors had the power of a Spirit Marquis at their Peak. As for the Diamond Level, they possessed the strength of the Spirit Aspect Tier. Black Jade Death Warriors, on the other hand, rarely appeared even within the entire Secret Realm. If you encountered one, there was only one path to take: run for your life!
However, your current mission is also related to these Death Warriors. To open the gates of the Saint Emperor Sect, you must collect enough Death Warrior Medals. Furthermore, fighting the Death Warriors is a method of tempering yourselves, so do not run. Fight to your heart’s content!
After reading the introduction on the Sheepskin Scroll, Shen Haoran understood. ’So this Black Iron Ghost Skeleton is a strange creature born in this Secret Realm. It seems this one is just a Black Iron Level Death Warrior.’ However, judging by the timing, speed, and method of its earlier sneak attack, it far surpassed an ordinary Tier Six Spirit Marquis. ’The records on the Sheepskin Scroll must be a little off,’ he mused.
But glancing at how ancient the Sheepskin Scroll was, Shen Haoran realized that the Levels it mentioned must have been based on the standards of Martial Artists from the Ancient Era. It was only natural that their strength would differ from the standards of today. Not that Shen Haoran cared much about that.
’A Death Warrior Medal? Where would it be?’ Shen Haoran’s eyes scanned the Black Iron Death Warrior’s body. The Sheepskin Scroll stated that one had to collect enough Death Warrior Medals to open the gates of the Saint Emperor Sect, so he began his search.
’Found it!’ After scanning it, Shen Haoran spotted a medal on the Black Iron Death Warrior’s right shoulder. ’That must be the Death Warrior Medal!’
ROAR!
While Shen Haoran was sizing up the Black Iron Death Warrior, it let out an enraged roar. The Black Iron Armor on its body ignited, and an extremely dense aura of death erupted from it. The Death Warrior’s figure then flashed, and it charged toward Shen Haoran.
’It actually dares to attack me!’ A cold sneer touched Shen Haoran’s lips as he watched the charging Black Iron Death Warrior. With a flick of his right hand, a Black Flame Longsword condensed from Fire Spirit Black Obsidian appeared in his grasp. Shen Haoran’s figure blurred into motion as well, and he thrust the longsword toward the Black Iron Death Warrior.
Both moved with incredible speed, clashing violently like two streaks of light. The next instant, they separated again, shooting past each other with their backs turned.
However, the Black Iron Death Warrior had not even traveled ten meters before it exploded with a BANG, dissolving into motes of starlight that scattered into the air. Shen Haoran turned around, casually tossing the Black Iron Death Warrior Medal in his hand and smiling in satisfaction.
The Black Iron Death Warrior’s strength was decent, but killing it was still far too easy for Shen Haoran. A one-hit kill.
Shen Haoran examined the Black Iron Death Warrior Medal in his hand. Just as he was about to place it in his Storage Ring, a black light flashed. An extremely pure stream of Energy burst from the medal and shot into his body.
Shen Haoran didn’t even have time to react before the black Energy surged into him. But before he could even register his shock, a strange expression crossed his face. The black Energy hadn’t harmed him at all. Instead, it had fused with his Dantian, and a pleasant warmth spread throughout his entire body. That tiny wisp of Energy was worth five or six days of Cultivation in the outside world.
’There’s an added benefit like this?’ Shen Haoran was delighted. ’This is just from the lowest-Level Black Iron Death Warrior, and I can already feel a noticeable improvement. If I can kill Silver, Gold, or even Diamond Level Death Warriors, would the Energy they possess be enough for me to break through?’ At this thought, Shen Haoran couldn’t help but feel a surge of excitement.
’As expected of a Northern Domain Holy Land Level Secret Realm. The Death Warriors born here alone are such a huge help to Martial Artists. If I were to find the inheritances of those ancient powerhouses, just how incredible would that be!’ Shen Haoran thought. ’Although I have Elder Yan, the Chaos Divine Body, and a monstrous Cultivation Technique like the Chaos Heaven-Dominating Technique, I’m not that interested in their inheritances. But I am very interested in their Martial Skills. After all, you can never have too many skills. Each new technique is another layer of security, and I would never turn that down.’
’In that case, let the hunt begin!’ Shen Haoran said, licking his lips as he gazed out at the gloomy world. ’I might be here to find the Earth Spirit Profound Nether, but the Secret Realm is open for a full three months. I should raise my strength first. Besides, it would be embarrassing if I found the Earth Spirit Profound Nether but wasn’t strong enough to deal with it.’
With that in mind, Shen Haoran didn’t linger. He picked a direction and rushed off into the depths of this world.
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SWISH!
A black shadow flashed through the forest. A Black Iron Level Death Warrior standing among the trees instantly exploded, and a Black Iron Death Warrior Medal flew into the shadow’s hand.
’Number seventeen.’ The figure casually tossed the Death Warrior Medal into his Storage Ring, then turned, revealing a somewhat youthful face. It was none other than Shen Haoran, making his way through the Secret Realm.
In the blink of an eye, two days had passed for Shen Haoran in the Secret Realm. He hadn’t stopped to rest once during that time, continuing his journey and finishing off any Death Warrior he came across. After two days, Shen Haoran had collected seventeen Death Warrior Medals. The only problem was that they were all from the Black Iron Level; he hadn’t found a single Silver Level one, which left him a bit speechless.
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