Demon Cultivator in Abyssal Era

Chapter 731: Chapter 335: Abyssal Constraint_3

"But what’s going on? If such a powerful existence wants to harm me, why not just kill me outright? Why only disrupt my upgrade?"

At this moment, Chu Xiu’s spiritual sense stirred, and he suddenly thought of something.

The cold feeling he experienced at that time seemed somewhat similar to that in Abyss City...

Just like living in that unfeeling, data-driven place in Abyss City for hundreds or thousands of years, a coldness that emanates from the depths of one’s soul.

"Could it be... that my failure to reach Core Formation is actually related to the Abyss?"

Chu Xiu furrowed his brows, suddenly recalling some ambiguous words Meng Xuanshu once told him.

"Trials can help break through bottlenecks, but it’s not the only way to break through them."

"As long as you follow the rules of the Abyss, you will never defeat the Abyss."

"If you really want to fight against the Abyss, do your best to break free from its constraints. However, even we Divine Kings can’t fully accomplish this."

Chu Xiu seemed to have an epiphany.

Advancement trials could help Awakened directly break through bottlenecks, which, in the eyes of past cultivators, seemed almost like cheating.

But everything has a price, doesn’t it? Perhaps there’s a hidden rule that once you accept the datafication of the Abyss, you can no longer breakthrough on your own?

In other words, Chu Xiu can only follow the predetermined path of the Abyss?

Thinking of this, Chu Xiu’s expression became a bit grim.

How could walking along the Abyss’s predetermined path ever oppose the Abyss?

He now had countless doubts in his heart and desperately needed someone to provide answers!

However, Chu Xiu felt that the path he was exploring was too unique, and even the Celestial Kings might not be able to help him.

So, he had only one choice.

Taking a deep breath, Chu Xiu began to retreat again to recover from his injuries, while also taking the time to intensively cultivate Corpse Refinement and Ghost.

Half a month later, at his peak state, he stepped into the Bloody Arena.

The ancient arena was still as magnificent and desolate as the first time he entered.

The only difference was a Blood Attendant specifically designated for Chu Xiu, always waiting for his arrival.

Upon seeing Chu Xiu, the Blood Attendant immediately showed a respectful expression: "Are you here to begin a gladiatorial challenge?"

Currently, Chu Xiu was a primary focus as a gladiator in the Blood Pool, and his status was now incomparable.

Chu Xiu directly stated his purpose.

He wanted to inquire about some Abyss taboos and the path of cultivation from the Blood Pool.

Soon, the Blood Attendant relayed his request upward.

Not long after, the Blood Pool in the center of the four statues of Gods began to spew fresh blood, and shortly thereafter, a consciousness swept over.

The Blood Attendant knelt down, listened carefully, then turned and said, "The Gods are willing to answer their gladiator’s questions for free, but hope you’ll first offer them a splendid show."

Without much thought, Chu Xiu nodded in agreement, as he needed points to upgrade his Concealment Blessing.

The words of the Sun King had indeed brought a sense of crisis to Chu Xiu.

After he agreed, the Blood Pool obviously became excited, spewing blood in large amounts.

Soon, the other God statues also gradually lit up.

In comparison, the other three Gods seemed uninterested.

Clearly, their previous defeats left them with some shadows.

Chu Xiu could feel the intense interplay of the four Gods’ consciousness in the air.

With his current strength, he could vaguely sense what the Gods were saying.

Roughly:

[Other Gods: This kid is strange, not playing anymore.]

[Blood Pool: Getting cold feet?]

[Other Gods: Cold feet your m, there’s something wrong with this kid, and we don’t have anyone who can beat him under us.]

[Blood Pool: Weaklings.]

[Other Gods: We’re leaving.]

[Blood Pool: Don’t, just one more round, I’ll go easy and give you more Blessings.]

[Blood Pool: Besides, he’s only been King Tier for a short while, he can’t be that tough.]

Chu Xiu found himself momentarily speechless listening from the side, not expecting the Gods to bargain like children.

He could tell that the other Gods weren’t truly uninterested; they were just negotiating terms.

For them, losing didn’t matter as much as having fun!

Finally, after some wrangling, the four Gods came to a final decision.

Chu Xiu would challenge three King Tier gladiators handpicked by the other Gods, and each would receive three S-Class Blessings!

In other words, this challenge would be three times as difficult as the previous ones!