Abundant Martial Arts Virtue-Chapter 1022 - 861: Changes of Past and Future

It really admitted defeat!

Wu Xiaode was a bit surprised.

How could an Evil Demon admit defeat to beings like me?

—But that's not right, now I'm also an Evil Demon!

As he pondered, the watching statue shouted:

"The second test has been passed!"

"Now is the final test—"

"Before the final test begins, I have a message from the card spirit of this world for you."

"Please speak," Wu Xiaode said.

The statue's voice became lethal:

"If you just want to pass the test, this world welcomes you and hopes such a relieved Evil Demon will soon ascend to the Holy Realm."

"The tests to come are very simple, you can pass them easily."

"But if your goal is to obtain the card—"

"This means you wish to kill the card spirit of this world, and it will do its utmost to increase the difficulty and engage you in a life and death struggle."

"Whether to pass simply or to decide life and death."

"Choose, then."

Wu Xiaode nodded slightly, indicating he understood.

—Actually, if it were any other test, he would wish to pass smoothly without seeking trouble.

But this test is different.

"Master," the demon named Shu said, "I really don't understand, you only need to nod, and you would swiftly pass the test."

"—You would be the first demon to reach the Holy Realm!"

"Why must you go against the card?"

Wu Xiaode listened but didn't speak for the moment.

Indeed.

Why must I grip the 'Pilgrimage' card tightly, even risking my life with the card spirit?

Even the old demon cursed me a lunatic upon first hearing this.

But—

As someone who has long mixed in the streets, I subconsciously notice one thing.

Safety.

This is no joke.

Before a fight, you must quickly ascertain the number of people on both sides.

Check if the alley is a dead end, if surrounded, whether you can climb over the walls, if there are other routes to escape.

Determine if the other side is seasoned or reckless, or just a coward who won't act.

Risking life is not random.

It's to live, not to die.

Just like now—

I'm walking on a 'Pilgrimage' with no predecessors, leading the way to the Holy Realm.

—But what if the Holy Realm is a trap?

By holding all the cards, it's an exit prepared in advance.

If something seems wrong, at least the entire 'Pilgrimage' is under my control.

In the worst case, flip the table, then no one plays!

This isn't some impressive thinking or lunacy.

This is simply a survivor's instinctual behavior.

"Since you came to talk upfront, that shows some sincerity, then..."

Wu Xiaode spoke: "Tell the card spirit behind you, since it's sincere, I can step back."

"What do you mean?" the statue asked.

"If it surrenders, I'll ensure its safety, even provide funds for its escape, and it can wash its hands of the world's affairs," Wu Xiaode said.

The statue understood, growling lowly: "You still wish to seize this world's card?"

"Yes, I'm very timid, so this road to the heavens must be in my hands for me to dare proceed," Wu Xiaode admitted.

The statue fell silent, apparently communicating with the card spirit.

After a while.

Its voice resumed coldly and mercilessly:

"The final test begins."

In an instant.

The entire manor's lights lit up.

Many people appeared in the manor; judging by their attire, there were servants, coachmen, noblewomen, slaves, butlers, and more.

"There is a person within these people who 'can definitely kill you'."

"You must survive until sunrise tomorrow."

"The test begins!"

A chill rose within Wu Xiaode.

A person who can definitely kill me?

Isn't that stronger than the Eternal Demon?

Though unclear about the situation, he instinctively sensed some unease.

With the sound of "test begins," the manor's butler at the door suddenly walked towards Wu Xiaode.

He bowed respectfully and said:

"Welcome, esteemed guest. Are you here to attend the ball? Please follow me."

As he spoke, the manor doors slowly closed.

Soothing music played within the manor.

People conversed at the ball; several beautiful women even glanced at Wu Xiaode.

—The ball is about to begin!

Among this ball hides someone who can kill Wu Xiaode!

"No, I'm not here for the ball," Wu Xiaode said.

"Then what are you here for?" the butler asked surprised.

"Is there someone named Gu Qingshan here?" Wu Xiaode asked.

The butler replied politely:

"It seems there is such a person, why don't you personally seek him out at the ball."

—Nonsense!

Gu Qingshan is in the Blood Sea World, how could he easily come here? 𝕗𝗿𝕖𝐞𝐰𝗲𝕓𝐧𝕠𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝐨𝚖

If he arrives, it would enter the final showdown!

Thus—

"Sorry, I have a grudge with that person, and I'd rather not stay where he is. Goodbye." Wu Xiaode said.

Without hesitation, he turned around and walked away.

The manor doors were already closed, he directly flipped over them.

Since there's someone at the ball who can kill me, I'll leave the ball.

The demon named Shu also followed and flipped over.

Wu Xiaode glanced at it.

Strange.

Just now it didn't seem so, but looking at it now, there's a bit of tension.

"Shu, if you recognize me as your master, then don't wander here. After the trial, I'll come for you."

Wu Xiaode said.

"Yes, I'll wait for you here, sir." Shu said.

Wu Xiaode turned and left.

He walked along the small path outside the manor, quickly passing through the woods and seeing the scene at the end of the road ahead.

His pace gradually slowed down.

"...Why is it like this?"

Wu Xiaode looked at the existence at the end of the road, murmuring softly.

At the end of his sight, a head as large as a mountain emerged from the ground, with eyes closed, in a deep sleep.

—This was an Evil Demon Wu Xiaode had never seen before.

Although it was asleep, the fluctuations of its Power surpassed all other Evil Demons within Wu Xiaode's understanding.

Lines of bronze letters floated before Wu Xiaode's eyes:

"Heaven's Information issues an emergency warning:"

"The current world's card possesses formidable summoning Power, and at this moment it has utilized its full Power to summon, from all worlds of the 'Pilgrimage', the six limbs of the Sealer, piecing them back together to carry out the assassination against you."

"—This was the first Evil Demon born from the initial Eternal Evil Transformation."

"Please be cautious."

All the small letters flashed away.

In the next instant.

Wu Xiaode felt the Power within him suddenly being drawn.

The prompt rune immediately appeared:

"Your Causality Law Skill: 'Count Me In' has been borrowed and activated."

"Currently, you have joined the dance party."

"You are now within the coverage area of the dance party."

The surroundings changed.

Wu Xiaode suddenly found himself back inside the manor, standing in the center of the dance floor.

...It can utilize my skills?

He completely calmed down, casually picked up a glass of wine, and observed the crowd around him.

"What a bizarre and powerful newcomer."

A voice arose.

Wu Xiaode looked back, seeing a man with slicked-back hair standing in the crowd, raising a glass towards him, speaking loudly:

"Eternal has fallen, separated into several supreme Eternal Demon Kings."

"The Demon Kings' Power further scattered, transforming into Evil Demons."

"All of creation is but the product of the final entropy increase of the Eternal, yet it can ascend against the current, retransform into Evil Demons, and has even reached the 'Pilgrimage'."

"You're qualified to drink with me."

"—And then go die."

At the same time.

On the other side.

Liu Ping, holding the Desert Sword, flashed through countless shattered pieces of the Void.

"Aha, finally here."

He murmured, his figure flicking before slipping through a small doorway.

In an instant.

The terrifying shattered Power of Laws around him vanished completely.

He found himself in a small room inscribed with dense sealing runes.

He walked out of the room and ascended the long stairs.

A small door awaited him ahead.

He pushed open the door.

A man with black-framed glasses sat inside, looking up at him.

"Who are you?"

The man asked.

"Satan? You're the future Satan? Why the scholarly look?" Liu Ping smiled and said.

"Sorry, I don't recognize you. Where's Little Wu?" the man asked warily.

The smile faded from Liu Ping's face.

That's not right.

I'm sworn brothers with God, Satan is God's underling, and we've drunk many times together.

In the future, he doesn't recognize me?

Liu Ping snapped his fingers and said:

"You didn't see anything just now, let's start over."

He walked out of the room, then pushed the door open and entered again.

Satan looked at him again, as if he truly hadn't seen anything earlier.

"Little Wu, you're back?"

Satan exclaimed joyfully.

"Indeed, I, Wu Xiaode, made a killing in the past, and I've finally returned," Liu Ping said.

"We have a big problem now," Satan said.

"What problem?" Liu Ping asked.

"The Power of the sealing has strengthened. I can only stay here now, unable to leave this layer, go up to the upper layers, or appear in the real world," Satan said.

With a smile on his face, Liu Ping slowly stood up.

—He sensed something unusual.

"I've never been here before, never seen Satan, nor have I opened the door connecting to the past. The future remains unchanged."

After saying this, he lightly retreated, as if afraid of awakening something.

He walked backwards, step by step, out of the room and down the stairs, back to the small door that linked to the past.

—Should I return directly?

Or—

Verify the situation again?

Liu Ping pondered for a moment, then spoke out: "Gu Qingshan, are you in this era?"

After he spoke.

There was no response.

Gu Qingshan isn't in the future?

Impossible!

Liu Ping's expression changed, and just as he was about to do something, a hand suddenly penetrated his chest.

But his form instantly turned into a phantom.

—So it was fake!

Thud.

The small door gently closed.

The real Liu Ping had already left the future era!