Abundant Martial Arts Virtue

Wu Xiaode never thought it would be like this.

After destroying the pilgrimage path of the U-level Evil Demon, the black rope of ultimate abyssal descent directly brought him back to this moment.

Then—

He faced that ultimate choice.

The faint light in the Void reflected on the bronze wall, the hazy colors could only faintly outline Sarina's silhouette.

"I have reached the moment when I must leave."

Her voice carried a trace of tenderness:

"It's fortunate to have met you and seen all the efforts you've made."

"Since you have come to me at last, please make your own decision."

She stood in the darkness, extending both hands, presenting them before Wu Xiaode.

He saw a bronze chain hanging from her left hand.

While in her right hand lay a thin white paper, covered with small writings.

"Your Excellency, what is this?"

Wu Xiaode asked.

"The chain is condensed from the Extinguishing Mortality Law. Wrap it around yourself, and you can return to the Holy Realm with me," Sarina said.

"To the Holy Realm?" Wu Xiaode exclaimed.

"Yes, this is the best way to preserve your True Spirit. No matter how many disasters occur in the Lower Realm, you will never be tortured by them again, you will become part of the Eternal," Sarina said.

Wu Xiaode said:

"You mean... if I go to the Holy Realm with you, then I can no longer concern myself with Lower Realm matters."

"Correct," Sarina's eyes flashed with emotion, "I am actually the only one in the vast and boundless Ten Directions World in the last twelve Epochs who has obtained qualifications for the Holy Realm. Before going to the Holy Realm, there are unfinished wishes, so I'm making the final preparations here."

"I am qualified to carry one follower."

"If you are willing... you can come with me."

Wu Xiaode clasped his hands in salute, bowed deeply and said, "Your Excellency, can my Shadow Followers go together?"

Sarina looked at him, a hint of amusement flashed on her face.

"Of course not, only you can go with me—"

"I know what you want to ask, the answer is no—after going to the Holy Realm, it is exceedingly rare to descend back to the Lower Realm unless a particular fate allows it."

Wu Xiaode listened intently and fell into deep thought.

So.

Only he would be free from the destruction by the Evil Demon?

Is this really good?

...This doesn't seem to be what he wants.

As he contemplated, dark shadows quietly appeared on the bronze wall.

These dark shadows emitted an evil aura, spreading rapidly, permeating the Void.

One Evil Demon after another appeared.

They began searching for something.

Sarina merely stood still, showing no intention of using Magic.

Demons passed between them.

—Yet did not discover them.

It seemed as if they could not perceive the existence of the two, despite their efforts to search for something, they could not touch even a hem of Sarina's garments.

After a few seconds.

Wu Xiaode looked towards Sarina's other hand.

Sarina understood, but could not help but sigh.

"This is an extremely perilous path; stepping onto it, you will face life's risks again,"

She looked at Wu Xiaode.

Wu Xiaode remained calm, and said, "Please continue."

Sarina explained:

"When I enter the Holy Realm, I have the qualifications to select a warrior for the 'Pilgrimage Journey.'

"What is the 'Pilgrimage Journey'?" Wu Xiaode asked.

"Like me, within the Endless Epoch, defeating all contenders to become the strongest, continuously climbing the Holy Pillar to reach the Holy Realm."

Wu Xiaode's gaze settled on that piece of paper.

Upon the paper, an aura emerged faintly, transforming into a bronze pillar.

So that's how it is.

The U-level demon secretly climbed the pillar in a remote place of all beings, actually avoiding most enemies.

"During your participation, if you do not suffer defeat, your world shall be protected by the laws of the Multi-universe, free from harm by demons," Sarina added.

"That's good," Wu Xiaode immediately said.

Sarina smiled silently, appearing quite pleased.

"One more thing: if you represent your world to participate, then other qualified strong individuals in your world will join the fight—provided you allow it," Sarina said.

"Then I'll choose this; please help me join the 'Pilgrimage Journey,'" Wu Xiaode said.

The paper in Sarina's hand floated lightly, landing before Wu Xiaode.

On it, a few lines of small text were written:

"Recommender: Sarina."

"Recommended Person:"

"The combatant's world is protected by all supreme laws, unharmed by destruction, until the combatant is defeated and withdraws."

Sarina said: "Sign your name on this contract with your blood, then you can represent your world in battle."

Without hesitation, Wu Xiaode drew the Butterfly Soul Blade to cut his finger, and wrote his name on the contract with his blood.

Sarina spoke to the Void:

"Today, I recommend this person to participate in the 'Pilgrimage Journey,' I request all Judges to confirm this matter."

After a few breaths.

A laugh echoed in the Void:

"With such weak strength, also here to join the 'Pilgrimage Journey?' Sarina, are you serious?"

"I am serious," Sarina said softly.

There was a pause.

Another voice spoke solemnly:

"Then, we approve this contract, he can join the battle."

A gust of wind swept in, instantly blowing the contract away, disappearing immediately.

Sarina gently exhaled, looked at Wu Xiaode, and transmitted a sound:

"They don't possess my 'Holy' level ability, thus they cannot observe your Evil Spirit abilities, so they view you as rather weak—"

"This is actually a good thing, facilitating your concealment."

"I understand; I actually do not care how others view me, as long as my world can be protected," Wu Xiaode said.

Sarina stepped forward and gently hugged Wu Xiaode.

She whispered softly:

"Your world will immediately be under protection, growing ever stronger while you are in battle."

"If someday you ascend the Bronze pillar, all Laws will help your world become a Super Civilization, fearing no external threats."

"Keep going."

"But I don't understand why all this is happening," Wu Xiaode said.

"The 'Pilgrimage' is a very complex and serious matter, originating from all Law's will, I don't have time to explain now."

"I just want to tell you, continue to grow using what I have left behind." Sarina.

"Thank you." Wu Xiaode sincerely said.

Sarina nodded and finally said:

"The U-level Evil Demon is also a combatant, but it hides here, using several rules to avoid the main battle, silently climbing the God pillar."

"But you've crushed its hope, now it can only return to the center of the battlefield."

"——Be careful."

"Because the first time you enter the battlefield, it will surely be notified and will definitely come to kill you."

Wu Xiaode nodded, "Understood."

Sarina whispered to him:

"Survive, grow strong enough, and meet me in the Holy Realm."

As her words fell.

She flickered, disappearing right in front of Wu Xiaode.

Lines of bronze small text quickly appeared before Wu Xiaode's eyes:

"Currently connected to the will of all Laws of the Multi-universe, they cheer for your past deeds, guided by the Holy ones coming to this desolate remote Withering Zone, are about to transport you to the battlefield."

"Three,"

"Two,"

"One."

"Transport!"

A majestic and splendid gate of light appeared before Wu Xiaode.

He stepped inside.

The scene around him suddenly changed.

Wu Xiaode looked up and saw that in the Dark Void all around, there were floating corpses everywhere.

He stood in a ruin-like city.

It seemed like this had once been a human hospital, where scattered medical instruments were still visible.

As well as the ground full of bones.

A line of bronze small text appeared:

"Entered the battlefield."

"Due to the multidimensional coordinate relationships, you have entered the current world."

"The current world once belonged to the defeated powerhouse 'Pangu,' when he was defeated, his world was also attacked and subsequently destroyed."

"Your presence has been detected by numerous combatants."

"The battle is about to begin!"

All the small text flickered away.

In the sky, several streaks of light flashed, directly stopping in the void outside the hospital building.

Three figures.

One was that U-level Evil Demon!

It fixed its gaze on Wu Xiaode and spoke:

"Two of you, this is my nemesis, please let his soul be mine."

The other two humanoid beings bore no trace of evil, glanced at each other, and slightly moved aside.

The U-level Evil Demon stared down at Wu Xiaode, its entire power surged, and it growled:

"This time, I will definitely not spare you."

Wu Xiaode snorted softly, about to prepare for battle, suddenly two more lines of small text appeared:

"You are the representative of your world."

"Currently, there are two strong beings who belong to your world, wishing to participate in battle, do you allow it."

"——You can sense their identities in your mind."

Wu Xiaode sensed them briefly and immediately said:

"Allow battle!"

In the next instant——

The U-level Evil Demon disappeared from the air, appearing directly behind him.

"It's over."

Endless dark shadows emerged from its hand, stabbing towards Wu Xiaode.

Clang!

A soft sound echoed.

Followed by a gentle male voice:

"Concealing strength is indeed a tough job, Little Wu, thank you for allowing us to battle."

All the dark shadows were blocked by a long sword.

The Sword Holder was a handsome man.

Without much movement, the U-level Evil Demon suddenly retreated violently, returning to the sky.

"You are——your strength——"

It said, puzzled and uncertain.

At the same time.

A white-clothed youth, with an orchid in his hair, stepped forward, casually glanced at the far sky, a smile crossed his gaze:

"Returning to the battlefield, seeing an old enemy right away, indeed enduring for so long to unlock self-seal, is truly a difficult task."

The bright long blade was drawn.

"You fight first, I'll go get revenge."

As the words fell.

The white-clothed youth instantly pierced through the sky, disappearing without a trace.

Leaving behind the Sword Cultivator and Wu Xiaode at the original place.

"Want to fight together?"

Wu Xiaode flexed his wrists, clenching into fists.

"Yes, let's kill it together, then tonight I can cook a few dishes as a celebration for finally entering the 'Pilgrimage.'" The Sword Cultivator said with a smile.

Several flying swords quietly appeared in the void behind him.