“Fucking hell!” cursed Supreme Zhang.

If I’d known this would happen, I would’ve gone to Reincarnation myself. There would be more opportunities there. But now... it looks like the eighth ranks of Arctic Frost have frozen their brains with their dao. Why aren’t they going to investigate the disturbance??

Forget it!

The supreme couldn’t be bothered to move. I’ll just wait here. There’s no other course of action available to me. I might not get there in time if I head there right now, anyhow.

In the distant world of Arctic Frost, the three eighth ranks had been long tempted to take action. Two of them wanted to set forth immediately, but the third hesitated with a bit of concern. There was no accord between the three of them. This deliberation and the fast development of events on the other side gave them further pause.

Should they go there now? The first two were busy cursing the third one for missing the optimal timing. The group of exalted emperors found it incredibly regretful that they might be missing out.

Little did they know that if they chose to depart at this moment, the first world to be destroyed might be Arctic Frost. This kind of mayhem was the favorite environment of New Martial powerhouses. They were like fish in the water here.

Where there was confusion, there was opportunity!

What a pity that New Martial had missed out on this opportunity. The three Arctic Frost eighth ranks lamented their oversight as well. They wrung their hands and complained at each other. Meanwhile, the supreme waiting in the shadows wanted to break their skulls open.

Get out there already! Only then will we have a chance!

......

All sides fought to be the first to kill an eighth rank, so that they could show those of the outer regions who was the strongest of them all. Whoever killed an eighth rank of the outer regions would make their name known throughout the chaos!

There was no point in vying for fame and reputation with mediocre people. But when their opponents were not mediocre... then fame and reputation were worth fighting for!

The young Li Hao could barely contain himself, much less someone like the Human King.

As the three sides blazed with fervor and sought to be the first to cross the finish line, a loud explosion rocked the void.

Thunder roared and lightning crackled from a world in the distance. The phenomena of a grand hell appeared as well. The Thunder master angrily shouted at the interloper that’d appeared in his world.

KABOOM!

A detonation filled the chaos. The Thunder master was well and truly furious. He’d been fine and dandy on his own world and keeping out of everyone’s way. The Orchid Forest master had been discussing with him if they should go help Li Hao when a person crashed into Thunder World, nearly cracking the world into two.

A massive earthquake shook the world, destroying an unknown number of mountains and rivers.

Disaster had found the Thunder master while he sat quietly at home.

The intruder was the first eighth rank that’d been sent flying by a blow from the Dragon master at full strength. He’d smashed right through the world barrier. As Thunder World was not yet a fully consolidated eighth rank world, it was easy to imagine how thorough the destruction had been.

Could the Thunder master not be enraged?

In the throes of his fury and wielding home world advantage, the infuriated Thunder master sprang into action. Orchid Forest promptly responded as well. Both of them struck—ten thousand bolts of lightning sizzled upon impact!

Devastating force careened into the gravely injured eighth rank. He was completely at a loss for where he was and utterly humiliated by how the Dragon master had treated him. But when countless thunderbolts and an entire hell came down on him, there was no possible outcome for him other than to die on the spot.

Boom!

His great dao snapped and the world shook. This was the first time an eighth rank had died in the outer regions, or rather, the eastern region. That was, if they did not count Sky Yang. The western region had lost one in a previous battle, which made the unnamed eighth rank of Reincarnation the first one in the east in the past one million years.

“......”

The world was stock still for one split second. Quiet, soundless.

“How dare you?!” roared the Reincarnation master. Who was that?!

That area was clearly an empty clearing with no one there. There were no worlds, which was why he hadn’t been concerned when the eighth rank fell there. Since he’d been injured anyhow, it was best if he recovered for a while before returning to the battlefield.

So why... had a world suddenly appeared there? And an eighth rank within it?

Were eighth ranks everywhere to be found in the chaos these days??

The Thunder master’s voice boomed through the void. “This seat is the Thunder Emperor and a cultivator of Silver Moon!”

That was right, he’d added an addendum to his title. Although being an eighth rank world master was impressive enough, that didn’t seem sufficient under present circumstances. It seemed that each side wished to make their mark. In that case, adding another line to his title was for the best.

Not to mention, this Reincarnation master was very strong. He couldn’t afford to antagonize the man!

The Thunder master’s title rang throughout the void. He was the first to kill an eighth rank!

He was the Thunder Emperor of the four regions!

......

Li Hao landed expressionlessly. He didn’t care that he’d lost the contest. I’m not embarrassed by it, anyhow.

The Human King howled with outrage and struck with a berserk blow, finally ending the annoying Drifting Life. He’d already prepared a battle cry for when he killed his enemy. It was too late to retract his words now.

“Fang Ping of New Martial strikes down Drifting Life today...”

The Human King immensely regretted the shout echoing through the chaos. What was the point of announcing that?? It was just driving home his humiliation!

There was glory and honor in being first, but second?

Nothing at all!

He was one step too late! How maddening!

The Reincarnation master paled—two of his eighth ranks had died in a split second! His dao universe vibrated, which gave the Dragon master a chance to punch in quick succession.

Boom!

The third eighth rank exploded as well!

The Dragon master looked on expressionlessly. I’m third.

Whatever.

I thought I would be the first to kill an eighth rank, but it would appear that I’ve underestimated these people. Granted, the Thunder master simply enjoyed sheer, dumb luck. There’s nothing I can say about that. I was the one who sent that guy flying, and he so happened to land in Thunder World to be killed by its world master.

Honestly, what the hell is that kind of nonsense??

The Reincarnation master’s eyes widened and he shouted, “Retreat!”

They needed to withdraw!

Retreat!

Three of his four eighth ranks had died in a split second. He couldn’t believe it! The sky was caving in and he was losing his mind.

One of them had even died right beneath his nose to these bastards! They needed to retreat! If he didn’t, then he might meet his doom today!

He swiftly shot backward. Six seventh ranks materialized behind him and followed hot on his heels. Four more seventh ranks appeared outside the world gates—there were more than a dozen seventh ranks in Reincarnation.

All of them appeared in the blink of an eye. Each of them were highly on guard, as if facing the greatest threat of their lives.

The Reincarnation master was immediately bolstered by a bevy of exalted emperors as soon as he returned. There were more than a dozen seventh ranks and approximately one hundred exalted emperors of other levels. There was also a large group of sixth ranks.

All of them were extremely grave and stern—their home faced an extinction crisis today!

There was no time for the Reincarnation master to explain anything. He swiftly suppressed the dao universe and contracted it. World strength surged toward him and melted into his body. Endless dao strength entered his body.

The Reincarnation master was ready to fight to the death. “The four regions have come for us!” he shouted. “If Reincarnation falls today, there will no longer be any faction that can stand against them in the east. All worlds in the east will be toppled in short order.

“These savages and animals will stop at nothing to advance their cultivation. They will leave no one alive! Are the eastern worlds going to just sit back and watch?”

Since when did the Reincarnation master, someone ready to rule over the east, have to beg others for help?

We are all closely tied to each other. No one will be able to stand alone if I fall!

......

Just as Reincarnation furiously bawled for help, Li Hao’s group completely surrounded Earth Yang. Earth Yang could only watch as Drifting Cloud fell to the Human King and the three eighth ranks of Reincarnation all died at the hands of another.

And now the Reincarnation master frantically requested help, seeking to ally the other worlds of the east to defend against the invasion from the four regions.

Color drained from Earth Yang’s face. The four regions... Who would’ve ever thought that the four regions would be filled with such berserk and ruthless people?

He looked at Li Hao’s group, knowing that this might be the end of the road for him today. As reluctant as he was to accept it and as full of rage as he might be, he smiled grimly. Dao strength surged madly over him.

Li Hao registered the change with a resigned smile!

Are you going to self detonate?

Damn I’m unlucky!

This is because I’m too weak. I’ve never felt more dejected than I have now! Not only am I not the first one to kill an eighth rank, but whether it is the Thunder master, Human King, or Dragon master, no one gave their opponent a chance to self detonate!

But Earth Yang’s going that route when facing me!

Li Hao ardently craved more power. He hadn’t thought much about sixth or seventh rank power... but no, he was wrong. Those power levels were indeed significant!

Seventh rank was still stronger than the rest!

“Time, freeze!” murmured the young man. Time stopped and countless tribulation clouds appeared. Li Hao looked at them with a chuckle. “Since I am unable to cut down an eighth rank today, allow me to borrow a thunder tribulation to enter seventh rank! That would be a good use of this trip!”

Since I cannot kill eighth ranks, then I shall become a seventh rank of calamity here! Are you guys going to take that away from me as well?

Li Hao tugged on his shirt to make sure he was presentable. He floated upward, as ethereal as an immortal. One thousand worlds manifested and ten thousand swords cut through the void. The dao of calamity furiously devoured the tribulation. It was a dao of the heart.

Since I cannot be the phoenix tail, then let me be the chicken head for once. I’m going to ascend as a seventh rank in this moment to show you guys that I, Li Hao, am not to be trifled with!

Aid me, chaos tribulation!

“The sword is formed when the tribulation disperses!” A low growl echoed through the chaos as the tribulation clouds broke apart. The power of a myriad tribulations rushed Li Hao. The young man grunted and swung the Firmament Sword around, chipping the weapon once more.

The power of a myriad tribulations became the young man’s greatest nutrition. The presence of a seventh rank extended from his being!

Li Hao slashed the longsword at Earth Yang. In order to ensure that the young man attained his glory, Fog Mountain, Number Two, the dao chess, and Void all erupted with their greatest strength to suppress Earth Yang!

Li Hao cut the man down with one stroke!

In the distance, the Human King curled his lips. Okay, okay, that’s enough of that! Fine!

He waved over a surge of strength containing hidden blade intent. Li Hao’s blade of calamity dao landed at the same time!

Earth Yang looked on with sorrow and tragedy. How ludicrous was this?? These animals erupted with everything they had in order to help Li Hao kill him. But they didn’t make a sound and even silenced the ripples of their power!

What did they want??