Chapter 587 – Perhaps, Him Alone In 10,000 Years
Martial World
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Two months, and Lin Ming still hadnât come out!
As the time passed 61 days, the news rapidly spread throughout Skysplit Tower. The time that Lin Ming had been in the Kingâs Cage for had already surpassed the Eightfall War Emperorâs record!
This was the creation of a new legend! The only one to do so in 10,000 years!
Soon, not only did the martial artists of the third level know, but even those of the second floor and first floor. Although these people didnât know what it meant to stay in the Kingâs Cage for two months, what they did know was that Lin Ming was the first to do so in the last recorded 10,000 years. Even the mortals in Skysplit Tower were awed by this.
âThe first in 10,000 years. I never thought this could happen, ever!â
In a simple teahouse, Muk Gu was sampling tea, listening to the surrounding martial artists speak. He had been on the second floor for the last several days visiting his sister, and now that he learned this, he felt it a bit incredible himself.
âMaybe after a few dozen more years, the Holy Demon Continent will have another Eightfall War Emperor!â
In front of Muk Gu, Muk Qing was eating cake. She thought for a moment and said, âItâs been a year and a half since I first saw him. I never thought that heâd turn out so fierce⦠Senior-apprentice Brother, do you think that we can win him over?â
âWin him over? With what? We are just an ordinary fifth-grade sect. We donât even know what sort of background Lin Ming has. Itâs impossible for a talent of this degree to just come out of nowhere. He might have some top powerhouse as his master.â
Muk Gu shook his head and continued to stir his tea. He took another sip and said, âA character like this, itâs impossible for us to draw him in; itâs already fortunate enough if we can remain on good terms with him. Although the first time we met was relatively bad, afterwards I think I eliminated any problems. I could consider us as having a bit of friendship.â
Within the Holy Demon Continent, humans had been in a miserable position or a long time. Muk Gu was glad to see a top human powerhouse be born in front of his eyes.
Of course, if he could remain on good terms with Lin Ming then that would also be a great benefit to his sect.
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Time passed slowly. Soon, it had been 70 days!
On the third floor, the news had already passed on. Rumors were spreading crazily. Every day, there would be a massive amount of martial artists rushing towards the special practice area, wanting to see if Lin Ming would come out.
He had actually stayed in the Kingâs Cage for 10 days longer than the Eightfall War Emperor. Just what sort of monstrous talent was this?
â70 daysâ¦â
Feng Shen quietly watched the door of light leading to the Kingâs Cage, his eyes flashing with a cold light. Before now, he never thought that Lin Ming would be able to reach this degree.
Feng Shen had once been immeasurably proud of his talent. But now, he had been far surpassed by Lin Ming.
âHehe, Feng Shen, this is the first time seeing such an expression on your face.â A voice suddenly sounded out.
Feng Shen turned to see Kai Yang.
Kai Yang rubbed his chin, smiling as he looked towards the door of light leading to the Kingâs Cage, a look of indifference on his face. âFeng Shen, this isnât like you at all. Arenât you usually so high and mighty? Since when did you have such a startled appearance?â
Feng Shen frowned. With his prideful attitude, he usually never interacted with anyone â he simply disdained speaking to these people.
In Feng Shenâs eyes, Kai Yang was nothing but a dog that worked for resources. Such a person could make a bit of progress, but their will and mind were not strong. It was impossible for someone like this to soar into the sky!
Without a word, Feng Shen turned and left.
Seeing Feng Shenâs response, Kai Yang was a bit displeased. He coldly snorted and said, âDo you think Lin Ming is still practicing inside? Do you really believe he has the talent to surpass the Eightfall War Emperor? Hehe, maybe heâs already died inside.â
In the Kingâs Cage, there was always the risk of death.
Before the creation of the escape talismans, there was an extremely high chance that a martial artist would perish within the Kingâs cage. A great number of martial artists believed that they could withstand the pressure from the Heavenly Demon force field. In order to squeeze out all their potential and improve even more, they would break through a cage, getting more and more until finally, the pressure from the Heavenly Demon force field grew too much. At that time, as attacking became more and more difficult, they would finally be unable to break through the cage, resulting in their death within.
After the escape talismans were created, the death rate greatly decreased. But, there were still those who died inside.
It was like a mortal that didnât sleep for several days while doing high intensity work, this too could cause sudden death. For a martial artist, if they stayed under the massive pressure of the Heavenly Demon force field, their heart, dantian, and soul all came under an enormous burden. If this accumulated for a long enough time, then it was possible they could suddenly die!
The heart could stop beating, the spiritual sea could collapse, or even the dantian might explode⦠in this case, one would die before they had the chance use the escape talisman.
âDie inside?â Feng Shen chuckled, âHow could a True Dragon level talent die inside the Kingâs Cage!?â
âF*ck! What is so great about this Feng Shen! Just because his background is good and his talent is high, he doesnât keep us in his eyes. If he came from the same background as I did then I wouldnât need to be so humble in front of him! Shit, Iâll wait and see whether or not you can still say Lin Ming will create a miracle once heâs been inside for 100 days, 120 days! True Dragon level talent, f*ck that!â
Kai Yang muttered to himself, blatantly envious of Lin Ming.
âHehe, I wonder what sort of expression youâll have once you know that Lin Ming died inside the Kingâs Cage. A pinnacle Emperor level talent actually died in a practice area, hahahaha! Too ironic, too funny, too interesting!â
Thinking of this, Kai Yang viciously smiled, his heart feeling much better. He wanted time to pass faster so that when 100 days passed, he could see whether or not these martial artists were still clamoring for Lin Ming.
75 daysâ¦
80 daysâ¦
85 daysâ¦
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Time passed a day at a time. When the 80th day arrived, some people already suspected that Lin Ming might have died within the Kingâs Cage. But, this suspicious was not held by the vast majority. After all, he was a peak Emperor level talent. If he died in the Kingâs Cage, then wouldnât that be the greatest joke of the world?
However, this rumor began to slowly spread. On the 85th day, more and more people believe that Lin Ming had died!
âWhat a joke, a Titled Asura whose name is carved into the King Tablet has actually died inside the Kingâs Cage. Who would believe this if it got out!â
In a restaurant on the third floor, some people were discussing Lin Ming. These days, Lin Ming was the topic of every conversation. He was being talked about in every restaurant and teahouse nearby.
âEven if I donât want to believe, this is the reality. Maybe Lin Ming was too confident in himself and overestimated his bodily limits, finally doing something stupid.â
âLin Mingâs most likely dead. Otherwise, 85 days is almost three months. That will almost be a month over the Eightfall War Emperor. Isnât that just too exaggerated? How could that be possible?â
âHaha! Iâm dying from laughter here, itâs too funny, too funny!â A Giant Demon martial artist said as he struck the table. âThese past days those human clowns on the third floor have been far too arrogant. They are so proud and happy about someone from their own race having such a great accomplishment, and look, the result is that Lin Ming actually died in the Kingâs Cage. Iâve never seen something so ridiculously stupid before!â
âHis head is damaged. To think that he would die even with an escape talisman. You canât even make this up, but heâs even a Titled Asura. I canât stop laughing, this is the funniest joke of the last 1000 years!â
The Giant Demons were mortal enemies with humanity. When Lin Ming was at the height of his power, these Giant Demon martial artists naturally didnât utter a word. But now that Lin Ming had died, all of the envy and hate they had piled up suddenly exploded out at once.
A human genius was also their competition. If he died, then they were all indescribably happy.
Muk Gu was also in this restaurant. As he heard this conversation, his complexion turned very, very ugly.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
He mindlessly took another drink of his wine and then stood to leave.
âHey, isnât that the guy? Whatâs his name?â The Giant Demon martial artist who was speaking saw Muk Gu. On the third floor, Muk Guâs strength was at the very bottom, so many people didnât know what his name was.
âI think heâs called Muk Gu.â A nearby Imp reminded.
âOh. Muk Gu. I remember now, haha. Muk Gu, come and drink some wine with us. Regale us with the glorious stories of Lin Ming, your human raceâs top talent!â
The Giant Demon wantonly smiled. After being pressed down by these humans for the last several weeks, he was finally able to release all the stress.
Muk Gu suppressed the simmering anger in his heart and coldly said, âItâs only been 85 days, and youâre already so sure that Lin Ming canât withstand it anymore? Just because you cannot understand his limits does not mean they exist!â
âI canât understand his limits? Hahaha! Your words remind me of when I was a child. There was always this other kid that would be beaten up by me. Every time that I knocked his teeth out, he would always say that he would go home and get his father to come out and punch me! How hilarious!â
The Giant Demon martial artist slammed the table as he spoke, ruthlessly taunting Muk Gu.
Muk Guâs complexion became increasingly ugly but there wasnât any reason in retorting. In fact, even his own heart was wavering; did Lin Ming really die?
âLin Ming, Lin Ming, Iâm asking you to hurry⦠an existence like you is already destined to reach the highest level of this continent in the future⦠how could you possibly die in the Kingâs Cage?â
Muk Gu sighed. Was humanityâs destiny really so lacking? Were they truly unable to give birth to a such a glorious and peerless powerhouse?
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In the Kingâs Cage, the ground was snow-white and covered by boundless dark clouds.
These dark clouds were very thick and sticky, to the point that one could cut them with a saber. These dark clouds seemed as if they were made of the blackest ink.
The dark clouds quietly undulated. At this time, there was a muffled sound as a small piece of the dark clouds opened, a flash of golden light quickly passing through.
Then, silence. There was nothing again but inky dark clouds.
After another incense stick of time, another golden light flashed. This time, it stayed for a longer time before disappearing again.
The time, the time since the last disappearance was much longer, as if the golden light was condensing in strength. Around an hour later, there was a sound like a dragon crying as a beam of light as thick as a thigh burst through the dark clouds. It was like the sword of a god, directly piercing into the horizon!
In the moment that the dark clouds broke apart, a personâs figure rushed out of the hole created by this beam of light.
This figure tumbled onto the floor like a thunderclap.
âI finally came out!â
Lin Ming lay sprawled on the ground without even the strength to move his fingers. He had been stuck in the chaos prison for nearly an entire month!
This was truly a horrifying and painful experience!
The chaos prison was incomparably thick. Even though Lin Ming used his full force to advance, his speed was still as slow as a crawling turtle.
He had no choice but to use attacks to break open the chaos cage, taking advantage of the moment that the chaos was ripped open to take a few steps forward.
Like this, his speed was quick, but he consumed true essence like he was pouring water away.
It had to be said that even if Lin Ming used his killer move Penetrating Rainbow, he was only able to open a channel a few dozen feet long.
But how big was this chaos cage?
Lin Ming simply didnât know!