Chapter 1683: Chapter 1683

In the midst of Purgatory, the surroundings felt like a furnace, with flames burning everywhere. Inside, many people were wailing; within the flames, one wouldn’t be burned to death, but continuously corroded and refined.

In some areas, there were humanoid creatures with flames burning on their bodies. Upon seeing someone, these creatures would twist their expressions and pounce, clawing and biting, frantically attacking normal creatures.

Each attack would make the people inside scream in agony, though they couldn’t move at all. Google seaʀᴄh 𝓷𝓸𝓿𝓮𝓵✶𝓯𝓲𝓻𝓮✶𝓷𝓮𝓽

Luckily, with every injury, their bodies would be quickly replenished by the flames, regrowing again and again. This was the reason they wouldn’t die, but it was also why their agony was perpetually magnified.

Some monsters with a hint of consciousness wouldn’t use their teeth against these humans. They used various tortures, although the origin of the punishment tools here was unknown; perhaps they crafted them themselves.

Occasionally someone couldn’t withstand it, and suddenly flames erupted from inside them. Then they could move, no, this person had already turned into a monster, becoming one among those frenzied creatures.

Twisting his expression, he began to seek out other humans. It seemed he wanted to double his pain and vent it outward.

At this time, a figure suddenly appeared above Purgatory. It was the Shadow King. Beside him, two people floated — whoever recognized them would know that these two were upper-class members of the Shadow Council, both of tier seven.

"Your Majesty the Shadow King, can you spare us this time? We have been of service to the Shadow Council."

"Yes, is there a way for us not to be in this place?" Now, with all their power sealed, they were undoubtedly suffering here. These flames were no ordinary fire; they were flames twisted by laws and rules.

This kind of flame would continuously erode the people inside. Even if they could withstand it, the ultimate fate wouldn’t be pleasant. Plus, those who emerged from inside would have varying degrees of mental issues and couldn’t be considered normal people anymore.

Those who emerged here were usually recorded to prevent them from suddenly harming others.

"No, this time you’ve offended Du You, who has now broken through to tier eight; you must give him an explanation."

"But Your Majesty, aren’t you also tier eight? Your strength surpasses his, doesn’t it? Why should we fear a junior? Even if his strength can improve, tier eight’s improvement speed is completely different from tier seven, isn’t it?"

The Shadow King’s voice remained unchanged: "I’ve already fought for you, but apart from Du You himself, his two followers have also reached tier eight. I can only deal with one; if one holds me back, the other two could kill you easily. Tier eight killing tier seven requires penalty, but it’s acceptable."

The two people’s faces turned terrifyingly pale; three tier eights — how is that possible? That person actually dared to elevate his slaves to this level? Merely two slaves, already surpassing us.

This situation is even harder for them to accept than being directly killed.

"Therefore, this time you must stay here for twenty years. It’s your own mistake, so you must bear it yourselves. After you come out, whatever you want to do, I can offer help."

This could no longer be considered a hint. This indicated that the Shadow Council had given up on them; after they came out, even if they sought revenge, it would have nothing to do with the Shadow Council. Having said that, the two were directly thrown down.

The Shadow King vanished, leaving only the two screaming in terror.

"Du You!" The shrill screams were filled with intense hatred.

These flames weren’t ordinary flames, but were twisted by rules and laws. Even at tier seven, with a God Body and God Soul, one can surely endure until the day they are freed. But their law power would definitely be twisted.

This means, after they come out, their strength will never progress further. Even using other methods won’t help, their power will be locked, and even their exertion of force will have issues.

Still tier seven, yet a tier seven without a future.

The screams gradually became overwhelmed by the flames, and no one knew what happened.

They didn’t know this matter had become public, and the entire European Alliance soon learned of their fate. Du You’s reputation also began to be demonized by some people’s deliberate propaganda.

The streets and alleys were buzzing with discussion. Of course, they didn’t dare directly mention Du You’s name, but rather bestowed upon Du You the title of Dark Lord. Certainly, more people preferred to call him Black Demon King.

Unbeknownst to Du You, he had already become synonymous with the demon king. When Du You found out, he was full of bemusement — he had turned into Voldemort. This world didn’t have Voldemort, otherwise, it would be even more interesting.

Simultaneously, the upper class of the European Alliance also discussed this event, especially those tier-seven experts, feeling deeply apprehensive.

"Unexpectedly, two Godkillers were thus punished, entering that place in Purgatory, and still having their power sealed. After twenty years, their strength wouldn’t advance at all, truly pitiful."

"Indeed, Black Demon King went too far this time; tier sevens are Earth’s treasures, how can they be handled this way?"

"But, I heard he merely wanted an explanation; this was something the Shadow Council did independently."

The moment these words were spoken, they immediately met with countless disdainful and angry gazes. The speaker hurriedly shut his mouth, knowing they needed an outlet for anger, making Du You the target.

Talking positively about Du You now would just be against everyone.

These tier-sevens, seeing those of equal strength face such treatment, wouldn’t stay unfazed.

Many people quietly assessed, ensuring they hadn’t offended Du You, then felt relieved. If their subordinates had conflicts with Du You’s company, they would handle it first, rushing to apologize to him.

It was time, Du You’s company had the European Alliance retreating comprehensively in confrontation.

Not only that, with two tier-sevens missing from the Shadow Council, its power also contracted. Because of Du You alone, the European Alliance seemed to be in a state of tension, and the atmosphere of society became strange.

This situation gradually affected those above. Several tier-eight experts of the European Alliance were now unusually gathered together.

"This time, that youngster has gone a bit too far."

"But, I heard it’s our people who initiated it, possibly aiming for this very scene."