Chapter 1770: Chapter 1770

Before entering the Death Hunting Ground, the square was teeming with people.

But now, in this square with a great mysterious light screen, there are only a sparse one thousand people.

Among them, there were 1,200 individuals of Venerable Sage-level or above before entering the Death Hunting Ground, and now only 259 remain.

As for those who entered the other Death Hunting Ground, there were over 5,800 sages, and only around 900 remain.

A truly terrifying elimination rate.

The most detestable thing is that in the Death Hunting Ground where Venerable Sages resided, only those ranked in the top 100 can leave Haoyang Divine Palace unscathed.

And for the sages, they must rank in the top 300 to leave safely.

As for those left behind, they can still leave, but they must pay a great price, such as a drop in realm, or having part of their divine soul stripped away, or their life magical treasure being detained...

"This third stage—the elimination rate in the Death Hunting Ground doesn’t seem that great either. In our Venerable Sage group, there are still over two hundred people remaining?" Standing on the great square, the Mixed Silkworm Ancestor shook his head slightly.

To him, the remaining two hundred people are too many.

In his heart, the lives of other Venerable Sages were not a concern.

After all, the fewer survivors, the greater the opportunity everyone receives.

The Sword Ancestor rolled his eyes, glared at him, and transmitted his voice:

"Mixed Silkworm, don’t be so malicious, alright? Even if fewer survive, you probably won’t obtain Haoyang Divine Sovereign’s inheritance. And you wouldn’t want it anyway, because you have your path. Haoyang Divine Sovereign’s path simply doesn’t suit you."

The Lotus Master glanced at the faces of the Mixed Silkworm Ancestor, Taoist Ancestor Hong Jun, Sword Ancestor, and Lv Zhong, and laughed as she chimed in: "Indeed, Haoyang Divine Sovereign is a pure Fire Divine Sovereign, and his great path inheritance, besides Taoist Hong Jun and Lv Zhong barely accepting it, is unsuitable for everyone here. So, as long as we stay in the top 100 in the points ranking, it doesn’t matter how many others survive. It won’t have much impact on us."

The Lotus Master herself is a mysterious Chaos Guarding Lotus, possessing water, wood, and earth attributes. She clashes with the Fire Dao, making it unsuitable for cultivation or inheriting Haoyang Divine Sovereign’s great path.

The Sword Ancestor transforms entirely into a divine sword, a supreme body cultivator, and is most aligned with sharp gold attributes, avoiding supreme divine fire. He isn’t suitable for Haoyang Divine Sovereign’s Fire Dao cultivation.

The Mixed Silkworm Ancestor doesn’t even need mentioning. His self-created [Cannibalize God Tao] pertains to the devouring lineage. He may convert divine fire energy into his own needed energy, but it cannot be his primary cultivation.

Taoist Ancestor Hong Jun specializes in the Path of Silence and Annihilation, with no intent to gain Haoyang Divine Sovereign’s fire inheritance.

Only Lv Zhong, who specializes in the Yin Yang Harmony Path. The fire inheritance of Haoyang Divine Sovereign is an exceptional assistance for him. If Lv Zhong can also obtain an ice inheritance, his Yin Yang Harmony Path might shine brightly in the Sacred God Realm.

It must be said, the Lotus Master is quite right.

The Mixed Silkworm Ancestor let out a bitter laugh, "I was just joking, trying to lighten the mood. Haven’t you noticed the atmosphere around is somewhat cold?"

Indeed, it is somewhat cold!

Over ten thousand Venerable Sages, and 150,000 sages entered the Haoyang Divine Palace.

As a result, after three trials, only a little over a thousand people remained.

Even more terrifying, while these thousand may have left the Haoyang Divine Palace alive, a large part must pay an extremely high price.

In such circumstances, how can the former superpowers present not be shocked?

"In truth, the Divine Sovereign’s territory isn’t so easily traversed. These individuals with inferior strength should never have entered..." Taoist Ancestor Hong Jun sighed heavily, his mood somewhat heavy.

"Hmph! Hypocrite!" Mixed Silkworm Ancestor snorted coldly, saying, "People die for wealth, birds perish for food. Having chosen to enter this Haoyang Divine Palace, they should have the awareness of sacrificing their lives and never entering Samsara. Why is that worthy of sympathy?"

"Indeed, whether for obtaining the Haoyang Divine Sovereign’s inheritance, for heavenly treasures or supreme cultivation divine techniques, or like us, aiming to enhance strength and fully transform Venerable Sage into a Divine Person, it’s all irrelevant. The crucial thing is perseverance. Failing to persevere is merely a lack of destiny. Why require our sympathy? Moreover, compared to the high-level divine beasts in the Death Hunting Ground, our strength isn’t necessarily superior. Without luck and Lv Zhong’s rescue, we might also have been among the fallen." Sword Ancestor, too, became somewhat displeased with Taoist Ancestor Hong Jun’s words.

Seeing the three begin to argue again, the Lotus Master and Lv Zhong were quite speechless.

"Alright, everyone stop talking. The Haoyang Divine Sovereign likely has something to say soon, let’s remain quiet." The Lotus Master didn’t want Taoist Ancestor Hong Jun, Sword Ancestor, and Mixed Silkworm Ancestor to continue the commotion, promptly shifting the topic.

The three were momentarily stunned, then, like Lv Zhong, all directed their gaze towards the void.

Above the immense mysterious light screen, the great divine person shadow formed by the remnant spirit of Haoyang Divine Sovereign abruptly opened its eyes, revealing a slightly shocked expression on its usually placid face.

"Impressive! Truly impressive, this sovereign had not expected so many to survive the Death Hunting Ground. Nor did I anticipate anyone nullifying a Fifth Rank Middle Grade Divine Beast. Indeed, eliminating a Fifth Rank Divine Beast is the sole means to terminate the third stage Death Hunting Ground. Otherwise, this Death Hunting Ground continues operating indefinitely, ceasing only when one final individual remains alive. Thus, having so many survive, your fortune is truly fortunate—"

Annihilating an actual Fifth Rank Middle Grade Divine Beast is the sole method to terminate the third stage Death Hunting Ground?

If no one annihilates a Fifth Rank Middle Grade Divine Beast, this Death Hunting Ground continues until only one person survives?

Upon hearing this, countless hearts surged with coldness from deep within the divine soul, causing bodies to tremble uncontrollably.

It’s no wonder, no wonder when everyone entered the third stage—Death Hunting Ground, there were no substantial requirements, only a single sentence: "Only survive!"

Is this a Divine Sovereign?

Heartless and chilling to the extreme.

Could it be that to such a Divine Sovereign, those weaker than him are eternally ants?

"What? Furious? Resentful? But who led you to enter my territory? Haha, my territory, my rules. Seeking your desires, how could it come without giving something back?" High in the sky, Haoyang Divine Sovereign laughed loudly, eyeing everyone with cold indifference, genuinely as if he were looking at the dead.

His words set off a tumult of heat within many present.

It was their choice to enter this Haoyang Divine Palace; regardless of what dangers arise, they cannot blame anyone but themselves. (To be continued. If you enjoy this work, feel free to vote for recommendation and monthly tickets at Starting Point (qidian.com), your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users please visit m.qidian.com to read.)