Chapter 1168: Chapter 1168

The Divine Might Heavenly King had a favorable attitude towards Li Yi, securing some individual benefits for him. If Li Yi could defeat the Rakshasa Clan, he would not only survive but also gain a substantial amount of money, enough for him to live comfortably in the Heavenly Realm.

However, soon, Li Yi understood the reason.

"I have a wager with the Prison Awakening Heavenly King of the Rakshasa Clan, so Taiyi, do not disappoint me," said the Divine Might Heavenly King. "No matter what, you must win at least three matches for me, especially the third one, as the opponent is expected to send a royal Rakshasa."

Li Yi’s expression turned solemn.

So that’s how it is; he had to earn face for the Divine Might Heavenly King, which explained the special attention.

"Haha, but you don’t need to be nervous, just do your best. If you truly can’t win, then there’s nothing to be done," the Divine Might Heavenly King chuckled afterwards.

He wasn’t worried about Li Yi not giving his all; after all, if he lost, he would die, leaving him no choice.

He said this merely to warn Li Yi to use any hidden strategies early and to at least win three matches. As for what happens after, he’d have to rely on his own luck.

Li Yi said, "Rest assured, Heavenly King, the Heavenly King level Rakshasas cannot kill me. They will certainly meet their end. As long as the Heavenly King does not intervene, I am confident I can win ten matches."

"Very well, you are confident, and I believe you." The Divine Might Heavenly King nodded slightly; he could naturally discern if Li Yi’s words were sincere.

Indeed, he was brimming with confidence, possessing an invincible aura that not just any Heavenly General could possess. Thᴇ link to the origɪn of this information rᴇsts ɪn noⅴelfire.net

If not, he wouldn’t have placed a heavy bet on Li Yi.

"It’s about time, Jidu, escort Taiyi to the Life and Death Hell Secret Realm. I will have everyone on the World Boat watch this battle to show them how the mighty of the Rakshasa Clan meet their end here," the Divine Might Heavenly King commanded again.

"Yes, Heavenly King." Jidu and several other captains began to take action.

He understood that the Divine Might Heavenly King’s intention was to remove any implication of the Guard Team, turning the conflict into one solely between himself and the Rakshasa Clan, with the Guard Team assuming a fair and impartial role.

Moreover, even if Li Yi won in the end, it would be putting him on the spot; afterwards, the Rakshasa Clan would never let him go, making subsequent survival difficult.

"The Heavenly Realm, so complex," Li Yi sighed in his heart.

He felt that he was indeed cursed, as Hua Qing once said, with bad luck. In trying to cross realms, he unintentionally ended up in the Sea of Ruins and got caught by the Rakshasa Clan.

Even though he had done nothing wrong, why was he being forced to kill?

Wouldn’t it be better if everyone lived peacefully?

Li Yi, without saying a word, followed Jidu away. He was currently very angry and needed to vent his frustration on the Rakshasa Clan.

Li Yi was sent into the Life and Death Hell Secret Realm.

This Secret Realm was an isolated space, reinforced by the power of the Heavenly Emperor. Even though a Heavenly King battled there, it wouldn’t break the Secret Realm. Additionally, the Spiritual Energy within the realm was sparse, filled with an overwhelming aura of menace.

Such a harsh environment meant that cultivators could not replenish their energy here, only leaving to recuperate after defeating their opponent.

Surveying the surroundings.

The barren, dilapidated, and indestructible land bore a dark red hue, soaked by the blood of countless mighty warriors.

"Taiyi, the Rakshasa Clan has already arrived inside. Be careful, but don’t worry. As long as you are strong enough, the Rakshasa Clan can’t do anything to you." Jidu gave his warning before departing.

Li Yi politely acknowledged before striding in.

At that moment, the formation of the Secret Realm was activated, illuminating the skies, causing mirrors to appear all around, displaying the situation here to the outside world.

Li Yi saw, within one of the mirrors, many mighty figures of the Rakshasa Clan, led by a Prison Awakening Heavenly King clad in blood-colored battle armor. Their faces, as vicious as evil ghosts’, were unmistakably recognizable, even from a distance.

The other mirrors depicted scenes from various levels of the World Boat.

The battles here provided entertainment to everyone on the World Boat, allowing them to place bets on the outcome, with dedicated personnel handling the wagers within the World Boat.

"Human Clan, for offending our Rakshasa Clan, you are doomed today. Remember, the one to kill you today is the Rakshasa Heavenly General, Chi Feng," declared a tall, red-skinned evil ghost standing amidst boundless menace, his entire body covered in scars, evidently a veteran of a hundred battles.

At that moment, Chi Feng’s emerald eyes fixated on Li Yi, emanating a chilling killing intent.

Yet he was not angry; on the contrary, he seemed extremely calm.

Clearly, this Rakshasa Heavenly General differed vastly from the others.

"So they sent an experienced and powerful old general to test my mettle?" Li Yi quickly grasped the Rakshasa Clan’s intent.

In this kind of duel, the Rakshasa Clan, having the privilege of participating in ten matches, wouldn’t rush to send their strongest to kill Li Yi right away, thus having an old general take the lead.

If they won, it would earn them fame, demonstrating to those on the World Boat that any seasoned Rakshasa veteran possessed terrifying combat power.

If they lost, they would get a feel for Li Yi’s strength, making it easier to win in subsequent attempts.

"Don’t bother introducing yourself, your name doesn’t matter because dead men aren’t remembered." Li Yi said calmly, while his Reversed Scale Armor began to quickly conceal itself.

The rule of the battle was to remove all armor.

The Rakshasa Clan Heavenly General named Chi Feng was also fighting bare-chested, evidently obeying the rules both sides set.

"The Human Clan is always so eloquent," Chi Feng said coldly. "But you’d better be careful, once the Golden Bell rings, I’ll twist your head off, then Soul Search and seize your spirit to see exactly what evil you’ve done to our Rakshasa Clan."

Why do the Rakshasa Clan love twisting people’s heads off, and what can a Heavenly General like me have done? Could it be you’re blaming me for the death of your Powerful Heavenly King too?

All I want is to live, is that wrong?

"Your Rakshasa Clan is inherently evil, killing is as easy as drinking water, the true Demons, where everyone is entitled to kill, if there weren’t your Rakshasa Clan in the Heavenly Realm many people might be living happily."

Li Yi rebuked, "I’m a Human Clan Cultivator who avoids conflict, only because I accidentally spat in the direction of your Rakshasa Clan while walking down the road, and now you’re hunting me to the ends of the earth, where’s the logic in that?"

Once these words were spoken, the cultivators across the World Boat watching the Life and Death Hell Secret Realm burst into an uproar.

They thought this Human Clan cultivator named Taiyi had done some heinous crime to the Rakshasa Clan, but it turned out that he merely spat in their direction.

The Rakshasa Clan does seem awfully domineering.

But then again, it makes sense.

This aligns with the Rakshasa Clan’s behavior, and indeed these lunatics could do such a thing.

"So that’s how it is, this Human Clan Heavenly General named Taiyi is truly unlucky, getting tangled up with a bunch of lunatics over one spit, indeed, the Heavenly Realm is full of surprises."

"Imagine me, I, have cultivated in the Heavenly Realm for 3,000 years, thought I’ve seen plenty, but today is the first time for something , I truly am ignorant."

"Haha, this unlucky Heavenly General, of all the people to provoke, he provoked the Rakshasa Clan, they’re all mad dogs, just love biting people."

Across the World Boat, whether in quiet rooms, secret realms, or halls, they were all amused by this scene.

But these words might fool ordinary cultivators, they couldn’t fool the Rakshasa Clan’s Heavenly General named Chi Feng.

He could discern, Li Yi was telling lies.

"Nonsense, you deceitful mouth!" Chi Feng rebuked. "Can you dare say the disappearance of the Powerful Heavenly King and Princess Manluo has nothing to do with you?"

He wanted to question, to reveal the truth.

Li Yi didn’t even need to answer directly, just a response would let many deduce the general truth.

"The Rakshasa Clan suspects I killed your Powerful Heavenly King and Princess Manluo? What kind of Cultivation do I have to defeat your Heavenly Kings? I did see them and their group, but I was almost killed by your Rakshasa Clan’s Heavenly King, and later your Rakshasa Clan encountered catastrophe on the Sea of Ruins, I barely escaped alive."

Li Yi said, "You don’t dare to avenge your Heavenly King, it’s because the enemy on the Sea of Ruins is terrifying and powerful, so you only target me, a bunch that bullies the weak and fears the strong."

He knew by this point, the misfortune of the Powerful Heavenly King and Princess Manluo couldn’t be concealed, but being the sole survivor, the story is his to craft.

Moreover, his words were completely true, even a Heavenly King couldn’t contest it.

"He’s telling the truth..." In the neighboring secret realm, the Divine Might Heavenly King nodded slightly at Li Yi’s words.

He thought there was some conflict, turns out it was just misfortune, this Taiyi indeed is unlucky.

And in another secret realm.

The Prison Awakening Heavenly King tasked with investigating this matter also looked quite grim, he could judge that this cultivator named Taiyi wasn’t lying, his earlier words, every part true.

This matched with his extrapolation, it was on the perilous Sea of Ruins that the Powerful Heavenly King and Princess Manluo met their ends.

Only such treacherous seas could bury the many strong of the Rakshasa Clan.

This Human Clan cultivator is simply a fortuitous survivor, his scant power couldn’t possibly act before the Powerful Heavenly King.

But even as the matter is investigated, this Human Clan cultivator named Taiyi must die.

For the Rakshasa Clan had already lost two Heavenly Generals in this affair, though the Rakshasa Clan was beheaded by the Boat Protection Team, ultimately it was triggered by Taiyi.

"I don’t want this Human Taiyi to survive the first trial, this person must die." The Prison Awakening Heavenly King said coldly.

"Don’t worry, Chi Feng will handle it, he’s a seasoned Heavenly General, his power is reliable." Said a young Rakshasa Clan strongman beside.

This Rakshasa is Heavenly General Level, yet stands equal with the Prison Awakening Heavenly King, showing his unusual status.

"Whatever the case, I must twist off your head today and report back." Within the Life and Death Hell Secret Realm, the Rakshasa Clan Heavenly General Chi Feng continued coldly.

However, his task has partially been completed, investigating the matter of the Powerful Heavenly King and Princess Manluo.

Next, he just needed to kill this person before him, and it would all be over.