Chapter 2: with translation of chapter title

On this continent, the Nine Abyss Lands are divided into three layers: the upper layer, the middle layer, and the lower layer. The deeper you go, the darker it becomes, and thus the more terrifying.

Could it be that Luo Shan has submitted merely because his soul is dark? But that is impossible, for he still has a sliver of life; as long as he finds the Nine Abyss Light Pearl he can leave this place. Even if it costs his life, Luo Shan will dare to try.

In this dark world, Luo Shan searched for a long time and discovered that even the lowest layer of the Nine Abyss Lands is likewise a world where the strong reign supreme; here the blood spirits, wraiths, evil spirits… each follows its own death god, otherwise they will be slain.

"Huh? Bloodthirsty Wraith…" a weak evil spirit just like him called out.

Luo Shan didn't understand why he was called a "Bloodthirsty Wraith," and asked, "Friend, I've just arrived here; why do you call me a Bloodthirsty Wraith?"

"Because your soul is bloodthirsty, that's why I call you a Bloodthirsty Wraith; just arrived, join our evil-spirit death-god tribe, so you'll have something to rely on and won't die so quickly," the weak evil spirit invited.

"Alright, then I'll join your tribe." Luo Shan had no choice; before seeking the Nine Abyss Light Pearl, he couldn't afford to lose his life.

Fruit Forest of the Nine Abyss

Light Pearl of the Nine Abyss

"Well, I came out this time to look for the Death God's Fruit; come with me, so we can look out for each other," Qin Ze said.

Although his goal differs from Mu Ze's, Luo Shan still agreed, and will search for the Death God's Fruit together with him, perhaps encountering the 'Nine'.

God of Death

Thus, Luo Shan and Qin Mu Ze arrived at Black Cliff Mountain in the Nine Abyss Lands; only Black Cliff Mountain could possibly hold the Death God's Fruit, for this place is the fruit grove of the Nine Abyss Lands.

"Brother Mu Ze, what effect does the Death God's Fruit have?" Luo Shan asked, having never heard of the Death God's Fruit before.

"Hehe, the Death God's Fruit is a once-in-a-thousand-years occurrence; if one fortunately obtains it, they can become a death god and become a mighty powerhouse." Han Ze laughed, becoming a death god being something he had dreamed of.

"I see!" Luo Shan also hadn't expected that in these Nine Abyss Lands one could enhance one's strength in this way.

"But once one becomes a death god, they can never return to this continent; that is the price." At this moment Mu Ze was very solemn, for he had already made his decision.

Black Killing Magic Sphere

Suddenly, the summit of Black Cliff Mountain exploded like a volcanic eruption, and afterward the entire mountaintop lit up.

"Great, the Fruit of Death has appeared, let's go!" Mu Ze, seeing that the Fruit of Death was about to appear, was extraordinarily excited.

The birth of the Fruit of Death, due to the tremendous commotion, attracted countless wraiths, evil spirits, and wandering souls from the surroundings to seize it, and the situation instantly became extremely urgent.

"Brother Luo Shan, we must hurry, or else it will be too late." Mu Ze urged, the Death God's Fruit being a once-in-a-thousand-years marvel.

Tribe of the Evil Spirit Death God

Suddenly, two strange objects appeared on the summit of Black Cliff Mountain; could the other one be the Nine Nether Light Pearl?

Ha ha… this is great, I never expected the Death God Fruit to be born together with the Nine Nether Light Pearl. Watching the birth of the two strange objects, Mu Ze's desire to become the Death God grew stronger and stronger.

Hearing this, Luo Shan also couldn't believe it—that the Death God Fruit and the Nine Nether Light Pearl would be born at the same time, what a coincidence! But just as Luo Shan and Mu Ze were about to obtain them, a killing spirit appeared before their eyes.

Ha ha, the Death God Fruit and the Nine Nether Light Pearl will finally be mine. The killing spirit looked very confident, as if those two strange objects were surely going to be his.

He he… is that so? Mu Ze said lightly.

Although both of them who first arrived at the Black Cliff summit didn't want the other to get it, Luo Shan didn't want it either, because once one becomes the Death God, one remains a Death God forever and has no chance to be reborn on this continent, so Luo Shan only wanted the Nine Nether Light Pearl.

Kid, with just you wanting to compete with me for the Death God Fruit and the Nine Nether Light Pearl? No way. The killing spirit spoke firmly, because his strength was indeed greater than Luo Shan's and Mu Ze's.

I don't think so. Although our two strengths are inferior to yours, if we first obtain the Death God Fruit and become Death Gods, you will suffer. Mu Ze gave Luo Shan a sinister glance, as if they had reached an agreement: as long as they cooperated, whoever got the Death God Fruit first could have it.

Seeing Mu Ze give him a glance, Luo Shan naturally understood his meaning, so he also gave him a strange look.

If that's the case, then you shall die! Having said that, the killing spirit immediately released the magic "Killing Qi Arrow" toward Luo Shan and Mu Ze.

Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! …

Seeing countless arrows flying toward them, Luo Shan and Mu Ze immediately dodged to the side.

On this continent, only these two magics exist: one is dark magic, the other is light magic. They fight using dark magic because their souls originally came from darkness; moreover, very few on this continent now use light magic.

Hmph, with just this little skill you still want to fight me? I think you're tired of living. Seeing Luo Shan and Mu Ze dodge, the killing spirit prepared to launch a magic attack.

Before being killed, Luo Shan already had the strength of an intermediate practitioner; against the killing spirit's advanced practitioner strength, as long as he wasn't struck, he could buy some time, and Mu Ze was also an intermediate practitioner, so they needed to quickly obtain the Death God Fruit to defeat this advanced practitioner killing spirit before them.

Black Killing Magic Ball, go…

Suddenly, countless Black Killing Magic Balls flew from the killing spirit's palm.

In a prolonged battle, Luo Shan and Mu Ze would certainly die at the killing spirit's hands. Helpless, Luo Shan cast the magic "Boundless Sea of Blood." A sea of blood suddenly appeared around the killing spirit, intending to drown and kill him.

Brother Mu Ze, while I can still hold him off for a while, you go first to retrieve the Death God Fruit and the Nine Nether Light Pearl. The situation was urgent; Luo Shan could only do this.

All right, Brother Luo Shan trusts me so much; I will not let you down—I will retrieve the Death God Fruit and the Nine Nether Light Pearl. Having said that, Mu Ze moved toward the Black Cliff summit.

Hmph, you think your Sea of Blood technique can hold me? Pure fantasy. In an instant, the killing spirit broke free of Luo Shan's attack.

Ah, not good… Seeing him break free, Luo Shan couldn't help but exclaim.

Watching the black ball, like demonic killing qi, rush toward him, Luo Shan lay there, wondering if he would really just vanish like that.

Ah…

Brother Mu Ze, what's wrong with you? Luo Shan heard Mu Ze constantly letting out fierce roars, in great distress, only seeing him surrounded by powerful lightning, not knowing what was happening.

Meanwhile, the killing spirit's attacks grew ever stronger, and Luo Shan's magic power was about to run out; if Mu Ze did not come to help, Luo Shan would likely vanish into nothing.

Caught in the lightning and dark clouds, Mu Ze felt he was about to be torn apart, feeling extremely unwilling, wondering if the old legends were not true—what good would obtaining the Death God Fruit and the Nine Nether Light Pearl do then?

Facing imminent death, Mu Ze didn't know what to do; even if he were to die, he wanted to try to break out of this powerful rift, but no matter what he did it was useless; in desperation he gulped down the Death God Fruit in one mouthful.

Boom——

With a tremendous boom, Luo Shan was blown several meters away by the killing spirit's bombardment, on the verge of death.

If it weren't for you, I wouldn't have lost the Death God Fruit and become the supreme Death God; now I will repay you with your life. At that moment, the ferocious killing spirit saw the place where the Death God Fruit and Nine Nether Light Pearl had exploded, gathered a Black Killing Ball in his hand, and wanted to vent all his anger upon Luo Shan.

Whoosh…

Watching the black ball, like demonic killing qi, rush toward him, Luo Shan lay there, wondering if he would really just vanish like that.

Bang!!!

Stop! With a bang, Luo Shan discovered he was still alive.

Brother Luo Shan, I had no choice but to swallow the Death God Fruit; you won't blame me, will you? It turned out Mu Ze had not died; instead he had become the Death God and, at the critical moment, saved Luo Shan.

Ah! You actually became the Death God… Sensing the Death God's aura, the killing spirit knew death was not far off, and couldn't help exclaiming, but he did not flee, for even if he tried to run it would be useless—given his current strength he could not escape the Death God's grasp.

Luo Shan saw Mu Ze become the death god who ruled over a region and had no complaints; even if Mu Ze hadn't eaten the Death God Fruit, Luo Shan would give it to him.

"Then just go die!" Seeing the evil spirit's tone, and wanting to kill his good brother Luo Shan, Mu Ze waved his palm and killed him in an instant; truly unexpected that the death god would be so terrifying.

Having dealt with the evil spirit, Mu Ze restrained his breath and said to Luo Shan, "Brother Luo Shan, are you alright?"

"Hehe, Brother Mu Ze, you've become the death god—I'm truly happy for you; how could I blame you?" As for the death god's power, Luo Shan didn't want it; what he wanted was the Nine Nether Light Pearl; naturally, now that Mu Ze has become the death god, Luo Shan also hopes for that.

"Hehe, this is all thanks to you, brother, exchanging your life for it; this Nine Nether Light Pearl is of no use to me either, it's yours by right—take it." Mu Ze felt deep gratitude toward Luo Shan; Luo Shan helped him fulfill his dream, how could he also swallow the Nine Nether Light Pearl for himself? Moreover, Mu Ze is not the kind of ungrateful person.