Chapter 507: News

Fang Xing's physical body was merely at the Satellite Level of the Eighth Realm.

Making it this far was already an extraordinary feat.

If my true body were present, I might have defeated this black puppet within the flames.

But this vessel has already reached its limit.

"I yield."

With a single thought, he was instantly teleported away.

"Heavenly Immortal First to Ninth Rebirth corresponds to the initial to peak stages of the Law Lord Realm, all within the Thirteenth Realm."

"Only a Heavenly Immortal Overlord barely qualifies for Fourteenth Realm combat power!"

"I wonder if, after my breakthrough, I'll one day ascend to the Heavenly Immortal Overlord Realm?"

Carrying a thread of thought, Fang Xing's eyes brightened.

Before him stretched a vast square.

At the square's far end stood a black cliff, its sheer face polished like a mirror, inscribed with rows of cosmic script:

【Martial Art Class, Treasure Class, Other Class…】

【Exchange requires Black Demon Points. Each person has three chances to challenge others. But if the challenged refuses three consecutive challenges, or loses once, their Black Demon Points reset to zero and they are instantly expelled from the Black Demon Hall.】

"So… this is how you steal your opponent's Black Demon Points through duels?"

Fang Xing scanned the square and noticed many figures scattered about.

Occasionally, two would lock eyes—and both would vanish simultaneously.

Soon, only one would reappear on the square, his aura violently fluctuating, clearly having just endured a brutal battle.

"A stranger?"

As he pondered, a figure approached.

It had a human torso but a squid's head, its aura also at Satellite Level.

This was a fixed template of the Black Demon Hall.

"Yes. Do you challenge me?"

Fang Xing smiled in reply.

"No. Strangers carry too much risk. Our 'Starfish Clan' never gamble."

The squid-headed creature turned and walked away, silently puzzled: 'This man… feels unusual…'

Fang Xing pressed forward until he stood beneath the black cliff.

Here, one could exchange for martial arts, lineages, even treasures with a single thought!

"I have 11, 00 Black Demon Points. Can I exchange them for a decent Space-Time Dao lineage?"

Fang Xing pondered silently.

If it were a relic left by a Fourteenth Realm Law Lord, it was unlikely—unless that lord had also walked the Space-Time Dao.

But if it were left by a Fifteenth Realm Eternal Being, the outcome was less certain.

He communed with the cliff and immediately searched for Space-Time-related keywords.

Results appeared swiftly:

"《Path of Space-Time》, 《Mo Yun's Notes》, 《Space-Time Lotus》?"

"Three lineages tied to the Space-Time Dao? All Law Lord-level? If the master of this Black Demon Hall isn't a Space-Time Law Lord, then he must be a higher Eternal Being—even the legendary 'Transcender'?"

Fang Xing was stunned, then realized the Great Xia Universe must be of extraordinarily high rank!

At the very least, it was no inferior to the Qingyuan Great Realm!

"《Path of Space-Time》 requires 20, 00 Black Demon Points. 《Mo Yun's Notes》 costs 15, 00. But 《Space-Time Lotus》 is cheapest—only 10, 00…"

Fang Xing fell into deep thought. Clearly, obtaining a complete Law Lord lineage was extremely difficult!

Yet these lineages could be broken down and sold in parts. Even just the first section—or the first stage—was remarkably cheap.

"Even the first stage of a Law Lord lineage costs only around 100 points. I could buy them all, study them, then decide."

Fang Xing made his decision and immediately exchanged for the first stages of all three lineages, beginning silent contemplation.

"《Path of Space-Time》 is indeed profound and obscure… It fully expounds the Space-Time Dao. Even the first stage is arduous, requiring complete comprehension of the Time Law, then blending it with Space Law…"

"《Mo Yun's Notes》 focuses on various secret arts to expound the Space-Time Dao."

"And the 《Space-Time Lotus》? Huh? It begins directly with Space-Time fusion—emphasizing that my heart is a lotus seed, transforming the fused Space-Time force into a single seed within. Each petal that blooms signifies deeper understanding. When the Space-Time Lotus fully blossoms, the Space-Time Dao is mastered, and one may ascend to Law Lord Realm."

After comparing them, Fang Xing realized that while 《Path of Space-Time》 was superior, 《Space-Time Lotus》 suited him best—he had begun his cultivation path with Space-Time fusion.

Using black hole power to twist a thread of Space-Time law, then shaping it into a seed, would be seamless.

As he pondered, Fang Xing suddenly trembled.

【Someone has challenged you. Will you accept?】

He opened his eyes and saw Kui Lan.

【Yes!】

Fang Xing's consciousness responded—and both vanished, appearing in a hidden space.

"Come then… I want to know how great the gap is between us under identical physical conditions!"

Kui Lan roared, and behind him materialized a spectral beast with twin horns: "Secret Art: Thousand Claws!"

A torrent of claw shadows surged like a waterfall.

Fang Xing's form turned ethereal, gliding effortlessly between the claws: "You don't fear losing your Black Demon Points and being instantly expelled?" From prior insights, he knew they had a window of freedom to duel, train, or exchange lineages, growing stronger before challenging again.

"I already have my lineage. My path is set. I'm here only to exchange a few treasures. My Black Demon Points are down to one. Lose, and I lose—no matter."

Kui Lan laughed.

Fang Xing understood. This was a small trick: once your Black Demon Points were nearly gone and failure no longer mattered, you could challenge recklessly.

Who knows? You might win!

Too bad Kui Lan was foolish—he possessed Black Hole-level power yet chose to challenge me.

If he'd challenged powerful Neutron Star-level opponents, he might have accumulated more Black Demon Points.

"Since that's the case…"

Fang Xing extended his palm, vast as the sky, dissolving every claw shadow—this was 《Sky-Blocking Hand》!

After 《Sky-Blocking Hand》 came 《Five Fingers Mountain》!

BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!

Under the crushing weight of five colossal mountains, Kui Lan shattered four—but the fifth crushed him down, dying in a peculiar fashion.

"Injuries sustained in the Black Demon Hall transfer to the true body… and may even cause death!"

For instance, using willpower attacks to completely obliterate an opponent's soul!

Then, even if their true body lived, it would become a vegetable.

But Kui Lan was not inherently evil—Fang Xing had no intention of such a brutal strike.

【You defeated your opponent. You gained 1 Black Demon Point.】

The Black Demon Hall's notification followed, leaving Fang Xing utterly speechless.

Those who understood the Hall's rules better had exploited every loophole to the extreme.

'Perhaps the Black Demon Hall has no sentient spirit—or simply doesn't care?'

Fang Xing returned to the square and noticed the surrounding figures now regarded him with awe.

Clearly, defeating Kui Lan had left its mark.

Though Kui Lan hadn't revealed his identity, his past battles had proven him a fearsome figure—likely a Black Hole-level existence.

Yet such a being had been defeated by Fang Xing. Did that mean Fang Xing was even more dangerous?

'Under these circumstances, no one will challenge me… Should I take the initiative?'

Fang Xing considered it, but saw little benefit.

He didn't know who still held large reserves of Black Demon Points, and his challenge chances were limited.

'Besides, this opportunity was accidental—I came only to look. Acquiring a Law Lord-level Space-Time Dao lineage is already enough.'

Fang Xing stepped before the cliff and pressed his palm against it.

Instantly, 10, 00 Black Demon Points were deducted.

Simultaneously, he felt a 'Space-Time Lotus Seed' appear in his mind, each etching on it containing a fragment of the lineage.

Combined, they formed the complete 《Space-Time Lotus》 lineage.

"Indeed, entering through Space-Time fusion, this lineage suits me perfectly—or rather, my cultivation avatar."

Fang Xing mused: "I still have some Black Demon Points left. I could exchange for a few trinkets and secret arts…"

…

As Fang Xing pondered, another figure approached.

The newcomer had blood-red hair cascading like a waterfall, his features subtly effeminate: "Esteemed Master, I am Babel of the Blood Prison Civilization. Might I be honored to learn your name?"

"I… Deep Sea Civilization. Fang Yun."

Fang Xing gave a false name: "What? Do you challenge me?"

"No, no, no…" Babel waved his hands frantically: "I'm no Black Hole-level being, nor that madman before. So you're a Deep Sea Civilization sea tribe elder?"

He whispered mentally: "Master Fang Yun… If you'd remove someone from the Black Demon Hall—or even damage their soul—I'll pay you a rare artifact, or 200 billion Source Coins…"

'So those who obtained the Black Demon Tokens belong to different factions—perhaps even enemies. Mutual sabotage must be common.'

Fang Xing's mind stirred, yet his face twisted into mockery as he whispered back: "You think I'd help you?"

"What's the harm in trying?"

Bābié chuckled: "Besides… even if you, Master Fang Yun, are unwilling, at least I've come to know you."

'An adept at pleasing everyone, yet a Neutron Star-level powerhouse from the Blood Prison Civilization?'

Fang Xing's heart stirred.

That 'Lord of Blood Origin Mountain' also belonged to the Blood Prison Civilization.

"What's been happening lately in the Blood Prison Civilization?"

He spoke, making casual small talk.

"Naturally, in three years, it will be the hundred-thousandth anniversary of our great 'Blood Prison Divine Emperor's' lifespan… Our civilization plans a massive celebration, with many great figures attending."

Bābié introduced with evident pride: "If you attend the celebration then, you will surely be treated as an honored guest."

"Oh? The Blood Prison Divine Emperor's birthday?"

Fang Xing fell into thought.

Civilizations across the universe are endlessly varied—slavery exists, let alone imperial rule.

After all, the Great Xia Universe is a world where power resides within the self!

'This celebration… seems like a good opportunity to act…'

(End of Chapter)