[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-worlds-apocalypse-online":3,"chapter-worlds-apocalypse-online-worlds-apocalypse-online-chapter-1139":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Worlds' Apocalypse Online",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1791935,2388,"Chapter 1140 - No matter","worlds-apocalypse-online-chapter-1139",1139,"\u003Cp>The sea of skeletons had already been blown to ashes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing Shan quickly made his way forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bloody mist around his body was scattered into the wind as he moved forward, leaving a trail of red on the ground covered in broken bones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slash.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slash.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Continuous slashes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Any monster that tried to leap forward would be surrounded by sword phantoms that surpassed it by over a dozen times and was killed on the spot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only truly powerful monsters could be able to prevent Gu Qing Shan’s advance by just a bit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>———he would then stop, utilize the [True Crimson Demon Spear], and let the Divine Mountain of Sumeru convert their power into its own.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without realizing it, he had already returned to the frontline that humanity lost.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Countless humanoid monsters were resting here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had human faces, but their bodies were either beastly or insectoid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While the commanders were the complete opposite, they had demonic heads and faces, while their bodies were humanoid and even had armor equipped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「 Who’s there!? 」a patrolling monster shouted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No answer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing Shan tossed the [True Crimson Demon Spear] into the air wielding two swords in his hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yaaa—–aaaarrrgh!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A battle cry mixed with screams filled with pain resounded from his throat\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like a meteor, he directly crashed in the middle of the enemy’s encampment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sword qi ravaged the land, turning everything on their heads.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two swords danced and performed seven strikes in a flash.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The void of space trembled, manifesting a lightning dragon clad in electricity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind this lightning dragon were nine other lightning dragons, who all soared through the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heavenly Dragon soars!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“ALL——- DEATH!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing Shan focused the vitality in his body and uttered those words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ten lightning dragons descended upon this call!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Numerous arcs of lightning ravaged the horde of demonic beasts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Innumerable desperate cries and screams resounded one after another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing Shan put his swords away and raised his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The red-glowing [True Crimson Demon Spear] fell straight into his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He rushed towards the giant demonic beasts that were still under the effects of [Dreamjolt].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A thin line of crimson jetted across the battlefield like an arc of lightning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom boom boom boom boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wherever the demon spear passed, the giant demonic beasts that were originally meant to be used for siege battles exploded into dust and vanished into the wind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was unbeatable!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within a silent cave at an extreme distance from the frontlines, several of the most powerful demonic beasts were observing this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A demonic beast commander crushed the skull in his hand and shouted in anger: 「 The power in his body is consuming our army, this can’t go on, I’m heading to the frontlines! 」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『 Hah! 』a mocking female voice spoke up: 『 That is the mythical power of the dragon race, and two of them at that. You going by yourself will do no good except throwing your life away 』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The demonic beast from before replied: 「 Then what do you suggest we do now!? 」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『 Ukekekeke, such power is such a waste to destroy... let me! 』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A woman with a beautiful body muttered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stood on top of countless skulls, dancing bare-footed while displaying her graceful body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『 I will use the Thousand Demon Dance to lead him into my realm, then destroy his mind, from then on he will be ours to command 』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The woman danced while chanting an incantation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The demonic beast commander from earlier sighed in relief and nodded: 「 Very well, your dance had never been resisted before, it would be for the best 」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All of a sudden, she stopped dancing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She seemed to have seen something. Her eyes reflect the scene of Gu Qing Shan officially performing the Dance of Offering for the first time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『 Ah... this dance is...』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She immediately knelt to the ground begging: 『 Forgive me! Forgive me! I will never do it again! 』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before she even finished her words, her body had already turned into a skeleton, then collapsed and died.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This occurrence was too eerie, causing the other demonic beasts to freeze up without having an ounce of understanding of the situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he can kill such a powerful demonic beast from such a faraway distance, then there seemed no meaning in continuing this war.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A voice suddenly resounded from above:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「 It is fine, that cultivator just happens to have an ability that counters the Dancer, he cannot actually eliminate us directly 」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The demonic beasts waited for a while.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sure enough, that cultivator didn’t notice a single thing and simply continued his massacre at the front line.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Someone sighed in relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「 Release the creature that we sealed—— no matter how strong he is, he won’t be stronger than that thing 」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「 Indeed, that should be how it is 」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The 7-8 demonic beast commanders quickly replied, then chanted an incantation at the same time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The frontline.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A small black dot suddenly appeared in the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the demonic beast commanders noticed this, they stopped chanting and prepared to watch a nice show.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The black dot quickly descended from above, crashing into the ground with a resounding sound of impact.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>——it was a heavy coffin made of immortal jade!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Faint chanting resounded from within the coffin, almost as if retelling the history of numerous years ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The chanting slowly faded, replaced by the sound of knocking from inside the coffin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who was inside this coffin?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why were they knocking on it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, a resounding roar echoed from not too far away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing Shan stared at the coffin as his body was constantly trembling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was close to not being able to suppress the corrosive power of the dragons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The overflowing power caused him to feel nothing but extreme pain, unable to ponder anything else.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The knocking sound kept echoing from inside the coffin as if some sort of unknown entity was trying to probe the situation outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It then released its inner sight and locked onto Gu Qing Shan without any reserve.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「 Foood—-」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A strange voice emerged from inside the coffin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before it could finish its words, Gu Qing Shan wielded the Earth sword and rushed towards the immortal jade coffin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Sanctuary], 1001 times the weight!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Earth’s Choice]—— 2 million Soul Points!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The light of a sword phantom violently struck the coffin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire immortal jade coffin was sent flying, shattered into countless fragments together with the entity inside, who was killed by a single strike from Gu Qing Shan without even being able to show themselves!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“AARRRRGGH!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing Shan uttered another resounding roar into the sky from being unable to endure the pain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The silent cave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every demonic beast turned speechless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crack!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sound of another skull being crushed resounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The voice from earlier declared: 「 If that’s the case, we shall ask Lord Demonic Phoenix to act 」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A demonic beast commander hurriedly shouted: 「 But once Lord Phoenix acts, we would need to sacrifice 10,000 subordinates to him 」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「 That is fine. As long as there are living beings, we can create more subordinates, but this cultivator must die! 」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「... Yes 」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few dozen seconds later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing Shan had killed essentially every monster at the frontlines.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All of a sudden, he felt something and looked up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A cloud of fire had covered the sky, giving off an eerie red glow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A lazy voice questioned: 『 So it was just a small thing like you? 』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing Shan clenched his teeth, ignoring the blood that had soaked his chin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His entire body as well as soul hurt so much that he couldn’t even muster strength to answer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>——–no, there was no need for any small talk in the first place!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He suddenly scattered into black fog that enveloped the entire frontlines.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Demon Dragon Transformation]!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a brief moment, the black fog manifested into the form of the Demon Dragon, slowly rising from the demonic beast encampment at the frontlines.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Roar!!!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A dragon-shaped monster made of nothing but black mist uttered a roar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This black dragon directly leapt into the sky and entered the cloud of fire!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A surprised and fearful voice immediately resounded from inside the cloud of fire:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『 Bastard—— you—— 』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A long dragon roar drowned out that voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The demonic phoenix of flames, and the sleeping black dragon, these two incomparable monsters immediately entered close combat!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Strong wind spread in all directions as red flames rained down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sky was constantly flickering between light and darkness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This battle felt almost like the approach of an Apocalypse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the far away cave of demonic beasts, someone spoke up: 「 Sir, they seem like they are evenly matched for now, should we—– 」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「 No need! 」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The voice that gave the order from before replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a tone assured of victory, it spoke: 「 Perhaps you did not notice. Although that black dragon is getting stronger as he fights, the power is consuming him too rapidly, his mind is already inching towards collapse 」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「 Once he loses himself, he will become one of us! 」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The demonic beasts observed for a bit and all sighed in relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was indeed the truth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, it was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At another location.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Ancient City of Immortals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Other than Gu Qing Shan, the other cultivators who came to face their Tribulation had gathered here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They stood in front of Xie Dao Ling, preparing to heed any orders from this great cultivator who was preparing to face the Sumeru Lord realm Tribulation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Xie Dao Ling didn’t say anything, she simply clasped her hands behind her back and silently observed the murals on the walls of the Ancient City of Immortals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These murals depicted the various myths and legends from distant history.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While observing them, Xie Dao Ling appeared nostalgic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I... seem to have some impression...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She muttered as her spirit energy slowly grew stronger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her {Mahesvara King} realm spirit energy fluctuation was gradually increasing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other cultivators were shocked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just looking at a mural improved her cultivation?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who exactly is this mysterious sect master Xie?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While they were pondering this, Xie Dao Ling abruptly stopped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From extremely far away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few gusts of wind carried the air from the distant frontlines.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xie Dao Ling abruptly turned around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sword qi...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“And so chaotic... Oh no, this is Qing Shan!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stopped observing the murals and tossed a coin into the air from her sleeve.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cling cling cling clang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The coin fell onto the ground, drawing the Divination results.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xie Dao Ling glanced through it and shouted: “Everyone prepare yourselves; we’re heading to the frontlines to save Gu Qing Shan!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cultivators were all hesitating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If——-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Xie Dao Ling continued to remain here and strengthen herself, this Sumeru Lord realm Tribulation should be no issue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why does she need to go to the frontlines?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing Shan is a {Yama King} realm sword cultivator, he could easily escape even if he couldn’t win right?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of them said: “Fellow Dao seeker Gu is a sword cultivator, so he would naturally be willing to stay in battle at the frontlines, perhaps it would be better to continue observing these murals and strengthen yourself”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s right” another person followed up: “The stronger you are, the more hopeful this Tribulation will be”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“As for fellow Dao seeker Gu... forgive me for my words, but you can’t always protect him, he also needs to train his swordsmanship”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Perhaps there was a deeper reason why the Divine Mountain of Sumeru sent him to the frontline observation tower”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xie Dao Ling shook her head: “Deeper reason? I only know that he’s currently in a highly dangerous situation”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her body slowly grew bigger, turning from a young girl into a mature great beauty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even more power exuded from her body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had become almost twice as powerful as before!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cultivators observed her appearance and her power in shock, temporarily forgetting to talk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inexplicably, her power had already far surpassed the peak of {Mahesvara King} realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If you won’t go, I’ll go there myself”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xie Dao Ling suddenly disappeared in front of everyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She took to the sky, flying through the sea of clouds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In front of her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the horizon, the presence of death was growing gradually thicker.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Endless darkness and flames erupted in between heaven and earth, as if it was a hellscape that could swallow up all living beings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sensing the presence within, Xie Dao Ling couldn’t help but scowl.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Intense killing intent exuded from her body, frightening all living beings around her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She muttered: “Regardless if it’s the Divine Mountain of Sumeru, or those demonic beasts, anyone who touches my disciple will die at my hands”\u003C\u002Fp>",2144,"2026-06-09T03:05:47.164Z",1,"novelbin.me","f13e2e4976b53b3e359a16ffdff780ed4e07770c45db742a62f752045137884d","worlds-apocalypse-online-chapter-1140","worlds-apocalypse-online-chapter-1138",1850,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fworlds-apocalypse-online-cover.jpg"]