Chapter 2, Boundless Hatred, Mutual Destruction

As Gao Xu stated, since the situation has escalated to this extent, regardless of who was initially at fault, standing in the position of a top four team, Gao Xu must perish. The strong in the realm have the power of life and death over the weak; it is this cruel and unreasonable!

However, Gao Xu once again surprised everyone. His sword, imbued with a chilling intent, was not aimed at Yao Xue, nor did it strike any of the reincarnators before him. Instead, it turned downward and slashed towards the ground of Mount Shu

At the moment when the sword technique was formally unleashed, the surrounding space seemed to begin collapsing. Countless frenzied flames, spreading from the void like rays of light, layered upon each other and converged upon the sword in Gao Xu's hand, enveloping him in a shroud of dead silence and black mist

Regardless of one's inner thoughts, the battle must continue. With Lan Tianhong, protected by ten layers of bridal attire, serving as the main tank, and bearing the Evil Sword Slash from the Evil Sword Immortal, alongside a ghostly corpse demon summoned by the Soul Death Squad as the off-tank, the situation of the battle gradually becomes clearer

Gao Xu? It is him!

It is well known that Lin Feng, the captain of the Soul Team, has been infatuated with Yao Xue, pursuing her several times. At this moment, it is likely that he is once again stepping forward for the sake of the beauty.

Certainly, there are also many workers who, under the pressure of circumstances, lower their stance, devise various means, rally their peers, establish teams, and transform themselves into bosses, subsequently exploiting their former companions, thus creating a vicious cycle

As the beautiful woman made her entrance, the scene instantly fell into silence. A gentle and soothing voice emerged, seemingly capable of calming any furious heart: "Gao Xu, you are an old friend of Feixue, and you have helped us greatly in the past. If it were not for necessity, we would not resort to such measures. Now that you have broken the power of the curse and regained your senses, it is indeed a fortunate event. I hereby vow that the past will no longer be mentioned. Come join us in defeating the BOSS and advancing to difficulty level 4..."

Only after the great battle, a voice, tinged with a hint of surprise yet calm, faintly echoed in the skies above Mount Shu

It is impossible, this is the Blood Evil Ghost Dish, the item with the lowest drop rate from the Underworld Emperor Dan Yin, how could Gao Xu have it? How could he possibly have it?! Lin Feng covered his mouth, as if he had thought of something, and a sudden, frenzied look of terror appeared on his face. He turned his body and immediately rushed towards the outside of the Sword Qi Platform.

Oh, how has the Six Paths of Reincarnation opened? Could it be that the Demon Lord Chonglou is plotting something again? I must hurry back to report to the Heavenly Emperor

As soon as these words were spoken, many people's eyes immediately flickered. Where Gao Xu's gaze fell, there indeed appeared a figure that seemed both illusory and real, floating out, spreading its arms, and slowly retreating, signaling that there was no malice.

Gao Xu, what are you doing? Do you have any sense of the bigger picture? This time, our East Asia region has put in all its efforts to defeat the BOSS, and you still dare to hold us back? Do you want to become the sinner of the entire region? Lin Feng's tone was strikingly similar to that of his teammate, but it was much more sophisticated. He placed one heavy accusation after another, and if the others present did not understand the ins and outs of the situation, they might have been misled by his righteous demeanor. The level of turning black into white was truly high.

Otherwise, once this matter is made public, the top four teams and the fifth team will become the scapegoats of the East Asia region, becoming the targets of public outrage, and no one will dare to cooperate with them again

This is the closest attempt to success since the beginning of the venture. The only remaining challenge is the berserk state of the Evil Sword Immortal when its health drops below 20%. As long as we can quickly concentrate our fire to eliminate it, the chasm that stands before all reincarnators in the East Asia region will be breached

As the incantation of the spell came to an end, the raised celestial sword suddenly erupted with unparalleled sword intent, directly tearing apart the dark clouds that had gathered in the sky. The sword energy surged upward to the ninth heaven, and with the forbidden technique of the Heavenly Dark Fiend, the sword energy was propelled, exhibiting such astonishing divine might

Such shameless words caused Su Moyan and the others to frown slightly, but the most critical question at this moment was that the worker had broken free from control. The reincarnators present quickly ceased their attacks on the Evil Sword Immortal, managing to keep its health precariously at 21%, and they all turned their gaze towards the worker who had instigated the incident

However, the fourth major purge directly resulted in the deaths of a large number of high-level reincarnators, which indirectly led to numerous restrictions on spatial functions and a significant increase in the difficulty of defeating storyline bosses

In order to effectively deal with the overwhelming evil spirits, this extraordinarily beautiful woman actually proposed to transform all workers into mindless idiots, manipulated by puppetry techniques, to forcibly acquire skills

It's a joke; you want to control others to their demise, yet you don't allow them to fight back with all their might?

The captain of the Youman team, Lan Tianhong, who had steadfastly resisted the onslaught of the Evil Sword Immortal, was effortlessly swept away by the Evil Sword, turning into dust without any suspense. At this moment, the Evil Sword had transformed into a massive sword several zhang long, devoid of any technique, merely filled with a pure and destructive malevolent intent, yet it was truly...

A blood-red vessel floated out from Gao Xu's emblematic space, rushing towards the already enraged Evil Sword Immortal at lightning speed, all under the incredulous gaze of Yao Xue

After the four waves of malevolent spirits, the area around the Evil Sword Immortal was littered with corpses, and blood flowed like a river, evoking a profound sense of cruelty and desolation. Aside from the last group of laborers, fewer than thirty reincarnators remained on the scene, nearly all of whom were drenched in sweat and heavily injured, yet their faces were filled with expressions of excitement and anticipation

"I can't take it anymore now?" Gao Xu, however, looked at her with great interest, his face radiating the satisfaction and exhilaration of a long-awaited revenge. "Now comes the main topic! Bloodthirsty Ghost Dish, come forth!"

However, a strategy contributed by the captain of the Feixue team, Yao Xue, secretly dealt a devastating blow to the workers who were originally eager and determined to defeat the BOSS

If you still have a shred of conscience, given the circumstances, what harm is there in my sacrificing for the greater good... But with a group of beasts rising to the fourth level of difficulty, how can East Asia ever see the light of day... What a pity! Yao Xue did not know that Gao Xu had already lost consciousness, yet his last thought was genuinely for the sake of East Asia! He hoped more than anyone present to witness East Asia return to its peak, ruling over all the lands! However, in this lifetime, it is no longer possible... He hoped more than anyone present to witness East Asia return to its peak, ruling over all the lands! However, in this lifetime, it is no longer possible...

More than 90% of workers are solitary reincarnators. A single thread cannot form a line, and a solitary tree cannot form a forest. Even a formal team of ten cannot face a powerful BOSS, let alone acting alone. Killing a BOSS is a fundamental means of enhancing strength and even a means of survival. Therefore, solitary reincarnators must rely on a team that is both strong in overall strength and rich in experience to act together.

Yet before she could finish her words, three overwhelming auras surged forth from the Sanhuang Terrace of Mount Shu. The Fuxi Sword, the Nüwa Blood Jade, and the Shennong Cauldron—these three divine artifacts left behind by the ancient Three Sovereigns—are one of the sources of spiritual power in Mount Shu and also the last line of defense protecting it

Yao Xue had always presented herself as a person of kindness, concealing her true self so deeply that it was almost unbelievable to others. The flattery and adulation she received had been quite favorable, but Gao Xu's blunt cursing made it difficult for her to bear. Finally, unable to restrain herself, she revealed a hint of her true nature and softly threatened, "So what do you want? Do you wish for me to capture your soul and hand it over to those evil characters in the plot to refine into magical treasures, ensuring that you can never be reborn? Is that your desire?"

Lan Tianhong understood immediately, using a single move, "Bridal Gown," to reduce the Blood Sword Immortal's health to 20%. A member of the Blood Butcher team with the lowest combat power stepped forward to fill the position left vacant by Gao Xu. Finally, with the last move, "Evil and - Image - Book Spirit Mending the Heavens," they successfully made it through

At present, any one of the reincarnators present would not be able to surpass Gao Xu, and at the very least, they would be on par with him. What everyone fears is merely his potential for wrongdoing. As for mutual destruction, does he even have the qualifications for that

At this moment, this vast Sword Qi Platform was unexpectedly torn apart by the dark sword energy, reduced to rubble and dust. The momentum did not cease; waves of energy shockwaves surged forth like a tide, coalescing with the breath of death as they surged towards the main mountain range of the Shu Mountain Sect

At this moment, I wish my parents had given birth to two fewer legs

Whether he had the qualifications or not, Gao Xu quickly proved it through his actions

In the end, the few could not withstand the many. Under the circumstances of calculated intentions versus uncalculated ones, the highly vigilant workers were still ambushed by the four strong teams and the five powerful individuals. After eliminating a small number of resistors, each team of ten formed into batches, and the suicide squads were finally established

100% - 80% - 60% - 40% - 22%

Due to the fundamental nature of Mount Shu, even though the threat posed by the Evil Sword Immortal is significant, the Five Elders of Mount Shu do not dare to recklessly employ the Three Sovereigns' divine artifacts. After all, no matter how fierce the Evil Sword Immortal may be, he does not seek to completely annihilate Mount Shu

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This is simply a grand undertaking that one would not have dared to imagine in the past, with fifty reincarnators, all of whom are elites among the lone wanderers of the East Asia region, sacrificing their lives to fill the BOSS's one-hit skill!

Summon the Nine Abyssal Spirits, reverse the movement of the Two Forms, invoke the malevolent deities from the Four Directions, disperse the Seven Souls and Eight Spirits

In fact, there is no need for them to intervene; Gao Xu, who is forcefully employing the Forbidden Technique of the Heavens, is already unable to survive. This can be discerned from the expression on Yao Xue's face. The woman is now fully focused on defense, as she anticipates that there is a 90% chance that Gao Xu's desperate move, which would lead to mutual destruction, will fall upon her.

Gao Xu did not possess the strength to fully control the forbidden technique; before the move could be perfected, a backlash occurred. His eyes suddenly turned an eerie shade of azure, exuding an intense killing intent.

With various protective items at her disposal, Yao Xue naturally felt unafraid. At worst, she could use the exceptionally precious Yujia sealing talisman; her life would be secure. Once Gao Xu brought about his own demise and the Evil Sword Immortal was defeated, she would still be the number one contributor in the East Asia region

Hmph, a gold medal worker? Indeed, quite skilled. However, this person is also remarkably patient, to explode at this moment; it is likely that the outcome will not be favorable

However, if Gao Xu were to unleash this devastating forbidden technique, Mount Shu would undoubtedly suffer severe damage. Therefore, the Three Sovereigns' divine artifacts were finally summoned, and a protective barrier was established, effortlessly withstanding the impact of the sword's force.

The Blood Cursed Vessel is a dark artifact created by the Underworld Emperor Dan Yin in the world of the Illusory City Sword Record, using the souls of sixty-four aborted fetuses and employing the "Nine Resentments Transformation Technique". Its power surpasses that of the forbidden technique previously unleashed by Gao Xu. With this object aiding the embodiment of evil thoughts, the Evil Sword Immortal experiences a dramatic transformation in strength, not only fully recovering from prior injuries but also experiencing a significant surge in power, making it a veritable Level 4 Boss in a very short time

Gao Xu, do not be too pleased with yourself. I tell you... Lin Feng was first ignored and then mocked; how could he endure it? He immediately became furious and started to threaten, but was stopped by Yao Xue.

Yao Xue's fair face flushed slightly, and her hands trembled violently for a moment, as if she too was aware of her shame. The anger and ruthless malice that flickered in her snow-like, misty eyes vanished in an instant. Perhaps it could deceive others, but it could not escape Gao Xu's perception at that moment

The long-suppressed shadow assassin suddenly rushed to Gao Xu's side, but instead of attacking the enemy, he threw out several strands of silk with both hands, entangling the remaining nine workers. In a swift motion, they were controlled by the other responding reincarnators, just as they charged towards the Evil Sword Immortal.

Not only he, but all the reincarnators who know what blood and the cursed vessel of books are turned pale, abandoning everything at hand, their only action being to turn and flee

Gao Xu shook his head, gazing at the numerous skeletons beside the Evil Sword Immortal, his eyes seemingly filled with disbelief: "This BOSS battle is a matter of life and death for us lone workers, fraught with danger, who doesn't know that? But why are so many people willing to come? Do you think it's all for the sake of the so-called top four teams? Or are they hoping to share the spoils of equipment and skills after defeating the Evil Sword Immortal? You shouted your slogans loudly before, but ask yourself, how much of it is genuine feeling? But we are truly here to break the barriers of the three difficulties for the East Asia region, for the honor of the entire area, to avoid being oppressed and ridiculed by those foreign devils, to prevent wanton slaughter. But what do we all gain? ... cannon fodder! Becoming foolish cannon fodder! Yao Xue, you are acting against the will of heaven and the people, you will definitely meet a terrible end! ... cannon fodder! Becoming foolish cannon fodder! Yao Xue, you are acting against the will of heaven and the people, you will definitely meet a terrible end!"

"You have helped us a great deal... you have helped us a great deal..." Gao Xu murmured several times, his expression calming down, yet his tone grew increasingly somber. "Yao Xue, I can't believe you could say that. It has been two years, we have known each other for exactly two years. Just the calamity of our team wipe, I have helped Feixue recover twice! Unfortunately, I was blind and failed to see your duplicity, as venomous as a snake! Wretched person, you should stop spouting nonsense. I have witnessed your disgraceful acts. Once this battle is over, it will be my end. Ascend to difficulty level four together? What a joke!"

This means that Gao Xu's move has directly cut off the retreat of the reincarnators, and at this moment, they are truly in danger of being completely annihilated

Worker, what a marvelous term

Logically speaking, it should be the members of the Shushan Sect who are anxious about Gao Xu's actions. However, when the reincarnators gradually realized the situation, the expressions of panic on their faces were even more exaggerated than those of the Shushan disciples.

Gao Xu is a person of extraordinary intelligence and exceptional strength, hailed as the foremost lone warrior beneath Su Mo Yan. His reputation is not unfounded. Had it not been for a past calamity on the regional battlefield that left him disheartened, he would undoubtedly be one of the members of the four major teams today, and it is even possible that he would have established a fifth strong team, thus preventing the current dispute from arising.

"This is bad! He intends to trigger the barrier of the Three Sovereigns' divine artifacts of Mount Shu..." Gao Xu attacked Mount Shu in a frenzy. Yao Xue was momentarily taken aback, but then a flash of inspiration struck her mind, and her delicate face underwent an unprecedented transformation as she shouted loudly.

The reincarnators whispered softly, but they saw Yao Xuedai frown. Just as she was about to step forward, she was stopped by Lin Feng.

The decline in the strength of individual reincarnators and the increase in BOSS difficulty indicate that the number of participating reincarnators must inevitably increase, leading to a qualitative change from quantitative accumulation. The extremely high task difficulty of forming a formal team goes without saying; the maximum limit of ten members makes it impossible for them to face the BOSS alone. In this context, laborers have emerged.

The protagonist Jing Tian and his companions, who arrived late, encountered the Evil Sword Immortal, who seemed as if nothing had happened, and everything returned to the proper course of the game's storyline

Therefore, in the main god space, a place where everyone is for themselves and selfish, perhaps only team comrades can exist, leaving no room for workers and employers.

Witnessing the failure of their skills, the furious Evil Sword Immortal unleashed his sword techniques, and the ten foolish workers, unaware of how to evade, were instantly transformed into a mist of blood. In the distance, Lan Tianhong and Su Moyan displayed expressions of compassion, but soon their faces were replaced by determination. Given the circumstances, defeating the Evil Sword Immortal and entering the fourth difficulty level became the pressing priority, in order to somewhat mitigate the negative repercussions of this incident

I remember he was brought in by Yao Xue, right? Hehe, there will be a good show to watch, let's see how that woman resolves it

The highest masterpiece of the Underworld Emperor, merging with the most wicked Evil Sword Immortal in the world, radiate the most powerful brilliance that *illustrates* you, and then... destroy everything before you! Hahahahahaha!

The specific causes have become unknown, but it is understood that after the rise of the laborer movement, laborers and employers divided the reincarnators into two opposing classes: the class of exploiters and the class of the exploited, transforming three "and" into four "and"

In the final group of ten workers resisting the malevolent spirits, a man with sharp eyes and an imposing demeanor suddenly drew his sword. A swift and unparalleled beam of sword light flashed by, and a member of the Soul Reaper team immediately spat out blood, roaring, "You dare to sever my control thread? Do you know the consequences of your actions?"

The ultimate form of the Evil Sword Immortal became crimson all over, as if drenched in blood, with even his eyes emanating a faint, chilling blood light. Compared to the previous two states, his consciousness was clearly somewhat unclear, which was his only weakness; otherwise, reincarnators would not dare to employ such a strategy against him

Everything of mine has been destroyed by you; how can I allow you to die with your eyes closed? Knowing that survival is hopeless, Yao Xue unleashed her final strength. With some magic power still remaining, she actively lifted the threshold sealing barrier. With a wave of her delicate hand, a spell shattered Gao Xu's head, causing his soul to disperse. Soon, it would be scattered across the heavens and the earth due to the backlash of the forbidden spell, never to be reborn.

Then, a surge of blood light fluctuated, and the entire world suddenly fell silent, leaving only Gao Xu's final maniacal laughter

Yao Xue smiled slightly, revealing a hint of disdain. If Gao Xu were to use ruthless measures to eliminate the last batch of workers prematurely, it might lead to the final unleashing of the evil spirit by the Evil Sword Immortal, leaving no one to bear the consequences, rendering the BOSS battle futile. While this scenario is indeed possible, the notion of accompanying burial is nothing but a joke.

Little did anyone know, Gao Xu's face was calm and unperturbed, neither sad nor happy, completely ignoring Lin Feng, and instead turned his gaze to a short distance behind him, smiling as he said: "Shadow Spike, let us compare; will you be the first to capture me, or will I be the first to send this group of companions, who are bound to die sooner or later, on their way!"

This scheme is not only extremely ruthless towards the workers, but it also serves as a desperate motivation for the others present. It is surprising that Yao Xue, who is usually regarded as the Fairy of the Waves, possesses such a venomous heart. In an instant, numerous wary and disdainful gazes turned towards Captain Feixue, who, however, remained unfazed and calm, observing the scene with an indifferent expression.

As the sword imbued with a myriad of demonic intentions took shape, all the reincarnators stood ready, fearing that Gao Xu's target was themselves, with various return items already soaked with the sweat pouring from their palms

Ten laborers surged forward like puppets on strings. Although the malevolent spirit was indeed fearsome, it had no effect on the mindless fools before it.

Run! Run! Run!

The four teams' reincarnators let out a sigh of relief, and as they looked again at the seemingly oblivious Gao Xu, their eyes were filled with unabashed killing intent

By then, she would be able to fulfill the long-suppressed wish that she had held for so long

Gao Xu, you are quite good, but do not think that by using forbidden techniques you can escape the fate of having your soul captured. Come and die! Yao Xue nearly gritted her teeth, glaring at Gao Xu, whose body had already turned mostly into nothingness. She began to form hand seals and chant spells, clearly intending to fulfill her earlier promise, making it so that he could neither live nor die.

In fact, this relationship is not an exception; humans are inherently social beings, adept at cooperation and complementing each other's shortcomings. Those with reclusive personalities struggle to find like-minded and mutually trusting companions to form a team, and they cannot blame others for this situation

Gao Xu's heart-wrenching words left everyone present deeply moved, even the ruthless killer Tu Qianli fell silent.

Ha ha ha...! As he watched the shadowy figure being forced back by just a few words, Gao Xu suddenly threw his head back and laughed. The mixture of sorrow and sadness in his laughter was deeply moving. "Indeed, you are a bunch of cowardly fools. The moment you hear that the puppets meant to die for you are to meet their end prematurely, you become so frightened, don't you?"

In an instant, the sword marks spread out, rising from the ground as it cracked. The battlefield for the decisive confrontation with the Evil Sword Immortal is the Sword Qi Platform located on the floating mountain range to the west of the Shushan Sect, specifically built for the convenience of disciples to practice the art of sword control.

However, it is clearly an employment relationship, yet it is ironically labeled with a term that carries a hint of humiliation—"worker." This gradually fosters a sense of superiority among the team members, making them feel elevated above others, which is soon accompanied by greed and exploitation

In real life, talented individuals often find themselves compelled by the need to make a living, suffering from a lack of startup capital and connections, which leads them to work for employers. It is well understood that employers always take the larger share; no matter how much effort employees contribute, they can only receive a small benefit

In the depths of her heart, Yao Xue felt a profound darkness as her gaze wandered aimlessly, only to find Gao Xu, with only half a head remaining, still staring intently in her direction, as if he would only be willing to die after witnessing her death with his own eyes

However, the vast foundation of the East Asia region is firmly established. Due to various reasons, there is no shortage of solitary reincarnators. In this battle of the Evil Sword Immortal, the four major strong teams gathered over fifty elite workers from various channels to confront the enemy together

"Running... with the Three Sovereigns' barrier in place, where can one escape to?" Only Yao Xue fixed her gaze on Gao Xu, her eyes filled with deep despair and unwillingness, her stunning beauty marred by a fierce expression. "Bloodthirsty Ghost Vessel... very well, very well indeed! If someone had told me before that I would fall into your hands, I would never have believed it! Gao Xu, may you not die a good death!"

The sun and moon reflect each other in brilliance, dancing with an unparalleled grace, offering my soul as a pledge, as gods and demons share this spirit

What do I want? It's very simple... Gao Xu did not answer directly, but instead gazed at each person who had become idle: the Blood Butcher Team, the Flying Snow Team, the Soul of Death Team... From their eyes, Gao Xu saw only evasion, with not a trace of remorse, which solidified his final resolve. He raised an eyebrow, and in that moment, his expression was indescribably fierce and terrifying, filled with resentment towards heaven and hatred towards earth. "I want you not only to fail in your efforts but also to accompany us to the grave!" Gao Xu saw only evasion, with not a trace of remorse, which solidified his final resolve. He raised an eyebrow, and in that moment, his expression was indescribably fierce and terrifying, filled with resentment towards heaven and hatred towards earth. "I want you not only to fail in your efforts but also to accompany us to the grave!"

Absolute Heaven · Dark Death · Sword

Yao Xue upheld the threshold boundary, barely resisting the impact of the evil sword, but the rapidly depleting magical power could not sustain for long

Invincible

Once this plan was proposed, Lan Tianhong and Su Moyan strongly opposed it. However, they could not withstand Tu Qianli's questioning. If the workers were not sacrificed, how many team members would each team lose? It must be understood that once they are ensnared by the malevolent spirit, there is no way to return to their original space, which means a 100% certainty of death here

A distorted relationship has formed

When all the reincarnators crying out for help have been executed under the evil sword, the momentum of the Evil Sword Immortal gradually weakens, reverting back to a difficulty level 3 BOSS. After all, the Blood Fiend's Vessel is merely a one-time item and cannot endlessly provide energy for the Evil Sword Immortal

This marks the initial formation of the employment relationship, where the strong and the weak, the united and the solitary, the ones who feast and the ones who share the broth, are precisely reflected in the three instances of "and" that illustrate their interrelations

Yingci is a key assassin in the Feixue team, moving silently and stealthily like a ghost, and it is unclear how Gao Xu managed to detect him

Gao Xu raised his sword to the sky, tilting his head back to let out a long howl. In an instant, dark clouds spread across the sky above Mount Shu, the atmosphere so heavy it seemed almost ready to descend.

"The Eight Forbidden Techniques of the Non-Heavenly Absolute? Hmph, to toy with spells in front of me is simply to show off one's clumsiness in front of an expert!" Yao Xue sneered coldly in her heart, feeling unexpectedly pleased rather than alarmed. She exclaimed, "I am not afraid of perishing together; I only fear that you will waste time here... Shadow Spike, are you not going to respond?"

Boom

Because the barrier of the Three Sovereigns' divine artifacts is extremely solid, so solid that various items requiring spatial rupture for transmission cannot be utilized at all

But at that moment, an unexpected change occurred