Worlds’ Apocalypse Online

As the man went limp and blood flowed from his neck, the yaksha mask instantly turned into countless sprites of light that were scattered into the wind.

He had a very unassuming appearance with a clear scar on his face.

-------without this scar, he would have been completely mundane without any special features.

Gu Qing Shan shook his head, put the Earth sword, and summoned the Devil King Warden Rod.

The scepter was immediately stabbed into the man's chest.

[Soul Dispersion], activate!

Very faintly, the sound of chewing resounded from the Devil King Warden Rod.

Gu Qing Shan felt assured.

-------earlier, because of what was shown earlier, he couldn't help but become cautious and use the [Parallel Dream] technique, creating a parallel world to draw the other party in.

Everything that happened in that parallel world didn't actually happen in reality.

Gu Qing Shan then used the Lightning Thaumaturgy [Dreamjolt], as well as the Heaven sword's [Heaven's Choice].

[Dreamjolt] was used to restrain him, and [Heaven's Choice]-------

[Heaven's Choice: At the moment that you score a hit on any entity, you may immediately perform the same attack 3, 6, or 9 times in a row]

Since the golden chopsticks could only prevent three attacks, it was naturally resolved.

It was only after he had destroyed the other party's soul could Gu Qing Shan truly confirm that he had won.

…That incorrect, there's still something else that's missing.

Gu Qing Shan abruptly turned his head to look at the pair of golden chopsticks.

The golden chopsticks obediently flew in front of him and hovered there.

Gu Qing Shan furrowed his brows.

"You are------ trying to take me as your master?" he asked.

The golden chopsticks moved up and down to express confirmation.

Gu Qing Shan pondered: "Very well, you're a very powerful weapon that houses a Causality Law, I would naturally be willing to accept you"

After saying so, Gu Qing Shan swung his sword without hesitation.

--------the golden chopsticks had already flown up to receive the blow.

Kih!

A resounding chime that echoed far.

But that was the end of it.

Silence.

Gu Qing Shan looked at the golden chopsticks.

It was holding his sword in place.

It was a mere pair of chopsticks, yet it was even more impressive compared to the man just now, capable of crossing blows with a sword cultivator at Gu Qing Shan's caliber.

What a good treasure tool it is!

Gu Qing Shan turned his gaze towards the War God UI to read the combat synopsis:

[To kill his item with Earth's Choice, you will need 3 million Soul Points]

…I can't afford that.

Even if I had 3 million Soul Points, I wouldn't use it to kill this thing, that's a waste.

Gu Qing Shan wielded his sword in one hand and pointed at the chopsticks with the other than, questioning: "You call this the attitude of accepting a new master?"

The golden chopsticks angrily protested.

Chi chichi, chichi chi chi!

Gu Qing Shan couldn't say anything to that.

The chopsticks claimed that he attacked first, it was only defending itself.

In fact, both sides acted at almost the same time, there was no such thing as first or second.

But if the chopsticks were being insistent, Gu Qing Shan didn't really have a way to prove it wrong.

He didn't have a habit of bringing recording equipment while fighting.

Maybe… I should prepare one just in case…

Gu Qing Shan thought for a bit, then asked sternly: "Chopsticks, are you truly willing to become my weapon, whether in rags or riches, whether in sickness or health, whether in hardship or smooth sailing, when I need you the most, will you promise not to leave me and remain until the end of time?"

The chopsticks trembled, seemingly unsure of what to say.

Finally, it moved its tail a bit and gave off a chime:

Chi!

This was affirmation.

Gu Qing Shan smiled and said: "Come, close your eyes, we'll make a vow at the same time-------"

Kih!

The sword and chopsticks struck again.

This time, the strike was very heavy, Gu Qing Shan had to muster all his strength with the Earth sword in order to block it.

Chi chi chichi!

The chopsticks loudly protested.

"Bullshit, you clearly acted first this time" Gu Qing Shan also protested loudly: "I know you can block things very well, but if you want to become my weapon, you have to let me cut off all of the damn techniques and random junk on your body"

The golden chopsticks paused a bit, seemingly hesitant.

Gu Qing Shan kept a close eye on it.

--------according to the man just now, this pair of chopsticks was something his master bestowed him.

A Soul Artifact from the Wraith realm would surely contain numerous countermeasures, including those that Gu Qing Shan doesn't even understand.

Gu Qing Shan couldn't let his guard down towards it for even a moment

He focused his inner sight and summoned the Heaven sword from the void of space.

While holding the chopsticks back, Gu Qing Shan spoke: "Whenever a weapon goes through a master acceptance ceremony in my place, they would always go through the same ritual. Come, let me slash you just once with my sword, I guarantee it won't hurt"

Saying so, the Heaven sword manifested a frigid sword phantom and struck the chopsticks from behind with full power!

This time, the golden chopsticks couldn't defend themselves.

In the end, it was an item without a wielder, how could it go against a person and his two swords?

Instantly, the chopsticks dipped into the void of space with a 'pah' and disappeared without a trace.

It was now that Gu Qing Shan sighed in relief.

He muttered: "Even a pair of chopsticks is so devious… the fierceness of this Wraith realm world could be inferred somewhat. I really don't want to get involved with them…"

After a bit of rest.

Gu Qing Shan flew out from the tattered pavilion and hovered above the sea of clouds.

At this point, almost the entire Yama Heavenly realm had already been destroyed, how am I supposed to pass this Tribulation now?

Gu Qing Shan thought for a bit and glanced at the tattered pavilion below.

-----this is the final structure of the Yama Heavenly realm.

If I destroy it, would the Heaven's Tribulation end?

Gu Qing Shan raised his sword, about to swing at the tattered pavilion, but stopped.

He heard a begging call by his ears.

After listening for a while, Gu Qing Shan understood.

This tattered pavilion is truly the final remaining structure of the Yama Heavenly realm.

The remaining will of the Yama Heavenly realm is currently residing here.

And that was the remaining will of the Yama Heavenly realm that begged me just now.

If Gu Qing Shan destroyed his tattered pavilion, this world would truly be destroyed, causing what little remaining of the world's will to also disappear.

That was why it had to beg him.

Gu Qing Shan silently listened.

After performing the World Offering Dance, he seemed to have obtained a certain ability.

That was the natural ability to communicate with the various worlds and win their friendship.

This allowed him to recognize that it was indeed the remaining will of this world.

Gu Qing Shan pondered for a bit before speaking: "I don't intend to leave this world as is for the wraiths. Either you come with me, or think of other ways to leave"

The voice in his ear hurriedly replied.

Gu Qing Shan nodded: "Very well, there is a world inside my left eye, as well as the remaining will of another world, the two of you can befriend one another"

His gaze fell onto the tattered pavilion and activated his Iris Technique.

In a flash, the tattered pavilion vanished without a trace.

--------as the catalyst for the world's will, it had taken refuge in Gu Qing Shan's Iris Technique.

A line of glowing text appeared on the War God UI:

[Your World Technique was created by the Laws of the Inner Plane; the power of Primal Chaos; the pillar Elements of Fire, Water, Wind, Earth; your Iris Sword technique; reinforced with the Origin Power of a world; and now, the Origin Power of your own had been further complemented]

[The world created by your Iris Technique will become more realistic and stable]

Gu Qing Shan couldn't help but ask: "What would happen if it becomes more realistic and stable?"

[Under observation, unknown for now] the War God UI replied.

Gu Qing Shan then noticed his remaining Soul Points value changing, 200 Soul Points was deducted.

A few more lines of glowing text appeared:

[As you've obtained what remained of the Yama Heavenly realm, your [Yama King] realm Tribulation has ended]

[You can complete this Tribulation at any time]

[The UI will help you return to your previous location]

[When you return to your previous location, you will have officially become a [Yama King] realm cultivator]

Gu Qing Shan had no choice but to begrudgingly gloss over the 200 Soul Points that were deducted earlier.

Isn't it normal to return after a Tribulation was over?

Doesn't the Laws of Reality usually transport a cultivator back anyways?

But Gu Qing Shan didn't ask.

If he did, he might lose Soul Points again.

Fine, let's return first before worrying about anything else.

Gu Qing Shan made up his mind and was about to move on, but then recalled something.

He looked down at the vast sea of clouds below.

Countless cultivators were being restrained by the vines inside the clouds, immersed in their eternal dream of bliss.

-------according to the man just now, this place is the 'farm' of his master, used for passive income.

In other words, these cultivators are his master's 'farmland'.

A prized investment.

Gu Qing Shan paused for a bit before sighing: "This is nothing but the results of your own actions, you are pitiable, but also hateful"

"Furthermore, they say that ruining one's livelihood is the same as killing their parents, so I shouldn't help you"

"But for any living being, regardless of how grave a mistake they make, even if they enter the deepest depths of the 18 layers of hell, there would eventually be a day where they return, and yet not even your souls would survive this ordeal"

"Very well, I shall help you just once, I hope that you can resolve yourselves from now on"

With a strong gust of wind, the sea of clouds scattered away.

All the vines turned into dust within the sword-infused wind.

Without waiting for those cultivators to regain consciousness, Gu Qing Shan simply focused his mind and vanished from this place.