Demon Slaying, Gaining 60 Years of Cultivation From the Start
Chapter 1243 - 218 Birth of the Qualification Token_2

Chapter 1243: Chapter 218 Birth of the Qualification Token_2

Subsequently, Gu Chen did not speak, but merely gave the group of cultivators a cold glance, full of warning.

If these people really dared to make a move, Gu Chen would not mind reaping them once again.

After all, it was just over a hundred thousand people, and it wasn’t his first time killing!

Suddenly, as the chilling intent to kill spread, countless people shivered, feeling a coldness throughout their bodies, and subconsciously stepped back.

In the end, unsurprisingly, Gu Chen obtained the qualification token.

Seeing that the token had found an owner, many of the cultivators gave up and turned to leave.

There were a total of ten thousand such tokens, and it was not certain when and where they would appear; there was no need to endlessly waste time here.

Soon, the number of people remaining dwindled, though over a hundred thousand cultivators had just been in a chaotic battle, but now they were about to vanish entirely.

A few however, did not choose to leave, but rather watched Gu Chen with surreptitious glances, trying to find an opportunity in the shadows.

"Indeed, holding a qualification token is like being a glaring lighthouse, difficult to hide," Gu Chen said, looking at the ancient token in his hand, which even in his grasp, emitted a brilliant light that illuminated the sky.

That is to say, the location of the person holding a qualification token would always be exposed to everyone in this world, making hiding difficult.

Only absolute strength could keep it secure.

Otherwise, if one was weak, even if lucky enough to obtain a qualification token, there was a great chance it would be snatched away.

Thus, in previous selection competitions, due to this rule, many people remained hidden and did not reveal themselves, striking only at the last moment, with many successful cases as well.

After all, obtaining a qualification token meant engaging in endless battle, and at the very last moment, the continuous tension might ease, making it the easiest time to act.

"It seems, trouble may keep coming nonstop," Gu Chen murmured, looking at the qualification token in his hand.

But he was fearless!

No matter how many came, he would slay them all; expecting Gu Chen to show mercy was utterly impossible.

"This is also a good opportunity to gain merit points," Gu Chen said, checking the panel, which showed that his merit points had once again surged from the killings after entering this world.

After the fusion of his dual selves, he might break through directly to the mid stage of Union Realm.

Thus, after Gu Chen obtained the first qualification token, within a day, lights burst forth from various places in this world as tokens appeared one after the other.

For a time, this place became a nexus of converging winds and rising battles, unceasing, where the sounds of combat could be heard everywhere.

Millions of cultivators, in just one day’s time, had been reduced by nearly a third.

"Indeed, it’s quite brutal." The next day, Gu Chen sat beside a lake; the whole world was permeated with a strong scent of blood.

In just one night, a million cultivators had vanished, most of whom had fallen, while some had chosen to withdraw voluntarily.

"Another one delivering themselves to the doorstep," Gu Chen said, his expression tranquil as he slightly turned his head toward the forest behind him.

Thud!

Before the person could strike, he extended a finger and lightly tapped, causing a burst of blood in the woods, followed by the sound of a body falling.

Since Gu Chen obtained the qualification token the previous day, this was already the hundred and eightieth cultivator who had attempted to ambush him.

Gu Chen looked up at the sky, knowing that the other holders of qualification tokens were probably facing situations similar to his.

Of course, the successors of the Immortal-grade Dao lineages and the top ten clans might fare a little better, as few dared to attack them.

One reason was their strength, and the other was their background.

"In three more days, the selection contest will end."

This realm would be open for five days, and afterwards, those holding a qualification token would be transported to the central realm of the Holy World.

As for the losers, they would go back from whence they came.

Hiss!

Suddenly, while Gu Chen was deep in thought, a cold light appeared abruptly, stabbing towards his brow.

Whoosh whoosh whoosh!

Following that, cold glimmers flashed from all directions, attacking Gu Chen from all around.

Clang clang clang!

In the face of these attacks, Gu Chen did not move at all, merely sitting there cross-legged, as a layer of light shield emerged spontaneously on the surface of his body, helping him to block all the attacks.

Boom!

The next moment, a powerful rebound force was transmitted, and these dark weapons returned on their original path at an even faster speed.

For a time, screams erupted continuously in the area.

However, no sooner had this group left than another group came to attack.

The pace of attacks was much faster than yesterday.

Initially, Gu Chen did not pay attention to it, simply sitting there, occasionally gaining skill points, which he found quite enjoyable.

However, it was not until an afternoon had passed that he noticed something was amiss.

"Why does the battle in other places seem to be subsiding?" Gu Chen raised an eyebrow.

With his spirit strength and the fifth-rank divine ability, the Heavenly Eye, sensing auras was all too easy.

He discovered that, over the afternoon, the other token holders suddenly became "idle", as if all the attackers specifically decided to target him alone.

"Something is fishy." Gu Chen murmured, his eyes becoming fiercer, with mysterious symbols flashing briefly within the depths of his pupils.

It was indeed the fifth-rank Heavenly Eye!

In the distance, a group was approaching Gu Chen’s location, with one of the younger cultivators hesitating, "I heard that person is Gu Bai. He’s very powerful, even the forces of Heaven’s Extent suffered losses against him. Are we sure it’s wise to attack him on command?"

"What’s there to fear? Gu Chen has been subjected to at least hundreds of assassination attempts from yesterday until now. No matter what, he’s still human; all humans get tired. I don’t believe he can keep up, keeping his spirits constantly tense!" the leader of the cultivators scoffed.

Another person also spoke up, "Exactly, under the orders of Heaven’s Extent Hall, Ten Thousand Stars Palace, and Golden Roc Clan, everyone is rushing here. As long as we hide well and act later, we might actually have a chance to succeed and obtain a qualification token!"

"But there’s only one token, how shall we divide it then?" a third person said with a somewhat deep voice.

"When that time comes, we’ll rely on our own abilities," the leader of the group responded gravely.

The young cultivator who first spoke was still hesitant, "But, can we really succeed? I’ve heard that those who went before us are all dead, without even a chance to retreat!"

Upon hearing this, the three gave him a cold glance and spoke, "Right now, we only have three choices: do nothing and just pull out, attack Gu Bai for a slim chance, or get killed by the forces of Heaven’s Extent Hall, Ten Thousand Stars Palace, and Golden Roc Clan. Your choice."

"This... Okay!" The young cultivator clenched his teeth and finally nodded.

After all, among the three options, attacking Gu Chen still held a slight glimmer of hope.

At this moment, by the lake and under the Heavenly Eye, the conversation among the four was fully seen and thoroughly understood by Gu Chen.

He knew something was amiss, that someone was definitely playing dirty.

"Since you all want to play, then I’ll join you for a good game!" Gu Chen muttered to himself, a cold intent emerging in his eyes.