Secular world: My destiny has no taboos

Chapter 497 (507): The Dark Sun in the Sky

"You've finally climbed to this level, so I advise you not to make any rash moves!"

In the void, the Hidden God revealed half of his face, his gaze falling on the face of the Evil-Eyed Immortal.

"Having so many eyes is disgusting. Who would worship you if a temple were built for you looking like that?"

The Shadow God chuckled sinisterly: "You outsider gods and immortals are really something. When the starving ghosts were rampant, you didn't come to Luo Zhou. Now that things have finally stabilized, you come in to stir up trouble. Do you really not take us, the native gods of Luo Zhou, seriously?"

There is a distinction between the regions where mortal gods and human immortals receive incense offerings.

Each mortal deity has its own designated area for worship, and other deities must obtain their permission before entering.

Moreover, under Lin Beixuan's guidance, the mortal gods of Luozhou are now an impenetrable fortress, sticking together for mutual support. They would not allow any other forces to enter and destroy the environment they have worked so hard to create.

The Evil-Eyed Immortal's eyes looked at the two mortal gods blocking his way, one on the left and one on the right, his gaze filled with contempt.

"You two think you can stop me?"

As he spoke, five-colored light burst forth from the eyes of the Evil-Eyed Immortal, and these lights were like sharp swords piercing the eyes of the Hidden God and the Shadow God.

The battle was about to break out. The two gods were prepared for the sudden attack launched by the Evil Eye Immortal and immediately responded with their respective divine arts.

Lin Beixuan took a step forward and noticed a fluctuation in the space in front of him. A hand tore through the void with its bare hands and emerged from nothingness.

This was the first time Lin Beixuan had seen the true appearance of the Evil Spirit True Lord. Unexpectedly, the Evil Spirit True Lord did not look as ugly as the experimental subjects under his command.

On the contrary, even from the perspective of people in the modern world who have seen many handsome men and beautiful women, the appearance of the Evil Spirit Lord is in no way inferior to those male celebrities who are famous for their good looks.

With deep-set features, a high nose bridge, and a slender figure, her hair was gently tossed and swayed by the wind, making her look like a character straight out of a movie.

The only difference was that the Evil Spirit Lord's face was not as pale as a normal person's, as if he were seriously ill.

His thin white long gown gave him the appearance of a critically ill doctor who had stepped out of the Republican era.

"meet again!"

The evil spirit's voice was very soft, completely unlike the evil and eerie image people had of him.

However, Lin Beixuan didn't care what kind of person the Evil Spirit True Monarch was. He calmly stared at the other party and spoke indifferently.

“I didn’t expect it to be so soon.”

"I never expected that the person who cut off my arm would be someone who wasn't even a human immortal."

The Evil Spirit True Lord looked Lin Beixuan up and down, and couldn't help but shake his head and sigh in surprise.

Clearly, Lin Beixuan's true level of cultivation was easily seen through in front of the Great God of Mortals.

A divine being could sever the arm of a great mortal god; if this were to be told, probably no one in the mortal world would believe it.

However, this actually happened, and even the usually indifferent Evil Spirit Lord couldn't help but be shocked.

Lin Beixuan smiled faintly, "Human Immortal? The realm doesn't have much reference value for me."

"Is this your true form?"

The Evil Spirit True Lord nodded as if understanding, and then said, "I'm usually very busy, so it's impossible for me to come all the way to Luozhou."

"Unless there are people I find particularly interesting, I don't like to go out. Usually, my subordinates handle these things."

Lin Beixuan raised an eyebrow: "Then what's the meaning of your trip to Luozhou this time?"

"kill!"

The Evil Spirit True Lord looked at Lin Beixuan and said truthfully, "You've developed too fast. I have to suppress you. Not only me, but after I'm done here, the Goddess Zigu will also come."

A gentle breeze caressed the corner of the Evil Spirit True Lord's long robe.

His hand, which Lin Beixuan had severed last time, has been restored. It's unclear whose hand it is now, but it looks like his fingers are unusually long, with the fingertips slightly curved downwards like hooks.

He raised his hand and pointed at Lin Beixuan.

In an instant, a vast and eerie power surged from the fingertips of the Evil Spirit True Lord, transforming into streaks of black light that filled the entire sky.

【…】

[You have entered a special area: the Land of Ten Evil Spirits.]

[The guide to the sacred sites of the common gods is now available, and information on the locations of the ten evil spirits has been unlocked.]

[The Ten Evil Spirit Sites: The altar and ritual site of the True Lord of Evil Spirits in the South Seas, where evil is controlled and good is consumed, witchcraft is used to ward off evil, souls are hooked and curses are cast, and evil spirits are transformed into yin. Conflict and turmoil are the best nourishment for the Ten Evil Spirits.]

[Note: When in the Ten Evil Spirits Sacrifice Ground, affected by the calamity and misfortune of the Evil Spirit True Lord, all life forms present at the altar will be harassed by the Ten Deadly Evil Spirits, resulting in a 20% decrease in all attributes. Every second, there is a chance to trigger one of the Ten Deadly Evil Spirits' methods: Body Corrosion, which cannot be covered by lower-level altars and cannot be nullified.]

[Note: Within the sacrificial grounds of the Ten Evil Spirits, there is no joy or sorrow, no end for spirits or flesh; all life within the sacrificial grounds will be forcibly imprinted with an evil mark.]

[Note: The Evil Seal is divided into three stages. In the initial stage, the person who has been infected with the Evil Seal is continuously trapped in a state of 'bewitching,' their mental state deteriorates significantly, evil thoughts arise, and there is a chance of suffering a backlash when using their power.]

[In the second stage, the infected person enters a state of 'bewilderment,' their abilities increase dramatically, become chaotic and disorganized, and their five senses gradually decline.]

[In the third stage, the infected individual falls into a 'death curse' state, with enhanced effects of bewitching and soul-destroying. If the infected individual suffers a backlash from the power during this stage, there is a certain probability of instant death.]

[You have encountered a special target: the Great Mortal God - Evil Spirit Lord.]

[The Compendium of Mortal Gods is now open; information on the Evil Spirit Lord is partially unlocked.]

[You came into contact with and fought against the Great Mortal God - Evil Spirit True Lord, and successfully obtained the Fate Fragment - Evil Star Illumination from him.]

【The Evil Star Shines on Your Fate (Metal): The most sinister fate in Southeast Asian legends. Those born under the influence of this evil star are plagued by evil spirits and suffer hardship year after year. However, with each passing year, they will be favored by fate and rise to a higher position.】

[Note: You currently possess two Evil Stars in your destiny.]

Suffocation, oppression... countless negative emotions swirled in Lin Beixuan's mind like a nightmare.

This was his second time fighting against the Evil Spirit Lord, but this time the opponent's power was significantly stronger than the last time, and even he himself could not avoid being implanted with that evil mark.

Lin Beixuan looked inward at the several evil seals within his body that were shimmering with blue and purple light. These evil seals were strangely attached to the divine organs he had refined, not only emitting evil power to erode his body, but also indirectly suppressing the power generated by his divine organs.

"An evil star shines upon my destiny! This power penetrates to the very soul and corrodes to the bone; it is indeed completely different from those minor mortal gods."

"However, even at this level, it is still not the presence of the Evil Spirit True Lord in person."

Lin Beixuan had already realized that the other party's purpose in coming here was actually to wear down his strength, and they did not really intend to wipe out Luozhou in one fell swoop.

Presumably, in the eyes of the Evil Spirit True Lord, he would have to pay a considerable price to deal with Luo Zhou. At that time, the Goddess Zi Gu would take advantage of the situation and end up doing all the work for someone else.

So after discussing with Zigu, they decided to slowly wear down Luozhou's strength and then take it all in one fell swoop.

After figuring this out, Lin Beixuan felt somewhat angry, but his mind remained exceptionally clear.

He silently watched the black streaks of light flying in from all directions, his golden and black pupils flickering as they swept over the unusual activity on the altars of the Painted Skin Immortal and the Heavenly Centipede Immortal. At this moment, the Northern Underworld Army was engaged in the most intense battle with the Evil Spirit Army. Everyone was covered in blood, and piles of corpses lay at their feet. Runes on their armor were being triggered, bursting forth with dazzling light.

Wu Huo was panting heavily; he had already killed several Divine Realm generals of the Evil Spirit Army.

Although his regenerative abilities are terrifying due to the power of the Lord of the Raqi Creation Shrine, people do get tired.

Having fought continuously until now, and against the enemy's strange and powerful general, Wu Huo is now somewhat exhausted and urgently needs rest.

In contrast to Wu Huo, Xi Xuan's performance was much better.

He has an unusual destiny; he possesses a special physique that grows stronger the more he fights.

He stood in the center of the battlefield, blood dripping continuously from his hands, his brows slightly furrowed.

"Something's wrong. I have a feeling something bad is about to happen!"

Xi Xuan raised his head and first glanced in the direction of Wuhuo, then looked at the infiltration team led by Xing Liang not far away.

Xing Liang wielded the Ghost Shadow Blade, each strike bringing with it a chilling aura, like the shadow of Yama's prison, reaping the lives of the evil spirit army.

On the other side, a figure wielding a bronze ghost spear also attracted attention.

It was a burly man standing two meters tall, wielding a heavy spear with incredible skill. Wherever the spear tip passed, a series of blood flowers exploded, and the evil spirit soldiers instantly became headless corpses.

Zhang He, like Xing Liang, was a general in the Beiming army responsible for breaking through enemy lines and disrupting their formations.

With Xing Liang on his left and right, and without the obstruction of mortal gods and immortals, the generals of the Evil Spirit Army at the Divine Realm level were almost no match for him.

Xi Xuan withdrew his gaze, his vertical pupils, like those of a wild beast, reflecting the surrounding scene.

He saw the same ominous signs in Wu Huo and the others as he did.

"Where exactly is it?"

Just as he was pondering, the earth suddenly shook, the soil cracked open layer by layer, and the air seemed to be compressed by a terrible gravity, becoming somewhat wispy and blurry.

Xi Xuan suddenly looked up and saw a huge, centipede-like figure tearing through its disguise and emerging from the air above them.

The layers of cracked soil were caused by the countless thorny legs of the enemy.

At this moment, the ominous premonition in Xi Xuan's mind reached its peak.

He opened his mouth to remind Wu Huo and the others, but found that he could not make a sound, as if his voice was blocked by some kind of barrier.

"I didn't expect you to be so perceptive; you almost discovered my disguise!"

The voice of the painted-skin immortal suddenly appeared behind Xi Xuan.

Xi Xuan looked around and found that he didn't have a single companion around him, only the stunningly beautiful woman behind him.

"Roar……"

Xi Xuan quickly realized what was happening, and with a tremor in his throat, he exhaled a thick cloud of corpse odor.

During this time, he became more proficient in using his strength and no longer relied solely on physical strength to confront his opponent head-on as he had before.

Upon seeing the Painted Skin Immortal, his aura surged, reaching a level comparable to that of an Immortal.

Upon seeing this, the Painted Skin Immortal frowned and, with a wave of his hand, sheets of human skin fluttered up and wrapped around Xi Xuan.

At the same moment, a giant centipede's spiny leg fell from the sky.

"boom!!"

Smoke and dust filled the sky, and Xi Xuan, who was tightly wrapped in human skin, was pierced by thorny feet, which even split his body in two.

Meanwhile, Wu Huo and others encountered the same situation.

They stared at the stunningly beautiful woman who had suddenly appeared before them, not even knowing what was happening, when thorny feet pressed down on them.

The terrifying gravity slowed their movements, making it extremely difficult to dodge the thorny feet, and they were soon injured one after another.

Why would a deity suddenly target me?

The thought flashed through their minds. They were filled with doubt, but had no time to think about it, because at this moment, the thorny feet kept attacking, each time with tremendous force, smashing a large crater into the ground.

Wu Huo roared and swung his broadsword with all his might, slashing at the thorny foot under pressure. The blade collided with the thorny foot, scattering sparks everywhere.

However, the toughness of these thorny feet was in no way inferior to the blue-quality weapon in his hand.

At the same time, the painted skins released by the Painted Skin Immortal flew towards him. Each of those floating painted skins was peeled off very meticulously, and the waving hands embraced Wu Huo in the wind.

Wu Huo had a premonition that once he got involved with this fake person, he would be severely injured even if he didn't die.

However, the difference in strength between the two sides was too great. The huge thorny feet that kept falling from the sky were already overwhelming him, not to mention the strangely fast Painted Skin.

Immediately, his pupils contracted sharply, and the painted skin and the thorny feet came into view at the same time.

"will die!"

Wu Huo felt that his brain was thinking much faster than before, but his body was unable to move.

Is this the soul's final struggle as a person is about to die?
Wu Huo was unwilling to accept this, as he still had many things to do, but he was helpless in the face of the sneak attack from the two immortals.

However, just as the painted skin and thorny feet were about to land on him, the originally gray sky suddenly changed.

A black sun hung horizontally in the endless sky, exuding an eerie and terrifying aura. Wherever its light touched, the air seemed to freeze, presenting a distorted state.

The spatial aura, which was under the heavy pressure of the Heavenly Centipede Immortal, was instantly destroyed, and the painted skin that flew towards Wu Huo was ignited by bursts of black flames almost without warning.

This black flame contains the characteristics of karmic fire and carries an unparalleled aura of calamity. When it falls on the painted skin, it not only burns the painted skin, but even the painted skin's owner, the painted skin immortal, is affected by karma and suffers excruciating pain all over his body.

"What the hell is this!"

The painted-skin immortal couldn't help but groan in pain. She quickly tore off several pieces of painted skin to cover herself, peeling off the old skin as she replaced it with new skin, hoping to alleviate the pain in her body.

At the same time, the Celestial Centipede was also being burned by the black flames. The immense calamity energy seeped into his bone marrow, causing his body to stiffen in place.

This phenomenon caught everyone off guard, causing the entire battlefield to pause. Both the Evil Spirit Army and the Northern Underworld Army subconsciously slowed their movements and looked up at the incredible scene in the sky.

The Evil Spirit True Lord stared at the killing mark that had appeared on Lin Beixuan's forehead. His expression changed from calm to shock, and then to unparalleled solemnity.

"The celestial calamity is a day of silence, a day of calamity and destruction."

"It turns out that the figure I divined wasn't that emperor from the past dynasties, but you!"

(End of this chapter)