Chapter 573: The Abyss Invasion
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Zhou Weiqing paid no mind to the changes in his appearance. In fact, he believed this was his truest self. Those who valued external beauty were hypocrites and the root of the world's filth.
"Master, now that the world is at peace and we have become true gods, what should we do next?"
"Naturally, we shall bring peace to other worlds," Xu Huang said with a benevolent expression. "This universe is far more than just our world. Those countless stars out there represent countless other worlds."
"Our great undertaking is far from over."
"I have discovered that our planet is connected to another world through a spatial tunnel. That world is linked to the Divine Realm, but I've already severed the connection," Xu Huang said, his tone calm but determined.
Just as Xu Huang was preparing to lead his disciple to Douluo Planet to settle accounts with Tang San, his expression suddenly changed. He looked up to the sky, where ripples appeared in the void.
"What is that?"
Through the thousand eyes of Zhou Weiqing, a vision unfolded in the skies above the planet. A hundred and eight layered worlds emerged, each smaller than the Vast Expanse Continent but overwhelming in their sheer number. Even more frightening, each layer had a powerful being stationed within.
"The Abyss, is it?"
Xu Huang's eyes glinted with amusement.
It turned out that the Divine Realm's governance over the lower realms not only prevented these life-bearing planets from falling into chaos but also concealed their locations from predatory civilizations like this one. Without the Divine Realm's protection, the planet's coordinates had been exposed, drawing the attention of these hunters.
However, for Xu Huang, the Abyss plane was nothing more than an opportunity.
The hundred and eight layered worlds of the Abyss were divided into three tiers: the first thirty-six layers were ruled by emperors whose strength was comparable to ordinary Titled Douluo of Douluo Continent. The middle thirty-six layers were governed by emperors on par with Super Douluo above Rank 95. The final thirty-six layers were home to emperors equivalent to Rank 99 Limit Douluo, known as Peerless Douluo in Douluo Dalu or Ultimate Douluo in its later eras.
As for the Abyss Sovereign, the supreme ruler of the Abyss, they possessed power on par with a first-class deity of the Divine Realm.
"Master, do you know this world?" Zhou Weiqing asked.
"I've heard of it before. They share ideals similar to ours but are far more naive. We must bring them under our control," Xu Huang said, weaving lies skillfully. "Come, this hundred and eight-layered world will serve as a sanctuary for us. We shall integrate it into our domain and turn it into our stronghold, eradicating all filth from every world!"
"Understood!"
Zhou Weiqing's eyes burned with fanaticism as he and Xu Huang soared into the skies, plunging into the hundred and eight-layered Abyss. Their near-God King-level power alone caused countless Abyssal creatures to perish under the crushing weight of their aura. However, the emperors of each layer were spared because Xu Huang remembered hearing that if an emperor died, the corresponding layer of the Abyss would collapse. That, he could not allow.
High above, the Abyss Sovereign and the thirty-six Limit Douluo-level Abyss Emperors observed Xu Huang and Zhou Weiqing, only to find that these two appeared more Abyssal than any of their own creatures.
Zhou Weiqing's grotesque form—nine heads and a thousand eyes—was terrifying enough. As for Xu Huang, while he retained a human shape and an unmatched handsomeness, closer inspection revealed a horrifying truth: his being seemed to consist of three thousand faces, three thousand limbs, and three thousand torsos. Surrounding him were countless vengeful spirits, their endless wails and shrieks echoing in the air.
These sights and sounds were imperceptible to ordinary beings, but to the Abyss Sovereign and his emperors, Xu Huang and Zhou Weiqing were the embodiment of indescribable terror. Could such horrifying and bizarre entities be born from a normal plane of existence?
What a joke!
"We submit!" the Abyss Sovereign declared without hesitation, kneeling immediately. The thirty-six Abyss Emperors were stunned for a moment but quickly followed suit, kneeling and bowing their heads, not daring to resist.
Their master had already knelt—would they seek death by standing?
Abyssal creatures were fearless in battle, but the unspeakable aura emanating from Xu Huang and Zhou Weiqing instilled a fear they had never known, leaving them with no choice but to surrender.
"You are teachable," Xu Huang said, somewhat disappointed. He had intended to test the Abyss Sovereign's strength in battle but found that the latter's immediate surrender saved him a great deal of trouble.
After taking control of the Abyss, Xu Huang, now the Netherworld Lord, issued his first command: merge the Abyss plane with the nearly lifeless planet below.
It was only then that the Abyssal beings learned the truth about Xu Huang and Zhou Weiqing—they had slaughtered every living being on their own planet. Compared to them, the Abyss Sovereign suddenly felt... surprisingly benevolent.
Those two individuals are absolute madmen. They aren't driven by resources but by some twisted ideology. Who knows? One day, they might even wipe out all life within the Abyss plane itself...
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"The Spatial Tunnel Between the Divine Realm and Douluo Star Has Been Severed"
In Douluo Continent, within the Pope's Palace located halfway up the peak of Spirit Hall Mountain in Spirit City, Bibi Dong summoned Tang San to discuss this troubling development.
"I can no longer contact the Divine Realm," Bibi Dong said, her expression calm yet calculating. "However, this doesn't affect Xue'er's or my path to becoming gods. After all, our divine positions remain anchored to the continent itself."
"As for the Sea God's divine position, its inheritance space still exists, but the Sea God himself likely won't be able to interfere anymore."
"What remains unclear is whether Tang Chen will make his move."
In the past, gods were forbidden from interfering in the mortal world. At Rank 100, one could achieve godhood, but divine entities were bound by these rules. With the Divine Realm maintaining order, Tang Chen was forced to abide by them. However, with the severed connection between the Divine Realm and Douluo Star, things might change.
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"Tang Chen might have questions, but I don't think he'll take any major actions for at least a few decades," Tang San remarked, his tone calm but thoughtful.
Tang Chen wasn't Tang San's main concern. What truly worried him was the appearance of a spatial tunnel at the border between the Star Luo Empire and the Great Star Dou Forest. From this tunnel, an extremely dark and ominous energy emanated, filled with overwhelming hatred and resentment.
"An invasion from another plane, perhaps?"
Bibi Dong's eyes narrowed with a mix of apprehension and intrigue. "If that's the case, it might also serve as an opportunity for Douluo Continent to accelerate its development—provided we're stronger than they are."
"That's not guaranteed," Tang San replied, his expression heavy. "The aura leaking from the tunnel is steeped in powerful emotions—resentment, hatred, fear, sorrow—like an endless ocean of blood. It doesn't seem like a good place at all."
Even though only faint traces of this aura seeped through, its chilling presence was suffocating, like throwing a normal person into the vacuum of space. It felt as though it could crush one's spirit entirely.
It was easy to imagine that on the other side of this spatial tunnel, countless beings must have perished for some unknown reason, leaving behind nothing but the raw emotions of their souls—hatred, resentment, and despair. Even someone as strong-willed as Tang San felt a tremor in his spirit.
Under such conditions, it was inevitable that a terrifying and powerful entity would have been born from that plane... Perhaps someone like Electrolux would be well-suited to handle it.
But what if this other plane was an entire planet?
Even Electrolux might not be able to deal with such a threat. This required careful planning and deliberation.
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(End of Chapter)