Myriad Realms Gatekeeper

"Let's go, let's take a look!"

"Yes!"

Both of them started running and swiftly climbed the long staircase.

But Shen Ye felt somewhat dazed.

He had felt something was amiss since a while ago.

Nine Aspects.

He controlled his own hands and released that technique.

This was completely different from when the Underworld Lord had borrowed him strength to use the Glamorous Opening: Hell's Hundred-Hand Pull.

Strength—

An indescribable understanding emerged in his heart.

These were the strengths of that technique!

The echoes of the technique's strength still lingered in his body.

What did this mean?

They passed through the deserted, empty corridor and pushed open the doors to the Battle Beast Arena.

A gust of wind blew.

In the void, a few glowing characters flashed:

"Technique: The effect of Womb Return to Void has concluded."

The characters dispersed.

Shen Ye stood there woodenly, staring at the scene before his eyes.

Behind him.

Rosalia's legs gave out, and she fell to her knees, trembling uncontrollably.

Valley of Ten Thousand Corpses.

There used to be a bustling city here, with towering buildings and swarms of Undead Souls.

But now.

All the buildings had vanished.

Empty and desolate.

The ground was smooth as a mirror, extending into the distance before gradually sloping upwards, forming the basin terrain.

Only the Battle Beast Arena behind Shen Ye and Rosalia still existed.

The other buildings.

Everything else was gone.

All the Undead Souls stood in place, looking up at the sky.

Many glanced at the sky, then at Shen Ye, and silently stepped back.

But even more burst into terrified screams and turned to flee.

Shen Ye followed their gaze—

He saw a Frost Giant Dragon struggling and circling in the sky, unleashing waves of desperate and painful wails.

"No..."

"It was just business, why would you... please, spare me."

The Frost Giant Dragon looked towards Shen Ye, begging pitifully.

Shen Ye froze.

Ridiculous—

It was Nine Aspects who had used the technique, so why are you begging me?

Wait, could it be that Nine Aspects' actions just now were concealed, and even the Frost Giant Dragon didn't notice?

This dragon thought that after Nine Aspects ordered it away, as his subordinate, I acted on my own?

That's really not the case!

In the sky.

The body of the Frost Giant Dragon was disintegrating.

No matter what technique it used, or the power of frost, nothing could stop its body from crumbling.

Soon, its entire body disintegrated.

Only the skull of the giant dragon remained.

The burning flames of ice within its eye sockets gradually extinguished.

Crash—

The dragon's head shattered into countless pieces, scattered by the wind, disappearing without trace.

"Just one strike... is this something a person could do?" Rosalia asked with a trembling voice.

Shen Ye remained silent.

—That was a legendary giant dragon of either the Sixth Layer or Seventh Layer of the Magic Realm!

It couldn't even withstand a single strike from Nine Aspects!

But why did Nine Aspects control my body to form seals and launch the attack?

Shen Ye was filled with confusion.

Meanwhile, in the emptiness, rows of faintly glowing letters appeared:

"This event has shaken the entirety of Hell."

"Today, you called upon the mighty Nine Aspects of the Five Desires, who graciously accepted your invitation to join your feast and showed his appreciation for it."

"No matter how it's investigated afterward, that strike that killed the Frost Giant Dragon was made by you."

"You are a Dragon Slayer."

"This deed will certainly become widely known, and you, Long Wu Baxter, your reputation will surpass that of all your brothers."

"Brother Entry: Vampire Kid has now been upgraded."

"Vampire Kid."

"Blue-Grade (Outstanding), self-growth entry."

"Description: Forces the merger of two or three entries, allowing them to integrate into a new and unique entry; merging will produce an evolutionary effect."

"If you manage to perform more brother-type deeds in Hell that are worth being talked about, this entry will grow to a higher-grade entry."

"Vampire Kid" got stronger!

Back when it was Green Entry, it could only merge two entries.

Now it can merge three!

And it possesses an "Evolutionary Effect"!

Shen Ye pondered.

—Looks like it's not necessary to be a Saint to evolve an entry!

What's important is to create a "legend."

In a place like Hell, where everyone's a villain, strength is revered.

The act of slaying the dragon is likely to gain explosive fame.

—Especially since it was a Frost Giant Dragon at the peak of its strength!

Shen Ye sighed deeply.

Actually, a very important condition is needed for the Agent Wars.

I didn't mention it.

But Nine Aspects already understood it.

—He must support me from behind.

I said I wanted "fame," so he helped me elevate my "fame" by one grade.

Now, he just has to quietly wait for his return.

—This guy's madness is just a facade, he is actually more astute than anyone!

I must bring him significant returns.

Otherwise, he would flip on me at any moment.

The fate of the Frost Dragon might well be my own fate.

"Is this why you want to act as an agent, to trade for the fame of slaying a dragon?" the giant skeleton communicated through telepathy.

"No — I didn't expect Lord Nine Phases to do so," Shen Ye said.

"Then what was your original intention?"

"To try to survive."

"Survive?"

"Yes, if I ever encounter a powerful being of the same caliber as Lord Nine Phases, there would be no chance in a fight, but perhaps carrying the title of 'agent' might offer a chance to survive."

"...You think too far ahead, I thought you really intended to give your life in his service."

"No matter the battle, it's all about weakening the invader's strength, that is the only thing I can do for both our worlds and yours," Shen Ye sighed.

"Now I understand," the voice of the giant skeleton fell silent.

Shen Ye turned to the Dark Elf behind him and said:

"Rosalia."

"My Lord, I am here," Rosalia immediately replied.

"Do you understand that neither you nor I have any room to retreat?"

"I understand."

Shen Ye quietly watched her, and continued:

"When you were alive, you were conscripted to the Great Tomb. How much do you know about the details of that task?"

"My Lord, I don't know any other intelligence, I just followed orders to go there."

Seemingly afraid to disappoint Shen Ye, she thought for a moment and then added:

"But if you ask me about Eternal Night City, I know a bit."

Shen Ye quickly ordered:

"All right, you compile a list, from the place where the beasts were imprisoned just now, of which ones Lord Nine Phases did not consume, and record it."

"Those will be the foods Lord Nine Phases dislikes."

"Make a list of what Lord Nine Phases did consume too, then head to Cannon Branding Castle."

"Cannon Branding Castle?" Rosalia queried.

"Yes, on your way there, you must record all the monsters worth feeding to the Lord along the journey."

"Once you reach Cannon Branding Castle, look for a man named San'er Baxter; he's my brother."

Shen Ye handed her a map.

"To complete Lord Nine Phases' task, you need to tell him all the details of Eternal Night City, and follow his orders when the time comes."

"As you command."

Rosalia returned to the Battle Beast Arena to gather information about various beasts.

Only Shen Ye remained standing in place.

The Black Flame Skeleton trotted over and placed a ring on the ground in front of Shen Ye, respectfully saying:

"Your Excellency Long Wu, this is the recent earnings of the entire Battle Beast Arena, including the Bone Coins you just paid; it's all inside."

"You're not going to take it?" Shen Ye asked.

"The boss has run away; what right do we, the workers, have to take your money?" the Black Flame Skeleton said.

Shen Ye took the ring.

Inside were over ten million Bone Coins.

Not bad.

"It's okay, don't be afraid, off you go," he gestured for the Black Flame Skeleton to leave.

"Thank you, My Lord!"

Like pardoned from a death sentence, the Black Flame Skeleton knelt down to pay a grand tribute, then got up and ran away.

As for the other Undead Souls —

At the moment the two were speaking, they had already begun to move, rapidly leaving the flat basin.

There was no one left in the basin.

It was empty.

"Then, I should also take my leave,"

Shen Ye mumbled to himself, heading back to the Battle Beast Arena, planning to find a secluded place to open a door.

At that moment.

Suddenly more flickering light gathered, materializing out of thin air into rows of small letters.

What, more prompts?

Curiously, Shen Ye looked at the small letters:

"You have been temporarily granted a spell technique skill by Lord Nine Phases:"

"Womb Return to Void."

"Having this skill means the Magic Realm acknowledges your profession."

"You have temporarily used this skill, therefore you can begin to attempt taking on the counterpart profession:"

"Soulless Master."

"An 'Unknown' profession category, of the 'Only Two' types."

"'Unknown' signifies no one knows the true name of this profession; 'Only Two' indicates the Magic Realm only allows at most two existences to hold this profession."

"To take on the profession of 'Soulless Master,' the minimum individual Attribute Points required are:"

"All Attributes at 23 points."

"Will you take on the profession?"

"You have half an hour to complete this appointment."

"If half an hour passes and the residual effects of the spell technique power completely disappear, the Magic Realm will retract this recognition, and you will lose the opportunity for this appointment."

Shen Ye was shaken to the core.

It was another reversal!

When he first became a Diva, he used Madame Daisy's "Absolute Imitation" to get the opportunities to take the professions of "Soul Hunter" and "Shadow Lord."

Normally, this would be impossible.

Unless one had a special Diva profession and just so happened to control the skill "Absolute Imitation," then one could temporarily use other professions' skills.

— But it's always temporary.

After all, Madame Daisy could only imitate, not take on a profession.

As a Professional, one's Attribute Points development would certainly lean towards one's own profession.

It was impossible for a few Attribute Points to come out of nowhere and just meet the criteria of some rare profession, thus giving you an opportunity to rise to the heavens in one step.

But I'm different!

I have free attribute points!!!

However powerful Lord Nine Phases might be, how could he have anticipated this?

He used my body to release "Womb Return to Void" just now, killing the Bone Dragon.

So I have this once-in-a-lifetime chance!

In this moment.

Shen Ye glanced at the "Unknown" profession and suddenly remembered his conversation with Xu Xingke:

"...Will I be able to take on other professions in the future?"

"Only if you encounter a truly rare and precious profession."

"What qualifies as a truly rare profession?"

"...If you have a chance to see it... you will understand on the spot."

This profession fits the bill perfectly!