Chapter 204: Chapter 197: River Devourer
Wang Xu frowned and turned his head.
Behind Wang Xu stood a grotesque and ugly figure, looking exactly like a monster with sharp teeth and a pointed mouth, its eyes, like those of a dead fish, stared directly at Princess Bing Qing with a greedy and lascivious expression.
Although this person appeared extremely ugly, a complex green pattern was tattooed on his chest.
Around them, the cosmic martial artists who were dining turned their heads upon hearing the commotion, and upon seeing this person’s appearance, they subtly frowned, their eyes revealing a hint of disdain. But when they saw the green pattern on his chest, they were all moved.
"River-Devouring Cosmic Country, one of the Ten Extremes Great Country!"
"Could he be the National Son sent by the River-Devouring Cosmic Country? With such an appearance... why not use energy to disguise it?"
"What’s the point of disguising, your peer can see through it at a glance."
"Shh! Silence! This is indeed the National Son of the River-Devouring Cosmic Country, known as ’River Devourer’, he was born with this appearance, and hates when people comment on how he looks, make sure not to bring trouble upon yourself!"
The cosmic martial artists discussed fervently, but River Devourer paid them no mind, his gaze swept up and down Princess Bing Qing, and he even extended a long green tongue to lick his lips.
"It’s the National Son of the River-Devouring Cosmic Country!"
When Su Long saw this person, his face immediately darkened, "I heard that he is fond of women, especially those who resemble the human race. He once abducted all the women from a star, indulging himself excessively... His cultivation talent ranks among the top geniuses of various countries, and his real strength has surpassed the invincible White Hole Level!"
Bang!
Su Long was speaking when Princess Bing Qing, with a darkened face, slammed the table, stood up with a start, and pointed her pale fingers at River Devourer, cursing out loud, "Ugly freak, you should look in the mirror. With your appearance, you dare to flirt with this princess? Believe it or not, I can make you die unpleasantly in minutes!"
Princess Bing Qing was furious. This thing, uglier than a "Mud Chicken Terror Beast", dared to speak rudely to her. If it weren’t for the prohibition against killing in the Thousandfold Main City, she would have already used the "Heaven-Reaching Fan" to smack him in the face!
The surrounding cosmic martial artists shook their heads. Indeed, the lady’s face was exquisitely pretty, but she was too oblivious to the situation, as the other was the National Son of a Ten Extremes Great Country, an existence she couldn’t provoke!
"You... you dare call me ugly!"
River Devourer’s sinister grin froze. He couldn’t bear anyone commenting on his appearance, whether to praise or scold him. Hearing such words would instantly ignite an uncontrollable rage within his heart.
"I want you dead!" River Devourer roared, his sharp mouth suddenly opening wide, revealing a bloody maw. The stench of blood assaulted the senses as a terrifying devouring power emerged, pulling everything, including the iron-built dining tables, into his gaping mouth.
Swallowing River Secret Technique.
This was the secret technique of the River-Devouring Cosmic Country, said to be created by someone who once swallowed a River of Chaos, its power beyond doubt. As the National Son performing it, River Devourer’s ability to swallow everything was even more formidable.
The terrifying devouring power spread, and the surrounding cosmic martial artists felt a strong pull, quickly retreating in panic.
Princess Bing Qing was too close to dodge, and the attractive force was lifting her body up.
A calm, unruffled hand suddenly reached out, resting on Princess Bing Qing’s shoulder.
"Sit down."
The attractive force on Princess Bing Qing vanished without a trace.
River Devourer closed his large mouth, glaring at Wang Xu, gritting his teeth, "Who are you?"
"You should sit down too." Wang Xu extended his large hand, grabbing River Devourer’s shoulder without saying a word and pressed him directly to the ground.
Boom!
The iron-laid floor immediately caved, creating a large pit.
"National Son!"
"National Son!"
The two subordinates of the River-Devouring Cosmic Country exclaimed, drawing their war soldiers and preparing to attack Wang Xu.
"Silence!" Suddenly, an aged voice roared.
Then, the void twisted, and an elderly figure with white whiskers appeared, his eyes burning as if they were two lamps blazing.
"Pay respects to the elder!"
"Pay respects to the elder!"
In the dining hall, all the cosmic martial artists saluted, showing their respect for the powerful.
The elder before them had completely restrained his aura, resembling an ordinary person, but no one believed this person to be commonplace. On the contrary, the less he revealed his aura, the more terrifying his strength.
"Stronger than Marshal Yin Gu!" Wang Xu had endless life, though others couldn’t perceive it, Wang Xu was able to.
The aura of the elder before them had reached the level of Yin Gu, a Celestial God Realm figure, even stronger than Yin Gu; his strength was unfathomable.
"In the Thousandfold Main City, killing is prohibited. On one side you are from the Tai Long Cosmic Country, and on the other, from the River-Devouring Cosmic Country. Considering this is your first offense, I will issue a warning. If there’s a second time, you will be disqualified from the participation rights and expelled from the Thousandfold Cosmic Country!" The elderly figure with white whiskers spoke slowly.
"Understood?"
"This junior remembers!"
"Yes, elder."
The two subordinates and Wang Xu replied.
The elderly figure with white whiskers nodded, turned around, took a step into the void, and vanished in the blink of an eye.
"You all..." River Devourer glared menacingly at Wang Xu, his gaze sweeping across Princess Bing Qing and the others, pointing at them one by one with malice, "Just wait, wait for me, I will make you die in such a miserable way, not even ashes will remain!"
"Is that so? I’m waiting for you. But just by the way you look, you’ve already had it rough." Wang Xu retorted, causing Princess Bing Qing to burst into laughter, and the surrounding cosmic martial artists also snickered.
River Devourer was seething with rage, wanting to explode, but upon recalling the earlier warning from Elder Xu Bai, could only hold it in for now, cast a vicious glare at Wang Xu and the others, and stormed off with two of his ministers.
"Wang Xu, this is unwise." Su Long looked worried. "The River-Devouring Cosmic Country is one of the Ten Extremes Great Countries with numerous followers. You’ll be in danger once you enter the War Realm."
"That’s right. Even if we want to avoid it by then, we might not make it in time." Ba Donghe also looked concerned.
The strength of the two of them could only compare to the invincible White Hole Level, not to mention potentially being no match for River Devourer and his two ministers, as well as a host of followers.
In the qualification battle, entering the War Realm to survive, many ministers from the Great Cosmic Countries choose to ally under the Ten Extremes Great Countries to temporarily save their lives under their banner.
Although these people are weak, the power they unite cannot be underestimated.
"Ba Donghe, since when did you become as timid as ordinary cosmic martial artists?" Princess Bing Qing sneered, "What about River Devourer? If he dares insult my Tai Long Cosmic Country, I’ll beat him until he looks for his teeth all over the ground!"
Ba Donghe and Su Long exchanged a glance and shook their heads helplessly.
"You don’t need to worry. I’ll take care of all of them, don’t worry." Wang Xu spoke, his intention to kill clear.
The two nodded, but neither took Wang Xu’s words to heart, assuming it was just mutual comfort.
......
In a luxurious hotel room.
"Investigate! I must find out what exactly this ’Tai Long Cosmic Country’ is. I want to bring it to everlasting ruin, plunge it into the abyss, kill... I want to kill them!!" River Devourer was uncontrollably angry, striking out with a palm, creating a large hole in the steel-reinforced wall, revealing the scenery outside.
River Devourer had never met such reckless people.
Who was he?
He was the National Son of the Ten Extremes Great Country, of River-Swallowing Race bloodline, with extraordinary strength and noble status, pampered by major cosmic countries and countless geniuses. How had he ever been insulted like this?
In the past, whatever he wanted, no one dared to say a word against him. The Pedi Race’s planet was taken over by him, the entire star became his plaything, who dared to say more?
"National Son, I’ve already checked the information about the Tai Long Cosmic Country via the cosmic network. The intelligence indicates that those four are representing Tai Long Cosmic Country in this qualification battle," Minister Shen Ke spoke, "You needn’t be too anxious. Once the qualification battle begins and they enter the War Realm, they are bound to die!"
Upon hearing this, River Devourer’s anger subsided a bit, but intense vengeful hatred flickered in his eyes.
......
At the Heaven-Reaching Pavilion branch of the Thousandfold Main City.
Wang Xu walked in, and a middle-aged man in a blue robe came out to greet him, waving him over when he saw Wang Xu.
"Brother Wang, here’s the intel you wanted." The blue-robed man flipped his hand, and a sheepskin scroll materialized, which he handed to Wang Xu.
Wang Xu unfurled it and, after reading it for a moment, couldn’t help but shake his head. Flames sprang from his hand, burning the scroll to ashes.
"What, still no good?" the blue-robed man asked.
Wang Xu shook his head: "Brother Shi, please help me to search more thoroughly. This information is crucial for me."
"I’ll do my best," Shi Jun sighed.
Since arriving at the Thousandfold Main City, Wang Xu had been inquiring about Xian Qu, but despite asking many people, no one knew Xian Qu’s name. In despair, Wang Xu could only seek out the Heaven-Reaching Pavilion branch for assistance in his search.
The Heaven-Reaching Pavilion dealt with treasures, where all sorts of rare items could be purchased, but it was known that they did not sell information.
However, when Wang Xu presented the Heaven-Reaching White Jade Order, Shi Jun’s expression changed and he immediately agreed to help.
This was the privilege of a Heaven-Reaching Pavilion disciple; if Wang Xu purchased treasures at the branch, he could even get a 20% discount.
"I’m counting on you," Wang Xu said helplessly. For over a decade, the Heaven-Reaching Pavilion branch had been searching continuously for information about Xian Qu, but to no avail.
The Thousandfold Cosmic Country had two figures at the Celestial God Realm.
One was "Zhao Luo Celestial God," and the other was the Xu Bai Elder, "Deceitful Prison Celestial God," who had warned Wang Xu in a restaurant last time.
The origins of both were mysterious, and the info that the Heaven-Reaching Pavilion branch could gather was very limited,
unless it was someone from the Cosmic Alliance, proficient in intelligence, they could even uncover information on those beyond the Celestial God Realm.
"Unfortunately, my strength isn’t enough, otherwise I would directly visit the two Celestial Gods." Wang Xu thought of visiting both Celestial Gods to confirm things, but he was only at the Black Hole Level, and people wouldn’t even bother notifying them, leaving him no chance.
For now, his only hope could be placed on the Heaven-Reaching Pavilion branch.
......
Leaving the Heaven-Reaching Pavilion branch, Wang Xu headed straight to the Cultivation Hall of the Thousandfold Main City.
"I need a Mixed Universe Realm Cultivation Room," Wang Xu said to the front desk staff.
The cultivation rooms were categorized by realm, with differences in construction materials and wide variations in price.
"A Mixed Universe Realm Cultivation Room?" The front desk staff noticed Wang Xu was merely at the Black Hole Level, for which a White Hole Level Cultivation Room would suffice.
Wang Xu nodded.
"Here’s your room card." The front desk staffer put away their doubts since someone was willing to spend, why not?
Wang Xu found the cultivation room according to the number on the room card, discovering a whole row of cultivation rooms fully occupied, with a group of people waiting at the front—those were geniuses from various countries. (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come to to vote for recommendation tickets and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please read on .)