"It's humans!"
"Damn it, you outsiders, you destroy our tribe's medicinal garden every time you come!"
"Die!"
Shouts of rage erupted, and terrifying attacks surged towards Li Xiaotian.
Li Xiaotian cursed his bad luck. His Devouring power exploded instantly, consuming all the incoming light.
"Friends of the Devouring God Clan, this is a misunderstanding."
Li Xiaotian spoke without attacking. After all, he had a good impression of the Devouring God Clan because he knew they were mortal enemies of the Divine Realm.
"A misunderstanding? Do you take me for a fool? You shameless outsiders, you always come to destroy our tribe's medicinal garden!"
Several members of the God-Slaying Clan roared and continued their assault.
In an instant, various lights flashed: biting cold winds, scorching flames, water columns erupting from the ground, and lightning striking from the sky.
Seeing this, Li Xiaotian said no more. His figure flashed, disappearing from his original spot. The next moment he reappeared elsewhere, unleashing a punch.
However, he held back. From their words, he gathered they knew about the Hundred Battles City trial, implying they had been here for at least tens of thousands of years.
A massive fist materialized in mid-air, radiating a terrifying aura, and sent the several strong members of the God-Slaying Clan flying.
"Damn it!"
"You shameless thieves, how dare you resist our tribe!"
"Let's go all out!"
"Kill him and let all outsiders know that our tribe's forbidden land cannot be trespassed!"
Hearing this, Li Xiaotian's expression instantly turned cold. "Since you are seeking death, then do not blame me!"
A terrifying aura erupted from his body, and two golden beams shot out from his eyes. In the next moment, the entire sky cracked with endless fissures.
The terrifying energy transformed into a colossal palm, instantly engulfing everything around it.
"Not good, flee quickly!"
"It's a supreme expert among the outsiders, quickly seek reinforcements from the tribe!"
Piercing screams echoed as the God-Slaying Clan experts were slammed into the ground. Terror flickered on their faces as they watched the giant palm about to annihilate them.
The next moment, the giant palm dissipated.
"No need to be afraid. I have no ill intentions towards you. Otherwise, I would have killed you directly just now," Li Xiaotian said calmly.
Hearing Li Xiaotian's words, they finally breathed a sigh of relief.
Following this, the members of the God-Slaying Clan stood obediently before Li Xiaotian, accepting his interrogation. They were truly frightened, not wishing to experience that feeling of nearing death again.
Soon, Li Xiaotian learned about the origins of these Devouring God Clan members. Their world had once been destroyed by the Divine Realm, and their people scattered. This particular branch was fortunate enough to arrive here through a spatial rift.
They had lived in this world for over fifty thousand years.
They also learned of their location from the trial-takers during the Hundred Battles City trial, which commenced every ten thousand years.
Li Xiaotian sighed internally. Compared to the Devouring God Clan he encountered in Kyushu, this branch was evidently far luckier, living in a world without enemies for over fifty thousand years, possessing countless resources.
However, he finally understood that the worlds of the Hundred Battles City trial were real, not fabricated as he had previously suspected.
"Since you have been in the third stage for so long, do you know the conditions for passing it?" Li Xiaotian asked.
"We know. Legend has it that one must obtain the recognition of the Great Dao, and the location is in the central region of this world. It is a forbidden area, and more importantly, a battlefield. All beings appearing there are enemies. What you outsiders must do is to fight, seize territory, and gain the Great Dao's recognition."
The speaker was a middle-aged man. He spoke briefly, as they had never been there themselves. However, Li Xiaotian understood the general idea.
A battlefield where one slays all in all directions, fighting against all trial-takers. Everyone is an enemy, but that wasn't the main point. The true emphasis was on seizing territory and gaining the Great Dao's recognition.
Li Xiaotian's eyes flickered. Although the third stage appeared to be without danger on the surface, no one would have expected it to be the most perilous of the three.
Li Xiaotian did not trouble these Devouring God Clan members further but departed. Of course, he would not return the spirit herbs he had picked. Moreover, he was not worried about retaliation from the Devouring God Clan. He had secretly scanned their memories and discovered that while these Devouring God Clan members lived here seemingly carefree, they had lost all hope of becoming stronger.
In their five thousand years, not a single high-level expert had emerged from their tribe. Furthermore, they could not leave easily, as anyone who attempted to do so would be instantly annihilated by the world's rule power.