No one would mind having a long life.
Perhaps living an extra thousand years could lead to reaching level nine.
Then challenge the Seventy-Two Pillars and replace them!
Even devils should have dreams!
Thus, the competition’s intensity far exceeds earlier levels.
"7.2 billion!"
Levi concluded decisively.
His competition was a devil at Level 8 Late Stage.
The opponent was also wealthy, possibly a Clan Leader of a large tribe.
The devil had previously spent a fortune acquiring the Nether River Molybdenum Iron and was now financially tight.He silently gave Levi a glance and hurriedly left.
Levi’s wish was fulfilled.
With 800 million Joss Paper remaining, he continued to wait for the next auction.
Up next were some minor items.
The first item attracted Levi’s attention.
[Rebirth Stone, special item, can view the deceased’s future life, one time per stone, three stones total, starting bid 600 million.]
"View future life? Isn’t that the Underworld’s authority? They can sell it for money too?"
Levi felt slightly speechless.
There wasn’t much competition for this item.
He secured it smoothly for 700 million Joss Paper.
He spent the remaining 100 million casually on some materials.
The auction ended.
The King of the Underworld left with Di Gao and the Minotaur.
He took out a small portion of the huge amount of Joss Paper obtained from the auction.
"You’ve been with me for some time, take these."
Di Gao and the Minotaur quickly thanked him and carefully stored them away.
The King of the Underworld waved his hand, causing billions of Joss Paper to drift like snowflakes in the wind.
The bills fell into the Nether River and disappeared.
...
In the wilderness.
Levi withdrew his Perception and halted his movement.
"It’s a pity, the Nether River Molybdenum Iron."
After circling around, he did not see the figure of that Level 8 Late Stage devil.
He thought the devil might ambush him nearby to intercept and kill him.
Thus, he could take the opportunity to counterattack and seize a level nine material for free.
Obviously, he was overthinking.
The devils at the eighth level have profound thoughts, not easily engaging one another.
Otherwise, it might escalate to large-scale wars among the Seventy-Two Pillars.
...
On Ancient Dragon Continent.
Inside Emperor’s Palace.
Levi took out the Shell Mother Fruit.
"A good item, swapping it for a Glorious Sun-Grade Oddity is not a problem."
He didn’t intend to consume it.
He had many years of lifespan, and eating it would be wasteful.
It’s better to exchange it for other resources or keep it as a backup.
If a close relative needs it, he can offer help at a crucial moment.
He took out [Rebirth Stone].
"Able to view the present life, interesting."
Of course, limited to some unimportant characters.
If the person being viewed is a strong figure, this item cannot display their present life.
This item wasn’t expensive, and it was the first time Levi encountered it in the Netherworld Market.
Next time, ask Di Gao if he can find more.
He wanted to use them to check some people’s present lives.
Like... a certain knight.
Naturally, it would be Old Fred, who was most important during his mortal period.
Serpent Vulture Knight.
He didn’t intend to disturb others’ present lives.
He was just curious.
Using this item is simple; imprint the true name on the Rebirth Stone.
And add all relevant "keywords" about this person.
In this way, Levi could accurately find Fred.
The images flashed like a slideshow.
Blackwater Domain, dilapidated castle... past memories surged.
Levi seemed to quickly view Fred’s entire life.
Finally, the perspective shifted:
Sauron Plane, Nar World...
Master of Dawn, Dawn Sect, Holy Sect Army, Unbeliever Brotherhood.
Vice President Kane, Level 7 Demon Swordsmen...
At this moment, Levi felt like a God.
Soon he understood the present life of the old butler.
The Rebirth Stone lost its mysterious power and turned to ashes.
Levi let out a breath of relief.
It seemed Fred’s present life was going well.
He was no longer a mortal but had become a leader of an underground transcendent organization.
Ruler of Nar World, also a church force.
As for the so-called "Master of Dawn."
Through Lucy’s tea party.
Levi knew it was just another name for "Heavenly Father."
This figure likely held God’s Authority related to Light.
Had spiritual temples in many worlds throughout the Multidimensional Plane.
In some ways, the old butler was rather unlucky.
Treated as someone repressed by Heavenly Father in both lives.
Coincidentally, Nar World was in the Flora Realm where the Spider King resided.
It was a medium civilization, with top power probably at level eight.
Specifically, the Pope Saint of the Dawn Sect.
Levi had the Spider King send a duplication to gather intelligence there.
Past life and present life have no relationship.
However, Levi hoped that Kane in this life would fare better.
If Kane encountered difficulties, he could offer aid.
Next, Levi imprinted the true name of the Wild Boar Knight onto the Rebirth Stone.
After a while, he opened his eyes with a strange expression.
"Unexpectedly, Wild Boar Duke? Tusks Prince’s child."
The Wild Boar Duke’s end was being killed by Levi, even his true soul was devoured by Leon.
This meant he had no future life.
So, indeed, the Wild Boar Knight was truly dead!
Levi had no regrets along this path!
This segment of grudges ended, making him feel much more relieved.
Finally, Levi imprinted Marlene’s true name onto the Rebirth Stone.
After viewing it, he showed a complex expression.
Marlene had reincarnated several times, always living as an Ordinary person.
In her present life, she was in a small world during the Doomsday Era.
Her position there was as a professor of Mysticism at a university.
"That’s fine, Marlene can still pursue what she wishes to do."
Levi sighed.
After learning about the present lives of these important people,
He seemed to have let go of his feelings about Life and Death.
If there were more Rebirth Stones,
He still wanted to check the present lives of those legendary knights from the Doomsday Era.
Perhaps it would yield some potential individuals to gather.
Lionheart Knight, Golden Warhammer Knight, Snowflake Knight...
...
Ninth Layer of Hell.
In the sky, millions of chains hung down, boundless.
On the ground, Blade Mountain, Sea of Fire, boiling oil, and icy torture grounds were scattered.
In the wilderness, pillar after pillar spanned the heavens and earth.
Each pillar, a world in itself.
Only the seventy-two strongest in Hell had the right to dwell in the Seventy-Two Pillars World.
Once becoming a Pillar, they must face challenges from the Wild Nine-level.
If they fail to defend, the price is losing their life.
The Wild Nine-level would strip their Authority and gain Pillar qualification.
Similarly, if the Wild Nine-level fails in a challenge, they would perish.
Only with countless sacrifices can victory be achieved.
Countless devils and Undead from antiquity became yellow soil before the Seventy-Two Pillars.
This place is Hell, endlessly cruel.
But once becoming a Pillar, the benefits are endless.
The most important is gaining lifespans several times longer than their own.
It’s said that those at the forefront, the Pillars, are terrifying beings from antiquity.
Realm of Slaughter, seat of the Emperor of Torture.
"Master, the Nether River Molybdenum Iron is secured."