They're Slave Deathguards! "
A series of exclamations rang in Duan Ling Tian's ears, causing him to focus his attention on the dozen figures that appeared in the air.
There were more than a dozen people. Among them were young men, middle-aged men, and old men.
All of them had one thing in common. Their eyes were empty as though they had no soul.
Naturally, they only looked soulless. If one used their Divine Consciousness to examine them, it would not be difficult to discover that they were no different from ordinary humans. If there was a difference, it would be that they were indifferent to everything.
"Slave Deathguards?"
This was the first time Duan Lingtian had heard of this term after coming to the Profound Handle Land. His confusion attracted the attention of Zhang Yaoji who was standing not far away. "Duan Lingtian, you don't know about Slave Deathguards?"
"I don't know."
Duan Lingtian shook his head. There was no need for him to pretend that he did not know. Moreover, he was also curious about what Slave Deathguards were.
When he was still in the Hidden Fog Academy in Skywind City, he had seen Slave Deathguards in the training ground of the ten-star students. However, those Slave Deathguards looked completely different from the ones in front of him.
Those Slave Deathguards looked no different from ordinary humans from head to toe. Their eyes were bright.
On the other hand, the Slave Deathguards in front of him looked as though they had lost their souls. They looked very dull.
However, although they were wooden, their attacks were not the slightest bit sluggish. In fact, they were completely attacking without defending. It was extremely swift and fierce. Unless one's strength completely suppressed them, even if one could kill them, it was inevitable that one would be injured.
"Slave Deathguards are existences who have their memories erased by a secret technique and trained into Slave Deathguards. Slave Deathguards only recognize their master's aura. The master's aura is usually an object. Most people use it as a pendant."
Zhang Yaoji explained, "As long as you give them an order through the pendant, they'll obey unconditionally. Even if you ask them to die, they won't even frown."
"What kind of people were these Slave Deathguards before they became slaves?"
Duan Lingtian asked curiously.
"There are all kinds of people."
Zhang Yaoji said with a sigh, "This is one of the most dangerous places in the Realms of Gods … If a person is imprisoned and doesn't choose to commit suicide, he or she will become a slave or a sacrificial warrior."
"For example, even if it's a Higher Deity or a God King with a slightly stronger soul, they can use a formation to erase the former's memories and turn them into slaves.
"God-King level slave death warriors require a God-Emperor with a powerful soul."
"The Godkings and Godemperors with powerful souls here are basically Godkings and Godemperors who specialize in soul attacks."
As long as you have enough wealth, you can buy them … Moreover, they won't turn against their masters. "
"Even if it's a Lesser Deity, even if it's an existence that hasn't ascended to godhood, as long as it has the token to control the slave death warriors, it can even control the legendary God Emperor level slave death warriors, let alone God King level slave death warriors."
…
After listening to Zhang Yaoji's explanation, Duan Lingtian finally understood the meaning of Slave Deathguards. At the same time, he also realized that once one became a Slave Deathguard, one would be doomed eternally.
Zhang Yaoji spoke casually, but Duan Lingtian felt goosebumps all over his body when he heard this.
Naturally, after listening to Zhang Yaoji's explanation, Duan Lingtian also realized it was not easy to make someone a Slave Deathguard even if their cultivation base was a whole realm higher than theirs.
Only those who specialize in soul attacks would be able to do so.
Moreover, if it was someone who had a Divine Artifact to protect their soul, their soul would be protected by the Divine Artifact. Before the Divine Artifact's defense was breached, no one would be able to brainwash them into becoming a Slave Deathguard.
"Actually, you don't have to think too much about it."
Zhang Yaoji said with a smile, "In the sect, no one will treat you this way. No matter who it is, if anyone dares to use such a method on you, they'll be doomed eternally!"
"In the Realms of Gods, every force has a rule that forbids them from using secret techniques on their fellow sect members and turning them into Slave Deathguards.
No matter how grave the crime is, even if they're sentenced to death, they still won't punish someone in such a manner. After all, it's inhumane.
However, a force may be able to control its own members, but it can't control those outside.
Moreover, driven by profit, there are many people out there who intend to create Slave Deathguards. After all, the price of Slave Deathguards is extremely high in the market.
For this reason, you have to be extremely careful when you're out there. In fact, before you're strong enough, I don't recommend traveling alone.
It's fine if you're robbed or killed. However, you're most afraid of becoming a Slave Deathguard and becoming someone else's weapon.
Moreover, if you become a weapon, there's a possibility you'll harm your friends and family in the future. "
…
Naturally, Duan Lingtian understood Zhang Yaoji's words.
Only when there was a transaction would there be harm.
If there was no demand, naturally, no one would do such a thing. However, it was precisely because there was a demand, a huge demand, that many people would turn a living person into a Slave Deathguard.
"These Slave Deathguards are emotionless. They only follow their master's orders. They'll do whatever their master tells them to do.
For example, my old man must have ordered them to guard the first checkpoint and not let us go up. "
As soon as Zhang Yaoji finished speaking, he flew out.
His body shone with golden light as he made his move.
Swoosh! Swoosh! Swoosh! Swoosh! Swoosh!
…
Thousands of dazzling golden sword rays shot out from Zhang Yaoji's body. It was clear he had comprehended the law of metal. Moreover, his law of metal had fused three profundities together.
With just one move, he forced the Slave Deathguards to retreat.
However, when the remaining Slave Deathguards charged forward, Zhang Yaoji felt the strain. At the same time, he roared, "Why aren't all of you coming to help?!"
Almost as soon as Zhang Yaoji finished speaking, the few inner sect disciples who had been forced back earlier, as well as the other inner sect disciples around Duan Lingtian, stepped into the air.
The group of people joined forces and easily forced the dozen or so Slave Deathguards to retreat. Moreover, when the latter sensed that they were no match for them, they tactfully retreated.
Only a few Slave Deathguards were injured. No Slave Deathguards were killed.
"These Slave Deathguards are all higher deities who have comprehended the fusion of multiple profundities of a certain law … Moreover, the weapons in their hands are all inferior divine weapons."
This battle allowed Duan Lingtian to see the strength of the dozen or so Slave Deathguards. At the same time, he could tell that the Trial Hall Master, Zhang Tianheng, must have ordered these Slave Deathguards to retreat if they were no match for them.
After all, every Slave Deathguard was worth a fortune. There was no need to waste them on the assessment of the inner sect disciples.
Just like that, Duan Lingtian passed this checkpoint without doing anything.
The first checkpoint of the Ultimate Abyss.
"But … Zhang Yaoji's strength is actually not weaker than Qi Yu's."
Zhang Yaoji's attack earlier made Duan Lingtian realize that his strength was not ordinary. Unlike Qi Yu, he should also be in the top ten among the inner sect disciples who could enter the Godly Spirit Realm.
"I didn't expect you to be so strong."
Duan Lingtian stepped into the air and came to Zhang Yaoji's side.
"No matter how strong I am, I can't be stronger than a freak like you."
Zhang Yaoji smiled bitterly when he heard that. "Even if I were to face Qi Yu who was killed by your sword, I would have to put in a lot of effort to defeat him."
"You can defeat Qi Yu? It seems that your strength ranking among the inner sect disciples in the Godly Spirit Realm is higher than Qi Yu's. "
Duan Lingtian said in surprise.
"Of course."
Zhang Yaoji lifted his head proudly. "Qi Yu was at most in the top ten among the inner sect disciples in the Godly Spirit Realm, but I'm in the top five."
"Of course, whether it is me or anyone else, we can't compare to a freak like you."
When he looked at Duan Lingtian again, Zhang Yaoji was like a deflated balloon.
"Haha … Senior-apprentice Brother Zhang, aren't you just looking for trouble by comparing yourself with Senior-apprentice Brother Duan?"
Not too far away, an inner sect disciple shook his head and laughed.
"That's right! Senior-apprentice Brother Duan is someone who has a high chance of becoming a core disciple of our Hidden Fog Sect with his Godly Spirit Realm cultivation … comparing yourself with him is just looking for trouble. "
Another inner sect disciple echoed.
"Alright, let's continue."
Zhang Yaoji, who didn't want to suffer another blow, changed the topic and said, "People like us are bound to be unable to walk to the end … I suggest that we allow Duan Ling Tian to rest more during the following journey. In this way, his chances of passing the test will be greater."
"We will help him pass the tests ahead."
"If he can smoothly become a core disciple, then when we go out in the future, we can brag to you … that the Hidden Fog Sect's first Godly Spirit Realm core disciple in 10,000 years is from the same generation as us. We watched him pass the test with our own eyes."
As Zhang Yaoji spoke, the eyes of the other inner sect disciples lit up. "I agree!"
"Then it's decided."
"Senior-apprentice Brother Duan, for the rest of the journey, if you can avoid fighting, then don't … try to preserve your strength as much as possible. We will try our best to send you up a bit more."
…
The group of inner sect disciples around Duan Lingtian were all incomparably enthusiastic under Zhang Yaoji's suggestion.
As for Duan Lingtian, although he didn't think it was necessary, he didn't reject everyone's enthusiasm. He nodded and said, "Then I thank everyone."
"Let's go!"
With Zhang Yaoji's order, the other inner sect disciples immediately stepped into the air and soared into the horizon.
Of course, after charging for a short distance, a few demon beasts that were like enormous mountains appeared and guarded the sky. They glared fiercely at Duan Ling Tian and the others as if they were tigers that were blocking their path.
"Kill!"
Zhang Yaoji and the others charged forward.
This time, they spent a bit more time before forcing the monster beasts back.
Of course, this was the second test, so it was normal for it to be a bit more difficult.
Duan Lingtian still didn't make a move.
"This brat, he doesn't care about himself and is helping others … really …"
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