Gu Qing Shan suddenly felt tense.

Because he had just recalled a significant detail.

The Living Being Sacrificial Dance seemed to be related to the Dusty World.

If the Sacrificial Dance is related to the Dusty World, then wouldn't I also be a member of the Pantheon?

I need to get this straight!

After thinking for a second, he resolutely asked: "Were the Myriad Deities of the Pantheon the ones who created the Dusty World?"

"No, you shouldn't attempt to pry too deeply into the Dusty World, that would only cause you to become intertwined with the Dusty World, which can both be a blessing and a curse. Even I wouldn't be able to save you from that" the giant corpse tried to dissuade him.

Gu Qing Shan sighed.

After the seven strikes of offering to the past worlds, I once asked the hoarse female voice about the Dusty World and the Twine of Cloud Atlas.

What did she say at the time?

…

「 This twine of good luck is the key to making it past the layer of clouds. Keep in mind, you can only bring one additional individual with you at most on your trip, which is also the original owner of this twine 」

…

-------I've gotten intertwined with it a long time ago, how could I not try to investigate it?

At the time, after I completed the World Offering Dance and defeated the Soul Shrieker, the hoarse female voice told me to diligently practice the Dance for it to advance, but I've been so busy that I haven't practiced it at all.

There isn't much time, and having to explain it is too much trouble, so--------

"Can you help me take a look at this dance?"

After saying that, Gu Qing Shan took a deep breath.

He puffed out his chest, levelled his head, shook his buttocks and leg, then lightly swung his hips.

Lines of glowing text quickly appeared on the War God UI:

[The fourth practice dance session has been initiated]

[3]

[2]

[1]

[Go------]

A second of silence.

Ding ding ding ding ding-------

A series of cymbal hits.

Followed by loud rhythmic drumming!

Boom boom chak----- boom boom chak-----

Pishew~ Pishew~

Pishew~ Pishew~

Ding kaling------ ding kaling----

Various noises rang out noisily!

Another notification popped up on the War God UI:

[Attention! Attention!]

[Because you haven't practiced dancing in a long time, your rhythm is in complete disorder]

[You must diligently practice for a long while in order to regain your dancing foundations]

Dancing foundations…

If life hadn't been forcing my hands, I wouldn't even need this dance!

Gu Qing Shan couldn't help but sigh.

However, even his background music was messed up right now, so there really was a serious problem.

Gu Qing Shan had no choice but to stop his dance posture.

All the noises then disappear.

A new notification appeared on the War God UI:

[You've stopped this practice session]

Gu Qing Shan lightly sighed, then looked at the giant corpse.

Giant corpse: "…"

Gu Qing Shan: "..."

Giant corpse: "...…"

Gu Qing Shan cleared his throat and continued: "That's not the only one, I also have this"

He raised his hand.

A small purple twine was still tied on his wrist

The giant corpse sighed and spoke in a low voice: "Occult artifact, Twine of Cloud Atlas. If that's the case, you are the one who will awaken the Dusty World of the ancient past"

"This length of twine seems to be for leading the way" Gu Qing Shan replied.

"Indeed, if you've received it then simply follow it, because you no longer have a way of turning back. I won't be able to tell you too much either, that would only cause unnecessary trouble" the giant corpse explained.

His voice was unprecedentedly cautious.

Gu Qing Shan asked: "Then the Pantheon----"

"Don't worry, the item on your wrist has nothing to do with the Pantheon" the giant corpse resolutely confirmed.

"Then, what about my dance?" Gu Qing Shan asked.

The giant corpse stayed silent for a few moments and replied: "Don't ask about that, I can only seize the time to tell you something else more urgent"

"That is?" Gu Qing Shan asked.

"The Era of Apocalypses is about to arrive, so the dead Deities within the Pantheon would definitely not have the courage to appear in the world of the living at this point in time" the giant corpse explained.

"But they still did" Gu Qing Shan followed up.

"Which means that something must have appeared during the Apocalypse that was enough to attract them, forcing them to risk their lives and descend on to this world" the giant corpse replied.

At this point, the world around them seemed to have darkened slightly.

Rays of deep blue light slowly appeared on top of the bronze pillar while it was slowly converging towards it.

The all-destroying light illuminated the entire world.

"Do not attempt to investigate matters of the Occult"

"Go, Gu Qing Shan, your number one priority at this moment is to find the real reason why the Myriad Deities has descended once again"

"If you are able to achieve this, you might come closer to the truth and allow this obscured period of history to become firmer"

As soon as he finished.

An intense pulling force appeared on Gu Qing Shan's body and yanked him away from this barren world.

Boom!

Lightning descended.

The giant corpse was enveloped in intense lightning, completely speechless.

…

In the forest.

Gu Qing Shan suddenly appeared from the void of space, landing in front of everyone.

Atley said admiringly: "How impressive, I wonder when I'd be able to achieve that"

Gu Qing Shan looked at everyone, only to see that they were all looking at him, including Shroud.

"Finally, we have someone else who could also enter the World of Laws" Scarlet looked at Gu Qing Shan with glittering eyes.

"Did you see any Law Behemoth?" Shroud asked.

"I didn't, I only made a trip there, so I think I'll have to try it again" Gu Qing Shan replied.

"Then try again" Reneedol urged him.

Gu Qing Shan was surprised: "Why are you even more worried about this than I am?"

Reneedol smiled.

Rhode seems to be a bit sensitive…

She replied: "When I went out earlier, I heard a lot of disadvantageous news for our World Valley"

"What kind of news?" Atley asked.

"They want to eliminate every last person who managed to escape the World Valley's destruction" Reneedol replied.

"But why!?" Epta couldn't help but exclaim.

"I don't know, but it's a fact that we need to improve our strength" Reneedol replied.

Gu Qing Shan glanced at her.

Indeed, in about half a day, the Overlord of Radiance will be surrounded and would die at the hands of the other Law Behemoths, Shroud will also lose all of his powers.

Only the Overlord of Death would not participate in this.

This means the only person they would be able to rely on was Rhode!

I need to quickly form a covenant with the Overlord of Death, otherwise, when we run into the people of other domains, I would be forced to use Red Wraith's swordsmanship to kill our enemies.

That would expose me right away.

Gu Qing Shan moved around a bit, then attempted to contact the World of Laws again.

Everyone didn't want to disturb him so they cautiously stood around.

A few moments later, Gu Qing Shan seemed to have recognized a certain familiar presence and abruptly looked up.

A cluster of black flames descended from above, landing on his body.

Shroud muttered: "The phenomenon is black flames? It seems the Overlord who paid attention to Rhode could either be Dark, Destruction, or Death"

Atley's gaze was locked on Gu Qing Shan's black flames, mesmerized by it.

Reneedol commented: "I think it could be the Overlord of Death, this is a very unique Overlord"

"Indeed, mortals who bring about death in this world are favored by this Overlord" Shroud also commented.

"That can't be, how would Rhode be connected to the Overlord of Death with how he normally is?" Scarlet worriedly said.

Reneedol glanced at her.

----after a little bit, you'll also be forming a covenant with the Overlord of Death, so why are you worried about him?

However, I can't say that.

The black flames enveloped Rhode and took him away from everyone's visions.

…

The World of Laws.

Gu Qing Shan didn't have to wait for too long before a cloaked humanoid figure silently appeared in front of him.

------once again.

Gu Qing Shan silently sighed, then bowed and spoke: "Venerable Overlord of Death, I have come here to seek a covenant with you"

The humanoid figure stood there without saying a single word and only raised his hand to lightly touch the void of space.

Burning flames manifested in mid-air to form a series of text:

[Death cannot open its mouth, otherwise, all things shall wilt]

Gu Qing Shan nodded to signal his understanding.

The burning text turned back into flames, then manifested into different lines of text:

[Rhode, countless living beings have died at your hands, you are the individual with the highest level of suitability to Death]

[Now, are you willing to form a covenant with me?]

Gu Qing Shan answered right away: "I am willing"

The letters paused for a bit before changing again:

[Aren't you going to ask what kind of covenant it is?]

Gu Qing Shan thought for a bit and agreed.

I shouldn't act like I know everything already, that would not be good.

He explained: "I can sense suitability between you and me, so I thought it would be best to save both of our times and directly get to the covenant"

The burning text manifested into a scroll and flew in front of Gu Qing Shan.

The flames unfolded to form a simple covenant with only two lines:

[You shall provide me sustenance; I shall grant you power]

[------Overlord of Death]

Following his previous reaction, Gu Qing Shan solemnly asked: "Venerable Overlord of Death, may I ask how I would be able to provide you with sustenance?"

The burning flames manifested into another line of text:

[The deaths you bring shall become my sustenance]

Gu Qing Shan hesitantly said: "I normally don't kill------"

At this point, he stopped himself.

Recalling what would happen later, Gu Qing Shan sighed and said: "I don't kill normal people"

[That is fine, you only need to kill your enemies]

Gu Qing Shan nodded and placed his hand on the black flaming covenant.

Hoh---------

The covenant turned into a cluster of flames that entered Gu Qing Shan's body.

The covenant with the Overlord of Death had been established.

Another line of burning text appeared:

[You are a good person, Rhode, you may now leave]

"Wait a moment!"

Gu Qing Shan called out.

He took out something from his chest and respectfully said:

"To commemorate this covenant, I would like to offer you this precious treasure"