The girl's name was Zhai Xin, one of the Four Kings in the God War, the Evil King. After the previous battle with Lin Luo, the other three Kings, and four peak Hosts, she truly embarked on the path of cultivating martial arts through evil, proving her Dao through slaughter.

Of course, her path of killing was not one of indiscriminately slaughtering the innocent or massacring unarmed commoners. While such things might occur in the aftermath of a battle, focusing solely on such acts would not only yield her no benefit but would also become unbearable for her conscience.

Thus, the worlds she chose for her killing sprees were always those utterly chaotic realms where the strong preyed on the weak—where having power meant gaining everything, and lacking it meant losing everything.

In such worlds, she gained not only the fruits of slaughter but also a deeper understanding of herself.

Two months prior, during a battle in the Chaos World, she not only slew countless enemies, including quasi-Heavenly Rank powerhouses, but also vaguely sensed an abnormality within her own body. Whether it was an illusion or not, she always felt something incredibly powerful and terrifying lurking deep within her soul.

As her strength grew, this sensation became clearer, often making it impossible for her to concentrate. Consequently, she rested in her own world for a full two months, only setting out again a month ago to arrive at the present Yuan Qian World.

Initially, things were relatively normal. The enemies she encountered were neither too weak nor too strong, providing her with valuable experience points. Unbound by morality, she robbed any treasure she saw and seized any territory she found, killing without mercy. Although her enlightenment gains weren't vast, they were certainly helpful.

However, trouble found her about half a month ago.

Perhaps it was due to the intensity of her killing spree that alerted the world's top powerhouses to her presence, or perhaps these top experts had already laid an ambush. The moment she stepped into the Misty Valley, rumored to be the dwelling place of these supreme experts, she was ambushed by over a dozen powerhouses.

And almost every single one of these ambushers possessed quasi-Heavenly Rank strength!

In that battle—had she not relied on burning her life force to unleash the chaotic rules and violently carve a path of blood—she would most likely have perished.

Yet, even so, she was severely wounded and would struggle to unleash her peak strength again in a short time. After all, she had faced more than a dozen quasi-Heavenly Ranks; simply surviving was a considerable feat.

But it was this very fact that made Zhai Xin feel strange.

Normally, it would be remarkable for a single world to possess three quasi-Heavenly Ranks. For this world to harbor so many was exceedingly bizarre. Furthermore, even if the Yuan Qian World truly housed so many quasi-Heavenly Ranks, they would most likely be scattered, each focusing on their own comprehension and striving to reach the Heavenly Rank, rather than gathering together.

Yet, the situation she encountered felt as if those individuals knew she was coming and were deliberately waiting for her… This discrepancy caused Zhai Xin a profound sense of dissonance. Thus, after escaping, she did not immediately return to her own world but lingered, determined to uncover the truth behind this matter.

Though slightly risky, Zhai Xin deemed it worthwhile. If these people had truly set a trap for her, it meant they were aware of her existence, which logically raised the possibility that they were also aware of the God War… This issue, which could be minor or monumental, could not be ignored.

Then, fortune favored her. Just the day before, she finally located a lone enemy. Suppressing the pain of her injuries, she seized the chance to launch a surprise attack, ultimately slaying the individual. By extracting memories from the foe’s soul, she finally understood the full picture… This was not an accident; it was premeditated!

The quasi-Heavenly Rank enemies she had encountered were not all indigenous to this world; the majority hailed from other Yuan Qian Worlds. And they held a particularly significant title… Disciples of the Proxy Gods!

Proxy Gods have disciples? This was unheard of, but their existence could not be denied.

Strictly speaking, these quasi-Heavenly Rank powerhouses were not direct disciples of the Proxy Gods—at most, they held the title of student or grand-disciple. Originally, Proxy Gods would not disclose high-level events like the God War to ordinary beings, much less bother utilizing these quasi-Heavenly Rank experts, whom they viewed as mere ants.

However, as circumstances shifted, they were compelled to seek external aid.

Firstly, in the battle between the Proxy Gods, not only did both sides suffer heavy casualties among their ranks, but nearly all their first, second, and third-tier disciples were reduced to ash, leaving the haughty masters as mere figureheads.

Then came the entanglement of Destiny and the demise of the Heavenly Dao. Both figures were immensely powerful, even among the Proxy Gods; Destiny aside, the Heavenly Dao, in particular, ranked among the top three. For such a powerhouse to fall silently sent a ripple of sudden dread among the remaining Proxy Gods.

If it weren't for the need to prepare that ultimate trump card, keeping them tied up, perhaps they would have launched another full-scale assault. Even so, this didn't mean they would do nothing, simply waiting for Lin Luo and the others to grow stronger.

Hence, they mobilized the strength of these student-lineages. While these subordinates might not be able to deal with Yao Yao, they stood a high chance of success against the current Four Kings and Hosts, provided the coordination was adequate.

As for tracking the movements of the Four Kings, they naturally had methods once the targets left their home worlds… Whether or not they could act was one matter; finding them was another.

Under such an arrangement, Zhai Xin became the first to fall into the trap.

Upon learning all this, Zhai Xin immediately intended to return to her world and notify the other three Kings. Yet, what she didn't realize was that the reason she managed to find a lone enemy this time was also part of the enemy's setup. Before she could retreat, the remaining quasi-Heavenly Rank experts banded together, transforming the entire world into an inaccessible zone—neither entering nor exiting was possible, and even Zhai Xin, as a Walker, could not leave quickly.

The rest of the events unfolded simply, best summarized by a single idiom: "Unleash the hounds."

Facing the siege of over a dozen quasi-Heavenly Ranks, Zhai Xin, even with divine power, stood no chance. After a desperate struggle, she reached her absolute limit.

“I never expected to die in a place like this. Your setup was truly successful,” Zhai Xin said coldly, wiping the blood from the corner of her mouth as she looked at the enemies not far away.

She appeared utterly disheveled; her delicate features were pale and exhausted. Under the pressure exerted by the numerous foes, she struggled even to remain standing, yet she displayed no hint of timidity or fear, her small frame held rigidly upright.

She had already died once; the two lives she now possessed were a gift. Dying again held little terror for her, though she felt a touch of regret.

“You were impressive too. There were eighteen quasi-Heavenly Ranks when we set the ambush for you, but now only nine remain. For us to pay such a heavy price, you can die content,” stated one quasi-Heavenly Rank expert, his cold tone laced with evident anger as he gazed at Zhai Xin.

Hearing this, Zhai Xin merely laughed lightly. “Nine? Haha, that number isn't much at all. Subtracting half my life, you paid the price of nine lives. So, if you take my entire life, shouldn't you pay at least double that amount!”

With that declaration, Zhai Xin suddenly roared, and her body began to blaze with fierce firelight.

“Impossible! To still be able to burn the soul in this condition?!” The quasi-Heavenly Rank expert’s face changed drastically, and he cried out, instinctively stepping back several paces.

Zhai Xin, however, charged forward without hesitation. In her current state, even burning her soul meant she had limited time. Given the formidable power of every enemy, she couldn't afford to waste a single second if she hoped to annihilate them all in this short window.

But Zhai Xin failed to notice the flicker of cunning in the eyes of the retreating quasi-Heavenly Rank expert the instant she charged. Then, as Zhai Xin reached him, the expert suddenly bellowed: “Soul Sealing Grand Array!”

Instantly, the other eight quasi-Heavenly Rank experts exerted their power. Nine brilliant beams of light shot from their bodies, merging into a single entity in the sky, before showering down.

Damn it!

As Zhai Xin saw the light converging in the sky, she sensed immediate danger and instinctively tried to retreat. But she had exhausted every ounce of her power moments before; there was no opportunity to escape now. Before she could fully react, the light enveloped her, completely imprisoning her within it.

“Ugh!” The light caused no tangible physical damage, but trapped inside, she felt her soul utterly locked down, rendering her incapable of exerting any strength, forcing her to her knees instinctively.

“Do you think we reached our level without experiencing countless life-and-death struggles? Did you imagine we were unaware of the terror of burning the soul? When dealing with outsiders like you, did you believe we wouldn't prepare sufficiently?” The previous quasi-Heavenly Rank expert stepped forward. “To truly eliminate you, we made twelve-part preparations. This Soul Sealing Grand Array was designed specifically to counter soul burning. Now, you are certainly doomed!”

“……” Zhai Xin grimaced but remained silent. Even without the enemy’s words, she knew she had walked into a trap.

“I repeat: you killed nine of us while sacrificing only half your life. You may die content!”

Zhai Xin coldly retorted, “Hmph. How could I rest peacefully without wiping out all you lackeys!” Although she spoke defiantly, she knew that at this moment, she could do nothing further.

The expert immediately sneered, “Since that is the case, then die without peace of mind!”

As he spoke, he prepared to strike, intending to deliver the final blow to Zhai Xin.

However, before his attack could land, a faint, ethereal voice drifted through the air: “Oh dear, oh dear. So many grown men ganging up to bully a little girl—even this humble self cannot bear to watch.”

“Who! Who is speaking?!” This sudden voice instantly halted his action. Everyone’s expression shifted, and they instinctively scanned their surroundings.

“This humble self, that is.”

“Stop playing ghostly games and show yourself!”

The cohort of quasi-Heavenly Rank experts were enraged. To have someone interrupt at such a crucial juncture was intolerable! Still… whoever it was, if they dared to reveal themselves, the only outcome was death!

After all, they had completely sealed off this world; no one stronger than them could possibly emerge. “This humble self would love to step out, but I currently cannot,” the voice sounded somewhat helpless.

“Hmph! If you won’t come out, then I’ll force you!” He was a quasi-Heavenly Rank expert after all, and he acted without hesitation. As he spoke, he punched out, sending a terrifying wave of energy directly toward Zhai Xin. But!

The astonishing happened: the energy wave, aimed straight at Zhai Xin, did not strike her. Instead, it slipped past her side as if flowing through water.

“This?” Seeing this scene, everyone froze in shock.

Among them, Zhai Xin was the most astonished, for she felt that the voice resonated from the deepest core of her soul. In other words, her guess was correct: something had indeed been hidden within her soul, and today it had finally awakened!

“Who are you?” Zhai Xin couldn’t help but ask, transmitting her query through mental intent deep into her soul, ensuring no one else could hear.

The voice replied, “Who I am isn't important. You can think of me as a God, or you can think of me as a Demon—it means nothing. What matters is that I can save you.”

“How can you save me?”

“Very simple. Hand over control of your body to me, release everything, and accept me. How about it, do you dare?”

“Haha, I’m dead anyway, so what is there to fear! Be it God or Demon, I yield everything to you now!” Zhai Xin laughed loudly, handing over control without hesitation. “Such decisiveness, I like that.”

Amidst that approving sound, a faint phantom suddenly materialized behind Zhai Xin… It was an exquisitely beautiful woman dressed in snow-white robes, her flowing black hair dancing in the air, radiating an otherworldly elegance.

“What is this?!” The quasi-Heavenly Rank experts had been attacking Zhai Xin—though ineffectively—but they had maintained their efforts. When they witnessed this phantom suddenly appear, they were all utterly stunned, never imagining that the interloper causing chaos originated from inside their enemy!

The woman, however, seemed to have no intention of fighting these people. She smiled, saying, “Very good. The weather today is lovely and sunny, but you should still be careful; a random falling star might just smash someone to death.”

Everyone ignored her seemingly joking remark, but then—

BOOM!

At that moment, a massive meteor crashed down from the sky with a thunderous roar. One of the quasi-Heavenly Rank experts had no time to evade and was directly struck by the meteor, shattering into pieces with a resounding impact.

At this instant, everyone was dumbfounded!

Setting aside the sheer coincidence of a meteor striking a quasi-Heavenly Rank expert, even an expert of that caliber might not be killed by a hundred falling stars. But…

“That’s why this humble self said to be careful, because danger is everywhere,” the phantom woman said, as if nothing had happened, smiling faintly. “This humble self is a good person, so I offer you a warning. Also, you should be careful; even quasi-Heavenly Ranks can die suddenly from illness.”

Her words struck a chord of terror in their hearts.