CHAPTER 394: CHAPTER 182: THE 4 MINUTES CONTROLLED BY THE DEATH GOD_3

This was simply like a chess endgame where one side was destined to win. No matter how the moves develop, as long as the normal procedure is followed, the one losing would definitely be Blowing Snow Princess.

This sparked a craze of analysis over the battle, yet the more they studied, the more terrifying the manipulation of the Black Death Army appeared.

The entire event was already clear; in the beginning, the Black Death Army was commanded by the Black Death Demon King, and when they were about to lose, the master of the Black Death Demon King officially intervened and began controlling the Black Death Army, leading to that four minutes of death god-like harvesting.

This last four-minute battle was gradually known as the "four minutes controlled by the Death God," and many Trial Takers studying Demon Spirit command would treat this video as a textbook for research.

The Lord of Light City, Li Xiu, and the Black Death Demon King thus gained widespread fame, almost becoming the synonymous figures of new era Trial Takers and Demon Spirits.

Unexpectedly, Blowing Snow Princess’s popularity was still higher than that of the Black Death Demon King. Some survey data showed that people generally believed Blowing Snow Princess was the strongest Demon Spirit.

Although the Black Death Demon King was also quite powerful, compared to Blowing Snow Princess, he was still a notch inferior. He was able to win only because his master was stronger than the master of Blowing Snow Princess.

Regardless, the first Demon Spirit Competition in the City of Light became a historical milestone, akin to launching an unstoppable wave that swept across the world in a short time, providing a completely different perception of Trial Takers and Demon Spirits.

Some ordinary people started planning how to become Trial Takers, rather than simply fearing the Trial Gate as before and dreading entering the Trial Ground.

Of course, not fearing or being afraid doesn’t mean seeking death; no one is foolish, most would choose Trials they have a chance to pass.

The City of Light was evidently a very good choice, and many with some economic means hoped to head to the City of Light to become Trial Takers, as the Trials there were considered the safest, and if they paid enough, there were specialized Trial Takers to guide newcomers, directly signing contracts guaranteeing safe passage through the Trials.

Moreover, one could spend money to buy Talent Gemstones and Skill Rings, even Demon Spirit Rings, greatly enhancing safety, allowing even inexperienced ordinary people to safely pass the Trials.

Even ordinary people without financial power could spend a little to buy strategies, and with some intelligence and physical training, they could successfully pass.

If unwilling to spend even this small amount, one could still find uploaded strategies and detailed explanations online, making it exceedingly simple.

In this battle alone, the City of Light completely exploded in popularity.

With the sudden rise of the City of Light and the Demon Spirit Competitions, various forces saw the business opportunity, and since Eternal Heaven hadn’t expressed opposition, it seemed there was no intent to stop it, so they began opening portions of the Trial Gates, and some started hosting various Demon Spirit Competitions.

In a very short span, what was originally quite unfamiliar to ordinary people, Trial Takers and Demon Spirits, seemed to become normal things around them.

"We successfully changed the world." Chu Jun didn’t mind those imitating their Demon Spirit competitions, feeling a sense of accomplishment.

"Indeed, we changed the world, while simultaneously increasing our competitors." Li Xiu chuckled.

"No matter, compared to the era we created, they are nothing." Chu Jun expressed indifferently.

While Chu Jun could be indifferent, Li Xiu couldn’t ignore it.

The City of Light needed to survive, and he needed substantial resources. Among the various Demon Spirit Competitions sprouting up like mushrooms after rain, the City of Light didn’t hold much advantage, with only one: they were the first.

"It would be nice if this place had a few more Trial Gates." Li Xiu thought helplessly.

But the nearby Trial Gates belonged mostly to Red Sand City and Guyue City, giving them no chance to intervene. The only consolation was buying the Golden Gate before the Demon Spirit Competition, as buying now would not be at the previous price.

Nonetheless, Boss Qiu didn’t suffer losses; his investment had already recouped costs, especially his Aibo TV Station, which saw ratings surpass Guyue City’s official TV station due to the Demon Spirit Competition.

Additionally, leveraging the broadcast of the Demon Spirit Competition and running adverts had made several of his products local best-sellers, earning unknown profits, with continuous future revenue.

Sha Chu’s departure exacerbated the manpower shortage in the City of Light, relying entirely on Archie and Chu Jun, even forcing Li Xiu to begin working.

Only now did Li Xiu realize how much Sha Chu had done previously, feeling quite uneasy without Sha Chu.

"Sigh, wonder when Sha Chu will return; I can’t be handling these matters every day. How will I find time to visit the Trial Grounds to enhance my Primordial Embryo Quality?" Li Xiu was frustrated when the security reported that two lovely girls wished to see him.

Li Xiu knew it should be Qingyi and Bai Ying, feeling cheerful.

Leveraging Blowing Snow Princess’s popularity, if another round of promotion could be done, the City of Light could again reap benefits.

Sure enough, upon entering the reception room, Li Xiu saw Bai Ying and Li Qingyi.

"Let’s reintroduce ourselves. I’m Li Qingyi, sharing your surname. Qing means teal, and Yi is the Yi from ’the beauty on the other side of the water.’" Li Qingyi smiled, extending her hand to Li Xiu, seemingly unconcerned about Blowing Snow Princess’s recent defeat.

"Li Xiu." Li Xiu shook hands with Li Qingyi, her smooth skin and soft flesh without the roughness expected of a Trial Taker, making one reluctant to let go.

Yet after a brief shake, Li Xiu released his hand.

"City Lord, I’ve come to fulfill our agreement, but there’s something I’d like to discuss with you," Li Qingyi hesitated to say.

"Go ahead." Li Xiu could roughly guess what Li Qingyi wished to discuss.

As a member of Eternal Heaven, Li Qingyi’s identity was surely complex; likely she didn’t want to appear prominently before people.

Additionally, there’s the matter of the Three-attribute Demon Spirit Wine, which Li Qingyi likely wouldn’t easily give up.

Li Xiu listened quietly, waiting to see what Li Qingyi would say.

Unexpectedly, Li Qingyi said nothing, directly placing an item onto the table in front of Li Xiu.