At this moment, within a grand hall of the Dead Star, the previous Prison Warden of Heroes’ Prison, Obert, was discussing Huang Yi’s situation with several high-level members of the Dead Star.

"Even though the God of Slaughter is a standout among the Heaven-Sent, his strength is still too weak. He hasn’t even reached the Divine Enthronement stage and is not qualified to master the Death God’s Temple! Our Third Legion only respects the strong! If he can defeat me, then I will be convinced!" A burly man in white battle armor said loudly. He wielded a gigantic Wolf Fang Club, his voice rough like thunder. He was the Third Marshal among the Ten Great Marshals of the Death God’s Temple, having conquered world after world for the Death God, spreading the light of the Death God’s faith to countless beings.

"The God of Slaughter will eventually reach Divine Enthronement! And even as things stand, you might not be his match." Obert said bluntly.

"For the God of Slaughter to ascend to Lord Reaper’s throne without consulting us first is quite inappropriate! He at least needs to show us his strength and prove that he indeed has the ability to inherit Lord Reaper’s position." A man in a luxurious robe said genteelly. He was Death’s Left Envoy, once representing the Death God in missions to countless worlds, issuing the Death God’s mandate to leaders of countless powers. Meeting him was akin to meeting the Death God himself, prompting one to kneel and receive the mandate.

"I’ve never seen the God of Slaughter in person, and now being asked to submit to him doesn’t sit right!"

"The position of the Death God is for the deserving! Even with Lord Reaper’s legacy, the incompetent do not deserve to master the Death God’s Temple!"

Each of the high-ranking members of the Death God’s Temple expressed their views.

They were already the last remaining high authorities of the Death God’s Temple, the most loyal group, yet precisely because of this, they had higher expectations for the master of the Death God’s Temple. Huang Yi clearly hadn’t gained recognition from most of them.

Just then, outside the grand hall, a glaring white light appeared, and from afar, a broad beam of light suddenly shot into the sky, appearing divine.

"That’s... the direction of the Hall of Extinction!"

"Could it be that the God of Slaughter truly reached the 9th Stage?"

"We must go and see!"

For a moment, everyone was shocked, staring dumbly at the immense white light.

At that moment, white light spots suddenly emerged from their bodies, leaving the hall rapidly ascending towards the broad beam in the distance.

Not just them, the expansive Dead Star in countless corners exuded strands of gray-white aura, traveling over mountains and across seas, all flying towards that broad white light and merging within.

If one could observe the entire Dead Star from outer space, they would see it ignited, with sparks everywhere.

Then, that broad beam quickly spread out, forming a Barrier enveloping the entire Dead Star, like auroras floating in the sky, breathtakingly beautiful.

...

"Success!" In the Hall of Extinction, Huang Yi looked at the dazzling Reaper’s Scythe in front of him and breathed a slight sigh of relief.

He completed Obert’s design, successfully integrating the Artifact Spirit into the Reaper’s Scythe, greatly enhancing the formation strength of the Dead Star, aiding the remaining masters of the Death God’s Temple in resisting the Barbarian God’s assault.

However, this also meant he couldn’t take the Reaper’s Scythe away, and had to keep it here, unless he could find other ways to ensure the Dead Star’s safety.

He didn’t feel any regret, as the Reaper’s Scythe was merely an Artifact Spirit, offering little aid in battle, and he could still control some of the Rule of Death despite losing the Reaper’s Scythe; it was just not as convenient as before.

Conversely, the Slaughter Blade he acquired was a perfectly compatible finished Class Artefact, greatly aiding in battle, elevating his strength several levels.

Huang Yi glanced at the Reaper’s Scythe, turned, and headed downstairs, leaving the Hall of Extinction.

As soon as he exited the Hall of Extinction, he saw a crowd gathered outside.

Each person possessed a deep aura, individuals who had reached Void God Great Perfection eons ago, capable of attempting Divine Enthronement at any time, yet chose not to do so.

Among them, Huang Yi recognized only two: Obert, and the Archangel of Death who gave him the box sealing Bloodhoof’s Soul.

"God of Slaughter, did you succeed?" Obert stepped forward excitedly to ask.

Huang Yi nodded: "I integrated the Artifact Spirit of the Reaper’s Scythe into its main body; now it’s slowly rotating on the 9th Stage, enhancing the formation strength of the Dead Star."

"Even the last few stages of the Hall of Extinction are ones we couldn’t penetrate; only a Main God has the power to explore them. How did you break through?" A high-ranking member of the Death God’s Temple asked out of curiosity.

"I’m not at liberty to disclose." Huang Yi casually replied; he too didn’t know the reason, obviously aided by some presence behind the scenes, or he wouldn’t have been able to break through.

"That blade in your hand is quite peculiar, continuously dripping blood; did you just slaughter something in the Hall of Extinction?"

"That knife looks familiar, as if I’ve seen it somewhere before..."

"Slaughter Blade! That’s the Slaughter Blade! The Master of Doom Palace was killed by this blade!"

"Quick, throw it away!"

"Are you holding it because you want to die?"

Instantly, the senior members of the Death God’s Temple rapidly retreated, keeping their distance, assuming various defensive postures, and staring at the Slaughter Blade as if it were an immense threat.

Huang Yi smiled lightly, shook the Slaughter Blade in front of him, and said, "Don’t worry! This Slaughter Blade has already been subdued by me, it won’t harm anyone recklessly anymore."

"What?" Everyone was instantly shocked, staring dumbfounded at the Slaughter Blade.

It was only then that they realized the Slaughter Blade indeed looked very docile and no longer crazily emitted a bloody glow, seemingly truly subdued by Huang Yi.

"How did you, a mere Heaven Sent, manage to subdue the Slaughter Blade? This is something even ordinary deities can’t accomplish! Did you use some trick?" questioned a senior member of the Death God’s Temple, looking down at Huang Yi arrogantly, seemingly doubting he had subdued the Slaughter Blade with his own power.

Huang Yi glanced at that person, shook his head, and said, "You know too little about me! If you weren’t so arrogant and lowered your pride to inquire about my past, you’d know my relationship with the Tyrant. I understand you are loyal to the Death God, but you are quite dissatisfied with me as the new generation of Grim Reaper. Right now, I’m too busy to contend with you for power. After I rescue The Second World, if you want to challenge me, I’ll be ready at any time, then you’ll see if I deserve the Reaper’s throne!" 𝘧𝓇ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝘣𝓃ℴ𝓋𝑒𝑙.𝑐𝘰𝑚

Having said that, he forcefully plunged the Slaughter Blade into the ground!

The ground here was originally indestructible, built with materials from the Hall of Extinction, but now, with a thrust from Huang Yi, cracks spread across it, and the blood from the Slaughter Blade seeped into them, like terrifying wounds oozing blood.

This small action instantly displayed an imposing presence, confident and fearless.

"The God of Slaughter naturally has the right to ascend the throne of Lord Reaper! I firmly support the God of Slaughter!" At this moment, a black-winged Ten-Winged Angel lowered his head and said. He was the Archangel of Death who had previously met Huang Yi.

"I, the head of the Imperial Guards Knightly Order of Death God’s Temple, hereby declare our allegiance to the God of Slaughter, and together with the God of Slaughter, we will revive the glory of the Death God’s Temple!" A Dragon Knight, riding a Skeleton Dragon, suddenly jumped down from his mount, removed his helmet, and knelt on one knee before Huang Yi.

"Since the God of Slaughter has earned the recognition of the Reaper’s Scythe, it naturally proves he is qualified to become the new generation of Grim Reaper! I, the Death High Priest, am willing to follow the God of Slaughter too!"

Soon, one by one, the senior members of the Death God’s Temple bowed their heads, expressing their loyalty to Huang Yi.

But still, some senior members remained indifferent, standing aside with deep-set eyes, contemplating something unknown.

Huang Yi ignored them, turned to look at Obert, his expression eased, and asked, "Did you find the Hourglass of Time?"

Obert smiled, flicked his palm, and pulled out a glowing hourglass, handing it to Huang Yi, saying, "Fortunately, I lived up to expectations, I found the Hourglass of Time."

Huang Yi hastily took the glowing hourglass.

The hourglass was bronze-colored, but not a solid object, feeling light and weightless in hand, lacking the sensation of touching an item, seeming just a hazy image.

Inside the hourglass, countless tiny grains of sand glowed orange-yellow, slowly flowing like the golden years.

"This Hourglass of Time can probably stop time in The Second World for two days, but after two days pass, the Sand of Time inside the hourglass will need a hundred times that time to return to its original place, so it can’t be used again for a while!" Obert explained, his voice echoing around the Hourglass of Time, sounding as if coming from the distant river of time, like yesterday’s memory.

Huang Yi felt as if everything around him was slowing down, those sounds, those lights and shadows all became hazy, everyone around him glowed, leaving only vague silhouettes.

"Good! I’ll head back immediately!" Huang Yi nodded, his voice echoing, his head feeling dizzy, almost like he was drunk, his mind somewhat dazed.

With a flick of his hand, he immediately stored the Hourglass of Time in his storage ring.

In an instant, everything around returned to its original state, figures became clear again, sounds lost their echoes, as if suddenly awakened from a dream.

He nodded to Obert, the Archangel of Death, the head of the Imperial Guards Knightly Order, the Death High Priest and other loyal upper echelons, then quickly left.

His original purpose for coming to the Death God’s Temple was to recruit reinforcements for The Second World, but unexpectedly the Death God’s Temple also faced a crisis, unable to send manpower due to being occupied with fending off the Barbarian God’s attack, instead requiring him to go to the Hall of Extinction to fuse the Reaper’s Scythe to protect the Dead Star.

All he could bring back with him were just the Hourglass of Time and the Slaughter Blade.