Time passed, and in the mountains and forests, soul beasts continuously gathered, almost forming a circle around a place, seemingly guarding something. Upon closer inspection, one could find that the center of this circle held a towering tree, bearing countless black fruits, but only a few fruits were surrounded by floating, illusory humanoid soul bodies, evidently the matured Heavenly Demon Hell Fruits.

Moreover, beside the Heavenly Demon Hell Tree, there was a Hell Armored Beast guarding the area. The surrounding soul beasts hardly dared to approach.

At this moment, a large number of martial artists, including disciples participating in the Hell Sect examination, all rushed over, gazing from afar at the Heavenly Demon Hell Tree, their eyes filled with fervor and greed.

"The soul beast sitting beneath the Heavenly Demon Hell Tree must be the ruler of this Hell Mountain Range, the Hell Armored Beast, whose strength likely reached the Divine Venerable Middle Stage, in the realm of Four Souls."

"Divine Venerable Four Souls? Among us, few can handle it!"

Some loose cultivators looked at the Hell Armored Beast, feeling utterly powerless, never expecting to find such a formidable soul beast guarding here.

Just at this moment, the Hell Armored Beast suddenly opened its eyes, and instantly a powerful aura forced back all the surrounding soul beasts.

All the soul beasts possessed a certain level of intelligence and similarly wanted to obtain the Heavenly Demon Hell Fruit. However, feeling the terrifying presence emitted by the Hell Armored Beast, they all retreated in fright, and some soul beasts even dismissed their intention to compete for the Heavenly Demon Hell Fruit.

Even the martial artists standing on the periphery had drastically changed their expressions; being targeted by such a level of soul beast meant absolutely no chance of escape.

"Hei Qi, later we’ll attack those soul beasts, inciting a massive commotion that plunges everyone here vying for the Heavenly Demon Hell Fruit into chaos. Then we’ll join forces to deal with the Hell Armored Beast. You seize the opportunity to unleash the Soul-Breaker Bullet, gravely injuring the Hell Armored Beast in one fell swoop."

One of the Hell Sect disciples solemnly said, looking at the scene before him.

Now there’s no time to delay anymore. Though the Heavenly Demon Hell Fruit won’t attract martial artists at the Divine Venerable Middle Stage, the Hell Cavern in this Hell Mountain Range might be enticing enough for them to come, possibly taking the Heavenly Demon Hell Fruit along.

"Hmm!"

Hei Qi nodded, saying, "But I heard from a disciple that the Prince of the Dead Soul Royal Family also arrived at this Hell Mountain Range, perhaps secretly hiding nearby."

"No matter who he is, we’ll take our Heavenly Demon Hell Fruit and just leave the Hell Sect if we offend the Dead Soul Royal Family."

They were all desperados who joined the Hell Sect merely for a sense of belonging; if they offended the Dead Soul Royal Family, they’d naturally leave.

"Get ready!"

Hei Qi waved his hand, and beside him, several Hell Sect disciples suddenly erupted with Wraith Energy, charging toward the soul beast group. Each held a few small Soul-Breaker Bullets, flinging them towards the soul beast group.

Boom boom boom!

Instantly, a series of intense explosions echoed, the power of these Soul-Breaker Bullets was formidable enough that hitting one meant certain death for any Demi-Honored Fighter.

"Such powerful Soul-Breaker Bullets, comparable to Wen Chichi’s self-detonation, I’d say."

Ye Mo witnessed this scene without hesitation. With a swift move of his body, he appeared closest to the circle. Now isn’t the time to act; the Hell Armored Beast is strong, and taking the Heavenly Demon Hell Fruit won’t be easy.

At this moment, almost everyone moved due to the commotion. Some martial artists even darted towards the Heavenly Demon Hell Fruit but were slapped into a pulp by the Hell Armored Beast’s palm, forced to flee afar to use their soul bodies to restore their physical forms.

At this point, Hei Qi also took action, fingers clutching four Soul-Breaker Bullets, hurling them directly at the Hell Armored Beast.

"You bunch of ants dare to covet the Heavenly Demon Hell Fruit? These fruits are all mine!"

The Hell Armored Beast finally roared, its soul aura vast and mighty. Its body finally stretched out, revealing eight arms from within, each emanating a sinister primal chaos aura, capable of crushing the void with a mere squeeze.

Its eight arms grabbed the Soul-Breaker Bullets thrown by Hei Qi, tossing them back at Hei Qi and the others.

"Not good!"

Hei Qi’s face changed dramatically at the approaching Soul-Breaker Bullets and said, "If we don’t kill the Hell Armored Beast, none of us can obtain the Heavenly Demon Hell Fruit. Everyone, in unison, kill the Hell Armored Beast, and whoever can compete for the Heavenly Demon Hell Fruit later depends on their own means."

Everyone was momentarily stunned. Without slaying the Hell Armored Beast, indeed, it’s challenging to obtain the Heavenly Demon Hell Fruit. They all joined in attacking, unleashing waves of Wraith Energy and various martial techniques to strike down the Hell Armored Beast.

"Star Soul Gate!"

"Soul-Annihilating Longsword!"

"Soul Capturing Pursuit Moon!"

Countless rays of light violently erupted into the sky, and pieces of void began to shatter. All sorts of martial techniques, carrying terrifying might, were unleashed together.

"You ants, die!"

The Hell Armored Beast, reaching Divine Venerable Four Souls, faced collective martial techniques of high depth from so many martial artists along with soul techniques. Illusory attacks penetrated its Soul Sea one after another. If not for its Soul Cultivation also reaching Soul Realm Fourth Layer, its Soul Sea would have been destroyed long ago.

The Hell Armored Beast unleashed successive punches, intending to completely obliterate these people.

Around it, dozens of martial artists spewed blood from their mouths, massive blood holes bursting from their chests, their bodies sent flying.

Large chunks of blood and flesh writhed in the air, trying to coalesce back into complete bodies. The Hell Armored Beast’s grasp formed a massive swirling airflow, sucking in the mass of flesh, utterly vanishing them into nothing, leaving illusory soul bodies floating away.

Once the body shattered, the martial artist’s soul body would drift out, making it the perfect moment to kill them. The Hell Armored Beast opened its mouth wide, swallowing those illusory soul bodies within its form.

Ahhh!

Mournful screams suddenly erupted around.

"Keep attacking! We have so many people. If we keep surrounding him, he won’t last long. Use soul attacks, material attacks, all flung at him."

Hei Qi, seeing the scene of flesh flying everywhere, gritted his teeth and commanded loudly.

The Hell Armored Beast abruptly moved towards the command-giving Hei Qi, its eight arms waving in the air, aiming to annihilate the group.

Endless explosions sent the site into complete chaos. However, with the Hell Armored Beast gone, only a few soul beasts at the Divine Venerable Early Stage guarded the Heavenly Demon Hell Tree.

With just one breath, the martial artists on both sides instantly fixed their gaze on the Heavenly Demon Hell Tree, their heartbeats accelerating. If they don’t seize the Heavenly Demon Hell Fruit now, when will they?

"It’s now!"

Ye Mo was also searching for an opportunity and, upon witnessing this, his eyes shone brightly.

Without any hesitation, Ye Mo brandished the Heavenly Snare Blood Spear, ready to strike.