As Gu Yanyan anxiously waited, more and more people arrived at Heavenly Treasure Mountain.
From only a few dozen to a hundred people at first, eventually, it gathered hundreds of thousands to tens of millions.
These people densely packed the land below Heavenly Treasure Mountain, and their numbers continued to grow, with more people constantly breaking out from the Valley of Death.
After a few more days, the crowd gathered under Heavenly Treasure Mountain reached over 210 million, and at this point, the flow of people emerging from the Valley of Death slowly began to decrease.
At this moment, everyone knew that probably not many remained alive within the Valley of Death.
Aside from the strongest individuals capable of harvesting the countless slaughtering demon spirits in the Valley of Death, it’s likely that the majority had already perished within.
Over 400 million people entered the Nine Bends Demon Realm.
And yet, in just the second section of the Demon Realm, more than half might have died.
Thinking about it is truly frightening!
Historical records of past ventures into the Nine Bends Demon Realm never recorded such a high mortality rate. Even those who ventured to the very end of the Nine Bends Demon Realm mostly only saw about half perishing.
Otherwise, there wouldn’t be so many daring to venture into the Nine Bends Demon Realm.
But this time, in just the second section, so many people had already died, and there are still seven more sections left. It’s truly unimaginable!
Countless people were tallying their gains.
"Even though I emerged late this time, unfortunately, I was only entangled by some very weak slaughtering creatures along the way. Fortunately, these slaughtering creatures were weak, otherwise, with my Dominion Realm strength, I probably wouldn’t have survived until now."
"Yeah, I only harvested a few hundred demon spirits too."
"I heard someone encountered a Cosmic Emperor-level slaughtering creature. My God, if that were me, I’d definitely be dead by now!"
"Surviving the Valley of Death really depends on luck and strength."
"Those strong individuals are able to harvest so many demon spirits because their strength is sufficient. If it were me, even facing the same slaughtering creatures, I wouldn’t be able to kill as many."
After much discussion, everyone’s focus gradually shifted from the harvesting of demon spirits and the exchange of treasures at Heavenly Treasure Mountain to those who have not yet emerged.
"Hmm, most of the people from the three palaces and four islands have come out. Those with weaker abilities who haven’t emerged are likely to have perished by now. Why haven’t the Immortal Divine Palace’s Palace Master Situ Nan and Sky Extreme Demon Island’s Island Master Tianli Fang come out yet?"
At this time, Tianli Weiwei had already safely emerged from the Valley of Death.
Initially, Tianli Weiwei wasn’t worried, but now that fewer and fewer people are emerging from the Valley of Death, she became increasingly anxious.
At that moment, at the junction of the Valley of Death and Heavenly Treasure Mountain, a bloodied figure rushed out from the Valley of Death.
Seeing this figure, many people exclaimed in shock: "The Immortal Divine Palace’s Palace Master?!"
The person who rushed out wasn’t the Sky Extreme Demon Master but surprisingly the Immortal Divine Palace’s Palace Master Situ Nan.
At this moment, Situ Nan was trembling all over, clearly not yet free from the fear of the Valley of Death.
The Immortal Divine Palace’s Young Palace Master Situ Lianchi had already emerged earlier. Seeing his father successfully break out from the Valley of Death, Situ Lianchi finally relaxed. However, upon seeing his father in such a dazed state, Situ Lianchi quickly rushed to Situ Nan’s side and asked, "Father, why is there so much blood on you?"
"You’re a Peak Cosmic Emperor, so what in the Valley of Death could threaten you?"
"Shut up!" Hearing Situ Lianchi’s words, Situ Nan snapped angrily. His gaze turned towards the Valley of Death as he said with a trembling voice, "There are Star Lord-level slaughtering creatures in the Valley of Death!"
"If it weren’t for my great fortune, I would have perished at the hands of those slaughtering creatures!"
Upon hearing Situ Nan’s words, everyone couldn’t help but take a sharp breath.
There are Star Lord-level slaughtering creatures in the Valley of Death?!
Luckily they didn’t encounter them.
If they had encountered such beings, wouldn’t there be no chance of escape?!
"The longer you stay in the Valley of Death and the more areas you explore, the higher the probability of encountering Star Lord-level slaughtering creatures."
"So, those who haven’t come out yet are probably doomed?"
Now, the five major Star Lords haven’t come out yet, and they can’t imagine the five major Star Lords perishing.
However, now that Sky Extreme Demon Island’s Island Master Tianli Fang hasn’t come out, the probability of Tianli Fang perishing is much higher, given that he and Situ Nan are both Peak Cosmic Emperors!
The endless discussions made Tianli Weiwei’s eyes turn red with concern.
Tianli Weiwei became increasingly worried, clenching her fists tightly.
At this moment, the Immortal Divine Palace’s Palace Master Situ Nan also finally shook off his fright. Seeing that the Island Master of Sky Extreme Demon Island hadn’t emerged and that another Cosmic Emperor from Sky Extreme Demon Island also hadn’t emerged, Situ Nan felt a sense of joy: "Could it be, they perished in the Valley of Death?"
"If they really perished..."
Thinking about this possibility, Situ Nan couldn’t help but feel excited.
If the Sky Extreme Demon Master really perished, then the first position among the three palaces and four islands would belong to the Immortal Divine Palace!
As Situ Nan was indulging in such dreams, he suddenly heard excited shouts from nearby.
"Sky Extreme Demon Master!"
"The Sky Extreme Demon Master has also emerged!"
Situ Nan quickly turned towards the Valley of Death, only to see Tianli Fang’s elegant figure appear directly at the mouth of the valley. With one leap, Tianli Fang was below Heavenly Treasure Mountain.
The Island Master of Sky Extreme Demon Island also safely returned!
"Father, why did you come back so late? You worried me to death."
The tension on Tianli Weiwei’s face had not yet dissipated. She looked at Tianli Fang and asked worriedly.
Tianli Fang smiled and said, "I was greedy this time and ventured into too many places to harvest more demon spirits."
"In the end, I also encountered a Star Lord-level slaughtering creature."
"Fortunately, I was well-prepared; otherwise, I might have died at the hands of that creature."
"Unfortunately, although I escaped, I couldn’t manage to kill that Star Lord-level slaughtering creature either."
Tianli Fang’s words once again shocked everyone present.
Tianli Fang also encountered a Star Lord-level slaughtering creature?!
Countless people asked Tianli Fang and Situ Nan what those Star Lord-level slaughtering creatures looked like, and their answers sent shivers down everyone’s spines.
The Star Lord-level slaughtering creatures they encountered were different.
Doesn’t this mean that there is more than one Star Lord level killing creature in the Valley of Death?
If the people who haven’t returned yet encounter these killing creatures, wouldn’t their chances of survival be slim?
At this moment, both Gu Feng and Ye Chen still hadn’t come out, causing Gu Yanyan’s heart to be completely on edge.
"Ye Chen hasn’t come out yet."
The four Peak Lords who followed Ye Chen also came out safely. Although a small portion of their followers had died, the majority succeeded in coming out.
At this moment, seeing that Ye Chen hadn’t come out yet, these four Peak Lords were also filled with fear.
"Ye Chen still hasn’t come out?"
Tianli Weiwei and Tianli Fang also noticed this, and both showed worried expressions on their faces.
In their eyes, Ye Chen was an unparalleled genius. If such a genius perished in the Valley of Death, it would be a great pity!
"Ye Chen still hasn’t come out?" At this moment, Situ Lianchi was internally overjoyed, "Haha, this time, there’s no way his luck is that good, right? Being this late, he must have died in the Valley of Death!"
Every now and then, a figure would charge out from the Valley of Death.
However, the intervals between these departures were growing longer and longer.
Everyone could tell that the number of people still alive was dwindling.
After another Cosmic Emperor dashed out from the Valley of Death, Gu Yanyan saw the silhouette of Gu Feng.
Gu Feng successfully battled his way out of the Valley of Death.
Following him, not long after, the saintly, fairy-like Star Lord Qian Lin also emerged from the Valley of Death.
The first Star Lord successfully appeared!
After Star Lord Qian Lin emerged, as if the venture through the Valley of Death was almost over, Chi You Star Lord and Emperor Yan Star Lord also came out from the Valley of Death.
Another half day passed.
Unexpectedly, it wasn’t a Star Lord this time, but Chining Xiaoxiao, who had also seized one of the Nine Esteemed Treasure Light Daises in the first Demon Domain, came out of the Valley of Death.
Chining Xiaoxiao had indeed stayed in the Valley of Death for an exceedingly long time.
It should be known that, aside from Star Lord Fang Chong, Star Lord Ning Luo, and Ye Chen, the other individuals who held the Nine Esteemed Treasure Light Dais in the first Demon Domain, such as Elder Dugu and that Divine Master girl, had long since battled out!
"Hmm? Aunt Ning Luo hasn’t come out yet, and neither has Ye Chen?"
Upon noticing that neither Star Lord Ning Luo nor Ye Chen were among the crowd, Chining Xiaoxiao frowned.
Chining Xiaoxiao wasn’t worried about Star Lord Ning Luo’s safety; he knew well just how formidable Star Lord Ning Luo was.
However, Chining Xiaoxiao was worried about Ye Chen.
Even though Chining Xiaoxiao secretly compared himself to Ye Chen, in truly life-or-death situations, he didn’t want to see a genius like Ye Chen die in the Valley of Death.
"Ye Chen, you must live. I’m still waiting to see how you perform in the remaining Demon Domains."
Amidst Chining Xiaoxiao’s prayers, Star Lord Fang Chong and Star Lord Ning Luo also successively fought their way out from the Valley of Death.
All five Star Lords had now emerged from the Valley of Death!
Yet, at this time, Ye Chen was still not out.
This situation caused the hearts of those concerned about Ye Chen to sink completely, while those eager to see Ye Chen fail were overjoyed.
After all, with all five Star Lords out, Ye Chen still hadn’t emerged, making his chances of survival too slim.
Surely, Ye Chen couldn’t have navigated a larger area in the Valley of Death than the five Star Lords, right?
"Ye Chen must have perished!"
Countless people were certain.
Someone suddenly realized: "No, no!"
"The seal on the Heavenly Treasure Mountain hasn’t been lifted. If everyone who could survive was out, the seal on the Heavenly Treasure Mountain should be lifted as well."
"After all, once everyone is out, the treasure exchange should begin."
"There must still be someone who hasn’t come out!"
Countless eyes turned back to Heavenly Treasure Mountain, and amongst the five Star Lords, Star Lord Ning Luo couldn’t help but ask into the void: "Is it true that someone is still alive, and that’s why the seal on the Heavenly Treasure Mountain hasn’t been lifted?"
Star Lord Ning Luo was actually deep down worried for Ye Chen.
Many others also wanted to ask, but they didn’t know whom to ask and lacked the courage and qualifications to inquire about the Nine Bends Demon Realm.
However, astonishingly, after Star Lord Ning Luo asked, the same emotionless voice responded to them, actually answering Star Lord Ning Luo’s question.
"Besides those who have already died, there is one more person still in the Valley of Death."
"Once he comes out, the Heavenly Treasure Mountain will officially have its seal lifted, and the Divine Treasure exchange will begin."
After this voice spoke, two major thoughts surged in everyone’s minds at the scene.
The first thought was, who exactly is this last remaining person? Is it one of those Cosmic Emperors who hasn’t come out yet, or perhaps the most gifted in the first Demon Domain, Ye Chen?
The second thought was that only one person remains.
This means that, apart from this last person and the more than 2.1 million people who have already arrived at Heavenly Treasure Mountain, everyone else truly perished in the Valley of Death.
Seeing the gaps in those around them, many people’s eyes reddened with tears.
All they could do was wait, wait for the last person to come out, and wait to see who this last surviving person is.
More than a day passed.
Finally, the last figure charged out from the Valley of Death.
All eyes turned to this figure.
Gu Yanyan, Tianli Weiwei, Gu Feng, Tianli Fang, the four Peak Lords, and their disciples, upon seeing this figure, shouted with joy: "Ye Chen?!"
This last person to come out was none other than Ye Chen, who had traversed the entirety of the Valley of Death, experiencing the insights of all Space Star Apertures, which is why he took quite a long time!