Those words spoken by the Asura King echoed the true sentiments held by the countless Asura evil spirits present.
Their previous master had been the Slaughter Heavenly King—a figure who, tens of thousands of years ago, had shaken the vast world of martial cultivation.
Yet Chu Feng? A mere Martial Emperor. Forget someone of the Asura King's caliber—even an ordinary guard present here could surpass Chu Feng in strength.
How could such a person be worthy of being their king?
Lord Yunliang felt the weight of that pressure.
Fearing that Chu Feng might not be able to bear it, he hurriedly spoke up.
"Everyone, this is perhaps—"
"Lord Yunliang."
But the moment Lord Yunliang opened his mouth, Chu Feng spoke as well.
Chu Feng knew that Lord Yunliang intended to speak on his behalf, but he felt this matter was better resolved by himself.
When Lord Yunliang met Chu Feng's gaze at that moment, he understood what Chu Feng intended, and said no more.
"I know what you are questioning."
"Truthfully, if I were in your position, I would question it too."
"I… a mere fourth-grade Martial Emperor, a Spirit World Master at the seventh level of Dragon Transformation—I am indeed not qualified to be your master."
"But… I passed the trial left behind by Lord Slaughter Heavenly King, which proves I am worthy of becoming your master."
"Even if you do not acknowledge me, you should at least recognize this."
*Whoosh—*
Having spoken, Chu Feng's hands formed a series of mystical seals.
*Hummm—*
Before him, a radiant contract formation materialized!
The contract formation was extraordinary—far beyond any ordinary contract array.
"A Divine Contract?"
Upon seeing this contract formation, every Asura evil spirit present displayed complex expressions on their faces.
This was the Slaughter Heavenly King's technique—a form of Divine Contract.
Back in the day, they had all used this very contract array to become the Spirit World servants of the Slaughter Heavenly King.
Only to later be abandoned by the Slaughter Heavenly King.
Now, seeing this long-awaited contract formation once more, their hearts were filled with a jumble of emotions.
"This is not a true Divine Contract, but it is the reward Lord Slaughter Heavenly King granted me for passing the trial."
"Through it, you may form a contract with me, Chu Feng, and become my Spirit World servants."
"I will lead you out of this place," Chu Feng said.
"This old man, Yunliang, is willing to form a contract with Lord Chu Feng."
No sooner had Chu Feng finished speaking than Lord Yunliang immediately declared his intent, walking toward the contract formation as he did so.
At the same time, many of the Asura evil spirits present showed signs of longing in their eyes.
They might have doubts about Chu Feng's strength, but leaving the Asura Burial Ground—wasn't that the dream they had harbored for so many years?
Besides, regardless of Chu Feng's strength, he was the one chosen by Lord Slaughter Heavenly King.
Choosing Chu Feng would represent their continued loyalty to Lord Slaughter Heavenly King.
"Lord Yunliang, please wait a moment."
But before Lord Yunliang could draw close to the contract formation, Chu Feng suddenly called out to stop him.
"Lord Yunliang, please allow me to finish speaking."
With those words, Chu Feng once again turned his gaze toward the millions of Asura evil spirits assembled before him.
"This Divine Contract was left behind by Lord Slaughter Heavenly King."
"It can indeed restore your bodies as Spirit World servants."
"But there is one more thing I must make absolutely clear to you."
"After forming the contract with me, your cultivation will regress. As for exactly what level it will regress to, I cannot say with certainty."
"But I can tell you plainly—your cultivation will regress."
Chu Feng addressed the Asura army.
The moment these words left his lips, the Asura army immediately erupted into commotion.
Their cultivation would regress?
Did that not mean they would all become weaker?
"My lord, this old man's name is Xiangji. My current cultivation stands at the sixth grade of Half God. I wonder—after forming a contract with my lord, to what realm would my cultivation regress?"
Just then, an elder from within the ranks of the Asura army, who introduced himself as Xiangji, posed the question.
Chu Feng had seen this Xiangji before. He was a figure of considerable standing within the Asura army.
But Chu Feng had not expected that even he possessed sixth-grade Half God cultivation. If Xiangji was a sixth-grade Half God, then what realm must the Asura King be at?
"I do not know," Chu Feng admitted honestly.
He only knew that regression would occur, but he did not know to what realm.
Hearing Chu Feng's answer, Xiangji's brows furrowed—clearly, Chu Feng's response did not satisfy him.
"It will regress to the third grade of Half God."
But at that very moment, the Asura King spoke.
"Your Majesty, you know?"