The Asura King's words voiced what many of the Asura spirits present were secretly thinking.
Their former master had been the Slaughter King — a figure who, tens of thousands of years ago, had shaken the vast Martial World.
But Chu Feng? A mere Martial Emperor. Forget someone of the Asura King's stature — even an ordinary guard present could surpass Chu Feng.
How could such a person be worthy of being their king?
Lord Yunliang felt the weight of that pressure.
It was like millions of mighty lions, all staring down a small leopard.
One could only imagine what kind of pressure this placed on Chu Feng.
Fearing that Chu Feng might not be able to bear it, he hurriedly spoke up.
"Everyone, perhaps this—"
"Lord Yunliang."
But the moment Lord Yunliang began to speak, 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.
Looking into Chu Feng's eyes at that moment, Lord Yunliang understood his intention and said no more.
"I know what you're questioning."
"Truthfully, if I were in your shoes, I would question it too."
"I — a mere Fourth-rank Martial Emperor, a Spirit World Master at the seventh stage of Dragon Transformation — truly have no right to be your master."
"But… I passed the trial left by Lord Slaughter King, which proves I have the right to become your master."
"Even if you won't acknowledge me, you should at least recognize this."
Swoosh— As Chu Feng finished speaking, his hands formed a series of seals.
Hummm— Before him, a radiant contract array materialized!!!
The contract array was extraordinary, far beyond any ordinary contract formation.
"A Divine Contract?"
Upon seeing the contract array, the assembled Asura spirits all displayed complex expressions.
This was the Slaughter King's method — a form of Divine Contract.
In the past, they had all become the Slaughter King's Spirit World spirits through this very contract formation.
Only to later be abandoned by him.
Now, seeing this long-awaited contract formation once more, their hearts churned with mixed emotions.
"This is not a true Divine Contract, but it is the reward Lord Slaughter King granted me for passing the trial."
"Through it, you may form a contract with me, Chu Feng, and become my Spirit World spirits."
"I will lead you out of here," Chu Feng said.
"I, Yunliang, am willing to form a contract with Lord Chu Feng."
The moment Chu Feng finished speaking, Lord Yunliang immediately stepped forward, walking toward the contract array.
At the same time, many of the Asura spirits present also showed looks of temptation in their eyes.
Though they questioned Chu Feng's strength, wasn't leaving the Asura Burial Ground the dream they had harbored for so many years?
Moreover, regardless of Chu Feng's strength, he had been chosen by Lord Slaughter King.
Choosing Chu Feng would also represent their loyalty to Lord Slaughter King.
"Lord Yunliang, please wait."
But before Lord Yunliang could reach the contract array, Chu Feng suddenly spoke to stop him.
"Lord Yunliang, please allow me to finish."
With that, Chu Feng turned his gaze once more to the millions of Asura spirits assembled before him.
"This Divine Contract was left by Lord Slaughter King."
"It can indeed restore your Spirit World spirit bodies."
"But aside from that, there is one more thing I need to make absolutely clear."
"After forming a contract with me, your cultivation will regress, and I cannot say for certain to exactly what level it will fall."
"But I can tell you plainly — all of your cultivation will regress."
Chu Feng addressed the Asura army.
And the moment these words left his lips, the Asura army immediately erupted into uproar.
() Their cultivation would regress?
Did that not mean they would all become weaker?
"My Lord, my name is Xiangji, and my current cultivation is at the Sixth-rank Half God. I wonder — after forming a contract with my Lord, to what level will my cultivation regress?"
At that moment, an elder in the Asura army who called himself Xiangji spoke up.
Chu Feng had seen this Xiangji before — he was a figure of some standing within the Asura army.
But Chu Feng hadn't expected that if Xiangji was already a Sixth-rank Half God, then what realm must the Asura King be?
"I don't know."
Chu Feng was telling the truth — he only knew there would be regression, but he didn't know to what level.
Hearing Chu Feng's answer, Xiangji's brow furrowed. Clearly, the response did not satisfy him.
"It will regress to Third-rank Half God."