Chapter 264: You Only Know You're Going to Die

Chapter 264: You Only Know You're Going to Die

When Saint Fighter Lore was resurrected, and the Good Face "defeated" the Evil Face on the surface, taking away the Charm as a "spoil of war", the balance of the scales was once again disrupted.

As a result, the Dark Qi faction's Magical Artifact was found relatively easily, and after a roundabout journey, it ended up back in the hands of Lu Xie, the Dark Qi Lord who had "failed". This helped him regain his composure.

Stepping on his left foot with his right, Lu Xie felt satisfied as he looked at the Magical Artifact presented by his subordinates.

Walong's expression was one of despair, as if he had been tormented by a hundred and eighty burly men, pleading desperately.

"Great master, please take it, or your loyal servant will die."

Ever since he accidentally received the unlucky Jila Emerald, his life had become a real-life version of the Grim Reaper, with his body suffering from various accidental injuries, leaving him battered and bruised.

If it weren't for the children-oriented world where death was not easily attainable, he might have already been impaled by a falling steel bar.

He could barely endure the real-life Grim Reaper scenario, but going bankrupt was something he couldn't tolerate!!!

That's money!

It was the hard-earned money of Walong!

"Well done."

Lu Xie took the Jila Emerald and indifferently declared to it, "Now you belong to me."

In the moment of ownership transfer, Lu Xie felt his soul tainted by something dirty, deeply bound and impossible to remove. Even the good luck brought by the Dark Qi Familiar was suppressed.

Xiao Yu gracefully descended the stairs, moving with a graceful gait towards Lu Xie, and then, in front of everyone, she passionately... slapped Lu Xie's face.

Slap!

Xiao Yu's killing intent surged, "You bastard, I've had enough of being your tool for venting your desires!"

Lu Xie's expression remained unchanged. Being slapped wasn't a big deal, especially since the last time he played, he had spanked Xiao Yu's butt until it was swollen. And he had indeed gone a bit too far.

After a passionate session that left him exhilarated, he couldn't help but get close to Xiao Yu. The key point was that he didn't release his half-dragon form; he only shrank his body back to its normal size to fully experience the practical effects of the dragon-transformed weapon. The process was too detailed to describe, but the result was terrifyingly powerful.

It was so powerful that it could rival novels with a word count of two million!

Lu Xie was about to retort with "If you don't like it, you can leave," to comfort the angry Xiao Yu, but the recently renovated hall wall suddenly collapsed, with bricks flying and landing precisely where Lu Xie was standing.

Clatter—

With Lu Xie's physical strength, this debris couldn't harm him.

"Is it shoddy workmanship or some other factor?"

He looked at the Jila Emerald, and a unique glint flashed in his eyes. This thing was even more powerful than he had imagined, but that was precisely why he needed it.

Lu Xie's eyes were shrouded in darkness, and no matter how powerful the Jila Emerald was, it was still a Dark Qi Magical Artifact. And no matter what, his essence was that of a Curse God and the opportunity to be the Dark Qi Lord, a representative of negative forces.

The pure green emerald in his hand seemed to be stained with ink, slowly being eroded. In a moment, the "emerald" transformed into a "black emerald". Now that the forged and tamed unlucky emerald would no longer bring him bad luck; instead, it would allow him to cast high-level unlucky curses on others.

At the same time, Xiao Yu calmed down, as if the slap had allowed her to vent all her pent-up anger. Her rationality returned, and as she thought about the luxurious life she had been living, she transformed from an angry snake into an obedient and well-behaved cat.

"You reflect on your actions, and I... I'll go upstairs to rest for a while."

"Don't go upstairs, Xiao Yu."

Lu Xie snapped his fingers, and the collapsed wall began to rebuild itself under the influence of telekinetic power. He leaned back and gave Xiao Yu a cold look. Although he was a bit displeased by her defiance, he couldn't deny it.

The Evil Face wasn't someone who would silently endure and compromise.

"I've thought about it, and you're right. I shouldn't have only used you as a tool for my desires. Stay and participate in the meeting to continue serving me."

Xiao Yu's body stiffened, and she secretly regretted her impulsive action of slapping Lu Xie. By doing so, she had lowered her status from the boss's wife to a subordinate, which was unacceptable.

"I'm just a thief, and you've already helped me wash my hands clean, dear."

Lu Xie stroked his chin. Under his special care and modifications day and night, Xiao Yu's physical strength had become quite impressive. Combined with her own martial arts skills, her abilities were already quite formidable. It would be a waste to let such talent go unused.

"No, you're not just a thief; you're a renowned high seas pirate. Besides, do you only want to be a decorative vase, living a life of luxury, doing nothing but getting pampered, buying branded clothes and bags, and living like a rich lady?"

What else could she do?

Xiao Yu grumbled to herself in her mind, but upon hearing the tone in Lu Xie's voice that didn't allow for refusal, she obediently sat on Lu Xie's lap. Seeing that he didn't resist, she leaned against him, pretending to be in a position of power as she glared at the subordinates below.

Even as a subordinate, she wasn't an ordinary one; she was a subordinate with a close relationship with the boss, which gave her a different status.

Lu Xie casually put his arm around Xiao Yu and looked at Ahfu and the mirror in his hand.

"Let us out!"

"I'm willing to serve you, the current Dark Qi Lord!"

"We can give you everything you desire."

"We will bring endless chaos to this world!"

The Mirror Gods trapped inside vied with each other to promote themselves without holding back.

The Mirror God possesses the ability to manifest the deepest fears from the human heart into reality. For instance, if one fears ugliness, they might truly become ugly; if one fears fire, they transform into a fiery being; if one fears loneliness, they become so repulsive that others avoid them. This phenomenon intensifies with time.

Most importantly, this ability acts like a memetic infection; anyone who comes into contact with an infected person will immediately catch it.

Those infected instinctively spread the contamination to others, and most of them will transform into superpowered monsters, making it challenging to stop them. A single mistake could lead to the contamination of the entire world, akin to a magical version of a plus-level biohazard.

It's a power with a high ceiling and a low floor.

Despite the incredible power, the four Mirror Gods themselves aren't particularly formidable; they are non-corporeal entities without lethal abilities. Finding the right magic incantation and preparing a mirror is all it takes to seal them.

Lu Xie took the mirror, examined it for a moment, and then threw it to the ground.

Crack!

The mirror shattered, and four Mirror Gods, each with elongated, curved bodies, were freed from their seal. They floated in the air, cackling maniacally.

"Damn it! The seal is broken, and we're finally free!"

"Kill! Let's plunge the world into chaos!"

"I'll turn all humans into monsters!"

"Let's hang those White Aura Mages and burn them alive!"

Little Snake frowned at the insane-looking spirits, "These guys don't seem like good people. Are you sure you can control them?"

"I rarely do things without confidence."

Lu Xie clapped his hands, drawing the Mirror Gods' attention to him, a smile on his face.

"Congratulations on your freedom. But as we agreed, you promised to be loyal to me and do my bidding, right?"

The Mirror Gods crowded around Lu Xie, simultaneously emitting a series of sneers filled with disdain and mockery. After a while, they gradually calmed down and spoke in a playful tone.

"Yes, yes, we did say that we'd be at your service after you freed us."

"But the words of the woman in your arms hurt us deeply."

"She called us bad guys, and it made us very sad."

"You must hang her first! Only then will we agree to serve you."

Unfazed by the Mirror Gods' taunts, Lu Xie smiled and brought up the name of another demon.

"Do you know Tara?"

One of the Mirror Gods spoke up, "Of course. He's the ruler of the Shadow Empire. After the eight ancient demons were sealed by the Immortal Deity, he ruled Japan and even attempted to bring the Shadow Empire into the real world, intending to shroud the world in ultimate darkness."

"He was eaten because he provoked me."

Lu Xie revealed his bone-white teeth, "So will you."

The four Mirror Gods, sensing something amiss, were startled. They finally realized that they might have underestimated the current Dark Qi Lord.

They quickly rushed towards the trio below—Tru, Walong, and Ahfu. Walong looked battered, and Ahfu had shown exceptional strength during the capture. The Mirror Gods intended to infect them to create chaos and escape, as healthy individuals would struggle to resist.

Ahfu, who loved being the boss, suddenly transformed into a small henchman. Seeing his new appearance, he screamed and wailed, his cries worthy of a tragic opera.

"Noooooo!"

La Su, who was often mistaken for a zombie, actually became one. His face turned a deathly gray, his heartbeat and breathing ceased, and he craved blood, his bloodthirsty gaze fixed on Zhou beside him.

"Bro, you smell so good."

Zhou, who liked to act cool with his sunglasses, was now blind. He groped around, unable to see anything.

"Who took my glasses?"

Tru felt like his body had shrunk. When he looked in the mirror, he let out a cry.

"No! I've turned into my mother!"

This terrified him more than being surrounded by fish.

The situation quickly descended into chaos, with exclamations and screams filling the air. The Mirror Gods rushed towards the door, attempting to escape and spread their infection to more people, ushering in the Mirror Age.

Lu Xie raised his right hand, his fingers forming a claw that seemed to grasp an invisible force. He pulled it towards himself, and the Mirror God who had just rushed out of the door felt an irresistible force dragging them back inside.

"Soul Binding Spell, truly effective."

Lu Xie raised an eyebrow, and the four Mirror Gods, screaming, were twisted into a ball, pleading for mercy.

"We're sorry! We were wrong!"

"Please, have mercy and spare our lives!"

"We're willing to do anything for you! We'll work to strengthen the Dark Qi!"

"We'll be your most loyal subordinates, without a doubt!"

Lu Xie didn't stop the Soul Binding Spell. He ignored their pleas, forming the Mirror Gods into a ball. As they continued to beg for forgiveness, he spoke in a detached tone.

"You're not just aware of your mistake; you know you're about to die."

He opened his mouth, revealing straight, healthy teeth, and swallowed the ball of spirits in one bite.

(End of Chapter)

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