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Chapter 311: The Death Aura World
Chapter 311: The Death Aura World
Blood splattered everywhere, and Han Xianyun's forehead was drenched with it.
He touched his forehead, only to find a large patch of blood.
At this moment, he finally looked at Qi Yuan with a dazed expression, "My wife?"
"Yes, your wife. Alas, I hit her too hard, and she couldn't bear it. What a pity. You should gather some of her remains to keep as a memento," Qi Yuan said casually.
Blood splattered everywhere, but not a drop landed on Qi Yuan. The blood-colored longsword disappeared, and he stood in this space, seemingly an immortal banished from the mortal realm.
However, the words of this banished immortal were incoherent and incomprehensible.
At that moment, the injured Yu Xiu struggled to stand up. He looked at Qi Yuan with awe in his eyes, "Thank you, sir, for saving my life!"
Yu Xiu's head was still buzzing, and he was in a state of shock.
Qi Yuan's gaze fell upon Yu Xiu, "Can you tell me... about the hidden map?"
"I..." Yu Xiu's face showed confusion.
This man, who was almost like a deity, didn't seem to know...
"My name is Yu Xiu. This matter is not something I can explain in a short time. Once the curse is lifted, this place will also shatter.
The next time I come out, I will definitely find you and inform you of the details."
Yu Xiu's speech quickened as he felt himself about to return.
His body became transparent at this moment, and then disappeared.
The entire space also shattered at that instant.
The surroundings of Qi Yuan and Han Xianyun transformed once again into the previous narrow alley.
Han Xianyun covered his face, still not fully awake.
Especially after waking up, he felt dizzy and disoriented, as if he had suffered a tremendous attack.
He felt like everything was just a dream.
He looked at Qi Yuan, his mind in turmoil, "Just now, we entered a special space. Was it my imagination?"
He wondered if he was going insane, having delusional thoughts.
After all, his current state was not good, feeling heavy-headed.
Of course, this state was actually due to Qi Yuan's loud voice.
"Your wife's remains are still on your head. How can it be an imagination? Don't tell me you want to be a scumbag and shirk responsibility?" Qi Yuan asked with a faint smile.
...
The sky was overcast, and the wind howled.
Within the ancient fortress, there were cramped buildings of various shapes.
On the walls of the fortress, all sorts of strange creatures were carved.
In the open space at the center of the fortress, a sudden spatial fluctuation occurred, and a figure fell from the sky.
In about a dozen breaths, four people gathered in this open space.
"Yu Xiu? Weren't you on a vacation in the real world to break the curse? Why are you back so soon?"
"Also, what happened to you? Are these wounds left by Executioner Fuximos?"
The two men and two women present looked at Yu Xiu with astonishment.
Among them, only a tall woman with a braided bun had a worried expression.
"There was an unexpected turn of events while breaking the curse," Yu Xiu said, clearly not wanting to reveal the full story to these people.
"Oh no, we're about to go on an external mission, and at this time... you're injured again. How will we manage the next mission?" The tall man had a worried look in his eyes.
The rest of them shared the same concern.
Currently, they were part of a small team, and this affected their missions.
At this moment, a slender man spoke up, "Forget the mission. The mission probably hasn't even started, and our fortress... is in danger."
Hearing this, the faces of those present changed slightly.
The fortress was their shelter and protected them from external threats.
However, during this period, the fortress had been weakening due to insufficient energy for its blood formation.
The terrifying monsters in the night sky would soon break through the fortress's blood formation.
At that time, the residents of the fortress would likely suffer heavy casualties.
And they would become wanderers, living a precarious life.
"That's a Martial Hero-level monster, even stronger than Executioner Fuximos. Our small fortress can't possibly withstand it!" The braided woman also had a worried expression.
"I wonder what those above are planning." One of them sighed.
At this moment, Yu Xiu, with his wound, said, "I'll go back with Sister Nana to recover. No more chatting."
Hearing this, the braided woman didn't hesitate and directly carried Yu Xiu on her shoulders, and the two of them headed towards the cramped room in the fortress.
Upon returning to the room and confirming no one was around, Yu Xiu heaved a sigh of relief.
An Liangna's face showed concern, "Yu Xiu, what happened to you?
Were these wounds left by Executioner Fuximos?"
An Liangna's face seemed to have a million questions.
She and Yu Xiu were very close, and she was well aware of his strength and even knew some of his secrets.
She knew that if Yu Xiu was being executed, he wouldn't have left so easily.
"Nana, do you think there's someone in the real world capable of killing Fuximos?" Yu Xiu recalled the scene he witnessed in the execution space and couldn't help but ask.
"How is that possible? Fuximos is at least Martial Hero-level. In a large-scale mission, he would be considered a major boss. In the real world, they are just ordinary people."
"An Lianna clearly didn't believe that anyone in the real world could defeat Fuximos.
Yu Xiu remained silent for a moment before speaking, "Fuximos was killed by someone in the real world..."
He proceeded to tell An Lianna with all the details of Qi Yuan's fortune-telling and the subsequent events.
An Lianna's eyes widened in shock after hearing this, "How is that possible?"
In the real world, bloodlines had limits, and blood warriors didn't exist.
Without blood warriors, how could anyone rival Fuximos?
"Moreover, according to what you said, he doesn't have death aura, which means he's not from our world," An Lianna was perplexed.
"I heard that the real world underwent some significant changes, which might be related to this," Yu Xiu thought of something and slowly spoke.
"Significant changes?" An Lianna paused, then continued, "Even if the real world is powerful, what does that have to do with us?"
Yu Xiu fell silent upon hearing this.
Yes, An Lianna was right.
No matter how powerful the real world became, it wouldn't affect them.
Here, they could only rely on each other and their companions.
...
In Longtai City, within a hotel.
In front of Qi Yuan, there was a massive screen.
On the screen, Robot Zero-One smiled and began reporting, "Today, I recorded three videos... Yesterday's earnings... Bought wedding candies... Lost five hundred and seventy-two cats..."
Zero-One continued to report to Qi Yuan.
Qi Yuan nodded, indicating his approval.
"How's the search for the Mythical Dragon Martial Lord and the Blood Compass going?" Qi Yuan asked, as this was what he cared about the most now.
It was related to the Spirit Path Martial Lord's promotion.
It was also related to breaking through the limits of the martial way.
"I couldn't find any information on the Mythical Dragon Martial Lord or the Blood Compass.
However, through my search, I located the Blood Compass Island.
Blood Compass Island is located deep within the Zhong Ya Ocean. One thousand seven hundred years ago, an earthquake occurred in the Zhong Ya Ocean, and the island sank into the ocean, never to be heard from again."
"An island from seventeen hundred years ago? Can we find its exact location now?" Qi Yuan asked.
If they could, he would become a diver and take a casual look.
"There's too little information, and I can't locate it," Zero-One expressed difficulty, as if it pained him to be unable to help Qi Yuan.
However, Zero-One continued, "Regarding the person you mentioned, Yu Xiu, and the portrait you provided, I've searched through numerous records and mobilized all surveillance footage backups worldwide, and I finally found some information.
Yu Xiu, from Junan Residential District, died in a car accident thirty-four years ago.
Based on his age, he should be fifty years old now."
"Dead?" Qi Yuan was astonished.
Suddenly, he recalled the term "death aura" that Yu Xiu had mentioned.
"Could it be that the place Yu Xiu is from requires death... to enter?" Qi Yuan speculated in his mind.
"Does that mean I have to commit suicide to complete the Spirit Path Martial Lord's task?"
After some thought, Qi Yuan shook his head.
He had a mental illness, but he wasn't insane.
Suicide was not an option for him.
However, recalling the previous day when he entered a hidden space with the help of Han Xianyun's bloodline, he wondered...
Could it be that if his bloodline concentration met the requirements, he could also enter similar hidden spaces?
"It seems I'll have to be a diver and catch some mutant sea monsters in the ocean," Qi Yuan thought to himself.
The blood essence from the Wu Sect was a hodgepodge of various elements. After consuming it, Qi Yuan's martial cultivation and talent would indeed increase.
But in reality, too much of it might lead to unintended consequences.
"It's time to change into a new set of clothes and go on a trip."
This time, he would stay in Tian Yue City for around a week before the martial arts tournament began.
"Is the Martial Cloud Pavilion off-limits? I see there are people on guard outside." Qi Yuan glanced around and noticed the security lines at the entrance of the Martial Cloud Pavilion, with numerous black-clad bodyguards standing nearby.
"The Martial Cloud Pavilion is open to the public, anyone can enter. I suspect some second-generation heir has booked the entire place. No worries, I'm also a second-generation heir, it's a minor issue." Han Xianyun casually replied.
Such a scene was a common occurrence in the Xing Yuan Kingdom.
Ordinary citizens were used to this and had no objections.
After all, as a joke, the debts of gratitude from the nobility could span lifetimes.
Being realistic, what good would objections do?
On TV, in textbooks, and even in the constitution, they don't bother pretending otherwise.
The Seven Stars Family even had immunity from the death penalty.
"Is it inappropriate to use such privileges?" Qi Yuan hesitated.
He had never used his privileges before.
For example, when he was in the Canglan Realm, he wanted to visit the library of a particular sect.
He could have used his privileges to force them to open the library.
But instead, he relied on his powerful charm and the sect's hospitality.
Upon his arrival, they readily opened the library for him.
"Why don't I use my charm to convince them?" Qi Yuan thought of employing the same method as in the Canglan Realm.
"Leave this minor matter to me!" Han Xianyun assured, patting his chest.
Just as he was about to find the person in charge, a voice suddenly interrupted.
"Young Master, is that you?" An elderly man resembling a butler approached, his face beaming with delight.
"Uncle Wang, what are you doing here?" Han Xianyun looked puzzled, "Are you here for the private event at the Martial Cloud Pavilion? It must be my older brother. Fortunately, he opened a backdoor for me, and I have a friend who also wants to go!"
Unexpectedly, it was a family member, and Han Xianyun felt this made things even better.
Just then, a group of people approached, their presence overwhelming.
Leading them was a middle-aged man and a beautiful woman with exotic charm.
The middle-aged man, upon seeing Han Xianyun, showed a hint of surprise in his eyes. He then turned to the woman beside him and said, "This is my younger brother, Han Xianyun, a Martial Arts Limit Warrior.
You've always been interested in martial arts, right? My younger brother can be your guide and explain the Martial Cloud Pavilion to you."
Princess Huan Sha, the princess of the Liulius Kingdom, had come to the Longtai City of the Qin Yuan Kingdom for a visit.
Han Xianyun's older brother, Han Kang, was responsible for accompanying and ensuring the safety of Princess Huan Sha.
Now, seeing his younger brother here, Han Kang decided to let his brother accompany the princess.
Hearing this, Han Xianyun was speechless, "Big brother, I'm here with a friend."
After saying this, he turned to Princess Huan Sha, "Princess, my apologies, but I don't have time today."
Accompanying a princess from a small country, or a cultivator?
The choice was obvious.
Of course, it was the cultivator!
Could the princess offer him a wife as amazing as hers?
Obviously not.
Han Kang, upon hearing his brother's words, was slightly taken aback.
His younger brother, though accustomed to being carefree, would not cause problems in important matters.
Whenever faced with his older brother's commands, he never refused.
Today, he had refused right in front of him.
Han Kang's heart was already filled with displeasure.
"Is this friend from the martial arts circle?" Han Kang looked at Qi Yuan, "Why don't you, my friend, come back to the Martial Cloud Pavilion tomorrow? I'll have my younger brother accompany you then."
Han Kang's words carried an unquestionable authority, the dominance of a superior.
"I came here today, why should I come back tomorrow? Is the Martial Cloud Pavilion your family's property that you can dictate when others can visit?" Qi Yuan was unwilling to comply.
Before Han Kang could respond, a man with golden-framed glasses, resembling a secretary, spoke up, "The Martial Cloud Pavilion... is indeed considered our property."
Qi Yuan was stunned upon hearing this.
He felt a sense of disappointment.
"This..."
He couldn't help but feel unhappy.
In this game, he was constantly restricted.
He had already decided that once he had the money, he would buy the Arching Star Kingdom outright.
With that, he could respond to situations like this with great assertiveness.
"What? The Martial Cloud Pavilion is your family's property? My apologies, but the Arching Star Kingdom is mine."
Unfortunately, the Arching Star Kingdom was not his, not yet.
He was just a weak and helpless commoner, bullied and ridiculed, standing there like a powerless lackey, unable to fight back.
At this moment, Princess Huan Sha's eyes lit up with interest, "Are both of you martial artists? I've always admired the martial arts of your country.
Why don't I, as a young lady, join you on this tour of the Martial Cloud Pavilion? What do you all think? Moreover, I and they are young, so it will be more relaxing."
Princess Huan Sha's suggestion immediately caused a stir.
Han Kang was taken aback but quickly agreed after a moment's thought, "Agreed."
The others had no objections either.
After all, the Martial Cloud Pavilion was under their control.
With the security measures in place, there would be no issues.
Han Kang turned to Han Xianyun and Qi Yuan, his tone serious with a hint of pressure, "After entering the Martial Cloud Pavilion, remember to protect Princess Huan Sha and ensure her safety."
At this moment, Han Xianyun looked at Qi Yuan with a troubled expression, "Mr. Qi, what should we do?"
"It's up to you, after all, it's their property." Qi Yuan also felt helpless, acutely aware of his own weakness.
(End of Chapter)
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