Chapter 337: The Mysterious Servant

Chapter 337: The Mysterious Servant

February 3rd, 2025

The air was filled with black mist, devouring the sky and the earth.

In the place where millions of living beings once thrived, a majestic city now lay in complete silence. Countless corpses, drained of their essence, were piled high, forming a towering spectacle in the center of the city.

At the top of this macabre structure, a throne made of white bones stood tall.

A majestic and eerie figure sat upon the throne, emanating a chilling aura that froze the blood of all who beheld it. The corpses in the spectacle twisted and contorted in an eerie manner, sending shivers down the spines of onlookers.

If any strong members of the ancient Qin family were present, they would have recognized the figure seated on the bone throne as the one they had been desperately searching for—Gui Tian Di.

Just then, a powerful presence approached from outside the city, and an overwhelming force tore through the black mist, exposing the spectacle formed by the essence of millions of lives to the open air.

"You despicable beast! How dare you slaughter millions to create this spectacle? Today, I will act on behalf of the heavens and slay you, the evil spirit that you are!"

The speaker was a powerful cultivator on the verge of breaking through to the Half Saint realm.

Upon seeing the spectacle, his face contorted with rage.

Behind this Half Saint of the human race, numerous cultivators at the Dao Palace Realm followed closely.

"Humans... Hehe, your blood will be my feast!"

Gui Tian Di, sitting atop the spectacle, lifted his head and gazed into the void. His scarlet eyes gleamed with an eerie light, and his demonic face twisted into a hideous smile.

Hearing these words, the human Half Saint and the Dao Palace Realm cultivators all paled in shock.

Without hesitation, the cultivators charged towards Gui Tian Di, ready to attack.

But before their attacks could reach him, they dissipated into thin air.

Suddenly, Gui Tian Di rose from his seat, and a terrifying pressure surged like a tidal wave. The space around him shattered inch by inch, causing the Half Saint and the other cultivators to tremble and cough up blood as they retreated.

"Not good—"

The human Half Saint's pupils contracted in fear as he looked at Gui Tian Di with terror in his eyes.

The mere aura of this evil spirit was enough to suppress them. The strength of the being before them was at least that of a mid-level Heavenly Calamity, rivaling that of a Saint Realm cultivator.

It was even possible that this being had ascended to an even higher level, joining the ranks of the upper-level Heavenly Calamities, with power comparable to a Great Saint.

As for the even more formidable Extinction-level Calamities, the human Half Saint dared not even imagine.

However, whether it was a mid-level or upper-level Heavenly Calamity, it was not a force they could contend with.

Just then, the human Half Saint's body suddenly froze. A pair of greenish-black palms had silently covered his head.

The next moment, the Half Saint's head was effortlessly severed, and a gush of blood spurted from the severed neck. Gui Tian Di grasped the corpse and devoured the blood, gulping it down.

The other cultivators, witnessing this scene, felt as if they had fallen into an ice cave, their faces contorted with fear.

At that moment, they all silently regretted their decision.

They had never imagined that the evil spirit they faced would be so terrifying. Had they known the extent of Gui Tian Di's power, they would never have come.

But it was too late now.

Their only Half Saint had been slain in an instant, and the rest were no match for the enemy.

One of the cultivators trembled and fell to his knees before Gui Tian Di.

"Spare... Spare my life!"

His face was covered in tears and snot, and he cared not for the dignity expected of a Dao Palace Realm cultivator. He begged for mercy like a broken dog.

The other cultivators glared at him with anger.

"Shen Shan, how dare you beg for mercy from an evil spirit? You've disgraced the reputation of our Huanshen Zong!"

"Even if we die, we will never beg for mercy from an evil spirit—"

They all spoke out in anger, their eyes filled with disdain and fury towards Shen Shan.

Just then, a strange smile appeared on Gui Tian Di's demonic face.

"Whoever slays one of them and swears allegiance to me will be spared!"

At these words, the angry voices fell silent.

Soon, a cultivator with a righteous aura stepped forward, ready to face death without fear.

"The disciples of Huanshen Zong stand tall and proud. How could we ever submit to an evil spirit like you... Ah... Zhou Shidi... You!"

Before he could finish, he felt a sharp pain in his chest. A sword tip had pierced through his back, and when he turned, he faced a familiar face.

The latter, seeing the former's disbelieving expression, also showed pain and madness.

"Don't blame me, brother! I don't want to die!"

"Traitor! Even if I die, I'll take you down with me!"

The man's eyes turned red, ready to kill Zhou Shidi on the spot.

Unfortunately, he had been ambushed first, and his injuries were severe.

In just a moment of battle, the ambusher struck him down.

As one person made their move, others quickly followed suit.

The dignified front they had put up earlier was now replaced by desperate acts of survival.

In the blink of an eye, most of the cultivators had fallen.

Only a handful remained, their bodies drenched in blood, and they managed to survive, kneeling before Gui Tian Di.

Looking at these people, Gui Tian Di's smile became increasingly sinister.

"Excellent! You have passed my test. From this day forward, you shall be my servants!"

"Drink this drop of blood, and I shall grant you unparalleled power!"

As his words fell, Gui Tian Di flicked his finger, and a drop of blood with a strange aura fell before them.

At this point, they dared not hesitate and quickly swallowed the blood.

As the blood entered their bodies, a terrifying power rose within them, causing their bones to feel as if they were shattering. The intense pain made them uncontrollably let out piercing wails.

But as time passed, the wails gradually weakened, and then a powerful aura burst forth from their bodies.

"Dao Palace Realm, Ninth Level!"

"I've broken through to the Ninth Level of the Dao Palace Realm!"

Shen Shan looked down at his hands, feeling the immense power within him, as if he were in a dream.

As an elder of Huanshen Zong, he had average talent, and after all these years, he had barely entered the Second Level of the Dao Palace Realm.

But now, with just a drop of Gui Tian Di's blood, Shen Shan's cultivation soared, advancing directly from the Second Level to the Ninth Level of the Dao Palace Realm.

The others experienced similar breakthroughs.

All seven survivors reached the Ninth Level in one go.

This made them feel incredibly wise for pledging allegiance to Gui Tian Di.

Without his help, they would never have achieved such a breakthrough.

Gui Tian Di had returned to his throne in Jing Guan, gazing down at the seven kneeling before him, his voice was indifferent.

"As my servants, you must find enough blood food for me.

But before that, I need to build a palace, and this task is entrusted to you!"

Shen Shan immediately flattered, "Your Majesty, Huanshen Zong is a major sect in Nanyu. In my opinion, it is a suitable place for your palace!"

As an elder, Shen Shan had no qualms about selling out his own sect.

The other six, upon hearing this, looked at Shen Shan with shock.

It was clear they hadn't expected Shen Shan's betrayal to be so swift.

"Huanshen Zong..."

Gui Tian Di's eyes flickered, and he nodded.

"Then let's pay a visit to Huanshen Zong!"

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Half a day later, a fierce battle erupted within Huanshen Zong.

As a major sect in Nanyu, Huanshen Zong had its foundations, but unfortunately, such foundations were insignificant before Gui Tian Di.

With a slight move, Gui Tian Di killed Huanshen Zong's strongest cultivator and shattered a sacred weapon.

Then, Shen Shan and the other six joined the slaughter, wiping out the entire Huanshen Zong.

Hearing the curses of their former sect members, the seven felt their hearts grow colder.

They understood that there was no turning back.

They had only one path to follow.

Moreover, serving Gui Tian Di wasn't entirely bad.

At the very least, he had helped them advance their cultivation, and in the future, he might enable them to reach even higher realms.

With this thought, submitting to Gui Tian Di didn't seem so unacceptable.

In the main hall of Huanshen Zong, Gui Tian Di sat on the main seat, toying with a head that stared at him with wide-open eyes, the head of the Huanshen Zong's leader.

The once-powerful Half Saint cultivator had met a tragic end.

Shen Shan and the other six stood respectfully before Gui Tian Di, their faces filled with reverence, unable to meet the gaze of their former sect leader.

"Huanshen Zong is destroyed, but this is not enough. I require more blood food. The entire Nanyu, even the Primeval Ancient World, shall become my territory!"

Gui Tian Di spoke slowly, and with a thought, a black token materialized and fell before the seven.

"This token contains a portion of my power. It can revive the dead and form an army of the deceased for you to command."

"Furthermore, I bestow upon you a divine ability to gather the blood essence of all living beings in the world for me."

"As long as you wholeheartedly serve me, not only will I grant you the Dao Palace Realm, but even if you aspire to challenge the so-called Great Emperor, I will be able to fulfill your desires!"

"Yes!"

None of them dared to defy the orders of Gui Tian Di.

Without delay, the seven of them received their respective command tokens.

Then, Gui Tian Di's divine consciousness descended, and in their minds, they each gained a divine ability called Xue Hai Tun Tian Shu.

The sole purpose of this divine ability was to gather the blood essence of living beings.

In addition to Xue Hai Tun Tian Shu, their minds also contained another cultivation method.

This cultivation method was known as Xue Lian Shen Gong.

This cultivation method far surpassed the methods of Huanshen Zong, and it was extremely brutal and straightforward. It only required the consumption of living beings' blood essence to enhance one's cultivation.

The purpose of Xue Lian Shen Gong was to aid the Guipu in refining the blood essence.

Indeed!

These were the Guipu!

Only those who had transformed into Guipu could cultivate this method.

Ordinary people would find it useless.

"Xue Lian Shen Gong can help you advance in cultivation, even breaking through the restrictions of this world's laws and achieving Sainthood in the Era of the End of Dharma.

I require each of you to provide the blood essence of a million living beings every year. If you fail to meet this demand, you already know the consequences."

Gui Tian Di's expression remained indifferent.

Upon hearing this, Shen Shan and the other six trembled and hastily knelt on the ground, repeatedly agreeing.

At the same time, they also understood the hidden meaning in Gui Tian Di's words.

It meant that as long as they fulfilled the requirement of a million blood essences per year, the excess would be theirs to enjoy.

Ever since receiving Gui Tian Di's blood and transforming into Guipu, Shen Shan and the others had noticed subtle changes in their bodies.

They developed a strong craving for the blood and flesh of living beings.

Even when slaughtering the members of Huanshen Zong, they secretly consumed the blood and flesh of their fellow disciples.

The delightful sensation they experienced was like opening the doors to a new world.

As the seven were about to leave, Gui Tian Di handed them seven compasses.

"This Tian Ming Luo Pan can help you find other living beings suitable to become Guipu. Find them and bring them before me."

"Yes!"

Shen Shan and the others dared not say more.

As Gui Tian Di watched their departing figures, he played with his hand, and his fingers suddenly exerted force, causing the head of the Huanshen Zong leader to explode, spraying a mixture of red and white substances.

Gui Tian Di licked the corner of his mouth, revealing a sickly smile.

"There are still too few Guipu!"

"It's rare for me to awaken in this world. I will transform this world into my own domain!"

In truth, Shen Shan and the others were not suitable to become true Guipu. Gui Tian Di had to expend some of his strength to forcefully transform them.

The devastating defeat in Guyue Zhou had completely depleted Gui Tian Di's foundation.

In the battle at Huangyan Fu, Gui Tian Di was left isolated and helpless, which led to his severe injury at the hands of Qin Xiong Dao.

Now, although this world faced the Era of the End of Dharma, its foundation remained strong.

After reflecting on his previous failures, Gui Tian Di had made up his mind. He planned to first develop his own forces extensively, then unite all powers to eradicate the Qin family of Huanggu, and finally, dominate the world.

"If not for the interference of the Taiyi Divine Dynasty, I would have already ruled over this world!"

"However, it doesn't matter. Even if countless years have passed, nothing will change."

Gui Tian Di could already foresee the moment when this world would be completely transformed into a domain belonging to the evil spirits.

In the vast universe with countless worlds, there were very few worlds that had not been polluted and assimilated by evil spirits.

Having found this opportunity, Gui Tian Di would not let it go easily.

Especially after learning from his previous failures, Gui Tian Di would be much more cautious this time.

Although he had just slaughtered the entire Huanshen Zong, the disturbance had not spread.

Moreover, Gui Tian Di believed that by the time the issue with Huanshen Zong was discovered, even if he couldn't fully restore his former strength, he would still be able to enhance his power to a level sufficient to handle any situation.

At that time, with the world entering the Era of the End of Dharma, no one would be able to stop his progress.

Subsequently, Gui Tian Di closed his eyes, as if falling into a deep sleep.

Simultaneously, a mysterious and eerie fluctuation emanated from his body, instantly enveloping the entire Huanshen Zong. The gruesome scene was completely concealed, and the area regained its former vitality.

If anyone else had witnessed this, they would not have been able to detect any clues about Huanshen Zong.

(End of Chapter)

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