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Chapter 372: Nourishment for an Immortal Venerable
Chapter 372: Nourishment for an Immortal Venerable
Outside Xiashan City, the great battle had concluded, and Shan Zhenwang lay dead.
*Cough, cough...*
Jiang Buling coughed, blood trickling from the corners of his mouth. His body, riddled with wounds, seemed on the verge of collapse, yet he stubbornly continued on. Glancing back at Xiashan City, he saw countless people kneeling, and warriors attempting to approach and offer him treatment. With a wave of his hand, Jiang Buling took a few more steps and vanished into the distance.
"I can't hold on any longer. This time, I'm truly going to die.
Am I resentful? Perhaps. But such is the way of the world. What can resentment change?
Cast aside by the Tai Kun clan? Hah! How laughable. Do I, Jiang Buling, truly care about the so-called honor of the Tai Kun clan? Since they cannot tolerate a mere branch member like me, then I shall leave!"
Jiang Buling muttered to himself, constantly shaking his head.
Suddenly, he tore off a piece of flesh from his chest, the intense pain helping to focus his consciousness and rouse his spirit. He then proceeded to stuff the torn flesh back into the wound, and a divine soul force enveloped him, sealing the flesh back into the injury.
"I'll go wherever my feet take me. Once my physical body collapses, my divine soul will be like a drifting duckweed. Moreover, how long can I maintain my consciousness and lucidity?"
Jiang Buling gave a self-deprecating laugh.
He was born with a divine soul that was not only unique but also something only he himself knew—he had been born with a divine soul!
As he wandered aimlessly, Jiang Buling even passed by a desolate city. Sighing inwardly, he wondered when the calamity of Qinghua Realm would finally come to an end.
Who could turn the tide and put a stop to this disaster?
Xue Zitu, comparable to an Immortal Venerable, and among Immortal Venerables, his strength was also exceptionally formidable. Qinghua Realm lacked sufficient Immortal Venerables to deal with him.
Unless aid came from beyond their realm.
In a certain area of Dayue Country, two powerful figures were locked in a fierce battle. One was clad in armor, wielding a large halberd, and seemed to be one with the heavens and earth, as if he held the very world in his grasp.
The other figure exuded a blood light that reached the sky, his potent blood force intertwining with the heavens and earth. Although his aura was slightly weaker, it was enough to withstand the attacks of the armored man.
"Rebel, you deserve to die!"
Sui Hongwu brandished his halberd, his angry roars echoing as he relentlessly assaulted his opponent, forcing Xueying Lou to retreat step by step. Yet, Xueying Lou stubbornly held his ground.
"Why couldn't you just be a good person? Why did you have to go and become a lackey of Mingyu?" Sui Hongwu raged, his eyes reddening with fury. The calamity in Qiyun County had already reached his ears, and what shocked him even more was the news that a Blood Child had been born in Qinghua Realm.
This was the first time in history that a warrior from Qinghua Realm had become a Blood Child through blood sacrifice, ascending to become a Mingyu warrior.
If left unchecked, Qiyun County would likely turn into a land of death!
"If you want to go to Qiyun County, give up now. If you dare to take a step in that direction, I will perform a blood sacrifice on a city. You have only one choice: either face me here, or go to Qiyun County, but I will ensure a city of blood sacrifice awaits you there." Xueying Lou said coldly.
"Hah! Let me tell you the truth. Xue Zitu did not just become a Blood Child, but he also aims to become a Blood Spirit. He has already succeeded in half of his goal.
How about it? Are you itching to stop him?
You can choose to leave me and try to restrain Xue Zitu, but I can also assist Xue Zitu in completing his blood sacrifice and ascending to become a Blood Spirit.
You are powerless here, no matter how furious you are!" Xueying Lou taunted, his arrogance knowing no bounds. Although he was at a disadvantage, restraining Sui Hongwu was not a difficult task.
While Sui Hongwu was indeed stronger, he was not a top-tier Immortal Venerable, and thus, he could not defeat Xueying Lou in a short period.
The battle raged on as Sui Hongwu unleashed powerful attacks, causing the heavens and earth to tremble and the laws of the world to rumble. Yet, he still could not crush Xueying Lou.
A sense of helplessness welled up within him.
Just then, a formidable aura emerged.
"Sui, let me lend you a hand!"
Along with this loud roar, a gigantic fist imprint appeared, traversing the sky and slamming into Xueying Lou's blood light.
*Pu!*
The blood light, intertwined with the heavens and earth, was instantly torn apart. Seizing the opportunity, Sui Hongwu thrust his halberd, and *pu*, Xueying Lou hastily blocked, but his shoulder was still wounded.
At this moment, his expression changed drastically, and his figure flickered as he retreated.
"Brother Fenyang, your timing is impeccable. Let's join forces and kill this rebel!" Sui Hongwu exclaimed joyfully. Finally, reinforcements had arrived.
A man with silver hair, white beard, and a middle-aged appearance, despite his tall and sturdy stature, stepped forward. Without a word, he unleashed a double fist strike, aiming to finish off Xueying Lou.
"In my life, I despise traitors the most. You deserve to die!"
Xueying Lou's face paled, and facing two formidable opponents, he was now in grave danger.
Brandishing his blade, he seized the opportunity before they could encircle him, and fled.
Xue Yinglou, the Blood Shadow Lord, sped towards Qiyun County. Xue Zitu had already completed his ascension, and his strength as an Immortal Venerable surpassed his own. Thus, they could only join forces to deal with Feng Yan and Sui Hongwu.
"Brother Feng, we're truly grateful for your timely aid!" Sui Hongwu expressed his gratitude.
"It's nothing much. The situation in Jiushan has stabilized, so when I received the distress call, I hurried over. Unfortunately, I was still too late, and that scoundrel from the Underworld had already performed his blood sacrifice on Qiyun County," Feng Yan said, filled with indignation.
The three figures raced towards Qiyun County, with Feng Yan and Sui Hongwu in the lead and Xue Yinglou bringing up the rear.
In Qiyun County, Xue Zitu remained atop a tall building, awaiting the blood tribute from his disciples and slaves.
"It would be wonderful if all of Qinghua Realm could become my hunting ground, Xue Zitu," he mused.
Xue Zitu knew that unless he ascended to become a Blood Spirit, this was nothing but a pipe dream. Without that power, attempting to occupy Qinghua Realm would be sheer folly.
"Hmm?"
Suddenly, he looked up, sensing a blood shadow approaching at incredible speed.
"Lord Xue, external reinforcements have arrived from Dayue Country. I cannot hold them back alone..." The Blood Shadow Lord hurriedly reported, his tone respectful.
"You've done well," Xue Zitu acknowledged with a nod, beckoning him closer. "Come, let's join forces and crush the intruders!"
"Yes, my lord!" The Blood Shadow Lord heaved a sigh of relief and ascended the tall building, bowing respectfully to Xue Zitu.
"Your blood power is not pure enough. I shall teach you a secret technique to enhance your strength," Xue Zitu offered, extending a hand. "Watch closely. This secret technique is a mighty art of the Underworld, and not all Blood Children can cultivate it. Do you understand?"
"Yes, my lord!" The Blood Shadow Lord was elated and grateful.
Xue Zitu's actions revealed his unusual status within the Underworld, setting him apart from ordinary Blood Children. By teaching him this secret technique, Xue Zitu intended to make the Blood Shadow Lord his trusted subordinate.
Once Xue Zitu ascended to become a Blood Spirit, the Blood Shadow Lord would officially become one of his Blood Children, and with this secret technique, his status and position would surpass that of ordinary Blood Children!
"Now, pay close attention," Xue Zitu said nonchalantly.
"Yes, thank you, my lord!" The Blood Shadow Lord surrounded himself with the blood blades, focusing intently on comprehending the technique.
"Xue Zitu, prepare to die!"
At that moment, Feng Yan and Sui Hongwu arrived, their eyes blazing with fury at the sight of the desolate Qiyun County. They joined forces and launched an attack on the lone figure.
"Mere early-stage Immortal Venerables," Xue Zitu scoffed, a smile playing at the corners of his mouth. He took a single step forward, and the sky was bathed in blood-red light. With a snap of his fingers, blood-colored beams shot forth, and he faced off against two Immortal Venerables alone.
Boom!
The Blood Shadow Lord was awe-struck by Xue Zitu's formidable might. Despite having just ascended, Xue Zitu could hold his own against two opponents without faltering.
At that moment, he heard Xue Zitu's voice in his ear.
"Quickly comprehend the technique and enhance your strength. Then, we shall join forces to kill these two. The essence of an Immortal Venerable will greatly benefit me in my ascension towards becoming a Blood Spirit."
The Blood Shadow Lord calmed his mind and focused on comprehending the secret technique.
As he did so, one of the blood blades, guided by his soul, entered his body, filling him with a strange aura and a profound sense of enlightenment.
In the midst of his battle with Feng Yan and Sui Hongwu, a cruel smile curved Xue Zitu's lips, and the blood-colored mark between his brows shone brightly.
Suddenly, an eerie power emerged.
"Ah!"
A terrified scream pierced the air, and the Blood Shadow Lord's face contorted with fear.
"You've served me well for so long, and I even helped you break through to the Immortal Venerable realm. It's time for me to reap the rewards," Xue Zitu said, his voice cold and indifferent. "Your essence will make a fine nourishment..."
Boom!
To the shock of Feng Yan and Sui Hongwu, the Blood Shadow Lord, an Immortal Venerable, suddenly transformed into a ball of blood energy. This ball of energy seemed to contain the essence of an Immortal Venerable.
Whoosh!
The blood energy surged into Xue Zitu's body.
In that instant, Xue Zitu's initially pale face turned rosy, and his aura grew stronger.
"Not good!"
Feng Yan and Sui Hongwu were horrified by this turn of events.
In just a fleeting moment, Xue Zitu's power soared to new heights. With a snap of his fingers, blood-colored blades materialized, filling the sky and enclosing the entire battlefield.
He completely sealed off all routes of escape and revealed a cold smile as he looked at Feng Yan and Sui Hongwu, as if regarding two prey.
"Next, it's your turn. The essence of an Immortal Venerable will be a great supplement. After blood refining the two of you, although I'm still far from becoming a Blood Spirit, I will be one step closer."
"Arrogant! Let's see how you plan to blood refine me, Feng Yan!"
Feng Yan roared in anger, not daring to be the slightest bit careless. A layer of gray light emerged, and in an instant, his body seemed to be covered in a rocky armor.
The man himself resembled a being made of rock.
Sui Hongwu's expression turned solemn. His halberd shone with radiant light as he and Feng Yan joined forces, each commanding the power of heaven and earth, merging and becoming one with it.
To kill them, one would have to shatter this heavenly and earthly space and break through the laws of the world.
However, Xue Zitu merely smiled coldly. The blood blades whirled around him, stirring up a blood-colored storm that raged across the battlefield, relentlessly slicing and cutting. Although he couldn't pierce through Feng Yan and Sui Hongwu's defense, as the battle dragged on, their faces began to pale.
The two men discovered that their blood energy seemed somewhat uncontrollable, blending into the heavens and the earth. Normally, this wouldn't be a dangerous situation for Immortal Venerables.
The integration of their blood energy only served to strengthen their command over this realm of heaven and earth.
However, as their blood energy continuously merged with the heavens and the earth, it began to dissipate, slowly being drawn away and devoured by Xue Zitu. If this continued, their deaths were inevitable!
Yet, faced with this predicament, the two were powerless to do anything.
"Luc Sang Blood Refining Cover!"
Feng Yan gritted his teeth and spoke in a cold voice.
Xue Zitu's blood refining cover was no ordinary item; it was a powerful artifact from the Underworld.
"Your fate has long been decided. Even if you beg for mercy or surrender, it will be of no use. You can resist and prolong your suffering, or you can choose not to fight and die comfortably."
Xue Zitu's smile was sinister and effeminate.
Feng Yan and Sui Hongwu's hearts sank. For now, they could only continue to fight, hoping for a change in their favor.
Perhaps the Great Yue Emperor, the Wanlei Sect Master, or the Tianwu Sect Master would emerge from their battles and come to suppress Xue Zitu in Qiyun County, saving their lives.
In Qiyun County, blood energy permeated the air, transforming the sky into a blood-red canvas, as if stained by fresh blood.
The battle raged on.
In fact, it could hardly be called a battle anymore, as Feng Yan and Sui Hongwu were merely desperately holding their ground.
Meanwhile, Xue Zitu's aura slowly grew stronger. The blood blades swirling around him stirred up a bloodstorm that constantly buffeted his opponents, unable to breach their defenses but gradually wearing them down.
As the fight dragged on, the two noticed their complexions turning paler.
They didn't know how much longer they could last!
At a certain moment, Xue Zitu tossed out two Underworld Blood Pearls and said with a smile, "Supplement your blood energy. It will help you last longer."
Feng Yan and Sui Hongwu glared at Xue Zitu with hatred, but ultimately, they had no choice but to refine the Underworld Blood Pearls to replenish their depleted blood energy.
Xue Zitu, of course, had no good intentions. He was merely using the two as cultivation nourishment, and the more blood energy he could extract from them, the better it would serve his purposes.
The Underworld Blood Pearls would undoubtedly restore their depleted essence blood and even purify it, enhancing its potency.
Despite understanding Xue Zitu's scheme, Feng Yan and Sui Hongwu had no choice but to accept the blood pearls to recover their strength and buy themselves more time, hoping for a chance to turn the tables.
Xue Zitu's effeminate smile curved with satisfaction. After a while, he would offer them two Underworld Blood Pearls, high-grade items that even Immortal Venerables could benefit from.
When the time came that Feng Yan and Sui Hongwu could no longer boost their blood energy with the blood pearls, their lives would come to an end.
"Don't even think about anyone coming to save you. Those with the strength to do so won't be able to make it here."
Xue Zitu smiled mockingly.
The Qing Ge vessel transformed into a stream of light as it entered Qiyun County, heading straight for Qiyun City. Along the way, they encountered a True King who was about to blood sacrifice a small city.
Li Xuan flicked his finger, instantly erasing the man from existence.
"Qinghua Realm has become a living hell!"
The sights they witnessed on their journey weighed heavily on everyone from the Spirit Domain.
Xu Yan clenched his fists, his heart burning with indignation. The enemies from the Underworld must be eradicated!
He wasn't a native of the Spirit Domain or Qinghua Realm, but he was a part of this world. The invaders from the Underworld were, in a sense, his enemies as well.
Moreover, such heinous acts that incited fury in both gods and humans would stir indignation in anyone who hadn't lost their humanity.
"That person looks so pitiful. Let's save him," Su Lingxiu suddenly spoke up.
(End of Chapter)
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