Chapter 474: Blood-Stained Peach Blossom (5K5)

Chapter 474: Blood-Stained Peach Blossom (5K5)



Rustle.

Shen Yi listened to the wind by his ears, and a fleeting scene flashed before his eyes.

A hideous demon with a ferocious face rushed forward, piercing his chest with its sharp claws.

Familiar faces filled with terror, torn apart by chaotic blades, and blood splattered everywhere.

A towering demon with a crimson aura soared across the sky, beneath it, cities crumbled and collapsed, and the wails of vengeful spirits echoed endlessly.

"..."

Shen Yi gently waved his sleeve, and the fake illusion shattered instantly.

Having cultivated Soul Essence Techniques since the Divine Transformation Realm, and further enhancing his divine soul during his cultivation of Spirit Arrays after returning to the Void, these superficial illusions could hardly affect him anymore.

Shen Yi lifted his gaze and looked ahead.

Behind the teleportation formation was a massive pit, surrounded by rough stone walls about a thousand zhang high. Every three chi, there was a cave just large enough for one person to sit cross-legged.

Inside each cave sat a figure.

Some were cultivators, while others were ordinary mortals.

They had blank expressions, their eyes closed, appearing calm and steady. However, their vitality was dim, and they seemed like oil lamps on the verge of extinction.

"Hmm."

Shen Yi withdrew his gaze, finding it difficult to estimate the number of people in the stone walls.

He finally understood why Peach Blossom Manor dared to target the sacred land of an immortal sect.

In a place like Southern Flood, where dangers lurked everywhere, apart from the Converged Dao Site, it was unlikely that any other place could provide such a terrifying number of living beings to fill this bottomless abyss with stone walls.

As for their purpose.

The illusion that had just invaded him gave him a rough idea.

It didn't harm the body but tormented the mind.

They were constantly experiencing their inner fears, until their mental state collapsed.

The deep pit was filled with vengeful energy, nearly turning the desolate sky above into a shade of gray.

In the center of that gray area, a jet-black orb was absorbing the curling gray smoke.

With each wisp of smoke rising, a figure sitting cross-legged on the stone walls would teeter and fall downward, landing on the mountain of putrid white bones.

Soon, Peach Blossom Manor disciples arrived, walking along the narrow stone steps, leading another living being to replace the fallen one.

The entire process was smooth and efficient, requiring no commands from start to finish.

"Heh."

Green Rhino Stone Sentinel stared intently at the area below the orb, where a black mist connected the orb to the withered figure atop the mountain of white bones.

"An unconventional method of prolonging life?"

"This old bastard is really clinging to his life."

Although the Green Rhino Demon was only at the sixth level of Returning to Emptiness, he had some knowledge and immediately understood what Peach Blossom Manor was doing.

Using vengeful spirits to conceal the secrets of heaven, they were taking the lives of living beings to extend their own.

Two birds with one stone.

Just then, a group of aquatic beings wearing scaled armor strode over confidently, "Why so late? Three hundred and twenty-seven thousand ordinary people, forget about the change, just hurry up."

They impatiently reached out to the black-robed youth.

Shen Yi silently stared at the group of demons before him.

He had seen the Dragon Palace's scaled armor more than once.

Apparently, these mercenaries were not only selling their lives on land but also in the water.

At that moment, dozens of figures rushed in.

Upon seeing nearly twenty figures in Nanyang Overseer Robes at the forefront, several Dragon Palace marines suddenly changed their expressions, sensing something amiss.

They knew that Peach Blossom Manor was doing business with the immortal sect's executives.

But if word got out that cultivators were involved in this, it would be a grave offense. How could they possibly have contacted so many executives from the same sect?

"..."

Zhong Guangde finally escaped the madman's pursuit and entered the pit, immediately signaling the Dragon Palace marines with his eyes.

The marines reacted and took out their conch signals.

"Sect Master."

The highest-cultivation Nanyang Sect executives quickly broke free from the illusion formation.

They swiftly approached Shen Yi.

To create such a chaotic formation that could cover so many people, the cost was so high that even an immortal sect would feel the pain. Therefore, they settled for affecting only those with low cultivation.

They cautiously looked around.

It was supposed to be the main sect inspecting its subordinate, but now they were like caged birds, trapped, and seemingly unable to escape even with wings.

As expected, when the Dragon marines put down their conch signals, a large Green Scaled Dragon General among the white bones smashed a wine jar and grumbled, "Even earning some extra money is so troublesome. This time, the price will be doubled."

As he stood up, the terrifying aura of the ninth level of Returning to Emptiness instantly raged.

At the same time, the withered figure atop the mountain of white bones suddenly opened his eyes, and within his turbid eyes seemed to be an endless number of vengeful spirits.

Even in front of this Green Scaled Dragon General, he appeared somewhat insignificant.

A genuine cultivator who had crossed the threshold of the ninth level of Returning to Emptiness! Even after so many years without a successful breakthrough, this robust aura still belonged to one who had reached the perfection of Returning to Emptiness.

The Peach Blossom Cottage Master didn't try to dissuade him like Zhong Guangde had.

Perhaps the Southern Flood Sect had crossed his bottom line, or maybe due to prolonging his life by absorbing too many vengeful spirits, he had lost his sanity.

He soared into the sky, and a ten-story-high Dark Dao Palace occupied the horizon, exuding a mighty presence.

The flickering spiritual lights within it already carried a sense of a candle in the wind.

But in its place was an even more sinister and bloody aura.

"Have you seen what you wanted to see? Can you close your eyes in peace now?"

Zhong Guangde rose into the air with a sinister expression, blocking everyone's retreat.

The Southern Flood Sect executives were tense, and they all turned their gazes to Shen Yi.

They never imagined that Peach Blossom Manor would dare to commit such a heaven-defying act.

Zhong Guangde was right; once the Southern Flood Sect stepped in, there was no room for negotiation.

It seemed that this time, they had played a little too big.

"..."

Shen Yi lowered his gaze, watching his palms, and his fingertips trembled slightly.

Everyone else was uncertain, except for Nie Jun, who had guessed something.

The moment this thought flashed through their minds, even Nie Jun, known for his ruthless killings, felt his heart race.

As Shen Yi's fingertips stopped trembling,

The formation he had set up while sitting in the hall suddenly appeared throughout the entire Peach Blossom Manor.

The Five Elements Lotus Formation! Sixteen of them! In an instant, they enveloped the entire Peach Blossom Manor.

The grand spectacle was like four huge characters.

Leave None Alive.

As Shen Yi's palm descended.

The black robe on his body had been replaced by the Nanyang White Robe, and between the dazzling Great Sun Motifs, golden flames raged and surged.

With the empowerment of the sect leader's robe.

The golden flames incinerated the gray mist, making the lifeless sky suddenly blinding.

The Blood Sea churned, and the Purple Qi rose from the east.

Like the sun rising, the entire pit was illuminated with a dazzling glow, and even the malevolent energy swirling around the mountain of white bones quickly dissipated.

The Boundless Demon Imperial Palace, only five layers tall, seemed to exude an aura that could rival the ten-story Dao Palace.

"..."

Not only the onlookers but even the Peach Blossom Cottage Master himself, with his cloudy eyes, showed a hint of astonishment.

As a powerful cultivator who had reached the pinnacle of Returning to Void, although he couldn't participate in the true contest of Heaven's Pride, he had witnessed many magnificent Dao Palaces over the years.

He had seen the true Heavenly Palace.

But the Boundless Demon Imperial Palace created by Shen Yi contained a Primordial Purple Qi that far surpassed that of his peers!

Could it be... that Heaven was also unjust?

Why would someone receive such a generous gift?

The formation trembled again.

The silver-armored youth entered slowly, carrying two corpses in his hands, which he casually threw to the ground, blocking everyone's retreat.

"Are you scared?"

It lifted its head, its face a bloody mess, and its mouth split open, revealing bloodstained white teeth.

"You bastard."

The Azure Scaled Dragon General, adorned with even more exquisite scaled armor, waved his hand, and a long-handled broadsword fell into his palm.

He signaled to the dozen or so marines.

Then, he stepped into the air and viciously slashed towards the Sea-Striding General in front of the formation! This bizarre immortal palace of a cultivator was a matter of great importance, and he had to report back to the Dragon Palace.

What did the Peach Blossom Manor have to do with it?

No one in the world dared to blame the Dragon Palace, even if they were just doing a private job.

Swish—

The broadsword slashed through the sky, its sharpness causing almost everyone present to instinctively dodge.

Only the silver-armored youth slightly lifted his dazed face, then raised his hand, and with the tiger's mouth of his palm, he boldly caught the blade. From his palm to his entire arm, and even his whole body, fine cracks appeared.

He barely managed to catch the sword.

This showed the vast difference in cultivation between the two.

However, just as the Azure Scaled Dragon General was about to swing his sword again, he met the Sea-Striding General's eyes, which were filled with fear to the point of madness.

The general was stunned for a moment.

The next moment, a shattered palm fiercely struck the general's face.

Boom!

The Azure Scaled Dragon General was sent flying backwards, shattering the mountain of white bones.

Crack... Crack...

The Sea-Striding General slowly walked forward, his body broken, his steps unsteady, but he gave off an inexplicably wild and arrogant aura.

Although he hadn't truly cultivated the Heavenly Derivation Nine-Nine, after sitting for thirty million years, the vast insights that threatened to shatter his sanity gradually infused his actions.

The Azure Rhino Demon also laughed wildly and stepped towards the dragon general.

Two cultivators at the eighth level of Returning to Void displayed an incomprehensible arrogance before the ninth-level Dragon Palace demon.

As all eyes focused on this scene.

As the cultivator with the highest cultivation in the pit.

The Peach Blossom Cottage Master stared intently at the Nanyang White Robe.

Compared to the two strange stone puppets, what truly made him feel uneasy was the young Nanyang Sect Master.

As he watched, within the raging sea of golden flames, purple light emerged.

He abruptly raised his palms.

In the Dark Dao Palace, a towering thousand-faced statue suddenly appeared.

Its body was like a mountain range, and its faces were like evil spirits.

Countless faces filled the dense gray mist, some wailing, some grinning maliciously, and some filled with resentment.

In an instant, the thousand-faced evil spirit leaned forward, like a ferocious god overlooking the mortal realm.

"Accept my bow!"

The Peach Blossom Cottage Master, his face withered to the bone, opened his mouth, emitting a hoarse and shrill sound.

The thousand-faced evil spirit statue suddenly bowed.

A solid wave of resentment swept over, finally shifting everyone's attention from the stone puppets, and their hearts felt like they were being struck by a heavy drum, pounding loudly, causing their faces to flush, almost to the point of bleeding.

Even the Water Moon Trading Alliance's cultivators, who were all at the seventh level of Returning to Void, felt their minds waver, as if they were about to be engulfed by the tide of wails from the wronged souls.

They were merely cultivators, not true immortals or gods.

How could they withstand the terrifying resentment formed from the endless suffering of countless living beings?

And as the one directly facing this bow.

The beautiful white robe was instantly covered by the gray mist.

But it didn't last long.

Purple-golden flames surged forth, as if a heavenly phoenix was circling, dispelling the evil spirits.

Sensing the danger, the Peach Blossom Cottage Master quickly activated his incantation again.

The massive thousand-faced evil spirit statue bowed straight down! Like a terrifying mountain range collapsing!

Countless faces smashed into the gray mist, and piercing wails echoed within the pit.

As the mist dissipated.

Countless faces shattered, adding a touch of sorrow to their hideousness.

In front of the enormous bowing thousand-faced statue, Shen Yi stood with his hands hanging by his sides, his white robe fluttering slightly, dispersing the dense resentment.

Purple-golden flames rose from the white robe.

Like purple clouds against the sun.

The terrifying statue knelt before the slender figure.

Shen Yi took a light step, stepping on its head, then walked calmly along its spine towards the withered old man in the sky.

For a giant in the Dao Fusion Realm, this was just a casual display.

But at this moment, with the empowerment of the Dao robe, the boundless purple-golden sea of flames seemed capable of melting the entire Peach Blossom Manor.

As he walked, beneath his sleeve, his arm revealed a sharp set of forearm armor.

It was also gray, but compared to the gray mist filled with resentment in the Dark Dao Palace, the gray of this armor was more like nothingness, the end of all things.

With the Primordial Purple Qi and the protection of the Abyssal Immortal Armor, Shen Yi slowly walked towards the Peach Blossom Cottage Master.

Everything in the pit seemed to freeze at this moment.

The Sea-Striding General and the Azure Scaled Dragon General were locked in an endless struggle, their bodies nearly shattered. The Azure Rhino Demon was in a similar state, but it merely grinned ferociously, raising its wide palms above its head, clenching its fists, and descending from the sky to deliver a powerful blow to the dragon demon's head.

Boom!

Just as the Sea-Striding General was about to seize the opportunity to strike, the fear in his eyes intensified several times over.

He reached out to support the dragon demon's head, forcing it to look up, and murmured, "Look."

The dragon demon smashed his right shoulder with a punch, but the Sea-Striding General showed no reaction at all. He continued to look up, and in his rage, he roared,

"What are you looking at?!"

"Look... at the true Heaven..."

The fear in the Sea-Striding General's eyes turned into fanaticism.

Instinctively, the dragon demon raised its gaze, and the next moment, under the gaze of countless purple-golden eyes, it felt a chill run through its body.

In almost everyone's line of sight, a white-robed figure appeared.

The handsome, fair-skinned face slowly turned to look back, and in those purple-golden eyes seemed to reside the essence of the universe.

Bang! Bang! Bang!

Endless explosions reverberated within the deep pit, and countless blood blossoms burst forth, more vibrant than the mountains of peach blossoms! Countless figures instantly shattered.

The deep pit instantly turned into a sea of blood.

Shen Yi stood atop the Thousand-Face Demon Statue, his fair and jade-like fingers untouched by dust. He held a Mystic Pin, which he drove into the old man's forehead.

Only then did excruciating pain strike.

The Peach Blossom Cottage Master finally snapped out of his daze and instinctively tried to activate his Dao technique, but the connection with the Dao Palace suddenly became sluggish.

It was during this brief moment of hesitation.

Ten Mystic Chains had already appeared on his body, sealing his forehead, mouth and nose, limbs, and vital organs.

The Dark Dao Palace gathered the second Dao technique.

But it was significantly slower than before.

The Cottage Master watched helplessly as the young man in front of him rolled up his sleeves. The handsome face remained expressionless, but a hint of ferocity appeared.

In an instant, fierce fist strikes descended from all directions.

The perfected Heavenly Derivation Nine-Nine was unleashed with full force once again.

With the combination of the Zong Master's robe, Xuanqing's gift, two Spirit Arts, and the Mystic Chains, an inconceivable event unfolded before the Southern Yang Sect's eyes.

A Zhongguangde-level Daoist with mid-stage Return to Void cultivation, who had crossed two major cultivation thresholds, was utterly defeated.

The Dark Dao Palace was shrouded in gray mist, and the ruthless Dao technique descended upon the ground.

However, it struggled to keep up with the mystical figure.

The white robe moved in the air, and each time it appeared, the withered old man's body shattered.

From the air to the ground,

It took only a dozen breaths.

But to Shen Yi, it felt like many years had passed. He felt like a piece of iron being forged, hammered a thousand times, yet unable to transform.

This was because the blacksmith had no intention of creating a fine piece of iron; he was merely venting his anger.

As the withered old man fell to the ground,

His five fingers tore through the old man's body.

His Dao Embryo's five viscera were ruthlessly shattered.

The blazing golden flame consumed him.

Shen Yi stood in the sea of blood, watching as the Dark Dao Palace above crumbled layer by layer. Finally, he exhaled a breath of turbid air.

"Huff."

Behind him, in the entire deep pit, only the shadows on the stone walls and the Southern Yang Sect's executives, along with two shattered stone puppets, remained.

The vibrant blood flowers that had exploded in the air earlier had all sunk into the ground, and the dark red, foul-smelling mud made the white bone mountain pale in comparison.

Shen Yi adjusted his breathing slightly, then turned and walked towards the formation, saying softly,

"Leave none alive."

Upon hearing these words, the Azure Rhino Demon and the Sea-Striding General leaped forward, rushing towards the formation!

Without the protection of the high-level cultivators, the remaining members of Peach Blossom Manor found it difficult to withstand the slaughter of two Reverting Void Eighth Level Stone Sentinels.

Pfft—

On the delicate peach blossoms, blood suddenly stained the petals, making them even more vibrant.

Countless wails echoed through the forest.

The entire process wasn't too long.

Soon, only three timid figures remained in the original hall.

"Sect Leader Shen, don't hurt us! We're just here to admire the peach blossoms!"

"We're allied sects! Clear Moon Sect... Clear Moon Sect has helped you a lot, don't you remember?"

The executive from the Heavenly Sword Sect retreated a few steps, his face uncomfortable, while the Clear Moon Sect's executive tried to curry favor. Only the executive from the Double Unmatched Sect remained silent, his face pale, having collapsed to the ground.

The layered Five Elements Lotus Formation had trapped them all within Peach Blossom Manor.

At the main seat,

Shen Yi quietly flipped through the books obtained by the Southern Yang Sect's executives.

Behind each payment for life, those simple words represented countless lives.

It was a chilling sight.

The Southern Yang Sect's executives were stunned.

They had indeed witnessed Shen Yi's ruthlessness, but it was mostly directed at demons and monsters. This was the first time they had seen him act this way towards fellow cultivators...

Several of them recalled Li Qingfeng's previous warning—Sect Leader Shen was not only skilled at slaying demons.

Even after Peach Blossom Manor was completely wiped out, the matter seemed far from over.

The Zong Master... surely wouldn't interfere in the affairs of allied sects.

Just then,

Shen Yi finally found a few familiar names.

He slightly raised his gaze, scanning the people before him.

"Don't be reckless! I'm an executive of the Heavenly Sword Sect!" Xie Chaoyu retreated a few steps, his face filled with embarrassment. "The Seven Sons Conference hasn't even started yet. You're not the Zong Master yet! Even if you become the Zong Master, you can't control the Heavenly Sword Sect!"

The executive from the Clear Moon Sect was mentally broken, and he collapsed to the ground alongside the executive from the Double Unmatched Sect.

As the executive from the sect most closely allied with the Southern Yang Sect, he had heard about this Zong Master's temperament...

"..."

Shen Yi gently placed the book on the table.

The white robe remained motionless.

Only three muffled sounds came from below.

Bang! Bang! Bang!

Three heads exploded simultaneously, adding more blood to the hall.

Nie Jun stood with his sword in the hall, staring at the scene before him in a daze. He felt a strange sensation in his heart. Whether it was himself or the executives, they seemed to have overcomplicated this matter.

Perhaps in Sect Leader Shen's eyes, things weren't as complicated as they seemed.

He was indeed a pure... killer.

(End of Chapter)

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