Chapter 523: This is a Serious Game, No Fooling Around!

Chapter 523: This is a Serious Game, No Fooling Around!



Chen Kangbao reached into his robe and pulled out a bundle of steamed buns, placing them in front of a pile of skeletal remains.

He had brought a large number of buns, and it took him seven or eight minutes to arrange them all.

Looking at the countless desiccated bones, his face contorted in pain.

"Young Master, I didn't bring enough buns. It's not enough for them to eat," he said.

Qi Yuan's expression remained calm. "I have plenty of vegetables. You can cook them."

As he spoke, various vegetables, pork ribs, and rice flew out of his storage artifact.

Having prepared a wide array of ingredients while playing the role of a chef, he quickly began to cook.

The other Armament Masters in the room gazed at the words on the ground, sometimes deep in thought and sometimes muttering to themselves.

However, these were simple words, and the calamity of world destruction seemed too distant to them.

Moreover, without suitable background music to set the mood, they couldn't fully empathize with the situation.

Only the Confucian scholar, whose older brother had died in this place, appeared deeply pained.

"The world is falling... How could such a dangerous threat from beyond the heavens go unnoticed by us?" Tu Sihai exclaimed in astonishment.

"If what's written here is true, then Qingshan Realm..." Tu Sihai's voice trailed off as he considered the implications. According to the text, this place had gathered nearly three hundred thousand of Qingshan Realm's most elite artisans, including Divine Rank artisans, all for the purpose of refining the Heavenly Origin and attracting the attention of deities. The goal was to transform it into fragments of the Light Treasure, which would be used to combat the darkness.

"Three hundred thousand people hiding their identities, and yet there's hardly any news in the world about them. These people... I admire their dedication," said a charming woman.

When they had entered the underground palace, they had expected to find something of value.

But as they looked around, all they saw was desolation.

Aside from the bones, various artifacts and materials had lost their spiritual essence and were no different from ordinary objects.

It seemed that there was nothing of value in the underground palace.

If there was something of high value, it would likely be...

"Is the Heavenly Origin what they were refining?" The older of the Heisha Brothers asked in a low voice. "With so many artisans gathered here, working for decades, they could have crafted countless Sacred Artifacts. But in the end, they failed to refine the Heavenly Origin, and it devoured the flesh and blood of three hundred thousand artisans along with everything in the underground palace. Just how terrifying is this Heavenly Origin?"

"What if it devours us now that we've intruded?" Wang Dao's face paled in horror.

After all, if even Divine Rank artisans had been devoured, what fate awaited them for intruding so recklessly?

"According to the records, the Heavenly Origin should have finished devouring everything... We should be safe. But did they succeed?" Tu Sihai asked, puzzled.

These artisans had come to this Mystic Region, tirelessly refining the Heavenly Origin day and night, hoping to attract the attention of deities and receive their light.

"They probably failed," the Confucian scholar said, his voice hoarse. "If they had succeeded, someone from the Radiance Society would have come to take the Heavenly Origin away long ago."

The fact that the Mystic Region had remained sealed off until now, with no one coming to retrieve it, indicated that the Heavenly Origin had neither attracted the pity of deities nor transformed into fragments of the Light Treasure.

In the Ten Thousand Mountain Abyss, a Mystic Region was established to gather refining talents from all over. The Radiance Society would have undoubtedly kept a close eye on its progress.

If the refinement had succeeded, the Radiance Society would have either sealed the Light Treasure fragments in the Mystic Region or taken them to the heavens.

But now, seeing the Mystic Region still sealed, as if forgotten, it was clear that even after feeding the flesh and blood of three hundred thousand artisans to the Heavenly Origin, they had ultimately failed.

"If they failed, where is the Heavenly Origin now?"

The Armament Masters in the room felt a sense of foreboding.

What if they had forged a world-shaking evil weapon!

Currently, the underground palace lay in ruins, and the most valuable thing there was probably the so-called Heavenly Origin.

Having devoured countless Sacred Artifacts and the flesh and blood of three hundred thousand artisans, it had likely surpassed the power of Sacred Artifacts. Yet, it still couldn't attract the attention of deities or transform into fragments of the Light Treasure.

Just how precious was this legendary Light Treasure?

"Mr. Qi, I must go find my older brother and inform him of this," the Confucian scholar said, bowing respectfully before making his way deeper into the underground palace.

Along the way, countless white bones lay scattered, buried in the depths of the mountains and forests.

The sight was heart-wrenching, and the valley echoed with mournful cries.

Finally, he stopped at a set of stairs where a skeletal remains sat, leaning against the steps as if basking in the sun.

Upon seeing these remains, the Confucian scholar knew he had found his older brother.

"Big Brother..."

His voice choked with emotion.

Even though he had suspected his brother's fate after his disappearance, seeing his brother's bones still filled him with sorrow.

His older brother was the rightful heir of the family, a free-spirited man who loved fine clothes and fast horses, roaming the rivers and lakes.

Their father had always worried about his temperament and whether he could shoulder the family's responsibilities. His older brother's decision to go to the Mystic Region had also surprised the Confucian scholar.

His gaze fell on his brother's skeletal hand, and through the gaps in the finger bones, he noticed some words carved on the stairs below.

"If any descendants see these words, I offer a refining technique in exchange for someone to go to the capital of Shang Nation, to the Heavenly Fragrance Academy, and help Flower Leader Dark Fragrance redeem herself. I'll be grateful."

The Confucian scholar’s eyes were filled with sorrow as he read the few words.

These words were in the style of his elder brother.

In his youth, his elder brother was a free spirit, fond of visiting brothels to listen to music.

He had a favorite courtesan named Dark Fragrance, whom he wanted to redeem and marry, but his father strongly opposed it.

This led to a strained relationship between him and his father.

He extended his hand, wanting to touch his elder brother’s bones.

However, as his hand touched them, the white bones turned to ashes in that moment.

All traces of his elder brother’s existence in this world vanished.

The Confucian scholar’s hand paused, and his voice was filled with melancholy.

"Three hundred thousand Hidden Scholars deep in the mountains, their loyalty shines through the cold night.

Do they regret being buried in the dark valley? Their names will not be remembered for eternity!"

"Hmph, I didn’t expect to encounter the High Priest of Shangguo’s Wentai Pavilion here!"

At that moment, a group of over a dozen people approached.

At the forefront was Wu Wei.

He exuded a strong aura of killing intent and the unique arrogance of a high-ranking individual, looking down on everyone.

He strode forward, stepping on the skeletal remains as if they were mere weeds, showing no concern.

Seeing the newcomers, the Confucian scholar’s eyes narrowed. "Wu Wei!"

"The High Priest of Wentai Pavilion and the Judgement Council have always had murky ties. It’s perfect to capture you and see if those clowns in the Judgement Council have the courage to step forward," Wu Wei said with a mocking tone.

Since arriving at the underground palace, he had found nothing, which naturally put him in a bad mood.

Seeing the Confucian scholar, a surge of killing intent welled up inside him.

Suddenly, a tall and imposing Divine Rank Armament General stepped forward, ready to attack the Confucian scholar.

However, just then, a calm voice rang out like a thunderclap, contradicting the scene.

A group of people approached, led by a young man with a handsome face and a lazy expression.

This was Qi Yuan.

He looked at the Confucian scholar, a smile spreading across his face.

This old man was truly his lucky charm.

Previously, he had brought him Mo San Kong.

Now, he had brought him twelve Divine Rank Armament Generals.

Wu Wei scanned the group, his expression full of disdain. "A bunch of insignificant pests actually dare to come here to die!"

The Divine Rank Armament Generals behind him, upon seeing Qi Yuan and his group’s cultivation levels, couldn’t help but laugh.

A group of Earth Rank Armament Generals—any one of them could easily slaughter them.

Hearing this, Wu Wei initially thought they had some self-awareness, but something about Tu Sihai’s words felt off.

The other Earth Rank Armament Generals also chimed in.

"Yes, quickly kneel and beg for forgiveness from the Divine Rank Armament Generals!"

They chattered incessantly, their words seemingly well-intentioned, but the Divine Rank Armament Generals detected no fear in their tone.

Instead, their words seemed… sarcastic and insincere.

The Divine Rank Armament Generals were puzzled.

The scene was bizarre.

What they were saying… seemed to make sense.

But… it also felt sarcastic and insincere.

As if they were deliberately saying it.

The twelve Divine Rank Armament Generals felt utterly confused.

"Aren’t you afraid?" Wu Wei couldn’t help but ask.

"Afraid? I’m terrified, you are a Divine Rank Armament General!" Tu Sihai hurriedly replied.

"Disaster! Qi Yuan, you should beg for their forgiveness; perhaps they will show mercy and let us go!" Wang Dao added from behind.

They spoke with utmost humility, and their acting was impeccable, making it seem real.

However, Wu Wei and the Divine Rank Armament Generals felt a strange discomfort in their hearts.

It seemed like they were being sarcastic.

Wu Wei’s anger flared up. "Insolent! Die!"

He was a prodigy, always praised, and could not tolerate the slightest disrespect.

At that moment, he lost his temper and acted.

"I will tear your mouths apart!"

He did not attack Qi Yuan but instead went for the Earth Rank Armament Generals who were incessantly talking.

Tu Sihai’s eyes showed genuine fear. "Don’t tear my mouth, tear Qi’s, he’s already twisted enough!"

After all, a Divine Rank Armament General’s attack was terrifying, the pressure enough to make him tremble. His body tensed, as if being targeted by a massive creature, unable to move.

"Hmph!"

Qi Yuan let out a cold snort.

Wu Wei’s figure froze. "You know me?"

"Just as the Confucian Scholar called out his name, this group of people had yet to arrive."

"You sent Mo San Kong to take my wife as your attendant, why didn't I know about it?"

Qi Yuan's voice was filled with righteous indignation.

"As the saying goes, the dragon has an inverse scale, and touching it means death!"

"How dare you lay a hand on the wife of a son-in-law?"

Having experienced so many worlds, Qi Yuan's acting skills were particularly exquisite.

The current him, with his looks and acting prowess, if he were to film a movie called "Dragon Son-in-Law", it would be a perfect fit.

Winning an award would be a piece of cake.

Fifth Wei was stunned for a moment: "Are you the husband of Shen Lingxuan?"

His gaze upon Qi Yuan shifted, and then a smile appeared.

"I've changed my mind. I won't kill you, but I'll have you castrated and sent into the palace!"

"I want you to watch as your wife is..."

Fifth Wei was about to speak, but suddenly, for some reason, he couldn't get the words out.

Or perhaps he did speak, but no sound came out.

"Hey, this is a serious game. Don't use sensitive words, or the River Crab God will come after us. If we get banned, will you compensate me for my investment?"

Qi Yuan looked at Fifth Wei, a bit annoyed.

This game wasn't rated 18+, so why were they using inappropriate language?

"You..." Fifth Wei was a bit surprised.

Today's events were truly bizarre.

Especially when he spoke just now, his words mysteriously had no sound, or perhaps the sound didn't carry.

"What did you say? Prepare to die!"

Qi Yuan threw a punch, attacking Fifth Wei.

The Celestial Rank Armament Commanders behind them all relaxed.

This strange phenomenon seemed odd, but since they hadn't reached the state of Heaven and Man as One, it was impossible for them to harm Fifth Wei.

Fifth Wei naturally had the same thought: "Why fear such a charlatan?"

As he spoke, the heaven and earth within a thirty-meter radius suddenly converged upon his body.

He stood there, like a supreme ruler of heaven and earth.

The creatures around him seemed to be under his control.

This was the power of heaven and earth, the true power.

No matter how mystical or peculiar they were, under this mighty force, they would all be turned to dust!

"The power you painstakingly cultivated is nowhere near as stable as the power I gained through a single experience and upgrade!" Qi Yuan threw another punch.

After the Bone Blade's performance, his body had become so tough it was terrifying.

Even if a Celestial Rank Artifact struck him, he could take it head-on.

Facing Fifth Wei, he showed no mercy.

A terrifying punch landed!

As expected, the power of heaven and earth around Fifth Wei dissipated like the ebbing tide.

His face was filled with fear and disbelief.

At that moment, a voice also reached his ears.

"Did you see? The power you cultivate on your own is unreliable!"

The punch landed in his chest.

Blood splattered, and a huge hole appeared in Fifth Wei's heart.

His face was filled with disbelief.

"How..."

"The biggest mistake you made was underestimating the son-in-law. Let me tell you, in this vast multiverse, sons-in-law, security guards, bodyguards, deliverymen... none of them are easy to provoke."

Qi Yuan didn't even glance at Fifth Wei's corpse.

He looked at the remaining eleven Celestial Rank Armament Generals, a smile appearing on his lips.

"Now... it's hunting time."

In an instant, Qi Yuan's speed increased tenfold.

The High Mage Armament Generals present couldn't even see Qi Yuan's figure.

The other Celestial Rank Armament Generals were still in shock from what had just happened.

"Monster!"

"This is a monster!"

"Run!"

Even the prince had fallen in battle, so how could they be a match for Qi Yuan?

Qi Yuan was too peculiar.

He wasn't a Celestial Rank Armament General! Why... was the power of heaven and earth ineffective against him?

They didn't have time to think, they just frantically fled.

"Sigh, you're too playful. If you had diligently cultivated in your youth, perhaps you could have given me more experience and let me breathe a little more of this world's fresh air."

Qi Yuan slashed with a hand blade, killing a burly man.

His figure flashed again, and the unmanned vehicle also changed, affecting their escape.

He was like a killing god, in a state of absolute calm.

The Celestial Rank Armament Generals present, deprived of the power of heaven and earth, were no match for Qi Yuan.

In just a hundred breaths, the palace was stained with blood.

All the Celestial Rank Armament Generals present were slain.

The palace, once filled with withered trees, now had plum blossoms scattered about.

Qi Yuan lazily stretched, yawning.

"Not a bad harvest."

These pure white moons from the Raksha Kingdom were all fat sheep, carrying plenty of silver and gold tickets, as well as many precious materials.

Moreover, he had gained a lot of experience.

The state of Heaven and Man as One also devoured quite a bit, but it was still far from a breakthrough.

The son-in-law's performance had improved significantly.

Qi Yuan speculated that what was lacking now was riding Shen Lingxuan.

(End of Chapter)

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