Chapter 88: The Music Plays, and the Killing Continues

Chapter 88: The Music Plays, and the Killing Continues

Deep within the Coffin Burial Site, the Purple Robe Elder's face turned furious.

"Qi Yuan, is that you? Humph, Ran Yixi, you dare to give your treasured Divine Infant Artifact to your disciple?"

"Could it be true, as the rumors say, that Qi Yuan is either your lover or your son?"

"My spiritual power is exhausted, and I can't activate the artifact..."

"Liang Ye, I swear that I will avenge your death. I won't let you die in vain!"

Liang Ye was one of the most trusted dead men.

With the help of a powerful figure, he had raised three hundred dead men.

All three hundred dead men were at least late Foundation Establishment cultivators.

Through demonic cultivation techniques, these cultivators' strength increased rapidly, but their lifespans were extremely short.

Most of them had lifespans of less than ten days.

This was the method of the senior cultivator.

Liang Ye was different; he cultivated a genuine royal technique.

"Ling Chong!" The Purple Robe Elder shouted again.

Instantly, a man wearing soft armor appeared.

His aura was even more powerful than Liang Ye's.

"I'm at a critical stage of refining, so I'll leave the main Soul Remembrance Flower to you.

Someone named Qi Yuan has come to the Coffin Burial Site, and he possesses a treasure..."

The Purple Robe Elder shared all the information with Ling Chong and then continued.

"Kill Qi Yuan and retrieve the treasure for me!" The Purple Robe Elder's voice was stern. "For now, you will lead the three hundred dead men!

During this time, make sure no one else enters the Coffin Burial Site, understood?"

"Yes, sir! With Ling Chong here, no one can disrupt your plan!" Ling Chong's face was resolute.

He was a dead man, willing to die for his master.

...

"How many people are behind this? Surely there's more than just a few?" Qi Yuan sat and waited for half a day, but no one showed up.

If there were only a few people behind this, it would be a great loss.

Just a few Soul Remembrance Flowers weren't enough to fill the gap.

Just then, a feathered arrow flew from a distance.

The arrow exuded a powerful aura, like an Essence Core projectile.

"So dangerous!" Qi Yuan performed a somersault, instantly dodging the arrow.

He took the opportunity to open the jade slip playing a little tune.

Then he stood up, his face pale as he looked around, "Who dares to ambush me?"

In the distance, two lightly armored dead men showed puzzled expressions.

"Why is he playing music from the jade slip?"

"Could he be trying to scare us away?"

"Don't be afraid. His spiritual power is mostly depleted, and he hasn't fully recovered. He can't activate his ultimate treasure, so let's kill him!"

Two medium-sized Essence Core dead men charged towards Qi Yuan without holding back.

Powerful spiritual energy filled the entire grassland.

Qi Yuan, like a broken kite, fell to the ground.

"So...so strong!"

He struggled to stand up, wiping the blood from his mouth.

"But no matter how strong you are, I'd rather die than surrender!"

Qi Yuan's words exuded fearlessness.

The two dead men were moved, but it was only a fleeting emotion.

"Kill!"

The two men attacked fiercely, suppressing Qi Yuan together.

"You two shameless old fellows, ganging up on a young man like me!"

Qi Yuan held a kitchen knife, struggling to hold his ground.

Under their joint attack, he soon spat out blood.

He was knocked down several times, but he stood up resolutely, using the knife to intimidate them. He persisted, like an indomitable swordsman.

This made the two dead men even more impressed.

"After you die, we will give you a grand burial."

They began to show respect for Qi Yuan.

"After you two die, I'll also give you a proper burial, and I might even erect a monument for you."

The two Essence Core dead men didn't listen at first, but when they heard Qi Yuan's words, their faces turned cold.

"Finish him quickly; we still need to guard the outpost," said one of the Essence Core dead men.

Their attacks changed completely; they were no longer intimidated by Qi Yuan's kitchen knife.

Seeing this, Qi Yuan also smiled.

"You can't kill me!"

"I have a treasure bestowed by my master!"

As he spoke, he suddenly coughed up a mouthful of fresh blood.

His face showed a tragic expression.

"Using the secret technique has reduced my lifespan by twenty years.

But it's enough to activate the secret treasure! I've lost too much to kill you!"

With Qi Yuan's deliberate roar, he slashed with his knife, instantly killing the two Essence Core dead men.

His face turned pale as snow, but a smile curled on his lips, "Cough...I've won!"

Blood continued to drip from the corner of his mouth, and even a strand of white hair appeared on his head.

...

Outside Glory City, within the palace.

"He's gone?"

The Withered Tree True Monarch looked at the empty bed, his expression unchanged.

The Empress's face was extremely gloomy, "I...underestimated this old thing."

The Taoguang True Monarch narrowed his eyes, "The old emperor's actions seem to be aimed at truly controlling the Dragon Immortal Realm.

I wonder what gives him the right to control the Dragon Immortal Realm."

"He has the Crimson Sword Sect." Suddenly, a sharp voice like a treasure's rang out.

An elder in a long dark green robe appeared in the hall, carrying a sword box on his back, which contained seventeen flying swords.

This elder was the master of Floating Mountain, the Mad Sword Senior.

"Crimson Sword Sect?" Upon hearing this name, the faces of those present changed slightly.

It could be said that everyone present was most familiar with the Crimson Sword Sect.

Hundreds of years ago, the Desire Door Sect sought to unify the Great Shang Kingdom, and behind this ambition lurked the shadow of the Crimson Sword Sect.

However, due to the involvement of the Seven Color Peak's leader, the Crimson Sword Sect's plan had failed.

"The old emperor was actually in league with the Crimson Sword Sect?" With these thoughts, a hint of regret sprouted in the Withered Tree True Monarch's heart.

"If I had known this, I should have shown no mercy and directly killed the old emperor," he thought.

The empress's face revealed a guilty expression, "It's my fault, I didn't keep a close eye on the old emperor."

The Mad Sword Senior spoke up, "Now is not the time to discuss this. What should we do about our cultivators who entered the mystic realm?"

"The Crimson Sword Sect has the Crimson Demonic Seed, which can mass-produce powerful cultivators at a cost. This time, the old emperor is plotting to seize the Dragon Heaven Realm, and there will definitely be many Crimson Demonic Seed dead warriors," the Withered Tree True Monarch's eyes filled with worry, "Qi Yuan is also in the Dragon Heaven Realm..."

He glanced in the direction of Seven Color Peak, his expression complex.

The old emperor held deep-seated hatred for their major sects, wishing to annihilate them all.

With powerful cultivators entering, they would certainly show no mercy.

"The old emperor must have entered the Dragon Heaven Realm through the first location, and from there, he entered this mystic realm," the Mad Sword Senior said. "Withered Tree, quickly dispatch cultivators below a hundred years old into the Dragon Heaven Realm!"

Three days had passed, and there were only a few surviving cultivators inside. They couldn't make a decision.

The most crucial task now was to thwart the old emperor's plan.

Once he truly gained control of the Dragon Heaven Realm, disaster would befall them all!

"Alright!" The Withered Tree True Monarch clenched his teeth.

The Divine Light Sect had a limited number of Essence Core cultivators below a hundred years old.

At this moment, there was no room for hesitation.

Every bit of damage they could mitigate was crucial.

He had already accepted the loss of his son-in-law, Kang Fulu, and Qi Yuan from Seven Color Peak.

With hundreds of Essence Core Crimson Demonic Seeds, how could those Foundation Establishment disciples possibly stand a chance?

...

"This is boring, acting is boring."

At the Coffin Burial Site, Qi Yuan had slain a late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator, taking away the Soul Remembrance Flowers in his possession.

Now, Qi Yuan had forty Soul Remembrance Flowers on his person.

Initially, he had staged a performance here, tricking many cultivators to come.

But later, those cultivators never returned.

Qi Yuan knew his plan had failed.

However, he didn't feel discouraged.

With so many people coming, he had also witnessed many dead warriors.

He understood that these dead warriors were guarding certain outposts, assisting their leader in plotting to seize the Dragon Heaven Realm.

Guarding outposts meant they couldn't leave.

So, when he obtained the address of an outpost, he began to reveal his fangs, relentlessly killing.

"Taking the initiative is better, fishing is too boring."

"These Essence Core cultivators are like half-finished products, I estimate five or six of them would be needed to defeat a normal Essence Core cultivator."

Qi Yuan easily slew these Essence Core cultivators, and the strength and even combat experience they displayed were very weak.

Qi Yuan even suspected that the original conspirator who had harmed him, Yu Linglong, could single-handedly kill six or seven of these Essence Core cultivators.

These Essence Core cultivators seemed like hastily produced goods.

Qi Yuan thoroughly slaughtered this outpost and proceeded to the next one.

At this moment, the outpost closest to Qi Yuan had over ten cultivators trembling in fear.

"Sir, that person is heading towards us!" A dead warrior conveyed the message through the Soul Remembrance Flower.

Liang Chong's face turned extremely ugly as he guarded the first outpost.

He had already learned that Qi Yuan was swift and decisive, annihilating two outposts.

One of the outposts had seven Essence Core cultivators, comparable to a small sect.

But in the end, it was still swept away by Qi Yuan.

Holding a kitchen knife, Qi Yuan slaughtered Essence Core cultivators like slaughtering dogs.

Liang Chong knew that even he wasn't a match for Qi Yuan.

"What kind of monster is he?" Liang Chong felt a sense of fear.

Such a genius was beyond imagination.

The Seven Color Peak's top disciple had just reached the Foundation Establishment stage, right? Why did the pressure he exuded feel even stronger than a late-stage Essence Core cultivator?

Liang Chong even suspected that Qi Yuan was a disguised late-stage Essence Core powerhouse.

Liang Chong spoke with a cold tone, "Everyone, listen up! Gather at the first outpost!"

Liang Chong felt that they couldn't let Qi Yuan continue killing.

Although their strength might not be as effective when spread out, by gathering together, they would be at their strongest, preventing Qi Yuan from breaking through individually.

"Yes, sir!"

"Yes, sir!"

At the Coffin Burial Site, all the dead warriors from the outposts quickly made their way to the first outpost.

Liang Chong stood in the first outpost, watching as more and more dead warriors arrived, and his sense of security slightly increased.

"With nearly three hundred dead warriors, let's see how he breaks through!

As long as we guard the outpost and wait for His Majesty's success, Qi Yuan will surely die!"

Liang Chong never considered taking the initiative to surround and kill Qi Yuan, as it might lead to unexpected situations.

Guarding the first outpost was the most important task, leaving no room for mistakes.

Anyway, with so many cultivators guarding the first outpost, even Qi Yuan would have to avoid them.

Attacking them would be seeking death, right?

However, Liang Chong underestimated Qi Yuan's courage and audacity.

Half a day passed, and he saw a leisurely figure appear outside the outpost.

Qi Yuan held a kitchen knife, and as he raised it, he looked at the numerous cultivators ahead and shouted, "I, the Heavenly Way Foundation Establishment, surrender and accept your deaths!"

Liang Chong was stunned.

Was there really someone so bold?

Facing nearly three hundred powerful cultivators, instead of keeping a safe distance, he directly provoked them.

At this moment, with three hundred dead soldiers by his side, his courage grew as he soared into the sky, gazing down at Qi Yuan with a sharp gaze. "I originally thought you were not the Qi Yuan from Seven Color Peak."

But to his surprise, Qi Yuan was acting crazily, seeing that they didn't retreat and even dared to provoke him. He's indeed insane!"

"You're the one who's crazy! Your entire family must be mad! I have a perfect moral character and an S+ in mental health, yet you call me insane!" Qi Yuan became increasingly agitated.

"Facing a Heavenly Way Foundation Establishment, you dare not surrender and even attack me verbally? You're asking for death!" Qi Yuan said, holding a kitchen knife, ready to slash at the slightest disagreement.

Liang Chong witnessed Qi Yuan's recklessness and coldly smiled. "Kill!"

However, his smile soon froze.

Qi Yuan charged into the outpost, like a wolf entering a flock of sheep.

Although the Crimson Demonic Seed's Golden Core was far weaker than a regular Golden Core, it was still a Golden Core.

How could a single knife kill four or five people?

Qi Yuan swung his kitchen knife, and the five Golden Core cultivators closest to him, their defensive spiritual power seemed as fragile as paper, shattering instantly. Before they could even summon their Golden Core, they were slashed to death by Qi Yuan.

How could there be such a powerful Foundation Establishment cultivator?

Could it be a disguise by a Divine Infant old monster?

Could it be a true Heavenly Way Foundation Establishment?

But even a Heavenly Way Foundation Establishment shouldn't be this strong, right? Liang Chong's mind raced with various thoughts.

His previous confidence vanished.

The sense of security brought by the three hundred soldiers dissipated entirely.

"Quick! He's exhausted his power! We'll wear him down!" Liang Chong felt fear, but he didn't retreat.

The royal family had given him everything.

He treated the emperor like his own father!

He was willing to die for the emperor.

Even in death, he would stand his ground and defend the first outpost.

"Indeed, killing with background music is stylish, just like playing a game. The blood and flesh don't seem to disturb the senses as much." Qi Yuan's jade slip played a melody as he slaughtered the masses with his kitchen knife.

His entire body was covered in blood, the blood of his enemies.

These Golden Core cultivators were all inferior in Qi Yuan's eyes.

Killing them was effortless.

In less than the time it takes to burn an incense stick, one-fifth of the outpost's population had perished at Qi Yuan's hands.

At this moment, Qi Yuan's blood-soaked clothes resembled a carefree killing god holding a kitchen knife.

"Keep the music playing. Keep killing."

Qi Yuan charged into the crowd, initiating another hunting spree.

Although these people couldn't provide any experience points, each of them carried a Soul Remembrance Flower.

The flowers smelled delightful.

When facing enemies, he naturally showed no mercy.

"Kill!" Liang Chong roared, commanding the dead soldiers.

The dead soldiers' faces revealed a spirited and proud expression.

"We willingly die for Your Majesty!"

"We fight for the Great Shang Kingdom!"

"Kill! Kill! Kill!"

It was as if they were fulfilling the most righteous act of their lives.

Qi Yuan, holding his kitchen knife, remained unmoved. The brainwashed dead soldiers were no different from NPCs. If their master gave the order, they would kill their parents and children without hesitation.

After all, the mind control in the cultivation world was even more terrifying.

Time flew by, and night slowly descended.

Batch after batch of dead soldiers perished at Qi Yuan's side.

In the end, less than ten cultivators remained, glaring at Qi Yuan with anger, but no fear in their eyes.

"We willingly die for Your Majesty!"

The ten cultivators, with twisted expressions, charged towards Qi Yuan. Their Golden Cores exploded, choosing to self-destruct.

Unfortunately, the Crimson Demonic Seed's Golden Core was merely a show, and even their self-destruction couldn't create much impact.

Qi Yuan patted the shredded flesh on his body, brushing it away.

Holding his kitchen knife, he resembled a big villain with an evil smile. "Just you left."

Liang Chong's gaze was determined as he held his spear, like the empire's most loyal warrior.

"Kill!"

The spear moved like a flying dragon, breaking through the formation from all sides.

Unfortunately, this powerful strike, comparable to the Black Mountain Sect's leader, was easily dodged by Qi Yuan.

Qi Yuan's knife slashed across Liang Chong's chest and abdomen.

Liang Chong's vitality slowly dissipated.

Confusion filled his eyes. "Why?"

Why was Qi Yuan so strong?

"Because I... am a Heavenly Way Foundation Establishment."

There was another sentence Qi Yuan didn't say.

During his Qi cultivation, he could kill Golden Core cultivators.

He feared that if this person heard about it, jealousy would drive him out of his grave at night to seek him out.

"Are they all dead?" Qi Yuan, covered in blood, looked at the corpses on the ground.

He squatted down and collected all the Soul Remembrance Flowers.

Glancing at the bodies on the ground, he felt they didn't fit the surrounding environment.

He stomped on the ground.

Instantly, the ground caved in, and the corpses disappeared into a large pit.

He stomped again, and the ground returned to normal.

If someone came here, they wouldn't suspect that nearly three hundred powerful cultivators were buried beneath.

Qi Yuan, holding his kitchen knife, shouted at the outpost, "I've flattened your base, and you still won't come out?"

He vaguely sensed a powerful presence nearby, seemingly plotting something.

Since they were enemies, he couldn't let them succeed.

(End of Chapter)

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