Translator: CinderTL
The black-robed Taoist, who had been meditating and regulating his breath in the distance, was about to rise and offer assistance when the white-robed Taoist grabbed his arm, shaking his head slowly to signal him to stay put.
The black-robed Taoist immediately understood and sat back down.
When it came to opportunities, the fewer people competing for them, the better. If Emperor Qi were to die, it would mean one less competitor, which was a good thing for the two of them.
On the other hand, Emperor Qi's face was filled with panic as he shouted, "Protect me! Stop him!"
Xu Sanyan's expression was cold and stern. His body moved like a swimming dragon, weaving through several people, his blade flashing as it harvested lives. In an instant, he was in front of Emperor Qi.
The long blade flashed, and though Emperor Qi desperately tried to dodge, his left arm was still slashed.
At this critical moment of life and death, Emperor Qi's heart trembled. "I don't want the opportunity anymore. I'll let you go. If you kill me, there are still fifty thousand troops in the city. You won't be able to escape. I'll order them to let you leave now."
Xu Sanyan sneered, "Fifty thousand troops? Hmph, they're nothing but chickens and dogs!"
With that, he delivered a heavy palm strike to Emperor Qi's forehead. There was a crisp "crack," and Emperor Qi's head exploded like a ripe watermelon, crimson liquid splattering everywhere. There was no chance of survival.
Thus, a generation of a tyrant met his end!
At this sight, the scene fell into silence.
The soldiers and officers were all frozen in place, their eyes filled with confusion.
The emperor... was dead?
The emperor, who had just ascended to the throne a few days ago, was dead again?
Xu Sanyan took advantage of the moment and shouted, "I only took his life. If any of you want to avenge him, come at me!"
The soldiers couldn't help but turn their gaze to a silver-armored general at the back. With the emperor dead, he was now the highest-ranking official present.
The general quickly realized the situation. His eyes flickered slightly. Now that the emperor was dead, the military power was entirely in his hands. Why should he risk his life here?
A true man lives between heaven and earth; how could he remain subservient for long?
Moreover, if Xu Sanyan could take Emperor Qi's head amidst ten thousand troops, couldn't he also take his own?
Furthermore, he didn't even know why Emperor Qi had ordered the siege against Xu Sanyan. He had simply followed orders and come here. Emperor Qi hadn't informed him that Xu Sanyan possessed a great opportunity.
After a moment of thought, the general shouted, "Withdraw the troops! Follow me to pacify the city's citizens."
"Yes!"
The soldiers let out a collective sigh of relief. They had no desire to risk their lives against this monstrous cultivator.
Before leaving, the general turned his head slightly to look at Xu Sanyan. Their eyes met, and they nodded slightly.
As the soldiers retreated, the vast courtyard was left littered with corpses. Xu Sanyan turned his head to look at the Red Sea Twin Immortals, a slight smile curling at the corner of his mouth. "Have you two rested enough?"
As soon as he finished speaking, Xu Sanyan suddenly turned his head. In the courtyard, a figure had appeared—it was Fairy Lan Yue, whom he had parted with not long ago.
Xu Sanyan's eyelids drooped slightly, and he became wary.
After a series of intense battles, his condition was far from ideal. His spiritual power was almost entirely depleted, while Lan Yue, like a mantis stalking a cicada with a oriole behind, was at full strength with no loss of spiritual power.
If the three of them were to join forces now, Xu Sanyan would likely find himself in a bitter struggle.
On the other hand, the expressions of the Red Sea Twin Immortals were also grim. They were not on the same side as Lan Yue either. Although they were both partners of Emperor Qi, each had their own ulterior motives.
Lan Yue smiled gracefully and said to herself, "It seems the three of you aren't very welcoming of this humble Taoist."
The white-robed Taoist among the Red Sea Twin Immortals spoke up, "Fairy Lan Yue, may I ask what brings you here?"
Lan Yue flicked her horsetail whisk and spoke softly, "I have come for the same reason as you two."
With such a commotion happening here, how could she not know? She had been observing from a distance for a long time, only revealing herself now.
Emperor Qi and the Red Sea Twin Immortals were vying for Xu Sanyan, each employing their own methods. It was clear that this young man must possess a great opportunity!
The black-robed Taoist snorted coldly, turning his head to look at Xu Sanyan, his eyes filled with inquiry.
Xu Sanyan nodded silently, understanding his meaning.
At this moment, the three of them were in poor condition. Only by uniting to eliminate Lan Yue first could they have a chance of survival; otherwise, they would all die here.
As for what would happen after dealing with Lan Yue...
Xu Sanyan's thoughts churned in his mind. With a single thought, the Blood Demon not far away suddenly charged towards Lan Yue.
One of the Blood Demon's three fingers had been broken at some point, and its body was covered in wounds, but these injuries had no effect on its strength. Its speed was like a black lightning bolt, heading straight for Lan Yue's heart.
"Hehe... the Blood Demon Technique?" Lan Yue chuckled lightly, flicking her horsetail whisk. The countless white strands seemed to come to life, rapidly growing and surging towards the Blood Demon.
The white strands filled the sky, instantly binding the Blood Demon tightly, rendering it immobile.
Hearing her words, Xu Sanyan couldn't help but feel surprised, "You recognize this technique?"
Lan Yue paused slightly, teasing, "Of course I recognize it, but I won't tell you, hahaha..."
Xu Sanyan narrowed his eyes. Since Lan Yue recognized this technique, it meant that the Blood Demon Corpse Refining Method was somewhat well-known.
If he could find out which sect this technique originated from, there was a high possibility that the Supreme Truth and Absolute Stillness Sutra also came from the same place.
In that case, Xu Sanyan would have a chance to obtain the subsequent cultivation methods.
As Xu Sanyan's thoughts raced, the Red Sea Twin Immortals on the other side also attacked with their swords. One red and one green longsword emitted a faint glow, resembling two colorful meteors, moving at incredible speed.
Lan Yue calmly flipped her wrist, and the white strands of her whisk instantly wove a barrier in front of her, blocking the swords completely.
The Red Sea Twin Immortals exchanged a glance and suddenly increased their strength. The swords pierced through the white strands, thrusting towards Lan Yue's left and right chest.
On the other side, Xu Sanyan's heart stirred. The Ferocious Demon, which had been standing still not far away, suddenly moved. In the blink of an eye, it appeared behind Lan Yue, its five fingers together like a sharp blade, grabbing for her back. Its exposed arms were draped in tattered cloth, and its black robe had already been shredded.
At this moment, Lan Yue was surrounded by enemies. In front of her were the Red Sea Twin Immortals charging with their swords, behind her was the Ferocious Demon blocking her retreat, to the side was the Blood Demon trapped by the whisk, and not far away, Xu Sanyan stood ready.
The smile on Lan Yue's face faded, replaced by a cold, ruthless expression. There was no trace of a Taoist's compassion in her eyes, only pure ferocity.
"Good! Today, this lady will indulge in some slaughter!"
As soon as she finished speaking, a white light emanated from her body, so intense that it was almost blinding. The swords of the Red Sea Twin Immortals pierced into the white light, but it was like mud entering the sea, causing no ripples.
The two of them looked serious and quickly retreated. Meanwhile, the Ferocious Demon had already extended its hand into the light. Xu Sanyan's expression changed immediately, and he controlled the Ferocious Demon to retreat rapidly, but it was too late.
The Ferocious Demon's body was slowly melting. By the time it completely exited the range of the white light, only half of its body remained.
Xu Sanyan's eyes narrowed. That white light was incredibly powerful!
It took Xu Sanyan a long time to cultivate this Ferocious Demon, only for it to be destroyed in its very first battle.
He quickly stopped caring about it, as Ferocious Demons were not valuable—they could be crafted using ordinary human bodies, requiring nothing more than some time.
As the light gradually faded, a figure with a bare chest slowly emerged.
Xu Sanyan's gaze instinctively drifted toward certain areas…
(End of the Chapter)
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