Chapter 146: Those Who Block the Path, Die! Death Canyon
"Old White bird, did being abandoned by the Clear Sky Sect drive you insane?"
Ghost Douluo sneered, his tone full of disdain:
"Old bird, when Spirit Hall acts, why should we explain ourselves to you?"
"Besides, today we neither ambushed nor schemed. Where are we not open and aboveboard?"
"If you want to blame someone, blame your own lack of strength."
"If you're weak, train more!"
"If not, then reincarnate sooner!"
Bai He trembled with anger, his face flushed red as he cursed loudly.
"Your Spirit Hall is full of evil scum, despicable and shameless!"
"Don't waste words on him. He's not worth it."
Zhu Zhuqing frowned slightly and directly used Controlling Crane Capturing Dragon to seize the soul tool at Bai He's waist.
With a sweep of soul power, she took out an exquisite wooden box.
Opening it, a blood-red, crystal-clear ginseng with dragon-shaped protrusions lay quietly inside, slowly absorbing the energy of heaven and earth.
"It's the Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng."
Zhu Zhuqing confirmed, then casually tossed the wooden box to Ghost Douluo.
"Later, hand it to Chrysanthemum Douluo and let him guide you in consuming it to stabilize your cultivation."
"Thank you, Saintess!"
Ghost Douluo quickly caught it, his hands trembling slightly with excitement.
During these days, he had already understood the heaven-defying effects of this immortal herb.
If he consumed it, he would undoubtedly undergo a complete transformation and catch up to Chrysanthemum Douluo.
"Saintess?"
Bai He, who was still being suppressed, was utterly shocked.
He looked at the young girl before him in disbelief, waves crashing in his heart.
Was such a young girl actually the Saintess of Spirit Hall?
Just relying on pressure and a soul bone skill, she had completely suppressed him, leaving him unable to move.
This level of strength was simply terrifying!
Zhu Zhuqing ignored his shock.
Her calm gaze swept over the kneeling soul masters as she spoke slowly:
"Alright, the matter of the immortal herb is settled. Now it's time to resolve another matter."
The members of the Speed Clan trembled, looking at her with horror.
"You've already taken the item. What more do you want?"
Bai He showed no awareness of being a captive and directly questioned her.
"Don't rush. Listen carefully."
Zhu Zhuqing cast him a cold glance:
"I have a grudge against Tang Hao, and Spirit Hall also has some enmity with the Clear Sky Sect."
"It just so happens that I heard you, Bai He, have familial ties with the Clear Sky Sect."
"Today, I will give you two choices."
What choices?
Everyone looked at Zhu Zhuqing in unison, a bad feeling rising in their hearts—
"Either change the clan leader, have Bai He confined in Spirit City, and the Speed Clan submits to Spirit Hall."
"Or, after today, there will no longer be a Speed Clan in this world!"
Zhu Zhuqing spoke calmly:
"Choose."
After speaking, she said nothing more, leisurely controlling gravity.
Like the rhythm of a heartbeat, it rose and fell, creating an even more terrifying sense of oppression.
The girl was very clear—
The Speed Clan specialized in speed and excelled in intelligence gathering.
If they remained enemies, the threat they posed would exceed the combined danger of the other clans.
For a clan like this, if it could not become an ally, the best course was to destroy it.
"Bastard! We would rather die than submit!"
"Our Speed Clan would rather all die here than bow to your Spirit Hall!"
Bai He roared fiercely, his blood still burning.
But after shouting, he realized the surroundings had fallen silent.
No one echoed him.
"Clan Leader, we old bones can die, but what about the children?"
An elder sighed softly:
"They have followed us, hiding and fleeing everywhere, willing to endure hunger rather than accept Spirit Hall's subsidies."
"They have barely experienced the clan's glory yet have suffered alongside us."
"Must they now die with us as well?"
"Yes, we can die, but the children are innocent!"
Several elders echoed, all lowering their heads, unable to look at Bai He.
"You… you all!"
Bai He's face turned ashen as he pointed at them.
But when his gaze fell upon the trembling clan members who didn't dare meet his eyes, his heart finally softened.
All these years, because of his stubbornness, the entire clan refused to rely on Spirit Hall.
No subsidies, no livelihood—living worse than ordinary soul masters.
If he remained obstinate, the entire clan would perish here today.
He could not let the whole clan pay with their lives for his pride.
Sigh…
With a long sigh, the stubbornness in Bai He's eyes completely dissipated, his strength seemingly drained.
He lowered his proud head, his voice hoarse:
"I am willing to step down as clan leader and submit to Spirit Hall."
"Congratulations, you've made a wise choice."
Zhu Zhuqing withdrew the gravity and smiled faintly.
She did not wish to kill, but if necessary, she would not hesitate!
"Not bad, Little Kitty. You've truly grown up!"
Within the spiritual sea, Bai Lu observed everything, filled with satisfaction.
As expected of the girl he had nurtured.
Clear in judgment, firm in mind.
Not bound by so-called morality or rules, nor shackled by useless restraints.
"It's all thanks to your teaching, Teacher Bai!"
Zhu Zhuqing chuckled inwardly and replied:
"You once said the world is neither black nor white but a refined shade of gray."
"There aren't so many clear rights and wrongs—only differing positions, factions, and choices."
"I only did what needed to be done, as you said."
"That's exactly how it should be!"
Bai Lu's voice grew heavier, a chilling killing intent flashing in his eyes:
"Everyone must pay the price for their choices."
"And the most direct, most decisive price in this world is life."
His killing intent was undisguised, cold to the bone.
"Cutting off someone's livelihood is like killing their parents, and blocking someone's future is even worse!"
"If anyone dares to block our path, no matter who they are, I will kill them all without exception."
"Those who block the path, die!"
Zhu Zhuqing did not refute him, silently agreeing in her heart.
In this world where the strong prey on the weak, softness and hesitation would only become one's weakness.
On the path forward, there is no right or wrong.
Follow your heart, do not forget your original intent, and do not lose yourself.
Bai He has left.
He was taken back to Spirit City by Ghost Douluo to await further arrangements.
"It's time to depart!"
Zhu Zhuqing took out a map and headed alone toward Death Canyon at full speed.
Death Canyon lay in the deep western region of Spirit City, not far from the western desert.
And the entrance to Slaughter City was located within that western desert.
In theory, by passing through Death Canyon, one could reach Slaughter City!
However, no one had ever chosen this path.
Hu…
As soon as the girl stepped inside, a cold, decaying aura rushed toward her.
The canyon was dim and devoid of light, vegetation withered, and everything exuded an eerie atmosphere.
Yet the girl showed not the slightest fear as she walked step by step deeper inside.
She did not know why she had come here.
But since Bai Lu told her to come, there must be a reason.
She didn't need to understand.
She only needed to follow his instructions and keep moving forward.
End of Chapter
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