My Wife Is The Leader Of A Demonic Cult-Chapter 324 -
Chapter 324: Chapter 324
Chapter 324: Chapter 324
The desert stretched boundlessly, vast and hazy. The flat expanse of yellow sand spread all the way to the horizon, where it met the sky in an undulating line of saw-toothed dunes.
Within it, a person seemed so insignificant.
The merciless sun blazed like flames, unobstructedly scorching the earth. The vast desert was baked like a steamer, its heat oppressive.
At this time, a team of riders emerged from the sandstorm, led by an elder with sinister eyes that gave off a cold and eerie air, and beside him was a kindly-looking old man dressed in a purple robe, his demeanor gentle.
These two were none other than Taiyin Kui, one of Houjin’s top experts, and Jiang Shang, the former Sect Hierarch of the Demon Sect.
Following them were two Dharma Kings from the Great Snow Mountain, whose cultivation was at the realm of the Second Qi Grandmaster.
Taiyin Kui swept a gaze around and said, “This is the place.”
“Oh?”
Jiang Shang looked around only to see more of the same yellow sand everywhere. There was nothing special to be found, not even a trace of a spirit, let alone the Qin Dynasty Imperial Mausoleum.
Where exactly was the Qin Dynasty Imperial Mausoleum?
Suddenly, Jiang Shang felt the Purple Sun Token at his waist tremble.
It wasn’t just Jiang Shang’s Purple Sun Token that was shaking; the one in Taiyin Kui’s hand was also trembling.
Just then, the wind began to surge, and extraordinary phenomena arose.
In the sky, layers of black clouds rushed up like a tidal wave, then retreated in all directions, leaving behind a patch of azure sky and a slowly rising purple sun.
As the clouds parted and the sun shone through, the yellow sand gleamed brilliantly under the purple sunlight.
Then, a tremendous voice roared as a massive column of light descended from the ninth heaven, shaking violently.
The beam of light happened to envelop all present within it.
Jiang Shang’s brows raised; his True Qi surged out like a tide, attempting to withstand the formidable light column. Yet the mighty light column was so overpowering it dissolved Jiang Shang’s True Qi into wisp after wisp of white smoke.
“What a domineering Qi Mechanism,” Taiyin Kui said with a slight frown upon seeing this.
Both men, as Five Qi Grandmasters, were only one step away from becoming Land Immortals. Once the Five Qi Returning to Origin occurred in the subtle realms, a Spiritual Lamp would form within their bodies, and from this lamp, a Spiritual Fire would emerge.
They had an increased sensitivity to so-called destiny.
At this moment, the descent of the light column gave them a tremendous sense of oppression, as if a mountain had fallen on them.
It seemed as though a raging wind swept through, and from a distance, the yellow sand looked like a giant yellow dragon. The wind grew stronger, nearly lifting the sand skin of the desert.
Taiyin Kui’s gaze was calm as he watched the approaching sandstorm. “You and I are both Five Qi Grandmasters, with our cultivation already at the pinnacle of this world. With the shackles of the current era growing heavier, it is as difficult as ascending to heaven to advance further,” he said lightly.
Jiang Shang responded noncommittally, “I’ve always enjoyed rising to a challenge; leave the simple tasks to others. Moreover, this Qin Emperor’s Mausoleum possesses the Qi Mechanism that could enable me to advance further.”
A Great Grandmaster could gain a lifespan of three hundred years, and no one would not desire it. To roam the world freely for three hundred years, power and beauty would be just things within grasp.
With a flick of his finger, Taiyin Kui’s Purple Sun Token transformed into a ray of light that shot downward.
The Purple Sun Token, a special token cast by the craftsmen of the Qin Dynasty, was controlled by the Qin Royal Family to allow the people of the later Qin Royal Family to enter this burial place.
The Great Qin Dynasty, the first and foremost dynasty from ancient times.
The Great Qin Grand Ancestor Emperor had a formidable presence that unified the Four Seas, subdued the Southern Barbarians, invaded the Northern Grasslands, held off the Kushan Empire, and established the most supreme dynasty. With three Grandmasters in one dynasty, it accomplished what no one in the past or future could.
And then the fourth generation of the Great Qin, also a Martial Arts Emperor, slaughtered a True Dragon, obtaining the True Dragon Essence Blood, thus prolonging the fortune of the Great Qin Dynasty for several hundred years.
Until the last generation of the Great Qin, the Emperor’s fortune was exhausted. The experts of the Great Qin Royal Family died unexpectedly, throwing the world into chaos, and the Great Zhou Dynasty’s Human Emperor rose to power.
Sshh… Sshh… Sshh…
The sandstorm became larger and wilder; soon an entrance to a mausoleum appeared before the two men.
The Qin Emperor’s Mausoleum!
After the third generation of the Great Qin Dynasty, everyone was buried here.
The purple True Dragon Qi surged out mightily, almost tearing through the sky.
This was because several emperors of the Great Qin Dynasty were buried here.
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In Zhao Country, Cloud Tower.
The elder known as the Ten Directions, who was meditating on a cushion, seemed to sense something and lifted his head to look at the sky, “Such rich True Dragon Qi, it seems that Third Brother has already found the Qin Emperor’s Mausoleum.”
By his side, Qi Xuan Dao asked with a solemn voice, “Is there really True Dragon Essence Blood in the Qin Emperor’s Mausoleum?”
True Dragon Essence Blood is truly a heavenly material and earthly treasure, and in the current age, there is only one True Dragon, which created two Great Grandmasters and also the several hundred years of prosperity for the Great Qin Dynasty.
“There is, but it’s extremely diluted.”
The Ten Directions elder slowly said, “Inside the Great Qin Emperor’s Mausoleum are the remains of the Great Qin Emperors. These remains have the essence blood of the once emperors, and within this essence blood lies a faint trace of True Dragon Essence Blood.”
Qi Xuan Dao said, “I see, so along with the True Dragon Essence Blood, this Great Qin Emperor’s Mausoleum must also have other treasures, and perhaps even the secrets of the Great Qin Dynasty.”
The Ten Directions elder nodded and said, “But that mausoleum is not a brothel or a pleasure house that you can simply enter or leave at will. Anyone who dares to step inside more often than not will not escape a bloody disaster.”
Qi Xuan Dao heard this and remained silent.
The Ten Directions elder looked towards the distant horizon, as if trying to see through the azure sky to glimpse the Great Qin Emperor’s Mausoleum, “That mausoleum may be without the Great Ancestor of Qin, but at the time of their deaths, the Dragon Guards of the Great Qin Dynasty brought the last Great Qin Emperor into the Great Qin Emperor’s Mausoleum.”
“And the last Great Qin Emperor, he had a different kind of secret.”
Qi Xuan Dao heard this and a hint of confusion appeared in his eyes, he couldn’t help but ask, “What secret?”
The Ten Directions elder said, “He is the first Great Grandmaster in the world to have his mind invaded by evil spirits, and so far, the only one.”
Qi Xuan Dao said with surprise, “Does the teacher mean, he might still be alive?”
The Ten Directions elder shook his head, “Worse than being alive.”
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Yujing City, outside the Imperial Study Room’s balustrade.
Great Yan Emperor Zhao Zhiwu looked up at the sky, while behind him in the Imperial Study Room, the purple Qi was boiling, as if it transformed into a dragon shape, roaring at the True Dragon Qi that emerged in the Northern direction.
Every era has its master, and every era has its emperor.
A single mountain cannot harbor two tigers, and the world does not have two saints; this is an unchanging truth throughout the ages.
At this moment, the old eunuch who had been stationed in the Imperial Palace for decades was filled with immense shock, “Such powerful True Dragon Qi, to think it would appear in the North, could it be that Zongzheng Huachun really has the life chart of a True Dragon Emperor?”
By his side, Lv Guoyong shook his head and said, “This True Dragon Qi comes from the Great Qin.”
“Great Qin!?”
Bai Mei the eunuch raised his eyebrows, a dynasty that had long perished still had such rich True Dragon Qi?
Lv Guoyong said, “The Great Qin Dynasty has an Emperor’s Mausoleum, in which nearly all the emperors of the Great Qin Dynasty are buried. Such a massive gathering of True Dragon Qi, spilling out, is what causes such an astonishing phenomenon.”
Zhao Zhiwu took a deep breath and said, “It seems Zongzheng Huachun has found the Great Qin royal tomb.”
Zongzheng Huachun had already obtained a fragment of the Earth Veins’ consciousness, and now, if he were to obtain the treasure of this Emperor’s Mausoleum, then Zongzheng Huachun’s advancement to Great Grandmaster would be as certain as a nail hammered into a board.
“Lv Gong!”
Zhao Zhiwu turned to Lv Guoyong and said, “What do you think, if I make a move now, would Zongzheng Huachun have any chance of survival?”
Bai Mei the eunuch heard this and couldn’t help but his hair stand on end.
Lv Guoyong bowed and said, “If Your Majesty were to personally take action, Zongzheng Huachun would certainly have no chance of survival, but it’s not certain that Your Majesty would be able to leave the Houjin Royal Court, and moreover, the current situation at court still requires Your Majesty to remain in control. Please think three times before acting.”
Zhao Zhiwu laughed and said, “Of course, I have no intention of personally going to Houjin to take such risks.”
Bai Mei the eunuch breathed a sigh of relief.
Zhao Zhiwu said, “Lv Gong, do you know what I am most worried about now?”
Lv Guoyong said, “I do not know.”
“You know, you simply won’t say it.”
Zhao Zhiwu rested his palm on the balustrade and said pensively, “What empire can prosper for thousands of generations? To be able to keep the dynasty intact in my hands during these turbulent times is already a rare feat.”
Lv Guoyong nodded and said, “Your Majesty speaks very truly, and all that we are doing now will be left for future generations to judge.”
Zhao Zhiwu said indifferently, “Regardless, this Zhao dynasty cannot be lost in my hands.”
…….
A round sunset clung to the edge of the desert, darkening the earth with a deep red hue, as if the desert waves holding up the sun had solidified, becoming like a sea that had fallen asleep, sparkling with countless points of light.
Following the disturbance, one could see that a sandstorm was striking the desert, with sand flying and the sky and earth darkening. There were whirlwinds on the desert, swirling and lifting the yellow sand high into the air like plumes of smoke rising from the ground, twisting and running across the desert.
Waves of sand howled onward like an invisible giant hand had peeled off layer after layer of the desert.
Under the baking of the scorching sun, waves of heat were rising from the desert, making even breathing feel difficult.
Ouyang Ping’s face was solemn as he said, “Such a powerful Qi Mechanism.”
An Jing said, “Let’s go have a look.”
With the roar of the Black Flood Dragon, it turned into a black arc of light and flew towards the direction where the wind and sand were sweeping.
Soon, the Black Flood Dragon arrived at the convergence of the wind and sand.
Within the swirling storm, two figures stood. An Jing focused his gaze and immediately, a cold light flashed between his brows.
Judging by their attire, they were senior practitioners from the Great Snow Mountain Dharma King.
“Black Flood Dragon!? Could it be the Ghost Swordsman?”
Upon hearing the roar of the Black Flood Dragon, both the Dharma Kings from the Great Snow Mountain showed a change in their expressions.
Who in the world didn’t know that the Black Flood Dragon was the Ghost Swordsman’s mount?
“An Tributor, we must not allow these two to escape today.”
Ouyang Ping’s eyes turned icy, and with a swift leap of his body, he charged towards the two Dharma Kings of the Great Snow Mountain.
Ouyang Ping directly unleashed a palm strike.
The Handprint illuminated the surroundings, stirring up the wind and sand.
Boom!
The bald Dharma King on the left reached towards his waist and then a longsword materialized in his hand, slashing towards the oncoming Handprint.
The Sword Radiance and Handprint clashed midair, the extreme brightness scattering around like thousands of arrows shooting in all directions.
Ouyang Ping flipped his palm, and his True Qi surged forward like the tides, before congregating in front of him, forming a red Seal Technique.
“The barbarians from Houjin should all die.”
Ouyang Ping’s True Qi gathered into the Seal Technique, and as it was nourished by the True Qi of Yan Xu, it became even more formidable.
Roar!
Suddenly, a bestial roar came from within the Seal Technique, sounding deafeningly loud, as if terrifying waves of sound were spreading out.
Ouyang Ping’s gaze was as cold as a blade, and he slapped his hand down.
The bald Dharma King’s face was grave, both hands gripping the hilt tightly, as True Qi surged into the blade like a tumultuous sea, with terrifying phantasms gradually emerging from the sword.
With a swing of the longsword forward, a blade of light roughly dozens of feet long appeared before their eyes, charging towards the giant beast.
Boom boom boom!
The dozens of feet of Sword Radiance collided with the red giant beast, and then explosion after explosion was heard, with a burst of light shining dozens of feet outward from the center, like an exploding sun.
“Aah!”
The bald Dharma King felt as though his chest had been struck by a heavy blow, a mouthful of blood spraying forth as his feet skimmed the ground, quickly drifting backward as he yelled, “Mo Yu, come quickly and lend me a hand!”
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Seeing this, the Dharma King named Mo Yu leaped forward with a surge of vast True Qi gathering around him.
“Second Elder, you step back first,” An Jing said indifferently.
Hearing this, Elder Ouyang retreated several steps backward.
“Join forces to repel the Ghost Swordsman first.”
Mo Yu, the Dharma King, towered high in the air, spreading his hands apart, with golden light continuously circling between his fingers, emanating a Vajra’s domineering and indestructible might.
Heavenly Splitting Finger!
The index finger of Mo Yu Dharma King’s right hand pointed forward first, but then his middle finger, ring finger, and little finger each released a beam of radiant light, with his left hand also pointing out four radiant beams.
The eight beams converged in the same direction, forming a terrifying streak of light that charged towards An Jing.
An Jing’s True Qi gathered in the Evil Suppressing Sword, vibrating and releasing an ancient aura, and a world-shattering intent to kill emerged from the Evil Suppressing Sword.
Whoom!
The aura was like a catastrophic flood, magnificent and overwhelming.
Originally, An Jing’s Cultivation was not high, and he could not unleash much of the Evil Suppressing Sword’s power, but at this moment his Cultivation had reached the Four Qi Grandmaster level, and it was no longer ordinary.
The sharpness of the Evil Suppressing Sword was gradually being revealed once again.
An Jing faced the golden light and slashed directly through it.
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Whoosh!
A streak of Sword Qi slashed down, and the originally terrifying golden light instantly shattered and dissipated.
Mo Yu Dharma King staggered backward, shock apparent in his eyes; his full-powered attack had actually been broken by the Ghost Swordsman with a single sword strike.
Seeing Mo Yu Dharma King forced into retreat, and seizing the moment when An Jing was inconveniently adjusting his breath, the bald Dharma King’s longsword suddenly thrust forward.
Boom!
What seemed like a simple thrust immediately filled the surroundings with countless rings of light, each wrapping around surging True Qi, as if guided, charging towards An Jing.
An Jing watched the rings of light coming at him from all sides, his pupils subtly moving, but his feet remained firmly in place.
In the eyes of the onlookers, he seemed to have gone insane, motionless.
The next moment, An Jing’s pupils reflected the light of the rings, but just as they were about to reach him, he suddenly extended his left fist.
Bang!
With the release of his fist, the terrifying Starlight turned into rolling tides, bursting forth in an instant, sweeping through the countless rings of light ahead.
The terror of the “Great Celestial Star Refining Body Technique”, cultivated to Great Perfection, was nearly fully manifested in this single punch.
Bang bang bang bang bang!
The tide of starlight rolled past, the air erupted with shrill noises, and all the light rings were extinguished.
The bald Dharma King’s figure suddenly burst into a cloud of blood that filled the sky.
With just one punch, a Second Qi Grandmaster exploded into a mist of blood.
“Is this the strength of the Ghost Swordsman!?”
Jiang Renyi’s face wore an expression of astonishment, his heart quivering uncontrollably.
Such a terrifying being, Mo Yu Dharma King’s heart violently shook, his breath seemingly stopping.
“Think you can leave? Too late.”
An Jing turned around to see Mo Yu Dharma King attempting to retreat, a cold smile hooking at the corner of his mouth, his Evil Suppressing Sword slashing down once again.
“Pfft!”
Mo Yu Dharma King’s heart sank with alarm, knowing the weapon in An Jing’s hand was an unparalleled evil artifact, he hurriedly spat out a mouthful of Essence Blood.
The Essence Blood seemed to merge with the True Qi, forming a golden Light Shield. On that Light Shield, both gold and blood colors flowed, exuding a sense of indestructibility.
Clang!
An Jing’s sword struck upon the golden Light Shield, immediately issuing a clang as if gold and iron collided, even unleashing terrifying storms.
Crack! Crack!
The golden Light Shield seemed to crack, but never shattered.
It held!
Mo Yu Dharma King, having narrowly escaped death, was filled with immense joy; the next moment, his face paled as if drained of all blood, both hands tightly clutching his chest, eyes wide open with rage, staring fixedly at An Jing.
Thump thump thump!
Mo Yu Dharma King felt his heart frantically beating, as if it was about to jump out of his mouth, and the more he activated his True Qi to suppress it, the faster it beat.
And in his entire body, the blood coursed rapidly due to the frantic beating of his heart.
Thump!
Mo Yu Dharma King could no longer endure the anomaly within his body, and he collapsed to his knees.
At the same time, the beating of his heart became more and more intense, as though it was about to burst out in the next instant.
“Pfft———!”
The next second, a fountain of blood sprayed from Mo Yu Dharma King’s mouth, reaching over two zhang high.
In the end, Mo Yu Dharma King fell lifeless.
“Gulp!” “Gulp!”
In just two moves, both Dharma Kings of the Great Snow Mountain had died and their paths vanished, turning into wandering spirits.
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