Slaying Demons: Starting with Upgrading my Calligraphy-Chapter 523 - 458: Punishment Hall
Clang——
In the cataclysmic sea of fire that scorched heaven and earth, a pair of long and powerful hands suddenly reached out, tearing apart the space with a piercing and screeching sound. The entire great array only resisted for an instant, then shattered like thin paper into nothingness.
The flames extinguished, embers swirling.
A tall and imposing figure walked out slowly, dressed in a long purple robe, with graying temples. Underneath starry eyes and sword-like eyebrows was a domineering majesty that commanded the world to submit.
"After plotting for tens of thousands of years, I, Lord Wei, have finally come back to life!"
Every movement exuded a terrifying power that crushed everything, as Lord Wei slowly clenched his fist.
Through the transformation by the Breath Soil Divine Land and countless ancient medicinal herbs and immortal grasses, his physique was like that of an immortal fetus.
Not only had his lifespan reached a terrifying eight thousand years.
But he was also impervious to water, fire, and all poisons, as long as his feet were on the ground he could continuously absorb the Earth Origin Qi, enhancing his cultivation and restoring his Dao Yuan.
By absorbing the Breath Soil Divine Land’s traits of nurturing all things, he could cultivate any Dharma Gate in the world, fearing no rejection.
Within him, a supreme secret technique naturally formed!
"Although I haven’t reached the Primordial Spirit Supreme realm in one fell swoop.
But with this supreme physique, given time, I, Lord Wei, will certainly ascend to that pinnacle position!"
Feeling the supreme treasure body that had been tempered for tens of thousands of years, a slight smile appeared at the corners of Lord Wei’s mouth, his eyes sharp as if they could pierce two holes through the void.
"But before that, I must deal with those two little ones first."
The two little ones he referred to, naturally, were Qi Xiu and Little Ginseng Fruit.
Given his lifespan spanning tens of thousands of years.
It’s no surprise he referred to Qi Xiu and Little Ginseng Fruit as little ones.
Opening his right palm, Lord Wei chanted an ancient scripture, and a dark golden halo slowly emerged in his hand, within which a constantly rearranging compass flickered in and out of view.
Executing a Daoist Incantation, he manipulated the compass.
Activating this Middle Ancient Era secret technique, Lord Wei aimed to use it to find the location of Qi Xiu and Little Ginseng Fruit.
However, as soon as the secret technique was set in motion. 𝕗𝚛𝚎𝚎𝐰𝗲𝗯𝗻𝚘𝚟𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝕞
The dark golden compass suddenly exploded with a bang, the overwhelming force rebounding furiously against Lord Wei’s palm, tearing open a ghastly wound that exposed bone.
"Hmm?"
With a hint of amazement, Lord Wei examined the wound on his hand, noticing a thread of orange-yellow light slowly dissipating at the wound site.
"Human Path Merit?
Does this child possess such blessings?"
Astonished that Qi Xiu had such protection, Lord Wei slowly clenched his fist, the vigorous and heavy Earth Origin Qi beneath his feet surged up, instantly healing the wound on his hand.
"Knowing the temper of that Daoist, he probably won’t just leave like that..."
His eyes shifted, and Lord Wei suddenly looked toward a particular direction.
"Got it!"
With a step forward, a thundering boom resounded, making the entire Hundred Herbs Cave Heaven shake as if it were struck hard by his step.
His unparalleled physique crushed everything with an irresistible force, charging mightily toward the location of the True Dragon Ruins.
In just an instant!
Lord Wei arrived in front of the membrane that resembled a watery mist, just one step away from the True Dragon Ruins.
Gazing at the land just a step away, this individual, who could tear his soul into ten thousand pieces and reincarnate nearly ten thousand times with supreme willpower, surviving tens of thousands of years, now showed a slight hesitation.
The True Dragon Ruins!
This was once a dire place, where he suffered a setback, nearly losing his life.
After tens of thousands of years, returning here, though he was now reborn and transcended, the memories from that time inevitably bubbled up in his mind.
His eyes showing contemplation, Lord Wei weighed his options.
One thought flashed through three thousand times!
In the blink of an eye, his hesitant gaze became resolute and firm.
That Daoist must be captured.
He knew too much. If he left and spread the word, I, an ancient remnant of the Middle-Aged Demon Path who lived for tens of thousands of years, would surely be hunted by the world!
As I have not yet achieved the Primordial Spirit Supreme Position, would it compel me to traverse distant waters, escaping to the Hundred Thousand Great Mountains to the demons and monsters?
Not knowing that the demonic kin was chased to the Hundred Thousand Great Mountains in the Near Ancient Era and has since been mingled with the Demon Clan.
To ensure a smooth emergence, Lord Wei resolved to capture the young Daoist.
To eliminate the last hidden danger before achieving the Primordial Spirit Supreme.
Having made up his mind, Lord Wei no longer hesitated, striding boldly into the True Dragon Ruins.
...
Punishment Hall!
Standing before the majestic palace that towered in Ninefold layers, Qi Xiu looked up at the plaque at the gate, weathered beyond recognition, yet faintly displaying two mottled True Dragon Scripts.
"Truly extraordinary, Dragon Prison in front, Punishment Hall behind, why are they all places full of bloodshed?"
Helplessly holding his forehead, Qi Xiu slowly took two steps back, seemingly not planning to enter the palace.
Punishment Hall!
This was similar to, yet different from Dragon Prison.
The duty of the Dragon Prison was to imprison various punished evil dragons, but it did not have the authority to execute.
All evil dragons held in Dragon Prison would eventually be sent away, judged, and sentenced by the Dragon Official.
And the place for this judgment.
Was this Punishment Hall!
Besides sentencing, the Punishment Hall was also the place of execution for all evil dragons.
Evil dragons guilty of capital crimes would be brought here, beheaded at the Dragon Execution Platform by the Dragon Lock Great Blade.
Just as Qi Xiu was pondering whether he could obtain the True Dragon treasures without entering the Punishment Hall.
The sky behind him suddenly roared and trembled, as a figure descended from high above, landing heavily under the suppression of the Forbidden Air Domain, causing the whole ground to shake as if it might be stomped through.
"Already caught up so quickly?"
Slightly turning, Qi Xiu narrowed his eyes, his pupils reflecting the figure of Lord Wei stepping out from the swirling dust.
And the grandmaster from the Middle Ancient Era of the Demonic Path happened to look up.
Their gazes collided instantly!
"Boy, you are indeed here."
Seeing Qi Xiu, Lord Wei slowly revealed a smile, his guess was correct, this child appeared carefree and lazy, but had ambitions higher than the sky, and wouldn’t retreat so easily.
"No way back now."
Shrugging and shaking his head, Qi Xiu placed one hand behind his back, and with the other, waved at Lord Wei, then turned and strode into the Punishment Hall behind him.
Boom——
Almost the moment Qi Xiu entered the Punishment Hall, Lord Wei, who could shatter the void with his physical physique, crossed an endless distance and arrived before the Punishment Hall.
The towering palace, though dilapidated and on the verge of collapse.
In Lord Wei’s eyes, this great hall emitted a terrifying pressure capable of overturning the world and destroying everything.
"What a restless young man."
Muttering to himself, Lord Wei flicked his sleeve and also stepped into this place symbolizing judgment.
...
"Here must be the temporary holding area for dragons awaiting trial."
The first level of the Punishment Hall was a row of towering, rust-covered cages. Passing by, Qi Xiu raised his eyes to survey.
Inside these cages, emptiness prevailed, with no remnants of evil dragons, suggesting unlike the forgotten Dragon Prison earlier, this Punishment Hall had a planned evacuation, and all imprisoned dragons had already been transferred.
Striding forward, Qi Xiu moved swiftly. Although the Forbidden Air Domain prevented flight, it did not significantly slow a True Monarch of the Dao Body.
Traversing through the endless rows of cages, Qi Xiu was searching for the entrance to the second level when he suddenly halted before one particular cage.
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