NOVPUBAt this moment, as he looked into Yue Qingli’s eyes, Xu Zimei felt slightly stirred.
Those were a pair of eyes he had never seen before.
It seemed impossible to describe them in words.
They were fiery, resilient, deep and boundless like a still pond, without a single ripple.
Yet, within the still water seemed to lie an indescribably terrifying force.
Looking at Yue Qingli, Xu Zimei could feel the silent, deep roar within the other’s heart.
"Go to Slaughter City," Xu Zimei nodded, replying indifferently.
"I’ll teach you what you need to be taught.
As for how much you’ll achieve in the future, it’s all up to you."
Yue Qingli nodded, and just as the two were ready to leave Three-Eyed Mountain and head north to Slaughter City,
a group of people in black suddenly emerged from the foot of the mountain, blocking their path.
These people in black were completely shrouded in dark clothing, even their faces covered by black veils.
"Seems our boss was right, there really were some fish that slipped through the net," the person in black at the front sneered.
"Who are you?" Yue Qingli frowned, asking calmly.
"You’ll find out in hell when your kin tell you," the person in black replied with a sinister smile.
Then he waved his right hand, and the group charged toward Xu Zimei and Yue Qingli.
The strength of these individuals was mostly at the Esteem Vein Realm, which might be considered decent for ordinary people.
But in front of Xu Zimei, they were nothing.
"It seems you are the ones who slaughtered my Third-Eye Demon Clan," Yue Qingli said angrily.
Xu Zimei raised his head and looked at these people, waving his hand grandly as the might of the Saint Vein Realm burst forth from within him.
It came crushing down on them mightily from the heavens.
These people in black hadn’t even had the chance to react before they felt a heaviness in their bodies, freezing them in place.
Even the flow of Spiritual Energy within them came to a halt.
They looked at Xu Zimei in horror, realizing they had encountered a formidable opponent.
"Who sent you? Why did you slaughter my Third-Eye Demon Clan?"
Yue Qingli walked over to the leader of the people in black and pulled off his mask.
What he saw was a completely unfamiliar face.
The person in black just snorted coldly, turned his head away, and refused to meet Yue Qingli’s gaze.
"Kill them, they won’t talk," Xu Zimei said from the side.
He could tell these people had undergone special training, and even threats of death wouldn’t loosen their tongues.
"Even if you kill us, you won’t live much longer. The organization will find you again."
The person in black sneered.
Following the sound of his voice, several muffled noises came from within his body.
The man had actually detonated all his Vein Gates, committing suicide. He collapsed into a pile on the ground, limp like a heap of mud.
The other people in black showed no hesitation, all following suit in the same manner.
Seeing all the people in black commit suicide, Yue Qingli’s gaze sharpened.
These people were merciless, even to themselves.
"This doesn’t seem like a mere conflict. It’s an organized massacre," Xu Zimei said from the side.
The appearance of these people in black further confirmed the visions Xu Zimei had seen in the River of Time,
and some of his own speculations.
"I don’t care who they are," Yue Qingli said calmly.
"Be it demons and monsters or malignant spirits and malevolent ghosts.
One day, I will make everyone pay the price."
"You have a long road ahead of you," Xu Zimei shook his head and chuckled lightly.
Yue Qingli found no useful evidence on the bodies of the people in black, and then the two set off on their way to Slaughter City, the capital of Lu Kingdom.
...
With the arrival of early spring, all things awoke from hibernation.
The spring breeze carried the crisp chirping of birds throughout the Extreme West Region.
The trees on either side were lush and green, and the willow branches swayed gracefully with the wind.
Baili Xiao stepped out of the True Martial Holy Sect.
She had already received the Flying Immortal Body left by her master from her junior sister.
And Sect Master Xiao had already verbally agreed that the True Martial Holy Sect would support her in the struggle for Destiny in this life.
Having received the legacy she left in her previous life, along with the full support of the Baili Family, her progress was now swift—she had just entered the Emperor Pulse Realm.
Nowadays, the Eastern Continent held little attraction for her, so she decided to take a look at the Central Continent.
It was estimated that Destiny would take shape in a few hundred years; she needed to grow quickly.
"When exactly will you fulfill your promise to avenge me?" Baili Xiao asked anxiously.
"That Xu Zimei is rarely at the Sect Gate; his whereabouts are a mystery." Lin Yuqing said flatly.
"I can’t even find the person now, let alone seek revenge. At the very least, we need to understand both ourselves and the enemy, right?
No matter what, he’s the Saint Heir of the True Martial Holy Sect, so we absolutely cannot take this lightly."
"What do you mean by that?" Baili Xiao asked.
"I’ve already had the Baili Family use all their resources to gather information about him; the next time we meet will be his end," Lin Yuqing said, her gaze sharp, her tone still flat.
The plain words, however, contained boundless murderous intent.
"If you deceive me again this time, even if I perish and my path ends, I will never let you off easily," Baili Xiao stated angrily.
...
Meanwhile, in a secluded corner of the Eastern Continent.
Tan Jiulin emerged from her cultivation.
Her second Battle Body, the Axe Breaker Emperor Body, had already integrated completely, and she could now handle it adeptly.
Moreover, her cultivation during this period meant it was time for her to advance to the Emperor Pulse Realm.
The Emperor Pulse Realm belonged to the sixth Vein Gate, "Muhuansong."
Opening this Vein Gate meant that the second Grand Circulation could commence within the body.
But Tan Jiulin’s own accumulation of power was not sufficient; she needed further trials and experience before she could attempt to open the Vein Gate.
She decided to bid farewell to her master and set off on her journey once more.
The Evil God List brought her here before, where she met the creator of the List who left her the second Battle Body Bead.
Ultimately, she became a disciple of the Sage.
When Tan Jiulin approached the nearby waterfall, she saw an elder in white robes standing with his back to her, at the very front of the waterfall.
The elder exuded a comfortable presence, giving the impression of a figure unworldly as mist or clouds.
"Master," Tan Jiulin greeted respectfully.
"I know what you’re thinking; go ahead, the world outside is far more splendid.
This avatar of mine has come here and taught you everything you needed to learn."
The elder spoke with a smile.
"I only hope that you remember your mission.
The day when the Demon’s Advent is upon us, I hope you can stand on your own.
To exterminate the demons and save the world, do not let my expectations be in vain."
"Master, I will," Tan Jiulin replied with determination, nodding her head.
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On a deserted island in the Endless Heaven Sea.
At this moment, a young man sat quietly at the center of the island.
The endless Heavenly Fire began to spread out slowly from around the youth.
The intensity of this fire was unknown, leaving no vegetation wherever it spread.
Nearly nothing could withstand the burning of the Heavenly Fire.
The entire isolated island was enveloped by the blaze, and the surrounding sea began to boil.
Jiang Mochou looked up calmly.
