Chapter 10, Liu Peiran

You are still the same as before, kind-hearted and soft-handed. Hehe, if it weren't for your character, how could you have fallen to this state, accompanying that decayed and stubborn sect to its grave? I still remember how spirited you were thirty years ago, yet now you are aging and frail

You have ultimately learned this method, have you lost your mind? Do you intend to use the lives of so many people to fulfill your own pursuits?

Bloodless, you truly have a ruthless heart, to actually demand the lives of the innocent citizens of this city!" The old Taoist priest exclaimed in fury.

As soon as the words were spoken, the Taoist's body suddenly turned to flying ash amidst the radiance, and a figure identical to the Taoist emerged from the ash, enveloped in boundless light

This person is the most ruthless and merciless, resorting to any means to achieve his goals. His method requires a foundation of human blood, forging a river of blood; as long as this river does not dry up, he will not die or perish. If my conjecture is correct, he is likely intending to use the lives of hundreds of thousands of citizens in Wan City to refine his wicked sorcery.

Alas! The formation of Bloodless Garment has already been set up, and at this moment, Wan City will inevitably turn into a hell, becoming the resource for his cultivation!" Liu Peiran said despondently

Their skills were extraordinary, how could these thugs who were usually lax in training and only knew how to bully the weak compare to them? In no time at all, they left a ground covered with corpses in front of the temple.

Lu Yu and the others were left speechless, as both the old Taoist and the man in blood-stained clothes exhibited a strangeness and power that Lu Yu and his companions had never encountered before

As soon as the words were spoken, dozens of people suddenly launched an attack on the old Taoist priest. However, it seemed as if a colorless wall had risen from the walls of the temple, blocking all their attacks outside the wall

Lu Yu carefully pondered the name Xue Wuyi; in the old Taoist's words, this seemed to be the mastermind behind the rebellion of King Huai, yet it was unclear what connection existed between the two

With a gentle gesture from Liu Peiran, the blood-robed elder was sent flying, his breath becoming exceedingly weak, clearly having sustained severe injuries

"What is this, Daoist?" Looking at the scene before him that resembled hell, Lu Yu felt a dryness in his mouth, realizing that this seemed to be a conspiracy

Yet at this moment, they are all part of this bizarre slaughter, which continues unabated

Lu Yu felt a chill run down his spine, secretly astonished in his heart. This Xue Wuyi is truly a ruthless person, achieving his own path at the cost of the lives of hundreds of thousands, displaying a complete lack of humanity.

Clearly there are dozens of people, yet when they speak, it is a strangely unified voice

"Did this person really die just like that?" Lu Yu questioned, feeling that this so-called behind-the-scenes villain had died rather too quickly.

"Yuan Shen?" the old man in the blood robe said in terror

The old Taoist chanted incantations, his right hand extending forward with the index and middle fingers together, as a fire dragon materialized out of thin air, roaring as it charged towards the strange enemies

"That is not correct; what you are doing is forcibly elevating your spiritual realm. It is likely that before long, you will perish here, your soul scattering to the winds." The old man steadied himself and uncovered the truth of the matter

Several people exchanged glances upon hearing these words, truly unable to comprehend why King Huai would conspire to rebel. Firstly, he lacked the support of the local noble families, and secondly, he did not possess a sufficient army; from where did he derive the courage to rise in rebellion

Xue Wuyi was once my close friend, but unfortunately, his intentions were not upright, and he was unable to enter the gates of my Zhengyi Sect. I do not know where he learned a form of evil magic, but he established the Blood God Sect and proclaimed himself its leader

Only because his wicked methods harmed others and he was besieged by the righteous path, he has since disappeared without a trace. Who would have thought that he was actually hiding here, colluding with the Prince of Huai.

However, what they did not realize was that the blood of all the deceased in the city seemed to be mysteriously drawn out, flowing from their bodies and gradually converging in the same direction

At this point, I will no longer conceal the truth from you. My disciple risked his life to deliver a secret letter, which states that Prince Huai has colluded with Xue Wuyi, and there may be a great disaster ahead

"Tian Tong Dao Ren of the Zhengyi Sect, I hope you can stay here quietly. If you step out of this temple, I fear you will meet your demise today!" said the elder at the forefront, who was none other than the old man who had previously conversed with Xue Wuyi in the secret chamber.

Even so, the primordial spirit is still the primordial spirit! The old Taoist is not afraid of losing his soul; for him, having endured humiliation for the sake of his sect throughout his life, he has finally decided to shine the brightest light in the last moment of his life. At this moment, he is no longer the disheveled Tian Tong Daoist, but rather the once-great talent Liu Peiran.

As time goes by, an increasing number of people have joined the feast of slaughter; some are martial artists with the heart of a fierce tiger, while others are chivalrous individuals who cannot tolerate the atrocities.

The spiritual energy between heaven and earth continuously infuses into the figures.

These individuals suddenly lined up, preparing to block the roar of the fire dragon; however, their obstruction was as fragile as a sheet of white paper, and in an instant, they were reduced to ashes by the fire dragon.

Before they could lament the unpredictability of life, dozens of men dressed in red appeared on the wall of the Taoist temple

Death? It is not that easy. It is merely sending a few avatars to cause some disturbance. For this individual, with countless avatars, this minor loss is nothing more than a mere tickle!

"Liu Peiran, it has been nearly thirty years since we last met, hasn't it!" Only then did Lu Yu and the others realize that the old Taoist's name was Liu Peiran

There seems to be a peculiar atmosphere permeating the city, as the murderous intent in everyone's heart is continuously magnified. Initially, it was merely the unreasonable slaughter by the rebels.

"What joy is there in life, and what suffering in death? The old Taoist has lived nearly sixty years; in the realm of the mundane, that is not considered an early demise. It is already sufficient!" Liu Peiran suddenly laughed.

Just when several people were at their wits' end, suddenly a cacophony of sounds came from outside. Upon closer listening, one could faintly discern the wails of the common people, as well as the clanging of metal from the marching troops

This is good, it is best not to dwell on past feelings, I will not hold back today, you and I shall part as brothers, fighting to the death!

Lu Yu listened to the words of the Taoist and looked around, only to discover that this Taoist temple had unknowingly been surrounded by a group of blood-clad individuals

The layman believes that the poor Daoist does not think, but just look at the surroundings of the Daoist temple

Lu Yu and several others were so enraged by the atrocities committed by these rebels that it felt as if their chests were about to explode; how could they possibly endure it? They had long since taken up arms and joined in this massacre

The sounds of shouting and killing outside were incessant, and He Yinglian and her brother wore expressions of bewilderment. The long period of peace in Da Chen had made the memories of war seem distant, yet the noises from outside at this moment revealed to them just how close war truly was.

A sound similar to the shattering of porcelain emanated from the Taoist priest, and numerous cracks suddenly appeared on his body, with dazzling light flickering in and out of the fissures.

The eerie incarnation receded, followed closely by the rebels in the city, who, as if driven mad, relentlessly slaughtered the innocent civilians within the city

"I apologize to the three practitioners, but I fear I will not be able to look after you for a while. Life and death will have to depend on yourselves." The old Taoist seemed to be enduring immense pain, his voice trembling slightly.

A faint shouting sound came from outside the door: The King of Huai has rebelled

The sky has been completely enveloped by thick dark clouds, yet within those deep and heavy clouds, there are faint flashes of crimson that evoke a surge of fear within the heart

Lu Yu looked up at the strange sky, and with his strong spiritual perception, he had already sensed that something was amiss. It seemed that everyone was being influenced by a mysterious force, amplifying the murderous desires within themselves

The sect has treated me with kindness as heavy as a mountain; what does it matter if I were to sacrifice this life? I only regret that I should not have clung to old feelings and let you go back then. Now, the suffering of the people in the city is all my fault!" the old Taoist said angrily

However, at this moment, that seemingly frail body appeared to be forged from fine steel, absorbing all the most violent spiritual energy in the world without missing a single trace

Suddenly, the entire Taoist temple emitted an immeasurable light, and the spiritual energy of the heavens and the earth was frantically infused into the frail body of the old Taoist priest.

"Is there really no way to stop him?" Lu Yu said anxiously. His words already carried a hint of blame, as he firmly believed that the Taoist priest before him had the means to counteract.