Chapter 9: The Universe as a Furnace, Creation as the Artisan
Liu Quezi raised his cane, aiming it at Master Ciyun. The cane contained one hundred and eight poisoned iron needles, and with a simple trigger, they could be shot out instantly, penetrating gold and piercing bones within a distance of thirty zhang.
To break free from this soulless cage is to betray the Seven Kills Sect! Do you think the Seven Kills Sect is a joke? To betray the Seven Kills Sect, do you still wish to live? Do not think that just because you are a mere child, even a Golden Core True Person or a Nascent Soul True Monarch cannot escape death!
Luo Li, upon hearing this, looked at his father, unsure of what to say
Master Ciyun shook his head and said: "Sixteen years ago, your mother left for you. She is very lonely over there. I have always wanted to find her, but because of you, I must watch you grow up"
As soon as this jade talisman appeared, the plump shopkeeper, who had remained silent until then, let out a desperate scream
Silly child, silly child, as long as you are alive, as long as you can live freely, even if I die, I will be happy
Before they could take action, Master Ciyun took the initiative to act.
Master Ciyun slowly said: "For your sake! If they do not die, how can it be proven that you are also dead"
Although Luo Li is an assassin, he has always been under the protection of Master Ci Yun, and his innocent heart remains. Moreover, after all, he is merely a sixteen-year-old boy. Upon hearing that his greatest support and closest person is also going to die, he becomes emotionally agitated, and tears flow uncontrollably.
In this scene, there are the hidden stakes outside Luojia Village, countless familiar senior brothers and sisters of Luo Li, and also Xiao Qi, who grew up alongside him since childhood
Luo Li exclaimed in anger, "Father, why? Why!"
If they do not die, you must die! In order to survive, there is no other way!
This is the purpose of the Magic Sound Kill, which uses strange magical sounds to vibrate the opponent's ear, disrupting their counterattack
Ciyun said in the mouth of the master: "Why, I am sorry, brothers, for the sake of my son, it can only be this way! You go ahead first, I will follow shortly!"
Son, son, if you wish to escape this soulless prison, they all must die! And not just them, come and see!
Son, remember that everyone has weaknesses. As long as you understand human nature, it is not just the foundational cultivators, even the Golden Elixir True Person can also be easily deceived
After speaking, a water mirror appeared in Master Ciyun's hand, and within that water mirror was the scene of all the assassins in the town.
This is not the end; the silver long knife flew in front of the diviner, and the defense constructed by the iron bagua was as fragile as paper, instantly sweeping away, causing both the magical tool, the iron bagua, and the diviner behind it to be cleaved in two.
Master Ciyun smiled slightly, extended his right hand, touched Luoli's cheek, and said
Master Ciyun continued to speak
Therefore, tomorrow morning, Long Wending will arrive here to retrieve the exquisite blood crystal and avenge his son! Everyone will die at his hands, including myself! Only by our collective demise can your departure be concealed
The plump shopkeeper looked at Master Ciyun and shouted, "Why, why, after so many years of friendship, for ... ... "
One person fell down directly, spitting blood, while the other, even though he did not fall, was unable to move a single inch.
After speaking, Master Ciyun began to silently chant a spell. The incantation he recited was the same one he had used over the years to refine the prayer beads. As he chanted, the fine thread around Luo Li's neck began to emit a glow, dissolving and separating, and was infused into Luo Li's body
Luo Li immediately shed tears, her heart aching intensely, her voice trembling: "Father, father, no! You promised, we would leave together, we would always be together!"
All wounds caused by the silver long knives appeared charred, as if seared by hot coals, yet not a single drop of blood was shed
Master Ciyun continued, "They, the 1,374 members of the Tianjue Killing Hall, all must die"
Buzz buzz buzz buzz
Thus, having killed Long Tianxing, Long Wen will undoubtedly come in anger to seek revenge and reclaim the supreme blood crystal! As soon as dawn breaks, he will arrive here, leading to a bloody battle in which all members of the Killing Hall will perish.
The silver long knife did not pause, swiftly turning on the ground, and the eight iron-clad assassins were all dismembered on the spot, dying instantly
Now that you have grown up, I am going to find your mother
Senior brother, do not ... ...
The one hundred and eight poisoned iron needles of Liu the Cripple's Iron Crutch have already been shot out, but under this silver long knife, all the poisoned needles were shattered, turning into ashes
Father is a disciple of the Seven Kill Sect and the master of the Heavenly Absolute Killing Hall. For both emotional and rational reasons, Father must die in battle! Furthermore, if Father does not die, how can he sever the connection of your soul and cut off your soul-binding thread? How can he deceive the Seven Kill Hall?
It is a pity that this treasure cannot be passed on to you
With a single stroke, the head fell to the ground
In the blink of an eye, in less than three breaths, only Master Ciyun and the father and son of Luo Li remained among those present
At this point, Luo Li could not help but ask again: "Why? Why!"
Master Ciyun said: "This is called a talisman treasure, which embodies the power of cultivation. No matter how far you advance in martial arts in the mortal realm, you cannot withstand a sweep from my talisman treasure!"
When he arrives, I will sever my own soul to use as a substitute for your soul-binding. In fact, I have not conveyed any messages to the main hall at all. After a while, the Seven Kills Sect will send someone to investigate. Through the soul-binding investigation, tracing back to the source, they will conclude that we are both dead
At this moment, Luo Li finally came to his senses. Looking at the corpses scattered on the ground, he couldn't help but feel a pang in his heart. These people had lived alongside him since childhood; the plump shopkeeper Liu Quezi was like family to him and had treated him very well. Yet, they were all dead just like that. Why did this happen?
However, in order to erase the traces of your existence, he can only be allowed to perish in the killing hall, and he will not be able to live much longer
For him alone, for the slightest possibility of one in ten thousand, Master Ciyun decided to let everyone die
The silver long sword returned to Master Ciyun's hand, transforming back into its original jade talisman. However, upon closer inspection, the silver had dimmed slightly, and the size of the jade talisman had also diminished a bit. It seems that wielding this endlessly unyielding silver long sword also incurs a certain consumption.
The rest shall all perish
Long Tianxing is the beloved son of Long Wending, a foundational true cultivator of the Black Dragon Sect. With a five-element spiritual root, he has no future in cultivation, and his arrogant and brutal nature means he will not survive long in the Central Heaven Great World
At this point, Luo Li was stunned and said, "Father, father, didn't you say before that we would leave here together? Together!"
Foolish child, your father is deceiving you, your father must die! All disciples of the Heavenly Absolute Killing Hall, upon taking the Longevity Poison, will be bound by the Soul-Connecting Thread within the hall. The main hall can completely follow the Soul-Connecting Thread to locate everyone.
Little Seven must also die, his existence is solely to replace you. Only after he dies will they find your corpse, believing that you have also died
Before the diviner, an iron Bagua appeared, hovering above his head. This was a magical artifact for protection. The Bagua emitted a radiant light, safeguarding his entire body and providing full defense
Immediately, the plump shopkeeper, who had discerned the origin of the talisman, swept his gaze across the area. Although two beams of light emanated from his body, they proved utterly ineffective, and with a "bang," the light shattered.
It is truly amusing that some people wish to enter this cage, while others wish to escape from it
In the screams of the divination master, Master Ciyun's words reached their conclusion
This time, Father has set a trap, instructing you to hire an assassin to kill Long Tianxing, which is the catalyst for the entire plan
The sound is loud, carrying a hint of resentment
The entire room trembled and resonated, as if it too were shaken by this haunting sound, with dust continuously falling in a swirling manner.
With each vibration of the ripple, sound waves slice through the air like sharp swords, sweeping in all directions. Except for Luo Li behind him, everyone present was immediately overwhelmed by the demonic sound, bleeding from their mouths and noses. This is the demonic sound kill of the Seven Kills Sect
Luo Li foolishly looked at the present and said: "What is this?"
The word "le," though not loud, created visible ripples that spread through the air
The eight iron plate killers were the first to lose control of their bodies
Thus, you are completely unrelated to the Seven Kill Sect, and from now on, you are free in yourself! You are merely a minor external disciple of the Luo family
It was as if someone struck a brass gong sharply beside my ear, causing everyone to immediately cover their ears with both hands; apart from the continuous resonating sound, nothing else could be heard.
Spare me!
Child, let me clarify the whole story for you
He opened his palm, and at some unknown moment, took out a jade talisman about three inches in size. This jade talisman was shaped like a token, shimmering with silver light, adorned with various strange runes.
Similarly, these one thousand three hundred seventy-four individuals, some of whom know you and are aware of your existence, are all willing to die, even if there is only a one in ten thousand chance that it could endanger my son's safety. Therefore, they must all die to ensure that the secret is not revealed
Master Ciyun carefully used his hands to gently touch the fine thread he had tied around Luoli's neck, and continued to speak to the book
As soon as the words were spoken, a jade talisman in Master Ciyun's hand radiated brilliance, transforming into a seven-foot-long silver sword out of thin air. This sword was entirely composed of light, slashing towards the crowd opposite.
In fact, he is merely my tool; even if he establishes a solid foundation in true cultivation, he can still be toyed with by me. I have three methods to kill him, and I can definitely slay him!
Master Ciyun looked at the ground covered with corpses and said: "For what? For you!"
Liu Quezi's face turned pale as he suddenly leaped up, exerting all his strength and pushing his skills to the limit. However, it was all in vain; under the silver long knife, his body was cleaved in two, killed on the spot
Son, I know you are reluctant, but there is no other way. Ultimately, we are merely two insignificant assassins, like ants, inconsequential. The universe is like a furnace, and creation is the craftsman. We can only struggle desperately in this furnace, fighting to survive!
Seven Kills, Seven Kills, beneath the Seven Kills, the Azure Void and the Nine Underworlds, all living beings, who can survive
Long Wending loves this child the most, sending him here where there are no cultivators. Long Tianxing is protected by divine talismans, and wishes for him to enjoy a life of wealth and honor here. In this regard, I can indeed understand Long Wending.
Fubao! Senior brother, spare my life...
Son, your mother left for you sixteen years ago, and now it is my turn. Son, I hope you can live well, freely and without being controlled by others, and create your own brilliance
Junior Brother Liu, Junior Brother Bu, they are cunning and shrewd. When Long Wending arrives tomorrow, they will surely be the first to escape. If they survive, they will know your background, and you will be unable to conceal your identity
However, figures such as Bu Suanzi and Liu Quezi are also veterans of the Seven Kill Sect. Amidst their shock and fear, while the demonic sounds filled their ears, they began to counterattack.
I apologize...