Chapter 7, Human City-States
Exchanging tasks with Yin Xue Ge? Whoever swaps is a fool! The tasks they drew are merely to observe how to capture blood slaves, how to hunt demon beasts, or simply to patrol within a hundred miles of the Yin clan city-state. However, the reconnaissance task of Yin Xue Ge requires infiltrating the Great Berlin city-state, and only by obtaining the latest intelligence from the Yin clan spies in Great Berlin over the past few months can it be considered complete
The flying magical vehicle came to a stop here, concealed within a dense jungle. The Yin clan blood sorcerer, who was steering the vehicle, opened the partition inside the magical vehicle and, with an expressionless face, gestured to Yin Xuege and the two Yin clan warriors.
Yin Xuege was shocked when he first encountered this type of weapon, staring at the massive crater over two hundred meters away. His ears were ringing from the tremendous explosion, and his mind felt somewhat muddled from the shock.
The法车 raced swiftly between the mountains, and when the moon reached its zenith, it finally left the mountains and arrived at a vast plain. This was the first time Yin Xuege had ever left the mountainous region where the Yin clan's city-state was located, the first time he had seen the world beyond the mountains. Suddenly confronted with this boundless plain, he couldn't help but take a deep breath.
This is a deep and dark alley, flanked by towering buildings that reach the clouds. The night wind sweeps a few tattered pieces of paper past the feet of the blood-stained song, while a dozen wild dogs, with their tails tucked, hurriedly dart past the mouth of the alley
"That is the three-headed Hell Dragon Eagle, a war bird raised by the Yin clan!" The Yin warrior sitting beside Yin Xuege explained the origins of this monstrous bird with an expression of immense envy: "Only the direct descendants of the Yin clan, who have broken through the three levels of warrior—Star, Moon, and Night—and have attained the official Blood Demon nobility rank, are qualified to command the three-headed Hell Dragon Eagle in battle"
Such fierce and powerful demon birds can only be controlled by those who hold the most basic qualifications, such as a baron
It was less than a hundred years ago that the world underwent a sudden transformation
The children scattered in a rush, each fleeing from the blood-stained song with the utmost speed
The moonlight spilled over the emaciated and diminutive body of Yin Xue Ge, as he was flanked on either side by two family warriors serving as his guards, traveling in a flying carriage that swiftly glided across the land towards the direction of the Great Berlin city-state
The wood has already become a boat, and there is no way to think about it! The rules of the Yin clan are set in stone; tasks that involve such trials and experiences, if a young one is daunted and does not step forward, the consequences can be very severe. The lighter punishment may involve torture, while the heavier consequence could lead to being demoted to a penal camp, serving as cannon fodder in the front lines. Neither of these outcomes is something Yin Xuege is willing to endure
Two warriors of the Yin tribe, clad in light red armor, approached Yin Xuege slowly and simultaneously cupped their fists in salute to him
The Blood Song of Yin is silent; only with a hundred drops of blood can one become a Star Warrior. With a thousand drops of essence blood, one becomes a Moon Warrior. With ten thousand drops of essence blood, one becomes a Night Warrior. The absolute combat power of a Night Warrior is at least ten times that of a Star Warrior. After possessing ten thousand drops of essence blood, one must transform all their blood into Blood Fairy Blood to obtain the most basic title of "Baron"
The night breeze caressed their bodies, and as they ran, their footsteps were silent, gliding over the earth like spirits of the night. Compared to ordinary people, the speed at which Yin Xuege and his companions advanced was at least ten times greater. By the time a hint of dawn appeared on the eastern horizon, the three had already reached the outskirts of a magnificent city.
The Greater Berlin City-State thus appeared before the Song of Blood.
The Blood Song could not help but feel a sense of longing. If he could possess the strength of a baron, perhaps he could leave this malicious clan of the Yin family, escape from those "relatives" who harbored ill will towards him, and have a sky of his own. Perhaps he could carve out a new life for himself
The region where the Yin clan city-state is located was once part of Germany on the European continent several decades ago. The Greater Berlin city-state is now one of the few super city-states inhabited by mortals. With a population of hundreds of millions and a vast area, the Greater Berlin city-state is home to numerous hidden talents and various demon hunters, making it a place that ordinary Yin clan warriors do not dare to approach lightly
A warrior of the Yin tribe chuckled softly: "Young Master Bloodsong, welcome to the realm of mortals! This is the great city-state of Berlin!"
Outside the window lies a majestic range of mountains, with dense jungles covering the slopes. A flying vehicle is traversing a deep valley nestled between two mountains. Countless vines cling tightly to the cliffs on both sides, while hundreds of stout trees, as thick as a person's embrace, grow tenaciously on the precipices.
In any case, by the time he responded with awareness, they had already emerged from a manhole cover.
The Blood Demon clan's senses are a hundred times sharper than those of ordinary humans; they can even detect the scent of a single drop of fresh blood from dozens of miles away. Yin Xuege was immersed in this foul-smelling sewage, his nose twitching violently, his internal organs twisting in agony. Had he not forcefully controlled his body, he would have already vomited.
The night is the realm of the Blood Demon clan
Yin Ji smiled lightly, dismissively waving his hand.
Who would be foolish enough to exchange such a life-and-death task, which is a near-certain death for adults and a guaranteed death for children, for the Song of Blood?
Such a powerful demon bird, Yin Xuege cannot imagine just how strong its power truly is
It was as if he were walking through hell; Yin Xuege had no idea how the two guard soldiers beside him led him through a long sewer, how they avoided the various surveillance devices and traps within the sewer, and ultimately infiltrated the great city-state of Berlin.
In the shadow behind Yin Jiwu, a low, hoarse voice responded ambiguously. Then, a gentle breeze swept through, causing the shadow to vanish without a trace. The red-haired, burly man standing beside Yin Jiwu, Ur, shivered slightly and cautiously lowered his voice to ask.
With the strength of the Blood Song, he wandered near the Great Berlin city-state. Once discovered by the powerful members of the Light God Sect, not even a complete corpse would be left behind
On the fertile black soil, the tall grass rises to the height of an ordinary person's neck. As the night wind sweeps through, the endless tall grass undulates like waves, producing a rustling sound. When Yin Xuege leans against the window to gaze outside, he sees hundreds of beasts resembling ferocious wolves, each with a single horn on their heads, treading upon a cloud of black smoke, rushing through the tall grass in a swift manner into the distance
It is unknown that thousands of years ago, the laws of heaven and earth dissipated, the spiritual veins collapsed, the myriad deities of the East vanished without a trace, and the gods and demons of the West were also nowhere to be found. This state of the world was referred to as the Age of Decline.
Young Master Bloodsong, we are Yin Jiu Jiu San Qi and Yin Jiu Jiu San Ba. This time, we are here to escort you in completing your training mission
Thus, at the same time that the Yin family established their city-state, there were also extraordinary individuals among the mortals. They gathered countless mortals and, relying on their strength, similarly established large-scale city-states. They utilized various powerful weapons created by mortals to protect themselves, making it quite challenging even for blood demon families like the Yin clan to deal with some of these large city-states
Investigation, the Greater Berlin City-State? Clenching the task order tightly in hand, Yin Xuege gritted her teeth and coldly stared at the official of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs before her
The Blood Song of Yin almost made me vomit
The magical vehicle swiftly glided through the air at a height of several feet above the ground. Yin Xuege felt a sense of suffocation; he pressed hard against the inner wall of the vehicle beside him, and a metal window panel measuring two feet in length and width silently slid open, revealing a transparent window covered by a crystal.
After a pause, Yin Xuege asked, "Is everything necessary for the reconnaissance mission properly prepared?"
Looking at the two low-ranking family warriors assigned to act as his guards, Yin Xuege couldn't help but smile wryly
The once-reclusive practitioners and various demons and monsters have re-emerged in the world. However, the greatest impact on mortals comes not from them, but rather from the beasts, poisonous insects, and similar creatures of the past. These wild animals, birds, reptiles, and insects, upon a slight contact with the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, immediately undergo earth-shattering transformations
With this group of dark night blood leopards leading the way, the flying chariot smoothly traversed hundreds of miles across the grasslands, crossing two major rivers. Suddenly, ahead, a scene of bright lights appeared. Countless thick beams of light swept across the surroundings, and illuminated by these beams, one could see the vast fields ahead, where various crops swayed in the wind.
Yin Xuege glanced at Yin Jiyan's back, then let out a heavy sigh
The restoration of the spiritual energy of heaven and earth is, for those mortals, an unmitigated disaster
Please wait a moment, I will go to the Hall of Merit to exchange for some useful items, and then we shall set off
Blood Song, I heard from wwwhetushucomcom that you have received quite a few rewards from the Inner Court these days? Ordinary children do not receive such favorable treatment. Having benefited from the family, you must serve the family in return! If everyone shrinks back in fear, what future is there for the Yin clan?
Those who truly possess great power within the Church of the Light God mostly remain stationed in the city-states to suppress the region. Just as the warriors of the Yin clan refer to the followers of the Church of the Light God as heretics, the followers of the Church also regard the members of the blood demon families, led by the Yin clan, as heretics. Once they capture a member of the blood demon family, they are more than willing to expose them to the midday sun, turning them into a pile of ashes.
Help Xuejiao erase all traces, this is just a perfectly normal family mission
Like an ancient giant beast, the metallic walls of the Great Berlin city-state stand tall upon the earth. The walls, reaching a height of 100 meters, are brightly illuminated, adorned with countless giant lanterns, and beams of brilliant light continuously sweep across the surroundings
Unlike ordinary wild beasts, the Dark Night Blood Leopard raised by the Yin clan is refined through blood sorcery, existing in a state between life and death, with a fierce aura that soars to the heavens. Compared to common beasts, it possesses an additional degree of ferocity and ruthlessness. Therefore, whenever the Dark Night Blood Leopard appears, ordinary beasts flee in terror, much like a pack of unicorn wolves.
Standing on the steps of the Outer Affairs Hall, Yin Jiyan coldly glanced over at Yin Xuege, as if he had just recognized him, and let out a few slow, measured laughs
Subconsciously touching the jade cicada hanging on her chest, Yin Xuege suddenly felt filled with longing for her future
Shaking his head, the foreign affairs steward cast a glance at the curious children around him and said, "Perhaps, young Master Bloodsong, you could exchange with them?"
A loud roar echoed from the city wall as two small flying vehicles, each capable of accommodating only two or three people, leaped off the wall and swiftly flew towards the crater, accompanied by a faint humming sound
With a flick of his sleeves, Yin Jiyan said calmly: "Go to the Merit Hall and exchange your merit points for some useful items. Set off as soon as possible! This task may seem easy, but it is indeed not easy; however, if we are to say it is difficult, it is not that difficult either. It is merely a matter of infiltrating the Great Berlin City-State, locating the informants of the Yin clan, and retrieving the intelligence from these days. Could it really be that difficult?"
From a distance of over 100 miles, the size of this monstrous bird still appeared to be significantly larger than the vehicle that Yin Xuege was riding. The fierce and menacing creature let out a loud shriek as it soared into the sky, creating swirling winds behind it like ram's horns. Such a terrifying display sent chills down Yin Xuege's spine.
At the city gate of the Yin city-state, Yin Jiwu stood with his hands clasped behind his back inside the pyramid on the left side of the gate, gazing far away at the ceremonial vehicle carrying Yin Xuege. After a long while, Yin Jiwu suddenly laughed and then clapped his hands in approval
In the depths of the alley, the pleasant scent of fresh blood wafted through the air, accompanied by the distant cries of men and the moans of women
The surface of the flying chariot of the Yin clan shimmered with a series of magical symbols, while the dozen or so Dark Night Blood Panthers pulling the chariot emitted a low, rumbling roar, intimidating the surrounding wild beasts and monsters, forcing them to flee far away and not dare to approach even a step.
He recalled the follower of the Light God who had been killed before his eyes by the warriors of the Yin clan over a month ago. That tattered old man, who was powerless! Yet the Light God Church is one of the leaders in the current resistance against the dark forces represented by the Yin clan within the mortal city-states. Among the followers of the Light God Church, there are many strong individuals capable of opposing the elders of the Yin clan.
Silently reflecting on the information about the Greater Berlin City-State, the complexion of Yin Xuege grew increasingly pale
This is also good, let this illegitimate child die at the hands of those cult followers, this is also good
Yin Xuege slowed his pace, glanced back at the blood sorcerer, and then silently strode out of the jungle, quickly walking along the small path through the fields. Two Yin clan warriors closely followed Yin Xuege, warily spreading out to the left and right, maintaining a distance of several dozen meters between them, occasionally moving ahead of Yin Xuege to investigate the situation.
Before Yin Xuege had the chance to observe the full view of the outer wall of the Great Berlin City-State, two Yin warriors had already seized his shoulders and jumped into a foul-smelling trench beside him at the fastest speed. Wading through waist-deep sewage, the two Yin warriors dragged Yin Xuege, who was submerged up to his chest in the filthy water, carefully advancing on tiptoe.
The interior space of the flying magic vehicle, made of pure metal, is vast, measuring over ten meters in length and several meters in width, sufficient to accommodate nearly a hundred people. However, at this moment, the vehicle is empty, with only Yin Xuege and his two guard soldiers on board.
A nocturnal beast was abruptly enveloped by a beam of light, followed by a tremendous sound from the city wall. A red beam shot down, and the location of the beast exploded violently, creating a massive crater several meters in diameter. A faint scent of acrid gunpowder quickly spread outwards with the night breeze. As for the unfortunate beast, not a single hair was left behind.
Blood Proud has indeed made some progress, realizing that using brute force against this wild child is simply not worth it. Blood Proud, my child, is a supreme jade, while that wild child is merely a clod of earth. To pit the quality of supreme jade against a clod of earth is nothing short of a disgrace to one's own worth
A warrior said in a low voice: "Please prepare quickly, young master. We must set off while it is still dark. Otherwise, if we wait until dawn, we will waste a whole day, which will hinder your training and ultimately affect your evaluation, young master."
Yin Xuege nodded, looking up at the sky before striding towards the Hall of Merit. The Internal Affairs Hall had just awarded him 500 merit points, which could not be exchanged for anything truly valuable. He simply opted to exchange them for ten vials of the refined blood potion made from the essence of various medicines, carrying them with him. He then changed into a set of ordinary attire, concealed his soft sword on his person, and set off like this
Does the master mean that we must silence those in charge of the Inner and Outer Ministries?
The steward of the Outer Affairs Hall looked at Yin Xuege with a smile that seemed not quite a smile, and then feigned surprise as he sighed: "This task is the most difficult one among all the tasks this time. How could it be that it fell to you, Young Master Xuege?"
The laws of heaven and earth are once again coalescing, and the spiritual energy between heaven and earth is gradually overflowing from an unknown source. The land and oceans are becoming increasingly profound and expansive, while the mountains and hills are gradually deepening and rising. The cultivation circles of the East and West are stirring restlessly, with hidden great clans such as the Yin clan openly establishing their own city-states, breeding blood slaves, accumulating power, and plotting grand schemes
It cannot be considered a complete eradication. My son Xuejiao has suffered greatly this time, and it is just the right opportunity to select a few clan members who have made mistakes, to extract their life essence and allow Xuejiao to gradually devour and digest it. In a little over a month, he should be able to grow as close as possible to the strength of a Moon Warrior! He must not fail in this family martial arts grand ceremony!
Ordinary beasts have reverted to become demon beasts, flying creatures have returned to their ancient forms as demon birds, and various strange and bizarre poisonous insects have emerged in abundance. In just a few short years, mortals have faced calamities, with a large number of them being preyed upon by the increasingly proliferating demon beasts and demon birds, becoming mere sustenance within the bellies of these wild creatures
The flying magical chariot silently rose into the air, while a dozen dark night blood leopards emitted low growls, turning to swiftly pull the chariot back along the path they had come.
Under the cover of night, Yin Xuege and two Yin clan warriors felt completely safe. They avoided the erratically sweeping beams of light and steered clear of the small human settlements scattered across the fields, advancing forward at the fastest possible speed
Yin Xuege, who had long since changed into ordinary clothing, along with two Yin clan warriors, bowed respectfully to the blood curse master and quickly opened the car door to exit. The blood curse master glanced at Yin Xuege's back and, with a leisurely cold snort, said: "Three days from now, at this time, in this place, we will come to assist you. Young Master Xuege, take care on your journey"
In the distant mountain ranges, towering trees abound, with some trees at the peaks reaching heights of two to three hundred meters. Through the array on the法车, one can hear the deep and penetrating roars of beasts coming from the distant forests. When Yin Xuege opened the window to gaze outside, a crimson three-headed demon bird suddenly soared into the sky from a forest over a hundred miles away, accompanied by a fierce wind as it shot straight upward.
It is uncertain whether it was the Yinzhu warrior of 93 or 94 who smiled and said: "Please rest assured, young master, all the equipment is ready!"
Seeing the children scattering around, the steward, holding an empty basket, helplessly spread his hands and smiled: "Young Master Xuege, there is nothing we can do about this. The rules of the Outer Affairs Hall are set in stone; since you drew this lot, you must carry out this task! There is no room for negotiation!"