Chapter 2: A Fit of Rage to Slay the Gods
Li Zheng Wang Cheng could not help but say excitedly: "Thank you, Divine One. May I ask which pair of young boys and girls has caught your eye?"
He sprang directly from the shrine and threw a punch at Chen Jiu's chest.
The Dark Robed Deity ominously stated: "There are no offerings of the three sacrificial animals; you may find a way to offer young boys and girls instead. If a pair of young boys and girls can be provided, this deity will be satisfied."
A family of three often has nothing to eat, relying solely on wild vegetables and even roots and tree bark to stave off hunger, so how could they possibly have the money to pay those exorbitant taxes and fees
He has been practicing the Taiyin Guiding Technique for nearly ten years, and his entire body is filled with vital energy that is comparable to that of a demon king who has cultivated for hundreds of years
The third layer of the Tiger Demon Divine Fist: Blood Fiend Possession
It is unknown how many punches were thrown, but the head of the black-robed deity was finally shattered, and the statue, which had still been struggling, became motionless.
Yang Bayan immediately spewed blood and flew backward, soaring out of the temple like a cannonball, traveling more than ten zhang before crashing to the ground with a thud
Yang Bayan, in a state of urgency, chased after him and cried out: "Master Wang, Master Wang, I beg you, please don't do this. If you want to hit or scold someone, direct it at me. I implore you to spare Xiaohua and Ergou."
He glared with blood-red eyes and shouted at the black-robed deity: "Damn deity, do you still want to swallow me? Today, I will slay you to avenge Uncle Yang's family"
The dark-robed deity howled in despair
Sigh ... ...
This resentment has finally been vented
What happened to the desecration of the divine
This is the fifth floor
Still enjoying wealth and honor
The Tiger Demon Divine Fist is not a form of demonic skill; even ordinary monsters can be quite terrifying when they practice it
Yang Xiaohua's piercing cries suddenly echoed from the temple
The dark-robed deity nodded in satisfaction and said, "It is best to have him sign a pledge."
Chen Jiu soared into the air once more, extending his right hand, and delivered another slap.
What should I do
Chen Jiu suddenly crouched down, his legs bending and stretching, and in an instant, his figure transformed into a shadow, pouncing towards the black-robed deity like a fierce tiger
The dark-robed deity could not help but laugh and said, "Just in time, I was just a little short."
Let's give it our all
Chen Jiu felt a wave of comfort throughout his body and slowly exhaled a breath of turbid air
Chen Jiu raised his swollen arm to take a glance, then quickly got up from the ground, channeling all his energy and blood to charge forward once more
With a roar like that of a tiger, the hair and beard of the black-robed deity were tousled by the shockwave
The dark-robed deity, in a fit of rage, strode out of the temple and threw another punch at Chen Jiu
Having said that, he hurriedly walked into the temple
Upon seeing that the young boys and girls had been captured, the dark-robed deity could not help but feel great joy
Wang Cheng quickly explained: "Your Excellency, as you know, Lingshan Village is inherently poor, and many villagers do not even have enough food to eat. It is difficult for me to produce even a little incense and paper money; for the three offerings, I have to resort to desperate measures to obtain them"
As for whether he would become mad, he did not even think about it, for he was already insane
If it is about pressing for taxes, he naturally would not dare to intervene, as he himself still owes a pile of harsh levies and miscellaneous taxes
The surroundings were engulfed in pitch darkness, with not a single light illuminating the path ahead. In the thick of the night, everything seemed to resemble ghostly shadows, which was quite terrifying
I knew you were greedy, you rascal
He stood still for a moment before leaping over the corpse of the dark-robed deity and hurriedly walked towards his home
He killed the village chief Wang Cheng and the deity of Lingshan Village. Both the imperial court and the underworld will not let him go. If he does not flee quickly, not only will he be captured and executed, but after death, he will also descend to the eighteen layers of hell
There was no way out; even the divine summons compelled him to go, and he could only brace himself and walk into the pitch-black temple.
The hands of the dark-robed deity were shattered, and five deep scratches suddenly appeared on its face
The dark-robed deity chuckled and said, "Yang the Scarred's children are quite remarkable."
The dark-robed deity sighed softly and said, "After more than a hundred years, I shall finally break through."
The bow and arrow, rope, machete, and small horn knife, along with about ten pounds of rough rice, constitute nearly all the possessions he can take with him
This fellow is too terrifying
Yang Bayian was originally barely able to make a living, but a few years ago, the deities demanded his plow oxen as offerings. Wang Cheng disregarded everything and came to his home to seize the oxen. When he resisted slightly, he was beaten and lost sight in one eye
The dark-robed deity, filled with terror, hurriedly summoned the blood energy accumulated over a hundred years, raising both hands to shield its head
His years of hunting have instilled in him a good habit, which is to act decisively, for if he hesitates, the prey will escape
Chen Jiu unleashed the Tiger Demon Divine Fist, and he truly transformed into a massive ferocious tiger.
Seeing this, the village chief Wang Cheng was so frightened that he immediately turned and ran away
However, rules are for the dead, while the living can bend them; if there are benefits, the rules can also be broken.
Wang Cheng was taken aback upon hearing this
It took over a hundred years to reach the third level, but how long did Chen Jiu take?
You are seeking death
With a loud bang, the energy surged forth, and dust was sent flying
In the quiet of the night, the lights flicker in the cool breeze, casting the shadow of the lantern bearer that appears ghostly and elusive, truly giving an eerie impression
His palm suddenly grew to more than twice its size, and he was able to push away the giant hand of the dark-robed deity.
At this moment, he was already driven to madness, with only endless rage in his mind
Upon hearing the roar of the tiger, the wolf demon, unable to contain itself, rushed out, its eyes nearly popping out of its sockets
He is like an indestructible cockroach, scrambling up from the ground, driven by a frenzy and the urge for knowledge, completely disregarding the increasingly violent thoughts.
Wang Cheng signaled to his two trusted aides, who immediately rushed into the room, lifted Yang Xiaohua and Yang Ergou from the kang, and hurried towards the temple.
What kind of magical skill is this
As the blood mist around him dissipated, his gaze gradually became clear.
The black-robed deity that was chased out of the temple was also taken aback
At this moment, there is no need to hesitate; it is best to run quickly
Later, due to the loss of the plow oxen, his wife worked herself to death, leaving him alone with one eye to raise a pair of children, and their lives became increasingly miserable
With a roar, his eyes instantly turned crimson, and his entire body exuded a blood-red hue.
What is wrong with my resistance? Should I allow you to drain me completely, leaving me devoid of both body and spirit?
It turns out that the Black Robed Deity came to find him so late with the intention of breaking the rules
Yang Bayan immediately woke up, exclaiming: "What are you doing, what is this thing?"
Yang Bayian has always treated him well, and Xiaohua and Ergou have played with him since childhood; he cannot ignore this matter
Ah, let me go, Father, help me
Yang Ergou, who was originally crying out, immediately fell silent, and his body quickly shriveled, soon leaving only a mere skin.
The black-robed deity was utterly unstoppable, and with a single slap, he was sent crashing to the ground
With a single call of "Hoo," his palm instantly grew larger than the face of the dark-robed deity, and the phantom of the tiger god had already extended its sharp claws
Wang Cheng's head immediately burst open like a watermelon
The dark-robed deity could not help but exclaim in anger: "You actually dare to resist"
Chen Jiu happened to witness this scene
It seems that
If it were not for the Tiger Demon Divine Fist, he would be devoured by this damned deity, leading to the annihilation of both his form and spirit
Without a moment's hesitation, he took a swift step forward and raised his hand to deliver a slap.
young boys and girls
Chen Jiu glanced at the two shriveled corpses on the ground, and his eyes instantly filled with bloodshot veins
Chen Jiu stared blankly in the direction of the temple, his face filled with confusion
The arrival at night to urge the payment of taxes was a common tactic employed by the village head, Wang Cheng. Yang Bayan was still unaware that they were there to seize his children. Groggily, he got up, opened the door, and pleaded, "Lord Wang, I beg you to grant me a little more time; I truly have no money or food at the moment"
However, this situation does not seem to be pressuring for tax collection
With a "poof," a mist of blood enveloped the area, and his body seemed to explode.
Wang Cheng was also not one to hesitate; he hurriedly wrote a contract for selling himself and, taking a few trusted followers, lit a torch and went to Yang Bayan's courtyard, sternly saying: "Yang Bayan, get up, you have not yet paid your taxes for the past few months"
You do not need to know what it is
Therefore, when offering sacrifices to the deities of the underworld, only the three sacrificial animals may be used, and it is prohibited to use young boys or girls.
While he was still in the air, he swung his right hand and slapped the grotesque face of the dark-robed deity.
A person and a ghost conspired for a while, and the dark-robed deity quickly summoned several of Wang Cheng's close confidants
The dark-robed deity solemnly promised: "You should know that the deities of the villages and towns are all appointed by the City God. If you assist me in breaking through today, I will certainly speak a few good words for you before the City God in the future. This way, not only will you enjoy wealth and honor in your lifetime, but you will also be granted divinity after your death"
After the villagers were awakened, they all sighed quietly, and no one dared to intervene
Chen Jiu instinctively activated the Tiger Demon Divine Fist technique, raising his hand to strike.
Moreover, the murderous intent in this kid's eyes is not feigned; it is genuine
The originally black-robed deity thought that a mere mortal could be crushed with just a flick of a finger, yet unexpectedly, this young man has cultivated such formidable demonic skills
Yang Xiaohua has already become a shriveled husk, much like the usual offerings of three animals in a ritual
White Tiger Probes Its Claws
Becoming a deity after death is indeed a tremendous benefit
The strength of this dark-robed deity is clearly not comparable to the usual monsters he deals with; he must exert all his effort to break through.
The tiger emerges from the mountain
However, he did not spit blood; he merely rolled on the ground
At this moment, he could no longer care whether he would go mad; he fully activated the Tiger Demon Divine Fist technique, and his entire body was instantly filled with a surge of hot blood, with his bones cracking loudly.
As for killing the deity, having caused great trouble, since it has been done, there is nothing to regret; this dark-robed deity was destined to be slain.
The dark-robed deity suddenly straightened his face and coldly said: "Do you think breaking through is that easy? After so many years, what have you provided for the villagers? On ordinary days, the incense, candles, and paper money are insufficient, and during the festivals, there are not even the three offerings. How can this deity break through?"
He tidied up quickly, and before long, he hurriedly walked out of the room and dashed into the mountains and forests outside the village
You can fool the ghosts!
He slowly knelt down and could not help but tremble as he said, "May I ask, O Divine Being, what is the reason for your summons?"
Go to hell
Yang Bayian actually died from bleeding from all seven orifices
As the Tiger Demon Divine Fist reached its peak, his eyes emitted a crimson glow, and his entire body felt as if numerous giant pythons were wildly writhing within, swelling and contracting back and forth
Having said that, he directly reached out with his large hand, resembling a palm fan, towards Chen Jiu.
The dark-robed deity could not help but furrow his brow upon witnessing this
This fellow has gone mad, daring to kill even the deities
Under the dim light, the grotesque statue of the deity appeared even more terrifying. Wang Cheng merely glanced at it and quickly averted his gaze, too afraid to look again
Wang Cheng inadvertently asked, "May I ask the divine being, how can I assist you in breaking through?"
The power of the Tiger God is bestowed upon me
Wang Cheng directly took out the pre-written contract of servitude and exchanged glances with those around him
I know, hetushu.com, that is why I called you here in the evening
With a loud bang, he was sent flying like a cannonball, and a large gap was created in the wall of the old temple.
Alas, this village chief Wang Cheng is simply inhumane, always tormenting people late at night
Then Yang Bayian stumbled in and, upon seeing the scene, could not help but cry out in despair: "Ah, Er Gou, are you all still human?"
Chen Jiu felt as if his mind had exploded in an instant, the Yang family had actually just vanished like that!
The destinies of many mortals are thus determined in darkness, with many being completely unaware of what is happening, when suddenly misfortune befalls them
Wang Cheng secretly breathed a sigh of relief and quickly said: "Congratulations, Divine Being, congratulations to the Divine Being."
What kind of magical skill is this
Suck ... ...
The night has deepened, and the bright moon has also vanished into the clouds, leaving the entire Ling Mountain Village in darkness, with only a flickering light near the temple emitting a faint glow
If the spirits of the underworld could freely devour mortals, would not the realm of the living become a domain of ghosts
The two confidants immediately understood each other, took out the ink pad, and forcefully smeared it on Yang Bayan's hand, then pressed it onto the contract of servitude.
You dare to kill me, you will surely descend to the eighteen layers of hell, just wait! The eighteen layers of hell, the mountain of knives, the sea of fire, the cauldron of oil, endless torment ... ...
However, he still did not sustain any significant injuries
Suddenly, a part of his body became as large as the arm of that dark-robed deity, sweeping directly forward.
Li Zheng Wang nodded and said: "I understand, Yang Ba Yan is unable to support his children, so he voluntarily offers them to the deities in hopes of receiving their protection"
Wang Cheng rolled his eyes and pretended to be serious, saying: "Your Excellency, this seems to be against the rules."
In this day and age, it is not that there are no ghosts; the deities in the temple are indeed the spirits of the underworld. To go meet a ghost in the dead of night and claim to be unafraid is simply untrue
This person cannot be kept any longer
The blood mist surrounding him instantly transformed into the phantom of a fierce tiger
Terrifying indeed
Seeing this, several trusted aides of Li Zheng Wang Cheng were immediately frightened and scattered in all directions, desperately running towards the nearby Mountain God Temple and Earth God Temple
Oh, it turns out to be a good thing
It seems that something is not quite right, what do these people intend to do
With a loud bang, a large hole immediately appeared in the wall of the temple
He glanced at Wang Cheng's corpse and the damaged statue, then looked at the villagers hurriedly extinguishing the lights, and a trace of complexity appeared on his face
After an indeterminate amount of time, he finally staggered into the temple, carefully placing the oil lamp onto the altar.
The Tiger Demon Divine Fist truly possesses divine communication capabilities, and this black-robed deity's terrifying power is unable to harm him at all
At this moment, the village chief Wang Cheng was already so frightened that his hair stood on end, and his legs trembled.
I go to your gods
This fellow truly wants to kill him with a book!
That frenzied consciousness seemed to have been expelled
No money, no food
Offerings are meant for the enjoyment of these spirits, and this so-called enjoyment means that once consumed, both flesh and soul are gone, leaving not even a trace of bones. If the offerings are for livestock without intelligence, it is somewhat acceptable, but offerings of young boys and girls are not permissible
A glint of cold light flashed in his eyes, and then he kicked out.
With a roar resembling that of a tiger, a sound reverberated through the heavens and the earth, as a circular shockwave lifted all the dust around it, causing the impact wave to make the flowers, grass, trees, and even the tiles on the roofs clatter loudly
Yang Xiaohua and Yang Ergou were so frightened that they immediately began to cry out
Chen Jiuli immediately mounted and raised his fist, as large as a mortar, to deliver a series of fierce blows to the hard head of the black-robed deity
Chen Jiu has indeed gone mad, that bastard Wang Cheng has bullied him quite a lot on ordinary days
Chen Jiu instinctively raised his hand to block, yet he was still sent flying by this punch
What does this mean again
Wang Cheng kicked it away with one swift motion and coldly said: "Get lost!"
You still want to drain me dry
Damn, how dare you, a mere mortal, act so arrogantly in front of me
You little bastard, what’s wrong with me wanting to swallow you? It would be your fortune if I did, yet you dare to resist, you dare to blaspheme the divine!
I can only say it is very good and powerful
Is this fellow the transformed demon king
This Tiger Demon Divine Fist, how should I put it
The dark-robed deity suddenly changed its demeanor and said: "Once I break through, I will be able to serve at the City God Temple. If you can assist me in breaking through tonight, you will certainly reap the benefits later."
Benefits
This fellow's magical attack is too powerful; he is simply not a match for him
He is well aware that the Dark Robed Deity seeks to drain his vital energy and soul, and if he does not resist, he will end up like Xiao Hua and Er Gou
The phantom of the tiger deity surrounding him actually showed signs of solidification
The Tiger God sways its tail
He eagerly reached out his hand, grabbed Yang Ergou, and brought him closer, then suddenly inhaled sharply towards his mouth and nose.
He has now caused a great disaster
He finally could not hold back any longer, leaped into the air, dashed over, and crouched down to take a look.
Yang Bayan immediately got up and stumbled after him
The reason Chen Jiu is able to unleash such terrifying strength is primarily due to his overwhelming vitality and blood energy
Chen Jiufei leaped into the air and darted into the temple, whereupon he was instantly filled with rage.
You all
His eyes darted around for a moment, and suddenly he changed his expression to one of flattery, saying: "Chen Jiu, Chen Jiu, let's talk things over nicely. As long as you follow me, I will ensure your wealth and prosperity"
This royal court and the underworld have long established three agreements, and even the deities conferred by the City God cannot violate these rules
The Black Robed Deity was greatly enraged
He cannot stop it at all
Having said that, he charged forward as if driven mad, intent on reclaiming his daughter, Xiaohua