Chapter Seven, Lord of the Southern Frontier

You will live as long as a turtle, like a bastard! You will stink for eternity like a stone polished by excrement in a cesspool

At that moment, Chen Zhu, who had just awakened from the blow in the thicket of broken wood, opened his eyes to see all his senior uncles from the sect lying on the ground, while the one entangled with the enemy was actually Chang Yuan, who could not even move an inch. He was instantly dumbfounded; however, when he witnessed the next scene, he was unable to consume anything with a hint of fishy taste for the following three months

The opponent's fingertips pierced through his scapula, and King Yu laughed loudly, then violently threw Chang Yuan away. Chang Yuan's back grazed the sharp stones by the deep pool, ultimately coming to a stop just as he was about to slide into the water.

The broken piece of wood that Chen Zhu and Chang Yuan fell into emitted a faint silvery light, which appeared somewhat dazzling in the darkness, yet evoked a sense of safety and warmth

With a sharp glint in his dark eyes, the golden light deep within his pupils re-emerged. Chang Yuan steadied his stance, countering two moves from King Yue, transforming defense into offense, and forcing King Yue to retreat three steps further.

Chang Yuan extended his hand like a claw, aiming directly for the throat of King Yue. King Yue dodged with a swift movement, but Chang Yuan pressed on relentlessly, each strike a lethal attack. King Yue gathered his energy to counter, but gradually found himself at a disadvantage.

"Ha, the little girl has some courage." The King of Yue let out a cold laugh, his figure flashing as he leaped in front of Er Sheng, crossing his arms and sizing her up.

The resting place of the Dragon Clan

Oh? A middle-aged man's voice came from behind the enormous zombie, "This is indeed a curious matter; you are afflicted with poison yet remain clear-headed."

Understood

Little rascal! Hurry up!

Before he could devise a countermeasure, the opponent's lethal strike had already approached him, leaving no room for evasion. Chang Yuan could only slightly turn his body to the side, narrowly avoiding the attack aimed directly at his heart by the King of Yue.

The large group has already entered deep into the woods, with some of the immortals escorting the townsfolk to continue north, while others remained to set up another barrier in the forest to prevent zombies from entering and finding the legendary "Return Dragon Valley"

Chang Yuan felt a sense of foreboding, and with a leap, he noticed that the King of Yue had gone completely mad, disregarding all defenses, and charged straight at Chang Yuan, extending his hand as if intending to strike at Chang Yuan's heart pulse

"The grandson of the turtle..." Er Sheng murmured in a daze, "This kind of insect can grow so large after being eaten. Fortunately, Miss Ji Ling stopped me from eating it. Otherwise, if I were to sleep with Chang Yuan in the future, I would surely crush him."

Those who disturb the resting place of the Dragon Clan shall be killed without mercy

Taking advantage of the chaos caused by the zombies, she threw the torch and turned to run towards the broken logs in the direction of Chen Zhu.

Er Sheng eased her breathing and looked up with a hint of concern. She saw the light gathering at Chang Yuan's fingertips, and in an instant, the entire arm of the zombie was effortlessly severed. It was discarded to the side like a toy. The zombie howled to the sky, its voice sending chills down people's spines

"Absolutely not!" Upon hearing Chen Zhu speak, Er Sheng felt a surge of aversion in his heart. She stretched her neck, ready to argue with him, but Chang Yuan's gaze remained fixed on the deep pool for a long time without shifting. After a moment of silence, he suddenly said, "Er Sheng, bring me some water from that pool to have a look."

Chang Yuan stepped out slowly, treading on the delicate grass leaves, his radiance completely subdued. His expression was indifferent, and a glimmer of golden light flashed through his black eyes, only to vanish in an instant, leaving no trace of emotion.

The eyes of the King of Yue gradually turned blood-red, and he thought to himself that he absolutely could not be defeated here. While defending, he moved closer to the zombie that had collapsed softly on the ground.

Chang Yuan could not bear to listen to his nonsense. If he had even one-tenth of his usual strength, he would have long since eliminated him with a single blow. However, he was now severely injured and could only temporarily regain a bit of his strength by relying on the insects that Er Sheng had caught for him. These insects, after his adjustment, could at most sustain him for a moment. If he did not resolve the situation within that moment, not only would everyone present lose their lives, but even the return to Longgu Valley would be trampled by this filthy person.

Chen Zhu looked at the distant flames of the large group ahead, and finally couldn't help but speak: "Let's drink later; what if we get diarrhea from drinking the water in the wild"

Chen Zhu stood alert, his gaze quickly sweeping through the forest. Chang Yuan whispered in his ear: "Southeast direction." Only then did Chen Zhu turn his gaze, only to feel a sudden blow to his elbow, causing the torch to slip from his hand and fall into the pool of water, extinguishing its light. Following that, he received a heavy punch to his abdomen, sending him flying three zhang, crashing into a tree, and landing awkwardly in the underbrush. Naturally, Chang Yuan was not spared either, falling into the pile of broken wood alongside Chen Zhu, falling silent.

Try ... ...

The King of Yue continued to smile enigmatically: "It doesn't matter, I have my quirks, I just love dirty things"

Er Sheng filled a bamboo tube with water and ran back to hand it to Chang Yuan

Chen Zhu was trembling all over upon hearing these words, feeling both anger and fear. He angrily pounded his legs, unable to rise. Under such overwhelming malevolent energy, he could not get up! Not even a fraction of help could be offered! Looking up, he saw that all the celestial beings also wore expressions of indignation.

Er Sheng stuck out his tongue at Chen Zhu, muttering softly "coward" before obediently running off to fetch water

He arrogantly looked up to the sky and roared: "No one can hinder my great undertakings! I shall live in harmony with the heavens!" The malevolence in his voice and expression was even more pronounced than before

King Yue was slightly taken aback and stepped back, gritting his teeth in resentment towards Chang Yuan: "This king's plan has reached this stage today, and it absolutely cannot be ruined by someone as inexplicable as you."

"Ha, you insignificant little disciple, how dare you overestimate your own abilities and disrupt my great affairs," said the King of Yue, as he dodged the attack coming from a distance, coldly gazing at the rapidly approaching Ji Ling and others.

Does it mean that ... ... has eaten mine

The orange flames of the torch danced behind her, and many ideas flashed through Ersheng's mind. In the end, she decisively buried her head and knelt on the ground, obediently knocking her head three times, crying out in anguish: "Great King, spare me! Great King, spare me! Ersheng has been lonely and poor since childhood, with hardly any flesh on her body, not tasty at all! Moreover... moreover, I haven't bathed for several days, and I've been constipated lately, my stomach is full of filth, not tasty at all!"

Chen Zhu supported Chang Yuan with one hand and held a torch with the other, clearly observing the action of Chang Yuan swallowing a bug beside him. He felt a wave of nausea rising in his stomach, thinking that these two individuals were rude in their words and strange in their behavior, surely something was wrong with their minds. He concluded that he should not engage with them any further, lest he too become like this in the future, how terrifying!

The insect in Ersheng's palm began to stir, as if it were trying to break through her skin and leap out

As a sharp white light streaked across the sky, the pain above his head suddenly vanished, yet Ersheng remained in a daze

Alas, the Longyuan secret passage, the divine power refined by that insect has vanished

It turned out that Jiling and the others discovered the anomaly behind them and turned back, which ultimately saved Ersheng at the critical moment of life and death. An immortal elder helped Ersheng to the side. Jiling shouted loudly, "Form the formation," and the immortal elder hurriedly joined the battle.

King Yue saw that Er Sheng was motionless and assumed she was stunned with fear. He patted the back of the giant zombie, signaling it to step forward and capture Er Sheng

As the hand of King Yue relaxed, that invisible force suddenly vanished, and Er Sheng collapsed to the ground, clutching his neck and coughing violently

A gigantic zombie. This zombie is unlike others; its skin has not rotted, appearing as normal as a human, except for a massive gash in the chest and abdomen.

Er Sheng, having spent the journey running back and forth to help Chang Yuan catch insects, delayed their progress. The three of them walked intermittently, lagging at the end of the group, and finally arrived at the edge of the small pond.

He tightened his fingers, and the pain in that moment made Ersheng think she would die right then and there

The arrogant King Yue let out a wild laugh, and a wave of malevolent energy surged from his body, causing all the immortals present to be unable to rise. He looked down at Ji Ling beneath him and struck down with his hand. Ji Ling was hit on the back, spitting out a mouthful of fresh blood, nearly losing consciousness

In a moment of daze, she felt the clear breeze from the deep pool rushing towards her, awakening her muddled mind

Chang Yuan was about to pursue when he suddenly felt a void in his abdomen, and the wounds on his body sent a tearing pain through him

Chen Zhu looked far away at the flickering firelight that was almost disappearing, feeling increasingly anxious in his heart. Just then, he suddenly felt a cold wind blowing against his back. He turned his neck to glance behind him, only to hear the rustling of leaves in the darkness, unable to see anything. Yet it was precisely this unknown that made him feel as if something might suddenly leap out at any moment.

The King of Yue fixed his gaze on the man walking out from the grass, and said with a smile, "What if I have disturbed you? They are merely a group of beings that have long since become ancient."

Two more steps, one step... Ersheng raised her head and said, "I like to eat bugs, but I do not like to be eaten by bugs." She lifted her hand towards the zombie's chest, and a burst of golden light pierced straight through his chest, just like the day she blew off that zombie's head. The giant zombie let out a hoarse roar, causing Ersheng to feel a headache. The bugs in his chest began to wriggle at an alarming speed, and Ersheng felt a slight pain in her palm. When she withdrew her hand, she found that she had forcibly drawn out the bug hidden in her palm.

Entering the forest, the sky had darkened. Ersheng was busy holding a torch and catching insects for Changyuan. Changyuan welcomed everything and was enjoying the feast.

How could mere stones possibly harm him, instead, they only deepened the blood-red hue in his eyes

Haha! How amusing, it seems that the Wufang Immortal Mountain is indeed devoid of people, and you few young ones with yellow hair think you can contend with this king. " The King of Yue clapped his hands, and the light in his eyes suddenly turned bloody and murderous, "Then I shall take your corpses to make that lofty Wufang Immortal cry for a while.

Who are you

He spoke so softly that even Chen Zhu, who was so close to him, could not hear what he was saying, only urging him repeatedly: "Hurry up and drink, the water is coming, what are you just staring at! Can flowers grow out of that?"

"Do you want to drink some water, Changyuan?" Ersheng pointed to the pool of water reflecting the starlight and said, "The water here is very sweet, much better than the well water in the village. You have eaten so much meat; you need to cleanse your palate."

Er Sheng exclaimed: "Chang Yuan!"

Chang Yuan's eyes darkened slightly, and the killing intent grew stronger. Just as he was about to make a desperate move, King Yue suddenly extracted a black worm from the body of the zombie, which was three times larger than an ordinary gu worm. With a delighted smile, he swallowed it. He then threw the zombie king Chang Yuan aside, obstructing Chang Yuan's line of sight. As soon as Chang Yuan refined the zombie into powder, black veins unexpectedly sprouted from the top of King Yue's head, creating a terrifying appearance.

Chen Zhu was anxious, but did not want to show any signs of fear, gritting her teeth without urging. Er Sheng was fully focused on how to ensure Chang Yuan was well-fed, paying no attention to where the people ahead had gone. Chang Yuan, on the other hand, was completely unhurried, his expression calm and composed.

Chang Yuan's expression remained unchanged as he waved his hand, striking the zombie at its throat, causing its scream to abruptly cease. He retracted his hand, and the zombie collapsed limply to the ground. With a cold gaze, Chang Yuan moved forward, walking neither too fast nor too slow, yet each step exuded a chilling aura that instilled fear in his enemies

Chang Yuan lay limp on the ground, his muscles and bones feeling as if they had been torn apart, and the more he tried to prop himself up, the greater the pain became

This prince shall enter the Return Dragon Valley, consume the immortal herb that grants eternal life, and will share longevity with heaven and earth, shining alongside the sun and moon! Yellow-haired girl, do not speak recklessly!

I let you eat! Feel free to try! But you must not bully Changyuan!

Suddenly, the cool breeze in the forest ceased, and the three individuals were enveloped by a foul stench that made them feel nauseous.

Chang Yuan furrowed his brow and ultimately dodged to the side. The King of Yue adopted a reckless fighting style, indiscriminately attacking Chang Yuan. As Chang Yuan stepped back, he inadvertently stepped on the hand of Ji Ling, who was lying on the ground. Chang Yuan knew that if he retreated any further, given the desperate tactics of this person, the group of immortals and Er Sheng behind him would surely be affected.

I am the ruler of the southern frontier, the King of Yue. " He looked at Er Sheng and smiled, "You must possess some extraordinary talent, and I shall know it once I have a taste.

Chang Yuan stared at the water for a long time without drinking, his eyes growing increasingly bright under the reflection of the firelight: "It really is here. No wonder the spiritual energy is so abundant in this place." He murmured softly, "The world is ever-changing, who knows how many times this place has transformed from sea to land..."

"Enough!" Ji Ling shouted sharply, filled with anger, and thrust his sword towards him. The King of Yue easily dodged, casually waving his hand, his fingertip striking Ji Ling's sword blade. The sword immediately trembled violently, and Ji Ling nearly lost his grip. The King of Yue let out a loud shout, awakening the giant zombie that had been standing by since Er Sheng's attack. Caught off guard, it swung its fists wildly, hitting two of the immortals and breaking their formation

In the glow of the flames, Ersheng could clearly see that his chest and abdomen were crawling with sticky black worms, constantly writhing and rolling.

How could he allow ... ...

These words angered the King of Yue. He reached out, and Ersheng felt a tightness around her neck. Subsequently, her body was involuntarily drawn towards the King of Yue, and no matter how she struggled, her feet could not touch the ground. In a short while, she began to feel faint due to asphyxiation.

Chen Zhu shouted: "Be careful!"

Er Sheng trembled all over, his face smeared with snot and tears as he looked at King Yue. The king extended his hand and placed it on Er Sheng's head: "Such a gaze truly pleases me. " His palm gradually became hot, as if it would burn Er Sheng's hair, "I most enjoy seeing the despair in others' eyes."

The other party nodded amusingly, and Er Sheng understood, silently reciting the self-defense incantation that Chang Yuan had taught her before.

The King of Yue unexpectedly fled to the side of the zombie, turned over the zombie's chest, extracted the black worms inside, and consumed them all.

Chang Yuan extended his right hand, firmly catching the giant fist swung by the zombie. Remarkably, such a powerful collision of flesh and bone produced not a single sound.

At that moment, a figure rushed forward. A petite girl stood in front of Chang Yuan with her frail shoulders, glaring angrily at King Yue, her eyes reddened as she shouted

Er Sheng leaned forward to take a look, and from behind the enormous zombie emerged a man dressed in splendid attire. He appeared to be around forty years old, exuding an air of elegance, resembling a noble or royal figure, yet his eyes appeared excessively sinister.

"Do not be rude to Changyuan!" Ersheng rolled up his sleeves, ready to strike Chen Zhu.

All of this happened in the blink of an eye, and Ersheng didn't even have time to see why Chen Zhu and Chang Yuan suddenly flew out. She stood there in a daze, holding the torch for a moment, then turned her head in shock and slowly made out the person who had attacked the two.

Oh God! Oh God! Heaven! He also eats bugs! He also eats bugs! Ugh... What is happening to this world... Ugh... What is going on!

Er Sheng finally regained his composure at this moment. Seeing this turn of events, he picked up a stone from the ground and hurled it fiercely at Yue Wang: "You bastard, you son of a turtle! I’ll teach you a lesson for bullying others! Go to hell!"

Of course, this is merely Ersheng's feeling. For the multitude of immortals suppressed by the malevolent energy, the sudden surge of this aura now makes them feel even more oppressed and tormented, as if they were in a solemn temple, being coldly observed by the aloof deities above them

Although King Yue did not know the identity of Chang Yuan, he was well aware that this person was not easy to deal with. The playful expression on his face gradually faded, and he waved his hand to summon the giant zombie. With a flick of his hand, the zombie moved like a puppet, drifting out with a nimbleness that was completely unlike that of the clumsy big man from before

King Yue walked with the stride of a victor, leisurely approaching Changyuan, as if to flaunt his achievements, he licked the blood of Changyuan from his fingertips: "The power within your body is quite impressive; why not let me have a taste as well"

Resentful of one's own powerlessness