Volume 1, Chapter 26: The Debut of the Profound Heaven Heavy Sword

“Beast, if you have the guts, kill me!” The man was defiant, turning his head to bare his teeth at Ye Cheng with a fierce snarl.

Ye Cheng smiled calmly. “Dying won’t be so easy. First, I’ll cripple your arms, then your legs. After that, I’ll strip you bare, hang a sign on your chest that says ‘I am a worthless devil cultist,’ and throw you at the city gate for all to see.”

To evolve from merely communicating with the forces of heaven and earth to mastering them at will is no feat achieved by talent alone. Such a transformation must be guided by a master, someone who lights the path. Only with such guidance can this seemingly impossible miracle occur.

Without exaggeration, if these twelve Qing soldiers were to face a hundred Ming soldiers in open battle, they could very well break through and claim victory.

Ning Xiyue closed all the doors and windows of the room tightly, took out a fire basin, and threw every painting and calligraphy scroll into the flames. In moments, they all turned to ashes.

“Of course I understand,” said Chief Cheng. “I was just wondering—what kind of assassin could command Mr. Wei’s such serious attention?” Though hesitant at first, his curiosity got the better of him.

Next, during the disastrous defeat in battle, He Xuan heroically turned the tide, slaying the Qing emperor Huang Taiji and his second-in-command Dorgon amidst the chaos. But exhausted and wounded, he was pursued by the Qing forces and plunged down Eagle Sorrow Cliff.

True Dragon Sovereign’s face darkened as he glared at the Beast Sovereign beside him, who had laughed aloud. The other Beast Sovereigns quickly realized the inappropriateness of laughter in such a solemn moment and stifled their smiles.

“Because one day you will grow up. When you do, the only thing you will shed is blood. Grow up well and learn your skills, so you can avenge your mother against those people, repaying blood with blood,” Li Luoxuan said solemnly.

Chen Feng reached out and grabbed the zombie’s foot, yanking hard. The zombie fell to the ground. Chen Feng stomped firmly on it, pinning it down, then swung his blade, shattering the zombie’s skull.

Tao Ming waved his hand dismissively. He did not expect Mu Yi to owe him any favor; he had simply spoken to Mu Yi because he found him a good person, someone worth befriending.

“And you say battle intent—can such a thing really be comprehended? Something so ethereal and elusive…” Mu Yi was puzzled and struggled to understand.

Previously, while at the Abandoned Emperor’s Tomb and during his time with Zhan Suiyu, even at the Zang family, he had seen him repeatedly, which naturally drew attention.

Since he was going home with Yue’er, he decided to stay a few extra days, letting her spend time with her family. He had been busy all day every day, neglecting her, and felt he owed her deeply. He vowed to find a way to make it up to her in the future.

After Ouyang Jue entered the cave, we kept watch at the entrance, ready to assist him if needed. Though he was the swiftest in the team, his personal defense was not particularly strong, so we were quite worried.

“Hey, don’t be so impatient. I admit this crystal beast belongs to you, but if you want me to duel you, you need to put something on the line. How about we wager this? If I win, this creature becomes mine. How does that sound?” Mu Yi said slowly, raising a hand to stop Yang Yun, who looked puzzled.

“Don’t worry. With me here, I will never let you get hurt,” Yan Wu said with a slight smile, confidently addressing Wang Dalong. At that moment, Yan Wu was surprised even at the reasonableness of her own words.

She glanced down at herself—a customary white robe with a vermillion waist sash, topped with a light outer garment. Hearing a voice behind her, she pretended not to notice and turned her head casually.

Through a four-panel nanmu screen carved with sakura and grass-green silk-glass motifs, she signaled to Aunt Gui. Understanding, Aunt Gui quietly withdrew and soon returned carrying a long, purple sandalwood box inlaid with gold.