301 The Rise and Fall of the Royal City
The sword, which used to move freely, now felt incredibly heavy. The cultivation technique he had learned from his elder brother was now painfully difficult to use, feeling like being pricked by needles. It was so difficult that he almost went into qi deviation and his meridians were severed.
An unprecedented sense of powerlessness welled up in my heart today, things I had never even considered before, like waves crashing against the ocean, one after another, surging and crashing against me with incredible speed, leaving me unable to resist.
Looking at Han Linling beside him, he felt a sudden wave of shyness.
But at this moment, he was powerless to lift anything and could only sigh with his head down. He wanted to draw his sword to slay the monster, but he was powerless to do so. It was as heavy as a boulder. Even if he wanted to lift it, he could only let it fall. He was filled with anxiety and helplessness. At this moment, he could only watch helplessly.
The things on his mind were unspeakable; only a simple, barely audible voice spoke as he took out a jade bottle filled with icy energy. Its entire body was blue, its exquisite appearance unforgettable at first sight. Smooth as ice, it shimmered with a cold light.
Although it was a small bottle, it contained endless cold air. The moment it was taken out, the dark and gloomy place seemed to freeze time and space around it.
The chill emanating from the jade bottle was like the cold wind of a winter night, penetrating straight to the heart, making one feel as if standing on the summit of a snow-covered plateau, as if it were a kind of cold that could freeze mountains and rivers, so cold that it instantly brought one back to reality.
With difficulty, the jade bottle was opened, revealing a pill the size of a longan. Its surface seemed to have ice crystal-like patterns, which appeared to depict the intersection of time and space. The patterns were clear, regular, and extremely cold.
Jingzhai did not hesitate and ate it instantly. Immediately, a chill rose in his heart, and his body felt as if it were being frozen.
The moment he relaxed, an irresistible desire surged forth again, as if it had reached its peak. He sat down cross-legged in quiet contemplation, his mind clear and focused, desperately resisting his thoughts. At this moment, everything outside seemed to have vanished.
Upon seeing the scene, Han Linling felt a sense of pressure. She held a single sword in her hand and scrutinized the strange creature with her eyes.
At this moment, the eerie creature was devouring Wu Huang's corpse, growing to a full six feet tall, forming a six-foot-high sphere with a human-like face and a terrifyingly large mouth filled with insatiable greed, seemingly devouring everything without end.
At this moment, a strange voice, neither male nor female, seemingly an old man yet not an old man, was heard. It was bizarre and unpleasant to hear, yet it seemed to be processing or contemplating something.
His face contorted with resentment as he said, "It's you, it's people like you who treat us like dirt, who even offer us blood as a sacrifice! My poor wife and children, my poor village! You, you all deserve to die!"
He then continued to laugh wildly, "Haha, I know, I know how to punish you."
Don't worry, with such a beautiful appearance, I certainly wouldn't bear to damage it in the slightest.
I'll turn you all into dolls to lure those ignorant men. Haha, aren't I clever? I really am the smartest!
Another voice rang out, "No, kill them! They're all the culprits, they're all in cahoots! Quickly!"
"Shut up, I'm the boss. You all have to listen to me."
Slowly, silence fell.
Only, 'Hehe, you can't escape now, obediently become a part of my body.'
However, the strange creature showed no intention of stepping forward. Instead, it looked at Han Linling with apprehension. It had clearly witnessed the death of Emperor Wu, and was particularly wary of the strange creature's swordsmanship and the unknown metal cultivation technique.
"Little beauty, if you wish, you can gain eternal life, immortality. Wouldn't it be wonderful to kill them all with me? Come, come, let's become one."
Strangely, the voice that had changed form was now a woman's, continuing its seduction.
At this moment, Han Linling wanted to leave with Jingzhai, but looking at Jingzhai, her forehead was covered in cold sweat, which had soaked her clothes, making them stick to her body. Her brows were furrowed in struggle, clearly indicating that she was enduring immense suffering.
A strange temptation is inexplicably changing, drawing ever closer to one's beloved. It's so bizarre, as if it can test one's thoughts and the person one longs for.
With constant subtle movements, suddenly, the strange creature crushed the sachet containing the love flower that Emperor Wu had previously placed inside. Instantly, a hazy aura spread out, and the strange creature, unaware of what was happening, gave a strange smile.
At this moment, his figure underwent a dramatic transformation, instantly becoming a tall, handsome young scholar in a traditional black robe, with a feather fan and turban, and jade pendants at his waist. He was well-versed in the writings of great Confucian scholars and knowledgeable in astronomy, geography, and the affairs of humankind throughout the ages.
A faint smile graced her face, like a tranquil early spring flower, serene yet radiant. She possessed an air of elegance, profound wisdom, and composure, coupled with a scholarly air, appearing humble and refined.
He was graceful and polite to Han Linling, as if he were the perfect man in the woman's heart. He nodded slightly, bowed deeply, and then greeted her politely in a soft and deep voice: "Hello, I am very polite?"
Then, he stood straight, respectful and polite, as if he were a real person, with a gentle smile on his lips, as if he wanted to melt Han Linling into his own body.
Han Linling's eyes narrowed, and she made up her mind. Waiting was not an option. A ray of light emanated from her inner armor, instantly circulating throughout her body to protect her. She even became careful with her breathing, secretly deciding that she needed to leave as soon as possible.
The surrounding air, uniquely crafted by nature, circulated with the mental technique, causing the golden aura to surge, emitting bursts of booming sounds. On the sword, even the insignificant fine lines lit up with a blazing white light, flowing like molten lava.
The sword instantly became scorching hot, like the sun. A strange power surged wildly along the blade, enveloping everything within three feet in its intense radiance.
With lightning speed, the sword in his hand flashed past his eyes like a meteor, instantly slashing towards the strange, scorching sword energy. Like a fire dragon, it rushed forward madly, burning everything in its path, whether human, animal, or solid iron, into ashes.
With a single thrust, the sword pierced through the entire eerie entity, instantly destroying it as the sword energy passed right through.
'Hehe, you can't kill me, just marry me obediently.' The eerie figure vanished in a flash after being stabbed, as if it didn't care at all.
However, the wound, charred black, emitted wisps of black smoke, impossible to stitch, and black blood flowed continuously. The eerie creature seemed completely oblivious.
But unconsciously, he took a few steps back, his eyes no longer calm. His scholarly face now held a hint of coldness and ruthlessness. 'Surrender now, and tonight we'll consummate our marriage, making you one of me. Otherwise, you'll be condemned to eternal damnation.'
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