318 The Rise and Fall of the Royal City (Chapter 47)
Hong Laoshou touched the large sword he carried, pondered for a moment, and shook his head. "Miss Zuo, this matter is really uncertain. You are kind and the people love you, but some people are never satisfied."
Over the years, those punished by the young lady have not been eradicated, and it is likely that trouble will still arise.
I warned you long ago not to leave any trouble behind, but you are too kind-hearted. We can't be sure if you're targeting us.
If they're really after us, we can't leave now; we can't just cause trouble for them.
His tone shifted abruptly as he picked up a large sword, smoothed his dark robe, and revealed the wrinkles on his face that bore the marks of time. His expression was calm as still water, but a hint of murderous intent flashed in his eyes like lightning in the night.
Watching the carriage disappear into the distance, the rider, who was also carrying a large knife, now slung over his shoulder, was dark-skinned and resembled a wild bull.
His voice became deep and powerful, "I never expected that in such a short time, there would be so many powerful people here. This man in front of me has extraordinary strength and talent. He looks like an ox. Moreover, he has actually broken through to the Martial King level."
They shouldn't be underestimated. They probably won't need us, but if they're really targeting us, they wouldn't want to rely on others.
Miss Zuo nodded gently, clearly in agreement, as the three-foot-long sword flashed past, gleaming with a hint of silver light.
Yun Su stared intently for a moment, then whispered, "This carriage looks strange. Who drives themselves? And this person looks odd too. He seems a bit like…"
The other three women nodded slightly. Han Linling and Jingzhai said simultaneously, "The Path of the Corpse Demon."
Jingzhai nodded. "It's very similar to the Corpse Demon Path. It borrows human bodies to harbor evil intentions, but it has a drawback: its consciousness is easily confused and it is prone to anger. Sometimes, it feels like it is the person being possessed."
A strange phenomenon occurred. Records indicate that ghouls, parasitizing humans, eventually forgot themselves, a process that lasted up to ten years. Later, one such ghoul was ensnared by bandits, losing his family and himself. After his death, he emerged from his corpse and annihilated the bandit gang, leaving no survivors.
His tone was leisurely, yet contained a complex meaning; misfortune seemed to be a constant companion, especially for ordinary people and remote mountain villages.
Han Linling said softly, "Ghouls are excellent materials. They have sharp claws and are covered in armor. They are not afraid of ordinary spells and are difficult to hurt by swords and blades. In particular, some spiritual attacks are ineffective against them. What they like most are the bodies of cultivators."
It is rumored that being reborn by borrowing a body has the effect of being reborn. Moreover, the stronger the body borrowed, the stronger the body will be after breaking free. According to records, there was a case of a parasitic emperor-level cultivator who devoured a small sect and became as strong as an emperor-level expert.
Then I heard that my memories were confused and disappeared; the reasons or other circumstances remain unknown.
He nodded slightly and whispered, "I'll go check it out. This thing seems to be coming for me. It killed a ghoul at the market earlier; it's probably here for revenge."
Piaomiaoyue nodded. 'Let's go down too. General Yunqing has arrived!'
The other girls nodded slightly, clearly without much concern!
Under the bright sunlight, accompanied by a gust of wind, a valiant female general, followed by a hundred-strong army, galloped swiftly, orderly, majestic, and imposing.
Yun Qing, dressed in a bright red battle robe, had sharp eyes, while Yun Shuni, also dressed in red with armor shimmering with scales, followed closely behind!
The procession moved in perfect unison, like an unstoppable force. The banners were raised high in their hands, fluttering in the wind, but now they bore the character "He". The banners gleamed, and soon they were three zhang away from the carriage.
Yun Baiyi and Yun Heiyi also arrived silently, remaining silent as they were not good with words. They quietly gathered their strength, ready to strike.
Miss Zuo and Elder Hong stared at the army in the arena, momentarily speechless. The overwhelming aura and powerful killing intent rushed towards them, and the army flag was also a magical artifact.
The leading female general possessed an aura as powerful as a raging storm, seemingly charging fiercely towards the sky, as if to devour all the energy in the world. Her overwhelming killing intent was like a sharp blade, rushing towards them, making even those who looked at her from afar hesitant to meet her gaze.
Another powerful force locked onto them. The broadsword and spear gleamed in the sunlight, cold and hard, as if they could destroy any obstacle!
The team members were all highly skilled cultivators, at the fifth or sixth level, making them an elite group. The other members also possessed impressive auras, clearly displaying a sense of apprehension.
Old Master Hong sighed softly and asked gently, "This must be General Yun's army. Seeing is believing, indeed. Truly, I'm getting old, getting old. This world belongs to you young people now."
With a single, soft word, yet conveying a torrent of emotions, Miss Zuo remained silent, a strange strength flickering in her eyes. She nodded in agreement, 'It's truly unexpected; this time, I doubt anyone anticipated it.'
Looking at the team before me, I felt a strange sense of awe. Their discipline and uniformity were remarkable. My own team simply couldn't compare.
In the blink of an eye, a man in black descended gracefully. Without any preparation or prelude, dressed entirely in black, he appeared like a ghost in the night, mysterious and unfathomable!
His body was broad and sturdy, like a hard rock, unshakable by wind or rain. Even just seeing his back was enough to draw people in with his charm.
His hands are large and powerful, his fingers long and flexible, as if he possesses immense strength. He descends step by step from the clouds, as simply as taking a stroll. His charm is irresistible, a breathtaking sight, an undeniable presence. Wherever the eye falls, it seems as if this person is everywhere.
If one didn't see him descending from the sky, slowly and step by step, one would probably just think he was an ordinary mortal, nothing special, except for being handsome and tall.
Slowly and gently, it landed in front of the carriage, and a resounding sound echoed through the sky.
"Greetings, son-in-law!" The unified voices, like thunder, shook the heavens and earth, and seemed to be a sincere and warm welcome to the waiting person, giving people an indescribable sense of shock and awe.
The sound was like a thunderclap, instantly shattering the surrounding tranquility. Those who had been hiding far away were now secretly peeking, some filled with anticipation, eager to see their city lord's majestic aura.
Someone was whispering, "At the market earlier, the lord slew the wicked merchants and even the ghouls; he was truly formidable. We were fortunate enough to witness his divine power today; it's a rare sight indeed. You will all have to watch for yourselves later."
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