653 There is always someone holding a torch
All that could be heard was the dripping sound of blood.
Those lucky few who had just been preparing to fight back turned and ran.
Zhan Liuliang swung his sword without stopping, moving like lightning, each strike drawing blood, until there was no one left standing around.
Zhan Liuliang's gaze swept across the village woman's face. Her eyes were dull, filled with pain and despair. At that moment, a complex emotion flashed in his eyes.
He finally softened, and the large blade in his hand trembled slightly, as if he hesitated. He took a deep breath and said in a low but powerful voice, 'Get the valuables out of here, or you'll die.'
With lifeless eyes and a look of agony, the man mechanically bowed three times, his voice trembling with complex emotions, "Thank you, benefactor!"
Zhan Liuliang watched their departing figures, a sigh of relief washing over him. Suppressing his bloodlust, he thought to himself, 'I can't harm these people. Their fates have been tragic enough. I don't want that. I want justice. If the world is dark, I will be its light!'
Zhan Liuliang solemnly took out the statue. As the statue became more and more lifelike and the words of temptation became clearer, a burning desire rose in his heart.
There was no fear whatsoever, nor any disgust whatsoever!
Zhan Liuliang and his dead gang members lay scattered about, their blood staining the ground red. The corpses piled up, forming a shocking little hill.
The scene before me was filled with a chilling and desolate atmosphere. If someone were timid, they would probably be scared to death by now. It was as if even the air had frozen, and everyone was filled with horror and terror.
Zhan Liuliang stood before the small hill, his gaze complex, but quickly hardening into a resolute expression. He took a deep breath, retrieved the Crimson Flame God statue from his robes, and carefully placed it atop the pile of corpses.
The statues are sculpted so lifelike that they seem to contain boundless power and majesty.
Zhan Liuliang knelt down respectfully, his voice low and devout: "God above, Zhan Liuliang begs God to grant me strength."
As his prayers seemed to be answered, as if rewarding Zhan Liuliang for his achievements, a mysterious aura seemed to permeate the surroundings.
Zhan Liuliang could feel a warm power flowing into his body from the statue, which revitalized his spirit and extended his life, so that he would not have to die immediately.
In an instant, Zhan Liu felt his body brimming with power, his blood surging, and he became stronger again. His mental cultivation technique circulated even faster, and an even stronger desire to gain power quickly arose within him.
'Becoming stronger is the right thing to do. Only by becoming stronger can we change this corrupt royal city,' Zhan Liuliang quickly thought.
"Killing one person means killing ten others; that's justice!"
Zhan Liu felt a surge of power, his blood and qi flowing like a dragon. The firelight danced on Zhan Liu's face, highlighting his resolute and cold features.
Born from the ashes, Zhan Liuliang's dark eyes burned even more fiercely. His blood and qi circulated like a stampede of ten thousand horses, each step covering ten zhang, treading water silently. "This is the feeling of power!" Zhan Liuliang thought resolutely, his eyes hardening as he turned and quickly left.
Behind them, the fire continued to spread rapidly, burning ever more fiercely in the night. Flames shot into the sky, licking the air and crackling, their intensity mingling with the distant sound of the wind.
The surroundings were quiet; it was a secluded house with no one coming to put out the fire.
The villagers who occasionally dared to peek were secretly overjoyed!
In the border town, Wei Lan and others were already cultivating in the spiritual land, as were Hui Fu and others. The spiritual energy there was abundant, and it would be a waste not to cultivate there.
Yun Su and Yun Qing slowly straightened up, feeling the surging power within their bodies. At this moment, they felt as if they had merged with heaven and earth, their minds and bodies were clear and bright, and every cell was leaping with joy.
The various bottlenecks that had previously troubled them seemed to vanish into thin air under the impact of this force.
Yun Su opened her eyes, which sparkled with wisdom. She felt her mind had become more open and her thinking more agile.
I felt my cultivation advancing by leaps and bounds, and all kinds of bottlenecks seemed as fragile as paper. As long as my cultivation level increased, the invisible doors would open on their own, as if I could shatter any obstacle in front of me with a single punch.
Yun Su smiled gently, "Traveling a thousand miles in a day is like a dream."
Yun Qing smiled without saying a word, gently took Yun Surou's hand, and strolled slowly through the inner courtyard where peach blossoms were in full bloom, and many juicy peaches were growing on the trees.
Beneath the peach tree, a gentle breeze stirred, and petals drifted down like a pink snowflake. Ji Xixi leaned back in the soft chair, her expression serene and tranquil, like an elegant woman enjoying this peaceful moment.
Upon seeing the person, a hint of tender joy flashed in her eyes, followed by a gentle smile. That smile was like the warmth of birth, warm and comforting, and she gently waved, signaling the person to come closer.
Yun Su and Yun Qing gently nodded and sat down next to Ji Xixi on either side. Ji Xixi gently reached out and embraced the two of them from both sides.
Time seemed to stretch on endlessly; petals continued to fall, and the breeze continued to caress the earth—this was truly the warmest moment.
Xixi asked softly, "How do you feel after a few days of seclusion, ignoring all worldly affairs?" Her voice was like a clear mountain spring, melodious and clear, making one want to drink it all in one gulp.
Yun Su's face flushed slightly, her voice tinged with joy and shyness, "I've gained a lot during these few days of seclusion."
Xixi gently embraced Yunsu's waist and whispered, "This is normal; please enjoy it, Sister Su."
Yun Su nodded, her ears turning bright red.
Ji Xixi continued softly, "My sister's school has already achieved quite a bit of success. Some tasks and simple talents can be selected from it, so my sister doesn't need to worry too much. She only needs to set the major rules."
Minor flaws in details can naturally be quickly corrected.
Yun Su nodded. "Yes, I've also learned a lot during this time. Governing Dalong Prefecture isn't as difficult as it seems."
Ji Xixi nodded slightly, a hint of seriousness in her eyes, and said softly, "I have noticed some subtle changes recently."
The spiritual energy in the peach orchards in the distance seemed to have become even weaker.
However, the spiritual energy within the sacred site remained unchanged. At first, I didn't pay much attention, but after carefully observing it over the past few days, I realized that the surrounding spiritual energy had indeed weakened.
Yun Su and Yun Qing frowned, but did not interrupt, listening quietly.
Ji Xixi smiled slightly, looked into the distance, and after a moment, slowly spoke, "This matter does indeed need to be investigated. I have personally gone to check the nearby areas where the spiritual energy is weak, and the surrounding spiritual energy is weakening."
Not only that, even the Hundred Thousand Mountains were affected; the spiritual energy in their outer areas seemed to have diminished.
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