Gorgeous Fireworks

"Someone let out a piercing scream before dying, startling a lowly Rogue Cultivator awake. Everyone suddenly realized that the free food and drink they'd been enjoying during this time had merely been a way to numb themselves. No wonder they couldn't understand the reason behind it all. They never imagined the price would be so high, to the point of paying with their lives! A chorus of curses and insults directed at Yue Qianchou erupted."

The two sides were evenly matched, but it was a completely overwhelming massacre. One Rogue Cultivator released a flying sword to retaliate, only to be immediately struck down by the opponent's sword. Before he could react, a cold, sharp pain shot through his back as a flying sword pierced his chest. Another Rogue Cultivator tried to escape on his sword, but as soon as he rose, he felt a chill at his waist, his upper body tilted to one side, and his lower body was severed from his body—his abdomen ripped open and his intestines spilling out!

The masked attackers, all at the Tribulation Transcendence stage, coordinated flawlessly, their offense and defense perfectly aligned, showing no mercy in their attacks. The group of Rogue Cultivator didn't even have a chance to escape; they crumbled in an instant, cries of grief and screams rising and falling just as quickly. If it weren't for the corpses scattered throughout the valley and the thick stench of blood, no one would believe that such a surprise attack had ended so quickly.

As soon as the battle ended, the masked men quickly cleaned up the battlefield. Storage Bag and various Law Artifact were swiftly collected, and the corpses scattered across the field were quickly piled up. From beginning to end, not a single word was uttered; everything proceeded in silence.

Yue Qianchou appeared beside Guan Yu at some point, and watching the team members in the valley methodically clearing the battlefield, he nodded slightly and said, "My hard work has finally paid off."

"Why slaughter all six hundred men? They could have been recruited," Guan Yu asked, dismounting. Red Hare, seemingly unwilling to witness such a bloody scene, turned and galloped away.

"There are many reasons, and there's no need to explain them one by one," Yue Qianchou said indifferently. "I need to use these six hundred people to test how effective your training is, and that's one of the reasons."

Guan Yu frowned, his gaze shifting from the masked men to the team members in the valley. After gathering the corpses, several of the masked members pulled out Fire Talisman and threw them out, preparing to destroy the evidence. A fierce fire blazed up with a "whoosh," engulfing the bloodied corpses and emitting thick black smoke, filling the air with a burnt stench. Yue Qianchou's nostrils flared, and with a wave of his hand, a ball of azure fire landed on the corpses. The azure flames exploded, quickly burying the red flames. The sudden surge of intense heat forced the surrounding masked men back. In a short while, the fire died down, and the corpses were all reduced to ashes.

The team members quickly assembled into two groups. Two team leaders rushed over and handed two Storage Bag to Guan Yu, containing the spoils they had just seized. Guan Yu took the Storage Bag, looked at Yue Qianchou, and seeing him nod, immediately turned around and shouted, "Change clothes!"

The two team leaders flashed back to reality, and all the team members immediately sprang into action. They removed their masked clothing and stuffed it into their Storage Bag, then took out another set of masked clothing from the Storage Bag and changed into it. After they were fully dressed, the words "Rogue Cultivator" were prominently displayed on their chests. There were still over six hundred people, almost exactly the same as the six hundred or so people who had just been slaughtered online, but their aura was completely different. The ranks were neat and orderly, and they stood solemnly.

Yue Qianchou stepped forward, looked down and raised his arms, saying, "Special Forces Team One, Special Forces Team Battalion Two, remember this: your profession is soldiers! A soldier's profession is a never-ending battle! I have painstakingly trained you all for this moment. Today, you will officially follow me into battle! Perhaps the road ahead is full of thorns, dangers, and death, but I believe you are unique warriors in the Cultivation World. You will overcome all difficulties and obstacles, and the outside world will be more wonderful because of your presence."

"We swear to follow our leader to the death! Long live the leader! Long live the leader!" All the team members shouted at the top of their lungs, and their voices echoed in the valley for a long time.

Yue Qianchou pointed towards the Utopia military camp and shouted, "Utopia has nearly 10,000 troops. You are the first batch of soldiers to officially follow me on this expedition. You are also the first batch of warriors to be created using Restriction Breaking Pill and a large amount of Spirit Stone. You bear the heavy responsibility of helping those who come after you break through to the Tribulation Transcendence stage. Are you ready?"

"Invincible! Invincible!" The team members were filled with high spirits.

"I don't believe every cultivator can live forever, but!" Yue Qianchou suddenly raised his arm and shouted, "I can assure you that your bloody battle today will bring your descendants a carefree and peaceful land in Utopia, free from oppression and exploitation. Those who achieve outstanding feats will have monuments erected in Utopia to be passed down to future generations!"

"Long live! Long live!" the team members shouted again.

After delivering the pre-battle pep talk, Yue Qianchou gazed at the crowd with deep affection, then waved his hand and shouted, "Let's go!"

All six hundred-plus team members vanished on the spot, leaving Guan Yu alone, gazing at the empty valley. After a long while, Guan Yu whistled, and Red Hare galloped in. He mounted the horse and, atop its powerful back, gazed intently towards the Misty Palace for a long time. Then, he spurred his horse straight towards the military camp.

In a secluded valley outside Hundred Flower Valley, Yue Qianchou and a group of team members appeared. The team members cautiously observed Yue Qianchou, while the team members, with their disciplined manner, spread out to conduct a thorough search of the surrounding area. After confirming that they were not being watched, they all flashed back and gave him a "0" gesture.

Yue Qianchou nodded reassuredly, took out two jade tokens, and handed them to the two Special Forces Team Battalion Commander, saying, "This is a detailed topographical map of the area outside Hundred Flower Valley. The two battalions will be divided into sixty groups, each consisting of a squad. Find advantageous terrain outside Hundred Flower Valley to lie in ambush, trying to form an encirclement. Note! You must ensure that communication between squads is not interrupted, so that you can support each other in case of any incident. Also, there are some important notes about your current identities in the jade tablet. Read them carefully."

"Understood." The two battalion Battalion Commander replied. Yue Qianchou continued, "During the infiltration, if you are discovered, you can give them my name and say that you are my men. If anyone knows my name and still insists on provoking you, kill them on sight! Alright, carry out the order."

"Yes!" The two team members saluted, then quickly returned to their group with the jade pendants to make arrangements. These two jade pendants were meticulously drawn by Yue Qianchou himself during his recent trip with a group of rogue Rogue Cultivator outside Hundred Flower Valley, and were prepared specifically for today.

The plan was issued. More than six hundred team members, organized into squads, scattered and disappeared among the towering mountains. Yue Qianchou's long sword flashed from his back; he swaggered towards Hundred Flower Valley, shaking his head as he spoke in a Peking Opera style, "I was admiring the mountain scenery from the city tower when I heard a commotion outside. Banners fluttered in the air, casting empty shadows; it turned out to be Yue Qianchou's troops."

As dusk fell, he entered Hundred Flower Valley. Many people found it strange to see him; where had all those Rogue Cultivator gone? Each time they returned, there were over six hundred of them—a truly magnificent procession. How come there was only one person left now?

Ignoring everyone's gaze, Yue Qianchou returned to Hundred Flower Inn. He went upstairs and opened the door to Ziyi's room, only to find she hadn't returned yet. He realized it had been four or five days. He frowned, hoping something had happened; otherwise, Nong Zhu would surely fight him to the death. But then he relaxed. With the heirs of the Four Great Families with him, even if something did happen, the Four Great Families would likely have their own unique ways of finding out immediately.

Four men are vying for one woman's affections; I wonder if one of them will be the son-in-law Nong Zhu desires. Ugh! If Old Man Bi's descendants are pursuing Nong Zhu's daughter and succeed, what will happen to their generational ranking? Will Nong Zhu have to address Old Man Bi as "Old Ancestor" like the Four Great Families? Yue Qianchou imagined the possible scenarios. He couldn't help but laugh, shook his head, and went downstairs again.

Free food and drinks were ordered, and gazing out the window at the rising lights of the market, he raised his glass alone. As the quiet settled in, he seemed to realize something was missing. Upon closer inspection, he realized his stubborn little girl was gone. Bang! A loud explosion echoed in the distant sky. A moment of distraction Yue Qianchou awake. He turned around, slightly startled, to see a dazzling firework bursting into color across the night sky. Several more followed, exploding into vibrant blooms in the air.

Someone actually set off worldly fireworks in Hundred Flower Valley? They certainly have refined tastes! Yue Qianchou shook his head and smiled, raising his cup for a sip, enjoying the fireworks while drinking. The crescent moon that appeared behind the fireworks seemed particularly aloof.

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Below the fireworks was a river. The heirs of the Four Great Families kept taking out fireworks from their Storage Bag and arranging them on the riverbank. Ziyi held a flickering incense stick in her hand, lit a burst of colorful flame, and her face lit up with uncontrollable joy. The brilliance of the sky and the dazzling reflection on the river complemented each other, creating a truly romantic scene under the night sky.

These fireworks were bought by the four of them during their trip to the secular world. They were all large, single-lens firecrackers that could climb very high after being set off. They didn't know how many they bought, as the four of them kept arranging them on the ground for Ziyi to light.

Many idlers in Hundred Flower Valley were drawn to the scene. Gradually, a large crowd gathered to watch from a distance. With the great war in the Cultivation World just beginning and the atmosphere tense, this unexpected sight brought a sense of relief.

"Miss Ziyi, try this one." Bi Zicong placed a firework as thick as a thigh on the ground with both hands. Ziyi took the incense stick that Wu Licheng had relit and excitedly lit the fuse on the base.

With a loud bang, the ground trembled slightly. A ball of light, the size of a bowl, shot out and exploded high into the sky with a "bang," its vibrant colors spreading across a vast expanse, clearly illuminating the expressions on the faces of the people below.

So these are the guys! After Yue Qianchou finished his meal and drinks, he saw the fireworks were still going off, so he put his hands behind his back to take a look. Who was it that had nothing better to do than to see four young masters flattering the woman in Ziyi?

"So beautiful!" a woman murmured from the side. Yue Qianchou turned his head to look, just as a firework exploded, radiating light. The woman's face came into view of his, and both of them were stunned after recognizing each other.

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