The Mountains and Rivers State Map...
Three-Point Double-Edged Spear...
Heavenly Eye...
Jiangnan looked at the information that surfaced in his mind.
The suspicions in my mind grew increasingly heavy.
He seemed to have figured out a plan that even Zhong Kui Dragon God, was unaware of.
He raised his hand.
He pressed the flowing light transformed from the [Mountains and Rivers State Map] onto his forehead.
The vertical pupils, originally gold, turned white.
When he doesn't use it on his own initiative.
The third Heavenly Eye began to close, transforming into a white mark that appeared between the eyebrows.
"That's not bad."
Jiangnan put his hand down.
"They're gone."
He turned around and spoke.
Just as he was about to step into the void.
The young man Ying Liyi, rushed down the steps and grabbed his arm.
Her eyes were red-rimmed.
"Father... please don't do anything foolish."
"You've already sacrificed enough."
Jiangnan paused its pace.
He didn't turn around, but just stared at the deep spatial rift ahead.
"I have never been the one to sacrifice."
"But... it was Him who remained there, steadfastly guarding the place."
He finished speaking.
He broke free from Ying Liyi's grasp and summoned the River of Time.
Stepping into it, I left this Time Fragment behind.
The main hall was empty.
The young man Ying Liyi, walked dejectedly back to the dragon throne and slumped down.
She covered her forehead.
Gradually, her silent sobs filled the hall.
She knows Jiangnan too well.
She had already figured out what the man was planning to do next.
Within the River of Time.
Jiangnan sat cross-legged.
He closed his eyes and focused his consciousness into the [Mountains and Rivers State Map] between his eyebrows.
His soul transformed into a spirit and descended upon it.
But.
He hadn't even had a chance to appreciate the beauty of this world.
"Bang!"
A pink, unidentified object crashed down from mid-air!
It crashed into Jiangnan!
The two tumbled and rolled, smashing through countless towering trees.
They barely managed to stop amidst the ruins.
Jiangnan stood up with a frown.
He tossed the heavy, pink, unidentified object he was holding into the air.
Upon closer inspection.
They then discovered that it was Berris, who was unconscious.
Her body was covered in whip marks.
Clearly, he was beaten unconscious.
"The injuries were caused by the chains."
Jiangnan patted the dust off his clothes.
"Then it can only be you."
He raised his head, his gaze piercing the sky.
A purple-haired girl, her body bound in chains, was floating in mid-air.
It is the spirit of the Human Emperor Lamp!
The moment she saw Jiangnan appear, her eyes visibly darted away.
But the next second...
She forced herself to remain calm and spoke coldly.
"Intruder... leave..."
"Otherwise... death..."
Jiangnan recognized her at a glance.
Although they didn't spend much time together.
But he knew all too well the true nature of this broken lamp.
Purely feigned composure.
As the saying goes, the less timid you are, the bolder you can be.
If that girl saw me now, she'd probably be scared out of her wits.
Are you still pretending not to recognize me?
Jiangnan sneered.
"Stop pretending you don't know me."
"If you want to rebel, now's the time."
Don't waste my time.
Upon hearing this...
Upon hearing this, the spirit of the Human Emperor Lamp bared its small tiger teeth.
She stopped pretending.
The truth has come out.
Even his stuttering problem is gone, and he speaks incredibly fluently!
"Fine! You forced me to do this!"
"In that case, I'll imprison you all!"
"Then, this whole world will be mine!"
The spirit of the Human Emperor Lamp simply stopped acting.
She lifted it up with both hands, forcefully mobilizing the immense power of this Mountains and Rivers State Map!
Boom!
The sky presses down, the earth rises!
The entire world transformed into a millstone, encircling and surrounding Jiangnan from above and below!
However, Jiangnan stood firm, unwavering.
Because, Fusion the Heavenly Eye, he is now considered a spirit of this world!
Even the supreme ruler!
He simply stomped his foot lightly.
Buzz!
That earth-shattering power vanished without a trace.
"I'm sorry."
Jiangnan looked at the purple-haired girl in mid-air, "I can do that move too."
Upon seeing this, the spirit of the Human Emperor Lamp turned deathly pale.
Already incredibly timid, she couldn't remain calm.
"Whoosh!"
She turned and ran!
The territory depicted in the Mountains and Rivers State Map is vast.
She firmly believed that as long as she escaped to the ends of the earth and hid in the mountains, she could succeed.
Then I'll never have to be this man's slave again!
However, Jiangnan had no intention of letting her go.
He raised his right hand, his sword fingers together, and touched his brow.
The white vertical pupil mark on his forehead transformed into the Heavenly Eye and opened!
"Open!"
A sharp shout came from Jiangnan.
The Heavenly Eye's gaze locked onto the fleeing spirit of the Human Emperor Lamp.
No matter how she teleported away, she couldn't escape that gaze.
Next.
Jiangnan unleashed a Divine Grade version of [Extinction Tribulation Light].
"Delusion-Breaking Divine Light!"
Buzz!
Above the spirit of the Human Emperor Lamp.
Thousands upon thousands of enormous white pupils opened!
"What happened?!"
The spirit of the Human Emperor Lamp was terrified.
She hadn't even had time to realize what had happened.
The next second.
From those countless eyes, beams of pure white light shot out simultaneously!
Boom!
She was struck by the white light and shot down from a great height, billowing black smoke!
"Bang!"
She collapsed, badly injured, creating a large crater in the woods.
Jiangnan's figure swayed slightly.
[Near Yet Far] activated, traversing space to arrive before her.
He reached out and lifted her up.
"Still rebelling?"
Jiangnan asked coldly.
The spirit of the Human Emperor Lamp wept uncontrollably, shaking its head like a rattle drum.
"No more! No more! I'll never do it again!"
Give me a drop of your primordial blood.
Jiangnan spoke without room for argument.
The spirit of the Human Emperor Lamp dared not utter a single word of dissent and completely yielded.
A drop of essence blood was forced out and merged into the Heavenly Eye in Jiangnan.
The two completed the highest level of binding once again.
At the same time.
The Mountains and Rivers State Map in the Heavenly Eye transmitted new information about the laws.
The message indicates that Jiangnan has gained a new ability.
[New Ability - Human Emperor]: The host can absorb souls from the outside world and allow them to survive in this world.
Furthermore, souls that enter the Mountains and Rivers Realm will gain a permanently pure physical body!
This is an upgraded version of the original function of the Human Emperor Lamp.
Jiangnan was very satisfied with this.
He casually tossed the purple-haired girl to the ground.
"Go and take good care of the people here."
"If you dare cause trouble again, I'll whip you to death with your chains!"
The Human Emperor Lamp, a classic opportunist, immediately fawned and admitted defeat.
"Yes, yes, yes! Don't worry, Master!"
She turned around and dashed off to find Berris, whom she had just knocked unconscious.
I plan to try to save her as soon as possible.
Jiangnan withdrew her gaze.
He realized there must be other people here.
So he closed his eyes and began searching through the omniscient perspective of his Heavenly Eye.
He soon found the thatched hut.
Jiangnan took a step and arrived here.
Push open the wooden gate.
He saw Phoenix Emperor and Shangguan Shuyi lying unconscious on the ground.
Although they are still asleep.
But Jiangnan could clearly sense that the two of them were recovering rapidly.
The gentle laws of nature in the Mountains and Rivers State Map are reshaping their origins and healing their wounds.
Jiangnan walked to Phoenix Emperor's side.
Looking at that serene and beautiful face.
"I said we would meet again."
He turned around and strode out of the thatched hut.
Consciousness withdrew from the Mountains and Rivers State Map .
Within the River of Time.
Jiangnan opened his eyes, stood up, and looked towards the unknown end of the long river.
"It's time to move on to the next step of the plan."
"However... some changes are needed."
An hour earlier.
An alternative timeline.
Dragon City, Dragon Emperor Palace.
"The plan is completely finished!"
Ying Jiuchuan covered his head, staring at Ying Liyi with bloodshot eyes.
How could you be so foolish!
"Is it my fault?"
Ying Liyi rolled her eyes and stuck out her tongue in a sarcastic retort.
"Who knows what you old Deng guys are plotting all day long!"
"You've been playing the riddle game all day, refusing to say anything. Now that your plan has failed, don't blame others for not cooperating!"
"Hehehe!"
Ying Jiuchuan was speechless.
Unable to refute.
It's true that he didn't make it clear beforehand.
This [Ghost Emperor Robe] left behind by our ancestor can only be fully utilized when worn by a pure-blooded Dragon Clan!
It can resurrect people indefinitely, maintaining their last vestige of life.
Only in this way can one survive the [Divine Forging] process.
Forging magical artifacts to deal with the bizarre.
At the same time, by exploiting loopholes in the rules, they caused Ying Liyi to lose her divine position Artifact God, and instead obtained the artifact.
Then find a way to obtain the Death Regression and start an infinitely Restart cycle of salvation!
But...
There are no more purebloods now.
Our most crucial trump card is useless.
We had no choice but to settle for second best and forcibly activate another backup plan.
In the long river of the future, there must be someone who knows everything to bear that thousand years of solitude!
Ying Jiuchuan turned his head.
She looked at her illegitimate son, who was covered in wounds, with a complicated expression.
Du Linyuan.
Right now, he's the only one suitable for this task.
But how can I get him to agree willingly?
Ying Jiuchuan sighed helplessly, looking up at the sky.
He made a decision.
One decision turned him into a tyrant, and another made him utterly unfit to be a father.
"Approaching the Abyss."
Ying Jiuchuan's voice became condescending.
"Your mother, Du Zitong, committed numerous evil deeds and was deeply sinful during her lifetime."
"The child pays for the mother's debts."
"I want you to make a sacrifice for the future of all the people in this city!"
He used the most shameless Moral Kidnapping to drive Du Linyuan to a dead end.
"Holy crap, Harden, you're shameless!"
"How can you blame him? Sacrifice? I'll sacrifice you, my big banana!"
Ying Liyi couldn't listen anymore.
Enraged, he yelled and pointed at Ying Jiuchuan, cursing him loudly.
"Get out!"
Ying Jiuchuan his sleeve, sending her flying out of the main hall.
The main hall was completely silent.
Du Linyuan raised his head and looked directly at his father, a biologist.
"Hehe..."
Hahaha!
He suddenly laughed.
He laughed maniacally; his personality twisted in that moment.
I promise you.
Before being taken away by the ancestor Ying Shanhe, who emerged from the shadows.
Du Linyuan turned his head, stared at Ying Jiuchuan, and uttered his final harsh words.
"If I find out that you're not acting for the people, but for your own selfish desires..."
"I will definitely come back for revenge!"
The door slammed shut.
Ying Jiuchuan was left all alone in the main hall.
This mighty dragon emperor, who once dominated the world, slumped back on his dragon throne, covering his face in despair.
The pressure is immense.
Too many sins and infamy were borne by him.
For a fleeting moment...
He really wanted to just quit and give up on this damn emperor.
Just then...
"Whoosh."
A bodyguard appeared in the center of the hall and knelt on one knee.
"Your Majesty! The Gu Yue Clan has made a move!"
"They are frantically amassing troops."
"My investigation reveals that they appear to be preparing to wreak havoc in the outer city area formerly under the jurisdiction of Her Highness the Princess!"
"It seems they can't sit still any longer."
Ying Jiuchuan raised his head.
"Issue my order!"
"Dragon City Garrison, everyone stay put! Let them go!"
"But... but..."
The guard looked up, his eyes filled with shock and reluctance.
"There are still countless unarmed civilians there!"
"I don't want to hear it a second time."
Ying Jiuchuan's voice was devoid of any emotion.
"... yes."
The guard responded coldly, looking at Ying Jiuchuan as if he were a Madman.
Then, he turned and disappeared into the darkness.
Ying Jiuchuan sat on the dragon throne, a self-deprecating smile tugging at the corners of his mouth.
He knew what the guards were thinking about him.
They're nothing more than tyrants, incompetent rulers, and cold-blooded animals.
But he had no choice.
Bloodshed and extreme oppression are necessary.
This is how the [Fool] can grow up as quickly as possible!
Everything will then get better.
Especially now that Ying Liyi has lost her pure bloodline and her plans have been completely disrupted.
The stage is set up.
All that's left is for the Protagonist to appear...
Everything seemed to be part of Ying Jiuchuan's cruel plan.
But.
He never expected that two variables, enough to overturn the entire game, would be mixed into this drama.
Dragon Emperor Palace.
On the desolate ancient road leading out of the city.
Ying Shanhe led Du Linyuan along slowly under the moonlight.
Do you hate it?
Ying Shanhe suddenly spoke up and asked a question.
"I don't hate."
Du Linyuan answered expressionlessly.
"Why?"
Ying Shanhe was somewhat surprised and glanced at him sideways.
Hatred solves nothing.
"It's better to save your energy and work hard for the future."
"I believe in my half-sister..."
"One day, I will personally overthrow this rotten dynasty to its core!"
This time, Ying Shanhe did not refute.
Because he knew the kid was right.
But just then!
Ying Shanhe paused in his steps.
His nose twitched twice.
A sharp glint flashed in his cloudy old eyes!
He looked towards the outer city.
Something's not right...
"The aura of Evil God? And... why are there two of them?!"
In the outer city, inside a dilapidated thatched house.
Zhang Lingqi sat on the bench with the missing leg, not in a hurry to find Du Linyuan.
He was very clear-headed.
To attempt to hijack the royal prison wagon with his current strength, Suppression to that of an ordinary person, would be nothing short of suicide.
Therefore, he decided to keep a close watch on the young Dragon God before him.
At least, staying near [the Fool] is the safest option in a physical sense.
I'll go get some water.
Zhang Lingqi picked up the wooden bucket and pushed open the wooden door.
The next second.
His expression froze.
Towns and villages in the distance.
It has now turned into a raging inferno!
A raging fire shot into the sky, turning half the night sky red!
Screams and cries, carried by the night wind, filled his ears.
The Gu Yue Clan sought revenge against the royal family.
To vent his anger over Guyue Xulan's death, he began a horrific massacre!
And on the streets engulfed in flames.
[Abyss], disguised as the gentle and refined young lady Guyue Xuyu, is mingling among fully armed soldiers.
Guyue Haotian casually tossed her a blood-stained cleaver.
"Xu Yu, take this!"
"Don't be afraid! You must grow up as quickly as possible!"
Under the pretext of physical training, he forced his usually compassionate daughter to see blood.
I thought she would be so frightened that she would drop the knife and burst into tears.
But...
[Guyue Xuyu] took the knife.
An excited smile appeared on his lips.
"OK."
Swish!
She charged straight into a group of trembling refugees, knife in hand!
With a swift stroke, the knife fell!
No hesitation whatsoever!
They beheaded several elderly, weak, women, and children in succession!
Blood splattered on her delicate and gentle face, making her look horrifying!
This scene.
This silenced Guyue Haotian and the soldiers around him who were used to seeing life and death.
Cruel...
That's fucking cruel.
Even these ruthless, bloodthirsty soldiers.
They couldn't even bring themselves to kill a few unarmed children with a smile on their face.
But this woman was known Dragon City as the kindest and most well-bred young lady!
At this moment, I actually feel a genuine sense of pleasure because of this bloody slaughter!
"Hehehe..."
[Guyue Xuyu] licked the blood splattered on the corner of his lips and turned his head excitedly.
"This is so much fun!"
"How about a few more?"
Guyue Haotian felt a chill run down his spine.
This ruthless tycoon was completely baffled by his daughter's face.
And in the rear.
Gu Yueai, disguised as the Evil God Naiya, was wiping the cold sweat from her forehead with a handkerchief.
It cried out from the depths of its heart.
"Your Majesty! You must take it easy!"
"Those Dragon Clan dragons are all hiding in the shadows, spying!"
"Don't be so conspicuous! What if you get exposed?"
[The Abyss] doesn't care at all.
For Him, it was neither about invading this world nor about killing the Dragon God.
It's all just a game for amusement.
Even if this physical body is ruined and the plan fails, He can simply withdraw at any time and start over.
"So what if we're exposed?"
[Abyss] sneered inwardly.
"Could it be that that cowardly Guard Dog could somehow cross the universe via the internet to attack me?"
"Don't joke around."
"Even I couldn't launch an attack that far."
At this moment, Guyue Haotian forcibly calmed his mind.
He interrupted his daughter's frantic demands.
"That's enough, Xu Yu."
"The person you wanted to kill has been located."
He turned to his adjutant and asked, "Have you investigated that Zhang Lingqi and the city garrison captain thoroughly?"
The adjutant quickly bowed his head and reported:
"Reporting to the patriarch! The informant we placed in the prison has sent back a message."
"Tonight, that man, along with the city garrison captain named Jiangnan, were released."
"If the enemy went straight home, they should be in the thatched-roof defense zone not far ahead!"
"Very good."
A murderous intent flashed in Guyue Haotian's eyes.
"All troops, listen to my command! Abandon the Commoner!"
"Come with me first, and kill that little bastard named Jiangnan, and that Zhang Lingqi!"
"They are also the murderers who killed Xu Lan! I will tear them to pieces!"
The mighty army, setting fires and massacring cities along the way, marched straight towards the defense zone in Jiangnan.
At the same time.
Thatched houses outside the city.
The moment Jiangnan saw the towering flames, he had already raised his spear.
Even though he still had severe internal injuries inflicted by Duanlang.
Even with every step he took, his ribs ached slightly.
But he still rushed out.
That's my defense zone.
He left those words behind and went against the flow of fleeing people, heading straight into the inferno.
Forced into a corner, Zhang Lingqi had no choice but to desperately follow behind, carrying the wooden bucket.
"Madman! A complete Madman!"
He was breathing heavily.
Because of the Suppression the laws of [Ordinary World], his current physical strength is that of an ordinary person who likes to go into tombs.
They simply couldn't keep up with the pace of that monster from Jiangnan.
"I can't... I can't run anymore..."
Zhang Lingqi's legs went weak, and just as he was about to stop and rest for a few seconds...
Sudden.
He felt his heart skip a beat.
A current of energy flowed along his eight extraordinary meridians and began to revive!
This is...
Zhang Lingqi felt the increasingly terrifying explosive power emanating from his legs.
The extraordinary power has returned!
The Suppression from [Ordinary World] has disappeared!
But.
The ecstasy lingered on his face for a mere fraction of a second before turning into fear.
He couldn't be happy at all.
Because this means...
The [Abyss] hidden within this city.
His power...
They're all back!!!