The Holy Spirit Cult's Fifth Worship, Lu Cheng! (Two-in-one)

The image flashed back quickly.

[You joined the Holy Spirit Cult and easily crushed a group of young Holy Spirit Cult disciples. With your overwhelming talent, you swept through the entire Holy Spirit Cult in just six months, completely conquering them. Having already "conquered" Wu Ya and Zhang Peng, you quickly won them over and recruited them into your core group.]

[With the news of the Holy Spirit Cult Cult's rescue at the execution ground, your crime of regicide was definitively confirmed, making you the empire's most wanted criminal. The entire Sun Moon Empire's opinion of you underwent a complete reversal, from being universally revered to becoming a taboo subject that can no longer be mentioned. Everything about you seems to have been erased, except for your two children who still remember you firmly.]

[After joining the Holy Spirit Cult, you didn't show any unusual behavior. On the contrary, you proceeded steadily and cautiously because you knew that you were still far behind true top-tier powerhouses like Long Xiaoyao and Mu En, and even Level 98 Zhongli Wu would have a hard time killing you.]

[Six months later, you are twenty-three years old, yet you appear increasingly taciturn. Time has left no trace on your face, but within the Holy Spirit Cult, your ruthless methods and formidable, unpredictable abilities have earned you the fear, even terror, of the vast majority of Evil Soul Master.]

[But one day, several powerful members of the Holy Spirit Cult wreaked havoc throughout the Star Luo Empire, causing widespread suffering. This prompted the Star Luo Imperial Family to dispatch a high-ranking official to personally lead an expedition to suppress them. In desperation, Zhongli Wu sent you to provide assistance.]

Ming Dou Mountain Range.

On a tree branch that soars into the clouds, Lu Cheng stands with his hands behind his back. He wears a long red and black robe, his face is handsome, like a celestial being descended from heaven, his long hair flows, and his pupils are blood-red, giving him a strange and beautiful appearance.

"Flutter~"

A black Wu Ya flapped its wings and landed on Lu Cheng's shoulder, its anthropomorphic expression as it preened its feathers with its beak. "Wow, I never expected the organization would send out a devil like you. Really..."

"Call it the Five Offerings." Lu Cheng smiled, a gentle smile appearing on his handsome face.

"What do you mean? You killed Zhang Lin?!"

The black crow trembled violently, stopped preening its wings, and looked at Lu Cheng in astonishment.

"No..."

Lu Cheng shook his head.

"Then why are you ranked ahead of me?" Black Crow cawed indignantly, bouncing around on Lu Cheng's shoulder, clearly displeased.

Previously, Lu Cheng was only ranked twelfth among the honorees, but now he has jumped to fifth place. Keep in mind that Wu Yun was only ranked seventh.

"He was almost killed..." Lu Cheng's face remained gentle, but a hint of regret and pity inadvertently appeared in his eyes. "Unfortunately, Zhongli Wu intervened at the last moment and saved his life."

After all, the bloody battle of position swapping is an old tradition within the Holy Spirit Cult. Among the twelve honorees, apart from the most mysterious and powerful Great Enshrined Long Xiaoyao, whose position has remained unchallenged for a hundred years, the positions of the top six honorees have also remained unchanged for about fifty or sixty years.

After all, the top six are all top-tier powerhouses above level 95 Super Douluo. Looking at the outside world, Super Douluo plus evil soul masters are simply a calamity. Within the Holy Spirit Cult, the top six elders rarely show their faces, with only the sixth elder, Scorpion Tiger Douluo Zhang Peng, being relatively active.

The Fifth Elder whom Lu Cheng nearly killed, the Octopus Douluo Zhang Lin, was said to have a cultivation level of at least Level 96...

"..."

Black Crow immediately shut his mouth, his eyes even showing a hint of obsequiousness. "Fifth Master, that Wu Yun will have to rely on you a lot more."

"Hehe."

Lu Cheng glanced at Wu Yun, knowing that the latter was joking.

"Let's go. If we're any later... Zhongli Wu will probably start urging us again." Lu Cheng smiled and shook his head.

"Those good-for-nothings, all they do is cause me trouble." Black Crow snorted, "Three Soul Douluo dare to cause trouble on someone else's territory? Do they really think that if they combine their strength, they can fight against Titled Douluo, and that they can run rampant on this continent? What a joke, even I'm not as arrogant as them."

"They're probably related to Zhongli Wu," Lu Cheng said casually.

Without pausing, six enormous crimson wings unfurled behind it, trembling slightly and creating a massive gust of air that shot into the sky, traversing the Ming Dou Mountain Range and heading towards the Star Luo Empire.

"Who goes there! Why do you dare to trespass on the border of my Star Luo Empire!" Several figures suddenly rose from the endless military camp under White Tiger Duke's command, attempting to block Lu Cheng's path.

"Roll."

But a loud, rumbling thunderclap sent shivers down his spine.

The next moment.

The scorching flames engulfed the White Tiger Guards; though they weren't killed outright, they fell to the ground, howling in pain.

Immediately, the figure passed straight through the White Tiger camp as if it were invisible, like a rainbow piercing the sun, disappearing from everyone's sight in just a few seconds.

On the other side, at the Sun Moon Empire's camp.

The white-haired elder at the head of the group, clad in battle armor, slowly lowered his telescopic Soul Tool. A hint of surprise flashed in his eyes as he raised an arm to stop the several eager generals behind him. For the first time, his face showed a rare expression of seriousness. "All of you, calm down!"

"General, that guy came from our Sun Moon Empire. What if he's a spy from some country on the continent? He stole the Empire's intelligence, and then..." A burly middle-aged man, also wearing a battle helmet, said angrily.

"That's not the case." The white-haired old man's expression was complex, tinged with a hint of reminiscence.

"Forget it, there's no point in arguing with you lot. Remember the palace coup a year ago? The late emperor was assassinated, the throne changed hands, and the court and the country were thrown into turmoil..."

"Of course, how could we easily forget the betrayal of that Vice Hall Master of the Illustrious Virtue Hall, the most prodigious young man in our Sun Moon Empire?" The burly man also sighed.

"That guy who just forced his way across the border must be the one..."

"..."

The tent was completely silent.

The crowd exchanged bewildered glances, and the previously eager atmosphere instantly turned cold.

The burly man at the head of the group swallowed hard, then shrank back, remaining silent.

The palace coup a year ago shocked many people.

But what's even more regrettable and lamentable is that he had already fallen into the Evil Soul Master. His talent was terrifying, and his peers naturally felt it most deeply, but his advancement speed was something that his peers could no longer keep up with.

Therefore, even these Level 8 Soul Engineer, with their thirties and forties of experience, have felt their oppression to some extent.

The suffocating pressure, even though that guy was only a Level 9 Soul Engineer, was comparable in intimidation to an entire Beast Soul Engineer Legion. Countless Soul Cannon were equipped with "precision guidance".

"So it was him..."

The crowd's expressions were complex.

It's a pity... If only this person were from their Sun Moon Empire's faction, but fate is cruel...

"Have you found out?"

Inside the camp.

White Tiger Duke's face was grim as he asked in a deep voice.

The old man in front of him had bandages wrapped around his elbows and hanging around his neck. A large part of his neck and face were blackened and charred, caused by the flames. Although it could be healed later, it was undoubtedly a heavy blow that hit White Tiger Duke hard in the face.

I've lost all face.

"According to the information from the Star Luo Empire's military intelligence department, this person should be Lu Cheng, who assassinated the emperor of the Sun Moon Empire a few years ago and joined the Holy Spirit Cult. You should remember him, Commander, he was the young man who led the Sun Moon Empire to victory a few years ago..." Du Leisi said with a wry smile.

"It is said that he broke through to the Titled Douluo realm as early as two years ago."

"..."

One sentence completely shut Dai Hao up, and his face twitched.

Titled Douluo.

Keep in mind that even now, he's only a Level 89 peak Soul Douluo, so he's really met his match.

Strengthen military security.

After a long silence, Dai Hao said coldly, "If I encounter him again... I'll have to ask him a good question to see just how monstrous this genius of the Sun Moon Empire really is."

Star Luo Empire, Asike Province.

In the bustling streets.

Three figures clad in black robes huddled in a corner. One of them, his cold gaze sweeping over every passerby from beneath his hood, said in a tense tone, "We've been targeted. Those guys have already surrounded us."

The other man gritted his teeth. "Damn it, a bunch of jackals, how come their noses are so sensitive?"

The last person closed his eyes to rest, and said Youyou, "This is just the vanguard. The reason they haven't made a move yet is probably because they're waiting for the powerful figures from the Star Luo Empire."

"It's said that the Star Luo Empire's experts who intervened to pursue and intercept us this time are not just one person, but may even be at the level of a revered elder."

"The three of us combined are enough to fight against, and even kill, an ordinary Titled Douluo. We might as well give it a try," Zhongli Di said coldly.

"Hehe, there's more than one titled expert on the other side, plus a pack of jackals. Being chased and torn apart is troublesome," Zhongli Tian said calmly.

"Has the powerful figures from the sect leader's faction not arrived yet?" Zhongli Di asked impatiently.

"After all, he is a high-ranking official, so you should be more respectful in your tone," Zhongli Tian said, glancing at Zhongli Di indifferently.

"..."

Time ticked by, second by second.

A loud laugh suddenly rang out in the sky, echoing throughout the entire city, signaling that the countdown to the deaths of Zhongli Tian and his two companions had begun.

The powerful aura emanating from the Titled Douluo level was clearly visible, completely locking down the location of the Three Zhongli Brothers. What made the three brothers even more desperate was that there seemed to be more than one Star Luo Empire expert who had come; there was also a Titled Douluo accompanying him.

Two Star Luo Empire are offered!

Moreover, the aura of the newcomer was clearly not that of an ordinary titled Titled Douluo, but rather that of a titled powerhouse with a long and profound aura, at least level ninety-three or ninety-four.

Zhongli Di's face was deathly pale.

"Heh, I never expected it to be you three Old Ghost..." Xuanji Douluo said coldly, "If you dare to run wild within the territory of my Star Luo Empire, you should be prepared to be suppressed by me."

"Old Master Xuan, why are you wasting your breath talking to that bunch of sewer rats? Just kill them and report back."

Another man, carrying a giant hammer, with a burly build and wearing armor, picked at his ear and said with a somewhat bored look.

"These rats, I could smash them to death with one blow. Why would I need your help? It's like using a sledgehammer to crack a nut."

"Hehe, don't underestimate these three." Xuanji Douluo said calmly, "Even I was careless once and let the three of them escape."

"If that's the case, then let's get started."

With his eyelids lowered, Giant Hammer Douluo's arm muscles bulged violently, exploding into an exaggerated arc as if by an explosion. Then, the pressure emanating from the Titled Douluo level completely locked onto Zhongli and the other two, and he swung his hammer down fiercely.

In that instant, it was as if the air itself was compressed into an arc, followed by a continuous sonic boom. The hammer swung down, striking like a cow across a mountain, and the hairs on the backs of Zhongli and the other two instantly stood on end.

They released their powerful "Soul Spirit" and then fled out of the city.

"Boom!!!"

The black panther released by Zhongli Di exploded into a pool of energy the moment it touched the giant hammer, while Zhonglidi was terrified as the giant hammer crashed down on him.

What terrifying power!

Before Xuanji Douluo could even make a move, they had already been driven to a dead end.

Just as the Three Zhongli Brothers looked on in despair...

A hand with distinct knuckles and fair skin appeared out of nowhere, resting on the giant hammer and forcefully blocking its deadly attack.

"Who?!!"

The Giant Hammer Douluo's previously nonchalant face suddenly turned solemn, his eyes fixed on the strange youth who was close at hand. The latter was clearly full of flaws in his eyes, but for some reason, he gave him an extreme sense of danger.

Every pore on his body was telling him to stay away from this guy.

He is dangerous.

"Caw caw caw, Your Excellency's attempt to kill our people is naturally not permitted. After all, no matter how much trouble they cause on this continent, they are still our people..." The black crow cawed and laughed, then transformed into a cloud of black mist, condensing into a figure in black robes.

"Seven Offerings! And... Your Majesty the Holy Son!"

Zhongli and his two companions were overjoyed, but rather scrambled to hide behind Lu Cheng and Wu Yun. They were surrounded by powerful figures from the Star Luo Empire, so they couldn't escape.

Meanwhile, Xuanji Douluo, who had been leisurely watching the show with his arms crossed, also became serious.

Because he genuinely sensed danger from the two of them.

Especially that ridiculously young man.

It was exactly the same as the subtle, yet palpable, sense of oppression the hall master gave him.

"May I ask who you are, sir? With such strength, you must be someone important. Would you dare to state your name?" Xuanji Douluo asked solemnly.

"Lu Cheng, the fifth honoree of the Holy Spirit Cult."

"The Seventh Worshipper of the Holy Spirit Cult: Wu Yun."

Lu Cheng smiled and spoke leisurely.

At the same time, with a gentle flick, the giant hammer's expression changed drastically, and it was sent flying backward, crashing into the city with a deafening roar.

"..."

"The offerings... are all experts of this level? The Holy Spirit Cult is terrifying. When did Evil Soul Master become such a force to be reckoned with?" Xuanji Douluo's face was extremely ugly, and his throat bobbed.

Their combat strength is probably around that of Super Douluo.

If we really wanted to kill him, I'm afraid...

"Our Star Luo Empire has taken note of this matter." Xuanji glanced at Lu Cheng warily. "As long as you are willing to leave the Empire's territory, we will not pursue the matter further."

"Two Venerable Ones, we..." Zhongli Di's face was full of joy, and he was about to take the opportunity to try to get some more benefits from Xuanji Douluo and the others.

However, a palm strike from Wu Yun nearly shattered his internal organs, sending him flying into the distance.

"Three pieces of trash, do you think you're worthy to order me around?" Wu Yun sneered and said coldly.

"Roll!"