Bloodshed in Central Capital and the Shocking Betrayal
Demon Capital churned above Shanghai.
"We're heading to Central Capital, and that's quite a journey." Standing atop the skyscraper, facing the howling night wind, Hong Gui glanced at Dongfang Yueming with slight worry. "Although you're very strong, Demon Capital is thousands of kilometers from Central Capital. If we take the official teleportation array or maglev line, we'll definitely be questioned. Traveling on our own will consume a lot of our true energy..."
Although the Baihu beside her didn't speak, her eyes also revealed the same doubt.
"True Qi?"
Dongfang Yueming's lips curled into an extremely flat smile.
"Hold on tight."
Dongfang Yueming didn't offer any further explanation. He stretched out his hands, one on each side, and forcefully embraced Hong Gui's slender and alluring waist, as well as Baihu's delicate waist.
Both women froze as he suddenly pulled them into his arms. Hong Gui blushed slightly, while Baihu instinctively tried to struggle, but wisely gave up after feeling the terrifying strength from that arm.
"Boom--!!!"
The next second, the three figures rapidly ascended into the air, accompanied by a terrifying sonic boom that tore through everything, instantly piercing through the gloomy clouds over Demon Capital!
The two women felt a blur before their eyes; the intense feeling of weightlessness and extreme speed made it almost impossible for them to breathe. If it weren't for Dongfang Yueming's protective aura enveloping them, the terrifying high-altitude gale alone would have torn them to shreds.
Central Capital, the heart of the Great Xia Country.
Unlike Demon Capital, which was engulfed in war and panic, the sky here remained clear.
As the most prosperous and central power center of the Great Xia Martial Dao, the streets of Central Capital are bustling with traffic, towering luxury buildings, and a constant stream of martial artists.
At this moment, the "International Martial Dao Expo Center," a vast building in the city center shaped like a giant lotus flower, is bustling with activity and filled with lively chatter.
"The once-in-a-decade Great Xia Martial Dao Secret Codex Expo has finally begun!"
"I heard that this event will not only feature the most secret techniques of major super families, but also incomplete array diagrams and unorthodox Soul Technique unearthed by the military from several ancient ruins!"
"Look! That's the Capital Long Family's booth! They've actually displayed a low- Earth Grade killing Qi Technique!"
Countless martial artists, scions of noble families, and even some rogue cultivators from all over the Great Xia Dynasty gathered here, their eyes burning with fervor as they gazed at the precious cultivation techniques and resources on display that were rarely seen in ordinary times.
They were so engrossed in this Martial Dao extravaganza that they were completely unaware that a deadly crisis, capable of upending the entire Central Capital, was quietly approaching.
On the basement level of the exhibition center, in a secluded equipment maintenance room.
A dozen or so maintenance workers in overalls were silently inspecting the thick energy pipelines with their heads down.
Suddenly, one of the "repairmen" stopped what he was doing.
He slowly raised his head, and his eyes, which were originally human, instantly transformed into eerie, vertical pupils emitting a ghostly green light in the dim light!
"Gurgle... The 'bait' in Demon Capital has successfully kept those troublesome old guys occupied, hasn't it?"
His ordinary face began to contort violently, splitting open into a gaping maw covered in barbs.
The time has come.
"Let the feast begin!"
"BOOM!!!"
With a terrifying energy explosion, the ground of the entire International Martial Dao Expo Center trembled violently!
The basement ceiling was instantly shattered by a devastating surge of dark green evil energy. A dozen monsters, now completely mutated into terrifying Variants, surged into the bustling exhibition hall like demons crawling out of hell, bringing with them a nauseating stench!
"Ah--!!"
"Monster! Variants has infiltrated!!"
The sudden turn of events plunged the once bustling exhibition hall into extreme panic. Blood, screams, shattered exhibition stands—the crowd scattered like headless flies.
However, Central Capital was, after all, the power center of the Great Xia, and the quality of its martial artists Demon Capital.
"What's the panic! Form ranks and prepare to meet the enemy!"
A powerful elder from a prominent family, at the Meridian Opening Realm Peak, roared, drew his longsword, and led a dozen family elites to fearlessly meet the group of Variants that had charged out.
"A mere dozen or so Blood Transformation Realm scum dare to run wild in Central Capital? They're courting death!"
As the elder roared, more and more martial artists who had come to their senses drew their weapons, and bursts of true energy and blood techniques of various colors erupted in the exhibition hall, quickly suppressing the dozen or so Variants creatures.
However.
Just when everyone thought the situation was about to be brought under control!
"Hehehe... Humans, you're celebrating too soon."
An immense, terrifying mental pressure, so powerful that it shattered the glass of the entire exhibition center, descended without warning from the dome above the hall!
[Sea of Consciousness Realm]!
And there were two of them!
Two demonic creatures, each over ten feet tall, covered in dark green scales and with wings on their backs, crashed through the glass dome of the exhibition center and descended into the center of the hall, bringing with them a sky-covering Sea of Consciousness Realm aura!
"Hiss--!"
The once imposing Elder of the Meridian Opening Realm didn't even have time to scream before he was crushed to death by the mental power of one of the demons, turning into a cloud of blood mist!
Before a powerful being at the Sea of Consciousness Realm, ordinary cultivators at the Meridian Opening and True Power levels are as fragile as ants!
"It's over! It's a demon at the Sea of the Sea of Consciousness Realm! Run!"
A feeling of despair spread instantly.
But at this critical moment...
"Amitabha."
"Amitabha Buddha."
Two deep, resonant voices, seemingly capable of purifying all evil spirits, rang out simultaneously within the exhibition center.
As two dazzling beams of light, one golden and one azure, shot into the sky, two elderly men dressed in ancient Daoist robes and kasayas appeared out of thin air, blocking the two demonic creatures at the Sea of Consciousness Realm!
A powerful being at the Sea of Consciousness Realm!
The officials of Central Capital and the super families had long been on guard against the Variants causing trouble at the expo!
"You fiend, do you really think my sword is useless?!" The old Daoist in the green robe sneered, and the whisk in his hand transformed into countless sword shadows.
Upon seeing the appearance of a powerful human at the Sea of Consciousness Realm, the martial artists below, who had been in despair, erupted in a deafening cheer.
"With two senior figures here, these monsters are doomed!"
Just when everyone thought the situation was settled.
The two demonic creatures at the Sea of Consciousness Realm not only did not retreat, but instead let out a mocking laugh.
"Gurgle, gurgle... Do you really think we're just here to die?"
Before he could finish speaking...
Behind the two human experts at the Sea of Consciousness Realm, were the family guards who had originally been assisting in evacuating the crowd and maintaining order.
"Boom! Boom! Boom!"
Three terrifying auras, no less powerful than those of Half-Step Sea of Consciousness [True Power Realm Perfection], erupted without warning!
Three high-level martial artists suddenly tore off their disguises, their faces contorted, their eyes flashing with an evil dark red light.
"Not good!"
The old Daoist priest in the green robe and the old monk in the kasaya both paled in shock!
"Whoosh!"
Just as the entire International Martial Dao Expo Center was about to turn into a living hell.
Above the broken dome of the exhibition center.
A streak of purple-gold light, like a meteor, tore through the demonic energy filling the sky and hovered steadily in mid-air.
Dongfang Yueming released his arms from Hong Gui and Baihu, his deep eyes coldly surveying the chaotic and bloody massacre below.
"Looks like we've stumbled upon a good show."