A Shocking Turn at the Sacrifice

"You little brat, you're always spouting nonsense."

Chu Feng freed his hand and grabbed Chen Qianqian's braid, his tone tinged with a hint of helplessness.

Upon hearing this, Bing Yan's expression returned to its usual aloofness, as if nothing had happened.

Chen Qianqian looked at Chu Feng with a wronged expression, somewhat confused about what she had said wrong.

However, children's grievances come and go quickly, and Chu Feng only needed a string of candied hawthorns to cheer up the little girl.

Half an hour later.

Chu Feng and his two companions arrived at the Dragon King Temple Linjiang City.

The place was already packed with people and bustling with activity.

Most of the common people and cultivators in Linjiang City gathered here.

"Master, I can't see."

Chen Qianqian stood on tiptoe and gazed into the distance. Chu Feng picked her up and asked with a smile, "Can you see now?"

"Um."

Chen Qianqian nodded and wrapped her arms around her master's neck, their intimate manner resembling that of a father and daughter.

With the appearance of the Linjiang City, the Dragon King Festival officially began. After a series of complicated steps, the time finally came to offer the three sacrificial animals.

Dozens of burly men were seen carrying dozens of slaughtered cattle, sheep, and pigs, which were then dumped into the Linjiang River.

Splash!

The monster splashed up a wave after it was thrown into the river.

Seeing this, the city lord of Linjiang City poured the wine in his hand into the river and said, "The ceremony is complete. Let the music play and the dance begin!"

As soon as he finished speaking, a joyous melody rang out, and then a large dance troupe appeared in the square in front of the temple and began to dance.

The onlookers applauded and cheered. Chen Qianqian had never seen such a lively scene before, and she was so excited that she almost jumped up.

Just as the entire Dragon King Temple became a bustling sea of activity, the once calm Linjiang River suddenly became turbulent.

Splash!

With a tremendous roar, a giant wave, tens of meters high, surged up from the Linjiang River and swept towards the Dragon King Temple.

This unexpected turn of events startled everyone present.

Upon seeing this, the Linjiang City quickly drew his long sword from his waist and slashed at the giant wave.

Clang!

A Sword Qi, tens of meters long, descended towards the giant wave.

Before the Sword Qi even touched the giant wave, a cold snort echoed from the river, "Hmph!"

With just a simple, cold snort, the Sword Qi, stretching for tens of meters, was instantly shattered.

Everyone could only watch helplessly as the wave crashed down.

At this critical moment, Bing Yan, standing beside Chu Feng, casually pointed, and the waves were instantly frozen into ice sculptures above the Dragon King Temple.

call...

Those present breathed a sigh of relief upon witnessing this scene.

The Linjiang City hurriedly bowed respectfully towards the Linjiang River and said, "Your Majesty the Dragon King, I wonder what has angered you about this sacrificial ceremony in Linjiang City? Please tell me, Your Majesty."

"Snort!"

Another cold snort echoed from the river, "You dare to ask me such a question? You actually use these things to offer sacrifices to me, do you look down on me?"

Upon hearing this, all the cultivators in Linjiang City were dumbfounded.

They began whispering among themselves, asking what had gone wrong with the sacrificial ceremony.

The Linjiang City frowned slightly. He sensed something was off about the Dragon King's voice today, but the situation was beyond his control. He continued, "May I ask what kind of tribute Your Majesty requires? I will immediately send people to prepare it, and I will certainly ensure Your Majesty's satisfaction."

The familiar voice echoed again from the river, "Since you're so sensible, I won't hold it against the cultivators of Linjiang City for obstructing my actions earlier. However, this year's tribute will have to be doubled."

"That's natural."

The Linjiang City showed no dissatisfaction, nor did he blame the cultivator who had intervened. If it hadn't been for that cultivator's intervention, tens of thousands of people in Linjiang City would have suffered greatly today.

"Listen carefully! This year, I demand two hundred boys and girls from your Linjiang City as offerings. Every year thereafter, you must offer one hundred boys and girls. You have three hours. Go and prepare. If I do not see two hundred boys and girls within three hours, I will turn the entire Linjiang City into a vast ocean!"

Upon hearing this, everyone present changed their expressions drastically.

Offering sacrifices to young boys and girls is something that the vast majority of people cannot accept.

The city lord of Linjiang City looked extremely grim. He gritted his teeth and said, "Your Majesty, this is different from our previous agreement. We agreed that Linjiang City would provide you with incense offerings in exchange for your blessing so that Linjiang City could enjoy good weather and abundant harvests."

Dragon King: "The past is the past, and the present is the present. My patience is limited. You'd better not provoke me, or I'll use you as a snack and exchange you for a cultivator willing to serve me as the city lord."

"I regret that I cannot comply. If you are dissatisfied with me, please feel free to take action. I believe the Human Race Linjiang River would never do such an inhumane thing!"

As the Linjiang City spoke, he exuded the aura of the Spirit Nurturing Realm, and the long sword in his hand also emitted Dao Light, giving him the appearance of someone ready to bravely sacrifice himself at any moment.

"Good... very good. It's been a long time since I've tasted the flavors of Human Race cultivator, so I'll start with you to whet my appetite."

As soon as he finished speaking, a demonic Yao Qi filled Linjiang River air, enveloping the entire Linjiang City.

Sensing this terrifying demonic Yao Qi, the Linjiang City's expression changed drastically, and he shouted, "You are not the Linjiang River Dragon King!"

Hehehehe...

The demon in the river let out a piercing laugh, "Too late to realize it now!"

As they were speaking, a waterspout shot out from the river and hurtled towards the Linjiang City.

My life is over!

Such a thought flashed through the mind of the Linjiang City, then he closed his eyes and awaited death.

"Town!"

A voice as loud as a bell echoed over the Linjiang River.

In an instant, all was silent; the waterspout vanished, and the soaring demonic Yao Qi dissipated as well.

The Linjiang City slowly opened his eyes, looking at the now calm Linjiang River, a look of relief on his face. He glanced around, cupped his hands, and said, "I don't know which senior has come in person. I humbly request that you help Linjiang City suppress this monster. Afterwards, Linjiang City will surely reward you handsomely."

Before he finished speaking, a tremendous roar came from the river.

Roar!!!

Immediately afterwards, a one-horned dragon, hundreds of feet long, flew out from the Linjiang River, looking down at the people in the Dragon King Temple, and roared angrily:

Who is it?

"Who dared to disturb my good time, Marquis One-Horn? Come out and face your death!"

Silence. The entire room fell silent; everyone present kept quiet, not daring to utter a single word.

Facing the Marquis One-Horn, the Linjiang City was drenched in sweat and his body trembled uncontrollably. He never expected that the one who had seized Linjiang River was actually a Marquis-level Demon King. It was all over, all over this time.

Just then, a lazy voice came from the crowd. "I thought some demon had disturbed my little disciple's show, but it turns out it's you, you little dragon. Tell me, how do you want to die?"

Upon hearing this, all the living beings present turned their gaze to the source of the sound...