If I Want You Dead, You Die!

Deep in the vast Gobi Desert.

Caravans of plump, healthy camels and horses, laden with goods, headed from all directions toward a coordinate deep in the desert.

These weren't a trade route; they were a rush to offer tribute to Sun Xiongman, a rising star in External Scenery.

Deep in the Western Desert, especially below the prefectural capital, there are many counties and powerful forces that need to regularly pay tribute to the powerful External Scenery among the bandits and outlaws.

Strong individuals who originated from bandits and outlaws rarely continue to lead their subordinates to intercept caravans or even attack cities and exterminate clans once they reach the External Scenery level. They usually define their spheres of influence and regularly collect tributes.

He was practically a local tyrant.

At this moment, Liu Yiqing was wearing a veil and was following in the Lineage's caravan, accompanied by her second uncle.

They came from Wind Lotus County, where the Liu Household was considered a prominent clan. However, in front of that newly External Scenery bandit leader, the Liu Household was nothing.

The eight Divine Ability Realm under their command alone could easily wipe out the Liu Household.

So even though Liu Yiqing's brother and father died one after another at the hands of bandits, the Liu Household still eagerly brought congratulatory gifts to celebrate the newly promoted Grand External Scenery.

At this moment, the middle-aged man standing to the side frowned, looking at the procession of people, and said worriedly, "Yiqing, remember not to act or speak rashly today. Just stay behind me. I didn't expect that even the Jin Brothers, who are at the Late Divine Ability Stage, have come to congratulate this person—"

Liu Yiqing nodded indifferently.

Uncle Liu Household sighed, "It seems that from now on, this guy will be in charge of this desert."

Liu Yiqing looked up into the depths of the Gobi Desert, where groups of people entered an oasis and disappeared from sight.

Two months ago, it was rumored that Helian Tu, the leader of the Seven Bandits of the Western Desert, had died in Twin Rivers Commandery.

In a short time, the Seven Bandits of the Western Desert the Western Desert for decades, scattered like birds and beasts, and many people from all sides of the Western Desert were overjoyed.

In the past, when the Seven Bandits of the Western Desert were still around, even if tributes were paid on time, each trade route would still be subject to layers of exploitation.

Finally, the sun has come out!

But this joy did not last long. Less than a month later, Sun Xiongman, one of the Seven Bandits, reappeared.

When Helian Tu was alive, this person was only ranked fifth. Now, the Seven Bandits are either dead, have disappeared, or have been captured. Among the remaining few, Sun Xiongman is the first to stand up and raise the banner, announcing to all sides that he has broken through to the External Scenery.

Originally, all parties, including Liu Yiqing, were hoping that those Aristocratic Clan would step in.

After all, before this, the various factions had joined forces to suppress the Seven Bandits of the Western Desert several times. Now that the most troublesome Helian Tu was dead, the only one who had emerged was Sun Xiongman, who had just entered the External Scenery.

But a month passed, and not a single company made a move.

On the contrary, the bandits and outlaws under Sun Xiongman gradually grew stronger, absorbing the original forces of other major bandits into their ranks.

My second uncle said that even powerful Aristocratic Clan wouldn't easily provoke a powerful External Scenery who comes and goes freely and uses any means necessary.

But Third Uncle sneered, saying that the reason for besieging the Seven Bandits Seven Bandits was because they were powerful and had caused considerable losses to various families. But now that only Sun Xiongman is left, why would those powerful clans bother to intervene?

It's more like secretly supporting this person; the Western Desert isn't that simple.

Soon after, news broke that the Seven Bandits of the Western Desert had been able to stand for so long because they were backed by the Six Paths of Evil and Demons.

This news completely dispelled the idea of certain forces joining forces to deal with Sun Xiongman, and also made them realize the reality that even if they killed Sun Xiongman, there would be another Sun Xiongman, because the real mastermind was the Six Paths of Evil and Demons!

Looking at the long queue ahead, Liu Yiqing felt utterly absurd.

A bunch of people are rushing to offer tribute to the bandit leader; where are the officials from the imperial court? What about the righteous and respectable families?

What kind of world is this?

A large, warm hand pressed down on Liu Yiqing's shoulder. Liu Household's second uncle said softly, "In this world, the strong are respected. The grudges of your brother and my eldest brother must be buried deep in our hearts, because we have no right to seek revenge."

Liu Yiqing silently lowered her head.

The queue stretched for a long time before it finally reached the Liu Household.

The two martial artists guarding the gate were of mixed quality; one Form Refinement Lesser Accomplishment Form Refinement the other was a beginner. However, they were extremely arrogant in their speech and actions, daring to rebuke even martial artists at the Divine Ability Realm.

The latter dared not speak out against his anger and could only lower himself and smile obsequiously, which emboldened the gatekeeper.

"Oh, there's a girl here too. What, is she here to offer her services to our barbarian master?"

Although Liu Yiqing was wearing a veil, her figure was quite good, which made the gatekeeper's eyes light up, and he reached out to grab Liu Yiqing.

Uncle Liu Household forced a smile, grabbed the man's hand, and, with a fawning expression, secretly slipped some gold and silver into the hand of the bandit guarding the gate. The latter nodded in satisfaction and said with a laugh, "You're quite sensible. Alright, I won't make things difficult for you today. Go inside. Find yourselves a seat once you're inside; there are too many people here today, and no one will serve you."

"Yes, yes, yes!" Uncle Liu Household quickly agreed, leading Liu Yiqing into the fragment of the blessed land, where the scene before them suddenly changed.

Outside, the sun blazes and the sand is yellow, but inside, the vegetation is lush and green, with a crescent-shaped emerald lake lying quietly in the center, and a few tents scattered along its shore.

Their target was a newly built palace ahead.

During this time, Zhao Cang finally understood what it meant to be riding high on success.

Although he personally led the team last time, he failed to find any trace of Yu Tunzhou and ended up returning to see Master Man in disgrace.

This time, as soon as the barbarian lord raised his flag, Zhao Cang rushed over without hesitation, thus winning the first place and successfully being brought under the barbarian lord's command. Moreover, because he arrived the earliest, he was given the position of manager.

The fact that Man Ye was promoted to External Scenery was a cause for celebration from all sides, and he was in charge of all the arrangements.

He first gathered people and kidnapped craftsmen from the surrounding counties, and in less than half a month, he built a decent-looking palace in this oasis.

At this moment, Zhao Cang stood tall and proud at the palace gate, his hands clasped behind his back, his gaze sweeping over the faces of those queuing to enter.

There was the head of the escort agency in Azure Cloud County, the lord of Huyang Fort, the Jin Brothers from the north, and several prominent figures from the top tier of powerful Aristocratic Clan.

These people, in the past, would never have given him a second glance.

But these days, who isn't wearing a smile?

He suddenly understood why the barbarian was so eager to establish his authority.

This tastes fucking good!

"Master Cang!" A skinny, monkey-like henchman trotted over and whispered, "Jin Brothers is here. I've had someone lead him to the front. The vice leader of the Golden Sand Gang is also here."

Zhao Cang grunted in agreement, stood with his hands behind his back, striking a pose, and without even glancing at his subordinate, said indifferently, "Arrange everything according to the rules. Jin Brothers will sit at the head of the table on the left, Golden Sand Gang will sit next in line. Don't get them mixed up."

"Yes, yes." The skinny henchman nodded hurriedly, then hesitated for a moment, "Master Cang, there's something else. The Liu Household brought a woman with them this time. I just caught a glimpse of her from afar, and that figure—tsk tsk."

Zhao Cang glanced at him sideways and snorted coldly, "Stop with your little schemes. This is the first time I'm establishing my authority, and no one is allowed to cause me any trouble. Once I've firmly established myself, you'll have plenty of good days ahead."

His subordinates repeatedly agreed and bowed as they retreated.

At this moment, Zhao Cang suddenly heard a voice transmission from the Barbarian Lord, and immediately bowed towards the depths of the blessed land, pretending to listen.

"Yes, yes, I understand!"

A moment later, Zhao Cang wiped the sweat from his forehead, feeling that after the Barbarian Lord advanced to the External Scenery, his imposing presence had become even stronger.

Immediately, Zhao Cang's face regained a faint smile, and he strode into the palace.

The palace was already packed with people.

Those seated on the front left and right sides were all experts in the Middle Divine Ability Stage, while the back was densely packed with people from all sides who had come to offer their congratulations.

Zhao Cang's gaze swept across the crowd, quickly locking onto Liu Household's second uncle sitting in the back corner and the veiled woman, and he couldn't help but lick his lips.

Those legs are really long; they'd be a wild horse in bed.

He narrowed his eyes, walked to the head seat, cleared his throat, and announced loudly, "Ladies and gentlemen! I, the Barbarian, have recently made progress in my cultivation and need to go into seclusion for several days to consolidate my realm. Therefore, I will not be showing myself today. This banquet will be hosted by me, Zhao!"

The hall fell silent for a moment.

The Jin Brothers exchanged a glance, and one of them slowly said, "We brothers just wanted to see Master Man's demeanor this time. Is it perhaps we're not destined to have it?"

Before Zhao Cang could speak...

A majestic voice came from the depths of the blessed land. Under the oppressive aura, the Jin Brothers, who were at the head, changed their expressions drastically, and everyone in the hall was filled with fear and trembling!

The grandeur of the External Scenery!

This person has indeed broken through the External Scenery; every move he makes can cause the winds and clouds to change color and the heavens and earth to tilt!

"Jin Yi, Jin Er, do you two brothers have any complaints against me?"

The Jin Brothers' expressions changed, and the elder brother quickly said, "Master Man, you jest! We are truly devoted to serving you!"

"You may come to see me in three days. I will give you a chance."

The Jin Brothers' eyes lit up with joy.

Zhao Cang coldly observed the changing expressions of the people in the hall. Only after seeing that all sides had submitted and the Jin Brothers had even raised their wine cups did he secretly nod in approval. These Jin Brothers were truly savvy.

"Manager Zhao, come on, let's have a drink!" The eldest of the Jin Brothers raised his glass first, laughing heartily, "I apologize for offending you earlier!"

With the Jin Brothers taking the lead, the atmosphere in the hall finally livened up. Wine glasses clinked, laughter rose and fell, and on the surface, it seemed that both hosts and guests were having a good time.

Zhao Cang moved around the banquet, enjoying the flattery from all sides, feeling an indescribable sense of pleasure.

This is the power of External Scenery!

Even if he's just a manager under Master Man, as long as Master Man doesn't fall, Zhao Cang can shit and piss on these people's heads every day!

After several rounds of drinks, Zhao Cang returned to the main seat, his face flushed, and he spoke with increasing boldness.

He clapped his hands three times loudly, silencing the commotion in the hall. His voice, a few decibels louder than usual, rose with the alcohol. "What's the point of just drinking? Today is a joyous occasion for Lord Man; we should add some elegance to the celebration!"

The audience looked at each other, wondering what kind of trouble this guy was up to now.

"Who here can compose a poem?" Zhao Cang waved his hand, surveying the room. "Write a few appropriate ones to please Master Man!"

"I'll do it!"

A young man in a blue robe volunteered, looking eager to try; he seemed to be a scholar.

Among the crowd, Liu Yiqing looked at the scholar in the blue robe with disdain.

The most righteous are often the lowly butchers, while the most ungrateful are often the scholars. Since ancient times, it has always been these scholars who are the quickest to kneel and have the most worthless bones, eagerly licking the boots of bandits and outlaws!

"Okay, you're the one!"

Seeing someone volunteer to go on stage, Zhao Cang didn't hesitate and arrogantly said, "You'd better compose a poem for Master Man, and you'll be well rewarded afterwards!"

The crowd below looked at each other and shook their heads slightly. They wondered which family this young man belonged to, and that he had probably disgraced his ancestors today.

The young man in the blue robe eagerly stepped forward, speaking with brimming confidence, "I have seen it all: 'A lone plume of smoke rises from the desert as the sun sets, and spring is still beautiful by Crescent Moon Spring.'"

Immediately, someone in the audience's eyes lit up, and they couldn't help but applaud and cheer. "Bravo!"

Zhao Cang clapped and cheered. He couldn't quite understand the meaning, but he did understand the phrase "Crescent Moon Spring"—it referred to their oasis.

And now it happens to be early spring in March.

How fitting for the occasion!

Having received applause and approval from the crowd, the young man in the blue robe seemed to grow even more confident, displaying a hint of arrogance. He then laughed loudly, "Who knew that in the blink of an eye, the yellow sand would sweep everything away!"

"Good!"

Zhao Cang, still slightly drunk, clapped and cheered, but the audience remained silent. He frowned and looked at the people who had been cheering, his gaze sharp. Why weren't they clapping?

But they found the other person frozen in place, their expression full of astonishment.

Zhao Cang's clapping slowed, his expression puzzled. Was there a problem?

"I watched him build his magnificent mansion, I watched him host lavish banquets for his guests."

The young man in the blue robe pointed to the hastily arranged yet still lavish banquet below the stage and said with a smile, "His empire is about to collapse."

The hall was deathly silent.

Those who had been the first to cheer now wished they could bury their heads in the ground, fearing they would be mistaken for being in cahoots with this reckless young man.

"Fuck your mother!"

Zhao Cang was furious. Even though he was still drunk and didn't understand poetry or literature, he knew what it meant for a building to collapse. He immediately became enraged and kicked the building hard.

He had originally intended to make the barbarian shrew laugh, but who would have thought there would be such a reckless fool!

This kick contained Gang Qi, both fast and ruthless. Some people in the audience couldn't bear to look away, unwilling to see such a young man die.

Liu Yiqing stared blankly, raising her hand to clap, but suddenly remembered where she was. Trembling, she lowered her hand, her head bowed, and a deep sense of sorrow welled up in her heart.

It turns out that it wasn't this scholar who was worthless, but rather oneself who dared not resist.

However, the next moment...

The young man in the blue robe stepped forward, and the ground beneath his feet seemed to transform into a lake. With each step, ripples spread outwards, and the surging energy of heaven and earth swept Zhao Cang away like a straw.

External Scenery?!

Zhao Cang's drunkenness vanished instantly, his heart trembled, and his previous murderous aura disappeared completely. He cried out in horror, "Wait, you can't kill me, Master Man—"

The words hadn't fully landed in mid-air.

The kick seemed to descend from the sky, seemingly effortless, yet it stirred the very fabric of the world.

In a daze, Zhao Cang felt as if a mountain was pressing down on him.

How can one block it? How can one receive it?

However, for that person, this kick seemed to be just a kick used to borrow momentum.

After crushing Zhao Cang's head with one foot, the young man in the blue robe didn't even look at the audience below and rushed straight into the depths of this blessed land.

His Fist Intent manifested as a dazzling, scorching sun, like a blazing sun rolling across the heavens and earth. With each step he took and each surge of his Fist Intent, the primordial energy of heaven and earth surged like the tides.

The people behind them all turned to look, not daring to look directly at each other, with only one thought echoing wildly in their minds, "Which company's External Scenery this?!"

The next moment.

A wild, unrestrained laugh, filled with righteous indignation and a thirst for revenge, pierced the heavens. "Sun Xiongman, I, Yu, have come to kill you!"

Before anyone could react or figure out who this Yu was, Sun Xiongman's voice rang out again from the depths of the blessed land. This time, it lacked its usual authority, was filled with rage, and was filled with disbelief.

Deep within this blessed land.

Sun Xiongman, who had broken through to the next realm more than two months ago, was still consolidating his newfound power. He looked up in fury at Yu Tunzhou, a flicker of panic crossing his eyes, and said with a fierce but weak voice, "Yu Tunzhou? Who gave you the courage to challenge me alone?!"

Yu Tunzhou's smile vanished, replaced by pity in his eyes.

Ever since entering this fragment of blessed land, he had been secretly sensing the aura of Sun Xiongman deep within. It wasn't until Sun Xiongman External Scenery and unleashed his power to awe the heroes that he truly became certain.

The person before us likely achieved a true breakthrough more than two months ago, while still at the site of the inheritance.

Upon entering the inheritance site that day, Feng Yanleng specifically reminded everyone not to try to comprehend the Unity of Heaven and Celestial Person and break through the External Scenery just because the barrier Celestial Person had been weakened in the inheritance site.

This is because the fundamental principles of the two worlds are completely different, and each world has its own Dao and Virtue and rules.

Once a breakthrough is achieved in the inheritance grounds, it is very likely that one will not be able to adapt to the rules of the outer world when one arrives in the outer External Scenery, and at that time, one's attempt to gain an advantage will backfire.

Although it is unclear what methods Sun Xiongman used to preserve his External Scenery cultivation level, his current strength is probably only slightly higher than that of an ordinary Half-Step External Scenery.

Yu Tunzhou made no attempt to conceal his aura, his Fist Intent soaring to the sky. He strode forward and said calmly, "Sun Xiongman, you have disappointed me."

"Today will be a life-or-death battle between us, but judging from the current situation, killing you shouldn't take too much effort."

The domineering, condescending, and disdainful tone emanating from his words was overwhelming!

Inside the main hall.

"It's actually... Young Hero Yu Tunzhou?!"

"Yes, it must be him! Who else would dare to hunt down Sun Xiongman at this time!"

The crowd murmured amongst themselves, their voices low, yet their combined sound was like thunder.

As the sound of Yu Tunzhou echoed from the depths of the blessed land, the room was once again filled with the sound of fish swallowing boats.

Someone, their face flushed, murmured tremulously, "Madman —he truly is Madman!"

"As expected, there were no wrong nicknames on the Dragon and Tiger Ranking!"

The Jin Brothers exchanged a glance, their eyes filled with both hesitation and fervor.

But soon, the two brothers reached a consensus, quietly disappeared from the hall, and joined forces to attack deeper into the palace.

Sun Xiongman never imagined that he would be so underestimated by a junior like Yu Tunzhou.

What he found even more unacceptable was that Yu Tunzhou seemed to have seen through his current state!

"If you want to die, I'll grant your wish." Sun Xiongman's face was ferocious as he stood up abruptly.

Yu Tunzhou forward step by step, delivering a simple punch.

This punch was initially silent and still, but gradually it roared like Thunderclap, deafeningly loud!

This made Sun Xiongman.

Without needing to build up momentum, Yu Tunzhou's Fist Intent and aura were perfectly in harmony with heaven and earth, as if he were one with them, and every move he made was vast and unpredictable.

Unity of Heaven and Celestial Person!

It's an even more perfect Unity of Heaven and Celestial Person between humanity and nature than I am!

How is that possible?

Losing his composure, Sun Xiongman took the punch head-on, his entire arm going numb from the impact.

This punch mobilized the energy of heaven and earth, and its power was no less than his current full-force attack. This discovery made Sun Xiongman's heart sink to the bottom.

But soon, he realized that something was amiss.

But then -

Boom!

The Void trembled, and a chilling, almost tangible, thunderous intent emanated from Yu Tunzhou's body, piercing through the sky as if provoking the heavens' wrath, causing thunderclouds to rapidly gather.

The Jin Brothers, who had originally launched a sneak attack from behind, suddenly heard a thunderous roar in their ears. This deafening and overwhelming thunderous power left them blank, forgetting who they were, where they were, and what they were supposed to do.

But the thunder did not stop.

One bolt of lightning after another struck down, shattering the "favorable timing" of this blessed land. This fragment of the blessed land was no longer independent, but revealed to the world. The yellow sand from the depths of the Gobi Desert rushed into the oasis, gradually burying all the beauty beneath the sand.

One after another, bolts of lightning as thick as buckets fell irregularly around the Yu Tunzhou, reminding Sun Xiongman of his experience at the gate of the inheritance site that day, causing him to retreat repeatedly with extreme fear.

One of the fierce bolts of lightning struck the elder of the Jin Brothers right on the head.

In an instant, the man was enveloped in lightning, utterly powerless to resist. His body convulsed uncontrollably, turning completely charred black. He fell backward, his eyes wide open, dying with resentment.

"Elder brother!"

The other man was furious and killed his elder brother, who possessed body-refining techniques, in a single exchange, before he could even activate his Flesh and Blood Divine Ability!

In his grief and anger, he raised his knife and attacked Yu Tunzhou. Sun Xiongman saw him as an ally, and the latter did not hesitate to withstand the heavenly lightning in order to entangle Yu Tunzhou and prevent him from breaking free.

In his view, even if this child could borrow the power of heavenly lightning, he was ultimately just Form Refinement, and his physical body was the weakest link.

Yu Tunzhou seized the opportunity and delivered several heavy punches to Sun Xiongman, shattering some of his internal organs and causing his Inner Heaven and Earth to tremble for a moment.

"Die!" With a fierce shout, Jin Er, the remaining Jin Brothers, raised his sword and thrust it towards Yu Tunzhou's back.

Yu Tunzhou didn't even turn his head back, only slightly turning his body to the side. After the sword entered his flesh, it seemed to be stuck by something, unable to advance an inch further.

This left Jin Er bewildered. A mere Form Refinement Perfection strike should have pierced through his opponent's heart with his sword.

Yu Tunzhou never turned back. Seizing the moment Sun Xiongman also distracted, he took a step forward with the momentum of boiling oil in a raging fire, his green robe fluttering like a roc spreading its wings.

He took a step forward with the force of a collapsing mountain, his domineering presence causing everyone's mind to waver, and he seized the initiative!

With a single punch, he unleashed a torrent of lightning, as if hundreds of lightning snakes were coiling around his arm, accompanying him as he charged straight for the center, striking Sun Xiongman in the heart.

Sun Xiongman spat out a mouthful of blood mixed with fragments of his heart, his voice filled with shock and rage: "Yu Tunzhou— "

Enough with the nonsense.

A cold, domineering voice echoed through the heavens and earth. This punch swept across the sky like a roc soaring into the heavens. The domineering Fist Intent of the punch was such that no matter how you struggled, I could only deliver one punch.

"If I say you're dead, then you're dead!"

"No more movement—is this the end?"

"So fast? Who won?"

At this moment, deep within the blessed land, all movement ceased.

Everyone's hearts skipped a beat. It was over so quickly? Who really won?

Everyone was eagerly awaiting the victor to emerge from the depths.

Is it that arrogant fourth-place finisher on the Dragon and Tiger Ranking, or Sun Xiongman recently broke through to the External Scenery?

Ahead, yellow sand swirled in the air.

A figure walked out slowly, his clothes stained with blood but he did not look disheveled. Instead, he exuded heroism and composure.

All eyes of those waiting outside fell on the man's right hand.

There lay a severed head, its eyes blazing with fury—it was Sun Xiongman, who died with his eyes wide open in rage!

No one dared to speak. Although they had expected it, the shock they felt when it actually happened before their eyes was indescribable.

The bandits and outlaws were so terrified that they knelt down and kowtowed, begging to be spared.

Only the Yu Tunzhou one feeling utterly desolate.

Sun Xiongman's strength is only slightly better than Hua Nongying's.

If he hadn't mastered the Thunder Method, he might have had a fighting chance in this battle.

But now that he has achieved minor mastery of Thunder Method and has completely transformed the Unity of Heaven and Celestial Person into combat power, Sun Xiongman is no match for him.

This battle fell far short of his expectations.

He glanced at everyone in the hall, then turned and walked outside.

At this moment, Liu Yiqing, mustering her courage, stepped forward and exclaimed, "Great Hero Yu!"

"May I ask if there is a sequel to the poem you just recited?"

Yu Tunzhou paused slightly, somewhat surprised that he had gone from a young hero to a great hero without realizing it, even though he had only grown a year older.

He looked around and saw that the once oasis had been mostly covered by yellow sand, leaving only broken walls and ruins, which was a pity.

The wind and sand whipped his robes, making them flutter loudly. He laughed and said, "I've been here before, amidst these ruins, witnessing the rise and fall of dynasties in a single night."

"Gentlemen, farewell."

Watching the figure carrying the bandit's head disappear into the distance, the girl murmured:

I once saw a lone plume of smoke rising from the desert as the sun set, and spring was still beautiful by Crescent Moon Spring. Who knew that in the blink of an eye, yellow sand would sweep it away?

I watched him build a magnificent mansion, I watched him host lavish banquets, and I watched his mansion collapse.

I have been here before, amidst these ruins, witnessing the rise and fall of dynasties in a single night.

Rise and fall in one night ---- Rise and fall in one night ----

This moment.

Everyone present, gazing at the fragments of the blessed land buried by the yellow sand, shared the same thought from the bottom of their hearts: it truly was a case of rise and fall in a single night!