A Core Ship From The Start-Chapter 2254 - 1524: Retirement (Decided to Save Stones for Tingyun)
Then everyone saw Duanmu Huai grab that Songshan disciple and throw him at the person in front, and subsequently, the corpse was like a javelin, piercing through the latter’s chest directly, then exploding mid-air, showering a bloody storm that made people sick.
All the heroes present were seasoned fighters, but this battlefield, akin to a purgatory, was something they had never seen even in their worst nightmares. Many of the Sect’s disciples had already fainted to the ground, and the others weren’t much better off. If not for the need to uphold their reputations as Martial Arts experts, they too wished they could just faint like their disciples and wash their hands of the matter.
The most hesitant among them were those from the Five Mountains Sword Sect, as they should, in theory, advance together to eliminate the enemy. Yet, whether it was Duanmu Huai, Wang Yuyan, or Little Dragon Girl, their performances were beyond expectations, especially Duanmu Huai’s cruel and brutal method of killing, which frightened many to the point of their legs shaking, nearly causing them to flee first.
Yue Buqun’s face was pale, and he took his disciples and hid at the back. Besides, he originally wanted the position of the Five Mountains Alliance Leader but lost to Zuo Lengchan and had to act subservient. Now, seeing Zuo Lengchan foolishly provoke the Undying Slaughter God, he was inwardly celebrating with fireworks. How could he possibly rush to his death? He even regretted that Zuo Lengchan wasn’t there personally; otherwise, seeing him get his head twisted off by the Undying Slaughter God would have been quite the spectacle.
Meanwhile, Dingyi and her nuns from the Hengshan Sect were chanting Buddhist scriptures with their eyes closed, not daring to say anything, fearing that opening their eyes would ruin decades of cultivation.
As for the Taishan Sect’s Tianmen Taoist and his group, they were awkward, not knowing whether to unsheath their swords or stay put. Ultimately, they decided to lay low with Yue Buqun at the back.
Moments later, Duanmu Huai massacred all the Songshan disciples, leaving others standing on the side, watching the blood-soaked Duanmu Huai, not daring to breathe too loudly, afraid of displeasing this killing god and meeting the same fate.
In fact, Duanmu Huai was definitely not satisfied. He didn’t even glance at the guests, walked a circle among the corpses, picked up Fei Bin’s head with the Five Mountains Order Flag stuck in it, scanned the area, and then fixed his gaze on Tianmen Taoist.
"You, which sect are you from?"
Upon hearing Duanmu Huai speak, Tianmen Taoist was stunned for a moment but eventually walked out under everyone’s gaze, steeling his nerves.
"I... no, er... also no, I mean... Taishan Sect’s Tianmen, at your service."
"Alright, come here."
Duanmu Huai beckoned, and Tianmen Taoist swallowed, then shakily walked over. He saw Duanmu Huai place the head with the Order Flag into his hands.
"Give this thing to Zuo Lengchan, tell him to obediently wait for me at the Songshan Sect. If he dares run, I will wipe out the whole Five Mountains Sword Sect! Did you hear me?"
"Yes, yes......"
Those present were not fools and naturally understood Duanmu Huai’s meaning. If Zuo Lengchan learned of the events here, the Songshan Sect might flee like the Qingcheng Sect previously. After all, temples might be fixed, but people are alive; with the North State so vast, Duanmu Huai couldn’t possibly chase them forever.
Yet, Duanmu Huai indeed had no intention of chasing them. He meant for the other Four Mountains Sword Sect to keep an eye on the Songshan Sect to prevent them from fleeing. If they fled, he’d slaughter the entire Five Mountains Sword Sect!
For their own sake, the other Four Mountains Sword Sect couldn’t let the Songshan Sect escape!
Handing the head to Tianmen Taoist, Duanmu Huai then returned to Liu Zhengfeng, who stood there dazed. Seeing Duanmu Huai approach, he hastily knelt down to express his gratitude.
"Liu Zhengfeng thanks the Undying Slaughter God. Had it not been for your assistance, I would certainly have died today..."
"Enough. I didn’t come to hear thanks. I have three tasks for you."
"Please, tell me."
At this moment, Liu Zhengfeng was puzzled, but he humbly bowed, and others curiously looked towards Duanmu Huai, eager to know what the terrifying killer god required of Liu Zhengfeng.
"First, I want to know... hmm, your retirement gold basin, is it pure gold or gold-plated?"
".........."
A cold wind swirled through the hall, and upon hearing this, everyone was speechless.
All this, just for that?
Even Liu Zhengfeng was speechless, but he quickly answered.
"It’s pure gold... after all, when retiring, if it were gold-plated, it would seem insincere on my part..."
"Tsk tsk tsk, so rich."
Duanmu Huai sighed, shaking his head.
"Second, I’m waiting for the feast, no problems with that?"
"Of course not! You saved my family, Liu Zhengfeng. Whatever banquet you want is no problem."
"Oh, then nothing else. And lastly... I know Qu Yang is here. Come out and perform ’Singing and Laughing in the World’ with him while I eat, okay?"
"How did you know...?"
Upon hearing Duanmu Huai’s third request, Liu Zhengfeng was stunned, for the tune "Singing and Laughing in the World" was a duet between him and Qu Yang, known only to them.
"Alright, just say whether or not you’ll do it."
"Hahahahaha!!"
Before Liu Zhengfeng could respond, laughter was heard, and then an elder descended from the sky next to Liu Zhengfeng.
It was undoubtedly Qu Yang.
"Honored by the Undying Slaughter God, how could I refuse!"
"Good, then."
Duanmu Huai nodded and glanced around at everyone present.
"None of you shall leave, stay and listen!"
"........."
Faced with Duanmu Huai’s demand, everyone looked in despair.
Could they refuse?
