Stellar Transformation-Chapter 171: Episode 8 Qin Yu Returns - 8 Bravery and Insight
"Azure Dragon." True Master Yan Xu looked towards Azure Dragon with a slight annoyance.
The situation had escalated to this point, partly due to Azure Dragon’s scheming. Now, fearing that the uproar was not enough, he even came to support Qin Yu. True Master Yan Xu could see that Qin Yu was a ticking time bomb, ready to explode at any moment.
Azure Dragon shook his head and chuckled, "Yan Xu, what’s the matter? Qin Yu is my good brother, and the Star Pavilion is the power base of the undersea demon cultivators. After all, I, the Green Dragon Palace, should certainly support my own brother. Should I help you instead, old man?"
A dozen cultivators approached True Master Yan Xu, and the leader bowed, saying, "True Master Yan Xu, the Master of the Star Pavilion, relying on his strong power, has arbitrarily slaughtered our fellow Taoists. We hope that True Master Yan Xu will uphold justice."
"We hope the True Master will uphold justice," said the leaders of the dozen cultivators in unison.
Qin Yu frowned upon hearing this, and his frosty gaze swept over the leaders of the dozen cultivators, sending a chill down their spines, causing them to instinctively look towards True Master Yan Xu. The Chaoyang Sect was completely annihilated, and Qin Yu had personally killed Dongfang Nian. Although still angry, he was now able to calmly consider the situation.
Qin Yu was not inherently a bloodthirsty person, but since childhood, he truly did not have many relatives or friends, so each relation and friend was deeply valued in his heart. His teacher was killed, and his father, Qin De, and Feng Yuzi had their arms severed. His hatred was deeply entrenched.
It is worth noting that for his father, Qin Yu was even willing to perish along with his enemies, which illustrates the importance of his loved ones in his heart.
Severing the arms of Qin De and Feng Yuzi was the biggest mistake Dongfang Yu ever made. Fortunately, it was only an arm. If Dongfang Yu had killed Qin De originally, Qin Yu would have likely lost all calm, potentially slaughtering all cultivators and even involving the royal family of the Ming Dynasty.
"Shut up. How could the True Master not know how to handle this?" snapped True Master Huo Tian.
The leaders of the dozen cultivators immediately dared not speak further. These cultivators, merely from a few hundred thousand miles away, naturally did not hold a status as high as the three leaders from the Penglai Immortal Domain, and they accepted the rebuke without a word.
"A bunch of idiots, oblivious to the situation," Azure Dragon said laughingly, clearly looking down on those dozen cultivator leaders.
Could those dozen people not see the situation clearly?
In terms of masters, as the top expert of the overseas cultivation world, Azure Dragon, and in terms of forces, the ten thousand warriors of the Star Pavilion could easily sweep through these two thousand surviving cultivators. These cultivators still foolishly hoped for True Master Yan Xu to uphold justice. Is True Master Yan Xu a fool?
"Everyone, I will handle this matter myself; you all should go back and rest first," True Master Yan Xu said smilingly to the leaders of the dozen cultivators.
The leaders of the dozen cultivators felt relieved and immediately bowed before retreating, then they started to lead the surviving cultivators back to their residences. Although some cultivators still felt angry, seeing the large army of the Star Pavilion, they dared not speak out.
"Eh, where is Master Qin Yu?" Just as True Master Yan Xu finished speaking to the cultivators, he realized that Qin Yu had disappeared.
Azure Dragon chuckled, "Yan Xu, Qin Yu has already walked that way; you should look back. Oh, Brother Qin Yu is exuding such a fierce aura. I’ll go have a look; there will definitely be a good show to watch." Saying so, Azure Dragon followed.
Turning his head, True Master Yan Xu also saw that Qin Yu was walking step by step towards the residence where Dongfang Nian had stayed.
Using the demon path secret skill—Soul Search, Qin Yu had already learned of Dongfang Yu’s whereabouts, who was hiding in that residence. With his spiritual sense, Qin Yu detected that the person currently in Dongfang Nian’s place was alone, an early-stage Nascent Soul with True Essence Power of the Chaoyang Sect lineage, and he bore a striking resemblance to Dongfang Nian.
"Dongfang Yu." Qin Yu’s mouth curled into a cold smile, "He’s quite obedient to his father, isn’t he?"
Qin Yu was certain; the person was indeed Dongfang Yu.
With every step forward, Qin Yu made no use of the Flying Technique but simply walked slowly, his spiritual sense enveloping the area, preventing Dongfang Yu from escaping his spiritual control. Qin Yu’s fierce aura was also rising gradually.
"Dongfang Yu!"
Qin Yu’s voice suddenly rang out—
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At this moment, Dongfang Yu felt as if each day were a year. He could sense the thunderous sounds of combat outside, the agonizing screams of Cultivators being slaughtered, and the terrifying force of five thousand Hand Palm Thunders striking. It was not until now that Dongfang Yu realized how formidable the enemy was.
"Who is it, who is trying to kill me?"
Dongfang Yu had no idea whom he might have offended. He considered himself clever in dealings with powerful figures, careful never to show any disrespect. How could his manner of conducting himself have led to this? Dongfang Yu was baffled.
The sounds of combat ceased.
Yet, Dongfang Yu grew even more terrified.
"Is it over, what was the outcome? Why hasn’t my father come back or sent someone to tell me the result? Could it be that the Chaoyang Sect has lost, that my father has lost? Impossible, absolutely impossible." Dongfang Yu’s forehead was covered in cold sweat as he shook his head, talking to himself.
He did not dare to step half a foot out of this secluded courtyard; he could only stay here.
"Dongfang Yu!"
The voice rang out again, and Dongfang Yu instantly knew this was the same voice that had initially said, "Dongfang Yu must die, or else, all must die!" At this moment, hearing that voice, a chill ran through Dongfang Yu’s heart.
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"Dongfang Yu, come out and meet your death."
Qin Yu said coldly, continuing to advance step by step.
Under the coverage of his Spiritual Sense, Qin Yu clearly perceived the terror in Dongfang Yu at that moment. His intent was to torment him, to fray his nerves, to let him be consumed by fear and driven to madness. Qin Yu slowly continued moving towards his target.
True Master Yan Xu and Azure Dragon understood exactly what Qin Yu’s actions meant at that moment.
"Poor little Dongfang lad, alas, who has he offended?" Azure Dragon remarked flippantly on the side.
"Dongfang Yu, killing the teacher of Master Qin Yu, severing an arm of Master Qin Yu’s father and uncle. In doing so, Master Qin Yu’s actions can only be seen as justified due to Dongfang Yu’s own fault," True Master Yan Xu sighed, seemingly with a hint of regret.
Azure Dragon simply sneered, "How insincere."
Both Azure Dragon and True Master Yan Xu, being leaders in their own right, were not of the faint-hearted. At this moment, they harbored no sympathy in their hearts for Dongfang Yu, with True Master Yan Xu only making a show of it.
Cultivators defy the heavens, competing fiercely for various heavenly treasures and supremacy. Whoever shows mercy is likely long dead, having perished countless years ago.
Indeed, to afford mercy, one must possess strength. Unless you hold the power of a Nine, Ten, or even Twelve Tribulations Independent Immortal, your mercy will be praised by others as kindness, it will be deemed noble.
If you were just an average Cultivator of Cave Void strength and displayed kindness, others would consider you foolish. If you are merciful while others are ruthless, it would be strange for you to survive in the perilous Cultivation World.
Going against the heavens, a single misstep can destroy a thousand years of hard work. Cultivators are mostly strong-willed; even those who appear kind have a resolute ferocity within. In critical moments, how could they possibly go easy?
Azure Dragon, True Master Yan Xu, Teng Shan, True Master Huo Tian, True Master Di Feng, and the two Green Dragon Palace protectors, all followed behind Qin Yu. Their Spiritual Sense clearly perceived the fear in Dongfang Yu’s demeanor, fear that spiked through Qin Yu’s words.
Death is not frightening. What is truly terrifying is knowing that death is approaching and being unable to avoid it, only to await its arrival.
Qin Yu had already reached the gate of the isolated courtyard. At this moment, Dongfang Yu, even inside the house, could fully feel Qin Yu’s murderous aura.
"Ah!"
All of a sudden, Dongfang Yu’s face contorted with terror. He could no longer bear it. With a shriek, he channeled all his power, directly controlling his Flying Sword, and in an instant, sped towards the sky at maximum speed.
Just then Qin Yu transformed into a golden streak of light—
"Bang!"
The golden light streak pursued and reached above Dongfang Yu first, then a gigantic golden hand appeared and "bang," it smacked Dongfang Yu on the back, sending him crashing down like a nailed plank.
The ground vibrated.
Dongfang Yu’s body smashed vehemently onto the courtyard’s bluestone, instantly splintering it, his body covered in blood. Dongfang Yu struggled to prop himself up with his arms, attempting to rise, but the pain in his internal organs made him spit out another mouthful of blood.
Qin Yu suddenly appeared in front of Dongfang Yu.
Lying on the ground, Dongfang Yu first noticed Qin Yu’s feet, then looked up to see his icy face before looking around in panic, and then cried out in fear, "Where is my father? Where are the people of my Chaoyang Sect?"
"The Chaoyang Sect, from today onwards, is no more," Qin Yu stated coldly.
Dongfang Yu didn’t immediately grasp the meaning, but in just a moment, he understood what Qin Yu meant. His Chaoyang Sect had been annihilated!
"Why, why did you do this? What have I done to offend you to warrant such ruthless extermination?" Even at this moment, Dongfang Yu’s spirit hadn’t collapsed, because he wasn’t someone who valued his sect; what he cared about was his own life.
Dongfang Yu still harbored a sliver of hope.
"You want to kill me? Then tell me, how have I offended you? If you don’t make it clear, I won’t be reconciled," Dongfang Yu said, staring at Qin Yu.
Dongfang Yu believed that he couldn’t possibly have offended such a powerful individual. Anyone he killed was someone he completely looked down upon; he wouldn’t dare touch significant figures.
"The Qin Dynasty, General Zhao Yunxing, the battle at Jialing Pass, was it you who killed him? General Zhao Yunxing was my first teacher," Qin Yu said in an icy, steady voice.
Dongfang Yu’s face instantly turned pale.
He remembered that general, who naturally possessed a fierce demeanor. Even facing Dongfang Yu, he still launched a desperate and fierce attack. Initially careless and unprotected by True Essence Power, Dongfang Yu even sustained some minor injuries, but in a fury, he killed the general. Even in death, the general continued to glare furiously at Dongfang Yu.
"In the current Qin Dynasty, there are two Upper Immortals, one is my father and the other is my uncle," Qin Yu continued to speak.
Dongfang Yu collapsed entirely, his eyes devoid of light.
"How could this be, how could this be..." Dongfang Yu muttered, his eyes vacant as he had no hope for his survival at this point.
Qin Yu’s hand shimmered with golden light, and several beams of light shot into Dongfang Yu’s body, completely sealing his Nascent Soul. With Qin Yu’s current strength, Dongfang Yu had no chance of breaking the seal.
"Liang Tan, the protector, lead a squad of a hundred men to escort Dongfang Yu back to the Capital to be dealt with by my father the king and arrange your accommodations," Qin Yu directly ordered. Among the Four Great Guardians outside the courtyard, Protector Liang Tan immediately took the command.
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"Your Majesty, a great battle occurred outside the city in the All Immortals Domain, and many of the Upper Immortals who lived there died in large numbers," an old eunuch respectfully said beside Zhu Yan.
At this moment, Zhu Yan had completely lost the discomposure he showed when captured by Qin Yu.
"So many died? Was it that black-robed person who did it alone?" Zhu Yan asked, frowning.
The old eunuch said, "No, not him. According to the observations from the city tower’s experts, that black-robed individual initially challenged alone but then...a vast number of Upper Immortals arrived, obscuring the entire sky—more than the Upper Immortals we went out to welcome. But they were on the black-robed individual’s side."
Zhu Yan understood in his heart.
The old eunuch continued, "Later, at the command of the black-robed person, too many Upper Immortals from the All Immortals Domain died. Your Majesty, you don’t know, countless bolts of thunder struck down then, and that scene left the soldiers on the city tower terrified."
"Where is this black-robed Upper Immortal now?" Zhu Yan asked, a slight frown on his face.
The old eunuch said, "That black-robed Upper Immortal is still in the All Immortals Domain. According to the observations from the city tower’s experts, later that leader of the All Immortals Domain, that True Master or something, appeared and talked to the black-robed person, and at this moment, the black-robed individual has entered deeper into the All Immortals Domain."
"Oh..."
Zhu Yan pondered, and the old eunuch dared not speak a word.
Although the Ming Dynasty was in decline, under Zhu Yan, the nation’s power had significantly increased, and the military had also grown stronger. Don’t let Zhu Yan’s fondness for women or his use of treacherous ministers fool you; the national power and military continued to strengthen.
"To the All Immortals Domain, I want to meet this black-robed Upper Immortal again," Zhu Yan suddenly commanded.
"Your Majesty," the old eunuch exclaimed in shock, "Your Majesty, this black-robed person is the criminal who destroyed the sleeping palace, and his power is terrifying..."
"Hmm?" Zhu Yan let out a cold snort, his icy gaze sweeping toward the old eunuch.
The old eunuch felt a chill in his heart and dared not say anything more, immediately obeying the command. This old eunuch was the leader of Zhu Yan’s secret forces, his strength reaching the Innate Great Success, yet even such a mighty figure trembled before Zhu Yan.
(End of Chapter One. It’s extremely hot running around outside today, yes, but there will be three Chapters today. Tomato keeps his word—hehe!)
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