The Path of the Martial Arts BOSS-Chapter 1201 - 226: Annihilation

"Therefore, I'll use your life as leverage."

The Xuanhuang Energy seeped into Xue Ya's body, faintly revealing a dragon shape.

The Earth Qi from a radius of nearly ten miles was gathering, transforming into Xuanhuang Energy that continuously integrated into Xue Ya's body, filling him.

"This Xuanhuang Energy can enhance your physique, and I will also impart to you the Blood Refining Martial Way, allowing your strength to advance once more. However, if you disobey me, this Xuanhuang Energy can take your life at any time."

The Human Emperor spoke these startling words in a benevolent grandfatherly tone, his kind and gentle visage causing even a demon lord like Xue Ya to feel a chill in his heart.

Never think that ancient people were simple; those who survived that era were all ruthless.

"If you want to survive, you must work for me. Wouldn't you agree?" the Human Emperor asked with a smile.

With the conversation reaching this point, Xue Ya could only submit.

"What do you want me to do?" he asked calmly, suppressing his negative emotions.

At this point, he had no choice but to comply and work for the Human Emperor.

"Strive to rescue Mu Cangsheng and others, save as many as you can. After that, let your Blood Demon Sect work for me," the Human Emperor said.

"Alright."

The Xuanhuang Dragon outside his body had now merged within, and while Xue Ya had no shackles outside, he bore a deadly shackle within.

If the vast amount of Xuanhuang Energy were to explode inside him, he would basically be doomed. Even if he managed to survive, he would be barely clinging to life.

Therefore, right now, Xue Ya could only infiltrate the Heavenly Capital to rescue those who were in trouble.

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The Heavenly Capital, Imperial City.

The Nine Dragon Sky Array opened once more, encompassing the entire Imperial City, guarding the last piece of Daqian's land.

Outside the Imperial City, wails filled the air as countless Northern Zhou soldiers formed teams in streets and alleys, slaughtering all who were not one of their own.

"No matter how many times I witness it, I still believe that war is the greatest consumer of lives. The number of people I've killed in my entire life isn't even a tenth of those who have perished in these few days," Mo Guming sighed softly at the pungent smell of blood.

"And you feel such compassion?" the Seven Extremes Elder, beside him with a drooping arm, chuckled lightly.

Covered in blood, he had just finished an intense battle, and that arm was injured as a result.

"War consumes lives. Since ancient times, there has never been a national war without bloodshed," the Seven Extremes Elder said indifferently. "These people have been deeply influenced by the Daqian Wang Dynasty's teachings. They will not surrender, and only by killing them can future calamities be prevented.

Three hundred years ago, when Ji Muqing captured the Heavenly Capital, though he did not commit slaughter, many still lost their heads. What we do today is nothing more than repeating what Ji Muqing did then."

As the two spoke, cracks appeared in the Nine Dragon Sky Array, which was about to break. Daqian's final line of defense was going to fall.

"The battle to settle the world is coming to an end."

Mo Guming said, stifling rare sentiments, and with the Seven Extremes Elder, they flew towards the Imperial City amid a fiercely scented wind.

At the same time, within the Imperial City,

Mu Cangsheng spat out a mouthful of fresh blood and said weakly, "The array is breaking; it seems my destiny is also coming to an end."

Mu Cangsheng, stained with blood all over, had a deathly pale face, with one eye closed, blood trickling down from beneath the eyelid.

"Who would've thought, the kingdom won by my father is now to be buried in my hands. Is this... *cough cough*... is this the end of the second generation?"

"It's because Qing Yu is too strong, too sinister, and Ji Chengtian broke the principles and forgot his heritage. This isn't your fault," Yama held Mu Cangsheng, speaking with a tone full of sorrow.

Daqian wasn't supposed to be like this. Though this dynasty had many flaws, its strength was the greatest under the heavens and should have lasted for several more centuries. 𝕗𝐫𝐞𝕖𝕨𝐞𝗯𝚗𝕠𝘃𝐞𝚕.𝐜𝗼𝚖

Unfortunately, this dynasty caught a bad era. This era belongs to the Dao Ancestor, the Buddha, and many others with ambitions.

When the leaders of many forces were united to bring about a catastrophe, this era was already on the verge of eruption.

"I know not all the blame falls on me, but losing Daqian in my hands, this feeling..." Mu Cangsheng coughed up blood repeatedly, unable to speak a complete sentence.

Having been attacked by the "Wasteful Scroll," his Power was suppressed. Although the true strength of Xuanzhen was not as great as his own, he had not suffered under the sky's destruction. Still, he lost the power to protect himself.

Pursued and attacked repeatedly, Mu Cangsheng, with his suppressed Power, suffered severe injuries. If not for his formidable physique, he might have perished already.

But even with the physique of the strongest, Mu Cangsheng's injuries were nearing their limit.

"Years of scheming, and it all ends up in vain. How sad, how lamentable."

Mu Cangsheng suddenly grabbed Yama's hand, "Help the Human Emperor complete that task, then leave. Stay away from here, away from Qing Yu, and don't get involved in these matters anymore."

That task was the last resort of the Human Emperor's lineage, extremely dangerous. Getting involved could risk one's life. While Mu Cangsheng wished for the Human Emperor's success, he didn't want Yama to sacrifice himself for it.

"But what use is living? You're still alone in the end."

The perpetually subdued voice changed, a gentle and melodious one came from behind the beaded curtain that obscured the face, "Besides, can Qing Yu allow others to live?"

A fair and delicate hand clasped Mu Cangsheng's, and Yama said softly, "The Netherworld Road is long; it's easier to travel with company."

The sinister ghostfire set this inner court palace ablaze, eerie green flames leapt up, spreading their color rapidly.

"Wait for me."

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"Ding, the extermination of a nation and massacre of a city..."

A certain person far away ignored the system prompt, looking far to the south, "In the end, Daqian has perished. It's a pity I couldn't eliminate the Human Emperor as well."

Though Mu Cangsheng and others were strong, they weren't strong enough to warrant his attention. For this extermination of Daqian, Qing Yu even let Yin Tianxia and others handle it.

The true great enemy was still the Human Emperor and the Supreme Taoist.

"What a pity, even when I deliberately avoided this war of extermination, I still couldn't lure out the Human Emperor. He just watched his descendants die painfully without making an appearance, truly having a hardened heart," Qing Yu mused.

If the Human Emperor dared to show up, Qing Yu would immediately rush to Daqian to eliminate this scourge. Unfortunately, the Human Emperor's whereabouts remained elusive till the end, making Qing Yu wait in vain.

After all, he is an Emperor, basically made of stern stuff. Any Emperor's most pressing quality is a cold heart. Clearly, as a leader among Emperors, the Human Emperor's heart of stone ranks at the very top.

"I'll let you live a while longer over there."

Qing Yu opened the system store, focusing on a specific item at the top, "System, purchase the Heavenly Demon Bead."

The Villain Points were reduced to four digits, and the last Heavenly Demon Bead fell into his hand.