At this moment, Yin Yang was like an outsider, floating behind his own head and watching himself from a high-dimensional perspective.
After drinking the potion, Yin Yang’s body began to emit a fragrance—a scent that only spirits could perceive.
To them, this was the most delicious smell in the world!
The spirits couldn't wait to draw closer to Yin Yang, wanting to take a bite, but the moment they approached, they were pulled into his body by a mysterious suction!
Yet even so, these spirits continued to surge forward one after another, without a hint of fear, driven only by a fanatical longing for this fragrance.
But at this moment, Yin Yang was like a black hole; no matter how many came, he could swallow them all!
As more and more spirits flooded in, Yin Yang’s body grew thinner and thinner.
By the time the courtyard was empty of spirits, Yin Yang was already skeletal!
Crack, crack.
His skin became extremely fragile; at the slightest breeze, it cracked like a dry biscuit, revealing the crimson flesh beneath.
But in the next instant, a series of eerie glints emanated from his abdomen, rapidly repairing those wounds.
Then, a massive force struck, and Yin Yang’s soul was yanked back into his body!
Countless chaotic memories began to bombard his mind!
The sensation was like being in a crowded market where everyone was speaking at ten times the normal speed.
It was a deafening clamor, impossible to distinguish even if one listened closely.
These chaotic memories sought to overwhelm Yin Yang’s mind, but they were immediately crushed and shattered by a single memory of agonizing pain!
Yin Yang stood in the center of the formation as the surrounding firelight began to dim.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
One cannon blast after another rang out, yet Yin Yang remained motionless. The two ghosts stood to his left and right, guarding him.
...
Jiuqing Mountain.
Mr. Mei’s face was livid!
Those lunatics from the Shadow Lotus Church actually dared to shell Jiuqing Mountain!!!
Was Bureau Chief Guo a complete waste?
Didn't they say the Shadow Lotus Church members in Wangduan City had been wiped out? Why was this still happening!
Whoosh!!!
A streak of fire arrived from the distance—a burning artillery shell!
Zhou Yu shielded Mr. Mei behind him, his expression incredibly grim.
Even as a Sequence 7 Imperial Guard, he couldn't take a direct hit from an artillery shell!
“Help!”
“Help me!”
“Xiao Yu, Xiao Yu, where are you? Has anyone seen my daughter?”
“Don't push! Stop pushing!”
“Everyone in front, get out of the way! Do you know who my master is?”
“If you don't make way, you'll be killed without mercy!”
Cries for help, pleas for mercy, and harsh rebukes were all tangled together, the cacophony making one's head spin.
“Get out of the way!!!”
Boom!!!
A burning shell slammed into the crowd. In an instant, limbs and flesh went flying, and blood was vaporized by the high temperature, emitting a nauseating, burnt stench.
Mr. Mei’s legs went weak, and he nearly collapsed onto the ground.
He knew that with this single blast, his political career was ruined. Any future hope of a breakthrough would be as difficult as reaching the heavens!
Seeing his despondent state, Zhou Yu hurriedly spoke.
“Sir! The minister's daughter is still on the mountain!”
“As long as you protect her, you might still be able to turn things around!”
Mr. Mei’s eyes lit up as if he were grasping at a life-saving straw.
“Right, right! It’s never too late to mend the fold!”
“Where is the minister's daughter?”
“The observation deck!”
Mr. Mei looked up and saw that the observation deck was shrouded in clouds and mist.
Normally, he should have been at the observation deck, moon-viewing with those influential figures.
Who could have expected that just moments ago, Mr. Qin would claim to have significant news to report?
As a result, he hadn't gone far before he saw Jiuqing Mountain being shelled!
“Let's go!”
Mr. Mei called out, intending to take Zhou Yu to protect the minister's daughter.
He subconsciously ignored the fact that when the family of such a prominent figure traveled, how could they possibly not have guards with them?
It was only when he and Zhou Yu reached the observation deck that they realized they couldn't get in at all!
The entire observation deck was obscured by mist. No matter which direction they tried to enter from, they would always end up back where they started, just like a ghost wall!
“There's a high-sequence transcendent at work!”
Mr. Mei finally regained some of his reason.
“Has Mr. Qin gone to look for the Shadow Lotus Church and the cannons?”
“Yes.”
“And Mr. Li?”
“Mr. Li is guarding the perimeter to prevent any sneak attacks from the Shadow Lotus Church.”
“Good!”
Mr. Mei took a deep breath and spoke with a voice as resonant as a bell.
“Knowing where to stop brings stability; stability brings tranquility; tranquility brings peace; peace brings reflection; and reflection brings attainment!”
His voice wasn't loud, yet it could be clearly heard by everyone nearby.
The panicked crowd gradually quieted down. The security officers breathed a sigh of relief and hurriedly began organizing the evacuation.
As long as the panic didn't spread, the casualties wouldn't be too catastrophic.
In truth, during various disasters, a significant portion of deaths were caused by panic-induced trampling.
But before they could restore order, three more streaks of fire flew through the sky—a new round of shelling.
Mr. Mei clenched his fists tightly.
“Has Mr. Qin still not found them!”
This level of shelling was not something a Sequence 7 could block.
While a transcendent's abilities were indeed strange and powerful, it depended on the pathway and the sequence!
At lower sequences, some pathways were only slightly stronger than an average person.
In the time it took to speak, the three shells had already slammed down. One hit an empty space, while of the other two, one hit the crowd, causing countless casualties, and the other hit the observation deck!
When he saw this, Mr. Mei’s heart leaped into his throat.
However, even the artillery shells could not penetrate the mist.
Mr. Mei let out a long sigh of relief, but the crowd that had just calmed down descended into chaos once more—even worse than before!
“Brother Xiao, Brother Xiao.”
The large-eyed boy was being pushed forward by the crowd, his steps growing unsteady. If this continued, he would fall and be trampled to death.
Seeing this, Xiao Zhe didn't care about anything else. A Corpse Bearer possessed considerable strength—otherwise, how could they carry bodies?
Exerting his full strength, he charged into the crowd like a bull and hoisted the large-eyed boy up, finally letting out a sigh of relief.
The large-eyed boy smiled, looking at Xiao Zhe with worshipful eyes.
“Whew~ Brother Xiao, luckil—”
Bang!
A gunshot rang out. A bloody hole appeared in the boy’s brow, and the back of his head was blown open, splattering red and white matter everywhere.
Xiao Zhe froze in place, drenched in blood, looking as if he had lost his mind.
Bang!
Another shot rang out, and the person in front of Xiao Zhe collapsed.
Only then did Xiao Zhe snap out of it. Looking toward the direction of the gunfire, he saw a man in a suit calmly aiming a gun at him!
Even though a black mask covered half the man's face and most of his body was hidden behind others, Xiao Zhe recognized him instantly!
Zhao Zhi!
The personal guard of his 'dear' older brother!
A Sequence 9 of the Killer pathway—a Killer!
In an instant, Xiao Zhe understood everything. His dear eldest brother wanted to use the chaos to take him out, but he had accidentally killed Xiao Yu instead!
“Xiao Yue!!!”
Xiao Zhe’s eyes turned blood-red, and only one thought remained in his mind.
Since you want me dead, then none of us are getting out of this alive!
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