Chapter 2451: Blood Empress and Emperor Ming

The Destiny Division and the Adjudication Division were very efficient. They found the results in less than half a day.

 

Pan Ruo’s figure was as slender as a willow, like a crane in the clouds. She was noble and flawless. She stood in front of the Scioness Hall and reached out to grab the Communication talisman flying from the sky. She glanced at it and then returned to the hall.

 

“I have good news for you. The Destiny Division found the South-Haven Pollen where Tan Fei self-detonated his Sainthood Source. It’s almost certain that the killer of Tan Fei is Seven-Armed Elder.”

 

Zhang Ruochen was meditating with his eyes closed. He was shocked when he heard this.

 

How could this be?

 

When Tan Fei self-detonated, he had already put Seven-Armed Elder into the Violet Gourd.

 

Could Seven-Armed Elder have used a spiritual avatar or a puppet body?

 

No.

 

There were so many powerful figures gathered in the House of Enchanteurs. How could Seven-Armed Elder achieve anything with only a clone or a puppet body?

 

Zhang Ruochen said, “So we can conclude it was Seven-Armed Elder who attacked Tan Fei based on the South-Haven Pollen?”

 

“Three thousand years ago, Seven-Armed Elder was chased by a pseudo god and used the South-Haven Pollen to escape. The South-Haven Flower is extremely rare. Only Seven-Armed Elder used it once in this Yuanhui period,” Pan Ruo said.

 

Zhang Ruochen said, “I don’t believe only Seven-Armed Elder has South-Haven Pollen with him.”

 

“Indeed, some top forces should have a small amount of the pollen. But the Divine Judge admitted that the cultivator who told him was Seven-Armed Elder, so the truth is out. It was Seven-Armed Elder who killed Xing Qian, captured Cang Baizi, and killed Tan Fei. In the end, he framed you,” Pan Ruo said.

 

Although Zhang Ruochen already knew that the Destiny Division would help him and that he would most likely be cleared of his crimes, he still felt ridiculous and was stunned when he heard this conclusion.

 

Then, a strange look appeared on his face. He found it very funny.

 

The snitch could not be Seven-Armed Elder.

 

Zhuo Yunong was a clever person. He conveniently blamed Seven-Armed Elder and gave everyone a reasonable explanation.

 

It was obvious that there must be an unknown dark deal behind this.

 

The most miserable was Seven-Armed Elder.

 

In the Qiankun Realm, the frame fell on his shoulder.

 

Zhang Ruochen smiled and said, “Why did Seven-Armed Elder kill Xing Qian and Tan Fei, and why did he capture Cang Baizi? Where is he now?”

 

“That is not your concern. The Destiny Division and the Adjudication Division have issued the highest-level arrest and bounty orders in the entire Infernal Court to hunt down Seven-Armed Elder,” Pan Ruo said.

 

Zhang Ruochen asked, “How much is the reward?”

 

“You will know the amount,” said Pan Ruo.

 

Pan Ruo glared at him and said, “Now, you can leave!”

 

Zhang Ruochen walked out of the Scioness Hall and let out a long sigh. He thought as he hurried on.

 

The Adjudication Division was willing to give up this opportunity to kill him. Then, they must have encountered something more important. Most likely, they already knew about the birth of the five superior-grade Divine Crystals of Origin. However, this couldn’t be announced to the public, so they only announced that Seven-Armed Elder had killed Tan Fei.

 

Why Seven-Armed Elder had killed Tan Fei was vague.

 

But who had left the South-Haven Pollen at the scene of Tan Fei’s self-explosion?

 

‘Is he helping me? No, he’s trying to frame Seven-Armed Elder and shift all the blame onto him.’ Zhang Ruochen wondered.

 

Zhang Ruochen realized that he had to leave the Divine Domain of Destiny immediately.

 

First of all, the powerhouses of the Adjudication Division and the Destiny Division would immediately calculate the whereabouts of Seven-Armed Elder.

 

Zhang Ruochen knew very well how powerful the Path of Destiny was in terms of calculation. He was not sure if he could hide Seven-Armed Elder in the Qiankun Realm to avoid their calculation.

 

The further away he was, the lower the probability of the Fane of Destiny calculating the whereabouts of Seven-Armed Elder.

 

Secondly, Zhang Ruochen was worried that the Adjudication Division had another plan.

 

If the Adjudication Division came after him after he left the Divine Domain of Destiny, Zhang Ruochen would definitely kill them all instead of being oppressed like this.

 

Many cultivators guarding the foot of the mountain looked disappointed when they saw Zhang Ruochen leave safely.

 

“The Divine Judge can’t do anything to Zhang Ruochen. Who can threaten him?”

 

“Zhang Ruochen has completely established a foothold in the Infernal Court. Let’s wait and see. The next hundreds or even thousands of years will be his era. All cultivators will be trampled under his feet.”

 

“Isn’t that too much? Zhang Ruochen’s cultivation is only in the Hundred-Shackle Realm. Below the divinity, there are many cultivators stronger than him,” Huo Xing said.

 

At the top of a sacred tower not far from Mount Destiny, Bai Qing’er watched Zhang Ruochen leave.

 

General Pillar said, “You’re very clever. If you want to capture Zhang Ruochen, you can use the Adjudication Division to capture him. If you want to let him out, you can use the South-Haven Pollen to frame Seven-Armed Elder and let him out. Zhang Ruochen, the so-called Yuanhui level genius, can not escape from your palm.”

 

Bai Qing’er’s face was calm and elegant. She said, “Zhang Ruochen is more powerful than I expected. He should have already discovered the superior-grade Divine Crystal of Origin on Seven-Armed Elder.”

 

“How do you know?” General Pillar asked in surprise.

 

Bai Qing’er said, “Zhuo Yunong and Lord Wu Yue failed to find Seven-Armed Elder in the Sevenstar Imperial Palace. It can be seen that Zhang Ruochen has hidden Seven-Armed Elder in a very secret place. Moreover, both the Adjudication Division and the Destiny Division want to capture Seven-Armed Elder and offer a huge reward. Don’t you think it’s strange that Zhang Ruochen didn’t hand Seven-Armed Elder over?

 

“The only possibility is that Zhang Ruochen knows that Seven-Armed Elder has extraordinary value. The two of them have likely reached an agreement.”

 

General Pillar said, “Is there another possibility? Has Seven-Armed Elder already possessed Zhang Ruochen?”

 

Bai Qing’er didn’t say anything.

 

General Pillar said, “What do you mean? Seven-Armed Elder’s spiritual power has reached the 69th level. It shouldn’t be difficult for him to possess Zhang Ruochen.”

 

“Zhang Ruochen’s spiritual will is strong enough to condense the Grade Two Saintwill. How could Seven-Armed Elder possess him? Besides, even if he succeeds, he’ll die. How could Wargod Bloodximius let go of the cultivator who possessed his grandson?” said Bai Qing’er.

 

She continued, “If I’m not wrong, Zhang Ruochen should immediately leave the Divine Domain of Destiny and return to the Dominion of the Bloodysky Clan.”

 

Lord Turtle stuttered, “Then… then… then… how…”

 

General Pillar ignored it and said, “Once Zhang Ruochen returns to the Dominion of the Bloodysky Clan, he will be like a fish in the sea. No one can stop him. If we want to capture him, we can only intercept him halfway.”

 

“Who said no one can stop him?” Bai Qing’er said.

 

General Pillar knew that she had always been bold and often did shocking things. He was a little worried, he advised, “The Dominion of the Bloodysky Clan is the most deeply rooted place of the power of the Xue Jue Family. The Xue Jue Family has three true gods. Please don’t take the risk.”

 

“The Jadeite Realm is about to open. Most of the gods will go there. The Dominion of the Bloodysky Clan is not a dangerous place. Why can’t I go there? Whether it’s the superior-grade Divine Crystal of Origin or Seven-Armed Elder, I want to take it back.”

 

Bai Qing’er extended her five soft and white fingers slowly. She grabbed at Zhang Ruochen’s tiny figure that was already far away. She closed her fingers and clenched them into a fist. It was as if she was holding him in her palm.

 

No one could take away what belonged to her.

 

…

 

The Ashuran Planet was the core territory of the Asuras. Its status was equivalent to the ten Dominions of the Immortal Vampires.

 

It stood in the starry sky and was hundreds of millions of miles tall, emitting brilliant starlight. Stars floated in the sky like specks of light, as small as dust.

 

At the top of the Ashuran Planet, the light was the brightest. It was one of the most sacred places of the Asura clan, the Asuran Sea of Warsouls.

 

The Ashuran Planet’s cultivators who had ascended from other worlds had all walked out of the Sea of Warsouls. They had to go through the cleansing of the Sea of Warsouls before being reborn and becoming a true Asura.

 

The Asuran Sea of Warsouls was boundless. The Asuran Battle Qi condensed into a liquid state and rolled around endlessly, creating thousands of huge waves. In the sea further away, lightning flashed through and gave off terrifying destructive waves that even the Supreme Saint could not approach.

 

Whoosh

 

A figure wearing a black robe flew out from the universe and landed by the Sea of Warsouls.

 

He took off the black cloak on his head and revealed a 30-year-old face. He had a beard and his eyes were sharp and deep. His nose bridge was high and his figure was tall and straight. He had a majestic aura as he strode into the sea.

 

Just as he reached the sea, he suddenly stopped and asked in a deep voice, “Who is it?”

 

His voice was even louder than the thunder in the distance.

 

His flesh, blood, and bones moved. His face instantly changed, turning into the appearance of Ki Tian.

 

Blood Empress stepped on the waves of the Sea of Warsouls and walked out from the bolts of lightning. Her eyes were burning with divine light as she stared unblinkingly at the black-robed man. Although she had already tried her best to control her emotions, her body still trembled slightly.

 

The black-robed man had never expected Blood Empress would appear here.

 

Even though he had imagined countless times that the two of them would meet again and told himself that he absolutely could not let the other party see any flaws, in the end, he could not control the emotions that he had suppressed for 800 years.

 

He really wanted to turn around and escape, and he also really wanted to avert his gaze. However, his body seemed to have been petrified as he stood rooted to the spot without moving.

 

“What’s the point of trying to hide it? Should I call you Ki Tian or call you Zhang Ling?”

 

Blood Empress walked in front of him. Her gaze was as bitter as when they parted 800 years ago.

 

The difference was that this time, the hatred was even stronger.

 

The black-robed man smiled bitterly. “Qingyin!”

 

His face gradually changed back.

 

“So you’ve cultivated the higher knowledge of Trāyastriṃśa. The black and white dual body can transform between the Asura body and the human body. You must have some other secret treasure on you, right? Otherwise, you can’t hide from the Reverend of the Fane of Destiny with the black and white forms,” said Blood Empress.

 

The black-robed man said, “No need to ask. I won’t tell you.”

 

“Just like 800 years ago?” asked Blood Empress.

 

Blood Empress’ voice became colder and sharper. A sparkling light appeared in her eyes, she said, “Eight hundred years ago, I promised you that I would stay in the Endless Abyss. Before Kunlun was conquered by the Infernal Court, or before I cultivated to become a god, or before you sent news, I would never come out.

 

“At that time, I asked you why? You told me not to ask and to wait for your news. I didn’t ask because I believed in you.

 

“I did what I promised you! But you promised me that you would take good care of Chen’er. Did you do it?

 

“Zhang Ling, you have disappointed me. You are not fit to be a husband or a father.”

 

Just as the black-robed man was about to speak, Blood Empress interrupted him, “It has been eight hundred years. Have you ever thought about how I have spent my time in the Endless Abyss? Have you ever thought about going to the Endless Abyss to visit me during these eight hundred years?

 

“Just to wait for your news, I lost my temper and imprisoned myself in the Endless Abyss for eight hundred years. I thought that one day, you would come to the Endless Abyss to look for me, but that day never came.

 

“Actually, when I found out about your disappearance and Chen’er’s death in the 16th year, I cried for a long time. After staying in the Endless Abyss for 800 years, I sometimes wondered if you had also been killed. There was no point in continuing to wait. But because I trusted you, I chose to continue waiting.

 

“It would have been great if you were dead. Why did you suddenly appear in front of me?”

 

The black-robed man did not dare to look her in the eye. He closed his eyes slightly and said, “I’m sorry.”

 

“Just because you apologize doesn’t mean it’s all okay. There are many people that you’ve let down. Other than Chen’er and I, there are also the officials and citizens of the Shengming Central Empire who have followed your Zhang family.” said Blood Empress.

 

Although the words of Blood Empress were harsher than the last, her eyes were already filled with tears. She said, “The truth. I only want to know the truth now.”

 

The black-robed man regained his spirit and straightened his back. He walked from behind Blood Empress to the edge of the Sea of Warsouls and looked at the endless sea, he said, “You should know that to become an Asura, to ascend to the Sea of Warsouls, you need to kill. Killing many, many people, making yourself cruel and bloodthirsty. Not only do you have to do this, but you also have to make your heart completely become like that. It’s not a good feeling.”

 

“If you killed for me, turned into an Asura, and joined the Infernal Court, I would definitely be touched, and even forgive you for your ruthlessness and coldness for 800 years. But in fact, it’s not. You joined hands with the Avīci Pavilion and killed the new Scioness Fuurei. What exactly are you trying to do by sneaking into the Infernal Court?” Blood Empress questioned.

 

The black-robed man said, “So there was a mistake there. When Chen’er was targeted by the Adjudication Division, you didn’t make a move. You must be trying to force me to make a move and then find me, right?”

 

Blood Empress said, “If you can do nothing to save Chen’er, I won’t give you a chance to speak. What you will receive are my palm strike and the Blood Mirror.”

 

The black-robed man frowned and his eyes were full of sorrow, he said, “Qingyin, I have let you and Chen’er down during these 800 years. But I only did it to survive and to live with more people. You asked me why I let you stay in the Endless Abyss 800 years ago. In fact, I only wanted you to continue living. Kunlun can not accommodate an Immortal Vampire, just like the Adjudication Division can not accommodate Chen’er.

 

“Among home, country, and the world, I must make a choice. If the world is gone, where will there be home and country?

 

“The disappearance or death of Emperor Ming in the past, isn’t that a good thing for you? Can Infernal Court accommodate an Immortal Vampire who has fallen in love with the humans of Kunlun? No. In this dangerous and chaotic world, many people are struggling on the edge of death. I would prefer you to be the daughter of Wargod Bloodximius and not Zhang Ling’s wife.

 

“When a person stands in that position, he must bear the responsibility that he should bear. Even if he has to abandon everything, he will not hesitate to do so. I owe you and Chen’er. After I finish that matter, I can pay you back with my life.

 

“At that time, I will definitely tell you the truth.”

 

With a swoosh, the black-robed man turned into a streak of light and rushed into the Asuran Sea of Warsouls, disappearing at the place where the lightning was densest.

 

Blood Empress stood alone by the sea, gazing at his departing back. She could no longer hold back the tears in her eyes, which flowed down like a spring. She could not do anything to the man she loved all her life.

 

…

 

Eight hundred years to become a god. Was Chi Yao’s talent in cultivation so good? Her mother’s identity had been ignored!