Chapter 314: Wang Yu Saves the Situation, Resonance of Killing Intent

It was Lu Chenzhou!

The Wicked God District already had a large number of cultivators. Any disciple with a modicum of sense knew not to casually watch a spectacle. But now, they had all died in their perverse fantasies.

However, Lu Chenzhou's actions attracted a great deal of attention. While the sect had rules against infighting among disciples, very few truly abided by them. To describe them as 'rare as phoenix feathers and unicorn horns' would be an exaggeration. According to another set of unwritten rules, as long as a killing wasn't done openly in public, hardly anyone would intentionally seek trouble with you.

But to do this right at the entrance of the Enforcement Hall? That's blatant disregard for the sect's rules! It's a provocation! A naked provocation!

In a blink of an eye, the Thunder Drum boomed. Zhuo Shouqing quickly put on his clothes and stood with a grim expression atop the Thunder Drum, a supreme magical artifact. He knew this was bad news.

This incident was happening right before his eyes. Should he intervene, or not? If he intervened, Lu Chenzhou would surely cripple him. Then, not only would he be unable to devour Zhuo Shouyun, but he'd also almost certainly not live long, and his years-long, 'turtle-like' plan of enduring in secret would completely fail. If he didn't, the sect's rules would be rendered meaningless...

Hmm... so be it then.

In that instant, he made his decision, retreating into the Enforcement Hall while simultaneously flinging a token inside. The Rank 3 formation, which he had personally funded and set up in this location, was rapidly activating.

Seeing this, Lu Chenzhou couldn't help but mock him. “Zhuo Shouqing, are you such a spineless coward? You've been quite impressive with those women these past few days, so why... why don't you dare to meddle in my affairs? What a disgrace!”

Zhuo Shouqing paused, then bowed respectfully to Lu Chenzhou with a polite smile. “Brother Lu, your talent is unparalleled, and even your personality is incredibly domineering. I, Zhuo, certainly cannot compare.” At this point, Zhuo Shouqing's tone shifted. “However... I've heard that Brother Lu's pockets are cleaner than a woman's face, so I'm afraid you can't afford the 'crime gold' for these few lives. So, I, Zhuo, will play the role of a generous soul for once and pay it on your behalf.”

The 'crime gold' system had a long history. It allowed almost any offense, except for treason against the sect, to be atoned for by paying spirit stones. The original intention of this rule was to benefit the disciples from powerful and influential families. Especially for those spoiled scions, their need for such a system was immense, as they couldn't always rely on their backing forces to clean up their messes.

As for whether it would lead to a large number of lower-tier disciples dying... Actually, it wouldn't. This was because the high-ranking elites deeply understood the importance of the Reversal Spirit Blood Sect. It was their collective asset, and as the ruling class, they stood at the very top. They were more inclined to uphold rules and order than those beneath them.

Legend has it that the Reversal Spirit Blood Sect was originally founded by an alliance of ten Nascent Soul old devils, which can be seen as the progenitor of the ten major family factions. The crime gold system not only convenient for the influential but also provided a unique path for the exceptionally talented to rise. That is, by killing the offspring of influential figures! As the saying goes, 'He who walks by the river is bound to get his shoes wet.' Instances of spoiled scions bullying ordinary disciples and then being killed in retaliation were incessant. In such cases, paying some crime gold could also exempt one from punishment. The Reversal Spirit Blood Sect's initial master-disciple factions thus emerged from this system.

As it evolved to the present day, even more refined methods of handling situations emerged. For example, Nascent Soul disciples couldn't be touched, nor could clan geniuses. The former would face revenge from a Nascent Soul cultivator, and the other party would simply pay the crime gold. The latter was even more so. This system gradually transformed into a deterrent of force that was best left untouched, lest it lead to endless cycles of 'you kill me, I kill you' and unceasing hatred. Conversely, ordinary disciples used it more frequently.

Zhuo Shouqing's words at this moment were not merely a contemptuous display of control over resources for Lu Chenzhou; they were also an active attempt to make him violate a certain unspoken understanding maintained among the powerful. In truth, he was also worried about being killed by Lu Chenzhou. He said it intentionally, just to make Lu Chenzhou think twice and hold back.

The formation rapidly took shape, but Lu Chenzhou appeared enraged, though it was unclear whether he was feigning it or genuinely furious. He roared angrily, “Zhuo Shouqing, how dare you insult me?!”

“This is outrageous, ahhh!”

Zhuo Shouqing was utterly bewildered. He just exploded? Your temper is even more unstable than the Taihu Immortal Maiden's.

“Boom—”

With a loud bang, the battle officially began. Disciples who had been lingering nearby scattered, fleeing for safety. The smarter ones darted into nearby shops. They used the shops' protective enchantments to resist the aftershocks, and incidentally, continued to watch the spectacle.

A bloody fist streaked across the sky. It continuously smashed against the Enforcement Hall's formation barrier. Lu Chenzhou seemed completely consumed by tyrannical killing intent, throwing punch after punch. This commotion drew the attention of all ten Reversal Blood Districts. On the nearby peaks of Five Yin, Cold Blood, and Wicked God, Core Formation cultivators emerged. Their initial intention was to shout a few curses, as their cultivation had been disturbed. However, upon realizing that Lu Chenzhou was the one causing the trouble, they all fell silent, returning from whence they came, only leaving their divine senses to observe the situation.

After being violently pounded by that bloody fist, after more than ten breaths, the attacks gradually slowed, then ceased entirely.

As the dust settled, the Enforcement Hall's formation remained sturdy. Zhuo Shouqing stood calmly above the main entrance's eaves. The Wicked God District's Enforcement Hall served as his fixed base. He had, of course, put great effort into setting it up, ensuring that even Lu Chenzhou, at the peak of Core Formation, couldn't break it in a short amount of time.

But after noticing the Core Formation cultivators from various peaks appearing and then disappearing, a vague premonition of trouble arose in his heart. Especially since Lu Chenzhou, despite appearing to have lost his mind and been consumed by killing intent, was able to halt his meaningless attacks. It couldn't be any more fake! He then recalled his previous conversation with Wang Yu, specifically their analysis of the intelligence chief, Zhuo Yuanshen... If that person truly had ill intentions, they would have probably leaked information about this formation long ago.

The good news was that it could verify whether Zhuo Yuanshen was indeed problematic. As for the bad news, he was about to find out.

“Buzz~”

A strange sound echoed, and Lu Chenzhou transformed into a streak of bloody light, instantly splitting into five points that simultaneously drilled towards the formation barrier.

—A Formation-Breaching Art! And it was a Formation-Breaching Art specifically designed to counter his Five Elements Profound Saint Formation!!

“Damn you, Zhuo Yuanshen!!!”

Zhuo Shouqing cursed loudly, pulling out a Teleportation Talisman, intending to flee. But in less than half a breath, the formation barrier shattered with a roar, and countless bloody lights transformed into threads, coiling around him. Despair welled up in his heart.

“I'm doomed!”

“—Stop!”

From the sky not far away, a brilliant aurora descended with incredible speed. It was Wang Yu. His voice was filled with extreme fury, and his speed was unleashed without reserve. He had no choice but to rush. Who would have thought he'd witness such a scene right after arriving?! Due to the absolute nature of the Styx Contract, he was obligated to save Zhuo Shouqing's life. If he hadn't seen it, so be it, but fate had made him witness it. He could accept being killed by an enemy, but he would never accept dying due to the constraints of some damned contract.

At that critical moment, Wang Yu swiftly landed in front of Zhuo Shouqing, grabbed his arm, and transformed into a streak of light, escaping through the gaps in the blood threads. Zhuo Shouqing felt as if he had been granted a great pardon and exclaimed in surprise, “Wang Yu, why are you here?”

Wang Yu raised a hand to stop him from speaking further, saying sternly, “Have they resorted to desperate measures?”

“I don't know, that person is Lu Chenzhou.”

“I know.” Wang Yu's heart sank. Suddenly remembering something, he quickly said, “Leave now. I've saved your life this time, and our contractual relationship ends here.”

“Huh??” Zhuo Shouqing hadn't expected the usually serious Wang Yu to suddenly say such a thing. According to the original terms of the contract, Wang Yu had indeed signed to save the lives of the three of them after reaching Core Formation, and now, hadn't he just done that? He immediately disregarded the current critical situation. “You can't leave, you...”

Wang Yu raised his hand. “Don't worry, I'm already too deeply involved to withdraw even if I wanted to. Besides, I still have to save the lives of your other two brothers! Quickly use a Teleportation Talisman to escape. I can't win against Lu Chenzhou.”

Zhuo Shouqing's heart sank. He knew this wasn't the time for talk, and his hatred for Lu Chenzhou deepened even further. “I understand. After this matter is resolved, I will personally come to discuss cooperation.” With that, the Teleportation Talisman was activated again.

How could Lu Chenzhou be willing to let him go! He wasn't truly insane, so he decisively used a Blood Dao secret art. The scattered blood rapidly merged, forming blood dao runes that embedded directly into the void.

Zhuo Shouqing's expression changed. The Teleportation Talisman in his hand burned to ash but failed to transport him. Upon discovering the blood dao runes, he quickly said, “This is the Blood Talisman Void Lock Art, specifically developed to counter methods like Teleportation Talismans.”

“I understand.” Wang Yu's voice deepened. His Core Formation Stage Layer 5 cultivation realm absolutely could not be exposed. After all, he had only reached Core Formation a little over six years ago, and his cultivation had risen so rapidly that anyone with a shred of sense would know something was amiss. He certainly didn't want to be targeted because of this. Therefore, he could only rely on his formidable physique and exceptionally powerful divine sense.

After deploying the Blood Talisman Void Lock, Lu Chenzhou attacked again. Wang Yu flung Zhuo Shouqing away, his internal qi and blood surging like a dragon. He stomped fiercely on the ground, and in an instant, the ground within a thousand-meter radius visibly sank. Dense, spiderweb-like cracks rapidly spread outwards. The air shrieked.

“Roar!!!”

A dragon's roar pierced the sky as the Netherfiend Dragon charged out alongside Wang Yu, colliding with the massive bloody fist. After a tremendous crash, the Enforcement Hall building spectacularly collapsed, scattering into countless fragments. Lu Chenzhou was inwardly shocked. The Ancient Blood Devil Art also had its unique aspects in body tempering, matching even true body cultivators. That single punch had resulted in an even match! It was clear that Wang Yu's physique was not much inferior to his own.

This was actually quite normal. When Wang Yu was stuck at the peak of Rank 2, he had been continuously strengthening his body tempering foundation. After breaking through to Rank 3, he even received a dragon vein baptism. His potential had ascended by a large step. Moreover, he was already on the path of a true body cultivator, even refining divine marrow. It was not impossible for him to be on par with Lu Chenzhou, despite being one minor realm lower.

Blood Dao cultivation techniques excelled in their bizarre and powerful divine abilities and their tenacious life force! In a pure contest of physique, Wang Yu would undoubtedly be able to crush this demon at the same cultivation realm. Who isn't a genius, huh?!

After their exchange of blows, the Fiendish Dragon Armor covered Wang Yu's entire body. A killing intent even more terrifying than Lu Chenzhou's fully erupted, and a half-bodied Asura manifested behind him.

Lesser Asura Killing Fist!

You're crazy? I'm crazier than you!

—Boom boom boom boom!

Wang Yu used his physical strength to supplement his Core Formation stage magical power, and with the might of an Asura Killing Heart, he unleashed punch after punch. This strangely resonated with Lu Chenzhou's erupting killing intent. This caused what was initially a feigned madness to truly begin to consume Lu Chenzhou's mind.

(End of this chapter)