White Emperor Palace.
The man in the white crane robe placed a white chess piece on the board, mumbling to himself, "Born sage... Blood Lord... preaching... Supreme..."
"Senior Brother, this matter is critical. Should we report it to Master?" The baby-faced girl, the second disciple of the White Emperor Palace, asked with a worried look.
Yun He shook his head, "A few days ago, Master had a fierce battle with the Supreme and was seriously injured. He is currently in seclusion to heal and won't see anyone for a while."
The baby-faced girl's eyes filled with concern, "Master is injured?"
"Sigh..." Yun He's eyes clouded with worry, "The Supreme is pressing hard. The north-south conflict... it's really difficult!"
Once the north-south conflict ends, and if the south loses, the Flowwind Realm will become unimaginable, with rampant demons leaving no space for ordinary people to survive.
"If the Supreme didn't have the Fate Tablet, Master wouldn't have to fear her!" The baby-faced girl said indignantly.
The balance between the White Emperor and the Supreme was tipped with the arrival of the Fate Tablet. The baby-faced girl remembered that it was only after the Supreme obtained the Fate Tablet that the north began to completely overpower the south. Previously, although the south was at a disadvantage, it wasn't so pronounced.
"Fate Tablet..." Hearing this, Yun He was startled, "Do you think that Blood Lord... also has a Fate Tablet?"
The Fate Tablet was not unique.
The baby-faced girl suddenly realized, "If it's the Fate Tablet, then it's possible... But Master said the Fate Tablet is an ominous object. If the Blood Lord has it and creates a batch of Supremes, won't it make things even harder for the south?"
She had already placed the Fate Tablet's owner in the opposition. Although the Fate Tablet couldn't mass-produce Supremes, it could certainly create dozens, maybe even a hundred. The south was already at a disadvantage, and if the north gained a hundred more Supremes, the north-south conflict would tilt further in their favor. It could even push the timeline of the final battle forward, and their Master's preparations wouldn't be enough.
"No, I must go to Wugui City immediately to see the Blood Lord," Yun He said, emotions flashing across his eyes. "If Master comes out of seclusion, inform him about the Blood Lord and the Fate Tablet." Sёarᴄh the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
"Alright." The baby-faced girl looked at Yun He, "Senior Brother, be careful. If there's any danger, return to the White Emperor Palace."
She was worried it might be a trap to ensnare her Senior Brother.
"I understand." Yun He smiled calmly.
He was most like the White Emperor, with his heart set on saving the world, unafraid of death.
...
Six years later.
In Wugui City.
Yuan Qi, now old and frail, had been full of vigor when he first came to Wugui City, but now he was nearing the end of his life.
In the bustling Wugui City, he had become a gatekeeper.
Looking at the bustling activity, Yuan Qi's eyes filled with a smile, "The Lord Guardian... finally no longer has to guard the city alone."
He coughed as he spoke.
In six years, Wugui City had changed a lot.
The biggest change was the increase in people.
Wugui City now had a population of 200,000.
The number of Supremes had reached an astonishing three hundred.
This number, if revealed, would shock the world.
In just five years, the Blood Palace had grown at an alarming rate.
Unfortunately, the north-south conflict had turned the Ten Thousand Eight Thousand Cities into isolated fortresses, and many were unaware of this development.
Some who knew scoffed at it.
However, many mythic beings traveled thousands of miles to Wugui City.
Unfortunately, many died on the way.
At this moment, many mythic beings had arrived in Wugui City.
In half a month, there would be the legendary preaching assembly.
This time, a thousand peak mythic beings had gathered.
Of course, many mythic beings who had not yet reached the peak also came to listen and improve their strength.
At that time, the Blood Lord would appear and preach to all the mythic beings.
"It's getting dark, time to close the gates." Yuan Qi, now old and frail, didn't know if he would live to see the end of the north-south conflict.
But he believed that as long as the Blood Lord existed, one day the conflict would end.
The victor... would be the Blood Lord.
Outside Wugui City.
In a newly built underground palace.
Qi Yuan smiled, "Having subordinates feels great."
He sat in a grand chair, extending his broken sword.
One after another, demons, like items on a conveyor belt, were cut by Qi Yuan.
He didn't even need to move; every day, a large number of demons were captured by his Supreme subordinates and brought to him for cutting.
After all, catching a hundred mythic-level demons earned them another chance to listen to his preaching.
The Supremes worked tirelessly, capturing demons day and night.
The reason this was done outside Wugui City was that if the demons entered the city and Qi Yuan failed to guard it, it would be disastrous.
So he built a demon factory outside the city.
Every day he slaughtered demons.
Suddenly, Qi Yuan paused, "Do I look like I'm working in a factory, tightening screws?"
As endless experience flowed in, Qi Yuan felt like he was in a factory, tightening screws.
The demons were the products.
The only difference was that others might stand or sit on stools, but he had a grand chair.
"Am I working for... the Flowwind Realm?"
The more Qi Yuan thought, the angrier he got. He looked up at the sky.
"If you don't give me some benefits, I'll definitely turn you into my Golden Core."
He said, crossing his legs, extending his sword as more demons turned into fragments.
The demonic essence grew crazily.
The Void Realm Ruler's Heart Demon ability stored endlessly.
Qi Yuan felt he could never exhaust this ability.
As for... the Great Forgetting Sutra, it was another extreme.
Against peers, Qi Yuan was reluctant to use it.
At that moment, a bell rang outside.
"Come in," Qi Yuan said lazily.
The door opened, and Chen Huan, dressed in red, walked in.
Compared to five years ago, his aura was even more terrifying.
"Brother, a new batch of Supremes has arrived in the Bloodfall Thousand Cities. There are quite a few of them, and they seem to be planning something big."
Chen Huan was now the chief steward of the Blood Palace, managing many affairs.
"How many?" Qi Yuan asked casually.
"Over twenty, including several mid-level Supremes," Chen Huan said.
Due to the presence of mid-level Supremes, they couldn't investigate too deeply to avoid detection.
Qi Yuan's eyes lit up, "No Grand Supremes?"
Mid-level Supremes were dangerous to others, but to Qi Yuan, they were nothing.
As long as they didn't have flawless divine abilities, his Void Realm Ruler's Heart Demon could deal with them.
In reality, so many Supremes, including mid-level ones, could easily kill a Grand Supreme.
Grand Supremes were powerful in single combat.
But facing dozens of divine abilities simultaneously, even they would struggle.
To Qi Yuan, it wasn't an issue.
He feared Grand Supremes, dealing with them was troublesome, requiring tricks.
And tricks didn't always work.
"No, Grand Supremes are rare. Even someone like the Purple Daoist wouldn't easily come to the Bloodfall Thousand Cities," Chen Huan replied. "Should I lead a hundred Supremes to surround them?"
Chen Huan was eager.
To him, Supremes were as common as carrots now.
Chen Huan added, "Sheep Chaos Supreme said they seem to be planning something big, then they plan to destroy Wugui City."
Sheep Chaos Supreme was sent to the Bloodfall Thousand Cities as a spy.
This Supreme was quite funny; upon arriving, he immediately surrendered to Wugui City.
Now, he was a planted agent in the north for the Blood Palace.
Many demon lairs were revealed by him, allowing the Blood Palace to capture so many demons.
"Wugui City has always been well-behaved. Daring to destroy my city is seeking death!" Qi Yuan's eyes flashed with killing intent, "No need for you to lead, I'll go myself and destroy them.
Choose a hundred... promising Supremes to come with me."
Qi Yuan wasn't afraid of betrayal.
But he needed Supremes who could truly work for him.
Taking these hundred Supremes along, Qi Yuan would show his strength, increasing their loyalty.
Human nature couldn't be trusted, but most people feared power more than they respected virtue.
Qi Yuan needed to show his strength.
"Alright." Chen Huan nodded quickly.
...
In the Bloodfall Thousand Cities.
Twenty-three Supremes gathered in a grand hall.
Sheep Chaos Supreme stood in the corner, unimportant.
Five mid-level Supremes sat on higher seats.
Blue Charm Supreme's face was cold, "In three days, a Grand Supreme will pass through here.
You don't need to know her identity.
We are gathered here to trap her."
"Grand Supreme, that's tough!" one Supreme said.
So many Supremes could trap a Grand Supreme.
But killing one was hard.
And a Grand Supreme's counterattack could kill many.
"Don't worry, she is already seriously injured. I have a treasure made by two Grand Supremes, it will unite us for defense." Blue Charm Supreme said.
Twenty-three flags fell into the hands of each Supreme.
They were surprised.
The array was stronger than they thought.
"With this treasure, we can sleep easy." One Supreme smiled.
Grand Supremes were powerful, but a treasure made by two Grand Supremes, used by over twenty Supremes, was a formidable defense.
Especially against an injured Grand Supreme.
"During this time, stay here and refine the flags. Do not leave," Blue Charm Supreme said sternly. "To prevent information leaks."
A Supreme laughed, "Even if news leaks, who can save her?"
"Not necessarily, three years ago, I heard about a Blood Palace in Wugui City. They say the Blood Lord can help people become Supremes, and there are a few Supremes there," one Supreme said.
The Flowwind Realm was vast, news could be distorted and delayed.
His information was years old.
"Helping people become Supremes, ridiculous!
We struggled for years to become Supremes.
If someone can help others become Supremes, it's too easy." One laughed.
Every Supreme was a true genius.
They went through countless hardships to become Supremes.
They didn't believe it was that easy.
"Sheep Chaos Supreme has been here long, he knows best. Is Wugui City really that amazing?" Blue Charm Supreme looked at Sheep Chaos Supreme in the corner.
Sheep Chaos Supreme sneered, "Just rumors. Helping people become Supremes, nonsense.
Wugui City has six Supremes, all early stage, not worth mentioning.
The leader is a disciple of the White Emperor, that's why so many Supremes gathered."
Sheep Chaos Supreme's words were accepted by everyone.
It made sense.
"After killing the Grand Supreme, we'll wipe out Wugui City and earn some merits," Blue Charm Supreme said coldly.
He had said this before.
They came here, might as well earn some merits.
"Thank you, Blue Charm Supreme." Sheep Chaos Supreme said happily.
Then a Supreme asked, "If I remember right, there were a few Supremes stationed here, including Grand Supreme Purple Daoist. Where are they?"
Sheep Chaos Supreme's face didn't change, "Purple Daoist came here for something important. After arriving, he left with other Supremes.
I don't know why."
He lied without flinching.
The others didn't ask more.
They were from other areas, unfamiliar with this place.
"Hurry and refine the flags. Kill the Grand Supreme, then Wugui City!" Blue Charm Supreme said coldly.
This was risky, but the rewards were great.
...
Nine days passed quickly.
In a fractured valley, Ning Tao, in a black dress, her skin white like pear blossoms after rain, stood with a cold look.
She had always been fair, as if she had never seen the sun. In this realm, there was no sun.
She looked at the five mid-level Supremes chasing her, her face calm, "You really are persistent!"
"Leave the Blood Demon, and you can go." One mid-level Supreme said arrogantly.
Chasing a Grand Supreme felt great.
Usually, they didn't dare breathe near a Grand Supreme.
"Humph!" Ning Tao ignored them.
Leaving the blood ball was impossible.
If she was going to, she would have long ago.
It was her husband's connection to her.
But now, her eyes were filled with worry.
She had been chased for nearly a thousand years.
The current scene was all too familiar.
The five mid-level Supremes were driving her to a certain place.
And that place was where she intended to go.
She tried changing routes, but was blocked each time, forced to follow this path.
She knew she was heading into a trap.
But she had no choice.
Even if her husband came to help, it wouldn't do much.
She was in a dire situation.
Half an hour later, Ning Tao, a stream of light, stopped.
In a desert, her face expressionless, "Quite a setup!"
Behind her, the five mid-level Supremes smiled, "Demoness, you've run out of road."
Around her, twenty-three figures appeared.
All Supremes, including five mid-level ones.
Ten mid-level Supremes, more than ten early Supremes, and a treasure made by Grand Supremes, more than enough to kill an injured Grand Supreme.
Blue Charm Supreme looked at Ning Tao, eyes filled with disgust, then at the blood ball with a complex look, "Demoness, this is your grave!"
The other Supremes looked at Ning Tao with the same disgust.
Demonesses were hated by all, even them.
Ning Tao smiled, looking at the blood ball with tenderness, "My husband is not a Blood Demon, and I am not a demoness.
But it doesn't matter anymore."
She looked at the blood ball, holding the chain tightly, not wanting to part from it.
In this situation, Ning Tao accepted her fate.
She had faced endless pursuit.
Heading to the world's edge, she had a premonition she wouldn't make it.
There were limits to human strength, she wasn't a chosen one, rather, the world's hated.
"Enough talk, kill!"
Blue Charm Supreme ordered, and twenty-three Supremes attacked together.
The five behind her also attacked.
Powerful origin abilities enveloped Ning Tao, her face pale but fearless.
She was like a black butterfly in the rain, dodging all origin abilities.
These powerful abilities were all avoided.
"Impressive, even injured, a Grand Supreme is strong!
Everyone, attack together, wear her out!"
Blue Charm Supreme knew Grand Supremes were hard to kill.
Facing an injured one, they had to wear her down.
Once her origin was exhausted, the flawless abilities would have flaws.
Then she would be just a powerful mid-level Supreme, easily killed.
Sheep Chaos Supreme stayed in the crowd, avoiding real effort.
Ning Tao dodged attacks, holding the chain tightly, not wanting the blood ball harmed.
"Everyone, no holding back, kill her quickly!" Blue Charm Supreme shouted.
The Supremes attacked again.
But Ning Tao still dodged perfectly.
The Supremes were calm, knowing she was just a struggling beast.
Suddenly, a mocking voice came, "You won't kill her fighting like this, let me handle it!"
A red-robed man appeared, face masked, exuding a terrifying aura.
Blue Charm Supreme's face changed, "Blood Lord?"
He was just surprised.
"Wugui City's Blood Lord? We haven't dealt with you yet, and you dare interfere.
Do you think you won't die?"
Blue Charm Supreme shouted.
"You didn't come alone, did you? Where are your Supremes? Bring them out, we can kill the Grand Supreme and take Wugui City today!"
Blue Charm Supreme was confident.
Ning Tao glanced at the red-robed man, her hidden left eye twitching, right eye unchanged.
The other Supremes looked at him with caution, but mostly relaxed.
Sheep Chaos Supreme said Wugui City had a few early Supremes, nothing to fear.
"Do you really want me to call them? I fear you'll be shocked." Qi Yuan said softly.
He observed the battle, watching their abilities.
This would make his Heart Demon ability more effective.
Ten mid-level Supremes were tough.
"Humph, Blood Lord!" Blue Charm Supreme snorted, ignoring the clown, just cautious.
The other Supremes felt the same.
A few Supremes couldn't change the outcome.
Qi Yuan smiled faintly, "Since you want to see, I'll show you.
Come out... my fighters."
With his words, the sky rippled.
Hundreds of red-robed figures appeared.
Cold, stern, all exuding Supreme auras.
So many Supremes, the scene was shocking.
"All Supremes?"
"So many?"
The Supremes attacking Ning Tao were stunned.
Some gasped.
Sheep Chaos Supreme said there were a few.
But a hundred?
The information was terribly wrong!
Qi Yuan stood, not shielding the Supremes behind, saying, "I shouldn't have brought them out, you gasping is causing global warming."
He moved forward.
Ignoring their shock, he repeated, "Fighting like this won't kill her, let me handle it."
The Supremes behind, including Wang Gai, were amazed.
The Blood Lord... fighting nearly thirty Supremes alone?
How dare he!
But their orders were to watch.
They didn't dare move, fearing to disobey.
Qi Yuan moved forward, the red robe even more striking.
He became a hundred-zhang tall blood-armored giant, wielding a red broken sword.
"This is how you kill!"