Chapter 363: The Legend of Immortal Execution

Chapter 363: The Legend of Immortal Execution

The Great Sage of Fu Feng's distress, observed by Lu Heng, elicited a slight smile.

Knowing that the Great Sage of Fu Feng was simply venting his frustrations to him, rather than actually losing patience,

Lu Heng held a favorable impression of the wielder of the Roaring Goose Sword.

Not only because of the Roaring Goose Sword, which has a profound connection with the Xuanyuan lineage, but also because of the straightforward and easygoing nature of the Great Sage of Fu Feng, interacting with him is both relaxed and enjoyable.

After a few grievances expressed by the Great Sage of Fu Feng, he, as Lu Heng had anticipated, quickly recovered and casually engaged in conversation about other topics, as if nothing had happened.

"By the way, why has Senior Wolf God also come to the northern region?"

The Great Sage of Fu Feng curiously asked, "I heard before that the Fire Pass Country was plagued by evil demons, and the Wolf God was busy descending from the mountains to exterminate them, causing the Green Hell Cave to be soaked in the blood of demons and corpses scattered across a thousand miles... Shouldn't you, Senior, be busy eradicating demons in the Fire Pass Country?"

Lu Heng couldn't help but sigh upon hearing the words of the Great Sage of Fu Feng.

"Has the rumor really become so exaggerated... Although the demons in the Green Hell Cave were indeed exterminated, and there were indeed corpses stretching for hundreds of miles, it didn't reach the extent of blood flowing like a river."

"And I only participated in the operation to kill the main culprits. The matter of corpses stretching for hundreds of miles and the land drenched in blood is not directly related to me, but rather it is the merit of the wizards from the Fire God Temple."

"As for this trip to the north, it is to rescue a mischievous monkey under my sect. It was abducted by demons during the chaos, and now, there is no news of its whereabouts."

Lu Heng roughly recounted the incident of Sun Yan being abducted by demons, allowing the Great Sage of Fu Feng to understand the situation.

The Great Sage of Fu Feng was astonished and exclaimed, "Are there still demons daring to abduct people in Hanyu Mountain? The audacity of these few demons is truly unparalleled and hard to find in the world."

The Great Sage of Fu Feng marveled at the audacity of these demons, daring even to provoke the Wolf God. It is truly an act of utter recklessness.

Lu Heng, on the other hand, smiled helplessly and said, "Even if they have abducted people, wouldn't I still be unable to catch up with them? I have been pursuing them for three months now, yet I still haven't found any trace of those demons."

"These demons indeed possess considerable skills in concealing themselves and remaining hidden. It may be difficult to catch up with them within a short period of time."

The Great Sage of Fu Feng nodded repeatedly and said, "In the future, I will also keep an eye out for the Wolf God... However, could it be related to the upheaval in Zhuxian Town that those demons linger nearby and refuse to leave?"

The words of the Great Sage of Fu Feng left Lu Heng somewhat astonished.

"Hmm? The upheaval in Zhuxian Town? What kind of upheaval?" Lu Heng asked.

The Great Sage of Fu Feng pointed towards the direction of the Zhuxian Town not far away and said, "Speaking of the Wolf God, this ancient city known as Zhuxian Town is no ordinary place. It has existed since ancient times."

"Legend has it that during the last arrival of the Earthly Catastrophe, countless casualties occurred here. The blood of gods stained the sky red, and the wailing of vengeful spirits echoed across the land. It was a truly complete battlefield of carnage."

"After the Earthly Catastrophe, peculiar phenomena occur in this place every hundred years."

"When the moment of upheaval arrives, the sky will be filled with a crimson blood glow, and the earth will resonate with constant wailing and cries of battle, as if a multitude of soldiers and horses are charging forward."

"Now, if a cultivator were to open their magic eyes, they would be able to see faint and blurry apparitions both inside and outside of the Zhuxian Town."

"Those apparitions are clad in peculiar battle armor, wielding ferocious weapons, and battling each other in the sky above the Zhuxian Town. The gruesome spectacle is enough to send shivers down one's spine."

"One thousand years ago, on the day when the Human Emperor ascended the throne, this place experienced a sudden and extraordinary upheaval. Blood began to overflow from the ground, transforming into surging crimson waves that engulfed the entire ancient city of Zhuxian Town. The majority of life within the city perished, suffering countless casualties."

"Fortunately, the Human Emperor possessed profound cultivation and issued a decree, thereby suppressing the malevolent spirits in this place."

"However, since then, various mysterious rumors have spread throughout the world."

"Some say that during the Zhuxian Town's upheaval on the day of the Human Emperor's ascension, they witnessed the ancient remains of divine beings, which only existed in the primordial era, emerging from the underground and wreaking havoc upon the city."

"Furthermore, there are those who claim that when the bloodwater flooded the ancient city, four ancient war swords hovered menacingly in the four corners of the void, forming a ferocious sword formation that slaughtered the residents within the city."

"There are also claims that beneath the Zhuxian Town lies an ancient mass grave, where countless ancient demons were buried and suppressed. Thus, on the day of upheaval, it is believed to be the release of the malevolent energy, resulting in various anomalous occurrences."

"In any case, since then, during the periodic upheaval of the Zhuxian Town that occurs every century, the Youxiong Country dispatches innate cultivators to this place as protectors, to prevent the recurrence of the remnants from a thousand years ago."

"And on this day, as the Zhuxian Town's day of upheaval draws near, numerous fleeing demons from the south have coincidentally arrived, causing a chaotic and troublesome situation unlike any before. Therefore, the Lie clan, specifically Lie Yang, has been dispatched from the capital city as a protector to prevent the rampaging demons in the southern border from taking advantage of the day of upheaval to launch an attack."

The Great Sage of Fu Feng expressed, "During my recent wanderings in the mortal realm, I have heard rumors that certain demons have set their sights on the secrets hidden beneath the Zhuxian Town. They seek to take advantage of the chaos and uncover the true nature of what lies buried beneath this ancient city."

At the mountain's summit, Lu Heng and Xiao Ai watched as the Great Sage of Fu Feng departed, before turning around and leaving themselves.

The morning dawn on the horizon released gentle rays of sunlight, casting down upon Lu Heng and Xiao Ai.

Xiao Ai asked, "The Wolf God, shall we return to the Zhuxian Town?"

Lu Heng turned around and glanced once again in the direction of the Qushui Village, saying, "Let's first go and have a look at the Qushui Village."

Lu Heng still couldn't set his mind at ease concerning the Qushui Village, fearing that this village might be affected because of his association.

After deploying the technique of concealing their presence, Lu Heng, accompanied by Xiao Ai and the Wuyou and Wuyu siblings, returned once again to the Qushui Village.

The Qushui Village, which was extraordinarily bustling last night, now appears much quieter.

On the walls and door frames hang festive red cloths, still crooked and about to be torn down. In the corner of the courtyard, there are remnants of food and oil stains that have yet to be cleaned, being diligently attended to by servants. The cooks, who were busy in the kitchen all night, now sit lazily on the steps, soothing their fatigue by clasping their strong arms. In front of the steps, weary attendants hurry by, carrying tables and chairs with tired expressions... After each banquet, what is always left behind is an everlasting mess.

The lively atmosphere during the banquet has nothing to do with the servants. However, the subsequent quietness is something they must endure.

The stark contrast between the tranquility witnessed this morning and the lively banquet of last night is evident.

While walking amidst these busy and weary attendants, after taking a few more steps forward, Lu Heng and the others happened to encounter Gu Yin's father, the proprietor of the Qushui Village, who was strolling under the morning light.

As Master Qu walked, he simultaneously admonished his few sons who followed behind.

Lu Heng, who was walking alongside, listened attentively for a long time before finally heaving a sigh of relief.

From the tone of the Qushui Village, it appears that the events of last night didn't affect the village. However, after this battle, neither Huo Feng of the Yun Sect nor Gu Yin will be able to return to the Youxiong Country.

Upon reflecting upon this, Lu Heng turned his gaze once again towards the still angry proprietor when Gu Yin was mentioned, as well as the brothers who were quick to shift blame and criticize Gu Yin, and couldn't help but shake his head.

Gu Yin's choice of leaving without a trace last night, in retrospect, appears to be nothing short of perfect.

Although this male musician possesses a solitary disposition, he demonstrates great sophistication in his interactions and understanding of others.

By withdrawing himself last night, he unexpectedly spared himself countless troubles, exhibiting an uncomplicated and carefree demeanor.

Upon witnessing that the Qushui Village remained unaffected, Lu Heng subsequently released the worries weighing on his heart and departed gracefully with Xiao Ai and the Wuyou and Wuyu siblings.

Until the moment they departed, the father and son of the Qu family nearby remained oblivious to the arrival of Lu Heng.

Master Qu, who was admonishing his son while facing the morning sun, remained immersed in the chaos of last night and failed to notice the slight tremor of the leaves in the shadows.

While in the distance from the Qushui Village, outside the Zhuxian Town, at daybreak, Lie Lao and his group bidding farewell, they finally set off to return to the Zhuxian Town.

The events of last night dampened the enthusiasm of everyone involved.

Later on, although the banquet continued, everyone was devoid of the previous joy.

Walking along the broad avenue now, everyone had a gloomy and listless expression.

On the carriage, Lie Lao and Nangong Hao were conversing in low voices, discussing the events of last night, sighing incessantly.

However, at a certain moment, the marching procession came to a halt.

In front of the avenue, a woman stood in the way.

Inside the carriage, Lie Lao and Nangong Hao were slightly surprised upon hearing the report.

They alighted from the carriage and saw that the woman standing in the way on the avenue ahead was dressed in a magnificent scarlet bridal gown.

The woman possessed an incredibly beautiful countenance, yet her overpowering aura caused one to furrow their brow.

Now, she impolitely stood in front of them and spoke directly, "You mentioned earlier that Huo Feng of the Yun Sect was accompanied by a young girl with silver hair and animal ears, as well as a male-female twin pair?"

The woman in the red attire coldly exclaimed, "Where did he go? How did you encounter him?"

As soon as she spoke, her tone was akin to interrogating a criminal.

Lie Lao, despite his well-mannered composure, couldn't help but furrow his brow slightly at the audacious attitude.

Where did this woman...come from?