I Slay Gods and Demons in the Deceit Night
Chapter 164 - 125: Refining Essence into Qi, Within Reach【Second Release!】

Chapter 164: Chapter 125: Refining Essence into Qi, Within Reach【Second Release!】

On this night, blood turned into rivers.

For the various powers within the city, after tonight, the power structure could be described as completely turned on its head.

In High Willow City, the southern district outside the city was the first to be turned upside down.

Soon after, even the powers within the inner city were alarmed.

Beacons of war lit up everywhere within the city, and the shouts of killing rose from all sides.

None of the powers had anticipated that on this night, the Observatory would, without any warning, suddenly mobilize in full force.

This night, they executed seventy-two city power holders and captured more than one hundred and twenty people alive.

Among them were four individuals who could be considered to be among the true upper echelon within the inner city.

Not even the five inner city armies were able to respond in time.

The Temple guard army also had no prior knowledge of the event.

In just about two hours, the matter was nearly settled.

Facing the pressure from all sides, the Commander of the Observatory personally stepped forward to take responsibility for the matter.

Dawn was breaking, and finally, the incident came to an end.

This significant event also reached Qifeng Prefecture City at the break of dawn.

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"Has the Commander of the Observatory gone mad?"

"For twenty years, I thought he had restrained himself, but to think that even now, he’s still inclined to act this way!"

"In the recent twenty years, as long as we didn’t step too far out of line, he was actually willing to turn a blind eye."

"This time with the expansion of the city, only half of the materials sent to the outskirts remained; I felt at that time that the Observatory might not let this go without further action!"

"What do you mean by that, Master Liu? With the city expansion matter, we only took thirty percent, leaving seventy percent. Isn’t that us giving him face, restraining ourselves?"

"As for the other shares, it was his people in the Observatory who took them, what does that have to do with us?"

"He must be about to die."

With that statement, the atmosphere in the room fell silent.

After a moment, another person spoke up.

"Who knows when he will die? If he’s going to die in ten years, won’t the Observatory suppress us for a decade more?"

"With his approach, in the next ten years, we will be trembling with fear, treading on thin ice, not daring to take a single coin, how can we obtain more cultivation resources?"

"If we are not strong enough, the whole Human Clan might be wiped out!"

"He should have less than half a year to live, we’ll just endure him for another half a year."

"And what if he doesn’t die after half a year?"

"Then the same scene from twenty years ago will be replayed... from that point on, the Observatory must be abolished!"

"Even if the Observatory can’t be abolished, we can’t keep this Commander around."

"So, endure him for half a year?"

"That’s what my family’s elder meant."

Another man clad in splendid attire slowly said, "If he does not change his way of doing things, then in half a year, he will either die a natural death, or... he can only succumb to the outbreak of ancient hidden dangers, being executed in High Willow City! Surely, he understands this as well!"

"What about those of our people who were killed this time?"

"Since the dead are already gone, the elder’s intention is that we let the matter rest here!"

"What about those who were captured?"

"Leave them to the Observatory to dispose of according to the law."

"This..."

"Since the Observatory has taken them alive, according to the new law, it’s not a capital offense; at most, they’ll suffer for half a year, being punished with hard labor, fixing the new city."

"Can’t we find a way to force the Observatory to release a few?"

"The Commander is dying; to arouse his anger for a few clan members, which could lead to a desperate struggle, is not worth it."

"Then what about the ongoing city expansion?"

"The elder’s intention is to act with integrity and not give the Observatory another excuse to cause trouble."

"Besides, the expansion of the city is for the grand scheme of survival of the Human Clan; in this matter, taking advantage of the situation is really not appropriate."

"But..."

Clearly, some were unwilling in their hearts.

For them, the city expansion represented a massive opportunity.

Even if they now showed restraint, taking only thirty percent, it was an unimaginable fortune.

Enough to ensure that they would have no worries about resources for cultivation for the next twenty or thirty years.

"Fools!"

Just then, an elderly man strode into the room.

His hair and beard fluttered, like a majestic lion, with a fierce demeanor and imposing aura.

"We pay our respects to the elder!"

"We pay our respects to Elder Liu!"

The Liu Family members all bowed in succession.

The representatives from the other powers also showed immense respect, following suit with greetings.

This man was the second-generation elder of one of the six major families of the inner city, the Liu Family!

The first-generation ancestor of the Liu Family, one of the founders of High Willow City, had passed away eighty years ago.

And this second-generation elder, now over one hundred and ten years old, had been at the pinnacle of the Qi Refining Realm for more than forty years, with a depth of attainment rarely seen in the world.

"The inner city we stand in right now is what was once the entirety of High Willow City."

"After the expansion years ago, how prosperous has the inner city become?"

"Now with the new city expansion, in less than ten years, the current outer city will gradually have the look of the inner city."

"Taking these expansion materials is just like biting off a piece of fat."

"The entire outer city, from here on, will be an everlasting stream, an inexhaustible source!"

Old Master Liu’s eyes swept over and he said slowly, "You fools, short-sighted, get out."

Hearing this, no one dared to linger; all quickly apologized and immediately withdrew.

Only a direct elder of the Liu Family, with a slight bow, stood to the side.

"The Commander of the Observatory, not willing to endure any longer as he nears death, wanted to get that breath of air out from twenty years ago, thus last night’s event."

Elder Liu stroked his beard and said, "This Commander, after all, is at the pinnacle of the Qi Refinement Realm, nearing his death; no one wants to push him too hard... Moreover, his ancient technique is extremely powerful, so the hidden danger is greater, which is why he can’t hold on at this age."

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