I Slay Gods and Demons in the Deceit Night
Chapter 224 - 164: Li Shen Sect Wishes to Explore the Netherworld, Little Divine Sect Heads to the Ruined Prison [Three Updates!]

Chapter 224: Chapter 164: Li Shen Sect Wishes to Explore the Netherworld, Little Divine Sect Heads to the Ruined Prison [Three Updates!]

It was already evening, and the sky was growing dark.

The middle-aged soldier pushed open the door and entered the room.

Through the curtain, he bowed slightly and presented the letter with both hands.

A fair hand reached out and took the letter.

"Previous reports were wrong. They all believed that this junior named Wu Chang reached the Refining Essence Realm by cultivating with the once-in-ten-thousand-year ’Empty Azure.’ But today, it is clear that this is not the case!" the middle-aged soldier said softly.

"Although I was aware that the ’Empty Azure’ had not been transported to High Willow City, I also thought that this child should have just entered the Refining Essence Realm."

A voice came from inside, chuckling, "I didn’t expect that ’blue is made out of indigo but is more vivid than indigo.’ Wu Chang is stronger than Han Zheng."

After hearing the news that the two young masters of the Shi Family died in Feng City, he already knew that there would be unexpected changes in this battle.

Just, he did not expect such a miserable defeat as described in the letter.

Xu Dingye had received the true transmission and had nearly reached the peak of the Refining Essence Realm. His swordsmanship was above his generation and could stand shoulder to shoulder with the older generation.

"Xu Dingye is known outside as the ’Little Divine Sect.’"

Li Shen Sect chuckled lightly, "When I was at the peak of the Refining Essence Realm, I was only slightly better... This child beat him by twenty-two swords, which is even better than I was back then!"

"Great General, you are a genius that comes once every three hundred years in Qifeng Prefecture. No one can be compared with you."

"After today, there already is someone."

"This child inherits from Han Zheng. Great General, what do you think should be done?"

"Wait until I have explored the Forbidden Land and obtained the token within. Then I will make a trip to High Willow City."

"That Forbidden Land has already claimed the lives of more than two hundred elite soldiers. We’ve only managed to discover what seems to be one of the entrances to the Netherworld."

"What Netherworld? It’s just something that has been buried in the long river of time, an even more ancient existence," Li Shen Sect said quietly. "After this battle, Xu Dingye should go to Residual Prison Mansion to temper his spirit..."

Pause for a moment before Li Shen Sect continued, "As for Han Zheng, since he presumably unraveled the knot in his heart at the Qi Refining Realm, let him come to me next spring for the final resolution!"

"What about Wu Chang?"

"Wu Chang..."

Li Shen Sect’s laughter contained a hint of amusement as he said, "High Willow City may be large, but it’s not the largest main city in Qifeng Prefecture... If young people want to climb to the top, they must eventually come to Qifeng Prefecture to take a walk!"

"After the affairs in High Willow City are completely settled, he will surely come to Qifeng Prefecture City."

"Having taken down the Little Divine Sect today, do you think he wants to take down the Li Shen Sect?"

The laughter spread behind the curtain, then Li Shen Sect sighed, "You may leave now. I can’t help but want to kill!"

"Great General, take care!"

The middle-aged soldier quickly bowed and backed away, his expression tinged with worry.

——

Within High Willow City, two days passed in the blink of an eye.

Yet the turmoil from the battle of the day before had not subsided, and the topic was still hotly debated in the streets, with endless discussion.

"Sigh..."

The man guarding the door let out a sigh and rubbed his temples.

He was Xu Dingye’s senior brother and a prominent disciple of Li Shen Sect.

However, his talent wasn’t as exceptional as Xu Dingye’s, and his cultivation was also slightly inferior.

The scenes from the battle the day before still sent shivers down his spine as he thought about them.

He exhaled and suddenly tensed up.

Despite being in the Refining Essence Realm, he hadn’t sensed an old man suddenly appearing beside him at all.

"Greetings to the Lord!"

"Where is Xu Dingye?" the Residual Prison Mansion Lord asked indifferently. "After experiencing this defeat, he should come with me to the Residual Prison Mansion to refine his spirit... This is a message from your master."

"The junior understands," the man paused and then pointed inside, "He’s been drunk for two days and hasn’t woken up yet."

"There’s no wine in High Willow City that could make someone in the Refining Essence Realm drunk for two days."

The Residual Prison Mansion Lord waved his hand and pushed the door open to enter.

He saw wine jugs thrown all around the room.

Xu Dingye was leaning against the window, holding a jug of wine, and drinking deeply.

"Lord, are you prepared to set out today?"

"Seeing you like this, are you not prepared?"

"All alone with a sword — that’s all I need to leave," Xu Dingye said as he threw the jug to the floor, shattering it and spilling the wine.

"Wasting wine," the Residual Prison Mansion Lord shook his head. "Do you know how much grain it takes to brew a jug of wine, how complicated the process is, and how difficult it is? Even I can’t find wine to drink in the Residual Prison Mansion..."

"Which is why I need to drink more," Xu Dingye laughed, "Indeed, grain is hard to come by... I’ve been to the Pure Land, seen the displaced common folk, and lived for a few days outside of High Willow City, where few can eat their fill."

"Then why are you still so wasteful?" the Residual Prison Mansion Lord frowned.

"It’s the last time," Xu Dingye exhaled and said. "It won’t happen again."

"Is defeat weighing so heavily on your mind?" the Residual Prison Mansion Lord stepped closer and asked lightly.

"Being technically inferior and losing to the opponent isn’t too bad," Xu Dingye said with a smile. "But being called ’Little Divine Sect’ by others, seeing myself as the next master... was perhaps too arrogant and conceited. Now I’m a bit more sober."

"Looking at you drunk like this, you don’t seem sober," the Residual Prison Mansion Lord shook his head.

"Being defeated is a setback, but to be cut twenty-three times in one encounter, only to nick the opponent’s sleeve... It’s frustrating and makes me doubt whether I’m useless," Xu Dingye said with resignation.

"If you’re useless, apart from Wu Chang, there is no talent left in Qifeng Prefecture," the Residual Prison Mansion Lord declared.

"That’s indeed the case, even if defeated utterly, in our generation, there’s only him who’s stronger than me," Xu Dingye said.

"He has entered the Qi Refining Realm," the Lord of Residual Prison Mansion spoke again, his voice grave.

"..." Xu Dingye’s face changed dramatically, but the next moment, he exhaled and said, "Does that make me look even more like a loser?"

"Come with me to Residual Prison Mansion, within one year, I guarantee you’ll enter the Qi Refining Realm," the Lord of the Residual Prison Mansion said earnestly.

"My master can’t even achieve getting me into Qi Refining within a year!" Xu Dingye frowned.

"But I can," the Lord of the Residual Prison Mansion spoke as usual, "That’s why your master sent a message to me, asking me to take you to Residual Prison Mansion."

"What do I need to give in return?" Xu Dingye asked gravely.

"Residual Prison Mansion, compared with Qifeng Prefecture, is relatively isolated from the outside news," the Lord of Residual Prison Mansion said as he gently stroked his beard, "You will go to my mansion as the top figure of the younger generation within Qifeng Prefecture."

"What does that mean?" Xu Dingye was momentarily puzzled.

"I have a grandson who is about your age, praised as the leading figure of his generation in Residual Prison Mansion," the Lord smiled.

"Using me, Xu, to make his name renowned? To become the next Wu Chang?" Xu Dingye showed a hint of anger.

"No, my grandson does not have your talent," the Lord of Residual Prison Mansion paused, then said, "You go challenge him! Your master sent a challenge letter over!"

"Hmm?" Xu Dingye was first startled, then he suddenly realized and said, "You think this challenge, making High Willow City prosper with business and drawing a wide audience, is worth imitating?"

"You put that rather unpleasantly," the Lord replied.

Looking outside, the Lord of Residual Prison Mansion said, "Look at the battles before and after, members of the Human Clan gathering at High Willow City... So many of the younger generation, their spirits boiling, truly enhancing the momentum of our Human Clan!"

"Residual Prison Mansion is even harsher than Qifeng Prefecture, with more vicious evils."

"The survival of the Human Clan is immensely challenging, and the younger generation strives to live with dejected spirits, feeling nothing but despair for their future prospects."

"What Residual Prison Mansion needs now is this boost in morale!"

"Xu Dingye, as the foremost figure of Qifeng Prefecture, challenging my Residual Prison Mansion’s first youth, the attraction is enough!"

As he said this, looking into Xu Dingye’s eyes, it was as if he saw a precious gemstone, his gaze filled with a gentle kindness.

"Wu Chang is stronger than I am, you should invite him instead," Xu Dingye suggested.

"No, Wu Chang is too strong, he’d win with a single slash," the Lord of Residual Prison Mansion hastily shook his head, "Didn’t you see, so many people traveled from afar to witness the battle... and because your fight was so dull, many left disappointed?"

"..." Xu Dingye fell silent for a while.

"Another important point, you will stay in Residual Prison Mansion for several years," the elder stated seriously, "Defeat my grandson first, become famous in all directions, start a wave of enthusiasm, and bolster the business... ahem, the spirit of Residual Prison Mansion!"

"And then?"

"After a year and a half, you will slay evils, fight side by side, and people will start to see you as one of Residual Prison Mansion. By then, you will have entered the Qi Refining Realm."

"And after that?"

"Then challenge Wu Chang! The battle from the other day in High Willow City, recreate it at Residual Prison Mansion!"

"You want him to hack at me another twenty or thirty times?"

"At the same Qi Refining Realm, not necessarily," the Lord of Residual Prison Mansion said with a chuckle, stroking his beard, "This time, Residual Prison Mansion’s business, ahem, morale... will rely on you! Wait a year, and then Residual Prison Mansion will issue another challenge!"

"High Willow City took advantage once, and you want to do so twice, isn’t it a bit excessive?"

"Are you willing or not?"

"One year later, another battle with Wu Chang, I agree," Xu Dingye nodded slightly and said, "Residual Prison Mansion shouldn’t have any brothels, right?"

The Lord of Residual Prison Mansion was taken aback, then said, "You still want to go before you leave?"

Xu Dingye hastily shook his head and said, "Know shame and then be brave. My skills are not proficient because I’ve wasted too much energy in brothels. From now on... I’ll steer clear of wine and women."

----

At Linjiang Station.

Lin Yan sat atop the city wall, his eyes slightly closed.

The ancestral orifice between his eyebrows was now filled with nine streams of true energy.

This was all refined from his own foundation, the purest True Qi!

"From now on, I can slightly try adding Evil Qi to the True Qi," Lin Yan thought to himself as he stood up and turned to ask, "Did the Lord of Residual Prison Mansion take Xu Dingye away?"

"Indeed," Xu Qing nodded with a hint of reverence in the look he gave Lin Yan.

"We remain as before; there’s no need for that," Lin Yan patted him on the shoulder, but suddenly his expression changed subtly, and he looked ahead.

Xu Qing followed his gaze, furrowed his brows, and asked, "Those are nobles’ descendants from Li City, and that batch over there is from Feng City’s trading companies... What’s wrong?"

"They left the city in the morning," Lin Yan’s gaze became more focused as he said, "They should have been on their way back, why have they returned to High Willow City?"

"At noon today, someone destroyed the three Pure Lands to the south of High Willow City," Mr. Lu’s voice suddenly came from behind, "The three to the east, the three to the north... within just two hours, nine Pure Lands were destroyed."

"Because of your battle with Xu Dingye, many people from cities all around had rushed to High Willow City. A large number of them will now be trapped here," Mr. Lu explained.

"Someone wants to destroy all the Pure Lands around High Willow City and leave it as an isolated city!"

"To strike at the Pure Lands, it’s not the style of Tribulation Ash," after a brief pause, Mr. Lu added, "But this indeed is the doing of Tribulation Ash!"

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