Killing Dao Fruit
Chapter 158 - 155: Colonel Wang Qianshan of the Forbidden Curse!

Chapter 158: Chapter 155: Colonel Wang Qianshan of the Forbidden Curse!

The attack came before the person did.

A sudden, piercing sound of splitting the air erupted, nearly causing ear pain.

Zisu and Hualing, the two snake spirits, abruptly dove into the water while Jin Shengshui rose into the air with "Riding Mist," stepping on a wisp of steam.

Wang Yuan pulled Huang Wu into the Five Senses Altar City and then, with a flash, shot towards the middle of the river, far from the dam.

The next moment.

Boom—!

Accompanied by a loud explosion, the dam where they had stood was instantly blown open, creating a huge gap.

The roaring turbid river once again poured down from this place.

At the same time, it tore the breach wider and wider at an alarming rate.

Wang Yuan saw it all clearly—the thing that had flown in was nothing but a short spear, shining black, yet under the force of great power, it struck like a cannon!

"Could it be a Dao General?

But why would a Water Patrol General, directly governed by Dengzhou Prefecture, act so recklessly in his own jurisdiction? Isn’t he worried about destroying the riverbanks?

Something’s not right; there’s something odd about this person!"

In the blink of an eye, a figure clad in fish-skin armor shot over the waves, moving as swiftly as a crossbow bolt.

Even moving so fast, the figure seemed to tear through the air, emitting a sharp explosive sound.

As this person, who called himself Zheng Wan, the Water Patrol General, came into Wang Yuan’s field of vision,

The aura above his head also became apparent.

It also made Wang Yuan’s face change drastically, his pupils shrinking to pinpoints.

"This... I’m afraid all the ’debt’ accumulated by everyone on the dam combined doesn’t even come close to that of this Water Patrol General!

A demon! This is a true demon!"

Others might have strands of blackish-red energy above their heads, proof that they had done more evil than good in their lives.

But this person’s aura above his head was so red it was almost black, and it even faintly formed into pitch-black twisted human faces!

Although this peculiar kind of "Qi Observation Technique," which seems to only work in Yunhe County, isn’t as precise as the Small Book of Life and Death in measuring Yin Morality,

To a Feng Shui Master like Xu Zhenzhi, what they see when observing qi likely looks something like this.

While vague, it’s enough to discern a person’s level of goodness and evil by the color and clarity of their aura.

However,

This thick "debt," nearly forming into a living being, was firmly blocked by a mass of "official energy" that took the shape of a "panther," preventing it from completely falling upon Zheng Wan’s head.

In other words, a considerable part of the debt he created was being borne by the Dynasty Dragon Qi of Great Yan.

In the Great Yan Court, the "official energy" of civil and military officials can take form—though not in the original dragon shape, but rather one identical to the rank badge on their official robes.

Civil servants are birds, signifying civilization:

Rank 1, crane; Rank 2, peacock; Rank 3, mandarin duck; Rank 4, wild goose; Rank 5, silver pheasant; Rank 6, egret; Rank 7, partridge; Rank 8, oriole; Rank 9, quail.

Military officers are beasts, signifying fierceness:

Ranks 1 and 2, lion; Rank 3, tiger; Rank 4, leopard; Rank 5, bear; Ranks 6 and 7, panther; Rank 8, rhinoceros; Rank 9, seahorse.

The term "Clothes and Crowned Beast" originates from this—initially, it was by no means derogatory; in fact, everyone wanted to be this "Clothes and Crowned Beast," but few could achieve it.

The fact that the figure above this person’s head took the form of a "panther" indicated that his rank was either Rank 6 or Rank 7.

Of course, although the "debt" was blocked by the official energy, it was still eroding both the official energy and, by extension, the Dynasty Dragon Qi, which is the source of the official energy!

Clearly, when court officials do evil, they not only consume their own fortune but also significantly deplete the nation’s destiny.

After obtaining the Small Book of Life and Death, Wang Yuan hadn’t yet had the chance to personally slay corrupt officials.

He had no clear concept of the extent of their debt.

Now, with the help of the little ghost girl’s "Sealing title," he could directly observe the Yin Morality and debt of everyone in Yunhe County. Only then did he realize the error in his past thinking.

Those evil beings would eat one person at a time—how many could they harm even if they ate one every day?

But officials are different.

A mere Rank 7 county magistrate dares to call himself the Marquis of Hundred Miles. If you offend them, they have thousands of ways to utterly destroy those ignorant commoners.

Their every action affects the livelihood, and even the life and death, of countless civilians.

Once they cause harm, the consequences are bound to be extremely severe.

As the River Patrol General continued his attack on the largest snake spirit sisters, he bellowed,

"You demons have committed heinous crimes—surrender at once to avoid implicating your families and kin!"

At this moment, Zheng Wan couldn’t help being furiously agitated.

He was desperate to tear apart all these meddlesome magicians and spirits.

As one of the executors on the Turbid River, he naturally had his share in tonight’s affair.

He had personally overseen the river banks early on to ensure no issues would arise.

Indeed, the eight counties upstream followed suit.

Even though the rain had lessened halfway through, accelerating the repair of the riverbanks, the earliest breach would still be impossible to plug tonight.

But just as everything was proceeding smoothly, a problem arose in the very last county, Yunhe. Prompted by malice, he harshly took action, ready to "set things right."

We can also pin the entire responsibility for the breach of the embankment on their heads.

If we report later that the levees broke in nine counties simultaneously due to a natural disaster, it might seem a bit far-fetched, but if we add a demon causing havoc, then everything would be perfectly complete!

"Bullshit! You are the demon!

Where were you when we were just repairing the embankment? How dare you frame us now?"

The Snake Spirit sisters were about to step forward and fight but were grabbed tightly by their nephew Jin Shengshui by the tail.

"Little Uncle, my grandmas, it won’t do. If you hurt the River Patrol General of the Court, then we’d really be in big trouble!

You don’t go out all day, so you don’t understand the rules of the mortal world.

This is an official of the sixth rank, even higher than the County Magistrate of Yunhe!"

While Jin Shengshui was persuading his two trouble-making sisters, he tried to explain to the Water Patrol General who was charging at them:

"General, see for yourself, we were indeed helping to repair the dike, not a demon destroying the riverbank! The common people can all testify!"

Even now, Jin Shengshui still harbored a glimmer of hope, desperately trying to avoid a confrontation with the government.

After all, the Black Water Temple was within the territory of Yunhe County; regardless if they had reason or not, they could run from the Taoist but not from the temple.

Zheng Wan, however, did not listen at all, pulled out two short spears from behind his back, and charged at them again, wrapped in wind and thunder.

Fortunately,

Other disciples from the Black Water Temple had already started performing mantras and casting spells while Jin Shengshui was arguing:

"Supreme Mysterious Black Constitution, conquer ghost gods. Flying Talisman Speed, rush and knock on the clouds.

Black heavens, black earth, black sea, black woods. Black mountains, black water, black rain, black wind. Darkness engulfs the nine lands, sun and moon without light.

Black Talisman Envoy, Black-Armored General. Hearing my command, descend in true form. Follow my bidding, swiftly capture the evil spirit. Swift as the decree!"

Whoosh—!

The massive water vapor from the Turbid River, under the manipulation of the Black Water Mysterious Light Technique, instantly formed a high-speed spinning water barrier, firmly blocking in front of everyone.

But just as it barely blocked the two short spears, it suddenly exploded into a mist that dissipated in the wind.

Even Ge Daoxuan, who was already at the Red Seal Mid-Stage of the True Qi Realm, could not contend with Dao General Wei Anning in a head-on assault, let alone them?

Even the fearless Snake Spirit sisters felt a bit scared at this point, curling up their massive bodies trying to hide behind Jin Shengshui.

But how could they escape?

Watching the horrified faces of the Black Water Temple Taoists, Zheng Wan sneered:

"In the entire Dengzhou Prefecture, there are dozens upon dozens of palaces and temples, all of which obediently closed for three days upon receiving the order.

Only you sneaked around suspiciously! If not demons, then what are you?

Moreover, I am an official, and you are commoners. If I say you are demons, then you... are demons!"

He was extremely skilled at laying the blame.

This is how the Court has always acted when killing someone; they kill not only the body but also the spirit.

Zheng Wan raised the Bright Silver Water-Splitting Spear high, his body grew ice-blue scales like a shark, and his mouth sprouted numerous sharp teeth.

Waves at his feet rapidly spun into whirlpools, restricting even the wind on half of the river surface, forming a high-speed spinning vortex of water and wind around him.

Zheng Wan originated from the "Long Water Camp" of the Great Yan Daoist Soldiers, which specialized in water combat.

And this was the Innate Divine Ability awakened by the Long Water Military Skill when one achieved Great Success—Water and Wind Attire!

Looking half-man, half-spirit monster, the Water Patrol General charged forcefully, creating a piercing scream as he rode the current, splitting the big river in two like a swimming dragon.

In almost an instant, he was upon the two Snake Spirits.

As he thrust the Bright Silver Water-Splitting Spear, his face revealed a bloodthirsty grin.

However,

A glint of golden light flashed from the corner of his eye.

At the same time, a clear voice sounded beside his ear:

"Luckily, I say they... are not demons!"

Clang—!!!

A loud sound of metal clashing against metal exploded, echoing across the river surface repeatedly like the remnants of thunder.

A gleaming gold Tiger Head Saber had suddenly come from nowhere, slashing fiercely at the "vital spot" of the spear.

It also detonated the terrifying power contained within it ahead of time.

Everyone was affected by the Water and Wind Attire, tossed forcefully in all directions.

Regaining his stance, Zheng Wan, who saw the youth that had suddenly appeared, changed his expression and shouted:

"And who might you be?!"

Wang Yuan, relying on the superior bodily control granted by the Taoist Military Skill, stood firmly on the crest of a wave, widening the distance once again.

After turning around, he changed into his own Qiu Tiger Official Robe.

Shaking his sleeve, he said indifferently to the Water Patrol General before him:

"Imperial Dragon Guard, Forbidden Curse Colonel... Wang Qianshan!"

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