Killing Dao Fruit
Chapter 308 - 305

Chapter 308: 305

In the blink of an eye, the two figures on Luofeng Mountain had completely vanished, and the Earth Gate too slammed shut.

A dazzling flash of blade light suddenly descended from the sky, cutting through the North Sea but ultimately it was a step too late, only cleaving a small part of the mountain peak.

Having already reached the state of Returning to Nature, Xie Tianke, whose Dharma Image now differed from ordinary people only by a pair of wings, hovered over the water surface directly above Luofeng Mountain.

Staring intently at the vortex below the water, which had not yet completely dissipated due to the opening and closing of the Earth Gate, his eyes turned red as he muttered to himself with great self-reproach,

"Ah! Star Lord Taibai, I have arrived too late!"

Their communication had in fact been smooth all along. After receiving the intelligence sent by Huang Wu, Xie Tianke immediately led his troops to rush over.

Even before reaching the North Sea, he had already seen the terrifying heavenly might high in the sky.

Xie Tianke had always had immense respect for the Nine Soldiers Immortal Officer Star Lord Taibai, who was indifferent to fame and fortune. Seeing such Heavenly Punishment Urgent Thunder, he felt for the first time in his life a sense of shame.

Even though he was undoubtedly the top Martial Saint in the world, he knew very well that he absolutely could not survive such a terrifying thunderstorm.

It was easy to imagine how exceptional Star Lord Taibai was!

If not for the Earth Mother’s extraordinary capabilities, Star Lord Taibai would have already exceeded the task, capable of slaying the Green Seal Strange Immortal beneath the thunderbolts all by himself.

The reason he was called upon was probably to have him bring people to clear the battlefield, essentially doing the menial work.

Unfortunately,

A wise man always makes some mistakes.

Since ancient times, there has been only one road to the Netherworld, with entry but no return.

The living in this world, no matter how capable, whether a Martial Saint or a Sage, anyone who dares to enter the Earth Gate has never returned alive.

This was almost an iron rule of the world!

Since Star Lord Taibai from the Nine Soldiers was dragged into Hell with the Earth Mother in a battle that nearly ended in mutual destruction, he was definitely not coming back.

"In my life, I, Xie Tianke, have seldom been weaker or subservient to others, but towards you, Star Lord Taibai, I am completely and utterly convinced both in heart and word!"

This Martial Saint, whose imagination was a bit too rich, casually picked up three twigs from the shore, pinched them with his fingertips to light them, and using the twigs as incense, deeply bowed in the direction of Luofeng Mountain.

"Star Lord above!

Today, you perished together with the Earth Mom, who has plagued the North Border for many years.

I, Xie Tianke, will surely uphold your will, stand uncompromisingly against Demons and Monsters, until I sweep the universe clean and restore a clear and peaceful world to the people!"

Another bow, three bows.

"After returning from the campaign, I will erect a monument and write a biography for you, so that future generations will know the sacrifices you made for the people.

All the millions of people of Great Yan North Border will worship your divine position!"

According to the traditions of Yan Han, for those loyal and upright figures whose cases have been conclusively closed, they did not hold back posthumous affairs and praises.

Especially not for someone like Star Lord Taibai, with great abilities, indifference to fame, lack of desire for rewards, high moral character, willingness to die for justice, detestation of evil, and concern for the world... a living Immortal Official.

Xie Tianke believed,

With such an outstanding role model, a certain inspiration would be provided for generations of aspiring individuals to sacrifice their lives and shed their blood for the state and the Human Clan, until all those "Weird" creatures are driven completely out of this world!

Right then, he suddenly heard a series of "yi yi yi" chirping sounds by his ear.

It was the waves pushing the half-burnt corpse of the Earth Mom to the shore, attracting a crowd of less intelligent "Little Yellow Skins" swarming towards it.

Even fighting fiercely over a taste of mother’s flavor.

Xie Tianke then turned serious, holding his long sword with a resolute intent to kill, and darted towards the shore.

Although the chief culprit, Earth Mom, could no longer harm the mortal world, the five most terrible Yellow-Skinned Dharma Kings must be completely exterminated.

Otherwise, the harm they could cause to the people would not be less than that of a Green Seal Strange Immortal.

Before the blade light fell,

Awooo—!

Another mournful howl suddenly resounded, and a streak of blue and white light also shot forth from the south.

The North Sea Coast instantly cooled by ten degrees.

The clouds that had not yet dispersed overhead turned into a heavy snowfall of feathers, drifting down in flurries.

Before the person arrived, he sharply demanded,

"Xie Tianke! What have you done to Earth Mom? Why can’t I sense her presence anymore?!"

The comer was none other than another Green Seal Strange Immortal from Heaven Righteous Dharma Dao—Tent Master Bai.

Originally, Heaven Righteous Dharma Dao did indeed harbor a bit of scheming, hoping to lure Xie Tianke out of White Cloud Pass during the "Spring Festival."

Then, leveraging the numerical superiority of their top-tier combat power, they intended to let Tent Master Bai take the opportunity to break through the border fortress, invade the heartland of Great Yan, and commence the feast of division.

But all of this was predicated on the condition that Earth Mom was in good condition, even if Xie Tianke came here, he couldn’t kill her.

Once Earth Mom was slain, even if Heaven Righteous Dharma Dao succeeded in defeating Great Yan, it would lose its significance.

It would just be making a wedding dress for someone else.

The noble virtue of sacrificing oneself for others simply did not exist among Heavenly Officials; the usual practice of pulling each other back was also one of the reasons why Red County Shenzhou could stand unshaken.

Hence, as the ritual progressed, and serious issues began to emerge from Earth Mom, the ones who became anxious and on edge were Heaven Righteous Dharma Dao.

When Xie Tianke took action, Tent Master Bai had no choice but to grit his teeth and closely follow behind him.

Bound by his own Daoist Skill’s characteristics, he only dared to harass and not to engage directly.

By the time the dust had nearly settled, it arrived leisurely, seething with shock and rage.

Clang——!

The response to [Tent Master Bai] at this moment was none other than the incomparably sharp long saber in Xie Tianke’s hand.

The Martial Saint was already in a foul mood, and [Tent Master Bai] unfortunately crossed paths with him at the wrong time.

"Looking for Earth Mother Black Sky?

Fine, with [Star Lord Taibai] setting a precedent, I, Xie Tianke, just happen to have no chance to stretch my limbs.

Since you’re so concerned about the whereabouts of [Earth Mother Black Sky], I’ll send you to hell with her, so you can keep each other company on the Netherworld Road! To death!"

In an instant, the great battle resumed.

...

Elsewhere.

After Wang Yuan and [Earth Mother Black Sky] entered the [Earth Gate], a long, gray-white passage appeared before them, with only a faint, extremely faint, ghastly white light at the end of the passage.

The figures of the two were completely out of their own control, falling endlessly downwards.

Wang Yuan was quite composed, the closer he got to the Underworld, the more vigorous the vast mana cultivated from the [Earthly Que Golden Book] inside him became.

It even faintly emitted a sensation of joy and enthusiasm, like a traveler returning home.

The Underworld was precisely where the [Earthly Que Golden Book] could exert its power to the fullest.

Looking at [Earth Mother Black Sky] not far ahead, Wang Yuan’s eyes gleamed playfully:

"Tsk tsk, I hope when you cry later, you don’t splatter your tears on me, that would be rude."

He had already seen it while in the [Myriad Phenomena Heavenly Net].

Emperor Fengdu, East Mountain Emperor, Houtu, the Five Directions Ghost Emperors of east, south, west, north, and center, Luofeng Six Immortal Officers... all the divine positions in the Heavenly Department were vacant.

As the major stronghold where the heavenly Dao holed up, besides those [Yin Officials] each with their duties, the upper-level divine positions in the Yin Department were all directly managed by the heavenly Dao’s pan-consciousness.

As the sole holder of a divine position from the Heavenly Department, [King Yanluo], here, Wang Yuan truly had some authority of "Harmonizing Yin and Yang."

Even though his jurisdiction included only the fifth hall and other vast regions of the Underworld Yin Soil outside the Earthly Underworld that are beyond heaven and earth’s management, such as those unruly vassal Ghost Kings.

However, even just mobilizing the power of the fifth hall should be enough to surround and annihilate a wearied [Green Seal Strange Immortal].

He couldn’t think of a reason why he would lose!

What worried Wang Yuan more now was another matter altogether.

In his view, [Earth Mother Black Sky], the madman, was clearly out of his mind.

An ordinary living person who seeks death by going to hell is one thing, but what difference does it make for a Strange Immortal to blatantly run to the Earthly Yin World and then accompany an [Immortal Official] to pay respects in the thirty-three heavens?

It’s all akin to throwing oneself into the lion’s den.

Takeout delivered right to your mouth – who could resist not eating it?

The other departments’ [Yin Officials], if they saw [Earth Mother Black Sky], their own arch nemesis delivering himself to their doorstep,

they would probably swarm over immediately, dismember him, and gain more favor from the heavenly Dao.

What he needed to guard against were such people.

At this thought, Wang Yuan’s heart shivered:

"No! I must speed up, I can’t let others snatch the benefits!"

With his hand as the pen and Dharma Light as the ink, he quickly wrote an upgraded version of [Lord Yama Decree], clenching it tightly in his palm.

Preparing to deploy as soon as he landed — a Cloud-Piercing Arrow, thousands of troops to face me!

There’s no need to discuss whether to steam or braise.

As a boss, I’ll gulp down a [Weird] in three bites, without even dipping in soy sauce, and if Monk Tang were caught by me, not even Monkey Sun could summon help in time!

The goal is to avoid procrastination and act swiftly and decisively!

The light at the end of the passage grew brighter and brighter.

Opposite him, every blade of grass, every mountain, and every stone began to call out his name:

"King Yanluo! King Yanluo! King Yanluo!"

Welcome to the first divine being of the Heavenly Department returning to his place in the Underworld.

However, just as they were about to set foot in the Underworld at the moment they traveled through the passage between the two realms.

A sudden "crack" sound echoed in the passage, and the ghastly white light, now within reach, was immediately replaced by a pink mist.

"Wait, this isn’t the road to hell, I want to get off!"

Wang Yuan’s [Dharma Body Between Two Realms] sensed the nature of this change instantly.

It was clearly the entrance from Luofeng Mountain’s [Earth Gate] which had skirted the entire Underworld in an instant, coming directly to the opposite exit — Dushuo Mountain!

Chosen by [Earth Mother Black Sky], who possessed the power of [Reincarnation], the emergency escape destination was not the decidedly deadly Yin Department Lower Soil from the beginning.

At the same time, [Star Lord Taibai]’s power also allowed Wang Yuan to precisely capture the current Yang World time.

— March 1st at midnight sharp!

The transition between February and March is also the last moment of "great advantage to north and south, disadvantage to east and west."