Chapter 425 - 424: One After Another
After the Energy Shock, just when everyone thought Qin Ya was dead for sure, a long spear materialized from the void like a specter. In the blink of an eye, it pierced through a Dharma Aspect and the chest of a Celestial Human killer. Thunder immediately raged, surging into the assassin’s body. A sizzling sound rang out, and within a single breath, the Celestial Human killer was reduced to a piece of char!
He wasn’t dead!
That youth had actually survived the combined bombardment of so many Celestial Humans and, like a Death God, was still hunting them down!
An unprecedented fear enveloped the Blood Nether Association killers!
In the span of a breath, the long spear had smashed the heads of three more Celestial Human killers. A chill ran down the spines of the remaining few, who immediately turned and fled.
But then the void rumbled. Amid flashes of lightning, hundreds of majestic Thunder Spears materialized, each radiating a terrifying might, and streaked across the sky like a meteor shower!
"Ahhh!"
"Damn it."
Screams erupted. In the blink of an eye, the Celestial Humans were pierced by countless Thunder Spears and blown to bits. The power was overwhelming, tyrannical. Though his figure remained unseen, his majestic aura weighed down on them like a great mountain, crushing their spirits.
"Who are you, Your Excellency? Why have you come to cause trouble for the Blood Nether Association?"
Just then, a Half-Step King rushed out, his Dharma Aspect condensing. But a long spear tore through the air, carrying the Power of Destruction, and utterly obliterated him!
Not a single word was spoken. It was clean and decisive!
The combat prowess he displayed drove the many Blood Nether Association killers to despair!
Losing all will to fight, they all turned and fled.
But high above, dark clouds began to churn. Muffled peals of thunder echoed as a suffocating pressure blanketed the sky over Cyan Forest Valley. Then, bolt after bolt of lightning rained down from above!
It was like a Celestial Punishment descending upon the world!
Meanwhile, Qin Ya, spear in hand, manifested the Second Layer of the Mysterious Speed. He moved like a Ghostly Charm, weaving through the fleeing crowd as his spear constantly thrust out, reaping soul after soul!
With lightning from above and a Death God below!
Despair was all that remained in the hearts of the Blood Nether Association killers. They began to resist frantically, blasting all kinds of energy into the void. Like headless chickens, they attacked wildly in every direction, regardless of whether they could see Qin Ya, and even ended up killing their own comrades.
After the frenzy, everything returned to silence.
After Qin Ya slew the final killer, he removed his mask, revealing himself. His entire being radiated a terrifying killing intent, so potent it would make gods and ghosts recoil in fear!
The ground around him was littered with corpses and viscera. The earth, soaked in blood, was dyed an unnatural, dark crimson, and the air was thick with its acrid stench.
It made Qin Ya seem like an Asura walking straight out of Hell.
Standing silently for a moment, Qin Ya thought for a bit before collecting the tokens from the dead killers.
The Blood Nether Association was one of the rival factions of Kunyun Palace. As far as he knew, the Golden List of the Law Enforcement Hall had missions that specifically awarded Points for hunting its killers.
"This is the first time, but it won’t be the last."
Qin Ya’s figure flickered and vanished, his cold words the only thing left behind.
Qin Ya slowly stepped out of Cyan Forest Valley.
The old man who had been gathering herbs was still there. He was stunned to see Qin Ya emerge unharmed, and after looking him up and down, he said, "Well, it seems this old man misjudged you. To think a young lad like you could actually walk out of Cyan Forest Valley."
Qin Ya smiled faintly and said, "From now on, Cyan Forest Valley will be much safer."
"Young man, you can’t just say things like that."
The old man shook his head. "This Cyan Forest Valley is an incredibly dangerous place. You getting out was a stroke of immense luck. Others aren’t so fortunate."
"Heh, perhaps."
Qin Ya chuckled and left.
「Not long after」
A few adventurers entered Cyan Forest Valley. They crept along, trembling with caution, not daring to let down their guard for an instant. When they reached the Blood Nether Association’s stronghold, the scene that greeted them left them aghast and utterly speechless!
After they left, they spread the word of this strange event. Many Martial Artists heard the news and entered the valley to see for themselves. Among them, some of the more knowledgeable ones recognized it as a stronghold of the Blood Nether Association, and they were left dumbfounded and cold with fear!
Gods, a Blood Nether Association stronghold had been completely massacred!
’Who did this? No, which faction could have done it?’
But that wasn’t the end of it. Shortly after, a similar scene unfolded in a major city in Shuo Province. A local Martial Artist Family, known for its philanthropy, was slaughtered to the last person. Hundreds of people, from the highest to the lowest, had all met a violent end!
After an investigation by a few dedicated individuals, it was discovered that this so-called "charitable family" was actually another one of the Blood Nether Association’s killer strongholds. The revelation sent a huge shockwave through the Martial Arts world, leaving countless Martial Artists terrified and utterly stunned!!
Two Blood Nether Association strongholds massacred in a row—no one believed it was a coincidence. It was definitely a deliberate act. But who was behind it?
As everyone was busy speculating, a third, fourth, and then a fifth Blood Nether Association stronghold were wiped out in succession. These bases were hidden in various locations—some in remote mountains and old forests, others in bustling city centers, and still others in shadowy corners. No one knew their true identities until after they were massacred, when their secrets were uncovered by inquisitive parties.
For a time, all of Shuo Province was in an uproar!
Five times. Five consecutive Blood Nether Association strongholds, destroyed.
To accomplish this, one would need not only intimate knowledge of the strongholds’ locations but also immense power. While reeling from the shock, the people also developed a new, deeper fear of the Blood Nether Association. This assassin organization that spanned the Southern Domain was truly formidable; if they had this many bases in Shuo Province alone, it was hard to imagine how many members they had in total.
After the fifth massacre, the news stopped. Just as everyone thought the affair had come to an end, word arrived from Qingg Country, not far from Shuo Province. A major incident had occurred in its National Capital: the residence of a court minister had been attacked, and nearly a hundred bodies were discovered in a chamber deep underground. All of them were Blood Nether Association killers!!
When this news reached Shuo Province, it instantly sent countless people into a frenzy.
"Gods, after finishing with Shuo Province, they actually went to cause a ruckus in Qingg Country."
"Just what kind of ruthless monster is this?"
In Qingg Country, a total of three Blood Nether Association strongholds were destroyed.
And now, information about the perpetrator finally started to surface. According to witnesses at each of the destroyed Blood Nether Association strongholds, a youth in white robes had been seen.
A youth in white robes?
Countless people were left speechless by this answer.
The ruthless monster who massacred so many Blood Nether Association strongholds was a young man in white robes? That has to be a lie! This... this is the biggest joke under the heavens!
"Tsk, what youth? Someone must be spreading rumors to fool people."
"Exactly. I can’t believe anyone would fall for something so absurd."
"The ones capable of this must be a rival faction of the Blood Nether Association. But how would they know the locations of their strongholds? The Blood Nether Association’s bases are incredibly well-hidden. How could the information have been leaked?"
"Haha, let’s take a guess. Which Blood Nether Association stronghold will be next to suffer? Qingg Country, Lei Province, Zhen Province... a true madman is on the loose."
"The Blood Nether Association has terrified the people for years. What’s happened these past few days is incredibly satisfying. Hahaha."