Chapter 64: Son of Heaven

“Guo Erlang, Cheng Dalar.”

“We three know each other; please don’t resist.”

Bai Yao’s voice came from behind; Chu Danqing turned to see a figure flashing toward them, wrapped in yellow wind and golden lightning.

As the words fell, he was already near them—the wind and lightning within arm’s reach, his hand reaching out to seize the two.

As for Chu Danqing and Dabao, Bai Yao didn’t even consider them worth noticing.

Yet at the critical moment, Bai Yao retracted his hand and stepped back three paces.

A crimson spear had just pierced the very spot he had occupied; had he not retreated in time, it would have run through his body.

After forcing Bai Yao back, the crimson spear slowly dissolved into flame, clearly visible in the night.

“In such a small Yangxian County, so many people of high status have gathered.” Bai Yao’s gaze followed the direction of the crimson spear.

In the darkness, Lu Yin sat alone in a plain carriage, a fur blanket draped over his legs, a small brazier held in his hands.

Tiny sparks floated and drifted above the brazier.

“This Crimson Hidden Spear technique can only be mastered by a true disciple of Master Liulian.” Bai Yao instantly identified Lu Yin’s origin.

Lu Yin didn’t care—it wasn’t a secret, he simply kept quiet, knowing that a tall tree invites the wind.

“My master is indeed Master Liulian; I study under the Crimson School.” Lu Yin spoke slowly, and around him, lotus flames rose and transformed into spears, their tips aimed directly at Bai Yao.

“I’ve heard Master Liulian had such a disciple—known by name, never seen in person.” Bai Yao appeared in an instant, yellow wind and golden lightning surging together as he reached for Lu Yin.

“But you vastly underestimate me—if you won’t even stand.”

As the wind and lightning neared to pierce Lu Yin, he remained calm, a single spark from his brazier spreading into a wall of flame that swiftly separated them.

“No,” Lu Yin said softly, “I merely fear I won’t be able to hold back.”

As he spoke, the lotus spears tore through Bai Yao’s yellow wind and golden lightning; the flames surged, scorching his entire body black.

Lu Yin rose smoothly, and from his brazier bloomed a red lotus, transforming into a phoenix spear shimmering with radiant light.

With a single point of the phoenix spear, like a fire phoenix nodding, it landed directly on Bai Yao’s throat.

The spear tip pressed against Bai Yao’s Adam’s apple, and Lu Yin finally spoke: “I know—you came here to die.”

“But you cannot die here. If you do, the entire Yangxian County will suffer.”

“So I ask you to die elsewhere.”

On the other side, Chu Danqing and the others had stopped. He hadn’t expected these people to be so low-key.

This sickly-looking Lu Yin, and yet his power was so fierce?

He stood up and effortlessly crushed Bai Yao, who carried the Son of Heaven.

One could only say his starting hand was a royal flush.

“So he’s a disciple of Master Liulian—that makes sense.” Guo Ming knew of Master Liulian, so he wasn’t surprised by Lu Yin’s strength.

He simply hadn’t expected Lu Yin to be Master Liulian’s disciple—it was truly unexpected.

“Brother, don’t let your guard down,” Cheng Wei shouted urgently: “Bai Yao’s true power is less than one percent of the Son of Heaven’s.”

“His ability to imprison the Son of Heaven clearly came from outside help, not his own strength.”

Bai Yao glanced at Cheng Wei through the flames, then spoke to Lu Yin slowly, word by word: “What can you do to me?”

Kill him? He came here seeking death.

Capture him? Bai Yao was certain he could die before the other could lay hands on him.

“I truly cannot stop you,” Lu Yin retracted the phoenix spear, then said: “But I can go to the capital and petition the Emperor—accusing Master Gongdao for allowing his son to commit murder.”

“I’ll make Master Gongdao die with Yangxian County.”

Facing Lu Yin’s threat, Bai Yao smiled.

He didn’t refute it—Lu Yin had indeed grasped his weakness.

Everything he had done was to ensure his father’s safety.

“Your threat is effective,” Bai Yao admitted, then shifted tone: “But if you die here, won’t that solve everything?”

Bai Yao lacked the power to resolve this problem, so he chose a more brutal solution.

Kill the one who created the problem.

Lu Yin’s pupils contracted—the phoenix spear’s tip pierced Bai Yao’s throat instantly, and the sparks bloomed into lotus flames.

“Your spear is fast,” Bai Yao reached out but failed to grasp the spear, his expression calm: “But you cannot stop it.”

The cracks spreading across Bai Yao’s skin deepened rapidly, accompanied by a piercing shriek.

He chose to release the Son of Heaven, corrupted by dark arts and imprisoned within his body.

A normal Son of Heaven would be a celestial spirit—saving lives, healing the sick, punishing evil, rewarding virtue.

But this one was not—it had fallen utterly into demonhood, acting with mad cruelty, unrecognizable from its former self.

He could not have done this alone—someone had helped him.

Everyone knew who it was, yet no one could speak it aloud—exposing this truth would harm everyone.

“I hope this bloodshed ends with Yangxian County,” Bai Yao gave a self-mocking smile, then his body swelled, losing all human form.

Lu Yin withdrew his spear, his face twisted in stunned horror.

The swollen Bai Yao exploded violently, turning into a golden-red mist that drifted in the air.

Within the mist, the fallen Son of Heaven’s eyes glowed with murderous intent.

On the other side, Chu Danqing received a hidden quest.

【Hidden Quest: Assist in slaying the Fallen Son of Heaven within 1 hour】

【Trial Difficulty: A-Rank (Hero）】

【Trial Reward: Paradise Points ×10000, Attribute Points +4】

【Trial Failure: Paradise Points -20000, Random Attribute -1, Forced Return】

【Accept?】

Chu Danqing hesitated—he did not immediately accept or refuse.

Lu Yin came here to deal with Bai Yao—what of Lu Yong, the head of the Lu family? What of the Prefect of Yangxian County? Had they not noticed?

If possible, he intended to ride on their coattails.

But he needed others to arrive first—he dared not accept without backup.

Twenty thousand Paradise Points and an attribute point—he couldn’t bear that loss.

“The best outcome is also the worst scenario,” Lu Yin murmured, then called out: “Father, Prefect, Master Ji—you three need no longer watch.”

Chu Danqing watched the hidden quest dimming, heard Lu Yin’s words, and without hesitation accepted.

“Lu Yong, your daughter’s retainer has done us a great service,” the Prefect stepped forward, fully armored.

“I cannot take the credit—the Prefect’s own Fists of Fury Battalion Commander is no less formidable.” Tiny flames flickered, forming Lu Yong.

“Chu Gongfei has indeed worked hard and earned great merit,” Ji Zhen emerged from the darkness, adding: “The government will surely reward him handsomely.”

“No need for you to plead for Chu Gongfei’s reward,” Lu Yong smiled: “The Lu family will not let him down.”

(End of Chapter)