Chapter 855: The Era Has Gone Wild (4/2, Request Subscription)

It should have been this way, this outcome.

But Father Emperor's intentions regarding these conspiring weird tribes in the Heiqing Shanmai seem to hold deeper meaning.

The five princes lowered their heads, daring not to respond.

In the past, they had even entertained thoughts of accumulating strength to surpass Father Emperor and replace him.

But now, they dared not even entertain such thoughts.

Even though they already possessed Rain-level Weird power, it was still this way!

Rain-level Weird? What of it? Before Father Emperor, it's utterly insignificant!

Father Emperor… is too strong! He is the strongest existence in the current Wu Yu tribe!

And after obtaining the item brought by his sixth sister, Father Emperor grew even stronger… even stronger! So strong as to be unfathomable!

Around them, silence fell.

As if finding his five sons dull, Father Emperor lost interest in speaking.

Time passed second by second.

They did not know what Father Emperor was waiting for, but they faintly sensed something terrifying was rapidly approaching!

Closer, closer! Even closer!

As the distance shrank, the overwhelming, all-encompassing terror pressed down upon their hearts, making their chests feel heavy and their breaths ragged.

What is it… who could possibly bring us this feeling!?

The five royal members were shaken to their cores—they had never imagined that beyond Father Emperor, any existence could exert such pressure upon them!

"Everyone, on alert!"

The moment he spoke, the Black Cloud above shifted form, and all stood ready.

But Father Emperor's next words made them halt their actions.

"Let him come. You are no match for him."

The Black Cloud parted on either side, clearing a path.

And the approaching presence finally came into view.

It was… a bird.

A very ordinary black bird, with black feathers and a sharp beak—yet still, just a bird.

The five royal members felt the mountain-like terror radiating from this bird, yet could not fathom how such a simple bird could possess such oppressive power.

The black bird flew straight to the Wu Yu tribe's king and halted slowly.

The two powerful beings stared at each other across the distance.

Finally, the Wu Yu tribe's king spoke first.

"Do you intend to speak with me in this form? I wish to see your true body."

"When did you develop the delusion that this isn't my true body?"

"Black Qing Gui, don't you dare use your condescending airs on me! Do you think I won't destroy your mountain range?"

Boom!!

A deafening roar shook the entire mountain range.

"Go ahead and try! The whole mountain range is my true body; everything upon it is part of me. Do you really think you can defeat me—even in my sealed state?"

"Hehehe… Hahaha… Hahahahaha! Black Qing Gui, the times have changed! Do you still think you're the invincible Transcendence-level Weird? Look at what I hold in my hand!"

The Wu Yu tribe's king pulled out an object—it was none other than… the Jade Pendant!

"This is?! Wait—are you trying to… have me enter the Jade Pendant, break free from my seal, then devour your body and achieve rebirth? If you truly wish this, I might consider it—granting your Wu Yu tribe eternal prosperity!"

Upon hearing this, the Wu Yu tribe's king slowly revealed a cold smile.

"You misunderstand. Inside resides the soul of the strongest king in Wu Yu tribe's history. When he fuses with me and is devoured, his power becomes mine. My strength will ascend to an entirely new realm!"

"Demon…"

"Correct. Demon."

"If you can become a demon…"

"If I become a demon, I can help you break your seal!"

"…."

The Black Qing Gui fell silent. After a long pause, his black bird body suddenly transformed into a human form, splitting into a wide grin: "What do you want?"

"Qing Guo!"

"Just Qing Guo? After becoming a demon, your vision can be far broader."

"Why rush? Qing Guo is merely the first step. Black Qing Gui, let us join forces, rule Qing Guo, and turn it into a weird nation! From this foundation, we can then gaze farther and see even better scenery!"

"I've seen enough scenery already. But… you're interesting! Little Wu Yu brat, let me lend you a hand. Help me break free, I'll deal with the Guardian Stone Lions—you deal with the King of Qing Guo! Together, we'll destroy Qing Guo!"

The Wu Yu tribe's king smiled, but then remembered something.

"If I help you forcibly break your seal, your power will surely be damaged. Are you certain you can still defeat the Guardian Stone Lions?"

This question from the Wu Yu tribe's king caused the Black Qing Gui to throw his head back and erupt into wild, insane laughter.

The laughter shook the surrounding Wu Yu tribe's Black Clouds, causing them all to disperse and reveal their true forms.

Every Wu Yu tribe member wore expressions of shock.

Just how strong is this thing?!

Only the Wu Yu tribe's king remained still, waiting for the Black Qing Gui's reply.

When the laughter finally subsided, the Black Qing Gui fixed his gaze upon the Wu Yu tribe's king's eyes and spoke slowly.

"Who do you think I am? I'm… Black Qing Gui!!"

Boom!!

As the words fell, the entire land covered by the Heiqing Shanmai split open with a roar and shattered!

An unprecedented earthquake erupted across the Heiqing Shanmai at this very moment!

Amid the booming quake, the King of the Wu Yu tribe laughed loudly, bit through the Spirit-Hosting Jade Pendant, and swallowed it whole.

Terrifying power instantly erupted from within him!

A wild, violent aura surged skyward in a column, dazzling and brilliant!

"Today, I offer the Flower Fall Wicked and the Sheep Void Wicked as sacrifices to break your seal!!"

Boom!!

The sky seemed to split in two, with only an eclipse hanging overhead!

The entire Heiqing Shanmai trembled and shook.

All the Wicked within the Heiqing Shanmai bowed to the ground, facing toward the Heiqing Wicked.

Across the Heiqing Shanmai, an unprecedented mass migration began suddenly today!

The Heiqing Shanmai split open with a roar, as if breaking a seal—its fractures grew ever worse.

The original basin terrain gradually transformed into flat plain.

"Soon, very soon—when I break this seal, it will be the day Qing Guo falls!"

"The long peace has ended. The age is running wild!"

……

In Jingcheng, Juan Niao Lou.

Fang Yue followed the serving girl as she led the way.

Along the way, whenever they reached a new area, Ming Du introduced it to him.

In Juan Niao Lou, one could indulge in pleasure, trade information, accept assassination bounties, enroll in sects… and more.

Provided one possessed a Juan Niao Lou token!

To Fang Yue, Juan Niao Lou was the very core of Jingcheng's underground darkness, connecting other organizations and offering all manner of services!

In return, Juan Niao Lou gained vast amounts of information, wealth, and resources.

Regardless of the original intentions of the Four Imperial Princes, Juan Niao Lou had become a vast organization of immense power!

It was merely called Juan Niao Lou!

The rigidly hierarchical tokens functioned like layers of organizational officers, each with distinct duties and responsibilities.

Even against their will, they were passively feeding nourishment to Juan Niao Lou.

Such a vampiric, parasitic organization thrived beneath the Emperor's very nose—and yet was ignored. How far had Jingcheng fallen?

(End of Chapter)