【The Empire of the Divine Eagle】(Volume 4, Chapter 106)

Chapter 106 The Aura of Lewdness

After dinner, Wu Tianjiao cultivated alone in his tent, meditating and circulating his energy until midnight. Suddenly, he heard faint

shouts of battle coming from outside, startling him awake. He immediately threw open the tent flap and went outside. The blonde female guards were already

gathered around, cautiously on guard, ready for battle.

Wu Tianjiao summoned the Wu sisters, the Twin Sword Maidens, the Sword Queen, Youyue, Ying Ying'er, and other women, and they immediately rushed to the source of

the shouts . At the same time, he instructed the Three-Sound Saintess to carefully protect the remaining people.

The shouts of battle were coming from the caravan camp on the left. The camp, which had been pitch black, was now

ablaze with and billowing smoke. When Wu Tianjiao and the others arrived, the camp was already littered with corpses, and blood flowed like a river. Only

a few dozen skilled mercenaries remained, forming a circle, desperately resisting the enemy.

The enemy consisted of only ten people, all wearing hideous ghost masks with strange symbols carved on them.

They wielded meteor hammers, each hammer stained with blood and whitish brain matter. Their movements were also

very strange, appearing and disappearing like ghosts.

Youyue exclaimed in surprise, "The Ten Deadly Assassins of Heaven!"

Ying Ying'er and the Sword Queen looked at her strangely. Youyue whispered, "These ten masked assassins are

the ten most famous assassins of the Heavenly Dragon Sect. They rarely make a move, but when they do, they kill their opponents without leaving a trace. No

one has ever escaped their clutches."

The Sword Queen nodded. Although she didn't know exactly how infamous the Ten Deadly Assassins of Heaven were, from the situation before her

and Youyue's description, she could sense that these ten guys were quite formidable. She wondered how this caravan

had become enemies with these fiends.

Wu Tianjiao didn't care about any of that. He had never heard of the Ten Deadly Assassins of Heaven. What was this talk of extermination?

The people who disturbed his training had made him a killer. He ordered the Twin Sword Maidens, "

Cut off the hands of these ten annoying fellows, and see if they dare to flaunt their hammers again."

The Twin Maidens accepted the order and were about to step forward when Youyue suddenly stopped them, saying, "Young Master, we'd better not interfere. The Heavenly Dragon Sect

is not easy to deal with, especially given the current situation."

"How is it special?" Wu Tianjiao asked in surprise.

Youyue spoke eloquently, "The deployment of the Ten Heavenly Killers signifies the Heavenly Dragon Sect issuing its highest kill order.

The Ten Heavenly Killers are merely the first hurdle. If an opponent can escape their killing formation, there are nine more hurdles to overcome. These ten consecutive

hurdles constitute the Heavenly Dragon Sect's highest kill order—the Ten Heavenly Dragon Killers. It is said that if someone

survives the Ten Heavenly Dragon Killers, regardless of what they did to the Heavenly Dragon Sect, they will not be held accountable."

Wu Tianjiao was very interested in these secrets, thinking, "Why didn't Master Wuxin tell me about this?"

As soon as Youyue finished speaking, he asked, "Then do you know how many people have escaped the Ten Heavenly Dragon Killers so far?"

"None," Youyue shook her head, "Not a single one. Even the peerless genius 'Sword Emperor' Li

Haotian couldn't escape the Ten Heavenly Dragon Killers."

"How is that possible?"

"It's a pity it's true," Youyue said expressionlessly. "It's said that Li Haotian was defeated by the ninth strike of the Ten Kills of the Heavenly Dragon,

'The Soul-Stealing Smile.' As for the final strike of the Ten Kills of the Heavenly Dragon, no one has ever seen it. So, young master, let's

not concern ourselves with this matter."

Wu Tianjiao pondered for a long time, and finally shook his head. When he raised his head, his eyes were filled with fearlessness.

He said, "If I back down now, I will remember this for the rest of my life. It will become a burden on my heart,

constantly corroding my soul."

A strange light flashed in the eyes of the Sword Queen. She didn't say anything, but when Wu Tianjiao's gaze fell on her, she nodded heavily

, her eyes full of approval.

The Twin Sword Maidens had already headed towards the Ten Kills of the Heavenly Dragon when Ying Ying'er suddenly said, "I'll help." After saying that, regardless of whether

Wu Tianjiao objected or not, she turned her slender hand, and a radiant sword aura formed in her hand. It was none other than

the secret technique of the Heavenly God Palace, "Sword of the Heavenly God."

No one expected that Ying Ying'er would possess the Heavenly God Palace's ultimate technique. This shocked everyone present,

further obscuring her identity. Generally, only direct descendants of the Heavenly God Palace could receive the true teachings of the "Heavenly

Emperor . To master the "Heavenly God's Sword," one needed at least decades of cultivation. Yet, Ying Ying'er

wielded the "Heavenly God's Sword" with seemingly effortless ease. The

"Heavenly God's Sword" contained boundless energy. Under the user's control, it directly attacked the enemy. It didn't need to

strike a human body; simply landing near the enemy would create a powerful explosion, instantly annihilating them.

Ying Ying'er spotted two masked assassins lurking outside the circle and swiftly aimed the Heavenly God's Sword at them.

A deafening explosion immediately erupted, white light flashing in the darkness, sand and gravel flying everywhere. This sword aura explosion stunned

most of those present.

Unfortunately, the masked assassins didn't stop killing. Instead, they seized the opportunity and killed several

more mercenaries. The two masked assassins who seemed to have been struck head-on by the "Sword of the Gods" were only slightly injured, but

their clothes were now tattered, and their bizarre masks made them look like

demons .

Ying Ying'er's skill naturally attracted the attention of the Ten Deadly Assassins of Heaven. Four masked assassins stayed behind to continue attacking

the mercenaries, while the rest rushed towards Wu Tianjiao's side.

"Seeking death!" Youyue shouted, her longsword flashing like a dark rainbow as she slashed at one of the masked assassins who had charged forward.

The masked assassin probably hadn't expected his opponent to be so skilled; before he could even conceal himself, Youyue's

sword had already grazed his neck. A spurt of blood shot out, and he fell to the ground, eyes wide with resentment.

The other masked assassins hesitated for a moment, then the Wu sisters and the Twin Swordswomen split into two groups: one to rescue

the mercenaries, and the other to deal with the remaining masked assassins. The Ten Ghost-Faced Assassins truly lived

up to their reputation as the assassins tasked with the highest-level pursuit missions by the Heavenly Dragon Sect. Each of them was a top-tier expert; ordinary mercenaries couldn't withstand

a single move from them. Furthermore, their skill in coordinated attacks and their unpredictable movements allowed them to employ a variety of unorthodox methods

to kill.

Although Youyue unexpectedly killed one of the Ghost-

Faced 's female "assassins." On the contrary, the Wu family sisters on the periphery

could only barely suppress the five Ghost-Faced Assassins in their initial engagement; defeating them wouldn't

be a matter of a single move or two.

Of course, this doesn't mean Youyue's skills are superior to the Wu sisters'. Youyue's ability to kill a masked

assassin was primarily due to surprise, speed, ruthlessness, and precision, coupled with the one-on-one combat.

If Youyue had teamed up with others, it would have been impossible to kill a masked assassin so quickly. The cooperation and tacit understanding cultivated

among cannot be broken by simple brute force. These masked assassins

coordinate seamlessly and are fearless, often employing life-or-death tactics.

Furthermore, their agility is a major concern for the Wu sisters; often, a single sword strike will leave the

enemy vanished, only to reappear from an unexpected angle, making them impossible to defend against.

At first, the two swordswomen were overwhelmed by such an enemy. Fortunately, the sword queen, with her rich combat experience,

saw through their strategy and shouted to the two, "Swordswomen, don't use your eyes, use your senses!"

These words immediately calmed the two swordswomen down. They suddenly stood still, closed their eyes,

and let the masked assassins, wielding their meteor hammers, appear and disappear around them. Wu Tianjiao was terrified, his heart pounding in his chest,

sweating profusely for them.

Just then, two masked assassins suddenly appeared behind the swordswoman, their meteor hammers striking

her back from above and below. Before this attack, they had already launched dozens of hidden weapons, determined to

kill her in a short time.

Unfortunately, they were unaware that their enemy was a peak-level Emperor Martial expert. Especially

after the Sword and Saber Twins followed Wu Tianjiao, their power had increased rapidly under his Yin-Yang dual cultivation, becoming increasingly formidable. Furthermore, they had received

guidance from the Sword Queen and the Three-Sound Saint Mother, significantly enhancing their martial arts. They were only one step away from breaking through to the peak of Emperor Martial and entering the Saint Martial

realm a prospect that seemed imminent.

Once the Sword and Saber Twins closed their eyes, their senses of their surroundings would be amplified a thousandfold.

Every blade , every rustle of wind, would not escape their perception; they would become intimately connected with their natural environment,

merging into one.

The assassins' hidden weapons and hammers struck the Sword Maiden, but all missed, hitting only afterimages. The Sword

Maiden had already swiftly moved behind them, her jade palm seemingly lightly striking their backs. The two

masked assassins were sent flying into the air, spitting out thick blood mid-air. It seemed their internal organs

were shattered; even a god couldn't save them.

As two masked assassins fell, another masked assassin had

his arm . This crushing defeat was something these masked assassins had never dreamed of. The remaining masked assassins on the outer perimeter

dared not make any further moves. The four masked assassins who attacked the mercenaries were also repelled by the Wu sisters, who, wanting to

protect the mercenaries, did not pursue them further.

The seven masked assassins who had survived appeared simultaneously outside the circle. Wu Tianjiao walked to the Wu sisters' side,

muttering to himself, seemingly quite dissatisfied with the battle. A masked assassin suddenly uttered a hoarse voice: "

Who ? How dare you interfere in the affairs of our Heavenly Dragon Sect?"

Wu Tianjiao didn't answer, but instead asked, "You kill people every day, have you ever thought about the day you'll be killed yourself?"

The masked assassin paused, but quickly recovered, and said fiercely, "You've gotten involved in this matter, and

you will surely face the cruel punishment of our Heavenly Dragon Sect in the future. Just wait, some powerful figures from our sect will come to deal

with you ." With that, he and the other assassins disappeared into the darkness, taking the corpses with them.

"Have they left?" Wu Tianjiao asked Jian Hou. Before

Jian Hou could answer, You Yue said from the side, "They've already left. Their Five Elements Escape Technique isn't very sophisticated; they

still need the cover of darkness, otherwise it won't work. Now that it's dawn, they have no choice but to leave."

"Five Elements Escape Technique?" Wu Tianjiao asked doubtfully. He was familiar with this term, and had even experienced it firsthand.

To his surprise, Youyue seemed to know this unorthodox martial art, and even seemed quite proficient at it. Her

tone not only belittled others but also carried the air of a grandmaster.

He grew increasingly curious about Youyue's background, but he couldn't ask, as he

had promised not to inquire when he took her as a slave.

At this moment, a young nobleman dressed in fine clothes pushed aside the mercenaries surrounding him and

approached , bowing slightly. "Thank you all for your righteous assistance. I don't know how to express my gratitude. May I ask your honorable names?"

Wu Tianjiao smiled and waved his hand, saying, "It's nothing, not worth mentioning. We

are neighbors; we should help each other." He then pointed to his camp tent a short distance away.

The richly dressed young man smiled and said, "Since that's the case, I'll keep this favor in mind. If I ever need your help in the future, I will

be there without hesitation."

Wu Tianjiao smiled again, but this time it was a particularly hearty smile, making the richly dressed young man feel uneasy. Wu

Tianjiao's gaze sharpened, and he suddenly asked, "How did you offend the Heavenly Dragon Sect?"

The richly dressed young man smiled bitterly and said, "I don't know either. They seem

interested ."

Wu Tianjiao naturally didn't believe him. The Heavenly Dragon Sect wasn't a bandit group; why would they send their top ten assassins to do such a

thing? However, since the other party was unwilling to say, he didn't press further. The two then bowed and parted ways.

On the way back, Youyue suddenly said, "Young Master, he's lying."

"How do you know?" "

I saw his hand tremble slightly when he spoke," Youyue said.

Wu Tianjiao nodded, but he was secretly shocked. He hadn't expected Youyue's observation to be so sharp; no subtle

change escaped her notice. Wu Ling Shuang smiled and said, "I think the problem lies with

that noble young master. The mercenaries risked their lives to protect him under those circumstances, which shows his identity is not simple."

"Although we saved him, he didn't seem to show any gratitude. He spoke politely, but wasn't

excited . Clearly, he's very cunning and has a deep mind," Sword Queen interjected. "We really shouldn't have

provoked the Heavenly Dragon Sect like this."

"What are you afraid of?" Wu Tian Jiao stepped forward and patted her shoulder. "I really want to see how unpredictable

the final Even the so-called 'Sword Emperor' Li Haotian hasn't had the chance to see it. I'm sure it will be exciting. Of course,

that 'Soul-stirring Smile' is also very worth appreciating. I wonder if a beautiful woman will smile at me?" Sword Queen

frowned. Although she and Wu Tian Jiao were very close, Wu Tian Jiao had shown his true colors in front of so many people...

Faced with such intimate gestures, she felt somewhat awkward. She wanted to dodge immediately, but doing so

would seem to reveal her guilty conscience. She could only grit her teeth and say, "You're right."

Wu Tianjiao chuckled inwardly and continued, "So, I want you and Sister Shenyin to stay in my tent.

You know, although I can sacrifice my innocence to save some people, my martial arts are still

far inferior to those of a Saint-level expert."

The Sword Queen harbored resentment. She knew this little man still remembered her asking him to save Gong Chan, and

he was taking this opportunity to retaliate. Wu Tianjiao's martial arts weren't bad, but compared to a Saint-level expert,

there was a significant gap. If they encountered top assassins from the Heavenly Dragon Sect, they would indeed need her protection. His

request was simply a ploy for nightly pleasure.

Regardless, the Sword Queen was considered the leader of many women; even a willful woman like Wu Hongshuang

had to obey her. Sword Queen followed Wu Tianjiao, partly out of respect for the Holy Mother of Heaven. She did whatever Wu

Tianjiao asked.

Sword Queen gritted her teeth and said, "If you're afraid, I'll stay in your tent!" This was clearly

a veiled insult implying Wu Tianjiao was cowardly.

Wu Tianjiao didn't mind, grinning slyly, "Alright!" He waved, signaling everyone to move forward. His

swaying gait showed he was overjoyed.

Sword Queen trailed behind him, muttering hatefully, "That shameless bastard."

"Sister Tianxian is right," Ying Ying'er said, following behind her. "Brother Wu is so mean."

"You're wrong," Youyue appeared like a ghost beside Ying Ying'er, saying, "Not mean,

shameless and despicable."

The Wu sisters following behind them smiled helplessly. They now realized that their little brother Tianjiao

was so hated by women; they hadn't noticed before.

Dawn was approaching, and Wu Tianjiao had no desire to rest any longer, deciding to set off early. Some of the women covered their faces with veils,

while others simply wore cloaks; in short, they used every trick in the book to combat the desert dust and sun.

Seeing how well-prepared they were, Wu Tianjiao could only sigh in admiration; in this matter, he had no right to speak.

After traveling for a while, Xiao Yuehua suddenly called Wu Tianjiao to the front of the carriage and asked him, "Why is someone

following us?"

Wu Tianjiao looked back and, sure enough, less than a mile behind his group, a caravan was

closely following them. Upon closer inspection, he realized it was the group they had rescued the previous night.

Their numbers had dwindled to fifty or sixty people; the entire caravan consisted of only a dozen or so camels, twenty or thirty horses,

three specially made desert wagons, and a magnificent four-wheeled carriage.

Their intention in following Wu Tianjiao's group was clear: since Wu Tianjiao had saved them the previous night, he would surely help them again if they encountered danger

next time . Unfortunately, their theory only applied to ordinary people and

was absolutely inapplicable to Wu Tianjiao.

Because the elegantly dressed young nobleman had left a very bad impression on Wu Tianjiao,

he would definitely be the first to flee if they encountered danger again. If he was also in a bad mood, he might

even curse them silently.

The two groups had traveled for two days, passing the patch of still-green sand and gravel, and now faced an endless expanse of

arid desert. The scorching air, carrying the dry smell of earth, assaulted everyone's senses.

Crossing the desert at this time of year was far from ideal; the days were unbearably hot, and at night, a bone-chilling cold would sweep across

this desolate wasteland. Among Wu Tianjiao's group, everyone except Gong Chan and He Ningli knew

martial arts and could naturally withstand the cold. However, the horses were much less resistant to the cold, and in the freezing night

, they could easily freeze to death.

However, Shurabi had made thorough preparations beforehand. She purchased a batch of hoof covers and blankets along the way.

Every night, she would put the hoof covers on the horses' feet and wrap them in blankets and some

furs She would then gather all the horses together so they could withstand the severe cold.

At this time, Wu Tianjiao missed Longying a little. He never worried about it; the creature could fly a thousand miles in a day with a single flap of its wings

. These past few days, it had disappeared again, probably really off to find its lover.

The terrain of the Gabo Desert was relatively flat. Because there were no strong winds, even if sand dunes formed, they were not very large,

making it easy for the carriage to travel.

On the third day after entering the desert, thanks to the meticulous care of Jianhou and other women along the way, Wu Tianjiao remained

energetic and full of vitality, showing no signs of hardship during the desert journey. However, his lack of hardship did not mean that others were not suffering.

Sui Baozhu, as a prisoner, was one of those who felt the pain.

For days, her meridians had been restrained, her martial arts sealed, unable to sit or lean against anything, spending her days eating

and sleeping, as if everyone had forgotten her. Upon entering the desert, Jian Hou simply sealed her main meridians,

temporarily depriving her of martial arts but allowing her to move freely.

She didn't know what she could do. Simply put, she constantly wanted to escape, but dared

not the risk, because she discovered that every woman here was incredibly skilled, especially

the four stunningly beautiful women named Tianxian, Shenyin, Leiyin, and Xuanyin; their skills were terrifyingly high.

She had considered kidnapping a young woman like Gong Chan, who had no martial arts, but she lacked confidence. Her confidence had

vanished completely when she was captured at the ranch. Now, all she could do was wait.

In the afternoon, the group arrived at the first oasis in the desert. The oasis was about three miles in circumference, containing

two adjacent small lakes, with low shrubs and dozens of tall desert poplars growing along their shores.

Wu Tianjiao cheered and ran towards the nearest lake. The caravan following behind Wu Tianjiao

galloped up at that moment. For those traveling in the desert, an oasis was nothing short of a lifeline; they no

longer hesitated, only thinking of reaching it as quickly as possible.

The magnificent carriage, kicking up dust, sped into the oasis and stopped by another small lake. The richly dressed

young man lifted the curtain and stepped down. He glanced in Wu Tianjiao's direction, his eyes immediately dazzled by a large group of stunningly beautiful women who had removed their veils and

cloaks .

However, when he found the only man among the women, a surge of intense jealousy welled up

inside him . While he wished that man were dead immediately, he also desperately wanted to take his place and be among the many beautiful women.

He went in, enjoying the company of the beautiful young man.

The richly dressed youth was filled with jealousy and envy, and gradually, his gaze filled with coldness and murderous intent. Just

as he was about to turn around, a familiar figure suddenly entered his field of vision, startling him.

He thought he was seeing things, quickly rubbing his eyes to make sure he wasn't mistaken—it was indeed

the woman he had been longing for. He never expected to encounter her under such circumstances.

However, he couldn't help but wonder why she was with that man. Jealousy clouded his

vision again, making his eyes appear somewhat bloodshot.

Sui Baozhu also saw the richly dressed young man not far away; she hadn't expected to meet him in this desert. Given

her personality, she never wanted to ask for favors, but the richly dressed young man was her only chance now; if she missed this opportunity, she

wouldn't have another.

She didn't meet his gaze directly, but pretended not to know him, continuing to wash and groom herself by the lake.

At night, on the sandy area where the two small lakes meet, in the shadow of a desert poplar tree, a man cautiously

lowered his voice and asked, "Miss Sui, what are you doing here? Where is Chairman Lu?" "

He's fine," a soft voice replied.

"Why are you following that brat?" the man asked again.

"You seem to dislike him. However, I heard he saved you a few days ago," the soft voice said with a hint of

sarcasm .

"Even without his interference, I'd still send those bastards to hell, making them regret not having a few more lives,"

the man said disdainfully.

A soft voice chuckled, its tone unmistakably alluring: "So that's how it is. Then I'll tell you, I was

following him to gather some information. Now that the mission is complete, the people from the Guild Master's rendezvous

haven't . Would you mind sending me away tonight?"

"But I have urgent business at home and need to rush back to Fengcheng. I can't afford to delay any longer."

"Then send me to Fengcheng. In short, I don't want to linger here."

"Alright—" The man was about to agree when he suddenly seemed to remember something and quickly changed his mind: "No, I'm

currently being hunted by the Heavenly Dragon Sect. Although those people aren't a threat to me, I think

it's safer to travel with more people. So, you'll have to be patient for a few days. Once we get to Fengcheng, I'll make sure

that brat pays off, even without your orders."

Seeing that she couldn't persuade the man, the owner of the soft voice became anxious and wanted to use her trump card—seduction,

because she knew that the man before her was most susceptible to the allure of beauty. Unfortunately, before she could use this tactic,

a woman's exclamation came from the camp. It seemed she had discovered something.

The slender figure behind the poplar tree immediately and alertly withdrew from the shadows,

pretending , and headed towards the campsite by the small lake. The other figure behind the poplar tree also cleverly made its way to

another small lake from the other side.

Just as they left, two beautiful figures suddenly appeared on a sand dune not far away—it was Youyue and Yingying'er

.

Yingying'er pouted and said, "That wicked woman! Brother Wu is so good to her, he doesn't treat her

like , yet she's only thinking about escaping. Just thinking about how disgusting she was earlier makes me want to throw up."

"I think we should keep a closer eye on that man. We've had quite a haul tonight; Young Master should be satisfied,"

Youyue said calmly.

The next day, the group left the oasis and began their journey deeper into the desert. The distance to the next oasis

was long, a ten-day journey. Reaching the next oasis meant they would soon be leaving this desert.

Wu Tianjiao treated Sui Baozhu as always, not only not strictly, but even more leniently, giving her more and more

freedom . Meanwhile, through his two monitors, he also uncovered more and more secrets.

He now knew that the elegantly dressed young man was named Xiong Guoqiang, the son of Xiong Shiguang, the lord of Xiong Family Fortress in Fengcheng, and

had intricate connections with the Azure Dragon Merchant Guild. Sui Baozhu had once accompanied Lu Sishan to Fengcheng and

stayed at Xiong Shiguang's residence for over half a month. During that time, Xiong Guoqiang was extremely attentive to her, his aim being to win her favor. Ironically, Sui Baozhu

didn't even glance at him, which only fueled his burning desire.

Sui Baozhu only stayed at Xiong Family Fortress for half a month before leaving Fengcheng with Lu Sishan. This unexpected

encounter rekindled Xiong Guoqiang's passion. However, Wu Tianjiao failed to glean

the true reason why Xiong Guoqiang was being hunted by the Heavenly Dragon Sect from Sui Baozhu's secret conversation with him. Xiong Guoqiang remained tight-lipped about this matter, seemingly extremely unwilling

to discuss it.

Given Sui Baozhu's secret contact with Xiong Guoqiang, Wu Tianjiao officially began to assume the role of Xuan Yuanhe,

especially in front of Sui Baozhu. He instructed the women not to reveal anything inconsistent with Xuan Yuanhe's identity.

His reason for concealing his true identity was naturally to prevent Xiong Guoqiang from recognizing him in Fengcheng

. Despite being the Imperial Prince Consort, renowned throughout the capital, Wu Tianjiao was virtually

unknown in the north; few knew who he was. Fortunately, Sui Baozhu still didn't know his true

identity , only that he was a wealthy and powerful man with many women.

Of course, Sui Baozhu wasn't stupid. She also began to sense subtle changes within the group.

Although she had considerable freedom of movement, she grew increasingly apprehensive, as if one or two people might appear at any moment,

exposing all her secrets to the public.

Her life was spent in this state of paranoia. The once-powerful red-clad demon had lost her former

radiance; her once sharp and piercing eyes had gradually been replaced by a sense of bewilderment. Wu Tianjiao witnessed all of this,

unsure whether to be happy or worried.

The Sword Queen beside him said, "You've softened?"

"I think no torture is more cruel than the torture of the heart," Wu Tianjiao sighed.

"Then let her go," the Sword Queen smiled.

"No," Wu Tianjiao shook his head, "She still has great use. I must take her to Fengcheng. This

mother eagle will one day soar through the clouds. I hope that by then, she will have built her nest high." "

Then she'll get wet in the rain."

"That's better than death." Wu Tianjiao smiled, gazing into the distance with a longing expression.

Soon, he would cross this desert, set foot on his hometown Green Ridge, and return to his birthplace,

Sheep Head Town. More than four years had passed; what changes had occurred in Sheep Head Town?

The endless sea of sand stretched on and on, one stretch after another. As far as the eye could see, there was only yellow sand, nothing but sand.

Even the most energetic person would become bored by such unchanging scenery, and Wu Tianjiao was experiencing

just that.

The desert sun was tireless; even in autumn, the midday sun still

felt scorching to travelers. Wu Tianjiao hung his head, having lost count of how many times he had cried out "Boring!" and made hundreds of

vows : never to deal with the desert again. This place had truly worn down all the patience he had accumulated over the past decade, yet the desert

remained a desert, the endless yellow sand like a boundless sea, unchanging.

"What's that, Sister Bi?" Xiao Yuehua, sitting in the car, asked Shura Bi beside her.

Shura Bi looked out, and the sky seemed to be draped with a layer of yellowish-brown cloth, darkening the entire world.

At the same time, the previously still air suddenly began to move.

Ah! In an instant, Shurabi's expression changed drastically, and she hurriedly shouted, "Stop! Stop right now! A

sandstorm is coming!"

A sandstorm is caused by the hot air of an arid desert encountering a large amount of cold clouds,

creating . This is very rare in the desert.

"What sandstorm?" Wu Tianjiao rode up and asked curiously, "Isn't the Gabo Desert rarely hit by sandstorms?" Shurabi

didn't have time to explain and shouted almost angrily, "Don't ask anymore! If you want to live, stop now!

Find a solid sand dune for shelter. Take care of the horses too! Hurry, the sandstorm is coming!"

Wu Tianjiao had never seen her so frantic. Knowing the seriousness of the situation, and also sensing that the weather

was a bit off, he quickly ordered the Sword Maidens and the others to gather the carriages and horses and take all necessary precautions.

Just as he gave the order, a gust of cold sand blew over. Fortunately,

under Shurabi's command and with ample manpower, they quickly found a relatively high sand dune. Unfortunately, the dune

wasn't solid, but they had no time to worry about that now, as the sandstorm had arrived.

A deluge of sand and stones, mixed with massive amounts of hail, swept in, instantly turning the world into chaos.

The sky was filled with swirling, cold yellow sand, some large chunks of gravel mixed in with it. The wind was like a wild

horse, unstoppable.

The wild power of nature was beyond human control, not even by the Sword Queen and the Three-Tone Mother. However,

their power was still astonishing. In such a violent weather, the world was filled with various dissipated, powerful

energies, tearing at the earth, crushing everything that could be crushed, then carrying it away, then smoothing it out again,

repeating this cycle over and over.

The Sword Queen and the Three-Tone Mother were able to set up a protective barrier under these circumstances, protecting the windward

side from the terrible, cold sandstorm, and also protecting people and livestock from being blown away by the gale.

The sandstorm lasted for about an hour, arriving and departing quickly. Moments later, the sky returned to

its sea-blue hue, and everyone who had survived the disaster felt reborn. Shura Bi

glanced at Wu Tianjiao with clear eyes, the meaning obvious: Now you understand what a sandstorm is! The

Sword Queen and the others had suffered severe physical exhaustion fighting the sandstorm; even the less powerful Xuan Yin Shengmu

was pale. Wu Tianjiao tenderly comforted them, then helped them onto the carriage before setting

off.

The sandstorm solved one problem for Wu Tianjiao: his accomplice was gone. Wu Tianjiao prayed that Xiong Guoqiang

would be swept into the air by the sandstorm and flown away to the highest heavens, never to return. Having allowed Sui Baozhu

to contact Xiong Guoqiang for several days, he had already obtained much information and could no longer glean anything more.

Every night, Ying Ying'er and You Yue would recount to him how Xiong Guoqiang tried to seduce Sui Baozhu, and how Sui Baozhu

repeatedly refused. Wu Tianjiao was already tired of hearing it. He had originally wanted to find a way to stop Sui Baozhu and

Xiong Guoqiang 's secret rendezvous, but now, heaven had solved this big problem for him. It seemed his good luck wasn't

over yet.

The group continued on their way, and after traveling only a few miles, Wu Tianjiao pointed to the sky to his left and exclaimed, "There's

a city there! Haha, this is great!" As he spoke, he was about to spur his horse towards the city

when Shura Bi stopped him, saying, "Young master, that's an illusion, a mirage."

"How could that be? I can see it clearly!" Wu Tianjiao said, somewhat angrily.

Shurabi, having no other option, patiently explained, "That's an illusion created by the refraction of light. If you

chase after the illusion, you'll never see that city in your entire life."

"But have you ever seen an ancient city that looks like it's been abandoned for a long time? Even if it's

an illusion projected from somewhere else by the refraction of light, where is its real form? As far as I know,

there isn't an ancient city like this near the Gaber Desert that looks like it's been abandoned for thousands of years. It looks too ancient; perhaps it's

just ."

Shurabi clearly couldn't explain his question and was at a loss for words when Youyue rode up.

Seeing Shurabi and Wu Tianjiao lagging far behind, she thought something had happened and came to ask.

Reaching Wu Tianjiao's side, Youyue was about to ask when Wu Tianjiao pointed to the ancient city floating in mid-air and asked,

"Youyue, have you ever seen a city like this?"

Youyue looked up carefully and indeed, there was an image of a huge, abandoned city in mid-air, incredibly realistic;

in some places, even the steps were clearly visible.

She was about to say she was unfamiliar with the ancient city when she suddenly noticed a

huge black flame pattern painted on a section of the abandoned city wall. Her eyes widened in surprise, which quickly turned to delight.

Wu Tianjiao, noticing this, asked in astonishment, "Youyue, have you seen this before?"

Youyue nodded vigorously, her voice filled with longing. "This is the legendary Dark City, but I don't understand

how it could appear here."

"Shurabi said it's a mirage, an illusion," Wu Tianjiao said, quickly adding, "How do you

know it's the 'Dark City'?"

Youyue frowned, embarrassed. Wu Tianjiao realized he'd asked the wrong question and immediately changed the subject, asking

Shurabi, "Is this ancient city nearby?"

Shurabi thought for a moment and said, "Not necessarily. Maybe it's in front of us, maybe behind us.

The angle of light refraction is different, which will create different mirage scenes. This ancient city might be in the desert, or maybe..."

"It must be somewhere very, very far away from us."

Wu Tianjiao pondered for a moment, then cautiously asked, "I wonder if that's possible? You said the Gabo Desert

rarely experiences strong winds or sandstorms, but we just encountered one. Perhaps that sandstorm

revealed a corner of the ancient city that has been sleeping underground for thousands of years."

"That's possible," Shura Bi replied after a moment's thought. However, she changed the subject, continuing, "

We don't have time to stay in the desert searching. You know, it's still a long way to the next oasis. Searching for

scenery in a mirage is like finding a needle in a haystack; it's impossible to find clues without a long time, especially in

the desert . Let's go!"

Wu Tianjiao nodded in disappointment, glanced longingly at the ancient city in the sky, called Youyue, and spurred his horse to

chase after the group. He had been watching Youyue's expression closely. Ever since she saw the dark city in the mirage, her eyes

had been flashing with a ghostly light, like dancing black flames. This made Wu Tianjiao's doubts grow stronger.

After traveling for two more days, at dusk, they unexpectedly encountered a patch of hard, rocky sand.

This type of terrain is very rare in the desert, because even the hardest sand and gravel will turn into

fine yellow sand under the erosion of the desert.

The sandy sand was not flat; in some places, several wind-eroded pillars, several meters high, stood abruptly on the surface.

They camped here that night.

It was late autumn, the night was moonless, but the cold stars were very bright. The entire group pitched more than a dozen tents. Because

the desert night was exceptionally cold, there were no guards on watch, which facilitated the movement of some individuals.

A ghostly, eerie figure floated out from the cluster of tents and then shot off into the distance like lightning. Wu Tianjiao,

standing the shadows of a tent, gave a slight signal to Shura Bi beside him, and the two immediately gathered their energy

and chased after it in the same direction.

The eerie figure headed straight east; it didn't look back, probably assuming that no one would be out

and about especially in this desolate desert.

After running for about ten miles, the sandy and stony terrain was near. Suddenly, she leaped high, landing

atop . With a flick of her wrist, a glowing ball of true energy flew from her palm into the air. After a brief pause,

she flew north along the sandy and stony terrain.

Every so often, the figure ahead would do the same thing. This stop-and-go behavior continued for about two

hours until Wu Tianjiao and Shura Bi followed her to a place strewn with rubble. Ahead, a large mass of dark

clouds swirled around a building on the ground, creating an extremely eerie scene.

She didn't stop; instead, she accelerated, shooting into the clouds. Wu

Tianjiao , unable to stop her, could only look to Shura Bi for her opinion.

Shura Bi said, "Tianxian and the others can sense your location, young master. Don't worry, they'll be here soon."

Wu Tianjiao nodded, instructing Shura Bi to leave a mark on the ground, and then the two of them also plunged into

the clouds without hesitation.

The figure Wu Tianjiao and Shura Bi were following was You Yue. Ever since seeing the Dark City in the mirage,

she had been quiet and withdrawn for the past two days, seemingly deep in thought. Wu Tianjiao secretly observed her

every move , guessing it was related to the Dark City.

Sure enough, that night, You Yue quietly slipped out of the camp, and he and Shura Bi followed her to

this strange place. Wu Tianjiao thought to himself, if he wasn't mistaken, this place was the Dark City.

In fact, he was right. The dark clouds weren't ordinary clouds; they were filled with dark power.

Wu Tianjiao felt no discomfort after entering, but Shura Bi was different. As soon as she entered, she felt a

powerful force suddenly rush towards her, forcing her to quickly gather her inner energy to resist this powerful force,

but she could barely hold on.

Wu Tianjiao looked at Shura Bi strangely. He didn't understand why she needed to gather her inner energy at this time; he

didn't feel any discomfort at all, and the dark clouds were quite friendly. Of course, he didn't know that the dark clouds were

benevolent towards him because of his practice of witchcraft.

Their forward movement didn't stop; instead, it gradually quickened. Fortunately, the clouds were only a few dozen feet long, and they passed by

in . When they stopped and landed again, Shura Bi breathed a sigh of relief.

Shura Bi's internal energy cultivation was extremely pure and naturally antagonistic to dark power. The clouds

not only contained a large amount of dark power but also seemed to possess sentience. Upon touching Shura Bi's pure and clean body,

it was like fire meeting ice, immediately clashing. Fortunately, Shura Bi's power had fully recovered, even surpassing its former

strength, making it formidable enough that neither side gained an advantage in their clash with the dark clouds.

Just as Wu Tianjiao had predicted, behind the dark clouds lay the dark city Wu Tianjiao had seen in the mirage

. The real Dark City was far more magnificent and vast than the illusion. Towering stone pillars, dozens of meters high, and colossal animal bone

sculptures stood before them. Sections of walls, once tall and sturdy, now crumbled and dilapidated, lay scattered about.

A series of stone steps led to magnificent halls. The entire Dark City resembled an ancient temple,

its former glory faded, yet it still slumbered like a sleeping lion. No one could predict

what its resurgence would signify.

Although Wu Tianjiao was awestruck by the sights before him, he hadn't forgotten his purpose. Here,

his senses sharpened, while the power of the Asura Wall was restricted.

Wu Tianjiao led the Asura Wall past a row of tall stone pillars, entering the Dark City's

underground through the rear of a hall. From below came the roars of beasts; Youyue seemed to have encountered some monster and was fighting it.

Wide stone steps spiraled down; though dark here, it wasn't utterly devoid of light. Instead, a

phosphorescent glow floated in the air, allowing Wu Tianjiao and his companion to see the scenery ahead, though it was very hazy.

The stone steps descended and turned a corner, revealing a long passage lined with numerous human and animal skeletons.

Most of the skeletons were incomplete, indicating that some had died fighting each other, while others had been killed by

unknown beasts—all had met gruesome ends.

At the end of the passage was an open stone door. Shura Bi whispered, "Traces of

dark ; Youyue probably just lifted the seal."

Wu Tianjiao nodded, signaling Shura Bi to be cautious, and drew his own longsword. Behind the stone door was...

A much larger stone chamber lay scattered with chests and boxes of jewels and gold. Wu Tianjiao roughly estimated

that whoever obtained these things would be set for life for a hundred lifetimes.

He was tempted, deeply tempted, but he knew now was not the time to deal with these material possessions;

finding Youyue and saving their lives was paramount.

Behind the chamber were two stone doors, one open, from which came the faint sounds of Youyue's delicate shouts and

the roars of monsters. Wu Tianjiao and Shura Bi dared not delay, fearing for Youyue's safety, and immediately rushed inside.

Another long passage led to a section with fewer corpses. The skeletons were remarkably intact, even

revealing the genders of the victims, all carrying weapons. These individuals must have been highly skilled

and of considerable status, as their swords still gleamed coldly after centuries.

Wu Tianjiao paid no heed to this and continued forward. The further they went, the louder the sounds grew. Emerging from

the passage , they found themselves in a vast stone chamber. Youyue was locked in fierce combat with a rhinoceros-like monster.

The monster could spew out gleaming black orbs of light from its mouth; each orb striking the ground created a crater several feet deep. Wu

Tianjiao had examined the stones used in the buildings here and found them to be as hard as steel. The fact that the monster could so

easily create such a crater demonstrated its terrifying and overwhelming power.

Youyue noticed Wu Tianjiao and Shura Bi's arrival and screamed during the battle, "Young Master, don't come any

closer! This is a Dark Guardian Beast; you can't handle it!"

In the past, Wu Tianjiao would have disagreed with her, but after the deaths of Hu Liniang and the fairy

, he had been deeply affected and matured considerably, no longer the impetuous and competitive person he once

was . He gestured for Shura Bi to help.

Shura Bi hesitated, clearly troubled. It wasn't fear of being injured by the Dark Guardian Beast, but rather the possibility that

Wu Tianjiao might be accidentally injured by some suddenly appearing monster—a fear far greater than death itself. However,

she had said she wouldn't disobey Wu Tianjiao's orders, so she still mustered her strength and charged forward.

With the help of the Asura Wall, the dark light floating on Youyue's longsword immediately intensified, occasionally striking

the Dark Guardian Beast. Unfortunately, it didn't do much damage; even if it was scratched, it could quickly

recover, as if it were immortal.

Conversely, the power of the Asura Wall was very effective against the Dark Guardian Beast. Although she had no weapon,

every palm strike and every finger movement left a mark on the Dark Guardian Beast.

This battle lasted for half an hour. The Dark Guardian Beast was no longer able to stop the two women before it. It let out a

mournful cry, knelt on its front hooves, and looked at Youyue pitifully with its large eyes, showing a pleading expression. It seemed

that it had a good impression of her.

Youyue gestured for Shurabi to stop. She walked directly to the Dark Guardian Beast, lowered a jade finger, and a drop of

bright red blood landed on its head. The dark light in the beast's eyes instantly

blazed , the light flashing and disappearing in an instant. A flame-shaped mark appeared on its head, but its body had shrunk considerably,

looking at most like a large, well-fed cat. Its wounds were completely healed.

Shurabi exclaimed, "Dark magic!"

"What did you say?" Wu Tianjiao asked, puzzled.

Shurabi pointed to the flame-shaped mark on the Dark Guardian Beast's head and said, "That's the highest-

level , the Dark Fire. Legend has it that it can turn gods and demons into slaves. I didn't expect such a contract to actually exist,

and that Sister Youyue could actually use it."

"Now is not the time to talk about this," Youyue said, stepping forward. She didn't ask Wu Tianjiao and Shurabi why

they were here, and continued, "Let's go in! There are two things inside that are very important to me."

Wu Tianjiao nodded; Shurabi, who always followed his lead, naturally wouldn't object. Youyue left the Dark Guardian Beast

in the stone chamber to prevent outsiders from entering. The three of them walked through a stone door at the back of the stone chamber.

There was no passage behind the door; instead, they entered another stone chamber several times larger than the first one.

The stone chamber was empty, except for a smooth boulder in the center, with a dark longsword

stuck , and a brocade pouch beside it.

Upon seeing the longsword, Youyue was extremely excited, her eyes filled with a reverent impulse. However, she didn't forget

why she had come. She leaped onto the boulder and tried to pull out the dark sword. But no matter how hard she

tried, the dark sword wouldn't budge. Just

as she was getting anxious, Wu Tianjiao took out the brocade pouch and pulled out a

handbell shaped like a hollowed-out glove, adorned with several small bells. He asked Youyue curiously, "What is this?" He gently

shook it twice.

Youyue's eyes widened in horror, and she cried out, "That's the Soul-Devouring Bell! No—" Before she could

finish speaking , a thick aura of darkness rose in the area, including the Asura Wall, and the three of them were instantly plunged into a state of confusion

.

This thick aura of darkness was no ordinary aura; besides being mixed with the purest and most yin dark power,

it also flowed with a lewd and malevolent energy. Normally, with Shura Bi and the others' skill, they shouldn't have lost their minds so quickly.

However, coincidences struck. Two days ago, while resisting the ice storm, their true energy was severely depleted. Although they had recovered

considerably in the past two days, it was only about 60% of their usual level. Furthermore, when fighting the Dark Guardian Beast, they used

a method , infusing it into their palm strikes, further exacerbating their physical exhaustion. Therefore, they lost

their minds instantly upon hearing the sound of the Soul-Devouring Bell.

The darkness grew increasingly intense, and in no time, the entire stone chamber was plunged into complete darkness. From the darkness

came Wu Tianjiao's tiger-like roar, followed by several delicate cries, the sounds continuing until finally transforming into a strange

groan…

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