All Chapters of Undying Blood: The Path of the Ancient God: Chapter 201
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Chapter 201
The next day, all the major human sects had finally arrived. Compared to the previous days, the Demon Emperor's City grew even more bustling. It had to be said — this time, the sects had truly unleashed quite a few young prodigies to participate in the competition. The chance to cross blades with the rising geniuses of the demon race was a rare opportunity, one that came but once in a lifetime. This was a grand event, and no one wanted to miss it. Both humans and demons saw each other as whetstones — tools to sharpen their own blades. A fierce battle of titans was about to unfold.Tonight, the Demon Emperor would host a banquet for the leaders of the human sects. And once again, it was the demon general Chiyu who came to receive the Hengshan Sect. This time, however, Chiyu carried himself with far greater solemnity. Gone was the casual attire from before — instead, he donned a fiery red brocade robe. He advanced straight into the depths of the demon race's imperial palace.Finally, th
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Now, with the Demon Emperor withdrawn from the world, the current Great Elder was, to some extent, even more representative of the demon race's will than the Demon Emperor himself. Thus, when the Great Elder of the demon race strode unhurriedly into the grand hall, many of the younger generation of human disciples couldn't help but cast curious glances his way.Walking beside the Great Elder was a gaunt, elderly man keeping pace with him. This was none other than the Second Venerable One, whose status was second only to the Great Elder. However, among the demon race, he was more commonly referred to as the Azure Dragon Venerable.Seeing the human disciples act so boldly and without restraint, the slightly emaciated Azure Dragon Venerable narrowed his eyes and let out a cold snort. In the next instant, before those disciples could even react, they all coughed up blood and collapsed weakly into their seats."Wherever you go, you should always show reverence to your elders!" With his han
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As he pressed forward, he didn't even know what he was supposed to do in this bizarre, ancient tomb. The Demon Emperor's selection of a son-in-law had no rules. And in this world, the most terrifying rule was the absence of rules. Killing could break out at any moment. How many would walk out of here alive in the end? No one truly knew.Mu Qiu's gaze swept over the rows of weathered tombstones lining his path. Some bore inscriptions long faded beyond recognition. The stones themselves were crumbling, decayed, ravaged by time. Then his steps halted before one particular stele. His brow furrowed slightly. Beneath this tombstone, a faint, flickering trace of life pulsed."Demon Emperor's Bamboo Lantern!"Only four stark characters were carved into the stone.Standing before the stele, Mu Qiu remained motionless for a long time. The faint pulse of life beneath the ground flickered in and out, making it seem unreal. Especially in such an eerie environment, it sent an even deeper chill down
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The old man's slightly hoarse voice suddenly drifted from inside. Mu Qiu's heart leapt — he was just about to respond when he realized the words weren't directed at him at all. The old codger was simply talking in his sleep.Shrugging, Mu Qiu sheepishly settled back against the hut's exterior. The disheveled old man's dream muttering showed no signs of stopping. Perhaps, after spending so much time utterly alone — like a wandering ghost drifting through this vast necropolis — only in dreams would he find companionship, someone to talk to. That was why the old man had developed the habit of sleep-talking.Now, he spoke again."That old bastard seems different now — doesn't recognize me, and there's something eerie about him, something unnatural... Everything was smashed to pieces. Everything. They tore me apart too. Lucky I had the sense to hide a drop of my essence, or I'd never have come back. Heh heh heh. Why should I fear those worthless things? When I'm happy, I toss them some dir
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The footsteps grew louder. At first, they had been scattered and chaotic. But now, they fell into perfect, rhythmic unison — like a well-trained army on the march.This time, Mu Qiu finally saw what lurked beyond the window. Emerging from the endless darkness was a mighty demonic legion. Their tattered armor and rusted weapons left no doubt — these were undoubtedly demons. The army moved with eerie precision, cutting through the howling, frigid storm as if it were nothing. The leading general held a long halberd, its blade heavily rusted. Some of the soldiers carried broken spears, their weapons shattered and useless. Their eyes were hollow, devoid of life. They didn't seem to be living beings at all.As they drew closer, Mu Qiu could distinctly smell a foul, rotting stench — utterly repulsive. The demonic soldiers emitted a faint, eerie green glow as they marched forward in perfect formation, their destination unknown. A procession of ghostly soldiers. Though Mu Qiu had never witness
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Unable to resist, two streams of bitter tears rolled down Mu Qiu's face in regret. Why on earth had he followed that wretched old man in the first place? Tears fell from his eyes, and his heart bled in anguish. Powerless to fight back, Mu Qiu felt his heart shatter into pieces. In that instant, his thoughts turned to Tang Ying. If he somehow survived this ordeal, how could he ever face her again? This humiliation was unbearable for any man. Mu Qiu would rather die than endure such torment.After a long internal struggle, an unusual sensation suddenly arose from his rear. Slowly, he closed his eyes. His heart turned to ashes. If escape was impossible... then let the storm rage even fiercer.Just as he was bracing himself to endure the cruel twist of fate with bitter resignation —Smack!A sharp, crisp sound suddenly rang out. The searing pain that exploded across his backside nearly made Mu Qiu cry out. Mu Qiu was furious now. He was already about to be humiliated by these damned spect
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Mu Qiu noticed that despite the old man's words, there were glistening drops in his murky eyes — as if tears were about to fall. Mu Qiu walked over to the tombstone in question. He waved his hand in front of the indescribable liquid, its foul stench assaulting his senses. Then, with some effort, he made out the name carved on the weathered stone tablet: Demon Emperor Xunkong.No doubt, this had once been a mighty demon emperor who shook the heavens and earth. Alas, time is the most merciless of all. No matter how peerless one may have been in life, there inevitably comes a day when even the strongest grow feeble with age.Mu Qiu, of course, couldn't be as disrespectful as the old man. In the end, he still scooped up a handful of yellow earth and added it to Demon Emperor Xunkong's grave — a gesture of reverence. For the strong, no matter the era, deserve the respect they are owed.After walking for a long time behind the disheveled old man, the elder suddenly turned and hurried back t
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By the time the slovenly old man's movements roused him again, it was already daylight the next day. Mu Qiu followed the old man down over a dozen different paths, witnessing no fewer than a thousand graves of demon emperors. Yet all these tombs shared one common trait — even the newest headstones had been erected tens of thousands of years ago. In the last fifty millennia, not a single new grave had appeared.After trudging along various paths for over ten more days with the disheveled old man, this time the elder finally didn't lead him down a new route. Not that he was really leading Mu Qiu — because Mu Qiu was starting to suspect that the scruffy old man genuinely hadn't noticed his presence. Following the elder onto a familiar path, Mu Qiu recognized every single tombstone along the way. Was he doomed to repeat the same tedious routine?Sure enough, the old man resumed his monotonous tasks — scattering soil where it was due, ranting when the mood struck. A flicker of frustration
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The vicissitudes of time. Mu Qiu felt as though an eternity had passed.As he stepped out of the wooden cabin, just like any other day, his clumsy figure suddenly froze.Who am I? Where am I? What am I doing?Endless questions flashed through his mind. A glimmer of clarity pierced through his long-dulled vacant eyes. His gaze sharpened, growing clear once more."How did I end up here?"Mu Qiu lowered his head, murmuring to himself. A pensive expression settled over his face. And in that very moment, Mu Qiu — who had been numb and indifferent for so long — finally awoke. His three ethereal souls and seven earthly spirits seemed to snap back into place at once. A turbid breath escaped his lips. A sharp glint flashed from his eyes.Before him, reality blurred into illusion, as if he were drifting through clouds. He saw things that had once been invisible to him. Like those spine-chilling graves — before, they had merely appeared as ordinary mounds of earth. But now, squinting, he noticed
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Yet these were the resting places of the demon race's past emperors. Suddenly, Mu Qiu remembered — earlier, the old man had mentioned that these demon emperors, once revered for their great deeds, had all met with ill omens in their twilight years. A chill crept down Mu Qiu's spine. He shook his head sharply, as if to dislodge the thought. His curiosity was getting the better of him — and that never ended well.However, the moment he pondered deeper, a bone-chilling dread crept through his entire body. He dared not think further. Trembling fear. Burning curiosity. Two conflicting emotions tangled within him, tearing him apart."Hey, kid." The disheveled old man — who had been focused on scattering dirt ahead — suddenly halted and turned around. His voice was soft but deliberate. "Take a look at this soil. Doesn't it strike you as unusual?"Snapping back to reality, Mu Qiu froze for a moment. The old man had actually spoken to him first. This was unexpected — Mu Qiu had grown accustome