Chapter 331: Heavenly Fury in Mo City

Ha, ha, ha!

A fierce wind roared to life, as if time itself had frozen in that very moment!

Inside Mo City, countless streams heaved and surged; inky raindrops cascaded from the sky, suspended upside down while vapor rose in swirling clouds — searing, blistering, boiling!

Sweltering heatwaves ravaged the heavens and earth!

Six Qimen Divine Seeds burst forth in dazzling golden light!

It was as if blood and qi had transformed into thick, brilliant golden energy. As a vortex of golden qi swirled, six shackles materialized only to snap one after another!

Five of them shattered in succession!

The momentum climbed relentlessly, as if merging with the heavens and earth – the very fabric of creation was enraged, surging upward five times in one go! This was…

Ogre!

Could it really be that Ogre was none other than Yama?!

Yue Huanglong’s heart trembled like an exploding bomb; every ounce of his flesh quivered rapidly. Clutching the Five-Directional Giant Divine Sleeve Hammer, he gripped it so tightly it seemed as if his life depended on it!

The impact was immense! Two successive shockwaves!

When Ogre resurrected Yan Jing through his flesh and blood, Yue Huanglong’s hair stood on end, a chill surging through him in astonishment at the Underworld’s eerie methods. And that was only the first wave of Ogre’s shocking onslaught.

Then, Ogre appeared before him, with six swirling Qimen Divine Seeds emerging behind him… six in all!

Remember, when Yama once sat atop the city tower of Mo City, he had revealed only five Divine Seeds! How could Ogre possess even more?

It made no sense at all. Yue Huanglong wasn’t foolish—this comparison revealed that Ogre… was most likely Yama! Damn it!

Ogre… could it really be Yama?!

Yue Huanglong’s heart surged with tumultuous waves. He recognized this as Ogre’s deliberate ploy—to stir his emotions, unsettle him, and then, when his guard was down from the shock, seize the perfect moment to strike him down!

Ogre… as ever, remained cold and cunning! His actions were anything but straightforward!

Boom——!!!

Ogre clenched his five fingers and slowly unleashed a punch that seemed to transcend time and space; as his fingers gripped tight, the blow tore through swirling clouds and gusts, unleashing a burst of radiant energy from every pore!

And as the explosive golden vortex of Qimen Divine Seeds continued to detonate, each shattering shackle compelled Ogre’s punch to accelerate abruptly! Boom——!!!

Dragon Elephant Convergence! Myriad Transformations of Dragon Elephant!

That punch was like the roar of an ancient dragon tangled with a colossal elephant, delivered with savage force!

Ogre is Yama…

The revelation was truly staggering!

At the very least, Yue Huanglong’s spirit went numb from the impact. Though witnessing the Underworld’s power to resurrect left him deeply unnerved, in a flash his mind pieced together a terrifying truth:

He realized: for Ogre to so brazenly reveal his identity as Yama meant something dire.

It signified an extreme, unyielding intent to kill! This Ogre…

Had already marked Yue Huanglong as good as dead!

There was no chance that the news of Ogre being Yama could be allowed to leak.

After all, if this revelation truly spread, it would have serious ramifications for the Underworld.

Everyone once believed that Yama was the pinnacle of Underworld power. But now… with Yama being Ogre, it implied that the Underworld might have no true elite at all – those so-called elites were just Ogre’s clever disguises!

Perhaps this so-called Yama was all show! Which is why Ogre’s brazen display was rooted in utter confidence!

He was confident that Yue Huanglong would die today! Damned! Brazen!

Fury burned in Yue Huanglong’s eyes as he seethed with boundless anger—even an old fox has limits to his rage!

And most importantly… Niudo, how dare you be so arrogantly brazen!

Yue Huanglong roared as his senses kicked in; in that moment he swung his Giant Divine Sleeve Hammer with such furious might that his qi and blood erupted, while a bizarre phenomenon unfurled behind him—a blood-red sea of qi rising in turbulent waves!

A mountain seemed to climb straight into the clouds; at its peak, as if snow were drifting, a figure stood, suddenly wide-eyed. At the very summit, the clouds tore apart, revealing a Heavenly Gate—a vision like a celestial dragon peering out from above!

Climb the peak, behold the Heavenly Gate! Martial Saint Transcendence at its pinnacle!

Yue Huanglong spared no reserve, unleashing his full might—lethal intent running rampant as he gave everything he had!

Though the initial shock made his strike lag slightly, handing Ogre the initiative, Yue Huanglong cared not! As his sleeve hammer shuddered, ancient divine weapon patterns seemed to spring to life, releasing an invisible aura of dominance—as though a towering dragon-elephant had swept in, devouring all light and qi in its path!

In one thunderous blow, his sleeve hammer smashed, collapsing the very air around him.

Even before the punch met the hammer, their auras entwined, stirring furious winds and tidal waves in their wake!

Thud——!

The collision of punch and hammer!

It was like a comet from beyond the heavens crashing violently into the earth, shaking Mo City’s very ground. Spiderweb-like cracks spread instantly, gaping with vicious intent!

The searing, boiling qi and blood erupted from their fists and hammer, making entire cityscapes tremble as if about to collapse! Roars of divine dragons and bellows of mighty elephants echoed!

The ground beneath Yue Huanglong collapsed and sank deeply; this Mo City, which had long absorbed the power of the Corpse God Sect’s Minor Cavern of the Heavens, now proved far more resilient than before.

Yet in that moment, it could not withstand the shock—the collapsing fissures intertwined with one another. Thud, thud, thud——!

The auras of Yue Huanglong and Ogre converged.

Air exploded outward, rippling in concentric circles like stellar halos, shattering the inky rain and tearing the sky apart!

Ogre thrust his fist forward; the six Divine Seeds at his back detonated—five bursting into a brilliant golden sea that spun like a turbine, unleashing a force that shattered human constraints! The pure martial power was unleashed to its utmost limit!

Boom——!!!

Ogre was violently hurled; behind him, the forms of a dragon and an elephant emerged, roaring as they merged with his indomitable will. With Dragon Elephant Convergence, he stomped forward with deadly intent once again!

Yue Huanglong spread his arms wide, his body trembling with the quiver of flesh—a first collision that sent a chill deep into his heart!

At that moment, his spirit sank.

Ogre’s display, although seemingly that of a Martial Saint at the second stage, was nothing less than the explosive power of a top-tier warrior after igniting five Qimen Divine Seeds!

A surging tide of qi and blood roared upward like a living beacon of war!

Fragments of rock and shattered debris, swept up by the energy, were ground into dust at a mere touch, evaporating into nothingness!

Unbelievably strong!

This was the first time Yue Huanglong had clashed head-on with Yama… no, with Ogre! He hadn’t expected such an outcome!

Ogre… turned out to be far stronger than anyone had imagined—immensely so! Pure martial power?!

Yue Huanglong could feel the sheer purity in Ogre’s qi and blood—the difference was like that between a finely forged treasured sword and a mere wooden practice blade!

Had it not been for Yue Huanglong’s exceptional quality, if both were of the same rank and their energies clashed, he would have crumbled in an instant! Ogre was truly a pure martial Qi Hai Martial Saint!

And he had also harnessed six Qimen Divine Seeds!

Damn it… where on earth did this monster come from?

With such strength and depth, why did Ogre once meticulously plan his killings and devise elaborate traps? With the power to crush an expert, he still schemed to assassinate a grandmaster!

Isn’t that exhausting?!

Gasping for air, Yue Huanglong’s eyes grew grave.

If Ogre intended to kill him, he wouldn’t go down without a fight—he had to survive!

With a jolt, his Giant Divine Sleeve Hammer trembled and unleashed a terrifying silhouette that rapidly expanded, like a hundred-meter-long force slamming down—”Ogre!”

Yue Huanglong’s killing intent flared.

He knew he could hide no longer—if he did, he might as well await his next life!

Flames erupted suddenly. With a ferocious toss, his divine weapon—the Five-Directional Giant Divine Sleeve Hammer—soared upward. At that moment, it seemed as though the divine will within the weapon had reawakened. A colossal, towering illusion of a Giant Divine Temple Spirit, clutching a massive Pumpkin Hammer, loomed over Mo City!

Boom——!!!

The Giant Divine Temple Spirit swung its mighty hammer down with overwhelming force.

Ogre’s body shifted; behind him, five Qimen Divine Seeds erupted, unleashing a spray of golden qi that tore through the air. The remaining Divine Seed was none other than the one Li Che had just channeled with Huashen Zhenwu [Sui Nantian]. Bang—!

In a flash, Ogre dodged the crushing blow of the Giant Divine Sleeve Hammer.

Li Che’s left hand trembled violently as the dazzling blade of his Thousand Mountain Lone Wanderer Divine Blade slashed out amid the surge of five detonated Qimen Divine Seeds!

The blade’s radiance cut across the sky as heaven murmured its awe!

The massive figure of the Giant Divine Temple Spirit shook violently, its descending Pumpkin Hammer repelled. Meanwhile, Yue Huanglong activated his sacred weapon to block Ogre’s incoming strike.

All his flesh seemed to burn in an instant—as if every bit of fat was ignited. Behind Yue Huanglong, three Qimen Divine Seeds materialized!

Yet Yue Huanglong dared not trigger all three simultaneously; his burning flesh evaporated completely as he slimmed down. His aura surged relentlessly, becoming ever more terrifying!

Creak, creak…

Within the surreal peak phenomenon behind Yue Huanglong, the Heavenly Gate suspended high in the sky appeared to be pried open by a fissure!

It was just a crack, yet it completely transformed his qi—catapulting him from top-tier martial might to the very summit of elite warriors, rivaling even Lü Taibai’s strength, if only briefly!

But for Yue Huanglong, that was enough!

This was his ultimate trump card—also the main reason he was sent to confront Qianyuan Divine Sect in Daocheng!

“Ogre… whether you are Yama or someone else, do you really think you can kill me all on your own?”

“If you call upon Lü Taibai, I might indeed feel a tinge of fear! You, a mere top-tier warrior who blasted through ranks—how can you hope to kill me? Now, see the gap between the pinnacle of the elite and the first class!”

Yue Huanglong had never felt his power swell so mightily. Was this the sensation of reaching the top-tier elite like Lü Taibai? Truly… exhilarating!

It felt so damn good…

So good that it demanded blood!

Time to slaughter an Ogre!

To savor the taste of Ogre’s flesh and blood—to fill the void left by his burned fat and years of accumulated strength! A piercing shriek!

Ripping through the air and breaking the clouds, like smoke rising straight into the sky!

Yue Huanglong stamped down with his feet, his arms flung outward as he leaped—summoning countless currents of qi, resembling a resplendent roc unfurling its wings as it dove through thunder! Like a comet swinging its tail, it dragged forth streams of blazing energy!

An explosive burst!

In an instant, he closed in on the unleashed power of the Five-Directional Giant Divine Sleeve Hammer, which smashed Ogre aside.

Leaping into the air and stomping down, his qi blazed with brilliance, his spine held high—like a majestic dragon charging forward, shattering turbulent gusts in its wake! His fingers, like claws of a god, tore through the air, churning waves like whitecaps on a stormy sea! His Yuan Gang surged, propelling him to the pinnacle of martial power!

The Heavenly Gate burst forth, unleashing divine might that ignited his qi, propelling Yue Huanglong’s Martial Saint Transcendence into even grander heights!

Wearing the Ogre Mask, Li Che channeled the razor-sharp edge of his Three-Pronged Twin-Edged Blade from his left arm to easily suppress the Giant Divine Sleeve Hammer. Then, Yue Huanglong attacked—his speed overwhelming, his aura crushing!

Behind the Ogre Mask, Li Che’s eyes narrowed in surprise. He hadn’t expected Yue Huanglong to unleash such top-tier elite power!

Truly top-tier elite!

The sense of oppression descended like a mountain, overwhelming everything in its path!

Across the entire Great Realm, there were scarcely more than a dozen like this.

Among billions of warriors, only a few reach such heights.

Only those ranked among the top ten in the Divine Genealogy and before the Heavenly Gate can be deemed top-tier elite!

Of course, these top-tier elite refer only to mortals—not including the strongest of the Corpse God Sect, the Dragon God lineage’s sealed Dragon King, and the like who have transcended Yue Huanglong’s original first-class elite level!

One could say these warriors truly stand at the pinnacle of all martial might! The pressure was overwhelming!

It was like a torrent of air pressing down relentlessly on every inch of his skin, making every muscle tremble!

Top-tier elite…

Li Che was stunned that Yue Huanglong still had such a trump card up his sleeve!

Though only temporary, it imparted an unexpected aura of oppression upon Li Che.

Within his chest, the Dragon Elephant Vajra Dao Fruit roared as if celebrating this ultimate battle—its beat steady and resounding. Li Che exhaled slowly.

In that moment, it seemed as if all sound between heaven and earth had fallen silent. Swish, swish…

The sound of the sixth shackle vibrating echoed aloud.

Then, the Divine Seed Li Che had just channeled with Huashen Zhenwu [Sui Nantian] behind him… exploded in a resounding detonation!

An invisible shackle snapped piece by piece within Li Che’s eyes…

Ha, ha, ha——

Zhao Fangzhou stood on the surface of the Grand Canal as billowing clouds of smoke trembled and quivered, as if buffeted by an unseen qi wave. Delicate ripples, like scattered dragon scales, danced on the water.

Clutching his treasured sword, Zhao Fangzhou stood above the water, while behind him the Nine-Story Yellow Dragon Treasure Ship glided slowly. Crackle, pop!

Beady raindrops cascaded from the heavens, battering the deck—as if the furious downpour might pierce it. The Elder’s robe on Zhao Fangzhou fluttered wildly, revealing a body powerfully built beneath.

His eyes narrowed with solemnity as a sudden flute note pierced the air.

He turned to look into the distance.

There, amid dense clouds above the mighty river, a lone black boat drifted in slowly.

On that black boat stood a figure wearing a mask reminiscent of a starry night—the mask concealed the mouth and nose, leaving only a pair of eyes visible, while a jade-like bamboo flute lay across the mask’s lips.

Even though the mask hid the lips, the flute still sang its tune.

Accompanied by the sound of the bamboo flute, the torrential rain seemed to be held at bay by an unseen force.

Sweat beaded on Zhao Fangzhou’s hand as he gripped his treasured sword; his eyes narrowed while his dark hair fluttered. He fixed his gaze on the solitary figure aboard the black boat.

That aura, seemingly merged with the heavens and earth, overwhelmed Zhao Fangzhou with a deep, irresistible sense of helplessness. His expression darkened.

His parched lips uttered, “Lie Shen Pavilion…”

“Hunter King…”

Boom, boom, boom, boom——!!!

It was as if a hole had been punched through the Heavenly Dome.

The water of the Grand Canal was sliced by crisscrossing sword qi, leaving irreparable fissures, with streams gushing down both sides as if the crack were being propped open by the force of the sword!

It was like fierce dragons erupting within the canal, each stretching tens, even hundreds of meters long.

Lü Taibai, clad in flowing white, his silver hair and brows aloft, brandished his billowing Taibai Sword. Countless streams of sword qi cascaded around him like a waterfall, then shot upward forcefully into the clouds.

Compared to the tens or even hundreds of meters of deep sword qi scars on the river, Lü Taibai’s figure seemed minuscule.

Lü Taibai gazed indifferently at the water as it cleared, nearly revealing the empty riverbed below.

A massive figure, exuding overwhelming death and corpse qi, churned unceasingly, spreading a pitch-black pall in every direction. Even the fish, tainted by this deathly aura, flipped their bellies white.

This towering figure, over a hundred meters high and hideously deformed—its bloated, mottled flesh riddled with gruesome tumor-like growths, from which four heads had burst forth, each growing with its own vicious appendages.

Zzzzz——!

As the sword light swept by, an arm—still dripping with slime as it emerged from a tumor—was cleaved off by the sword qi, plunging into the river and igniting tumultuous waves! “Master… it hurts! It hurts—ahhh!”

The grotesque, contorted figure rising from the river roared, its overwhelming divine aura seeping into every inch of its flesh. Its hideous, bloated body was covered in bizarre patterns.

Its six heads glared at Lü Taibai simultaneously, all opening their mouths as they emitted a series of buzzing sounds—struggling, in pain, relishing, and even feeling pleasure…

A medley of twisted emotions gnawed at one’s will—as if maggots feasting on bone. “Wei Yuan…”

“So you betrayed me for this ghastly visage? Even if you gained power, what good would it do you?”

In Lü Taibai’s sword-infused gaze, a trace of sorrow emerged. He simply couldn’t understand, couldn’t fathom…

Why Wei Yuan had chosen such a path.

A decent man downgrading himself to something neither human nor ghost! Corpse God…

Even if draped in divine titles, it was utterly revolting! Zzzzz——

Lü Taibai’s sword light swirled, unleashing a torrent of sword intent from his back. “Master, you have no idea… you can’t fathom the joy that this power brings!”

“You have no idea what it’s like to feel that joy after forsaking your humanity!”

All four of Wei Yuan’s heads simultaneously broke into grotesque smiles—so hideous that to behold them for too long would haunt one with nightmares.

“This world… all martial arts and divine auras… will eventually crumble. Someone once showed my disciples the true, harsh reality. The path you follow isn’t wrong—that is the righteous way!”

“When the unspeakable descends upon mankind and the gods are laid to rest…”

“The despair, fear, tears, and sorrow of the world… will all become the nourishment for the divine!” The four heads laughed in unison.

Their voices dripped with seductive, corrupting power.

Lü Taibai lifted his head and exhaled slowly. He closed his eyes.

But his disciples…

Is there not a single normal one among them?! Good grief…

So frustrating.

How could you betray me, Lü Taibai—can’t you at least strive to be somewhat human? Instead, you’ve become a grotesque abomination, sullying my name!

“Thankfully… there’s still sweet, delicate little XiXi.” Lü Taibai’s lips curled into a slight smile.

His master was genuinely pleased. Hm?

Suddenly,

Lü Taibai remembered something. He turned toward the distant area where the Yellow Dragon Wooden Ship was anchored. A fierce, icy glare flashed in his eyes. “Ahahaha… is someone going to mess with my little junior sister?”

All four of Wei Yuan’s heads twisted as the obscene Corpse God spoke, “Lie Shen Pavilion… Hunter King? Where did this Hunter King come from—the Hunter King of Guangling Daocheng?”

His form contorted as Wei Yuan exploded in anger.

“Damn it! How dare you sully my junior sister’s honor!”

Wei Yuan bellowed, “I must set my junior sister on the right path… For her destiny, once she treads the righteous way, will stand at the true pinnacle of this world! My junior sister… is the true terror!”

Lü Taibai was at a loss for words…

Even Lü Taibai couldn’t make sense of Wei Yuan’s antics.

Wei Yuan’s target was XiXi, but… it appeared that this Hunter King of Lie Shen Pavilion was not of his alliance?

Yet Lü Taibai cared only about the meaning behind Wei Yuan’s words. ‘Try spouting more nonsense and see what happens!’ How could he let his one proper disciple be led astray?

“Get lost.”

Lü Taibai struck his hand against the Taibai Sword, unleashing an endless cascade of sword light that pounded into Wei Yuan’s hideous form.

The river boiled as four torrents of water, entwined with sword qi, surged across the Grand Canal, completely trapping Wei Yuan. In the very next moment,

Lü Taibai’s body transformed into a streak of sword light, dashing toward the Nine-Story Yellow Dragon Treasure Ship with a resounding bang!!!

A sword qi water dragon smashed down hard, and from within the Corpse God Wei Yuan, one of his grotesque heads suddenly emerged: “The path of the divine… is the true way for my junior sister… pfft!”

The sword qi water dragon swept by, shattering the head. Yet beneath it, another tumor burst open, oozing slime, as a brand-new, hideous head peeked out, “Master… please stop misleading your disciples…”

Crack——!!!

The sound of a shackle snapping exploded across the heavens and earth!

Deafening!

The whole of Mo City trembled in that moment. Countless water droplets in the air burst into powder, blurring the sky and land! Using secret arts, Yue Huanglong burned off all his fat and pried open a slit in the Heavenly Gate, briefly receiving its empowering blessing—enabling top-tier elite strength! And at that instant,

Facing top-tier elite power, Li Che chose to detonate the sixth Qimen Divine Seed! Shackles broke!

At that moment, every bit of Li Che’s Yuan Gang, spirit, and fighting intent ignited to its limit! Torrents of battle fury blazed like real flames—raging, all-consuming! Boom——!!!

A raging sea of golden qi expanded in an instant, churning out six massive Qimen Divine Seed vortexes that magnified his qi sixfold after shackle-breaking!

Li Che’s body, forged like steel through pure martial cultivation, tore apart—flesh and blood shattered, with glistening droplets scattering like shattered glass! Around him, the waters and clouds of Mo City swirled like a dragon and an elephant!

The essence of heaven and earth poured into his body in a frenzied influx!

Li Che suddenly looked upward, his eyes ablaze with dazzling radiance as golden incense-like mists condensed. A formidable power swept violently through his flesh!

Six Divine Seeds detonated…

Li Che sensed that he might have overreached!

His body seemed not yet strong enough—almost riddled with wounds! Recovery would surely take a long time.

And the worst were the injuries to his internal organs… all triggered by the simultaneous detonation of six Divine Seeds.

This was truly inhuman!

Even Li Che himself couldn’t help but marvel at the moment! Boom——!!!

Yue Huanglong noticed Ogre’s detonation of the sixth Divine Seed, watching in disbelief as if witnessing a madman’s spectacle. What kind of fiend was this?

Could his flesh really withstand the force of six Qimen Divine Seeds? It seemed it might shatter instantly into pieces—utterly unreasonable!

A madman!

Fury and madness glowed in Yue Huanglong’s eyes, mixed with a repressed, seething anger!

This Ogre was willing to mutual-destruction just to kill him! What grudge? What hatred?!

Yue Huanglong had only come to watch the chaos!

He hadn’t even made a move—merely stood at a distance…

Yet now he was caught in the conflagration as Ogre detonated six Qimen Divine Seeds! Yue Huanglong was livid!

At that moment, Li Che felt his body radiating like a scorching sun—every pore bursting with brilliant light, akin to countless incandescent bulbs!

Terrifying. Overwhelming! Crack, crack…

Fissures began to spiderweb across the Ogre Mask, with chunks of debris falling off. The once charming Cute Cow Mask…

Could no longer bear the immense power leaking from Li Che! Li Che paid it no mind.

Feeling Yue Huanglong’s sudden, lethal presence beside him—the overwhelming, suffocating aura of top-tier elite power—

Li Che clenched his fist as if the whole heavens trembled. Amid swirling torrents, it felt as though the void itself was crushed in his grip. Then, a terrifying force, like an enormous mountain, shattered everything!

Raging, searing energy soared skyward!

A colossal, three-legged, scarlet Furnace roared down—spanning heaven and earth, suffocating everything in its path! Pure martial cultivation ignited!

Dragon Elephant Furnace!

Yue Huanglong stood face-to-face with the rapidly expanding qi furnace. As it grew, the carved dragon and elephant figures seemed to come alive, completely engulfing his form! “What is this?”

“Is this… martial arts?!” Yue Huanglong cried, bewildered.

But the terrifying power granted by the Heavenly Gate remained indifferent. His fingers transformed into claw-like appendages, seizing the Dragon Elephant Furnace as if it were a living beast! Moments later…

An irresistible torrent of pure qi crashed from the Dragon Elephant Furnace—unstoppable!

This material, as pure as solidified qi, coalesced into a furnace! Thud——!!!

It was as if a thousand thunderstorms erupted in unison from the heavens! Waves of energy surged, the furnace roared mightily!

Yue Huanglong’s eyes narrowed as he felt one of his claws collide with the furnace’s expanding inferno. In that instant, the divine nature—the sacred aura he had drawn from the Heavenly Gate—began to evaporate!

It was as if his very essence was being scorched away…

The melding of his qi and the primordial energy within him seemed to be incinerated by the Dragon Elephant Furnace!

It was as if every impurity in his martial qi was being cleansed!

Boom——!!!

Then, as Ogre’s punch continued its forceful sweep, the Dragon Elephant Furnace tilted—revealing countless martial techniques reflected in its flames.

In the end, it all transformed into torrents of scorching fire, coalescing into a raging inferno that surged into Yue Huanglong’s body—his flesh, reduced to bare muscle and bone!

Yue Huanglong’s innate divine nature within his martial form began to evaporate at a staggering rate until it was completely gone! Bereft of that divine spark,

He could feel his qi receding rapidly—no longer able to sustain top-tier elite power…

It was even weaker than his original first-class elite state.

How could he possibly withstand Ogre’s all-consuming force—the eruption of six Qimen Divine Seeds—for a rising Ogre at his zenith?! Yue Huanglong’s gaze drained of all color!

Inside the Dragon Elephant Furnace, the roar of the dragon and the bellow of the elephant mingled—and then, as if a thousand scarlet currents cascaded in wild abandon,

Ogre’s mask, now riddled with cracks and shattered into red gravel, revealed his true visage—Yama’s lower face!

How could it be him?!

Yet all that remained was a single, unfathomable thought. Then, his resolve faded.

His eyes turned void—followed by a deafening explosion of flesh and blood!

Requesting guaranteed monthly votes and an update summary for November

Requesting guaranteed monthly votes and an update summary for November

There’s another update tonight. I originally planned to finish writing and then compose a November summary, but I thought I’d summarize a bit in advance.

This month, I worked even harder than last, hitting 463,130 words in updates. With tonight’s unfinished chapter, it totals 470,000 words—four thousand more than last month, though still a bit short of the 500,000-word goal.

Mainly because one of my thirties-old roommates got married suddenly, and I had to catch a plane for the celebration. Updates were sparse that day—plus, there were fewer updates on the day my daughter got burned…

I never save drafts. I write and post on the spot. There are typos and awkward spots that I can’t fix immediately due to the sheer volume; changes can only be made later. This real-time style means that if anything happens, adjustments are nearly impossible.

After all, I spend four to five hours on each chapter.

But despite regrets, finishing the month’s updates shows progress. This was my most productive month yet—hope we can push even harder in November.

Monthly updates of 470,000 words—there are hardly any on Qidian who can match that.

And as for average subscriptions, this month’s increase was very slow since the PK failed and no recommendations came through. But I no longer worry about subscriptions—I only care about monthly votes, because your votes and support fuel my update frenzy.

Also, I must reflect: many say it’s just filler. Sometimes my descriptions, especially during fights, get excessively detailed. I just can’t help it—if I don’t write it, I feel incomplete. It’s just my personal style.

I know this style might not be ideal, but it’s nearly impossible to change after ten years of writing the same way.

I can only try to make adjustments gradually.

Next month’s storyline will enter the Divine Capital, and XiXi’s plot will be more prominent. Emperor XiXi will begin his rise—hopefully, I’ll make it interesting. Mainly, my daughter is only three and XiXi is six… with little to compare now. I’ll wait for a friend’s daughter to get some inspiration.

Also, thanks to the three league masters this month—[Wangshi], [Pity Me for the Mortal Longing for Immortality], and [Worldly Recluse]. Many thanks, though I really can’t update more. Adding extra updates on top of 470,000 words is just too difficult… so sorry.

A new month means never-ending writing.

I, Old Li, will continue to bury myself in writing!

This month the monthly vote rules seem to have changed. If you have guaranteed votes, please support me and let me feel the warmth!

This month I only updated 470,000 words and fell short of my goal.

But in November, I will continue to seclude myself and push harder!

This month I must achieve 500,000 words!

Our book has now reached 2 million words, but I will continue to work hard!

Thank you all for your continued reading and support!

November—let’s hit 500,000 words!

November—guarantee the monthly votes!

I beg you, Old Li!

I’ll continue with the second update now; I should be done around 3:30.