Chapter 498: Unstoppable Fury in Jingguang Prefecture
by xennovelBuzzing—
The Purple-Flame Serpent Spear pierced through the Second Prince’s chest, nailing him to the ground. Its long spear’s tail, resembling a snake’s head, swayed slightly, casting fragmented afterimages and emitting a constant hum.
It moved like the tail of a rattlesnake, lashing out with each swing.
The entire Long Street fell silent.
Every powerful cultivator who had deployed their spiritual essence, Dao soul, or senses to investigate was rendered speechless.
The elders in Jingguang Prefecture, including Nan Lihuo, felt an explosive ringing in their minds that left them utterly numb and disoriented.
XiXi…has killed a prince!
A Great Realm Prince!
Even Nan Lihuo, the branch sect’s patriarch, was visibly shocked; after the initial shock came deep concern.
After all, XiXi had slain a member of the royal family!
Though the Great Realm was not as glorious as its prime, it still remained mighty. Killing a prince was an irrevocable act – it was a complete severance with the realm and a blatant affront to the Emperor!
However, Nan Lihuo recalled that the Great Jing Court had already launched an expedition against the Qianyuan Divine Sect. Although repelled, the intention to level entire sects had been made clear – the divine sect and the court were already at odds.
With that thought, Nan Lihuo let out a breath of relief.
The fact that XiXi had slain a royal made him move, given the court’s current obsession with royal supremacy.
With his worries easing, Nan Lihuo’s eyes began to shine subtly.
He looked toward the ominous, floating presence – the aura of the Second Calamity Sovereign. Its power surged like a torrent, with billowing black energy that seemed to reflect the blood-red radiance of the will of heaven and earth.
That was the harbinger of a fallen Divine Calamity.
Yet now, this portent was shrouded by the overwhelming field of the Second Calamity Sovereign.
A colossal bellow, reminiscent of a raging ox, carried an unimaginable terror. With a Second Calamity Sovereign emerging among mortals, it was nothing short of earth-shattering!
The Dragon God of the Three Sovereigns and One Calamity realm was brutally torn apart by this fearsome, peerless beast.
Three bursts of blood-red flowers erupted in the skies, blooming between heaven and earth like surreal visions that dazzled the eyes.
It was a terrifying display of might.
XiXi stepped onto the Yulian Fenghuo Jingguang Wheel and appeared as if phasing in before the corpse of the Second Prince. With one swift motion, she unsheathed the Purple-Flame Serpent Spear.
Without hesitation, she extracted the Qian Kun Jade from the prince’s body.
The habit of searching through corpses was a skill taught to her by Master Ogre, one she had mastered with lightning speed.
Pfft!
Blood spurted as XiXi gripped the Purple-Flame Serpent Spear at a tilt, her gaze icy as she scanned the scene.
The only regret was that the three-headed Dragon God had been shattered by the Fierce Ox, leaving only a precious Divine Calamity Demon Pill, which XiXi promptly collected.
Boom—
Above the boundless skies, the will of heaven and earth roared in fury, as if incensed by the emergence of a Sovereign on earth!
Just as the power to obliterate such a Sovereign was about to be unleashed!
XiXi raised her head proudly, glancing at the massive, imposing figure of Guai Li Zhu Huai. Her heart trembled, and her eyes sparkled with determination.
The ace given by her father truly filled her with delight!
With a father like him, XiXi felt incredibly secure!
And by handing her such an ace, her father was clearly telling her to unleash her might without fear.
“Fierce Ox, how long do you think you can last in this world?”
XiXi asked.
In truth, she was half-teasing.
But the innocent candor of a child made her ask aloud.
Though Guai Li Zhu Huai’s mind was filled with violent brutality, at this moment his round, white eyes softened noticeably at her inquiry.
The enormous, four-pointed ox head bobbed continuously up and down.
“I won’t let you enjoy your stay for nothing!”
With a sharp clang, the tip of the Purple-Flame Serpent Spear struck the ground.
Then XiXi began to drag the spear, her steps deliberate as the Hun Tian Ling coiled wildly around her.
“Teacher Lihuo, next target!”
XiXi spun and shouted at the stunned onlookers.
She had to press on while Guai Li Zhu Huai still managed to exist in this world – this was the ace her father had prepared!
Nan Lihuo snapped back to reality, astonished as he glanced at the enormous, unmatched Guai Li Zhu Huai, whose oppressive aura pressed down on every corner of Jingguang Prefecture.
The stifling might of his presence overwhelmed the area.
“Good!”
Nan Lihuo’s eyes lit up with a surge of excitement.
All the pent-up grievances of the branch sect within Jingguang Prefecture were about to be swept away – clear skies and open minds ahead!
Feng Zhiqi, Zhao Fangzhou, and the others couldn’t help but smile.
These seasoned veterans didn’t mind XiXi’s murderous act, even if she had slain a prince. What did it matter to them?
They even admired her decisiveness. A resolute patriarch is what the Qianyuan Divine Sect needs. Under XiXi’s leadership, the future looked bright!
Rumbling—
This time Nan Lihuo didn’t lead XiXi in search of second-rate families but marched straight toward the top powers.
He now possessed that courage too.
XiXi clutched the Purple-Flame Serpent Spear and stepped onto the Yulian Fenghuo Jingguang Wheel, trailing right behind Nan Lihuo.
The massive Guai Li Zhu Huai shifted with her, while dark clouds roiled above the Heavenly Dome as countless thunderclaps churned within.
The entire Jingguang Prefecture trembled with the force of it all.
The will of heaven and earth fixed its gaze on Guai Li Zhu Huai, intent on annihilation, as a cataclysmic force brewed.
XiXi’s rampage had naturally drawn the attention of many keen onlookers in Jingguang Prefecture.
Especially those who witnessed her fierce aura – many felt an ominous chill.
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Atop a towering pavilion.
Third Prince Lü Litong’s face turned ashen, his heart rattled with sorrow as he experienced a deep, unspoken melancholy.
Lü Hengyi, his elder brother and a formidable contender for the crown since childhood, had now fallen in such a manner. Their rivalry for the position of crown prince was abruptly ended.
Yet Lü Litong felt no joy – only a strange desolation.
XiXi’s ruthlessness and domineering nature exceeded his expectations. This little girl, with an endless array of aces, had even slaughtered the Four Seas Dragon Clan members who once stood by the Second Prince’s side!
The Four Seas Dragon Clan was an ancient lineage within the Bizarre Temple, distinct from the contemporary Dragon God lineage.
Originally, Dragon Island was ruled by the Dragon God lineage, but it had eventually fallen to the Four Seas Dragon Clan.
In terms of strength, the Four Seas Dragon Clan far surpassed the Dragon God lineage.
Not only in this world, but even within the Bizarre Temple, the Four Seas Dragon Clan was as powerful as the likes of the Xie Yao Cave or Hei Xumi’s ancient clans!
And yet, this little girl spared not a trace of hesitation – she struck with lethal force!
She even summoned a Second Calamity Sovereign to aid in her slaughter.
How extravagant!
After all, a Second Calamity Sovereign would surely be wiped out by the will of heaven and earth the moment it emerged!
But…
At least before that Sovereign was erased, Li Nuǎnxi was virtually unstoppable among mortals!
She could trample all obstacles!
At the banquet, Third Prince Lü Litong trembled as he watched the fierce XiXi, leading Nan Lihuo’s forces as if handing out names, cutting through the various powerful factions planted within Jingguang Prefecture.
Boom—!!!
Jingguang Prefecture was thrown into chaos. Some dared to hope that the Second Calamity Sovereign might not last long in the mortal realm.
But when Nan Lihuo and his men arrived, panic broke out and everyone scrambled to flee.
Guai Li Zhu Huai’s massive, glowing white eyes narrowed, and a gigantic ox punch, brimming with terrifying, unleashed power, smashed down.
Everyone in the courtyard – even a Divine Calamity cultivator – was annihilated by that blow, with the ground rupturing and countless buildings reduced to rubble, as if smashed to dust!
How ruthless!
Many onlookers were shaken to the core.
Top forces hidden in Jingguang City, including those from the Purple Mansion Divine Sect, South Sea Purple Bamboo Grove, Western Lands of Buddhism, and Witch God Mountain, leapt into action without hesitation.
Their overwhelming might converged as one.
“Everyone, Li Nuǎnxi is merely flaunting the might of that fleeting Second Calamity Sovereign!”
“Let’s wait for that Sovereign to fall—and then strike back!”
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The Divine Calamity experts from various factions glowered with murderous intent.
Li Nuǎnxi intended to drive these foes out of Jingguang Prefecture like dead dogs, showcasing the Qianyuan Divine Sect’s might…
It was a humiliation for them!
The assembled Divine Calamity cultivators began to retreat beyond the city walls.
However, XiXi seemed to sense their lethal intent.
“Hehe, Fierce Ox, farewell! Kill!”
XiXi, brandishing the Purple-Flame Serpent Spear, floated next to Guai Li Zhu Huai and cried out excitedly.
Boom—
Guai Li Zhu Huai swept his gaze around; the surrounding ground trembled as a fierce, brutal aura erupted!
A deafening bellow resounded like rolling thunder!
From within the four corners exploded a thick, inky aura that transformed into countless dark, savage oxen, charging toward the Divine Calamity cultivators of the top factions!
Puff, puff, puff—!!!
The speed was staggering, the killing force overwhelming!
How could the majority of these beings, merely at the level of a single calamity, stand against the might of a Sovereign?
Caught in the rampage of the enraged ox, their flesh was shattered in an instant, spraying blood and mist into the air.
Overhead in Jingguang City, bursts of blood-colored firework-like explosions lit up the sky!
At that moment, every citizen and cultivator from the primal forces in Jingguang Prefecture lifted their heads, witnessing a sight they’d never forget.
The scene was brutally tragic!
Fear gripped the top factions.
Third Prince Lü Litong panicked. Once feasting in luxury high in the towers with powerful guests, he now fled at breakneck speed under Han Sixi’s protection, desperate to escape.
He had avoided a death similar to that of the Second Prince Lü Hengyi, who had foolishly challenged Li Nuǎnxi and was brutally slain in the Long Street.
Blood rained down, and even the air felt soaked with inevitable carnage, sending shivers down one’s spine.
Third Prince Lü Litong trembled all over.
Exiting Jingguang Prefecture, as the roaring torrents of the Jiulong River echoed, fear still lingered in his heart.
Creak, creak…
Suddenly, an ornate carriage arrived and halted before Lü Litong and Han Sixi.
Lü Litong looked disheveled, as if driven out like a stray dog from the blood-soaked Jingguang Prefecture.
The carriage was magnificently adorned. Lü Litong’s heart skipped a beat – this was a royal carriage.
As the curtain lifted, a stunningly charming young lady was revealed.
Lü Litong’s heart trembled: “Noble Consort Su.”
Su Da’s eyes were soft and seductive; one glance was enough to stir Lü Litong’s senses, sending his mind adrift like rippling water.
Lü Litong averted his eyes, suppressing the turbulent feelings inside.
“Please, come aboard.”
“Jingguang Prefecture can no longer be your haven. Li Nuǎnxi, with her Underworld ace, can trample anyone. Remaining here only guarantees a violent end.”
“We will wait outside for the Third Prince’s Bizarre Temple to open.”
Her sultry voice carried a teasing lilt.
Lü Litong couldn’t help but lift his head, his eyes fixed on the alluring and enigmatic beauty before him. Could the noble consort really beckon him aboard?
“Th-thank you, Your Majesty.”
Drifting in a daze, Lü Litong climbed into the carriage.
Inside, the intoxicating scent emanating from Su Da overwhelmed him, leaving him spellbound.
A rebellious thought even crossed his mind: The Emperor… deserves it.
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Today was destined to be soaked in blood.
The ace provided by Li Che to XiXi was enough to trample every enemy in Jingguang Prefecture.
Unless the ancient forces from the Pantheon intervened and sent out a Second Calamity Sovereign to counter Guai Li Zhu Huai,
Li Che would applaud the spectacle.
After all, Guai Li Zhu Huai could revive even after dying, but if a Second Calamity Sovereign dared step forth, the will of heaven and earth would utterly erase them.
And as XiXi, backed by Guai Li Zhu Huai, reigned supreme in Jingguang Prefecture,
Golden Light Peak beckoned.
At Golden Light Peak, Li Che frowned slightly, swept his sleeve, and dispelled the images reflected on the Cosmic Chessboard so that Liu Yangyuan, Zhu Hongdou, and the others could no longer watch.
For what was to follow was nothing but XiXi’s ruthless rampage—a spectacle not worth witnessing.
The city was continuously shrouded in exploding blood-mist, as a terrifying divine aura swept like a storm. It was the spilled divine nature of a fallen Divine Calamity, causing the concentration in Jingguang Prefecture to soar, even surpassing that of the Divine Capital!
Li Che sent Liu Yangyuan, Zhu Hongdou, and the others off to cultivate, absorbing the divine nature instead of wasting the paradisiacal realm XiXi had created for them.
For them, such an opportunity was once in a lifetime.
If they could seize it, it might propel their cultivation further.
Inside the halls of Golden Light Peak, silence fell. Li Che sat peacefully, his face calm and gentle.
His mortal body was undergoing a transformation as he absorbed supreme blood and refined the vital energy, gradually fortifying his physique.
Though he was merely seated, his body improved subtly without notice.
The power of his Martial Immortal Golden Body had now increased by 50%—a remarkable gain after slaying a three-calamity supreme being.
XiXi, rampaging in Jingguang Prefecture, was nearly invincible with Guai Li Zhu Huai’s assistance.
In the mortal realm, unless the top deities wished to sacrifice their lives to confront the will of heaven and earth,
no one could threaten XiXi now.
Li Che doubted that any of the divine factions would risk a Sovereign’s life to challenge her.
After all, the Dragon Island was about to be activated.
As the nearly 90% inheritor of the Third Prince’s Temple Spirit, XiXi was destined to set foot on Dragon Island – for she needed that Xuan Lei Vajra Qiankun Ring!
And once on Dragon Island, the world would be completely different.
But that was not a problem.
Li Che would intervene.
What truly made him wary was the situation within the Third Prince’s Bizarre Temple.
Its exposed location within the Bizarre Temple had long been noticed by top deities from the Pantheon, who were gathering in secret.
Slowly, Li Che exhaled.
He did not allow himself to relax too much.
Even with two supreme allies by his side, Li Che remained vigilant.
After all, his foes were truly formidable.
Within the Bizarre Temple, the divine factions had thrived for generations; a single era might see the rise and fall of divine tides.
Many of the top supremes active in the Pantheon had survived from previous divine tides.
With a shifting heart, Li Che entered the Dao Calamity Space.
Rumbling—
The Primordial Dragon Elephant Flame roiled as a massive, purple-fueled dragon-like flame swept across the sky, unleashing a terrifying pressure and destructive force with every roar.
Li Che’s mortal body burst forth in dazzling brilliance, trembling as he withstood the wrath of the Primordial Dragon Elephant Flame, while absorbing the Dao Calamity energy captured during the confrontation.
Time passed, though who could tell how long.
At last, Li Che finished refining the Primordial Dragon Elephant Flame.
He slowly opened his eyes, from which radiant purple light burst forth, lighting up the entire palace corridors.
In that moment, his spirit surged as streams of light interwove.
【Dao Calamity: Primordial Dragon Elephant Flame (60%)】
Now, Li Che possessed six types of Dao Calamities. He could not invest deeply in every single one—he had to focus on one.
He chose the Primordial Dragon Elephant Flame, determined to refine it to its utmost limit and see if it would evolve.
With his Martial Immortal Golden Body enhanced and his physical strength bolstered, resisting the Dao Calamity became easier.
His heart stirred.
Within his chest, the Dragon Elephant Vajra Dao Fruit began to quiver violently.
Li Che’s eyes shone brilliantly as he, without hesitation, channeled the enlightenment from the Dao Fruit—the insights gained from his battle against the Supreme and slaying the Celestial Wolf Supreme—into refining the Primordial Dragon Elephant Flame!
“Huff—”
“Suck—”
Li Che’s dark, vigorous hair whipped wildly as he tossed it about.
In his eyes, purple fire burned as if within an eternal furnace.
His Dao Calamity insight surged rapidly!
【Dao Calamity: Primordial Dragon Elephant Flame (70%)】
Empowered by the enlightenment from the Dao Fruit, his Dao Calamity continued to strengthen!
Every breath, every exhale marked the transformation of his energy in the Dao Calamity Space!
Cultivation was never an overnight affair—it was the painstaking, monotonous grind day after day until success was achieved.
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Thus ended the bloody day in Jingguang Prefecture.
Only when the fearsome beast Guai Li Zhu Huai was utterly reduced to ash by the will of heaven and earth did it truly come to an end.
At that moment, Jingguang Prefecture looked as if it had been cleansed by clear water, its stains washed away.
Top powers and the might of the Pantheon withdrew, unwilling to face the lunatic Li Nuǎnxi in battle.
After all, that mad little girl, bolstered by a self-immolating Second Calamity Sovereign, was utterly unstoppable – capable of trampling anyone in her path.
The Four Seas Dragon Clan and other ancient lineages had suffered greatly, with four Dragon Gods slain. The others wisely retreated, not giving Li Nuǎnxi a chance to unleash her tyrannical rampage.
Yet, much blood was spilled and many powerful figures perished.
Many top forces ended up nursing a burning shame, as they were driven out of Jingguang Prefecture by an eight-year-old girl – like stray dogs, their faces burning with indignation.
If given the chance, they would surely never let XiXi live, determined to crush her utterly.
Rumbling—
A rolling tide of black fog surged between heaven and earth, undulating like phantom waves.
XiXi lifted her head proudly, a trace of reluctance and regret briefly crossing her youthful face.
“Farewell, Fierce Ox.”
She waved energetically.
She knew Guai Li Zhu Huai wasn’t truly dead, merely slipping back into slumber.
XiXi opened her palm; the beast, erased by the will of heaven and earth, had transformed into a black chess piece resting in her hand.
If she so wished, she could summon it back at will.
Perhaps that was why the sentimental XiXi did not shed a tear.
Standing proudly atop Jingguang’s city tower, XiXi placed her hands on her hips and puffed up her little belly.
She looked out beyond the city walls, spotting numerous powerful figures lingering on the main road and in the dense forest—those were the opponents she had driven out.
XiXi lifted her chin in triumph, grinning widely.
Rumbling—
Above the Jiulong River, waves crashed as if in a tempest.
XiXi squinted her eyes and looked up.
Over a hundred miles away, countless dragon silhouettes surged into the sky, coiling and circling as endless bolts of lightning whipped around, forming a storm of thunder!
An island, bathed in radiant light, appeared like a mirage in the heavens, its brilliance reflected in her eyes.
Above that island, countless lightning bolts intertwined, forming a silver ring that shimmered with myriad flashes!
It was as if divine energy was radiating from the silver ring.
“That is… Dragon Island!”
Nan Lihuo, with his white hair flying, said gravely.
When Dragon Island was relocated, Nan Lihuo had gone to observe it. Even from afar, he felt an oppressive pressure that stifled him.
“Dragon Island…”
“And that ring!”
XiXi’s eyes lit up suddenly.
Xuan Lei Vajra Qiankun Ring!
No wonder the spear in her arm and the God-Slamming Brick trembled in response.
Roar—!!!
The dragon’s roar reverberated through the heavens. Inside Dragon Island, a terrifying dragon silhouette appeared, gazing coldly and dominantly. Its stare made the void seem to crack apart!
XiXi knew that a mighty force from Dragon Island was enraged by her slaying of the Dragon God.
But did she care?
With an audacious snort, she crossed her arms, her eyes sparkling.
The silver ring hovering above the vast island shone brilliantly, scattering countless streams of light. Endless dragon silhouettes surged upward as if striving to break through its barrier!
XiXi stared intently, and in that moment, understanding dawned.
The dragon silhouettes within Dragon Island were stimulating the Qiankun Ring…
Using the attractive force of the Xuan Lei Vajra Qiankun Ring, they sought to lure XiXi over!
XiXi frowned and snorted dismissively.
She sat cross-legged, the Yulian Divine Pattern on her forehead trembling as if ignited by Yulian Fire, spreading its tendrils across her body. Without delay, she entered a state of cultivation atop the city tower of Jingguang Prefecture.
All across the heavens, the Four Seas Dragon Clan and the remnants of that unyielding Divine Calamity beast exploded in a burst of divine essence, swarming toward XiXi with astonishing speed.
A colossal Divine Essence Golden Pill floated above her head.
Within that pill, there seemed to be a dark lotus pedestal. Atop it, the Three-Armed Three-Faced Unyielding Yulian Divine Vision sat regally, absorbing divine essence to refine and transform.
Boom—
Divine essence cascaded like a waterfall under her control.
XiXi’s Divine Essence Golden Pill was voracious. Compared to others in Jingguang Prefecture, her cultivation was ravenous, drawing nearly all of the divine essence.
Nan Lihuo, Feng Zhiqi, and the others guarded her closely, protecting XiXi.
Outside the city, many powerful figures fixed their gaze on the little girl calmly cultivating atop the tower, frowning as they hesitated.
They wondered whether to intervene now that the protective Second Calamity Sovereign had been erased from existence – the little rebel’s invincibility had vanished!
But in the end, they refrained – after all, what if XiXi still had another ace up her sleeve?
Time passed steadily.
Gradually, the divine essence in the heavens returned to normal levels. XiXi concluded her cultivation session, her face flushed, radiating overwhelming divine energy.
She felt a little stronger than before.
“Stronger every day – one day I’ll surpass my father!”
XiXi exclaimed with fierce determination.
Setting her father as her target, she resolved to chase after him relentlessly!
XiXi felt her days were truly fulfilling!
Buzzing—
Immediately after her cultivation, XiXi furrowed her brows again, sensing that the many divine weapons forming her body were reacting and trembling once more.
“The reaction from the Xuan Lei Vajra Qiankun Ring… is intense!”
XiXi muttered, shifting uncomfortably.
The divine aura from Dragon Island was indeed affecting her,
instilling in her an urge to race straight toward it.
But…
XiXi suppressed that urge.
“I’ll ask Father!”
She snorted and, when in doubt, always called out for her father!
Leaping from the tower, the Wind-Fire Wheel appeared at her feet, and she sped across the sky toward Golden Light Peak.
Soon she reached Li Che, who was deep in cultivation within the temple at Golden Light Peak.
“Father!”
XiXi landed gracefully and trotted into Li Che’s embrace.
Hearing his daughter’s call, Li Che emerged from his Dao Calamity Space training.
He wrapped his arms around her.
“Is it over?”
Li Che asked with a smile.
“Hehe, thanks to the ace you gave me!”
XiXi was in high spirits. As the sect leader of the Qianyuan Divine Sect, she had restored its honor by driving out and slaying every foe that bullied the Jingguang Branch.
She knew that her newfound confidence was all thanks to her father.
With her head held high and under Li Che’s tutelage, XiXi’s self-assurance soared – she truly embodied the spirit of a formidable leader.
Then she explained the mutual resonance between the Third Prince’s divine weapon set and the Xuan Lei Vajra Qiankun Ring to Li Che.
“Father, what should I do now?”
XiXi asked with wide, curious eyes.
Li Che ruffled her hair affectionately.
“Dragon Island, perhaps?”
“The Xuan Lei Vajra Qiankun Ring is suppressing Dragon Island… Yet, with you stirring it up so constantly, are you baiting us into capturing the ring and gaining freedom?”
“Using you as bait… like fishing for a big catch?!”
Li Che’s expression gradually turned cold, murderous intent glimmering in his eyes.
“Then, as you wish.”
“We’ve reeled in a big one.”