Chapter 1626: I Offer My Body To Slay This Fiend

“Hahaha... you should worry, but not too much.” The Chief Libationist laughed. “The situation is not as troublesome as you think.”

“It is true that King Taishan is an ancient natural deity, but it is equally true that his power has hit rock bottom after surviving for untold millennia. As if that isn’t enough, his plot against Chu had ended in failure, and he even lost his wisp of consciousness to our young friend here. This worsened his injuries and made him even more impotent than he already is.”

“Show them, young friend Ye!”

“Got it.” Ye Qing waved the Earthly Sovereign Bell into the air, and everyone saw the wisp of consciousness trapped within its confines.

Everyone subconsciously held their breaths when they saw the wisp of consciousness. Everyone was wearing varying expressions, but no one said a word.

“Oh, I forgot to make the introductions. This is Ye Qing.” The Chief Libationist put a hand on Ye Qing’s shoulder and explained, “He is the one who singlehandedly captured King Taishan’s consciousness.” They weren’t unfamiliar with Ye Qing. After all, this was the man who singlehandedly blocked the Great Emperor of Fengdu and bought time for the Chief Libationist to complete his ritual.

“Most importantly, Ye Qing is the successor of the Earthly Sovereign and the man who will eliminate the Four Evils in the future.”

“Junior Ye Qing greets you all.” Ye Qing saluted the group respectfully after the Chief Libationist had introduced him.

It was clear that the Chief Libationist was trying to build a connection between him and the group. It was so that he could enlist their help against the Four Evils in the future. Naturally, he had no reason to turn down such a kind gesture.

Every bit helps against threats such as the Four Evils.

The group was silent once more, and this time they were all wearing stunned expressions on their faces.

“Hahaha... how courageous and responsible you are! As expected of the Earthly Sovereign’s successor! Heroes truly do come from the young!” The Old Heavenly Master was the first to snap out of his shock and offer him a compliment.

The Dragon Subjugating Zen Master said next, “Amitabha, your benevolence and righteousness proves your connection to the Earthly Sovereign. Excellent, excellent.”

“You’re not bad, boy!” Xiahou Zun was the one who spoke up third.

“Well met, young friend Ye.”

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For a time, everyone was greeting Ye Qing. Be it his strength or his identity, he was deserving of their attention and respect.

Ye Qing did not grow a big head despite this. He responded to everyone’s greetings cordially like a humble junior.

“Now that you’re acquainted with each other, you can no longer stand by and do nothing when the boy goes to fight against the Four Evils, alright?” The Chief Libationist said smilingly after the greetings were done.

“Merciful, merciful. It is my duty.” The Old Heavenly Master, the Chief Libationist’s greatest supporting character, spoke up once more. “If I still live when you depart on your quest, then I shall accompany you.”

“Excellent, excellent. This poor monk has no reason to turn this down,” the Dragon Subjugating Zen Master followed right after.

“Do you even need to ask? You better call for me when you go, boy!”

“Indeed. This is an existential matter. This old one shall offer his body to the cause.” Everyone echoed in agreement.

Ye Qing hurriedly saluted them. “Thank you for your kindness and righteousness. This junior is infinitely grateful.” The Chief Libationist was smiling. “I have remembered this. Don’t break your promise, okay?”

After the chit-chat was over, and the atmosphere grew a bit relaxed, the Chief Libationist continued, “Alright, let’s get back on track.”

“King Taishan is severely injured, and we can easily locate his true body and eliminate it using his wisp of consciousness.” The Chief Libationist declared indifferently but firmly, “We also need to account for the current Fengdu, though they are really not a serious threat. I have already slain two of the Six Ghosts and Gods, and the Great Emperor of Fengdu himself is severely wounded. They do not possess the power to pose too much of a threat against us.”

“Therefore, now is the best time to take out King Taishan.” The Chief Libationist rose to his feet and clasped his fists in front of everyone. “Will you offer your body to slay King Taishan and save humanity from an existential crisis with me?”

“I will!”

“I will!” Haotian Hong, Xuanyuan Wang, Yue Hanhai, the Old Heavenly Master and the Dragon Subjugating Zen Master voiced their support as soon as the Chief Libationist said this.

Of course, they had already agreed to this venture a while ago. It was everyone else’s opinion that truly mattered.

“I am willing.”

“I am willing as well.”

Long-browed Divine Monk, Pure Yang Trueman, Divine Master Cang Xu and Princess Royal Furi voiced their support the next moment.

Everyone present was an orthodox warrior with the welfare of the world in their hearts, and righteousness and benevolence in their chest. In fact, they wanted to kill King Taishan from the moment they heard of his conspiracy. Now that everything was set in place, and it did not look like the venture was going to be dangerous, what reason did they have to turn it down?

“Hahaha... good. I am very glad to have your support. Let us slay this fiend together!”

The Chief Libationist barked out a laugh and rose to his feet again. “A toast to you all!”

“Let’s slay this fiend together!”

“Let’s slay this fiend together!”

“Let’s slay this fiend together!”

Their voices spread throughout the Happiness Pavilion with the wind.

Right here and now, there existed a great ambition to slay an evil that threatened humanity.

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Fengdu, Luofeng Mountain. The Great Emperor of Fengdu and the Six Ghosts and Gods—well, only four now—were currently gathered in the Fengdu Hall. They were Tyrant Extinction of Tyrant Extinction Abode of Absolute Yin, Bright Star of the Bright Star Abode of Resistance, Sect Spirit of the Sect Spirit Abode of Seven Wrongs, and Cojoined of the Daring Charge Abode of The Cojoined.

Grand Fiend of the Grand Fiend Abode of Forgiveness and Illuminating Sin of the Illuminating Abode of Sin were gone. The Chief Libationist had killed them.

“Are you alright, great emperor?” Tyrant Extinction looked at the man sitting on the throne. His aura felt erratic and weak. It was obvious that he was seriously wounded.

“I’m still alive. Don’t be too disappointed.” The Great Emperor of Fengdu said unkindly, “This is what you want, isn’t it?”

Sect Spirit’s ephemeral voice came from somewhere, “What do you mean, great emperor? This is for the sake of Fengdu and King Taishan!” The Great Emperor of Fengdu sneered. “I am doing this for Fengdu, yes, but not for your King Taishan.”

Bright Star said in a displeased voice, “King Taishan is the master of Fengdu. How dare you disrespect him so!” The Great Emperor of Fengdu grunted. “You do not have the right to dictate what I say and do.”

“Enough.” Cojoined acted as the mediator. “Anyway, why have you summoned us here, great emperor?”

The Great Emperor of Fengdu said coldly, “To protect Fengdu, of course.”

“Protect Fengdu?” Bright Star countered, “Why? What danger could possibly befall Fengdu?”

“Fool.” The Great Emperor of Fengdu scoffed, “Fengdu is tethering on the brink of destruction, and you do not know? How foolish can you be?”

“You—” Bright Star was furious, but Tyrant Extinction stopped him. He asked, “Are you saying that the Chief Libationist would seize this opportunity to attack us?”

“What do you think?” The Great Emperor of Fengdu replied, “Not only did you provoke the Chief Libationist with your action, you exposed King Taishan’s existence and angered the humans. Today, Grand Fiend and Illuminating Sin are dead, and everyone in this hall is carrying serious injuries. Why in the world would the Chief Libationist let go of such an excellent opportunity?”

Bright Star scoffed, “The Chief Libationist suffered a major backlash for going against the natural order and is currently on the brink of death. He is of no threat to us.”