Chapter 629 Killing Spree (1)
Elder Zuo’s ideals were grand, but reality was cruel!
On the very next day, the Yin energy in the entire Huang Tian Prefecture rapidly decreased. As the temperature rose, the clouds gradually dispersed, and the sun, which had been hidden for years, finally revealed itself. This continued for several days.
The common people now fully believed in the HongHua Sect. Every household beat gongs and drums, making it even more lively than during festivals. Many people even came to express their gratitude in person.
Qi Huang did not let the praise get to her head. She knew that the source of the Yin energy in Pingshan Mass Grave had only been subdued, not completely eliminated. Once someone entered and angered Zhen Feiyan, it would likely be detrimental to her plans.
Thinking of this, Qi Huang quickly had Qin Quan issue a notice, designating the central area of Pingshan Mass Grave as a restricted zone, strictly prohibiting ordinary people from entering. She also coordinated with the secular government to promote this.
Thus, the central area of Pingshan Mass Grave became a restricted zone. Qi Huang also had Yaoyao move her clan and Liu Yingyue’s father there, as the reduced Yin energy in the outer areas was no longer suitable for their survival.
Meanwhile, in the Imperial Palace, after a period of surveillance, Lin Ran finally found the answer she was looking for.
One evening, Lin Tu was in the study, reviewing memorials.
“These useless individuals have suffered another defeat, causing us to lose a large territory. I’ll have them all executed upon their return,” Lin Tu said angrily.
“Your Majesty, our national treasury is depleted, and our supplies cannot keep up. We are also at war with three countries simultaneously. This situation is unsustainable. Perhaps it’s time to send envoys for peace talks?” Eunuch Zhong suggested cautiously.
“If we send envoys for peace talks now, they will surely demand massive reparations. How can I satisfy them?” Lin Tu retorted.
“But… but that is your empire! To be slowly encroached upon by enemy countries inch by inch, this old servant truly feels it’s a pity for you!”
Eunuch Zhong, do you know why I have repeatedly ordered the border generals to provoke incidents?
Lin Tu slowly stood up.
So it was you who initiated these conflicts!
Lin Ran trembled with anger upon hearing this. It wasn’t just that the fallen soldiers were not worth it, but more so because her so-called father had been deceiving her all along.
You previously said it was to obtain other countries’ reproductive resources, specifically women.
Eunuch Zhong replied after a moment of thought.
That was just a fabricated lie to encourage the soldiers. Don’t I know our country’s strength?
Lin Tu smiled self-deprecatingly.
Then what is your true purpose?
Eunuch Zhong asked curiously.
My true purpose is to use their hands to eliminate the surplus males in the secular world of the Xihui Dynasty.
Lin Tu’s gaze turned chilling.
What?
Eunuch Zhong asked, his voice stammering in astonishment, “May I ask Your Majesty, what do you mean by ‘surplus’ males?”
Lin Ran, who was secretly observing, was also stunned. She had never expected her father to give such an answer.
The Xihui Dynasty is currently facing internal and external troubles. This so-called ‘internal trouble’ is caused by nine out of ten unmarried men who cannot find wives. Who else is surplus if not them? My purpose is to use war to deplete this segment of the male population, to balance the male and female populations in the secular world, thereby reducing many troubles! Then, we can make peace with those countries, and both internal and external troubles can be resolved! I believe losing some territory is worth it.
Lin Tu finally revealed his plan.
What… what?
Eunuch Zhong’s face turned pale with fear.
On the other side, Lin Ran slumped into a chair, utterly dispirited. She never dreamed that her father, the Emperor, would be such a degenerate and tyrannical ruler without any bottom line.
As an emperor, shouldn’t one think of ways to solve problems?
Why would he think of killing people?
Lin Ran’s eyes turned red, and tears began to fall. Two major blows in succession had completely shattered the image of her father in her eyes.
After tidying up the mess, Qi Huang immediately began to implement her plan. Her first priority was to bring justice to those damned people from the HuXiao Sect. Unfortunately, before she could leave, the Sixth Princess arrived to return the Recording Mirror.
“Did you find out the reason?” Qi Huang asked tentatively.
“No, but thank you anyway,” Lin Ran replied distractedly, then hurried away from the HongHua Sect.
“Do you think what she said is true?” Cheng Hong Ling asked from the side.
“It doesn’t matter, I can replay it anyway.”
Qi Huang smiled smugly and began operating the Recording Mirror to view the previous footage. She quickly found Lin Tu’s “confessions.”
Qi Huang’s smile gradually stiffened, and her features became distorted with anger. She never expected that a dignified emperor would commit so many heinous acts. To save face, he had sent people to awaken the evil spirits in Pingshan Mass Grave to persecute Huangtian Capital, and he had also used warfare to kill so many innocent men.
“He… he truly deserves to die.”
Cheng Hong Ling beside her gritted her teeth in anger.
“Indeed. It seems my death list needs to be updated with a few more names.”
Qi Huang said with a cold smile, pulling out a piece of paper and writing down the names of all those who deserved to die.
The next day, Qi Huang eagerly went out. Her first destination was the HuXiao Sect in the Prefecture Capital. Not a single person involved in awakening Jiang Feng would escape.
Qi Huang’s speed was now terrifying. She covered the distance of five to six hundred li in just a few dozen breaths.
Qi Huang scanned the area around the HuXiao Sect with her spiritual sense and quickly found Elder Zhou’s trace.
At this moment, the old man was leisurely sipping tea in his room.
Qi Huang’s figure flashed, and she instantly appeared before Zhou Ming, saying mockingly, “Elder Zhou seems quite relaxed, sitting in his room sipping tea in broad daylight.”
“Crash!”
Zhou Ming shivered all over, and the teacup in his hand fell to the ground. After a moment, he stammered, “It’s… it’s you. What do you want?”
“I don’t want anything, I just want to ask Elder Zhou, who were the people involved in awakening the evil spirits at Pingshan Mass Grave two years ago?”
Qi Huang’s smile did not diminish.
“Awakening evil spirits? I don’t know what you’re talking about.”
Elder Zhou’s face changed drastically, but he still tried to play it cool and argue.
“Stop arguing. The evil spirit itself told me. Everyone in Yongning Prefecture knows you, Elder Zhou.”
Qi Huang mocked.
Elder Zhou was speechless for a moment. He knew that this matter could not be resolved peacefully, so he immediately drew his treasure sword and attacked Qi Huang.
“Overestimating yourself.”
Qi Huang showed a look of disdain. With a thought, her spiritual sense had already bound Elder Zhou in place. Dealing with a cultivator at the Huashen stage like him was now simpler than crushing an ant.
“Tell me, who was involved in this matter? Did you act on your own initiative, or were you assigned?”
Qi Huang walked over nonchalantly and continued to ask.
Elder Zhou struggled desperately, but found that only his mouth could move. He defiantly said, “I… I don’t know… what you’re talking about… What do you dare to do to me?”
Qi Huang’s smile became even brighter. With another thought, Elder Zuo’s head spun 360 degrees and then drooped onto his shoulders like a noodle.
Zhou Ming never imagined that a mere female disciple of the HongHua Sect would dare to attack him, so his face still wore an expression of shock as he died.
Zhou Ming’s Life Soul quickly left his body, but under Qi Huang’s powerful divine sense pressure, he couldn’t even escape. He could only cry out loudly, begging, “Grand Aunt… Grand Aunt, please spare me… I was wrong… I was wrong!”
“I’ll ask you one more time, who was involved in this matter back then?”
Qi Huang’s smile turned icy.
“I’ll tell you! I’ll tell you! Three other elders were involved in this matter, and we were instructed by Sect Leader Guo. If you want to kill someone, go kill him. Just don’t kill me.”
Zhou Ming no longer dared to be arrogant and immediately confessed honestly.
“Alright, then let’s use money to buy your life!”
Qi Huang’s lips curled slightly.
Eager to survive, Elder Zhou did not hesitate to reveal all the treasures he had hidden.
After a thorough search, Qi Huang restrained Elder Zhou’s Life Soul and disappeared from the spot. Shortly after, she killed the other three elders and took their souls to accuse Sect Leader Guo.
As the saying goes, even ants cherish their lives. The elders, in order to survive, did not hesitate to betray Guo Sect Leader.
“This is truly a case of nurturing a tiger that becomes a menace! If I had known this would happen, I should have eliminated you little bitch in your infancy,” Sect Leader Guo said, speechless, and his expression turned ferocious.
“You only realize this now? It’s too late,” Qi Huang mocked. Her spiritual sense burst forth, instantly crushing Sect Leader Guo on the spot. She then conjured a giant hand and controlled his soul as well.
“Steward Cai is my in-law. You little bitch, how dare you commit such a wicked act? Will the Immortal Alliance let you off?” Sect Leader Guo’s Life Soul cursed hysterically.
“Oh really? Unfortunately, as long as you are all dead, who will know it was me?” Qi Huang taunted. With a thought, the divine sense hand crushed the souls of several people in the air.
Qi Huang cleaned up the battlefield and immediately set off towards the Imperial Capital without delay. She hadn’t killed enough yet. Anyone who deserved to die would not escape.
