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Chapter 456: The Past of the Divine Blade Sect (2 in 1 Order)

A sinister laugh echoed in the gloomy basement, and the tyrannical emperor's face was filled with twisted joy. He narrowed his cruel eyes, staring at the demonized Tana, and licked his cracked lips sadistically.

"Ahahahaha! I've been looking forward to this moment for hundreds of years!" He laughed maniacally, his voice almost tinged with morbid pleasure: "From now on, the entire empire, and even all of humanity, will surrender to the Nightmare Clan! You poor creatures are destined to be devoured!"

As he spoke, he exaggeratedly opened his arms, as if to embrace the entire dark, damp basement. His arrogant and ferocious appearance made him look like some kind of extreme madman. Zhong Wuye was bound to the spot, helplessly watching his beloved lose her mind completely under the unbearable force.

"Tana! Tana!" he cried desperately, but he could only watch as she transformed into a roaring, ferocious dragon and launched a fierce attack on him. Streams of scalding dragon breath gushed out, the scorching heat instantly baking the entire space to an incomparable scorch!
"Tana! Wake up! Don't be controlled by that magic!" Before Zhong Wuye finished speaking, a glimmer of light flashed in Tana Dragon's bloodshot eyes. She let out a deafening roar, as if trying hard to suppress the manic power in her body.

"Tana. It's me, Zhong Wuye!" Zhong Wuye gritted his teeth and called out to his beloved with all his might: "Please remember, remember every little detail between us! You can't just become that madman's running dog!"

An inexplicable throbbing arose from Tana's heart, and the violent power within her began to waver for a moment. At this critical moment, Wu Ya's eyes widened in shock and anger:
"You stupid guy! You still want to resist?" She waved her hand, and a wave of energy instantly emanated from the altar, turning into clusters of purple magic flames that enveloped Tana.

"Ahhhhhhhh!" Heart-wrenching screams echoed throughout the basement, and Tana's transformed dragon form began to slowly twist and break!
"No! Tana! Tana, don't do this!" Zhong Wuye yelled helplessly, but he could only watch his lover struggling and suffering in the blazing flames!
Fragments of memories emerged in Tana's mind: the midsummer afternoon when she and Zhong Wuye met, the countless warm days and nights they spent together, the vows and promises they made to each other. These warm and beautiful moments burned like flames, illuminating the depths of her heart. She gritted her teeth and persevered, using her willpower to suppress the evil force burning in her body.

At this moment, Zhong Wuye suddenly broke free from the chains on his body, pounced on her and threw her into his arms, hugging her body that was on the verge of breaking.

“Tana! I’m here! Cheer up!”

As if in another world, Tana seemed to hear Zhong Wuye's familiar cry in her hazy state. His scorching body temperature instantly warmed her, and hot tears welled up in her eyes.

"Zhong Wu.Ye. Save me." She murmured with her last bit of strength.

"I will save you, I will!" Zhong Wuye nodded vigorously and hugged her tightly: "Believe in our strength! I will love you forever!"

His resolute gaze seemed to give Tana new courage. She took a deep breath and then violently suppressed the violent power within her body! The purple demonic flame gradually dimmed, and her figure began to return to human form!
"How, how is this possible!" Wu Ya was on the verge of collapse, waving her hands wildly: "How dare you ants resist like this?! Ahhhh!"

At this moment, an arrow flew through the air and hit her arm! Wu Ya screamed in pain, turned her head and glared, only to see a group of fully armed soldiers standing at the door, led by His Royal Highness the Prince of the Liuli Group and Zhong Wuye's subordinates!
"Imperial sister! Surrender now!" His Royal Highness gave the order, and countless arrows rained down on Wu Ya and the tyrannical emperor like a torrential rain!
"Ahhhh, stupid!" the tyrannical emperor roared, waving his hand to open a defensive barrier. But in an instant, Zhong Wuye and Tana coordinated tacitly, gathering all their strength and striking fiercely at the shield!
"Bang!" The shield exploded, and countless sharp arrows shot towards the two! At the same time, the soldiers of the Liuli Group also joined the battle, bombarding the enemy with magic and weapons!
The dark basement instantly transformed into a fierce battlefield, resounding with the clash of swords and the distorted energy of magic. Under the siege, Wu Ya and the tyrannical emperor were finally unable to withstand the pressure and were forced to retreat.
At the moment of this final blow, Tana suddenly opened her eyes, and a ball of magic condensed into a light ball in her hand. She took a deep breath and threw the ball of light towards the enemy with great force!
With a "bang", the ball of light hit the chest of the brutal emperor directly! He roared in pain, his body swayed a few times, and finally fell to his knees in embarrassment! At the same time, Wu Ya was strangled by the long sword of His Royal Highness the Prince, and she could no longer resist.

"Well done!" Zhong Wuye excitedly hugged Tana and kissed her cheek, then gestured to the surrounding soldiers. Immediately, teams of fully armed warriors surrounded the tyrannical emperor and Wu Ya, imprisoning them within the barrier.

"It's over." Tana leaned weakly in Zhong Wuye's arms and breathed a long sigh of relief.

"Yes, this long-lasting dispute is finally over." Zhong Wuye hugged her gently and nodded to His Royal Highness the Prince in the distance.

"Your Majesty, you will be rewarded for your great achievement in arresting someone today." His Royal Highness the Prince saluted with his fists clasped together, a happy smile on his face.

Millennia of war between the Nightmare Tribe and humanity finally came to an end. With the arrival of this dawn, the entire empire welcomed the dawn of a new peace.
……

Just then, a soldier from the Liuli Group came over and said excitedly, "Miss Zhong Wuye, we found something that you will definitely be interested in!"

The sun gradually set, its afterglow enveloping the city of Yuandu, casting a dazzling brilliance on everything. In the narrow alleys of the city, the sound of footsteps echoed in the silent air. Zhong Wuye, accompanied by several followers, carefully wandered through the shadows of the ancient city, silhouetted by the setting sun.

"According to those records, the remains of Ya Zi should be hidden in a basement somewhere nearby." Zhong Wuye lowered his voice and signaled his followers to pay attention to the movements around them.

"Master, I've explored it with magic, and it seems there's some ancient and powerful force there," one of the followers whispered. Zhong Wuye nodded, his eyes fixed on the front.

Soon, they arrived at a dilapidated temple. Zhong Wuye, his expression grave, took out an ancient key and slowly opened the heavy door. A chilling aura washed over them, sending shivers down their spines.

"Is it inside?" Zhong Wuye muttered to himself, then strode in.

The basement was pitch black, lit only by the eerie flickering torches of their followers. They kicked aside the debris on the floor and unexpectedly discovered an ancient trapdoor!
"Quick, push the door open!" Zhong Wuye hurried forward, exerting all his strength. After a long while, the heavy door finally made a loud "creaking" sound and slowly opened.

A pitch-black space suddenly appeared before everyone's eyes, and the air was filled with an extremely strange aura. Zhong Wuye took a deep breath and strode in, and the surrounding followers followed him tremblingly.

At this moment, a deafening noise suddenly arose from all directions! Countless skeleton monsters rushed out and surrounded them! Zhong Wuye's face darkened, and he swung his right hand violently. A thunder exploded immediately, and the skeleton monsters fell to the ground.

Taking advantage of this opportunity, they quickly ran to an altar deep inside the room. Zhong Wuye's breathing suddenly tightened. There lay a strange object resembling a dragon skeleton. The dark dragon scales glowed faintly green in the torchlight, and two sharp fangs were embedded in the huge, open mouth, looking extremely terrifying.

"This is the remains of Jiaozi!" Zhong Wuye widened his eyes and couldn't help but gasp.

"Master!" a follower pointed ahead in panic: "Then what is that?!"

Zhong Wuye looked in the direction of the sound and saw, on the other side of the altar, another dragon skeleton of similar appearance: ferocious bony wings spread out, two bright red gems embedded in its eyes, emitting an extremely eerie aura. "Isn't this the legendary Chao Feng?!" Zhong Wuye was dumbfounded, unable to believe his eyes. The remains of a dragonborn were actually here!
At that moment, the sound of heavy footsteps echoed from all around. Countless skeleton monsters swarmed towards them! Zhong Wuye shouted loudly, immediately summoning his talismans and joining forces with his followers to deal with the monsters. After dozens of breaths, the last skeleton monster fell to the ground. Zhong Wuye immediately waved his hand and collected the two dragon skeletons into a specially crafted magic weapon.

"Great! We've finally found them. Now, if we can get them back safely, we can turn the tide!" Zhong Wuye clenched his fists, his eyes blazing with unprecedented determination. Then, they quickly left the eerie basement.
Time flies, and in the blink of an eye, it's already late autumn. The sun is shining brightly, and a warm breeze is blowing. Over the imperial city of the Northern Zhou Yuan capital, tens of thousands of brilliant fireworks suddenly burst into life, illuminating the entire city with a dazzling brilliance.

"Congratulations, Your Majesty! Long live the emperor! Long live the emperor!" Thousands of people gathered in front of the palace square and cheered deafeningly.

A grand coronation ceremony was underway in the vast square. Zhong Wuye and Tana walked side by side up the pearly white jade steps, slowly approaching the throne, surrounded by ministers and the public. Once upon a time, Tana was merely an attendant to Zhong Wuye. Now, she had become the new master of the entire Northern Zhou Dynasty!
Cheers rose from the audience, and people enthusiastically waved colorful flags as they welcomed the new empress and her husband to the highest halls of power. Zhong Wuye beamed with pride, and he and Tana exchanged a smile. Tana had been meticulously dressed by the court ladies. She wore a simple, elegant dragon robe and a phoenix crown, and her face radiated like a virtuous and tranquil Buddha.

Soon, they arrived before the central throne. The court magician, holding two thin ritual scrolls, reverently recited the oath. Tana clasped her hands together devoutly, repeating the words with immense solemnity. Zhong Wuye silently blessed her with his protection, ensuring the ceremony went smoothly.

After the oath was completed, Zhong Wuye slowly took out a phoenix crown inlaid with countless gems and solemnly placed it on Tana's head. A powerful magical power suddenly burst out from the crown, shining brightly like stars, making everyone stand in awe!
At this moment, the former Northern Zhou emperor, who had been under house arrest, slowly approached, surrounded by a crowd. His eyes were lifeless, his face pale, and he looked utterly miserable. Zhong Wuye exchanged a glance with him, then coldly pushed him to the ground, signaling him to kneel and submit to Tana.
The old emperor's face turned pale for a moment, but he eventually bowed his head and knelt before the new emperor. Zhong Wuye smiled slightly as he watched Tana slowly ascend the throne. Amidst the cheers of the ministers and common people, she officially became the ruler of the Northern Zhou Dynasty.

"Long live Her Majesty! Long live Her Majesty!"

"Great! From now on, the Northern Zhou Dynasty will be a new dynasty," Zhong Wuye said with deep emotion, watching Tana gleaming in the sunshine with satisfaction. From now on, they will share happiness with the people and create a bright future together!
……

After the coronation ceremony, Zhong Wuye discovered that something was wrong with Qin Huan, who had been fighting alongside him. Zhong Wuye recalled that since entering the Northern Zhou Dynasty, Qin Huan had been looking for clues about a mysterious person, and the opportunity to find clues was to communicate with the sword spirits carried by various swords.

Zhong Wuye had never seen Qin Huan look so solemn.

There was an unprecedented firmness and determination in those phoenix eyes, like two blazing fires burning in the dark night, hot and captivating.

"That's right. I have been tracking down the culprit behind the disaster that befell the Divine Blade Sect." Qin Huan's voice was low and firm, and even the rebellious look that he usually exuded disappeared without a trace.

"Then do you know who that guy is?" Zhong Wuye asked with a frown, quite curious.

Qin Huan shook his head, his eyes seeming to wander. "I'm not too sure either. I'm just guessing based on some clues that he should be a cultivator who is good at killing and absorbing demonic energy. Moreover, he has been seen in Yuandu City from time to time recently."

Zhong Wuye nodded, his brows still furrowed. Qin Huan, always cautious, seemed to have something else to say.

"The spirit of the sword embryo told me that the man's aura was sinister and ferocious, and even had a faint smell of decay. It was very likely that he had degenerated into a demonic cultivator."

Qin Huan took a deep breath and slowly pulled a high-quality sword from its scabbard. The sharp sword shone with a cold and eerie light, and a ferocious and terrifying demonic face faintly appeared on the blade!
"Lord of Blade Light, this is the sword spirit I subdued from a famous sword. It possesses both form and spirit, and is quite experienced, making it extremely familiar with the art of absorbing demonic energy." Qin Huan looked at Zhong Wuye with a deep gaze, and each word was sonorous and powerful: "Thanks to its constant vigilance, I was able to successfully locate that person."

Zhong Wuye felt a chill all over his body and couldn't help but gasp.

Zhong Wuye hesitated for a moment, then drew out his sword and channeled his magic power in the same way. Sure enough, a strange face with fiery red eyes emerged!
This time, Zhong Wuye was not surprised. She was mentally prepared for Qin Huan's ability to extract sword spirits. She asked, "Have you two noticed anything?"

"Well, this demon cultivator's cultivation is indeed superb." The Fiery Eyes snorted coldly, and his sinister gaze swept across the sky: "But he is missing and has been hiding all the time."

"Yes, we have been searching for him for a long time." The Lord of Blade Light also murmured in agreement: "His demonic power is very strong, and it is difficult to find his trace. However, if you are willing to follow us to a place, perhaps we can follow the clues and find him."

"Oh? Where?" Zhong Wuye's eyes lit up and he asked anxiously.

"Soul Breaking Realm."

"Soul-breaking Realm?" Zhong Wuye's heart was immediately shocked.

He had heard of the name before. It was a forbidden land outside the Nine Provinces, the thinnest point between the Demon Realm and the human world. Five hundred years ago, a devastating demonic tide had struck there, and many cultivators had sacrificed their lives trying to stop it. Since then, the Soul-Breaking Realm has been shrouded in a mysterious haze, and no one dared approach.

"Yes, the Soul-Severing Realm." Qin Huan also raised his head, his eyes shooting towards Zhong Wuye like lightning: "My Divine Blade Sect has always been responsible for guarding the Soul-Severing Realm and preventing demons from flooding into the human world. But for some reason, after the death of a member of the sect many years ago, the nightmare demon chaos has continued one after another. I suspect that the demon cultivator is probably hiding in the Soul-Severing Realm!"

Zhong Wuye gritted his teeth, his fists clenched. Such a bizarre death was clearly not without reason. Moreover, this person had a high level of cultivation, acted recklessly, and absorbed the cultivation of monsters, which clearly had other purposes. The mysterious place in the Broken Soul Realm seemed to be the key to all this!
"Okay, I'll go with you!" Zhong Wuye blurted out with a dark look in his eyes. Qin Huan looked at him in astonishment, obviously not expecting him to agree so readily.

"But are you going to look for Xuantian Dragon Realm? Are you sure you want to go to that kind of ghost place? I heard that the Soul-Breaking Realm is extremely strange and dangerous," Qin Huan asked hesitantly.

Zhong Wuye pondered for a moment, his expression becoming more determined: "This not only concerns our friendship, but also the safety of the Kyushu Continent. I will do my best to help you find out!"

(End of this chapter)