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Chapter 195 The Deity Descends, Divine Punishment!! (2 words, Update 25)

A single word ignited the dormant fighting spirit.

Without further hesitation, Wei Banmeng immediately sat cross-legged and began to regulate her breathing.

Chu Kuanglan and Lu Jiuyuan were also as if injected with a stimulant, racing against time to recover.

Fang Qingyu leaned against the cold stone pillar, staring at the dark source material and the unusually conspicuous red title around him.
Three directions, twelve people.

There are both martial artists and believers, so they shouldn't be from the same faction.

Moreover, there are no martial arts masters or chosen ones.

This posed no pressure for him and Jiang Wei, so naturally they couldn't give up the Dark Source Essence.

Moreover, although he had only verbally expressed his gratitude to Yan Shouzhen in the courtyard, the latter had ultimately saved his life, and this debt of gratitude had to be repaid.
However, as the waiting time passed...

At the edge of the night's view, new red titles emerged one after another, like will-o'-the-wisps quietly lighting up in the darkness.

Three auras rapidly approached from the cave entrance to the left rear!

Two figures quietly emerged from the passage hidden by the giant stalagmite to the right rear!
Even deeper within the stalactite forest where they were hiding, an extremely faint aura, almost blending into the environment, was detected!

In a short period of time, at least four more groups of people mysteriously gathered in this area!
Together with them and the original three parties, there were a total of seven forces, like a swarm of sharks that had smelled blood, subtly surrounding the center of the cave.

"Oh shit."

Chu Kuanglan sensed it too, and suddenly opened his eyes, his voice muffled and filled with confusion, "How come it feels like they all timed it perfectly, got wind of it before coming here? We're the only ones who just stumbled in by chance?!"

Lu Jiuyuan's eyes were sharp as knives: "Too much of a coincidence. The Eternal Silent Pool is vast and boundless. Without precise coordinates or special sensing methods, it would be impossible for them all to gather here by such coincidence!"

Wei Banmeng also frowned, her usually aloof face clouded with suspicion.

Fang Qingyu narrowed his eyes, a cold glint in them.

"It is indeed strange. But it doesn't matter anymore."

Fang Qingyu's gaze swept over the newly appeared figures, some stirring in the darkness, others lying in silent lurking. A cold and violent smile slowly curved his lips.

As long as there is no second-order jump.
He's determined to snatch this Dark Source Essence today!

Even if Jesus came, he couldn't keep them!

"Half-Dream." Fang Qingyu turned to Wei Banmeng, whose breathing had calmed down considerably, and asked in a deep and clear voice, "How exactly do you collect the source essence?"

Wei Banmeng snapped back to reality and spoke rapidly: "All that's needed is for the Xuan Chi Blade to make contact with the Origin Core! But the moment of contact, the Origin Core will be devoured by the twin blades, and the blade spirit will immediately enter a transformation and advancement state! During this process, you must remain in place, unable to move or use the blade! It can take anywhere from a few breaths to a quarter of an hour! If you are subjected to strong interference or attack during this time, not only will all your efforts be wasted, but you will also risk damaging your weapon!"

“Therefore,” her eyes were as cold as ice, “seizing the source essence is only the beginning! Guarding that area, protecting the Xuan Chi in its transformation, until success is achieved, that is the real challenge!”

Fang Qingyu listened without showing any emotion and calmly nodded.

"clear."

Two key points.

Take it! Hold it!
The difficulty increased sharply, but Fang Qingyu's fighting spirit burned even brighter!
At this moment, the swirling dark vortex in the center of the cave suddenly stopped!
At the core of the collapse, a point of pure, pitch-black light, seemingly capable of absorbing even the soul, condensed completely into shape, like a cosmic singularity!

A powerful and pure aura of "darkness" erupted and swept across the entire space.

The breathing of all the lurkers instantly became heavy!
The killing intent, like tangible ice spikes, collided wildly in the darkness!
"Now!" Fang Qingyu shouted, while quickly pulling out several charred face towels he had used yesterday in the thunderstorm and sea of ​​clouds from his tactical bag.

"Put it on!"

Without hesitation, Wei Banmeng and the other two took the face masks and quickly covered their mouths and noses, leaving only their sharp eyes exposed.

Jiang Wei also quietly tied a small handkerchief around her neck.

Just as Fang Qingyu was about to issue the command.

"Hehehe"

A laugh, tinged with a sinister and eerie quality, like a slippery venomous snake, suddenly rang out in the deathly silent cave, clearly penetrating everyone's eardrums.

"Gentlemen, this 'Tears of Eternal Night' is now ripe. If we keep it hidden any longer, it will seem petty. Why don't we all come out and get some fresh air? Good things should always see the light of day. Although there's not much light here."

With that soft, effeminate laughter, several figures strolled out leisurely from behind the giant stalagmite on the left.

The leader was tall and slender, dressed in a long, dark brocade robe that seemed to absorb light. His face was pale, and his features were so handsome they were almost otherworldly. A half-smile played at the corners of his mouth.

His attire made him look like a young master from ancient times.

“The Xuan Yin Society, ‘Mr. Mo’ Mo Chen.” Wei Banmeng’s voice was filled with unprecedented solemnity and apprehension as she whispered in Fang Qingyu’s ear, speaking rapidly, “An ancient underground organization that has been entrenched in the eastern coastal region of the Federation for hundreds of years. They act mysteriously and unpredictably, using ruthless and vicious methods. It is said that they worship certain gods related to ‘The Abyss.’ They are experts in the power of Yin and Cold, and Dark Corrosion, and are extremely thirsty for the origin of darkness! This Mo Chen is one of the leaders of the Xuan Yin Society’s operations within ‘The Abyss,’ and is extremely dangerous.”

"Mr. Mo seems to be in a hurry."

From the recessed cave to the right, a hoarse voice, like sandpaper rubbing, with a heavy metallic quality, rang out.

Three figures emerged, the leader being exceptionally burly and imposing, standing over 2.2 meters tall, and wearing a crude heavy armor made of thick, rough dark alloy plates and unidentified ghost leather roughly pieced together.

The exposed skin was an unhealthy bluish-gray, covered with bulging muscles and thick metal implants that shimmered with a dark red light. One of its eyes had been replaced by the eye of a certain ghost.

"The butcher of the Rustfire Brotherhood!" Chu Kuanglan's voice carried a hint of disgust and solemnity, clearly indicating that he had heard of the other party's reputation.

"These lunatics are entrenched around several large strongholds of 'Abyss'. They are a combination of desperados and modified warriors! They specialize in hunting powerful ghosts and lone explorers, and they have no bottom line! That butcher is one of their leaders. He is incredibly strong and has been modified to an extremely high degree."

As the two forces appeared...
Besides Fang Qingyu's group, the others also made their appearances one after another.

One of the largest private security companies in the federal government, Jianlei Security Company, is owned by Shi Zhenyue.

Deep Blue Heavy Industry, a military-industrial giant; the Duan family, a martial arts family with a long history in the northern part of the Federation; and Chixiao Technology.
Including Fang Qingyu and four others.

There are seven factions, totaling more than thirty people.

Like a pack of wolves, they surrounded the dark spot of light in the center of the cave, which emanated the pure aura of darkness.

The murderous intent permeating the air was almost freezing!

Each side was warily observing the others, assessing their strength, and searching for an opportunity to strike, or a target to attack.

"Fang Shen, what should we do?"

Chu Kuanglan's voice was tense, his muscles bulging, like a tiger poised to pounce.

Lu Jiuyuan's sword had already been drawn a few inches from its sheath, its cold light concealed.

Wei Banmeng's gaze was fixed on the dark source of matter at the center, while the Xuan Chi twin blades emitted a low hum behind her, a mixture of longing and solemnity.

Fang Qingyu glanced at the figures representing the top or fierce forces of the Federation, his voice calm and undisturbed, as if stating a simple fact.

"What else can be done?"

He slowly turned his head, his gaze falling on Wei Banmeng, and reached out his hand to her.

"Give me your knife."

Wei Banmeng looked into Fang Qingyu's eyes, and there was no greed, no hesitation, only a chilling killing intent and a do-or-die determination.

In a flash, he instantly understood Fang Qingyu's intention.

An indescribable warmth and a resolute fighting spirit instantly dispelled all the astonishment and doubt.

"it is good!"

Without the slightest hesitation, Wei Banmeng drew out the pair of narrow, black swords from her back, with only the spines of which faintly shimmered with icy blue light, and handed them to Fang Qingyu.

The movements were swift and decisive, brimming with unwavering trust.

Fang Qingyu reached out and steadily took the two swords.

Buzz.
Even the Xuan Chi Twin Blades emitted a slight hum in Fang Qingyu's hands!

Fang Qingyu lowered his head, his gaze sweeping over the pair of ancient-looking, understated divine weapons, feeling the icy chill and shadow power contained within them.

Then, he suddenly raised his head and looked at the pure darkness in the center of the cave, which exuded a deadly allure!
A cold and violent smile slowly spread across his lips!

"Rob his ass!!!"

Fang Qingyu's words fell to the ground without the slightest hesitation.

Holding the Xuan Chi twin swords handed to him by Wei Banmeng, his figure suddenly blurred!
Boom——! ! !
The raging blood and qi and the power of the five elements in his body erupted instantly, pushing his speed to the limit, and the hard rock under his feet shattered!
A figure crackling with blinding purple and white lightning appeared as if by teleportation, right in front of the "Dark Source Essence" that was taking shape, under the astonished gazes of all the forces!

The speed was so fast that it exceeded the reaction limits of everyone present.

As his figure solidified, the raging arcs of lightning surged around him like angry dragons. The explosion instantly dispelled the dense darkness within a radius of several meters, illuminating the area as if it were daytime!

In those deep eyes, only pure, destructive purple and white lightning danced wildly, as if imprisoning two violent lightning cores!

The entire cave was utterly shattered from its deathly silence by the sudden burst of intense lightning and deafening roar of energy!
"who!?"

Mo Chen's eerie smile froze on his face, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes.

The butcher's ghostly compound eye suddenly contracted, and his bluish-gray muscles instantly tensed.

Shi Zhenyue gripped the edge of the giant shield tightly, Duan Jingyi's folding fan paused in front of his chest, and the pupils of the representative of Deep Blue Heavy Industry contracted slightly.
All eyes were firmly fixed on this figure, which looked like Thor descending to earth.

It's not because Fang Qingyu is currently closest to the source of darkness.

Everyone knows that the collection of genuine materials is not something that can be resolved simply by making contact.

The real challenge is how to hold on to it.

They were astonished—where the hell did this guy come from?!?
I didn't detect this person at all during my recent perception.

Fang Qingyu ignored the dozens of gazes around him, some filled with shock, some with curiosity, and some with murderous intent. He didn't even immediately use his Xuanchi Twin Blades to make contact with the dark light that was so close at hand.

In the light of lightning.

Fang Qingyu slowly turned around, his eyes, burning with lightning, coldly sweeping across the entire scene, like a god looking down on ants.

then.

A calm, completely undisturbed voice rang out:
"I want this."

The sound was not loud, yet it clearly pierced through the lingering thunder and deathly silence, carrying an unquestionable and absolute will.

If you don't want to die

Fang Qingyu paused slightly, his gaze like a sharp blade, scraping across the astonished and uncertain faces of Mo Chen, the Butcher, Shi Zhenyue, and the others.

"Let's just cancel the order."

Dead silence.

Absolute silence.

It was as if even the rotating dark essence paused for a moment.

"Pfft hahaha!"

After a brief silence, the butcher's ear-piercing laughter, like sandpaper scraping, suddenly erupted, filled with extreme mockery and violence!
"Where did this brat come from! He's barely grown up yet, and he dares to act all high and mighty in front of me?! Die!!"

He was already irritable and easily angered, and Fang Qingyu's almost humiliating declaration completely ignited his ferocity!
Its enormous body was like a battering ram out of control, its bony-armored feet stomping the ground so hard that the rock walls trembled.

His bluish-gray muscles bulged wildly, and the hideous arm armor, inlaid with the sharp teeth of the demon, tore through the air, bringing a suffocating gust of wind, and slammed down hard towards Fang Qingyu's head!

He's going to smash this arrogant brat into a pulp!

Because in his perception.

The two were of the same aura, both merely at the Tongxuan level.

"idiot!"

A disdainful sneer flashed in Mo Chen's eyes as he quietly drifted backward, enjoying the show.

"You're courting death!" Shi Zhenyue frowned, raising his giant shield slightly to prepare for any possible impact.

Duan Jingyi gently waved his folding fan, his eyes filled with amusement.

Almost at the same instant the butcher launched his attack!

Fang Qingyu made a move.

With his left hand wielding twin Xuan Chi swords, he moved with lightning speed, the tips of the blades piercing with unparalleled precision into the newly formed mass of pure darkness.

Om-! ! !
The Xuanchi Twin Blades instantly erupted with an unprecedented icy blue light, like a hungry abyss maw, frantically devouring the pure dark essence.

The blade trembled violently, emitting a clear and long hum. A cold and profound aura, seemingly capable of devouring everything, began to emanate from the blade, instantly entering a state of transformation.

And Fang Qingyu's right hand.

At the same time, he had already grasped the Dragon Sparrow Blade at his waist.

Clang——! ! !
The clear, melodious sound of the blade, like the roar of a dragon, echoed throughout the cave!
The dragon sparrow is drawn from its sheath.

On the blade, arcs of electricity and raging flames mingled and boiled.

The violent purple and white lightning flowed and compressed like liquid at the core of the blade.

Beyond the thunder, the dark red Crimson Blaze Flame vibrated, burned, and spread at high speed like a solar corona!
Thunder and fire, two extremely violent destructive forces, merged perfectly under Fang Qingyu's will, under the support of the Dragon Sparrow Slaying Calamity, and driven by the fusion martial art of Thunderous World Burning Slash, becoming inseparable!
A devastating force, powerful enough to eclipse the heavens and earth, suddenly descended!

Lightning flashed in Fang Qingyu's eyes.

Without even glancing at the butcher who was right in front of him, his face contorted in a ferocious grin, a giant fist about to strike.

He simply faced forward, at the oncoming giant shadow, at the cavern, and at the onlookers who were either horrified or sneering, and calmly, casually, swung his sword.

There were no earth-shattering moves to shout out.

Only actions.

cut!
A dark golden blade of light, indescribable in words, silently spread out from the edge of Long Que Zhan E's blade!

The moment it appeared, time seemed to be paused!

All sounds.
The butcher's roar, the Xuan Chi's buzzing, everyone's breathing, and even the deathly silence in the background all disappeared.

Next!

Light!
Endless light!

Dark golden light, accompanied by the explosive force of thunder and the annihilation of calamity, instantly filled the entire field of vision!
It replaced the darkness!

In the center of the cave, a dark golden, destructive sun seemed to rise out of nowhere!
The blinding light instantly blinded everyone, leaving only a searing white light in their eyes.

Boom boom boom——!!!!

An indescribable roar, a fraction of a second later, exploded in my ears like a million thunderbolts!

A terrifying shockwave mixed with the power of thunder and fire.

Like a cataclysmic tsunami, the blade's edge spread wildly in a fan shape from its center!

"Holy shit—!!!"

The butcher, who was the first to be hit, only had time to let out a short scream filled with extreme terror and disbelief.

His heavy armor, which he was very proud of, was made of high-strength alloy and life-ghost material.

The moment it came into contact with the blade's edge, it vaporized silently, like ice and snow under the blazing sun.

His gnarled, steel-like, bluish-gray body, strengthened and modified countless times, was completely annihilated and vanished without a trace, not even a drop of blood mist, in the majestic, dark golden blade light.

The blade's edge still retained its momentum.

It slammed down hard on the massive rock wall and ground behind the butcher!
laugh--! ! !
The hard rock melted and vaporized instantly, like butter thrown into a furnace!
It left behind a terrifying ravine that was tens of meters long, bottomless, with dark red lava flowing along its edges and flashing purple and white lightning.

The air was thick with ozone and the pungent smell of molten rock.

Centered on Fang Qingyu, within a radius of several dozen meters, all the jagged stalagmites, the cold silt, the moss and fungi emitting a faint glow, and even the dark, corroded dust floating in the air...
Everything vanished into nothingness!

All that remained was a charred, molten wasteland, flickering with lightning embers, exuding an aura of destruction!
Truly barren, devoid of any living thing.

The blade's edge dissipated, and the dark golden sun vanished.

The cave was swallowed by darkness again, but the terrifying knife marks and molten ground, like branding marks, emitted a faint light and a scorching heat, reminding everyone what had just happened.

Dead!

A deeper, more oppressive, and more suffocating silence than before!
Wei Banmeng and the other two had their minds blank, completely losing their ability to think.

Jiang Wei stood behind Fang Qingyu, her small brows furrowed tightly, her clear eyes fixed on Fang Qingyu's back and the Dragon Sparrow Blade in his hand, which was slowly losing its lightning and fire light. Her small face was filled with unprecedented solemnity and a trace of confusion.

"Something's not right," she murmured very softly, her voice barely audible to herself. "This power is too much. It doesn't seem like something his level of skill could fully control. That swordsmanship... there's something wrong with it."

Fang Qingyu himself was secretly alarmed.

But his face remained completely expressionless, as cold as ancient ice.

The Xuan Chi Twin Blades were greedily devouring the source of darkness, and the icy blue light on their blades was growing stronger. The transformation was underway and could not be disturbed.

Fang Qingyu slowly raised his head, his eyes, still glowing with faint purple and white lightning, swept coldly across the remaining forces in the cave, like two searchlights from hell.

Everywhere you look.

The eerie smile on Mo Chen's face had vanished, leaving only a deathly pallor and barely concealed terror.

Without hesitation, he retreated rapidly like a ghost blending into the shadows, disappearing into the darkness deep within the cave in a few flashes, without even daring to utter a single polite word!

Shi Zhenyue's face was ashen, and his knuckles were white as he gripped the giant shield.

Staring intently at Fang Qingyu, then glancing at the horrific knife wound on the ground, he finally forced out a single word through gritted teeth: "Retreat!"

The men, accompanied by heavily armed guards, retreated swiftly like a tide, their movements revealing obvious panic.

Duan Jingyi was completely unaware that the folding fan in his hand had fallen to the ground with a "thud." His face was no longer playful; only the horror of surviving a disaster remained.

They practically tumbled and crawled as they fled in a sorry state, following the Duan family members, not daring to look back.

The representative of Deep Blue Heavy Industry's eyes gleamed with an unprecedented light, no longer greed, but the fervor of discovering a rare treasure!
But he didn't linger at all. He glanced at Fang Qingyu with deep, apprehensive eyes before quickly disappearing into the darkness with his men.

The other parties scattered like startled rabbits.

In just a few breaths.

The once tense central area of ​​the cave, teeming with danger and surrounded by wolves, was now quiet except for Fang Qingyu and his group of five. The terrifying knife mark on the ground, the molten floor, and the Xuan Chi twin blades that were absorbing the source energy remained.
Not a single person left!
Only the thick darkness slowly closed in again, swallowing up the area that had just experienced divine punishment once more.

Fang Qingyu stood with his sword in hand, the lightning around him slowly receding, but the terrifying pressure that seemed to be tangible and could annihilate everything still permeated the air, silently declaring his sovereignty over this area.

Turning around, with his back to the mess, his gaze fell on Wei Banmeng, and his voice returned to its previous calm:
"Alright, no one's bothering us anymore. Keep watch."

(End of this chapter)