Starting as pearl divers, they have endless jobs.

Chapter 164 Two years later, another job change

Du Wei was stunned, his face full of confusion and bewilderment.

What Chen Ye? What is he talking about?
But the next second, an overwhelming and irresistible will, like a red-hot iron, pierced his mind!
"what--!"

Du Wei let out a piercing scream, feeling as if his soul was being torn apart.

Countless memories that did not belong to him were forcibly implanted into him.

He is Chen Ye, a swordsman from Yu Huo County, who is being hunted down throughout the region for killing someone from Tianjian Manor...

These memories are so real, and so painful.

Du Wei's eyes went from fear to struggle, then to confusion, and finally to emptiness and numbness.

Seeing his appearance, Jian Wuchen knew that his transformation of his divine sense had been successful.

To make Chen Ye look more realistic, he stepped forward and used his long sword to casually make several deep cuts on the face that had turned pale with fright.

Blood flowed down the wound, making his face look ferocious and terrifying.

"These are the wounds I inflicted when I captured you," Jian Wuchen said coldly.

Then he took a long knife out of his storage bag and threw it at Du Wei's feet.

"Here's your knife."

Having done all this, Jian Wuchen straightened up, looked at the murderer he had created with his own hands, and a satisfied smile appeared on his face. Then he turned around and announced loudly to the four disciples, "The murderer Chen Ye has been captured on the spot!"

These four disciples were quick-witted and immediately congratulated each other in unison: "Congratulations, young master, on capturing the thief."

Jian Wuchen laughed heartily and waved his hand, "Let's go back to the city."

……

Qingzhou City one day later.

"Have you heard? The young master of Tianjian Manor personally went to capture that criminal named Chen Ye!"

"Really? Didn't that kid say he hid in the Southern Wilderness Mountains? That place is forbidden territory!"

"Hey, what forbidden area or no forbidden area? None of that matters to our Young Master Sword! It's said that the Young Master single-handedly ventured into the deep mountains with his sword and finally captured the person alive!"

"My goodness, the young master is amazing!"

The news of Jian Wuchen's capture of Chen Ye spread like wildfire throughout Qingzhou Prefecture in just one day.

For a time, everyone in teahouses, taverns, and on the streets was talking about this.

The rumors and gossip that had arisen because Tianjian Manor had been unable to capture Jian Wuchen for so long vanished instantly, replaced by an overwhelming wave of praise and flattery.

All of this was naturally the result of Tianjian Manor's deliberate manipulation behind the scenes.

Meanwhile, outside the Tianjian Manor's residence in the west of the city, Xiao Hongye stood at the door with a blank expression.

She is no longer the spirited woman she once was in Yuhuo County; she has aged considerably.

After all, she had been crying almost every day during this period and hadn't slept at all, because as soon as she closed her eyes, the image of her sister's head and body being separated would appear before her.

So when she heard the news that the murderer had been caught, it was as if a ray of light had finally shone into the world that was filled with sorrow and hatred in her heart.

Then she rushed over without hesitation, wanting to see the demon who killed her sister with her own eyes and ask him why he did such a cruel thing!

However, she was stopped.

The two Tianjian Manor disciples guarding the gate stood like two iron towers, their faces expressionless as they blocked her way.

"I'm sorry, Miss Xiao, but the young master has ordered that no one is allowed to visit the criminal."

Xiao Hongye was stunned; she could hardly believe her ears.

"Why?" she asked excitedly, her voice trembling. "I'm Xiao Zhanbai's sister! I'm a victim's family member! Why can't I see him?"

"These are the young master's orders; we simply carry them out," the guard replied coldly and mechanically.

"I want to see Jian Wuchen! Let me see him!" Xiao Hongye almost roared.

"The young master is currently in seclusion and cultivating; he is not receiving guests at this time."

Seclusion for spiritual cultivation?

Xiao Hongye's heart sank.

That excuse is so lame.

He clearly doesn't want to see her!
why?
Why can't even she, the biggest victim, go see the murderer?
But it was no use saying anything now, and in the end, Xiao Hongye could only leave dejectedly.

Three days later, Tianjian Manor officially announced that it would publicly execute the murderer Chen Ye at noon today on the execution platform in the center of Qingzhou City, as a warning to others.

The news caused a sensation throughout the city.

On this day, the entire city of Qingzhou was practically deserted.

The huge square in the city center was packed with a dense crowd early on, three layers deep, so crowded that it was impossible to move. There were local mortals, but there were even more cultivators from all over the world.

They were all just there to watch the spectacle.

Watch as Tianjian Manor uses swift and decisive measures to demonstrate its dominance as the overlord of Qingzhou.

In a tavern opposite the execution ground, a burly man carrying a broadsword was silently drinking.

It was none other than the Mad Saber Xue Shan.

At this moment, he looked at the tall execution platform in the distance, his expression somewhat complicated.

Xue Shan and Chen Ye hit it off immediately on the second floor of the trade fair. Xue Shan was amazed by Chen Ye's talent in swordsmanship and believed that this person would definitely be extraordinary in the future. As he predicted, Chen Ye accomplished several great things not long after.

Unfortunately, the final result was so tragic.

Xue Shan wanted to save Chen Ye, but faced with the behemoth that was Tianjian Manor, he could only sigh in despair and could only rush over early to send Chen Ye off on his final journey.

On the other side of the square, a haggard figure stared intently at the execution platform.

It was Xiao Hongye.

She wanted to see the murderer's head fall to the ground with her own eyes.

"It's noon! Bring in the prisoners!"

With a loud shout from the executioner, the noise in the square instantly subsided.

All eyes turned to the execution platform.

Two tall disciples from Tianjian Manor dragged a person whose limbs were chained and who was covered in blood out from backstage.

The man was wearing tattered prison clothes, with a hood covering most of his face. He seemed to have completely lost consciousness and was being dragged along like a walking corpse, leaving a long trail of blood on the ground.

The executioner stepped forward, took out a scroll, and loudly read out Chen Ye's charges.

It's nothing more than the usual clichés about slaughtering fellow comrades, committing heinous crimes, and deserving to die.

After the reading was completed, the executioner ripped off the tattered hood that was used to cover the prisoner's face.

Several crisscrossing scars covered his entire face, his eyes were vacant, and drool was dripping from the corner of his mouth, making him look like a fool.

"Is this Chen Ye? How did he get beaten up like this?"

"It looks like he's been severely tortured and is out of his mind."

"The methods of Tianjian Manor are indeed ruthless!"

The crowd was buzzing.

The executioner didn't give everyone much time to discuss; he coldly shouted, "Execute!"

An executioner wielding a dagger strode forward, sprayed a mouthful of strong liquor onto the blade, and then raised the long sword high.

In the sunlight, the blade flashed with a chilling light.

"cut!"

The sword flashed!
puff!

A fine head shot into the sky, tracing a blood-red parabola in the air before crashing heavily to the ground, rolling several times before coming to a stop.

The headless corpse gushed out a fountain of blood before collapsing to the ground with a thud.

The whole process was clean, efficient, and so fast it was dazzling.

Most of the onlookers cheered with satisfaction.

At the same time, Xue Shan, who was in the restaurant, couldn't help but sigh. He then raised his wine cup, poured it on the ground in front of him, and murmured, "Brother Chen, may you have a safe journey."

However, some astute cultivators noticed something amiss.

For example, why was the execution so hasty? From the moment the identity was verified to the moment the head fell to the ground, it took only a few dozen breaths, as if they were in a hurry to finish something.

For example, the prisoner's face was covered by blood and scars, making it impossible to see his features.

Most importantly, he didn't utter a single word of struggle or scream from beginning to end. He was simply dragged onto the stage in a daze and beheaded.

Is this... really normal?

Of course, they only dared to think these questions in their hearts; no one dared to speak them aloud. After all, questioning Tianjian Manor within Qingzhou City was tantamount to courting death.

Just then, near the edge of the execution ground, a girl wearing a straw hat suddenly chuckled, her round face full of relief.

"You made me travel for so long, only to find out it was all a lie. I knew it! You're smarter than a monkey, how could you die so easily?"

After whispering these words, the girl quietly left the execution ground and disappeared into the alley next to it.

This public execution, which caused a sensation in Qingzhou, came to an abrupt end in such a somewhat bizarre manner.

The hustle and bustle of Qingzhou Prefecture gradually subsided over time.

After a few days of being the talk of the town, that farcical public execution was gradually replaced by new topics.

The prestige of Tianjian Manor was maintained, Jian Wuchen's reputation reached its peak, and everything seemed to be back on track.

No one cared about Chen Ye anymore. He was like a stone thrown into a lake, creating ripples before sinking to the bottom and disappearing without a trace.

In the remote mountains of the South Wilderness, far from all this hustle and bustle, lies Kawa Village.

When Chen Ye learned from A Shan that people from Tianjian Manor had come and been dismissed by the old patriarch with a few words, he felt even more respect for this unassuming old man.

At the same time, Chen Ye was completely relieved.

With such a powerful mountain god and a group of fierce mountain people as neighbors, this place is safer than any other paradise.

So Chen Ye began to cultivate here in peace.

Spring passes and autumn comes, cold comes and summer comes.

Two years have passed in the blink of an eye.

Two years is not a short time for mortals, but it is just a blink of an eye for cultivators.

In the past two years, Chen Ye's life has been peaceful yet fulfilling.

He has completely integrated into Kawa Village.

He was no longer an outsider, but Brother Chen, who was accepted and recognized by all the mountain people.

He followed Ah Niu's hunting team, traversing every corner of this mountain, hunting the fiercest beasts and gathering the rarest herbs.

Chen Ye's formidable strength and rich combat experience made him the most reliable assistant in the hunting team.

He drank the strongest liquor with Ah Shan and shared his deepest secrets with him.

They became brothers who could trust each other with their backs.

He would sit in the old clan chief's stone house, listening to the old man tell ancient legends about the mountain god and this great mountain, and his understanding of the world would become more three-dimensional and profound.

The children in the village loved to follow him around, pestering him to teach them some real kung fu.

The simple fighting techniques he taught improved the fighting skills of these teenagers dramatically, earning him their admiration.

This simple, sincere, and vibrant life gradually warmed Chen Ye's heart, which had become somewhat cold due to the killing.

His state of mind was more peaceful and serene than ever before.

This state of mind allowed his cultivation to progress by leaps and bounds.

The pure and abundant spiritual energy of heaven and earth in the Southern Wilderness Mountains was like an inexhaustible treasure trove, which he could draw upon at will.

His mastery of the Star River Qi Refining Technique had reached a level of consummate skill.

Every night, he would sit cross-legged, and his whole being would seem to transform into a vortex of starlight, with the power of the stars flowing into his dantian like rivers flowing into the sea.

His Qi Sea Realm cultivation had long been consolidated to its limit, and his Qi Sea had expanded several times more than it had two years ago. The true essence within it was condensed to the point of being like liquid stars, shimmering with brilliant light.

That night, Chen Ye, as usual, meditated cross-legged in his hut.

When the Star River Qi Refining Technique was activated to its limit, he suddenly felt a slight tremor in his body.

Immediately afterwards, a line of golden text appeared before my eyes, shimmering with dazzling light.

[The Asura class level has been increased to lv5]

Chen Ye's heart skipped a beat.

Max level!
He took a deep breath, suppressing the excitement in his heart.

Immediately afterwards, another notification popped up.

[My Asura class is at max level. Shall I change classes?]

Chen Ye didn't hesitate and immediately chose yes.

In an instant, three career paths, each radiating a different light, slowly unfolded before him.

【Job Title: Avici Hell】

[Job Description: You walk the path of slaughter, having glimpsed its true nature. Your blade is no longer ordinary iron, but an extension of hell. Wherever your will reaches, mountains of blades and seas of blood follow. Every strike will etch an eternal curse upon your enemies.]

[Professional Talent: Blade Domain - Consumes True Essence to create a blade aura domain around yourself. Within this domain, your swordsmanship power, speed, and slashing ability will be greatly enhanced. At the same time, enemies within the domain will be continuously suppressed by your killing intent, suffering mental damage and sluggish reactions.]

[Class Name: Shadow Blade]

[Job Description: You forsook the clashing of swords, choosing instead the deathly silence of shadows. You are the shadow before death descends, a silent sigh in the darkness. Your blade comes from nothingness and returns to nothingness, leaving only a cold wound in the world.]

[Profession Talent: Shadow Cloak - You can become one with the shadows, moving silently and teleporting short distances between shadowy areas. The first attack launched from the shadows will deal critical damage that ignores a portion of defense.]

【Class Title: Master of the Hundred Tribulations Blade】

[Job Description: Your understanding of the sword has transcended the realm of technique, beginning to touch upon the essence of the Dao. What you see is no longer mere slashing, but the inherent tribulation within all things. Your sword no longer seeks to cut, but to ignite this innate tribulation.]

[Professional Talent: Eye of Calamity - Your eyes can see through the flow of energy and perceive the karmic threads that entwine all things. These threads are the most fundamental weaknesses of things; once touched by your blade, they will trigger a chain reaction of destruction that defies common sense.]

After reading the descriptions of these three professions, Chen Ye fell silent.

Clearly, Abyssal Blade Prison represents the pinnacle of power and is a pure combat profession, while Shadow Blade represents the pinnacle of skill and is the ultimate embodiment of the assassin style.

This Hundred Tribulations Blade Master is a direct advanced version of the current Killing Blade Asura, especially the Tribulation Eye, which is similar to the ultimate form of the Asura Eye.

So which one should we choose?

After pondering for a long time, Chen Ye finally made a decision.

"I choose the Hundred Tribulations Blade Master."

As soon as he finished thinking about it, the other two job change paths dimmed instantly and disappeared into specks of light.

The path of the Hundred Tribulations Blade Master suddenly burst forth with a dazzling light, like a giant dragon, roaring as it crashed into his body!

An indescribable, immense flow of information, seemingly originating from the very source of the world, surged into Chen Ye's mind.

His body began to tremble violently, and his soul was undergoing a frenzied ascension!
In particular, Chen Ye's eyes experienced an unbearable burning pain, as if they were being melted and reshaped!
Chen Ye gritted his teeth, enduring the excruciating pain of this transformative experience.

I don't know how much time passed before the pain slowly subsided.

He exhaled a long breath and then slowly opened his eyes.

But the world was completely different in his eyes at that moment.

Chen Ye looked at the stone-polished table in the room.

In his eyes, it was no longer a solid stone.

Instead, it is a complex structure woven from countless gray threads, some bright, some dark, some thick, some thin.

He knew these were the lines of destruction.

At the same time, Chen Ye had a strong intuition that as long as his blade lightly sliced ​​through the thinnest and most central part of the stone table, the entire stone table would shatter instantly.

Chen Ye was overjoyed and immediately opened the system panel.

Name: Chen Ye

[Cultivation Realm: Sea Condensation]

【Occupation: Master of the Hundred Tribulations Blade (same as above)】

[Talent: Eye of the Lost - Same as above.]

[Techniques: Star River Qi Refining Technique Lv5, Golden Toad Qi Absorption Technique Lv5]

[Martial Arts: Needle Blade Technique Lv7]

Not only has my career been upgraded, but my Star River Qi Refining Technique has also reached level 5 in the past two years.

Of course, the biggest change is in the Needle Blade Technique, which has risen three levels to reach level 7.

Now, with the newly upgraded Eye of Calamity talent, Chen Ye felt that his strength had undergone a leap forward.

Although he hasn't reached the Inner Realm yet, Chen Ye is confident that he can fight Jian Wuchen again, instead of having to temporarily avoid his sharp edge as before.

Just after Chen Ye advanced to the next level, he suddenly felt a strange calling in his heart.

Then Chen Ye suddenly looked up towards the back mountain of Kawa Village. He could clearly feel that was the source of the summoning, and his expression became serious.

Because he knew that it was also the place where the mountain god, as the people of Kawazhai said, lived.

(End of this chapter)