Hunting God Era

Chapter 225 Brutal Judgment
There was no time for the monster to make a move; next up was the sword light from Li Ye!
With a single slash, a vertical sword light appeared, seemingly capable of cleaving the heavens and earth in two.

The moment Li Ye swung the sword, the sword light contained the ultimate mystery of life and death, and also incorporated the ever-changing nature of the Ruyi power.

And, that 'Gan Qi' that cuts everything down!
hum!
The sword light swept across the massive body of the Sacrifice Skeleton Wild Basho. The terrifying torso, composed of countless reefs, salt crystals, and weapon fragments, began to melt away irresistibly the moment it came into contact with the sword light, just like snow being thrown into boiling water or darkness being illuminated by strong light.
The matter that makes up the body is decomposed and annihilated by this sword light, split in two, and then quickly decomposes to both sides, completely disappearing.

With just one sword strike, this powerful demon vanished without a trace.

Boom!

As the core demon of the Primordial Land perished, it began to violently tremble and collapse. The ochre-red rolling clouds cracked open with huge fissures, and the violent purple-black lightning became chaotic and disorderly, as if the sky was wailing.

At that moment, from the spot where the demon had vanished, a beam of light flashed out from the darkness, ignoring the collapsing primordial space, and transformed into a shooting star, instantly entering Li Ye's body.

For a moment, Li Ye's body trembled. He raised his hand, glanced at the Heaven-Slaying Sword in his hand, and nodded slightly. "Oh, this has been applied to the weapon."

In the past, authority was integrated into oneself and used oneself as a medium, but this new authority is different. Although it also comes from oneself, the focus is on weapons.

The moment he gained power, Li Ye used his weapon to imbue it onto his sword.

Essentially, this authority is somewhat aligned with his 'land reclamation,' both being ocean-related. However, land reclamation allows him to wield the power of storms through the ocean, which is a form of indirect use.

But this authority is different; it is used directly, stirring up storms and unleashing thunder, causing the simplest destruction.

Its name is...
[A thousand-faced goblet churns with swirling blood, desolate bones weep in the abyss's chill. Salt is poured into the wine, sins settle, rusting and staining the ground. The sword's edge is cleaved, the clouds are torn apart, purple lightning is severed, and even gods are slain.]

[Power – tyrannical judgment!]

It possesses the power to sever essence, control storms and thunder, and cause immense destruction.

"It really is Susanoo, the Third Prince. He is essentially a storm god, representing destruction and rage, and is associated with the ocean in Japanese legends."

Controlling storms and thunder is secondary; it's normal for such powers to overlap. But this power to sever the essence of things is something that can be used.

Ruyi is adaptable and restrained. For example, in the Yuan Chu, which has a violent and violent power and is not suitable for humans, Li Ye was able to enter without losing his combat strength because Ruyi has adapted to this place. Otherwise, it would be like Erica beside him, who could barely maintain her figure in this place, but would be much weaker if she wanted to fight.

However, once he obtains the power of the Wild Judgment, he can directly sever the Primordial Chaos, destroy the rules within it with the power of 'destruction,' and also ruthlessly destroy the power of any martial artists or demons, directly destroying its essence.

"It works quite well."

Li Ye gripped the hilt of his sword tightly, and with a single sweep forward, as if painting a picture with ink, he added a hazy gray stroke to this world. As the stroke spread, it shattered the primordial land.

The sky and earth shattered like a mirror, revealing the scenery that originally belonged to the castle tower.

"Resolved"

After assessing the situation, Li Ye smiled slightly and said, "The core has also been destroyed."

Within this primordial realm, there are remnants of the core aura of the Divine Continent, but Li Ye is too lazy to distinguish exactly what they are. It would take too much time, and even if he were to take them out and return them to the Divine Continent, it would still require time to refine them again.

There's no need for such trouble. Just destroy it directly and erase it from the sky. This will automatically remove the redundant core from the Shenzhou area, which can still indirectly make up for it.

"Now it's your turn."

Li Ye looked at Hong Lian, who was still resting and hadn't recovered yet, and said, "Do a good job. You should be able to handle the rest."

"Of course!"

The Crimson Lotus Monk's eyes blazed with fury. "This time, I will not fail again!"

The smoke of battle from the Shimazu clan's castle tower had not yet cleared when the land of Satsuma was transformed.

The people gathered under the command of the Great Master Crimson Lotus, amidst the smoke and fire of the Shimazu clan, were named the "Pure Karma Clan." Like a prairie fire, with Kagoshima as their core and the Chains of Impermanence and the divine short sword as their weapons, they swept away the remaining forces that were attached to the Shimazu clan with overwhelming force.

With the Shimazu family gone, and most of the important figures from Satsuma attending the meeting dead, the rest will be easier to deal with.

The shrines and temples that once wielded power were burned to the ground, the dens that housed demons were destroyed, and the stockpiled talismans and magical artifacts were distributed to the people.

Although it doesn't involve subversion, its actions regarding demons and powerful families are tantamount to subversion.

Every town and village received the protection of the 'Pure Karma Clan,' and the burning red lotus emblem on them became the only refuge in the hearts of the common people.

And this fire began to spread throughout the entire island of Higashino.

On this eastern island, besides the Shimazu of Satsuma, there is another ancient family in the northern part of the eastern island called the Kikuchi. Following the same method, when the fire spread here, Li Ye also took action and destroyed the Yuan Chu of this family.

But this time there is no divine authority; it is simply to complete the divine land.

With the biggest boss gone and his goal of causing trouble achieved, Li Ye didn't linger and headed towards South Island.

Unlike Higashi no Shima, which has two powerful clans, this place has only one, named "Chōsokabe," which has ruled the martial world here to this day.

But no matter where you are, it's easy to find someone to support you. As long as the world is like this, there will always be people who want to overthrow it.

The prices for talismans to ward off demons are higher here than in Samo, the patrolling spies are more arrogant, and the magical artifacts emanating from the mansions are more complex and fierce.

The most significant difference is that the shrine maidens here hold an extremely high status, even subtly surpassing the monks.

Dressed in elaborate white robes and scarlet trousers, they walked through the streets and alleys, receiving the reverent worship of the common people, yet their eyes were empty like those of dolls.

The shrine maidens here are selected from qualified commoners and are used for...
"Boarding?"

Li Ye stopped in front of a food stall, but his gaze was fixed on a huge shrine in the distance, which was shrouded in a dense barrier. He sensed a deep resentment and twisted piety intertwined within it, the source of which pointed directly to the primordial node deep within the shrine.

Those shamans who walked through the streets and were surrounded by crowds clearly had a demonic aura about them, and had been tainted by it for a long time.

While the cannibals on the Eastern Island did so in secret, those on the Southern Island were open about it, eating people in broad daylight.

"interesting."

Li Ye locked onto the shrine maiden and followed her. Soon he saw the young shrine maiden being dragged into the back of the shrine by two high-ranking priests.

What was enshrined there was not a deity, but a grotesque, fleshy creature covered in eyes.

The priest chanted incantations, and the evil creature's tentacles wriggled, reaching towards the expressionless witch to continue its contamination.

This demon also belongs to the parasitic type. Now that Li Ye can sever the essence, he can naturally see through the essence. He doesn't even need to memorize information anymore. He can tell at a glance that this demon is using the witch as a vessel.

Furthermore, it also carries some faith power. The witch's procession collects the faith or spiritual power of humans. After the procession ended, Li Ye noticed that the ordinary people were somewhat listless, but many probably took it as fatigue after the carnival and thought they would be fine after a good night's sleep.

However, under the power of demons, this thing can be transformed into the purest power. After being corrupted by these tentacles, it can transform the priestess into a vessel. Once it is completely successful, it will be a good thing that people can use for cultivation.

"I won't." Amidst the pollution, the witch's pupils erupted with astonishing resentment, and she actually managed to utter a word.

"Okay, you're the one."

Li Ye's voice pierced the main hall, and the two priests and the evil creature froze instantly before turning into dust and disappearing.

Li Ye appeared in the main hall with Erica, and with a casual slash, even the corruption of the priestess herself was severed.

The power to destroy the essence can be very useful at certain times.

With the pollution removed, the shrine maiden was paralyzed, but she regained her mobility and turned her head to stare blankly at the unfamiliar figure that appeared at the door.

Who are you?

She didn't know who this person was, but she knew that this person had saved her.

"A buyer who was passing by."

Li Ye smiled, and a phantom of an impermanent chain, even more delicate and agile than when he bestowed it upon Hong Lian, wrapped around his fingertips. "Would you sell your resentment, your injustice, or your potential to overturn everything?"

Ruri looked at the remaining ashes of the priest on the ground, then at the shrine, a place that had been like hell ever since she was made a priestess. She clenched her fist tightly, her nails digging into her palms.

"I'm willing to pay any price!"

This person saved her; this person possesses immense power; this person can help her take revenge!
"Okay, here you go."

Li Ye's fingertips darted towards Liuli like serpents, this time transforming into a bracelet that coiled around her hand. "Go burn it! Burn down this hypocritical temple, burn down the cage that imprisons you. Let this place see the true rage of you people!"

As they spoke, a gust of wind swept through the shrine, carrying Li Ye and Erica away.

"My lord, my name is Liuli!"

Liuli's body trembled for a moment as she felt the power from the bracelet. She immediately scrambled to her feet and knelt down halfway, saying, "Give me a chance, and I will definitely complete your order!"

Even someone as lowly as her will have a day when she can be of use.
Since that's the case, then let's burn it!
"Crystal can't burn much, but Pure Crystal can! My name is Pure Crystal, and I will burn all of this!"

Regardless of the great oath the priestess swore, Li Ye went straight for the Chosokabe family this time, directly stormed into the Yuan Chu, and wiped out the Yuan Chu that stretched to the sky and connected to the sea.

This place doesn't worship any gods; it's all related to the pirates of the past, which formed the early Yuan Dynasty. However, it has many core elements that were seized from Shenzhou, so it's a good opportunity to destroy them all at once.

He didn't even need to wait for the witch to act; he could first wipe out all the primordial beings here. This would also allow him to eliminate the threat to the witch, and the witch would naturally take action on the rest.

After dealing with the southern island, Li Ye headed straight for the Japanese mainland.

We went to Kansai first, and arrived at Nijo Castle.

As the former 'Kyoto', this place is filled with a restless, noisy, almost morbid vitality.

In the heart of Nijo Castle stands the Amaterasu Grand Shrine, a magnificent structure symbolizing the sun and imperial power, where incense burns brightly and worships are ever-present.

However, beneath this light lies an even more naked hierarchy and oppression.

The one who rules here is not that damned Japanese emperor. In the eyes of the Chinese, the emperor only represents Fuxi, and the Japanese emperor has neither the right nor the power to call him that name.

Calling someone "King" is considered giving them face; refusing to do so makes them a "dog king."

However, the Fujiwara clan ruled this area.

The monks, priests, and zaibatsu who were attached to the Fujiwara clan formed a dazzling pyramid, the base of which was countless people whose blood and sweat had been drained.

They fervently worshipped the radiance of Amaterasu Shrine, firmly believing that suffering was a divine trial and that the Fujiwara family were the only agents of God on earth.

This is completely unbecoming; even the government's functions are weakened here.

This place is ruled by oppressive power, and everything is dedicated to Amaterasu Omiya. The method is similar to that on the southern island, but the difference is that this time it is open to everyone, drawing on their energy to cultivate oneself.

There must be something extraordinary in that great shrine to make all this possible.

Li Ye stood amidst the crowded streets of Nijo Castle Town, feeling the suffocating, scorching spiritual pressure in the air, mixed with the smell of incense.

A demonic aura emanated from it.

It's less a place inhabited by humans and more a land of demons.
"That makes it even easier to find."

In places ruled by such oppressive regimes, it's easy to find people willing to rebel.

Soon, he found a young craftsman named 'Hayato Hyuga'.

He possessed a rare talent for forging, and his family had been crafting ritual implements for the Fujiwara clan for generations, a class that should have been unruly.

However, this rule does not apply to the lower classes; even those at higher levels are sacrificed.

Li Ye immediately noticed that this person was resentful. After investigating, he realized that the person had witnessed the tragedy of his sister being burned to ashes in front of the Divine Palace because of insufficient spiritual power.

This fueled his deep-seated hatred, leading him to subtly manipulate the tools he crafted, adding contaminants and flaws that could cause them to break after intense battles.

Li Ye appeared in Hayato's stuffy, cramped forge and laughed, "These little tricks won't work."

Hayato, shirtless, swung his hammer, sparks flying, without even looking at Li Ye. "I'm not doing anything, just forging tools. If you have nothing else to do, please leave."

He didn't care who this person was; they were either a lackey or someone making sarcastic remarks.

Such people need to see the substance.

"How about I get you a different tool?"

Li Ye lightly tapped his fingertip, putting the chains of impermanence back on and embedding them into the iron hammer in his hand. "With this tool, you can condemn everyone you dislike and let them taste that feeling of powerlessness."

The chains merged into the hammer, instantly turning it dark and emitting a gravitational pull that slightly distorted space. Under this pull, countless chains bound the hammer and clung to Hayato's hands.

In just a moment, he understood what kind of power this was, and turned his head in disbelief, but he could no longer see Li Ye's figure.

He stared blankly at the hammer in his hand, the hatred hidden in his eyes turning into a boiling rage.

"If it can help me get revenge, I don't care how you talk to me, or where you're from, or if you're a devil, I'll give you my life!"

That person didn't speak to him with his mouth; he was also a cultivator and could understand.

But it's okay.
If you have the power to take revenge, it doesn't matter who you are!
(End of this chapter)