People in the Imperial Music Bureau: The Storytelling Demon Child Nezha

He looked at Li Qiye and Su Yuqing, a mocking smile playing on his lips, his voice hoarse and low: "Hmph, you ignorant little brats, daring to trespass here."

Li Qiye stared fearlessly at the gray-robed man, the Blade of Severance trembling slightly in his hand, its golden light growing ever brighter: "So you are the manipulator of these evil forces? Today, we will end your evil deeds."

The gray-robed man let out a burst of wild laughter, slamming his staff heavily into the ground. The clouds surrounding the altar instantly surged, transforming into countless sharp mist spears that shot towards the two men.

Li Qiye unfurled his wings, which burned with golden flames. With each flap, a golden barrier was formed, deflecting the incoming mist spears. Su Yuqing's blood-red vines wove a net in the air, blocking the remaining attacks. The blood-red runes on the vines shone brightly, burning the mist spears until they dissipated into the air.

Immediately afterwards, the gray-robed man waved his staff, and the black gem on the altar emitted an eerie light. The ground began to tremble violently, and giant gargoyles made of rocks and mist burst forth from the earth.

These gargoyles had sharp claws and huge wings, and they roared as they charged toward Li Qiye and Su Yuqing.

Li Qiye leaped into the air, his Blade of Severance drawing an arc as the golden blade severed the wing of a gargoyle, causing it to fall to the ground. Su Yuqing, on the other hand, charged toward another gargoyle, her blood-red dagger piercing its chest. Blood-red runes spread along the blade, corroding a large hole in the gargoyle's body.

However, the gray-robed man's attack did not stop. He chanted incantations, dark clouds gathered above the altar, and a bolt of purple lightning struck down from the sky, hitting the two of them.

Li Qiye and Su Yuqing quickly separated. Lightning struck the ground, creating a huge crater. The powerful impact made their eardrums ache.

"We can't keep taking hits like this!" Li Qiye shouted, his life core blazing with light, golden runes swirling around his body, making him seem like a radiant sun.

Chapter 244 Breaking His Defense

He charged toward the gray-robed man, his Blade of Severance aimed straight for the man's vitals.

Su Yuqing understood immediately, and the crimson vines followed closely behind like serpents, launching attacks on the gray-robed man from different directions.

A flicker of panic crossed the gray-robed man's eyes, but he quickly regained his composure.

He raised his staff, and the black gem shone brightly, forming a black shield in front of him that blocked Li Qiye's attack. At the same time, he controlled the gargoyle and the cloud monster to launch a frenzied counterattack against the two.

The battle reached a stalemate. Both Li Qiye and Su Yuqing suffered injuries of varying degrees, but their eyes remained resolute.

During the fierce battle, Li Qiye suddenly noticed that when the gray-robed man manipulated his power, the black gemstone would exhibit brief energy fluctuations. A thought struck him, and he immediately informed Su Yuqing of this discovery.

"Su Yuqing, let's concentrate our attack on that black gem. Once we destroy it, we can break through his defenses!" Li Qiye shouted. Su Yuqing nodded in agreement, and the two adjusted their tactics in unison, beginning to look for the best opportunity to attack.

In the fierce battle, Li Qiye and Su Yuqing cooperated seamlessly, constantly seeking opportunities to attack the black gem. The gray-robed man seemed to sense their intentions and manipulated the gargoyles and cloud monsters even more frantically, attempting to prevent the two from getting closer.

A gigantic gargoyle brandished its claws and lunged at Li Qiye. Li Qiye dodged to the side, and the Blade of Severance sliced ​​open the gargoyle's abdomen. Wherever the golden blade touched, rocks and mist vanished.

However, before he could even get his footing, several more gargoyles attacked from different directions, their claws and wings creating a powerful gust of wind that made it difficult for him to defend himself.

Seeing this, Su Yuqing unleashed crimson vines like arrows, binding the wings of several gargoyles and pulling them to the ground. At the same time, she brandished a crimson dagger, charging towards one of the gargoyles. The crimson runes on the dagger flashed, leaving wounds on the gargoyle's body.

Taking advantage of the moment when the gray-robed man's attention was diverted, Li Qiye seized the opportunity, spread his wings, and rushed towards the altar like a golden meteor.

The Blade of Severance in his hand burned with raging flames as he slashed fiercely down at the black gem. The gray-robed man's expression changed drastically, and he hurriedly waved his staff, forming a black barrier in front of the black gem.

"Boom!" The Blade of Severance collided with the black barrier, unleashing a burst of intense light and a deafening sound. Li Qiye was sent flying backward by the powerful impact, blood trickling from the corner of his mouth. But he did not give up, adjusting his stance once more, preparing to launch an attack.

Just then, Su Yuqing's blood-red vines suddenly twisted violently, and the tips of the vines flashed with a dazzling blood-red light.

She felt the power of the Heavenly Evil Bloodline within her body being fully activated at this moment, and a mysterious and powerful force surged within her.

Without hesitation, she channeled this power into the crimson vines, which, like a giant dragon awakening, surged toward the black gem.

Crimson vines broke through the black barrier and coiled around the black gem. Crimson runes burned wildly, and cracks began to appear on the gem's surface.

The grey-robed man cried out in terror, “No! You can’t destroy it!” He frantically waved his staff, trying to drive away the blood-red vines, but to no avail.

Taking advantage of the opportunity, Li Qiye launched another attack, his Blade of Severance glowing with golden light as he fiercely pierced the black gem.

"Snap!"

Chapter 245 The Black Gem Finally Shatters

With a crisp sound, the black gem finally shattered, and a powerful energy surge erupted from the altar.

The gargoyles and cloud monsters, having lost their source of power, vanished into thin air.

The gray-robed man, having lost his strength, became extremely weak. He glared angrily at Li Qiye and Su Yuqing: "Do you think this is the end? The secrets of this palace are far beyond your imagination."

"Deep within this mysterious palace lies a power capable of overturning the world, and you are merely courting your own demise!" With that, his body gradually became transparent and finally vanished into thin air.

Li Qiye and Su Yuqing stared at the spot where the gray-robed man had disappeared, their hearts filled with vigilance.

After a short rest, they continued their journey toward the mysterious palace.

As they approached the palace gates, 907 discovered that the patterns on the gates, identical to those in the Star Abyss Rift, were glowing and emanating a mysterious energy.

Li Qiye's star ring also began to heat up, resonating with the patterns on the gate, as if guiding them to open this door to the unknown...

The light resonating between the star ring and the patterns on the gate grew stronger. Li Qiye and Su Yuqing felt a surge of light before their eyes. When the light dissipated, they found themselves in a strange space. A pale purple mist filled the surroundings, and beneath their feet was not solid ground, but a shimmering mirror surface that reflected their slightly tired yet resolute figures.

"This is...an illusion?" Su Yuqing gripped her blood-red dagger tightly, cautiously observing her surroundings. Suddenly, her blood-red vines trembled violently, the incantation at their tips flickering, as if warning of some unknown danger.

Before the words were finished, the mirror suddenly distorted and deformed, and countless Taoist figures emerged from it.

These figures wore clothing similar to that of the Shadowmoon Cult, held various weapons, and had empty yet murderous eyes.

Li Qiye swung the Blade of Severance, the golden blade slashing towards the nearest figure. However, after the blade pierced through the figure's body, the figure only swayed slightly before reforming.

“These are not physical entities!” Li Qiye shouted. “They are conjured by the power here. We must find the key to breaking the illusion!” His life core light flickered continuously, trying to find a flaw in this strange environment.

Su Yuqing's Heavenly Evil Bloodline began to boil. She closed her eyes and focused on sensing the flow of energy around her.

Suddenly, she noticed a faint light flickering in the distant mist, a light that subtly echoed the glow emanating from the Star Ring. "Li Qiye, over there!" she pointed in the direction of the light, and crimson vines reached out towards it first.

The two moved towards the light, constantly encountering illusory figures that blocked their path. While these figures' attacks couldn't cause them any real harm, they disrupted their movements and drained their energy.

Li Qiye flapped his wings, and golden flames dispersed the approaching figures; Su Yuqing's vines wove into a net, trapping the figures and clearing a path for them.

When they finally approached the light, they discovered that its source was a sphere suspended in mid-air. Mysterious runes flowed across the sphere's surface, their arrangement subtly connected to the patterns on the gate and the designs on the star ring.

Just as Li Qiye reached out to touch the ball, it suddenly burst forth with a blinding light, enveloping them.

Chapter 246 The Interior of the Mysterious Palace

In the light, Li Qiye and Su Yuqing's consciousness seemed to be detached, plunging them into the most terrifying scenes deep within their hearts.

Li Qiye saw countless people he couldn't protect struggling in the darkness, while Su Yuqing was in a blood-red abyss, surrounded by innocent souls devoured by the power of the Heavenly Evil Bloodline, their wails echoing in her ears.

Li Qiye was stung by the scene before him, and his heart was filled with guilt and self-blame.

The faces of those who had perished on his path of protection surged forth like a tide, each one filled with despair and resentment. "I was useless..." he murmured to himself, the Blade of Severance in his hand growing incredibly heavy.

The light of the life core began to dim, as if suppressed by this negative emotion.

Around him, the figures struggling in agony gradually materialized, reaching out withered hands to grab him. "Why didn't you save us!" "You don't deserve to protect us!" Each accusation was like a sharp sword piercing his heart.

On the other side, Su Yuqing was in a blood-red abyss, with souls all around her constantly rushing towards her, trying to drag her into deeper darkness.

Her Heavenly Evil Bloodline surged wildly, yet she could not dispel these souls conjured by inner demons. "No! I will not be devoured by you!" she shouted, brandishing her blood-red dagger, but for every soul she slew, more would appear.

Crimson vines coiled wildly around her, seemingly also affected by her inner demons, becoming restless and agitated. Su Yuqing's consciousness began to blur; she felt herself gradually being controlled by the power of the Heavenly Evil Bloodline, turning her into a monster who only knew how to kill.

Just as the two were about to be completely consumed by their inner demons, Li Qiye's Star Ring suddenly emitted a warm light. This light pierced through the darkness in his heart, restoring a sliver of clarity to him. "I cannot be defeated by these illusions!" He gripped the Blade of Severance, and golden flames reignited on his wings. "My belief in protecting the world is not false!"

Li Qiye wielded the Blade of Severance, shattering the figures around him one by one. With each strike, his resolve grew stronger. The light of his Life Core shone again, growing ever brighter. Su Yuqing, upon hearing Li Qiye's shout, also regained a sliver of her reason.

She bit her tongue, using the pain to wake herself up, "Li Qiye is right, I can't give up!"

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Su Yuqing mobilized the power of the Heavenly Evil Bloodline within her body, fusing it with the crimson incantation, causing powerful energy to erupt from the crimson vines.

She waved her vines, dispelling all the surrounding souls. Their powers resonated within the space, their light gradually converging to form a powerful beam that shot straight into the sky.

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The beam of light struck the sphere suspended in mid-air, causing it to vibrate violently and the runes on its surface to begin rearranging and recombining.

As the runes changed, the surrounding illusions gradually dissipated, and space began to distort, revealing a passage leading to the interior of the mysterious palace. Li Qiye and Su Yuqing exchanged a glance; they knew the real challenge had only just begun...

Passing through the distorted spatial passage, Li Qiye and Su Yuqing stepped into the interior of the mysterious palace.

An ancient and profound atmosphere permeates the place. The walls are covered with ancient characters and strange patterns that have long been lost. The floor is paved with a crystal that emits a faint blue light. With each step, the crystal ripples with a halo of light.

Chapter 247 The Hidden Secret

A deep rumble echoed from the depths of the palace, as if some slumbering beast was awakening. As they ventured deeper, the surrounding temperature plummeted, and tiny ice crystals condensed in the air.

Suddenly, a tall figure emerged from the shadows ahead. The figure was covered in silver armor and held a huge battle axe in his hand. A ghostly green light shone through the gaps in the armor, making him look like a warrior from the underworld.

"Those who trespass into '907', ​​stop here!" The storyteller's voice echoed like muffled thunder in the empty palace. "This is a forbidden place; you should not have come here."

Li Qiye held the Blade of Severance horizontally in front of him, looking warily at the storyteller: "We came here to stop the forces of darkness. We must uncover the secrets hidden behind this palace."

The storyteller didn't respond, but slowly raised his battle axe, which instantly ignited with a ghostly green flame. He flashed forward like lightning, charging towards the two. Li Qiye met him head-on; the Blade of Severance clashed with the battle axe, sparks flying.

The powerful impact forced the two back several steps. Li Qiye felt his arm go numb; the storyteller's strength far exceeded his expectations.

Su Yuqing's crimson vines attacked the storyteller from the side, but were repelled by an invisible force as they approached him.

The storyteller brandished his battle axe, unleashing a massive green blade of light that tore through the air. Li Qiye and Su Yuqing hurriedly dodged, but the blade struck the ground, blasting a bottomless crater.

"This storyteller's power seems to be related to the Star Abyss Rift!" Su Yuqing shouted, her Heavenly Evil Bloodline power circulating within her body, trying to find the storyteller's weakness. Li Qiye's life core flashed, and he discovered that when the storyteller attacked, the eerie green light on the chest of his armor would fluctuate briefly.

"Su Yuqing, attack his chest! That might be his weak point!" Li Qiye shouted, spreading his wings to attract the storyteller's attention.

He continuously wielded the Blade of Severance, the golden blade colliding with the storyteller's green flames to create a dazzling display of light and shadow.

Taking advantage of the opportunity, Su Yuqing circled around behind the storyteller, the runes on her blood-red dagger glowing brightly as she thrust it toward the storyteller's chest.

However, the storyteller seemed to have anticipated their attack, suddenly turning around and sweeping his battle axe, sending Su Yuqing flying.

Li Qiye was extremely anxious, and the power of his life core erupted without reservation. He transformed into a golden streak of light and headed straight for the storyteller.

At this critical moment, the Star Ring suddenly emitted a bright light, within which ancient runes emerged. The runes merged into the storyteller's armor, instantly freezing his movements.

The ancient runes erupting from the Star Ring wrapped around the storyteller's armor like chains. In that moment of pause, Li Qiye seized the opportunity, and the Blade of Severance, wrapped in golden flames, stabbed fiercely towards the storyteller's chest.

However, the power of the runes was only temporary, and the storyteller quickly broke free of his restraints, his battle axe sweeping across with a fierce momentum.

In his haste, Li Qiye swung his light blade to block, but the enormous impact of the 0.4 force caused his tiger's mouth to crack, and he was sent flying backward, crashing into the wall.

Seeing this, Su Yuqing's crimson vines coiled around the storyteller's legs like angry dragons, attempting to drag him down. "Li Qiye, there's information in the runes!" She bit her fingertip, letting blood drip onto the vines, the incantation forming blood chains that wrapped around the battle axe. "Those runes... are related to the memories of the first tomb guardian!"

Chapter 248 Deep Within the Palace

Chapter 249 Ancient Guardian Power

Li Qiye spread his wings and charged towards the members of the Witch God Cult. The Blade of Severance collided with it, unleashing a powerful spatial tremor.

The cultist sneered and unleashed purple lightning, striking Li Qiye down. At the same time, the storyteller suddenly betrayed them, slashing his battle axe down towards Li Qiye's back.

Su Yuqing's crimson vines shot out like arrows, entangling the battle axe, but she herself was blasted away by the storyteller's power. "Li Qiye, be careful! His consciousness has been controlled by the Witch God Cult!" She struggled to her feet, her Heavenly Evil Bloodline surging wildly, and a crimson totem appeared on her back.

Li Qiye forced himself to his feet. The light from the Star Ring fused with the power of his life core, condensing into a golden bow of light in his hand. He nocked an arrow and aimed it at the weapon in the hands of the Witch God Cult member. "Su Yuqing, use your power to amplify me!"

Su Yuqing bit her tongue, spitting blood onto the arrow of light. Crimson runes intertwined with golden light as the arrow shot through the air, heading straight for the target. The members of the Witch God Cult paled, releasing their shields, only to have them shatter upon contact with the arrow.

The storyteller let out a painful roar, and the runes on his armor gradually dimmed.

The figure of the cultist began to become transparent, and he roared angrily, "You think you've won? The core of this palace is the key to opening the Gate of the End... ~..." Before he could finish speaking, his body vanished into the void.

After the cultists vanished, the palace began to tremble violently. The gaping maw of the abyss in the center continued to expand, emanating a chilling roar. Li Qiye's star ring suddenly emitted a rapid hum, and new runes appeared on its face, pointing towards the depths of the abyss.

“The core is below.” Li Qiye gripped the Blade of Severance tightly. “But this power… is even more terrifying than the Lord of the Star Abyss.”

Su Yuqing's vines reached into the abyss, only to be burned by an invisible force. "This is pure destructive power. If we go down rashly..." Before she could finish speaking, a giant hand suddenly emerged from the abyss, its surface covered with patterns interwoven with stars and dark matter.

The storyteller suddenly awoke, knelt on one knee, and handed the battle axe to Li Qiye: "Use it... to sever cause and effect." With that, his body transformed into light and merged into the battle axe. Li Qiye grasped the battle axe, feeling the ancient protective power contained within it.

The two leaped into the abyss. Below lay a space composed of shattered stars and distorted spacetime, with a gigantic black heart suspended in the center, each beat causing spatial tremors.

Chains were wrapped around the surface of the heart, and the ends of the chains connected to a door that appeared and disappeared in the void—the "Gate of the End" mentioned by the cultists.

"So the Shadowmoon Cult and the Star Abyss Rift were all meant to awaken this heart." Su Yuqing's vines wrapped around Li Qiye's waist. "Once it is fully awakened, the world will be sucked into the Gate of the End."

The black heart suddenly roared, and countless monsters formed from dark matter pounced on the two.

Li Qiye wielded his battle axe, the golden light combining with the storyteller's power, each strike slicing through space; Su Yuqing's blood-red cursed culture formed chains, binding the monster and creating an opportunity for Li Qiye (Nuo's Zhao).

During the battle, Li Qiye discovered that the chains on the surface of the heart were engraved with runes identical to those on the Star Ring. "Su Yuqing, activate the chains with your blood curse!" he shouted, "Perhaps we can seal the heart back to the Gate of the End!"

Without hesitation, Su Yuqing injected her blood into the chains. Crimson runes spread along the chains, resonating with the runes on the star ring. The black heart let out a painful roar, its surface cracking open, and the dark matter overflowing from it corroded the surrounding space.