Novel Lived
Chapter 126: He’s Not Pretending to Be Crazy, He Really Is Crazy
Chapter 126: He’s Not Pretending to Be Crazy, He Really Is Crazy
Over two thousand peak Earthly Mythics and several hundred Supremes gathered in the enclosure. Qi Yuan, dressed in a blood-red robe, sat serenely on the city wall.
His gaze was divine, his voice ethereal like the sound of immortals.
As he began his sermon, everyone present became entranced.
Even the scheming Supreme Mi Luo seemed to be transported between celestial realms and infernal pits, experiencing constant transformations.
The crowd was completely captivated, and time quietly slipped away.
Outside Wugui City, three terrifying presences lay dormant.
Leading them was Supreme Mi Luo's father, Grand Supreme Mi Kong.
His face showed a peculiar expression, “Even with the aid of the Destiny Stone, the Blood Lord’s talent is terrifying.”
“The Path of Human and Demon is the path of human nature. One must deeply understand human nature or be fixated on a single thought to comprehend the essence. To preach, one must be adept at human relationships and see through the nature of all things. Unfortunately, this means... confusion.” Another Grand Supreme sighed, “The Blood Lord’s madness isn’t a façade. His deep understanding of the Path of Human and Demon is something even Grand Supremes can’t bear. His madness is normal.”
The three present were all Grand Supremes.
They had already etched their essence abilities onto their bodies and souls.
Their understanding of the Path of Human and Demon was profound.
This path was inherently chaotic; the deeper the understanding, the greater the impact.
There was no supreme being like the White Emperor or the Supreme who remained in the mortal world. Otherwise, no one knew if they might suddenly go mad.
With the help of the Destiny Stone, the Blood Lord could clarify the chaotic Path of Human and Demon, allowing Earthly Mythics to directly touch the essence. This meant the Blood Lord was so deep into the Path of Human and Demon that he could collapse into madness at any time.
Even a Grand Supreme couldn't bear it, let alone the Blood Lord.
“We must not emulate the Blood Lord and become too entangled with the Destiny Stone. Each person shall wield the Destiny Stone for seven years, taking turns.” A yellow-browed Grand Supreme proposed. He was from the north.
This proposal was something they had previously agreed upon.
“No objections,” said a blue-haired woman coldly, “I like studying strange things. Two-thirds of the Blood Lord's body should be left for me to research thoroughly.”
Grand Supreme Mi Kong chuckled, “When we strike, we mustn't be too forceful. If we shatter the Blood Lord, Grand Supreme Bingxue won’t be able to study him.”
The yellow-browed Grand Supreme smiled, but his eyes showed worry, “My brow keeps twitching. I don’t know if it’s a good or bad omen.”
“What else are you worried about?” Mi Kong asked.
“The disappearance of the Purple Taoist in the Land of Blood and Thousand Cities is strange,” the yellow-browed Grand Supreme was uneasy.
Mi Kong internally despised the yellow-browed Grand Supreme.
They had discussed this many times, yet he was still worried.
“Even if the Blood Lord killed the Purple Taoist with the Destiny Stone’s help, we have... thousands of Supremes at our command. Even the White Emperor would be cautious, let alone the Blood Lord!” Mi Kong reassured, but his lifespan was nearing its end, and this had to succeed.
Over the years, the three Grand Supremes had secretly sent peak Earthly Mythics into Wugui City.
With this sermon alone, they had sent fifteen hundred people.
One could say that the prosperity of Wugui City was partly due to their contributions.
Grand Supreme Bingxue said calmly, “If we delay any longer, others will covet the Blood Lord too.”
The yellow-browed Grand Supreme pressed his twitching brow, “Alright!”
Mi Kong laughed, “Let’s discuss how to divide the spoils again.”
Discussing these things always brought excitement and joy.
After all, this opportunity was greater than becoming a Grand Supreme.
...
On the city wall, the sermon ended.
Those seated below had varying expressions; some frowned, some pondered.
Qi Yuan stood on the city wall, murmuring, “This sermon was much more serious than the previous ones. Don’t disappoint me.”
As Qi Yuan's voice fell, a man suddenly stood up in the enclosure, essence power bursting from him.
His eyes were closed, but his suppressed joy was evident.
He had become a Supreme!
Some Supremes woke from their insights, looking at the newly ascended Supreme with complex emotions.
One after another, Earthly Mythics began to ascend to Supremes like bamboo shoots after a rain.
In just a few hours, the number of new Supremes in the enclosure exceeded a thousand.
This matched the Flowwind Realm’s accumulation over a millennium.
Supreme Mi Luo opened his eyes, filled with amazement.
Hearing about it was nothing compared to seeing it firsthand.
He glanced at the Blood Lord on the city wall, a bold idea flashing in his mind.
Soon... he could take his place.
Waiting... waiting... waiting for all his agents to ascend to Supremes.
Half a day passed, an agonizingly long day for those working, and too short for those on vacation. For those breaking through to Supremes, time seemed unrealistically short.
To Supreme Mi Luo, that afternoon felt exceptionally long.
Finally, as the last Earthly Mythic ascended to Supreme.
All two thousand Earthly Mythics had become Supremes.
As usual, these two thousand Supremes saluted Qi Yuan.
“Thank you, Blood Lord, for your sermon!”
The thousand Supremes shouted in unison, their voices echoing throughout Wugui City.
At least for that moment, their gratitude was genuine.
Qi Yuan stood on the city wall, lazily, “Finally over.”
An end also marks a beginning.
As he spoke, seemingly about to leave, a voice suddenly echoed from the crowd.
“It’s not over yet.” The speaker was Supreme Mi Luo, who had been waiting for this moment.
The light voice reached everyone's ears, including Qi Yuan’s.
Thousands of Supremes turned their gaze to Supreme Mi Luo.
Hundreds of Supremes looked at Supreme Mi Luo with mixed feelings.
Some were surprised, others fearful, and some were confused and anxious.
Li Yunzhi, in the crowd, muttered, “That guy is finally making a move.”
His eyes showed worry.
It was obvious to anyone that many Supremes were moving toward Supreme Mi Luo, seemingly taking sides.
Among them were many old Supremes of Wugui City.
Qi Yuan looked at Supreme Mi Luo, “Not over yet? Hurry up, I’m busy.”
Supreme Mi Luo, seeing Qi Yuan's calmness, felt uneasy, but he knew there was no turning back.
He shouted, “Today’s matter is between me and the Blood Lord. Everyone else, just watch. If you intervene and die, don't blame me!”
He threatened.
As his voice fell, more Supremes gathered around him.
Even the old Supremes of Wugui City joined him.
In just a few breaths, Supreme Mi Luo had over a thousand Supremes surrounding him.
A thousand Supremes together exuded an aura that shook everyone.
The remaining thousand Supremes looked uncertain.
A tall, burly Supreme stepped out, his expression agitated, “What are you doing? The Blood Lord granted us the essence insight, helping us become Supremes. Now, as new Supremes, you betray the Blood Lord?”
He scolded Supreme Mi Luo and those with him.
He then shouted to those behind him, “Everyone, protect the Blood Lord! They outnumber us; the Blood Lord needs us!”
Only a few dozen Supremes stood out from the thousand behind him.
The rest had varying expressions; some hesitated, some were anxious, and some even considered joining Supreme Mi Luo.
Supreme Mi Luo looked at the tall, burly Supreme with disdain.
Human nature... is inherently selfish.
Occasional flashes of nobility are like stars in the ancient sky.
Without the stars, there is no light.
However, Supreme Mi Luo still smiled, “Don’t be deceived by the Blood Lord. He was once a young genius, admired by my father, Grand Supreme Mi Kong, who even considered marrying my sister to him. But he seduced my sister and stole a treasure from my father. With that treasure, he achieved today’s success. This is a personal feud; do not interfere!”
Righteousness was necessary.
Indeed, this revelation made some reluctant Supremes find justification for not defending the Blood Lord, feeling more at ease.
Some opportunists asked, “Supreme Mi Luo, may we join you in killing this despicable man?”
“Absolutely,” Supreme Mi Luo smiled.
The opposite thousand Supremes, though more numerous, couldn’t unite.
They posed no threat.
Dozens more Supremes joined Supreme Mi Luo’s side.
His confidence grew.
“Blood Lord, hand over the treasure and kill yourself as penance.” Supreme Mi Luo, backed by a thousand Supremes, demanded.
Qi Yuan, standing on the city wall, remained calm, “Is it just you? No one else?”
“Hehe, the Blood Lord lives up to his name, truly courageous!”
A hearty laugh echoed.
Three Grand Supremes appeared, exuding powerful auras. They landed in Wugui City, shielding the thousand Supremes.
They were Grand Supremes, their strength unparalleled.
Their presence reassured the rebellious Supremes.
The three Grand Supremes faced Qi Yuan across the thousand Supremes, their eyes burning with desire.
The Blood Lord’s calmness confirmed their belief that he was truly mad.
Even if it were the White Emperor in the Blood Lord's place, he wouldn't remain so calm under these circumstances.
Of course, the three Grand Supremes, despite their confidence, didn't stand in front of the thousand Supremes. They stayed behind, just in case the Blood Lord had any terrifying tricks up his sleeve. Being cautious, they didn’t want to risk being instantly defeated.
The Blood Lord stood on the city wall, smiling, “Did you think I was unaware of your schemes? That I had no preparations?”
The Blood Lord’s words caused Grand Supreme Mi Kong's heart to skip a beat.
The thousand Supremes also felt a pang of fear.
Then the Blood Lord continued, “I’ve prepared a gift for you as well.”
As he spoke, he took out a cup and gently threw it off the city wall.
The thousand Supremes below instinctively took a step back, even the three Grand Supremes retreated a few steps.
The cup fell and hit the ground with a clink, yet nothing happened.
Wang Gai, who stood among the Supremes, wore a strange expression. This was not what he had expected.
The thousands of Supremes were on edge, watching the Blood Lord, unsure of what he was planning.
The Blood Lord smiled, “Oh dear, using a silver cup for smashing wasn’t a good idea; it didn’t break. Well, broken or not… come out, my gift for you all!”
Following the Blood Lord’s words, the three Grand Supremes tensed.
Was there really a countermeasure? If so, this was going to be a brutal fight!
As the Blood Lord spoke, a hundred Supremes flew up to join him on the city wall.
Among them was Wang Gai.
These hundred were the Supremes who had witnessed the Blood Lord's power before.
Seeing these people gather, the Blood Lord felt reassured, “With them, what can you possibly do against me?”
The three Grand Supremes exchanged glances, feeling the absurdity of the situation.
The Blood Lord having a hundred loyal Supremes was understandable. But expecting them to fend off a thousand others was ludicrous.
The three Grand Supremes concluded the Blood Lord wasn’t just acting mad—he was truly insane.
They had been cautious and made numerous plans for a lunatic, which now seemed ridiculous.
The Blood Lord stood on the city wall, addressing the thousand Supremes with a smile, “To deal with you, I’ve formed an orchestra. That’s quite an honor, don’t you think?”
In the Canglan Realm, the Blood Lord had thought about playing background music during battles to add to the atmosphere. Unfortunately, he didn’t have enough followers at the time and had to settle for playing music through jade slips.
Now, as the Blood Lord, he had no shortage of people.
“A hundred Supremes playing music for you, sending you off in style, isn't that grand?”
The Blood Lord snapped his fingers.
The hundred Supremes took out various musical instruments, including flutes, trumpets, drums, and erhu.
At the forefront, five Supremes, including Wang Gai, held instruments resembling suona horns.
The scene was both solemn and comical.
The Blood Lord commanded, “Play.”
Wang Gai blew into his suona.
A mournful sound echoed, akin to a funeral lament.
The hundred Supremes played in unison, their expressions serious, like mourners at a burial.
In the dry desert air, the mournful tune resonated.
The Blood Lord stepped into the rhythm.
“Upon first hearing, you don’t recognize the suona’s tune. Upon hearing again, you're already in the coffin.”
“Too bad I didn’t prepare coffins for you, so you won’t be called coffin-dwellers!”
As the music played, the Blood Lord walked off the city wall, stepping toward the thousand Supremes.
He thought to himself, having a hundred Supremes playing suona increased his battle prowess. Unfortunately, this couldn’t be replicated in the Canglan Realm.
If it could, he would have a few hundred Supremes playing suona outside the Guangming Palace every day.
The thousand Supremes exchanged bewildered glances.
The suona’s tune was indeed sorrowful, but this was too absurd.
Grand Supreme Mi Kong’s face darkened.
This Blood Lord was genuinely insane! “Attack!” Grand Supreme Mi Kong commanded.
The thousand Supremes hesitated but began to prepare for battle.
The Blood Lord stopped.
“Have you ever seen a thousand demons ravaging the world, with blood raining down?”
Void Realm Dominator, Heart Demon Invocation!
At that moment, the Blood Lord in his blood-red robe unleashed his essence ability, like a flood bursting through a dam.
With the mournful music as a backdrop, blood rain poured down, landing on the thousand Supremes.
The Supremes tried to resist the rain, but it seemed intangible, impossible to block or touch.
Yet, as it landed on them, a horrifying transformation occurred! The Blood Lord, like a bloody death god, sat in the air, his eyes filled with a cruel smile.
“Keep playing, keep killing!”
Void Realm Dominator, Heart Demon Invocation!
With the suona's lamentation, blood rain fell, causing terror and madness among the thousand Supremes.
The once formidable Supreme army crumbled instantly under the Blood Lord's essence ability.
The lamenting music played on, representing the living’s sorrow for the dead.
In the enclosure, the thousand Supremes, twisted by terror, fought and consumed themselves.
The sight was bizarre and horrifying.
Li Yunzhi, along with the remaining thousand Supremes, stood in stunned silence.
What was this? A divine ability that incited heart demons, instantly killing a thousand Supremes! Even Mi Luo Supreme, who was not one of Wugui City's old Supremes, suffered terribly.
The scene was indeed terrifying.
This Blood Lord wasn’t a divine saint but a true killing god!
The surviving thousand Supremes swallowed hard, their faces pale with fear.
This meant the Blood Lord could just as easily kill them if he wished.
Everyone was shocked, watching the Supremes die one by one in horror.
The three Grand Supremes also looked terrified for the first time.
“You... you... what are you?”
An army of a thousand Supremes sent to their deaths, like a demonic domain—this was beyond their comprehension.
Even a god couldn’t achieve this!