novelraw Chapter 189 - 127: The Execution Order Returns! (Part 2)
Chapter 189 - 127: The Execution Order Returns! (Part 2)
Suddenly asked:
"What is hidden within the Celestial Secret Valley? Who are the ’they’ you mentioned?
"Since a shocking bloodshed is planned, there must be a purpose... What is the purpose?"
The old beggar smacked his lips and took a fierce bite of the chicken leg in his hand:
"Have you ever heard of the Heaven and Earth Nine Treasures?"
Chu Qing squinted slightly:
"Are you telling me that a Heaven and Earth Nine Treasure is hidden here?
"Since when did the Heaven and Earth Nine Treasures become so worthless?"
One South Ridge already has two pieces.
Could it be that now the entire world is filled with Heaven and Earth Nine Treasures?
"Hahaha."
The old beggar couldn’t help but laugh at these words, then sighed and said:
"This matter is absurd, yet it is just so.
"Back in the day, the Celestial Scholar collected rare treasures from across the world...
"The Heaven and Earth Nine Treasures are the number one rare treasures of the world, how could the Celestial Scholar ignore them?
"Not to mention him, even in the heyday of the Great Qian Dynasty, they collected seven pieces."
Chu Qing knew of this matter.
Pei Wuji once impersonated Jiang Divine Saber and told Chu Qing this story.
It seems that the Great Qian Dynasty collected the Heaven and Earth Nine Treasures to ensure the eternal stability of the dynasty.
Yet after collecting seven pieces, the Great Qian Dynasty suddenly collapsed overnight.
According to God’s Tears Iron, the Heaven and Earth Nine Treasures did indeed possess special abilities.
However, such divine objects are not indestructible.
At least the Chaotic God Saber was snapped by Chu Qing and no longer exists.
As thoughts swirled in Chu Qing’s mind, he asked:
"Which piece is hidden in the Celestial Secret Valley?"
The old beggar glanced at Chu Qing and smiled:
"Celestial Demon Robe!"
"What is that? A garment?"
Chu Qing furrowed his brows. Although the legend of the Heaven and Earth Nine Treasures was known, not everyone was aware of it.
For Chu Qing, the first time he heard of the legend of the Heaven and Earth Nine Treasures was from Pei Wuji.
How could he possibly know what this Celestial Demon Robe is?
"Indeed, it’s a garment...
"But in the legends, it was once the attire of an Immortal Demon.
"There were those who worshipped the garment, hoping to receive teachings from the Immortals, but ultimately gained nothing.
"This garment is impervious to water, fireproof, invulnerable, light as gauze, fits any body shape perfectly, and clung tightly to the wearer’s form."
Chu Qing clicked his tongue in admiration as he listened.
Judging by the description, this garment is indeed a treasure.
To obtain and wear one is as if one had horizontally trained a Protective Divine Skill.
Moreover, being light as gauze, it fits any body shape perfectly.
Indeed, it lives up to its reputation as the garment worn by Immortal Demons in legend.
The old beggar continued:
"But these are not the most astonishing aspects.
"What’s truly astonishing is that even an ordinary person who wears it can become an expert overnight.
"If a master wears it, they would be invincible like a god or demon!"
Hearing this, Chu Qing saw the old beggar staring at him and said:
"Enough of the benefits, what about the drawbacks?"
"It absorbs blood."
The old beggar pouted, seemingly unimpressed:
"For an ordinary person, in three short days, they would become a withered skeleton.
"A master wearing it would last at most one or two hours before meeting the same fate...
"Moreover, the robe cannot be removed once worn.
"Removing it means certain death!"
"...Then what is the point of having such a thing?"
"It’s used in desperate times..."
The old beggar chuckled:
"If there is no way out, the Celestial Demon Robe becomes the greatest reliance.
"Even in death, one can obliterate their enemies.
"However, if the robe does not absorb blood for a long time, it will lose its effectiveness.
"It must be soaked in human blood, especially the blood of experts.
"The more blood, the stronger the expert, the better!
"When the Demon Robe is drenched with blood and dances gracefully.
"That will be the day the robe reemerges in the Martial World."
These words resolved one of Chu Qing’s doubts.
Earlier, the old beggar mentioned that the treasures hidden by the Celestial Scholar in the Celestial Secret Valley had been emptied.
Yet he also said that one of the Heaven and Earth Nine Treasures was left here.
Thus, it seems this was done on purpose.
They intend to use the blood of experts to bring this garment back to the Martial World.
However, Chu Qing still did not understand:
"Even if such a garment reappears in the Martial World, what of it?
"Though its power is astounding, it requires one’s life in exchange..."
The old beggar glanced at Chu Qing:
"Have you ever heard of a martial arts technique called the Blood Demon Scripture?"
"..."
He actually had heard of it.
And at this moment, he suddenly remembered that Chu Yan, who once rivaled him using this martial arts technique, had absorbed the life force of Gu Qianqiu.
"Are they trying to give the Celestial Demon Robe to someone who has practiced the Blood Demon Scripture to wear?
"Through absorbing others’ blood, to nourish the Celestial Demon Robe?"
Chu Qing’s eyes slightly narrowed.
The old beggar spread his hands:
"Now this problem is right here, what do you plan to do?
"The Celestial Secret Order’s plotting is an overt scheme.
"Even if you spread the word about these affairs, no one will believe... Instead, they would rather believe that you want to take the Celestial Sage’s treasure for yourself.
"If you ignore it, wait for those people to spread the news.
"Entering the Celestial Secret Valley, those who survive might be less than one in ten.
"If it were you, how would you handle it?"
"... You’re asking the blind for directions."
Chu Qing said calmly:
"I’m just a martial world rogue, good at killing, breaking the situation... You should find someone else."
"Killing people..."
The old beggar suddenly smiled, slapped his butt, and stood up.
He casually tossed a chicken bone aside and looked at Chu Qing:
"Since you’re skilled at killing...
"Then help me kill a few people, how about it?"
Chu Qing raised an eyebrow:
"Who to kill?"
The old beggar pointed a finger:
"Three experts of the Celestial Evil Cult are hidden in the Celestial Secret Valley.
"They are two guards and one prince.
"Soul-capturing Guard Shi Ye, Soul-hunting Guard Sang Qing.
"And... Prince Mu, Zang Han Sheng.
"If you can kill these three, the old man will give you a generous gift."
Chu Qing’s eyes slightly narrowed, and system prompts arrived as expected.
[Triggering commission: Extermination Order! (Eliminate two guards and one prince)]
[Accept or not!?]
Chu Qing’s pupils contracted suddenly.
Again met with an extermination order...
The last time in Celestial Dance City, exterminated the invaders, involving the entire Valley of Myriad Nights, only then triggered an extermination order.
Yet this time, just two guards and one prince of the Celestial Evil Cult directly triggered the mission of extermination order?
These three people... are they hard to kill?
Chu Qing silently looked at the old beggar:
"This matter seems not very easy."
"Naturally, it’s not easy."
The old beggar said calmly:
"Soul-capturing Guard Shi Ye, his martial arts seems to be something called Netherworld Rebirth Technique.
"This technique is extremely sinister, supposedly can, in a single thought, guide someone to rebirth.
"A glance can determine life or death!
"Therefore, when dealing with this person, never meet his gaze.
"Although there is a chance not to be completely under his gaze, it’s always right to be cautious.
"As for Soul-hunting Guard Sang Qing...
"This person’s lightweight technique is outstanding, in the Demon Sect’s techniques, there’s one called Hundred Ghosts Wander, his body technique is elusive, ghost-like, moving silently.
"Plus his Ghostly Wail Thirteen Needles..."
At this point, the old beggar shook his head, seemingly quite horrified.
After pausing for a moment, he finally said:
"This person is too difficult to deal with.
"Against him, one must take preemptive action, reacting late will lead to being controlled.
"Fortunately, these two are just humans...
"Humans can be killed.
"As long as you can kill them, you can attempt to deal with Prince Mu, Zang Han Sheng!"
"Zang Han Sheng..."
Chu Qing tilted his head at the old beggar:
"What’s the story with this person?"
"Two guards and one prince.
"Actually, it’s two guards protecting the prince.
"Shi Ye and Sang Qing are both guards of Zang Han Sheng.
"As for what abilities this Prince Mu really has, even I don’t know."
The old beggar sighed:
"The Celestial Evil Cult has twelve Saint Kings, he’s one among them.
"But these princes are too enigmatic, what I know is just the tip of the iceberg.
"So, if you want to kill him, you have to rely on your own skills."
"Then there’s one last question now."
Chu Qing looked at the old beggar with a cold aura:
"I don’t even know your identity, why should I help you kill people?"