Evil Emperor Zun

Chapter 681 Gathering in a Deserted Village
"I also know, since it is a task for prisoners on death row, what good can it be?" Another prisoner who was leaning against the corner muffled, "I heard that except for the elderly, weak, sick and disabled, as well as women and children, everyone else has to do it." Participated!"

While he was speaking, he saw a prisoner suddenly concentrating on his palm and slamming down on the arm hanging by his side.Strings of flickering sparks of spiritual power flowed one after another, and the tooth-piercing sound of arm bones smashing also sounded at the same time.

"What are you looking at me for?" The man bared his teeth in pain, facing everyone's surprised or suspicious gazes, he spat angrily toward his side: "It's better to be disabled than to lose your life!"

At first, the behavior of this person really made everyone feel absurd and puzzling, but as the time approached, especially when they filled up more and more frightening images in their minds in fear, they felt as if they were in the heart. Before it was announced, everyone began to follow suit, and all kinds of strange injuries appeared one after another.

"At that time, it will be said that he was injured in a fight in prison..."

There was a fat man who looked impatiently, but didn't have the courage to hit him hard. He finally mustered up the courage and slammed into the wall with force. Because he was hesitant, he didn't bleed even after hitting him several times. Kongzi cried out of pain call mother.

Leng Qi also followed the trend here.Using the palm as the blade, he cut lightly on the right arm, and then immediately tore off the skirt, so that the blood soaked the cloth completely, and then tied the wound tightly.

Just after lunch, the notice to gather everyone was issued immediately.In the entire big prison, except for the women's prison, the prisoners in each cell had to line up neatly on the square, ready to welcome the arrival of the mysterious "big man".

Originally, Leng Xi and the others were still secretly delighted at their strategy of "pretending to be injured", but when they looked in line, it turned out that the others were not as stupid as them, and they all had stumps and broken legs. It looks like a prison, but it looks like a patient in a hospital.

After waiting for about half an hour, the gate on the other side finally opened, and a group of people in black robes walked in slowly, with solemn steps, like a march.The leader's clothing is the most luxurious, with nine gold laces embroidered on his chest. He is young and handsome, but exudes a sinister air for no reason, which makes people subconsciously fear.

Among the prisoners, Wang Dongliu, with his long gray hair hanging loose and his face faintly straightened.He is really familiar with such clothes...

"...Nine Nether Palace!"

Wang Dongliu's voice was silent, but when he said it right now, it exploded like a thunderbolt in the team.There was a sudden commotion among the prisoners.

Even the ignorant and ignorant people have heard of the name of Jiuyou Temple, but this force has always been known for its ferocity and brutality, and countless spiritual cultivators have died at their hands for thousands of years.Unexpectedly, this time the operation was organized by them... Everyone felt chills in their hearts, as if half of their feet had already stepped into the coffin.

A Nine Nether Holy Envoy took a step forward, quickly looked around for a week, and shouted in a deep voice: "Quiet!" The old man spread his hands and shouted to everyone: "This is the ninth venerable of our Nine Nether Palace, why don't you come over to pay a visit soon?"

All the prisoners were stunned for a moment when they heard the words.The Ninth Venerable of the Nine Nether Palace, this is probably the biggest person they have ever seen in their lives.It wasn't until they recovered from the astonishment that they didn't know who took the lead to bow down first, and everyone followed suit: "Meet the Nine Venerables!"

Although the voice is uneven, the awe contained in it is already fully visible.

All the Nine Nether Sacred Envoys in the rear straightened their backs in coordination, while Chu Tianyao, the Nine Venerables, still looked as usual, accepting the ceremony calmly, and then slightly raised his right hand, making a "rise" gesture.

"My friends, I know that you are all charged with different crimes in the outside world. I am benevolent and righteous, and I am willing to give you a chance to regain your freedom. Now there is a task here, and everyone will help you as you wish. Whether it succeeds or not, I will Jiuyou Palace guarantees that all charges against you will be written off."

The unexpected amiability of the Nine Venerables really surprised everyone, but there were also many people who were secretly cursing in their hearts: "It sounds nice. Then we have to live after we perform the mission?"

Chu Tianyao continued: "Due to the certain dangers of this mission, anyone who is old, weak, sick, or disabled does not need to participate, and they will gather on the right side. Then, those who volunteer to participate, please come forward step."

As soon as the voice fell, the originally empty space on the right suddenly "hula", and a large number of people rushed over.Entering this circle, it seems that safety is guaranteed, each showing the injured parts of their bodies, with flattering smiles of "Look at the Nine Venerables, I am a sick number" on their faces.

With Wang Dongliu's style, he would not have cheated with this group of people.But after he passed on all the power of his body to Xiling Chen, he was already aging rapidly, and now he was a real old man, and he walked slowly towards the "safety area" on the right.

In just a short moment, there were only a hundred or so people left standing in the arena, and after looking around, all of these people took a big step back in unison.

Seeing this, a holy envoy of the Nine Netherworld was furious, and shouted at the jailer standing beside him: "Why are the cells here full of wounded people? Go and call the person in charge!"

In the team on the right, Leng Xi's thoughts flashed, and he stood up on his own initiative, bowed greatly, and said respectfully, "Nine Venerables, it is my honor to be able to serve Jiuyou Palace. I was slightly injured in the fight, but I can completely overcome this minor illness and pain!" He tore off the cloth on his upper arm, turned around and waved: "Come here, too! Are you unwilling to serve Jiuyou Palace?"

When he saw that most of the people were wounded, Leng Xi knew that this plan of pretending to be sick might not go well.A sick person among a group of healthy people may be able to receive special treatment, but when everyone is a sick person, no matter the severity of the illness, they are no longer special.Especially when he heard that the other party was from Jiuyou Temple, other thoughts began to turn in his heart.

Since he also wanted to leave the prison, why not go directly to the Nine Serenity Palace instead of courting the county magistrate at the prisoner drill meeting?Wealth and wealth insurance, if you can, maybe you can ask for a recommendation quota...

Seeing his standard dog-legged appearance, the prisoners on the right cursed inwardly, but on the surface they could only hold up a smiley face, expressing "we can overcome it too", followed by the surge over here.

Chu Tianyao nodded slightly, and Leng Xi was overjoyed when he observed his words and expressions.As for how he would offend those inmates, he didn't care at all.When I asked them for help, who ever took care of me?

However, he made a special trip to drag a group of people into the water, not only for revenge, but more importantly, to let these people act as scapegoats, so that he would have the opportunity to fish in troubled waters...

When the fat man with a huge scar on his forehead also came over, a Nine Serenity Holy Envoy pushed him impatiently: "You are too fat, you don't need to participate."

The fat man wanted to cry instantly, but he knew it would happen, so he didn't have to work so hard just now.I almost knocked myself into a concussion, and now I have double images when I see things...

Chu Tianyao smiled faintly, and took the initiative to step forward and comforted him: "My friend, I am grateful to you for your kindness. I will go to the county government to say hello to you later, and your sentence will be halved."

The fat man was startled, then nodded gratefully.Seeing all the words and deeds of the Nine Venerables, the surrounding audience gradually receded from their fear, and instead developed a bit of goodwill one after another.

Although those Nine Nether Envoys did bully others, but this Nine Venerable is quite a good person... Maybe the rumors are wrong, but the Nine Nether Palace is not that scary?
Only a few people can clearly see that these nine venerables are not benevolent by nature, but clearly have superior scheming.To sell some small favours, which cost no money, is to make everyone die for him...

……

The barren mountain is lonely, a silver moon hangs high above, the sky is like ink, and there is a kind of bleak coldness.

In the mountain depression below, there is a conspicuous sinkhole, and a few bones are scattered messily at the bottom of the pit, like a solitary tomb without an owner.

The Nine Venerables and their party stood on the plain not far away, and their team was constantly expanding.Except for the neat line of people in the Jiuyou Hall at the forefront, whether it is the prisoners in prison uniforms or the villagers who are gradually being escorted, they are all looking around and trembling with fear.

When they came here, it was already dark.At the same time, they also began to know that they were not the only ones selected for this mission.But in such an atmosphere, a large number of people does not give courage. On the contrary, because of the expansion of the overall base, individual lives become more and more cheap.

"This place is called the Tomb of the Rage God, and it has not been opened for thousands of years." Chu Tianyao stared at the lonely tomb below, and said lightly, "Later, when everyone is here, the deity will cast the spell." To unlock the seal, all you need to do is go around the ancient tomb and report the situation inside to me. How about it, it’s very simple, right?”

Listening to his understatement, everyone was trembling in their hearts.If you want to enter a dusty ancient tomb, you don't know how many traps and ghosts there will be in it. If you just go in without any preparation, you are simply sending yourself to death...!
Leng Qi also looked at the ancient tomb, swallowed, and after a short period of psychological struggle, he finally stepped forward and said: "Nine Venerables, I will definitely do my best for this task! But if it can be successfully completed If so, can you give me a recommended spot for the Tiangong Gate assessment?"

"Stinky boy, do you dare to make an inch of it?" A Nine Serenity Holy Envoy immediately sternly shouted.

Chu Tianyao lightly waved his hand, looked at Leng Xi with a half-smile, and nodded slowly: "You are very ambitious and courageous, I appreciate it. Well, if you can complete the task, I can give you a chance to participate In the primary election, you can compete on an equal basis with the children of those famous families. As for whether you can get the final spot, it depends on yourself."

Leng Qi was overjoyed, and bowed to the ground: "Thank you Nine Venerables!"

Behind the shade of the trees, the three figures stood silently, their eyes fixed on the people in the Nine Nether Palace in front of them.

"The one at the front over there is the Nine Venerables." Feng Qiu pointed and whispered to Ye Shuo.

Ye Shuo looked up, and after seeing the other person's eyebrows clearly, he was so shocked that he could hardly close his mouth from ear to ear: "Is that the Nine Venerables?!"

"What's the matter, do you recognize him?" Feng Qiu turned his gaze strangely.

Ye Shuo clenched his teeth, trying to restrain the violent spiritual power. His expression at this time was very strange, like shock, like hatred, but also kind of crazy joy.

"That's a... I swore that I had to kill someone."

Feng Qiu frowned, listening to Ye Shuo, it seemed that he and the Nine Venerables were not only old acquaintances, but also had old grievances, but he didn't intend to delve into it, so he just nodded slightly: "That's fine, didn't you also say that , the ban on my villagers can only be lifted by killing the Nine Venerables? Then we will do our best to take the lives of the Nine Venerables!"

"Nine Venerables, it's almost time." On the other side, a Nine Nether Envoy whispered to Chu Tianyao.

Chu Tianyao nodded, waved his hands to signal everyone to back off, and then quickly formed seals with both hands, and a series of complicated purple-black light formulas quietly formed, and slammed down towards the ancient tomb below.

"break!"

When the light beam was about to touch the position of the ancient tomb, a semicircular dark blue film was suddenly erected from the inside of the pit, which was also the defensive barrier that belonged to this place.Although the attacking beam was temporarily blocked, as Chu Tianyao injected spiritual power, the beam became brighter and more dazzling, and an obvious pit could already be seen in the middle of the barrier.

Chu Tianyao's gaze sharpened, and the seal formula in his hand was flipped over, and it exploded again.

"Break it for me!"

The light of the enchantment kept flickering, flickering, like a dying struggle.And from both sides of the pit, a series of cobweb-like cracks also spread out.Finally, in the unprecedented prosperity of the light beam, with a "boom", a large number of dark blue fragments were exploded, and a narrow and gloomy passage appeared in front of everyone at this time.

"Get ready." Chu Tianyao accepted the seal and ordered with a blank expression.

Passing through the gloomy passage, whether it was a psychological effect or not, everyone felt a chill that went straight to the bone marrow. It continued to rise from the ancient tomb, and they could even faintly hear ghosts crying.In this situation, who dares to take the lead?

A prisoner's legs were trembling and he kept backing away. After bumping into the figure beside him, he suddenly seemed to see a savior, pushed him forward, and said with a dry smile: "Leng Xi, what you said before is so powerful. You go down first?"

A group of prisoners united unprecedentedly here, and they all spoke in agreement.Leng Xi raised his eyes and met Chu Tianyao in mid-air. After getting a nod from him, Leng Xi gritted his teeth, mustered up his courage and stepped into the deep pit, step by step up the long and narrow path that seemed to lead to the ground. stone steps.

Naturally, Leng Xi couldn't be the only soldier on the path. After he entered first, the other prisoners did not escape bad luck. The group at the forefront also followed up tremblingly under the threat of the long sword of the Holy Envoy of Nine Serenities. .

The atmosphere was deathly silent.

Whether it was the people in Jiuyou Palace or Ye Shuo on the other side, they were nervously waiting for the final result.

(End of this chapter)