Chapter 1 Extermination

The successful completion of two S-rank Lingjing Xingzhe realms, the assassination of Li Xianzong within a dungeon, and the acquisition of the championship in the擂台赛 (Lei Tai Sai, martial arts tournament)… This series of achievements instilled despair in the minds of the extraordinary practitioners present. Qianmian Zhanglao (Thousand-Faced Elder) appeared oblivious to the expressions on everyone’s faces as he turned to look at the delicate-looking youth by the window, smiling as he asked, "A'yi, are you confident in defeating him?"

The youth, his eyebrows revealing an indifference to everything, replied with a detached tone, "I will try to kill him."

Qianmian Zhanglao then shifted his gaze to "Liang Chen Ze Zhu Er Shi (A Good Minister Chooses His Lord and Kills)," and inquired, "Little Fatty, what about you?"

Liang Chen Ze Zhu Er Shi scratched his head and said, "I feel like I can't beat him."

The Snake Woman at the main table flicked her tongue and spat, "Look at this group of good-for-nothings; they haven't even entered the dungeon yet and they're already shrinking back in fear." She lamented, "It's a pity that Guiyan Pan Guan (Devil-Eyed Judge) died so early; if the Depraved Holy Grail were still here, we could have enslaved Yuanshi Tianzun (Celestial Worthy of the Primordial Beginning) and controlled this super genius."

"Kuangtu Zhang San (Madman Zhang San)," from the West District Branch, sneered, "The facts prove that Guiyan Pan Guan simply couldn't control a top genius. Given Yuanshi Tianzun’s potential, he’s likely to become a second Demon Lord."

The Snake Woman raised her delicate eyebrows and chuckled, "I wonder if this Yuanshi Tianzun is as potent as the Demon Lord. Ah, I suddenly miss the Demon Lord a little."

At this moment, "Wo Ming You Wo Bu You Tian (My Fate is in My Hands, Not Heaven's)" suddenly spoke up, "Elder, you've only mentioned his strengths, but not his weaknesses."

Qianmian Zhanglao said, "From Li Xianzong's attempts to hunt him down, it's evident that Yuanshi Tianzun's close combat ability is extremely poor. Although he has improved since then, he's far from being exceptional. He has a Yin Corpse with high combat power, but no spirit servants to match his level."

Wo Ming You Wo Bu You Tian pondered for a moment and asked, "What about his personality? Are there any serious flaws? Like greed for money, lust..."

Qianmian Zhanglao shook his head.

The Lust God General suddenly interjected, "When the Demon Eye was in Songhai, he investigated Yuanshi Tianzun and his assessment was: 'One of us!'"

"This person seems to have a moral obsession, unable to tolerate dirty or vulgar dealings. In other words, a 'Saint.' You can try to exploit this aspect."

"Ah? Is Yuanshi Tianzun a Saint? Although he's a good person, does he really deserve that title…" Kou Beiyue, who was attentively listening and gathering intelligence, thought they were falsely accusing Yuanshi Tianzun. "A moral obsession… Then, we can start with wine, women, wealth, and anger, causing him to fall, destroying his will. From the perspective of illusion techniques, there are too many possible manipulations…" Wo Ming You Wo Bu You Tian smiled sinisterly.

"Thank you, God General."

"Let me share my thoughts," a youth wearing shorts squatted on a chair, a pair of flip-flops by his side. He surveyed the crowd and spoke calmly, "The limit of the killing dungeon is Level 4, so no matter how strong Yuanshi Tianzun is, his ceiling is visible. A'yi, Fatty, and I, Wo Ming, all have experience hunting Level 4s; we're actually not much worse than Yuanshi Tianzun."

"So the key to victory is actually the number of people and the dungeon."

"The number of Lawful professions is definitely greater than ours, and Yuanshi Tianzun's ability to攻略 (gong lüe, strategize/guide) dungeons must be better than ours. So, how do we fight? It's actually very clear."

"First, we need to compensate for the numerical disadvantage. Dark Night Rose should have no shortage of transcendent peak practitioners; we need helpers from the Lawful faction. But in terms of攻略 (gong lüe, strategize/guide) dungeons, there is no particularly effective method. Yuanshi Tianzun will inevitably gain a strong advantage in the dungeon, so we need items." He then asked Qianmian Zhanglao, "Can I apply for a set?"

Kou Beiyue recognized this person; Man-Eating Mantou had introduced him earlier. This person was "Bai Wu Jin Ji (Unscrupulous)," ranked fifth on the official wanted list and a Guhuo Zhi Yao (Bewitching Imp).

Qianmian Zhanglao smiled and said approvingly, "Good analysis. There are no sets, but I've prepared a secret item for you."

"Husband, is this a water storage jar?"

The Ghost Bride, or rather, Bai Lan, stood in the restroom, one hand clutching her snow-white breasts, the other curiously pointing at the toilet. At this moment, she was completely naked, her wasp waist, long legs, shapely buttocks, and large breasts fully exposed.

'Why hasn't the bunny girl brought the clothes yet…'

…Zhang Yuanqing urged inwardly, while explaining, "This is, um, the place to relieve oneself."

Upon hearing this, he saw shock in Bai Lan's eyes.

Having the freedom to move around, she began to notice the furniture and appliances around her, developing a strong interest in everything. She kept asking questions along the way.

Zhang Yuanqing now realized that Fu Qingyang was playing him. With a scout's insight, how could he not have seen that he was forced to do so? To be even more conspiratorial, Fu Qingyang deliberately arranged a female Yin Corpse for him, with the aim of sowing discord between his cousin and future cousin-in-law. So, upon seeing Bai Lan leaning in his arms, he readily asked him to stay away from Guan Ya. What sinister intentions!

A knock sounded, and the bunny girl came in holding a set of women's clothing.

Zhang Yuanqing quickly instructed the bunny girl to help her change, closed the door, and retreated outside. Half a minute later, the bunny girl opened the door, saying helplessly, "Mr. Yuanshi, she won't wear it."

Zhang Yuanqing was stunned. "What's going on?"

The bunny girl hesitated and said with a bitter smile, "Why don't you ask her yourself?"

Zhang Yuanqing returned to the room and saw Bai Lan sitting naked on the bed, her long legs together, clothes scattered around her. "Why won't you wear it?"

She pointed to the bra and frowned, "Why isn't it a dudou (traditional Chinese undergarment)? I won't wear such lewd clothing."

'Please put it on; if you don't, I'm going to be possessed by the Demon Lord…' Zhang Yuanqing put on the dignity of a husband and said, "You must learn to adapt to the new era. Put it on."

Bai Lan obediently complied with a look of grievance.

At this moment, Zhang Yuanqing's phone chimed with a message. He took out his phone and saw it was from Xiao Yuan. The content was long, over a thousand words, recording the proceedings of the Evil Professions Summit. The Silver Moon God General was going to participate in this year's killing dungeon.

Zhang Yuanqing was shocked. Unlike two months ago, he was now familiar with the important figures of the major evil organizations and remembered them by heart. He naturally knew the Silver Moon God General's special status.

But what was even more shocking was that Dark Night Rose was also involved.

'I have to pass the news on to the Centurion, even though he doesn't respect me as his cousin-in-law at all…'

'What? When did I become a Saint? This group of evil professions are slandering me!'

If there was a moral deficiency in me, it would be because I was unable to provide a safe haven for the souls of the heroes who sacrificed themselves for justice, and unable to protect the innocent.

Xiao Yuan's analysis of the secret item arranged for Bai Wu Jin Ji was: a rule-based item.

This conjecture wasn't difficult. The dungeon limited items above Level 4, and it wasn't a set, so in order to cause sufficient damage to Yuanshi Tianzun, or even kill him, it had to be a rule-based item.

"Kou Beiyue is also participating in the killing dungeon; is he not afraid of dying? What's wrong with Xiao Yuan? How could she agree…" He put away his phone, walked along the corridor, climbed the double staircase, and arrived in front of the second-floor study. "Dong, dong."

After knocking on the study door, Zhang Yuanqing pushed open the brown wooden door.

Fu Qingyang was sitting behind his desk, browsing the computer, and without even looking at him, said indifferently, "No need to justify yourself."

'Are you bored or something…' Zhang Yuanqing cursed inwardly, walked across the long red carpet, and stopped by the desk, saying, "Centurion, I have important information."

Fu Qingyang finally shifted his gaze from the screen and looked over.

Zhang Yuanqing said in a deep voice, "My informant infiltrated the Evil Organizations Summit and discovered that Dark Night Rose is also involved, planning to harm both of us. They have arranged four Saints to deal with you."

"Four Saints are not enough to see, only us? Well, yes, after all, the others are trash." Fu Qingyang's expression remained calm, seemingly not surprised at all. "I know. Anything else?"

*Sword Coming*

"The Silver Moon God General will also participate in this killing dungeon."

Fu Qingyang's expression finally changed, gradually becoming serious, and he nodded slowly.

"I know. I will make the corresponding arrangements. I didn't expect Silver Moon to participate in the killing dungeon. Well, the Demon Eye is locked in the zoo, with no hope of escape; he should fill the vacancy."

Zhang Yuanqing asked, "What do you mean by that?"

The Silver Moon God General's participation in the killing dungeon seemed to surprise Fu Qingyang.

Qian Gongzi explained, "Shura has a rule that the Military God Sect can only have four Heavenly Kings. For a new one to be born, an old one must die. Of course, the old one can also kill the new one."

'No wonder the Silver Moon God General has never been promoted to Overlord…' Zhang Yuanqing nodded.

Fu Qingyang continued, "Yuanshi, every time the killing dungeon opens, it's a major event in the Lingjing world, especially this time. On this grand stage, there are you and me."

"The five Alliance Leaders are watching us, the headquarters and the major branches are watching us, the Lingjing families are watching us, the evil organizations, the civilian practitioners, and even foreign forces are all watching us."

"I will take first place on the积分榜 (Ji Fen Bang, points/ranking list); I will stand at the peak, and ascend to Overlord in the most dazzling way. I hope you do the same. I hope we can meet at the summit."

Zhang Yuanqing was filled with excitement. "Yes, Centurion, everyone else is trash except for us."

"But Centurion… They have prepared a secret item to kill me. Also, I don't quite trust the colleagues entering the dungeon. You know, Dark Night Rose has planted many pawns in the official ranks."

Fu Qingyang pondered for a moment and said, "The pawns that Dark Night Rose planted in the official ranks can pass the comprehensive physical examination, indicating that they have special means to evade lie detection. Ordinary items can't distinguish them. I can't give you the Tiger Talisman…"

"However, a fox will eventually show its tail. After entering the dungeon, immediately find Guan Ya and keep her by your side. She can help you."

Zhang Yuanqing sighed. "That's not good, after all, I'm supposed to stay away from her…"

…Fu Qingyang's expression froze, he glanced at him and said, "Get out."

Adopting deserted streets, the scorching heat from the daytime sun slowly subsided in the still of the night, and the evening breeze was slightly cool.

Zhang Yuanqing arrived at the cafe opposite the Kangyang District Security Bureau as agreed.

Inside the cafe, the lights were bright, and the Palace Mistress of Zisha Palace, wearing a magnificent long dress, rested her cheek on her hand, sitting by the window, lost in her thoughts.

"Palace Mistress, I would like to request a tube of Life Elixir," Zhang Yuanqing said directly.

The Palace Mistress of Zisha Palace glanced at him, withdrew her gaze, and said in a cold tone, "The production of Life Elixir is limited; there is none to spare for you."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Yuanqing felt a wave of disappointment.

The Palace Mistress of Zisha Palace changed her tone, "However, the Xie family has it. Ling Xi requested one for you."

'Ah, what a good sister I have!' Zhang Yuanqing was overjoyed, and then asked, "How did you know that I was looking for you to request the Life Elixir?"

The Palace Mistress of Zisha Palace curled her lips into a mocking arc, "When you look for me, isn't it just for this?"

'Don't make it sound like I'm a scumbag…' Zhang Yuanqing said righteously, "Naturally, I want to be closer to the Palace Mistress, but the Palace Mistress is as beautiful as an angel, like a snow lotus untouched by the dust of the world, allowing me to only admire from afar, not daring to profane."

The Palace Mistress of Zisha Palace sneered, "Oh, you still want to profane me?"

Zhang Yuanqing was stunned. Just as he was about to explain, he suddenly felt his ankle tighten, and then the world spun, the scenery in front of him turning upside down.

She had hung him upside down with a red thread. "Palace Mistress!"

The Palace Mistress of Zisha Palace slowly and unhurriedly took out a tube of light golden liquid, placed it on the table, and said lightly, "In two hours, the red thread will automatically break. Reflect on yourself."

She gracefully got up, dragging a trail of crimson red, and disappeared at the cafe entrance.

"Palace Mistress, Palace Mistress, let me down!" Zhang Yuanqing shouted for a long time, but the woman had disappeared without a trace, not returning.

'What am I reflecting on? Profaning you?' Zhang Yuanqing was confused and angry, not understanding what this crazy woman was doing.

He had a strange feeling of being punished for stepping out with his left foot first.

The sky was dimly lit.

Zhang Yuanqing returned to Fu Jiawan with a depressed expression, twisted the doorknob of the guest room, and found the room brightly lit. On the soft big bed, lay a beauty of outstanding appearance. At this time, Xue Qiangwei was a proper Yin Corpse; Bai Lan (Ghost Bride) had been taken back into his body.

Zhang Yuanqing was afraid that she would pester him to consummate their marriage. After dark, on the pretext of going out to do errands, he had drawn her from Xue Qiangwei's body. It was now five in the morning. According to past experience, the killing dungeon would open at seven in the morning. That meant there were only two hours left before entering the dungeon.

After dinner, Fu Qingyang had handed over the set that the official organization had issued to him. The set was called "Ironwood Battle Armor," a Wood Demon profession item, consisting of a vine armor and a pair of greaves.

The set had three skills, namely "Spring Returns to Earth," which enhanced recovery, "Ironwood Wall," which enhanced defense, and a near-death revival ability.

The cost of the item was to enhance the desire to reproduce. For every hour the set was worn, the desire to reproduce would increase by five minutes after removing the item.

The official organization's intention in giving this set of equipment was clear, which was to make up for his shortcomings in close combat and defense. Revival was for saving his life.

But Zhang Yuanqing felt that this set should be given to Guan Ya. Of course, it had nothing to do with Ling Jun's bad idea. One evening after dinner, Ling Jun secretly sent him a message, giving him guidance.

"You give this set to Guan Ya, and she will be very touched, feeling that she has a very important place in your heart. And when she takes off the equipment, she will also be horny, which is exactly the opportunity for you to consummate your relationship. It's killing two birds with one stone. If I were you, I would do it."

'If I were Fu Qingyang, I would wring off your heads along with Yuanshi Tianzun's…' Zhang Yuanqing replied righteously, "I'm not that kind of person. By the way, where does Guan Ya live?"

Zhang Yuanqing just felt that if this set was given to Guan Ya, maybe he could create an invincible close combat helper.

Time passed by second by second. When the alarm clock on the bedside table reached seven o'clock, Zhang Yuanqing heard the Lingjing notification sound in his ear: [Ding! A large-scale killing dungeon is opening. Do you want to participate?]