Chapter 912: Chapter 634: Shadow Kill Clan Annihilated
In an instant, over ten Sixth Realm members of the Achilles Royal Family, and more than ten thousand nobles whose power ranged from Third Realm to Fifth Realm, were obliterated.
"With just a glance, he can precisely locate and instantly kill all members of the Achilles bloodline?"
The eight Shadow Kings were trembling with fear.
Lu Chenzhou was even stronger than they imagined.
Killing so many people wasn’t the hard part, it was how Lu Chenzhou managed to identify the Achilles bloodline that was remarkable.
From Lu Chenzhou’s perspective, tens of thousands of golden lines of causality intertwined, ultimately pointing towards the sky.
The lines burned and were vanishing, as he used the Causality Dao to lock onto the Achilles bloodline.
The scene became much quieter.
Seeing the tide had turned, and that Achilles had likely fallen, the eight Shadow Kings quickly and decisively kneeled, led by the Snake Shadow King.
"My lord, we are willing to serve as slaves, to work tirelessly for Tianxia."
"Please don’t kill us. Our clan are experts in assassination—leave the dirty and tiring work to us, lest it stains your hands."
"We were forced by Achilles. If we did not pledge loyalty to him, we would have been killed. Now that Achilles is dead, Tianxia should rise. My lord, give us a chance to redeem ourselves. The Shadow Kill Clan is of Demigod descent and a great clan; if we die, it would be like the Three Thousand Realms losing a limb."
Other members of the Shadow Kill Clan followed suit.
Over a hundred thousand knelt down.
"We are just ordinary people."
"We beg for mercy from the Military Leader."
"It was all Achilles’ fault."
Pleas for mercy echoed, and within the vast Shadow Kill Clan, not a single person was found who would rather die than submit, which made Lu Chenzhou reflect on the weakness of these bloodlines. Their strength relied entirely on the legacy of their ancestors, lacking growth and willpower, with no dignity to speak of.
Of course, the civilizations and moral views of different clans in the Three Thousand Worlds differ. One cannot apply Tianxia’s standards to other clans. The Shadow Kill Clan’s racial character was inherently to bully the weak and fear the strong, deceitful and treacherous.
Lu Chenzhou said:
"On this planet, only 132 people may live. Don’t you believe in the law of the jungle? Then strive for survival spots this way. As long as you are strong enough, you have hope of survival."
His tone was indifferent, as the previous battles had depleted many black slaves, and now new stock was needed.
The Shadow Kill Clan was terrified.
"How is this different from exterminating the clan?"
"You are too brutal!"
"This is the act of an Evil God!"
"This isn’t just a person, but a clan. What you’re doing will bring divine punishment. The Shadow Kill Ancestor is a Demigod, and gods do not die. When the ancestor descends, you’ll have no grave to bury yourself in!"
The curses and pleas for mercy continued endlessly.
Lu Chenzhou continued to contract the Twelve Divine Lotus. The myriad stars had already been half-refined by him, as the power of the Heavenly Tribulation and dust clouds spread through the world.
The planet turned into a slaughterhouse.
Brothers killed brothers.
Mothers stabbed sons.
The Shadow Kill Clan, already devoid of emotions and morals, saw the weak fall like grass before the threat of life and death.
Ultimately, the eight Shadow Kings, along with over a hundred Shadow Commanders, stood trembling amidst the blood.
Endless resentment grew on this planet, and in years to come, it would become the Myriad Ghost Cave.
The Snake Shadow King said in a low voice:
"We’ve secretly done as you said. Now you can lift the blockade."
He swore to himself that he would survive.
As long as he lived, there was hope.
One day, he would seek revenge!
The Shadow Kill Clan had a long lifespan. Martial Artists had short lifespans. The current brilliance was only temporary!
When Lu Chenzhou eventually died of old age,
He would return!
Lu Chenzhou lifted his hand, and the Aurora Palace descended into the world. From it, hundreds of chains were drawn out to enslave the strongest of the Shadow Kill Clan. These people would live out their days in the Aurora Palace, never tasting freedom again.
This was the price of siding with an Evil God.
Thunder rumbled!
The Twelve Divine Lotus fully contracted, instantly turning any "Voldemorts" hidden within the planet to ashes, shattering the planet into countless meteors spreading through the void.
Inside the Aurora Palace.
The Northern Guardian was trembling with excitement.
"Refining a star with just one hand; this move looks stunning no matter when you see it, how powerful it is."
"The gap between a Seventh Realm and another Seventh Realm is greater than the gap between a man and a dog..." The Alcohol King sighed.
Ordinary Seventh Realms could move mountains and shift seas.
This Seventh Realm shattered stars before the eyes of most First Step Eighth Realms, which didn’t possess such destructive power.
The Yaochi Immortal sighed:
"A clan that dominated the Three Thousand Worlds for countless years vanished just like that. When individual power is strong enough, civilization is as fragile as a bubble."
Old Wang laughed:
"Fortunately, such a nuclear weapon is on our side. If Chenzhou were our enemy..."
Old Wang shook his head.
That would be too despairing.
An enemy with limitless potential, undying, breaking through realms as effortlessly as eating and drinking... Even the high and mighty gods would fear such a being, wouldn’t they?
Lu Chenzhou examined for a long time.
There was no Miracle Treasure this time.
It was merely chance last time after all.
Having a Mystic Sky Thunder Realm, he was content.
He then strode out of the Star Ruins.
"Prince Northern Guardian, spread the word of the Shadow Kill Clan’s extermination. Tell the Three Thousand Worlds that regardless of civilization, regardless of motives or aversions, if they wish to be lapdogs of the Forbidden Zone, conniving with them, they will end up like the Shadow Kill Clan... exterminated.
If they refuse to accept it, we will meet one day, and the Tianxia army will eventually descend upon their world. If they think I’m meddling, let them come to reason with me, Lu Chenzhou. I will accompany them at any time."
The Northern Guardian nodded and said:
"Killing the chicken to scare the monkeys, exterminating the Shadow Kill Clan; be it the Divine Alliance or other hidden entities coveting Tianxia, it should curb their ambitions significantly."
Lu Chenzhou gazed into the distance.
"I wonder what condition Father is in."
Father is not dead; his Soul Lamp is still lit, but even through the Candle Dragon Order, there is no way to contact him.
...
Eye of Truth.
"The Shadow Killer Clan in the Mystic Sky Realm was almost entirely wiped out, even the gathering place Star was destroyed. Those who survived are now enslaved by Lu Chenzhou in the Aurora Palace, meaning that aside from the Shadow Killing Realm, all of the mid- and high-level forces Achilles brought out have been completely obliterated."
The Shadow Killer Clan exists in name only.
Although the Shadow Killing Realm still has a large population, except for a few Seventh Realm guardians, they are all low-tier.
It has no impact on the war’s progression.
This pawn is ruined.
Having spies within the Shadow Killer Clan, the Witch has learned of the significant events that occurred not long ago.
The other Evil Gods remained silent.
The Blood God asked gravely:
"Has Achilles really died?"
"Completely out of contact, likely dead, there may be other clones, but at most Seventh Realm."
The Witch spoke in a deep voice.
"What the heck happened? Lu Chenzhou was indeed severely wounded by the curse; how did he manage to counter-kill Achilles? Could it be he broke through to the Eighth Realm?"
Lord Toad was also puzzled.
He couldn’t figure it out.
"Could it be he’s pretending? Maybe he was never affected and had already broken through to the Eighth Realm, using this method just to lure Achilles out."
Worry-free Old Mother said.
The Witch nodded and said:
"Regardless of whether he’s broken through to the Eighth Realm, treat him as if he has, and have Wang Yue stop the curses."
Lord Toad also recognized the severity of the situation.
If Wang Yue is unable to curse kill him successfully, then there’s really no need to act until a Demigod emerges under his command. You must know, that one strike from Wang Yue was already infinitely close to the Third Step of the Causality Curse.
This Lu Chenzhou is quite something.
Lord Toad admitted he underestimated him.
...
"Stop the curse killing?"
Wang Yue had just prepared for the second ceremony.
Only to be demanded by Lord Toad to cease.
"Stop it. If he broke through to the Eighth Realm, your chance of success is less than twenty percent; even if successful, hoping to kill him is a slim chance. Go to the Heavenly Abyss, hide in the Catastrophe Forbidden Zone, the Heavenly Disaster Demon Lord will protect you, Lu Chenzhou can’t harm you there. Don’t be complacent either; train in the Eighth Rank Dao as soon as possible."
"Curse kill Lu Chenzhou after reaching the Eighth Rank?"
"Let go of Lu Chenzhou; he’s no longer an enemy you can handle. Your next target should be those slightly lower tier Great Power candidates, like Di Jialou or Du Meng." Lord Toad said helplessly.
Wang Yue Demon Saint listened to the advice.
He left the Mystic Sky Realm overnight.
He turned back and looked in the Ruins Sea.
"Lu Chenzhou... who are you to withstand my curse kill without dying?"
...
Wan Shui Realm.
In the abyss, a towering figure with a human body and a fish tail stood before three peaks. The Three Mountains were like the Sea God’s Trident, sharp and ancient!
"The Third Step, how should I take the Third Step? If I cannot take this step before Yan Ming, there is a risk of extinction for the Ba Hai Royal Clan. Sea God above, I beseech you to guide the younger generation on the right path!"
Wan Shui Venerable Sovereign was praying.
He was a bit panicked.
Originally, he and Yan Ming Venerable Sovereign possessed comparable strength, having battled openly and secretly for thousands of years without a clear victor, but Yan Ming suddenly enlightened, not only awakening his bloodline ten times but also advancing his Dao to the Eighth Rank.
If he succeeds.
Then they, alongside Xiao Han Venerable Sovereign, Green Light Venerable Sovereign, Golden Realm Venerable Sovereign, might not be able to withstand him.
He had just spoken out, demanding the God Alliance apologize to Tianxia, making his stance clear.
"Did I choose the wrong side?"
For the first time, Wan Shui Venerable Sovereign doubted himself; he was beloved by his people, honored as a Great Sage, having made many correct decisions that let the Ba Hai Royal Clan compete with the Red Feather Clan among the Eight Great Divine Clans.
But this misstep could potentially squander all his previous efforts, burying the future of his clan.
He could only seek the Sea God’s help.
As the ritual proceeded, the Three Mountains buzzed, green light filled the air, forming the phantom of a grand fish shape. It had one head and ten bodies, a head like a dragon snake, body like octopus tentacles, covered in scales, with countless suction cups underneath.
Sea God · Helo Fish.
The Divine being is dead, hence the Helo Fish’s phantom is actually the artifact spirit of the clan’s sacred artifact, the Three Mountains Sea Suppression Halberd. Due to possessing memories of the Divine being, the Ba Hai Royal Clan regards it as Divine.
Other Divine races do the same.
[What business do you have?]
The giant fish spoke in the cryptic language of the gods.
Every syllable was imbued with the sound of Dao.
Without the Divine race’s bloodline, just hearing these words would shatter one’s will.
"Sea God above, this unworthy successor has a request..." Wan Shui Venerable Sovereign spoke of his predicament.
Helo Fish was silent.
Seemingly pondering.
A moment passed, and it quietly said:
"Before you are only two paths."
"I beseech the Sea God for enlightenment."
Wan Shui Venerable Sovereign bowed his head in request.
Helo Fish calmly said:
"Firstly, sever ties with Tianxia and apologize to Yan Ming Venerable Sovereign, join the God Alliance."