Chapter 113: Hidden Cards

In the Yuanrong Tower, the figures of Fu, Lu, Shou, and Xi gradually emerged, surrounding Huang Rang, Di Yiqiu, and Xie Hongchen within the tower.

Shi Wenyu still stood before everyone, his expression indifferent.

Huang Rang carefully observed the situation in the tower. She entered the tower with Xie Hongchen and Di Yiqiu, but her main goal was to understand Shi Wenyu.

To Shi Wenyu, their actions seemed to be within his grasp, as if he were a high-level chess player, and Huang Rang and the others were merely his pawns.

As pawns, how could they resist the player?

However, at this moment, the pawns were forced to stand tall, wanting to gauge the player’s strength and intentions.

Fu, Lu, Shou, and Xi simultaneously bowed to Di Yiqiu, saying, “Your Highness, we have offended you.”

As they spoke, they transformed into a black mist, launching their attack.

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Fu, Lu, Shou, and Xi’s attacks became more intense, but they remained silent.

Xie Hongchen’s Heart Sword emitted a bright light, burning away the black mist with a sizzling sound. He asked, “You… were once a legendary figure in the Immortal Sect, exterminating demons and evil. Why have you fallen into this state?”

“Fallen?” At this moment, Shi Wenyu finally showed some interest. He said, “You don’t understand the mysteries of the Immortal Dao; naturally, you are shortsighted. I am about to reach the peak of the Immortal Dao; how can you call it a fall?”

While defending against the black mist with Xie Hongchen, Di Yiqiu, still shocked, asked, “Yi Nian Shenbu, are you… not my father?”

“I am, of course. Silly child,” Shi Wenyu replied.

With the help of the two, Huang Rang used her heart sword to open other bookshelves and drawers, trying to find more information. At this point, the more they knew about Shi Wenyu, the more advantage they would have.

Upon hearing Di Yiqiu’s words, she reminded him, “Possession!”

Di Yiqiu realized and muttered, “For so many years, you’ve been possessing your own sons and daughters…”

Sitting in front of the incense burner, where the smoke of spirit herb, cultivated by Huang Rang, wafted, Shi Wenyu smoked and said, “A thousand years ago, I entered the tower and killed the demonic evil being, Lei Yindaji. It wasn’t easy. That old thing had immense power. However, because it was difficult to find a worthy opponent, he let me escape.”

Shi Wenyu stared at the smoke on the burner, seemingly lost in memories. “I witnessed the power of the Yuanrong Tower and felt that I was no match for it. But… I diligently studied for many years and finally forged an artifact that could control it.”

He didn’t mention what artifact it was, but Huang Rang already knew. She said, “Soul-Binding Bone-Fixing Needle.”

Shi Wenyu nodded and said lightly, “Exactly. After suppressing Lei Yindaji, I gained the admiration and respect of the entire Immortal Sect and established the Yuhu Immortal Sect.”

Mentioning the “Yuhu Immortal Sect,” he couldn’t help but look at Xie Hongchen and then continued, “At that time, the young and passionate were coming in waves, and I felt it was worth it.”

Xie Hongchen and Di Yiqiu joined forces to resist the black mist. Seeing that Xi was the weakest, they immediately cooperated to try to break through this weak point.

Xie Hongchen said in a deep voice, “Isn’t it worth it?”

After a brief silence, Shi Wenyu said, “After the battle, I suffered severe injuries. Old ailments resurfaced, and my physical body collapsed and my divine soul weakened. I was helpless and could only let myself age and suffer from old illnesses…”

The events that followed were already clear to everyone. Huang Rang split open the bookcase and found several Soul-Binding Bone-Fixing Needles. She said, “So, you have searched the Spirit and Devil Book again!”

Shi Wenyu sighed deeply and said, “Indeed, this book is extraordinary. Initially, it consumed very little resentment. But for those subjected to the punishment of the Soul-Binding Bone-Fixing Needle, everyone harbors resentment and pain. This made my cultivation progress at half the effort.”

Xie Hongchen felt a chill in his heart. “So, you use this needle as a tool for punishing serious offenders in the entire sect!”

Shi Wenyu did not deny it, only saying, “But later, it required deeper and heavier resentment. How many serious offenders does the sect have?”

He spoke casually, but Huang Rang and the others felt a heavy weight in their hearts.

“So, you resorted to desecrating corpses, harming living beings, and attempting to create more resentment and pain?” Xie Hongchen angrily questioned, “Master didn’t actually abduct children; the true mastermind behind the scenes is you!”

Shi Wenyu calmly said, “Later, my physical body couldn’t hold on. My heartbeat slowed, and my body began to decay… I could only fake my death and escape, hiding in a tomb to continue cultivation. Until accidentally discovered by Xie Lingbi.”

Huang Rang quickly sensed that something was amiss and asked, “You’re the founder of the Yuhu Immortal Sect. Why are you afraid of Xie Lingbi?”

“Afraid?” Shi Wenyu snorted, saying, “I fear that brat? It’s just inconvenient at that time.”

He mentioned inconvenience, and everyone understood. Di Yiqiu exposed the truth: “You had already possessed someone at that time!”

Shi Wenyu did not evade and said, “I found a woman who gave birth to a child. But the mortal body was too difficult to merge with my divine soul. I hid within that corpse, enduring torment.”

Speaking of possessing his own descendants, he showed no pity in his words, treating it as casually as using a container.

“After being discovered by Xie Lingbi, I left the tomb, established a dynasty, and founded a new kingdom,” he said nonchalantly.

However, Huang Rang argued, “You established a new dynasty simply because, after the successful possession by the Spirit and Devil Book, you still needed massive resentment. And there’s nothing easier to generate public resentment than ruling a kingdom!”

Shi Wenyu lightly hummed, not providing an answer.

Di Yiqiu said, “So, now you have so many imperial sons and daughters, all just to find a suitable body for yourself.”

This statement was not a question; Di Yiqiu calmly stated the facts.

Indeed, Shi Wenyu asked, “Otherwise?”

Perhaps because he saw through life and death, his gaze remained indifferent from beginning to end.

Huang Rang murmured, “So, for your ambition, you spared no effort to inject the blood of the Hui snake into all imperial sons and daughters, wanting to change their constitution.”

Shi Wenyu said, “To achieve great things, one must disregard personal feelings.” He looked at Huang Rang and added, “Just like you, harboring animosity towards me, not caring at all for the child in your womb.”

“Child?!” Di Yiqiu suddenly brought up this matter, and Xie Hongchen’s sword momentum stagnated. “What child?”

In that brief moment, the black mist transformed by Eunuch Fu had already bitten onto his wrist!

Xie Hongchen’s sword pierced into Eunuch Shou’s body, and within the black mist, fresh blood instantly dripped. He withdrew his sword and blocked Eunuch Fu.

Huang Rang moved closer, arriving next to Di Yiqiu. Through the thick black mist, she stood back-to-back with him. However, in such a battle, there was no time for sentimental feelings.

Huang Rang had to say, “It’s just a fleeting dream; there’s nothing much to say. Don’t be distracted!” After saying this and without waiting for Di Yiqiu to respond, she added, “Even if the dream ends, I can bear a child for you again. How about that?”

Di Yiqiu hesitated slightly; he knew Huang Rang was right.

In this place and time, even if they protected each other in their hearts, what difference would it make?

The hands that symbolized helplessness held onto his neck, making it difficult for him to speak.

Shi Wenyu said, “You see, you also understand such helplessness, don’t you?”

Huang Rang didn’t allow him to influence Di Yiqiu, saying, “Having so many children, he has never felt sorry for anyone. The two of you, father and son, are not alike in the slightest.”

Shi Wenyu snorted, his face turning dark.

Finally, Xie Hongchen found a flaw and thrust his sword into the black mist. Eunuch Shou was pierced in the chest, finally returning to human form! He covered his chest, repeatedly retreating, blood flowing profusely.

Seeing this, Shi Wenyu’s pupils contracted slightly, but he remained calm.

He then said, “Xie Hongchen… Unexpectedly, Xie Lingbi could raise such a disciple. Back then, rumors of the Sword Immortal’s extraordinary aptitude were widespread in the sect, and I thought it was just exaggerated. Now, seeing it, you are indeed a natural talent.”

Despite such praise, Xie Hongchen’s expression remained cold. He said, “Master fell into evil, naturally deserving of punishment. But when he led the Yuhu Immortal Sect, he did contribute to the heavens.”

Shi Wenyu asked, “I originally thought that without Xie Lingbi, the Yuhu Immortal Sect would no longer be a threat. Unexpectedly, I overlooked you.”

He looked at Di Yiqiu, his tone gentle, and asked, “Eighty-six, would you do something for your father again, okay?”

Di Yiqiu felt absurd. “Do you think, at this time and place, I would be of any use to you?”

His brows furrowed slightly, knowing that things wouldn’t be so simple.

Indeed, Shi Wenyu asked, “Do you know, outside the dream, the relationship between Xie Hongchen and Huang Rang?” Di Yiqiu raised his eyebrows, and Xie Hongchen also felt a chill.

Shi Wenyu continued, “Outside the dream, Huang Rang is the wife of the sect master of the Yuhu Immortal Sect. The two have been a couple for a hundred years and deeply love each other.”

Every word he said was like a dagger; even Xie Hongchen felt puzzled. Lost in thought, he was almost bitten by Eunuch Fu.

Xie Hongchen forced back the black mist in front of him, but his wrist was scratched by the sharp teeth of the skull. He bled into the tower, and his voice became hoarse. “Ah Rang? What’s going on? You said…”

Before he could finish his sentence, the entire Yuanrong Tower suddenly trembled violently!

Shi Wenyu’s body tilted, instinctively grabbing onto the incense burner!

On the walls of the tower, symbols rapidly rotated, resembling a wall of flying flowers!

Shi Wenyu looked stunned for a moment, then uttered a name: “Lei Yin Da Ji!”

“Lei Yindaji?” Huang Rang caught this name and couldn’t help but look at Shi Wenyu. Shi Wenyu, in turn, looked at Xie Hongchen, and his gaze followed the gradually reddening sleeve stained with blood.

Seeing the fresh blood dripping from Xie Hongchen being absorbed into the tower as if sucked dry, Shi Wenyu asked, “Who are you exactly?” There was a hint of fierceness in his voice.

Huang Rang and Di Yiqiu both looked at Xie Hongchen.

This time, both of them had the same thought: Damn!! This person is the chosen one!