Chapter 452: Shadow in the Flame, Sword in the Picture
The night is too long.

In the darkness that engulfed the heaven and earth, the entire rift was echoing with horrifying noises, and the rioting shadows raged, sweeping across like a torrent.

What is even more horrifying is the strange mutants that emerge from the forbidden area.

Its huge body, as big as a giant, is looking for any living creature that violates the taboo. It roars brutally, and when it tramples on the ground, a loud sound like thunder is emitted.

And above the sky, when the fleeting bright light passed across, it illuminated figures that seemed to have iron wings on their backs and were wearing golden armor, stirring up a storm and ravaging all directions!

The earth guards Tianjun!

Even if it was just an illusion left over from the past, its ferocious and violent appearance was enough to make people tremble with fear…

During the temple riot, darkness almost became a entity, completely engulfing the entire rift.

After being distorted, the cruel Tianyuan Law is like a noose around the neck of all living things, bringing suffocation and fear all the time.

Under this terrifying impact that was almost like the power of heaven, all the survivors could only hide beside the campfire trembling, suffering in fear.

Waiting for the dawn…

Around that gorgeous palace lantern, all the retreating survivors were injured and pale, and their number was not even half of those who had just entered the rift.

Most of the cannon fodder used for exploration and consumption had been completely annihilated in the riot at the temple, devoured by the hungry afterimages, torn into pieces, and turned into part of the afterimages again…

At this moment in this remote and dilapidated palace, the afterimages that had just completed the transformation were still lingering outside the dim light of the palace lanterns.

Fueled by the remaining resentment, he wanders back and forth, choosing whom to devour.

However, in the area illuminated by the lights, it seemed as if the afterimages were completely invisible, and there was no trace of them at all.

It was obviously worthless except for being consumed when alive, but after death, it became such a troublesome thing… Among Lord Wuyou’s subordinates, the chief manager of the management staff could not help but feel annoyed.

If I had known earlier, I should have gotten rid of these troublesome things before the temple riot!
He glanced angrily at the lingering shadows, turned around, and forced a flattering and enthusiastic expression to serve the medicine.

On the bottom base of the gilded palace lantern that spread out like a giant tree, leaned a mutilated figure, with its bones exposed and convulsing in pain.

Lord Wuyou!
The majestic and solemn atmosphere is gone, leaving only madness and resentment.

The flesh on his face was peeling off, as if it was burned by fire, and he looked as hideous as a ghost.

At this moment, on the one hand, he was maintaining the light of the palace lanterns, and on the other hand, he had to pay attention to the turbulent Tianyuan Law in his body. Wisps of flames kept rising from the wounds and dissipating.

Unprecedented weakness.

However, the situation soon changed.

After a brief preparation, the graceful maid held up the gorgeous wine cup and poured a seemingly endless stream of scarlet nectar into Lord Wuyou’s mouth. A huge amount of vitality spread out from his body and quickly repaired his body.

The blind attendants surrounding him cut open the body of Lord Wuyou and skillfully removed the broken bones and organs, along with the law of excommunication that was imposed on the temple.

Then, one by one, metal internal organs that seemed to be made of gold and silver were taken out of the box and put into the stomach according to categories.

The moment of connection, the luster and texture of the metal quickly faded, turning into a flesh-and-blood texture and started to operate again.

Just like that, the repair was complete and the stitches were finely sutured. The long stitches were like a centipede, disappearing under the gorgeous robe and hidden in the darkness.

In just a few minutes, the dying Prince Wuyou recovered to his original appearance.

As if, to regroup!
And those people, like paper figures, returned to the box and disappeared.

Under the congratulations of the crowd, the steward cried with joy, prostrated himself on the ground, kowtowed like pounding garlic, and cried: “I was ignorant of the situation and did not discipline my subordinates, which led to the collapse of the master’s plan. I cannot redeem myself even if I die a thousand times. The iron of the nine provinces is not enough to cover this huge mistake. Please forgive me, my lord…”

“What are you talking about? Who can foresee everything and avoid any surprises?”

Lord Wuyou glanced at him, waved his hand and said, “I am still in need of someone. You are my confidant, how can I belittle you like this? Don’t mention these words again.”

Suddenly, the steward’s eyes were filled with tears and he was shaking with excitement: “My lord, you are so kind and gracious. I will never be able to repay you even if I die. In my next life, I will definitely…”

After the drama of the emperor and his subjects getting along well with each other, the atmosphere in the team suddenly became much more lively, especially the fine wine and delicious food that kept pouring out of Lord Wuyou’s box, which finally calmed everyone’s pale and confused expressions.

As the lights came out, the riot gradually showed signs of slowing down and morale began to recover.

And from beginning to end, the master of Wulou Temple, who had been sitting in meditation without drinking or eating, finally opened his eyes.

“This unexpected event has happened. It is hard to predict what will happen in this world. I never thought that after more than ten years of planning, I would end up with nothing.” The master asked, “What are the plans for Lord Wuyou next? Please give me your instructions.”

For a moment, everyone in the team looked slightly moved and held their breath.

“Master, what are you talking about?”

Lord Wuyou smiled and said, “It’s just a few setbacks, not worth mentioning. It’s just a small episode that doesn’t affect the overall situation. Why do you have to test me again?”

The master remained silent, like a dead tree: “The audience tower has been destroyed, and even the audience bell has been completely broken. Could it be that Lord Wuyou still has a way to open the temple?”

“…”

Lord Wuyou’s expression darkened for a moment, but he remained solemn and unshaken: “Indeed, without an audience, it is indeed impossible to set foot in front of the emperor.

However, this may not be the only way to enter the temple.”

For a moment, amidst everyone’s shocked gazes, he smiled slightly.

“Everyone, rest assured. My Wuyou clan has been preparing for this day for hundreds of years, and there is absolutely no way we could have made any mistakes.

As for the method, everyone just needs to cooperate with me. I promise that the contract will be fulfilled – after you get the seal of the country, everything else in the temple will belong to you!”

“Well done.” The master picked up the flower and smiled.

Everyone seemed to be smiling and full of anticipation.

I don’t know how long it took, but as Prince Wuyou looked back more and more hurriedly, the light of the palace lanterns gradually dimmed. Fortunately, just before it was completely extinguished, the dark storm outside finally came to a halt.

In the aftermath, wisps of dark shadows still shrouded the temple.

The rage was not over, but rather a brief pause before the next riot. The dark fog emanating from behind the high wall of death still filled the Rift, making it difficult for everyone to breathe.

Suppression and exclusion, even the operation and blessing of the matrix slowed down.

Just like being in the deep sea, the larger the object, the greater the pressure it has to bear, and the higher the level, the more difficult it is to move.

If it was an ‘alien’ like the celestial being, let alone approaching, just entering the rift would instantly cause it to be blocked and suppressed by the shadow of the tower, and the consequences would be unpredictable.

On the contrary, Lord Wuyou, who had fallen from the rank of celestial being due to some unforeseen circumstances and had also committed the great sin of the unfinished tower, now felt quite comfortable and at ease.

Amid the praise from his subordinates, it became evidence of his destiny, and with repeated flattery, it seemed as if today was the day for him to ascend the throne and rebuild the empire.

However, Lord Wuyou did not look complacent at all.

Instead, it’s a bit gloomy.

When everyone came to the high walls outside the forbidden area again, the giant faces above the magnificent and solemn doors were still ferocious and violent.

He stares coldly at any outsider who dares to approach, ready to punish them at any time.

After spending another two cannon fodders to measure the safe distance, everyone outside the boundary looked around vigilantly and looked at Lord Wuyou in the center.

After being silent for a long time, Lord Wuyou finally took out the treasure at the bottom from the box he was carrying.

“Things have come to this point. There is no other choice. Our ancestors have said that the time for destruction and establishment is today. Please forgive me for not offending you.”

In the fist-sized piece of amber, the dark flames still maintained their rising posture, as if frozen in that moment forever.

But the moment it was taken out, as if it sensed the breath of the temple, the frozen flame suddenly trembled violently, as if it was furious and about to wake up.

That is……

“…The Mohist’s Burning Fire?” Sheheri was stunned and speechless, in disbelief. It was not that he could not believe that it still existed in the world, but he did not expect that Lord Wuyou still had evidence and fragments of such a huge shame of the former empire in his hands!

The collapse and fall of Tianyuan Tower is nothing but the end of the empire.

Before this, the Mohists had cleverly created countless weapons and destruction, including tools to break through the palace ban and the dead wall before attacking the Tianyuan Tower.

At this moment, the tiny flame in Wuyou Gong’s hand…

That is the power that was created by exhausting all the ashes and the essence of the white deer, consuming an unknown amount of materials, and specifically targeting the power of the Tianyuan system!

It is said that before the collapse of the Tianyuan Tower, the empire’s Wanli Palace City was already shrouded in endless black flames.

And even after the collapse of the Tianyuan Tower, the flames continued to burn for a full ten days, until the palace that the Eternal Empire had searched the world for thousands of years and accumulated countless treasures and wealth was burned into ruins.

Only ashes remain.

On the day when the Tianyuan Tower collapsed, the endless flames that stretched for thousands of miles burned undoubtedly the most precious foundation of the empire!
Who could have imagined that when it reappeared hundreds of years later, it would be in the hands of the remnants of the Restoration movement?
“Other than that, there is no other way.”

Lord Wuyou’s expression was gloomy and solemn. He slowly held up the cracked amber in his hand.

Since birth, Wuyou, Changle and Anguo, who is not proud of the vast and magnificent eternal country in the past? Now that they have fallen to the point of using such things, the name of traitor is secondary. The first thing to let go is the pride and dignity that is regarded as life in the heart.

If this were known to others, even if one holds the seal of the country, the reputation of orthodoxy would inevitably be tarnished.

But at this moment, here today, are you going to turn around and leave just for a little fame? That would be a real brain hole!
In this case, there is no choice but to destroy before to build!

only……

Everyone was shocked, but also confused.

It is difficult to know how huge the scale of the fire that burned the palace was in the past, but at this moment, how much effect can a mere flame have in the face of the magnificent and huge temple?
Even if it is targeted in terms of quality, it will still be annihilated when faced with a shortage of quantity.

But then, at the moment the amber shattered and the burning fire rose, another core covered with cracks emerged from the crack on Lord Wuyou’s chest.

The Seed of Flame!

The moment the black fire and the disaster seeds collided, they were forcibly merged into one under the strong suppression and control of Lord Wuyou, and with the seed of flame tide as the foundation, they once again ignited the fire of burning!
Is this even possible?

Even if it is possible, can you do it?
Before anyone could react, they heard the cold voice of Lord Wuyou as they were filled with doubts: “Please lend me a hand…”

In an instant, screams were heard from the team.

First came the flattering manager behind him, followed by his subordinates one by one…

He felt the terrifying black hole that suddenly appeared in his body, which was rapidly sucking away his life, soul and everything.

They looked up in shock, wanting to beg for mercy, but saw the indifferent face of Lord Wuyou.

Even, there was no time to resist…

The way of Tianyuan is to take and take away as one pleases. For those in power, it is easier for them to plunder everything from their subordinates than to eat or drink.

Only a few trusted confidants who still had some strength were retained. Not only those subordinates who were already useless, but even the backpacks that fell to the ground were emitting waves of wailing. All the living things stored in them had become sacrifices.

The sticky blood gushed out from the gaps in the backpack.

Finally, they gathered and entangled on the flame seed!
Living sacrifice!

Another living sacrifice has begun!

And in the team, all the evildoers who had signed a contract with Lord Wuyou also felt that their spiritual essence was constantly flowing out, and they couldn’t help but yell and want to resist.

But he was completely ignored by Lord Wuyou.

“Those who accomplish great things do not care about small details. Now that there is a mountain of treasure in front of me, I have even given up so many of my subordinates. Are you still stingy with this little bit of essence and spiritual essence?”

All the plundered power, spiritual essence, even life and soul, were thrown into the seeds of disaster.

A scarlet color instantly rose from the cracks in the flames and temporarily merged with the pitch-black fire of the Burning Realm… In the end, accompanied by the violent turbulence of the entire rift, the black and red flames soared into the sky and turned into a flaming tornado that reached the sky and the earth, swirling and spreading in all directions.

The shadow of the tower shook violently under the burning flames.

The earth shook and the sky shook.

Flames fell on the ruins and buildings, spreading rapidly, and finally turned into dozens of torrents under the control of Lord Wuyou, raging towards the highest temple!

The giant face roared.

Countless phantoms and traces of the past continued to appear, darkness rioted, and huge cracks emerged from the high walls and spread rapidly.

The forbidden area is collapsing!
As the Burning Fire raged, the darkness in the temple rose up and seemed to thin rapidly… revealing the true core of the Rift!
Everyone was suffocating.

Countless dancing flames illuminate the sky, setting off the solemn shadow hanging upside down from the sky!
tower!
The half-broken Tower of Shadows stretched out from the raging waves, hanging upside down in the sea, pointing to the location of the temple.

The fulcrum of the former Tianyuan Tower finally revealed its true appearance… Even though the broken tower has fallen into the whirlpool, this place is still under the tall tower!
The raging fire of the Burning Palace triggered the true power within the temple, which suddenly stagnated under the shadow of the tower and became difficult to expand.

Stuck in one place.

But the sound of the sky collapsing and the earth splitting still continued…never stopping!
Until the limit was finally reached on the death wall.

Collapse

Behind the huge collapsed gap, the towering palace inside the temple appeared, as well as countless blockaded phantom lights surrounding the palace.

“Haha, hahahaha, hahahahahahaha!!!”

Prince Wuyou was ecstatic, dancing with joy, unable to control himself any longer, and looked fanatically toward the palace shrouded in phantom light, as if he could feel the call of the seal of the nation.

The authority of the tower is within reach!
only……

At that moment, amidst the raging fire, the shaking of the world and the collapse of the city, it seemed that some other sounds were heard.

Vague and distant.

So elusive in the thick smoke and flames.

Like a low hum, echoing among the flames and ruins,

Behind them, in the gradually collapsing buildings and dancing flames, countless illusions and traces rose again.

It was as if a vague figure was walking slowly, leisurely, without looking around. Behind it, huge shadows emerged from the thick smoke.

Like the burned souls of the dead leading the monsters to patrol in their own hell.

She glanced back at him with contempt, then disappeared into the flames again.

The footsteps faded away.

Then what exactly… is it?
Clearly it was just one of countless illusions, but it made Wuyou Gong’s heart sink slightly, and his heart contract instantly. But no matter how hard he tried to look for it, he couldn’t see it clearly.

There is no time to care.

The most urgent task now is…

Snapped!
The moment he turned around, his heart suddenly felt cold.

The blade penetrated the heart, and then the poison of the corrupted scales spread from the spiritual essence, instantly filling the soul and spreading to everything.

A long-planned stab!
“It’s you……”

Lord Wuyou’s body shook, his pupils shrank instantly, and he stared at the face wrapped in bandages.

Shehri!
(End of this chapter)