bookcurios Chapter 61 Two Siblings
Chapter 61 Two Siblings
Seeing Zhu Ming's attitude, Xuan Ye's unease intensified. Especially Xuan Ye, who felt an overwhelming fear welling up inside him.
Xuan Ye knew better than anyone present how ruthless Zhu Ming was. He was the kind of person who would slaughter entire clans and exterminate entire families while still smiling warmly.
Zhu Ming is a typical smiling devil.
Countless deities of the southern races have fallen victim to his cruelty.
Xuan Ye knew that Zhu Ming had a habit: once he took out his folding fan, it was either to treat you as an honored guest or it was a prelude to murder.
At that moment, Xuan Ye felt a chill run through his body. He felt Zhu Ming smiling at him gently and warmly, like a close friend or relative.
He felt as if he were seeing death approaching him step by step.
He saw the blood-red purgatory of the past, where gods and demons wailed, vengeful spirits roared, and blood filled the sky.
Xuan Ye took a deep breath, composed himself, and sent a telepathic message to several allies.
"Something terrible has happened! Zhu Ming wants to kill us!"
The group was taken aback and then exclaimed in surprise.
"really?"
"Based on my understanding of the Ming Dynasty, there is absolutely no mistake..."
Upon hearing the news, the group was all greatly alarmed.
However, they were powerful beings who had experienced countless battles and faced countless life-or-death situations.
They quickly regained their composure, a thousand schemes swirling in their minds.
Zhu Ming is stalling for time; the longer he delays, the more unfavorable the situation becomes for them.
There are only two paths to take now: first, submit to the Vermilion Bird Clan; second, flee immediately!
However, this is the south, the habitat of the Vermilion Bird Clan.
Where did they run to?
Can they escape the pursuit of the Vermilion Bird Clan?
As for fighting to the death, that's just courting death.
Leaving aside the other members of the Vermilion Bird Clan, it's still uncertain whether Zhu Ming and the Vermilion Bird Clan members standing right in front of them can win.
Despite their apparent army of over a billion, they are nothing but a rabble.
He possesses none of the Daoist arts, supernatural powers, or spiritual treasures. He has a high level of cultivation, but no power or influence whatsoever. He only has a few tens of thousands of deities who are somewhat presentable, but even they are pitifully weak.
If the Vermilion Bird Clan were to launch a sudden attack, their army would be overwhelmed and powerless to retaliate.
It should be known that the Vermilion Bird Clan's World-Destroying Black Flame possesses the terrifying power to burn the heavens and the earth. It is the king of fire, one of the strongest Daos, and is terrifying beyond compare.
These leaders only cultivated minor paths, let alone the large army behind them. The disparity in strength between them and the Vermilion Bird Clan was too vast; how could they possibly resist?
Xuan Ye, Xuan Ying, and the other three exchanged glances, all seeing fear and deep regret in each other's eyes.
They thought they could take advantage of the chaos to loot and plunder.
Who would have thought that Zhu Ming would be so ruthless, wanting to rob them in return.
The more I thought about it, the more anxious and regretful I became.
But, let's ask ourselves honestly: Do they really regret doing this?
Do not……
They have no regrets!
If they don't do this, given their strength, they'll face a near-certain death when the great calamity arrives.
Not only were they facing a great calamity, but their strength was also insufficient. Even if they wanted to travel through the primordial world, they had to keep their heads down, fearing to offend the gods they shouldn't, living in constant anxiety...
If their plan succeeds this time, their strength will surely increase greatly, and they will have a chance to protect themselves before the great calamity comes.
So they don't regret it; everything they did was to survive...
However, they were blinded by the treasure land, chose the wrong target, underestimated the top powerful clans, and overestimated their own strength.
Judging from Zhu Ming's posture, he clearly didn't intend to let them off so easily.
At this moment, they were completely awake. Having survived in the primordial world for so many years, they knew all too well the arrogance, domineering nature, and ruthlessness of the top-tier clans. Even the smallest matter was not to be defied. Let alone plotting against their top-tier cultivation grounds.
The thought of the ferocity of the top powerful clans sent chills down their spines.
Xuan Ying said with a look of horror, "We were blinded by this treasure land and offended the Vermilion Bird Clan. We deserve to die..."
"We beg you, fellow Daoist, to spare our lives, for we are all gods of the primordial world..."
"We are willing to compensate..."
When faced with death, what does the inviolability of divine authority or the inviolability of dignity matter?
Xuan Ye did not move. He knew that with Zhu Ming's ruthlessness, no matter how much he begged for mercy, Zhu Ming would not let him go.
Unless you offer something that can entice Zhu Ming, it will be useless even if you beg him until he breaks his head.
"Heh..." Zhu Ming continued to wave his folding fan, his demeanor elegant. He watched all this with a cold laugh, his eyes icy and his brows menacing.
"Fellow Daoist, we are currently facing a great calamity of ferocious beasts, and the primordial world is in chaos. If you do not mind, we are willing to become the vanguard of the Vermilion Bird. We only ask that you forgive our greed this time."
Xuan Ye's voice trembled, clearly lacking confidence. Becoming cannon fodder for the Vermilion Bird Clan was their only value, their only means of survival.
Because none of them possessed any treasures that Zhu Ming could use to persuade them to spare their lives, they had no choice but to risk their lives.
"Yes, as long as you don't mind, we are willing to go through fire and water for the Vermilion Bird Clan..."
The others also begged for mercy, all willing to go through fire and water for the Vermilion Bird Clan.
As for plotting to seize a treasure land, wanting to become Daoist partners with a woman from the Vermilion Bird Clan, and also hoping to gain both fame and fortune, that idea was long dead in the womb.
At this moment, they were only thinking about saving their lives; how could they dare to have any other improper thoughts?
"Heh~" Zhu Ming sneered, making no attempt to hide his murderous intent, since his clansmen had already arrived and there was no need to do so anymore.
"Are you just incredibly audacious and ignorant, or are you courting death?" Zhu Ming asked indifferently, his eyes cold.
Zhu Ming was truly impressed by the courage of these people who dared to set their sights on the Vermilion Bird Clan!
Upon hearing this, the group knew that Zhu Ming had no intention of letting them go.
He stopped begging for mercy and remained silent for a moment. Then, Xuan Ying said to Zhu Ming in a deep voice, "Fellow Daoist, why must you be so ruthless? I presume your reinforcements have not yet arrived. If we resist now, it will surely result in mutual destruction. Why not take a step back?"
“Fellow Daoist Xuan Ying is absolutely right!” Xuan Ye pleaded, “As long as you spare us, we will obey your every command.”
"The ferocious beasts are rampant, intent on slaughtering all living beings in the primordial world. We should unite; why must you, fellow Daoist, kill yourselves and damage your own foundations..."
"Fellow……"
Zhu Ming watched the group's self-directed and self-acted performance with amusement.
Seeing that Zhu Ming remained unmoved, Xuan Ye and the others knew they could no longer waste time.
He resolutely said, "Fellow Daoist, don't force us. If I give the order, how many of your millions of clansmen outside will survive?"
"Then why don't you give it a try?" Zhu Ming said calmly, his eyes filled with pity.
They had set up a barrier around the place and were demanding the treasure land from Zhu Ming, because this kind of thing couldn't be known to outsiders.
After all, even if the Vermilion Bird Clan has declined, it is still a top-tier race, and its dignity cannot be trampled on.
What they didn't know was that Zhu Ming had secretly tampered with the barrier they were setting up.
Xuan Ying sent a message, but after waiting for a while without receiving any response, he realized that he had been tricked.
"Fellow Daoist, are you really going to be so heartless?"
The group was filled with grief and indignation. If the Vermilion Bird Clan arrived, not only would they die, but their entire clan would also perish.
Zhu Ming ignored him and looked up with a smile, saying, "We've arrived..."
Upon hearing this, the group trembled and their faces turned ashen.
call out……
Zhu Zhu was furious, her whole body blazing with anger.
"Those ignorant ants have such audacity."
“It’s you…” Xuan Ye knew Zhu Zhu well. If you were to ask who he feared most among the Vermilion Bird Clan, Zhu Zhu would undoubtedly be the first person.
He dared to betray Zhu Zhu because he learned that Zhu Zhu was in seclusion, which gave him the courage to act.
Upon seeing Zhu Zhu, the last vestige of his will to live vanished instantly.
"It's you……"
Zhu Zhu had been fighting for many years and knew almost all the gods who were attached to his tribe.
Upon seeing the traitor, his eyes flashed with a fierce light, and with a wave of his hand, a ball of fiery red flames enveloped Xuan Ye.
"Ah..." Xuan Ye screamed in agony, utterly powerless to resist.
"You are the strongest?" Xuan Ying and the others were terrified.
"Hmph...you all deserve to die."
"Ah..." They all followed in Xuan Ye's footsteps.
"My sister is so lucky..." Zhu Ming said with a hint of envy.
"Of course!" Zhu Zhu was overjoyed to hear the praise.
"How could you possibly become the strongest?" Xuan Ye asked in astonishment, enduring the burning flames.
Before Zhu Zhu could answer, Xuan Ye said knowingly, "That's right, the Vermilion Bird Clan Chief has indeed met with misfortune..."
Immediately, Xuan Ye noticed something amiss and exclaimed in horror, "No, this isn't the origin of the World-Destroying Black Flame..."
Upon hearing that Xuan Ye dared to say that the clan leader had met with misfortune, not only was Zhu Zhu furious, but Zhu Ming was equally enraged.
"This crime is truly unforgivable..."
Zhu Ming tossed his folding fan, and a brilliant five-colored divine light shone forth. Xuan Ye's body exploded, and his soul was trapped inside the folding fan.
"Fellow Daoist, spare my life..."
"We have been bewitched by Xuan Ye..."
“Xuan Ye, you scoundrel…”
Zhu Zhu was too lazy to listen to any more nonsense. With a thought, the violent and blazing flames burned the void into a distorted shape, leaving the group ashes.
"Why did you summon me here?" Zhu Zhu extinguished the flames, as if nothing had happened, and asked Zhu Ming.
Zhu Ming could easily eliminate these traitors without her lifting a finger. The fact that he summoned her now must mean he has something to tell her.
"Hehe!" Zhu Ming said gently, "I don't know when we will meet again. I have some doubts in my heart and would like to ask my sister about them."
"Don't call me sister!" Zhu Zhu shouted angrily.
Zhu Ming gave a bitter smile. "Why? Is it because of my cowardice?"
Zhu Zhu thought for a moment and said, "From now on, you are not allowed to call me 'sister' anymore. Now, what do you want to ask?"
Zhu Ming looked sorrowful, shook his head, and said, "You used to be the closest to me, often calling me 'elder brother.' Now, why do you hate me so much?"
Zhu Zhu frowned, her expression shifting as she struggled.
"Don't you understand that all of this is because of our clan?" Zhu Ming said.
Zhu Zhu bit her red lips and said, "You weren't like this before, you've changed..."
"Yes! I've changed!" Zhu Ming said bitterly. His eyes were full of melancholy and deep memories.
"Ask quickly!" Zhu Zhu urged, not wanting to stay with Zhu Ming any longer.
“Sister…” Zhu Ming grabbed Zhu Zhu’s shoulders and said sincerely, “I don’t mind if you scold me, but why won’t you let me call you sister?”
Annoyed by the questioning, Zhu Zhu said, "Fine, fine! Call me whatever you want."
"younger sister……"
Zhu Zhu's expression was complicated. After a moment of silence, she said, "You are a wise leader, I know that... I hope you... Never mind! Ask away, what is it?"
Upon hearing this, Zhu Ming smiled happily and said, "It's good that you understand my good intentions..."