The Arrogant Immortal
Chapter 432 - 431: Annihilation

Chapter 432: Chapter 431: Annihilation

Medical Immortal Valley has the means to control Demonic Beasts with medication. Among the major families, it’s no secret. These beasts are raised from a young age, and their characteristics are quite distinct. Even in death, the remnants of the medicine linger within their bodies.

A Divinity Transformation from the Mo Family stepped forward to examine and asserted, "Indeed, it is a Demonic Beast raised by our family. It disappeared suddenly and then reappeared on the wasteland..., if the Child of Destiny is truly on the wasteland, it is likely related to her."

"Now that she has delivered herself to our doorstep, it’s the perfect opportunity to eliminate her," a Divinity Transformation from the Ao Family said darkly, "We must not miss this chance again; she must be killed."

If there was anyone the Divinity Transformation of the Ao Family hated the most at the moment, it was none other than Xie Jiuniang.

Because of Xie Jiuniang, his entire family was gone.

Now, he wished nothing more than for Xie Jiuniang to die. It was no longer about the prophecy, but purely driven by the intense hatred festering in his heart.

None of the Divinity Transformations present did not wish for Xie Jiuniang’s death.

A Divinity Transformation from the Wu Family hesitated. Amidst the fervor of the others, he said with difficulty, "The tomes record that the Child of Destiny is extremely hard to kill. I had a sliver of doubt, but after this period of validation, it’s enough to prove that the Child of Destiny is indeed difficult to eliminate. Do you all still want to continue?"

"The Wu Family suffered the least; of course, you can afford to make such cool remarks," the Divinity Transformation from the Ao Family sneered as he stared at the Wu Family’s Divinity Transformation.

The Wu Family had two Divinity Transformations present.

One of them, with a chilled gaze, looked towards the Divinity Transformation of the Ao Family and asked, "Ao Xu, what are you implying?"

Ao Xu curled his lips and turned his head away, stubbornly holding his tongue.

The Wu Family’s losses seemed the smallest but were actually not insignificant.

An experienced Divinity Transformation from the Wu Family, who was Lord Kongyu in the Central Region when he ambushed Xie Jiuniang, had his foundation damaged by the Heavenly Dao using Thunder Tribulation, causing his cultivation base to plummet drastically. Now, after spending countless precious resources, he could only barely maintain Golden Core strength and even faced the imminent danger of perishing.

The Wu Family was in a state of panic over this.

Constantly seeking a solution, and now Ao Xu claimed the Wu Family’s losses were minimal?

It would be strange if the Wu Family did not explode with anger upon hearing that!

When taking into account the seven major families, the Ao Family was the most miserable. The Gongsun Family suffered heavy losses, but at least more than half of the family members survived. The members of the Ao Family were decimated to one in ten, and in the Cultivation World, they lived like rats crossing the street, with everyone wanting to strike them down.

The Divinity Transformation of the Nangong Family also perished. Nangong Dou was currently left with only his Spiritual Soul and was still being detained by the powers at the Border. The Su Family lost two Divinity Transformations as well, and both the Lin Family and the Mo Family were not faring well, their wealth plundered.

With a more tragic comparative, it appeared that the Wu Family’s loss was not so severe.

But the Wu Family had their own unspeakable suffering.

Because the Wu Family was the first to be sheared!

At this moment, the two Divinity Transformations from the Wu Family were somewhat reluctant to join in the ambush but were well aware that they could not withdraw. Otherwise, without need for outsiders to act, the other six families would not spare the Wu Family.

After a long silence, Lord Wenzhong spoke, "The Child of Destiny used the Miles Teleportation Talisman by accident and was transported to the wasteland, with no powerful beings around. In our actions, we can only operate covertly; if the old fellows from the Alliance Council discover us, not one of us will escape."

They did not regard the two Nascent Souls in their eyes.

The only ones they truly feared were the old experienced Divinity Transformations of the Boundary Alliance.

"I suspect that the Child of Destiny has the ability to foresee danger, which allows her to know about certain threats in advance," speculated a Divinity Transformation from the Wu Family.

Wenzhong said, "We need to come up with a comprehensive plan."

"Not everyone should go. We need to leave half the people behind to cover us."

"One person from each family—not more, not less."

"..."

Unaware of the impending crisis, Xie Jiuniang had just left the wasteland.

The location she was at was far from the Eastern Region, and the environment and routes were still unfamiliar to her. But with Hong Yi and Old He leading the way, there was no need to worry. Raoyang was quite interested and began inquiring Old He about the Border.

Old He had been to the Border before and said, "I hope you will never have to go to the Border Battlefield in your lifetimes. The last time I went was 300 years ago, when I was at the Initial Golden Core phase, suddenly called up to the Border. I used to do odd jobs in the rear, sometimes helping Medical Cultivators treat the wounded, sometimes cleaning up the battlefield, and sometimes transporting supplies—wherever hands were needed..."

Compared to those who die in the Secret Realm, life is cheap at the Border.

People died every day.

The battle was even more brutal.

Those who were qualified to enter the battlefield had to be at least at the mid-stage of Golden Core.

Old He scrutinized Raoyang’s cultivation base, "You’re only at the third layer of Golden Core, not yet qualified. Little Koumen, on the other hand, is."

"Maybe there’s a chance to participate, I’ve heard that the border has been unstable recently, and it’s very likely that a great war like the one three hundred years ago will erupt," Hong Yi couldn’t help but glance at Xie Jiuniang.

It was precisely because the border was unstable and many Divinity Transformation experts had recently perished that the border decided to intervene. In the recent attack on the Heavenly Void Sect Flying Boat, none of the families’ Divinity Transformation experts had made a move.

Suddenly, Old He turned his gaze ahead.

There was a great river that cut through the mountain range and stretched toward the ends of the sky. Those familiar with the surrounding terrain knew that this river not only passed through the wastelands, but its source was not far from the entrance of the border. Whether entering or leaving the border, this river would be seen.

Old He led Raoyang and pointed ahead to the long river, "See that great river? The name of the river is Jingxiang. Do you know why it’s called Jingxiang? Because the river is strewn with the ashes of countless heroes. Many people come here especially to offer a libation of wine by the riverside and to burn a stick of incense."

"Later I’ll also offer a libation of wine," Raoyang felt his heart grow heavier at Old He’s words.

The other disciples also wanted to go.

Xie Jiuniang initially wanted to suggest that it was best to leave as soon as possible, but then she thought that in this deserted place, delaying for a quarter of an hour didn’t matter, so she did not speak to dampen the mood and instead cooperatively took out a jar of Spiritual Wine.

The Flying Boat arrived at the banks of Jingxiang River.

The group had no incense or candles, but each person had wine on them.

They took out wine cups and poured the wine.

Then, with somber faces, they solemnly performed three bows.

Jian Lingyan flew across the surface of the river and upon returning, it exclaimed, "No wonder I felt a chill from this river, turns out it’s scattered with countless ashes."

"Damned thing, go away," Xie Jiuniang had long noticed a faint yin energy on the river’s surface, but it had not turned malevolent. As time passed, it would slowly dissipate.

After the eight people paid their respects.

Just as they were about to leave, they suddenly saw someone approaching from afar, a Golden Core female cultivator dressed in plain white robes.

The Golden Core female cultivator was carrying a basket of incense and candles. Upon seeing Xie Jiuniang and her companions, she only lifted her eyelids, appearing disinterested. She arrived at the riverside, squatted down, and set up the wine and incense candles.

Xie Jiuniang discreetly kept an eye on her, but considering the other was only a Golden Core and no ambush had been detected in the vicinity, she felt there was no cause for concern, especially since they were about to depart.

But just as they were turning around.

The Golden Core female cultivator suddenly laid out an Array Plate for positioning.

It was activated in an instant.

The next moment, spatial fluctuations appeared, and seven Divinity Transformation experts arrived simultaneously.

Jian Lingyan suddenly cried out in alarm, "This is bad! Master, run for it!"

Xie Jiuniang turned her head in confusion.

She was astonished to see seven Divinity Transformation experts suddenly appearing by the riverside.

Among them was a familiar face, Lord Wenzhong, whom she had met before.

"Quick, use the Teleportation Talisman to escape!"

Xie Jiuniang shouted loudly, and she too swiftly pulled out a Teleportation Talisman, preparing to activate it when she was shocked to see a fiery red figure suddenly blocking her path.

Hong Yi seemed to freeze in place and in the blink of an eye, the spark of life was extinguished, her body dissolving into ash before Xie Jiuniang’s eyes.

A person like a firework, turned to ashes.

Traceless and hard to find, never to be seen again.

This was Lord Wenzhong’s signature killing technique, Annihilation; whoever was hit by it would have both soul and body obliterated.