Chapter 1464 - 59: Trap
The forces are already allied, so although the orders from the Dao Yi True Realm leader can be ignored by the Titan Clan, they still shouldn’t be too disregarded—it wouldn’t look good.
"Alright, please lead the way."
The decapitation squad leader nodded in agreement and followed the Dao Yi True Realm soldier to a remote and deserted place, where a huge tent stood in the distance, large enough to allow several Titans to walk inside.
The Dao Yi True Realm soldier bowed with clasped fists to the decapitation squad and said, "Sir, the Great Daoist Venerable has issued an order that we cannot approach within a hundred miles of him, so from here on, you’ll have to proceed alone. Apologies!"
Upon hearing this, the decapitation squad leader frowned slightly, feeling that the order was extremely strange and creating a bit of suspicion in his heart. Nonetheless, he didn’t think much and ventured alone into the tent where the Great Daoist Venerable was.
Looking up, the decapitation squad leader saw the Great Daoist Venerable meditating at the center of the tent, and he bowed respectfully and said, "I am Wu Zimin, captain of the third team of the decapitation squad dispatched by the Great Qin Empire, meeting the Great Daoist Venerable!"
Hearing this, the Great Daoist Venerable didn’t open his eyes but directed his attention towards Captain Wu Zimin, smiled slightly, and said, "Captain Wu, no need for formalities. It seems you all are performing a very important task as you pass through the front line. Would you care to share a bit with me?"
Yes, the Great Daoist Venerable was unaware of the decapitation squad’s mission since the Titans had bypassed him altogether and hadn’t consulted with him regarding the creation and objectives of the squad, leaving Dao Yi True Realm with no information from the Titans.
The Titans’ movement through the front line was initially regarded by Dao Yi True Realm as scouts dispatched to investigate the situation in Hanqiu Mountain Realm. However, this activity eventually caught the attention of the Great Daoist Venerable, leading him to deliberately summon the decapitation squad leader this time.
Upon hearing the Great Daoist Venerable’s words, Captain Wu’s expression became peculiar, as he didn’t know whether his mission had absolute confidentiality. Therefore, he dared not speak rashly.
Seeing Captain Wu’s silence, the Great Daoist Venerable raised an eyebrow and smiled, "What’s the matter? Is it possible that it’s a top-secret mission like those of the Titans? If that’s the case, please excuse my indiscretion."
"Not a top-secret mission, but I am unsure how to explain it. The task was jointly formulated by Your Majesty and the Kai Family Master, and we are merely executing orders. Regarding the specific goals and contents of the mission, the Great Daoist Venerable should inquire with Your Majesty or the Kai Family Master, as I am not authorized to disclose them."
Upon Captain Wu’s reply, the Great Daoist Venerable laughed, "You’re indeed a loyal and dutiful soldier. However, it seems the name of your decapitation squad and the soul jars in your space ring exposed your targets. Let me guess: you all were sent by the Titans to the Hanqiu Mountain Realm to execute powerful undead, stripping their power from the realm bit by bit, am I right?"
Hearing the Great Daoist Venerable’s inquiry, Captain Wu did not refute. Instead, he replied, "Since the Great Daoist Venerable is already aware, I shall take my leave. I must quickly return to the Dark Continent to report."
"Don’t rush, Captain Wu. You’ve entered my tent, how can I let you leave alive?" The Great Daoist Venerable spoke, his previously gentle smile now transformed into a bloodthirsty and savage grin.
Captain Wu instinctively sensed danger, turned around immediately, and while doing so, he drew his spear, preparing to charge out of the tent.
But in the next moment, a tremendously strong formation aura erupted from beneath the ground, enveloping the entire tent, transforming into a cage that trapped Captain Wu inside.
Captain Wu gazed at the transparent cage boundary, unleashing all his power in an attempt to break through. Yet, the next instant, his brutal force was completely rebounded by the cage boundary, viciously striking back at him.
Poof~
Captain Wu was overwhelmed by the rebound of his own powerful strike, failing to withstand it, and he was flung heavily to the ground.
"Don’t waste your energy," the Great Daoist Venerable sneered, "This Tai Chi Yin Yang Rotation Array is set for fools like you who only rely on brute force. Relying on this alone will never break the formation. However, if you manage to kill me, the formation caster, you could escape safely. Why not give it a try?"
Hearing the Great Daoist Venerable’s words, Captain Wu endured severe pain, climbed up from the ground, wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, and then firmly grasped his spear, shouting furiously while charging toward the Great Daoist Venerable.
At the same time, the Great Daoist Venerable finally opened his eyes.
They were filled with bloodthirsty intent and madness, already flaming red.
"From the moment you entered the tent, I’ve been enduring. It’s so torturous!" The Great Daoist Venerable exclaimed like a madman, unleashing a terrifying wave of spiritual power that swept across the surroundings.
This alone was enough to directly uproot Captain Wu, flinging him heavily to the ground again.
Captain Wu’s eyes showed fear; they had dealt with Dao Yi True Realm before, and tales of those inside Dao Yi True Realm’s strength levels had spread among the Titans. The nominal leader of Dao Yi True Realm, the Great Daoist Venerable, was at most equivalent to a skilled soldier of the Kai Family. Anyone randomly pulled from the Dark Continent might not kill the other side, but at least wouldn’t be easily killed.
But judging by the current demonstration, the other side could likely kill him with a mere flick of a finger. This vast disparity instinctively made Captain Wu feel that there must be a hidden plot in Dao Yi True Realm, making him look increasingly terrified.
He feared not his own death, but the possibility of the Dark Continent being stabbed in the back by Dao Yi True Realm due to not discovering this secret, eventually leading to ruin.
I must transmit the information out, even if only to let Your Majesty know that I died here. At least Your Majesty would start to suspect and begin investigating.
He had no idea of defeating the Great Daoist Venerable to break the formation, so he refocused his attention on the formation itself.
At that moment, Captain Wu ignored the advancing Great Daoist Venerable and instead concentrated all his internal strength into another attack on the formation.
He wanted to use his life in exchange for a chance to break the formation.
Unfortunately, his strength didn’t exceed the formation’s limits, and the rebounding ferocious power shattered Captain Wu’s heart and veins, leaving him powerless and collapsing.
The Great Daoist Venerable then walked to Captain Wu’s head and pressed his hand against Captain Wu’s forehead. A suction force accompanied, causing Wu’s soul to howl in pain as it was forcibly extracted from his body.
The Great Daoist Venerable greedily observed the tenacious and powerful soul before him and then devoured Wu’s soul, chewing it intensely.
The present Great Daoist Venerable had long become an undead, a puppet of Taichu Evil Thought.
Devouring undead to evolve had already become a core method for him to enhance his strength.
Since the chaos began in Hanqiu Mountain Realm, the Great Daoist Venerable and Earth Venerable had entered the realm to devour the resurrecting undead, improving their abilities while consistently demanding Dao Yi True Realm to send scouts into Hanqiu Mountain Realm.
Many of those scouts didn’t perish beneath undead sieges but were instead ambushed and killed by the Great Daoist Venerable and Earth Venerable.
With their persistent devouring of soul power, the Great Daoist Venerable and Earth Venerable’s strengths underwent drastic transformations, inflating their ambitions to murder stronger beings, devouring souls for further growth.
The second decapitation squad team initially completed missions successfully like the first team, as the Divine Envoy Believers did their jobs diligently and responsibly. However, before the final mission’s completion, the second squad encountered the Great Daoist Venerable and Earth Venerable.
Both the Great Daoist Venerable and Earth Venerable utilized ambush tactics.
But, the decapitation squad was an elite group, and they didn’t harbor any favorable emotions for the two Dao Yi True Realm leaders.
Thus, they didn’t allow these two to succeed much in their ambush.
After a fierce battle, the second squad was entirely slain, and Earth Venerable was heavily wounded in that fight.
The reckless Great Daoist Venerable eventually devoured Earth Venerable and the souls of the second squad.
It was then that the Great Daoist Venerable learned of the decapitation squad’s existence.