Chapter 64: The Art of Provocation
“You were once human, weren’t you? And now you survive only by feeding on your own kind’s flesh—do you really call this living?” Yun Jiao swept her gaze over the villagers outside. Though their bodies still held souls, they could no longer be called people.
“Hehehehe…” The man only laughed louder, ignoring her taunts and looking smug. “We are no longer mere mortals. The god has granted us eternal life, freed us from the pain of reincarnation. We are a race favored by the heavens, and you are nothing more than our food.”
Yun Jiao’s eyes darkened. She sneered and pushed harder, “A god? What kind of god turns you into such hideous things? Seems your so-called god isn’t very impressive.”
“Silence!” The man suddenly roared. His eyes turned blood-red, murderous intent radiating as the surrounding yin corpses stirred restlessly, growling toward her. “A mere mortal dares to blaspheme our god!”
“Why, did I say something wrong?” Yun Jiao steadied herself, unafraid, and continued to mock him. “Do you think you look good like this? Should we hold a beauty pageant? If you’re this ugly, I’d wager your god must be even uglier—too hideous to show its face.”
“You…” The man shook with rage, clearly wanting to charge forward but wary of the formation’s barrier. His half-rotted face twisted further, and he sucked in a deep breath through gritted teeth. “Fine! Since you insist on courting death, tonight I’ll start with you—devour your flesh and use your soul to offer sacrifice to our god!”
“Come on then! You think I’m scared? Bring it!” Yun Jiao stepped closer, her tone brazen and taunting. “What’s wrong? Is your god a coward, too scared to face the Celestial Masters Hall directly and only capable of cheap tricks?”
“You—!” The man trembled all over, fury nearly tangible. The surrounding yin corpses grew even more restless, seemingly ready to throw themselves at the barrier regardless of cost.
“G-Girl…” the old man beside Yun Jiao tugged at her sleeve nervously. He’d never seen her this reckless before.