The Medicine of Fear

In the Cloud Void!

The Red Dust Empress, who had witnessed the entire scene, felt her brows twitching wildly.

Originally, in her opinion, Zhong Qing daring to provoke an Emperor’s might was undoubtedly a foolish act of seeking death.

However, she never expected it.

The one who, in her eyes, represented foolishness, actually accomplished the feat of an ant slaughtering a Heaven!

No!

How could a being capable of instantly killing an Emperor-level expert with a single punch be an ant?

This was clearly a typical case of feigning weakness to prey on the strong!

When did such a figure emerge in the Three Thousand Domains of the Lower Realm?

At this moment, the Red Dust Empress’s heart was stirred by endless waves, churning with surging tides.

As a Great Emperor, her mind rarely experienced much disturbance.

She could remain calm even when mountains collapsed before her, and her expression would not change even if the sky fell.

But the scene of Zhong Qing slaying the Dust Emperor was hundreds of times more astonishing than the collapse of Heaven and Earth.

Over the years, she had indeed witnessed the fall of Great Emperors, but it was the first time she had seen one fall so effortlessly.

“Go!”

At this moment, the Red Dust Empress made a decisive move, intending to distance herself from this ominous figure.

Indeed, Zhong Qing had already been labeled as 'unprovocable' in her heart.

She believed her own strength was somewhat superior to that of the Dust Emperor.

But even if she was stronger than the Dust Emperor, that strength was very limited.

If she were to get entangled in a conflict with such a being, her fate would certainly be no better than the Dust Emperor’s.

However, before the Red Dust Empress could make a move.

Zhong Qing, who was in the eighty-thousand-mile space, slightly raised his eyebrows.

He had already sensed the hidden figure in the Void Realm earlier.

It was just that Zhong Qing had been focused on engaging in a fierce Dragon versus Tiger battle with the Dust Emperor, so he hadn't paid much attention to it.

For an Emperor-level expert like the Dust Emperor, no one knew what kind of power he had behind him.

If he were to let this person leave today, it would be hard to guarantee that after the news leaked, it wouldn't cause further trouble and complications.

And he, for one, hated trouble the most.

Thinking of this, Zhong Qing’s body moved, and he instantly vanished from his original spot.

When he reappeared, he was already in front of the Red Dust Empress.

Zhong Qing's sudden appearance caused the Red Dust Empress's brows to furrow sharply, and she immediately felt a strong sense of vigilance.

Especially the other party's gaze, which made her whole body tense up, inexplicably giving rise to a chill.

What kind of eyes were those?

Cold, profound, making her feel as if she had been targeted by the God of Death from Hell.

It brought an unparalleled sense of immense pressure, causing cold sweat to break out on her forehead.

This made the Red Dust Empress feel a hint of absurdity.

She, as a top expert of the Three Thousand Domains of the Lower Realm, a supreme and renowned existence.

She had always been the one to bring immense pressure to others; when had she become the object of pressure?

But as soon as she thought of Zhong Qing's terrifying battle record earlier, her heart tightened again.

This one before her, she could not see through, could not fathom, was extremely mysterious, and terrifyingly powerful.

Just then, Zhong Qing stood with his hands behind his back and spoke softly.

“Your Excellency has been hiding in the shadows and observing for so long; is it not too late to leave now?”

Upon hearing this, the Red Dust Empress’s expression froze.

The other party carried the might of a slain Emperor, and his unkind tone caused her already tense mind to feel a bit of panic.

But she was, after all, a Great Emperor-level figure.

She composed herself, suppressing the discomfort in her heart, and as her gaze met Zhong Qing’s, she slowly said, “Medicine Red Dust greets Fellow Daoist!”

“Fellow Daoist and I have no old grudges or recent enmities.”

“Now, I merely watched a show; Fellow Daoist, you wouldn’t be thinking of attacking me, would you?”

It had to be said, this was truly a woman of ultimate beauty.

Her presence seemed to add a touch of vibrant color to this space.

With every movement, her demeanor was composed, her actions elegant, and her entire being seemed to have a mysterious Dao charm flowing through it.

Zhong Qing remained silent!

He only expressed his intention through action.

His entire Qi thoroughly locked onto the other party.

“Fellow Daoist, is there, is there some misunderstanding in this?”

Feeling herself being locked on, it made her scalp tingle, and her heart suddenly constricted.

And upon seeing that the other party remained completely unmoved, and even his aura became increasingly dangerous, she forced a strained smile and said, “If Fellow Daoist wishes to act, there should at least be a reason!”

This caused Zhong Qing’s eyes to flicker slightly as he said, “I have always disliked trouble.”

“First, the Dust Emperor came to find trouble with me, and after resolving one, another came.”

“After resolving them consecutively, another Dust Emperor appeared.”

“It’s endlessly annoying!”

“Now that I’ve killed this Dust Emperor, who knows who else will come? I just want to live a peaceful life, and to avoid unnecessary trouble, I need to silence a witness.”

He spoke lightly, but the Red Dust Empress only felt a heavy, suffocating pressure wash over her. This made her hair stand on end, and a chill rose from her heart, spreading throughout her body.

Her face instantly became extremely grim.

She had originally thought that the opening of the Fallen Immortal Secret Realm was a great Opportunity for her.

But who would have thought that merely watching a show would turn her into a participant, and land her in such a dangerous situation.

She understood that if Zhong Qing were to act, she might truly be in danger of falling.

Thinking of this, a flicker of panic flashed in her eyes, and she quickly said, “Fellow Daoist, I promise, I will act as if I never saw today’s events.”

Zhong Qing still had her locked on.

He did not speak.

But his gaze grew even colder.

At this moment, the Red Dust Empress felt as if her entire being had been targeted by a demon god from Hell.

The crisis of death was spreading towards her step by step.

It couldn’t help but make her spine chill and cold sweat pour down.

“What to do?”

She knew very well in her heart that if she failed to dispel his killing intent before he acted, then she would be finished.

At the Emperor level, who hadn't cultivated to this Realm through countless difficulties and hardships?

She still didn’t want to die!

She still wanted to see the vibrant colors of the Mortal World and experience the true meaning of life.

Under the erosion of endless death Qi, the Red Dust Empress’s face grew increasingly panicked.

Finally.

At the very last moment, just as Zhong Qing was about to act, she bit her red lips tightly, and her starry-sky-like profound eyes became resolute, as if she had made some difficult decision.

She quickly bowed towards Zhong Qing, prostrating herself and pleading, “Medicine Red Dust is willing to follow your Lordship!”

“From now on, your Lordship’s enemies are Hongchen’s enemies!”

“Your Lordship’s will is Hongchen’s will!”

“Without your Lordship’s permission, Hongchen will never reveal a single bit of today’s events.”

To survive, the Red Dust Empress had completely thrown caution to the wind.

She would obey Zhong Qing’s will above all else.

This scene caused Zhong Qing’s gaze to slightly narrow.

He felt surprised.

Shouldn’t powerful Great Emperors be very concerned about their dignity and have a strong sense of pride?

Would such an existence actually submit?

It had to be said, the sincerity of this Empress before him made him a little tempted.

After all, she was a Great Emperor.

“Are you truly willing to serve me as your master?” he asked with sharp eyes.

Seeing this, the Red Dust Empress knew that Zhong Qing had been moved by her sincerity.

She, indeed, saw hope of survival.

In the face of life and death, don’t talk to her about dignity and pride.

If a person is gone, what good are those things?

She immediately said solemnly, “Hongchen hereby swears an oath to the Heavenly Dao! From now on, I will certainly obey your Lordship’s commands.”

“If I ever harbor disloyalty, I will surely die under the Three Calamities and Nine Tribulations.”

At this, Zhong Qing saw her full sincerity.

The higher the cultivation, the greater the binding power of the Heavenly Dao oath.

It seemed the other party was truly sincere in her submission.

However, Zhong Qing couldn’t help but feel a bit dazed; it was too dreamlike.

He had actually subdued a Great Emperor so easily?!

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