136: Chapter 136 Terror Descends, the Darkest Era

Above Chanzhou.

Lin Chuan didn't spare another glance at Taoist Tianji and the others.

Buzz!!

As he activated the [Teleportation Rule], ripples emanated through space.

Immediately after, his massive evil buddha golden body, along with the six Protectors of the [six taboos of meishan] behind him, vanished instantly from the spot.

Lin Chuan had no interest in the remaining matters, much less did he deign to pay them any mind.

What he needed to do now was return immediately to the Land of Rebirth on the Other Shore and use his newly enhanced rule power to construct a... [Taboo Domain Field] that could envelop the entire nation!!!

Of course, Lin Chuan's departure did not mean the matter was over.

"Wooo!!!"

A shrill, piercing screech that seemed capable of tearing the Soul apart suddenly exploded over Chanzhou.

The already gloomy sky instantly plunged into darkness.

Countless pale eyeballs opened in the darkness like densely packed stars.

The [Fallen Heaven Resentful Spirit] had arrived.

It hung upside down from the firmament, its white wings covered in countless eyeballs slowly unfolding to blot out the sun, moon, and stars.

The terrifying Aura of an S-Rank Seventh-Tier fell like a world-ending meteor, causing Taoist Tianji and the members of the Yanlong Empire's diplomatic mission below to catch their breath.

Before they could even react.

Boom!!!

Another pillar of blood-colored light descended from the heavens, slamming violently into the earth.

As the dust cleared.

A terrifying Rakshasa bathed in blood-light emerged slowly, holding a blood blade with a massive phantom of a black Scale floating behind its back.

The newcomer was none other than the [Weeping Blood Rakshasa]!

Also an S-Rank Seventh-Tier!

Two taboo Protectors of the Land of Rebirth on the Other Shore, one above and one below, now had the entire Yanlong Empire diplomatic mission locked down.

That undisguised killing intent and malice seemed to make the very air solidify.

"This..."

Several members of the mission were so terrified that their legs went weak, nearly collapsing to the ground.

Even Taoist Tianji had sweat on his forehead, and the hand gripping his peach wood sword trembled slightly.

"Everyone... what is the meaning of this?"

He steadied his mind and asked in a heavy voice.

"The meaning?"

Just as Zhou Kai finished speaking, a cold voice full of majesty and pressure suddenly rang out.

Zhou Kai's figure slowly emerged beside the Weeping Blood Rakshasa.

His face was currently as cold as frost, and S-Rank rules spread and boiled beneath his feet... His eyes, which flowed with prophetic images, stared coldly at Taoist Tianji as a mocking curve hooked the corner of his mouth.

"Could it be that the Daoist Master has become senile in his old age?"

"Your people from Bureau 749 offended My Buddha..."

"Do you think a flimsy excuse like 'personal behavior' can just brush it aside?"

"Or perhaps..."

Zhou Kai took a step forward, the rule Aura on his body pressing toward the other party like a mountain collapse or a tsunami.

"Does your Yanlong Empire truly think that my Land of Rebirth on the Other Shore... is easy to bully?!"

"This..."

Taoist Tianji was at a loss for words.

He knew that the Yanlong Empire was indeed in the wrong for this matter.

White Rose's foolish actions had not only nearly killed her but had also pushed the entire Yanlong Empire into the eye of the storm.

"Then... what does Your Excellency desire?"

Taoist Tianji sighed, forced to lower his posture.

"It's simple."

Zhou Kai held up one finger.

"First, hand over Taboo Item No. 001 from your Bureau 749 Laboratory... the Wish Demon Finger!"

"This..."

Upon hearing this, Taoist Tianji's expression changed.

The Wish Demon Finger was a Taboo Item that the Yanlong Empire had recently risked everything to bring out of the 'Kunlun Ruins'. Its Rank was unknown, but it possessed the bizarre ability to grant wishes.

This item was regarded by the Yanlong Empire as a top-tier strategic asset!!

"What? Unwilling?"

Seeing Taoist Tianji hesitate, Zhou Kai let out a cold laugh.

In the sky, the Fallen Heaven Resentful Spirit let out a screech, and its countless eyeballs turned simultaneously to stare fixedly at every person below.

On the ground, the blood blade in the Weeping Blood Rakshasa's hand began to drip blood, and the phantom of the Scale behind it began to tilt toward the side of "slaughter."

"Fine!"

Taoist Tianji gritted his teeth and could only painfully agree.

It wasn't that he was afraid of Zhou Kai.

If they truly fought to the death, even if Lin Chuan's true body arrived again, the Yanlong Empire was not without means of counter-restraint.

But with the Terror Resurgence currently intensifying, for both sides to continue a bloody fight clearly did not align with the Yanlong Empire's interests!

Compared to a fight where both sides would suffer, a single Taboo Item... although precious, was not indispensable.

"There is also a second point."

Seeing Taoist Tianji agree, Zhou Kai did not stop there but continued.

"I want the Yanlong Empire... to share all the taboo knowledge you currently possess!"

"This includes, but is not limited to, containment methods for Taboo Items, rule analysis data, and... archaeological materials on those few ancient ruins!"

"Impossible!!"

Before Taoist Tianji could speak upon hearing this request, a member of the mission behind him couldn't help but shout out.

"These are our Yanlong Empire's core secrets! It's absolutely impossible..."

Puchi!

Before he could finish his sentence.

A flash of blood-light streaked past.

That man's head flew high into the air, blood gushing out like a fountain.

The Weeping Blood Rakshasa withdrew its blood blade and stuck out its scarlet tongue to lick the blood from the edge, its eyes filled with bloodthirsty pleasure.

"Noisy."

Zhou Kai gave the headless corpse a cold look, as if the one who died was just an ant.

"I am notifying you, not negotiating with you."

"Either give it, or... it's war!"

The moment Zhou Kai's words left his mouth, the atmosphere in the field instantly dropped to the freezing point.

Taoist Tianji looked at the domineering and unyielding young man before him, feeling both angry and helpless.

Those in the Land of Rebirth on the Other Shore were all lunatics, but he had to consider the future of the entire Yanlong Empire.

"Fine..."

After a long silence.

Taoist Tianji sighed,

"But it's impossible to give all the core secrets..."

"At most, we will compile a document... containing the majority of the important information for you."

"This is... the bottom line."

"Otherwise..."

Taoist Tianji didn't finish his sentence, but Zhou Kai already understood his meaning.

"Deal."

Zhou Kai did not push his luck further.

Unless Lin Chuan personally spoke and wanted to fall out with the Yanlong Empire at any cost, he also didn't want to rashly become enemies with the entire Yanlong Empire.

After all, both sides currently had common enemies and common interests... With the conclusion of the negotiations.

Zhou Kai took the two taboo Protectors and left Chanzhou in satisfaction... In the shadows, inside a massive underground palace.

Zhao Lintian, who had been peering at all of this through a crystal ball, had a flash of disappointment in his eyes.

"Tsk tsk tsk, what a pity."

"I originally thought I'd get to see a good show of dog-eat-dog."

He shook his head and casually crushed the crystal ball in his hand.

"But... it doesn't matter anymore."

"The ritual... is almost ready."

He turned around and looked at the massive altar behind him.

Currently.

The space on the altar was distorting more and more violently, and bursts of nauseating yellow mist were continuously pouring out from within.

"My Lord..."

Zhao Lintian knelt on the ground, a fanatical expression on his face.

"Your servant, your most sincere Believer... is ready to welcome your descent at any time!"

Clang!!!

As Zhao Lintian's voice fell.

A grand, ancient will filled with chaos and nightmare Auras was crossing multiple dimensions and was about to... arrive in the human world!

...Meanwhile.

The Arctic Continent.

The situation here was a hundred times worse than in the Yanlong Empire.

Three fully awakened SS-Rank Taboos were madly ravaging the territory of the Shaven Empire.

Wherever they passed, ice and snow melted, the earth cracked, and countless cities were turned to ruins.

Petrovsky stood beneath the Projection of the [taboo of sin]; looking at the images sent back by the satellite, a hint of despair even emerged in his eyes.

"We can't hold them back..."

"We must... ask for help!"

With a trembling hand, he took out a special communicator, preparing to urgently request aid from the Land of Rebirth on the Other Shore and the Yanlong Empire!

And in other corners of the world.

Even more bizarre things were happening.

In the sea area of the Neon Country that had originally been erased by Lin Chuan.

At this moment, islands full of neon style yet exuding extreme bizarreness and gloominess were actually... rising from the sea surface once again!

Moreover... what appeared this time was no longer ordinary land.

But rather Distorted Ghost Islands piled up from countless corpses and resentment!

And on the wilderness of the Red Continent.

Dilapidated, mottled mysterious stations that seemed to come from the last century appeared out of thin air without any warning.

Those stations were completely empty.

Only the clock, which forever pointed to midnight, was ticking.

Red Continent · Train station connecting to unknown dimensions