1: Chapter 1: The Azure Emperor Descends, A Drunken Sword Immortal Arrives in the Remnant Village

"When it gets dark, don't go out!"

The night in The Great Ruins is terrifying, and even the day is filled with eeriness!

The river breeze is damp and cold, blowing through the reeds on both banks of the Yong River with a rustling sound.

The white mist moves among the black mountain rocks as if it were alive.

Occasionally, the massive white bones of gods and demons who died in the darkness are revealed, showing a glimpse of their remains.

The young Qin Mu, carrying two butcher knives on his back and waving a whip in his hand, is herding a cow to graze by the river.

He has delicate features and bright, sparkling eyes, appearing to be an extremely honest and simple-minded youth.

But his way of herding the cow is quite special—his footsteps are extremely light, as if every step he takes has been measured.

If one looks closely, one would notice that his gait subtly reveals an explosive power capable of erupting into a killing strike at any moment.

This is the "Divine Movement" taught by The Lame One from Canlao Village.

But just as the youth runs out a certain distance.

Suddenly, a "Ya!" sound is heard!

It turns out that on a large blue stone not far away.

There is a slightly older young man wearing strange clothes (a down jacket).

Muttering to himself there.

"General Manager Li, I can't drink any more!"

"Can we just sign this order?"

"Later, I'll send you the WeChat number of Xiao Mei from the Sales Department; she doesn't have a boyfriend..."

The person speaking is Ye Xiu.

A salesperson for a certain robotics company.

Before his Transmigration, he was at a drinking table.

Drunk and tipsy, completely unaware that he had already arrived in another world.

[Ding!]

A crisp notification sound that only Ye Xiu can hear explodes deep within his mind, instantly dispelling most of his hangover.

[Detected that the host's consciousness has fully awakened.]

[Location locked: The Great Ruins, on the banks of the Yong River.]

[Current event: Dragon demon disturbs the heart, Qin Mu is in danger.]

["Strongest Wine Sword System" is binding... Binding successful!]

Ye Xiu opens his eyes abruptly.

What meets his eyes is not the familiar ceiling of his dormitory, but the unique, slightly dark-red sky of The Great Ruins.

And the surging waters of the Yong River below.

"Where is this?"

"Transmigration?"

Ye Xiu rubs his throbbing temples; as a ten-year veteran bookworm, he accepts the current situation extremely quickly.

Immediately after, a massive flow of memories and power pours into his limbs and bones.

[Novice Gift Package has been distributed!]

[Obtained character Legacy: "Wine Sword Immortal" Mo Yixi (Mount Shu highest Sword Dao Mind-Cultivation Technique, Drunken Immortal Moon-Gazing Steps, Wine God Curse)!]

[Obtained exclusive divine weapon: Endless Wine Gourd (contains an ocean of wine, can refine all things), demon slaying sword (under Seal).]

This is not the end; everything has just begun!

The System's voice sounds again, carrying an even grander and more solemn tone:

[Detected that the host is in the Land Forsaken by Gods, do you wish to perform your first check-in?]

[This check-in reward includes "Great Emperor" scripture.]

Ye Xiu takes a deep breath and silently chants in his heart: "Check-in!"

[Check-in successful!]

[Congratulations to the host, you have obtained the supreme demon emperor Cultivation Technique from the Shrouding the Heavens world, "Azure Emperor Scripture"!]

[Obtained accompanying supreme phenomenon: A Single Lotus in the Eternal Blue Sky!]

[Obtained special Physique bonus: Yi Wood Longevity Body (endless vitality, immune to all techniques).]

"Boom!"

In an instant, Ye Xiu feels his Dantian seemingly transform into an ocean of Chaos.

In the center of the sea, a cyan lotus seed is quietly planted, instantly taking root and sprouting, swaying gracefully.

An overbearing yet vibrant power instantly washes over his Physical Body.

If the "Wine Sword Immortal" Legacy gave him sharp Sword Intent and a free-spirited Dao Heart.

Then the "Azure Emperor Scripture" gave him the confidence to dominate this high-martial arts world.

It is the Foundation of the Dao, the great power to suppress the ages!

"Hiccup~"

The surge of power within his body makes Ye Xiu unable to help but burp.

Under the tree.

Qin Mu looks at this strange person who suddenly woke up, blinks, and asks politely:

"Big brother, are you also here to herd cows?"

A slightly childish voice pulls Ye Xiu back to reality.

Looking at the young man in front of him who seems familiar.

Ye Xiu feels a bit lost in thought.

This kid, could it be?

Qin Mu from tales of herding gods?

Right, that Cowherd Boy.

There is also a cow on the side.

I actually Transmigrated to this place.

And bound the Wine Sword Immortal System, and checked in the Azure Emperor Scripture.

That golden ocean just now, that eternal blue lotus.

Does that mean I have stepped into the Wheel Sea Realm?

Before Ye Xiu can react.

An incredible thing happens.

The cow not far from the two of them.

Suddenly speaks human language.

And it is a very seductive female voice.

"Muer, Muer, hurry, hurry and help me pull out the nail on my head!"

What the hell?

The cow spoke?

Immortal?

Or a demon?

Although he is a local, Qin Mu and Ye Xiu are about the same at this moment.

Both are startled by the cow that suddenly spoke.

But reflexively respond.

"You, who are you?"

"It's me, Muer!"

"You have at least drank my milk for over ten years; I am the one who raised you!"

This cow is getting more and more eerie.

Actually lowering its head and walking towards the two.

Relying on his newly upgraded eyes.

Ye Xiu quickly notices the unusual nature of this cow.

The appearance is that of a black and white cow.

But there is a steel nail on its head and abdomen.

What is this?

Having read many web novels, he immediately thinks of a word!

"Animal Creation!"

In some folk legends and so-called web novels, there have been similar descriptions.

Saying that there is an evil art.

That can allow one to drape an animal's skin over their body.

And then Seal the person inside.

The person becomes the animal.

Sheep, dog, pig, cow...

Didn't expect to run into it!

"Muer... do you not recognize your aunt anymore?"

"Back then you were still small, and you had to drink my milk every day to fall asleep..."

The cow's voice becomes increasingly sorrowful, carrying a heart-trembling magic.

Two lines of bloody tears stream down its turbid cow eyes, and its massive cow head rubs against Qin Mu's pant leg with effort, as if begging for a relative's touch.

Although Qin Mu's heart is pounding wildly and his palms holding the butcher knife are covered in cold sweat, he is, after all, a child with kind intentions.

"You... you really don't want to eat me?"

Qin Mu's voice trembles, but his footsteps, as if pulled by ghosts and gods, move forward uncontrollably.

"Good child, how could Auntie harm you..."

Seeing Qin Mu approach, a trace of imperceptible ecstasy and resentment flashes in the depths of the cow's eyes.

Qin Mu finally walks to the front of the cow's head.

That pitch-black steel nail is firmly nailed into the cow's crown.

The surrounding skin and flesh have long since rotted, emitting a nauseating, fishy stench.

"Pull it out... hurry, pull it out so Auntie won't be in pain anymore..."

That voice echoes continuously in Qin Mu's mind, like a hook, hooking his soul.

"Ya!"

The youth lets out a low roar to embolden himself, then grips the steel nail tightly with both hands and pulls it upward with force!

"Pfft—!"

A dull, muffled sound, as if something Seal had been pulled out.

Immediately after, a thick, ink-green smoke visible to the naked eye sprays out frantically from the nail hole!

"Moo—!!!"

The cow lets out a roar that sounds like both relief and a scream.

In the next second, a scene that makes both Ye Xiu and Qin Mu's scalps numb occurs.

That cow, which was originally incredibly robust, instantly shrivels up like a popped balloon!

Bones dissolve, flesh turns to water.

And within that rising, ghastly green miasma, a figure looms.

It is no longer a clumsy cow, but a person.

To be precise, a woman.

Her figure seems quite good, but her face cannot be seen clearly...

What is this?