181: Death of Zhao Tianming

“You…you killed my…father?! Zhao Yi, what are you doing?!” Zhao Tianming was also shocked by Zhao Yi’s actions.

His father, whom he hadn't yet acknowledged…was just gone, like that?!

“Tianming, what nonsense are you spouting?! I am your father! I raised you since you were little! I am your biological father!” Zhao Yi said, holding the hammer, his face twisted in a sinister grin.

Zhao Tianming stood rooted to the spot, his eyes filled with sorrow and pain.

He thought his own fate was absurd enough, but he never expected it could be even more absurd—a foster father killing a biological father!

“Haha, perhaps this is fate.” Zhao Tianming swung his hand like a blade, directly severing Zhao Yi's head.

He suddenly felt that this human world was nothing more than this.

Chen Xuan, hidden in the shadows, was completely stunned. He never thought Zhao Tianming would be so insane, killing the person who raised him for so long, just like that! And without any warning, even he hadn't reacted in time.

“Ding! Child of Luck Zhao Tianming’s Dao Heart is completely shattered. Luck Value has returned to 0. Rewarding host with 20000 Heaven's Mandate Value, 20 gacha opportunities, and 5 small Spiritual Veins.”

After a long while, Zhao Tianming finally stood up, but his eyes were now crimson.

“Heh, heh, heh, everyone deserves to die! Chen Xuan, after I Breakthrough…you will be the first!”

“Ding! Child of Luck Zhao Tianming has completely turned dark. Allowing him to grow may lead to unforeseen accidents. Please, host, quickly kill him!”

“You don’t need to tell me. I came here to deal with him!”

With that, Chen Xuan no longer concealed himself. He directly pulled out the Thunderfire Sword and unleashed a wave of Burning Heaven Sword Qi at him.

He and Zhao Yi had some acquaintance, so he wouldn't leave a complete corpse.

Just as the Burning Heaven Sword Qi was about to strike Zhao Tianming, Zhao Tianming quickly reacted. He released a large amount of blood-colored energy from his body, forming a blood-colored shield that firmly protected him.

The Burning Heaven Sword Qi struck the blood-colored shield, creating a loud bang, but it caused no damage to Zhao Tianming within the shield.

However, the remaining three corpses and the house were directly incinerated by the raging flames.

“Who is it?!” Zhao Tianming raised his head, looking at the source of the attack, a fierce glint flashing in his eyes.

“Chen Xuan, it’s you?!”

“Brother Tianming, we meet again!” Chen Xuan approached, smiling as he looked at Zhao Tianming. “This time, I won’t let you escape again!”

“You want to kill me? Why?”

“Didn’t you just roar my name? Why are you now surprised that I’m trying to kill you?”

“You’ve been following me for a while?”

“I’ve been here for a while. I really didn’t expect you to be a father-killing beast! It seems that Demonic Technique truly harms people deeply! Today, I shall act on behalf of the Heavens!”

Before his words fell, Chen Xuan’s figure vanished from the spot. When he reappeared, he was already in front of Zhao Tianming, throwing a punch directly at Zhao Tianming’s chest.

Although Chen Xuan didn't use his full strength with this punch, he used eighty percent of his power, making it extremely potent. Even a small mountain would be shattered by his punch.

Zhao Tianming’s expression changed drastically. He hadn't expected Chen Xuan to act so decisively, and to unleash a killing move right from the start, leaving him somewhat unprepared.

In this critical moment, Zhao Tianming could only barely raise his arms, crossing them in front of his chest, trying to block Chen Xuan’s punch.

Bang!

With a muffled thud, Zhao Tianming was sent flying by Chen Xuan’s punch. While still in the air, he spat out a mouthful of fresh blood, his face instantly turning pale.

“Cough, cough, Chen Xuan, you, you are ruthless!” Zhao Tianming struggled to climb up from the ground, his eyes filled with rage.

“Towards a Devil Head, I never show mercy!” Chen Xuan said indifferently, “Enough nonsense, prepare to die!” Before his words fell, Chen Xuan once again vanished from the spot, charging towards Zhao Tianming.

A look of determination flashed in Zhao Tianming’s eyes. He knew that with his current strength, he was no match for Chen Xuan.

“Even if I die, I’ll drag you down with me!” Zhao Tianming roared, his entire body’s blood Qi surging. His whole being was enveloped by a blood-colored energy, as if he had transformed into a Demonic God.

“Blood Demon Possession!” Zhao Tianming roared, his whole body’s blood Qi surging. Countless blood-red runes appeared on his skin, and a powerful force erupted from within him, as if it would devour the heavens and earth.

“Oh, you still have such a trump card? However, this cannot change your Destiny!”

Chen Xuan sneered, the Thunderfire Sword in his hand shining. A sharp Sword Intent soared into the sky, as if it would tear through the heavens and earth.

“Burning Heaven Sword Art!”

Chen Xuan shouted loudly, and with a swing of his Thunderfire Sword, a crimson Sword Qi shot into the sky, as if it would incinerate the heavens and earth.

Boom!

With a loud bang, the blood-colored shield instantly shattered, and the blood-colored energy instantly dissipated. Zhao Tianming’s distorted face was now filled with terror, and then his body was directly struck by the Sword Qi. In a swirl of unwillingness, his entire being turned to ash, leaving nothing behind.

After losing his protagonist status, there were no more surprises.

“Ding! Congratulations, host, for successfully killing Child of Destiny Zhao Tianming. Rewarding Luck Value 66666, gacha attempts 66 times,

Soul Stone * 1 (A gem possessing powerful pure Soul Power. It can not only be directly used to replenish Soul Power but also be worn on the body to subtly increase Mental Energy)

Azure Dragon Scale * 1 (Wearing it allows free entry into most water areas; some specific water areas are exceptions)

White Tiger Fang * 1 (Possesses armor-piercing power and contains a small amount of Killing Dao)

Vermilion Bird Feather * 1 (Contains a wisp of Vermilion Bird True Fire. The wearer is immune to cold, with some extreme cold exceptions)

Black Tortoise Shell Fragment * 1 (Even a very small fragment can be used to forge a full set of armor)

Instant Thousand Miles Talisman * 3, Earth Rank Formation: Qiankun Sword Formation * 1, Strongest Auxiliary Upgrade by a small stage! Cultivation Breakthrough by 5 small stages!”

Instantly, Chen Xuan’s entire aura surged, and his cultivation reached Nascent Soul 4th Layer!

“Oh, not bad, you’re quite generous this time. The items are all useful! And now I can easily suppress that woman Lin Qingxue. Not bad, not bad!”

“It’s as it should be! The System is here to serve the host!”

“Hehe, if you’re so capable, let me win all gacha draws!”

“…”

Seeing that the System no longer replied, Chen Xuan also felt bored. After shaking his head, he left the scene.

An hour later.

Chen Xuan reappeared here, extending his Divine Thought to scan the area. After finding no suspicious individuals, he then left.

He was about to leave this Mountain and Sea Realm, so he didn’t want to end up with some friend of Zhao Tianming seeking revenge, who might also be a Child of Luck or something, making it impossible to deal with.

Not long after, Chen Xuan reappeared in the imperial palace. He first met Dai Dabai, and then he met the Empress Dowager.