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Chapter 537 - 534: Annihilation · Oct 14, 2026

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501 Chapter 501 - 498 Silver Statue 2026-10-14
502 Chapter 502 - 499: Level 2026-10-14
503 Chapter 503 - 500 Achievements 2026-10-14
504 Chapter 504 - 501 Migration 2026-10-14
505 Chapter 505 - 502: Prevention 2026-10-14
506 Chapter 506 - 503: Jade Pendant 2026-10-14
507 Chapter 507 - 504 Trouble 2026-10-14
508 Chapter 508 - 505: Invitation 2026-10-14
509 Chapter 509 - 506: Strange Beast 2026-10-14
510 Chapter 510 - 507: Harvest 2026-10-14
511 Chapter 511 - 508: Gold and Jade 2026-10-14
512 Chapter 512 - 509 Heavenly Blade 2026-10-14
513 Chapter 513 - 510: Ingenious Use 2026-10-14
514 Chapter 514 - 511: Thunder 2026-10-14
515 Chapter 515 - 512: Taming 2026-10-14
516 Chapter 516 - 513: Leak 2026-10-14
517 Chapter 517 - 514: Advancing Again 2026-10-14
518 Chapter 518 - 515 Golden Flower 2026-10-14
519 Chapter 519 - 516: Accelerate 2026-10-14
520 Chapter 520 - 517: Return 2026-10-14
521 Chapter 521 - 518: Double Layer 2026-10-14
522 Chapter 522 - 519: Continuous Breakthroughs 2026-10-14
523 Chapter 523 - 520: The Successor 2026-10-14
524 Chapter 524 - 521 Siege 2026-10-14
525 Chapter 525 - 522 Purpose 2026-10-14
526 Chapter 526 - 523 Start 2026-10-14
527 Chapter 527 - 524 Crown Jade 2026-10-14
528 Chapter 528 - 525: Stone Attack 2026-10-14
529 Chapter 529 - 526: Capture 2026-10-14
530 Chapter 530 - 527 The Reason 2026-10-14
531 Chapter 531 - 528: Legacy 2026-10-14
532 Chapter 532 - 529: Destruction 2026-10-14
533 Chapter 533 - 530 Departure 2026-10-14
534 Chapter 534 - 531: Secret Deliberation 2026-10-14
535 Chapter 535 - 532: Heavy Blow 2026-10-14
536 Chapter 536 - 533: Terrifying Fear 2026-10-14
537 Chapter 537 - 534: Annihilation 2026-10-14
538 Chapter 538 - 535: Secret 2026-10-14
539 Chapter 539 - 536: Prediction 2026-10-14
540 Chapter 540 - 537: The Wind Rises 2026-10-14
541 Chapter 541 - 538: Meeting 2026-10-14
542 Chapter 542 - 539 Persuasion 2026-10-14
543 Chapter 543 - 540: Secret Rivalry 2026-10-14
544 Chapter 544 - 541: Certifying Secrets 2026-10-14
545 Chapter 545 - 542: Welcoming 2026-10-14
546 Chapter 546 - 543: Coping Strategy 2026-10-14
547 Chapter 547 - 544 Assassination 2026-10-14
548 Chapter 548 - 545: Painful Killing 2026-10-14
549 Chapter 549 - 546: Means 2026-10-14
550 Chapter 550 - 547 Trouble 2026-10-14

Chapter 537: Chapter 534: Annihilation

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Chen Zhongming remained silent.

He just wanted to burst into laughter right now, but immediately thought of the proximity to Purple Sun Villa and dared not laugh out loud.

Soon he realized that he was scared out of his wits.

How was he any different from them?

He soon smiled again.

There was a difference between him and them.

While they all were afraid of dying and didn’t want to die, he wasn’t afraid of death.

Why wasn’t he afraid?

As long as he died together with Chu Zhiyuan, by killing Chu Zhiyuan, he could be drawn into the Venerable’s world by the Venerable.

That was a stronger world, one that could only be entered through ascension.

”Young Master Chen...”

”Forget it, then go to Da Meng and assassinate him,” Chen Zhongming realized that these people couldn’t accomplish the task.

”You are wise, Young Master!” Feng Rui sighed in relief.

Looking at those stark white bones and seeing Zhao Shenggu’s remains among them.

He found himself not so fearless, not that unafraid of death.

And couldn’t help but feel a chill of dread.

He couldn’t help wanting to escape from Purple Sun Villa, to escape Yujing City.

As long as he got far away, even leaving the sect, he wouldn’t fear Chu Zhiyuan.

Staying hidden, not revealing his identity, not returning to the main altar, pretending he was already dead.

No matter how strong Chu Zhiyuan was, he couldn’t traverse the world alone, hunting him down in every corner.

Once he had such a thought, it became unstoppable and irrepressible.

...

The two returned floating to the forest at the foot of the mountain and sat by the bonfire.

The woods at dusk were extremely dimly lit.

The bonfire burned fiercely, illuminating the surroundings, dispelling the cold in people’s hearts.

”Young Master Chen.”

”Mr. Zhao, he...”

”Old Feng, what happened to Mr. Zhao?”

...

The two ignored the crowd rising to greet and question them, and sat down by the bonfire.

Feng Rui sighed and shook his head before revealing Zhao Shenggu’s death.

Silence filled the scene.

Although they had suspected, conjecture and reality were ultimately different.

Hearing firsthand of Zhao Shenggu, a Great Grandmaster of Demon Heart Sect, dying so suddenly, was still a strong shock.

A Grandmaster was their lifelong pursuit, the source of their constant and fierce efforts.

Once achieving Grandmaster status, one gains great freedom, great independence, and a long lifespan, with no one able to kill them.

A great figure like Zhao Shenggu was their goal.

Yet to see such power, which they had pursued all their lives, easily crushed like this.

Especially since Zhao Shenggu was among them just that morning and by dusk was gone.

The impact was even stronger, shattering their mental state directly.

Their faces were grim, and for a moment, they had a sense of hopelessness, what was the point of cultivating rigorously?

No matter how hard they cultivated, they still couldn’t withstand a single move from Chu Zhiyuan.

Get away from Chu Zhiyuan! Escape Yujing!

The thought began flooding their minds.

Chen Zhongming said slowly, ”As long as this scoundrel remains, we can never find peace.”

Silence spread around.

Chen Zhongming said, ”Do any of you want to stay worried and hiding in the shadows forever? To shrink away for a lifetime?”

His sharp eyes swept over each face, seeing expressions that were either indifferent, fearful, or evasive.

In his heart, he understood; the situation was lost, and morale had scattered.

Gathering them to assassinate Chu Zhiyuan together was impossible!

”Forget it,” he said as he stood up, shaking his head in disappointment. ”Since you want to hide, then hide for a lifetime. I’m leaving.”

He looked at Feng Rui.

Feng Rui reluctantly pulled out the Black Pearl from his sleeve and tossed it out.

When the Black Pearl was gone, he immediately felt as though he had shed a layer of clothing.

A slight panic set in.

Chen Zhongming caught the Black Pearl and glanced at everyone. ”With this pearl, I can avoid Chu Zhiyuan’s gaze. Why shouldn’t I seize the chance to hide away?”

He let out a light laugh. ”Because I don’t want to live like a coward for a lifetime!”

He threw the Black Pearl back to Feng Rui, ”Consider this a parting gift.”

The Black Pearl traced a black arc before landing back in Feng Rui’s hand.

Feng Rui caught it, extremely thankful and overjoyed.

Chen Zhongming shook his head, ”Take care, we won’t meet again!”

He turned and drifted away.

Feng Rui watched him disappear into the dense forest, then turned back only to be met by a dozen intense gazes.

Feng Rui carefully tucked the Black Pearl into his bosom, sneering, ”Want to snatch it? Anyone brave enough can try!”

A dozen men had already surrounded him.

In the next moment, everyone froze, their eyes dimming.

They saw a bright moon flash before their eyes went dark and they lost consciousness.

Feng Rui’s expression changed slightly. He quickly looked around.

A thought jumped to his mind: Chu Zhiyuan!

Immediately, his gaze hardened as he saw two figures gliding through the treetops of the opposite mountain.

One wore a floating purple robe, strikingly handsome, and the other was clad in white, pure as snow, and exceedingly beautiful like an immortal.

Not far behind them, a phantom drifted, easily overlooked.

In a blink, they were near.

Feng Rui stared directly at the handsome young man and said bitterly, ”Chu Zhiyuan!”

Chu Zhiyuan evaluated him and chuckled lightly, ”Since you know it’s me, why not flee?”

”Can I escape?” Feng Rui smiled wryly.

It wasn’t that he didn’t want to escape, but his legs had turned to jelly, knowing it was impossible.

No matter how fast he was, he couldn’t outrun Chu Zhiyuan’s secret techniques.

Chu Zhiyuan extended his hand, ”Let me see that pearl.”

Feng Rui threw the Black Pearl from his sleeve.

Zou Fang, behind Chu Zhiyuan, swung her whisk and caught the Black Pearl.

Chu Zhiyuan examined the Black Pearl and shook his head, ”Interesting.”

He currently possessed one of these Black Pearls, obtained from a Yuding Sect disciple, capable of concealing one’s aura.

It wouldn’t be discovered by Wentian Cliff.

It also concealed the holder’s intent to kill.

But this Black Pearl went further, not only concealing the aura but also distorting his Super Sense.

Similar to the situation at the Evil Sect main altar.

Distorting his Super Sense meant it couldn’t lock onto him, couldn’t directly get killed by the Bright Moon Saber God.

He looked at Feng Rui, ”How did you get this item? Speak specifically.”

”If I tell you, can I live?”

”You could die more peacefully. The one who threw this pearl probably doesn’t have good intentions, right?”

”... I’ll talk!” Feng Rui gritted his teeth.

Now he realized that if Chen Zhongming truly wanted him to have the pearl, there was no need to have him take it out and throw it back.

It was to incite this group to kill each other, achieving the goal of silencing them.

Since Chen Zhongming was unkind, there was no need for him to be loyal.

He then recounted the events.

Chu Zhiyuan nodded slowly.

Xiao Ruoling lightly furrowed her brows, ”Is this the Heavenly Heart Sect’s counterattack?”

”It’s because I’ve driven them to the edge; it should be a joint effort by the Venerables.”

Chu Zhiyuan scrutinized the Black Pearl.

Under Super Sensing Illumination, the pearl was shrouded in thick smoke, making it impossible to see clearly.

This density far exceeded any treasure he had seen.

Its accumulated Outer Heaven Power was higher, comparable to the Venerable Statue at the main altar.

He understood that it had consumed the source energy of the Venerable Statue.

Xiao Ruoling asked, ”Is there a way to counter it?”

”Not for the time being,” Chu Zhiyuan shook his head. ”I need to study it carefully.”

”This time we were really lucky,” Xiao Ruoling shook her head said.

After grandly leaving, Chu Zhiyuan quickly returned to sweep around and made a trip back to Purple Sun Villa.

As a result, upon reaching Purple Sun Villa, he noticed something off and tracked it to these two individuals.

Chu Zhiyuan said, ”This is fate; the heavens intend to annihilate all Evil Sects through me!”

Xiao Ruoling smiled gently, her smile as beautiful as a flower.

Feng Rui died silently.

At this moment, the corpses of another group were rapidly turning into skeletal remains.

”Aren’t you going to chase Chen Zhongming?”

”That guy will come back to check; we can wait by the tree for the rabbit to come.”

Under Super Sensing Illumination, Chen Zhongming had already walked three miles, stopped, and stood on the top of a pine tree, looking back this way with his hands behind his back.

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