Otherworldly Evil Monarch

Jun Moxie had resolved most of the matter that surrounded the Xiao Family. Therefore, most of this evil charms had subsided as far as that matter was concerned. However, the aura of his charms had still been growing around his body over the course of this journey. In fact, they had been becoming increasingly dense. But, this increase in his aura was accompanied by a proportionately dulling look in his eyes. This change was surely very contradictory in nature. However, it only added an indescribable evil charm to his personality…     

This was the charisma of Jun Moxie from his previous life. This was the charisma of someone who'd look askance at the world, and would look down on all creation.     

It was the same then.     

It was the same now.     

Dugu Xiaoyi looked at Jun Moxie, and couldn't make it out properly…     

Jun Moxie had seldom gone to the girls' area after he had beaten the Xiao Family. He had mostly stuck with the men instead. Guan Qinghan could still remain calm, but Dugu Xiaoyi couldn't contain herself. So, she'd regularly run to see Jun Moxie. But, her efforts didn't produce any results…     

It was because Jun Moxie had been truly disappearing during these days. He didn't spend much time outside. Instead, the Young Master spent most of it inside the Hong Jun Pagoda, and would focus of his efforts to promote his cultivation.     

[The clenched fist is the greatest argument in this world.]     

Jun Moxie wanted to replace the sword which Jun Wuyi had used with one of the nine divine swords he had forged. But, Jun Wuyi didn't agree to it. He said that the sword he was currently using was fine, and he was satisfied with it. But, he was mainly attached to that sword because this was the weapon he had used to defeat Xiao Han.     

That sword had cleansed the greatest shame of Jun Wuyi's life. So, he would treasure it even it was merely a scrap of iron. Moreover, hadn't this sword also been forged with Jun Moxie's "turning iron into wonderful gold" technique? Its quality may not have been as good as the nine swords Jun Moxie had forged later, but it was still an extremely rare and divine weapon in the eyes of the mortal world.     

Jun Moxie understood this feeling very well. So, he didn't insist further.     

Moreover, the quality of the weapon wasn't always the final parameter. After all, it was also important to find the perfect man for the sword. A man and a sword which suit each other well had the potential to take their abilities to great heights.     

Jun Wuyi wasn't the only one who was like that. Young Master also nourished his divine weapon—the "Blood of Yellow Flame". Men have souls, and swords have spirits. And, things could only work in perfect sync if the two had a deep connection.     

Jun Moxie wasn't aware of any sword spirits or their legends. But, he also believed that divine weapons which could cleave iron like it was clay must have some spirits within them.     

Perhaps it depended on the swordsmen's psychology… For instance… A swordsman mustn't deserve to hold a sword if he didn't feel any connection to it… even if it were made of the best metals!     

Therefore, Jun Moxie would use that "golden method" to tune his mind's reaction to the sword's movements. He would also try to experience and understand the sword. After all, that sword was the only companion which would never betray him.     

People could change, and people could betray. But, the sword would never do it; never!     

It could only accompany its master forever… until the sword broke, or the man died!     

Jun Moxie had even felt his sword tremble once they had reached close to the Heavenly Scent City. It was because it had sensed ruthless and bloody events lying ahead. In fact, it seemed as if it thirsted for slaughter.     

That kind of faint murderous intention had also triggered Jun Moxie's murderous aura. And, his aura had also started to become denser as his sword's intention became stronger. His face had become increasingly still. His expression had become increasingly demonic, while his heart had started to beat more violently.     

The men and horses circled a mountain.     

Jun Moxie and Jun Wuyi gazed at the small mountain in unison.     

It was that same mountain by chance…     

This was where Jun Moxie had slaughtered the Blood Sword Hall to loot the crossbows. But, he now knew that his actions hadn't been unjust. After all, the Blood Sword Hall had been the Jun Family's enemy this entire time.     

[Even their deaths can't absolve their crimes!]     

The road ahead seemed empty. However, Tian Xang City's walls could be faintly seen in the moonlight if one were to raise their head and look.     

Jun Moxie's narrowed eyes lit up with sharp flashes of light. It was like a sleeping God of Death had suddenly opened his eyes and his large-malevolent mouth. His murderous aura rose with an explosion, and surged forth in a tyrannical manner.     

The God of Death had opened his eyes. The King of Hell looked, and the King of Evil focused!     

[This journey has been long, but I will finally see who has been creating this chaos and gossip in Heavenly Scent City!]     

Jun Moxie's sword half-drew itself out of the scabbard with a loud screech after it sensed his murderous aura. It glistened brightly and clearly in the light; it looked very threatening. It appeared as if those bright clouds that were tinged with sunset had suddenly descending onto the world. Or… as if the ruler of heaven and earth had suddenly opened his cold and murderous eyes!     

The ruler looked down on the common people as he overlooked the whole world. It seemed that he would confront the upcoming tides of chaos, and he would show no quarter as he prepared to slaughter in a madden frenzy.     

This murderous aura pierced straight into Heavenly Scent.     

The men around Jun Moxie felt the arrival of a terrible, awe-inspiring, and frightening power beside them. It took them a moment to realize what had come to happen. However, they discovered that Jun Moxie had already left their side by then. In fact, he had walked thirty meters ahead…     

Moreover, these iron-blooded soldiers… these veterans of hundreds of wars were finding it hard to endure Jun Moxie's aura at this moment…     

Even the profoundly strong Mei Xueyan opened her eyes flabbergasted. She then looked at that man's sword, and frowned. The others wouldn't have thought much of it. But, she could sense that the sword was every bit as powerful and awe-inspiring as the man who wielded it. [This man and his sword can make for two very formidable opponents. And, the two of them could easily pose a huge threat to me when combined!]     

[How can this be? That is only a sword; and nothing more! It may be unique in its quality, and it may be unrivalled in its sharpness. But, it's still an inanimate object! So, why is it giving me such a strange feeling?! In fact… that sword seems more dangerous than Jun Moxie…]     

The army set up camp fifteen kilometers away from Heavenly Scent City. This was a custom. The army mustn't enter the Imperial City at once after it had returned triumphant. They would receive their orders, and the high-ranking generals would enter the city first. The rest of the army would only be allowed to return to their barracks later.     

Jun Moxie moved to the front of the army at once.     

They heard a loud screech. This strange sound had sourced from the flagpole of the carriage beside them. The flag was hoisted to flutter in the wind as a result. However, there was a whooshing sound after that, and the flagpole suddenly sprouted half as many more. In fact, it seemed as if a sharp sword had pierced the heavens.     

This was a very strange thing. So, it was obvious that the men who saw it were left dumbstruck. But, no one dared to ask why when they sensed that restrained but tyrannical aura that was emanating from Jun Moxie.     

It seemed like Jun Moxie was a volcano which had remained dormant for thousands of years. However, this volcano was about to erupt soon…     

Suddenly, a loud bugle sounded inside Heavenly Scent City. The drawbridge fell down, and a group of riders suddenly rode out with a thunderous sound. Two huge banners were also dropped down from the walls on either side of the gate.     

On the left marked—The divine power of the Blood General.     

On the right marked—Victorious from the Southern Heaven City.     

Then, an ordered troop of men came out following the first group of riders. This was the official ceremonial honors to receive a triumphant general.     

The first group of riders drew closer with a thunderous sound. However, they didn't decrease their speed. In fact, they rode with increasing swiftness. But, Jun Wuyi couldn't help but smile at the sight of the man in front.     

[It has been a long time since we've met, Dugu Wudi!]     

Jun Wuyi knew that this was a suicide mission when he had gone to war. But, he had returned hale and healthy, and was finally meeting his friend after a long time. So, he smiled and moved forward to meet him. But then, he noticed that something was wrong. He couldn't help but be stunned by this realization, and was forced to rein his horse.     

He saw that the Dugu Family's General Dugu Wudi was riding forth with his two large sons and nephews. In fact, one could see that General Dugu's hedgehog-quills-like beard was quivering like a young dragon's as they got closer. His eyes were opened wide like round bells, and it seemed as if he could shoot fire out of them. It seemed like the horses won't stop until the man had arrived. However, this man suddenly gave a loud roar at this time…     

"Dugu Chong, Dugu Shang, Dugu Qian—come the fu*k out you three bastards!" his voice shook everything like thunder, "And, Dugu Xiaoyi… you come out quickly too! Aaaargh! You've angered me as well!"     

Listening to this roar was enough to tell that General Dugu was extremely mad. In fact, it was evident that he was unable to restrain his rage!     

Dugu Chong, Dugu Shang, Dugu Qian—the three members of the Dugu Family's, "Heroes and Legends Bravely Rushing Forward," felt like their souls had flown away in fear after they listened to Dugu Wudi's loud roar.     

The three brothers had calculated their actions beforehand, and were happy with it. They had thought that they would enter the city, receive their orders, and would then flee to the western front to seek shelter under their fathers and uncles. They obviously knew that they couldn't return home. After all, their skin would be flayed in case they did…     

But, they hadn't expected that Dugu Wudi would come forth to catch them outside. And, that too with such speed…     

The three looked at each other in dismay for a moment, and started to tremble when they saw the terror in the others' eyes. So, they dejectedly came out after dilly-dallying for a while. They had obviously realized that hiding wouldn't be good for their cause. However, they resembled defeated troops, and were emanating an aura of defeat on their personas…     

"I'll deal with you three wretched disgraces!" Dugu Wudi's eyes were opened wide as he panted hoarsely and called out. He raised his horsewhip, "I had sent you three to watch over your little sister, your sister, right?! Huh? Are the three of you just good for looking like giant bears on a battle field…? Damn it! Why don't you eat hot shit?! You don't like living? Why don't you go to hell then? My Dugu Family would be well if it rids itself of you good-for-nothing losers!"     

There was no nonsense; only a crack of the horsewhip! However, the three burly youngsters stood there motionless. In fact, they even winked and pulled faces at each other. [We foresaw that we would be whipped. So, we wore armor under our clothes. Anyway, everything will be fine as long as he doesn't tell us by looking at our faces… Hehe…]     

"Dugu Xiaoyi? Why haven't you come out, you filthy little girl? You can hide for a while, but can you hide forever? Come out quickly, and face me!" Dugu Wudi cracked his whip twice in front of the crowd. He then threw it aside, and screamed like a black bear.     

The ceremonial guards had also arrived by that time. In fact, their front was almost upon Dugu Wudi.     

"Daddy… this daughter has missed you a lot…" Dugu Xiaoyi slowly walked out from the army. In fact, each step she took… was unusually slow.     

"You… you…" General Dugu shot one glance at her. Then, everything went dark before his eyes, and he fell to the ground…