Chapter 170: The Western Emperor’s Curse

Chapter 170 -167: The Western Emperor’s Curse

The Evil Crow stared in terror at the darkness:

“This is… This is the work of the Western Emperor!

I’m about to be… purified!”

The darkness swept in like a raging river, plunging a drowning man into deeper despair.

The Evil Crow muttered:

“Jiang Chaosheng isn’t in the South Sea. Who can stop this…

No, not even Jiang Chaosheng could be a match for this thing.”

The Evil Crow was already enveloped by the darkness.

It gazed toward the Northeast, a grim look on its face.

It pecked at its own chest, pulling out a blood-red diamond.

Dripping with blood, the Blood Diamond was tossed by the Evil Crow toward Antique Shop Zero.

The Evil Crow grew calm and closed its eyes:

“Looks like this is it for Master Hei today.

Sending you this intel is the last thing I can do.

You’re… on your own now.

It’s just…”

The Evil Crow’s eyes snapped open, filled with agony:

“HISS… DAMN IT… HURTS LIKE HELL!”

A blood-curdling shriek pierced the night sky.

…

Beneath the red lantern at the entrance of Antique Shop Zero sat a young boy.

He held a book, glancing up at the street from time to time like a child waiting for his parents to come home.

The owner of the coffee shop next door brought him a piece of cake:

“Where’s Jiang Chaosheng? Not back yet?”

Helian looked up.

“Nope.”

Xu Wei patted Helian’s head.

“When your dad gets back, let him know I’m going on a long trip.”

Helian nodded.

“Okay, Aunt Xu.”

Xu Wei said with a bright smile:

“Such a good boy.”

Xu Wei got into her car and drove off.

Her destination was the Dusk Bar.

Xu Wei was thrilled.

She had finally distinguished herself in the Mutual Aid Association and been chosen to enter the Witch Association!

That was a society with real Supernatural Power!

Once she became a Witch, she would receive the Witch Association’s Sacred Pattern!

‘Once I have that kind of strange power… hehehe…’

‘When that time comes, I’ll definitely make Jiang Chaosheng’s jaw drop. We’ll see if you can still act so smug then!’

‘No matter how rich someone is, they’re still just a mortal!’

‘Me, from the Witch Association—the Greedy Witch.’

‘Jiang Chaosheng, the rich tycoon—my one true love!’

‘Aren’t we a match made in heaven?’

‘Hmm… I can only dream.’

Because of her faith in Dusk and her loyalty to the Witch Association, she couldn’t reveal her identity as a Witch.

‘But I can protect him from the shadows!’

Helian watched Xu Wei drive away, then held out his hand, a small rain cloud forming in his palm.

If Jiang Chaosheng were to see this, he’d probably die of jealousy.

The Cloud Formation and Rainfall Magic he had researched for so long, Helian had mastered it in just one short month.

Just then, Helian suddenly looked up at the northern sky.

A Blood Diamond pierced the air, shooting toward him at high speed.

Helian snatched the Blood Diamond out of the air.

The Blood Diamond was carved with the name “Wang Cuicui.”

Helian frowned.

“The Evil Crow’s Blood Diamond?”

Helian closed his eyes, sensing the information within the Blood Diamond.

“The Western Emperor’s Curse—the ‘Seven People’—has broken out at the Twenty-fourth Middle School.

In three days, not even Jiang Chaosheng will be a match for the Seven People.

Either inform Jiang Chaosheng to return to the South Sea at once, or flee immediately!”

Helian slowly opened his eyes, an indelible sadness within them.

“Master Hei… is he dead?”

Helian glanced at Antique Shop Zero.

‘Mistress and the Jing River Dragon King were both taken away by Master.’

‘Now I’m the only one left at Antique Shop Zero.’

After a moment of thought, Helian took a Yellow Talisman from his pocket and chanted a Spell.

Dense Runes gradually appeared on the Yellow Talisman.

“Go.”

Helian threw the Talisman Paper into the sky, where it transformed into a streak of yellow light and vanished into the night.

…

「South Sea. Divine Peptide Biotechnology Company, underground secret laboratory.」

Yang Xiao pressed one hand against his punctured arm while clenching a roll of bandages in his teeth. After wrapping the wound, he complained:

“You didn’t tell me you needed this much blood.”

Xia Li threw up her hands and chuckled.

“I didn’t expect it either. You can’t blame me.”

Yang Xiao glanced at Liu Weiqian, who had eagerly grabbed his blood and was now rushing to the test bench.

“I’m guessing he’s not going to apologize.”

Xia Li clapped Yang Xiao on the shoulder.

“Come on, I’ll take you to try some new wine I found.”

Just as Yang Xiao was about to go with Xia Li…

Suddenly, a streak of yellow light shot in through the crack under the lab door.

Yang Xiao snatched it out of the air, frowning.

“Is this from Helian?”

Xia Li said in surprise:

“Is this one of Daji’s techniques?

His talent is truly astounding.”

Yang Xiao spoke as he unfurled the Yellow Talisman:

“In two months, the kid’s starting middle school.

I wanted him to rest and get in the right mindset, but who knew the kid would be a Cultivation maniac?

You won’t believe it, but even though he’s a mortal, his Cultivation progress is the same as a Cleaner Fish’s.”

Xia Li pressed her lips together.

“I believe it.”

Xia Li knew that Helian, like many members of the Taboo Association, was terrified of becoming useless and being abandoned by Jiang Chaosheng.

Seeing the grim look on Yang Xiao’s face, she asked:

“What’s wrong?”

Yang Xiao didn’t answer.

The contents of the Yellow Talisman were flooding into his mind.

“Second Master, an abnormal event has occurred at the Twenty-fourth Middle School.

The event is the dark side of the Holy Son, and its power belongs to the Western Emperor’s Curse.

Anyone who has committed the seven deadly sins will be purified by the Curse.

Little Master Hei has fallen.

Please, Second Master, stop the event from spreading and hold out until Master returns to the South Sea.”

The color drained from Yang Xiao’s face.

‘That Crow… just died like that?’

Yang Xiao composed himself, put away the Talisman Paper, and said:

“A Taboo Item has reawakened in the South Sea.”

A sharp glint appeared in Xia Li’s eyes.

“A Taboo Item has reawakened?”

‘If I can contain a Taboo Item, I’ll get a reward from Mr. Dusk.’

She had been preparing for a long time.

Yang Xiao continued:

“The Crow is dead.”

Xia Li’s body trembled, her pupils contracting violently.

“The Crow… is dead?”

Yang Xiao looked at Xia Li and said gravely:

“I’m going to the Twenty-fourth Middle School.

I’ll give you supreme authority over the Cleaner Fish System.

If something happens to me, you have to take the Cleaner Fish and defend the South Sea.”

Yang Xiao didn’t plan on taking the Cleaner Fish with him.

‘As long as my shadow is with the Master, I can’t die.’

‘It would break my heart if even one of the Cleaner Fish died.’

‘Because they are all the Master’s property.’

Xia Li didn’t waste words.

There was no need for sentimentality in the face of a crisis.

In the Taboo Association, there was no room for acting on impulse.

Xia Li watched Yang Xiao leave, pressing her lips together.

“Be careful.”

Xia Li started walking toward her office and accidentally bumped into the corner of a desk.

She froze, gripping the corner of the desk tightly, an indelible sadness in her eyes.

‘That Crow… how could he have just died like that?’

‘We just had New Year’s Eve dinner together last month.’

…

「Northeast. A mountain forest.」

Daji’s Talismans continuously bombarded the ground from the air.

Any Yin Soldiers struck by the Talismans instantly dissolved into Yin Qi and dissipated.

A Long Spear thrust toward her. Daji grabbed the spearhead, Glowing Fox Fire shooting from her eyes.

A blood-curdling shriek rang out.

The zombified cavalryman, engulfed in flames, fell from the sky.

It snapped the branches of a large tree as it crashed into the undergrowth, yet the flames burning on its body didn’t harm a single blade of wild grass.

Daji’s Magic was powerful, but there were simply too many Yin Soldiers.

Furthermore, the Yin Soldiers had strange Runes on their bodies, likely inscribed by some being with considerable magical Cultivation.

Though Daji seemed to be handling this Yin Army with ease, in reality, these monsters were powerful enough to level a city.

After all, conventional modern weapons were useless against them. Even if ‘Absolute Truth’ were used, they could still resurrect.

But they could never defeat Daji.

If Daji wanted to completely annihilate them, it would take some time.

At least half an hour.