Chapter 629: Blood Lake

Faced with Ce Tian’s overwhelming pressure, the disciples of the Wu Family fell silent.

The surrounding onlookers, for their part, marveled at the power of the Divine Guard.

At this moment, a trembling old man emerged from the Wu Family’s ranks. He was stooped, leaning on a cane, and his eyes were clouded—the very picture of a man with one foot in the grave. Yet, not a single person present dared to underestimate him.

Anyone who could step forward under Ce Tian’s oppressive might was no ordinary person.

“Commander Ce, very few in the Wu Family knew about Wu Ruidi selling the Bone Creation and Reshaping Powder. To confiscate our entire family’s assets and destroy a foundation built over nearly a thousand years all because of one man… isn’t that a bit excessive?”

Leaning on his cane, the old man stared at Ce Tian and spoke, his tone neither servile nor defiant.

His words immediately drew a chorus of agreement from many in the Wu Family.

“That’s right! That was Wu Ruidi’s doing alone. What does it have to do with us?”

“The Great Elder is right. Let Wu Ruidi bear the consequences for his own mistakes. If it comes to it, we don’t even want the so-called title of Celestial Nobility!”

“Exactly! The Wu Family’s wealth was built over generations. It can’t be destroyed because of one person! We won’t obey, even if it’s the Divine Intent!”

High in the sky, Ce Tian’s gaze turned cold. Terrifying True Essence circulated, forming a massive, invisible hand that snatched a shouting Wu Family disciple from the crowd.

Gripping the disciple’s neck in one hand and ignoring his horrified stare, Ce Tian spoke in a bone-chilling tone. “And just what are you? You won’t even obey the Divine Intent?”

POP…

Ce Tian’s True Essence surged. A terrifying power erupted instantly, and before the Wu Family disciple could even scream, he was blasted into a mist of blood.

The iron-fisted might of the Divine Guard Army’s Commander was on full display.

With a flick of his arm, Ce Tian shook off the splattered blood. “Wu Ruidi held the title of Celestial Nobility for 256 years,” he said, his voice cold. “He began producing the Bone Creation and Reshaping Powder fifty years ago. During that time, the Wu Family’s power grew daily. In fact, your strength increased by more than seventy percent compared to before!”

“And you dare say this has nothing to do with the Bone Creation and Reshaping Powder? Where did all the Primordial Stones and resources from its sale go? Weren’t they spent on all of you? According to our investigation, in the past fifty years, the number of Kings in the Wu Family has increased by over thirty percent. Dozens of Era-Defining talents have emerged, and several Elders have broken through to the Half-Venerable realm!”

“Do you dare claim the profits from selling the Bone Creation and Reshaping Powder have nothing to do with you? Some of you may have been ignorant, but you all enjoyed the benefits. Did you ever spare a thought for the countless Celestial Humans who died because of this Elixir? You are lucky to have escaped with your lives, yet you dare complain?”

Ce Tian’s voice was resonant and his presence overwhelming. His words left the Wu Family disciples red-faced and speechless, and they ignited a furious rage in the hearts of the onlookers.

“The Bone Creation and Reshaping Powder… Wu Ruidi had some nerve!”

“I can’t believe someone was still producing an Elixir so vile it enrages both Heaven and humanity. Aren’t they afraid of being condemned by the millions of Martial Artists in this world? How despicable!”

“The people’s anger will not be appeased until Wu Ruidi is dead!”

“Hmph. A pack of ungrateful wolves. The Divine Lord is merciful, only confiscating their wealth. If it were up to me, I would have wiped them out!”

“Exactly.”

The words of the crowd made the members of the Wu Family so ashamed they wished the earth would open up and swallow them.

At this, the Great Elder leaning on his cane narrowed his eyes. ‘I’ve clearly underestimated the Divine Palace’s intelligence network,’ he thought. ‘To have investigated the last fifty years of the Wu Family’s development so thoroughly in such a short time… it’s terrifying.’

‘But it’s impossible for me to just hand over the Wu Family’s wealth.’

He exchanged a look with the other Elders, a decision forming in his mind.

The Great Elder took a deep breath. Two terrifying glints of light suddenly erupted from his cloudy eyes. He circulated his True Essence, gathering it in his palm before slamming it into the ground.

“What is he doing?”

“Huh? If I recall correctly, the Wu Family’s Great Elder is ranked 874th on the Celestial List. He’s no weaker than Wu Ruidi.”

“Doing this now… could it be he has an ace up his sleeve?”

RUMBLE, RUMBLE…

Suddenly, the entire Wu Family territory began to tremble. The ground cracked and split apart, and from within the fissures, eerie beams of crimson light began to shine through.

The crimson light shot toward the Nine Heavens, saturated with an overwhelming aura of resentment!

In an instant, many people’s minds faltered. Even some of the Wu Family disciples grew dizzy and collapsed. Ce Tian and his men, however, merely narrowed their eyes, their expressions turning grave as they braced themselves for what was to come.

“You want the Wu Family’s fortune? Heh, then you’ll have to pay for it with your lives!”

The Wu Family’s Great Elder’s face was twisted in a ferocious snarl as he continuously poured his True Essence into the ground. The crimson light surged, and with a thunderous roar, the ground of the Wu Family’s estate collapsed.

Amid the colossal boom, a massive crater, ten thousand zhang wide, was revealed!

Within the crater, a sea of crimson light pulsed as the stench of blood wafted out. When the crowd saw what lay within the chasm, their hearts hammered in their chests.

It was… a vast Blood Lake!

The lake was a deep, dark red, bubbling like boiling water. Terrifying waves of energy radiated from it, making everyone’s skin crawl.

“Why does this crimson lake feel so… familiar?”

“What do you mean, familiar? This… this is the blood and bones of Martial Artists! Of course it’s familiar! The Wu Family is completely depraved! Just how many people did they kill?”

“So much blood and bone, enough to form a lake… It’s horrifying. Is this where they created the Bone Creation and Reshaping Powder? Damn them!”

Gazing at the lake, many people gasped, filled with terror. Their fear quickly turned to rage at the Wu Family’s actions, and they wished they could subject them to death by a thousand cuts.

Ce Tian’s face was an icy mask, and a terrifying killing intent radiated from his eyes.

“All members of the Wu Family, listen up! Anyone who does not wish to resist will get on the ground, now! Do not make a single move! As for the rest of you… kill them on sight!”

“KILL! KILL! KILL!!”

The Divine Guard Army that Ce Tian had brought with him roared, their killing intent skyrocketing!

A long spear appeared in Qin Ya’s hand. His eyes glinted coldly as he said, “If Commander Ce has no objections, how about you let me join the fight?”

Ce Tian replied coolly, “Then I’ll have to ask for your assistance.”

From behind the Divine Guard Army, numerous other Martial Artists also surged forward.

“Hmph! Count us in on executing these sinners.”

“That’s right! Death is too good for them! It’s everyone’s duty to see them punished!!”

“My Cultivation may be weak, but I’m still willing to lend the Commander a hand!”

Clearly, the Wu Family’s actions had stirred the wrath of both gods and men!

Ce Tian glanced at the crowd and said coolly, “Then I thank you for your trouble.”

Seeing this, the Wu Family’s Great Elder gave a sinister smile. “What a touching display of unity between the army and the people. In that case, you can witness the power of the Blood Lake that my Wu Xue spent fifty years creating!”