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Chapter 264: Summoning the Killing God
Outside Northern Yue Village, a squad of cavalry clad in black armor and helmets stood solemnly. Although this group consisted of only a hundred men, each one radiated a chilling aura of slaughter, clearly elite knights who had survived countless battles. Together, they formed an astonishing presence; even a few thousand infantry would likely struggle to withstand the charge of these hundred cavalrymen.
Inside Northern Yue Village, aside from some villagers who had not yet returned, most had gathered in front of the village. The elderly Old Village Chief, supported by his son, trembled as he stood before the crowd of villagers. Fear flickered in his dim eyes; he did not understand what these military officers wanted.
"Where is Sun Zhe?"
The leading officer did not act excessively; he merely stood at a distance and calmly addressed the villagers. His tone lacked any overt arrogance or disdain, yet his voice was remarkably loud, echoing throughout the village.
"May I ask what the general wants with me?"
As the villagers whispered among themselves, a young man with a stern expression stepped forward from the crowd and stood before them. He addressed the officer as if speaking to an ordinary person, showing no signs of tension or restraint. Who else could it be but Sun Zhe?
"Cough... A-Zhe, why are you coming out?" The Old Village Chief's face immediately showed concern upon seeing Sun Zhe step forward.
"A-Zhe, whatever it is, we will support you. Your mother has passed; we will not abandon you..."
"Yes, A-Zhe, do not worry. Even if they are officials, they must be reasonable!"
Following this, the villagers inside began to speak up one after another. Though they understood little, their simple hearts led them to unhesitatingly stand up for Sun Zhe. Several men from the village even brandished farming tools, standing fearlessly in front of him.
"Fellow villagers, you need not worry. This gentleman is a genuine general of Great Qin; how could he bully an unknown commoner like me?" Observing the villagers' rising voices, Sun Zhe felt a warm current surge within him. Although his current cultivation no longer required such protection from his neighbors, their actions still moved him deeply.
Hearing Sun Zhe say that, the villagers also suppressed their excitement. In their view, A-Zhe had been to Xianyang and met great figures, which made sense.
"Heh heh, a late-stage domain expert is just an unknown soldier? It seems our Great Qin Empire truly has a wealth of talent..." At that moment, the leading general smiled lightly and looked at Sun Zhe with a hint of meaning.
Upon hearing the general's words, Sun Zhe slowly turned around, stepping past the villagers standing in front of him, and looked again at the general. At this point, Sun Zhe realized that this group of cavalry was not ordinary; the weakest among them had the strength of a second-tier Cultivator, while most had reached the level of third-tier Cultivator. As for the leading general, he surprisingly possessed Fifth Stage cultivation and was indeed a domain expert.
"May I ask who you are, Your Excellency?" Sun Zhe narrowed his eyes, his tone growing cold.
Meeting Sun Zhe's gaze, the general's expression became serious. Anyone with talent or strong cultivation had their own pride, and Sun Zhe possessed both, so he was naturally proud as well. He stopped joking and clasped his hands together seriously as he spoke.
"I am Bai Lin, Captain of the Blood Cavalry, under the command of Wuan Jun. I am here to invite you, villager Sun Zhe, to the Qin Capital for a visit at the behest of Your Majesty."
Wuan Jun, or Bai Qi, was a legendary figure in Qin State, revered even by the Emperor. It was difficult for powerful nobles and ministers to meet him, yet this time Wuan Jun took the initiative to invite an ordinary citizen—a first in history.
Initially, when Bai Lin received this order, he did not think much of it. He did not believe that an ordinary citizen could be remarkable; after all, being appointed as a Blood Cavalry Captain already indicated an extraordinary identity. It was common sense not to regard ordinary people highly. However, upon meeting Sun Zhe, Bai Lin could not help but retract his previous disdain. With his years of experience, he sensed that this young man's strength seemed to surpass his own.
"Wuan Jun..."
Sun Zhe furrowed his brows and murmured this name, recalling the blood-red giant hand that had killed over seven hundred elite youths from another world at the hands of Wuguan. His black pupils involuntarily constricted slightly.
"Since it is a summons from Wuan Jun, I cannot refuse. However, if I leave, what will happen to the safety of many villagers in my village..."
Thinking of this, anger surged within Sun Zhe. People from all directions had continuously sent individuals to Northern Yue Village. He genuinely worried that if he left Northern Yue Village, those from other worlds would do something to harm these villagers.
Seeing the expression on Sun Zhe's face, Bai Lin seemed to have anticipated it. He smiled nonchalantly and spoke.
"If Brother Sun is worried about the safety of the villagers, there is no need for that..."
The Blood Knight is among the elite of Wuan Jun's Bai Qi, with a total number of no more than ten thousand. Since Bai Lin can hold the position of Duwei, it is clear that he is not a fool. Upon seeing Sun Zhe's extraordinary presence, his attitude towards Sun Zhe immediately changed, referring to him as "Brother Sun" instead of just "Sun Zhe."
Sun Zhe did not notice this subtle change. Hearing Bai Lin's words, he showed a hint of confusion, not understanding what Bai Lin meant.
"Hehe, since Brother Sun is a guest of Your Majesty, this Northern Yue Village is naturally under Your Majesty's protection. There are few who would dare to provoke Your Majesty within the borders of Qin State, and even fewer across the entire Nine Continents Mainland. Even if such a person existed, they would not lower themselves to deal with ordinary villagers."
Seemingly to prove his point, he lightly brushed his right hand against his waist. In an instant, a blood-colored flag appeared in his hand. As soon as the flag emerged, an overwhelming aura of bloodlust surged forth, accompanied by the sounds of wailing and lamentation, as if thousands of ghosts were crying out in anguish, with waves of blood mist rising.
Upon closer inspection of the flag, it was entirely blood-red, and a large character for "Kill" dominated its surface; apart from this character, there was nothing else.
The Blood Flag! This is the banner of Wuan Jun's Bai Qi army and represents Wuan Jun himself.
After taking out the Blood Flag, Bai Lin raised his right hand. The Blood Flag immediately soared into the sky and appeared above Northern Yue Village in an instant. At that moment, Bai Lin formed a seal with his hands, and the Blood Flag instantly expanded to several zhang in size before vanishing into the Void.
"This... What just happened..."
"This is celestial magic; only immortals possess such means..."
The villagers of Northern Yue Village had never witnessed such feats before. They watched in disbelief as the blood-colored Blood Flag first flew into the air and then expanded before suddenly disappearing without a trace. They could only stare wide-eyed in astonishment.
However, this disappearance was only from the perspective of ordinary people. For Cultivators, they could still see a massive blood-colored flag hovering in the Void above, its Killing Intent enveloping the entire Northern Yue Village. Even without taking action himself, Sun Zhe could feel the astonishing power of this Blood Flag.
As long as the people from all corners of the world are not fools, they will definitely not harm these ordinary villagers again. In other words, this Blood Flag is even more effective than Sun Zhe personally protecting them.
"Wuan Jun truly lives up to the title of Supreme Techniques Cultivator. With just one Blood Flag, it possesses such might. I am truly in awe, and Brother Bai being able to serve as a Deputy Commander among the Blood Knights and wield the Blood Flag indeed shows a bright future ahead." Looking at the enormous Blood Flag fluttering in the wind, Sun Zhe couldn't help but show a hint of admiration. If there had been such a Blood Flag on Wuguan back then, blocking those Otherworldly Cultivators would have been no problem at all.
"Brother Sun, you misunderstand. This Blood Flag was left over after Your Majesty refined the Seventy-Two Blood Killing Formation. Even among us Blood Knights, there are only three of these flags, and they are all in the hands of three generals. As a mere Deputy Commander, I have no right to touch it. Even if an ordinary person spends a fortune, it would be difficult to obtain one from Your Majesty. The fact that Your Majesty can bestow you a Blood Flag shows that you are indeed valued. In the future, Brother Sun, you must lend your support more often."
Upon hearing Bai Lin's words, Sun Zhe showed a hint of surprise. He didn't expect this Blood Flag to have such a background. For Wuan Jun to give him such a Blood Flag, it probably wouldn't be given for free. This made Sun Zhe feel a bit heavy about his upcoming trip to Xianyang.
"Village Chief, since Wuan Jun has summoned me, I will go to Xianyang with you all first. Fellow villagers, I am leaving!" After casually taking the reins handed to him by a cavalryman, Sun Zhe leaped onto his horse, squeezed his legs against its belly, turned the horse's head, and shouted loudly to the many villagers of Northern Yue Village.
"In that case, let's go! Drive!"
With a loud shout, under the leadership of Bai Lin and Sun Zhe, over a hundred cavalrymen rushed toward the direction of Xianyang, raising clouds of dust behind them.
A year ago, Wang Ben had invited Sun Zhe to Xianyang, but he did not agree. Now, a year later, due to Wuan Jun's summons, Sun Zhe had no choice but to step into Xianyang once again.
(To be continued. If you enjoy this work, please come to *** (******) to cast your recommendation votes. Your support is my greatest motivation.)
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