Chapter 79: Soul Annihilation Order

  Since ancient times, the Tao and the Devil have not coexisted. Both sides have a deep hatred for each other. The reason is simple: at its core, it is a fundamental opposition between the two sides' cultivation methods. Those who cultivate the Tao emphasize harmony with nature, where the law of the Tao is natural, and what they cultivate are the peaceful five elements of energy in the universe. In contrast, those who cultivate evil have no such principles. Increasing their own strength is undoubtedly their only goal. At the same time, the cultivation methods of those who cultivate evil are all negative energies. It seems that everything dark and gloomy between heaven and earth can be associated with them. Furthermore, the cultivation methods of those who cultivate evil are all based on harming others for personal gain. Therefore, the opposition between the Tao and the Devil is inevitable. Moreover, the Holy Alliance has always severely punished cultivators who collude with evil cultivators. So, the next day, in the name of the Holy Alliance, a notice was issued to the cultivation world: the Seven Stars Alchemist, Ling Ming, had colluded with the evil cultivator, Can Yangzi, to kill his fellow sect members. And the Holy Alliance issued its most feared Soul Annihilation Order.

  The Soul Extermination Order is said to be the most terrifying among the Holy Alliance's pursuit orders. There is no time limit, and it will not stop until death. Throughout history, those who have been pursued by the Holy Alliance's Soul Extermination Order, whether they are cultivators or scattered immortals, none have survived. Originally, Sun Ming's crime was not severe enough to warrant a Soul Extermination Order. However, the leader of the Qieru Union added fuel to the fire, saying that the cultivation world had lost two great masters and that this must be dealt with seriously, lest it would make the alchemists lose heart. These words enraged the Lord of the Underworld, leading him to make this decision. At that time, countless people in the cultivation world sighed at the swift rise and fall of Ling Ming's star. Watching the clouds roll by, the stars rising from the river, is undoubtedly one of life's greatest joys. Standing atop a mountain, gazing out at the vast expanse of cloud and sea, one feels carefree and exhilarated. However, amidst this scenery, there was a woman standing atop the mountains, sobbing as she gazed out at the clouds, her eyes red from crying for who knows how long.

  The swordsmen are fond of riding the wind, especially those young cultivators who often gallop between the sky and earth, enjoying that kind of carefree feeling. However, in this seemingly endless sea of clouds and mountains, a guy appeared who didn't have any of the demeanor that a cultivator should have. His clothes were disheveled, and there was even a withered branch stuck in his hair bun, giving off a ruffian-like aura. When he saw the woman crying at the mountain peak, his eyes lit up, and he rode his sword to hurry over.

  "Sister, how are you here? You've made me search for you everywhere. Let's go back now. Master is worried about you!" It turned out that this sloppy cultivator was actually Sun Ming's old acquaintance, Yun Lei.

  "You go back first. Let me stay here for a while." Tian Kui stopped sobbing slightly, exerting great effort to control her emotions, and spoke slowly to Yun Lei.

  "Alright, let's go back, Shizi. I know you're heartbroken about Lingming's situation. But the Holy Alliance has already issued a soul-destroying order for him, and it's hard to say whether he can escape this calamity or not. Besides, colluding with demonic cultivators to harm his own sect's seniors is an extremely evil act. Why are you heartbroken over someone like that?" Yun Lei seemed to have a bit of righteous indignation. After all, he had a good impression of Tianyi Elder. Back when he followed Ling Xuan to the Qilingshan Sect, Tianyi Elder had taken care of him quite well.

  "What are you talking nonsense about? How do you know that Lingming colluded with the demonic path? How do you know he harmed his own sect's seniors? Were you at the scene? It's just a one-sided statement from the Holy Alliance. Do you really believe it?" Tiankui, who was normally calm and composed, suddenly became like an enraged lioness. She furiously roared at Yunlei, who was taken aback and felt a little frightened.

  "Sister, what are you talking about? How can you doubt the judgment of the Holy Alliance's inspection hall? This kind of talk is only suitable for here, don't ever mention it elsewhere. If someone with ill intentions hears you, you'll be in big trouble." Yun Lei hastily reminded her. After all, the Holy Alliance's verdicts are like imperial decrees in the cultivation world. Doubting the holy will has never ended well. Moreover, the seemingly peaceful internal struggles within the Ling Tian Sect are actually quite intense. If Tian Hua's words were to be overheard by someone with ill intentions, not only would she herself get into trouble, but it might also implicate Ling Xiao Dao. That's why Yun Lei was so tense.

  "Even if the Holy Alliance's judgment is dead wrong, do you believe it? Do you think Lingming would deceive his master and destroy his ancestors?" Tiankui retorted, her tone sharp beyond measure.

  Yun Lei seemed unwilling to answer. After all, Ling Ming's actions were also seen by him. It's hard to believe that such a person would deceive his master and destroy his ancestors. But the verdict of the Holy Alliance was indeed so. What can be done even if one doesn't believe it? "Tian Hua, go back. This matter with Ling Ming, even if you don't believe it, even if it's not true, has already been decided by the Holy Alliance and cannot be changed. Do you want to make those people from the Holy Alliance move stones to hit their own feet?" Ling Xiao Lao Dao suddenly appeared beside Tian Hua and said in a low tone.

  "But Master, I really don't believe it. I don't believe Lingming would do such a thing." Tiankui looked at Lingxu and saw that he seemed like a wronged child who had just seen his mother. The sobbing that was about to stop instead grew louder.

  "Alright, alright. Your crying is heart-wrenching too. Poor Tian Yi Dao brother ended up with no bones left. Sigh... Let's not mention this again. Although I don't believe it either, but the soul-destroying order has already been issued by the people above in the Underworld. Unless Ling Ming is no longer under the control of the Sacred Alliance's star domain, otherwise, there's no chance of survival."

  Sun Ming was not in the star domain controlled by the Holy Alliance at this time. He didn't know where he was either. Because the Blood Sea Old Devil kept using the Star Map to teleport. The consumed crystal stones had already exceeded a hundred. Sun Ming looked out at the star domain outside the Star Map. It seemed that they were no longer in the Cultivation Realm. At first glance, many black holes appeared in front of them, constantly devouring things. Even someone like Blood Sea, who possessed Nine Calamity Scattered Magic powers that reached the heavens, had to carefully control the Star Map and slowly navigate around them.

  Sun Ming remembered. This was the boundary between the star domain controlled by the Taoist and the demonic cultivators. The black holes just now must have been the legendary Xianxian Caves. It is said that even immortals would be swallowed up if they were not careful. Countless cultivators had been swallowed up carelessly since ancient times, which became the most natural barrier between the two realms of Taoism and Demonism. Neither side sent anyone to guard it. Sun Ming had just woken up and saw that the Blood Sea Old Devil was going to walk from here. He was also taken aback for a moment. However, judging from his skillful movements, the Blood Sea Old Devil must have walked this path not once or twice. He controlled the Dingxing Disk to restrain the suction power of the surrounding Xianxian Caves, making it reach a natural balance. Slowly, he flew past. And yet, this old devil did not show any tension at all. Even though they were enemies, Sun Ming couldn't help but admire his courage. It seemed that this old devil was not incompetent either.

  "Kid, once you're in our Magic Way's True Star Domain, be honest. Don't try any fancy moves. You should know that your Golden Elixir and Yuan Infant are extremely precious here. They're even more valuable than a fourth-grade elixir. If you try anything funny and end up dying here, don't blame me for not warning you." Xue Hai said with a smile, looking at Sun Ming who was tense.

  "Hmph. What's so great about that? A bunch of demons and monsters." Sun Ming was completely restrained, unable to use even a bit of his true yuan power, and could only resort to using his verbal sparring skills.

  "Go ahead and scold. I won't kill you. To be honest with you, even if I let you go back now, you would still be executed by that group of old fogies from your Holy Alliance for the crimes of deceiving one's master and colluding with the demonic path. This crime is serious enough, isn't it?" Blood Sea Old Dao said with a smile, as if mocking Sun Ming's ignorance.

  Sun Ming's expression, which had been full of vigor and determination just a moment before, suddenly disappeared. He looked like a defeated rooster, no longer speaking. Ah, yes... even if he managed to escape, what would be the point? He was already considered a criminal now. It was likely that even if he escaped, he would still be hunted down by the people from the Sacred Alliance. That damned Ling Xing and Ling Yu were actually moles for the Instrument Repair Union! They had hidden their true intentions so deeply. Lan Yun Zhen Ren... his schemes ran so deep. Although there were some powerful elders in the sect who were like Taishang, they were all just pure scholars pursuing the Way of Heaven and the art of alchemy. When it came to cunning, even Ling Xing and Ling Yu might not be able to compare.

  "Don't worry so much, tomorrow. After all, the Qiling Sect has many powerful masters. Even if the Qixiu Alliance wants to take action, they have to weigh their own strength carefully. The most important thing right now is to figure out what this Blood Sea Old Devil's goal is. If he really wants you to help him refine a treasure, then we can just pretend to go along with him for a while. Once your cultivation improves and reaches the basic level of our Yu Xugong method, which is also known as the Yuan Ying period, I will have a way to let you escape without alarming this Blood Sea Old Devil." Yun Zhongzi comforted.

  "Hmm, Master is worried. The disciple's behavior is indeed a bit hasty." Sun Ming felt somewhat embarrassed. But after all, being framed would make anyone uneasy. On the surface, Sun Ming looked calm, but in reality, his heart was already burning with anger. To be more accurate, he was on the verge of losing control. Fortunately, the Xuantian Yuexu Gong's effect on controlling emotions far surpassed that of the Qilings' sect's techniques. Otherwise, Sun Ming would probably have exploded and died by now.

  Xue Hai Lao Mo observed Sun Ming for a while. Seeing that Sun Ming didn't collapse and curse his fate as he had expected, but instead felt empty and tasteless, he turned his head to the side and left.

  It was unknown how much time had passed. Just as Sun Ming repeatedly used the true yuan force in his body to impact the Blood Sea Demon's seal, the rapidly spinning Constellation Disk suddenly stopped. Sun Ming struggled to get up. His internal injuries had not yet recovered. All the true yuan in his body was sealed away. This simple act of standing normally made Sun Ming sweat profusely. With great difficulty, he lifted his head from the window on the Constellation Disk and looked outside. Sun Ming's eyes widened as he was immediately captivated by the scene outside.

  What a planet this is! The area is roughly twice the size of Yun Tian Xing. The surface of the planet is shrouded in a cloud-like gas that appears to be multicolored, like flying ribbons or a rainbow after the rain. Underneath this cloud, Sun Ming saw a vast continent that occupied nearly half of the entire planet. From here, it seemed that everything was covered in green forests. Sun Ming was momentarily stunned. This was completely different from what he had imagined a demonic cultivation planet to be like. The barren mountains and evil waters, the harsh environment he had envisioned, were merely his own wishful thinking.

  "Don't believe it? Our demonic cultivation's true star is not one bit inferior to your so-called 'Mortal Immortal Realm'." The Blood Sea Old Devil saw Sun Ming's astonished expression and seemed to be somewhat pleased, laughing as he spoke.