Chapter 1020: A Visit
The once clear sky was instantly covered by thick, inky clouds.
A fierce wind swept in, whipping up sand and stones everywhere.
The protective array within the sect suddenly lit up with a dazzling golden light, as if it had sensed a deadly threat.
It started operating like crazy.
But the next second, an indescribable, terrifying demonic power suddenly descended from the heavens.
It was like an ancient demonic mountain crashing down, instantly engulfing the entire Holy Church headquarters!
"puff!"
The followers who were practicing turned pale and spat out a mouthful of blood.
His body collapsed to his knees uncontrollably, trembling all over, and he didn't even have the strength to lift his head.
That demonic power was terrifying, as if it originated from the suppression deep within the soul.
Their very souls were wailing.
The Holy Church leader in the main hall suddenly changed his expression, stood up abruptly, and his eyes were filled with horror.
"What...what a terrifying aura this is!"
Before the words were finished, a figure in black robes appeared in the sky above the Holy Church's headquarters.
His body was engulfed in dark demonic energy, which caused space to distort and collapse wherever it passed, producing a piercing cracking sound.
The Holy Church leader was both shocked and furious, but he suppressed his fear.
He was about to speak.
Jiang Yantian has already made his move.
A light tap with your fingertips.
In an instant, the demonic energy condensed into a pitch-black hurricane, carrying a world-destroying force, and crashed down on the Holy Church's headquarters!
The impregnable mountain-protecting formation was as fragile as paper in the face of the finger strike.
The golden light dimmed and shattered instantly, unable to provide even the slightest resistance.
The moment it hit the ground, a violent explosion rang out, deafeningly loud.
The entire world trembled, and violent shockwaves swept in all directions.
The surrounding mountains were instantly leveled, and countless rocks and dust rose into the sky, obscuring the entire heavens.
The demonic power spread out, and all living beings within a hundred miles prostrated themselves on the ground, not daring to move.
The cultivators and common people in Dongyue Capital also looked up, gazing at the western sky shrouded in smoke and dust.
His eyes were filled with fear and confusion.
The space in that area was constantly collapsing, repairing, and then collapsing again.
The terrifying energy fluctuations spread like a tidal wave.
The ground shook violently, cracks spread like a spider web, and even the city walls of Dongyue Capital trembled slightly.
Jiang Yantian killed them very quickly.
With a casual wave of his hand, the dark demonic energy transformed into countless sharp blades, weaving through the followers.
Without any suspense, tens of thousands of Holy Cult members were utterly defeated by the demonic force, not even having time to scream.
They instantly turned to ashes, leaving no trace of their remains.
The cult leader and his wife, along with the core elders, fought desperately to resist in the main hall.
They didn't even have the right to resist; their minds went blank in just two breaths.
In just a few breaths, the Holy Church, which once dominated the Eastern Yue Dynasty and had tens of thousands of followers, was destroyed.
Then he was completely erased from the world.
The sprawling palaces were reduced to ruins, and the dust and smoke gradually dissipated.
All that remained was a scorched, empty space, devoid of even the slightest trace of life.
Only the lingering demonic power still permeates the world.
Jiang Yantian's figure vanished into thin air once again, just as abruptly as his arrival.
When he reappeared in front of Zhongli Qingwan and the others.
A string of bloody heads was held between his fingertips.
"Alright," Jiang Yantian smiled.
His tone was so casual, as if he were talking about something trivial: "This gift is alright, isn't it? It's rather special!"
"It's creative too! Look, this gift is still smiling; they're very happy!"
Zhongli Qingwan was completely dumbfounded, her beautiful eyes wide open.
His pupils were filled with disbelief, his body froze on the spot, and he even forgot to breathe.
She clearly recognized that the first few heads belonged to the Holy Church leader and his family!
In just a few breaths, the Holy Church, which the Zhongli family hated to the bone but was powerless to do anything about, was gone.
Just gone?
Tens of thousands of followers were instantly wiped out!
The two Zhongli family elders standing to the side were stunned, their mouths slightly agape.
But it couldn't make a sound.
They had just clearly felt the terrifying atmosphere and heard the explosion.
The sheer power that shook the heavens and earth, capable of destroying everything, made their very souls tremble.
Everything happens in the blink of an eye.
This is the Demon Emperor standing up for the young lady!
So annoying!
Those two old guys are starting to ship them as a couple.
This gesture, this level of importance, left them with nothing but awe and nothing else.
Seeing that they were lost in thought, Jiang Yantian said, "Let's go, let's go to your house."
Zhongli Qingwan then seemed to wake from a dream.
The look in her eyes as she gazed at Jiang Yantian was filled with gratitude and dependence.
But she did not thank her.
Saying thank you would make us feel distant.
Jiang Yantian might still be unhappy.
The group then headed back towards the Zhongli family's residence in Dongyue Capital.
Along the way, I saw many imperial guards heading towards the location of the explosion.
It's obvious they're going to investigate the reasons.
At this moment, the Zhongli family mansion was already a scene of bustling activity, with everyone so busy they barely had time to breathe.
The mansion was decorated with lanterns and colorful decorations, yet it retained the solemnity befitting a prominent family.
The servants carried freshly wiped utensils and laid out expensive brocade carpets, hurrying back and forth, barely daring to breathe.
The managers, carrying accounts, patrolled back and forth, occasionally whispering a few words of advice.
They were afraid that something might go wrong at any point.
The entire mansion was enveloped in an atmosphere that was both tense and festive.
Even the earth-shattering explosions that came from a hundred miles away, and the terrifying energy fluctuations that swept across the entire city.
They ignored them.
At this moment, nothing is more important than welcoming our distinguished guest.
The two accompanying elders had already sent back the message in advance.
Inform the family that the Undying Demon Emperor will be visiting.
Even more shocking was this immortal demon emperor who awed the heavens and the earth.
He is the senior brother of Miss Zhongli Qingwan!
The moment the news reached them, the entire Zhongli family was in an uproar.
This honor is a glory that the Zhongli family has never experienced before.
This is more than enough to give the family the confidence to stand firm in the Eastern Yue Dynasty and even in the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths.
Zhongli Fu, the head of the Zhongli family.
I was so excited I could hardly contain myself.
He took a special bath and burned incense, and removed the clothes he usually wore when handling family affairs.
He changed into a custom-made navy blue brocade robe.
He even deliberately slowed his breathing, for fear of losing the demeanor of the head of the family.
"Is everything arranged properly?"
Zhongli Fu turned around and asked the steward standing beside him in a deep voice.
His tone betrayed a barely perceptible hint of tension.
“Returning home, Master, everything in the manor has been arranged, and the banquet is ready.”
Zhongli Fu nodded slightly, his gaze fixed on the direction of the mansion's main gate.
His eyes were full of anticipation.
"Alright, all of you may leave. His Majesty the Demon Emperor is here; there must be no mishaps whatsoever."
His mind was churning with a mixture of fear at the arrival of the Undying Demon Emperor and overwhelming joy.
The fact that His Majesty the Demon Emperor came as a senior brother shows how much he values Qingwan.
Is it possible for me to become the son-in-law of the Zhongli family?
That's quite possible.
Before long, a slight fluctuation of energy came from outside the mansion.
It is neither grand nor imposing, yet it carries an invisible pressure.
The servants who were busy in the mansion were instantly frozen in place.
He lowered his head instinctively.
Zhong Lifu felt a chill run down his spine.
He quickly straightened his robes.
"Madam, what are you dawdling for? Your son-in-law is here."
"No, the Demon Emperor has arrived!"
