Chapter 331: Chapter 316 Revenge (Part 1)
Qingqi Cosmic Country, a small cosmic nation.
Yet in the vast cosmos, Qingqi Cosmic Country was an exception among small cosmic nations, surrounded by four Great Cosmic Countries, each of which could easily crush it. Sending out a single strong person could flatten the Qingqi Cosmic Country with ease.
However, such a precarious small cosmic nation, always on the brink of destruction, managed to survive in this narrow gap.
Qingqi Cosmic Country occupied only thirty small star domains, less than one ten-thousandth the territory of a Great Cosmic Country, but the citizens of Qingqi lived comfortably, harmoniously, in a state of prosperity and peace.
It was a miracle, a rare miracle in the cosmos.
But today, that miracle was on the brink of extinction.
Qingqi Cosmic Country, National Hall.
Rumble~
The National Hall trembled, mountains shook and the ground quaked. A layer of ice-blue Energy Barrier rippled violently as it was under fierce attack.
"Sovereign, flee, take the National Son and Princess with you. You are Qingqi’s only hope, you cannot act recklessly!" An old minister, tears streaming down, a cry of sorrow, uttered these words. Behind him, a multitude of Qingqi’s ministers fell to the ground, loudly begging.
"Sovereign, leave!"
"Sovereign, reconsider!"
"Sovereign, for Qingqi’s future, take the National Son and Princess and go!"
On the grand hall, the sovereign of Qingqi, draped in a golden robe, expressionless, solemn, his body quivered imperceptibly at the ministers’ pleas, and his gaze turned sharper.
Today, Qingqi faced the greatest disaster since its founding, even greater than the danger when the four nations eyed hungrily and the country hovered on the brink of collapse.
Just three days before, the Dark Holy Banquet, lurking in the Stone Sting Cosmic Country, incited a cosmic war.
The Stone Sting Cosmic Country, unable to react, saw thousands of small and large star domains ravaged by devastating attacks, its National Hall breached, the Stone Sting sovereign slain, and the Cosmic Country collapsed in an instant.
The brutal war, from start to finish, lasted less than three hours!
With the fall of the Stone Sting Cosmic Country, the Dark Holy Banquet’s forces advanced on the other three Great Cosmic Countries, yet these three had prepared defenses, enduring desperately under the onslaught.
Qingqi Cosmic Country, wedged among these three Great Cosmic Countries, was not spared from disaster.
Today, the Dark Holy Banquet’s army attacked, giving Qingqi no chance to resist, slaughtering all the way, collapsing Qingqi’s main star, reaching the Qingqi Palace.
"No need to say any more, my loyal ministers." The sovereign of Qingqi’s authoritative voice echoed through the grand hall, eyes ablaze with a steadfast determination, "Qingqi is the foundation laid by our forefathers, for which countless lives were sacrificed, Qingqi’s greatest achievement was the successful persuasion of the four Great Cosmic Countries to coexist, a miracle unparalleled in the cosmos..."
"I am weak, unable to accomplish the great deeds of our predecessors, so my greatest wish is to protect Qingqi with all my might, to pass it on intact... yet I failed, watching helplessly as Qingqi is destroyed by my hands, the citizens of Qingqi slain, the territories of Qingqi seized, but I am powerless, sitting here in this magnificent hall, waiting for death to come..."
The sovereign of Qingqi stood, his eyes full of pain, struggle, guilt, yet also a terrifying calm, "Qingqi is ruined by my hands, this is my failure, it is my inadequacy as a sovereign that has led to today’s situation, so no matter the destruction or death I face, I will not retreat a single step..."
"I shall live and die with Qingqi!"
Resolute and powerful, the sovereign’s words left the ministers in silence.
Rumble~
The deafening noise continued, the magnificent National Hall of Qingqi began to crumble and collapse, shaking, stones falling in a flurry.
"My loyal ministers, you have watched me grow from a child until now, you are like family to me, yet I have never fought with you on the battlefield, never battled enemies with you, let today fulfill my final wish, to fiercely fight alongside you!"
As he spoke, the Qingqi sovereign waved his hand, and the wide golden robe fell, revealing the shimmering armor beneath, which enveloped him completely. He reached for the symbol of Qingqi on the throne behind him—the Cyan Chess Sword!
Clang!
The cold aura, the long wide blade, exuded a divine presence, the Qingqi sovereign donned in silver armor, wielding the War Sword, took a step and instantly arrived outside the grand hall.
"Fight! To live and die with the sovereign, I will die without regret!"
"To have defended Qingqi for endless ages, yet to fight alongside the sovereign for the first time, my life is not lived in vain!"
"Haha... Sovereign, for me to fight by your side, it is my greatest honor!"
The ministers also shed their Minister’s Robe, donning golden and silver armor, wielding war weapons, standing behind the Qingqi sovereign.
"Father! Today, let us all die on the battlefield, not to disgrace our ancestors!" Several yet immature voices rang out, followed by nine figures breaking through the air.
These were the National Son and Princess of Qingqi, the eldest no more than three thousand years, the youngest merely fifty, their bodies yet to mature, tender looks, delicate features, stabbing the sovereign of Qingqi’s heart with pain.
Indeed, this was Qingqi’s last battle, even in death, they must not disgrace their ancestors!
Rumble~
Above the heads of Wang Xu and others, the ice-blue Energy Shield had dimmed to the extreme, with violent ripples constantly appearing, ready to shatter at any moment.
"Haha... People of the Qingqi, are you planning to fight to the death?" Attacking madly was a towering figure exuding a fierce aura of a Celestial God. The black scythe continually sliced through the Defense Array of the Qingqi Palace, laughing recklessly.
This man was shrouded in black smoke, with a mysterious black mark under his eye, which was clearly the exclusive insignia of the Dark Holy Banquet.
Beside him, dense masses of black smoke floated. This was the army of the Dark Holy Banquet, each clad in black robes, surrounded by black aura, faces obscured yet radiating a sharp momentum and ruthless killing intent. They too wielded their War Soldiers, incessantly attacking the Defense Array of the Qingqi Palace.
"Sovereign of Qingqi, you should consider yourself lucky to die under my ’Black Scythe Celestial God’. It’s your greatest blessing!" Black Scythe Celestial God laughed cruelly as he swung the black scythe.
Crack! Crack! Crack!
Soon, with the crisp sound of shattering echoing, a slender crack appeared on the Energy Shield. The black scythe intensified its assault on this fracture, expanding it rapidly.
Wang Xu and the others saw this scene, gripping their War Soldiers tighter. Many held their breath, nerves stretched to the limit, as each second felt as long as a century.
The cracks on the Energy Shield became more numerous, its glow increasingly dim, reaching its limit.
"Stop!" However, just one strike away from completely shattering the Energy Shield, Black Scythe Celestial God retracted the black scythe, waving a hand to halt the Dark Holy Banquet’s army from attacking.
The rumble abruptly ceased, and all the Dark Holy Banquet members retreated.
"What are these guys planning!" The ministers were puzzled. They had been ready to fight at any moment. As soon as the Energy Shield shattered, they would charge without hesitation. Yet, the Dark Holy Banquet members stopped at the last moment, leaving them bewildered.
But soon, Wang Xu and others understood entirely, their eyes immediately turning blood-red, issuing beast-like roars from their throats!
"You... damned beasts!" The crowd clenched their teeth, eyes filled with bloodshot.
In front of them, Black Scythe Celestial God made a hideous gesture with his hand, pushing forward a group of battered Qingqi Citizens. These were residents of the main star of Qingqi, consisting of ordinary Qingqi mortals and Mixed Universe Realm Qingqi strongmen, but now they knelt weakly on the ground, eyes filled with hope as they looked towards Wang Xu inside the Energy Shield, wailing.
"Sovereign, save me!"
"I don’t want to die, I don’t want to die yet, Sovereign, please help us!"
Over ten million Qingqi Citizens were brought forward, arranged in five layers in the void.
"Haha..." Black Scythe Celestial God laughed cruelly, "Sovereign of Qingqi, and the ministers, take a good look at your nationals, see how they die!"
As Black Scythe Celestial God finished speaking, he swung the black scythe violently!
Slash!
The blood of millions spilled, bodies dismembered. Even those strong as the Mixed Universe Realm perished in this strike, utterly destroyed. All lost their life force, falling powerlessly.
"Damn beasts, I’ll fight you to the death!" The furious Qingqi ministers watched helplessly as millions of Qingqi Citizens died before their eyes, wanting to rush forward, but were held tightly by their fellow ministers.
Wang Xu’s face was so dark it seemed it could drip water, his eyes surrounded by fierce killing intent, staring directly at Black Scythe Celestial God.
"This is merely a prelude; the real show is about to begin. Open your eyes wide and watch carefully!" Black Scythe Celestial God cruelly smiled, waving his hand as another large group of Qingqi Citizens was pushed forward.
This time, the number was just under a million, yet seeing this scene, the Qingqi ministers each let out heart-wrenching screams of agony!
"Child!"
"Mother!"
"Father!"
At the forefront of these Qingqi Citizens were the relatives of the Qingqi ministers, making the ministers’ eyes nearly pop from their sockets, unable to hold back the blazing fury in their hearts as they charged madly!
"Want to save them? Too late." No matter how fast the Qingqi ministers were, how could they be faster than a strike from Black Scythe Celestial God?
But then, Black Scythe Celestial God raised the black scythe high and brought it down fiercely!
The familiar sound of slicing flesh did not follow, changing the expressions on everyone’s faces.
"Who are you!" Beneath the black scythe stood a shadowy figure in a black robe, holding the scythe firmly in hand. Black Scythe Celestial God’s face changed dramatically. This strike, though not at full strength, wasn’t something an ordinary Celestial God of the cosmos could withstand. Who was this person?!
At this moment, the sun was obscured, its light lost, a massive shadow enveloping the army of the Dark Holy Banquet and Black Scythe Celestial God.
Everyone saw it; it was a Star Giant Beast, its body even larger than the stars!
"It’s a stroke of luck to see you here," Wang Xu said coldly to Black Scythe Celestial God. (To be continued. If you like this work, please visit Qidian () to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please visit to read.)