Chapter 48 (1/2)

As he recited the mantras, Chen Hao felt that his energy was pouring out. Within a split second, it vanished completely. His head throbbed dully and his vision turned black.

Right before he felt like passing out, Chen Hao received a message that the deity figurine had been blessed.

“The deity figurine of Guan Yu has been blessed… It’s unparalleled.”

The unparalleled blessed figurine could now vanquish all the evil spirits in the world.

“I invite Lord Guan Yu to quell the evil spirit.”

Garnering all his remaining strength to conjure that thought, Chen Hao’s vision went black and he collapsed onto the ground.

As the people around him watched, they gasped in shock.

Master Long looked the most surprised. Didn’t he say that he could handle this? Was this what he meant by handling it? What a useless piece of sh*t.

Before he could move, the sound of hooves galloping towards them sounded.

Clip-clop! Clip-clop! Clip-clop!

The sounds grew louder and clearer.

It startled everyone. Even the white skeleton that had been preparing to strike retreated, appearing frightened.

“This is…” Master Long turned towards the source of the sound and stared at it with widened eyes.

It wasn’t the sounds of a horse’s hooves. The deity figurine moved on its own on the ground. As its movements grew increasingly rapid, it produced sounds that appeared like a horse galloping away.

How could the deity figurine move on its own though? It was also glowing with spirit aura.

It was… a spiritual tool!

That was impossible. The figurine looked ordinary, he couldn’t have judged it wrongly earlier. How could it have become a spiritual tool?

Master Long felt conflicted deep down and was in utter disbelief.

He had been practicing cultivation for over forty years and had experienced all sorts of strange phenomenons. Yet, this was something he had never seen before.

Master Long was also stupefied and didn’t know how to react.

The deity figurine suddenly leaped from the ground and a bright glow visible to even the naked eye emanated from it.

Amidst the glow, a large maroon horse emerged. Stepping in the air, it galloped and neighed ferociously.

Sitting atop the horse was a burly man of eight foot. His face was reddened and he had a long beard. The long sword he wielded had a green dragon engraved on it. On his head was a green mortarboard, and on his body a robe designed for battles. Beneath his green robe, he donned an armor. He looked dignified and intimidating.

Subtly, the people around started to hear a vague chanting.

“The King’s ruling begins and the country is unified…

Listen to his commands…”

“This is the ‘Spring and Autumn Annals’, written by Gongyang!”

Master Long was also extremely well-read. Upon hearing the chanting, he immediately knew what it was.

This was the spirit of Guan Yu. How could it be? His practice had already acknowledged that deities didn’t exist, so how could Guan Yu suddenly appear?

Master Long’s understanding of the world was shattered and crushed once again. He felt as though his head was swelling and it was about to burst.

Guan Yu didn’t seem like he was going to stop.

After the maroon horse stepped out, his gaze was fixed on the skeleton. The killing intent in his eyes felt so real.

Stimulated by the look in his eyes, the skeleton twisted its body and tried to escape madly into the depths of the palace.

“Vanquish all the evil spirits in the world!”

Following the command in his thick and stern voice, the maroon horse raced forward. It chased after the skeleton, as quick as lightning. Guan Yu moved his arm swiftly, and his sword glided across the skeleton’s body.

Within a split second, the skeleton was cut into half. The body fell apart and instantly disintegrated into nothingness.

Was… Was it dead?

Master Long’s mouth gaped open as he stared in shock.

So strong, so terrifying. Was it really Guan Yu?

Yes, it was!