Douluo Continent II: The Dragon King Suppresses the World!

Chapter 86 Annihilation of the Holy Spirit Cult Branch

The black-domed building didn't look very big. The door was open, and Nana strode in. Inside the room were two people dressed in white. They weren't wearing hats, but rather hoods that matched their clothes. When they saw Nana come in, one of them raised his hand to stop her and made a gesture to her.

Nana raised her hand, took out a round plaque, and handed it over. It was a completely black object with two skulls carved on it. She lowered her voice and said in a deep voice, "May the Holy Emperor live ten thousand years, and may the Holy Maiden's beauty last forever."

The two men in white quickly bowed at the same time, both lowering their voices to repeat her words: "May the Holy Emperor live ten thousand years, and may the Holy Maiden's beauty remain forever."

A man in white said, "Master Quasi-Spirit, both the Great Holy Spirit and the Second Holy Spirit are here. Would you like to go down now?"

"Mm." Nana nodded.

The man in white returned the token to her and gestured for her to proceed.

Nana walked into the house and came to a table. She raised her hand and pressed down hard on the table. Instantly, the four table legs slowly sank into the ground. With a "creaking" sound of the mechanism, an opening of about one square meter appeared on the side of the table.

Nana strode in and walked down the straight passageway. The passageway went down about five meters and she came to a spacious hall. Two people were sitting on either side of the table at the innermost part of the hall. They were also dressed in white and wearing hoods, except that their white clothes had some silver decorative patterns on them.

Nana quickly stepped forward and respectfully said, "Holy Servant Number Six pays respects to the Great Holy Spirit and the Two Holy Spirits."

The more robust-looking man sitting on the left said in a deep voice, "You're here? Go in yourself. There's nothing much to see. You'd better work hard, and once you're officially one of us, everything will be taken care of."

Nana said respectfully, "Thank you for your guidance, Great Holy Spirit." After saying that, she walked towards a small door next to the two Holy Spirit disciples.

Just as she was about to reach the small door, suddenly, the two Holy Spirits sitting on the other side shouted, "Wait a minute."

Nana's heart tightened, but she remained calm on the surface and asked, "Second Holy Spirit, what's wrong?"

The two Holy Spirits said in a deep voice, "I seem to smell the scent of a living person."

The Great Holy Spirit said irritably, "Alright, kid, are you drunk? You really think you have a dog's nose?"

The two Holy Spirits stood up, twitched their noses, and suddenly shouted, "No..."

"You guessed right, the reward is your death." A voice rang out, and Ye Qi'an, wielding the Heavenly Punishment Sword, quietly emerged from the shadows, aiming straight for the Second Holy Spirit's heart.

Everything seemed to happen in an instant. Before the two Holy Spirits could react, they were pierced through the heart by the sword. Blood gushed out instantly, splattering onto the surrounding walls and the ground. The two Holy Spirits' bodies fell limply, their eyes still filled with shock and fear.

The Great Holy Spirit was startled by this sudden turn of events, his eyes widening in shock. He abruptly stood up and roared, "Who are you? How dare you cause trouble here!"

Ye Qi'an held the Heavenly Punishment Sword, its blade trembling slightly as blood slowly dripped from it. He looked coldly at the Great Holy Spirit and sneered, "The one who will take your life!" With that, he flashed forward and pounced on the Great Holy Spirit.

The Great Holy Spirit was no ordinary person either. He quickly dodged to the side, and at the same time, six soul rings—two yellow, two purple, and two black—rose on his body. With a wave of his hands, a white light shot towards Ye Qi'an.

Ye Qi'an blocked with his sword, and the light struck the sword, producing a loud "bang".

"You brat, you're asking for death!" The Great Holy Spirit roared, stomping his right foot on the ground. The wall on one side of the hall cracked open, and his first two soul rings burst into flames, enveloping his body. Six skeletons emerged from the cracked wall and pounced on Ye Qi'an and Nana.

"You're not enough! Sword Seven - Exorcise!" Ye Qi'an shouted, and the Heavenly Punishment Sword in his hand shone brightly, a dazzling sword aura carrying righteous energy roared out.

The sword energy was like a white lightning bolt, instantly illuminating the entire hall. The six skeletons that rushed forward seemed to have encountered their nemesis the moment they came into contact with the sword energy, letting out painful roars. The black flames flickered under the impact of the sword energy, and the skeletons' movements became sluggish.

"Break!" Ye Qi'an shouted again, thrusting the Heavenly Punishment Sword forward with all his might. The righteous sword energy instantly erupted with even greater power, the sword energy like a surging wave, rushing towards the skeletons with overwhelming force.

A series of "bang" sounds rang out, and the skeletons shattered into powder under the impact of the powerful sword energy. The black flames also went out and dissipated into the air.

The Great Holy Spirit was filled with fear. All six of his spirit rings ignited, and a layer of white flames instantly engulfed his entire body.

Ye Qi'an raised his hand and pulled Nana behind him.

Within the white flames rising from the Great Holy Spirit's body, it seemed as if countless wronged souls were emitting mournful cries. Immediately afterward, a small door on one side suddenly exploded open, and a surge of terrifying energy burst forth from it.

One could see clusters of transparent light of different colors rushing out of the small door, each cluster seemingly bearing a human face, though these faces were now violently distorted.

The Great Holy Spirit, now wielding a flag, glared menacingly at Ye Qi'an and Nana: "I'll let you taste the agony of ten thousand souls devouring your bodies. Your souls will be torn to shreds, and your bodies will become my puppets. Die!"

"To think you'd make me your puppet is a pipe dream! Purifying Light!"

His originally crimson eyes turned gray, as did the World-Destroying Eye that had appeared on his forehead. Behind Ye Qi'an, an old figure appeared and disappeared, and a circle of pure white light was released from the World-Destroying Eye.

Wherever the pure white halo passed, the distorted faces ceased their agitation, as if soothed. The originally surging and terrifying energy gradually calmed down, becoming gentle and peaceful. The white light spread to every corner of the underground hall before quietly stopping.

When the purifying light fell upon the Great Holy Spirit, he let out a piercing scream, black smoke rising from his body. He cried out in anguish, "This...this is the power to destroy souls! Who...who are you? This is a power only the Holy Emperor possesses! You are also an evil soul master, you are also...but why...!"

"Because I want you dead." Ye Qi'an's voice was cold and resolute.

Under the purifying light, the Great Holy Spirit struggled in agony, but his power seemed so insignificant before Ye Qi'an. As the black smoke continued to rise, the Great Holy Spirit's screams gradually weakened. In the end, his body turned to ashes in the purifying light and vanished without a trace.

The underground hall returned to calm, and the terrifying energy completely dissipated. Ye Qi'an withdrew his World-Destroying Eyes, and his eyes and pupil color returned to normal.

"Go find your parents quickly. Time is running out. Under my purification, the evil and filth that these vengeful spirits have tainted will gradually be washed away. Once they are completely cleansed, they will ascend to heaven. If you have anything to say, tell them quickly."

As soon as he finished speaking, Ye Qi'an flashed out the way he came, exited the underground hall, and bumped into the eight saints gathered together. He casually cast a purifying light on each of them, restoring their senses.

"The Great Holy Spirit and the Two Holy Spirits are dead. The cult's branch altars have been destroyed. The souls of your loved ones have been purified. If you still wish to see them one last time, hurry down."

The eight saints looked at each other, their eyes filled with shock and disbelief. After a moment, as if they had suddenly realized something, they rushed toward the underground hall. The faint sound of wailing came from the tunnel inside the room. Clearly, the saints had found the souls of their loved ones.

Nana was the first to emerge from the tunnel. Her hood had already been removed, and her eyes were red and swollen from crying. She came to Ye Qi'an, her knees buckled, and she was about to kneel down. Ye Qi'an frowned slightly and quickly used his soul power to lift her up.

My condolences.

Nana nodded gently: "Thank you, Master. I said that as long as you can help me free my parents' souls, I will serve you like a slave. You did it, and you even purified the filth in my parents' souls, leaving me with no more attachments. If you insist on refusing, then I have no reason to live in this world anyway, and I can only leave this world forever."

One by one, pale-faced figures, their eyes red and swollen from crying, came up behind Nana and knelt down at the same time: "We have no way to repay your kindness in giving us a second chance. We are willing to follow you for life and serve you with our souls."

Nana smiled bitterly, "Master, I don't want this either, but we've been enslaved for so long, and almost all of us are orphans. We have no family left in this world. If you don't want us, we don't even know what to do."

"If one day I ask you to kill someone, what will you do?" Ye Qi'an looked at everyone with deep eyes, his voice calm and serious.

Nana paused for a moment, then said firmly, "Master, if the person we kill is an evil person, we will not hesitate. But if the person is innocent, we would rather die than submit."

The others nodded in agreement with Nana's words. "We are willing to obey our master's orders, but we will never kill innocent people indiscriminately."

Ye Qi'an nodded slightly. "Very good. Remember what you said today."

Everyone responded in unison, "Yes, Master!"

"Get up, all of you. Don't kneel so easily again in the future." Ye Qi'an's tone carried a hint of authority.

Upon hearing this, Nana and the others slowly stood up, their eyes still filled with awe.

"Nana, I have a task for you." Ye Qi'an looked at Nana with a serious expression.

Nana immediately straightened up and said respectfully, "Master, please give your orders."

Ye Qi'an pondered for a moment, then took out a soul tool storage ring and said, "Take this money and go to the vicinity of the Star Dou Great Forest to buy us a secluded and safe place for future operations. Remember, don't attract unnecessary attention. Time is of the essence. Take off all your clothes and leave them here, then leave immediately. Conceal your tracks as much as possible and get out as fast as you can."

Nana was slightly taken aback, but quickly reacted. Without hesitation, she followed Ye Qi'an's instructions, quickly took off her white clothes and threw them on the ground. The others followed suit.

"Go!" Nana shouted, rushing towards the door first, with the others following closely behind, leaving the black domed building as quickly as possible. They ran along secluded paths, trying not to leave obvious footprints, while using their soul power to conceal their presence and erase any trace of their presence.

After Nana and the others left, Ye Qi'an's figure hovered in mid-air, his gaze fixed on the black circular building below. The Eye of Annihilation in the center of his forehead quietly opened, its dark purple light flashing.

"Eye of Annihilation - Light of Annihilation!" Ye Qi'an shouted, and a strong and dazzling purple light burst forth from the Eye of Annihilation. This light was like a ray of destruction, shooting straight towards the black domed building.

The moment the light touched the building, its surface seemed to be eroded by a powerful force, cracks appearing and spreading rapidly at a visible speed. An eerie purple light emanated from these cracks, as if they were being constantly devoured and disintegrated by this world-destroying light.

With a deafening explosion, the black domed building collapsed completely, turning into ruins. Amidst the billowing smoke and dust, Ye Qi floated quietly in the air.

After the destruction of the Holy Spirit Cult's branch altar, the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy remained remarkably calm, at least on the surface.

A few days later, Ye Qi'an also received a letter from Nana. He opened the envelope, unfolded the letter, and saw her delicate handwriting.

"Master, we have found a secluded spot near the Star Dou Great Forest. The terrain is complex, and the surrounding vegetation is dense, making it difficult to be discovered. We have begun preparations to ensure its safety. Please rest assured, Master, we will do our utmost to prepare for future operations. —Nana."

After reading the letter, Ye Qi'an nodded slightly, a look of satisfaction in his eyes. He refolded the letter, then picked up the candle flame beside him and gently brought it close to the paper. The flame instantly licked at the edge of the letter, and the paper quickly burst into flames, the orange flames leaping and devouring the words on the paper. In no time, the letter turned to ashes, wisps of smoke drifting into the air.

"The production of the second piece of battle armor should also be put on the agenda now."

After Ye Qi'an settled into the residence arranged for him by the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy, Jing Hongchen didn't say much and was happy to see it happen. Perhaps after some time, Ye Qi'an would join the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy.

Compared to Jing Hongchen's thoughts, Ye Qi'an obviously didn't think that way. He knew that the quality of rare metals needed to forge two-word battle armor would be improved. Although he didn't lack rare metals now, why would he consume his own inventory when he could get rare metals from the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy for free?

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(End of this chapter)