[Qingcheng Sect Leader Yu Canghai: The Evil-Repelling Sword Technique! So the “Evil-Repelling Sword Technique” originates from the “Sunflower Manual”!].
[Sacred Maiden Wanwan of the Yin Gui Sect: A fragmented version of the “Sunflower Manual,” passed through two hands, can still dominate both the righteous and evil factions. This Laughing Proudly at the Martial World province is just too weak!].
[Four-Eyed Brows Lu Xiaofeng: Miss Lianxing and Young Master Ye answered correctly. I wonder what reward they will receive.].
[King of Thieves Sikong Zhaixing: On the contrary, I’m more interested in what punishment awaits those who answered incorrectly. Will it be like what Young Master Ye mentioned—a random castration?].
[Cheng Shifei: Damn! This sounds so fun, I can’t wait!].
[Little Li Flying Dagger Li Xunhuan: Big brother! You… you don’t have to worry. Big brother, you are lucky, nothing bad will happen to you.].
As the answers were revealed, some rejoiced while others despaired across the martial world.
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In an abandoned temple, Yu Canghai grabbed Lin Zhennan’s collar and coldly demanded, “Where exactly is the ‘Evil-Repelling Sword Manual’? Speak up!”
Lin Zhennan, covered in wounds, ignored Yu Canghai’s questioning. He stared blankly at the enormous light screen in the sky. So this was the origin of the “Evil-Repelling Sword Manual”?
His grandfather, Lin Yuantu, was originally a monk?
Seeing that Lin Zhennan still refused to speak, Yu Canghai first grew furious but then seemed to have an idea. His ugly old face squeezed into a sinister smile.
“Good, good! You’re tough. Very impressive, very impressive!”
“But it doesn’t matter. I believe this live-streamed Q&A game will give me the answer I want.”
As Yu Canghai’s mocking words fell, Lin Zhennan’s face changed dramatically!
“You… you… cough!”
“Hahahaha!”
Seeing Lin Zhennan vomit blood from rage, Yu Canghai laughed heartily. Then, he sent a secret message through the live stream’s chat, ordering his disciples stationed in Fujian to closely monitor the broadcast.
The moment the hiding place of the “Evil-Repelling Sword Manual” was revealed, they had to seize it immediately!
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A hunchbacked man stood in a secluded corner, looking up at the sky. His face was covered with three medicinal plasters, his eyebrows drooped, and the left side of his mouth curled up, exposing half his teeth—his appearance was hideous and repulsive.
This man was Lin Pingzhi, who had disguised himself to escape Qingcheng Sect’s pursuit. As he watched Lin Yuantu’s unrivaled might, defeating all opponents with the “Evil-Repelling Sword Technique,” Lin Pingzhi felt a whirlwind of emotions—pride, yearning, confusion, resentment, and deep sorrow.
His family’s “Evil-Repelling Sword Technique” was so powerful, yet why couldn’t they even defeat a mere Yu Canghai now? They had always practiced according to their ancestral teachings.
Why were they so weak?
Why couldn’t they defeat anyone?
If their “Evil-Repelling Sword Technique” had even half the power Lin Yuantu displayed, they could have exterminated the Qingcheng Sect entirely.
Instead, their Fu Wei Escort Agency was mercilessly slaughtered. At this thought, Lin Pingzhi’s heart burned with grief and rage, nearly beyond control.
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Witnessing the “Evil-Repelling Sword Technique” moving with ghostly speed, Yue Buqun was equally excited. His old face flushed with anticipation. He was certain—if he could learn the ‘Evil-Repelling Sword Technique’, he could definitely defeat Zuo Lengchan!
At that point, not only could he prevent the forced merger of the Huashan Sect, but he could also take the initiative to unify the Five Mountains Sword Sects, making Huashan the supreme leader!
The Evil-Repelling Sword Manual!
He had to obtain it!
This time, however, Ning Zhongze did not notice his odd behavior. Her full attention was on the live-stream. Because the rewards and punishments were about to be announced.
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In the Live-Stream, Ye Luochuan and Lianxing were smiling brightly, while Long Xiaoyun and Tian Boguang were filled with unease.
Castration!
The word circled in their minds like a curse, making their hearts tremble with fear. Yilin was also scared, muttering prayers for Buddha’s blessing.
[For this round’s question, Long Xiaoyun, Yilin, and Tian Boguang answered incorrectly.].
[Long Xiaoyun’s randomly assigned punishment is as follows:].
[Castration. The Eastern Depot needs talents like you!].
As the live-stream’s cold and merciless voice announced the verdict, Long Xiaoyun’s face twisted in horror!
“No!”
“Impossible!”
“I don’t want this! I don’t want this! Ahhh!!”
Long Xiaoyun’s eyes widened in disbelief—he had actually been selected for castration. He refused to accept it. But the will of the live-stream would not change according to his desires.
A beam of light descended. An excruciating pain, like knives stabbing into every nerve, spread through his body. Long Xiaoyun curled up like a prawn, collapsed to the ground, and let out a blood-curdling scream.
The pain!
Unbearable pain!
Pain that pierced his soul!
Fortunately, the agony came as fast as it left.
When Long Xiaoyun finally caught his breath, his entire body was drenched in cold sweat. He reached down to check—only to find nothing.
Long Xiaoyun’s eyes became vacant, hollow and lifeless. He felt as though his entire world had turned dark.
At this moment, he was no longer the high-spirited groom he had been just moments ago.
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Outside the live-stream, all the men across the martial world shuddered at the same time, feeling an eerie chill in their lower halves.
[Fierce Bandit Yun Zhonghe: Damn! This live-stream is way too dangerous. Suddenly, I feel like not being chosen is actually a blessing! What’s the point of being number one in the world if you can’t be a man anymore?].
[Ouyang Ke of White Camel Mountain: That pretty boy Ye really jinxed him—he actually got it right!].
[Azi of the Star Sect: Hahaha! The groom got castrated on his wedding day, how hilarious!].
[Eastern Depot Director Cao Zhengchun: The live-stream is right. Our Eastern Depot needs talents like him!].
[Western Depot Director Yu Huatian: Our Western Depot also needs talents like him!].
[Cheng Shifei: Two big bosses, don’t fight over him! There’s still one more, you can each take one—problem solved!].
[Eastern Depot Director Cao Zhengchun @Cheng Shifei: Smart kid! The Eastern Depot also needs clever talents like you!].
[Cheng Shifei: …].
[Blue Phoenix of the Five Venoms Sect: Hahaha, look at Tian Boguang—his face has gone pale, and his legs are shaking! Hilarious!].
[Jade Swordsman Yuzhenzi of Iron Sword Sect: I wonder if the wedding will still happen? Will they still eat the feast? And… the bride… slurp!].
[Blood Saber Elder: Let go of the bride! Let this old man have her instead!].
[Demonic Hermit Bian Bufang: That Long Xiaoyun had no luck! His bride must have been too beautiful, and he simply couldn’t handle her.].
[Old Mischief Zhou Botong: What’s so great about marriage? Games are way more fun! If no one wants her, I’ll take her!].