Douluo: Starting with the Signing in of Goddess Xiaowu

"The young Immortal King, accompanied by over a hundred women? What does this young Immortal King look like," the leading Immortal King asked immediately.

"To the Great Elder," Elder Niu replied, "his appearance is so handsome that it is unparalleled in my lifetime."

"It's him!" all the Supreme Elders exclaimed in unison, coming to a realization.

"Indeed, it is him," the leading Immortal King affirmed, "aside from him, where else in the world is there a young Immortal King."

"So the ones following him are the hundred-plus women named on the Immortal King List?" another Immortal King exclaimed.

"What? Over a hundred women, all named on the Immortal King List?" Daiputong spoke with some unease.

"Yes, not long ago, the five of us witnessed this man, having just become an Immortal King, kill a well-known Immortal King, and later we learned that all of his women are named on the Immortal King List!" the leading Immortal King replied.

"Ah, to be named on the Immortal King List means they are not yet Immortal Kings but will be in the future. How is this possible in this era!" Daiputong's complexion changed dramatically, "Doesn't this mean there are over a hundred Immortal Kings, and he, having just ascended, can kill an Immortal King? Is he even human? Could it be that they have broken the curse?"

"Then, esteemed Supreme Elders, what should we do now?" Daiputong asked.

"Originally, the five of us discussed recruiting him into Tai Chu Pavilion. However, after learning that all his women had ascended to the Immortal King List, if this power were to grow, let alone Tai Chu Pavilion, which power in the world today could suppress it!" the leading Immortal King said with a cold expression.

"Great Elder, what do you mean?" Daiputong inquired.

"Do it all or not at all!" the leading Immortal King said coldly, "Before his wings are fully grown, we'll kill him and all his women, and by the way, take over the Ancient Immortal Clan!"

Elder Niu's pupils shrank suddenly.

"Ah!" Daiputong exclaimed in surprise, "My fellow Elders, are such actions not unbecoming for our identity in Tai Chu Pavilion?"

"Then let's not involve Tai Chu Pavilion!" the leading Immortal King sneered.

"Then, who will be given the task?" Daiputong inquired.

"Release everyone from the Abyssal Prison," the leading Immortal King suggested.

"The Abyssal Prison? That place is full of mixed-blood members of the Ming Clan who are not affected by the curse, including over a hundred True Immortals and three ancient Immortal Kings of the Ming Clan! Releasing them all, even if Tai Chu Pavilion took action, would be very difficult to recapture!" Daiputong frowned.

"One must sacrifice to gain!" the leading Immortal King replied, "This person must be taken down by three ancient Immortal Kings. Just place the entrance to the Abyssal Prison above Jia Yi City, and leave the rest to fate."

"But, esteemed Supreme Elders, this will result in the complete destruction of Jia Yi City and the surrounding Tai Chu City," Elder Niu spoke up.

"Proceed with it!" the leading Immortal King, unwilling to speak further, closed his eyes and said coldly.

Elder Niu wanted to say more, but Daiputong stopped him, "Elder Niu, didn't you hear what the Supreme Elders said? One must sacrifice to gain!"

Elder Niu was immediately filled with despair.

One must sacrifice to gain.

Jia Yi City was also sacrificed!

...

Within the courtyard of Jia Yi City,

Chu Qin, who was cultivating, slightly opened his eyes, sensing someone approaching from outside.

"She... what does she want?" Chu Qin asked, "Is that Empress Chu Yun outside the door?"

The approaching Empress Chu Yun, having heard Chu Qin's words, nodded and said, "Yes, it's me!"

Chu Qin smiled faintly, then went to the door and opened it.

Standing outside was indeed Empress Chu Yun.

Today, Empress Chu Yun was dressed to impress.

Elaborately adorned, she wore a tight-fitting green dress, but still carried that wine gourd on her back.

"Empress Chu Yun, have you come for Xiao'e?" Chu Qin inquired.

Empress Chu Yun shook her head, "I'm here to bid you farewell."

"Farewell?" Chu Qin said, somewhat taken aback.

As always, Chu Qin never kept a woman he disliked by his side.

Given his fondness for beauty, to say he had no feelings for Empress Chu Yun, an unsurpassed beauty of her time, even dogs would shake their heads.

However, among all the women Chu Qin knew, Empress Chu Yun's personality was the most enigmatic.

Empress Chu Yun had a particularly solitary character, probably as a result of being alone so often, which even Chu Qin found hard to fathom.

Therefore, although Chu Qin knew that Empress Chu Yun was most likely a Hidden Goddess, he had never found the right opportunity to breach this barrier.

Now, hearing that Empress Chu Yun was about to leave, Chu Qin couldn't help but feel a sense of loss deep down, as if he was about to lose a priceless treasure.

"Yes. Young Master Chu, you should know that I've always been a lone wolf," Empress Chu Yun said with a smile, "It's indeed been a pleasure being with you all, but I always feel like something is missing. So, I plan to continue my lone adventures."

"I owe much to you and Xiao'e for your care during this time."

"But this is the Nine Heavens, and you're only at the level of a Human Immortal; it's very dangerous," Chu Qin frowned as he spoke.

"It's okay, I'm not afraid of danger. Didn't I also venture into the Infinite Heavens alone when I was at the Yu Zun Realm?" Empress Chu Yun said with a smile, "Strength isn't a problem."

"Did Xiao'e agree?" Chu Qin asked.

"I am Xiao'e's master." Empress Chu Yun smiled and said, "Well then, Young Master Chu, it's indeed been a pleasure being with you. You are the finest man I've ever met. We shall meet again!"

Chu Qin wanted to say something to persuade her to stay when suddenly, Qiān Yún's voice rose, "Young Master Chu, it's not good, it's not good!"

Chu Qin turned towards the voice and saw Qiān Yún rushing over in a fluster.

"Lord Qian Yun, what's the matter?" asked Chu Qin urgently, "Why such a hurry?"

Qiān Yún glanced at Empress Chu Yun.

"Then, Chu Qin, let's meet again in the future. I must go now!" said Empress Chu Yun before turning to leave.

"Tell me, what happened?" Chu Qin knew that, aside from knocking Empress Chu Yun unconscious, he probably had no way to keep her, and he temporarily gave up and turned to Qiān Yún.

"Just now, my master, Elder Niu, reported your transaction to the Supreme Elder Hall," Qiān Yún said.

"And then?"

"The Supreme Elder Hall wants to kill you!" Qiān Yún exclaimed.

"What?" Chu Qin's expression changed slightly.

"The people from the Supreme Elder Hall, knowing you and your women made a name on the Immortal King List, believe you pose too great a threat. So, they plan to employ people from the Abyssal Prison to slaughter you all!"

"The Abyssal Prison?"

"The Abyssal Prison holds the descendants of Youming Xian Di. They are all remnants of the battles between Youming Xian Di and the Nine Heavens during the Ancient Era, each one incredibly powerful, including at least three Immortal Kings," Qiān Yún replied, "Now, the Supreme Elder Hall intends to place the entrance to the Abyssal Prison above Jia Yi City's skies. So, Young Master Chu, you must leave quickly; it'll be too late soon."

"If I leave, what will you do?" asked Chu Qin, "Placing it over Jia Yi City, you can't avoid it either. Even if you do manage to avoid it, if I escape Jia Yi City, you and your master will likely be pursued by the Tai Chu Pavilion, right?"

Qiān Yún did not argue.

"So, I won't leave," Chu Qin said with a casual smile, "Originally, I intended to make a courteous trade with the Tai Chu Pavilion, but since they've provoked me..."

"Then there's no need for the entire Tai Chu Pavilion and the Supreme Elder Hall to exist anymore!" Chu Qin's demeanor shifted as he declared.

Qiān Yún was startled by this.

The murderous intent in Chu Qin's eyes was indeed terrifying.

"Young Master Chu, not to mention the three great Immortal Kings from the Abyssal Prison, along with the five Immortal Kings from the Supreme Elder Hall, do you stand alone?" Qiān Yún said uneasily.

"One person is enough!"

"Wait. Empress Chu Yun has just gone out!"

No sooner had Chu Qin finished speaking when the ground suddenly began to tremble mightily.

The sky also resounded with thunderous roars.

"Here it comes, Qiān Yún, go tell my women not to wander off," Chu Qin instructed as he looked towards Qiān Yún.

"Yes, Young Master Chu," Qiān Yún nodded in response.