Chapter 6587: Refined

“Such is the will of the people. Everyone, I hereby declare that Jie Nianqing, despite having received the Seven Realms Sacred Mansion’s grace, has turned their back on us and shall be sentenced to death for her crime. We will reclaim what she has taken from us.

“I shall construct a punishment formation with a treasure to take Jie Nianqing’s bloodline and share the power she obtained from the Divine Inheritance Ground with everyone,” Jie Tianran announced.

He took out a formation plate and over a hundred talisman papers. Each of these talisman papers emanated a powerful and ancient aura.

The formation plate rose into the air and manifested into a massive, glowing formation over the square. It was a formation to refine Jie Nianqing into energy until she breathed her last.

Ling Xiao felt terror from the depth of his soul. This was not just a simple punishment; it was the means of a demonic sect.

“Lord Mansion...” Ling Xiao was about to voice his opposition when a hand grabbed his shoulder, pushing him back down into his seat.

It was Ling Xiao’s grandfather.

He sent a voice transmission to Ling Xiao, “The Mansion Master has already announced his verdict. Our clan will suffer the consequences if you continue opposing the Mansion Master. Xiao’er, you have already done what you can. Do not try to take on more than what you can chew.”

Ling Xiao felt his power and movements being sealed off. He couldn’t even speak now.

“Those who channel the formation can share the Divine Inheritance Ground’s power. There are limited slots, so we’ll go by first come first serve basis,” Jie Tianran said as he rose into the air and stepped away from the formation.

Countless figures rushed into the formation.

In the blink of an eye, the formation, which was large enough to hold over a hundred million people, was filled to the brim. Those who had hesitated had lost their chance to benefit from this opportunity.

None of those who stepped into the formation was of ordinary stature. They were all the stronger ones gathered in this square. This was a competition of speed and strength, after all. Those who weren’t strong enough wouldn’t be able to claim a spot so quickly.

Those who didn’t step into the formation, due to their humble positions, had little interactions with Jie Nianqing, but almost everyone who had stepped into the formation came from clans that had received favors from Jie Nianqing before.

Yet, they still called for Jie Nianqing’s execution, and they would resort to refining her into energy so that they could benefit from the Divine Inheritance Ground’s legacy.

“How can humans be so ugly?” Ling Xiao clenched his teeth.

“The world of cultivation has always been a cruel place where strength reigns almighty. Most people are just wild beasts cloaked in hypocrisy. How many people truly value the bonds they have forged? When interests clash, that’s when they reveal their true colors. They are merely showing their true selves now,” Ling Xiao’s grandfather said.

Weng!

The refinement formation emanated a brilliant light. The anxious crowd had begun channeling the refinement formation.

Jie Nianqing’s body began to crack. Blood flowed out from those cracks, fused into the formation, and was distributed to the formation cores, where the crowd could absorb them. It was hard to imagine the immense pain she must be experiencing.

Yet, Jie Nianqing didn’t frown in the least. She was sneering.

All of a sudden, a blood-red rune imprint appeared on her right arm.

Boom!

The blood-red imprint manifested into a gigantic formation that overlapped the refinement formation.

GAH!!!

Screams of agony followed.

The hundred million world spiritists standing inside the refinement formation screamed in pain. Their energies were being siphoned into Jie Nianqing’s body.

“You were hiding such a hand?” Jie Tianran was taken aback.

It turned out that Jie Nianqing had hidden two cards. The one in her left hand had been sealed by Jie Tianran, but the one in her right hand was far more discreet and powerful... though it was also demonic in nature.

Through the formation in her right hand, Jie Nianqing gained control over the refinement formation, turning her from the punished into the punisher.

Even though there were over a hundred million people gathered in the refinement formation, the strongest of them was only at True Dragon World Spiritist. The true elites were busy carrying out missions outside. Those left here didn’t have the power to oppose Jie Nianqing.

“Save us, Mansion Master!”

Screams filled the air.

The weaker ones exploded into bloodied mist, and their blood flowed into the formation. Others barely held on, but the severe damage to their bloodlines made it impossible for them to survive this ordeal.

“Jie Nianqing, how can you use such cruel means against your fellow members? You truly deserve to die!” Jie Tianran roared.

He took out a talisman paper covered in runes. The talisman paper transformed into an aura that enveloped him, and only then did he step into the refinement formation.

The aura quickly scattered around the refinement formation, and it didn’t take long before Jie Tianran regained control over the refinement formation.

“Jie Nianqing, you are truly stubborn. I shall personally take your life today to enact justice!”

Jie Tianran channeled the refinement formation.

Jie Nianqing’s body shattered, revealing her soul. Even her soul was being absorbed into the refinement formation.

Jie Nianqing didn’t expect Jie Tianran to have such a hand. Despite having prepared several hands, she was still outmaneuvered by Jie Tianran. Looking at the man who had slept beside her for many years, she couldn’t stop tears from flowing down her face.

She could never have thought that she would be killed by the man she loved.

Just then, a voice transmission was relayed to her ears, “Nianqing, it’s only now that you see their vile faces, but I have known all along. I granted them power to swiftly raise their cultivation, but that, in turn, depleted their lifespans. They won’t live for long. They have already paid the price for what they did to you today. So, you can leave in peace.”

Jie Tianran’s eyes hardened in coldness.

He raised his hand, and everyone inside the refinement formation was pulled into his palm. However, not a person voiced their objection. They thought that this was a necessary move for him to turn the tables on Jie Nianqing.

It could be because he had just killed a loved one, but his face was exceptionally cold. He looked at the others gathered in the square with eyes that could murder. No one dared to meet his gaze.

“God’s Era’s power has surfaced. This is a crucial moment for our Seven Realms Sacred Mansion. I can kill even my wedded wife; I’m sure you know the plight awaiting those who dare betray the Seven Realms Sacred Mansion,” Jie Tianran said.

Many voices erupted in the square.

The crowd declared their unyielding loyalty to Jie Tianran. They seemed to have forgotten that the refinement formation had not just refined Jie Nianqing but a hundred million of their brethren as well. Among them were outstanding juniors who had a bright future ahead of them.

But none of those mattered now. Only their loyalty to Jie Tianran mattered.