Otherworldly Desert Dust-Chapter 376 - 331: The Cultivation Plan Comes to Fruition

The Martial God statue was destroyed.

Even Jiang Qi himself suffered public execution by Lingchi, his body on the ground beyond recognition, no different from an abandoned stray dog.

It turned out that even a Martial God could have such a wretched side.

The more miserable and pitiful Jiang Qi became, the more the other person’s nobility shone. She radiated with the brilliance of the stars and moon, her skin as clean and lustrous as jade. Her beautiful phoenix eyes, both enchanting and heroic, captivated the soul and made one unable to look directly at her. People could only sneak a glance before humbly lowering their heads. After all, aside from her stunning beauty, she was also the noble Valkyrie who could summon the Sky Dome Sword Rain with a single sword strike!

The birth of a Martial God was always an earth-shattering event.

And even more so because she was a woman.

She ascended to her peak by stepping over the Rotating Martial God, Jiang Qi, drawing the attention of all the people of the Main Continent.

Wuting’s history would be rewritten on this day. Those Martial Warriors who had been indecisive laid down their weapons, knelt on the shattered earth, and saluted in the direction of the Valkyrie. They did not dare to rise, both to express their awe for the newly ascended Martial God and in the hope of receiving the Valkyrie’s forgiveness.

As for those from the East Bright Alliance and Lu Yun Commerce who had started with a rebellious mindset, each one stood frozen in place, expressions of shock and blank stares in their eyes.

They had all thought that the one to execute Jiang Qi in the end would surely be their Lord Wu Hen.

No one had anticipated that Ruan Muhuan would attain the Martial God Realm today, and quite obviously, the Valkyrie had an affair with their Lord Wu Hen.

"Still, it has to be Lord Wu Hen," they all exclaimed after a while, unable to help voicing their admiration.

This was the charm of personality.

Now that was a hunter of the highest order.

Recall when Nuwa first entered the True Martial World, everyone plunged into the True Martial frenzy, doing everything possible to increase their cultivation, constantly expanding their own factions, battling for a foothold in Jianghu, and negotiating with Wuting to have a place in Wudou... Each person treated this place as another real life, pouring much heart and soul into it.

And then look at Lord Wu Hen’s approach.

He focused on nurturing a Valkyrie.

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And then let her dominate the True Martial Continent.

What a simple strategy! Why hadn’t they thought of that?

Admiration, pure admiration. Living on the same planet, when the mysterious era unexpectedly descended, some people had already soared to the heavens, attaining Dao through cultivation. Others sat foolishly, waiting to reunite with old comrades under the Human Emperor Banner. Some had even begun their Heavenly Emperor nurturing plan...

In conclusion, everyone agreed, it still had to be Lord Wu Hen!

"They’ve finally attained Dao, sniffle, I’m crying my eyes out," Cheng Xiaoshan sobbed amidst the crowd, nose running and eyes tearing.

As the only person who had witnessed the experiences of Wu Hen and Ruan Muhuan, she harbored an enormous secret. Seeing Ruan Muhuan mourn the death of Lu Yun, watching her forge a bloody path alone through Wudou and becoming the downtrodden Northern Guardian Lady, every time Cheng Xiaoshan wanted to tell her icy sister that her brother Lu Yun wasn’t dead, that one day he would reunite with her...

Cheng Xiaoshan had kept this secret for three years, and it tormented her.

Now, seeing the devoted couple finally united brought her to tears, for only she truly understood the desolation Ruan Muhuan felt upon becoming a Martial Saint—having achieved martial heights she never thought possible, only to find her martial skills utterly useless and meaningless.

This time was different, completely different!

Together, they had toppled the once invincible Martial God, becoming the most dazzling pair in Wudou. Out of darkness and into the light, they should have a happy and blissful future.

Having hidden the secret for three years, finally seeing the perfect conclusion was most empathetic for Cheng Xiaoshan.

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Wu Hen practiced Breathing Control for a moment, allowing his Essence Qi to recover a bit.

While others envied him for the successful nurturing of a Valkyrie, Wu Hen himself was quite surprised and astonished.

He had just tried it out at first, never expecting it to actually succeed!

Truly, it had to be Han Han, a martial prodigy. She was far superior to a pig-brained fellow like Du Mao. When Wu Hen imparted to her the skills he had learned from the Scroll Realm, he realized Ruan Muhuan possessed a high level of comprehension. If Du Mao could become a famed Divine Star on the True Martial Continent, Ruan Muhuan would definitely not fall short.

Thinking this, the three years didn’t seem wasted. These years had given Ruan Muhuan ample time to meditate and concentrate on her cultivation, allowing her to unswervingly stride towards the pinnacle of True Martial. All he needed to do was give her a small push during some of her cultivation tribulations.

Taking a long breath, he let out a sigh of turbid air.

The words Ruan Muhuan had said before still echoed in Wu Hen’s mind, and he couldn’t help but go up and embrace her, in a very innocent way.

But just as he walked forward, Ruan Muhuan’s phoenix eyes pierced through with a few strands of severity as they focused on the direction from which he approached.

The chill in the air hadn’t dissipated, unable to feel the gentleness emanating from within her heart, only a staunch hostility that put Wu Hen on edge.

Could it be!

Was his Han Han also the foremost sword ashore, destined to slay the one in her heart?

She had just said that the sword was hers, and even though he already had a sword, having one more wouldn’t hurt.

"Come out!"

Ruan Muhuan suddenly rebuked towards the sky behind Wu Hen, her cold sword pointing diagonally towards the clouds.

Only then did Wu Hen realize that something was hidden in the darkness.

Indeed, as Ruan Muhuan’s aura locked in, a man in red garb descended like a celestial roc from the too-misty bank of clouds; although he floated to the ground, his toes remained suspended, as if the dirty and disordered earth would tarnish his clean heels.

His entire body was clad in bright red feathered garb, exuding a bit of the aura of an Immortal who has attained Dao, with a wheel of red fire behind his shoulder, highlighting the majesty and mystery of a Heavenly God.

"All this commotion, I just had to come and see what’s happening," the Red Robe Martial God said with a laugh, exuding a cavalier demeanor.

"Burning Cloud Martial God, save me, quickly kill these heretics!" said the Martial God Jiang Qi, who was struggling for breath and saw a glimmer of hope for survival, shouting with his last bit of strength.

Another Martial God?

Wu Hen slightly frowned; as he had expected, it wasn’t particularly difficult to deal with the Rotating Martial God Jiang Qi. The challenge was how to avoid alarming the other Martial Gods and ensure they wouldn’t interfere in the matter.

"How can you call us heretics? The Northern Guardian Lady has stepped into the Martial God Realm, on equal footing with you and me. Some matters don’t need to be resolved through conflict. We should talk it out to avoid making a spectacle for the people of the entire continent and compromising the dignity of the Martial Gods," said the Burning Cloud Martial God.

The Burning Cloud Martial God walked over to Jiang Qi’s side.

He casually took out a Blood Pill and stuffed it into Jiang Qi’s mouth.

Even a Martial God’s vitality was incredibly resilient; Jiang Qi looked as though he would take his last breath just now but revived miraculously after swallowing the Blood Pill.

Nevertheless, not delivering the coup de grâce was also what Wu Hen intended.

He needed to first gauge the attitude of the Martial God Alliance.

If the Rotating Martial God duties were given to Ruan Muhuan, sparing Jiang Qi, who was now half-crippled, was a face-saving concession for the Martial God Alliance and a clear statement that this was a personal vendetta, unrelated to the other Martial Gods.

"His cultivation is higher," Ruan Muhuan whispered a reminder to Wu Hen, continuing to clutch her sword, standing before him.

Wu Hen nodded.

Fortunately, he didn’t draw his sword when facing Jiang Qi.

Otherwise, this character hiding behind the scenes would have alerted the entire Martial God Alliance, and then he would be facing not just this Burning Cloud Martial God but a united front of Martial Gods from across the continent. Enjoy more content from novelbuddy

"Ruan Muhuan, as the Wuting Northern Guardian Lady, you colluded with these Foreign Guests to revolt and overthrow the divine authority of the Rotating Martial God. First and foremost, this is a crime of insubordination. Despite your transgression, since you have stepped into the Martial God Realm, you should not be treated as a commoner on regular days," the Burning Cloud Martial God stated.

"I have developed my Qi Ming and am a future Martial God, no longer a subordinate of the Rotating Martial God. As a Martial God, I did not receive the respect I deserve. I have the right to execute those who disrespect me, those who framed me!" Ruan Muhuan’s stance was equally firm.

Following the other’s logic, she was, undoubtedly, guilty of a serious crime; even if some in the Martial God Alliance took her side, in the end, she would still have to accept some form of harsh punishment. Who knows where they would send her to keep watch or demand she atone in the Demon Spirit Realm through battle.

"Yes, you make some valid points. Your grievances with Jiang Qi are personal, and we, the other Martial Gods, will not intervene. But there is one thing you must explain here and now," the Burning Cloud Martial God said.

"What is it?" Ruan Muhuan asked.

"Do you know the origin of this person beside you? According to our pact among the Martial Gods, all foreign entities who have not received permission from the Martial God Institute are forbidden from entering our land or occupying the bodies of our people through other means. The possession and erosion of souls are the greatest disrespect to the entire True Martial Continent. We, the Martial God Institute, can recognize you and make you the newly-appointed Valkyrie as well as the Rotating Martial God of Wudou, but you must adhere to the pact of the Martial Gods. Once an alien presence is detected, it must be eradicated!" Suddenly, the Burning Cloud Martial God pointed at Wu Hen with a tone sharp as a blade’s edge!

Everyone within and outside of Wuting was in shock; their eyes fell on Wu Hen.

Wu Hen, observing this Burning Cloud Martial God who had always been hiding in the shadows, understood why the Rotating Martial God Jiang Qi was so insistent on going against Nuwa God End.

In the end, Jiang Qi was acting under the orders of a more powerful and formidable Martial God, intent on annihilating the visitors like Nuwa God End and the people of Shenduan.

The people of the True Martial Continent might only understand the concept of evil possession without realizing its true origins.

The Lost One is dangerous and uncontrollable in the entire Otherworldly Dust.

The practice adopted by the Martial Gods of the True Martial Continent is execution!

As for another Wandering Soul residing in the body of the Lost One, it is considered even more heretical and must be utterly exterminated!