BTTH: Master of Hall of Souls

The once-clear sky changed dramatically in an instant.

"Is that... fireworks?

Jia Yaoyue stared dazedly at the heavens now covered by a dark, inky blaze.

Black, demonic flames descended upon the world like an apocalyptic calamity.

Long, trailing tails of flame left warped traces across the sky.

Getting larger.

Larger still.

Reflected in every eye like a breathtaking masterpiece of destruction.

"No!"

Yao Ye, the eldest princess who had been cultivated with great care by the Jia Ma royal family, lost her composure in an instant.

She collapsed to the ground, her face ashen with despair.

Almost the next moment, the black fire exploded, transforming into a sea of flame that devoured everything in its path.

The child flames of Nihility Devouring Flame spread across the city.

Anything it touched burned. Anyone it touched incinerated.

The more beautiful the thing, the more deadly it became.

The price of this dazzling firework was hundreds of thousands of lives.

Wails echoed everywhere. The city had become a living hell.

"Ding! Villain Points +100"

"Ding! Villain Points +300"

"Ding! Villain Points +200"

"Ding! Villain Points +600"

...

Villain Points surged like a tidal wave, rapidly accumulating.

"Who dares provoke the Jia Ma Imperial City?!"

At the same time the flames descended, more than ten figures soared into the sky on Dou Qi wings.

Grand Elder Jia Xingtian in his hemp robe, Alchemist Association President Fa Ma, Alchemy King Gu He, Lion King Yan Shi, Wind Walker Feng Li, and Mitt Clan leader Mitt Tengshan—

As well as over a dozen other Dou Wangs from major clans and reclusive sects.

All of them looked toward the figure floating in the sky—Hun Miesheng—with faces full of fear.

His strength was at least above Dou Zong!

The black flames suspended in the sky radiated terrifying power, twisting even the space around them, threatening to devour it whole.

"Is that... an Heavenly Flame

Fa Ma stared at the fire that burned all it touched, face turning grave. Ordinary flames could never reach such heights.

"A Heavenly Flame!" Gu He's pupils turned crimson.

Though already a sixth-tier alchemist, he had long struggled to break through. If he could refine even a portion of that Heavenly Flame, he might have a fifty percent chance of advancing to tier seven!

Breathing hard, almost entranced, Gu He reached toward a small wisp of black flame nearby with a Dou Qi-formed hand.

Hun Miesheng watched coldly and disdainfully.

"Black and void, born of nothingness, able to consume all...

"Could that be the Nihility Devouring Flame, ranked second on the Heavenly Flame list?!"

Fa Ma's face twisted in shock. "Don't touch it

But it was too late!

The moment Gu He's Dou Qi hand touched the flame, he snapped out of his trance.

Boom!

"Retreat

The once-still black flame exploded violently.

It crawled along the Dou Qi and ignited Gu He's entire body.

"Help

He didn't even finish his cry before being burned to nothing.

Everyone turned pale with horror.

"Some people... just have a death wish," Hun Miesheng said with a wicked smirk.

"Why is senior attacking the capital and slaughtering our people?" Jia Xingtian, as the royal guardian, stepped forward.

His aura surged—he was at Dou Huang peak!

"I'm giving my woman a gift. Do I need a reason?

Hun Miesheng casually pulled Queen Medusa into his arms, chuckling.

Medusa snorted coldly and shoved him away.

"Queen Medusa?

Everyone gasped. Jia Xingtian's face turned pale.

Dealing with the Snake-People Tribe was already difficult enough—now Queen Medusa was involved with such a terrifying figure?

He gritted his teeth. "We had no idea Queen Medusa was senior's woman. If we've offended you, we beg your forgiveness.

"If you have any demands, please tell us. We'll do our utmost to fulfill them.

"Oh? Is that so?

Hun Miesheng looked as if he were considering the offer—then broke into a devilish grin.

"Sorry. This entire Jia Ma Empire... I'll be taking all of it

Squelch!

His hand pierced Jia Xingtian's chest, crushing his heart!

Boom!

Jia Xingtian exploded into a mist of blood!

Instant kill—Dou Huang peak!

The remaining experts froze for a split second—then scattered in terror!

None dared even raise a hand to fight!

Whoosh

Dark chains ripped through the air, piercing every escaping body.

Screams echoed through the sky as blood mist drifted in the wind, adding more dread to the already suffocating city.

"It's over

The emperor of Jia Ma watched the massacre unfold from the throne, collapsing in despair. The princesses Yao Ye and Yaoyue clung to each other, trembling.

"How pitiful

"The mighty Jia Ma royal family is down to just you few

A calm voice rang out.

That devilish figure now sat on the throne itself, lifting the emperor with one hand.

"Run! Don't let him

"Father

Yaoyue sobbed helplessly.

"That line excites me," Hun Miesheng said with a chuckle.

The Nihility Devouring Flame spread from his palm, reducing the emperor to nothingness.

"I think it's time Jia Ma Empire got a new name.

Hun Miesheng stepped toward the princesses.

Just as he raised his hand, two black shadows shot in from outside.

A dragon-like roar shook the palace!

"Princess, run

An old man with white hair and a massive sea dragon beast unleashed Dou Techniques, shattering half the palace with their power.

Dou Wang: Nalan Jie.

Sixth-tier beast: Dark Sea Dragon!

"Foolish.

Hun Miesheng didn't move. The gravity field surged.

Boom!

Nalan Jie was crushed into pulp.

Squelch!

His hand pierced the beast's skull and pulled out its sixth-tier magic core.

Yao Ye and Yaoyue collapsed to the ground, trembling.

"I'll die. Just please, let Yaoyue go

"She's young. She doesn't understand. Please..

Yao Ye crawled to Hun Miesheng's feet, weeping.

Yaoyue shook her head as tears streamed down her face.

"Tsk, touching.

Hun Miesheng lifted their chins, the youthful features already showing signs of future beauty.

"I can spare your lives.

Yao Ye's eyes lit up.

"But the condition is

"The Jia Ma Royal Family must kneel before Queen Medusa!"

The icy words shattered their hopes completely.

"Eheheheheh

Above the clouds, Hun Miesheng surveyed the smoldering ruins of Jia Ma's imperial capital.

With a wave, all the flames of Nihility Devouring Flame were drawn back into his body.

Of the hundreds of thousands, perhaps a million residents, less than three percent survived.

A trembling voice echoed from above, clear and unwavering.

"I am Yao Ye, Eldest Princess of the Jia Ma Royal Family. From this moment on, the Jia Ma Empire shall be renamed the Medusa Empire.

"The royal family submits to Queen Medusa and swears eternal loyalty

(End of Chapter)