BTTH: Master of Hall of Souls

Yao Ye's voice echoed across the entire Jia Ma Imperial City.

"Now, is that enough?

Her eyes turned gray, lifeless like a soulless puppet.

Every surviving citizen felt utterly hopeless.

Ding! Congratulations, host, on achieving the title [Master of Despair – Beginner]! Villain Points +30,000 awarded!

A smile crept onto Hun Miesheng's face.

Adding up the over 80,000 Villain Points from Qingshi Town, the initial 10,000+, 30,000 from the contract with Medusa, over 120,000 from the fiery purge of the imperial city, and now this 30,000

He had accumulated over 270,000 Villain Points!

"The royal family is no more. What should we do next? Shall I start bringing in my people?" Queen Medusa took a deep breath as she looked at the scorched ground.

Hun Miesheng gave a cold laugh. "No rush. There's still one last place to clean up—Yunlan Sect.

There cannot be two kings atop one mountain.

…

Yunlan Sect

Yun Shan paced anxiously.

"Please, Sect Master Yun, you must help save the Jia Ma Empire!

"The Emperor has agreed to give half the nation to you if you intervene!

An aged elder from the royal family pleaded bitterly.

"You said the enemy can walk through the void?"

"Yes! Very likely someone in the Dou Zong realm!

Yun Shan shook his head. He was only at peak Dou Huang. Going would be suicide.

But the promise of half a nation was too tempting.

"Eheheheheh...

"Old Yun Shan, what are you afraid of? With me here, a mere ordinary Dou Zong is no more than an ant.

"If it's to help control the Jia Ma Empire, I'll make a move. Once you've taken control, I'll help you break through to Dou Zong and recommend you to the Hall Master—you can join Soul Hall.

A sinister, raspy voice echoed through the hall. Black wind gathered into the form of a black-robed man.

"Protector Wu!

Yun Shan was overjoyed. "Many thanks, Protector Wu!

"Spread my command

"Summon all elders. We head out to assist the royal family!"

Just as they were ready to move, a blood-soaked soldier rushed in.

Yun Shan's expression darkened. "What's the emergency?"

The man gasped, "The Jia Ma Empire... it's gone!"

"What?

Everyone's expression changed.

Yun Shan stepped forward to ask more, but a terrifying pressure suddenly descended over the entire Yunlan Sect.

"It seems Yunlan Sect no longer needs to exist."

A calm voice rang from the sky above as a colossal hand came crashing down on the sect's main hall.

"Not good! Run

Yun Shan's face changed drastically as he and Protector Wu shot into the air.

Boom!

The main hall exploded into rubble!

Those who didn't escape in time were instantly crushed into pulp.

"Who are you? How dare you destroy my Yunlan Sect!"

Yun Shan flew into the sky, glaring at the figure suspended midair—Hun Miesheng.

"You must be Yun Shan.

Hun Miesheng glanced at him casually.

"That's right. I am Yun Shan, Sect Master of Yunlan. I don't know how I've offended you, but why use such means to destroy my sect?"

"No grudge

Hun Miesheng smiled faintly.

"Then why

"I just want to kill you

Before the words had even settled, a massive hand grabbed Yun Shan by the throat.

"You

Yun Shan tried to muster Dou Qi, but his body wouldn't respond.

"You can't kill me! I'm the Soul Hall's official envoy in Jia Ma Empire!"

"Oh?

"Is that so?

Hun Miesheng loosened his grip slightly.

"If you kill me, the Soul Hall will hunt you down across the entire continent!"

Yun Shan thought his words had worked and became more arrogant.

"The Soul Hall's Hall Master is at Dou Sheng level! Even if you're Dou Zong or Dou Zun, you won't escape him!

"Protector Wu is here as well—I advise you, some people aren't to be provoked!"

Hun Miesheng's face twisted with amusement, then broke into laughter.

"Eheheheheh…

"You mean him?

He pointed to the side.

Protector Wu was currently kneeling on the ground, pale and trembling.

"Protector Wu? What

Yun Shan froze.

"Subordinate greets the Hall Master! Forgive me, my lord, for not welcoming you sooner!"

Yun Shan's expression instantly turned corpse-gray.

If he didn't understand by now, he'd wasted his life.

Just as he turned his head

That devilish voice echoed in his ear.

"I am the Soul Hall's Hall Master."

"And since you were singing my praises for half a day, I'll make your death quick."

Bang

Yun Shan's head exploded like a smashed watermelon.

Ding! Villain Points +1,000

"Master!"

A young, furious voice cried out from behind.

"Wind's Limit: Fallen Slash

A white-robed girl wielded a glowing green longsword, lunging toward Hun Miesheng.

A beam of energy barely the size of a thumb shot forth, trembling the very air around it.

Hun Miesheng casually waved his hand.

The beam vanished. The sword shattered. The girl was slapped backward, spitting blood.

He examined her briefly.

She glared back at him.

Her black hair was pinned in an elegant phoenix hairdo. Even in rage, her beauty and noble grace couldn't be concealed.

This was clearly Yun Yun.

"I can give you a chance to live.

"Join the Soul Hall

Hun Miesheng stared at her coldly.

"Never

"You killed my teacher. Even if it means death, I will never serve you!"

Her voice was sorrowful yet resolute.

Hun Miesheng shook his head and suddenly reached out.

Boom!

A distant pavilion exploded, and a pale-faced girl in a pale-blue dress was dragged forth and thrown to the ground.

"Ugh

"N-no, please

Blood spilled from her mouth as she trembled in fear, retreating.

Hun Miesheng sneered and glanced at the jade pendant on her waist.

It read: Nalan.

"You're Nalan Yanran?

She nodded in pain.

"Your grandfather was quite loyal to the royal family."

"Risked his life to save a princess."

Hun Miesheng's voice was indifferent, as if stating a meaningless fact.

"You… what did you say?

Nalan Yanran was struck like lightning. Tears rolled freely down her cheeks, and she collapsed.

Hun Miesheng chuckled coldly and gripped her throat.

"Stop!

Yun Yun, eyes red, shouted, "Let her go, and I'll do whatever you want!"

(End of Chapter)