Chapter 1333: The Second Contemplation Diagram
King of Mount Throne enjoyed this kind of bliss immensely, so he specifically named his palace Bliss Palace, signifying ultimate pleasure.
He once had lofty ambitions and a very strong desire. But gradually, he realized the quest for immortality was nothing but a madman's dream, at most a beautiful vision. In this world, where is there any Immortal? Since ancient times, no one has taken that step. Immortality, to him, was too elusive. Let alone becoming an Immortal, even progressing further was an extremely difficult matter.
Therefore, after achieving the Zifu Realm, he no longer focused on cultivation but on enjoyment. In the Zifu Realm, he could easily live for several hundred years, enjoying life for centuries, which would not be a wasted life. Thus, King of Mount Throne continuously expanded the Imperial Palace. It was said that the Imperial Palace housed three thousand beauties, but his palace had more than thirty thousand beauties, with hundreds of them just being concubines. Consequently, he fathered countless children, some of whom he had never even seen.
Among the numerous princes and princesses, only those with exceptional talent and remarkable performance in cultivation could earn his glance. The others he wouldn't care for at all.
The Eighteenth Prince barely caught the King of Mount Throne's eye—not given much regard, but not entirely disregarded either.
"You bastard, this king did not summon you, who let you in?" Seeing the Eighteenth Prince intruding and disrupting his peace, King of Mount Throne flew into a rage, picked up his wine cup, and hurled it heavily at the Eighteenth Prince, striking his forehead and immediately drawing blood.
The Eighteenth Prince promptly knelt, trembling in fear, and said, "Father, it wasn't me, someone brought me here against my will."
King of Mount Throne grew even angrier, "Nonsense, no one is here! Who could bring you here? You unfilial son, I will kill you today."
The Eighteenth Prince was terrified and collapsed, his face pale, kowtowing repeatedly in plea: "Father, please, someone really brought me here, this person can become invisible and is right beside me."
"Still lying, who can play such petty tricks before me?" King of Mount Throne furiously waved his hand, and an invisible palm struck the Eighteenth Prince. His face full of terror and despair, he couldn't even beg for mercy before it was too late.
Boom——
The force hit the Eighteenth Prince, causing him to vomit blood and fall to the ground dead. The maids attending King of Mount Throne were also frightened, their beauty paling into insignificance. A prince was killed just for angering the King slightly. King of Mount Throne's ruthless actions struck fear, yet such thoughts were dared only to be kept to themselves, as the next to die would be them otherwise.
In the Bliss Palace, it was common to see deaths. Serving a king was like serving a tiger. These palace maids lived in constant fear, terrified of provoking King of Mount Throne and inviting disaster upon themselves.
Killing a prince didn't concern King of Mount Throne at all. With hundreds of princes, the death of one was insignificant.
Witnessing King of Mount Throne's methods, Tangyu sneered coldly, "They say even a tiger won't eat its cubs, yet King of Mount Throne, you're truly vicious. You're worse than a beast."
Tangyu's words caused a stir, and the maids acted as if they had seen a ghost, retreating to a corner. They looked around with wide eyes but saw no one, the voice seemingly coming out of thin air.
"Who?" King of Mount Throne was also shocked, slapping the table and standing up fiercely, his eyes scanning towards Tangyu's direction: "Who are you lurking sneakily in the shadows?" Only now did King of Mount Throne realize the Eighteenth Prince spoke truthfully. Someone had indeed brought him in, and even he hadn't realized it. This clearly wasn't an invisibility tactic with an Invisibility Talisman but a more formidable method. This made King of Mount Throne furrow his brows.
Tangyu did not reveal himself but instead said, "You don't need to know who I am. I'm here today to ask you for something. Once I get it, I will leave."
"Ask for something?" King of Mount Throne's brows furrowed deeply. No one had dared to ask him for anything before. Yet the presence was invisible, its powers unknown, and the concealment techniques excellent, making King of Mount Throne aware that dealing with the person might not be easy. With this in mind, King of Mount Throne said, "It seems you possess extraordinary abilities, is there a need to be so mysterious? Why not show yourself? If there's something you need, just say so. If I have it, I promise to consider."
"Being able to connect with a person of such high caliber as yourself is also a great fortune. I have good wine and good food here. Why not reveal yourself so we can drink and talk? My dance girls perform well, worth a watch or two."
Tangyu sneered disdainfully, "Associating with someone like you is an insult to me. Let's skip the nonsense. I heard you possess a Four Directions Contemplation Map. I'm here for that."
"The Four Directions Contemplation Map, how does he know?" King of Mount Throne was slightly startled. How did this get out? He'd been studying the Contemplation Map, though he hadn't figured it out yet. He was certain the map was extraordinary and suspected it was incomplete. Over the years, he continuously sought other Contemplation Maps, though no news surfaced. Of course, indulged in pleasures as he was, King of Mount Throne hadn't focused much on it for a long while.
Today, hearing the mysterious Tangyu mention the Contemplation Map made him remember he possessed such a treasure.
King of Mount Throne mused silently, then asked, "You know about the Four Directions Contemplation Map as well? Do you know its uses?" King of Mount Throne spoke with precision, neither admitting possession nor denying it, clearly aiming to glean more information from Tangyu.
But how could Tangyu not see through Zuo Shan Wang's cunning: "You don't need to know. Just give it to me."
This tone indeed irritated Zuo Shan Wang. If he hadn't been unsure about the opponent's background, he would have already taken action.
Zuo Shan Wang said, "I did indeed have a Four Directions Contemplation Map before, but I couldn't see its mysteries, so I gave it away. The map is no longer with me. So, you have come in vain."
Tangyu coldly curled his lips, knowing Zuo Shan Wang would say that: "Is that so? Then it looks like I'll need to take action myself."
"How dare you, such arrogance. How dare you be so insolent here in my palace. Do you really think you can step over my head just because I was being somewhat polite to you? Using some hidden means, do you think you can bluff me? You must be dreaming. If you don't want to die, leave immediately. Otherwise, don't blame me for being merciless." Zuo Shan Wang was furious. In his palace, how dare someone act like this? Wasn't this rebelling against heaven?
Tangyu stopped wasting words and directly made a move. A silent sword strike was launched, giving Zuo Shan Wang no chance to react before he felt a cold sword already at his neck. Though invisible, the terrifying sharpness of the sword could be felt. If the other party applied a bit of force, it could easily decapitate Zuo Shan Wang.
This sudden turn of events caused Zuo Shan Wang to close his mouth obediently, his face full of shock and fear. In his eyes, a glint of fear appeared.
To achieve such a silent and irresistible feat, the opponent's strength was clearly far superior and terrifying. This made Zuo Shan Wang even more puzzled, wondering why he had provoked such a powerful being. Who could this mighty figure be?
Throughout the entire Mystic Spirit Continent, only a handful could accomplish such a feat, right?
Unwilling to show true form, could it be that I know this person? Names flashed through Zuo Shan Wang's mind, only to be dismissed one by one. If they truly wanted just a Four Directions Contemplation Map from him, wouldn't they just say so directly? Would I dare not to give it? Why the mystery, and why come personally?
This situation was too bizarre for Zuo Shan Wang to fathom any possibilities.
"What? Still considering?" Tangyu's voice echoed again in Zuo Shan Wang's mind.
Where would Zuo Shan Wang dare to hesitate further, immediately saying: "I'll give it." As he moved his hand, a Four Directions Contemplation Map appeared.
Tangyu immediately took it, checked to confirm it was indeed another Four Directions Contemplation Map, and stowed it away.
"Sir, I apologize for any offense earlier. Please forgive me," Zuo Shan Wang showed weakness, his life still held by Tangyu.
Tangyu coldly laughed: "Someone like you, what face do you have to live in this world? Your existence is an insult to others. So—you should die."
"No—" Before Zuo Shan Wang could utter a final cry of terror, Tangyu's sword already decapitated him. Blood spurted, and Zuo Shan Wang's bloody head rolled to the ground. In the Zifu Realm, merely decapitating doesn't kill, so Zuo Shan Wang wasn't truly dead yet.
But immediately, another cold light flashed, piercing into Zuo Shan Wang's brow. A destructive force surged into the Zifu, destroying it and causing Zuo Shan Wang's head to explode.
With the Zifu destroyed, Zuo Shan Wang was undeniably dead.
After slaying Zuo Shan Wang, Tangyu then gracefully departed.
After Tangyu's departure, the palace maidservants immediately descended into chaos, screams of terror echoing everywhere. Soon, the entire Mount Throne Royal Palace was in disarray. Zuo Shan Wang being mysteriously slain was akin to a magnitude twelve earthquake, shaking the entire palace violently.
Some were joyful, others sorrowful. Without Zuo Shan Wang to oversee, Mount Throne Country was evidently on the brink of collapse. The Mystic Spirit Continent was in chaos, and wars erupted in all major nations, with Mount Throne Country fighting a neighboring nation. Without Zuo Shan Wang's deterrence, his country's morale would undoubtedly plummet, leading to inevitable defeat. It was foreseeable that Mount Throne would soon be carved up completely. Thus, many hurriedly fled, seeking to escape Mount Throne Country quickly.
This event also triggered massive waves and turmoil in the region.
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