This immortal was clearly ordinary, yet he was unusually confident.

"Atony? They were just ordinary villagers, what crime did they commit that you would kill them all!" Zhou Quan questioned, looking at the familiar faces who had become walking corpses.

Although he was afraid, he felt a surge of anger. These villagers were simple, hardworking, and had never done anything wrong, yet they had ended up like this.

"Haha, you've been in this village for the past few years, haven't you found it strange at all? Few people in this village get sick, and the elderly live very long lives. Everyone says that the ancient well in the village is spiritual, and the well water can cure diseases. Drinking it for a long time can naturally prolong life. But you can't see a single child in the village."

Ah Xiu didn't answer, but instead told a story.

Zhou Quan was startled. He had indeed noticed the problem at first and found it strange, but over time he seemed to have subconsciously forgotten about it.

If Ah Xiu hadn't mentioned it, he wouldn't have even remembered it.

"Actually, this statement is not wrong, because there is indeed a treasure in the ancient well, which is a spirit pearl. The spirit pearl will appear once every ten years. After the spirit pearl appears, the well water will change and become exceptionally clear and sweet, thus having the effect of relieving pain."

Zhou Quan fell into deep thought. Everything has a cause and an effect. Considering the disappearance of those children, he didn't want to think about it, nor did he dare to.

Even Zheng Zhuang couldn't help but show a look of surprise.

Ah Xiu sneered, "You probably already figured it out: the manifestation of the Spirit Pearl requires a sacrifice, and the sacrifice is those children."

Zhou Quan's heart sank. People are selfish. For their own lives, some people would be willing to sacrifice some children.

Ah Xiu continued, "I was originally one of those children, but perhaps because there were enough offerings at the time, I was lucky enough to survive. But I watched helplessly as the other children turned into clumps of flesh and blood in front of me, and were absorbed by the spirit pearl bit by bit. Among them were my younger brother and sister, and my childhood playmates. They were so young at the time."

--I will never forget that terrifying scene. Compared to these people, even the seemingly ordinary people had no pity in their eyes, and were even overjoyed by it. I still remember those horrifying faces clearly.

"I swore then and there that I would make them pay the price, that they would pay for their crimes in blood."

"What does that have to do with him? He wasn't even from this village to begin with," Zheng Zhuang asked.

Ah Xiu's lips curled up slightly: "I desperately escaped from the village, and by chance, I obtained my current power and found the Spirit Pearl, only to discover that the so-called Spirit Pearl was nothing more than the inner core of a demon."

--Although it contains great power, it is also filled with resentment, and I can only absorb it if it is neutralized.

--To dispel resentment, one needs a kind heart, the kind heart of a 'nine-lifetimes of goodness'.

As Ah Xiu spoke, she pointed at Zhou Quan, her eyes filled with longing.

“I guess to gain this kindness, he has to give it to you willingly? That’s why you went to such lengths to manipulate these villagers into putting on an act,” Zheng Zhuang added thoughtfully.

Zheng Zhuang had actually noticed something amiss when the old man at the village entrance handed him the bowl of water. Of course, he didn't drink it, but just pretended to take a sip. Little did he know there was such a story behind it.

Human nature! It is truly more ferocious than demons!

“That’s right. As long as I kill you and make him forget everything that happened today, he will still be the same Ah Quan who loves me deeply.”

Ah Xiu smiled gently at Zhou Quan, but it sent chills down Zhou Quan's spine.

"Oh? What makes you think you can kill me?" Zheng Zhuang asked with great interest.

“Because I’m not that good-for-nothing Qin Ming! Everyone here is my clone. You don’t even know where my real body is. Once your magic power is exhausted, how will you fight me?” Ah Xiu said smugly.

As soon as Ah Xiu finished speaking, the ground began to tremble slightly, and one after another, grotesque zombies emerged from the ground.

An excited look appeared on her face:

"These are the people who came to meddle before. You will suffer the same fate as them. If you could control the body of a cultivator, how wonderful that would be!"

"Ugh, this is really troublesome! Kid, catch this." Zheng Zhuang tossed a talisman to Zhou Quan.

Seeing the villagers and zombies surging around him, Zheng Zhuang lightly leaped into the air.

Ah Xiu sneered, "You think you can't be dealt with just because you can fly?"

Hundreds of villagers and zombies opened their mouths at the same time, and then suddenly spat out strands of spider silk, shooting towards Zhengzhuang.

Zheng Zhuang's spirits immediately lifted; it was time to show off.

"Let me show you what area-of-effect skills are!"

Zheng Zhuang summoned his flying sword, casually held it in his hand, and with a light swing, severed all the spider silk.

His expression was solemn as he recited:

"The Nine Heavens Mysterious Temple turns into divine thunder. The brilliant power of heaven is drawn with the sword!"

As soon as Zheng Zhuang finished speaking, the clouds in the sky began to churn violently, and lightning flashed and thunder roared.

Zheng Zhuang held his flying sword high, and an invisible protective shield naturally appeared around him. The endless spider silk below could no longer get close to him and was bounced back before it could even get near him.

Then, a light rain began to fall from the sky.

After bolts of lightning gathered in the clouds, they struck the flying sword.

In an instant, the earth shook and the wind and clouds changed color!

"The Divine Sword and Thunder Control Technique!"

Zheng Zhuang let out a loud shout, which sounded like rolling thunder.

Countless bolts of lightning shot out from the flying sword, transforming into electric snakes that plunged towards the ground.

Wherever the electric snakes went, whether it was controlled villagers or zombies, they were instantly reduced to dust.

Ah Xiu was already stunned. Was this the true power of cultivation magic?

He unleashed the might of heaven and earth with his own body, laid out divine weapons and sharp blades, and summoned divine thunder from the nine heavens. His magnificent heavenly power was invincible and unstoppable.

Watching her clones being destroyed one by one, Ah Xiu suddenly felt ridiculous. Where did she get the courage to provoke such an existence?

Exhausted mana? Heaven knows how much mana it takes to cast such a spell!

Even if I completely fuse with the inner core of the Spirit Pearl, the outcome will be the same.

I am not worthy to use this sword!

Ah Xiu glanced at Zhou Quan, who was unharmed in the lightning while holding the talisman, and then, amidst shock, regret, and resentment, turned into dust.

Zheng Zhuang sheathed his sword, the clouds dispersed, and the rain stopped.

The village below no longer exists, leaving only a large crater in its place.

The talisman in Zhou Quan's hand in the pit had also dissipated, and he stood there trembling.

Zheng Zhuang nodded in satisfaction. The rain he had suddenly decided to bring was simply a stroke of genius.

Because water conducts electricity!

Looking at the figure in mid-air, Zhou Quan was speechless at his magnificence. Was this an immortal?

Zheng Zhuang slowly landed in front of Zhou Quan. Before he could speak, he heard Zhou Quan let out a muffled groan, and his heart silently burst open...