Tales of Herding Gods
Chapter 1697: Ten Steps To Kill A God

"Time is tight, stop drinking."

Celestial Venerable Yun and Qin Mu's sides were filled with empty wine jars, and there was only one jar left untouched. Celestial Venerable Yun smiled and said, "It's hard for existences like us to get drunk. You need to stop Hall Master Spirit Official. After all, he's split into thirty, so it won't be easy to get rid of him. This jar of celebratory wine will remain here. You and I, whoever returns first will drink this jar of celebratory wine!"

"Alright!"

Qin Mu also knew he couldn't delay. He stood up and said with a smile, "This jar of wine is the celebratory wine. Whoever returns here first will have the right to drink it!"

He turned to leave.

The moment he turned around, Celestial Venerable Yun felt a faint aura in his shadow. It was Shang Jun who had left Qin Mu's shadow and was hiding in it. It was hard to detect under normal circumstances. It was Shang Jun who had intentionally let out a slight ripple to signal his arrival.

Celestial Venerable Yun looked down at the battlefields below. The battlefields around Carefree Village were bustling with activity. Eternal Peace's reinforcements and supplies were continuously being sent here through the teleportation gate. Carefree Village was in charge of the rulers of the 33 heavens, and they all led their troops into the battlefield. Among the four great heavenly teachers, only Woodcutter was left to control the entire situation and unleash his wisdom to the fullest!

Because Celestial Venerable Yue, Celestial Venerable Yun, Qin Mu, and the rest were overseeing Carefree Village, Martial Arts Heavenly Teacher led the martial arts practitioners of Bullfighting Heaven into battle and didn't protect Woodcutter Wen Tiange.

Celestial Venerable Yun's gaze flickered. Spirit Official Hall Master's first battle was also the most dangerous one, and that was Carefree Village!

Carefree Village was the closest, so the first place he would reach would definitely be Carefree Village's battlefield. He would hunt down the four great heavenly kings of Carefree Village, Founding Emperor Yiyue, Elder Qing Huang, Sakra Buddha, Mingdu Heavenly King Tian Shu!

Other than that, he also had to hunt down the four great heavenly teachers of Carefree Village, Wen Tiange, Yan Yunxi, Guan Cha, and Han Tang!

Carefree Village was in chaos and without a leader. Even with Eternal Peace's heavy weapons and countless gods and devils, there was no one to deploy them. It was hard for them to escape death.

The second place that Hall Master Ling Guan's ancient god clone reached was the South Sea battlefield. South Sea battlefield had South Deity Vermillion Bird, Crimson Light Two Emperors, First Ancestor Human Emperor, and Red Deity Qi Xiayu.

Next was Heavenly Yin World, hunting Goddess of Heavenly Yin!

Meanwhile, Heaven Duke and Earth Count who lived behind Supreme Emperor Heaven were the fourth places he had to go.

The Youdu where Little Earth Count Qin Fengqing was at was the fifth place he wanted to go!

Next were the two Black Tortoise Deities that had just descended from the northern border and Wei Suifeng, who was in charge of the northern border.

The next target was Dao Ancestor of Dao Sect and the Brahma King of Buddhism!

The ones closest to the Dao Sect were Emperor Yanfeng of Eternal Peace's capital city, as well as Virtuous Earth Sovereign Gongsun Yan. Next were Jiang Baigui of the East Sea and the recently revived East Deity Qing Long.

After the east sea, Hall Master Ling Guan arrived at West Earth. West Deity White Tiger had descended there, and eradicating West Deity and Heavenly Teacher Yue Tingge was his goal!

After that was the dragon qilin, the lord of the beast world, and finally, Xu Shenghua, who was under the world tree of the ancestral court!

What Qin Mu wanted to do was to reach these places in the shortest time possible and kill the ancient god clone of Hall Master Ling Guan!

The Hall Master of the Spirit Official Hall had achieved four lifetimes of Dao, three Dao Fruits, and one Dao Flower. He cultivated the Dao Realm system of Miluo Palace and the system of using strength to achieve Dao, four types of Dao.

His corporeal body was split into thirty portions, transforming into thirty strongest ancient gods. They could be considered top-notch Celestial Venerables!

The techniques he cultivated were countless, and he had cultivated numerous Great Daos. The paths, skills, and divine arts that the thirty ancient gods had mastered would probably never be repeated!

No matter if it was Celestial Venerable Yun or Shang Jun, they couldn't see through the Great Dao divine art that his ancient god clone had mastered in the shortest time and kill him.

The fastest person in this world was the ancient god, South Deity Zhu Que, who controlled the Dao Fire Ancestral Land. However, South Deity was no longer an ancient god, and the Dao Fire Ancestral Land was now under Eternal Peace's control.

Celestial Venerable Yue's Extreme Void wasn't fast, but folded space, giving people the illusion that she was extremely fast.

Cripple was third in speed, and his speed was so fast that he could disregard space.

Next was the teleportation divine art and the Spirit Energy Mutual Shift of different worlds.

On the other hand, Qin Mu was the only existence that had the strength of multiple families. Spirit Energy Mutual Shift was even created by him and the black tiger god when they were young.

Therefore, he was the only one who could intercept and kill the thirty clones of the Spirit Official Hall Master. Even so, there was a high chance that the rescue would fail.

Celestial Venerable Yun looked at the battlefield around Carefree Village. On those battlefields, there were a few short and incomparably intense divine arts fluctuations. There were eight of them!

Eight short divine art waves might not be eye-catching in the vast battlefield, but the shock they gave Celestial Venerables was incomparable. Even strong practitioners on Emperor's Throne couldn't feel how terrifying the power contained in these eight short divine art waves was, but it was extremely terrifying for Celestial Venerables!

Celestial Venerable Yue, Lang Wo, Celestial Venerable You, Taishi, and Lan Yutian were all alarmed as they looked towards the battlefield. At the same time, on the side of the celestial heavens, the expressions of the two ancient gods of taiji, Ancestral God King, Celestial Venerable Xu, Mistress Yuanmu, and even Celestial Emperor Hao and Tai Chu changed drastically as they looked towards the battlefield.

Emperor Hao Tian even transformed into a woman and was controlled by the second young master. He looked at the situation on the battlefield.

The eight divine arts came from different directions and belonged to the seven war zones. Compared to the Supreme Emperor Heaven where Wen Tiange was observing the battle, the time between the eight divine arts was very short. There was only one short breath!

Eight breaths later, the dust settled!

Celestial Venerable Yun looked at the eight locations and saw eight peculiar-looking ancient gods lying on the battlefield. The ancient god in front of Wen Tiange had yet to fall, and his corpse was tilting to the side, about to fall.

Not far away from Wen Tiange, there was a flow of light that came from teleportation divine arts and the void divine arts. In the flow of light, there was actually a huge footprint that didn't disappear when stepping on the light!

"Celestial Venerable Mu."

Celestial Venerable Yun picked up the unopened jar of wine and opened it. He raised his head to drink it.

"I'll drink this celebratory wine first. Who do you think will come back first to drink this wine? I hope you can see this empty wine jar when you return and mistake me for returning alive."

He drank the celebratory wine in one gulp and wiped the wine off the corner of his mouth. He smiled and said, "You are too smart, you are skilled in breaking through situations and breaking through calamities. I know that I can't hide such a small trick from you, but you are also a human. No matter how smart you are, if there's even the slightest hope, you will carry that hope and think of things that are better."

He put down the empty wine jar and walked down the Grand Pure Land. He stretched out his palm, and the Tai Chu Emperor Sword flew over. The Great Overarching Consciousness Heaven followed his movements.

His gaze landed on the sky above the main camp of the celestial heavens. Over there, the two Great Overarching Heavens were also moving. Taiji, Ancestral God King, Celestial Venerable Xu, and the other existences were also launching an all-out attack. Almost all of the gods and devils of the celestial heavens were mobilized!

He even saw Mistress Yuanmu's Ruins of End in the sky!

Ancestral God King's army of Xuandu flew past Carefree Village and headed towards Eternal Peace. In Youdu of the Primordial Realm, the devil gods and monsters from Youdu flooded over like a flood!

Celestial Venerable Yun took a deep breath, and divine light shone in his eyes. "Second Young Master, Celestial Venerable Hao, today, I will make sure you will never forget me! The shadow of this battle will forever be imprinted in your Dao hearts!"

Eternal Peace Southern Border, Jade Cliff Pass.

Crimson Light and South Deity looked at the three ancient gods that had suddenly appeared with grave expressions. The three ancient gods gave off an extremely terrifying feeling, like Heaven Duke and Earth Count at their peak. However, Heaven Duke and Earth Count were already dead, and after they were reborn, they became lifeforms after the beginning. They could also be called half-gods.

Other than them, were there any other powerful ancient gods in this world?

South Deity's expression changed drastically, and she immediately said, "Yan'er, Qin Wu, Red Deity, leave quickly. I'll stop them!"

She walked out alone to face the three peculiar-looking ancient gods. Without turning her head, she said, "Yan'er, if you see Bai Yujing after you go back, tell her that she has won. Mother… I might not be able to leave. Crimson Emperor, Crimson Emperor, you guys go too!"

Yan'er was at a loss, and Crimson Emperor said in a low voice, "Zhu Yan'er, we have to leave this place. It's too dangerous here!"

The two of them had supported Crimson Light Era for over a hundred thousand years, and Light Emperor was a ruthless person who had almost attacked the celestial heavens. If he hadn't died, Crimson Light and Emperor would have been existences like the ten Celestial Venerables.

With their keen eyesight, they immediately saw the extraordinary points of these three ancient gods!

Right at this moment, another voice suddenly sounded out. "Which one is Red Deity Qi Xiayu? I searched for a moment in the South Sea, but I still couldn't find this Red Deity… So it's here! Dao Friend Qi, Miluo Palace Spirit Official, greetings."

Red Deity Qi Xiayu turned around and saw another ancient god that was as red as blood walking over from the southern sea. The corners of her eyes couldn't help twitching, and she gave a long cry. She transformed into her nine-headed phoenix body and prepared herself for battle.

"Little friend, there's no need to be nervous."

The blood-colored ancient god said with a smile, "The difference between you and me is too great. You will die very quickly, and there will be no pain. Celestial Venerable Hao invited me to make a move. Other than letting me kill you, he also wants to destroy your soul so that the seventh young master can't revive you. To me, this is easy."

Suddenly, another voice came over and laughed. "Is Human Emperor Qin Wu here?"

First Ancestor Human Emperor endured the pain and looked towards the source of the voice. He saw an ancient god with a green face and sharp teeth walking over like a Youdu ghost king. The gaze of that ancient god landed on his face, and he said with a smile, "You are Human Emperor Qin Wu, how nice. I have been searching all the way, and I didn't expect to see little friend here. Emperor Hao Tian has invited me to kill you."

Village Chief and the rest stood up silently and stood in front of First Ancestor who was the most injured.

"Everyone, there's no need for this."

The five of them looked at each other and said in unison, "Killing you guys is as easy as lifting a finger for me. It's just that Celestial Emperor Hao is cautious and invited our five great clones to deal with one person each. Actually, one clone is enough. Even if Dao friend South Deity wants to escape, she won't be able to."

The despair in South Deity's heart grew even stronger. Dao fire blazed around her as she shouted, "Yan'er, from today onwards, Bai Yujing is your mother! Go—"

She rose into the air, and the Vermillion Bird Spirit appeared. Dao fire warped space and pounced towards the five ancient gods with incomparable valor!

The five peculiar-looking ancient gods looked at each other and smiled. They shook their heads and said, "Pitiful, a moth flying into the fire, seeking its own death. How can you guys contend against the paths, skills, and divine arts of the Miluo Palace?"

The Great Dao around one of the ancient gods was like fire as he raised his hand to face South Deity. An incomparably terrifying pressure came over, and the distorted space of the Vermillion Bird Soul was sealed. South Deity's magic power was also sealed, and she was fixed in the air!

The Dao runes of the Dao fire that came from the ancient god's body were stronger and deeper than hers. They restrained her and made her unable to resist.

South Deity's heart was calm. She only had one last thought left. "Silly girl, run…"

The ancient god smiled and killed him.

At the same time, the other four ancient gods took a step forward and walked towards Crimson Light and Red Deity Qi Xiayu and First Ancestor Human Emperor!

A suffocating despair filled the Jade Cliff Pass. Yan'er suddenly shouted and pounced forward.

Boom!

Space suddenly exploded, and a fist passed through the back of the ancient god's head, which was fixed in place to kill South Deity.

The five fingers of the fist opened up, and the five Connate Great Daos of Tai Yi, Tai Shi, Tai Su, and Tai Chi burst forth from the five fingers, splitting the ancient god into pieces!

Qin Mu's body crashed out of the space, turning the body of the ancient god into fine powder. It shattered into fine powder and transformed into streams of chaotic qi that dispersed.

South Deity's red clothes fluttered in the wind, and the Dao fire floated behind her. She looked at this sight in disbelief!

Qin Mu didn't say a word. The vertical eye at the heart of his brows opened up, and the primordial divine light shot out from his eyes, piercing through the head of another ancient god. Using his right hand as a sword, he slashed horizontally, splitting open the sky with one strike!

Heaven Capital Heaven Splitting Writing!

When the sword slashed over, the corporeal body of the third ancient god exploded. It was as if heaven and earth were being split apart as it transformed into a world that was slowly rising in the Jade Cliff Pass!

Qin Mu raised his left hand and pointed. The primordial finger burst forth, and the ancient god that was walking towards First Ancestor had just leaped up when his body was pierced through by the primordial finger and nailed to the jade cliff!

The ancient god that was rushing towards Red Deity Qi Xiayu was furious. He turned around and escaped into the South Sea. Qin Mu took a step forward, and a huge hole was blasted through Jade Cliff Pass. The sea surface split open, revealing a deep seabed. That was the terrifying destructive power caused by the two of them moving quickly!

Hundreds of thousands of miles away from the southern sea, it was as if a planet had crashed into the sea, causing the surface of the sea to explode. The waves and tsunamis formed rushed towards the coastline of Eternal Peace!

"Seventh young master!" A Dao voice reverberated endlessly in the sky above the southern sea.

South Deity, Crimson Light, and the rest had yet to come back to their senses when they saw Qin Mu flying back and sprinting towards Jade Cliff Pass!

He pressed down with both hands, and the tsunami was forcefully flattened. Light flashed around his body, and he suddenly vanished before crashing into Jade Cliff Pass!

In Jade Cliff Pass, bricks fell from the majestic city walls. It was a huge human-shaped hole that Qin Mu had smashed open.

On the wall of the inner city wall, the ancient god that Qin Mu and Hong Mengyi had designated dead fell off the wall and slowly slid down. He sat on the ground with his head hanging down.

Bang.

A soft sound rang out, and the corporeal body of the ancient god suddenly shattered like sand, turning into a lump of purple vital qi that slowly dissipated.

Yan'er flew to South Deity's side and immediately checked her injuries.

South Deity was bewildered. She suddenly remembered something and hurriedly said, "Yan'er, Bai Yujing isn't your mother. You're my biological daughter! If you dare to recognize a thief as your mother, I won't beat you to death!"