Eldritch Horror Theatre

As the saying goes, there is no ’most violent,’ only ’more violent.’

When dealing with a pervasive target that could exploit any given opportunity...

...if unraveling the cocoon thread by thread didn’t work, then pulling the firewood from under the cauldron would be a better choice.

Without hesitation, Fu Qian placed his hand on the Mist Door in front of him.

[Consumed 1 SAN Value to attempt Containment again. Current SAN Value: 40]

[Skills: Air Bullet, Visceral Attack, Cat School, Feast (Locked)]

[Weapon: Tyrant’s Fist]

[...1%...16%...21%...29%...41%...61%...98%...100%, Containment Scenario load complete]

”Please enjoy your meal, sir.”

The familiar restaurant appeared before him once again.In his perception, Geng Yue was once again sitting motionless in the corner. Outside, Lu Jun and his partner had stopped to peer inside in confusion.

Inhaling the aroma of the food, Fu Qian tossed a piece into his mouth, immediately stood up, and walked out, brushing past Lu Jun and his partner as they came in to investigate.

...

”Who’s there?”

At the entrance of the Huang Manor, two guards shouted a challenge, watching vigilantly as a figure hurtled toward them.

The target turned a deaf ear and swept right past them.

The guards turned pale with fright. Exchanging a quick glance, they slammed a button, and ear-piercing alarms instantly blared.

Without a hint of hesitation, Fu Qian drove straight in, heading directly for Sixth Master Huang’s courtyard.

In his perception, the people drawn by the alarms were rapidly converging behind him.

Bang!

Fu Qian kicked the courtyard doors flying. Unsurprisingly, he was met with the bloody scene inside the room.

As expected, Ill Omen had acted even earlier this time.

But it didn’t matter. He hadn’t come here to catch him anyway.

With his back to the courtyard gate, Fu Qian stood perfectly still.

Soon, the members of the Huang Family who had rushed over upon hearing the commotion caught up, surrounding the entire courtyard.

The tragic sight inside the house was simply too horrifying. The crowd was terrified; for a moment, no one dared to step forward.

”Who are you? Why would you commit such a vicious act?”

Huang Leji, who had finally arrived, let out a sorrowful cry, his hair practically standing on end in fury.

Fu Qian slowly turned around. He wore a Smiling Mask he had snagged from the restaurant, making Old Man Huang freeze in shock.

”You scoundrel! You dare commit murder, yet you lack the courage to show your true face?”

”My true face?”

Fu Qian sneered and slowly took off the mask, revealing Huang Yuanchang’s face.

”Yuanchang! It’s actually you!”

Everyone paled in shock; Huang Leji was especially furious.

”The Huang Family treated you well! Why would you do such a thing?”

You see, as long as someone wore a mask, very few people would doubt the authenticity of the face underneath.

”Treated me well? Hahahaha!”

Fu Qian threw his head back and let out a string of desolate laughter.

”Are you referring to this deformed visage? Or the fact that, on top of this ugly mug, I still lack any talent for cultivation? Am I supposed to shed tears of gratitude?”

”It’s the Huang Family that wronged me! Huang Leji!”

Fu Qian roared, addressing the family head by his full name.

”But all that is in the past now. I’ve received a gift you people can’t even begin to comprehend.”

”Today is just the beginning. Within three days, I will make the entire Huang Clan of Xiyuan City my sacrifice. Every single one of you...”

Fu Qian glanced around, his voice turning ice-cold.

”...will meet the same end as him.”

”Kill all my Huang Clansmen? What arrogance! Do you really think you can leave here today?”

Huang Leji laughed in a fit of absolute rage.

Yet Fu Qian ignored him completely. Having delivered his ruthless threat, his figure blurred and he bolted.

The crowd encircling him was still in a state of shock. By the time they snapped back to their senses, it was already too late to stop him.

”Stop right there!”

At this moment, a figure leaped over the crowd to give chase.

Shrouded in bright yellow, it was none other than the number one expert of the Huang Clan, Huang Lezhan.

A Tier 5 Transcendent was no trivial matter. Striking in fury, Huang Lezhan moved like lightning, throwing a punch with the momentum of roaring thunder directly at Fu Qian’s back.

In midair, it was as if Fu Qian had eyes in the back of his head. He twisted around in an inconceivable movement, meeting Huang Lezhan’s fist with his right foot.

At the same time, he repeatedly tapped his fingers, and five Air Bullets whistled out.

Fierce winds scattered in all directions. Amidst the heavy thud of the collision, Fu Qian used the repulsive force to leap a second time.

Huang Lezhan wanted to continue the pursuit, but in the next moment, his expression shifted drastically, and he twisted his body to dodge the barrage of Air Bullets.

However, the distance was simply too close. His left arm still took a hit; his body shuddered, and he plummeted diagonally to the ground.

”I’m fine!”

Pushing away the people who tried to help him up, Huang Lezhan clutched his shoulder and looked at his older brother.

”What do we do now?”

The latter’s face was ashen, his brows tightly furrowed.

”That lunatic. To think our Huang Clan could produce such a treacherous son!”

”Although I have no idea how he became so strong, he did say he would butcher all the Huang Clansmen within three days...”

”The Huang Clan has stood for a hundred years! No matter who it is, they have no right to spout such arrogant nonsense!”

Huang Leji snorted, his gaze ruthless and cold.

”Notify the Night Watchers. Tell them that Ill Omen has appeared in the Huang Family, committed a bloody murder, and threatened to kill everyone within three days...”

”Also, call everyone who is outside back. Enter the highest state of alert. Without my orders, no one is allowed to take half a step outside. If Huang Yuanchang is spotted anywhere in the manor, kill him on sight!”

...

After deliberately putting on a false face to take the blame for the murder and threatening to slaughter all the Huang Clansmen as his next step, Fu Qian didn’t pause for a second, rushing straight toward the nearest residence of a rogue transcendent.

Kicking the door to splinters amidst sharp screams, Fu Qian looked at the woman who had jumped up stark naked from the bed. He unceremoniously slapped her across the face, sending her flying right back onto the mattress.

Sleeping in broad daylight.

How could you sleep at a time like this?

At your age, how can you fall asleep?

And fucking sleeping naked, no less!

Do you have any sense of danger at all?

Looking at the dazed woman, Fu Qian took a step forward.

In the next moment, murderous intent surged, and a snow-white blade light filled his vision.

That was fast!

Fu Qian wasn’t alarmed but overjoyed. He simply stepped back half a pace, narrowly avoiding the strike.

Dressed in black, Su Gao landed slowly, her Curved Sword drawn, her gaze as calm as water.

...

Always so reliable!

Fu Qian looked at Heroine Su with satisfaction.

Based on his understanding of Huang Leji, the man would definitely think of borrowing the Night Watchers’ strength.

On his way here just now, he had deliberately left his tracks uncovered, all for the sake of leading Su Gao to chase after him.

The next moment, Fu Qian saw her eyes light up as she looked at him.

No way! I’m still wearing a mask, and you can still recognize me?!

Su Gao didn’t make a sound. She glanced at Fu Qian and then at the woman on the bed. Under the latter’s terrified gaze, she flicked her wrist and hurled her scabbard, smacking it squarely into the woman’s face.

The naked woman passed out without any hesitation.

”Mr. Fu...”

Su Gao bowed in greeting.

”It’s wonderful that you’re alright!”

”Just got lucky.”

Fu Qian took off the mask and acknowledged his identity. Earlier on the road, he had conveniently adjusted his face back to normal.

Upon seeing his face, Su Gao’s eternally unchanging expression actually flashed with a moment of vivid emotion.

”Are you here this time for the matter regarding Ill Omen as well?”

”Yes.”

Fu Qian nodded.

”We don’t have much time. I need your full cooperation for what comes next. Otherwise, something even more severe than last time will happen here.”

An incident even more severe than last time...

Su Gao’s gaze narrowed, and she slowly nodded.

”Alright!”