Chapter 28: The Slaughter Begins

Soren having agreed to be taken in, began descending for a landing, along with the guards that surrounded him, and even though he agreed to be taken into custody, the guards didn't break formation, nor did they drop their guard around Soren.

'Tough crowd… Even though I have agreed to fall under their custody, they are still wary of me… Oh well': soren

Once they all landed, Soren watched as the guards began slowly closing in on him, while the leader took out a pair of cuffs from a tear in space, that Soren could only assume was his pocket dimension. And soon, Soren had the cuffs sealed around his wrists, and then Ava sounded out with a system notification that made Soren grow quite interested for a brief moment.

<{Your cultivation base was trying to be suppressed… But your overbearing power has broken the cuffs seals, leaving you with your full power}>

'So these are just normal cuffs now… Such a shame, as these cuffs even tried to seal my power, even for the briefest of moments… I wonder if I find out how they are made, if I could create higher ones that can hold me': soren

Soren was then led to the guard station that was situated inside the Zhang family estate, where he was placed inside a cell along with 50 other people who seemed to be weak, while they all were wearing the same clothing that consists of a dirty old cloth shirt, and dirty cloth pants, while they were bare footed, and their hair was all in a disheveled state. And contrary to their outward appearance of being weak on death's door, all of these people would live for billions of years due to their cultivation base changing their bodies, but due to lack of proper nutrients and other necessities, all of them had a malnourished appearance.

[Hello, young one… Why is it that you were brought here?]: ???

Soren turned his attention to the person who spoke, and saw that an old man with long white disheveled hair, and a thin and sickly looking face wearing the prison outfit, was looking towards him.

[I was exploring the city, and I ended up in the royal district… I was surrounded by the guards, and then was put here until they decide that I won't be a threat to them… So I should be out of here soon]: soren

After explaining the situation to the old man who asked him about his situation, Soren walked over to the corner of the room where there was a long bench for prisoners to sit on, and then he sat down and closed his eyes, but was soon annoyed when the old man spoke.

[Yeah… That's how they get anyone who happened to get caught in the royal district… We were all told that we would be released upon further decision on what kind of motive we had for entering the district… It was either be killed, or be restrained with these damned cuffs that seal off our energy… You will stay here for the rest of your life… I was brought here 2,000 years ago in the same situation… I had accidentally entered the royal district after running from some goons, and I was caught by the royal guards… I tried to explain the situation, and their leader seemed to be understanding towards me, so I was happy to wear these cuffs until they decided I wouldn't be a threat, but it's been 2,000 years, and I'm still here… There is no leaving once you get here… That's how that royal guard leader works, he seems to be understanding to any situation you have, and then offers you freedom after some time under his custody, but once you have been trapped, there is no escape, and he knows that, so even if you figure it out before you're in this cell, they will kill you because you don't have any power to fight back… I pity you, young one]: old man

'So they tricked me… Bad move… You want to contain me, then I'll just stomp this whole Zhang family into the ground': soren

Soren then got up, and walked over to the bars, and then began shouting, while trying to call attention to the cell.

[Oi!... Guards! Come and meet me right this instant!]: soren

Upon hearing the continuous shouts from Soren, the guards came over with an annoyed look on their faces, as they began shouting back.

[Stop your shouting!... What the hell do you want!]: prison guard

[So, when am I getting out of here, as I got things I plan to do later today]: soren

Upon hearing Soren's question, the guards began smiling, and soon, they broke into hysterical laughter as if they had heard the funniest thing in a thousand years.

[Hahahahaha!... That's quite funny… I thought you would have found out by now, but you have been lied to, once you are here, there is no getting out… Once you put on those cuffs, you became a prisoner of the Zhang family… A slave to be used until your use is up, and then you will die… So enjoy the time you have here while it lasts, as once you leave this cell, it won't be as a free man, but as a labor slave!... Hahahaha!]: prison guard

Soren was now furious, as these guards thought they had won when he showed them kindness, so Soren looked down as he body began to shake in anger, and seeing this, the guards began laughing even louder.

[HAHAHAHAHAHA!... Look! He's so upset that he's even shaking in anger!... Hahahaha! Man, what a great day to be the guard on duty, this guy has made my millennium!... Oh yeah, here… You're gonna need this, as you'll be here for quite a while]: prison guard

The guards then threw a set of prison clothes towards Soren, and watched as they hit him in the face before dropping to the ground, and then the guard spoke in a sarcastic tone.

[Oops!... I guess you weren't prepared to receive your new clothes… Or maybe you're just clumsy… Hahaha!]: prison guard

Just as the guard was about to walk away, he heard the sound of chains breaking, and soon, the sound of metal shackles had struck the ground. Upon turning around to see what had happened, the guard watched as the door to the cell was ripped off its hinges, and he saw Soren disappear, only to reappear holding his head, while his body dropped to the floor, and then, nothing.

[Fucking disguesting!... For that weak bastard to try and trick me… Who does he think he is… Who does this Zhang family think they are…]: soren

Soren then turned to the cell, and saw that all the prisoners were cowering in fear, as they looked up at Soren, and with a single move, Soren destroyed the seal on all the cuffs, and removed them from the prisoners before speaking.

[You're now free… You can leave, or you can stay with me, and watch the Zhang family fall tonight]: soren

Upon feeling their energy come back under their control, most of the prisoners in the cell immediately left with the fastest speed possible, while only one person decided to stay behind, and it was the old man who spoke to Soren when he first entered the cell.

[Why haven't you left yet, old man]: soren

[I wish to accompany you]: old man

[Alright… My name is Soren, what's yours?]: soren

[My name is Lui Shi… It's nice to meet you Soren]: lui shi

Soren gave the old man a small smile, then watched as he opened a small tear in space, and took out a long white robe with a golden sash that hung around his neck, and went down to his feet, while a thick sheet of golden cloth wrapped around his waist, and tied the robe closed, while he quickly put his long unkempt hair into a topknot that was kept together by a gold cuff that had a single golden pin sticking through it, while the rest of his hair flowed down his back, and a sword was now at his waist, and it gave off a decent aura, but it was still weak.

[You seem powerful, so how did you exactly get caught?]: soren

[Well, you see… I'm a Sky Immortal, but I was being chased by a group of 10 Sky Immortals from the Demon Immortal's sect, and I was quite weakened when I entered the city, so I stuck to running rather than flying, as I noticed there weren't many people flying… And then I was surrounded by the royal guards, and in my weakened state, I knew I couldn't win, so I surrendered in hopes that I could recuperate long enough before they released me, but low and behold, I was imprisoned here for 2,000 years, only to be freed by you, my savior, today]: lui shi

[I see… Then why didn't the members of the Demon Sect come after you, and enter this city?]: soren

[I couldn't tell you, but it might have something to do with me having my cultivation sealed, as they would no longer be able to sense my presence]: lui shi

[I see… Thank you for telling me… Now, let's go destroy this Zhang family]: soren

Soren and Lui Shi then flew out from the prison, and were both quickly noticed by the guards, and as the guards came down to fight them, both Soren and Lui Shi began their massacre, as the ones who came and attacked them were only of the Earth Immortal stage. Soon, everyone had been killed, and Soren was completely covered in blood, while Lui Shi's white robes stayed white, and this was something Soren's couldn't understand, so he asked.

[How did you not get a single drop of blood on your robes?... Or on you, in fact?]: soren

[Hahaha… It's quite simple, I use my Spirit Energy to create a barrier over my body, and this not only keeps my clothes clean, and in pristine condition, but it acts as a form of armor when begging attacked by swords, and other weapons]: lui shi

Upon hearing Lui Shi's answer, Soren seemed to form an "I get it now" face, as he then willed the Profound Energy in his body to make an invisible coating over his body.

'So this is how those strong beings who killed millions of beings were able to keep their white robes so clean… I'll be using this from now on': soren

Soren and Lui Shi then began moving forward, as all the guards were killed, leaving only the leader of the guards, and whoever was in the Zhang family estate, but nobody else was outside, and the rest seemed to be inside.

[Quick, the rest are inside, so we should act while they have no clue that all their prisoners have escaped]: soren

Lui Shi nodded, and the two of them quickly few towards the estate, and after reaching the door, Soren and Lui Shi saw 2 people guarding the door, but unlike the guards, these 2 people were of the Sky Immortal stage, and they wore what appeared to be red and black robes with an insignia of a demon with wings embroidered on their left side chest area, and they held swords that emitted quite the aura, and was comparable to the weapon of Lui Shi.

[That's them!...]: lui shi

Upon hearing Lui Shi speak, Soren turned to ask him what he meant.

[What do you mean?... Do you know them?]: soren

[Yes… These are 2 disciples of the Demon Immortal Sect… They cultivate the dark arts that help them grow by sacrificing innocent men, woman, and children, while they have a wicked dual cultivation skill only given to those who become an inner core disciple, I don't know the exact details on how this method works, but what I do know, is they fuck the corpses of girls below the age of 15, as they have the purest of Spiritual Energy, and batheing in that blood, while fucking their corpses gives them a major boost in power]: lui shi

[That's fucking sick!... Lui Shi, how do you know about this?]: soren

[That was the reason why they were after my life all those years ago… I was tasked by my sect master to invade their sect, and get as much information as possible, so that we could report it to Ruler Jiang Chen, so he could purge this vial sect from the face of this realm]: lui shi

[So then nobody will miss this sick and twisted fool?]: soren

[Certainly not!... We can kill them now]: lui shi

[Then let's start the slaughter]: soren

After saying that, Soren for the first time brought out his Zanpakuto since creating it, and after filling it with his Profound Energy, the Zanpakuto seemed to come to life, while Lui Shi inspected it from a distance, with a face of shock and awe, as he had never seen such a power emanate from a sword.

[Soren… After this battle, would you mind if I take a closer look at your sword?... It has a shape that I've never seen before, and emits a power far stronger than anything I've ever seen… Is it perhaps a Divine Treasure?]: lui shi

[Sure… You can look at it, but be careful, it's quite sharp, and has a mind of its own]: soren

After hearing Soren agree to his request, Lui Shi turned back to the 2 Demon Immortal Disciples, and was prepared to lunge at them while they had no idea anyone was here. Soren then made the first move, and appeared behind the first disciple, while Lui Shi got behind the other one, and while Soren immediately dispatched of his target, Lui Shi had a proper fight with his opponent, but it didn't last long, as the Demon Immortal Disciple was caught off guard, was was unable to prepare any grand attack.

[Y-You both will die under the hand of our Demon Lord!]: demon immortal disciple

After discarding the threat given by the Disciple, Soren and Lui Shi stood before the gigantic double doors, and with a "Light" tap, Soren blew the door off its hinges as he spoke.

[Knock knock… Anyone home?]: soren

Soren and Lui Shi then stepped passed the now rubble of what was left of the grand door, and entered the estate, while noticing that the main hall was quite empty, and giving a quick scan, Soren found everyone in the dining hall, and it appears they have yet to notice the intrusion, letting both Soren and Lui Shi begin their "silent" invasion, as they planned to raid the entire estate of anything valuable, before killing everyone.