CHAPTER 174: CHAPTER 174: CURSE SEAL OF PROSPERITY AND DECAY, CONTINUING TO SCHEME AGAINST THE SON

As the black light entered his body, Qin Chuan immediately felt a burning sensation, as if someone was searing his skin with a hot iron.

The pain was indescribable.

Moreover, his body even started to grow red hair!

"Suppress it for me!"

Qin Chuan growled, and nine kinds of Light of Law shone, transforming into arcs of various colors, crackling and radiating destructive energy.

However, it was to no avail.

The black light rooted and sprouted within him, continually devouring his energy and Life Force, proliferating more and more black and white runes, seemingly on the brink of consuming him completely—an utterly terrifying sight.

"System, what should I do!"

Qin Chuan shouted in his heart.

"Ding! This is the Withering Flourish Curse, and there are two ways to resolve it: The first is to dispel the curse directly, costing 2 points of Father Value. The second is to subdue the curse, turning it into a powerful Divine Technique, costing 5 points of Father Value."

The system stated calmly.

"Subdue it!"

Qin Chuan said without hesitation. Such a frightening thing, and it only costs five points of Father Value—too worthwhile.

"Buzz!"

In the next moment, the red hair on his body quickly fell off, and the rapidly growing black and white runes shrank back. Finally, the black light turned into a dark rune Curse Seal, hovering in his sea of consciousness.

"Ding! Successfully subdued the Withering Flourish Curse, turning it into a Withering Flourish Curse Seal. From now on, the host can freely cast this curse."

The system stated calmly.

Qin Chuan slowly raised his right hand, the Power of Law gathering there. Gradually, black and white runes grew from his palm, winding upward like vines, emitting a bizarre and evil aura!

"This...this is!"

"He subdued the Cursed Seal of Ma Po?!"

"How is this possible!"

The people around exclaimed in shock.

They watched as Qin Chuan was consumed by the curse, yet in the next second, the Curse Power was as obedient as a child under his command.

This clearly indicated he had subdued the Cursed Seal of Ma Po.

Such an event was unheard of!

In the history of the Southern Domain, anyone afflicted by the Cursed Seal of Ma Po either transferred the curse or awaited death, and not even a Realm Emperor could escape it!

They stared at Qin Chuan in shock.

Reverence growing within them like a nightmare!

"Senior, who exactly are you?"

An elderly man asked tremblingly.

"Haha, just a nameless person... perhaps once a bit famous, but you haven’t reached that level."

Qin Chuan clenched his right hand, retracting the growing Curse Power, and then smiled lightly.

"Hiss!!"

The crowd gasped again, speculating that they had likely encountered a genuine powerhouse!

Because they were very clear, the world couldn’t be just this small, and the Southern Domain was merely a tiny corner. The invincible powerhouses surely stood in even vaster places.

"Senior, it truly has nothing to do with you?"

Another elder pointed at Qin Zi and asked cautiously.

At this moment, Qin Zi was still tightly bound by the Law of Wood, his mouth sealed, unable to utter a word.

Qin Chuan turned and glanced at Qin Zi, saying indifferently, "I said, I just can’t stand seeing someone bullying the weak. If this place were full of young people today, even if he were beaten to death, I wouldn’t care."

Upon hearing this, everyone breathed a sigh of relief.

It’s good if it has nothing to do with him.

But Qin Zi’s face twitched—Father, I understand your good intentions, but this is a bit too blunt.

Beaten to death and eaten...

What kind of outrageous words are those!

"Everyone, disperse."

Qin Chuan waved at the crowd, watching them fly off in all directions, then prepared to leave himself.

"Hmm?"

Suddenly, he uttered a cry of surprise.

Instantly, the elders flying into the distance flinched collectively. Though they seemed to continue forward, their speed noticeably slowed.

And their gazes covertly glanced backward.

Qin Chuan, however, suddenly lowered his head meaningfully, looking at Qin Zi below, smirking, "Haha, so young, and yet already quite lucky, almost deceiving me."

The elders flew even slower.

Qin Zi’s body trembled, his eyes widened, his mind screaming—Father, do you have to be this ruthless!

In the eyes of others, it appeared that Qin Zi possessed a treasure and was panicking after being discovered.

At this moment, Qin Chuan suddenly shook his head and laughed freely:

"Forget it, this is your fortune. I, an old guy, wouldn’t stoop to snatch something from a junior... make the most of it."

With those words, he lifted the Law of Wood binding Qin Zi.

And before Qin Zi could speak, he vanished in a flash.

This...

Qin Zi’s mouth twitched.

He turned his head stiffly, only to see those elders who were about to leave now slowly turning back, smiling at him.

That smile, so kind.

Like a miser spotting money.

"I...need to escape!!"

Qin Zi wanted to say something, but realized it was futile, so he fled immediately.

"Don’t even think about running!"

"Where do you think you’re going!"

"Everyone, let’s capture him, and share the treasure!"

"Yes, the treasure that even that esteemed person acknowledged must be extremely valuable!"

Those elders shouted loudly, surrounding him from all directions, closing in like a tightening net.

"Father, I hate you!"

Qin Zi emitted a scream like a slaughtered pig, tears streaming as he ran wildly, tears like countless pearls trailing behind.

And the crowd rapidly closed in.

"Hahaha, boy, stop running, just hand over the treasure and we can spare your life."

"Young hero, may I borrow the treasure for a look?"

"Go on, just give in."

These people’s kindly smiles gave Qin Zi a chill, as if he was facing a group of old rogues.

"Who dares make a move! That person earlier is my father!" Qin Zi was about to be captured, so he shouted loudly.

Instantly, everyone fell silent.

Then, one of the old men raised an eyebrow and laughed weirdly, "To be honest, that’s my father too."

"Mm, he’s my father too."

"Yes, indeed, my father!"

The other old men chimed in, chuckling, willing to call such a magnate "father" without losing face.

As old as they were, compared to that young esteemed person, their age wasn’t even a fraction of his!

So, calling him ’father,’ they profited.

"You, you all!"

Qin Zi trembled with rage as he realized that the Southern Domain was a bold place where these powerful figures not only had thick skin but even thicker faces!

They were practically impervious.

At that moment, those elders lunged like wolves, their speed like a tempest!

"Boom!"

In a crucial instant, a blazing flame erupted from within him, it was a crimson long spear transforming into a Fire Dragon.

"Go!"

The voice of a golden-haired woman sounded, and then the Fire Dragon’s tail wrapped around Qin Zi, carrying him away swiftly.

"Stop him!!"

The elders were astounded and tried to block, but were knocked aside, watching helplessly as the Fire Dragon vanished into the horizon.

The old men looked at each other.

"It seemed like an Imperial Artifact."

"Is that the great opportunity that esteemed person mentioned? No, with that esteemed person’s status, he probably wouldn’t fancy just an Imperial Artifact."

"Mm, this boy must have more valuable treasures!"

"But he got away, and in this vast world, catching him again will be difficult. Besides, his talent surpasses Bai Qingtian, and harboring great fortune, when he grows up, he might seek vengeance..."

"If so, let’s spread the word about the precious treasure he carries and let the strong pursue him across the Southern Domain."

"Yes, that’s our only option."