Chapter 392: Chapter 193: Arriving at the Qingcheng Sect (2)

"That bitch who betrayed her master and sect... Once I master the Azure Wave Divine Skill, I definitely won’t spare her."

Luo Yunxi spat viciously before turning and entering her room.

「A short while later!」

Zhao Rui gathered everyone, rented two Exotic Beast Vehicles, and set off toward the mountain where the Qingcheng Sect was located.

Once inside the pass, the desolate, unpopulated landscape beyond Two Realms Pass, where Exotic Beasts roamed, was gone.

Although the trees here were still tall, much of the land had been cleared for farming.

A variety of crops were planted, including rice, wheat, and millet common on Blue Star, as well as edible plants unique to Gui Xu.

Cities dotted the dense forests, crisscrossed by paths and fields. It was like an exact replica of the Central Plains World.

When the group got hungry, they would enter a city to eat some local delicacies. When thirsty, they would drink some wine.

Su Wanyun even thoughtfully bought two food boxes and two jars of wine, placing them in the vehicle.

They were exclusively for Zhao Rui to enjoy during the journey.

She herself held a cattail fan behind Zhao Rui, fanning him while humming a little tune.

With such an entourage, he looked just like a young master from a noble family out on a leisurely trip.

’For a dignified Dharma Master, she’s as servile as a common maid.’

Luo Yunxi seethed with hatred for Su Wanyun. By extension, she also grew dissatisfied with Zhao Rui for continually accepting such service.

’He’s a senior of the Righteous Dao,’ she thought. ’How can he have no concept of right and wrong? He’s so depraved.’

"Yunxi, what’s gotten into you?"

Zhou Moshu quickly covered her mouth. Her almond-shaped eyes widened in anger as she glared into Luo Yunxi’s dark pupils.

Did she think Su Wanyun, who was in the Dharma Realm, wouldn’t be able to hear her venting like that?

Did she think Zhao Rui, whose Martial Arts were even more profound, wouldn’t hear?

If they angered Zhao Rui, things would not end well for them.

’Don’t think you can just spout nonsense just because we’re inside the pass.’

No one would save them. Their entire Taihua Mountain Sect lacked the power to do so.

Perhaps the Quanzhen Sect had such an expert, but would they offend a master like Zhao Rui for the sake of a single Luo Yunxi?

"Mmph!"

Luo Yunxi struggled for a moment before nodding to promise she would stop her reckless talk. Only then did Zhou Moshu let go of her hand.

The three of them slumped down in the vehicle, their expressions dejected and their eyes somewhat vacant.

From beginning to end, Zhao Rui never offered them an explanation. He just swept them all up and headed for Qingcheng Mountain.

’What on earth does he want?’

They traveled like this for half a day. Suddenly, the Five Dragon Envoy of the Holy Lotus Sect, who had been meditating with his eyes closed inside the vehicle, snapped his eyes open. His figure blurred as he shot out of the vehicle.

He stood in mid-air, gazing into the distance.

"A powerful enemy approaches!"

Zhou Moshu and the others instantly grew tense. After all, even though they were inside the pass, they had barely seen any bandits or outlaws along the way.

The Five Dragon Envoy had been responsible for clearing away all those small-fry nuisances.

But for him to shoot out of the vehicle in advance with such a grave expression clearly meant that the one approaching was no small matter.

Sure enough, a moment later, wild laughter echoed from the distance.

The newcomers were two short, stout men dressed in animal skins. They had strange features and ugly faces.

One wore a large earring in his left ear and wielded a beast-headed saber. The other had an earring in his right ear and held a pair of Golden Flood Dragon Scissors.

"It’s the Chimera Fiends!"

Zhou Moshu and the others were shocked. They leaped from the vehicle one by one, drew their weapons, and stood on guard.

"Heh heh heh, so many pretty little ladies. What an unexpected delight."

The two fiends laughed heartily. Their figures flickered, and they approached the vehicle from the left and right.

The Five Dragon Envoy’s brow furrowed. He shouted sternly, "I am the Five Dragon Envoy of the Holy Lotus Sect! Show some respect and leave at once."

"Brother, he’s from the Holy Lotus Sect."

The fiend on the right holding the Golden Flood Dragon Scissors paused at his words, then shouted loudly.

"Since you’re from the Holy Lotus Sect, we two brothers won’t stop you. You can go."

After speaking, the two continued walking toward the three women.

"I am He Wenhua of the Quanzhen Sect..."

He Wenhua had barely gotten half the sentence out when a fierce gust of wind rushed toward him.

It startled him into dodging sideways. A foot-deep gash instantly appeared in the ground behind him.

"If your Uncle Master were here, we might show some respect. But you? You’re nothing! Scram!"

"You..."

Tao Yuansheng was furious. Before he could say another righteous word...

...the two fiends suddenly moved, attacking the three women.

Zhou Moshu and the other two women quickly drew their swords and used Taihua Mountain’s Martial Arts to fight the two fiends.

How could the three women be a match for the two fiends? After only a few exchanges, they were already in perilous danger.

"Uncle Master!"

Tao Yuansheng broke free from his Uncle Master’s restraint, sword in hand, and joined the battle.

Seeing this, He Wenhua could only sigh and join the attack with his sword as well.

These two fiends were known for seeking revenge over the smallest grievance.

It was already quite something that they were willing to show some face and not cause trouble.

’Now that my martial nephew has attacked, a karmic debt has been formed.’

The two fiends’ Power was profound. Even with five of them fighting together, they could only struggle a little longer. After just over ten moves, Tao Yuansheng was sent flying by a palm strike.

He landed more than a hundred feet away.

"Little beauties, we two brothers have always known how to cherish women. Serve us well, and we’ll make sure you live a life of luxury. If you make us happy, we might even teach you everything we know."

The two fiends cackled strangely.

"You two are considered seniors in the Martial Arts world! How can you act this way? Aren’t you afraid of being scorned by the Jianghu?"

Tao Yuansheng scrambled to his feet and quickly moved to protect Luo Yunxi, shouting as he did.

"The love of beauty is universal! We’re just taking some beauties for ourselves. What business is it of the Jianghu?!"

The two fiends cackled, and with a flick of their hands, they struck down all five opponents one by one.

"Judging by their Martial Arts, they’re from Taihua Mountain. Could they be the Three Immortals of Taihua Mountain?"

"We’re in for a treat today."

"What’s so great about staying at that dogshit Taihua Mountain anyway..."

The two fiends spoke crudely, walking toward the three women as if no one else was there.

"Senior, save us!"

Only then did Zhou Moshu remember Zhao Rui, and she cried out desperately for help.

Hearing this, Cao Yuancai also started crying for help.

"Yo, there’s someone else?"

"Is it you?"

The two fiends narrowed their eyes, looking at the Five Dragon Envoy who was watching from the sidelines.

"Not me!"

The Five Dragon Envoy shook his head, his expression blank.

"Then who is it?"

The two fiends laughed loudly and suddenly threw a palm strike at Luo Yunxi.

Tao Yuansheng was startled and quickly moved in front of Luo Yunxi to shield her, taking the full force of the blow.

He coughed up a mouthful of blood and was sent flying back about ten feet.

"Senior, I beg you, save us!"

Luo Yunxi could no longer hold herself together. She collapsed to the ground, bowing her head and begging for help in agony.

"Noisy!"

Just then, a cold snort echoed out. Dark clouds suddenly gathered above everyone’s heads, and a massive hand of True Essence materialized, reaching for the two fiends.

The two fiends’ faces fell in terror. They hurriedly dodged while simultaneously unleashing a Great Hand Seal, striking at the giant hand.

Unfortunately, the giant hand was immensely solid. Their Great Hand Seal only created ripples of True Essence upon impact, having no other effect.

The two fiends were horrified. They knew they had encountered a true master.

They hastily tried to retreat and flee.

Suddenly, the sound of a flute drifted over. The two fiends felt a sharp, stabbing pain in their Divine Souls.

In an instant, they were clutching their heads and rolling on the ground.

"Spare us! Spare us!"

Before they could beg for more than a few words, the giant hand descended. It suddenly grew more than ten times larger and came crashing down like Mount Tai Pressing Down, pinning both fiends beneath its palm.

This astonishingly powerful scene left Zhou Moshu and the others completely dumbstruck.

The two masters who had just beaten the five of them into a sorry state were subdued by a single giant hand.

They knew, of course, whose hand it was.

Who else could it be but the Senior!

A sense of disbelief and terror rose in everyone’s hearts.

They had known the Senior was strong, but there’s nothing like a direct comparison to truly understand.

They never imagined he was *this* strong.

"Let’s keep moving."

Su Wanyun lifted the curtain and glanced at Zhou Moshu’s group of five, a mocking smile on her face.

Then she leaped directly in front of the two fiends.

The two fiends were pinned beneath the giant hand, their bones broken and blood seeping from their mouths and noses.

Without hesitation, Su Wanyun struck twice with her palms, finishing them off.

After dealing with the two, Su Wanyun dusted off her hands and sauntered over to Luo Yunxi.

She grabbed her by the collar and—SMACK! SMACK!—delivered five or six slaps across her face.

She slapped Luo Yunxi until her cheeks were red and swollen, and her hair was in disarray.

After she was done, she returned to Zhao Rui’s vehicle without saying a word.

Zhou Moshu and the others watched this scene, dumbstruck. They only snapped out of it when the other vehicle began to drive off into the distance.

They helped the injured Tao Yuansheng and Luo Yunxi into their carriage and followed.

They traveled like this for another two days.

The convoy finally arrived in the region where the Qingcheng Sect was located.