Chapter 397: Chapter 196: The Times Have Changed

Zhao Rui was eager to return home.

After a long-awaited breakfast on Qingcheng Mountain, he set off for Dongqi Province.

Zhou Moyun and the other two women accompanied him.

As for He Wenhua, he had rushed to Zhongnan Mountain, where the Quanzhen Sect was located. His purpose was twofold: to report on the Quanzhen Sect’s situation in Gui Xu and to convey the Qingcheng Sect’s goodwill.

Meanwhile, Zhao Rui had dispatched the Five Dragon Envoy to Su Province to infiltrate the Holy Lotus Sect.

From the Five Dragon Envoy’s report, Zhao Rui finally learned that the so-called Saint Lotus Sect Leader in East Woguo was not the true supreme leader of the Demon Sect.

He was merely the sect’s Left Saint Venerable. Due to a disagreement with the other powerful figures in the sect, he had taken some of his subordinates and traveled to Blue Star.

The true Holy Lotus Sect was currently in the northwestern region of Gui Xu, simultaneously encroaching on the Great Shang and causing trouble for the Great Song.

They were very busy.

With the two men sent away on missions, it was only natural for the remaining women to stay by his side.

After all, the three of them each had their own strengths, making them easy to assign tasks to.

Sichuan Province Airport.

Zhao Rui and the three women boarded a plane bound for Jeju City.

Although they had their first experience riding in a car, this time, flying in a plane soaring ten thousand meters in the air still left Zhou Moyun and the others terrified.

After all, they didn’t possess Zhao Rui’s ability to fly through the sky.

A fall from this height would be fatal.

"Sir, would you like anything to drink?"

The beautiful flight attendant bent her knees slightly, her long, slender, and smooth legs wrapped in flesh-colored stockings visible beneath her short, narrow skirt.

Zhao Rui casually ordered four drinks and passed them to the other three.

"President Zhao, are they waiters too?"

"Yes."

"Like the ones in a brothel?"

"..."

「Two hours later!」

The plane slowly descended, landing at Jeju International Airport.

Zhao Rui led the group off the plane and they took a taxi to Dongqi University.

"I’ve rented a place for you. Stay here for now. I’ll come find you once I’ve made proper arrangements."

Zhao Rui first rented a triple room for them at a hotel near the university entrance for them to stay in temporarily.

He then headed to Dongqi University alone.

A familiar place, a familiar sight, yet it all felt like a memory from a long, long time ago.

Zhao Rui couldn’t help but feel a little dazed.

Mingcan Courtyard was just ahead. His steps faltered slightly, his brow furrowed, and with a sudden flash, his figure vanished from the spot.

In the Mingcan Courtyard’s Martial Arts Arena!

Wang Dalong stared straight ahead with a grim expression, his body tense like a tiger ready to pounce at any moment.

Across from him, a graceful woman stood on top of a wall, looking down at him with an arrogant expression.

"Your Dragon Subduing Palm is far inferior to others," the woman said indifferently.

"Cut the crap. If you’re here to fight, then fight. If not, get lost. You’re not welcome here."

"You’re courting death!"

The woman flew into a rage. Her figure flickered, and her palms moved like lightning. In an instant, she unleashed a barrage of attacks on Wang Dalong, as fierce as a sudden squall.

Having gained some enlightenment from his fight with Zhao Rui, Wang Dalong’s palms unleashed blasts of True Qi, which flew like a flock of soaring dragons, forming a protective barrier.

He blocked her offensive.

"You’re still too green!"

The woman’s eyes narrowed. She switched from palms to claws, and her arms seemed to suddenly extend as if an extra section had grown out of thin air.

In an instant, she broke through his Dragon Subduing Palm Force.

Wang Dalong was horrified. He retreated explosively, his feet tapping the ground in quick succession. He kicked up sand and pebbles, which transformed into streaks of starlight and shot toward the woman’s sharp claws.

With a series of CRACKLING sounds, the sand and pebbles bounced off as if they had struck a block of iron, all of them ricocheting away.

Wang Dalong’s eyes flew wide open. He hurriedly gathered his Palm Force and blasted it forward with a roar.

The woman’s claws were like a Divine Weapon, cutting through iron as if it were mud. They instantly shattered his Palm Force.

"Not good!"

Just then, Cai Zhengyang hurriedly formed a sword with his fingers. Streaks of Sword Qi shot through the air, all of them aimed precisely at the vital points on the woman’s chest.

"Two against one? Is this the standard of our Dongqi?"

The woman dodged, then threw out a wave of Claw Force, forcing Cai Zhengyang back.

Seizing the opportunity, Wang Dalong also dodged her attack. With a single leap, he retreated rapidly and stood shoulder-to-shoulder with Cai Zhengyang.

"Luo Min, you used to be a student at Dongqi University too! What you’re doing is going too far!" a girl in the crowd shouted angrily.

This woman was actually Luo Min, who had disappeared long ago and joined the Demon Sect.

"How noisy!"

Luo Min sneered. With a glare, she instantly unleashed the Soul Shifting Demon Technique at the girl who had spoken.

"Watch out!"

Qin Rui was alarmed. She yanked the girl aside and, at the same time, waved her hands repeatedly. A surge of Divine Soul Power instantly appeared to block the Demon Skill.

Although her Divine Soul Power was weak, it was still enough to block it for a moment.

Qin Rui used that brief opening to dodge.

"Hmm?"

Luo Min’s delicate brows knitted together. She spoke with a hint of disgust, "Zhao Rui taught you that, didn’t he? He’s like a lingering ghost. Even in death, he continues to cause trouble."

"Don’t you dare talk about him like that! He’s not dead."

A furious expression appeared on Qin Rui’s fair face.

"I saw him get swallowed by an Exotic Beast with my own eyes. How could he not be dead? Haha. He deserved to die."

Luo Min’s laughter was a bit crazed.

"No, he’s not dead. He’s still alive."

Qin Rui shook her head forcefully, as if trying to drive Luo Min’s words from her ears.

Zhao Rui had been missing for over two months.

Normally, this wouldn’t be a big deal; he often went to Qingcheng Mountain for secluded cultivation. 𝚏𝐫𝚎𝗲𝕨𝐞𝐛𝕟𝚘𝐯𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝗺

But this time, it involved the Gui Xu Passage and the chaos of the East Woguo Exotic Beasts.

News came from East Woguo that a Qingcheng Sect Elder from Huaxia, named Zhao Rui, had been swallowed by an Exotic Beast and pulled into the Gui Xu Passage.

No one knew how this news had started.

It just spread openly throughout the Huaxia Martial Arts Realm.

Everyone began asking who this Zhao Rui was.

As they dug around, revelations came out about how incredible he had been during the great battle on Taishan.