Gouge Out Your Own Eyes, and I Will Spare You

The divine fruits were about to ripen, and every faction was itching to act.

The pressure throughout the entire area grew heavy.

Just then, Chen Ning and his two companions arrived and joined more than thirty Dragon-Seeking Sect disciples southeast of the ancient tree.

"Greetings, Sect Master!"

"Greetings, Hall Master Xiao!"

The disciples all bowed. They had heard of the many great exploits their sect master had accomplished since taking office, and a few had even witnessed them firsthand. They all respected this sect master of their own age from the bottom of their hearts.

The sect master was even a few years younger than some of the more senior disciples.

But his talent was terrifying. Some of them had seen him defeat the inner disciple Qin Lie with a single palm strike.

Others had seen him send Master Wei, who was at the Third Level of the Spirit Martial Realm, staggering back with a single blow.

Some of the outer disciples were hot-blooded youths, and they were excited to have such a sect master leading them.

They also longed to become someone like him one day.

Meanwhile, there was movement by the ancient tree.

The Marrow-Cleansing Fruits shone more and more brilliantly.

They were fully ripe!

Almost in the same instant, everyone moved.

They all raced toward the ancient tree.

Earlier, everyone had waited nearby in tacit agreement. Now, they all headed for the fruits with the same unspoken understanding.

"Sect Master, you only need to wait a moment."

Xiao Mei chuckled and darted out like a ghost.

All thirty disciples also rushed toward the ancient tree. If anyone blocked their path, they engaged them in a fierce fight.

Su Ling'er did not join the scramble. She silently stood guard over Chen Ning.

All she needed to do was keep Sect Master Brother safe.

On the Situ Family Lineage's side, three of its experts had already set out before the divine fruits ripened.

Situ Zhuikong rode along at a leisurely pace, occasionally cutting down anyone who stood in his way with a single slash.

He was utterly ruthless.

All he needed to do was stand ready to support his three uncles.

The task of seizing the divine fruits fell mainly to them.

Just then, his gaze suddenly landed on Chen Ning and Su Ling'er not far away.

For a moment, he was stunned.

Looking at Su Ling'er's perfect, delicately sculpted face, he smiled.

He squeezed his horse between his legs, turned sharply, and galloped toward her.

He was determined to have this woman!

As he drew closer, he could see Su Ling'er's features even more clearly.

Beautiful!

So beautiful!

Situ Zhuikong was a wealthy young master who had sampled beauties all across the imperial capital, yet this was the first time in his life he had seen such a beautiful woman with such a lively spirit.

"What a beauty..."

At last, he rode up to her, his burning gaze falling unabashedly on her delicate figure.

Noticing his approach, Su Ling'er drew a sword and watched Situ Zhuikong warily.

"Don't misunderstand, beauty. I saw how dangerous it was over here and worried you might be frightened, so I came to protect you."

Situ Zhuikong laughed heartily.

"Scram."

Su Ling'er clenched her pearly teeth and spat out the word. Feeling his loathsome gaze on her, she found him utterly revolting.

If Sect Master Brother did not follow that "Buddhist-style" policy of his,

she would have killed this man long ago.

Now she had to swallow her disgust, and it was truly irritating.

"Don't be afraid, beauty. I am Situ Zhuikong, the eldest son of the eldest son of the Situ family. With me here, no one would dare come over and make trouble."

Situ Zhuikong had no intention of leaving. He had finally found a beauty, so how could he bear to go?

"Sect Master Brother."

Su Ling'er looked at Chen Ning with her large eyes, as if asking whether she could make a move.

But Situ Zhuikong's gaze fell on Chen Ning, and he said disdainfully, "You're a sect master?"

"That's right."

Chen Ning nodded.

"Hahahaha..."

Situ Zhuikong could not help laughing. "I don't have time to ask about your sect, so I'll be direct. I've taken a liking to this disciple of yours. Let her come with me, and from now on, my Situ family will have your sect's back."

"And what if I refuse?"

Chen Ning asked with a smile.

"Refuse?"

A cruel smile touched Situ Zhuikong's lips. "Then I'll wipe out your sect. Here in Spirit Province, surely you've heard of my Situ family's methods?"

"Oh? Then I'd like to see how you wipe out my sect."

Chen Ning's voice was calm, with a trace of curiosity.

Situ Zhuikong's expression immediately turned cold. "You really won't drink a toast only to be forced to drink a forfeit?"

Chen Ning said helplessly, "You're so annoying. Hurry up and go wipe out my sect."

Waving a hand, Chen Ning really did not want to pay any more attention to this brainless fool.

As for the Situ family he had mentioned, Chen Ning had even less reason to care.

"You're courting death!"

Situ Zhuikong's expression changed. The man before him actually dared to be so arrogant, showing no regard whatsoever for the Situ family's mighty name.

In that case, he would have to kill him first and then take the beauty.

Situ Zhuikong unleashed his elemental power, his momentum soaring as the fluctuations of the Fourth Heaven of the Spirit Martial Realm erupted in full.

A blast of force burst outward, hurtling toward Chen Ning.

The space around them trembled.

With his cultivation at the Fifth Level of the Spirit Martial Realm, his very first move was a killing blow.

This man who had shown no regard for the Situ Family Lineage was certain to die today!

Yet Chen Ning did not move at all. Su Ling'er drew her sword and swept it out in a single stroke.

Swish!

The force scattered, and Sword Qi sliced through Situ Zhuikong's clothes in an instant.

It left a wound across his chest.

"Th-this... how is this possible?"

Situ Zhuikong's expression changed drastically. He had underestimated this beauty.

Her cultivation was actually higher than his.

Su Ling'er was at the Sixth Heaven of the Spirit Martial Realm. Crushing Situ Zhuikong was effortless for her.

Chen Ning was not worried in the slightest.

Besides, with the many divine abilities he possessed, Chen Ning was confident he could kill his opponent in a single move.

But at a time like this, if he acted personally, it would inevitably make him look a little less impressive.

Situ Zhuikong's face turned pale. He had always considered himself a genius, unmatched in talent at his age.

Yet today, he had been defeated by a woman even younger than himself.

His pride had been utterly shattered.

He could not accept this result.

Shing!

Several Dragon-Seeking Sect disciples approached from afar, drew their blades, and pointed them at Situ Zhuikong.

Only then did he recognize what the disciples were wearing.

The Dragon-Seeking Sect!

"Y-you're the Dragon-Seeking Sect's... sect master?"

Situ Zhuikong was filled with indescribable shock. He should have realized it long ago!

Someone who could be so at ease in a place like this could not possibly be a nobody.

He had only himself to blame for being blinded by beauty and thinking with his lower half.

"I-I'm sorry... I was presumptuous. Please don't take offense."

Situ Zhuikong knew when to yield and promptly backed down.

He knew full well how powerful the Dragon-Seeking Sect was.

His Situ family alone could never stand against it.

But who could have imagined that the sect master of such an insanely powerful super sect would be so young?

Chen Ning looked up at Situ Zhuikong, who resembled a defeated fighting cock, and said indifferently:

"Situ Zhuikong, gouge out your own eyes, and I will spare you and the Situ family..."