Zhuge Xiang's Overwhelming Stance

Elder Meng was an elder of the Hundred Flowers Palace, possessing the cultivation of the Deity Transformation stage, transcending the shackles of mortals. Zhuge Xiang, on the other hand, was merely at the Void Splitting Realm, yet he dared to speak so arrogantly in front of Elder Meng. Not only was Elder Meng herself displeased, but the several Innate Realm disciples beside her were even more outraged, and one of them made a move.

A Long Flute, entirely emerald green, seemingly made of jade, was pointed at Zhuge Xiang. Zhuge Xiang channeled his own Qi Energy into it, and as he swung it, a whooshing sound of wind breaking through the air arose. However, it sounded as if someone was playing it, carrying a strange rhythm that made Zhuge Xiang feel his consciousness suddenly sink, almost causing him to faint.

Although Zhuge Xiang reacted quickly and regained his senses in an instant, the girl's Long Flute, like the tip of a sword, had already appeared before Zhuge Xiang, seizing the opportunity. Her Innate Qi Energy was infused into her, and even before the Long Flute arrived, the Qi Energy had already caused a stinging sensation on his skin.

"The Hundred Flowers Palace is indeed quite skilled; during their attacks, their voices can even affect a person's consciousness." Caught off guard, Cui had not expected the Hundred Flowers Palace's attack methods to be so bizarre. Zhuge Xiang also suffered a loss, falling into a disadvantageous position and losing the initiative.

As the Long Flute of the Innate Realm disciple approached Zhuge Xiang, before he could even react, several disciples from the Hundred Flowers Palace wore triumphant smiles on their faces.

A disciple at the Void Splitting Realm deserves a lesson to teach him a lesson, to make him understand that the Cultivation World isn't a place where you can simply reason with words. However, Qin Qing, concerned, lost her composure. Although she believed in Zhuge Xiang's strength, she couldn't help but turn pale.

Indeed, the Hundred Flowers Palace's attack methods are undeniably bizarre. Even Zhuge Xiang lost the initiative. However, given Zhuge Xiang's strength and combat experience, how could he be defeated so easily?

A loud cracking sound erupted beneath his feet, the stone slabs cracked, and stone chips flew everywhere. Zhuge Xiang's speed was almost beyond the limits of what the naked eye could see, and he narrowly escaped the attack of the Long Flute.

Eagle Eye Technique activated. Zhuge Xiang Explosive Steps, dodging the attack from the woman from the Hundred Flowers Palace. Under Eagle Eye Technique, Zhuge Xiang could clearly see the look of astonishment on the woman's face. Then, he pushed off with his foot, his Sword Intent instantly unleashed, and Blood Thunder Slash...

Rumble.

The Blood Thunder Slash transformed into a crimson Sword Light, accompanied by the sound of rolling thunder. Its momentum was astonishing as it slashed towards the Hundred Flowers Palace disciple at the Innate Realm. Enhanced by Sword Intent, the power of the Blood Thunder Slash was terrifying.

Alas, although the disciple at the Innate Realm reacted quickly, swiftly placing his Long Flute to his lips and blowing out a wisp of sturdy Qi Energy that transformed into a defensive shield in front of his Innate Protective Qi, how could the Blood Thunder Slash, enhanced by Sword Intent, be so easily withstood?

Not only was the shield formed from her Qi Energy shattered, but even her Innate Protective Qi crumbled. The undiminished Sword of Slaughter showed no mercy, sending the woman, a woman at the Innate Realm, flying through the air.

From the Innate Realm made her move until she was sent flying, it seemed like a long time had passed, but in reality, it was only a blink of an eye. The remaining five female disciples of the Hundred Flowers Palace showed anger on their faces, shouted, and each took out their own Magic Artifact.

The disciples of the Hundred Flowers Palace primarily wield musical instruments, including the qin (a seven-stringed zither), guzheng (a zither), and xiao (a vertical bamboo flute)...

With a sharp shout, the disciples at the Innate Realm were about to attack together, but Elder Meng stopped them by reaching out his hand. Elder Meng's eyes gleamed as he looked Zhuge Xiang up and down with a strange expression, nodding to himself with a satisfied look.

Those disciples at the Innate Realm were so enraged at seeing their fellow disciples being cleaved away by Zhuge Xiang's sword that they didn't care about anything else. However, Elder Meng, as a Nascent Deity Transformation Cultivator, possessed extremely strong Divine Sense. Although she had only caught a fleeting glimpse of Zhuge Xiang's attack, she had keenly sensed his extraordinary abilities.

First, Zhuge Xiang is very young, and judging from his appearance, he is not even twenty years old. Second, Elder Meng could not have been mistaken about the astonishing sword Sword Intent that Zhuge Xiang displayed when he made his move. It was enhanced by Sword Intent, and it was an extremely strong Sword Intent. To possess such a powerful Sword Intent with only the cultivation of the Void Splitting Realm, his talent is self-evident.

After sizing Zhuge Xiang up and down, Elder Meng had a plan in mind. He said to Zhuge Xiang, "You have spoken rudely about my Hundred Flowers Palace. Originally, I could not let you go. However, I see that you and Qin Qing are in love. How about this, if you are not willing to separate, I can grant you permission to return to the Hundred Flowers Palace with Qin Qing?"

"Elder..." Upon hearing Elder Meng's words, the disciples at the Innate Realm were startled.

The Hundred Flowers Palace is entirely populated by female disciples. Although the Sect has no rule against women finding partners, the Hundred Flowers Palace is, after all, a female-only sect. Even if a woman finds a partner, she cannot bring a man back to the Hundred Flowers Palace.

Of course, there is one exception: if the man is of extremely high value, the Hundred Flowers Palace can make an exception. Although it is Small Sect, the Hundred Flowers Palace has more than 20,000 disciples, but less than 100 are qualified to enter the Hundred Flowers Palace, which shows how strict the rules are.

Zhuge Xiang is merely at the Void Splitting Realm, yet Elder Meng actually granted him the qualification to enter the Hundred Flowers Palace?

Elder Meng's words brought a smile to Qin Qing's face. She didn't want to return to the Hundred Flowers Palace because Qin Qing didn't want to be separated from Zhuge Xiang. However, if Zhuge Xiang could return with her, it would be the perfect outcome for Qin Qing.

However, Qin Qing's joy quickly faded. Based on Qin Qing understanding of Zhuge Xiang's personality, he wasn't the kind of person who would change his ways for a woman. At least, she didn't hold that much weight in his heart.

"I am Asura Sect Disciples, and I cannot transfer to another sect. Besides, I am very happy in the Asura Sect," Zhuge Xiang shook his head without any hesitation and refused decisively.

"Asura Sect Disciples?" Zhuge Xiang's words caused Elder Meng to frown slightly.

How could she not know about the Major Sect like the Asura Sect? No wonder, only a sect like the Asura Sect could produce such a one-in-a-million genius. Competing with the Asura Sect for geniuses? The Hundred Flowers Palace doesn't have much confidence yet, but Qin Qing, this disciple, is absolutely not to be let go.

"Qin Qing, do you see? All men in the world are nothing but selfish people. He himself cannot compromise for the sake of cultivation, but he expects you to sacrifice. A man like that is better off without," Elder Meng said to Qin Qing, his face darkening as he dared not compete with the Asura Sect for Genius Disciple.

Standing to the side, Qin Qing didn't speak, but silently shook her head, giving Elder Meng her answer.

"Who is Elder Meng?" Seeing Qin Qing being questioned and looking troubled, Zhuge Xiang stepped in front of Qin Qing.

You're right, I won't compromise myself for her sake, or rather, I won't let personal feelings hold me back. In fact, I have no romantic feelings for Qin Qing. But she's my woman now, and if she says she doesn't want to go back, you can't take her away."

The resounding words made Lady Liu's eyes widen. She knew Lady Liu Zhuge Xiang's audacity; she had witnessed it last night from Zhen Yeming of the Qingxu Sword Sect. However, she hadn't expected him to be so arrogant, looking down on any Deity Transformation stage expert.

"Qin Qing, did you hear that? He doesn't love you at all!" Zhuge Xiang's words made Elder Meng feel as if he had seized some kind of leverage and opportunity, and he shouted loudly at Qin Qing.

However, what nearly made Elder Meng vomit blood was Qin Qing's answer.

Although her expression was somewhat gloomy, Qin Qing wasn't surprised. "Elder Meng, you don't need to say anything. I know that. Zhuge Xiang doesn't love me at all, but as long as I can be with him, I'm content."

"You... you..." Elder Meng was furious, pointing at Qin Qing, his fingers trembling as he couldn't speak. Finally, he shouted angrily, "No! Today I must take you back to the Hundred Flowers Palace! How can the disciples of my Hundred Flowers Palace be dragged down and have their lives wasted by the Asura Sect Disciple?"

With a sharp shout, Elder Meng personally took action, flipping her hand to grab Qin Qing.

Elder Meng's hands were not large, and her mind was petite, but with her Deity Transformation stage cultivation, when she stretched out her hand, it seemed as if she held the entire Flower Full Building in her grasp. All the power in the Heaven and Earth gathered in her palm, and as long as one was in Flower Full Building, it seemed that no matter what, one could not escape this palm.

"Should we use force?" With a sharp look in his eyes, Zhuge Xiang swung his Sword of Slaughter at Elder Meng, intending to use his Void Splitting Realm cultivation to fight against a Deity Transformation Realm expert.

"They're courting death!" Several female disciples of the Hundred Flowers Palace, all at the Innate Realm, looked smug and as if they were watching a good show as they watched Zhuge Xiang's actions.

How could someone with only the Qi Refining Stage level possibly contend with a Deity Transformation stage expert? A difference of one minor realm might be bridged by talent, martial arts, Magic Artifact, and other factors, but a difference of one Major Realm, even between the Tenth Layer of Return to Simplicity Realm and someone newly entering the Nascent Deity Transformation stage, is a world of difference.

"Zhuge Xiang..." Seeing that Zhuge Xiang had actually attacked Elder Meng, who was at the Deity Transformation stage, Qin Qing turned pale and became extremely nervous.

With Qi Refining Stage, or even just the Void Splitting Realm, fighting against a Deity Transformation stage expert, it's safe to say that in everyone's eyes, this battle is a foregone conclusion: Zhuge Xiang will inevitably be captured by Elder Meng in one move.

However, what happened next horrified everyone present, their eyes nearly popping out of their sockets.

Elder Meng's hand met Zhuge Xiang's Sword of Slaughter. Zhuge Xiang remained unmoved, but Elder Meng, who Deity Transformation stage, was actually sent flying by Zhuge Xiang's sword.

"That's impossible!"

This was the thought in Human Heart. Qin Qing's tense expression turned to astonishment, and the smug looks on the faces of the few disciples at the Innate Realm also froze. Looking at Elder Meng, who had been cleaved away, they almost doubted whether they were dreaming. Elder Meng, a Nascent Deity Transformation, was actually cleaved away by a Void Splitting Realm cultivator with a single sword strike?

The Knockback Skill, Perfection Level, can send any target flying as long as their cultivation level is no more than four minor realms higher than Zhuge Xiang's. Although this Skill has no offensive power, Elder Meng was clearly no more than four minor realms higher than Zhuge Xiang, so he was knocked away by Zhuge Xiang's sword. This was also the first time Zhuge Xiang had knocked away Deity Transformation stage Cultivator. (To be continued...)