The Myriad Flowers Elder's Pursuit (Part One)

Bai Wuming's cultivation was even higher than Man Kui's; otherwise, why would Man Kui respectfully address him as Senior Brother? As True Disciple under Myriad Flowers Elder, Bai Wuming's cultivation had already reached the Ninth Layer of Spell Control Stage. When he made a move, how could Su Huayu was only at the Return to Simplicity Realm, be a match for him? She was subdued in an instant.

"Zhuge Xiang, what are you fighting with Man Kui for?" Seeing that Bai Wuming had been subdued but refused to utter a sound, Su Huayu, who was tightly pursing her lips, was asked by Lu Yuling Zhuge Xiang, who was in the midst of the fierce battle in the air.

Zhuge Xiang naturally understood Lu Yuling's words. He lowered his head and happened to see Bai Wuming attack Su Huayu. His face turned angry, and he shouted, "Bai Wuming brat! Don't you have any shame? I'm going to protect Su Huayu today! No one will take her away!"

Zhuge Xiang's shouts naturally attracted the attention of the other disciples, who began to whisper among themselves about Bai Wuming's actions.

While Zhuge Xiang was fighting Man Kui for Su Huayu's sake, Bai Wuming, a Nascent Deity Transformation stage expert, actually took advantage of Zhuge Xiang's unavailability to do such a thing. In the Sect like the Asura Sect, this is a despicable act.

"I cannot disobey my master's orders, so I will not fight you today. If I have the chance in the future, I will fight you for three hundred rounds." Although Bai Wuming proud and arrogant, he knew that his behavior was inappropriate. He said this to Zhuge Xiang, and then he was about to break through the air and leave.

"Stay here..." However, Zhuge Xiang suddenly used his Explosive Steps to block Bai Wuming's path. With a flick of his wrist, the Peacock Plume appeared in his palm, known as the most terrifying single-target attack Peacock Plume Tang Family Fort in Shu.

At this moment, facing Bai Wuming, Zhuge Xiang took it out.

"Peacock... Peacock Plume..." Bai Wuming's expression changed slightly as he looked at the Peacock Plume in Zhuge Xiang's palm. He had heard of the Peacock Plume, but could his cultivation at the Spell Control Stage withstand its power? To be honest, Bai Wuming himself wasn't confident.

"Release Su Huayu," Zhuge Xiang said in a low voice, his eyes filled with a fierce glint as he held the Peacock Plume in his hand.

"Impossible..." Although Bai Wuming himself wasn't entirely confident he could stop the Peacock Plume, Myriad Flowers Elder had given a death order: Su Huayu must be brought back no matter what. As a disciple, now that Bai Wuming had captured Su Huayu, how could he possibly let her go?

"I'll say it again, release Su Huayu. Trade your life for her, or I will kill you," Zhuge Xiang said, his eyes filled with undisguised killing intent.

"Hahaha, you're just a mere Return to Simplicity Realm. Even Man Kui would be hard for you to defeat. How dare you dream of killing me, Bai Wuming?" Zhuge Xiang's threat sounded ridiculous to Bai Wuming.

Although the Peacock Plume was powerful, Bai Wuming was confident in his own strength and believed he could escape the center of the Peacock Plume's attack when Zhuge Xiang made his move.

"Fine! Since that's how it is! Don't blame me for being ruthless!" Seeing that Bai Wuming refused to let go, Zhuge Xiang could no longer suppress his killing intent. The effect of the Sword of Judgment was activated, forcibly reducing Bai Wuming's 20,000 HP to the same 5,000 points as himself.

An irresistible attack! A huge sword wound instantly appeared on Bai Wuming's body. The terrible wound splattered blood, and the loss of 75% of his HP made Bai Wuming's face turn as pale as paper, and he almost fell from the sky.

Peacock Plume!

This was Zhuge Xiang's true killing move. With his cultivation at the Ninth Layer of Spell Control Stage, how could Zhuge Xiang not know his strength? Let alone whether the Peacock Plume could kill Bai Wuming, even if it could, Bai Wuming's speed would allow him to escape when Zhuge Xiang threw the Peacock Plume. Therefore, Zhuge Xiang first used the Sword of Judgment to reduce most of Bai Wuming's HP, and then used the Peacock Plume to attack.

Three Consecutive Slashes! Explosive Steps!

After throwing the Peacock Plume, Zhuge Xiang used his Three Consecutive Slashes Skill to appear next to Bai Wuming, then snatched Su Huayu away and used his Explosive Steps to leave quickly.

Boom!

The Peacock Plume exploded violently in the air, creating a huge mushroom cloud. The terrifying explosion shook the entire Ink Martial City. The dazzling explosion was as bright as day. The Peacock Plume, the most powerful single-target mechanical Hidden Weapons, even surpassed ordinary Spell.

"Ding! You have defeated Bai Wuming, Ninth Layer of Spell Control Stage, by a level above your own. You have gained 18 million experience points and obtained the 'Decoy Straw Man' skill."

The system notification told Zhuge Xiang that he didn't need to check anymore. Bai Wuming, who had lost three-quarters of his HP, was dead under the bombardment of the Peacock Plume. The 18 million Experience Points instantly raised Zhuge Xiang's level to the Tenth Layer of Return to Simplicity Realm. He was only 2 million experience points away from the final Deity Transformation stage.

"Dead?" All the disciples of the Asura Sect Inner Sect stared in disbelief, dumbfounded, at the sky.

They had all heard of the Peacock Plume Feather, but no one had ever witnessed its true power. Today, they had truly seen it for themselves. The terrifying explosion shook even the entire Ink Martial City. Its power was indeed enough to kill Deity Transformation Stage Cultivator.

"Brother Bai... Senior Brother Bai is dead?" Man Kui's face was filled with shock. Zhuge Xiang actually possessed a weapon like the Peacock Plume Zhuge Xiang? This was something Man Kui had never expected. What if he had been caught off guard and used such a weapon against him? Just thinking about the terrifying explosion made even Man Kui feel a chill of fear.

"Zhuge Xiang! How dare you openly kill True Disciple of my Asura Sect! You're dead..." Although shocked by the power of the Peacock Plume, Man Kui immediately shouted angrily at Zhuge Xiang.

Deity Transformation stage disciple is the backbone of a sect, and each one is Sect precious resource. If they die like this today, not only Myriad Flowers Elder, but also the other elders of the Sect will absolutely not allow such a thing to happen.

"All Asura Sect Disciples, listen to my command! Zhuge Xiang has openly defied Myriad Flowers Elder's orders and slaughtered my Sect's disciples. All of you, take action! Arrest him! Await the Elder's judgment!" Man Kui addressed all the Asura Sect Disciples present.

Although the Asura Sect is a demonic Sect and its disciples have killed each other many times, at least the official rules do not allow it. Killing someone in secret is your skill, but if you openly violate the Sect's rules, the Sect's punishment will be absolutely ruthless.

Man Kui's words left the disciples present exchanging bewildered glances. To attack? Given Zhuge Xiang's Zhuge Xiang on the Ancient Qin Battlefield, these disciples truly didn't want to lay a hand on him. However, could they disobey the Sect's rules and the Hall Master's orders?

"What? Do you intend to disregard the Sect's rules? Do you also intend to defy my orders?" These disciples, one by one, refused to step forward, which made Man Kui feel the threat posed by Zhuge Xiang's status. He rebuked them in a deep voice.

"Squad Leader Zhuge, I'm sorry..." After a long silence, someone finally spoke up. As this disciple spoke, the other disciples followed suit and took action.

"Anyone who wants to lay a hand on Zhuge Xiang will have to get past me first..." For the sake of the Sect's rules, some disciples had no choice but to take action, but others, for the sake of Zhuge Xiang, disregarded even the Sect's rules. Niu Geng stepped forward first and shouted in a deep voice.

"Niu Geng, come back quickly..." Niu Geng stepped forward, causing Zi Xiang's expression to change. Niu Geng's cultivation was only at the Innate Realm, not even reaching the Return to Simplicity Realm. If he stepped forward now, wouldn't he become the target of everyone's anger?

"Niu Geng! Get out of my way..." Looking at Niu Geng who stepped forward, Man Kui suddenly realized why Zhuge Xiang possessed something like the Peacock Plume. Man Kui also knew that Niu Geng could make the Stormy Pear Blossom Needles and the Peacock Plume. Although Niu Geng was not strong, he held a high position in the Sect because of this.

"An Innate Realm cultivator dares to step forward? He's courting death..." Seeing Man Kui step forward, Liu Wuming showed a disdainful expression and reached out to grab Niu Geng.

Having always harbored a grudge against Zhuge Xiang, and even on the day they set off for the Ancient Qin Battlefield, Liu Wuming had obstructed Zhuge Xiang's promotion to Squad Leader, now that he had a legitimate reason to take action, how could Liu Wuming possibly concede defeat?

"Liu Wuming, stop!" Man Kui's expression changed upon seeing Liu Wuming's actions. If something were to happen to Niu Geng, someone capable of making Peacock Plume and Stormy Pear Blossom Needles would be a tremendous loss to the Asura Sect.

"Want to kill me? Come on!" Seeing Liu Wuming's actions, Niu Geng was not afraid of the Squad Leader at all. He directly took out a bucket of Stormy Pear Blossom Needles from his Storage Artifact, his face showing a ferocious expression.

The Stormy Pear Blossom Needles are designed to break through Protective Qi Barrier. They are the number one group attack weapon in Tang Family Fort and have a fearsome reputation. When Liu Wuming saw the Stormy Pear Blossom Needles, the disdain on his face froze. He retreated as if he had seen a ghost, staring in horror at the Stormy Pear Blossom Needles in Niu Geng's hand.

As the Stormy Pear Blossom Needles was drawn, the disciples who had been attacking Zhuge Xiang retreated rapidly. Instantly, 100,000 poison needles, each capable of sucking in a cow's hair, were not without eyes.

"Niu Geng, do you know what you're doing? For a traitor who openly defies the Sect, you're actually going to attack your fellow disciples? And with Hidden Weapons like the Stormy Pear Blossom Needles!? Do you even care about the Sect anymore!?" Niu Geng Kui rebuked Man Kui righteously.

"There is a place in the Sect, of course, but Zhuge Xiang is my friend, and no one is allowed to touch him." Holding the Stormy Pear Blossom Needles, Niu Geng's face was ferocious, leaving no doubt that if anyone stepped forward, he would activate the mechanism of the Stormy Pear Blossom Needles.

Man Kui's face showed a dilemma. If he let Zhuge Xiang leave today, what would become of his prestige? But if he made a move, the destructive power of the Stormy Pear Blossom Needles was undeniable. If there were heavy casualties, he, as the hall Hall Master, would also be held responsible.

Whether or not Zhuge Xiang is allowed to leave, it would be a wrong move, and Man Kui is now truly caught in a dilemma.

"Ding! Quest 'Void Realm's Wrath' triggered. There are 600 seconds left before Myriad Flowers Elder attacks. Please escape Myriad Flowers Elder's pursuit. Quest successful. Reward: Heaven and Earth Dharma Aspect Scroll *1, Level +2." (To be continued...)