Ying Qianshan vs. Zhuge Xiang (Part One)

"What do you mean by that?" Ying Qianshan's words caused Zhuge Xiang's expression to change slightly. He had clearly sensed another layer of meaning hidden in Ying Qianshan's words. Did he actually already know that Meng Yi was secretly following him?

"You've probably heard the phrase 'Stirring the Grass to Startle the Snake,' right?" Ying Qianshan didn't seem to be in a hurry to act, or rather, his goal wasn't really to kill Ying Wushuang. He said, "Sometimes, 'Stirring the Grass to Startle the Snake' has a negative connotation, as it can make the enemy aware of your intentions. But sometimes, it can be a very good method."

"Snakes hide in the grass, concealed in the darkness. Stirring the Grass to Startle the Snake the grass will make them move and emerge from the darkness, making them much easier to catch."

Ying Qianshan's words carried a faint smile, clearly because his scheme had succeeded, but Zhuge Xiang's face darkened upon hearing them.

Zhuge Xiang understood Ying Qianshan's meaning. The so-called snake was actually Ying Wushuang. Ying Wushuang was hidden in this Dragon Tomb by the East Sea Dragon King, Ying Qianshan was unaware of. He could hardly find her, so he deliberately spread a false message about dealing with Ying Wushuang to Stirring the Grass to Startle the Snake.

As expected, in order to ensure Ying Wushuang's safety, he came to this Dragon Tomb, and at the same time, he fell into Ying Qianshan's trap, which revealed Ying Wushuang's whereabouts.

"What is your purpose?"

Zhuge Xiang, clad in the Bull Demon God Armor and holding the Immortal Slaying Sword, exuded a sharp Sword Intent. His eyes shone with a fierce Sword Light as he stared at Ying Qianshan and spoke.

Even though he hasn't made a move yet, Zhuge Xiang knows that Ying Qianshan's purpose isn't to kill Ying Wushuang. However, whatever his purpose, Zhuge Xiang must stop him.

"Tsk tsk tsk..." Looking at Zhuge Xiang's serious demeanor, the Bull Demon God Armor he wore, and the Immortal Slaying Sword he held, even Ying Qianshan couldn't hide a hint of amazement and surprise in his tone. "Two Half-Demon Artifact, as far as I know. You also have a half- Half-Immortal Artifact given to you by the East Sea Dragon King. For an individual to possess three treasures at the Half-Immortal Artifact Grade, your wealth is unprecedented in my life."

Zhuge Xiang's Sword Intent grew stronger and stronger, and his gaze became increasingly sharp. He simply stared at Ying Qianshan without saying a word, ready for battle.

Sensing the change in Zhuge Xiang, Ying Wushuang also became wary, staring at Ying Qianshan. The aura of Tenth Layer Tribulation Crossing Realm also emanated from him...

Under the watchful eyes of Zhuge Xiang and Ying Wushuang, Ying Qianshan naturally couldn't continue his idle chatter. He shook his head and said, "Why be so tense? I've said before, I didn't come here today to kill Ying Wushuang. After all, she is my junior. My purpose today is simply to take her away. There are some things about the Great Qin Empire that we need to discuss face-to-face and privately."

"Hmph, junior? Do you even have a concept of family? If you do, why did Qin Shi Huang Ying Zheng, your Twin Brother, die at your hands?" Zhuge Xiang said coldly, staring at Ying Qianshan. His words were utterly blunt.

"What!?" Ying Wushuang exclaimed in surprise at Zhuge Xiang's words.

Qin Shi Huang Ying Zheng, Ying Zheng, Six Nations —this is a fact known throughout the world. But Zhuge Xiang claims that Ying Zheng died at the hands of Ying Qianshan? How could Ying Wushuang accept this? There is no record of Qin Shi Huang Ying Zheng, being murdered in the history of the Great Qin Empire.

However, although Zhuge Xiang's words surprised Ying Wushuang, she knew that now was not the time to ask about it. Therefore, she quickly composed herself, suppressed her question, and said to Ying Qianshan with a firm look in her phoenix eyes, "Give up. I don't think there's anything I need to discuss with you about the Great Qin Empire."

"Ying Qianshan, stop talking nonsense. If she refuses to go, just take her away by force. Once we've dealt with this place, let's destroy the Dragon Tomb as soon as possible," the Black Water Mysterious Snake beside them said impatiently as they watched Zhuge Xiang and Ying Qianshan talking back and forth.

The Black Water Mysterious Snake entered the Dragon Tomb because it was persuaded by Ying Qianshan to stop wasting its time guarding the Dragon Tomb and instead destroy it to set itself free.

The freedom they had waited for for millions of years was finally within reach, making their desire all the more urgent. Therefore, seeing Ying Qianshan and Zhuge Xiang talking on and on, the Black Water Mysterious Snake grew impatient.

"That makes sense..." Ying Qianshan wasn't angry at being interrupted by the Black Water Mysterious Snake. Instead, he nodded in agreement and said to Zhuge Xiang, "We both know each other's strength. I advise you to leave on your own. This is an internal matter of my Ying Clan. As an outsider, I advise you not to interfere."

Ying Qianshan possesses the Golden God transformed from the Twelve Golden Figures, so he is not afraid even if Gods and Buddhas of all Heavens realm. Therefore, Ying Qianshan is not afraid of Liao Wufa, the Golden Body Bodhisattva, or Luo Ba and others.

However, Ying Qianshan was somewhat wary of Zhuge Xiang. The reason was simple: Zhuge Xiang was able to use Xiao Yue's Innate Ability to devour the Golden God. Therefore, although Ying Qianshan was stronger, he tried his best to avoid fighting Zhuge Xiang if possible.

It's like humans fighting a rabid dog. Humans have a significant advantage in killing a dog, since they can use knives, guns, and clubs. But a dog will bite when it goes berserk. Therefore, if possible, I believe no one would want to fight a rabid dog.

"Do you think I'll agree to your request?" Ying Qianshan urged himself to leave, Zhuge Xiang didn't give a clear answer, only asking in return.

"No," Ying Qianshan shook his head and sighed softly.

As they spoke, twelve cracks appeared in the Void within the Dragon Tomb, and then Twelve Golden Figures emerged from the Void. Each of the Twelve Golden Figures emanated a power fluctuation no weaker than that of Cultivator at the Great Accomplishment Stage.

"Since you know I won't listen to you, why are you still wasting your breath?" Zhuge Xiang said as he watched Ying Qianshan summon the Twelve Golden Figures. As he spoke, he flicked the Immortal Slaying Sword in his hand, and sharp Sword Qi shot towards Ying Qianshan. The Sword Qi shot out by the Half-Demon Artifact Immortal Slaying Sword was powerful enough to cut through all things in the Void.

Seeing Zhuge Xiang's Sword Qi hurtling towards him, Ying Qianshan calmly stretched out his palm, raised his hand, and without using any equipment, simply blocked Zhuge Xiang's Sword Qi with his bare hands. At the same time, Ying Qianshan said, "Between you and me, is this kind of probing attack unnecessary?"

Zhuge Xiang's eyes flickered slightly as he looked at Ying Qianshan's outstretched hand.

Zhuge Xiang didn't know Ying Qianshan's exact age, but since he was Qin Shi Huang Ying Zheng's Twin Brother, he should be quite old. Although he had always Zhedang by a black robe, Zhuge Xiang could tell from his voice and wrinkled skin that Ying Qianshan was very old.

But now, Ying Qianshan's outstretched hand blocked his Sword Qi. His hands were smooth, not at all like those of an old man. On the contrary, they looked like those of a young man in his twenties.

Previously, Ying Qianshan's hands were covered in wrinkles and age spots, but now, although his voice is still old, his hands are as smooth as a young man's. Why is that?

By the way, only young people are allowed to enter this Dragon Tomb. It seems he used some means to change his age before entering.

"That's right, there's no need for probing attacks between us anymore," Zhuge Xiang thought to himself, but outwardly showed no reaction. He nodded in agreement with Ying Qianshan's words, and as he spoke, he took a deep breath. Almost simultaneously, within his Purple Mansion Spiritual Platform, the Sword Soul suddenly burst forth with a rich light, and a sharp, noble, and Distant Resonance Sword Intent erupted...

"Hmm?" Zhuge Xiang Ying Qianshan frowned slightly at the change in Zhuge Xiang's demeanor. After entering the Dragon Tomb, Ying Qianshan noticed that Zhuge Xiang's demeanor had changed, becoming more ethereal, like Immortals. However, these changes were not significant. But now, with the eruption of Zhuge Xiang's Sword Intent, Ying Qianshan could personally feel the change in Zhuge Xiang's demeanor.

Noble, elegant, natural, ethereal...

These changes are real and tangible, and things that Zhuge Xiang couldn't have seen before.

Previously, he exuded a chilling Demonic Qi and raging Demonic Flame, truly a demon king descended from the depths of Nine Netherworlds. But now, the aura emanating from Zhuge Xiang is completely different from before, as if he were a banished Exiled Immortal descended from the Nine Heavens.

Zhuge Xiang's Sword Intent was fused with the Sword Intent from the Heavenly Flying Immortal Sword Scroll. Therefore, his sword Sword Intent spread out, carrying the unique Sword Dao style of the Heavenly Flying Immortal Sword Scroll. Thus, anyone who wasn't blind could clearly see the changes in his Sword Intent.

Swish!

Sword Intent filled the air, Zhuge Xiang's body transformed into a dazzling Sword Light, flashing past incredibly fast. Almost simultaneously, Zhuge Xiang appeared behind Ying Qianshan, unleashing his Sword Technique, Instant Slash!

Instant Slash (Perfection Level): Requires Golden Core Stage. With unparalleled speed, it can launch a fatal, dreamlike attack on any target within a radius of 1,000 meters. Requires a sharp weapon such as a sword or blade. Attack +150%, 30-second cooldown, consumes 800 MP.

Instant Slash, although it is Sword Technique that only Deity Transformation Stage Cultivator can learn, the attack power of this move is greatly related to the quality of the weapon. For example, the Great Five Elements Sword Formation, when executed, the power of this Instant Slash is completely unlike that of Deity Transformation stage Sword Technique.

With a whoosh, a long tear suddenly appeared on Ying Qianshan's black robe, clearly indicating that even Ying Qianshan would have had difficulty dodging Zhuge Xiang's Instant Slash.

However, seeing that his Sword Moves technique had worked, Zhuge Xiang's face showed little joy. Instead, his brows furrowed slightly, because beneath Ying Qianshan's black robe was a pale silver inner armor. The Immortal Slaying Sword had struck it, leaving only a faint white mark. (To be continued...)