Hurry and Leave, I'll Deal with Jiang Ning

"I knew it. I'm not at the Inheritor-level. Even Kudi, Southern Territory A-rank, is stronger than me."

Li Weiyi shouted this, and his right hand thrust out the Yellow Dragon Sword like lightning.

What was clearly a thrust formed three sword circles, composed of countless overlapping sword shadows. The sharp, piercing sound of the swords forced the Kudi back, nearly causing him to fall into the river.

Kudi, who looked to be only seventeen or eighteen years old, frowned, wondering what Li Weiyi meant by that sudden remark. Wasn't it normal for him, Seventh Sea martial artist, to be stronger than Li Weiyi, a Fifth Realm of the Five Seas?

She should be the one being surprised.

Her opponent was able to withstand a blow from her staff without being injured, and even had the power to retaliate.

"Indeed, a master strategist! He deliberately claimed to be weaker than me to lull me into a false sense of security." Kudi became wary.

Li Weiyi forced Kudi to retreat, then immediately transformed into a wisp of green smoke and used his fastest movement technique to rush towards Qi Xiao and Shi Shishi, who were fighting Dao Truth on the left side of the river.

Out of the corner of my eye, I saw that Jidi was also heading in that direction.

"What a strange fellow, even faster than me. It seems that the Li Weiyi that Master encountered in Jiu Li City a year ago, who couldn't see through cause and effect, is this Li Weiyi," Kudi thought to himself.

Li Weiyi arrived near the battlefield of the Kudi and the Truth of the Origin of Jidi, ahead of the Dao Truth, the Qi Xiao, and the Shi Shishi.

The magical energy was channeled to his arm and then surged towards the Yellow Dragon Sword.

His gaze and Battle Intent locked onto the Dao Truth, and at the same time, the sword in his hand rang out with a long sword cry and a loud Dragon Roar, slashing out horizontally with the force of sweeping across the sky and the earth.

The Sword Qi was over ten meters long, crossing the void and landing on Dao Truth.

Only after eliminating Yidi can the two sides have a chance to fight.

"Sizzle!"

The Sword Qi swept away everything in its path.

Dao Truth's protective aura and Battle Intent were shattered by a single sword strike. He was terrified, feeling that death was imminent, and his whole body turned ice-cold.

A powerful will to survive erupted.

Dao Truth chose to withstand Qi Xiao's knife attack with his magical Monk's Robe and artifacts, and then, disregarding his internal injuries, used his movement technique to escape to the other side of the river.

Li Weiyi's sword was like a shadow, following his every move, chasing after his breath.

He was much faster than him.

"Clang!"

While fleeing, Dao Truth heard the sound of a sword ringing close behind him, and immediately turned around and struck out with a palm.

The palm strike hasn't even been unleashed yet...

The Yellow Dragon Sword had pierced through his brow.

"Puff!"

With the next strike, he severed his head and put it in a bag.

Blood drips from the tip of the sword!

Li Weiyi's gaze turned cold and sharp as he stared at the three disciples who had caught up. "Dao Truth is dead. Are you sure you still want to continue fighting?"

That was so sudden!

No one expected that Dao Truth, who had survived countless battles, would be killed by Li Weiyi with just two sword strikes.

Ten steps away, Jidi's eyes blazed with golden flames, his fists clenched, and his anger boiled over. "It was my strategic mistake. I shouldn't have split my forces into four groups to encircle them. I didn't expect there to be three enemies, and one of them was even a successor!"

"I am not the successor! Dao Truth died from the combined attack of the three of us. He had already been seriously injured after withstanding a blow from Qi Xiao." Li Weiyi felt that everyone was trying to flatter him to death.

Mie Di, clad in a tiger-skin kasaya and carrying a magical implement, revealed his sharp teeth. "We must avenge Dao Truth, at least kill one of them... Let's Shi Shishi, he's the weakest."

"..." Shi Shishi.

Li Weiyi didn't want to fight, feeling that continuing would only attract other experts. He said, "Let's call a truce! If you want revenge, we may be no match for you, but at least one more of you will die."

The Deity of Extinction looked at the Kudi and the Jidi: "The Eastern City is now entirely under our control. He is afraid, afraid of being tied down here by us and attracting even more terrifying experts."

The Kudi and the Jidi nodded slightly, finding his analysis reasonable.

"Not good!"

Qi Xiao glanced at the map inside the invitation in his hand, his face instantly turning extremely grim, his voice trembling. "They have tickets for the Longevity Pill, and they've already arrived nearby... This is huge trouble..."

"What?"

Li Weiyi and Shi Shishi both felt a chill run down their spines and tensed up, glancing around at each other.

Those who can possess the Longevity Pill ticket are all among the top ten masters.

Among the top ten masters, Hua Yuzi could only be ranked near the bottom, having only obtained one Longevity Pill ticket from the Du'e Temple.

Twenty Longevity Pill Tickets:

The first three players each take three cards.

From the fourth to the seventh round, each of the four people takes two cards.

From the eighth to the tenth, each of the three players takes one card.

The number of Longevity Pill tickets divided the top ten experts into three tiers.

The wind is strong tonight, making the trees and grass along the river sway and rustle incessantly.

Mie Di sneered, "Is it too late to be afraid now?"

"Da da!"

A carriage Hundred Character Scripture Magic Tool, pulled by three blue flame soul horses, slowly made its way from the long street behind Li Weiyi and his companions toward the river, blocking their retreat.

The smile on Miedi's face gradually faded.

Because he discovered that the one who came was not the one from the Far West Ash Region.

Tonight, the Imperial Court, the Ash Region of the Far West, and the Xue Jian Tang Ting are indeed joining forces to attack the Eastern Territory, but it would be a grave mistake to naively consider the other two as allies.

From within the vehicle, Jiang Ning's melodious voice, like heavenly music, resonated. "Who among you killed Dao Truth?"

Upon hearing this voice, Miedi's face was more like a tear than a smile.

It should be noted that when Jiang Ning was chasing Long Ting in the Netherworld of the Departed, it was Yuwen Tuozhen, Miedi, and Dao Truth who ambushed her, injuring her and poisoning her with the Night Emperor Toad Poison. They then pursued her all the way from the Netherworld of the Departed to Qiuzhou.

This grudge is no small matter!

Shi Shishi and Qi Xiao exchanged a glance, neither daring to breathe.

Li Weiyi seemed to be deep in thought, then raised his voice and said, "It could be considered a death by my sword, if not a death by a whim."

"Where is Yuwen Tuozhen?" Jiang Ning asked again.

Li Weiyi looked at Qi Xiao.

Qi Xiao looked dejected, regretting that he had struck too quickly earlier and lacked the courage of Li Weiyi to admit it.

He had never met Jiang Ning before and didn't know who was in the car. However, someone who could possess the ticket for the Longevity Pill was definitely not someone he could afford to offend; they could probably take his life in just a few moves.

Shi Shishi recognized Jiang Ning's voice, but he had ambushed Jiang Ning and chased after Zhuang Yue in Immortal Burial Town, so he was naturally terrified.

The carriage came to within ten zhang (approximately 33 meters).

The voice inside the car sounded again, "Yuwen Tuozhen, Dao Truth, and Miedi are all enemies I must kill with my own hands. You've killed two of them, so who should I kill?"

Li Weiyi pointed forward. "The Nirvana Sutra is still here!"

"You..."

Mie Di glared angrily at Li Weiyi, then leaped onto the back of the five-zhang-long golden tiger shadow and fled backward.

"Aww! Aww..."

The carriage curtain was lifted.

Five misty dragon souls flew out, winding through the air, and condensed into a giant dragon with solidified head, claws, and scales.

The dragon swallowed the golden tiger's light and shadow, along with the Demon King, into its belly.

The demon screamed in agony, its cries extremely shrill.

Kudi rushed towards the dragon, about to attack. But then, Miedi fell from mid-air with a thud, his body covered in blood like a lump of rotten flesh, already lifeless.

"Aww!"

The giant dragon transformed back into five misty dragon souls, rushing into the Provincial Governor's Official Robe on Jiang Ning's body.

Before anyone knew it, Jiang Ning was already standing beside the carriage, dressed as a man. The Provincial Governor's Official Robe accentuated her figure perfectly, highlighting her slender waist and full breasts. Despite her handsome appearance, she possessed an alluring fairy-like charm.

She only needs to stand there to transform the surrounding environment into a serene and ethereal fairyland, making it very enticing to approach her and explore her.

However, when the bloodied corpse of Miedi fell, the people present all felt their legs go weak and only wanted to flee.

"A Seventh Sea martial artist was killed in a single exchange. Do you think we can escape?" Shi Shishi wiped the cold sweat from his forehead, already mentally prepared to use his last trump card.

Qi Xiao said, "Her comprehension is too high. She must have mastered the Awakening Dragon Technique. With the Dragon Soul Power in the Provincial Governor's Official Robe, she is comparable to Dao Seed Realm Martial Cultivator. She is the second most important person in the Imperial Court. Next, she will definitely kill us. Brother Weiyi, quickly think of a way to escape. If we don't escape now, it will be too late!"

The tranquil Buddhist heart of the Kudi ignited. "Jiang Ning, we are allies tonight, you have gone too far!"

"I've already shown him great mercy by letting him live until today. Kudi, you're no match for me. If you don't leave, I'll take care of you too," Jiang Ning said coldly.

Li Weiyi saw through it all: beneath Jiang Ning's stunning beauty lay a strong-willed personality that couldn't tolerate any injustice. Whether it was killing Sheng Qingyan or destroying Di, she would never compromise with the situation.

Whether they are allies or her own people, anyone who opposes her will be killed on sight.

"Brother Weiyi, are you scared out of your wits? We're talking to you! How are we going to break through... Oh no, look over here..." Shi Shishi's expression changed, and he wanted to immediately disappear underground.

As the two deities, Kudi and Jidi, retreated, Jiang Ning's gaze fell upon the three of them.

Her eyes were icy. "Dharma King Shi Shi, I've always remembered the grudges of Immortal Burial Town. Qi Xiao, your Zuoqiu Courtyard is attacking the Governor's Mansion, isn't that right? Li Weiyi, what a Young Son of Heaven you are, daring to steal from my enemy, then you will pay with your life."

Li Weiyi felt that Jiang Ning was being unreasonable, clearly afraid to openly acknowledge their friendship, so he sneered, "If you want to get rid of me, just say so. Why come up with such a ridiculous reason? You two go first, I'll hold her off."

"We'll go together, we'll die together."

Qi Xiao gripped the knife with both hands, crouched down, and prepared to fight to the death.

"I still have a trump card to use in a desperate situation! Even if she is strong, the three of us working together can definitely put up a fight," Shi Shishi.

Li Weiyi snapped, "Nonsense! Get out of here! Your presence will only distract me."

Qi Xiao could tell that Li Weiyi was serious, and he was moved to tears. "Brother Weiyi, true friendship is revealed in times of trouble... Only today do I, Qi Xiao, realize what true affection and loyalty are in this world..."

"Brother Weiyi, you saved her maid, perhaps we can talk... If you can't win, you must escape..." Shi Shishi.

"Let's get out of here quickly. He's Inheritor-level; without us holding him back, he'll have a better chance of escaping. Let's find some help... Hurry..."

Qi Xiao pulled Shi Shishi away and fled.

The Patrolling Immortal Envoy from Du'e Temple appeared by the river, ready to record the upcoming battle. She believed that Li Weiyi should have the ability to escape from Jiang Ning.

But after waiting for a while, and seeing that the two had not fought, he had no choice but to close the book again.

Jiang Ning walked towards him, and when she was within a zhang (approximately 3.3 meters), she sharpened her gaze and used her spiritual energy to transmit her voice. "There must be some senior experts watching this place right now. They can't hear me if I transmit my voice within a zhang. I'm here on behalf of the Second Palace Master to recruit you. You need to control your eyes and expression."

Li Weiyi sneered, "You want me to join the Imperial Court? You think you've got me cornered tonight? That I can't escape?"

Jiang Ning transmitted her voice, saying, "The Second Palace Master asked Yang Qingxi about you, and Yang Qingxi spoke highly of you. Perhaps she genuinely admires you, but it could also be that she's using you as a pawn. I don't want to be a villain, but you should be wary of her."

"I know you're rebellious by nature and very opinionated. I've tried to persuade you several times, and this time it will surely be in vain, so I won't try anymore!"

"But as a friend, I have to tell you."

"The Second Palace Master has made two preparations. Your chance to defect to the Imperial Court is only tonight. Tomorrow at dawn, Ge Xiantong will personally kill you."

Li Weiyi tried her best to control her shock and not show it on her face.

They were shocked by the Second Palace Master's ruthlessness, and also by the fact that Jiang Ning had taken such a huge risk to tell them this. Naturally, they were moved.

Jiang Ning said, "You are no match for Ge Xiantong! I've racked my brains all afternoon, only to find a way out for you."

"What way out?" Li Weiyi asked.

I'll kill you myself!

Jiang Ning said, "Later, find a way to anger me, and I will hunt you down. You should escape directly from the east, out of the outer city wall, and leave the battlefield of the Qianlong Lantern Festival."

"You're here to persuade me to give up again! You know, every time a stunning beauty like you tries to discourage me, it only fuels my fighting spirit a little more." Li Weiyi spoke her true feelings.

"Stop joking around, listen to me, this is no laughing matter."

Jiang Ning added, "If you can't bear to part with the dragon bones and dragon seed, I promise you that after the lantern festival, I will do everything I can to give you a share of each."

"Dragon offspring and dragon bones are limited; how can they be distributed without anyone noticing?"

Li Weiyi controlled her gaze and continued, "As a friend, you've done more than enough, and I'm very grateful. My master once said that in martial arts cultivation, everything can be lacking—even a poor environment or a poor starting point doesn't matter—but the fighting spirit must endure. Once a person loses their fighting spirit and edge, they will never be able to climb to the pinnacle of martial arts."

"Today, you uttered Ge Xiantong's name, and I will flee without a fight."

"So from now on, anyone can scare me away in any way they want."

"Ge Xiantong is unlikely to expend much energy and time on me, nor is he willing to pay a high price. Jiang Ning, any enemy who can be escaped is not so terrifying; there must be a way to deal with them. Don't I still have one night left?"

Jiang Ning said, "Do you want to hide? Or do you want to escape back to South City and use Zuoqiu Hongting's influence to fight against Ge Xiantong?"

"Who is Zuoqiu Hongting?" Li Weiyi asked, puzzled.

Jiang Ning was even more confused. "You don't know who Zuoqiu Hongting is? Aren't you two very close?"

Li Weiyi was even more bewildered.

Jiang Ning realized he was genuinely unaware, so she sneered, "Zuoqiu Ting is Zuoqiu Hongting, and also Zuoqiu Hong. She didn't even tell you her true identity, and you still expect her to protect you?"

When Jiang Ning mentioned Ge Xiantong, Li Weiyi was only briefly shocked before his fighting spirit and will to fight were replaced by a surge of emotion. But when he learned that Zuo Qiuting was actually Zuo Qiuhong... no, Zuo Qiuhongting, he was so shocked that he almost lost control of his eyes.

This is how they tricked their way from Immortal Burial Town all the way to Qiuzhou City.

Jiang Ning said, "When I was a child, there was no Xiao Tian Order yet, and there was no war in the world. Fuzhou and Qiuzhou were neighbors, and the Jiang family and Zuoqiu Courtyard had a very good relationship. She and I were childhood playmates, and I was one of the few people who knew her gender! Later, she must have entered the Zuoqiu Hidden Gate."

"Great, great, you're so good at having fun!"

Li Weiyi had already begun to think about how to retaliate; he needed to have a heart-to-heart talk with Brother Zuoqiu late into the night.

Jiang Ning secretly worried for him. "You, a challenge is only a challenge if you have a chance; if you have no chance, it's suicide. Do you really think you have a chance of survival against Ge Xiantong?"

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