Settling the Score, Part One

"..." Zhang Rongfang's expression froze for a moment. "So it was two female generals after all."

"My lord, there is no need to treat us as women. We have undergone the Yin Severing Ritual since we were ten years old," Qiu Rushuang replied.

The Yin Severing Ritual was something Zhang Rongfang had seen in a book; it was a process of taking medicine to artificially eliminate a woman's menstrual flow.

Eliminating monthly spotting can indeed prevent women from experiencing monthly blood loss.

However, this can also result in permanent loss of fertility.

"Is Your Excellency showing us pity?" Xia Lian'er chuckled. "Actually, we are quite content. We have other brothers and sisters to carry on the family line, and we are already doing a good job of protecting our safety."

"How old are you?" Zhang Rongfang opened his mouth, then changed the question he was about to ask.

"I'm fifteen, and Shuangshuang is sixteen," Xia Lian'er replied. "If it weren't for General Shangguan saving us back then, we probably wouldn't be this old."

Only fifteen or sixteen. Zhang Rongfang suddenly felt a strange feeling in his heart, not knowing what to say.

Hearing Xia Lian'er's words.

So, does that mean Shangguan Lian Yue, despite her fierce appearance, is actually somewhat kind-hearted?

"You are all good children." He paused for a moment, then managed to squeeze out a sentence.

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These two probably had never been praised like that before. For a moment, they didn't know how to respond.

Bang!

Just then, a broken sword flew out and passed over their heads.

"You corrupt official! Prepare to die!!!"

Qin Xianghong, carrying two soldiers' corpses in her hands, rushed forward and slashed at Zhang Rongfang with her sword.

"How dare you!!"

Xia Lian'er and Qiu Rushuang raised their shields at the same time.

Two black tower shields, each 1.5 meters high and 1 meter wide, stood neatly in front of Zhang Rongfang.

When!!

Swords and shields clashed.

The massive shockwave knocked the two of them to the ground, and they were unable to get up.

Qin Xianghong's face was covered in blood, and there was a huge gash on her neck with Silver Thread flowing inside, clearly indicating that she had been seriously injured.

But her face was contorted with rage, and she didn't take it seriously at all, still slashing at Zhang Rongfang with her knife.

Arrows rained down, and musket bullets struck the two armored corpses in front of her, but were all blocked.

Swish! The blade flashed out from the gap between the two corpses, like lightning, and struck Zhang Rongfang's forehead.

Zhang Rongfang's eyes were indifferent, his right arm gathering strength, ready to block at any moment.

However, once he blocks this attack, his hidden strength will inevitably be exposed.

The rumors circulating that he only possesses the strength of Super Grade External Medicine will soon be disproven.

There is absolutely no way that external medicine can withstand the full force of the Three Void Spirit Network's attack.

Moreover, despite both being of the Three Void Spiritual Networks, Shangguan Lianyue was unable to even block it.

Zhang Rongfang's mind raced, his eyes fixed on the approaching blade of light.

The blade flashed closer and closer. Thud! Then it stopped abruptly, hovering in mid-air.

Qin Xianghong looked stunned. Before she could react, she felt a sharp pain in the back of her neck.

A huge Shadow leaped past her from behind, grabbed her by the neck, and dragged her away, knife and all.

Swoosh.

The enormous Shadow, along with Qin Xianghong, hurtled towards the distance like a cannonball, disappearing into the forest in the blink of an eye.

Amidst gasps of surprise from those around them.

Zhang Rongfang gazed at the direction the two had left, his eyes slightly narrowed.

Others can't see clearly at night.

But he is different.

In the scene just now, the Dark Light Vision clearly saw that the person who took away the attacker was extremely similar in appearance to Zuo Han, the master of the Thousand Stone Sect.

"Such speed and such power!"

He was certain that both Zuo Han and the crazy woman from before possessed speed and strength exceeding his current level.

Especially Zuo Han, who far surpasses him.

He has now reached the limit of human genes. The only one who can surpass him is probably a Worship God martial artist. After Worship God, the human body will receive a significant boost.

Those with average talent can become comparable to those with top-tier talent.

Those with already top-tier talent will likely break through their limits and reach a level unimaginable to humans.

Sometimes, Zhang Rongfang would wonder what it was that allowed Damir, the Eastern Sect Imperial Tutor of the Eastern Sect, to secure his position as the number one martial arts master in the Number One Under Heaven.

After all, No God Worshipping, he simply couldn't imagine how he could contend with a Worship God martial artist relying solely on his own body.

"My lord, I failed in my duty to protect you. Please punish me!" Shangguan Lian Yue, covered in blood, knelt on one knee, holding a short sword, and begged for forgiveness.

In the darkness, Zhang Rongfang looked down at the other person.

Both being of the Three Void Spiritual Networks, this person only returned and appeared after the woman had made her move.

Given their reaction speed and movement techniques, they could cover that distance in the blink of an eye. From the time of the attack to the time the woman was taken away, at least three seconds had passed.

Therefore, this person's intentions are obvious.

"Shangguan fought bravely against the enemy, what crime have you committed? It's just that the enemy is too cunning and powerful. Otherwise, with your abilities, you would never have made such a mistake."

Zhang Rongfang suppressed his thoughts and replied with a slight smile.

Whether those words are true or false, only he himself knows.

"Thank you for your understanding, sir. It's fortunate that you are unharmed, otherwise I really wouldn't know what to do," Shangguan Lian Yue said in a 'fearful' manner.

"Fortunately, at the critical moment, a righteous person came to our rescue in time, otherwise... alas," Zhang Rongfang sighed.

Now that he had discerned Shangguan Lian Yue's ulterior motives, he naturally wouldn't truly believe her.

"It's just that the thieves scattered and fled, so Shangguan will have to put in a lot of effort to help them."

"Please rest assured, Daozi!" Shangguan Lian Yue said decisively, "I will personally oversee this matter!"

"Then thank you very much, Shangguan," Zhang Rongfang said gently.

If it weren't for Zhang Yunqi Uncle Zhang leading experts from the Rebel Sect nearby to ambush them, he would have been genuinely worried that the group from the Thousand Sect Alliance would escape.

Now it seems that the Thousand Stones Sect is very sincere, with Zuo Han personally taking away the three Void Spirit Networks.

It seems I'll have to thank the Thousand Stone Sect properly when I get back. Listening to the faint, lingering screams in the distance, he suddenly felt a little tired.

I originally thought I would have to do it myself, but now it seems I'm a bit sleepy. I'll leave this to the general and go back to my Dao Palace to rest.

"Rest assured, my lord, I will certainly live up to your expectations!" Shangguan Lian Yue said loudly.

Zhang Rongfang squinted at him, then turned and left with the few Entering the Ranks and soldiers Guardian.

This is the first time he has used his current status and power to manipulate and oppress others.

From beginning to end, after identifying the target, the elite Thousand Sect Alliance forces belonging to the mighty Three Void Spirit Network were defeated without even being able to force him to take action.

In other words, even if he doesn't go out to investigate, as long as he stays in the Aloeswood Palace, no one can do anything to him.

Even without his martial arts skills, his Civilian Skill alone would be enough to ensure his safety.

***Bang!!

The dense array of Spirit Thread suddenly exploded, sweeping across the Woodland within a radius of tens of meters.

Countless Spirit Thread pierced and swung wildly, like slender silver threadworms, tearing through the air with a sharp whistling sound.

"It's meaningless."

Within the range of the Spirit Thread attack, a tall and imposing figure remained as still as a reef.

His skin also showed a faint silver tinge.

A large number of Silver Thread gathered under his skin, precisely blocking the Silver Thread flying towards him.

The figure had an ugly face covered in burn scars. Its head was completely bald.

It was none other Zuo Han the Thousand Stone Sect, who had just taken someone away from Zhang Rongfang.

"Using the same methods used on ordinary people to deal with me is simply laughable."

Boom! The ground exploded, splintering into mud and gravel.

Zuo Han stretched out his right arm, breaking through the dancing Spirit Thread, and grabbed straight at Qin Xianghong's corpse in the very center.

Countless Spirit Thread frantically pierced towards his hand, but to no avail.

He also has a large number of Silver Spirit Thread under his skin to directly confront it.

The two forces collided repeatedly, producing a crisp metallic sound.

Swoosh.

Just then, all the Silver Thread suddenly retracted, gathered, and burrowed into Qin Xianghong's body in the center.

She swelled up as if inflated. Her skin turned red, her veins bulged, and the corners of her eyes split open, her originally black pupils now faintly shimmering with silver.

"Kill!!!"

She roared and gripped the knife with both hands.

The single-edged heavy sword transformed into a phantom in the night, slashing out crescent-shaped blade shadows.

Strangely, the blade shadow continued to tremble violently in mid-air, as if it were filled with some kind of special force.

"Is it a combination of Limit State and Breaking Limit Skill?"

"Stone Pool." Zuo Han raised his hand, his right arm muscles suddenly swelled, compressed, and he opened his five fingers to pinch downwards.

Boom!!

The blade, like a swallow returning to its nest, fell automatically into his palm, only to be firmly held in place by immense force.

Qin Xianghong's muscles twitched and trembled, and the ground behind her was constantly being pushed deeper into the earth by her kicks.

She used all her strength to press down on the knife and unleash this strike.

"But... " Sensing Gate!!? Why, why are you interfering in the affairs of my Thousand Sect Alliance!!?" At this point, she could see through the other party's tactics and roared angrily.

"Why?" Zuo Han's five fingers trembled, and a huge twisting force sent the single-edged knife flying, which was then smashed into the tree trunk.

"I have no obligation to explain myself to you. If the Demon Eagle himself were here, perhaps I would be somewhat wary. But you, mere mortal..."

Zuo Han suddenly lunged forward, grabbing at the other's neck with one hand, but Qin Xianghong raised her hand to block it.

"Reverse Flow!"

Zuo Han's upper body muscles bulged rapidly, and with a burst of immense strength, he snapped the other's arm with his large hand and continued to push him backward.

Then he pressed down on Qin Xianghong's face and slammed her down.

Bang!

The ground shook.

Qin Xianghong's head was held down and scraped across the ground, leaving a groove-like mark.

Zuo Han ran step by step. He wasn't very fast, but each step seemed to shake the ground, like a heavy monster, as he strode toward his goal.

He pressed Qin Xianghong down with his large hand and finally slammed her hard against the base of a large tree.

Thud! The tree trunk shook, dented, cracked, and fell off a large number of branches and leaves.

Everything gradually returned to calm.

Zuo Han slowly released his grip. Without glancing at Qin Xianghong on the ground again, he turned and left.

Qin Xianghong's body, at this point, had become shriveled and withered, resembling a dried-up corpse that had been dehydrated for a long time, with hollows inside.

It appears to be missing internal organs and a large amount of flesh and blood.

That was the state of a warrior who Worship God gods after completely losing their Spirit Thread.