Harvest

Ning Qi's gaze was somewhat strange.

All the Celestial Person experts who attacked from the Demon Sect were killed by the King of Zhenbei, except for one Elder Wang who escaped, but the Demon Sect was unaware of this.

From the perspective of the Demon Sect, it means that none of the powerful figures who went to True Martial Mountain to exterminate the sect have returned.

The Prince of Zhenbei can't shake off this blame no matter what.

He claims he didn't kill Elder Wang?

Who would believe that?

Of everyone present, only he possessed the strength to easily kill Elder Wang.

Moreover, the fist techniques Ning Qi used during the battle just now vaguely resembled those of the Prince of Zhenbei. Putting aside whether the Demon Sect could find this place, even if they did, the first person they would suspect would probably be the Prince of Zhenbei, who was secretly pursuing them.

Even those in the imperial court wouldn't suspect it was done by anyone else.

This is also why Ning Qi decisively pursued them. He could both sever one of the Demon Sect's tentacles and weaken Demon Sect strength, and also have a ready-made scapegoat. Why not?

As for whether it was somewhat unethical to shift the blame to the Prince of Zhenbei, Ning Qi figured that the guy had been watching the show from the shadows, so he was relieved.

No one is significantly better than anyone else.

As Ning Qi thought this, his body gradually returned to its normal size. The results of this test of the Ape King True Form were quite good, especially the synergy between the Ape King True Form and the False Core, which exceeded expectations. The power it unleashed was also extremely strong, approaching the power of the Heavenly Sword Technique, but with greater endurance. The Heavenly Sword Technique was more suitable for Ning Qi to use when he did not show himself.

"If this fake elixir is actually made from the inner core of a beast king of apes, it would probably be even more powerful."

"However, this battle consumed about 30% of the pseudo-core's energy, so we'll have to be a little more careful in the future."

Ning Qi felt a pang of heartache.

After all, it's just one fake pill.

But this time, the Heavenly Sword Technique first entangled with Elder Wang for a period of time, then pursued him for so long, and finally used the Ape King's true form to suppress him, and it was already quite good that it only consumed 30% of its energy.

Ning Qi estimated that with the death of five Celestial Person Realm from the Demon Sect this time, they would have to quiet down for a while.

After all, Celestial Person Realm experts are not as common as cabbages. Even if the Demon Sect is strong, it will be difficult to cope with so many Celestial Person dying in a short period of time.

The remaining 70% of energy is sufficient.

He looked at Elder Wang's corpse, which glowed slightly.

"Thankfully, there was compensation."

Squat down.

Ning Qi carefully examined the bag and found a leather pouch. The pouch was made of a special material that had not been damaged even after such a fierce battle.

I opened it and took a look.

The room was filled with bottles and jars. Ning Qi poured them out one by one, smelled them, and got a pretty good grasp of their medicinal properties.

Most of them are healing pills, blood-replenishing pills, or poison pills; none of them are for improving cultivation.

As for martial arts manuals, there are none.

Ning Qi wasn't surprised; it was normal. What good person would carry secret manuals and precious pills when going out to kill? Unless they were homeless, it wouldn't be fair if they died, as it would be like handing over their head and money to the enemy.

final.

Ning Qi focused his gaze on the Treasure Armor that gleamed with a bluish light.

This is where the real profits come from.

The Treasure Armor was incredibly sturdy, able to withstand the stunning punch from the Prince of Zhenbei, and even with his severely injured body, he withstood so many of Ning Qi's fierce hammer blows. Although Ning Qi held back a bit for fear of damaging his Treasure Armor, Elder Wang proved with his own flesh and blood that the quality of this Treasure Armor was unquestionable.

"This Treasure Armor is truly magnificent."

Ning Qi used his internal energy to cleanse the Gang Qi, making Treasure Armor look brand new. It was covered with short spikes that were soft normally but became firm when subjected to force. No wonder Ning Qi had found it a bit prickly before; an ordinary person would probably have their palm pierced through if they touched it.

But that's secondary; its most important feature is its powerful defensive capabilities.

It feels like ripples to the touch, and if you are hit hard, it can instantly deflect the force without harming you.

Ning Qi also had some knowledge of weapon forging techniques. In this world, forging weapons Treasure Armor wasn't as mysterious as some people thought. Most of the power came from the materials, and the weapon forger only played a role in fusing and shaping the materials. It was said that a very small number of divine weapons were different.

But so far, Ning Qi has not met him.

"However, the material of my Treasure Armor is somewhat unusual. Observing it more closely might yield some unexpected results," Ning Qi thought to himself.

Now is clearly not the time for research.

He put on the Treasure Armor.

Ning Qi glanced at Elder Wang's corpse again, and seeing the unusual vitality in it, his eyes lit up. He then used his Gang Qi to lift it up as well.

The physical body of Celestial Person Being is more vibrant and energetic than many precious materials.

We can't waste it.

He soared into the sky and returned to True Martial Mountain. Although the King of Zhenbei was there, he still couldn't leave for too long.

True Martial Mountain.

With all the powerful figures of the Demon Sect defeated and killed, the previously tense atmosphere gradually relaxed, and everyone looked at the invincible middle-aged man, respectfully saying:

"We have come to pay our respects to the Prince of Zhenbei!"

Everyone felt awe.

The scene of killing Celestial Person as easily as killing chickens just now shocked everyone.

Both Eunuch Ye and the butcher apologized.

"We failed in our duty to protect the Crown Prince and Princess; we beg the Prince of Zhenbei to punish us."

The Prince of Zhenbei simply waved his hand dismissively.

You've done your best.

He had followed behind and witnessed the entire process. Knowing that the two had done their best, he naturally wouldn't blame them unjustly. In any case, with him there to back them up, nothing would happen. The Demon Sect wouldn't bother mobilizing a top-ten Celestial Person Ranking expert for the sake of a True Martial Sect.

Without his and the Emperor of Great Flame's approval, Eunuch Ye would not have been able to bring Li Ling and Li Qingyue out.

His goal was to let the two of them experience some changes so that they could grow.

Even without this attack by the Demon Sect, someone else would have "attacked" them.

now.

Li Ling and the other woman had recovered from their shock, but Li Qingyue was still pale and had lost her previous liveliness. Li Ling was slightly better, but his gaze kept drifting towards the depths of the True Martial Sect, where it had become completely silent after the Heavenly Sword disappeared.

Daoist Longshan came over and sincerely thanked him:

"If it weren't for the Prince of Zhenbei's help, my True Martial Sect would probably have perished today. Please accept this old Daoist's bow."

The current situation, though chaotic, is actually quite good because there have been virtually no casualties.

Five Demon Sect Celestial Person have arrived.

Just thinking about it still made him feel a little uneasy.

The Prince of Zhenbei nodded and said:

"You're too kind, True Person. It was just a coincidence. I didn't expect the Demon Sect to still be so treacherous. However, even if I hadn't come, with Heavenly Sword Real Person here, the True Martial Sect might not have suffered such a calamity."

He made a brief comment.

He had secretly observed for a while beforehand, and when that Heavenly Sword Real Person made his move, there was no fluctuation at all, which even deceived him. He had already fought the demon to a standstill before he even showed his face. If he went all out, he might not be unable to win.

The Heavenly Sword Real Person is stronger than the legends suggest.

He is probably no less powerful than Shen Yu, and his attacks don't seem to indicate that he's nearing the end of his life.

He originally wanted to see more clearly, but the Demon Sect Celestial Person being was reckless and wanted to capture Li Ling and Li Qingyue, which forced him to reveal himself.

Everyone looked on in astonishment, not expecting the Prince of Zhenbei to have such a high opinion of Heavenly Sword Real Person.

However, everyone had seen it clearly beforehand.

If before today it was only suspected that Heavenly Sword Real Person possessed the strength to be ranked on the Celestial Person Ranking, then now it is a certainty that Heavenly Sword Real Person will be on the list when the Celestial Person Ranking is updated next time.

The Prince of Zhenbei looked at the two little brats on his left and right, and a rare smile appeared on his face:

"Come back with me?"

Li Qingyue nodded hurriedly:

"Uncle, I'll go back with you."

She was genuinely terrified. She realized that this wasn't her amusement park, and the faint sense of superiority she had felt before was gone. She didn't want to stay on True Martial Mountain for another second, and the title of Heavenly Sword Real Person had long been forgotten.

The Prince of Zhenbei nodded in satisfaction and looked at Li Ling. Li Ling hesitated for a moment, but after glancing at the depths of the True Martial Sect, he said:

"Father, I want to learn swordsmanship from Heavenly Sword Real Person."

Daoist Longshan's heart skipped a beat; this was absolutely unacceptable.

Fortunately, the Prince of Zhenbei had already reprimanded him:

"Nonsense!"

Although the Demon Sect will likely quiet down for a while after this setback, who knows if they will go on a rampage a second time? The probability is extremely small, but he won't gamble with his young son's life. He doesn't have time to guard True Martial Mountain all the time. This time it just happened by chance.

But this reprimand only fueled Li Ling's rebellious spirit.

His eyes immediately reddened, tears welling up, and he didn't say a word, just staring at the Prince of Zhenbei.

Seeing his young son in such a state, the Prince of Zhenbei immediately softened. He knelt down, somewhat exasperated, to comfort Li Ling:

"Ling'er, it's not that your father doesn't want you to learn, it's just that it's dangerous outside right now. How about this, when we get back, your father will teach you fist techniques, okay? Your father is much stronger than Heavenly Sword Real Person!"

"No good, your fist technique is too ugly, not cool at all. Master Heavenly Sword Real Person's sword technique is cool. I want to learn from him." Li Ling pouted.

Daoist Longshan and the others were all embarrassed, keeping their eyes downcast and their mouths shut.

The Prince of Zhenbei nearly choked on his breath.

Countless people across the land coveted his Zhenbei King's fist techniques, yet his own son rejected them. If anyone else had said that, he would have punched them. But seeing Li Ling's expression, he could only force a smile.

"Dad's boxing style is ugly, so I won't learn it."

"Then I promise you, when you go back, I'll find an even more handsome Sword Dao Expert to teach you, okay?"

He pressed his advantage and continued:

"Think about it, if the Demon Sect finds out you're here, they'll definitely come and attack again to kidnap you and threaten your father. It will also cause a lot of trouble for the True Martial Sect. I'll bring you here again when there's a chance, okay?"

Li Ling hesitated for a moment.

He didn't want to cause trouble for others.

"Well... okay then."

He glanced again into the depths of the True Martial Sect, and finally gave up.

Prince Zhenbei breathed a sigh of relief and prepared to leave, lest things get complicated, but Li Ling changed his mind again.

But then Li Ling released his hand, ran to the Daoist Longshan, and bowed deeply.

"True Person, if things are safe in the future, Li Ling will come to visit again!"

The Daoist Longshan was taken aback for a moment, then laughed:

"Your Highness is always welcome."

He had a fairly good impression of Li Ling; he was kind-hearted, but he was used to a life of luxury and had been spoiled too much by the Prince of Zhenbei.

The Prince of Zhenbei smiled.

He gave a few more instructions to the butcher and Eunuch Ye, then took Li Ling and Li Qingyue and flew away.

The Daoist Longshan couldn't help but sigh.

"Rumor has it that the Princess Consort of Zhenbei died giving birth to her infant son, leaving him motherless, which is why the Prince of Zhenbei dotes on his young child so much, granting his every wish. Now it seems that this is indeed the case."

It's truly unique in the world for a peerless expert, ranked ninth on the Celestial Person Ranking, to lower himself to a mere child.

After expressing his feelings, Daoist Longshan looked at the mess around him and sighed softly.

Hopefully, after this incident, the Demon Sect will finally calm down.

Being caught up in such a storm is truly beyond one's control.

But he always felt...

The world is likely to be in turmoil, and peaceful days may be numbered.