Give Qing Ling a Lesson

The girls were all excited to have arrived on the continent, but Xuan Qing looked up at the sky. More baleful energy had gathered than the last time he came out. It seemed that conflicts on the continent had also increased.

Last time, it had only been the early stage of the ninth Measure Tribulation. Most living beings had died in the Fierce Beast War. After more than ten thousand Kalpas, things had gradually recovered, and disputes had also become more frequent.

That day, as several people traveled through an area, enormous rumbles came from ahead. Waves of energy destroyed everything around them.

"Master, someone is fighting ahead, and it sounds like there are quite a few of them."

Qing Ya immediately assessed the situation ahead.

"Really? Let's hurry over and take a look. I've never seen a great battle before."

Qing Ling became excited as soon as she heard that and quickly urged everyone onward.

Seeing Qing Ling's impatient expression, Qing Ya felt that she had forgotten everything she had been told before leaving.

Xuan Qing knew he could not stop Qing Ling when he saw her like this, so he nodded.

"You go on ahead. We have something small to take care of. We'll catch up with you shortly."

"Oh, okay. Master, hurry up, or there won't be anything good left to watch."

After saying that, Qing Ling flew toward the source of the energy fluctuations.

The other four were all surprised by Xuan Qing's words. What business could they possibly have?

With a wave of Xuan Qing's hand, the group vanished instantly.

"Brother, what is it? Why are we letting Qing Ling go alone?"

Qing Ya was very confused.

"Let her suffer a little and see what the Prehistoric Era is really like. We just need to follow her in secret."

Qing Ling had just flown to the battlefield when she heard a loud shout from afar. "You fox vixens! What do you slutty foxes mean by ganging up on me? Are you planning to fight to the death today?"

The instant Qing Ling heard the shouting, she became excited. She flew directly to a spot very close to the battlefield and quietly observed.

"Die, bear! You're finished today!"

A group of foxes fiercely attacked an Earth Bear. The lead fox was at the perfected Grand Unity Golden Immortal realm. That Earth Bear was beaten into a miserable retreat. Yet, because of his thick hide and the High-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure armor he wore, the foxes could do little to him.

Most of the foxes' attacks were negated by the armor. Only a small portion landed on his face. The bear was beaten black and blue, but he had not suffered any serious injuries.

"Damn it! If you don't kill me today, I'll slaughter every last one of you foxes someday!"

The Earth Bear had no room to fight back and could only bluster with his words.

Seeing that they could not take down the bear, the lead fox became anxious. They had fought for so long without finishing him. Experts from the Bear Clan would surely come to reinforce him, and then it might be them who had to flee.

Sky Fox hardened her heart and sent a voice transmission to the remaining foxes, telling them to leave. Then she directly brought out a Mid-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure and hurled it at her opponent.

Boom!

The Innate Spiritual Treasure self-destructed. Its power needed no explanation—even a Grand Luo Golden Immortal would suffer severe injuries if caught off guard, let alone that bear.

Seeing that it was merely a Mid-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure, the Earth Bear did not pay it much attention. But he had not expected his opponent to be so ruthless as to directly self-destruct it. Though his High-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure was powerful, it could not withstand such an explosion.

"Aah!"

A massive explosion erupted from the center of the battlefield. The foxes had been prepared and dodged in time, but the Earth Bear was not so fortunate. He was blasted away and crashed into a mountain.

Although the High-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure had blocked much of the damage for him, he could not fully control it. Part of the energy surged into his body, shattering his entire physical form. Only his cracked Primordial Spirit remained, wrapped within the armor.

"You damn foxes! You'll die horrible deaths!"

Looking at his miserable state, the Earth Bear knew that even if he escaped today, his cultivation might never advance again unless he found some heaven-defying spiritual object capable of restoring his Primordial Spirit.

Qing Ling had not expected anyone to self-destruct an Innate Spiritual Treasure. Although an Innate Spiritual Treasure could recover after self-destruction, that would take an immeasurable amount of time. Moreover, its undying spiritual light would fly away, and it would no longer be her Spiritual Treasure.

A massive wave of energy struck Qing Ling, exposing her and placing her directly within the Divine Sense of both sides.

"Um, sorry, everyone. I was just passing by. I didn't expect you to make such a big scene that you'd even self-destruct a Spiritual Treasure."

Qing Ling scratched her head and somewhat awkwardly greeted the group of foxes.

The foxes quickly surrounded the Earth Bear and warily watched Qing Ling. They had finally come close to killing the bear, and they did not know whether this newcomer was an enemy.

"Fellow Daoist, save me! Our Earth Bear Clan will reward you generously. Our Bear Clan values trustworthiness most of all. These foxes ganged up on me and even used such methods, causing you to be caught in the blast as well."

The Earth Bear seemed to have found his last hope and desperately begged Qing Ling for help.

"What do you mean, Fellow Daoist? Do you intend to meddle in this? This bear is no good thing. He has repeatedly captured women of my clan for dual cultivation and violated them to death. Are you going to save him?"

"No, no, Fellow Daoist, don't misunderstand. I only came here by accident. Don't mind me. You can continue with whatever you were doing."

Qing Ling quickly shook her head. She did not want to get involved. She did not know who was right or wrong, and besides, the Prehistoric Era was a world where strength ruled. There was no right or wrong.

"You thieving bear! Time and again, you came to Qing Qiu to steal women of my Fox Clan. This is unforgivable. You have no way out today."

After saying that, the Fox Clan Woman prepared to blast the bear to death.

"Bold indeed! A bunch of fox vixens dare to kill a member of my Earth Bear Clan?"

The Earth Bear Clan Leader suddenly appeared. The pressure of a Grand Luo Golden Immortal bore down directly on Qing Ling and the group of foxes.

"Clan Leader! Elder! I'm here! Hurry and save me! They want to kill me!"

The Earth Bear's Primordial Spirit cried out excitedly. Now, not one of these foxes would escape.

"The Fox Clan does not even have a Grand Luo Golden Immortal, yet you dare provoke our Earth Bear Clan. You truly seek death."

The Bear Clan Leader sneered at the group of foxes.

"Senior, this Earth Bear repeatedly captured women of my Fox Clan. We finally caught him this time. Must we simply endure being violated without being allowed to resist?"

The Fox Clan Woman could not help but feel sorrowful. When one's strength was inferior, this was the only possible outcome.

"In the Prehistoric Era, strength reigns supreme. So what if he captured women of your Fox Clan? The strong prey upon the weak—it is the law of nature. You are not fools. Do you need me to teach you that? Do you have any last words? If not, be on your way!"

The Bear Clan Leader chuckled and prepared to strike.

"Senior, Senior, I'm innocent! Their battle caught me in the blast by accident. I never made a move. This has nothing to do with me!"

Seeing that the Bear Clan Leader intended to kill her as well, Qing Ling hurriedly spoke up. She was not their enemy.

"Senior, this Fellow Daoist is indeed as she says. She has nothing to do with this. Please do not implicate an innocent person. We admit defeat."

The Fox Clan Woman had no way to escape anyway, so she only hoped not to implicate others.

"How would I know that? Since you are all here, you can die together. You can only blame her for having bad luck."

"Fellow Daoist of the Bear Clan, say something. Prove that this has nothing to do with me. I don't want to die."

Qing Ling could only plead with that Earth Bear.

"What does it have to do with me? You deserve to die too. You refused to save me, and since the Clan Leader has said so, go die as well."

After saying that, the Earth Bear said nothing more. He turned to stare at the Bear Clan Leader, waiting for him to act and avenge the grievance of having his path cut off.

Seeing that the Bear Clan Leader was about to strike while Master still had not appeared, Qing Ling thought to herself, It's over, it's over! Where did Master and the others go? Weren't they right behind me? Why haven't they saved me yet? This poor little maid is done for. I'll never go watch a fight again!

The Bear Clan Leader no longer hesitated, and a massive hand slapped down toward everyone.

"Oh, little Qing Ling, do you understand now that you can't casually involve yourself in other people's disputes? We might not be around next time!"

A crisp voice rang in everyone's ears. Then a palm flew out, sending the Bear Clan Leader flying.

"Sister Han Xi! Sister Han Xi! You almost never got to see me again! I'll behave from now on. I won't run around anymore."

Qing Ling cried pitifully, leaving Han Xi unsure how to scold her.

"Who are you, Fellow Daoist? Why are you interfering in the matter between us and the Fox Clan? That is not very appropriate, is it?"

The Bear Clan Leader was instantly enraged as well. How had killing someone with a casual slap led to encountering a Grand Luo Golden Immortal? His luck today was truly terrible.

"You were about to kill my younger sister. Am I not allowed to intervene? I heard everything you said just now. My sister was innocent to begin with, yet you still wanted to attack her. Fellow Daoist, you are being unreasonable."

Han Xi felt that since reason would not work, they could simply fight.

"Fellow Daoist, your sister appeared on the battlefield where my clan member was being killed. How can she be innocent? Since you have come to save her, you may leave."

The Bear Clan Leader compromised as well. It had nothing to do with them anyway. Killing the Fox Clan would be enough.

"Senior, please save our Fox Clan just this once. Our Fox Clan is already miserable enough. We cannot be wiped out like this."

She had just spoken up for Qing Ling. Surely Qing Ling would not stand by and watch her die? The Fox Clan Woman could only take the risk and try.

Han Xi said nothing. She turned to Qing Ling and let her decide.

"Sister Han Xi, how about we save them? They do seem pitiful, and she just spoke up for me. If we don't save them, I won't be able to live with myself."

Qing Ling looked sympathetically at the Fox Clan Woman before turning back to Han Xi.

"Fellow Daoist, I am not attacking you, yet you insist on interfering in the affairs of our Earth Bear Clan. Isn't that going too far? I will let you leave, but you must not interfere. How about that? Our Bear Clan has another Grand Luo Golden Immortal."

After speaking, the Bear Clan Leader released the aura of a Mid-stage Grand Luo Golden Immortal, directly threatening Han Xi.

"Oh, there's an Earth Bear here too. And it's even a Mid-stage Grand Luo Golden Immortal. It seems you are not from the same clan as the one we encountered last time. How rare."

Xuan Qing appeared beside Han Xi with the other three and mocked the Bear Clan Leader.

Xuan Qing's appearance gave both the Fox Clan and the Bear Clan Leader a great fright. This was an expert, stronger than him. The Bear Clan Leader was no fool. If Xuan Qing could conceal himself so completely that he went unnoticed, then he was certainly no match for him.