Chapter 118

Jie Qin her arms and said, "That's right."

"Foolish wolf cub... Have you ever considered the impact on your pack if you, as the alpha wolf, fail to venture into the Xianzhou?"

Hoolay's voice contained neither anger nor resentment; he spoke calmly, one sentence at a time, with an unprecedented level of composure.

Moreover, his way of addressing Jie Qin had unknowingly changed to calling her Du Lan.

In other words, this also means that Hoolay endorsed this decision.

"It doesn't matter. My death will only prove that this path is wrong. My brother will inherit my mantle. He is far more cunning and shrewd than I am. He will lead the White Wolf forward... Moreover, the prophet of the Lord of Longevity, 'Mangus,' has guided us. The Buli person will be great again."

"Mangus?"

Hoolay's voice rose sharply again, and his calm demeanor instantly turned violent. "Tell me, whose decree is this?"

He felt anger, as if all the noble qualities he admired had been shattered by this ridiculous lie.

"If everything were done according to your own will, I wouldn't mind giving you 'Crimson Moon' and the wolf pack, you fox. But are you saying... everything you've done was ordered by that guy called 'Mangus'?"

Jie Qin noncommittal, but his tightly furrowed brows seemed to indicate his displeasure.

"Lower your attitude. Don't forget you're just a stray dog, a prisoner. What right do you have to criticize the great 'Mangus'?"

"Foolish! Have you ever considered returning to a crippled and weak hunting pack, being manipulated by a ridiculous false prophet, becoming a flag she waves and shouts at? Her plan is full of flaws; the only path she has prepared for you is 'failure' and 'death.'"

Jie Qin's patience finally wore thin with Hoolay's insults.

"Enough! Now you only have two things to do: either you voluntarily open your chest cavity to remove the 'Crimson Moon,' or I will personally cut you open to remove the 'Crimson Moon.'"

"Foxkin, when have you ever heard of an alpha wolf obeying the cubs' commands?"

Hu Lei changed his address to "fox-man" again, baring his fangs and letting out a series of intimidating growls.

"As expected, it's a waste of time to argue with a stray dog like you."

As if he had anticipated this, Jie Qin untied the two giant blades from his back, and then threw one of them in front of Hoolay.

With a loud bang, the giant blade was embedded within Hoolay's reach. Hoolay narrowed his eyes and began to examine the giant blade closely.

"Pick it up and fight me."

This is the ritual for determining the leader of the pack, where a young alpha wolf launches a deadly battle against an older leader. According to the tradition of the ritual, the two sides vying for the alpha wolf fight to the death, vowing to end the battle with the death of one of them.

Jie Qin's actions can be seen as a sign of respect for Hoolay's position as the leader of the battle.

In other words, facing an old wolf who was weaker than himself and too old to even hold his weapon properly, the young king had no intention of gaining an advantage.

"Don't be so arrogant, you brat..."

Faced with these brief words, Hoolay's eyes widened in surprise, and then he grinned bloodthirstyly.

Jie Qin was the first to raise her giant blade, crouch slightly, take a step forward, and turn her body slightly to the side, like a crossbow with its bowstring fully drawn, slowly assuming a fighting stance.

Hoolay gripped the giant blade tightly in one hand, using the other hand to brace himself against the ground to lower his center of gravity. He lay almost flat against the ground in a posture that didn't suit his enormous size, and even the breath he exhaled from his nostrils stirred up clouds of dust on the floor.

The weapon used by both sides was one of a pair of greatswords.

In other words, both sides had the same weapon conditions, with no superiority or inferiority.

The only way to determine the winner is through the destructive power generated by the combination of physical strength and skill.

It won't waste much time, because victory or defeat can be decided in an instant.

However, just as the tense atmosphere on the field reached a critical point and was about to explode—

Let's end this farce here.

The boots made a soft, tinkling sound, and a clear, melodious voice echoed around them.

Upon hearing that familiar voice, Jiaoqiu and Moze couldn't help but smile with relief.

The moment Jie Qin and Hoolay turned to look up at the sky almost simultaneously, a storm suddenly arose, and a white figure swept past their line of sight like a gust of wind.

A loud, piercing wind blew.

Time was paused for Jiaoqiu, Moze, Jie Qin, and Hoolay.

The next second, a cyan axe flashed across the battlefield.

"Roar roar roar roar roar!!!!"

The loud roar reached the sky. Hoolay's right arm, which was holding a knife, and Jie Qin's left arm, which was holding a knife, both disappeared below the waist, and blood gushed from the severed arms.

The intense pain from the severed arm and the sudden shock froze on Jie Qin's pale face, his mind filled with disbelief.

Shouldn't Yaoqing's general be stationed at the port? Why is she here?

No, that's not right. How did she detect the commotion at the bottom of the Prison of Deep Seclusion? Did someone tip her off?!

Just as she was thinking this, Jie Qin happened to catch a glimpse of Jiaoqiu's communication device slowly sliding out of her sleeve from the corner of her field of vision.

"Don't think you're the only one who's up to no good, White Wolf."

A smug smile appeared on Jiaoqiu's pale face.

The communication device hidden in his sleeve dates back to a conversation from yesterday.

That night, after returning from Fyxestroll Garden, Bai Jun sat on the sofa and pondered for a long time. He seemed to have come up with a plan, so he handed Feixiao and Jiaoqiu a pair of signal devices for communication and explained, "I feel more and more that something is wrong with what has happened these past few days. Everything seems to point to Hoolay in the cage."

"Hoolay? But how could those Buli person possibly have the guts to break into the prison?"

Bai Jun understood Jiaoqiu's concerns, but he still chose to trust his intuition. "I know it's just a hypothesis. It would be better if it were just my imagination. But carrying this communicator won't cause any problems. The Ten Lords Bureau won't be able to detect it. Just keep it with you as a precaution."

Hearing him say that, Jiaoqiu shrugged, indicating that it was up to him.

Feixiao remained silent, only nodding repeatedly.

As for her going to the port to oversee things this morning, that was just a ruse; in reality, she had been waiting at the liaison center of the Prison of Deep Seclusion for some time. And now...

"The situation is settled. You two might as well surrender obediently, or I wouldn't mind disassembling a few parts from your body."

Feixiao, whose entire body was shrouded in a blue storm, was not stained with a single drop of blood. She slowly turned around to look at the two wounded Buli person while carrying the giant axe with one hand.

Chapter 147 Time's almost up (Three-in-One)

"My lord, everything has been arranged according to plan."

The quiet alleys of Exalting Sanctum were filled with a faint scent of medicine and a strong smell of blood. Dozens of Medicine King's Legacy, dressed in black, had set up equipment to spread the dust of "Soul-Returning Vitality Powder" in order to create chaos in the bustling city center of Exalting Sanctum during the busiest time of day.

The leader standing in the center of the crowd was an ordinary-looking Xianzhou native could disappear into the crowd as soon as he joined the crowd.

However, his codename was Indigo Begonia, and he was a loyal executor of the leader's orders.

Listening to her loyal subordinates report on their task targets, Indigo Begonia felt an irrepressible surge of excitement.

For the sake of the Compassionate Medicine King, this great undertaking of a thousand years will be fought for. He will become a devout believer and witness the Medicine King's return!

Indigo Begonia dreamt of a wonderful future, then greedily licked his lips until his subordinate's soft call jolted him awake from his reverie, prompting him to issue his orders:

"Ahem... It's about time. Let's proceed according to plan. Deploy the device in the center of the street, then charge in. Even if it attracts the Cloud Cavalry, it doesn't matter. Our mission is to create chaos! For the Compassionate Medicine King, we'll pay the price with our lives!!!"

"Ooooooooooooooo!!!!"

Indigo Begonia's inspiring words stirred the high spirits of her subordinates, who raised their fists in a frenzy and swore their loyalty to the Medicine King like madmen.

Just as the atmosphere was becoming increasingly frenzied, a corpse that flew out of nowhere and crashed into the wall made a huge thud. Just like the corpse that slowly drew blood marks on the wall, the emotions of astonishment and horror almost simultaneously froze on the faces of all the Medicine King's Legacy present.

"The rats that usually hide in the sewers are enough. Are you really fantasizing? But it's a good decision that you all gathered together. It will definitely save me a lot of trouble, so I don't have to catch them one by one."

Bai Jun walked slowly from the other end of the alley with a calm tone and an expressionless face.

The young Vanguard followed behind him, his youthful, handsome face contorted with rage. "You cunning and wicked scoundrels, how dare you harm the citizens! I will never forgive you!"

The next instant, Indigo Begonia roared and gave the order, "Kill them all!!!"

Upon receiving instructions, the henchmen of the Medicine King's Legacy brandished their weapons—swords and knives stained with "Soul-Returning Vitality Powder"—and attacked Bai Jun and Yan Qing in a suicidal manner.

"The wind returns, the clouds stir, the sword flashes like a shadow; follow my command!"

Faced with this group of vicious thugs, Yan Qing showed no mercy and decisively unleashed his sword energy.

Affected by the extreme cold, the temperature changed drastically, causing the air to emit a deafening roar.

At the same time, several cold-colored flying swords suddenly appeared in the air.

Yan Qing used a single finger to propel the nimble flying sword made of solid ice, which spun in the air before piercing the enemy's body in an instant.

The sharp blade that slices through the air produces a calming sound, a clear sound that would make one want to listen carefully if it weren't for this occasion.

However, wherever the flying sword touched, screams rang out and blood splattered everywhere. The believer's body was immediately thrown backward, with countless sword wounds in front of him, running from his shoulder to his lower abdomen. His clothes were torn and the wounds penetrated three-tenths of an inch into his flesh, making for a shocking sight.

The scene resembled an autumn field, with the slanting, cold sword light like a sickle severing the roots of wheat. Each leap and swing raised a chorus of screams, just like the scythe of death, constantly drawing in new blood.

Gazing at the scene that resembled a massacre from afar, Indigo Begonia's expression gradually changed from composure to terror, and then to bewilderment.

--Absolutely no match for them!

This idea would automatically surface in her mind without her having to think about it, Indigo Begonia's thoughts fell into a chaotic mess.

Should I run away or stay? Running away would betray the leader's trust, but staying would surely mean certain death, unless there's someone here who can fight against the one controlling the flying sword... Wait, it seems there really is someone here?

Yeah, yeah! Let's go find that bastard You Yun. At times like these, we need to let that musclehead do the dirty work!

He grabbed at his communicator like a lifeline and contacted his nearest colleague—a skilled fighter. If he came, perhaps he could find a way to deal with the terrifying flying swordsman in front of him.

"Have you finished contacting them? Will reinforcements arrive soon?"

"Haha, no, that's right, reinforcements will be here soon--Huh?!"

Hearing the unfamiliar voice beside him, Indigo Begonia's smile froze on her face. Her eyes moved mechanically as she noticed with horror that Bai Jun had somehow appeared beside her, placing his hand on her shoulder like a close friend, and saying with a smile:

"Don't worry, this time I'll wipe out your entire stronghold, and no one will escape."

Bai Jun's voice didn't sound like he was joking; his tone was more like a statement.

The fair hand resting on her shoulder gradually increased its pressure, Indigo Begonia seemed to—no, she definitely heard—the cracking sounds coming from her arm and shoulder bones.

"Aaaaaaaahh..."

Before he could mount a desperate counterattack, a mixture of excruciating pain and rage, a fist slammed into his chest. With a thud, the force of the punch shot through his body, exploding a horrific bloody hole in Indigo Begonia's back, turning his internal organs into dust. The remaining force traveled to his feet, causing the floor to crack.

Before he could even scream, the solid, muscular body of the previous second instantly turned into a puddle of stagnant water and slammed into the wall, never to move again.

After dealing with the cultivator, Bai Jun turned to look at the battle situation on Yan Qing's side.

As expected, his battle was also drawing to a close.

However, just as Yan Qing was about to finish off the last few enemies with his sword, a tall, dark figure rushed over, and a huge fist shadow gradually became clearer as it approached.

Seeing the fists rushing towards him like a giant wave, Yan Qing raised his eyebrows and, without hesitation for less than half a second, immediately summoned several flying swords to intercept them in front of him, assuming a fighting stance.

A muffled thud followed, then an explosion and impact, and finally a feeling of floating.

Yan Qing's eyes widened in astonishment.

The fist smashed through the sword shadow, stirring up several layers of shattered light fragments, and smashed straight towards Yan Qing's chest as if it had made a precise prediction. Fortunately, in the urgency, Yan Qing crossed his swords to defend, offsetting nearly 70% of the impact force, and was barely sent flying only a few meters.

In just a few seconds, the situation on the field seemed to have changed dramatically.

The surviving members of the Medicine King's Legacy recognized him and whispered his name: "Master Shi... You Yun!"

The Herbalist in the Medicine King's Legacy is a martial arts expert who is obsessed with becoming stronger and constantly hones his skills, even resorting to taking drugs.

Upon receiving the message from Indigo Begonia, he rushed over without stopping. His purpose was not to help Indigo Begonia, who was also a cultivator. Rather, whether Indigo Begonia lived or died was none of his concern. He was in a hurry to get here simply to find an adversary.

Now it seems...

The owner of the fist straightened up, grinning menacingly. "The renowned Shence Mansion Vanguard nothing more than this."

"That's enough testing. You won't be so lucky this time."

Yan Qing propped herself up from the rubble of the wall, spitting out bloody saliva, and brushed the hair from her forehead to reveal amber eyes filled with anger.

The sword seemed to resonate with its master's state of mind, its soaring sword intent rising into the sky.

This world is unfair.

You Yun had already experienced this hardship before becoming a cultivator. Despite his diligent physical training and a century of mastering spear techniques, he was still no match for his junior brother You Shan, who was more than fifty years behind him.

Even if he were given hundreds more years to live, he still wouldn't be able to overcome the genetic barrier and break free from the shackles called "aptitude." In the end, he would only be a stepping stone for the strong and become a pitiful person who accomplishes nothing.

I refuse to accept this! I won't allow it!

You Yun's stubborn yet fragile heart told him that he would never allow himself to associate with the weak, and even if it meant paying a heavy price, he would never be willing to become an ordinary person who accomplishes nothing.

Through a friend who worked at the Alchemy Commission, You Yun obtained a pill called "Coiling Dragon and Leaping Horned Dragon Pill" at a high price.