A Life Beyond Saving

The battle has reached this point.

The Wood Empress Mu Qingcang, has finally appeared.

He radiated a powerful green spiritual energy.

He has achieved perfect Spirit Refining!

He was just one step away from reaching the Divine Realm.

"Greetings, Your Majesty!"

"Greetings, Your Majesty!"

The crowd shouted.

However, Mu Zhenkong did not retreat an inch, staring at Mu Qingcang with undiminished anger on his face.

"You... knew about this from beginning to end?!"

But Mu Qingcang simply said:

Are you questioning me, the Emperor?

"Elder Zhenkong, all of this is for the sake of the dynasty."

"In any case, Wanxiu has now become Wood Spirit Celestial Body, and she is our only hope."

"You laid a hand on her; that's extremely disrespectful."

High and mighty, it's only natural!

Mu Zhenkong grinned maliciously and said:

"Great disrespect?"

"So what if you're disrespectful? What makes you think you deserve my respect?"

"Mu Qingcang, do you dare to fight?!"

He's provoking us, challenging the Wood Empress to a duel!

An unparalleled coldness flashed in the Wood Empress's eyes.

However, he did not move.

Although his cultivation level was higher than Mu Zhenkong's, Mu Zhenkong was currently burning his life force.

Once you stand up, you'll likely have to pay the price.

He remained cold and silent, merely waving his hand.

In an instant, in the sky...

Two elderly men dressed in gray robes appeared.

One of them held a broken spear in his hand.

The other person was carrying a rusty iron axe.

The aura was incredibly terrifying; those spears and iron axes seemed capable of slaying gods!

"Elders... you..."

Mu Zhenkong's expression changed.

These two gray-robed elders were clan elders, figures considered to be among the most influential and respected members of the imperial court.

Mu Hongyun, Mu Hongbo!

They were second only to their Old Ancestor Mu Xuanfeng in the clan, and the artifacts they possessed were ancestral treasures brought from the Great Wilderness years ago!

Its power is immense.

At this moment... the ancestral artifact is actually pointing at me...

"Elders, are you going to aid and abet the wicked?!"

Mu Zhenkong, unwilling to accept defeat, questioned the matter.

"Zhen Kong, things have come to this point; it's pointless to dwell on who's right and who's wrong now."

Elder Mu Hongbo shook his head and said:

"We understand your feelings, but Mu Wanxiu is the hope of the dynasty. She will lead the dynasty to rise again. If you lay a hand on her, we will never allow it!"

Mu Hongyun, who was standing next to him, also sighed:

"We've already lost one genius; we can't afford to lose another."

At this moment, Mu Zhenkong fell silent.

He knew full well that he was outnumbered and powerless, and could not defy fate!

"Where is Wanqing? Where is she?!"

Mu Nanshan, covered in blood, asked in a trembling voice.

Mu Hongyun looked at Shangguan Tongruo and said:

Where is that girl?

Shangguan Tongruo said:

"Still inside the hall, unconscious."

Elder Mu Hongyun nodded, looked at Mu Nanshan, and said:

"Our Wood Spirit Imperial Dynasty is not heartless. Out of consideration for our ancestors, you may take her away."

Mu Nanshan stepped forward, with Mu Zhenkong following beside him.

The Empress and her entourage stepped back to make way.

Entering the Empress's bedroom.

Inside the dimly lit hall, a faint Blood Qi still lingered in the air.

Tick-tock, tick-tock.

It was the sound of blood dripping onto the ground.

Mu Nanshan saw Mu Wanqing.

She was bound to a copper cross, barely breathing, and already unconscious.

"Wanqing!"

Mu Nanshan felt as if his heart was being torn apart. He trembled as he stepped forward and untied Mu Wanqing.

"Uncle Nanshan..."

Mu Wanqing spoke with difficulty, but blood spilled from her mouth.

"Don't speak, don't speak!"

Mu Nanshan's heart was breaking. He held Mu Wanqing in his arms and said:

"Let's go home, I'll take you home!"

Beside him, Mu Zhenkong's old face was also filled with grief, and he felt extremely guilty.

They walked out of the Empress's palace step by step.

Under the cold gazes of the crowd, they walked away step by step.

Leaving the capital.

"Cough cough..."

Mu Wanqing coughed, blood gushing out continuously, her face growing increasingly pale.

"Wanqing!"

Mu Nanshan was extremely anxious. If things continued like this, Mu Wanqing would die before they could return to their Ancestor Village.

"Let me."

Mu Zhenkong stepped forward and placed his aged hand on Mu Wanqing's wrist.

His spiritual energy surged forth, and his gray hair turned completely white at a visible speed, while countless wrinkles instantly appeared on his face!

He... was using his own life essence to extend Mu Wanqing's life!

Finally, Mu Wanqing's injuries stabilized somewhat.

Mu Zhenkong staggered, barely able to stand, like an old man on his deathbed!

"You..."

Mu Nanshan looked at Mu Zhenkong, unsure of what to say.

He could feel it; the Mu Zhenkong... the oil was running out and the lamp was dying!

"Take her away... hurry!"

Mu Zhenkong coughed and said with difficulty:

"Return to the village, take the Ancestor Village with you, the royal family... will definitely covet the Ancestor Village again!"

"Walk!"

Mu Nanshan's expression was complicated. He gritted his teeth, turned around, and left quickly.

After he left, Mu Zhenkong turned around with a bitter smile on his face.

"Only today did I, Mu Zhenkong, realize that the consequences of a good person's foolish actions are far more terrible than the evil deeds of a bad person. Hahaha, hahahahaha..."

"Mu Qingcang, Shangguan Tongruo, I'll fight you to the death!"

He walked with difficulty toward the imperial city at the rear, his steps faltering, yet he did not retreat an inch!

He was already prepared to die; he had only just now been trying to ensure Mu Nanshan's safe departure.

Now, he is going to atone for his sins.

Atone for the terrible sins I have committed!

Mu Nanshan continued its rapid advance without stopping.

Fortunately, the expected pursuers did not arrive.

"Perhaps Mu Zhenkong is holding them back..."

Thinking of this, Mu Nanshan sighed inwardly.

He could tell that Mu Zhenkong was indeed a good person.

However, they were taken advantage of.

In the blink of an eye, he had entered the Great Wilderness.

The eerie aura unique to the Burial God Great Wilderness rushed towards him, yet it gave him a sense of security.

Before arriving at the village.

"Village Chief, Wanqing is in trouble! Save Wanqing!"

He cried out in tears!

The village was shaken.

Countless villagers rushed out.

Mu Rantian stepped out, and when he saw Mu Nanshan carrying the unconscious Mu Wanqing towards him, he was immediately stunned.

"What happened?"

He asked the question hastily.

Mu Nanshan approached and said:

"The Wood Spirit Imperial Dynasty has used treacherous schemes to steal Wanqing's Wood Spirit Heavenly Blood, Wanqing is in imminent danger..."

Upon hearing this, Mu Rantian felt a wave of dizziness wash over him.

However, he forced himself to calm down and said:

"Quickly, please Sacrificial Spirit to save us!"

Immediately, Mu Wanqing was placed under the Sacrificial Spirit.

The old grapevines shimmered with light, guiding the life force of heaven and earth to save Mu Wanqing.

Mu Wanqing's injuries stabilized further, but she still did not improve.

Even Mu Rantian brought the divine rice bestowed by Li Fan, Mu Wanqing was still unable to consume it.

Finally, the Sacrificial Spirit stopped.

"The injuries are too severe, and the Heavenly Blood has been stolen... There's nothing more we can do."

The aged voice of the Sacrificial Spirit rang out.

The villagers were all extremely anxious.

"The Sacrificial Spirit... what should we do?"

Mu Nanshan's heart is breaking.

"At this critical moment, perhaps only that Senior Li... can save her."

The old Sacrificial Spirit sighed softly.

Upon hearing this, both Mu Rantian and Mu Nanshan nodded!

"Yes, Senior Li... we'll go and beg Senior Li!"

Mu Rantian immediately stood up.

He and Mu Nanshan led Mu Wanqing towards the Small Mountain Village.

Before long, they had reached the outskirts of the mountain village.

They stepped inside and reached the outside of the Small Courtyard. Mu Rantian spoke, saying:

"Mu Rantian from Wood Spirit Village has come to pay his respects to Senior Li, begging for your Senior Li!"