Yu Qingzi nodded lightly. "A Nascent Soul senior? If that person had truly been present, with her strength, how could we possibly still be standing here alive?"
"Even if the two sects' plan in the East Sea Archipelago failed, how could the strength of the cultivators they sent be taken lightly?"
"Regardless of whether the Phantom Star Sect's plan succeeded, even if they won, it was likely a pyrrhic victory. That Nascent Soul senior either perished as well, or though she survived, she was likely too gravely injured to fight again."
"If not, now that they have returned to Muyun Prefecture, why would they not seize the time... and hurry back to the Phantom Star Sect? Not to mention that her disciple, Feng Fei, is currently in our control."
Kong Qing pondered briefly, and his wavering mind quietly steadied.
"Fellow Daoist Yu Qingzi truly noticed the tiniest details. With your talents, Fellow Daoist, you will surely become one of the Great Zhao Dynasty's foremost strategists in the future."
"Since we happened to encounter him today, it is only fitting that Su Shi'er should be unlucky."
With a smiling compliment, Kong Qing's gaze turned imposing as he looked once more at the ten-mile sea of blood ahead.
"Su Shi'er, is it? You certainly know how to play tricks and put on airs!"
"Unfortunately, this Sect Master has already seen through your little scheme."
"If you want your precious disciple to live, then obediently come out and show yourself. Otherwise... this Sect Master will make her perish like a fallen flower right now!!!"
The instant his words fell, Kong Qing's aura surged. He raised a hand and gripped Feng Fei before him by the throat.
True essence rushed and churned, gathering around his palm.
With only a slight exertion of force, Feng