Meizhuang laughed rather than grew angry, her deeply wrinkled face resembling a chrysanthemum in full bloom. "This time, you're right."
Xiang Shancong said, "You wanted to use Rong Shi to expose the hidden secret and blackmail Wuji Monastery, thereby taking revenge on Ren Tianqing."
Meizhuang sighed. "A strong general has no weak soldiers. Who would have thought even a servant under Xue Shengjing could possess such a formidable mind?"
Xiang Shancong said calmly, "A person's intelligence does not depend on his station. Though you hold the exalted title of Five Immortals Cult Leader, madam, you have been nothing more than a puppet from beginning to end."
A spark flashed in Meizhuang's eyes. Oppressive killing intent spread outward, enveloping Xiang Shancong like an invisible net. Even Hu Xiaotian and Xia Changming, hiding outside, felt a biting chill, yet Xiang Shancong's expression did not change in the slightest. Smiling, he said, "Had Qin Se not committed a grave taboo, the position of cult leader would never have fallen to you. Ren Tianqing, Sumeru Heaven-which of them wasn't more qualified than you to occupy that seat?"
Meizhuang said, "I may not have much ability, but I am fairly confident I can kill you."
Xiang Shancong said, "You think yourself clever. Unfortunately, you miscalculated one thing."
Meizhuang said, "What?"
Xiang Shancong said, "Wuji Monastery never submits to anyone's threats, nor does it bargain with anyone."
Meizhuang chuckled. Before her laughter ended, her clothes had already ballooned outward. With a pop, green smoke radiated from her body in every direction, instantly filling the entire third floor.
Hu Xiaotian and Xia Changming held their breath simultaneously. Hu Xiaotian gestured for Xia Changming to withdraw for the moment. After all, not everyone possessed his immunity to a hundred poisons.
Xiang Shancong thrust out a palm. The force