Chapter 1876 - 2068: Before the Final Battle (2)

After noon, everyone took a short break and prepared to head to the top of Qiu Nanshan. At this moment, Hu Fei carried several wooden boxes and struggled to walk to everyone. Seeing this, Ling Chen couldn’t help but ask, "Fatty, what’s in there?"

"I can’t participate in tonight’s battle, so I’ve prepared something good for you all to help you deal with Zhu Hong." Then, Hu Fei opened one of the wooden boxes and took out a fist-sized sphere from inside.

"What is this?"

Hu Fei proudly introduced, "This is a sulfuric acid bomb. Although Zhu Hong is powerful, he’s not invincible, just like how he dealt with Chen Younian back then by corroding his body with sulfuric acid. Even if he has an immortal body, it’s of no use. This is a product I rushed to make. Each sphere contains sulfuric acid liquid. Press the button at the top, and it will explode in three seconds within a range of about a meter. Be careful when you use it."

"And this." Hu Fei opened another wooden box. Ling Chen looked closely and saw rows of spheres inside, about the size of eggs.

"Fatty, what’s this then?"

"Electric shock balls. Considering Zhu Hong’s abnormality, I’ve stored strong electricity inside. If it hits his body, it should have a paralyzing effect. Although the effect doesn’t last long, it should be enough for you."

"Not bad!" Ling Chen nodded. The two items Hu Fei made would be very useful for them. Soon, everyone was equipped with enough sulfuric acid bombs and electric shock balls.

With preparations complete, Ling Chen looked up at the towering Qiu Nanshan and led the way, heading straight for the mountaintop.

"Be careful, everyone." Hu Fei reminded from behind, "I just received news that there will be a thunderstorm in this area tonight. The mountaintop is the most likely to be struck by lightning, so don’t get hit."

Ling Chen turned back, made an ’OK’ gesture, and said with a smile, "Don’t worry, nothing will happen. You get the midnight snack ready down below. After we’re done, we’ll all have a drink together."

For this trip to the top of Qiu Nanshan, Ling Chen didn’t bring many people: Tong Zhentian, Chen Junfeng, Ji Gang, Ren Donglin, Golden Dragon, and Wang Teng, Yu Beifeng, along with members of the Eight Oddlings. Seven experts on the Heavenly List, plus himself, Ling Gengqiu, and the old Taoist priest; this was the strongest fighting force he could muster. Whether it succeeds or not depends on tonight’s battle.

Upon reaching the mountainside of Qiu Nanshan, everyone huddled in a cave for a short rest and replenished a bit of food. Checking the time, it was already past three in the afternoon. Based on their current pace, they estimated arriving at the summit around seven in the evening.

At six-thirty, the sky had completely darkened. Ling Chen, who was on his way, noticed that on the top of Qiu Nanshan, there was a large area brightly lit like daylight. At this point, they were already at the edge of the summit, just over ten meters from reaching the top. Ling Chen made a gesture to those behind him, indicating for them to stay where they were, and then climbed to the summit alone.

After successfully reaching the summit, Ling Chen found a rock to use as cover, and his eyes scanned around. He saw many tall poles installed around the summit, each with an electric light. Not only that, there were red ribbons everywhere, and a red carpet was laid in the middle, giving off a festive atmosphere.

This guy... Ling Chen secretly frowned, he really set up the summit as a wedding venue.

At the moment, more than a dozen men were busy on the summit, setting up tables and chairs and preparing drinks and fruit plates. Zhu Hong had clearly put in a lot of effort for this wedding, bringing so much up the mountain.

After observing for a while and not seeing any trace of Zhu Hong or Nanrong Wanqing, he instructed everyone to slowly climb to the summit and find a place to hide. Zhu Hong only gave him three days. If nothing unexpected happens, he will definitely start the wedding at nine o’clock, which will be their best time to act. With that thought, he called Ling Gengqiu and the old Taoist priest to his side and whispered a few instructions.

Soon, the old Taoist priest and Ling Gengqiu each took a few people and quietly moved to the other two sides of the summit.

The time passed by the minute and second, and in the blink of an eye, it was already 8:50 PM. At this moment, a strong wind was blowing on the summit, dark clouds were rolling, and thunder occasionally rumbled in the clouds. Ling Chen remembered Hu Fei’s reminder that there would be a thunderstorm in this area tonight, making the weather very dangerous for them on the summit.

As he pondered, a person approached from outside the red tent at the end of the red carpet, it was Zhu Hong. He wore a festive red suit, holding a bouquet of flowers, and walked straight into the tent.

Where’s Wanqing? Ling Chen looked around, but he didn’t see any trace of Nanrong Wanqing. Could she have been in that tent all along?

Nine o’clock sharp.

Two people slowly walked out of the tent, in addition to Zhu Hong, the other was Nanrong Wanqing. Ling Chen looked up, and tonight, Nanrong Wanqing was lightly made up, wearing a pure white wedding dress and a diamond tiara. Accompanied by Zhu Hong, she walked expressionlessly on the red carpet until they stopped before an arch made of pink flowers.

Looking at the beautiful and stunning Nanrong Wanqing beside him, Zhu Hong slightly raised the corner of his mouth with a faint smile, then turned his gaze elsewhere, loudly saying, "Ling Chen, I know you’re here, come out, you’re a guest of honor I’ve invited tonight."

Hearing the voice, Ling Chen hesitated for a moment, then slowly stepped out from behind the stone, walking step by step towards the red carpet. Seeing his appearance, Nanrong Wanqing bit her lip lightly, her eyes reddening, and shook her head, "Don’t... don’t come here, you should leave."

Ling Chen smiled and gave her a reassuring look, saying, "Don’t worry, I will leave, but the premise is to take you with me." With that, he turned his gaze to Zhu Hong. The two locked eyes, and the latter pointed to the prepared banquet, smiling, "Surely, you’re not the only one who came tonight. Call out your companions, I’ve already prepared a feast for you all. Eat and drink well first, then we’ll settle any grudges later."

"Zhu Hong, don’t waste time." Ling Chen replied calmly, "You invited me here because you must have already made preparations."

"Don’t be in such a hurry." Zhu Hong clapped his hands, and a subordinate immediately came over with a tray, on which was a cup of wine. He picked up the glass and brought it to Nanrong Wanqing, saying, "Drink it."

Nanrong Wanqing glanced at Ling Chen, reached out to take the wine glass Zhu Hong handed over, and drank it all in one go.

"Good, forthright!" Zhu Hong grinned and said, "Ling Chen, I won’t lie to you, I poisoned this glass of wine. From now on, she has ten minutes to live. The antidote is on me, kill me, and you can save her, or... I kill you. In short, only one of us can live between us."