Chapter 1698 - 1695: They Will Surely Go Mad

Chapter 1698: Chapter 1695: They Will Surely Go Mad

High up in the sky, Helian Rong was holding her son Yang Chen, with Helian Zhan and Ouyang He guarding mother and child. Beside them were the couple Wang Lei and Qi Hongshao, followed by Ji Qingshan, Monica, Wang Chunyang, Pudis, Ning Shucheng, Tang Shuwan, Sun Jianping, as well as Xu Xingzhou and the others.

All the cultivators who had come from Earth to the Southern Domain World and stayed in the Shang Qing Sect were here, not one missing.

Ever since the great upheaval in the Shang Qing Sect, everyone had been imprisoned here. Now that they had gained their freedom, they did not relax; instead, they were filled with anxiety.

Among them, apart from Yang Chen, Sun Jianping was the youngest.

She was born in Yunwu Mountain’s Base, and later, after it was discovered she had Spirit Root Talent, she stepped onto the path of cultivation.

Later, when Earth underwent its great upheaval and the Southern Domain Cultivation World invaded, she followed the group to White Jade City to take refuge and cultivate, and in the end even came to the Shang Qing Sect in the Southern Domain.

Compared to the rest of those from Earth, Sun Jianping had experienced the least, so her state of mind naturally could not compare to the others.

Now that she had reached Mid-stage Foundation Establishment Cultivation, although she had escaped, she knew the situation in the Shang Qing Sect was unclear. Her heart could not find peace, and she couldn’t help asking Tang Shuwan, "Auntie, I... where are we going now? Can we still go back to Tian Nan Peak?"

Tang Shuwan sighed. "I’m afraid we can’t go back for the time being."

Beside her, Ning Shucheng said, "For now it really isn’t suitable to return, lest we fall into the enemy’s hands again and make those who worry about us hesitate and scruple. But judging from what happened today, it’s not hard to guess that the situation has changed again, and in a way that favors the Main Peak and Tian Nan Peak’s side."

The others all nodded.

Sun Jianping asked doubtfully, "Why, Uncle?"

Ning Shucheng explained, "The one who just made a move to save us was a Peak of Divinity Transformation Realm expert in charge of guarding this place. This person was originally with Wang Yuanxiao and his wife, yet now he’s released us and even killed Xiao Yanfei. That shows he’s already changed sides. And what could have forced him to change sides?"

Sun Jianping’s eyes lit up. "Master Wan and the others have the upper hand?"

Ning Shucheng nodded. "It should be like that."

"Looks like Shifang City has gone all out," Helian Zhan said.

Ouyang He followed with, "Exactly. Tianzhu Peak has the Wangxian Sect helping them; if the Main Peak has no powerful external force assisting, it’s very hard to turn the tide. Doesn’t the Lord of Shifang City value Yang Fei greatly? And they don’t want to see Wangxian Sect dominating alone either—when the lips are gone, the teeth feel the cold. If the Shang Qing Sect really collapses, the next one will be Shifang City’s turn."

Everyone nodded, feeling that was probably the case.

"Then what should we do now?" Xu Xingzhou asked.

Wang Lei said decisively, "We have no influence on the battle situation. If we go, we’ll only add to the chaos. The best way is to stay far away for now, find a place to hide, and wait until the overall situation settles before deciding what to do."

"Right. What we need to do now is hide, protect ourselves, and not fall into the enemy’s hands again, so that Yang Fei and the Sect won’t be put in a difficult position in the future," Ji Qingshan added.

Everyone’s thoughts were aligned. They immediately chose a direction and moved away from this area as fast as possible, to avoid being tracked and discovered by Tianzhu Peak’s experts.

They had just run some distance when Helian Zhan and the others suddenly felt a jolt in their hearts and sharply turned back to look.

They saw, above the Prisoner Mountain where the Cage Array was, countless cultivators flying by Sword Control, densely packed into a mass. Among them were more than ten powerful Nascent Soul Realm cultivators, turning into brilliant streaks of Light Escape as they sped away.

"Don’t get separated, follow me."

A voice sounded by their ears.

Everyone was startled, then saw a pale violet Light Escape flare into existence before them—it was Tian Nan Peak’s eldest senior brother, Shang Heng.

"Miss Rong, are you and Little Cheng’er alright?"

Another green Light Escape flashed, revealing a white-haired, white-bearded elder—it was Monarch Luo Yu.

"Master." Helian Rong was overjoyed and hurriedly saluted.

The Yang Cheng in her arms opened his big eyes and looked at Monarch Luo Yu, saying happily, "Grandmaster, I missed you so much."

As he spoke, he tried to wriggle out of Helian Rong’s arms, opening his hands to pounce toward Monarch Luo Yu.

Ouyang He and Helian Zhan’s mouths twitched.

This little brat had been raised by the two of them together since he was small, yet he was closer to Monarch Luo Yu. It really made these two elders feel a bit jealous.

Monarch Luo Yu laughed heartily, took Yang Cheng into his arms, and said with heartache, "Little Cheng’er, you’ve been imprisoned for so long. Were you scared?"

Yang Cheng shook his head and spoke with a bold, childish air, "Not scared. My two Grandmasters are the most powerful people, they were sure to come save me."

Ouyang He took another ten thousand points of damage in his heart.

Because he knew clearly that among the two Grandmasters Yang Cheng spoke of, he wasn’t included—they were Wan Daorong and Monarch Luo Yu.

He really wanted to say, I was your mother’s first master, I’m your genuine Grandmaster, alright.

Back on Earth, I was considered a big shot, damn it. After coming to the Southern Domain Cultivation World, I don’t even have any weight or status in the heart of a brat like you anymore?

Light Escape flashed repeatedly, and five more Nascent Soul Stage Cultivators appeared.

The people from Earth had basically never seen these cultivators before and didn’t recognize them, but they understood in their hearts that they were definitely from the Main Peak or Tian Nan Peak.

Back when Tianzhu Peak suddenly rebelled, they first struck at people from the Main Peak and Tian Nan Peak.

At that time, Zhantai Chunqiu and Wan Daorong were both away. Facing several Late stage Peak of Divinity Transformation Realm experts, the Nascent Soul Realm cultivators from the Main Peak and Tian Nan Peak didn’t attempt any pointless resistance and were all imprisoned.

Of course, many Nascent Soul and Core Formation cultivators who were away on errands or missions weren’t captured. After hearing about the Sect’s great upheaval, those people hurried back and joined their fellow disciples to confront and battle the rebels.

"Martial Uncle, this place isn’t suitable for a long stay. We must quickly regroup with Master and the others, so that they’ll have no worries holding them back," Shang Heng reminded.

Monarch Luo Yu nodded, a flash of hatred passing through his eyes. "Those idiots from Tianzhu Peak actually dared commit such a crime of betraying their masters and ancestors. Every disciple of the Shang Qing Sect has the right to exterminate them."

The Nascent Soul and Core Formation cultivators around him all wore angry expressions, killing intent flashing in their eyes.

Against top-level experts like Wang Yuanxiao and his wife, they couldn’t directly contend. But against the Nascent Soul Realm and Core Formation Stage traitors from Tianzhu Peak, Daliang Peak, and Beirong Peak, branches that had later sided with Beiming Peak, they did have the strength to fight.

The Shang Qing Sect’s great situation had actually been ruined by this group of selfish bastards. As disciples of the Shang Qing Sect, the vast majority felt boundless fury in their hearts and hated the rebels to the bone.

Feeling everyone’s killing intent, Shang Heng hurriedly reminded, "Everyone, calm down for now. Let’s wait until we’ve regrouped with Master and the Sect Master before deciding. Only after they see us safe can they fight without reservation and slaughter the traitors."

Everyone nodded. At this moment, a vast, vigorous voice came from the void. "All of you, come with me."

Everyone’s hearts tightened—they recognized it as Cao Zhengyang’s voice.

Thinking that it was thanks to Cao Zhengyang releasing them that they were now free, they knew that if he wanted to target them, there was no need for any elaborate schemes. And with the situation still unclear and who knew what Divinity Transformation Realm enemies might try to intercept them, it was naturally safer with Cao Zhengyang escorting them.

"Brother Cao, for you to find your way back and redeem your faults, you truly are worthy of being a disciple of the Shang Qing Sect," Monarch Luo Yu said.

"Hmph. When I do things, it’s not your place to lecture me. Enough nonsense, leave here quickly. Once Wang Yuanxiao and his wife learn their son is dead, they’ll definitely go mad."