Chapter 1699 - 1696: Bai Xumi Arrives

Chapter 1699: Chapter 1696: Bai Xumi Arrives

Upon hearing Cao Zhengyang’s warning, Monarch Luo Yu’s heart trembled with fear. He dared not say more and whispered, "Let’s go, quickly leave this place."

Though he hated the traitors like Wang Yuanxiao and his wife, he wished he could personally destroy those bastards. However, his own cultivation realm was too low and could not compete with the late stage Divinity Transformation masters like Wang Yuanxiao.

Being a fellow disciple with Zhantai Chunqiu, Wan Daorong, Wang Yuanxiao, and Cao Zhengyang who joined the sect together, although Monarch Luo Yu was already a Late stage Nascent Soul master, due to his slight lack of talent and distraction in medical skill and Alchemy Dao, he hadn’t crossed the threshold into the Divinity Transformation Realm.

Monarch Luo Yu knew about Wang Yuanxiao and his wife’s doting on their precious son, so upon hearing from Cao Zhengyang that they had already learned of Wang Pengfei’s death and were likely on their way, he dared not linger here.

They all rode flying swords, transformed into shadows, and tunneled rapidly into the distance, soon disappearing from this region.

Though Cao Zhengyang did not show himself, he followed alongside them, secretly protecting them.

"Who... who killed my Peng’er?!"

A sharp scream came from the void in the distance.

Everyone’s heart trembled, and Monarch Luo Yu’s expression changed, secretly thinking this was bad, not expecting this couple to arrive so quickly.

But soon, he secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

His powerful divine sense detected only Bai Xumi’s presence, with no sign of Wang Yuanxiao.

Could Wang Yuanxiao be temporarily unable to leave?

Helian Zhan, Wang Chunyang, Wang Lei, Monica, and other cultivators were all highly alert, tensely looking toward the distant void.

They saw a tunneling light coming like a meteor from afar, quickly arriving hundreds of meters ahead of them, emitting a killing intent far stronger than the aura Xiao Yanfei had displayed earlier.

The visitor was none other than Bai Xumi.

Bai Xumi’s face was grim, her eyes crimson, almost spewing fire, murderous intent rampant as her gaze swept across everyone’s faces, shouting, "Who killed my son?"

Luo Yu, Shang Heng, and a group of Shang Qing Sect’s Nascent Soul stage cultivators kept their eyes on Bai Xumi while secretly releasing powerful divine senses, wary that Wang Yuanxiao or other Divinity Transformation realm masters might appear.

However, given their realm, they were unable to sense the presence of other masters, leaving them quietly surprised.

Shang Heng tentatively spoke, "Master Bai..."

"Damn Master," Monarch Luo Yu directly interrupted Shang Heng, angrily saying, "This couple committed such treacherous and ungrateful acts, betraying our sect and disgracing us. Especially this vile woman, who for years indulged and sheltered Wang Xingpeng. If not for her, Wang Yuanxiao would not have grown distant from his fellow brothers. If not for this, how could our Shang Qing Sect face today’s catastrophe?"

Being directly cursed as a vile woman by Monarch Luo Yu, Bai Xumi immediately became furious, especially after sensing her beloved son Wang Xingpeng’s life soul lamp extinguished, indicating his death, and she furiously stared at Monarch Luo Yu and roared, "Luo Yu, old thief, did you kill my Peng’er?"

Even though she was about to lose her mind, she did not attack immediately upon appearing.

As a half-step Divinity Transformation powerhouse, her state of mind was still decent. Upon arrival, she noticed Monarch Luo Yu, Shang Heng, and a group of powerful captives from the Main Peak, Tian Nan Peak, and Qingyun Peak had all escaped, realizing the situation might have changed.

The one responsible for suppressing them was Brother Cao Zhengyang, whose cultivation in the late stage peak of Divinity Transformation, along with the support of the back mountain array, even two masters of a similar realm would have a hard time rescuing them, and the commotion would not be small.

Though they confronted enemies on the front line, they weren’t too far from here. If there was a fierce battle between late stage Divinity Transformation masters, she couldn’t possibly miss sensing it.

But now, all of them had escaped from captivity, which only meant one thing—something had gone wrong with Cao Zhengyang.

Cao Zhengyang’s problem likely stemmed from receiving news that the team from the Central Star Domain already got involved.

Thousands of thoughts flashed through her mind, Bai Xumi suddenly roared into the void, "Brother Cao, did you release these bastards?"

The void was silent, with no response.

Bai Xumi neither sensed Cao Zhengyang’s presence nor relaxed, becoming increasingly tense.

The problem indeed lay with Cao Zhengyang.

Meanwhile, Luo Yu, Shang Heng, and five other Nascent Soul stage masters glanced at each other, Luo Yu’s figure flashed, charging directly at Bai Xumi.

Shang Heng followed closely, his combat power stronger than Monarch Luo Yu, considering Monarch Luo Yu as his Uncle Master, and being Wan Daorong’s beloved junior brother, as Wan Daorong’s eldest disciple, Shang Heng couldn’t let Monarch Luo Yu be harmed.

With Shang Heng and Monarch Luo Yu attacking, the other five Nascent Soul stage masters also joined in.

Everyone instinctively deemed now the perfect moment to capture Bai Xumi.

If they could seize Bai Xumi at this moment, Wang Yuanxiao would be forced to reconsider his actions.

Though Bai Xumi was already a half-step Divinity Transformation powerhouse, stronger in combat than all of them, they considered this too.

They had seven people, including Shang Heng, Luo Yu, and a Qingyun Peak cultivator named Lü Wang, all at the peak of the Late-stage Nascent Soul, while the other four were at the peak of Mid-stage Nascent Soul or Late-stage cultivation. Together, they presented a considerable chance of suppressing Bai Xumi.

The ferocious Qi rippled through the void, with dull booms resonating, as three figures first clashed, Luo Yu and Shang Heng were respectively pushed back.

Amidst the thunderous sounds, Bai Xumi fought against them alone, also forcing back the other four people.

Yet the seven showed no sign of retreat, continuing their fierce assault as Bai Xumi, despite having a higher realm, couldn’t gain any benefits facing seven foes and even seemed somewhat overwhelmed, forced into passive defense.

After a brief confrontation, Bai Xumi realized she couldn’t simultaneously kill these opponents and might even face significant danger if fighting to the death.

Despite her anger and sorrow over her son’s death, she hadn’t completely lost her senses. After repelling the enemies, she had no desire for a prolonged fight, deciding to leave first.

Her figure flickered and was about to escape.

Shang Heng, Luo Yu, and Lü Wang saw her intent, promptly pursuing, but found they were a step late.

As Bai Xumi was about to escape, everyone’s hearts tightened.

Bai Xumi’s nearly vanished body seemed squeezed back by a great force, revealing her original form once more.

"Cao Zhengyang, do you truly intend to strike against me? You’ve long joined our side. Now, even if you defect, you’re already a criminal in their eyes. Being so fickle, how could they possibly trust you? How will your Daliang Peak fare in Shang Qing Sect in the future?" Bai Xumi yelled in consternation and angered, her voice sharp.

Her body transformed into dazzling Light Escape, flashing swiftly through the void, attempting to flee, but the surrounding void was enveloped by a powerful Domain Barrier. Under the pressure of a strong Realm Barrier, her movement range gradually shrank.