Chapter 583 - 590: Mu Zixu Still Refuses to Give Up

’And what about me?’

’My most important task is to eliminate the invaders, then merge the Spirit Realm and the Lower World.’

’Once I really complete this mission, I’ll be the Heavenly Dao’s "favorite daughter."’

’When it’s time for my tribulation, it naturally won’t make things difficult for me.’

’So, this pearl will only reach its full potential with Liu Lan Yi.’

"But this—"

Liu Lan Yi frowned, but before she could say more, Song Wanning flicked her finger, and a flash of lightning sparked from its tip.

Liu Lan Yi was speechless.

’How on earth did her martial niece become this powerful?’

’She even knows the Thunder Control Technique?’

"Martial Aunt, just take it. It would be a waste on me. Besides, I made out like a bandit on this trip to the palace!"

’If Martial Aunt hadn’t brought me along to find the Soul Exchange Pearl, I might never have had this fortunate encounter.’

’So, there’s no need for Martial Aunt to feel indebted.’

"Alright, I’ll accept it then!"

Liu Lan Yi also felt that refusing any further would be disingenuous, so she put the Soul Exchange Pearl away.

A light breeze brushed past her cheeks. Liu Lan Yi sometimes wondered what she had ever done to deserve such an outstanding martial niece.

...

"PFFT—"

Gong Ye burst out from deep underground. Unable to hold it in any longer, he violently spat out a mouthful of blood and collapsed, the fresh blood seeping unstoppably into the ground around him.

He was now hiding in a mountain cave, a hideout he had prepared many years ago.

He thought he would never need it again, but he never expected to one day return.

Gong Ye coughed up a few more mouthfuls of blood. He grabbed some medicinal herbs growing nearby, stuffed them directly into his mouth, and closed his eyes to absorb their essence, slowly beginning to heal his injuries.

’This time, I was careless. I never thought that woman, Song Wanning, would not only advance so quickly but also be able to summon the Purple Cloud Divine Thunder.’

The mere thought of the Purple Cloud Divine Thunder made Gong Ye’s nerves twitch. The sensation of that pain struck his soul once more.

The agony brought by the Purple Cloud Divine Thunder left him with a lingering fear, casting a shadow over his heart.

At that moment, he had truly believed he was going to die under that bolt of lightning.

Gong Ye’s brows knitted together tightly, his heart filled with worry.

’I’m so heavily injured now... I don’t know when I’ll ever recover.’

’The Snake Clan and the Peacock Clan definitely won’t let this go...’

Hatred raged madly in Gong Ye’s heart. A sudden surge of anger assaulted him, his vision went black, and he nearly fainted.

He spat out a mouthful of black blood and struggled to stabilize his mind before continuing to absorb the medicinal power.

Gong Ye swore a silent oath in his heart: he would avenge the Hundred Demons Palace!

’Those people... just wait for my return. I’ll make them wish they were dead!’

’As for Song Wanning...’

The killing intent in Gong Ye’s heart intensified. He now saw Song Wanning as the greatest enemy of his life.

Ever since meeting Song Wanning, his luck had turned sour, and he had even nearly lost his life.

’This woman is my nemesis. She absolutely cannot be left alive.’

...

"You useless piece of trash! I told you to kill someone, and I haven’t even seen a shadow of them yet."

From within the smoke and dust, Mu Zixu’s furious curses echoed.

Wu Qingfeng hung his head, a flicker of fear in his eyes, but it was overshadowed by defiance and a trace of resentment.

He had previously received Mu Zixu’s order to hunt down and kill Song Wanning.

But he later found out that Song Wanning had actually killed all of the Huo Family’s old ancestors.

Those were Mahayana Realm Cultivators, and Song Wanning had finished them all off.

’I’m just an Integration Stage Cultivator. Wouldn’t that just be sending myself to my death?’

So, he had intentionally dragged his feet. Every time Mu Zixu asked, he would just say he was still searching. In reality, he had given up long ago and didn’t dare cause any trouble for Song Wanning.

"Ancestor, Song Wanning even killed a Mahayana Peak expert. I... I wouldn’t even be a proper warmup for her. Why don’t we just drop this matter?"

"Besides, she isn’t targeting the Medicine King Sect right now. We should just turn swords into plowshares..."

"You bastard!!!"

Mu Zixu was utterly enraged by these words.

"Song Wanning insulted the countless ancestral spirits of our Medicine King Sect, and you dare say something so shameless?"

"Wu Qingfeng, are you still a disciple of my Medicine King Sect or not?"

His expression was furious, his heart seething with anger.

’If I could go down there myself, would I need to use this idiot?’

’Can’t even handle one simple thing. So damn stupid!’

"But... but I’m no match for Song Wanning at all..."

Wu Qingfeng had long lost his previous arrogance. He began to regret not listening to the Sect Master’s advice; now he found himself riding a tiger he couldn’t dismount.

At the same time, resentment toward Mu Zixu grew in his heart. ’He doesn’t care at all whether I live or die.’

’What kind of future can I have following someone like him?’

In that moment, the seeds of rebellion were sown in Wu Qingfeng’s heart.

But he didn’t show it, maintaining a worried and anxious expression.

Seeing this, Mu Zixu snorted coldly. "With the Elixir Pills I gave you, even if Song Wanning shows up, she’ll still fall into the trap."

"You just need to do as I command, and I guarantee you’ll make it out alive."

He gradually softened his tone and began to entice him once more.

"You should understand that if you do this well, your starting point when you ascend to the Immortal Realm will be a height that others could never reach in their entire lifetime."

"Are you really willing to give up an opportunity like this?"

"Go. Trust me, I would never send you to your death... You’re the junior I have the highest hopes for. I’m still waiting to take you as my disciple..."

Mu Zixu’s gaze grew increasingly gentle, as if he truly held Wu Qingfeng in high regard.

The more Wu Qingfeng listened, the colder his heart grew. ’When has Mu Zixu ever been so kind to me?’

’He only puts on this act now because he needs me to throw my life away.’

He could only pretend to agree, but secretly, he was preparing to flee.

"Good. I’ll be waiting for your good news, then!"

Mu Zixu gave Wu Qingfeng a deep look, then cut off the connection.

Wu Qingfeng instantly let out a sigh of relief. He frowned in irritation and began to wonder where he should go.

’Back to the Medicine King Sect?’

’Or should I find a place to hide and never contact the Medicine King Sect or Mu Zixu again?’

His mind was in turmoil. Just as he turned around, he was so frightened his soul almost left his body.

Because just two hundred meters behind him, a Flying Artifact was hovering in place.

Song Wanning and a strange woman were sitting on it, staring at him with faint smiles.

In that instant, a chill shot straight to the top of his head. Wu Qingfeng had only one thought in his mind: ’It’s over.’

’Did Song Wanning overhear that entire conversation?’

’Doesn’t that mean she knows I’m plotting to harm her?’

At that moment, Wu Qingfeng hated Mu Zixu to death.

’I don’t want to die here at such a young age! I don’t!’

"Se... Senior Song..."

Wu Qingfeng made his choice instantly. He bent at the waist toward Song Wanning and performed a respectful bow.

Liu Lan Yi glared at him angrily, wishing her gaze could bore a hole right through him.

’A dignified elder of the Medicine King Sect, scheming against a Cultivator who just ascended not long ago.’

’If Wan Ning hadn’t advanced so quickly, wouldn’t she have fallen victim to his vile plot?’