Volume 2, Chapter 124 – You’re All Surrounded By Me

“Hey hey hey! Don’t just act on your own initiative like that, you stupid doppelgänger!”

Cheng Hongling’s telepathic message rang through Qi Huang’s mind, but it was already too late to withdraw her attack.

Though dozens of hair strands might sound substantial, from fifty zhang high in the air, they were nearly invisible to the naked eye. Under Qi Huang’s control, they descended like silent death, simultaneously piercing through the hearts of all twenty Heyi Sect disciples below.

The young villager had closed his eyes, awaiting death—yet no pain came. When he cautiously opened them again, he saw the once-ferocious Heyi Sect disciples collapsed like harvested wheat, clutching their chests in silent agony.

“What… what just happened?”

Before he could process it, an intoxicating fragrance wafted through the air. Then, like a descending goddess, an ethereal figure landed before him. Her fluttering robes accentuated her alluring curves, yet her face—radiant and sacred—banished any impure thoughts from his mind.

“Get inside. Now.”

Qi Huang’s voice was low but urgent.

The villager, as if entranced, obeyed without hesitation, stumbling back into the village. In his daze, he even forgot about his critically ill father—what a filial son.

“You brat! You dare kill my disciples?!”

Guardian Guo’s roar echoed before a silver-white sword aura, dense as mercury, sliced toward Qi Huang.

With her divine sense fully expanded, Qi Huang detected the attack instantly. A light tap of her toes sent her soaring upward.

“F-flying?! She’s flying?!”

Guardian Guo stumbled mid-charge, his momentum broken by shock.

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Behind him, disciples—unable to project their divine sense—missed the spectacle entirely. They charged forward, weapons drawn, battle cries on their lips.

Qi Huang ignored them, ascending until she was once again beyond their detection range.

“Report. What’s the situation?”

Cheng Hongling’s telepathic voice cut in.

“Elder Sister, I’ve eliminated all twenty disciples at the village entrance.”

“Elimi—eliminated?! You reckless—! Fine, since you’re so bold, handle the rest of the Heyi Sect too. I believe in you!”

The sarcasm was thick enough to slice with a sword.

“Ah… Should I try? Wait for my good news!”

Qi Huang’s enthusiasm bubbled over—she was desperate to prove herself.

“What ‘good news’? News of your heroic sacrifice?”

“…”

The verbal lashing left her speechless.

“I was too lenient last time. Just wait—your backside won’t survive the spanking I’ll give you later.”

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“Mercy, Your Highness Elder Sister! They were about to murder villagers! How could I just watch?!”

Qi Huang’s dignity evaporated into instant begging.

“They attacked the villagers? Fine. Your backside is temporarily spared. Now—status report.”

“I killed all twenty. The main Heyi force knows now. They’re waiting below like idiots. Hurry and notify Sect Leader Qin—they might retaliate against the villagers.”

“By the time reinforcements arrive, it’ll be too late. It’s just a few dozen Heyi disciples. Stall them. I’ll handle the cleanup.”

Cheng Hongling’s confidence was unshakable. With only two Unity Realm experts left, the rest were cannon fodder. The only reason she’d held back earlier was to minimize risks.

Below, the remaining Heyi Sect disciples gathered, staring at their dead comrades in bewilderment.

Only Guardian Guo remained still, gazing skyward as if contemplating the meaning of life.

“All died from internal bleeding—heart punctures no larger than pockmarks. What kind of weapon does this?”

The sole surviving elder, Elder Huo, examined the bodies with growing dread.

Guardian Guo ignored him, still scanning the skies fruitlessly.

‘Impossible… Zhou swore she was a fake Incarnation Realm cultivator!’

Then it hit him.

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‘That old fox lied to eliminate competition… and doomed us in the process.’

His face paled as if mourning his own ancestors.

“What ‘old fox’?” Elder Huo frowned.

“N-nothing!”

“Guardian Guo, explain this!”

“It’s Cheng Hongling of the Honghua Sect. I saw her strike myself.”

“Then they’re already here. What’s our move?”

Guardian Guo’s lips moved soundlessly. ‘How should I know? She’s an Incarnation Realm monster!’

“We’re blind while they lurk in shadows. We must draw her out.”

Elder Huo’s eyes hardened as he charged toward the village, fearless since he hadn’t witnessed Qi Huang’s aerial prowess.

Guardian Guo didn’t stop him—let the fool test the waters first.

From above, Qi Huang saw everything. As Elder Huo breached the village, she acted.

Two swords—looted from the dead Heyi elders—shot downward, guided by her divine sense.

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Elder Huo, ever vigilant, detected the ambush instantly. His own blade flashed upward.

Clang! Clang!

Sparks erupted as Qi Huang’s swords were deflected.

But Elder Huo didn’t relax. Three realizations struck him:

These were his fellow elders’ swords. If the blades are here… where are their owners?

His divine sense detected no enemy. Meaning hers was stronger.

Swordflight technique—proof of Incarnation Realm mastery.

“Esteemed senior, I am Huo You of the Heyi Sect. Have we offended you somehow?”

He clasped his hands respectfully, all aggression gone.

Guardian Guo slumped like a deflated balloon.

Qi Huang nearly giggled. ’A Heyi elder, afraid of me? What an achievement!’

Seizing the opportunity, she descended gracefully, alighting on a thatched roof. Then, channeling every wuxia protagonist cliché, she announced:

“Attention, Heyi Sect! This is Cheng Hongling. You’re all surrounded. Drop your weapons!”