Volume 10, Chapter 672 – Say My Intelligence Is Lacking One More Time

Before Zheng Chi’s voice even fell, an overwhelming Divine Sense at the peak of the Divine Realm surged violently from his body, transforming into countless massive hands that descended upon the provocateurs blocking the road. It looked as if a colossal octopus monster had emerged.

Puchi!

Ninety percent of the roadblockers were instantly crushed, their bodies exploding on the spot. Flesh and skin were smeared across the ground, sticking to it like stubborn patches, while fresh blood splattered wildly in every direction.

The remaining ten percent consisted of warriors with unusually strong physiques or cultivators of decent strength. Yet under Zheng Chi’s oppressive, shadowy Divine Sense, even they struggled to stand. Their legs trembled uncontrollably, quivering like those of an old man with chronic chills.

“Die!”

Zheng Chi’s face twisted with ferocity as he stomped a foot into the ground, and the golden True Qi within his body erupted like a raging tide.

Shua, shua, shua…

At that very moment, terrifying iron spikes, each over three meters long, erupted violently from the ground before him, shooting upward like bamboo shoots after the rain and rapidly spreading forward. The sharp tips gleamed under the sunlight, reflecting a cold and sinister light.

Puchi! Puchi!

The few surviving experts had no chance to evade. Their bodies were pierced from below, skewered clean through by the iron spikes, leaving them dangling in midair like candied hawthorns on sticks. Blood quickly streamed down the spikes, releasing waves of hot, metallic stench.

“Ahhh!”

The onlookers lining the street shrieked in terror, retreating frantically.

The Life Souls of the slain were ripped from their bodies one after another, still wearing expressions of shock and disbelief. None of them could comprehend how the esteemed Grand Elder of the Immortal Alliance dared to engage in such a brutal massacre in broad daylight.

“How’s this Grand Elder’s courage now?”

Zheng Chi sneered mockingly, then intensified his Divine Sense, crushing dozens of pleading Life Souls into nothingness.

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“Hmph, like a mantis trying to block a carriage!”

With a cold snort, Zheng Chi led the caravan forward as though nothing had happened.

Not far away, Ai Xing’s expression turned sour with disappointment. What she wanted to see was a river of blood, not this small-scale slaughter.

‘Useless trash. They can’t even get past the gates of the Immortal Alliance.’

Cursing inwardly, Ai Xing turned and left the area. However, she was not entirely discouraged. She knew that the families of the dead would not let this matter rest and would definitely cause trouble for the Immortal Alliance later.

“Why would they dare provoke the Immortal Alliance at the gates of its main headquarters?”

Qi Huang, watching through the Shadow-Retaining Mirror, sighed in frustration. The Immortal Alliance headquarters was crawling with hidden experts. Even she herself had to act cautiously here, yet these people dared behave so recklessly. Were they not courting death?

“They don’t know Zheng Chi’s true nature and naturally overestimated his bottom line,” Cheng Hongling explained flatly.

“They obviously intended to catch the Alliance red-handed so it couldn’t deny its wrongdoings. But they didn’t even get to see their daughters before acting. They should’ve backed off immediately, yet they died for their lack of intelligence,” Yun Fei concluded.

“Thank goodness my imperial father left early,” Jin Xue said with lingering fear.

“Indeed… Those girls in the carriages probably don’t even know their loved ones have already been slaughtered by the Immortal Alliance,” Ouyang Yi said sympathetically.

“The Immortal Alliance already committed a grave sin by abducting people to use as bait, and now they’ve killed their loved ones on top of that. They’re worse than pigs and dogs.”

Qi Huang couldn’t restrain her fury. Her resolve to eradicate the Immortal Alliance, this cancer of the cultivation world, became even firmer.

The girls around her nodded in agreement.

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“You’re not going in yet? Aren’t you worried about being discovered? Elder Ma has seen you before,” Cheng Hongling reminded.

“It’s fine. Before I came out, I applied Heaven-Deceiving Water, and besides, they’ve set up their own Sound-Blocking Talismans outside. Unless someone opens the carriage door, even gods couldn’t detect me.”

Qi Huang’s explanation reassured Cheng Hongling a little. Then she turned to Jin Xue and the others, her tone becoming serious: “I still can’t understand, the Immortal Alliance surrounded our courtyard so tightly, so who leaked the news of your capture?”

“Exactly, and not only was it leaked, but somehow it went straight to your families. Otherwise, they wouldn’t have arrived so quickly. This is far too suspicious,” Qi Huang added with a frown.

“It’s fine. Once I escape the Immortal Alliance’s claws, I’ll ask Father personally,” Jin Xue said, forcing a light tone.

“I’m afraid you won’t get that chance,” Cheng Hongling replied grimly.

“What do you mean?” Jin Xue frowned in confusion.

“You should know very well your father won’t give up. He’ll definitely try to rescue you before we reach Kapok Valley Treasure Land, because once we arrive there, he’ll lose all opportunity.”

“That’s a good thing, isn’t it? Knowing Father, he’ll be fully prepared when he makes his move,” Jin Xue said confidently.

“And so will my father!” Tang Yuning and Ouyang Yi chimed in.

“If I can predict their ambush, do you think Zheng Chi can’t? If I’m right, he’ll soon request reinforcements from the Immortal Alliance headquarters. Once that happens, your fathers will be forced to hold back,” Cheng Hongling said, her tone resolute.

“You’re exaggerating,” Tang Yuning muttered, though doubt flickered in her eyes. Jin Xue and Ouyang Yi exchanged uneasy looks as well.

Before long, Cheng Hongling’s words were proven true. Zheng Chi took out a Thousand-Mile Communication Tube, contacting the Immortal Alliance headquarters to request reinforcements.

Jin Xue and Ouyang Yi’s expressions darkened instantly, a creeping sense of dread welling in their hearts.

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“It doesn’t matter. I believe Father will still rescue me,” Tang Yuning said stubbornly.

“This fairy… this Immortal Elder is beautiful and kind-hearted, and I dislike forcing others. Let’s make a deal, if your fathers really manage to rescue you, I won’t force you to go to Kapok Valley Treasure Land with me,” Qi Huang promised.

“Tch, what nonsense! Once Father takes care of the Immortal Alliance’s people, would you even dare force us? Do you think you’re stronger than the Immortal Alliance’s Grand Elders?” Tang Yuning rolled her eyes.

“I’m far stronger. I can prove it,” Ruan Lingyu eagerly flattered Qi Huang from the side.

Qi Huang smiled in satisfaction; Ruan Lingyu’s words were far more convincing than her own explanations.

“Bragging! If you’re really that powerful, why don’t you just bring the bait yourself? Why suffer here with us?” Tang Yuning shot back immediately.

“Lacking intelligence, no wonder you’re in this mess. If I went in alone and got discovered by the Immortal Alliance, how could I calmly search for treasures?” Qi Huang retorted mercilessly.

“Oh, so you’re looking for a ‘pass’, huh? Then why not just capture those Immortal Alliance disciples outside, throw them in the carriage to suffer, and enjoy yourself outside?” Tang Yuning’s lips twitched as she spoke, clearly wounded by the repeated “lacking intelligence” jabs.

“Junior Sister, why don’t you go beat up those Immortal Alliance disciples right now and show her? She’s blind,” Shen Yuan suddenly “encouraged”.

“Are you just as lacking in intelligence? Didn’t you see Zheng Chi already contacted headquarters for reinforcements? If I did that, we’d be discovered instantly,” Qi Huang mocked again.

“Ugh…” Shen Yuan pouted miserably. Only when facing Cheng Hongling and Qi Huang did she not dare talk back.

“You dare say my intelligence is lacking one more time?” Tang Yuning’s temper exploded.

“Lacking intelligence, no wonder you’re beaten like this,” Qi Huang taunted again, then instantly retreated into her true body’s Sea of Consciousness.

Tang Yuning lunged forward but caught only air, forced to glare furiously at Cheng Hongling instead.

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“What? You want to spar with me?” Cheng Hongling raised an eyebrow slightly.

Tang Yuning bit her lip, but wisely sat back down without a word.

Qi Huang reappeared inside the carriage as if nothing happened, holding the Shadow-Retaining Mirror to observe the surroundings.

By now, the Immortal Alliance convoy had already left Wuye City, speeding southward.

“I’ll need to leave the convoy,” Qi Huang transmitted to her main body.

“What are you planning to do?” Cheng Hongling asked, puzzled.

“The situation is chaotic now. Staying in the convoy limits my movements. It’ll be hard to act freely,” Qi Huang explained.

“Then be careful,” Cheng Hongling reminded her.

“You know my strength. If it weren’t for entering Kapok Valley Treasure Land openly, that old Zheng Chi, I could kill him with a single finger,” Qi Huang said confidently. And she wasn’t exaggerating; though she currently disguised herself as a crippled cultivator, the difference between their cultivation realms was vast.

“When will you leave? There are people all around, and there’s a Divine Sense barrier. If you break it, they’ll notice immediately,” Cheng Hongling warned after thinking for a moment.

“As they say, even cultivators have ‘three urgent needs’. There are ordinary girls in this convoy. Eventually, we’ll need to stop and rest,” Qi Huang replied.

And she was right. By nightfall, the convoy stopped at an inn in a small town for rest.

After applying Heaven-Deceiving Water and using her incredible speed, Qi Huang slipped away from the inn without anyone noticing.