Chapter 880 - 315: The Old Man and the Young Girl (First Update)
On one side, destroying the Divine Status. On the other side, don’t move an inch.
Whose orders to follow?
Or, to follow none?
The situation seemed to be at a standstill, with only the fight between Heavenly Net Lord and Lin Xuanfeng growing more intense.
The six people, frozen in place, seemed extremely abrupt at the moment.
"What are you standing there for? With me here, are you still afraid of that old Peacock?" Heavenly Net Lord couldn’t help but turn back and shout at the six people.
Lin Xuanfeng followed closely, saying, "You can certainly try, but if you dare move a step, I’ll kill you. Let’s see if this old dog can protect your lives!"
Move and die, don’t move and die!
Mu Qingge’s lips curled slightly, and she clasped her hands, saying to Heavenly Net Lord and Lin Xuanfeng: "Esteemed seniors, we are just passing by, and we will be leaving now, not disturbing your duel."
With that said, she signaled the other five, preparing to turn and leave.
Her intention was not to meddle in this matter, nor would she fight for that Divine Status.
However, just as the six of them turned to leave, two voices simultaneously echoed from behind—
"Stop!"
"Halt!"
Heavenly Net Lord and Lin Xuanfeng spoke in unison. The two who were locked in battle separated, each standing to one side, their Spiritual Sense still tightly locked on the Divine Status floating in the air.
The six who had just turned around were stopped.
Ji Yaohua and Yao Xinghai looked to Mu Qingge, their eyes somewhat anxious, seemingly saying, ’Leaving won’t be easy.’
Xi Qianxue’s eyes also held a hint of concern, while Ying Ze and Wei Molili were already on high alert, their auras congealed. Mu Qingge gave them a reassuring look, turned around with a smile, and asked, "Do the esteemed seniors have more instructions?"
Heavenly Net Lord sneered, "You, little girl, have some brains, wanting to leave."
Mu Qingge smiled lightly and didn’t reply.
"If I told you to help me kill this old Peacock, I could assist you in obtaining the Divine Status you desire, what would you do?" Heavenly Net Lord’s gaze was teasing.
Lin Xuanfeng squinted his eyes, angrily said, "Old dog! Don’t push us too far!" He then looked at Mu Qingge’s group, gritting his teeth, "If you help me kill this old dog, I too can help you seize the Divine Status! Also, I can promise you one condition."
The confrontation between the two left Mu Qingge’s group stuck in the middle.
Ji Yaohua whispered behind Mu Qingge, "It’s said that Heavenly Net Lord and Lin Xuanfeng have fought all their lives, always evenly matched with neither able to best the other. Must they truly settle a score here today in this Divine Tomb?"
"Since neither can defeat the other, they are now trying to win us over as the key to victory," Xi Qianxue whispered.
Yet, after hearing their words, Mu Qingge coldly laughed, "Given their pride, do you think they would truly be asking for our help like this?"
"Hmm?"
Hmm?
What does that mean!
Mu Qingge’s words puzzled the five.
But she had no time to explain; she just took a step forward and said to Heavenly Net Lord and Lin Xuanfeng: "Esteemed seniors, I said we won’t get involved in your business."
She refused decisively, without hesitation or delay.
So, as soon as her voice dropped, the features of Heavenly Net Lord and Lin Xuanfeng twisted, filled with gloom. Their fierce expressions seemed to be an exact copy, identical.
Even their gestures became identical.
Heavenly Net Lord and Lin Xuanfeng said in unison, "Then go die—!"
Immediately, they launched the same move towards Mu Qingge and her group.
Mu Qingge’s eyes darkened, she waved her right hand and grasped firmly—Linglong Spear in hand, "Prepare for battle!"
"What’s wrong with them?"
As they prepared for combat, Ji Yaohua also noticed something was off about the two.
Heavenly Net Lord and Lin Xuanfeng, outwardly appeared as two people but felt like one. This oddity immediately alerted the six.
Instantly, Heavenly Net Lord and Lin Xuanfeng charged at the six.
Mu Qingge swung her spear, sweeping across, and golden Spiritual Power charged towards the two like a thousand-strong army. Wei Molili followed closely, smashing the Giant Ruler Heavy Sword at Heavenly Net Lord’s Heavenly Spirit, while Ying Ze’s long weapon stabbed at Lin Xuanfeng. Ji Yaohua’s fan already pressed towards them, and Yao Xinghai and Xi Qianxue simultaneously struck.
In the Middle Ancient Realm, the six with the most potential, strongest talent, and cultivation joined forces against two seasoned Transcendance Tribulation stage old monsters.
However, after launching their attacks, Ji Yaohua and others felt something was off.
"What’s happening? Why are they so weak?" Ji Yaohua was stunned. Previously, Heavenly Net Lord and Lin Xuanfeng’s fight seemed intense, making it dare not approach. But upon actual contact, he discovered their strength seemed somewhat illusory.
"Because they are fake!" Mu Qingge responded while thrusting Linglong Spear through a gap.
Fake!
Mu Qingge’s words caused the other five to narrow their eyes.
Immediately, their aura intensified.
Since it’s fake, what are they afraid of?
With fighting spirits high, the six became increasingly synchronized, encircling ’Heavenly Net Lord’ and ’Lin Xuanfeng’ within their midst.
"Stunning Shot!"
"Heaven and Earth!"
"Flood Sever!"
"Flower Fly, Cloud Cut!"
"One Promise, Thousand Gold!"
"Ten Thousand Vines Entangle!"
The six strongest attacks were unleashed simultaneously, striking the critical points of ’Heavenly Net Lord’ and ’Lin Xuanfeng.’ Suddenly, their figures froze, their bodies penetrated by these powerful attacks, their skin began to crack, and finally shattered and vanished.
The six stood in place, with no trace left of ’Heavenly Net Lord’ and ’Lin Xuanfeng’ in the center. Mu Qingge looked up at the divine status that had been contested, and surprisingly, like it had a spiritual sense, it turned and flew away, dragging a trail of luminescence through the air, disappearing before their eyes.
"This divine status has become intelligent!" Ji Yaohua exclaimed in shock.
Unfortunately, no one could answer his words.
Mu Qingge’s right hand glimmered, the Linglong Spear reverted into a finger cover, fitting snugly on her right index finger. A strand of golden spiritual power automatically wrapped around it, continuously nourishing it.
The others also put away their weapons.
At this moment, their hearts were filled with questions, waiting for Mu Qingge to explain. After all, she was the one who claimed that Heavenly Net Lord and Lin Xuanfeng were fake.
And the facts proved they indeed were fake.
Suddenly, the sound of clapping from not far behind caught their attention.
The six turned their eyes to see an old man and a young girl slowly walking towards them. The girl’s features were delicate, playful and lively, appearing bright and cheerful. While the old man had a somewhat stooped figure, leaning on a cane, his face aged, but his eyes were exceptionally sharp, demanding attention.
The clapping should be from the old man.
As they turned to look, they saw him lowering his hands.
Mu Qingge’s gaze fell on the cane in his hand, carved with a dragon head, commanding without anger.
"Long Sheng Elder!" She squinted her eyes, calling out the old man’s name.
"Long Sheng Elder? Another Transcendance Tribulation Stage freak! Is this one real or fake?" Ji Yaohua muttered.
The five had already gathered around Mu Qingge, secretly on guard.
"Young girl, you recognize me?" Long Sheng Elder smiled at Mu Qingge, resting both hands on the dragon-headed cane.
Mu Qingge shook her head slowly, her tone calm as she said, "I just recognize the cane in your hand." Were it not for Han Caicai’s intelligence describing Long Sheng Elder with a cane, she wouldn’t have recognized him at a glance.
Because, ignoring the elder’s eyes, everything else seemed too ordinary.
Long Sheng Elder nodded, smiling as he said, "Among today’s young talents, those who recognize my cane at a glance are indeed few."
"That’s right, in Sky City, no one knows my grandfather’s identity." The girl beside him proudly chimed in.
Mu Qingge turned to look at her, speculating, ’Is this Long Sheng Elder’s granddaughter? Entering the Divine Tomb is perilous; he actually brought his granddaughter along?’ Mu Qingge was puzzled, noticing that the girl’s cultivation was merely Silver Realm Fifth Layer.
Such a level of strength, without Long Sheng Elder by her side, she would be the weakest in the Divine Tomb.
"Are they real or fake?" Xi Qianxue whispered beside Mu Qingge.
Her voice was so low that even Yao Xinghai and Ji Yaohua standing beside her couldn’t hear.
However, Long Sheng Elder looked at her with a cheerful smile and said, "The old man is certainly real."
His words immediately changed Xi Qianxue’s expression.
"Shall we travel together?" Long Sheng Elder suggested with interest.
As an elder proposing to travel with young ones, it was naturally hard to refuse.
Mu Qingge thought for a moment and nodded in agreement.
"This is my granddaughter, named Xuxu." Long Sheng Elder pointed to the girl beside him and introduced.
Mu Qingge’s group of six slightly nodded to Xuxu, showing neither flattery nor attempts to make conversation. Xuxu, however, excitedly said, "I know who you are, in Sky City, everyone talks about you. Especially you." Her ’you’ referred to Mu Qingge.
The rumors about Mu Qingge in the streets had long made her heart filled with admiration for Mu Qingge, with some curiosity mixed in.
The six, along with Long Sheng Elder and Xuxu, now eight in total, continued walking forward.
On the way, Long Sheng Elder said, "The Divine Tomb is where the bodies of the Divine Clan are buried. Some Divine Clan members were interred by family after death, while some died outside, leaving corpses uncollected, only with a wisp of divine soul, entering the tomb with their divine status. That divine status earlier was entwined with a divine soul."
After saying this, he suddenly looked at Mu Qingge, his face smiling as he asked, "How did you see through the fakes?"
Mu Qingge smiled and replied, "I just felt their purpose didn’t seem to be fighting, but to drag us in."
The real Heavenly Net Lord and Lin Xuanfeng had no reason to do so.
"Your observation is quite keen." Long Sheng Elder nodded appreciatively. He said, "That divine status was indeed contested by those two, remembered their aura and techniques, finally using divine soul power to replicate the past, modified slightly, setting a trap to lure you in."
Finishing, he added, "Of course, it wasn’t aimed at you specifically, just that you happened upon it."