Chapter 852 - 287: You’re a Woman?! (Third Update)
Boom——!
The sound of an explosion rang out. The blinding light instinctively made everyone avoid the strong light, squinting their eyes.
The fierce battle came to a halt, whether it was Ji Yaohua and the others or the divine hall assassins, they were all stunned in place, forgetting the fight and looking towards the site of the explosion.
The intense light dimmed, and the smoke cleared.
All the people could see was a ground full of shattered corpses and blood.
"This...!"
"It’s... too terrifying!"
"This is simply a massive weapon!"
"What exactly happened? Did you see anything? How did it suddenly blow up?"
"It wasn’t a self-detonation! How could it be a self-detonation?"
"If it wasn’t self-detonation, then what was it? What else could have such power?"
"Heavens! It’s terrifying!"
"It seems you all forgot one thing... Mu City Lord is not only a Holy Level Alchemist, but also our Middle Ancient Realm’s only Holy Level Refiner. For a Holy Level Refiner to possess such a terrifying weapon is perfectly normal!"
Hiss——!
Countless people were shocked. In the distance, the sound of gasping kept coming.
They didn’t know, nor could they clearly see how all this happened.
And as for Mu Qingge, who was the instigator, she curled her lips into a cold smile. Having already created sniper rifles and grenade guns, how could she not study bombs?
Strictly speaking, it should be called an enhanced grenade.
The power of this grenade was equivalent to the self-detonation of a Silver Realm Sixth Layer expert.
At such close range, killing several Fake Golden Realm opponents who were completely unguarded was naturally an easy feat.
"Damn! What kind of thing is so powerful!" Ji Yaohua widened his eyes, incredulously turned his stiff neck to look at Mu Qingge.
On his playful, mischievous, love-laughter face, there was shock and bewilderment written all over.
Not only him, but Ying Ze was also staring at the heap of remains with a difficult expression, such a powerful means was truly terrifying.
Yao Xinghai looked at Mu Qingge in shock, his eyes widening, seemingly losing the ability to speak.
Wei Molili also looked toward her, seeing the cold smile on her lips, her eyes instinctively narrowed.
"You... what did you do?" the leader of the divine hall assassins raised his hand, pointing at Mu Qingge and questioning harshly after the shock.
Mu Qingge smiled enchantingly and said to the person, "Didn’t you see? I’m killing."
Her answer made the people watching from afar cheer inwardly.
’Damn! So cool!’
’This Mu City Lord is indeed well-deserved! Such a natural answer, it’s the first time I’ve heard it!’
’Mu City Lord’s demeanor is truly one that ordinary mortals can hardly possess!’
’The assassin leader’s face just turned green with rage.’
’Hahaha——! This answer, I surrender! Arrogant, overbearing, I like it!’
"You’re courting death!" The leader gritted his teeth and said harshly to Mu Qingge.
Mu Qingge, however, was unafraid, her smile even more brilliant, "You’re courting death too. Moreover, I’ve already shown you. And yet, we are still completely unharmed."
’Holy... Mighty Mu City Lord, do you have to be this infuriating!’
’If it were me, I’d probably spit blood out of anger!’
’This Mu City Lord’s mouth can also kill!’
’Mu City Lord, you are simply a massive weapon in the human world!’
The remaining assassins, recovering from the shock, looked at the ground full of their companions’ corpses with fear in their eyes. They slowly gathered back beside their leader.
This fear stemmed from the unknown.
Because they did not know what Mu Qingge had done to cause such hair-raising events, they could not guard against it. The result of being unable to guard was that they might be killed without warning, just like their previous companions.
The leader, with his eyes full of Yin Zhe, stared at Mu Qingge, unable to understand. Clearly, this was a mission he had in the bag, clearly he brought so many people to ambush.
He had every advantage of time and place.
He achieved a surprise attack!
So why... why was his side continuously losing while the other side remained unscathed?
He couldn’t understand it, couldn’t figure it out!
Especially since Mu Qingge had displayed such a strange tactic, causing instability among his troops, if this continued, completing his task would be difficult!
’No! It absolutely cannot continue like this!’ the leader said inwardly.
His gaze, full of Yin Zhe, swept over Ji Yaohua, Ying Ze, and Yao Xinghai, finally landing on Wei Molili. ’Although this person is also one of the targets, it now seems they need to be dealt with separately. First eliminate that Mu Qingge, then deal with him.’
Having made up his mind, he said to the four of them, "Young Master Ji, Young Master Ying, Young Master Yao, Young Master Wei, this matter has nothing to do with the four of you. You are all the pride of your families, with prestigious backgrounds and outstanding talents, so why involve yourselves in this muddy water for unrelated people? Listen to my advice and stand aside, keeping safe. You’ve come here for the pursuit of knowledge, not to throw away your lives!"
His attempt to sow discord was so obvious that Mu Qingge’s eyes sparkled with a mischievous glint.
Before Mu Qingge could speak, Ji Yaohua coldly laughed in retort, "Since you know we’re of uncommon birth, how dare you make a move? Hurt us, and can you hold off the combined vengeance of several great families? Also, what do you mean by unrelated people? I’m Qingge’s sworn brother!"
Saying this, he lifted his hand, trying to place it on Mu Qingge’s shoulder, but she dodged it.
With his hand empty, Ji Yaohua, both crying and laughing, said, "Hey, at least give some face!"
Mu Qingge was about to speak when the assassin leader across mocked, "Did you see that, Young Master Ji? You think of them as friends, but they don’t reciprocate. What’s the use of such friends? Don’t let yourself be used without knowing it, I advise you not to interfere."
Mu Qingge sneered, "The value of friendship lies in the heart, and the bonds between us cannot be easily swayed by a mere rat. However, I do happen to agree with you on this..."
She turned her gaze, letting her eyes sweep over the faces of the four people. Whether addressing the three or Wei Molili, she said, "This matter indeed has nothing to do with you. You have become entangled because of me, so it’s better to withdraw now lest you get caught in the crossfire."
She had always been this way, putting aside the fact that Wei Molili suffered because of her and shouldn’t have been pursued. In her eyes, while she was willing to risk everything for her friends, she could not bear to let them suffer because of her, feeling guilty for life.
Debts of gratitude are the hardest to repay.
This has always been Mu Qingge’s guiding principle.
That’s why she said those words.
However, as soon as she spoke, Ji Yaohua and Ying Ze’s expressions immediately darkened, and even Ji Yaohua’s eyes sparked with anger.
He said to Mu Qingge, "We are brothers! When a brother is in trouble, should we stand idly by? Even if it wasn’t you but Ying Ze today, I would firmly stand by his side. If it were me, I also wouldn’t be courteous with Ying Ze, would you really turn and leave?"
"..." Mu Qingge looked at him, remaining silent.
Wei Molili also spoke at this time, "Even without you, they would still want to kill me." He saw clearly, realizing some misunderstandings were beyond explanation, and he disdained to explain.
Yao Xinghai chuckled, joining the group, looking at Mu Qingge, "We agreed to venture into the Divine Tomb together, consider this practice for cooperation."
"You..." Mu Qingge couldn’t find words.
Every time she fell into a desperate situation, there was always a group of people who stood by her, ready to face everything together.
Even if she rejected them, they never strayed far.
What a stroke of fortune!
Mu Qingge felt her heart enveloped by warmth, filling her with comfort. She finally smiled, saying, "Alright, since none of you are willing to leave, then we’ll fight side by side."
"Now that’s the spirit!" Ji Yaohua immediately lit up with joy. He leaned closer to Mu Qingge, putting on a flattering smile, "Hehe, Qingge, can I try wielding that amazing weapon first?"
Mu Qingge shook her head with amusement, "That thing is dangerous to both yourself and others without proper training. You might just blow yourself up."
Upon hearing this, Ji Yaohua immediately retracted his neck, temporarily dismissing the idea.
"Hmph, a bunch of ungrateful people! Killing you here, do you think anyone will know?" The head assassin sharply declared.
As soon as he spoke, the five people’s gaze simultaneously fell upon the distant crowd of onlookers.
The latter blinked, not daring to move.
’Oh dear, they don’t want to keep watching but how can they escape now once inside this Ruishui River?’
The five’s actions made the assassin leader’s mouth twitch. His face turned gloomy, knowing he couldn’t utter threats about silencing witnesses, otherwise, those mere spectators might join Mu Qingge’s side for self-preservation. Although he disregarded their cultivation, a thousand people converging would certainly hinder his actions.
"Attack! By any means necessary, kill them!" He finally stopped wasting words with Mu Qingge’s group, issuing the order again.
However, his subordinates feared the power of Mu Qingge’s grenades and hesitated to move forward despite the command.
The assassin leader looked around, seeing his subordinates’ hesitation, he frowned, letting out a deadly aura. He instantly attacked, rushing toward Mu Qingge himself.
Mu Qingge’s eyes sharpened, she wielded the Linglong Spear to meet his attack.
With their leader engaging the most dangerous opponent, the others set aside their apprehension, advancing toward Wei Molili, Ji Yaohua, Ying Ze, Yao Xinghai.
In mid-air, Mu Qingge exchanged several blows with the assassin head and her gaze became vigilant.
The assassin leader grinned grotesquely, "What’s wrong? You’ve realized it? I’m not like those worthless ones. With your current cultivation realm, you’re no match for me."
’He’s Golden Realm Fourth Layer! Moreover, he’s honed his skills genuinely, not using medicinal boosts to create fake strength,’ Mu Qingge thought.
"Give up, encountering me means inevitable defeat. Surrender the item, and I might spare your life. It doesn’t belong to you, hand it over, and you’ll be free to pursue your path, keeping it will only bring you endless disasters and dangers." The assassin leader continued.
But Mu Qingge snorted coldly, thrusting her Linglong Spear at him, "You talk too much!" Asking her to hand over the Heaven-Burning Furnace? That was out of the question!
Golden spiritual power mixed with abnormal fire condensed into a blazing point at the spear tip, striking at the opponent.
Yet the man showed no fear, his belt flashed gold, revealing a round shield in front of him, blocking the spear’s attack.
Instantly, the round shield shattered, but it had absorbed much of the attack’s force.
"Holy Artifact indeed extraordinary!" He didn’t mourn his shield but lusted after the Linglong Spear.
He raised his hand, and thin golden beams appeared at Mu Qingge’s eyes.
She widened her eyes, quickly swinging the Linglong Spear to dodge these needle-like beam attacks.
Golden Realm Fourth Layer, her Golden Realm First Layer strength couldn’t shatter those golden needles; she could only defend. The protective barrier she instantly formed was pierced by the needles, continuing their pursuit.
Mu Qingge’s figure moved like lightning, dodging the attacks.
Meanwhile, the assassin leader relentlessly unleashed wave after wave of golden needles targeting Mu Qingge.
Being pierced by these needles might turn anyone into a porcupine in no time.
Suddenly, a golden needle struck the illusionary artifact on Mu Qingge’s left ear. She tilted her head, and the artifact fell, shattered by the barrage of following golden needles.
Purple glow broke like dust, gently scattering.
Mu Qingge widened her eyes, quickly retreating.
Without the disguise of the illusionary artifact, her appearance began changing...
"So, you’re a woman!" The assassin leader exclaimed in shock upon seeing Mu Qingge’s transformation.
His voice was so loud that after he spoke, the surrounding fierce battle sounds vanished instantly, plunging into a profound silence.
Mu Qingge retreated, landing on the ground, her sharp gaze falling on the shattered illusionary artifact.
The artifact had lost its spiritual energy, destroyed, with no chance of repair!
"Qing... Qingge?" Ji Yaohua said, stunned.
In everyone’s eyes, the once wild and dashing handsome male now transformed into an astonishingly beautiful woman. The face remained the same, breathtaking and ambiguous in its beauty, radiant as stars and moons. However, now it was undeniably feminine, a captivating allure grasping the hearts of those who saw her.
Holding the Linglong Spear, her hair tied like a man’s, her stance was resolute and spirited. Without the usual female delicacy, she was stunningly beautiful, captivating eyes.