Chapter 901 - 336: If You Want War, Let There Be War! Winds Rise (First Update)
"Who dares to harm her—!" From a distance, a thunderous shout resounded.
That voice was like thunder in the sky, shaking one’s ears to the point of deafness, their dantian trembling, their spiritual power within almost losing control.
Immediately after, two figures appeared beside Mu Qingge at an incredible speed.
How did they break through this tight encirclement?
Their speed was simply astonishing!
"Who are you! Don’t meddle in our affairs!" A transcending tribulation stage elder roared harshly. It seemed he hoped his words would deter the sudden intervention of these two.
But as soon as he spoke, Hou revealed a grim smile, making the tattoos around his mouth appear even more terrifying. He asked Mu Qingge, "Girl, should we kill them?"
The newcomers were naturally Bai Xi and Hou, here to support Mu Qingge.
At this moment, Bai Xi stood guard beside Mu Qingge, her charming face full of killing intent and coldness.
Hou stood in front of the two, completely shielding Mu Qingge from sight. His eyes were filled with mockery, and although he sought Mu Qingge’s decision verbally, the killing intent within him was already eager.
Standing behind Hou, Mu Qingge heard his words and her lips curved into a faintly cold smile.
She slowly said, "Kill them if you must." Her casual tone was as if discussing trivial matters.
"Hmph, ignorant junior, arrogant and conceited!" As she spoke, one of the transcending tribulation stage elders sneered. He was angered by Mu Qingge’s calm demeanor, resenting her for being unaware of her limitations, and more so mocking her arrogance.
He couldn’t understand, he had encountered many people in his life. Arrogant young ones were not rare. Why, why did Mu Qingge specifically infuriate him, as if her words were not just bravado, but fact?
Mu Qingge stepped out from behind Hou, shaking her head with a light smile.
Surrounded by hundreds, she showed not the slightest fear nor panic. Her clear eyes stared directly at the four transcending tribulation stage elders encircling her, slowly saying, "Arrogant and ignorant? No, it’s not that I’m arrogant and ignorant, but that you are truly foolish."
"What did you say!"
"Say that again!"
"Hmph! Sharp-tongued!"
"You’re courting death!"
The four spoke simultaneously.
Clearly, they had no understanding of the meaning in Mu Qingge’s words.
A hint of boredom surfaced in Mu Qingge’s eyes. She no longer had the patience for further entanglement with them. She told Bai Xi and Hou, "Kill them, and make it clean."
The two, who were already growing impatient, immediately sprang into action upon hearing her words.
However, they did not charge at the four transcending tribulation stage elders, but at the group of Golden Realm assassins! The scene instantly descended into chaos.
"Ridiculous, do you think just the three of you can stop so many of us?" one person sneered coldly.
Mu Qingge, however, smiled enigmatically, calmly responding, "Who said there are only three of us?"
With that, she waved her hand, and two Divine Demon Puppets appeared beside her.
These two puppets possessed cultivation higher than anyone in the Middle Ancient Realm. The moment they appeared, an overwhelming aura surged to the peak, causing the four to suddenly feel inexplicable panic.
"They are..."
They did not notice that their voices carried a hint of trembling.
Mu Qingge narrowed her eyes, giving a somber order, "Kill those four."
Upon hearing her command, the two Divine Demon Puppets raised their eyes, their cold gazes already replaced by killing intent. Without any hesitation, they each charged towards the four.
One puppet for two elders, more than adequate.
Meanwhile, Mu Qingge also drew the Linglong Spear and joined the battle.
Moments ago, when she mocked those four as fools, it was not mere words but truth. In the presence of transcending tribulation stage experts, no number of Golden Realm beings posed a threat.
Those four brought so many Golden Realm assassins to besiege her, just to increase their numbers? To make their presence appear more imposing?
Mu Qingge found it amusing.
Perhaps the people of the Divine Hall were yet unaware that she had already broken through the Golden Realm in the Divine Tomb, ascended to the transcending tribulation stage, and successfully weathered a Heavenly Tribulation.
Otherwise, how else would they explain their shock upon seeing the Lotus Seal on her forehead?
So, they believed bringing four transcending tribulation stage elders, along with hundreds of Golden Realm assassins, to besiege her was a sure win. But a single misstep leads to all being lost.
The Golden Realm, formidable enough to act unchallenged, appeared as fragile as porcelain before Mu Qingge, Bai Xi, and Hou.
One by one, the assassins fell, leaving the four transcending tribulation stage elders glaring furiously yet helplessly.
They could barely protect themselves, let alone offer any aid.
Mu Qingge’s Linglong Spear pierced through two assassins’ defenses, impaling them through their hearts, taking their lives in an instant.
On the other side, Hou was even more brutal than her, rarely leaving a body intact. As for Bai Xi, the killings were almost artistic, with no bloodshed in sight, though beneath the skin, not a single bone remained whole.
Screams of agony before death echoed continuously.
They were probably dying without understanding how such a simple, foolproof task ended in utter failure.
To Mu Qingge, the outcome of this battle had long been determined, and the results were already firm in her heart.
Even if Bai Xi and Hou hadn’t arrived, she might have faced more hardship, and the fight would have been more strenuous, but the result would remain unchanged.
"We’re on the outskirts of Sky City, too close to the Divine Hall. We need to end this battle quickly," Mu Qingge said to Hou and Bai Xi.
If the noise from here reached the Divine Hall, they would likely send reinforcements and might even accuse her of something!
Understanding her point, Bai Xi and Hou quickened their pace.
Meanwhile, on another battlefield, an old monster at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage was being held down firmly, unable to fight back.
"Ah—!" One man was pierced through the chest and died by a sharp arrow forged with divine power by the Divine Puppet.
Seeing their comrade die, the subordinates brought along were all slain one by one, and one hot-tempered old monster at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage even tried to self-destruct to change the situation.
However, just as he made the move, it was immediately noticed by the Demon Puppet!
The Demon Puppet charged at him, appearing instantly before him, shocking him to the point where he couldn’t breathe, his eyes wide open. In the next moment, the Demon Puppet extended both palms and crushed him directly.
An old monster at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage was like a toy in the hands of the Demon Puppet, shattered in the blink of an eye.
Out of the four Transcendance Tribulation Stage old monsters, only two remained in an instant.
These two, seeing the miserable death of their comrades and the undamaged side of Mu Qingge’s group, were terrified. They exchanged glances and silently agreed to flee in two directions.
However, as the two fled, the God and Demon Puppets relentlessly pursued them, each going after one.
Mu Qingge and her two companions coordinated seamlessly, slaughtering the assassins with no chance of self-destruction.
Boom boom—!
Two loud explosions came separately from two places.
The sound soared through the clouds, heading into Sky City.
In the heart of Sky City, within the Divine Hall, the Divine Venerable was meditating with closed eyes, awaiting news of victory from the people he had sent out.
The two booms came from afar, drifting into his ears, causing him to frown slightly.
"Hmm?" He slowly opened his eyes, revealing a gaze of cold calculation.
"Come here." A Divine Servant promptly stepped forward to listen.
"Send someone to investigate what happened," the Divine Venerable ordered.
With such a commotion, it was likely that those he had sent out had succeeded. However, it surely alerted others in the other families of Sky City, and as the Divine Hall, they naturally had to make a show of it.
"Yes." The Divine Envoy obeyed and withdrew.
On the western outskirts of Sky City, after the loud noises, Mu Qingge and her two companions had also exterminated all the remaining assassins in the Golden Realm, leaving none behind.
The God and Demon Puppets swiftly returned to Mu Qingge’s side, and with a wave of her hand, she collected them into space.
Just as this was done, they calmly felt several terrifying presences rising from Sky City, drawing near.
Mu Qingge gazed toward Sky City and said to Bai Xi and Hou, "The battle here has already caught the attention of Sky City. We can’t give the Divine Hall an excuse to catch me. Let’s leave first."
After saying that, she released Xiao Cai from the space. Xiao Cai grew large in the wind, and Mu Qingge, together with Bai Xi and Hou, leapt onto its back. Xiao Cai flapped its wings and soared into the skies, heading far away.
The fastest route back to Luoxing City would be through the arrays in Sky City, but now she could be certain that Sky City was teeming with informants. As soon as she appeared, the Divine Hall would know.
Therefore, she might as well leave, go to another city, and use the Teleportation Array there.
Standing on Xiao Cai’s back, Mu Qingge stood with her hands behind her, the breeze brushing her face, blowing away a trace of gloom in her heart. It seemed that between her and the Divine Hall, only one could remain.
"Qingge, are you planning something big next?" Bai Xi asked playfully. She had followed Mu Qingge for years, accompanying her all the way from the Linchuan Realm, watching her rise from the bottom to the peak.
In her eyes, Mu Qingge was already invincible, unbeatable by anyone. Fighting the Divine Hall was just child’s play, wasn’t it?
Mu Qingge’s lips curved slightly, her eyes half-squinted, "If it’s a fight they want, a fight it shall be. The Divine Hall has repeatedly crossed my line. Previously, due to the urgency of the Divine Tomb matter, I didn’t bother with them. Now, with my last days in the Middle Ancient Realm, I will have a good battle with this force that has existed for who knows how many years! When the wind should rise, it must rise!"
"Hahahaha—!" Hou burst into laughter. He looked at Mu Qingge with undisguised admiration and said, "Girl, I just like your temperament, it suits my taste. If it’s a fight, then let it be a fight. What’s this pathetic Divine Hall, merely the lapdogs of the Divine Clan. A bunch of sycophants still wanting to act all high and mighty? These years, I’ve been bored too, it’s perfect to take some time off with the Divine Hall."
His words brought a faint smile to Mu Qingge’s face.
"Chirp—!" Xiao Cai let out a clear cry, carrying the three of them away from Sky City.
Shortly after they left, those strong practitioners rushing from Sky City arrived in haste. When they saw the bloodstains on the grass and the ground full of corpses, they couldn’t help but be taken aback.
One among them sighed deeply, saying meaningfully, "The Middle Ancient Realm is about to rise in turmoil again."