CHAPTER 132
Su Cheng Descends the Mountain
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Since the Master had made such a request, coupled with that mysterious demeanor, it was likely no simple matter.
The two exchanged another knowing smile, clasped hands, and stepped into the hall together.
In an instant, it felt as if heaven and earth had turned upside down. The dimly lit room suddenly burst into brilliant light, the scene unfolding as rapidly as a train speeding by. By the time the two reacted,
What was inside? No grand hall at all! This was clearly a trap set by the Master!
"Senior Sister, what is this…"
"Most likely a deliberate act by our Master, meant to temper us both."
Ye Qinghan surveyed the surroundings. This peculiar space, seemingly constructed of black marble, restricted her spiritual sense to a mere fifteen meters around her.
"Senior Sister, is Shiyao dead? Is this hell?"
"Shiyao, can you hear me?"
Li Shiyu cowered behind Ye Qinghan, one hand clutching her senior sister's skirt hem, the other cradling the Chaos Bell—as if this would somehow keep her safe.
"Shiyao is listening, but Shiyao is a little scared…"
"Scared or not, we have to go. Master is waiting for us to bring the item back."
Ye Qinghan unfolded the parchment map, revealing an exquisitely detailed miniature incense burner. Li Shiyu's treasure, however, was… a bowl?
But in that brief moment, before they could react, they were already surrounded…
Dozens of tiny red eyes peered out from the darkness, glaring at the sisters with predatory intent.
Ye Qinghan glanced at Li Shiyu. Given the treasure Master had bestowed upon her, the only way she could die was by starvation!
"Senior Sister, I'll go first. Stay safe, Shiyu."
"Huh? Senior Sister? Let's go together…"
Li Shiyu stood rooted to the spot, stamping her little foot in utter distress!
"Senior Sister! Why are you leaving Shiyu behind again!"
Only when her senior sister's breath vanished completely did Li Shiyao lose all hope.
Li Shiyao pursed her lips, her face betraying an expression of sheer annoyance. As she walked forward, she activated the Chaos Bell…
"Sigh, can't even get a break…"
Meanwhile, Su Cheng was soaking in the Spirit Pool Hall. Ever since Qinghan had been injured, he'd lost all motivation for anything.
Looking at his cultivation base, now firmly established at Foundation Establishment, he owed it all to Yu Lan. With the Dragon King's addition, Lingxian Hall's strength had grown even more formidable.
Simultaneously, the system had rewarded him with cultivation advancement, now reaching the fifth layer of early Foundation Establishment.
"Husband?"
With his newly strengthened power, Su Cheng was ready to take action. He had waited far too long for this day.
Sending Ye Qinghan and Li Shiyao away was also to rid his two disciples of lingering concerns. He did not wish them involved in matters entangled with karmic consequences.
"May I bathe with you, my lord?"
Since Su Cheng was personally handling this, there was no need to search for clues. The mastermind behind the Northern Domain incident had nowhere to hide.
As for the truth, Qinghan need not know.
"Then I shall enter now~"
Li Shiyu could wait a little longer. Su Cheng still needed an opportunity to deal with that bunch of scum more effectively!
As for Li Shiyao's sister, she should be safe for the time being.
"Husband, shall we try this modified Dragon King's alternate dimension?"
The urgent matter at hand was Qinghan's…
Lost in thought, Su Cheng suddenly realized he'd been caught off guard.
"What are you doing?" Su Cheng jumped in surprise, completely unaware that Yu Lan had slipped in unnoticed!
"Husband, I've modified the Dragon King's Dimensional Shift. I'm certain we'll win this time!"
Su Cheng smiled: "Go ahead~"
Yu Lan, seeing the look of contempt on Su Cheng's face, was deeply displeased!
"Laugh all you want! Soon, my lord won't be laughing at all!"
With that threat, Yulan's small head gradually sank beneath the water…
After a fierce battle, Su Cheng had fought to his heart's content—a rare treat!
When they awoke in the Spirit Pool Hall, Su Cheng gently patted the soft mound beside him, signaling it was time to rise.
After soaking a little longer, they tidied up and prepared to leave. But the moment they stepped outside, they bumped into Dongfang Jue.
"Miss Dongfang?"
Dongfang Jue paced back and forth before the Lingxian Hall entrance. She had waited there all night to finally see Immortal Su.
"Master Su, Jue'er has a request."
Su Cheng glanced behind Dongfang Jue. Dozens of armored soldiers followed her, and hundreds more lined the path down the mountain. Something serious must have happened.
"Jue'er, do not be anxious. Speak slowly."
Dongfang Jue was now at her wits' end. Yet the Flower-Seeking Immortal had advised her that Master Su could be sought for this matter.
The Immortal's original words: When it comes to strategies for repelling enemies or engaging foes, having him ensures peace of mind. But when it comes to dealing with women, his schemes are no better than those of a three-year-old child. He'll die at the hands of a woman sooner or later.
Dongfang Jue paid no mind to the immortal's teasing.
But she did trust the immortal's assessment of Master Su.
Yet, knowing Su Cheng's nature, he would likely brush it off again, claiming unwillingness to meddle in mortal affairs.
Yet the immortal had already given Dongfang Jue reassurance, detailing precisely what she must do.
"Lihe Pass has fallen…"
That was all the immortal had told Dongfang Jue. The rest needed no explanation; Master Su would surely understand.
"I understand. What about General Dongfang?"
Recalling the immortal's admonition to shed her youthful naivety, Dongfang Jue stood tall and solemnly declared.
"Master Su, from this moment on, Jue'er is General Dongfang. And there is only one General Dongfang—that is Jue'er!"
Su Cheng smiled. Today's Dongfang Jue seemed unexpectedly sharp—surely guided by some master behind the scenes!
Truth be told, if Dongfang Jue hadn't come, Su Cheng wouldn't have even thought of this!
The situation was now spiraling beyond control. In Su Cheng's understanding, Lihe Pass should never have fallen.
Today's events were largely due to Dongfang Jue finding Cheng Liang and acting prematurely, disrupting the rebels' plans and forcing an early deployment.
If that was the case, he couldn't just let it slide. This was beyond Cheng Liang's capabilities.
The Heavenly Dao Pavilion had even played a role in brokering the deal. They were likely to adopt a wait-and-see approach, watching the two sides fight it out. If that happened, the Human Emperor's forces would be suppressed…
The rebels' strength would not have reached its current scale without the backing of the demonic tribes and various immortal sects.
Yet their complete eradication remains no simple task. Su Cheng believed the best outcome would be achieving a balance of power.
Should one faction rise to dominance, war would inevitably follow. For the aristocratic clans and gentry, this posed little consequence. Ultimately, however, only the defeated and the common folk would suffer tangible losses.
Su Cheng cared little about which side held the moral high ground—after all, no one truly believed themselves to be purely evil. He simply wished to avoid having his life disrupted by their conflicts.
"If General Dongfang truly falls, and Nanding City eventually falls, won't I have nowhere left to buy vegetables?"
"Master Su, you jest. Yong'an City beyond Lihe Pass has already fallen. Tens of thousands of civilians still suffer in dire straits. Jue'er dares not joke about such matters."
Su Cheng grinned, revealing the sly expression of a shrewd merchant.
"Help? We'll help, but not for free. Wouldn't you agree, General Dongfang?"
Dongfang Jue nodded immediately. Regardless of whether Su Cheng would demand an exorbitant price, as long as he made an offer, there was room for negotiation!
Su Cheng smiled and nodded. Dongfang Jue was a quick learner!
"Jue'er, send them back. You and I will go take a look."
Dongfang Jue nodded and replied with a smile, "Alright!"
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