Chapter 3185: South Ming Departing Fire Sword

Peak of the Green Lotus

The high-ranking officials of the Cold Flame Sect would never have imagined that Wang Mengshan, who had served them for many years and even eliminated core descendants of the Wang family, was in fact a cultivator from the Wang family.

To ensure Liu Yao's complete trust, Liu Yushuang's and Wang Yangsheng's storage rings were given to Wang Mengshan. Wang Mengshan then handed one of the storage rings to Liu Yao, and Liu Yao, upon receiving the items inside, became even more convinced.

Naturally, the contents of the storage rings had been thoroughly inspected. There were no important Wang family classics or treasures, which was to be expected. Elite disciples of any major power would never carry crucial texts with them, as a Void Refinement cultivator could easily memorize the contents of a classic.

Furthermore, their natal spirit treasures were left behind, and other items were given to Wang Mengshan, the objective being for Wang Mengshan to become Liu Yao's benefactor.

Wang Yangsheng and Liu Yushuang had killed Liu Yao's cultivation partner. Since Wang Mengshan helped her avenge the death, Liu Yao would undoubtedly be deeply grateful.

After the death of Su Qingheng and Liu Chuanting's master, Reclusive Snow Cultivator, their treatment within the Cold Flame Sect was also impacted, and it could not compare to Liu Yao's.

Liu Yao was a cultivator with a lightning spirit root and a key cultivation target for the Cold Flame Sect. If she advanced to the Integration Stage, she could provide Wang Mengshan with even greater protection.

According to their original plan, merely resolving Wang Mengshan's current predicament would have sufficed. Unexpectedly, this incident occurred, which, despite being a misstep, turned out to be a blessing in disguise. As a result, Wang Mengshan not only drew closer to Liu Yao but also established his persona as a sworn enemy of the Wang family.

"Zhong Chen, personally escort them back. Make sure they change their appearance so no other cultivators discover their true identities. Report the events to Mo Shan; he knows what to do." Wang Mengli instructed.

If the outside world were to discover that Wang Yangsheng and Liu Yushuang were still alive, Wang Mengshan would surely be exposed. Thus, Wang Yangsheng and Liu Yushuang had to fake their deaths and transition from being in the open to operating in secret.

Their joining the Dark Hall was the best option, as it could also provide cover for Wang Mengshan.

Wang Zhongchen acknowledged, then took out a yellow-glowing jade ruler. With a gentle swing, a hazy yellow light curtain swept out, enveloping the three of them.

Wang Mengli took out a yellow-glowing formation plate and chanted an incantation into it. The stone wall lit up with a dazzling yellow light, and the yellow light curtain merged into the stone wall, disappearing from sight.

After they left, Wang Mengli removed the restriction and departed the area. Carrying another Nine Swords Token, she hastened towards the Nine Swords Pagoda.

Outside the Nine Swords Pagoda, Wang Lihe, Wang Yuanwei, Liu Yao, and Wang Mengshan were engaged in magical combat. Wang Lihe was battling Liu Yao, while Wang Mengshan was fighting Wang Yuanwei.

Various spiritual lights intertwined, and energy waves surged.

Wang Yuanwei, unaware of Wang Mengshan's true identity, held nothing back. The zither sounds were continuous, and waves of sound swept out, striking towards Wang Mengshan.

Wang Mengshan dared not be careless and quickly activated his Dharma Idol to meet the enemy. Wang Mengli rushed over, and seeing this scene, her brows furrowed deeply.

If Wang Lihe and Wang Yuanwei were to kill Liu Yao and Wang Mengshan, all her careful arrangements would be in vain.

She quickly transmitted a message to Wang Yuanwei and Wang Lihe: "Do not kill them; they are more useful to our family alive."

Seeing Wang Mengli, Liu Yao's delicate brows furrowed. Two against three, their pressure increased significantly. Wang Mengli said nothing, instead taking out a Nine Swords Token and opening the pagoda door.

Just as Liu Yao was about to stop her, a clear sword cry resonated, and a turbulent blue river surged forth with extreme speed.

Liu Yao quickly wielded her silver lightning spear, releasing a vast expanse of silver electric arcs that shattered the blue river. Seizing this opportunity, Wang Mengli flew into the Nine Swords Pagoda.

At the bottom of the Nine Swords Pagoda was a spacious and brightly lit hall. Flying sword patterns adorned the pagoda walls, and in the center of the hall, a circular platform over a hundred zhang wide stood. Stuck in the platform was a red-glowing flying sword.

The flying sword resembled a cluster of crimson flames, its spiritual light continuously flickering. Long Qingfeng and Wang Ruyi stood outside the hall, separated by a thick red light screen adorned with nine miniature flying swords.

"A high-grade Sky-reaching Spirit Treasure! The Southern Bright Departing Fire Sword!"

Wang Ruyi's gaze was fixed intently on the red flying sword; she could clearly see the small characters inscribed on its body.

A flying sword of high-grade Sky-reaching Spirit Treasure rank was an irresistible temptation for any sword cultivator. Even the Heavenly River Sword Venerable would be tempted if he knew of this sword's existence!

Wang Ruyi's delicate brows furrowed tightly. She took out a light-blue talisman, which, after emitting a dazzling blue light, spontaneously combusted, leaving no ashes behind.

She had set up a warning talisman on the way; if anyone approached, she would detect them immediately. "Someone's coming," Long Qingfeng observed. Wang Ruyi nodded and replied, "Hmm, I don't know if it's Ancestor Xiuling or a Cold Flame Sect cultivator."

"You use a treasure to conceal yourself," Long Qingfeng suggested. "I'll pretend to be breaking the restriction. If they're enemies, I'll attack them, and you find an opportunity to reveal yourself. If they're members of your Wang family, then reveal yourself as soon as possible to avoid misunderstandings."

Wang Ruyi agreed. She took out a red-glowing banner and, with a gentle wave, a vast expanse of red mist surged out, enveloping her figure.

Not long after, the red mist dissipated, and Wang Ruyi vanished from sight. Long Qingfeng walked up to the red light screen, moving his arms to strike it.

Due to the presence of the restriction, his spiritual sense could not extend too far, and the same applied to any enemies.

With a rumbling sound, Long Qingfeng's fists struck the red light screen, emitting a muffled thud. He attacked the red light screen with his magic, but he wasn't putting in his full effort; he was merely putting on a show.

After a while, countless crimson fire lights emerged from the void behind Long Qingfeng, suddenly condensing into a hazy red giant fire fist. Radiating terrifying high temperatures, the red fire fist smashed towards Long Qingfeng.

Long Qingfeng reacted quickly. His body glowed with a vast blue light, and he vanished from his spot. The red fire fist struck the red light screen, emitting a muffled thud.

With a rumbling sound, rolling flames engulfed the red light screen. However, the flames quickly dispersed, and the red light screen remained perfectly still.

Long Qingfeng turned his head and looked behind him, his gaze solemn. Yang Hao walked in. "Void Refinement Great Perfection!"

Long Qingfeng's expression darkened. He was at the Mid Void Refinement stage. If the enemy were at the Late Void Refinement stage, Long Qingfeng would still have a good chance of winning due to his powerful physical body. However, against a Void Refinement Great Perfection cultivator, it was a different story.

Wang Ruyi had not appeared, indicating that the opponent was a Cold Flame Sect cultivator. "A high-grade Sky-reaching Spirit Treasure!" Yang Hao exclaimed. "Haha, my opportunity has arrived!"

Yang Hao's gaze pierced through the red light screen, and upon seeing the Southern Bright Departing Fire Sword, he was overcome with joy, his eyes blazing with fervent desire.

Not to mention Void Refinement cultivators, even among Integration stage cultivators, few possessed high-grade Sky-reaching Spirit Treasures; most used mid-grade ones. For him, a Void Refinement cultivator, to obtain a high-grade Sky-reaching Spirit Treasure was an immense opportunity.

As for Long Qingfeng, who was at the Mid Void Refinement stage, Yang Hao didn't pay him any mind at all.

With his strength, eliminating a Mid Void Refinement cultivator was no major challenge.