Chapter 4040: Qian Yuru's Anger (None Today)

"Yidao, you handle that female cultivator. I'll take on the mid-stage Golden Immortal," Wang Mengbin said.

"Okay," Wang Yidao agreed, swinging his blade. The world changed color as a brilliant golden saber light shot skyward, instantly reaching the yellow-robed young woman.

The yellow-robed young woman chanted an incantation, and a burst of yellow mist swept out. Upon contact with the golden saber energy, the saber energy seemed to freeze, hovering in mid-air.

"Madam Sun, be careful," Qian Yiguang's urgent voice sounded in the yellow-robed young woman's ear.

No sooner had he spoken than a silver light erupted behind her. It was Wang Mengbin, enveloped by countless silver electrical arcs, radiating an aura of world-destroying power. His instruction for Wang Yidao to confront the yellow-robed young woman in front of the enemy was merely a feint. It wouldn't be too late to deal with Qian Yiguang after dispatching her.

The yellow-robed young woman reacted quickly, opening her mouth to launch a short dagger, glowing with a continuous yellow light, directly at Wang Mengbin.

Wang Mengbin swung his Fangtian halberd, striking the yellow dagger away. His right fist surged with countless silver electrical arcs, striking towards the yellow-robed young woman. Simultaneously, an even larger golden saber light, more immense than before, swept in, cutting towards her.

A yellow mist erupted from the yellow-robed young woman's body, and a solid yellow battle armor materialized, protecting her entire form. At the same time, she summoned a small yellow shield, which instantly enlarged and spun rapidly around her.

With a muffled thud, Wang Mengbin's right fist struck the yellow shield. The shield flew backward, hitting the yellow-robed young woman. Her face turned crimson, and she spat out a large mouthful of vital blood. The yellow shield shattered into pieces, rendering this low-grade immortal artifact useless. She was a rogue cultivator and had not been a Golden Immortal for long, thus lacking any mid-grade defensive immortal artifacts.

Wang Mengbin's fist slammed into her back. The yellow-robed young woman's eyes widened, and she instantly transformed into a mist of blood. Her nascent soul, barely escaping her body, was immediately sliced in half by the golden saber energy. With his Thunder Battle Body combined with the Law of Strength, Wang Mengbin could engage in close combat or remotely control the Law of Thunder to harm his enemies.

A thick golden beam of light shot forth, instantly reaching Wang Mengbin. Wang Mengbin's body blazed with thunderous light, and he vanished from his original spot, causing the golden beam to miss its target. The next moment, he appeared high in the sky, holding his Fangtian halberd, enveloped by countless silver electrical arcs, exuding an overwhelming pressure.

Wang Mengbin swung his Fangtian halberd. The sky flashed with lightning and boomed with thunder, dark clouds gathered, and massive silver lightning pillars descended from the heavens, striking towards Qian Yiguang. An area of 100,000 *li* transformed into a sea of thunder, and the world seemed to turn silver-white.

Qian Yiguang took a deep breath, his body radiating golden light. He let out a loud roar, and a golden sound wave swept out — the Law of Sound! Wherever the golden sound wave passed, the void shattered. It collided with the descending silver lightning, causing the lightning to instantly dissipate.

A long, glittering golden blade shot towards him. Qian Yiguang dared not directly confront a mid-grade immortal artifact. He opened his mouth and spat out a continuously glowing golden great axe, which landed in his right hand. He swung the golden great axe, striking at the golden blade. With a clang of metal on metal, the golden blade vibrated slightly.

A cluster of silver lightning lit up behind Qian Yiguang. Wang Mengbin appeared, his right fist surging with six different law fluctuations, striking towards Qian Yiguang.

Qian Yiguang's left fist shone with dazzling golden light as he met the blow. Simultaneously, his body radiated intense golden light, making him resemble a golden Buddha statue. He had cultivated a unique divine ability, the "Adamant Body," by becoming a True Spirit, which greatly enhanced his defense. The more abundant his immortal essence, the stronger his defense.

Qian Yiguang's left fist collided with Wang Mengbin's right fist, unleashing a powerful shockwave. A large amount of silver electrical arcs surged forth, engulfing Qian Yiguang's body, followed by a wave of crimson flames that enveloped him. Spirit Fusion Art!

Qian Yiguang was sent flying backward, spitting out a large mouthful of vital blood. His face turned pale, and a look of disbelief appeared on his face; his left arm was broken. "Combination technique!" Qian Yiguang exclaimed, his voice weak.

Before he could land, a Fangtian halberd wreathed in lightning shot towards him. He quickly swung his golden great axe to meet it. With a dull clang of metal, the halberd flew back. A powerful gravitational force suddenly appeared, causing Qian Yiguang's body to fall uncontrollably towards the ground. A golden long rainbow then shot through his body, slicing him in half.

No sooner had his nascent soul left his body than a large silver hand materialized, attempting to seize the miniature nascent soul. However, the nascent soul self-destructed, and a massive golden light surged skyward. Had he not possessed the unique divine ability of the Adamant Body, Wang Mengbin would have annihilated him earlier.

As the golden light dissipated, Wang Mengbin's face was slightly pale, his immortal essence severely depleted. "Let's go! We should head back!" Wang Mengbin said.

"Alright," Wang Yidao agreed.

Wang Mengbin collected the enemy's storage bracelets and left the area with Wang Yidao.

Upon returning to Haoyang City, Wang Mengbin summoned Wang Chuanming and asked, "Do the intelligence peddlers know your true identity?" If the Qian family discovered that Wang Mengbin had killed Qian Yiguang, they would certainly cause trouble for the Wang family. While the Wang family did not fear the Qian family, they were wary of the Murong family.

"No, they don't. We always buy intelligence in the black market, using fake identities, so no one knows anyone else. Generally, intelligence peddlers don't sell false information; if their reputation is ruined, they can't operate. We also don't inquire about their true identities; there are rules in this business," Wang Chuanming replied.

"That's good. You and Mengshan did well in this matter. Divide the spoils! Keep this confidential." Wang Mengbin took out a cyan storage bracelet and handed it to Wang Chuanming.

Wang Chuanming was very capable. Upon arriving in the Primordial Chaos Continent, he discovered a Cyan Underworld Immortal Wood that was over two million years old. To verify the information, he personally went to investigate on-site, demonstrating his diligence and responsibility.

"Thank you, Ancestor Mengbin." Wang Chuanming was overjoyed, expressing his gratitude repeatedly. Wang Mengbin waved his hand, dismissing him.

He entered a secret chamber, sat down cross-legged, and began to cultivate. The storage bracelets of Qian Yiguang and the two others combined only yielded four mid-grade immortal artifacts, all offensive. There were only five Golden Immortal-level Chaos Beast cores, and the total immortal essence stones amounted to just over 200,000. The most valuable item was a mid-grade Immortal Extermination Cannon. Wang Mengbin and Wang Yidao divided the spoils, and the mid-grade Immortal Extermination Cannon was placed on the city wall of Xuanyu City to strengthen its defenses.

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Golden Leaf City.

In a secluded manor, Qian Yuru and Qian Yuxin sat by a cyan tea table, conversing. Both their expressions turned grim. Qian Yiguang's life-bound soul lamp had extinguished; they couldn't believe it.

"Could Yiguang have encountered a six-colored Chaos Beast? Or a mutated Chaos Beast?" Qian Yuru said, frowning.

"We need to find Fellow Daoist Xu and Immortal Sun. If they are also dead, then this will truly be a cold case," Qian Yuxin said with a solemn expression.

"That's all we can do for now. Don't let me find out who the culprit is, or I will never let him go," Qian Yuru said, her face filled with murderous intent.