The Transmigrator's Cultivation Arc 17: Hengwu Small World | Chapter 339: Resolve The Incident

Arc 17: Hengwu Small World | Chapter 339: Resolve The Incident

At this moment, the Xiantian experts saw that both Yun Tiangang and Xu Ziqing had drunk their wine, and they exchanged glances, finally feeling at ease.

Not long after, several of the Houtian martial artists who had previously drunk the wine began to feel intoxicated and gradually fell unconscious. Servants quickly came to support them and escorted them away, ensuring they didn’t linger. Cheng Jiuzhong also left with them.

Now, only the few Xiantian experts who had arrived with Cheng Jiuzhong remained at the banquet; everyone else had departed.

Believing everything was under control, the remaining guests no longer bothered with formalities or even said a word of farewell. They a.s.sumed Yun Tiangang and Xu Ziqing were already at their mercy.

Xu Ziqing sighed softly.

It seemed that Cheng Jiuzhong was merely a facilitator, cautious enough not to involve himself in the actual killing. This showed he had some measure of integrity—although he used those Houtian martial artists, he had ensured their safety by taking them away, sparing their lives.

Suddenly, the sound of wind stirred above, and in the blink of an eye, over twenty Xiantian experts appeared all around!

Among these figures was Peng Han, radiating overwhelming hatred, along with many elders and a.s.sisting members of the Thunder Sect.

Yun Tiangang stood up and positioned himself next to Xu Ziqing.

Xu Ziqing smiled and asked, “What is the meaning of this, gentlemen?”

The Xiantian experts, their expressions cold, replied, “Since you were the ones to kill first, don’t blame us for seeking vengeance on behalf of our children and nephews!” With that, they said no more and immediately launched an attack!

In an instant, the wind howled and clouds surged. The innate power from all directions closed in on them.

Some wielded weapons, some relied on their iron fists, and others moved with incomprehensible speed. All of them drew on the forces of heaven and earth, unleas.h.i.+ng the mighty power of thunder!

The onslaught was overwhelming, leaving no room for escape. Such force, cras.h.i.+ng down like a thousand-pound hammer, was ruthless and unrelenting!

Under such an a.s.sault, even those with the strongest and most resilient bodies would be crushed to a pulp. No matter how skilled someone might be, facing the combined attack of over twenty Xiantian experts would lead to blood pouring from their orifices and instant death.

But, unfortunately for them, the two standing before them were no ordinary martial artists.

Yun Tiangang’s face remained cold, and suddenly, black and golden light burst from his eyes.

In that instant, an invisible force erupted!

Xu Ziqing felt the surrounding s.p.a.ce become enveloped by a strange sensation, making his entire body feel icy cold, as if he were in the depths of a frozen wasteland. He immediately understood—his s.h.i.+xiong had unleashed his sword intent.

Though Yun Tiangang’s body was still weak, and while his sword intent had reawakened, he could not fully control it. He could only wield the power of the first and second levels of his sword intent.

Right now, he was unleas.h.i.+ng the first level of sword intent, creating an infinite illusion with its overwhelming power!

Soon, the Xiantian experts began to react.

They all seemed as if they had seen something terrifying, quickly retracting their powers and leaping away to evade.

As they dodged, their movements were incredibly nimble. Each one seemed to be using their utmost skills, and their expressions were filled with panic as the Xiantian qi around them surged violently.

Xu Ziqing stood beside Yun Tiangang, watching the scene unfold.

These Xiantian experts looked as though they were…facing an a.s.sault of thousands of swords, which explained their desperate state.

Indeed, Yun Tiangang’s first realm of sword intent could make people feel as if they were struck by countless sword lights, as though they were pierced by a thousand swords.

Even with Xiantian power, it was impossible to defend against such relentless waves of sword light, like a continuous storm.

Although these Xiantian experts were among the strongest in the mortal world, they couldn’t withstand the sword intent—something even cultivators found challenging to handle.

With Yun Tiangang merely enveloping them in his sword intent, these people were already thrown into chaos. Forget fighting back against him and Xu Ziqing; they couldn’t even extricate themselves from the illusory sword lights.

After about half an hour of continuous release of Xiantian power, these experts began to show signs of exhaustion.

But the longer it went on, the more ferocious their expressions became. Their faces were filled with hatred so intense that it made those who saw it feel a pang of unease.

After Yun Tiangang had drained much of their strength, his eyes grew even sharper.

In a flash, he confronted one of the Xiantian experts head-on. The moment that person locked eyes with Yun Tiangang, they let out a miserable scream and collapsed.

This was the second realm of sword intent—one that could shake and even annihilate the soul.

Against cultivators of equal strength, this technique could only shake their souls. But against ordinary Xiantian martial artists, it could destroy them completely!

Soon, Yun Tiangang’s figure flickered as he faced several more Xiantian experts. Each time he met their gaze, he would annihilate their souls.

In a short time, the twenty-some Xiantian experts, despite their overwhelming hatred, were all dead.

Xu Ziqing looked at the corpses strewn across the ground, feeling a twinge of sorrow.

Mortals are fragile. Fortunately, when his s.h.i.+xiong destroyed their souls, he showed restraint, allowing their remnants to reincarnate. Despite Yun Tiangang’s heavy killing intent, his heart was broad and upright. No matter how reckless these Xiantian experts had been, he did not obliterate their souls, as he might have done to cultivators.

With all their attackers dead, Yun Tiangang withdrew his sword intent, though the killing aura still lingered around him.

Xu Ziqing walked over and glanced in a certain direction before saying, “s.h.i.+xiong, let’s go.”

Yun Tiangang nodded slightly and left with him.

After their figures disappeared, Cheng Jiuzhong emerged from a corner, his face filled with shock. He took a deep breath to steady himself and muttered, “Qi-refining cultivators…” Realizing he had let something slip, he immediately fell silent. Gazing at the corpses scattered across the courtyard, he sighed heavily before sending messages to various people to cover up the incident.

The plot to ambush Yun Tiangang and Xu Ziqing by the Xiantian experts, which ended in their own deaths, remained known to only a small group within Xuantian City.

However, once this group became aware, it sent ripples throughout the Xiantian community. Yun Tiangang and Xu Ziqing, who had killed more than twenty Xiantian experts, became figures of dread. Cheng Jiuzhong, the instigator, kept quiet about the matter, only fueling speculation and unease.

Meanwhile, many turned their attention to Xu Ziqing, a.s.suming he was the one who had fought. This led to speculation about the unfamiliar Xiantian expert’s true strength—how could so many Xiantian experts have been no match for him?

At the same time, Qiu Yuchen visited Xu Ziqing again. Shaking his head with a smile, he said, “I was worried about you, but now it seems I was overthinking.”

Xu Ziqing smiled warmly. “We have a bond, so how could you say you were overthinking? If you had ignored me, that’s when I would have been truly upset.”

Qiu Yuchen met his gaze, and both smiled knowingly.

Xu Ziqing spoke at this moment, “The matter is settled, and Tiangang and I are about to return. I was originally going to bid you farewell, but now there’s no need.”

Qiu Yuchen was startled, then smiled bitterly, “There is no banquet in the world that doesn’t come to an end. Since you are leaving, I won’t try to keep you.” Though he said this, his heart still harbored concerns. Given his friend’s extraordinary abilities, it was likely that the king would summon him once word spread. Qiu Yuchen knew well that Xu Ziqing had no interest in being involved in court affairs. It was better to let them leave before the king heard of this, for otherwise… He was unsure whether his worry was for the king, who had once favored him, or for his close friend, whom he greatly admired. It seemed the best course was to avoid any confrontation between them.

Xu Ziqing noticed his expression and smiled slightly. Although his s.h.i.+xiong’s memories had not yet fully returned, he wouldn’t have minded staying a bit longer to foster the bond from their previous lives with Qiu Yuchen and Qiu Hu. But now, he couldn’t delay any further.

It wasn’t due to any other reason but because of Yun Family Manor.

Although the rules of the Xuanwu Conference stated that no grudges could extend to one’s family regardless of life or death on the stage, the enmity with the Thunder Sect ran too deep. There was concern they might take reckless action. Furthermore, Yun Tianheng, his disciple, was at Yun Family Manor and shared a connection with him. If Yun Tianheng were in danger, Xu Ziqing would sense it.

Since Yun Tianheng was in seclusion at Yun Family Manor and wouldn’t be venturing out, any threat to him would also mean a threat to Yun Family Manor itself.

Previously, Xu Ziqing hadn’t sensed anything, so he wasn’t worried. But now, with a faint premonition in his heart, he knew he had to return and prepare.

If something were to happen to Yun Family Manor… it would be terrible for his s.h.i.+xiong!

Qiu Yuchen sat for a little while longer before getting up to take his leave.

Xu Ziqing smiled, extending a small bottle to him.

Qiu Yuchen was puzzled. “What is this?”

Xu Ziqing smiled and said, “You and Brother Qiu Hu have already achieved such abilities, so don’t let other concerns hold you back. Follow your heart’s desires. The ways of heaven are unpredictable, and the two of you share a bond spanning two lifetimes. If you don’t seize the moment and let it slip away again, no matter how deep your feelings are, it will be hard to rekindle that connection.”

Qiu Yuchen didn’t fully understand Xu Ziqing’s words, but he could tell it concerned his feelings for Qiu Hu. He glanced at Qiu Hu, who stood guard nearby, his face flus.h.i.+ng slightly.

Xu Ziqing walked over to Yun Tiangang’s side, flicked his sleeve, and a gentle green light enveloped the two of them.

The green light then suddenly condensed into a sphere and soared into the sky.

Qiu Yuchen’s eyes widened in disbelief.

At that moment, Xu Ziqing’s final, gentle words echoed:

“There are two pills in the bottle. After taking them, the two of you can extend your lives by a hundred years.”

Qiu Yuchen never saw Xu Ziqing again, but he always kept those two pills by his side.

Later, when both he and Qiu Hu were gravely injured and near death, they took the pills. Not only did they recover from their injuries, but their lifespans were also extended.

Only then did Qiu Yuchen fully grasp the preciousness of the pills, deepening his grat.i.tude for his friend.

After that, he and Qiu Hu left the court and wandered far away, never separating for a hundred years.

The pills were crafted by Xu Ziqing himself.

In the world of cultivation, materials that could extend the lifespan of cultivators were exceedingly rare, but prolonging the life of mortals, it was not so difficult.

Having encountered Dong Lixi across two lifetimes, Xu Ziqing admired him and sympathized with his difficult romantic fate, so he made these pills for him.

The pills contained not only various spiritual herbs but also a drop of essence that could heal even shattered bones.

This essence was a powerful remedy for cultivators and, after being refined, became a miraculous medicine for mortals.

—Even if a mortal’s breath had stopped and their soul was about to leave the body, the pills could immediately pull them back and extend their life.

Xu Ziqing used a movement technique to take his s.h.i.+xiong away, heading straight for Yun Family Manor.

At this moment, Yun Family Manor was still unharmed, but if they delayed any further, trouble would surely arise.

As expected, even with Yun Tiangang’s mortal body in tow, it took only seven or eight hours under Xu Ziqing’s spell to reach the outskirts of Qu County.

From the sky, the two of them could see the distant image of Yun Family Manor—but the sight was one of raging flames.

Translator: Lynn

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