Chapter 736: Chapter 735: Returning to Muyun City
"I haven’t had a good sleep for a long time," came Wang Chengcuo’s deep voice through the phone, sounding somewhat haggard.
Luo Yong also sighed and said, "Indeed, it’s been a long time since I slept peacefully."
"Does Brother Luo have something to tell me?" Wang Chengcuo asked.
Luo Yong said, "What do we practice martial arts for?"
"At the beginning, it was to look cool," Wang Chengcuo said.
Luo Yong was taken aback, then he chuckled as he remembered some incidents from his youth, "Yes, back then it was to look cool, to attract the gaze of pretty girls at all times. But also, it was with the dream of wandering the lands with a sword, upholding justice."
Wang Chengcuo said, "Exactly, we martial artists should stand guard over Divine Continent and protect our land and people."
"Our two families have been forced to bow down due to the location of our ancestral homes and the great forces that have ensnared us, but now, I want to make a different choice," Luo Yong said.
Wang Chengcuo immediately asked, "Brother Luo, what do you want to do? Have you made contact with them?"
"There is something I want to do, but I’m a bit short on people. I wonder if Brother Wang would be willing to participate and offer some assistance?" Luo Yong didn’t answer but instead asked.
Wang Chengcuo asked, "What is it?"
"It’s not convenient to discuss this matter over the phone, let’s meet in person," Luo Yong said.
"Alright, I will come to see you."
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Hidden Sect, the Zhuge family.
In the depths of Extreme Abyss, several figures suddenly appeared.
The disciples of the Zhuge family guarding the entrance to the Extreme Abyss were shocked, and one, mustering his courage, shouted, "Who dares to trespass..."
A fierce Sword Qi struck, and before he could finish his sentence, he was decapitated, his body collapsing to the ground.
The surrounding members of the Zhuge family were aghast. Instead of forming a defensive formation right away, they retreated.
In the blink of an eye, Helian Zhan, Wang Chunyang, Yang Fei, and Helian Rong had flown out of the Extreme Abyss.
The four of them radiated a piercing aura, especially Helian Zhan and Wang Chunyang at the front, whose swords were unsheathed, brimming with a desire to fight.
However, as the two’s powerful Divine Senses swept over the situation outside, they immediately relaxed.
The strongest of those from the Zhuge family guarding this crucial area were merely two Innate Realm experts, while the rest were mostly at the Peak of Late Stage Energy Transformation Realm.
"Is... is it you?" The one who had spoken earlier was an Innate Realm expert, but he had already been killed by a single sword strike from Helian Zhan. The other Innate Realm expert looked at the group in horror and fear and said, "How have you come back?"
Helian Zhan glanced at him and asked coldly, "Where are Zhuge Cang and the others?"
"The... the ancestor and the others... they..."
Seeing the man stuttering and not speaking clearly, Helian Zhan’s brows flickered with a cold light, "Speak, or die."
"They led the elite of the clan away."
Helian Zhan nodded upon hearing this. With the Extreme Abyss lacking even a few competent experts, it seemed the Zhuge family had indeed poured out their entire force. It wasn’t until he confirmed this from the man’s mouth that Helian Zhan felt more at ease.
Wang Chunyang said somberly, "They move quickly. I’m not sure if Brother Ouyang can make it back in time to send a warning from the other side."
Helian Zhan said, "Brother Wang can rest assured, it will take some time for the forces of the Zhuge, Duanmu, Giant Sword Manor, Ji Family, and Zhang Family to unite. Once Brother Ouyang returns through the teleportation passage on that side, he will be able to relay the message to the Wang Family immediately."
Wang Chunyang still couldn’t quite ease his mind and said, "I must go back to check. Although it’s been a long delay, I will travel faster alone than they can. I should be able to get back to the Wang Family before their army arrives."
Helian Zhan nodded and said, "I will go with Brother Wang."
"Many thanks," Wang Chunyang said, clasping his fists in gratitude.
Brother Wang is being too polite. We are now united as one and should support each other," Helian Zhan said.
After finishing his statement, he turned to Yang Fei and said, "Kid, come with us."
Yang Fei, however, shook his head resolutely. "Senior, I have a very important matter to deal with and cannot accompany you both."
Helian Zhan raised an eyebrow. "Are you going to Muyun City?"
Wang Chunyang also asked, "For that woman?"
Yang Fei did not hide anything and nodded.
Helian Zhan laughed softly and said, "This war may determine the future of the Divine Continent, and yet you still wish to save that woman?"
"If I cannot ensure her safety, my mind will not be at ease, and I will be unable to rest," Yang Fei replied earnestly. "Please rest assured, seniors. Once I have rescued her, I will immediately hurry to your aid."
"Enough of this; you go ahead," Wang Chunyang said, waving his hand dismissively. Speaking to Helian Zhan, he added, "Brother Helian, let’s leave. Delay can lead to unexpected problems."
Helian Zhan nodded and then turned to Helian Rong, asking, "What about you, Rong’er?"
"I will help him," Helian Rong replied, indicating Yang Fei.
Yang Fei’s brows furrowed, about to decline, but he heard Helian Zhan say, "That’s fine. The Duanmu Family should be in a state of vulnerability right now and not too dangerous. However, a millennium-old aristocratic family still has profound foundations. It’s best to be cautious on your journey. Your presence will increase his chances of success."
"Thank you, Father," Helian Rong said, secretly delighted that her father did not object.
Without further words, Helian Zhan left with Wang Chunyang.
The Zhuge family’s retainers turned out to include only some old and weak, unable to respond to their appearance. Even after Helian Zhan and Wang Chunyang left, the Zhuge family’s experts did not dare to lay a hand on Yang Fei and Helian Rong.
Despite their youthful appearance, the aura that Yang Fei emitted was extraordinarily sharp. Especially considering Helian Rong was Helian Zhan’s daughter, they did not dare to offend so easily.
Yang Fei had long-standing grievances with the Zhuge family. Now that the family was internally depleted, it was a perfect opportunity for him to wreak havoc, but rescuing Tong Yunshu was urgent, and he did not want to complicate matters. So, he left with Helian Rong.
As they left, they took four precious horses from the Zhuge family.
Each riding one horse and leading another, they would switch whenever a horse grew tired. With non-stop travel, they covered a thousand miles in a day, and in less than three days, they arrived outside Muyun City.
Returning to Muyun City stirred many emotions in Yang Fei.
The first time he came here, he was burdened with a deep vengeance for his uncle’s murder. He thought he could wreak havoc, but instead, he was chased for hundreds of kilometers by three Divine Travel Realm experts from the Duanmu Family, including Duanmu Wuwang. Worse, he was poisoned and abducted by the demoness Helian Rong, barely making it back alive.
As he revisited the place of his ordeal, his hatred for the Duanmu Family intensified.
The people of this family were two-faced, capable of betraying even their kin. They were worse than pigs or dogs.
Initially, out of respect for his mother, he thought the Duanmu Family could become allies, a pillar of support. But before he could rejoice, they stabbed him in the back, siding with the Zhuge family.
The evil of human nature was epitomized by the old men of the Duanmu Family.
Helian Rong, sensing the hostility emanating from Yang Fei, was slightly alarmed and advised him, "You’d better stay calm. The situation in Muyun City is still unclear. If there are still formidable experts from the Duanmu Family present, acting rashly could spoil everything."
Reminded by her, Yang Fei struggled to calm his emotions and replied in a grave tone, "Let’s go. We’ll first enter the city to gather information. We’ll make our move on the Duanmu Family tonight."
Helian Rong nodded. "Yes, I need to resupply some medicinal herbs as well."
Hearing this, a thought struck Yang Fei.
In terms of using poison, he was not necessarily inferior to Helian Rong. Before, he had avoided using poison, believing it harmed the natural way, but now, as he prepared to confront the Duanmu Family, he no longer needed to worry about harming the innocent.
Towards the Duanmu Family, Yang Fei no longer harbored any mercy.