197: Chapter 195: Evil Creatures

Gu Shengge led the two into an independent space, which was self-contained. After a period of isolation within it, Nie Ling's eyes gradually cleared.

She saw the surrounding scenery become decayed and broken, and her expression gradually darkened.

"Saintess, what's going on?" she asked in surprise.

"When we approached this city, we were affected by the Law's energy. All the scenes we saw were formed under the influence of the rules, altering your consciousness."

Nie Ling's expression was solemn: "With such methods, who can guarantee they won't fall for it? What about our Junior Brothers and Junior Sisters? Let's go save them quickly!"

Beside her, Jun Mengqing saw Gu Shengge's indifference and offered Nie Ling an apologetic smile, giving her a look to tell her to speak to Gu Shengge.

She knew Gu Shengge was displeased with Nie Ling, and his current demeanor clearly showed he wanted a reaction from Nie Ling.

Nie Ling looked at Gu Shengge beside her, her impression of him worsening. How could this man be so petty?

However, to save her Junior Brothers and Junior Sisters, she had no choice but to yield, respectfully saying: "Senior Brother Gu, please lend a hand and help my Junior Brothers and Junior Sisters."

Gu Shengge looked at her indifferently and said coldly: "No."

Nie Ling was rejected so decisively, her face instantly darkened, and her fists clenched. Probably considering that she was still in his independent space, she dared not flare up, but instead looked at Jun Mengqing beside her.

"Your Highness Saintess, we are all fellow Disciples; we can't just stand by and watch them die, can we?" She wanted Jun Mengqing to persuade Gu Shengge.

Jun Mengqing shook her head: "This is not something I can decide. I listen to him."

Nie Ling was annoyed: "Saintess, how can you listen to him completely? How can you be like this!"

Jun Mengqing's eyes slightly chilled, and she said in a deep voice: "Nie Ling, are you an idiot? Young Master Gu hasn't done anything to offend or harm you all. On what grounds do you presume to criticize him!"

Nie Ling retorted angrily: "But he's sowing discord between you and us! Look at how strained your relationship with the Saint has become!"

Jun Mengqing looked utterly bewildered: "No, when has my relationship with the Saint ever been good? Hasn't it always been like this?"

Nie Ling's expression froze, and her eyes became confused, as if she was recalling.

In her past memories, she indeed seemed to have never seen any overly intimate behavior between the Saintess and the Saint.

She pondered for a long time, then stiffened her neck and said: "But... but, you are the Saintess, Lin Chen is the Saint, you two should naturally be together."

Jun Mengqing sneered: "Nie Ling, when did the Jietian Sect ever have such a rule? It is out of consideration for past friendship that I allowed Young Master Gu to save you. If you continue to be so unreasonable, then please leave!"

Nie Ling no longer flinched, and after a long silence, she finally uttered: "I'm sorry."

Gu Shengge never intended to argue with her; as long as she didn't provoke him, he didn't care what she said.

Seeing that Gu Shengge didn't mind, Jun Mengqing said calmly: "Alright, be more careful with your words in the future, and don't be so impulsive, understood?"

The three continued their journey. The dilapidated state of the city made them frown deeply. Besides the broken buildings, there were many rotten, shriveled corpses nearby, emitting waves of foul stench, which was truly repulsive.

The three walked for a distance, and ahead, people were fighting. Two Disciples of the Jietian Sect were battling a Cultivator dressed in black with four arms.

Nie Ling immediately wanted to go to their rescue, but just as she was about to speak, she remembered that her relationship with Gu Shengge was too strained, and she had no right to ask him for help.

As Gu Shengge approached, he realized that a Cultivator from the Jietian Sect lay on the ground, decapitated. Had that pitch-black fellow fought three and even killed one?

The two remaining Disciples also had injuries, likely corroded by something, with black blood oozing out. Their wounds hadn't healed and were still seeping blood.

Although they seemed to be pressing their opponent, in reality, the two were already in a perilous situation. If they delayed any longer, death would likely await them.

They probably realized this too. As the fight became increasingly difficult, they had already conceived the idea of retreating, but under the dual pressure of their injuries and the troublesome opponent, they were unable to withdraw.

As the Saintess of the Jietian Sect, Jun Mengqing would naturally not stand by and watch at this moment.

"Benefactor, let me go out and deal with this evil creature!"

Nie Ling, hearing this from the side, suddenly came to a realization, feeling a mix of regret and shame.

What had she said back then? She had said to let Gu Shengge save those people.

But what connection did Gu Shengge have with the Jietian Sect? He was the Saintess's Dao Companion, but they hadn't acknowledged it, had they?

Thinking this, she felt even more ashamed, lowering her head and saying: "Saintess, I'll go help too."

Gu Shengge opened the passage to the outside world for them, and they exited the independent space.

Gu Shengge also walked out, following behind them.

The two male Disciples of the Jietian Sect, who had been suppressed by the four-armed monster, showed excitement in their eyes when they saw the Saintess and Nie Ling.

"Saintess! Senior Sister Nie! Save us quickly!"

A cold light flickered in Jun Mengqing's eyes. Ice-attributed energy condensed in her hand, and with a single point of her finger, a sharp energy blade shot out from her fingertip, carrying immense sharpness, and struck directly at the black monster's glabella.

A dark light flashed on the black monster's body, and its figure, like a phantom, quickly vanished from Jun Mengqing's sight, incredibly eerie.

The next moment, Jun Mengqing only felt a chill coming from behind her. Nie Ling also felt an immense sense of crisis, as if her life could be lost at any moment.

"Bang!"

With a loud crash, the two only saw a black shadow fly out, and the house to the left collapsed, with smoke and dust rising everywhere.

The two turned around, only to see Gu Shengge slowly retracting his foot.

Jun Mengqing was momentarily stunned, then quickly formed a hand Seal. A Seal incantation had already condensed in front of her, rapidly advancing forward. The Seal energy solidified into a golden passage, extending forward, passing through the collapsed house, and locking onto the monster that Gu Shengge had kicked away.

The footprint was still on its body, and golden lightning glow was branded on it, releasing bursts of electric light, causing its body to be constantly shocked by lightning, leaving it numb even now.

It was powerless to resist and was quickly bound by Jun Mengqing's Sealing spell.

Seeing this, the two male Disciples who had been suppressed earlier rushed forward, seeking revenge.

"Don't kill it. Let's see if we can gather some information about this city from it."

The two male Disciples agreed, and their fists and feet already landed on the four-armed creature's body. Amidst the dull thuds, the monster didn't utter a sound.

Its attitude enraged the two, and they struck even more fiercely, their fists constantly smashing down. The monster's body was nearly falling apart, as if it was about to disintegrate.

Nie Ling stepped forward to stop them, but before she had walked a few steps, she suddenly sensed a terrifying energy fluctuation.

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