174: Departure from Medicine King Valley

In the inner courtyard of Qixuan Pavilion, Shen Lian stood alone beneath a begonia tree, quietly watching the withered begonia petals drift with the wind, forming a beautiful and romantic poem.

"Only one left, just one more left."

"The obsession left from my previous life will soon be completely ended by my hand."

"My Dao will also begin anew."

Of the seven fellow Disciples who betrayed him, only the last one, Penglai Island Master Xu Feifei, had yet to appear.

As long as he eliminated this last person, the resentment accumulated over these hundreds of years would dissipate with the wind.

Next, he would face an even more brutal Dao path.

Shen Lian didn't care how many dangers lay ahead; he had long since come to terms with it.

However... Su Mengyao's act of killing Mu Yaoguang just now made him feel a trace of inexplicable vexation.

Mu Yaoguang deserved to die, but for the other five, her death was too cheap, too easy.

Such a bitch should be flayed and have her bones extracted, dying in the most hideous manner to quell his hatred.

But... beyond that, there was also a long-lost, unusual feeling that stirred his cold nerves.

What was it?

"This feeling is truly disgusting!"

His eyes opened, and as his Aura Pressure swept forth, a strong wind rose.

The petals on the begonia tree were instantly swept away by the fierce wind, slowly falling to the ground.

"What are you struggling with?"

Just then, Cang Ao's voice sounded from behind him.

Shen Lian didn't turn his head, opening his Folding Fan and replying, "What are you here for again?"

Cang Ao: "The last time I saw you, you were only at Immortal Realm First Layer. I didn't expect that in just one day, you would already be at Immortal Realm Second Layer cultivation. The might of the Human Sovereign is indeed unfathomable, no wonder even the heavens can't do anything to you."

Shen Lian coldly replied, "Are you done with your nonsense?"

Cang Ao: "Still the same request, are you willing to join me in executing Xu Tianao?"

Shen Lian slowly turned around: "Before I answer that question, I also have a question that I'd like you, this trash, to explain."

"What question?"

"Why didn't you tell me that Xu Tianao had already cultivated the Immortal Zombie Physique?"

Cang Ao was momentarily speechless, his eyes darting around.

Shen Lian: "Can't answer? Then can I interpret it as you didn't know this secret, naively thinking that as long as you broke the Eight Forms of Heaven and Earth, you could kill Xu Tianao,

Or perhaps you already knew but deliberately concealed it, with the purpose of using Xu Tianao's hand to eliminate me and avenge the Ancient God Clan? Which do you choose?"

Cang Ao turned his head, still silent.

"Haven't thought of an excuse yet?"

"No, I just don't know how to explain it to you. I do want to kill you, but I won't do it through someone else's hand.

Only by destroying you myself can I experience the thrill of revenge, just as you tortured and killed Su Yuheng."

"So, you just wanted to deceive me, right?"

The atmosphere suddenly turned cold, stifling to the point of madness.

After a long while, Cang Ao finally said, "Alright, I'll tell you the truth. The Immortal Zombie Physique is immortal and indestructible,

It happens to be able to accommodate my vast Primordial Spirit power. My true purpose is to Possess Xu Tianao."

Shen Lian: "Possess an Immortal Zombie Physique? Hmph, should I call you naive or foolish?"

Cang Ao: "Whether you believe it or not, I have already found a way to Possess him.

Shen Lian, as long as you help me, I can write off the hatred of you annihilating my Ancient God Clan."

"Hahahaha—"

Shen Lian suddenly laughed.

"Actually, I have a better way to resolve this clan-annihilation hatred, and that is to kill you now, so I will no longer be threatened!"

Cang Ao smiled: "My death would only reduce one corpse. Even if you destroy my Divine Soul with the great dao human sovereign cauldron,

It would only cause me to lose a remnant soul. As long as my Primordial Spirit outside of heaven remains, you fundamentally cannot do anything to me, Shen Lian, you wouldn't do something so foolish."

"So, from now on, our cooperation is void. You can scram."

"Hmm?"

Cang Ao was stunned.

"Shen Lian, I advise you to think carefully. You killed Lin Chuan and Yang Paitian,

And the situation between you and Xu Tianao is already one of endless hostility. Only by cooperating with me can you have a chance to turn danger into safety."

"No need!" Shen Lian closed his Folding Fan and coldly replied, "I never cooperate with trash, especially trash like you who doesn't know your place.

If you had the ability to deal with Xu Tianao, you wouldn't humbly seek cooperation with your clan's enemy.

As for me and Xu Tianao, there's no need for trash like you to worry about it!"

"Since that's the case, then we'll see."

With the cooperation having failed, Cang Ao decisively transformed into a streak of light and departed.

"Since when did trash become so confident?"

With a cold snort, Shen Lian turned and walked towards the main hall.

As he stepped into the covered walkway, Su Mengyao and Du Bingyan walked towards him.

"Revered Master..."

"Is everything cleaned up?"

"It's already taken care of."

Shen Lian nodded: "Du Bingyan, you come with me."

"Ah? Where to?"

Du Bingyan was a bit at a loss.

"Naturally, I'm taking you to Medicine King Glazed Valley to see the Dao field you will manage and cultivate. Mu Yaoguang is dead; you are now its owner."

With that, Shen Lian passed by the two women.

"Revered Master."

Du Bingyan suddenly called out to Shen Lian.

"Can you tell this Disciple why you chose me?"

Shen Lian stopped, slowly turned his head: "It doesn't have to be you, it could be anyone else. As long as it can shatter that bitch's Dao Heart, anyone can sit in that position. Are you satisfied with this answer?"

Although she was mentally prepared, Du Bingyan still felt an inexplicable pang of heartache when she heard Shen Lian say the answer himself.

"So, from beginning to end, you just treated me as a tool for your revenge?"

Shen Lian frowned, immediately retorting, "So what did you lose? I merely used you to cause trouble for that bitch. Did I make you pay any price?

Be content, Du Bingyan. Having gained such a rich Opportunity for free, you should grasp it well.

The path ahead is yours to walk. Don't show me this aggrieved look; it only disgusts me."

Du Bingyan's nose twinged, and she tried hard not to let tears fall.

"Yes, this Disciple thanks Revered Master for fulfilling her."

"Let's go, don't waste time."

With that, Shen Lian ignored her and stepped forward.

Su Mengyao, who was beside them, suddenly spoke up, "Revered Master, this Disciple..."

"Shut up, I don't want to hear you speak right now. Get out!"

One sentence directly choked Su Mengyao, leaving her speechless.

Su Mengyao bit her lower lip with her pearly teeth, watched Shen Lian's receding figure, then turned to wipe away the tears that were about to fall.

Du Bingyan adjusted her mood, gently patted Su Mengyao's shoulder, and softly comforted her, "Junior Sister, don't overthink it. Wait a few days for Revered Master's anger to subside, then apologize properly to him."

"Mm."

Su Mengyao sniffed and responded.

The two women arrived outside Qixuan Pavilion, only to see that Shen Lian had already summoned the netherworld chariot and was waiting in front of it.

"Get in."

There were no extra words, just a direct command.

The two women immediately stepped onto the carriage.

Just as Su Mengyao was about to step onto the carriage step, Shen Lian's cold voice echoed in her ear: "Did I tell you to go? Get off!"

Su Mengyao's body trembled. Just as she was about to say something, the netherworld chariot had already carried Shen Lian and Du Bingyan swiftly towards outside the city.