47: The attitudes of the two talents

“?”

Huang Qingxue's face was instantly filled with question marks;

What are you talking about?

Meeting her shocked gaze, Jiang Susu continued, “And then I'll make him kneel before me... I'll step on him... force him to beg for mercy and apologize... but I won't let him off either...”

“Wait, Susu.”

Huang Qingxue couldn't listen anymore and hastily interrupted.

“Did you just say... you want to force yourself on him?” Huang Qingxue looked like she was doubting her life; just repeating those words made her look around guiltily, afraid someone might overhear.

“Yeah!”

“...Why?” Having received confirmation, Huang Qingxue was even more bewildered. “Don't you hate him?”

“Of course I hate him.” Jiang Susu replied matter-of-factly, explaining, “But he deceived my feelings... from beginning to end, he looked down on me... yet he lied and said he would never leave me for a lifetime... Since he looks down on me so much... then I absolutely must violate him!”

Pfft—

Huang Qingxue felt as if she had been struck by lightning;

Jiang Susu's wild words were truly unexpected.

A moment later, she reminded her, “If you do that... wouldn't you be doing that heartless man a favor... and making yourself dirty in the process?”

“No, he's the one who gets dirty.” Jiang Susu corrected her nonchalantly, “Because I'm the one forcing myself on him... logically speaking, he's the one losing out.”

“No, that's not right.”

Huang Qingxue's face turned red as she waved her hands repeatedly.

Although she didn't want to discuss such topics, their friendly exchange just now had given her a good impression of Jiang Susu, so she suppressed her shame to counsel her.

“Susu, we are women... the situation for women and men is different... there's no such logic... Besides, he's the one not good enough for you, it's not that you aren't excellent. Doing this isn't revenge at all... it's more like a reward for him!”

“I know that normally there's a difference between men and women.” Facing Huang Qingxue's well-intentioned reminder, Jiang Susu wasn't a fool. “But he's different from other men. For other men, it might be a benefit, but for him... it's a punishment!”

Recalling how she had thrown herself into Chen Qingxuan's arms to curry favor, only to be rejected on the grounds that she was still too young, with a promise that he would hold her once she grew up... When she believed it to be true, who would have thought Chen Qingxuan would turn around and sell her to the Yihua Palace.

At the thought of that scene, Jiang Susu's beautiful eyes filled with resentment. “Hmph, I want to ravage him until... he wishes he were dead!”

“...”

Huang Qingxue didn't know what to say for a moment.

Although she couldn't agree with Jiang Susu's perspective, the latter's unreserved candor made her feel her sincerity.

Thus, she could only try her best to understand the other's obsession.

Perhaps it was like her facing Chen Qingxuan; no one would likely imagine that a single laugh could make her, a peerless Prodigy, feel fear to her very bones.

Without having experienced it, one naturally couldn't understand!

After being honest about their respective encounters, a special sisterly bond gradually formed between The two women.

Perhaps because their Revered Masters were old acquaintances, it was easy for them to let down their guard; or perhaps it was their shared misfortune, creating a sense of finding a long-lost soulmate.

It could also be that they were both peerless Prodigies and incomparably beautiful, leading to mutual respect!

Regardless, the two had established a preliminary bond of friendship and trust.

So the next day, they decided to head out early to explore the Luck Ruins.

This Luck Ruins was located in a mountain range stretching thousands of miles in the Central Province, discovered by chance after a mountain collapsed.

When the four arrived, the area was already crowded with dense figures.

They came from various powers, or were Loose Cultivators, or were just onlookers coming to watch the show.

“Although the ruins appeared some time ago, no one has seized the Opportunity yet; those who entered have all vanished without a trace,” Sect Master Ren said clearly. “So we aren't considered late.”

Palace Master Pei looked at The two women. “Susu, Qingxue, this exploration of the ruins depends entirely on yourselves. Remember to act with caution.”

“Yes!”

Huang Qingxue and Jiang Susu nodded at each other.

“Look, isn't that the new Sect Master Ren who took office in the Divine Phoenix Sect of the Southern Border a few years ago?”

“The Divine Phoenix Sect is here? Then the woman following Sect Master Ren... could she be her Disciple, the rumored once-in-a-millennium Cultivation talent, Huang Qingxue?”

“The one talking to Sect Master Ren... why does she look like Palace Master Pei of the Yihua Palace from the Eastern Lands?”

“What? The Yihua Palace is here too? In that case... could the other young woman be the Saintess of the Yihua Palace, Jiang Susu?”

“Good heavens, have the two most talented individuals of this generation actually come together?”

In an instant, the news caused a massive stir.

Setting aside the Divine Phoenix Sect and Yihua Palace, which were already top-tier Schools with illustrious reputations across the Cangyun Continent and dreamed-of Cultivation Holy Lands for countless people;

the reputations of Huang Qingxue and Jiang Susu alone, their overwhelming strength compared to their peers, and their stunning beauty were also well-known.

Compared to the majority of people's discussions, only a few dared to step forward and greet them.

“Junior Song Zhong greets Sect Master Ren and Palace Master Pei.”

A young man stepped forward with a smile and cupped his hands in greeting.

Seeing the surprised looks on Pei Qingli and Ren Zixia's faces, he immediately added, “My father is Song Changfeng, the Sect Master of the Lingxiao Sect in the Central Province. I presume he has had dealings with you two Seniors?”

“...”

Ren Zixia and Pei Qingli glanced at each other, both seemingly asking the other—

Do you recognize him?

As the saying goes, one does not hit a smiling face.

Even if they had no prior interaction with the Lingxiao Sect, as Seniors of renown, the two still nodded back to this young sect master of the Lingxiao Sect.

Seeing this, Song Zhong breathed a sigh of relief, thinking his status had played a role.

Especially with the heated gazes from the surroundings, being the only one who dared to step forward and greet them, a sense of inexplicable pride welled up in his heart.

Just then, an Elder of the Lingxiao Sect stepped forward to report, “young sect master, we have successfully placed a Profound Array into the ruins. Once activated, we can observe the situation inside, including what happens to anyone who enters later... we can see everything clearly from the outside.”

“Is that so?”

Hearing this, Song Zhong was instantly delighted.

Especially hearing the surprised sounds from the surroundings, a sense of pride couldn't help but make him straighten his back.

After all, among so many powers present, only the Lingxiao Sect could place a Profound Array into the ruins to see the scenes inside from the outside. How could one not be proud?

For the current Song Zhong, it was even more of a timely help.

“I presume you two ladies are Huang Qingxue and Jiang Susu?”

Thus, a moment later, Song Zhong looked at The two women with confidence. “I have long heard of your great names. However, these ruins are extremely dangerous; nearly a hundred Cultivators of our age have already gone missing... In my opinion, why don't we join forces to explore the ruins together? This would also increase our chances of survival, what do you think?”

These words were enough to make others envious.

Setting aside Huang Qingxue and Jiang Susu's strength, just their stunning beauty alone—who wouldn't want to fight alongside such beauties?

One could forgo the Opportunities, but the company of beauties... was too tempting.

But no one present was a fool. They knew they weren't qualified. Firstly, they didn't have Song Zhong's background, and secondly, their own powers hadn't placed a Profound Array into the ruins like the Lingxiao Sect had.

So, at this moment, they could only look at Song Zhong with envious eyes;

This kid really knew how to show off!

“...”

In contrast, the calm in Huang Qingxue and Jiang Susu's eyes gradually turned into disdain.

Perhaps Song Zhong's enthusiasm would work on ordinary women, as he was considered a young talent of his generation with a prominent family background, but to The two women;

Song Zhong was no different from anyone else!

Most importantly, they resisted men from the bottom of their hearts... especially men who curried favor for no reason and thought they were so important.

If their Revered Masters hadn't maintained basic etiquette with Song Zhong due to their status or face, they would have told him to get lost when he first came to talk.

Now hearing that Song Zhong wanted to join forces... he was really pushing his luck.

“No need, we have our own plans.”

At this moment, Pei Qingli and Ren Zixia spoke simultaneously.

As the Revered Masters of The two women, how could they not understand their Beloved Disciples' temperaments? They had no interest in those romantic affairs.

Not only did they have no feelings for men, but if a man tried to get close or express affection... they wouldn't be happy; instead, it would only increase their disgust.

So, to avoid making the scene awkward, Pei Qingli and Ren Zixia had to speak up.

“So that's how it is.”

A flash of embarrassment crossed Song Zhong's face after being ruthlessly rejected.

However, being rejected by women like Huang Qingxue and Jiang Susu didn't feel like a loss of face to him. He immediately found a way to save face. “The two Seniors are right. My father has also taught me many times that one must rely on oneself in all things.”

“Although these ruins are dangerous, they are also a test for us. I wish the two ladies a worthwhile trip. If there is any need for help in the ruins, I will certainly do my utmost.”

After saying that, Song Zhong tactfully turned and left.

The people around were pointing and whispering, and some even chuckled aloud.

Seeing Song Zhong go to talk to them had already made them envious and jealous, and his attempt to form a team... made them even more green with envy.

Now seeing Song Zhong rejected, they felt an inexplicable sense of fairness!

After all, for beauties like Huang Qingxue and Jiang Susu, who were treasures that even observing from afar was a luxury, they knew they weren't worthy. But if they really saw some man get a chance to get close... it would be more painful than killing them!

They wondered which lucky man would eventually benefit.

Without any nonsense.

Huang Qingxue and Jiang Susu glanced at each other and walked straight toward the entrance of the ruins.

At this moment, many Cultivators who met the age requirement also followed suit, eager to move.

It was well known that although The two women were young, their strength had already reached an unfathomable level. If they could follow them into the ruins, even if they weren't in a team... it would be safer, and they might even have a chance to pick up some scraps.

More and more people walked toward the entrance... At the same time, the Lingxiao Sect also activated the Profound Array placed inside the ruins, and a huge light screen appeared above everyone's heads.

Looking up, the inside of the ruins seemed like a desolate wasteland.

“Yes!”

When they reached the entrance, Huang Qingxue and Jiang Susu nodded to each other and jumped in without hesitation.

Following them were Song Zhong and other Cultivators who met the age requirement.

After they entered the ruins, their figures were presented on the light screen before everyone through the previously placed Profound Array.

It had to be said that the Profound Array the Lingxiao Sect had placed inside really did the onlookers outside a big favor; otherwise, they could only wait for people to come out and describe it.

Until now, no one knew what exactly happened inside the ruins, or why those who entered had all disappeared.

Boom—

Just then, a deafening roar sounded.

“Holy crap, look... what's the situation inside the ruins?”

“What-what-what is that... what kind of thing is hidden underground... how did it tear open such a huge fissure?”

In an instant, everyone was so shocked they held their breath.

On the lonely earth, a fissure over ten miles long cracked open. The gap kept opening and closing, moving up and down, like a man-eating mouth.

Clearly, a giant creature was moving beneath.

Compared to the shock of the people outside the ruins, those who had entered the interior at this moment felt as if they had stepped into a land of death.

The deafening roar, the bone-chilling wind, the sky-blotting dust, and the abyss-like fissure in the ground before them... stimulated their most primal fear instincts!

Swoosh, swoosh, swoosh—

Streaks of wind-breaking sounds suddenly descended.

Before anyone could see what it was, vine-like tentacles, using the dust to obscure their vision, attacked those who had entered the ruins.

“Ah...”

In an instant, screams rang out from all directions.

In just a flash, those tentacles had nearly wrapped around everyone, including Song Zhong and other talented figures. They were caught off guard and hoisted into the air by the tentacles emerging from deep within the earth.

The tentacles not only contained powerful force but also toxins, causing them to wail while making it impossible for them to muster the strength to counterattack.

Only Huang Qingxue and Jiang Susu were spared; instead, they held their swords and sliced through the approaching tentacles as if they were cutting watermelons.

Hiss—

Seeing this scene, everyone outside the ruins gasped.

“What... what on earth is that?”

“No wonder the people who went in before all disappeared... the strength of this monster... is probably far more terrifying than we imagined!”

“And there's an age limit to enter the ruins... it's not about not wanting the Opportunity to be taken; it clearly doesn't intend for anyone who enters to come out alive!”

“Look... the tentacles seem to be just a part of the monster's body... its main body still hasn't fully revealed itself even now.”

Everyone was dumbfounded.

Many powers were even more distressed, roaring for their Disciples in the ruins to counterattack quickly.

But their voices couldn't reach the ruins, and they didn't know that the tentacles inside also contained toxins. The moment they were wrapped, they had already lost the chance to resist.

They could only listen as the sounds of wailing continued to drift out from the ruins.

“Miss Huang... save me...”

Seeing that he really couldn't break free, Song Zhong ignored his dignity and called out to Huang Qingxue in his line of sight for help.

Because before entering the ruins, he had specifically carried the <Voice-Amplifying Talisman> of the Profound Array on him, intending to use the Profound Array's screen to show off and increase his fame.

Thus, at this moment, his cry for help also spread outside the ruins.

But even if he wouldn't be able to hold his head high for the rest of his life, it was better than losing his life!

Swoosh—

Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, Huang Qingxue gave him a glance and calmly flew past above his head.

“Huh?”

Song Zhong's mouth fell open.

Did she not see him?

Seeing Huang Qingxue flying further and further away, he didn't have time to doubt anything and immediately turned his head to look at Jiang Susu on the other side. “Miss Jiang, save me...”

Swoosh—

Jiang Susu didn't even give him a glance, passing straight over his head.

She was chasing after Huang Qingxue!

A big chapter!