425: Chapter 425 The Supreme Ruler of Shuofang

Just as he turned around, Ji Xuanming's body stiffened.

Seeing Ling Hao raise his right hand, Liu Ruyan snapped out of her daze, the infatuation in her eyes fading slightly as she muttered, "What a pity... I wanted to capture him alive and spend a night of passion with him..."

She sighed, her tone filled with regret.

"Run!" Ji Xuanming urged via voice transmission.

Damn it, just as he turned around, he felt a palpitation in his chest.

He suddenly remembered that his life was currently held in the hands of this stupid woman!!!

Liu Ruyan looked up at the sky and said calmly, "What is there to fear?"

She cupped her hands and said loudly, "Right Venerable, your subordinate is incompetent; this matter requires you to take action personally."

As soon as she finished speaking—the sky suddenly tore open!

A pitch-black crack, as if torn apart by an invisible giant hand, surged with terrifying pressure, sweeping down like a tidal wave.

A figure stepped slowly out of the crack.

He had the appearance of a middle-aged man with a sinister face, dressed in a dark gold robe embroidered with intricate patterns at the hem. Every step he took on the Void Realm left faint scarlet footprints.

He was surrounded by scarlet Qi, his Aura surging to the heavens, pressing down on everyone present until they gasped for breath!

"Immortal Qi pressure?! No... what is this?" The three Demon Ancestors' expressions changed drastically as they struggled to maintain their footing.

After Mahayana Stage level 6 and above, Spiritual Qi transforms into Immortal Qi, which generates Immortal Qi pressure.

The feeling this scarlet pressure gave them was exactly the same as the Immortal Qi pressure of Supreme Baiyan in her prime!

Back then, the three Demon Ancestors were only at Mahayana Stage level 6 in their prime, and had not yet touched the threshold of Immortal Qi pressure.

Suddenly, the pressure vanished, as if blocked by something.

The three Demon Ancestors looked up in unison, their gazes falling on a figure in green robes.

Ling Hao stood with his hands behind his back, his expression calm, as if the scarlet pressure were merely a gentle breeze.

Seeing the middle-aged man appear, Ji Xuanming was overjoyed, a flash of madness in his eyes: "To think there was such a backup plan!"

Liu Ruyan did not answer.

In fact, before that night, she had no idea that the Deputy Alliance Leader, the Right Venerable, had arrived.

Now, combining various pieces of information with the encounter with Supreme Baiyan, she finally understood.

The main headquarters' wariness of the Baiyan Province stemmed from Supreme Baiyan. Now that Supreme Baiyan had appeared, the Deputy Alliance Leader had followed.

A bitter smile touched the corner of Liu Ruyan's mouth; as for herself... she was merely a pawn that could be sacrificed at any time.

Yue Xinlan stared at the figure descending from the sky, her hatred soaring, almost spitting fire.

"Shuofang!!!" She enunciated each word, trembling with anger, "As one of the Nine Supremes, as the hope of the Shi Continent, why did you conspire with Gao Yunting to ambush me?!"

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone was shocked.

Liu Ruyan's pupils constricted.

The Deputy Alliance Leader is Supreme Shuofang? This... she had never imagined that the Deputy Alliance Leader had such an identity! Moreover, listening to the conversation, he had even ambushed Supreme Baiyan?

Ji Xuanming's heart trembled even more.

Two Ancient Supremes?!

The three Demon Ancestors looked at each other, shock and complexity flashing in their eyes.

Is what Supreme Baiyan said true? She was ambushed, which is why...

Qu Pingwei looked down at Yue Xinlan, a frivolous curve hooking his lips as he mocked, "Baiyan, to think you have become like this, your Realm having fallen to such a state... No, it seems your Reincarnation Awakening was successful."

"You really made me worry for nothing. It seems this Clone of mine is enough."

Yue Xinlan gritted her teeth: "Where is Fusang? Where is she?"

Qu Pingwei shrugged, unconcerned: "Fusang? Who knows. Back then, she ruined my plans, and I have been looking for her for a long time too."

"Why did you betray us?" Yue Xinlan's voice was hoarse, "Back then, we—"

"Why?" Qu Pingwei interrupted her, his tone suddenly turning cold, his eyes filled with fanaticism, "Of course it is because Turbid Qi is the future! Look at me, even though the Heavenly Dao of the Three Provinces Realm no longer exists, I have already touched the Minor Dao, touched the threshold of a True Immortal!"

He spread his arms, as if embracing something great: "Turbid Qi is the only way out now! You old-fashioned people will eventually be abandoned by the era!"

Yue Xinlan's heart sank.

Mahayana Stage level 8.

Her own combat power was only Mahayana Stage level 2, Xiao Yu's Realm was only Mahayana Stage level 4, and she was only at the Body Integration Stage... How could they fight this?

No. She suddenly realized one thing.

That pressure just now, she hadn't felt a shred of it. Someone had blocked it for her.

Yue Xinlan slowly turned her head, her gaze falling on Ling Hao.

As everyone's focus shifted, Qu Pingwei also noticed Ling Hao.

"Hmm?" Just now, that Immortal Qi pressure had changed everyone's expression, yet only this man in green robes stood with his hands behind his back, his expression calm, as if that power capable of crushing mountains was merely a gentle breeze.

Qu Pingwei frowned slightly, withdrew his pressure, and carefully scrutinized Ling Hao.

He remembered that the man in green robes had just said he was...

"Sect Master of Moon Shadow Sect of Cangwu Province? With such strength, no wonder the branch in Cangwu Province lost contact."

"It seems the Zhu family underestimated the strength of Cangwu Province, or rather, your strength."

Ling Hao smiled slightly: "You have finally come out?"

Hearing this, Qu Pingwei's brow furrowed deeper, his thoughts racing.

Did he know I was hiding from the beginning? Can't see through his Realm, does he have a Magic Treasure to conceal his Aura?

To be able to resist my Turbid Qi pressure, he is at least Mahayana Stage level 7.

If he isn't bluffing, Mahayana Stage level 8 is also possible, or perhaps he has some Supreme treasure on him.

As for Mahayana Stage level 9? A small possibility. Mahayana Stage level 10? Impossible!

Mahayana Stage level 7 is fine, but level 8 is a bit tricky; there's a chance things might go wrong.

He had only planned against Supreme Baiyan, but hadn't expected to run into someone he couldn't see through.

Let me proceed with caution.

Qu Pingwei's face regained its smile, his tone becoming a bit gentler: "Fellow Daoist, being able to resist my Turbid Qi pressure, you must have Mahayana Stage level 7 strength. With such strength, why not join my Niding Alliance? Resources, beauties, Cultivation Technique—we have everything."

He looked up and spread his arms, embracing the air: "Now that the Heavenly Dao of the Three Provinces Realm no longer exists, Immortal Ascension has become a luxury. But we still have another path..."

"Supreme Shuofang!" A hurried voice interrupted him.

Ji Xuanming jumped out from the side, saying urgently: "He only has Mahayana Stage level 5, at most level 6 strength! Do not be deceived by him!"

Qu Pingwei didn't even look at him, flicking his hand casually.

"Smack—" An invisible force struck Ji Xuanming heavily across the face, sending him flying sideways, snapping three ancient trees, and causing him to spray blood from his mouth.

"Are you teaching me how to do things?" Qu Pingwei's voice was flat.

Ji Xuanming lay on the ground, blood spilling from his mouth, saying repeatedly: "I dare not... I dare not..."

Ling Hao looked at Qu Pingwei thoughtfully: "The path you are referring to... is the Fallen Immortal Ancient Banyan?"

Qu Pingwei shook his head, his smile inscrutable: "I cannot say yet. If Fellow Daoist agrees to join my Niding Alliance, I will naturally tell you the truth. I guarantee you... Ascension to True Immortal."

Liu Ruyan's eyes lit up, hoping inwardly. She hoped Ling Hao would agree. At least this way, she could survive...

Ji Xuanming lay on the ground, roaring in his heart. Do not agree! If he survives and joins the Niding Alliance, with his strength, he will still be over me! And isn't he Mahayana Stage level 5? How...

The three Demon Ancestors looked at each other, their eyes full of doubt.

Are these two really not on the same side? Could they be acting to this extent just to deceive them?

Their hearts hung in suspense as well.