223: The situation is critical.

Currently, the most famous person throughout the Nine Provinces continent is Duan Zhengchun.

Not long ago, he caused such a huge commotion in the Kingdom, where so many people died over a single heavenly demon zither.

In the end, he still couldn't snatch the heavenly demon zither away. Moreover, according to his latest news, several Heavenly Human Realm Masters from Shaolin Temple, and even Shaolin's strongest combatant, an Earth Immortal Realm Master, were killed by Duan Zhengchun.

However, whether this Earth Immortal Realm Master was truly killed by Duan Zhengchun is still to be determined, as no one witnessed it at the time.

But, the Heavenly Human Realm Masters were killed in front of numerous Martial Forest Masters.

Furthermore, the Old Ancestor of the Murong Family, the one who created the Stars Shifting Maneuver, Murong Longcheng, also died at Duan Zhengchun's hands.

He was also an Earth Immortal Realm Master! In Duan Zhengchun's hands, he didn't even have time to unleash his ultimate technique before Duan Zhengchun finished him off.

What does this prove? It proves that Duan Zhengchun is, at the very least, an Earth Immortal Realm Master.

If what Xiao Meng said is true, that the father of the child in her womb is Duan Zhengchun, then killing her would mean offending an Earth Immortal Realm Master.

The retaliation of an Earth Immortal Realm Master would give even Great Qin a major headache.

However, there's also the possibility that Xiao Meng is deliberately saying this to scare them, just to escape.

But in matters like this, it's better to believe it than not.

As long as they do it cleanly, destroying the body and erasing all traces, no one will discover any problems.

Nor will anyone know they were the ones who did it.

Thinking of this, Zhang Han revealed a sinister smile as he looked at Xiao Meng.

"Great Master Xiao Meng is truly clever. Knowing that Prince Duan, who has recently gained great fame in the Jianghu, possesses formidable strength that even Great Qin must be wary of,"

"You deliberately said this, aiming to make us dare not take action against you, right?"

"Unfortunately, this is the border region of the Central Plains. As long as we act cleanly, no one will know it was us."

Xiao Meng's expression turned ugly; she cursed inwardly that Zhang Han was a scoundrel.

You're the one who insisted on asking. Now, after I've told you, you come up with such an excuse.

With a gloomy face, Xiao Meng snorted coldly, "Believe it or not, it's up to you, Zhang Han. You have already chosen the path to death. Whether I die today or not is unknown, but you certainly won't live long."

"Even if I can't kill you all, if I want to leave, none of you can stop me."

After speaking, Xiao Meng instantly unleashed Heaven and Earth Lose Color.

The surrounding environment instantly became eerily quiet. The movements of the three Great Grandmasters slowed considerably, while the remaining four Grandmasters and Zhang Han were completely immobilized.

Xiao Meng did not attempt to kill anyone. Instead, she directly used Blending light and dust, her figure fleeing into the distance.

By the time the others regained their senses, Xiao Meng had already vanished.

Zhang Han's expression changed, and he coldly issued an order.

"Pursue her! Using Heaven and Earth Lose Color consumed a great deal of her energy. She can't have gone far. We absolutely cannot let her leave here alive today. Otherwise, we'll be the ones in trouble later."

The three Great Grandmasters exchanged glances, their feet stirring up wind as they immediately gave chase.

Zhang Han and the other four Grandmaster-level Masters followed.

Far away, a thousand miles distant, Duan Zhengchun...

Suddenly, the System's voice echoed in his mind.

"Ding! Detected that Xiao Meng is being pursued and is in critical danger. Host, please proceed to rescue her as soon as possible."

"Due to the excessive distance, the System is gifting one Instantaneous Movement Talismanic Incantation. Activating it will teleport you to Xiao Meng's side."

Duan Zhengchun's expression changed. He abruptly stood up, not having time to say much. With a wave of his hand, his clothes flew into his grasp.

He dressed at the fastest possible speed.

A Talismanic Incantation appeared in his hand.

"The situation is critical; there's no time to explain. Wait for This Prince to return, and I'll explain then."

After throwing down these words, Duan Zhengchun directly activated the incantation. In an instant, light flashed, and Duan Zhengchun disappeared.

Li Qingluo was utterly bewildered, staring dumbfounded at the spot where Duan Zhengchun had vanished.

Who am I? Where am I? Did my man just run off?

What did he say just now? A critical situation? What on earth happened to make him so frantic?

And what was that technique just now? He suddenly disappeared? What level of strength does this guy actually have?

Not having time to dwell on it, Li Qingluo hurriedly tidied up the 'battlefield', put on her clothes, not even minding her shaky legs.

She opened the door and headed straight for Dao Baifeng's room.

Arriving at Dao Baifeng's residence, she directly knocked on the door.

"Sister Fenghuang, something's happened."

Hearing the commotion, Dao Baifeng quickly opened the door. Looking at the somewhat disheveled Li Qingluo, she felt puzzled.

"Sister Qingluo, don't panic. What happened?"

Li Qingluo recounted what had just occurred to Dao Baifeng. After listening, Dao Baifeng's expression turned grave.

"Sister, don't worry. His Highness must have encountered an urgent matter. He said he'd explain upon returning, so he should be fine. We just need to wait here patiently for him to come back."

"Being anxious now is useless. We don't know where he went and can't offer any help."

"All we can do is wait quietly and not cause him any additional trouble."

Li Qingluo nodded. She also knew that what Dao Baifeng said was true. The only thing they could do now was patiently wait for Duan Zhengchun's return... In the forest, a figure clad in green robes fled swiftly, with several figures not far behind in hot pursuit.

This person was none other than the fleeing Xiao Meng. Those chasing behind were Zhang Han leading the Secret Guard.

After previously using Heaven and Earth Lose Color, Xiao Meng felt her Internal Energy consumption was immense. Unable to fight at full strength, she could only choose to flee.

Unfortunately, she herself didn't know if she could escape today. After all, the Kingdom was still a thousand miles away.

In her current state, it was simply impossible for her to last until reaching the Kingdom.

But she also knew she couldn't stop. Once she stopped, she would be caught.

Behind her, three Great Grandmasters and several Grandmasters were in relentless pursuit.

Having already fled for over a hundred miles, Xiao Meng felt her Internal Energy was about to give out. Continuing like this, being caught was only a matter of time.

It would be better to conserve some strength and settle things with these bastards.

Even if she died, she wouldn't let that scoundrel Zhang Han off easily.

Thinking this, Xiao Meng's figure suddenly halted.

Her treasured sword, Qiuli, flashed with a cold gleam as a sword ray shot out.

Zhang Han hadn't expected Xiao Meng to suddenly stop and launch a surprise counterattack. His expression changed as he dodged aside.

However, one Grandmaster wasn't so fortunate.

Mainly, he hadn't anticipated Xiao Meng stopping at this moment and couldn't evade in time.

He was directly struck by this Sword Qi, his arm severed. Blood sprayed as a scream rang out.

The three Great Grandmasters swiftly advanced, surrounding Xiao Meng.

Zhang Han, with an ugly expression, came forward, his eyes fixed on Xiao Meng, radiating intense killing intent.

"I truly underestimated you, a Heavenly Human Realm Master. Even in such a situation, you can still counter-kill two Grandmasters. However, today you are destined to remain here."

Xiao Meng's face was dark, her eyes filled with determination.

"Even if I die, I won't let you off easily."