Chapter 732: Unparalleled Blade Dragon, Peerless Swordsmanship

"Kid, you still need to be more careful; don't fall into a trap. The beasts of the Mu Long clan aren't simple—they've set an ambush in advance, so when we go in to cause trouble for Qi Tian, they'll already be preparing."

"The Mu Long Blade Dragon and that kid Huangfu Xiu teamed up; I didn't expect them to cooperate. I even thought the Heavenly Heart Sect's old ghost was there too. That youngster is clever and didn't choose the riskiest method."

"The Mu Long clan has this time completely offended us; since they sent people down, it shows they truly intend to kill you, kid. This time, the best move is to instantly slay the Mu Long Blade Dragon, leaving no chance for it to escape."

"Heishanyang knows the danger of the Mu Long clan well; this Mu Long Blade Dragon is even more dangerous than Mu Longhao. Once it leaves the Qi Huang Bao Ku, without that suppression, its power is liberated, at least a fifty‑percent increase."

"Such a killer cannot be underestimated."

"Beside us is the Jade Emperor Sect's rogue Huangfu Xiu, whose methods are extraordinary; we cannot afford to be unguarded."

Chen Chuyang nodded: "I naturally know that; if the Mu Long Blade Dragon isn't killed, I won't be at ease."

"This time, we can eliminate both of them in one go, so they won't keep bearing a grudge."

"Both of them carry many valuable items, especially Huangfu Xiu, who bears the Jade Emperor Sect's inheritance and some of its treasures; perhaps a fragment of the Jade Emperor Bell is also on him."

"The Hun Yuan Bell needs to devour fragments of the Jade Emperor Bell to boost its power and accelerate its metamorphosis."

"Huangfu Xiu must be taken down, and those treasures on his body must be seized."

"What Chen Chuyang cares about most right now is the Jade Emperor Bell fragments; a single fragment outperforms many Spiritual Artifacts. The Hun Yuan Bell needs Advancement, needs metamorphosis, and must devour the Jade Emperor Bell. If it swallows them all, that's ideal."

Heishanyang said contentedly: "It's great that you think like this, but I'm afraid you're too merciful."

"Merciful?" Chen Chuyang pointed at himself, mocking: "Do I look like that kind of person?"

Heishanyang looked and shook his head.

Chen Chuyang never takes a loss; every time he acts, he inevitably gains something valuable and never lets himself be shortchanged.

Huangfu Xiu and the Mu Long Blade Dragon naturally can't profit from him, and Heishanyang has no worry about that.

What it worries about is this kid getting playful and letting them escape, which would be bad.

Inside the Qi Huang Bao Ku, Qi Songbai is present; Chen Chuyang's thoughts are all on Qi Songbai, causing him to overlook others and be unable to act against them. If those people escape, it's understandable.

But this time, only the Mu Long Blade Dragon and its group seemed to anticipate and prepare in advance; letting them escape would be indefensible.

Who ambushed whom is still uncertain.

The outcome of this ambush battle, who will fall, remains unknown.

In another Dadian.

Jing Yuheng stood respectfully before Qi Ruohua, subtly looking up to observe Qi Ruohua's expression.

That cold face was full of authority, yet Jing Yuheng saw joy.

She knew Your Majesty might have received good news, and thus…

"Your Majesty, is there any good news?"

Qi Ruohua tucked away the smile at the corners of her mouth, lowered her head, and said, "There's no good news."

Jing Yuheng's expression turned very strange, staring at Qi Ruohua; that look didn't seem like there was nothing going on.

Qi Ruohua noticed Jing Yuheng's expression, touched her own cheek, and asked in surprise, "Is it that obvious?"

Jing Yuheng nodded.

In that gaze, Qi Ruohua's cold expression changed, replaced by a smile.

The corners of her mouth lifted, no longer suppressible.

"It seems truly obvious."

Jing Yuheng weakly said, "Your Majesty, rest assured, others won't notice."

"……"

Even with such carelessness, Jing Yuheng could see it; others would see it even more.

Fortunately she returned directly to the Dadian, without meeting anyone.

"Your Majesty, you and Chen Chuyang?"

"Just as you think."

Qi Ruohua rose, walked to Jing Yuheng's side, and circled around her.

Her mouth corner lifted as she kept appraising.

After a long while, being stared at made Jing Yuheng uncomfortable, and she hurriedly said, "Your Majesty, could you stop looking at me that way? It makes me uneasy."

"Tsk tsk." After walking a few circles, Qi Ruohua made a tsk‑tsk sound.

"Jing Yuheng, you say you have such a fine figure and good conditions; Chen Chuyang has known you so long, hasn't he?"

Jing Yuheng, hearing that, quickly waved her hand: "Your Majesty, there's nothing between me and Chen Chuyang; please don't speculate."

Qi Ruohua pressed her hand and said, "You're overthinking; I don't mind."

"Your words, I don't mind; it's better than that Zhuge Ruolan succeeding."

Jing Yuheng's complexion softened a bit, fearing Your Majesty's suspicion.

"Ahem, Your Majesty, actually you needn't say that; he and I truly have nothing."

Qi Ruohua remained unmoved, staring continuously at Jing Yuheng.

Jing Yuheng's heart was terribly nervous, she kept holding on, unable to speak.

A moment later.

Qi Ruohua said, "Yuheng, you actually have a crush on him, right?"

Jing Yuheng quickly retreated, panic evident.

Her hands kept shaking, her face full of panic, an uncontrollable panic as if her inner thoughts had been read, unable… to refute.

She could only express her thoughts through gestures, unable to utter a single word.

Actually there's nothing to it; I don't mind, Jing Yuheng. You've had it tough too; these years following me have been hard. If you can find a man you can entrust yourself to, go ahead and let go; I won't stop you.

"Chen Chuyang is truly great, excellent in every way."

With that, he fell silent.

Qi Ruohua didn't get any response.

Jing Yuheng stood frozen, mouth agape, staring blankly at Qi Ruohua before him.

Your Majesty has changed; before, she wasn't like this.

This is too...

Not like Your Majesty's character.

"Your Majesty, are you sick?"

Qi Ruohua gave Jing Yuheng a white-eyed look, saying: "I am not sick; I merely feel somewhat sorry for you."

"You are so beautiful, also so loyal; I cannot bear to let you be hurt."

Jing Yuheng clasped his hands: "I, your subordinate, am not hurt."

Qi Ruohua looked at Jing Yuheng, Jing Yuheng stared at Qi Ruohua; neither spoke.

Outside Wangdu.

Somewhere, inside the Formation.

Huangfu Xiu suddenly stood up, gazing at the horizon.

The Formation had a gap; a person entered silently, heading straight for the Wood Dragon Saber Dragon.

A hand approached the Wood Dragon Saber Dragon with lightning speed.

"Pasture Dragon Saber Dragon, dodge."

The Pasture Dragon Saber Dragon, with eyes tightly shut, reacted instantly and moved away.

"Boom—"

The place where he was turned into annihilation.

A hand slowly dissipated.

Immediately after, a figure appeared.

Chen Chuyang raised his head, astonished: "Your reaction is quick."

His right palm opened, a piece of flesh appeared, then fell.

Heishanyang opened its mouth and swallowed that piece of flesh in one gulp.