Chapter 193: Wei Wuji

Qin Ming released his spiritual sense to briefly sense the surroundings and discovered that the approaching figures were Jin Dan True Person Nalan Xi from Canghai Xiancheng and a middle-aged pseudo-Jin Dan elder.

He did not recognize the middle-aged pseudo-Jin Dan elder, who must also be a cultivator affiliated with Canghai Xiancheng.

For a Jin Dan True Person's flight speed, arriving here from Canghai Xiancheng would take no great amount of time.

The main reinforcements should be following closely behind.

Upon the arrival of these two powerful cultivators, they immediately engaged in fierce battle with the Reptilian Demon Monkey and the demonic-plant-infested Zhao Wuyang.

The devastating magical power of the Jin Dan elder descended upon Qianye Lingdao.

Qin Ming watched from afar as the Reptilian Demon Monkey was driven back by Canghai True Person, swiftly fleeing in utter disarray.

Compared to its earlier rampage, its ferocity now seemed like that of a completely different creature. After a while longer.

Canghai Xiancheng's magic vessels appeared in large numbers near Qianye Lingdao.

The cultivators who had barely escaped saw this and sighed in relief, silently thanking their fortune.

"Phew! I nearly perished!"

"If Canghai Xiancheng's reinforcements had come a moment later, every cultivator on Qianye Island would be dead."

"That was too close!"

"Where is Zhao Wuji? This is all Zhao family's doing."

"Yes, Zhao remnants colluded with beast beasts and unleashed a terrifying demon—their intentions are unforgivable!"

"My Fengye Island stands in eternal enmity with the Zhao family!"

"…"

The Jingxue Pavilion's members had also escaped danger and boarded the magic vessel.

Gu Qingzhao, clad in plain white robes, stepped out and first tended to the wounded, then scanned the crowd repeatedly—only to realize one person was missing.

She furrowed her brows and immediately asked Long Yi: "Where is Qin Daoist?"

"Wasn't he with you?"

Long Yi and the others' expressions darkened, and they hesitated before replying: "Qin Daoist did not leave with us."

"It was thanks to Qin Daoist's timely warning that we learned of the impending disaster on Qianye Lingdao and evacuated immediately."

"We had just enough time to prepare—if not, we might have been wiped out entirely."

"When Qin Daoist warned us, he didn't return to the villa but left ahead of us. Still, good fortune favors the virtuous—he should be unharmed," Li Mu added.

Gu Qingzhao frowned slightly: "How did Qin Daoist know a major upheaval would occur on Qianye Lingdao?"

"We're not entirely sure—he may have just learned of it moments before. He informed us, and soon after, the disaster struck," Long Yi mused.

At that moment, Huangfu Qi spoke up: "When I went to assist, I briefly scanned the area around the island—I found no trace of Qin Daoist."

"As for Zhao Wuyang's presence at the island's center—"

"No, I must confirm it," Gu Qingzhao said.

The Jingxue Pavilion members could see their Pavilion Mistress was deeply worried about Qin Daoist's safety.

Gu Qingzhao immediately summoned a message talisman and sent it to Qin Ming.

Meanwhile, in the sky above.

Qin Ming, transformed into a bearded giant, was flying toward his hideout.

Suddenly, his message talisman activated—he paused, retrieved it, and saw it was from Gu Qingzhao.

After reading the message, he replied: "Gu Daoist, do not worry—I have safely evacuated Qianye Island. I'll visit Canghai Xiancheng again in due time."

Gu Qingzhao received Qin Ming's reply and immediately relaxed, then regrouped her forces and departed. The remaining matters on Qianye Lingdao would be handled by others.

Qin Ming had escaped in the opposite direction of Wangyue Island and now had to detour.

As for Mo Lingwei, after escaping behind him, he had no idea where she had gone.

Faint but violent explosions still echoed above Qianye Lingdao.

Likely, Canghai Xiancheng's reinforcements had clashed with the beasts.

Qin Ming shook his head and ignored it, continuing his flight.

After flying for only a stick of incense time.

He suddenly sensed a dozen massive magic vessels speeding toward him from ahead.

Before he could veer away, the massive fleet arrived instantly.

The well-equipped vessels radiated immense authority; their masts flew banners bearing the Lei Yuanzong emblem, marking their status as the dominant power in Wei's cultivation world.

On the lead vessel stood several cultivators in blue robes. One of them spotted Qin Ming and immediately gestured to halt the entire fleet.

"Hey, you—"

"You over there! Come here!"

Qin Ming glanced around—no one else was nearby. They were clearly calling him. He flew down onto the vessel.

The arrogant youth, a Qi Refining late-stage cultivator, stepped forward to question him—but upon seeing Qin Ming was a Foundation Establishment elder with a fearsome demeanor, he instantly wilted.

He forced a smile: "Ah, Elder, my apologies for the intrusion!"

"Lei Yuanzong received a distress call from Qianye Lingdao—we'd like to ask you what happened."

Qin Ming was about to feign ignorance and give vague answers to leave quickly.

But at that moment—

A young cultivator in a white robe embroidered with gold thread stepped out from the vessel's pavilion, wearing a tall crown and possessing a refined, sword-browed face.

What made Qin Ming wary was that this man's cultivation had reached Foundation Establishment's peak—and his power was unfathomable.

As soon as he appeared, all surrounding cultivators bowed.

"Senior Brother!"

Qin Ming's heart tightened—he might be ignorant, but even he knew that only one person could be called "Senior Brother" by Lei Yuanzong's disciples: Wei Wuji, the peerless prodigy known as "Wei's First Sword."

He was said to be a Heaven-grade Spirit Root cultivator, the designated heir to Lei Yuanzong's Sect Master, a true Jin Dan-in-waiting.

He wielded immense authority—second only to the Sect Master and Jin Dan elders, effectively ruling the sect.

Among Wei's Foundation Establishment cultivators, Wei Wuji ranked third—even above Huangfu Qi.

Facing such a figure, Qin Ming dared not be careless. He stepped forward and bowed: "Senior Wei, I've long heard your name."

Wei Wuji merely glanced at Qin Ming, then asked in an unyielding tone: "Tell me what happened on the island."

He had clearly sensed the residual aura of battle with beast beasts on Qin Ming—something any expert could detect.

Yet he had not pierced through Qin Ming's Baipan Dan disguise.

Qin Ming knew he could not evade this man. He gave Wei Wuji a general account of the island's events.

Half a cup of tea later.

"If there's nothing else, I won't delay your sect's affairs," Qin Ming said, preparing to take his leave.

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(End of Chapter)