Chapter 181: with translation of chapter title

"Let's go! First return to God Arrow Peak."

"I will first impart the remaining Wind and Thunder Arrow Technique to you!"

"Then I will teach you how to quickly comprehend the way of your own archery!"

"On the island in the lake's center."

"Nie Jinfeng, with his hands behind his back, was about to summon the Thunder Eagle to carry the two back to God Arrow Peak."

"Suddenly, he furrowed his brows, as if sensing something, and his gaze turned toward the direction of Wind and Thunder Valley."

"Cry!"

"A huge blue-green bird swooped across the sky, a terrifying shadow cascading down."

"Despite the great distance, Qin Shu already heard the cold shout of the Office Chief:"

"\"Sect Master Nie, why do you seize our Demon-Suppressing Office Colonel? \""

"Before his words even finished, the person had already arrived."

"A petite figure in azure armor and scarlet robes, wielding a gleaming golden Phoenix Wing Golden Halberd, descended like a goddess of war from the heavens."

"Boom!"

"The great red cape fluttered."

"Fu Lingyuan fell from high altitude, just like a meteor striking the ground, his aura reaching an extreme peak."

"\"Chief... \""

"Qin Shu was about to speak up in defense of Elder Nie, but before he could finish, he only saw a flash of red light before his eyes."

"Immediately after, a clear, resonant phoenix cry rang in his ears!"

"Clang!"

"The golden halberd tore through the sky, like an ancient celestial phoenix with full plumage spreading its wings to strike horizontally, descending from above and slashing down fiercely."

"In an instant, Qin Shu felt a fierce, killing intent, strong and mighty like a heavenly river flowing backward, an unstoppable aura surging forth."

"In a daze, he seemed to see a blazing furnace that burned heaven and earth, from which a celestial phoenix spread its wings and flew out, striking across the nine heavens."

"This was not an illusion, but a martial will so intense it could affect one's mind and spirit."

"Just as on God Arrow Peak, the Thunderbolt Arrows unleashed by Nie Jinfeng contain the utmost purity and intensity of spiritual will."

"\"This woman... \""

"Qin Shu's scalp went numb."

"Such a strong martial will is probably not far from that of a martial master; no wonder when Yue Shan first saw her, he reacted like a mouse seeing a cat."

"Who would not fear such strength?"

"\"Huh? \""

"Nie Jinfeng's eyes narrowed."

"He did not expect this Office Chief Fu to be so fierce and domineering, attacking without a word."

"But he had attained the rank of master for many years; even having lost the initiative, he remained as steady as Mount Tai, his composure unchanged."

"Only see him push his right palm forward halfway, then suddenly pull back; all the heavenly airflow and gusts followed his motion, and as his five fingers clenched, they issued explosive booms like rolling thunder."

"In an instant, it seemed as if a thunder pool was grasped in his hand."

"Then he thrust a fist forward, as if a great thunder shocked the world, purple lightning streaking across the sky, rushing out together with it."

"Boom!"

"The golden halberd clashed with the thunder fist, emitting a deafening explosion."

"In an instant, Qin Shu felt a world-shaking thunder explode beside his ears, shocking his eardrums with pain and darkening his vision."

"He forced himself to look, yet it seemed as if an ancient celestial phoenix and a violent thunder dragon were colliding in a heaven-shaking impact, the terrifying thunder and phoenix cries tearing at the firmament."

"Centered on their collision, the terrifying shockwave reached out, shattering all weeds and shrubs on the small island!"

"Countless sand, gravel, and stone were shaken upward like a heaven-shaking wave, only to be blasted by the vicious blade light and raging thunder into ever finer dust."

"Clang!"

"Another ring of metal on metal!"

"Fu Lingyuan, wielding the Phoenix Wing Golden Halberd, had her hair flying, her scarlet robe snapping, her heroic face full of soaring fighting spirit."

"\"Exhilarating! \""

"Fu Lingyuan's eyes blazed brightly, like two furnaces burning fiercely,"

"she continuously slashed forward with her Phoenix Wing Golden Halberd, clashing with Nie Jinfeng's thunder fist."

"\"I've long heard that the Wind and Thunder Tyrant Body of Wind and Thunder Valley is no inferior to the Arhat Golden Body of the Great Dragon Temple; seeing it today, the reputation is indeed deserved! \""

"After another violent collision, Fu Lingyuan voluntarily ceased her assault."

"She nonchalantly shook her numb, shocked arm, clasped her fists toward Nie Jinfeng, and said, \"Thank you, Valley Chief Nie, for your instruction! \"

"Nie Jinfeng's mouth twitched, but thinking of the other's identity, he still suppressed his inner anger and said:"

"\"Office Chief Fu, you have mobilized such great forces, even dispatching the three great Demon-Suppressing Commanders to search my Wind and Thunder Valley—what exactly do you intend? \""

"\"Could it be that Office Chief Fu truly believes the Innate Ghost Mother is hidden in my Wind and Thunder Valley? \""

"\"Whether it's in the valley or not, we'll know after the search! \""

"Fu Lingyuan also did not bother to explain further to Sect Master Nie, turning her head to look at Qin Shu and saying in surprise, \"You also fought with Sect Master Nie? Your True Essence is depleted to such a severe degree! \"

"\"Do you take me for you? \""

"\"Even a master dares to cut—truly ferocious to the extreme! \"

"Qin Shu cursed inwardly, but said aloud, \"No, I merely had Valley Chief Nie take me into the forbidden grounds for a walk; my True Essence consumption is somewhat large. \"

"\"The forbidden grounds of Wind and Thunder Valley? \""

"Fu Lingyuan's eyes lit up, and she immediately said, \"Come on, take me to have a look! \""

Qin Shuo looked up at Nie Jin Feng, only to see this old geezer flick his wide sleeves, turn his back directly, adopting an attitude of letting you guys toss about.

Immediately, Qin Shuo didn't hesitate, bringing Fu Lingyuan to the Lei Chi forbidden area.

"Careful, Sir, this forbidden zone can generate lightning out of thin air; the deeper you go, the greater the thunder's power—just now's tremor came from here."

Qin Shuo introduced it half-truth, half-false.

Better to guide than to block!

Qin Shuo currently does not want a third person to know that the Divine Weapon Secret Realm is hidden here.

He proactively mentioned the Lei Chi forbidden area, leading Fu Lingyuan here to inspect, intending to use her identity to lessen outsiders' suspicions about the Lei Chi forbidden area.

After all, according to Nie Jin Feng, the legend of the Divine Weapon that pacifies the realm in Wind-Thunder Valley has long been circulated in Yun Province.

However, over the past thousands of years, many have come openly and covertly to seek and investigate, yet all have come up empty-handed,

Over time, the Divine Weapon that pacifies the realm has become a legend, and few now believe in its existence.

But few does not mean none.

These days, demon kings from the Hundred-Thousand Mountains frequently appear in Yun Province, and Wind-Thunder Valley has also seen rare earth-pulse tremors.

Some forces that have long coveted the Divine Weapon will inevitably notice traces here and there.

But if even Fu Lingyuan has never sensed anything unusual in the Lei Chi forbidden area, outside speculation about the Realm-Pacifying Divine Weapon should weaken somewhat.

"There's still such a strange place?"

Fu Lingyuan raised her eyebrows slightly, plunged the Phoenix-Wing Gold-Inlaid Axe into the ground, and without a word strode straight in.

Crackle!

A bolt of startling lightning suddenly split from the void, about to strike the red-robed girl's shoulder.

Swish!

A flash of red light—Qin Shuo hadn't even time to react before the petite figure had already retreated back from the valley.

Smack!

Thunder struck down.

The spot where Fu Lingyuan had landed, a millstone-sized boulder was split open, blue smoke curling, crimson magma seeping from the cracks onto the ground.

"This speed……"

Having witnessed her moves several times, even though Qin Shuo already had some awareness of her speed, he still felt shocked at this moment.

Within a distance of nearly a hundred zhang, she flashed past, perfectly dodging the thunder's bombardment.

Such speed could almost rival the barefoot monk's ability to shrink ground to an inch.

"Phew! Scared the hell out of me; good thing I have the Celestial Phoenix Extreme Speed, otherwise I'd really have been struck by lightning!"

Having retreated back outside the valley, Fu Lingyuan lightly patted her firm, round chest, showing a look of still being shaken.

Immediately, she turned her head to look at the unharmed Qin Shuo, a hint of surprise appearing in her eyes:

"It seems your lightness skill is not bad—you actually managed to walk out of this valley unscathed.

From now on, you will directly obey my orders and join my command."

"Yes."

Qin Shuo clasped his fists in acceptance.

Cry!

An azure giant bird swooped down from the clouds.

Fu Lingyuan, as if sharing a tacit understanding, lightly tapped the ground with her red leather boots, like an immortal phoenix rising into midair, steadily landing on the azure bird's back.

Before Qin Shuo could react, this Demon-Suppression Office Chief who comes and goes like the wind had already gone far away,

leaving only her clear, phoenix-like words drifting across the sky:

"When this matter is settled, come to my manor to find me!"

"This……"

Watching that extremely swift petite figure vanish from sight, Qin Shuo's mouth twitched.

"I guess you just found any excuse to pick a fight with Old Nie, huh?"

"What happened to coming to rescue the hostages?"

"How did you just dump me here?"

"At least give me a ride!"

Qin Shuo wore a sullen expression.

Earlier, when this Demon-Suppression Office Chief descended from the sky, imposing and questioning Old Nie, he still felt a tiny bit moved.

Now……

Hehe!

"Let's go!"

Nie Jin Feng summoned a thunder hawk to land on the island, gazing in the direction Fu Lingyuan had gone, his eyes rarely showing a look of astonished beauty:

You all, this Fu Sizhu, possesses a childlike heart, pure martial way, and also pure as a person! I'm afraid it won't be long before he can forge a hundred classics and step into the realm of a grand master!