Chapter 109: Don't Be Nervous, This Is My Brother

One hour later.

The Restriction outside the small courtyard opened, and Wang Jianqiang walked out with his head held high and chest puffed out.

"What are you still standing there for? Hurry up and come out."

He paused his steps and scolded the person behind him with annoyance.

"Yes."

A figure hurriedly followed him out.

This scene left Shangguan Yurou, who was hiding outside the courtyard, dumbfounded.

No way...

How did the strong-willed Qiu Shuang suddenly become as obedient as a little wife?

How on earth did he persuade her?

Is Wang Jianqiang's eloquence really that formidable?

The four people beside Shangguan Yurou were also stunned for a moment.

Qiu Shuang was their boss, and they knew her personality well.

Since Qiu Shuang was so submissive to him, this person must have real ability.

At this moment, the contempt in their hearts vanished instantly, replaced by heartfelt respect.

Dong Yue and Yan Qingxuan's gazes swept over Qiu Shuang's flushed cheeks, and they felt increasingly strange.

"Here."

After the two walked out of the courtyard gate, Shangguan Yurou revealed her figure.

Her Spirit Sense surged out, sealing off the surrounding space.

Afterward, Dong Rou, Yan Qingxuan, and the four Golden Core Stage cultivators revealed their figures one after another.

Shangguan Yurou flashed and appeared beside Wang Jianqiang and Qiu Shuang; she looked at the two of them with a curious expression.

She really wanted to know what exactly Wang Jianqiang had said to Qiu Shuang.

But once she thought about how Zi Hour was approaching and the operation was about to begin, she forcibly suppressed this gossipy impulse.

"Qiu Shuang, do you still have any doubts about my arrangements now?"

Shangguan Yurou looked at Qiu Shuang and said indifferently.

Qiu Shuang's face turned red, and she shook her head, "The Supreme Elder's arrangements are very reasonable. It was this subordinate who worried too much; I hope the Supreme Elder will forgive my transgression."

Shangguan Yurou shook her head and looked at the other four, "What about you all? Do you still have any doubts?"

The four of them shook their heads one after another, "Qiu Shuang's decision represents our decision. Since she has already tested this person, we also believe this person has the ability to lead us."

A smile flashed across Shangguan Yurou's face.

"Since that is the case, let us introduce ourselves to facilitate the subsequent operation."

Hearing this, the four looked at each other.

At this time, Qiu Shuang, who was standing beside Wang Jianqiang, was the first to step forward and extended her slender palm toward Wang Jianqiang, "Qiu Shuang, Golden Core Stage Perfection cultivator, Thunder-Fire Dual Spiritual Root."

Wang Jianqiang smiled and gripped her soft, boneless palm, "We have already had deep contact; even if you didn't introduce yourself, I already know you quite well."

Hearing this, a flush flashed across Qiu Shuang's fair, tender face.

The other four naturally did not know the deeper meaning in Wang Jianqiang's words, assuming he was just communicating normally.

Seeing their big sister take the lead.

They also began their self-introductions.

"My name is Zhang Hubiao, Golden Core Mid Stage, Earth-Wood Dual Spiritual Root."

"My name is Li Ya, Golden Core Mid Stage, Water-Wood Dual Spiritual Root."

"My name is Yang Wei, Golden Core Late Stage, Gold-Earth Dual Spiritual Root."

"My name is Jia Zhengjing, Golden Core Late Stage, Fire-Wind Dual Spiritual Root."

Although Wang Jianqiang had already seen the four people's information through the system, he could not show it.

While the four were introducing themselves, he put on a serious expression.

After the four finished their introductions, Wang Jianqiang patted his chest.

"My name is Wang Jianqiang."

He was concise and to the point.

Regarding this, Qiu Shuang and the other four did not mind.

To them, Wang Jianqiang was merely a commander.

His own strength was only at Foundation Establishment Perfection, and he would play no role in this operation.

"Alright, since we are now familiar with each other, let us split into two groups and head toward the destination."

Shangguan Yurou's gaze swept over everyone and then landed on Wang Jianqiang, saying seriously, "Remember, once Zi Hour arrives, strike on time."

"After the Yin Yang Hall is destroyed, we will sense it and immediately launch a surprise attack on Ancestor Hehuan."

"After you destroy the Yin Yang Hall, just withdraw and protect yourselves immediately."

"Understood."

Wang Jianqiang nodded, waved his hand, and headed toward the Forbidden Land.

Behind him, Qiu Shuang and the other four followed closely.

The group of six figures took advantage of the night, using their Spirit Sense to hide their tracks, and quickly approached the Forbidden Land.

"Let's go too."

Shangguan Yurou looked at Dong Yue and Yan Qingxuan.

Dong Yue and Yan Qingxuan nodded with solemn expressions.

The next moment, the three of them vanished simultaneously.

……

Not long after.

Wang Jianqiang and the others appeared outside the Forbidden Land.

The six of them did not enter the Forbidden Land immediately, but instead hid their figures outside and waited silently.

Qiu Shuang leaned toward Wang Jianqiang, and her voice rang out in his mind.

"The Supreme Elder has long since calculated the timing."

"There is half an incense stick of time left until the Forbidden Land Array needs its Spirit Stones replaced; we only need to wait for the exact moment the Array stops running to enter."

Wang Jianqiang nodded.

Soon, half an incense stick of time passed.

A flash of Spirit Light suddenly appeared in the space ahead.

"The Array has stopped, enter quickly!"

Qiu Shuang's eyes lit up, and she hurriedly spoke to warn them.

The four people beside her immediately rushed out.

Qiu Shuang, however, mindful that Wang Jianqiang's cultivation was lower and his speed slower, grabbed him and rushed forward right behind the other four.

However, the time the Array remained stagnant was unexpectedly short.

In the blink of an eye, it returned to its original state.

At the moment the Array recovered, Zhang Hubiao, Li Ya, Yang Wei, and Jia Zhengjing successfully crossed the Array and entered the Forbidden Land.

Qiu Shuang and Wang Jianqiang were a step too slow and were blocked outside the Array.

What was even worse was that when the Array reappeared,

the two of them could not brake in time and touched the Array, causing a fluctuation in it.

This fluctuation was immediately detected by the Forbidden Land guards.

"Who dares to trespass into the Forbidden Land!"

Amidst a cold shout, over a dozen auras rapidly approached.

"Oh no!!"

Qiu Shuang's expression changed.

"Qiu Shuang!"

The four who had entered the Forbidden Land also had their expressions change drastically.

Qiu Shuang forced herself to calm down and sent a voice transmission to the four, "You go wait outside the Yin Yang Hall first; we will find a way to get in."

Upon hearing this, the four nodded and quickly rushed toward the depths of the Forbidden Land.

Not long after the four left, a squad of over a dozen figures appeared before Wang Jianqiang and Qiu Shuang.

"Who are you, and why are you trespassing in the Forbidden Land!"

The leader looked at Wang Jianqiang and Qiu Shuang with a stern expression, their aura faintly leaking out, as if they would strike at the slightest disagreement.

Qiu Shuang swept her gaze over the group.

She sent a voice transmission to Wang Jianqiang, "This is a Forbidden Land guard squad; the captain is usually a Golden Core Initial Stage Cultivator, with a few captains being Golden Core Mid Stage, while the members are all composed of Foundation Establishment Stage Cultivators."

"Usually, the captain carries the key to open the Forbidden Land Array."

"Get ready; I will seize the opportunity to strike and kill everyone in a moment. I may not have time to look after you, so take care of yourself."

Hearing Qiu Shuang's words, Wang Jianqiang nodded imperceptibly.

The squad captain who had spoken earlier saw that the two did not respond, and his expression sank instantly.

"Courting death."

"Take these two trespassers down for me!"

After his voice fell, the squad members' auras erupted instantly, and they were about to move.

Just at this moment, a voice suddenly came from nearby.

"Everyone stop."

Wang Jianqiang looked up, his eyes lit up, and he hurriedly sent a voice transmission to stop the poised Qiu Shuang.

A moment later.

A figure flew over and blocked the path in front of Wang Jianqiang and his companion, saying to the guard squad:

"Everyone, don't be nervous; these are my brothers, they're on our side."

He seemed to have considerable prestige.

After his voice fell, the expressions of the guard squad members instantly softened.

The tense atmosphere that was on the verge of breaking out was directly defused.

Seeing this scene, Wang Jianqiang smiled.

"Brother Ye, I didn't expect to run into you here; what a coincidence."