Chapter 401: Saving the Situation at the Critical Moment

(Two-in-one chapter)

Currently, there are six Nascent Soul Stage Supreme Elders on the surface of Xuanqing Palace.

There are twenty-four Earth Pavilion Elders.

There are twelve Heaven Pavilion Elders.

Excluding the nine Earth Pavilion Elders and four Heaven Pavilion Elders he beheaded, as well as Qi Dongqiang who just fell.

There are still five Supreme Elders.

There are fifteen Earth Pavilion Elders.

There are eight Heaven Pavilion Elders.

Besides this.

Beside the Xuanqing Palace Master, there are two hidden confidant Cultivators who have Manifested Will.

The Xuanqing Palace Master himself has also Manifested Will, and is the person who Manifested Will earliest within Xuanqing Palace.

His current strength is unfathomable.

As for that envoy.

Although Qi Dongqiang had never met them, in his conversations with the Xuanqing Palace Master, he clearly heard the Xuanqing Palace Master's wariness toward that envoy.

Clearly.

That envoy's strength is even above the Xuanqing Palace Master.

"Judging from Qi Dongqiang's memory, the Xuanqing Palace Master's cultivation should be Second-tier Will."

"To be able to make the Xuanqing Palace Master so wary, that envoy's cultivation has reached at least Third-tier Will."

Thinking of this.

Wang Jianqiang's expression turned serious.

One at least Third-tier Will Cultivator.

One confirmed Second-tier Will Cultivator.

Ten First-tier Will Cultivators.

Plus fifteen Earth Pavilion Elders and five Supreme Elders.

Such strength.

Is completely not something the Gentleman Alliance at its current stage can contend with.

Once war begins, the Gentleman Alliance will have no power to resist at all, and the only path is to hide in the Small Heavenly Spirit Array to save their lives.

If it were only this, it would be fine.

Now, Xuanqing Palace is wantonly recruiting rogue cultivators.

He always feels that this move by Xuanqing Palace must have a great conspiracy.

Once they succeed, the Gentleman Alliance will have even less of a chance.

Besides this information.

He also obtained two pieces of information from Qi Dongqiang's memory.

One is about Luo Yunshang, and the other is about Song Qiuyue.

The information about Luo Yunshang is very simple.

That is, shortly after joining Xuanqing Palace, Luo Yunshang gained the high regard of a powerful force and was sent to that powerful force.

And that powerful force is precisely the mysterious force cooperating with Xuanqing Palace.

As for which force this mysterious force actually is, within the entire Xuanqing Palace, only the Xuanqing Palace Master himself knows.

As for Song Qiuyue.

The reason the Xuanqing Palace Master deliberately lured her away from the sect was precisely to secretly eliminate her.

According to what Qi Dongqiang knew.

Song Qiuyue's master seemed to have had a disagreement with the Xuanqing Palace Master and was secretly beheaded by the Xuanqing Palace Master.

Even several Supreme Elders who were on good terms with her met with Tribulation because of this.

Song Qiuyue was also implicated by her master.

She was lured out of the sect by the Xuanqing Palace Master under the name of executing a mission.

In fact, the Xuanqing Palace Master had long since laid an ambush of experts at the mission location, waiting only for Song Qiuyue to arrive to take action and behead her.

To create the illusion that she died in battle due to mission failure.

However, what caused the Xuanqing Palace Master to miscalculate was.

Song Qiuyue possessed a powerful defensive Array, allowing her to hold on under the surprise attack of a Nascent Soul Early Stage Earth Pavilion Elder.

The Xuanqing Palace Master received the news immediately.

However, he did not take it to heart.

Although Song Qiuyue has outstanding talent, she is after all only at the Golden Core Stage of cultivation.

The Array.

Can only allow her to linger on for a while longer, but cannot let her escape the trap.

She is destined to fall.

As for whether it is sooner or later, he does not care.

Therefore, he did not send anyone to reinforce.

And it is precisely because of his contempt.

That Song Qiuyue has been able to hold on until now.

However, according to the latest news transmitted back.

Song Qiuyue seems to have almost reached her limit.

At most, the defensive Array will be broken in half a month, and by then, Song Qiuyue will undoubtedly die.

Wang Jianqiang actually does not have much of an impression of this woman, Song Qiuyue.

Back then in the Cold Pool Secret Realm.

This woman had Hehuan Sect Disciples ambushed and killed by Xuanqing Palace Disciples simply because of a conflict with Yan Qingxuan.

Her methods could be described as vicious.

Come to think of it, he and this Song Qiuyue still have a bit of a grudge.

He originally did not want to concern himself with whether she lived or died.

However, he suddenly thought of a question.

That is, why did the Xuanqing Palace Master want to execute Song Qiuyue's master?

Even several Supreme Elders who were on good terms with Song Qiuyue's master were implicated.

Although the current Xuanqing Palace has many powerhouses.

It is still far from the level where it can afford to lose so many Nascent Soul Stage Cultivators at will.

And there is also Song Qiuyue, this Quasi-Nascent Soul Stage Cultivator?

I am afraid...

Song Qiuyue's master must have known something that should not have been known.

For example, information about the mysterious sect collaborating with Xuanqing Palace?

Or perhaps the purpose of that mysterious sect.

Or perhaps, it concerns secrets about Luo Yunshang!

Regardless of which reason it is, it is very important to him.

Saving Song Qiuyue might provide an opportunity to obtain this information.

After coming back to his senses.

He first disposed of Qi Dongqiang's corpse, then masked his own aura.

Afterward, he quietly lurked away.

After several hours of deep sleep, Ye Qingxue had already awakened, though she remained very exhausted.

Just at this moment.

A flash of Spirit Light appeared in the center of the room, and a figure flashed out.

Ye Qingxue's expression was startled, disregarding the exhaustion on her body.

With a flash of Spirit Light, she put on a long dress.

Then she looked at the figure vigilantly.

When she saw clearly who had come, her tense expression instantly relaxed.

"Master, you have returned."

She did not ask what Wang Jianqiang had gone to do.

Since Wang Jianqiang risked sneaking into Xuanqing Palace, he must have had his own purpose.

Wang Jianqiang nodded, "How is it, feeling better?"

"Much better."

Ye Qingxue nodded, then said with some amazement, "I didn't expect Master to have already broken through to the Nascent Soul Stage."

"This Spirit Body is too powerful; I wonder if I will have the chance to achieve a Spirit Body in the future."

Wang Jianqiang smiled, "Rest assured, with me here, you certainly will."

Hearing Wang Jianqiang's words, Ye Qingxue's eyes immediately lit up.

If someone else had said such things, she certainly would not have believed it.

But she believed Wang Jianqiang's words without a doubt.

Because ever since meeting Wang Jianqiang, everything the other party had said in front of her had been accomplished.

"Ding, Ye Qingxue's Good and Evil Value has increased. Current Good and Evil Value: 99."

Hearing the system notification sound in his mind, the corners of Wang Jianqiang's mouth curved up.

"I am going to leave Xuanqing Palace for a few days."

After greeting Ye Qingxue, Wang Jianqiang's figure flashed, and he left the room.

Taking advantage of the night.

Concealing his aura, he flew toward the outside of Xuanqing Palace.

On a large mountain.

A light screen was inverted over it.

Outside the light screen.

A middle-aged man stood suspended in the air.

His finger pointed and tapped at the light screen.

Powerful finger strikes landed continuously on the light screen.

The light screen trembled, and the Spirit Light flickered violently.

It seemed as if it could shatter at any moment.

Inside the light screen.

A woman in palace attire sat cross-legged.

A wisp of Spirit Light emerged from her body, connecting to the light screen, continuously channeling Spiritual Power into it.

Following the violent trembling of the light screen.

Her body shook incessantly, her complexion grew increasingly pale, and signs of Spiritual Power insufficiency had already appeared.

One year.

This kind of defense had already lasted for a full year.

In fact.

As early as half a year ago, the recovery Pills on her person had already been exhausted.

For the half year since, she had relied entirely on Spirit Stones to sustain herself.

But the Spiritual Power within Lower Grade Spirit Stones was too impure.

Like her, having no means of purification, she absorbed it directly.

Over a long period, the Spiritual Power within her body had already been severely contaminated.

It even affected her foundation.

The path to future breakthroughs was completely blocked off.

However.

Even though she had gambled her future, she still could not survive this perilous situation.

Just one day ago.

The last Spirit Stone on her person had also been exhausted.

As she is now.

Her strength is already nearing depletion.

At most, in another hour, her strength will definitely be exhausted.

At that time, this Formation will lose the support of her strength and will immediately dissipate.

That moment will be the time of her death.

Thinking of this.

A deep sense of unwillingness surged in Song Qiuyue's expression.

But there was nothing she could do.

She could not help but feel a wave of despair in her heart.

Just as the two were attacking and defending, with fluctuations of Spiritual Power constantly spreading.

Neither of the two noticed.

A pair of eyes was staring at them.

Wang Jianqiang sat cross-legged on a large tree, watching the battle over a hundred zhang away, his expression calm.

He had already arrived at this place as early as three days ago.

However, he did not immediately make a move.

After all.

At that time, Song Qiuyue had not yet been completely driven to a desperate situation.

If he were to rescue her then...

How could it be more shocking than descending like a savior just as she was about to perish?

After all.

The protagonist descending at a critical moment.

Is not just for showing off, but also to maximize benefits.

He waited here.

Just to wait for Song Qiuyue's Formation to shatter and for her to be about to suffer a fatal blow before making a move.

Under his gaze.

Song Qiuyue seemed to have finally exhausted her last wisp of Spiritual Power.

She could no longer support the Formation.

Losing her supply of Spiritual Power.

The light screen shrouding the surroundings dissipated.

The middle-aged man who had been attacking the light screen had his eyes light up.

"Hahaha, Song Qiuyue, you have finally reached your limit."

"This battle is over!"

He sneered and pointed a finger out again.

A bolt of Spiritual Power broke through the air and shot toward Song Qiuyue.

Song Qiuyue had already reached her limit at this moment.

The Spiritual Power in her body was exhausted.

She could only watch helplessly as that bolt of Spiritual Power shot toward her, unable to dodge.

"In the end, I still couldn't escape this Tribulation!"

A look of despair flashed across her face.

"Stop!"

Just at this moment, a shout suddenly exploded.

A brilliant five-colored radiance shot past, and the finger force from the middle-aged man shattered instantly.

Song Qiuyue was startled, then a look of pleasant surprise appeared on her face.

She looked toward the direction the sound came from.

The distant sky.

A figure had appeared, though it was unclear when.

He had an upright stature, his feet treading on five-colored divine light, and golden rays flickered within his eyes.

He came stepping through the air like a battle immortal.

Before he had even arrived, a powerful aura was already descending like a blanket covering the sky.

Seeing this dazzling figure, Song Qiuyue's eyes immediately brightened.

At the same time.

The middle-aged man's expression changed.

He could feel that the newcomer's strength was far above his own.

Although the distance was nearly a hundred zhang, the terrifying aura pressing down on him already gave him a strong sense of suffocation.

He did not hesitate in the slightest, turning to flee.

"Since Wang has arrived, you scoundrel, stay behind."

A majestic voice emanated from the newcomer.

The next moment.

The newcomer pressed his palm forward.

A large hand of Spiritual Power flickering with five-colored light instantly crossed the distance of over a hundred zhang.

The middle-aged Cultivator was swatted away before he could even react.

The terrifying force caused his body to collapse rapidly.

A Nascent Soul escaped in a panic.

The moment the Nascent Soul appeared.

The newcomer looked indifferent and opened his palm to grab.

An irresistible, invisible force instantly enveloped the middle-aged man's Nascent Soul, and amidst his panicked screams, it sucked his Nascent Soul into the palm.

"No~ Don't kill me! ~"

The middle-aged man looked at the young man in terror.

The young man's expression did not change in the slightest.

Within his palm, brilliant five-colored Spiritual Power pulsed.

He wiped out his consciousness directly and flipped his hand to put him away.

Song Qiuyue reacted immediately and hurriedly bowed respectfully to the newcomer, "Qiuyue greets Senior, many thanks to Senior for the grace of saving my life."

As she spoke, thoughts flashed through her mind.

To be able to so easily wipe out a Nascent Soul Early Stage Cultivator.

This person is at least a Nascent Soul Late Stage Cultivator!

Although he looks young, perhaps he is already four or five hundred years old.

Hearing Song Qiuyue's words.

The young man smiled faintly, revealing a row of white teeth.

His figure flickered and appeared before Song Qiuyue.

"Elder Song, we haven't met in several decades, I trust you have been well."

Hearing the young man's words, Song Qiuyue was stunned, "Senior, have we met?"

Wang Jianqiang smiled, "Cold Pool Secret Realm, Hehuan Sect, the wager."

Hearing Wang Jianqiang's words, Song Qiuyue was taken aback.

She cautiously sized Wang Jianqiang up for a moment.

Suddenly, she discovered that both his appearance and his aura were somewhat familiar.

A moment later.

It was as if a bolt of lightning flashed through her mind.

The figure before her gradually overlapped with someone from her memories.

Her eyes widened instantly, "You are~ Wang Jianqiang???"

Hearing Song Qiuyue's exclamation, Wang Jianqiang nodded with a smile, "It is rare that Elder Song still remembers Wang."

Hearing Wang Jianqiang's confirmation, Song Qiuyue's expression instantly became complex.

Back then, Wang Jianqiang was merely a Qi Condensation stage Cultivator whose lifespan was nearing its end.

Never did she expect that after only a few decades, he would have already successfully formed a Nascent Soul.

This speed of cultivation is simply shocking!

It took a good while for her to come back to her senses.

After a moment of silence, she said to Wang Jianqiang, "How did you know I was here? Why did you save me?"

As far as she knew.

Xuanqing Palace had once dispatched experts to attack the three sects: Hehuan Sect, Zhengyang Sect, and Wan Jian Sect.

Although the reason for their ultimate failure was unknown.

The enmity had already been forged.

Furthermore.

Back during the trip to the Cold Pool Secret Realm.

He had even ordered the disciples under his command to target the disciples of the Hehuan Sect.

To Wang Jianqiang, they were enemies, not friends.

Why would this Wang Jianqiang want to save her?

Wang Jianqiang laughed upon hearing this.

He spoke bluntly about infiltrating Xuanqing Palace, killing Qi Dongqiang, and the matter of her master and others being murdered.

Master has been murdered!

Upon hearing Wang Jianqiang's words, Song Qiuyue fell silent.

At the very beginning.

She did not know that the Xuanqing Palace Master was plotting against her.

However, after she arrived at this Spirit Mineral site and discovered that the Spirit Mineral had not been attacked by demonic beasts, but instead had an Earth Pavilion Elder lying in ambush here.

The answer was already obvious.

Originally, he was still puzzled as to why the Xuanqing Palace Master wanted to harm her.

Now.

Everything had become clear.

So it was because of Master.

Just at this moment, she seemed to have thought of something.

She looked at Wang Jianqiang and said in a deep voice.

"You learned from Qi Dongqiang's memories that my master was murdered because of a disagreement with the Palace Master; I fear there is a hidden story behind this matter."

"The reason Master was murdered must be that she discovered some secret."

"And this secret concerns the Sect Master, and perhaps even the envoy and the sect behind them."