Chapter 147: The Peach Kernel of External Affairs

Unlike Ning Zhuo manipulated the Cang Tie Han Jia, carrying the still-unconscious Sun Sun Lingtong, showing no sign of fear.

"Qi Bai, you want to kill us? You're still far off."

"If you have the guts, follow me!"

In the next instant, Unlike Ning Zhuo slapped a wall, triggering a hidden teleportation array.

He and Sun Sun Lingtong teleported instantly and vanished.

Qi Bai let out a low roar of fury, immediately ceasing his attack, but he still allowed the ghost wind to destroy the majority of the teleportation array.

He flew to the array, identifying the formation and the materials used, then cast a spell.

"Private teleportation arrays set up in the gaps of the Xiancheng's Great Array have very little transmission capacity."

"Found you!"

"Heh, you thought you could shake me off just by relying on a few teleportation arrays?"

"Today, I will kill you both!"

Unlike Ning Zhuo and Sun Sun Lingtong entered another underground base.

Spell—Soul Travel a Thousand Miles.

Qi Bai pursued them in just over a dozen breaths.

Such speed exerted immense pressure on Unlike Ning Zhuo.

A Golden Core cultivator usually crushes those in the Foundation Establishment stage. Qi Bai was even more extraordinary; hailing from the Soul-Devouring Sect and possessing a superior-grade innate talent, he was a true disciple of the sect.

This meant he was absolutely an elite among Golden Core cultivators!

Unlike Ning Zhuo continued to trigger the Xiancheng's Great Array, temporarily blocking and obstructing Qi Bai.

Qi Bai cast spells to erode the formation patterns, sneering, "Very well, Recluse, I want to see how many holes you've dug and how many nests you've built in Fire Persimmon Xiancheng!"

"I'll tell you the truth: Sun Sun Lingtong has been marked by my unique seal. As long as you carry him, you will definitely be found by me."

"Heh heh heh, in fact, as long as you have prolonged contact with Sun Sun Lingtong, the power of the seal will also cover you."

"If you abandon him now, perhaps I won't be able to find you."

"Once the seal is planted, you will also be sensed by me at all times. I will hunt you down until you are sliced to pieces by me!"

Qi Bai was filled with killing intent. He didn't even know why he was so angry, so incredibly furious.

He waited in anticipation, hoping Unlike Ning Zhuo would abandon Sun Sun Lingtong to save himself.

But Unlike Ning Zhuo never did so.

He gritted his teeth in secret and once again teleported away with Sun Sun Lingtong.

"Ah!" Qi Bai roared at the sky, feeling as if he were being driven mad by Unlike Ning Zhuo.

Boom, boom, boom!

One underground base after another was overturned by Qi Bai.

Such massive commotion was long since detected by the City Lord's Mansion and reported to Fei Si.

Fei Si hurriedly sent a flying message to report to Meng Kui.

Meng Kui sat on a meditation cushion, hiding deep within layers of clouds and smoke. Hearing the report, he couldn't help but smile, the two walnuts in his palm spinning even more smoothly.

"A new Golden Core cultivator?"

"Filled with ghostly aura, it seems to be the Soul-Devouring Sect's cultivation method."

"Could he be the Shadowy Demon Cultivator?"

"Oh, and many underground bases exposed, all utilizing the gaps between the Xiancheng's Great Array?"

Meng Kui felt curious; he really wanted to know what other monsters and demons were hidden in the vast Fire Persimmon Xiancheng.

He was in a pleasant mood, sitting atop the mountain peak, watching the wind and clouds surge, watching others fight and kill, while he remained leisurely and calm.

Of course, Meng Kui's main attention had always been fixed on the Lava Xian Gong, never changing.

The battle at the Lava Xian Gong was in full swing.

Countless Red Flame Demon Beasts fell under the formation, under magic treasures, and under various mechanical constructs.

Yet the beasts were endless; they charged into the range of the Xian Gong's formation, crushing the first line of defense, the second, and even the third was in jeopardy.

This made the Ning Family Ancestor frown: "The offensive of the Red Flame Demon Beasts is actually this terrifying. No wonder the Lava Xian Gong is gradually floating upward, slowly losing its ability to suppress Fire Persimmon Mountain."

He mingled within the third line of defense, killing Red Flame Demon Beasts while looking left and right, exploring the secrets within the Lava Xian Gong.

"If the Lava Xian Gong is breached, even if one building is submerged by the beasts, my opportunity will arrive!" The Ning Family Ancestor was not in a hurry; he was patiently waiting for the right moment.

And several dozen miles outside Fire Persimmon Mountain, Zhu Zhu Zhu Xuanji's eyes shot out golden light, casting a spell to gaze at the peak of Fire Persimmon Mountain.

His gaze pierced through the heavy clouds and smoke, seeing the situation on the battlefield of the Lava Xian Gong clearly.

"The Lava Xian Gong is much weaker than I imagined."

"What is going on with the Palace Spirit, the Dragon Turtle Fire Spirit? In many places on the defense line, according to its ability, it should have been able to do much better."

"Has it suffered irreparable damage during the long process of suppression?"

Zhu Zhu Zhu Xuanji speculated in his heart.

"Meng Kui..." Finally, he fixed his gaze on the Nascent Soul cultivator hidden within the clouds and smoke.

"You cast the 'Sit on the Mountain and Watch' divine ability, which is the main reason the Lava Xian Gong is suffering from the beast swarm's attack."

"Once the Xian Gong is breached, you, Meng Kui, will be hard-pressed to shirk the blame!"

"Your 'External Affairs Peach Kernel' only has two pieces; I hope you don't play yourself into a disaster."

Zhu Zhu Zhu Xuanji came from the Divine Catcher Division and was also a member of the Southern Bean Kingdom's royal family, possessing a great deal of intelligence on Meng Kui.

He had received a personal warning from the Sovereign to focus on Meng Kui's "Sit on the Mountain and Watch" divine ability.

Zhu Zhu Zhu Xuanji knew: although the "Sit on the Mountain and Watch" divine ability was powerful and mysterious, it had its drawbacks.

That was, once this method was cast, Meng Kui had to sit on the mountain and remain motionless, unable to enter the fray until the aura field dissipated.

Otherwise, the backlash he would suffer would be quite terrifying.

Not only would his physical body and soul be injured, but his fortune would also plummet to the extreme, and this would persist for a very long time.

Meng Kui was, of course, aware of this, so he specifically selected immortal materials and invited a master of artifact refining at a great cost to craft a pair of "External Affairs Peach Kernels" specifically for him.

Only by relying on these two peach kernels could he directly intervene with people or objects within the aura field.

Once a peach kernel was thrown, it was extremely powerful, and the first ability it brought was "Guaranteed Hit!"

Beyond this, there were other mysteries that even the royal family could not investigate.

This was Meng Kui's core method, and the number of times he used it was few; naturally, it was kept strictly confidential.

Spell—Ghost Shadows Everywhere!

Countless ghost shadows circled and danced around Qi Bai, rapidly eroding the formation patterns.

Unlike Ning Zhuo triggered the teleportation array and vanished from his spot.

Qi Bai, however, sensed Sun Sun Lingtong's position; he was no longer underground, but had returned to the surface.

He laughed wildly, his face ferocious: "A dozen underground bases, I count you as having managed them well!"

"And now?"

"What do you have to resist me!"

Boom!

The next instant, the underground base erupted with terrifying flames, instantly submerging Qi Bai.

Hu hu hu...

Unlike Ning Zhuo panted heavily.

He had abandoned over a dozen underground bases in succession, constantly teleporting and retreating, paralyzing Qi Bai, all for this final moment.

"Sun Boss, this location is good. It's deep within Fire Persimmon Mountain, and the formations around it can be utilized to construct a trap." When Unlike Ning Zhuo first discovered it, he was quite excited, stating his plan.

Sun Sun Lingtong nodded, expressing agreement, though his expression was also somewhat strange: "Little Zhuo, you seem to have become obsessed with explosions recently."

Unlike Ning Zhuo nodded: "Explosions are beautiful."

"I love explosions!"

"No matter what is being detonated, in an instant, they will erupt into their most brilliant and dazzling form."

"And this momentary release of terrifying power is the accumulation of countless times in their daily lives, the suppression in silence."

"It might only be for an instant, and after the explosion, they are unrecognizable, or even completely vanished into smoke."

"But they were worth it!"

Sun Sun Lingtong couldn't help but grind his teeth.

In recent years, he had discovered that Unlike Ning Zhuo had grown up, and his thinking had become dangerous. Many times, he didn't know how to advise him, and couldn't help but feel worried.

After pondering for a moment, Sun Sun Lingtong said: "Little Zhuo, actually, life is very long. There's no need to live so suppressed, and even less need to pursue a momentary brilliance."

"We cultivators cultivate, seeking longevity, or even eternal existence, right?"

Unlike Ning Zhuo nodded: "Boss, I understand. 'As long as the green hills remain, there's no need to worry about firewood,' right?"

Sun Sun Lingtong nodded repeatedly: "Right, right. You were smart since you were little; you must be rational, calm, and make the right choices!"

"Unlike Ning Zhuo, you idiot!" Sun Sun Lingtong transmitted to Unlike Ning Zhuo.

Unlike Ning Zhuo was pleasantly surprised: "Boss, you're finally awake!"

Sun Sun Lingtong was extremely weak: "Get out! Qi Bai is not an ordinary Golden Core; he must have planted a seal on me. And you still ran over here!"

"Don't forget, we have an agreement."

Unlike Ning Zhuo suddenly smiled: "It's too late, Boss, he's here."

Qi Bai appeared, disheveled.

Compared to before, he was indeed somewhat covered in dust.

Unlike Ning Zhuo's heart sank, and he used the Recluse's tone: "I didn't expect that such an explosion wouldn't even hurt you. Blind Judge, you are worthy of being a powerhouse who has made a name for yourself."

Qi Bai's Adam's apple rolled, emitting a hoarse, mocking laugh: "Only now realizing the gap between us, you really are a senile old fool."

"Don't expect these few flattering words to earn you mercy. Zhao Die!"

As soon as he finished speaking, ghostly shadows danced, covering the sky and earth.

Unlike Ning Zhuo took a deep breath, stomped his foot, and countless mechanical Thunder-Silent Birds flew out from the surrounding houses!

The thunder birds self-destructed, violently consuming the ghost army.

For a time, thunder flashed, ghosts wailed, and the battle was evenly matched.

Qi Bai sneered, standing high in the air, motionless.

Suddenly, a one-horned ghost general appeared behind Unlike Ning Zhuo, wielding a ghost-head saber, slashing horizontally.

"When did it sneak over?!" Unlike Ning Zhuo was caught off guard and could only turn to block with his left arm.

The moment the saber slashed onto his arm, the mechanical left arm of the Cang Tie Han Jia flashed with a silver light shield.

The light shield shattered in an instant, but it bought Unlike Ning Zhuo the most critical time.

The restraints on Unlike Ning Zhuo loosened rapidly, and he gradually became free.

"So strong!" Sun Sun Lingtong gasped, full of shock.

This was the Xiancheng Grand Array.

Qi Bai, by his own power, was actually able to shake it!

This was the appearance of Qi Bai attacking with full force; in previous battles, he had never been forced to use his full strength.

The gap in combat power between the two sides was too great.

Unlike Ning Zhuo did not waver in the slightest; this gap in combat power was one of the situations he had anticipated.

He looked up at the peak of Fire Persimmon Mountain, his gaze full of anticipation, whispering to himself: "Come, come, hurry and come!"

Above the mountain peak, in the clouds.

Meng Kui turned his head slightly, his brow furrowed, looking far away at Qi Bai's battlefield.

And in every corner of the Xiancheng, countless disputes were occurring simultaneously. The cause of many people's battles was just some small misunderstanding or a minor friction.

Watching the tiger fight from the mountain!

"The luck is boiling."

"This act of magic has reached its climax; the end is not far off."

Meng Kui realized.

His pupils reflected Qi Bai's arrogant posture, very clearly: "To actually shake the Xiancheng Grand Array, even if you are a True Transmission of the Soul-Devouring Sect, you shouldn't be this reckless."

"Go."

Meng Kui threw the peach pit again.

The peach pit descended from the sky, bringing a bolt of spring thunder.

The spring thunder exploded, striking Qi Bai squarely, causing his eyes to roll back and his head to bleed!

"Ah!" He screamed loudly; he could no longer maintain his spell and immediately suffered a backlash.

The more fierce his spell was, the more intense the backlash he suffered!

In an instant, Qi Bai was heavily injured!!

"This is the moment!" Unlike Ning Zhuo had painstakingly planned and calculated the battle opportunity, and it had finally arrived.

He buried explosives just to blow out the Xiancheng Guard Array.

He triggered the Xiancheng Grand Array, more to lure Meng Kui into making a move.

"Whenever I wanted to go down to investigate Sun Sun Lingtong's actual situation or to rescue him, it would trigger the warning of my Buddha Heart Demon Seal."

"This point is highly unusual!"

"The greatest possibility is that Meng Kui has cast his divine ability, 'Watching from the Mountain'."

Unlike Ning Zhuo's intelligence channels were far inferior to Zhu Zhou Zeshen's, but he could understand one of Meng Kui's strongest means.

"When Meng Kui uses 'Watching from the Mountain', during the duration of the divine ability, he can only use that pair of 'Out-of-the-World Peach Kernels'."

"This is an offensive means at the Nascent Soul level. Qi Bai, though strong, is only a Jin Dan!"

Meng Kui cast the spell, Unlike Ning Zhuo set the trap.

"Meng Kui, you are high above, sitting on the mountain peak."

"But when a strong person wants to destroy the Xiancheng Grand Array, do you care or not?"

"To be able to deal with Qi Bai, I bet you will at least throw a peach kernel!"

To save Sun Sun Lingtong, Unlike Ning Zhuo knew the luck was strange, but he still had to go down personally.

But he never considered himself just a pawn.

Even a Nascent Soul might not necessarily be unusable for his own purposes!