Chapter 686: Intimidation? No, what I want is eradication!

Kumu Daozhang, what you said is correct!

Feng Yanrong spat out a mouthful of turbid qi heavily, her face full of complex emotions, and sighed: "From the accounts of this Liang Shui He River God's subordinates, I have roughly come to understand him—he really is not the type who would sacrifice his life for his sole offspring."

Since she was old enough to understand, she'd heard many times about great paternal and maternal love—how parents, for their children, can do many things, even sacrifice their lives. She had also thought the Liang Shui He River God might be such a person, willing to flood Liangshui Town to stand up for Zhu Xing, but after Xuanqing Daozhang's reminder, she suddenly realized.

She then realized that the Liang Shui He River God is someone who, to get ahead, will stop at nothing; in his view, probably only his own life and position matter.

As for his offspring…

Perhaps it is important, but she cannot believe that this Liang Shui He River God would sacrifice his life for his own offspring.

Xuanqing Daozhang smiled and said: "So, this Liang Shui He River God is nothing to fear!"

Kumu Daozhang…

Feng Yanrong was about to agree with Xuanqing Daozhang's words, but before she could finish speaking, a flash of inspiration crossed her mind, and she said:

Kumu Daozhang, this Liang Shui He River God would not sacrifice his life for his sole offspring, but I believe he would still avenge his only child.

Having said that, Feng Yanrong paused, stared deeply at Xuanqing Daozhang, her face full of complex emotions, and asked in astonishment:

Why, Kumu Daozhang, you seem unconcerned—could it be that you possess absolute ability to intimidate this Liang Shui He River God, making him realize that opposing you means only a dead end, so he dare not think of avenging his sole offspring?

From Character: Wu Hongcai's account, she could roughly estimate that this Liang Shui He River God's specific cultivation level is roughly between Golden Core and Nascent Soul stages, though the likelihood of it being Golden Core is high.

As for this Kumu Daozhang, with her perception it's hard to tell his cultivation; he must have learned some profound concealment technique, preventing her from seeing his true level. But to intimidate the Liang Shui He River God, he'd need at least mid‑Nascent Soul or even late‑Nascent Soul cultivation; otherwise, being of the same realm would make it very hard to deal with the River God.

Given that cultivators of the same level rarely match demonic beasts, let alone a River God who holds a divine office and can wield many divine means—even fellow cultivators of the same rank, or even demonic beasts of the same level, may not be his match.

"You woman, you're overestimating my master too much!"

Wang Ping'an snorted softly to himself and said: "How could my master possibly be a match for that Liang Shui He River God?"

It wasn't directed at his master but at Feng Yanrong, that woman. He had just been trying to continue discussing the ambush outside Liangshui Town, and although he put on a good show before them, Feng Yanrong, that woman, learned of his 'talent' and still kept talking about the ambush outside Liangshui Town—luckily his master didn't mind such things.

Otherwise he really wanted to give Feng Yanrong two slaps, which would have almost rendered his efforts wasted.

"Feng Dao friend, since the attack on Zhu Xing outside Liangshui Town happened not long ago and you've come looking for me, you should know that the clash between me and Zhu Xing inside Liangshui Town—indeed, even the exact details of the conflict—are crystal clear!"

Having said that, Xuanqing Daozhang paused, his face full of regret, and sighed: "I could barely handle the Zhu Clan's Golden Core Stage attendant, so how could I possibly have the ability to deal with the Liang Shui He River God?"

Not long ago.

He had fought his way to the brink of death, and between life and death he finally managed to break through a barrier that had remained unmoved for years, raising his cultivation to Golden Core stage; deep down he was quite pleased, although he knew he might not measure up to peers of his age who were geniuses, he was still far stronger than ordinary cultivators. After all,

Many cultivators spend their whole lives struggling to reach Golden Core stage.

He managed to break through to Golden Core stage, and although he is already over sixty, on the path of cultivation he is still relatively young—how could he not be pleased?

You should know that even at Foundation Establishment stage he dared to storm the Prime Minister's Residence; now that he has broken through to Golden Core, he might be capable of even greater deeds.

Who would have known.

This time, fleeing to Liangshui Town with Wang Ping'an's family to escape disaster, he nearly lost his life at the hands of the Zhu Clan's attendant, making him clearly aware that his Golden Core cultivation counts for nothing in Daxia.

Although he had not yet come into contact with the Liang Shui He River God, he likewise learned from Character: Wu Hongcai of the River God's fearsome power, and after being struck by Kong Yuan Si he clearly knew his own measure.

How could he possibly have the confidence to intimidate the Liang Shui He River God?

Merely not becoming the Liang Shui He River God's snack is already a stroke of heavenly luck.

"Kumu Daozhang, since you know you're no match for the Liang Shui He River God, why are you unconcerned about its threat?"

Feng Yanrong's face showed pure curiosity as she said: "Could it be that Kumu Daozhang you have other means, or can you summon an expert to intimidate the Liang Shui He River God?"

Just as she finished speaking, another flash of inspiration sprang up in her mind, recalling the time on the road when she had inquired about Xuanqing Daozhang's circumstances.

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It was either his battle with the Zhu Clan's Golden Core attendant, in which he nearly lost his life to Kong Yuan Si, or he summoned the Guimen Guan, called forth a ghostly aide, bound Kong Yuan Si, and dragged him into the Yincao Difu.

That is how Xuanqing Daozhang managed to preserve his life!

Kong Yuan Si could serve as an attendant to the Zhu Clan, and the Zhu Clan's backing is this Liang Shui He River God; clearly Kong Yuan Si is no match for the River God, otherwise he wouldn't merely be a Zhu Clan attendant.

Xuanqing Daozhang couldn't even handle Kong Yuan Si, so how could he possibly be a match for the Liang Shui He River God?

"Feng Dao friend, you think too highly of me—I'm just a wild Daoist, I don't know any mighty cultivators, let alone intimidate the Liang Shui He River God."

Xuanqing Daozhang gave a self‑mocking laugh; the first thing that came to mind was his martial sister, but this thought didn't linger long before he dispelled it himself.

It's not that he thinks his martial sister lacks the ability to intimidate the Liang Shui He River God, nor that he can't summon her; rather, what he intends to do is not merely intimidate but utterly eradicate the Liang Shui He River God—since the River God has done every conceivable evil, letting it live another day would be a disaster for the surrounding populace.

It just so happens that this Liang Shui He river god is an active deity; if his senior martial sister were to slay him, it would bring disaster upon her.

(End of chapter)