Free Web NovelChapter 356: Chapter 356: If You Don’t Believe It, Feel Free to Try!
"Why’d you stop running?"
Wu Qingfeng looked at the face, identical to the one in the portrait, and snorted inwardly.
’This woman has some petty cleverness, but it’s a shame. In the face of absolute power, it’s all for naught.’
"I’m surrounded by a pack of dogs. Can’t exactly run anymore, can I?"
A cold smile touched Song Wanning’s lips. She didn’t mince her words.
’They’re mortal enemies anyway. Pleasantries are meaningless.’
Her Communication Talisman was vibrating rapidly. ’It must be a reply from Elder Liu Xingzhi.’
’Based on the timing, he should be here soon. I have to find a way to stall.’
’Once my support arrives, it’ll be much harder for these people to touch me.’
Luo Hantian had told her that Liu Xingzhi alone was worth an army of thousands; these people wouldn’t dare provoke him.
’But I’ve never been one to rely completely on others. I have to find a way to keep my fate in my own hands.’
In a brief moment of thought, Song Wanning had already formed a plan.
"Heh, what a sharp-tongued little thing you are."
Wu Qingfeng laughed, amused by Song Wanning’s audacity. He didn’t take her seriously in the slightest. He simply reached out, preparing to grab her, drag her back to the Medicine King Sect, and eliminate her in front of the Ancestor.
But then, a woman’s voice suddenly called out from behind him.
"Elder Wu, whatever the matter is, I beg you to be merciful. She is my benefactor and my friend."
Xie Qinglan flew over in a hurry, her expression urgent.
Xiao Heyun had no choice but to follow, his expression somewhat stiff.
After all, he was the one who had told Wu Qingfeng. He couldn’t help but feel a little guilty when he saw Song Wanning.
But since Xie Qinglan insisted on meddling, he had to come along. Otherwise, his favorability rating would drop even further.
The thought almost made him want to vomit blood.
This was the first time his favorability rating had ever dropped, and it left him feeling very uneasy.
"Nephew Xie, this person is an enemy of my Medicine King Sect. Today, even if your own father were here, I would not let her go."
Wu Qingfeng paid Xie Qinglan no mind.
’The Qingyun Sect requires massive quantities of Elixir Pills and has always cooperated with the Medicine King Sect. They’re in no position to meddle in our affairs.’
’If they truly angered us and we cut off their supply of Elixir Pills, the Qingyun Sect would have to come to our door begging!’
The other Major Sects might bicker endlessly amongst themselves, but all of them maintained a harmonious relationship with the Medicine King Sect.
This was the very source of the Medicine King Sect’s brazen confidence.
"Elder Wu, Wan Ning only just ascended! There must be some kind of misunderstanding. She saved my life..."
Xie Qinglan’s face flushed, and she looked at Song Wanning with a stubborn yet worried gaze.
"Senior Brother, can’t you think of something? Help Wan Ning! I can’t just stand by and watch her die..."
But she knew her own strength all too well. She was powerless to save Song Wanning.
’But Senior Brother is different. He’s incredibly capable. Maybe he has a plan.’
Xie Qinglan looked over, her eyes filled with hope.
At the same time, Wu Qingfeng shot him an unfriendly glare.
Xiao Heyun cursed Xie Qinglan for being an idiot in his heart, but his expression remained cold and detached.
"This is a private matter between them. Besides, how could a mere little cultivator like me possibly stand against the Medicine King Sect?"
He was speaking the absolute truth. Anyone else in his position wouldn’t dare meddle, either.
But the moment the words left his mouth, Xiao Heyun saw the light in Xie Qinglan’s eyes dim.
Then, he heard the system’s broadcast: "Target Xie Qinglan favorability -2. Current favorability: 88."
Song Wanning was unaware that the flawless image of her omnipotent senior brother in Xie Qinglan’s eyes had just cracked a little.
She was, however, surprised that Xie Qinglan had actually stepped forward to help her.
After all, she hadn’t met such a guileless and earnest person in a very long time.
’It might not have helped, but I’ll remember this kindness.’
’Once I escape, I will find a way to rescue her from Xiao Heyun’s clutches!’
Wu Qingfeng was very pleased with Xiao Heyun for knowing his place.
He had already given the Qingyun Sect enough face by pausing earlier. He would show no more mercy now.
He quickly waved his hand, forming a giant hand of Spiritual Power that shot toward Song Wanning.
To his surprise, however, Song Wanning neither dodged nor retreated. She simply stood there with her arms crossed, watching him as if daring him to make a move.
This made the naturally suspicious Wu Qingfeng’s heart sink. His expression shifted slightly; even though he looked down on Song Wanning, he didn’t dare be too careless.
Just as the giant hand was about to seize Song Wanning, a bolt of Nine Heavens Divine Thunder suddenly crashed down upon him.
An overwhelming killing intent instantly locked onto him, and he scrambled back in a panic.
The surrounding disciples were all startled as a powerful electric current spread through the area, causing their bodies to tingle uncontrollably as it swept past them.
But Wu Qingfeng, the intended target, suffered the most. One of his legs was struck, his top-grade vestment robe was instantly destroyed, and the skin on his leg was seared away, emitting the foul stench of burnt flesh.
His face was incredibly grim, tinged with a lingering terror.
The higher one’s Cultivation, the deeper their understanding of and connection to the Heavenly Dao Rules, and the greater their reverence for the Divine Thunder.
’But that just now... was that truly Nine Heavens Divine Thunder?’
A tremor ran through Wu Qingfeng’s eyes as he stared at Song Wanning in utter disbelief.
"What trick did you just pull?"
He had never heard of anyone capturing a Divine Thunder Seed, so he didn’t dare let his thoughts stray in that direction.
"Whether I used a trick or not... didn’t you see for yourself?"
A smile played on Song Wanning’s lips, arrogant and unbridled.
’If I use the Nine Heavens Divine Thunder properly, I can completely bluff Wu Qingfeng.’
She had Ye Chuxue to thank for the inspiration.
"Do you know how I managed to ascend successfully, despite having offended so many people?"
The defiance in her eyes was laid bare for Wu Qingfeng and his followers to see.
Only Wu Qingfeng knew what she meant by "offending people." His expression grew darker, but he refrained from making another rash move. A hint of wariness had crept into his eyes.
"It’s because I have the protection of the Heavenly Dao, of course. Anyone who tries to harm me is eventually annihilated by Divine Thunder, leaving not even dust behind."
"If you don’t believe me, Elder, feel free to test that theory."
As Song Wanning spoke, the smile on her face deepened. The wind billowed her robes, making her seem all the more mysterious and unfathomable.
Wu Qingfeng didn’t believe a word of it. He sneered.
"You think I’ll believe that? Do I look like an idiot?"
He truly thought Song Wanning was insane.
He had cultivated his entire life and never once heard of the Heavenly Dao unleashing a Divine Thunder Heavenly Punishment for a specific person!
"You don’t? Then why not try me again?"
Song Wanning remained with her arms crossed, her expression perfectly at ease.
Though her Cultivation was clearly low, she looked down upon Wu Qingfeng with an air of lofty disdain.
The Medicine King Sect disciples to the side were all shaken, and their resolve began to waver.
’If it weren’t true, would she dare be this arrogant?’
Meanwhile, Xie Qinglan’s eyes were sparkling with stars.
"Wan Ning is so cool!"
’She’s even cooler than Senior Brother!!!’
’She’s so unbelievably cool, daring to be this bold in front of a Divine Separation Stage cultivator!!’
Xiao Heyun was speechless.
’This is so fucking infuriating!’
’Is this woman my nemesis or something? This is like a slap in the face!’
"System, System, what is she talking about?"
