Chapter 600: No Alternative – Nangong Xing, the Net Begins to Close
Looking at Nangong Xing in front of him, Zhang Zhen hesitated for a moment and spoke.
“Even if the Nangong family has bound you, you can still try to change the rules. I don’t believe you lack such determination.”
Upon hearing this, Nangong Xing smiled at Zhang Zhen and then piled the dirt from the pit to both sides.
“You come from a poor background, so it’s normal to have such thoughts. If you were born into the Nangong family, you wouldn’t share the same ideas as me.”
“The number one family in the Eight Desolates, the power of the Nangong family is beyond your imagination.”
“Even if the Imperial Master wants to move against the Nangong family, he needs to prepare extensively. Am I right, Imperial Master?”
Upon hearing this, Chen Changsheng nodded and said, “He is not wrong. The Nangong family’s influence is immense. To eradicate them completely, even I must prepare thoroughly.”
With Chen Changsheng’s affirmation, Nangong Xing continued, “Everything I have is given by the Nangong family. To think I can change the Nangong family by myself is harder than reaching the sky.”
“Of course, if the only obstacle in front of me were the Nangong family, I might not have taken this path.”
“The real obstacle in front of me is the Heavenly Court and the entire Eight Desolates Nine Domains.”
“The Savage Wilderness has grievances with the Heavenly Court, but it doesn’t warrant such a prolonged entanglement.”
“The Heavenly Court leaves the Savage Wilderness alone, primarily to train soldiers and provide a hypothetical enemy for the Eight Desolates Nine Domains.”
“With this hypothetical enemy, the Eight Desolates Nine Domains will never lower their guard or let their horses run free.”
“Do you still think I have any other options now?”
After saying this, Nangong Xing looked up at Zhang Zhen. At this moment, his eyes were filled with relief.
Observing Nangong Xing before him, Zhang Zhen pursed his lips.
“It seems you truly have no choice. Even if you keep climbing and eventually gain control of the Nangong family, you still can’t marry that Savage Wilderness woman.”
“That’s because it concerns how the Eight Desolates Nine Domains treat the Savage Wilderness.”
“By disrupting this attitude, you would destroy a hypothetical enemy left by someone.”
“So from any angle, the Eight Desolates Nine Domains will not allow you to do such a thing.”
“Now I somewhat understand why he values you so much. You’ve known from the start that this is a dead end. You are not like those fools.”
Listening to Zhang Zhen’s words, Nangong Xing smiled and continued digging the pit.
“I believed my plan was thoroughly set, but I still underestimated the Imperial Master’s methods.”
“Dragging so many people down is just to make the Heavenly Court cautious.”
“Facts have proven that my plan has been effective. Whether it’s Ma Hu from the Sword Qi Great Wall or those high up in the Heavenly Court, none of them delved too deeply into this matter.”
“Because they understand that once this matter is clarified, many people will be implicated.”
“According to the original plan, I successfully marry Ma Ling’er and win over Xu Yao.”
“This way, the entire web would be completely woven.”
“As long as the Savage Wilderness wins a few more times and the Heavenly Court suffers some losses, both sides would naturally sit down for talks.”
“However, plans fall short of expectations. I never anticipated that the legendary Imperial Master would appear at this time.”
“All my efforts have been resolved by you with a flick of your hand, without even causing a ripple. Perhaps this is fate.”
After saying this, Nangong Xing had already dug his own grave.
He smiled as he held Qiao’er’s hand and said, “Imperial Master, I have heard that you also have a nickname as the Undertaker. How about sending us off?”
Looking at the calm Nangong Xing, Chen Changsheng said lightly.
“Qiao’er unexpectedly saved you when you were severely injured. Have you considered that this might itself be a trap?”
“I know that when Qiao’er saved me back then, someone had arranged it deliberately.”
“But I don’t care because falling in love with someone has never been wrong.”
“I understand now.”
“Whoosh!”
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As the words fell, two beams of golden light pierced the foreheads of Nangong Xing and Qiao’er.
“Whoosh!”
Chen Changsheng waved his right hand, and the two landed safely in the pit, their bodies buried beneath the dirt.
Witnessing the fall of a generation’s prodigy, Zhang Zhen was also filled with emotion.
After a long while, Zhang Zhen softly said, “Has Nangong Xing fallen for the Savage Wilderness’s beauty trap?”
“Yes.”
“But they do seem to genuinely love each other.”
“The beauty trap has never been about seducing with appearance, but about exchanging true feelings.”
“The Savage Wilderness doesn’t need Qiao’er to seduce Nangong Xing; they only need him to fall for her.”
“This may be something Qiao’er is completely unaware of, but this is the true beauty trap.”
Listening to Chen Changsheng’s words, Zhang Zhen fell silent.
“The intrigue within the cultivation world seems more cruel than the slaughter on the battlefield.”
“However, this has nothing to do with me. I am a dying man; my only goal is to survive.”
“I will k*ll those traitors; how much contribution will you give me?”
“Fifty contributions per one.”
“Alright!”
Zhang Zhen decisively descended the mountain, while Chen Changsheng quietly sat atop the peak, observing everything.
…
East of the God and Demon Cemetery.
“You little kids really don’t let anyone rest easy. It’s been a long time since I’ve taken action.”
An old man with a celestial demeanor was playing with the latest model of communicator.
Glancing at Shen Jun and others in front of him, the old man smiled and waved, saying, “Shen girl, come here and help me see, I can’t figure out how to use this latest communicator.”
Hearing this, Shen Jia hesitated for a moment but ultimately approached and informed the old man on how to use the communicator.
“Hahaha!”
“So that’s how it’s used. Why didn’t I think of that? It seems I really am getting old.”
After understanding how to use the communicator, the old man chuckled and put it away.
Seeing this, Shen Jun coldly said, “Old Celestial Master, as long as you’re willing to spare me, I, Shen Jun, shall never forget your great kindness.”
Upon hearing this, the Old Celestial Master stroked his beard and laughed.
“Shen Jun, how have you become more muddled as you age? The one beneath Burial Mountain, who would dare let you off easy?”
“You should have eliminated yourselves on the mountain just now. At least that would preserve some dignity.”
As soon as these words fell, a large amount of spiritual power erupted from Shen Jun.
“It seems the Old Celestial Master is unwilling to let us off.”
“Sorry, I have a life to protect. Today, you can’t escape.”
…
West of the God and Demon Cemetery.
A peerless beauty stood by the roadside, and in front of her was a steaming pot of soup.
Seeing the crowd fleeing, the woman warmly said, “Everyone has run for so long; you must be a bit tired, right?”
“Why not sit down and have a bowl of Meng Po soup?”
As she spoke, Meng Po gracefully approached with a porcelain bowl.
Faced with Meng Po’s proximity, the many traitors were immediately terrified, sweating profusely, as this Meng Po soup was always for the dead.
