Starting with the titmouse, seventy-two transformations

Chapter 82 Killing Intent, Xuandu Thunder Rocket

"Damn country bumpkin!"

Zhang Mubai withdrew his gaze, his face ashen, and squeezed the reins in his hand so hard that he almost crushed them.

He really wanted to stay calm and show his composure and magnanimity as a true disciple of the Five Cranes School.

But just the thought that the person he was pursuing and admiring was currently riding on the back of an eagle with a country bumpkin—

The cloud eagle's back was only a few feet wide. The two people on it would naturally be quite close, perhaps even shoulder to shoulder and arm to arm, which was no different from whispering sweet nothings to each other.

He was a true disciple of the Five Crane Sect and the eldest son of a powerful family in Jinyang. He had been pursuing Du Bingyan for years, but he had never had such an opportunity to get close to her!

Now, this country bumpkin has been willingly pulled onto the eagle's back by Bingyan...

Why? !

In an instant, the jealousy and hatred in his heart, like wildfire in a wasteland, intensified and threatened to spread, consuming his defenses and reason.

Over the years, the reason he pursued Du Bingyan so relentlessly was not only because he was attracted to her beauty and talent, but also because of the Shuiyue Nunnery and the Du family behind her.

If they could form a marriage alliance, they would have a great chance of competing for the position of leader of the Five Cranes Sect or the position of head of the Zhang family.

Otherwise, he's not out of his mind. As a true disciple of the Five Crane Sect and a martial artist of the True Form Realm, he could have any woman he wanted. Why would he give up his position as a demon-slaying captain to become a demon-catching warrior?

Although I don't know why Bingyan treats this country bumpkin differently, as long as he disappears, all problems will cease to be problems.

Just as my father taught me, if you can't solve the problem, solve the person who created it.

If the people who create the problems are gone, the problems will naturally disappear.

This concerns the future, and there is no room for error.

and so……

"You asked for it, don't blame me."

Zhang Mubai took a deep breath, and a confident and elegant smile returned to his face.

This young master will not stoop to the level of a dying man.

"Brother Mu Bai... are you alright?"

At this moment, Nalan Rou urged her mount forward, her face full of concern and worry.

Her mount was a rare breed of leopard, with a gentle temperament.

As it carried her closer, the movement caused the waves to surge and churn.

Zhang Mubai's breath hitched, a wicked glint flashed in his eyes, and he smiled slightly:
"Rou'er, you're very kind. Come to my tent tonight; I have important matters to discuss with you."

Nalan Rou was stunned for a moment, then her cheeks flushed and her eyes welled up with tears.

She understood.

……

"General Xie set up the Eight Gates Golden Lock Formation. According to the formation diagram he passed down, our unit is guarding the Gate of Life."

On the cloud eagle, Du Bingyan unfolded the array diagram and softly recited:
"The Gate of Life is located in the Gen position, with Li in the south, Kan in the north, Zhen in the east, Dui in the west, Qian in the northwest, Kun in the southwest, and Gen in the northeast..."

As she spoke, she pointed northeast of Black Wind Mountain, her expression grave:
"If Wu Song is unfamiliar with Qimen Dunjia and is not proficient in Dunjia, he will be worn down and killed in the formation."

However, if he were proficient in this technique, he could calculate the location of the exit and try his best to break through it.

"At that time, we must face him directly, hold him off at all costs, and once all forces have surrounded him, trap and kill him in the mountains."

This time, Xie Bao clearly put in real effort, ordering hundreds of members of the Demon-Slaying Division to set up the Eight Gates Golden Lock Formation around Black Wind Mountain.

With everyone's combined strength, they were determined to kill Wu Song on the spot.

"The art of Qimen Dunjia? I wonder if Master knows it..."

Liu Sheng was slightly startled, licked his lips, and couldn't help but feel worried.

If he can, that would be fine. When he comes to kill us, we can deliberately let him escape.

But if he doesn't know how, wouldn't we just have to watch him...

Within the Fallen Array?

How can this be good?

Just then, Liu Sheng heard Du Bingyan's instructions:
"When the time comes, hide yourself well and shoot him with this arrow in secret."

Liu Sheng looked up in response and saw Du Bingyan handing over three heavy arrows.

It was five feet long, dark and heavy, with lightning patterns engraved on its shaft, flashing with electric arcs and making a soft "crackling" sound.

The arrowhead was covered in fire patterns, dark red and almost purple, and exuded a terrifying explosive aura. "This is the Xuandu Thunder Arrow, sealed with a wisp of thunder and fire energy. Even a Qi Refining cultivator would be seriously injured if hit by one of these arrows."

After Du Bingyan finished her careful and solemn introduction, she said:
"If that vicious man rushes over, I will go forward and fight him, while you stay in the shadows and wait for an opportunity to launch a sneak attack."

With your unerring archery skills within three hundred paces, if you manage to hit him with even one arrow, that person will have no chance of escape!

Is this putting the fate of the game on my shoulders?
But Wu Song... is my master!
Liu Sheng's breath hitched as he took the three Xuandu Thunder Arrows. They were cold and slightly heavy in his hands, each weighing no less than 300 jin.

My palms stung slightly from the electric arcs and fire.

This thunder and fire aura is incredibly powerful!
"This is a memento left to me by my father. If I can use it to kill Wu Song and make a great contribution, my training trip will be complete, and I can return to the mountain to seize the position of the true successor."

Du Bingyan turned her head, looked straight ahead, and her tone became cold and stern:

"This battle is one we cannot afford to lose."

hiss!
This woman seems determined to take her master's head so she can return to the mountain and reclaim the position of true successor.

But back then, Master was one of the 108 fiercest men of Fajiu Mountain. For many years, he roamed the world with overwhelming ferocity. Even Xie Bao did not dare to face him directly and had to set up the Eight Gates Golden Lock Formation to deal with him.

You, a mere true form, can't even defeat my avatar, yet you still want to take my master's head?

Whimsical!

This is a real headache. How can I save this woman's life?

In any case, having taken her virginity, I can't just stand by and watch her die.

If all else fails, we'll knock her out and take her away.

Liu Sheng's eyes flickered slightly, and he made up his mind. His expression immediately relaxed a lot.

He carefully put away the three Xuandu Thunder Arrows. These were treasures that could injure Qi Refiners, so he had to keep them safe.

It can injure Qi cultivators, so theoretically, it could also injure... demons?

He is about to complete the skin refining process. Once the energy enters his internal organs and he breaks through to a higher realm, he will be able to refine a new incarnation.

As for the next incarnation...

A white wall inexplicably appeared in Liu Sheng's mind—

Golden-toothed white elephant.

If one could kill it, refine its essence, and make it the fifth incarnation, how strong would the added talent be?

This is a demon; it gets there in one step, without any deduction!

At that time, I will have the combat power of a Qi Refiner.

What do I care about the Wu family in the inner city or the White Lotus Sect? I'll just raze them to the ground.

"What are you thinking?"

At that moment, Du Bingyan's voice pulled him back to reality.

"I'm thinking……"

Liu Sheng licked his lips, his eyes darting around, and whispered:

"Wu Song is highly skilled in martial arts. He has been pursued by the imperial court for many years, yet he is still alive and kicking. Not long ago, he even killed the commander-in-chief amidst a vast army."

With only a few hundred of us, can we really succeed?

These words were a reminder to Du Bingyan not to act impulsively, lest she lose her life.

Liu Sheng really didn't want to knock her unconscious unless absolutely necessary.

"If things don't go well, you can just back out. I won't blame you."

Du Bingyan glanced at him, fell silent, and after a long while said softly:
"I... had no other choice."

She has lost her virginity and has lost any chance of being promoted to a true disciple, unless she performs a great service, in which case there may be a chance for a comeback.

Wu Song had a long-standing grudge against his sect. If they could take his head, their sect might be lenient and not pursue the matter of his loss of virginity.

Lost in their own thoughts, the two lost the will to speak.

A moment later, the group followed the official road and crossed several small hills.

Not far ahead, the vast land suddenly rises up, winding like a dragon, with lush mountains and boundless forests.

We've arrived at Black Wind Mountain.

(End of this chapter)