Cultivating with Top Enlightenment Chapter 1260 - 559: Welcomed Along the Road (Part 2)

"Get out of the way!"

Xiao Lingtian roared as he saw the situation, and simultaneously struck with his palm.

"Bang!"

Li Xiangrou, caught off guard, was hit and instantly fell downward.

However, just as she was about to fall, she suddenly threw out a Profound Sword.

"Whoosh!"

The Profound Sword left her hand, transforming into a sharp Sword Aura that pierced through the void.

"Overestimating your abilities!"

Xiao Lingtian snorted coldly and merely waved his hand, sending her Profound Sword flying away.

"Let him go, and I’ll go with you."

Li Xiangrou, seeing this, became anxious and quickly said, "Isn’t it my death you want? I’ll grant your wish, but you must let Ning Qi go!"

"So your name is Ning Qi."

"It seems Princess Xiangxiang is in love, willing to die for you."

Xiao Lingtian snorted coldly and then said, "You die now, and I can spare his life."

"Do you think this will trap me?"

Ning Qi was finally able to speak at this moment.

Just moments ago, he had been caught off guard by the sneak attack, with even his Divine Sense and five senses controlled.

He was unable to move on his own, but as Li Xiangrou struck, he regained control of his body.

"Humph, then try it!"

Xiao Lingtian said disdainfully, "I want to see how you break free."

"Li Xiangrou, move away."

Ning Qi ignored him and told Li Xiangrou to leave first.

"Ning Qi, you..."

Li Xiangrou wanted to say something more, but seeing his confident gaze, she chose to trust Ning Qi.

With one word, she swiftly flew away.

Ning Qi turned his icy gaze back to the nearby Xiao Lingtian.

His eyes carried a hint of coldness.

"Come."

Ning Qi summoned the Godslaying Bow.

When the Godslaying Bow appeared, the entire space rippled with a tremor.

Then, he bent the bow and nocked an arrow—a sharp arrow emerging from the Illusion.

Initially formless, it was soon filled with his Chaos Flame.

Xiao Lingtian watched Ning Qi calmly, clearly confident in his defenses.

"Go!"

In the next moment, Ning Qi launched his attack.

"Buzz!"

"Swoosh!"

The flaming arrow shot forth, instantly piercing the void in front of it.

When it reached the Profound Celestial Seal, Xiao Lingtian was shocked.

The arrow moved without any resistance, piercing through his Profound Celestial Seal in an instant.

"Swoosh!"

As Xiao Lingtian realized the threat and tried to escape,

the arrow had already reached his chest.

"No good."

He quickly retreated,

attempting to dodge the arrow.

"Pfft."

But the arrow seemed to have a mind of its own, pursuing his chest no matter how he dodged.

After dodging several times, it finally struck his chest successfully.

Piercing through, leaving a fist-sized bloody hole in his chest.

The hole, under the influence of the Chaos Flame, began to spread outward.

In the blink of an eye, it expanded several times larger.

"How is it? Can’t escape with your Divine Soul now, can you?"

Ning Qi stood before him, coldly staring at Xiao Lingtian.

"You... you tricked me!"

Xiao Lingtian looked at Ning Qi, his eyes filled with despair.

Moments ago, he indeed tried to let his Divine Soul escape his body for a chance at survival.

But no matter how many times he tried, it was futile, as if he were imprisoned within his own body.

"Oh? Then how should I kill you to be fair?"

Ning Qi chuckled, looking at Xiao Lingtian: "And you call that fair play with your Profound Celestial Seal while I use Supreme Treasure of the Immortal Race?"

"You used an Immortal Race Supreme Treasure, I only used an ordinary Magical Treasure, it’s unfair."

Xiao Lingtian coughed up blood repeatedly, gritting his teeth: "You’re not honorable."

"Humph, I won’t waste time arguing with you, just die."

Ning Qi snorted coldly and then summoned the Immortal Slayer Sword, slicing off his head with a single strike.

He then carried his head and descended.

Soon after, he returned to Commander Li and the others.

By now, all enemies in this area had been slain.

Only a few people were captured by them.

"Master Ning, are you alright?"

Commander Li looked at his return and stepped ahead to ask.

"I’m fine."

Ning Qi shook his head, then threw the head to the ground and said to those few: "Take the head back, tell your princess we want to be welcomed with open arms when we return, or I’ll turn the Imperial City into ruins."

"Did you hear that!"

Commander Li saw their silence and stepped forward to scold them.

"Yes!"

"..."

They quickly agreed, each one looking panicked.

They never imagined that even with a Heavenly Immortal Master present, they would be utterly defeated.

Thus, Princess Xiangxiang’s people’s strength was indeed unfathomable.

"Get lost!"

Commander Li coldly glared at them: "If we didn’t need you to carry the message, I’d grind you to dust."

"Yes, yes..."

"We’ll leave at once."

The few hurriedly nodded, picked up Xiao Lingtian’s head, and fled the area.

After everyone had left, Li Xiangrou approached.

"Thank you, Ning Qi."

She thanked Ning Qi.

"I said already, no need for thanks."

Ning Qi shook his head and looked at the road ahead: "Alright, we can set off now."

"From now on, they shouldn’t dare to disturb our journey anymore."

"Master Ning, that Xiao Lingtian was among the top three experts in Yue Country."

"Now that you’ve killed him, the remaining two won’t dare to act against you."

"Moreover, one of them is on the current emperor’s side, he won’t make a move against you either."

"The First Princess used to be so reckless because she had Xiao Lingtian’s support."

"Now that he’s been killed, our path will be even smoother!"

Commander Li commented: "The First Princess sending Xiao Lingtian means she now needs to consider her next move."

"Hmm, in that case, let’s proceed."

"Once we reach the Imperial City smoothly, I’ll take my leave!"

Ning Qi nodded, then boarded the carriage.

"Let’s go!"

Commander Li waved his hand to signal the group to continue their journey.

Li Xiangrou also boarded the carriage, and the convoy set out again.

They followed the official road, continuing forward.

As they approached the outskirts of the city, they saw some people gathered and watching from afar.

"The leader of that group is the prominent Wang Mang here."

Commander Li immediately recognized the man.

He looked burly, exuding an aura of authority, surrounded by civil officials and guards.

As they noticed Ning Qi’s convoy, they all became serious.

Some even appeared nervous.

"I guess the ones who just returned informed them about us on their way back."

"Otherwise, these people wouldn’t have come out to greet us like this."

Ning Qi glanced ahead and said disdainfully: "These people aren’t worth using."

"I understand; these are my First Sister’s people. Once I return, I’ll eradicate them all."

Li Xiangrou had made her decision and said directly after hearing Ning Qi’s words.

"When you do it, strike with determination to leave no future troubles!"

Ning Qi nodded, supporting her decision.

Only by doing so could they ensure their own peace.

"Welcome, Your Highness!"

"..."

By then, they had unknowingly reached the group’s front.

Wang Mang led the way, bowing respectfully.

The others followed suit, kneeling with expressions of respect.

"Rise."

Commander Li stepped forward, giving them a cold look.

With his command, they dared not rise.

"Alright, don’t stand on ceremony, step aside."

This time, Li Xiangrou spoke.

Her eyes also held a cold expression.

"Yes, Your Highness!"

"..."

With her order, they finally stood and stepped aside.

"Your Highness, having come from afar, please grace us by visiting the residence."

Wang Mang respectfully invited.