Daily Intelligence System: Don't Kill Me, Honey! Chapter 1710 - 396: You Want to Reason with Master Zhang?
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"Villain, cease your flight! Discontinue your abduction of the Demon Sect Hierarch!"
A resounding shout pierced the forest, and without delay, a contingent of individuals surged towards the fleeing figures ahead.
Four individuals were in frantic retreat: three males and one female. Among them was a stout, middle-aged man etched with profound anxiety. Of the two younger men, one held the identity of the Zoroastrian Sect Hierarch, the young prodigy known as Little Ming King.
At this precise moment, Little Ming King wasn't utilizing his own two feet for locomotion; he was being borne aloft by another young man, who was far from ordinary. He was none other than the Esteemed Young Sect Leader of the Overseas Divine Dragon Sect, Fang Zheng. The woman accompanying them was the venerable Saintess of the Divine Dragon Sect, Fang Susu.
The pursuers trailing behind them were no less than the emissaries from the Six Great Sects, who had stealthily ascended the rear slopes of the mountain.
This dramatic confrontation stemmed from earlier events. Little Ming King had been contemplating his spiritual path within the Zoroastrian Sect’s Ming King Hall when the Six Great Sects initiated a surprise encirclement, their intent clearly to apprehend him without preamble.
Little Ming King was plunged into terror. Fortunately, loyal guards, elite members of his sect, were present. Upon perceiving the surrounding forces, they immediately launched a desperate charge, sacrificing their lives to engage the Six Great Sects and shield their Hierarch.
In his fear, Little Ming King turned and fled. Just as doom seemed inevitable, unexpected reinforcements materialized. He encountered Lei Ming and the Fang siblings, dispatched by the Dragon King himself.
Gazing upon the relentlessly advancing Six Great Sects, the group found themselves with no recourse but a hasty flight. However, Little Ming King, lacking in strength and experience, faltered. Witnessing the approaching Six Great Sects, their battle cries echoing with murderous intent, his legs turned to jelly.
Observing this, Fang Zheng swiftly hoisted Little Ming King onto his back and continued their desperate sprint.
The group plunged into the depths of this very forest.
The oppressive proximity of the Six Great Sects was palpable. It was common knowledge that Fang Zheng and Fang Susu occupied the Dragon Peak level, their cultivation yet to breach the Molten Furnace Realm. Even Lei Ming, despite being at the Middle Melting Furnace Realm, faced insurmountable odds against six Sect Leader-level experts from the Six Great Sects.
Furthermore, with Fang Zheng burdened by carrying Little Ming King, his speed was significantly hampered, allowing the Six Great Sects to close the distance within the confines of the forest.
Whoosh~
The swift passage of Qinggong echoed through the air, and in the subsequent moment, a lone figure vaulted over Lei Ming’s group. With an elegant pivot, the figure intercepted their path, announcing, "Esteemed travelers, your journey concludes here!"
Lei Ming and his companions beheld a person clad in pristine Taoist robes, radiating an aura of effortless grace. A longsword was held in hand, and a gaze as sharp as lightning barred their way.
This individual was none other than the acting Sect Leader of Wudang, the foremost disciple of Master Zhang, and the second-ranked cultivator on the Earth List, Wudang’s Song Yuanqiao, also known as Hero Song.
Song Yuanqiao, wielding the revered Wudang Zhenwu Sword, stood as an unyielding obstacle. His ability to be the first to intercept them was attributed to two key factors: firstly, Song Yuanqiao possessed profound martial skill, situating him at the Half-step Melting God Realm. Secondly, Wudang’s Qinggong technique, Cloud Stepping, was unparalleled in its speed among practitioners of equal cultivation, a testament to the general advantage Wudang disciples held in swiftness, a legacy inherited from Elder Zhang.
The surrounding figures formed a tightening cordon around Lei Ming and his allies.
"Amitabha Buddha!"
Shaolin’s Master Kong Wen stepped forth. Emei’s Master Jue Mie’s countenance contorted with palpable hostility upon spotting Little Ming King, her emotions a turbulent swirl of ancient resentments and fresh grievances. This offspring belonged to Han Shantong, the very man whose actions had driven her senior sister, Gu Hongzi, to a life of secluded solitude until her final breath. This deep-seated hatred compelled Jue Mie to seek retribution.
Little Ming King, as that man’s illegitimate progeny, was destined to pay the blood price!
Shaolin and Emei effectively sealed off any potential escape routes.
At this critical juncture, Lei Ming attempted a desperate dash to the right, but an insidious voice cut through the air: "The Tang Sect of Sichuan extends a most dire welcome to your demise!"
Lei Ming then pivoted, striving to break free to the left, only to be met by another voice, sharp and commanding: "Zuo Buqun of the Five Mountains Sword Alliance is present! Demon Sect scoundrel, where do you presume to flee?"
"Kunlun’s Chang Xuzi answers the call! Demon Sect villain, your escape is futile!"
In a swift and decisive maneuver, the entirety of the Six Great Sects materialized, their forces converging to completely encircle Lei Ming’s beleaguered group.
From the rear, disciples began reinforcing their respective sects’ formations. Amidst this unfolding drama, Zhang Cuishan arrived and gasped in astonishment upon recognizing the individuals who had intervened to aid Little Ming King.
"Susu!"
Zhang Cuishan’s eyes met Fang Susu’s, and she, in turn, saw him. A pair of young lovers found themselves reunited amidst a tableau of escalating tension and outright confrontation.
The entirety of the assembled onlookers bore witness to this poignant reunion.
Master Jue Mie’s brow furrowed as she addressed Zhang Cuishan, "Fifth Hero Zhang, do you acknowledge this vile succubus?"
Zhang Cuishan found himself in a quandary, the words 'my beloved' catching in his throat. Faced with a stark division between righteous and evil, he stood as the representative of Wudang's esteemed reputation, while Fang Susu was branded a demoness from the Demon Sect. Caught between his obligations to his Sect and his personal affections, what path could he possibly choose? Fang Susu had never anticipated crossing paths with Zhang Cuishan amidst such a clash of good versus evil, leaving her utterly uncertain of how to respond. Deep within her heart, a fervent hope burned: that Zhang Cuishan would openly acknowledge her as his beloved. However, love, she reasoned, could not be selfish. She desired the very best for him. The thought of Zhang Cuishan acknowledging her caused a pang of apprehension; if he did, the entire martial world would perceive him as flawed, as one who had fallen from grace. Yet, her own sentiments and her loyalty to her Sect held immense value for her; such a decision presented a formidable struggle. Fang Susu's gaze settled upon Zhang Cuishan, a silent understanding passing between them that she would accept whatever conclusion he reached. Zhang Cuishan was consumed by an internal turmoil; he harbored no desire to betray his Sect, nor did he wish to betray the woman he loved, leaving him utterly ensnared in a profound dilemma.