Junior sister, keep forbear for a while, I almost become invincible as soon!-Chapter 563: Wait for Me to Strike Him Down

The Wuji Sect’s high-level meeting dragged on for hours, but they still couldn’t find a solution.

Initially, someone suggested using the sword at the border, but unfortunately, they lacked the authority.

Others proposed joining forces with the Human Clan’s many experts, but... would they actually intervene?

The one who killed Qin Meng was Chen Pingping.

The discussion remained deadlocked.

「Outside...」

Wen Qingshan finally found Gu Mang, who was standing motionless atop a hill. Wen Qingshan approached him. "Brother Gu, have you thought of a way to escape the Wuji Sect?"

Gu Mang raised his head. "I have a plan."

Wen Qingshan’s eyes lit up. "Quick, tell me!"

Gu Mang began, "In this world, elixirs go up to the ninth rank. Beyond that are The King of Medicine, Emperor of Medicine, and Divine Medicine. But ultimately, they are all just medicinal substances. So... why can’t we refine a Spirit Pill of Medicine King Level?"

Wen Qingshan was utterly confused.

"I’ve thought about this for a long time, and I’ve decided to give it a try..." Gu Mang’s eyes gleamed. "The Spiritual Medicines covering the Wuji Sect’s hills are perfect for my needs. I’m going to start Alchemy!"

"But..."

"Please leave me to it!" Gu Mang interrupted.

"Brother Gu, you weren’t like this before," Wen Qingshan said, his eyes wide.

"What? Are you questioning my alchemy talent?" Gu Mang looked displeased. "Although I, Gu, rarely practice alchemy, my talent remains. With a little practice, and given time, I could refine Spirit Pills of Medicine King Level, or even those of the Emperor of Medicine Level."

Wen Qingshan was stunned.

Is this still the Gu Mang who would rather die than comply? What happened to his promise to never practice alchemy? What happened to his pledge to never join the Wuji Sect? Where are your beliefs, Gu Mang?

Gu Mang strode away, leaving only his back visible to Wen Qingshan.

Wen Qingshan, still dazed, watched Gu Mang walk away. His gaze then swept over the hills, thick with Spiritual Medicine, and he couldn’t help but murmur, "A Spirit Pill of Medicine King Level... could it also gain Spiritual Intelligence? If so, that would be terrifying, wouldn’t it?"

Gu Mang has become obsessed; he’s completely fixated! Wen Qingshan thought.

Since his first day in the Wuji Sect, all of Gu Mang’s beliefs had shattered. The sheer abundance of Spiritual Medicine constantly challenged his resolve.

It was the same for He Yitian. Seeing the Wuji Sect growing stronger day by day, he began to envision the Sect’s future and even felt fortunate for his choice. After all, he now held a minor official position within the Wuji Sect, essentially pioneering a new system. Especially after reviewing the Refining Basic Skills Chen Pingping had given him, he felt brimming with power and an unshakeable conviction that he could forge a Heaven Tao Divine Weapon.

"The Wuji Sect has a remarkable physique," Jiang Ni’er’s voice came from behind him.

"What?" Wen Qingshan was astonished. "Who?"

He didn’t believe it. The Void Body, one of the Ten Great Ancient Physiques, is rare in the world, on par with Chen Shixian’s physique. Yet she claimed that within the Wuji Sect, there was a physique far more powerful than theirs. Isn’t that ridiculous?

Jiang Ni’er chuckled lightly. "Eventually, you will see him."

Wen Qingshan’s lip curled. "Are all members of the Qingfeng lineage so eloquent?"

Jiang Ni’er shook her head. "Have you ever contemplated the future?"

"Of course," Wen Qingshan proclaimed, his head held high. "When my Void Body is fully unleashed, I’ll suppress the Demon Emperor, march into the Ancient City, and become the most powerful figure of this era!"

"And then what?"

"What do you mean, ’then what’?" Wen Qingshan looked at her. "I’ll be invincible. What else is there to say?"

Jiang Ni’er smiled. "Throughout history, no Great Emperor has ever proclaimed themselves invincible. Do you know why?"

Wen Qingshan scoffed. "Are you trying to use those theories about what lies beyond the Emperor Realm to convince me?"

Jiang Ni’er shook her head. "Let me ask you again: if the Demon Emperor were to attack, how would you handle it?"

Wen Qingshan paused, startled. "Naturally, I’d unite with the Human Clan’s experts to resist the Demon Emperor. If they refused, I’d leave on my own, drawing the conflict far away. Once I become invincible, I’ll return."

"How do you think Chen Pingping would handle it?" Jiang Ni’er asked again.

"The same as me. He has no choice," Wen Qingshan replied.

Is that so? Jiang Ni’er thought.

Jiang Ni’er came to his side, standing still on the hilltop just like him, her gaze fixed on the distant landscape.

She exhaled softly and then, imitating Chen Pingping’s tone, said, "Don’t worry. It’s just one Demon Emperor. Wait until I make my move and slay him."

Wen Qingshan was flabbergasted. Slay the Demon Emperor? Are you out of your mind?

"That’s unconventional thinking, Chen’s typical approach," she explained. "Furthermore, in everyone else’s eyes, an Emperor Realm expert is invincible, unbeatable, a god looking down upon all mortals. That’s why you thought of joining forces with other powerful individuals of the Human Clan or leaving this place alone. But in Chen’s eyes, the Emperor Realm is just a beginning."

Wen Qingshan frowned.

"He doesn’t view the Emperor Realm as invincible," Jiang Ni’er continued quietly. "To him, Emperor Realm experts are just cultivators much stronger than most—powerful, yes, but not unbeatable. Therefore, Chen will find a way to slay the Demon Emperor, preventing the Demon Race’s war from spreading to the Human Clan’s territory." 𝑓𝑟𝑒𝘦𝓌𝑒𝑏𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝘭.𝒸𝘰𝑚

He was suddenly stunned.

"Chen isn’t pursuing the Emperor Realm; he aims for an existence far beyond it. The things he has encountered and witnessed are simply beyond your comprehension."

Wen Qingshan was a bit dazed. What she said seemed to make sense, yet he felt something was off. Is my perspective too narrow? Or are my aspirations too low?

Jiang Ni’er chuckled. "I’m just guessing, but... Chen will definitely make that choice."

The moment she finished speaking, a commotion arose outside the City of Extinction.

Chen Pingping had returned.

Lao Huang, the old yellow ox, ambled slowly behind him, with Zi Ji seated cross-legged on its back.

Suddenly, news spread like wildfire throughout the Wuji Sect.

A group of high-ranking members, along with Hongxiu, hurried out, all eyes fixed on Chen Pingping.

"Who killed him? Did you kill Qin Meng?" Hongxiu asked.

"Not me!" Chen Pingping shook his head. "It was a back-stabber. I tried to find him before I returned, but I couldn’t. He’s very cautious."

Hongxiu heaved a sigh of relief. "Even if you didn’t kill Qin Meng, the Demon Emperor will still hold you accountable. Knowing his temperament, the Demon Race’s army will soon be here. How will you handle it?"

Her question was blunt; time was short.

Everyone stared at Chen Pingping, holding their breath, waiting for his answer.

"HA!" Chen Pingping grinned. "No worries, no worries at all. It’s just one Demon Emperor. Wait until I make my move and slay him."

Everyone was taken aback.

Wen Qingshan, standing at the back of the crowd, was aghast. He was utterly dumbfounded.

Nearby, Jiang Ni’er remained calm, her expression serene.

"Young man, don’t make such boasts. An Emperor Realm expert isn’t an ordinary cultivator," the Great Elder said, looking at him skeptically.

"Yes! That’s right!" another Elder chimed in. "Don’t be impulsive. We should all think of a solution together..."

Chen Pingping, however, seemed unfazed. "So what?"

Such arrogance! many thought, their doubts clear.

Hongxiu, frustrated, said, "Alright, alright. You’ve had a long journey. You should rest first!"

She clearly found his words hard to believe.

Chen Pingping: "..."