Nine Yang Alchemy Emperor-Chapter 1113 - 1123: Mysterious Old Woman

Chu Feng’s heart couldn’t help but stir. From the brief exchange between the two leaders, it was evident that if the Heavenly Net Blood Pattern Boat could truly cross the Wangchuan River, it would be an excellent escape route.

Alternatively, if there was great danger on the Naihe Bridge and crossing was impossible, the Heavenly Net Blood Pattern Boat could be used to forge a new path and pass through smoothly.

As his interactions with Ye Yanying increased, Chu Feng increasingly felt that the members of the Ye Family were like two-faced people hiding under a layer of black gauze. Were they deliberately hiding something?

Perhaps they had a grand scheme in mind.

"Last time, we expended great effort and finally reached the edge of the Naihe Bridge. All the demons and ghosts blocking the way were completely slain. However, when we were about to cross the bridge, we were stopped by a terrifying old hag. Fighting against her resulted in severe casualties among our eleven Earth Immortals."

The voice of Scholar Qin Jian was frightfully low.

He was explaining the situation from last time to everyone.

To have caused such heavy casualties among Scholar Qin Jian and others, could that old hag possibly be an expert at Earth Immortal Realm Perfection?

Otherwise, how could she possess such terrifying strength?

This place, called Naihe Bridge, naturally reminded everyone of the mythical Granny Meng.

Could that old hag be the legendary Granny Meng?

"Senior, was that old hag also a human? Or was it something transformed from a demon?" Chu Feng couldn’t help but ask.

A while ago, Scholar Qin Jian had secretly helped Chu Feng drive away Ye Yanying and Blind Chang in a unique way, which greatly improved Chu Feng’s impression of him.

"Alas, it’s shameful to say, even after paying such a heavy price, we still don’t know whether she was a person or a ghost. We only know her methods were remarkably powerful, able to emit a sound similar to playing a jade flute, filled with magic power. Listening to it caused one’s Divine Soul to faint and battle strength to decline significantly. Five people at the scene were even enslaved and controlled by her."

When Scholar Qin Jian described the situation at that time, he appeared clearly shaken.

Ye Yanying, who also participated last time, had a fearful expression on his face as well.

"Controlling Earth Immortals through flute sound? Isn’t that a soundwave attack? Soundwave attack is one of Senior’s strong suits—are you really powerless against it?" Chu Feng always felt that soundwave attacks were as unfathomable and mysterious as spiritual attacks. 𝗳𝚛𝚎𝚎𝘄𝕖𝕓𝕟𝕠𝚟𝚎𝕝.𝗰𝕠𝐦

They were incredibly hard to guard against.

However, no matter how formidable the opponent’s soundwave attack, there are ways to withstand it.

For instance, by blocking one’s ears.

Of course, experts of the Sword God level or higher wouldn’t use cotton to plug their ears. Such experts could not only control the cartilage and muscles around their ears to automatically seal them but could also form a thick layer of Vigorous Light with Sword Essence to protect their entire ears.

No matter how loud the sound, it wouldn’t penetrate.

"Soundwave attack, I, as a scholar, have a rudimentary understanding. But there’s always a higher skill and stronger practitioner. The old hag’s flute sound is more than ten times more powerful than mine. It’s extremely sinister; no matter how you try to resist, it’s useless. It doesn’t enter through the ears but directly invades the Divine Soul."

Scholar Qin Jian strived to describe the old hag’s terror.

Chu Feng had personally witnessed how powerful Scholar Qin Jian’s music was. How terrifying must the old hag’s flute sound be, being ten times stronger than Scholar Qin Jian’s music?

Not only was Chu Feng shocked, but the other experts all trembled with fear.

"Since the old hag is so formidable, Scholar Qin Jian, if you brought us here this time, you surely have a solution. Can you share it with everyone?" Zuo Mujun, cunning and crafty, had long been ordered by Chief Clerk Feihong to act as cannon fodder.

He was truly unfortunate.

Now that he finally entered the Immortal Tomb and reached the front of the Naihe Bridge safely.

He hadn’t acquired any treasure, and if there was great danger ahead, he would undoubtedly be the first to flee. He certainly wouldn’t willingly be someone else’s pathfinder or complete a task for someone else’s benefit for no reason.

"As for dealing with the old hag, this scholar indeed has a plan. It’s quite simple, really—fight fire with fire. Moreover, Fellow Taoist Ye has also prepared methods to deal with that old hag. With Fellow Taoist Chang’s involvement, it’s all the more foolproof."

Scholar Qin Jian did not elaborate but spoke in a reassuring manner.

At least everyone, after listening, was full of confidence and felt they could easily overcome that old hag.

"Fellow Taoist Qin Jian, there’s something I’m not sure I should ask?" Blind Chang had a peculiar expression on his face.

"What is it?" Scholar Qin Jian asked warily.

"I heard that during your last treasure hunt in the Immortal Tomb, you were hit by a terrible witchcraft, almost losing your life. What exactly happened? Could you tell us so everyone can be prepared?"

This matter was considered a disgrace for Scholar Qin Jian.

Ordinary people definitely wouldn’t dare bring it up in front of him. Blind Chang, being powerful and unrestrained, was the most appropriate to ask this sensitive question.

Everyone focused their attention on Scholar Qin Jian.

Even a peerless expert like him was ensnared and nearly perished, which only heightened the concern of others.

Should any misfortune occur, they would most likely meet their end here.

There was no avoiding their fear.

"Ahem... as for that, it’s nothing I can’t talk about. At the time, I was confident in my own strength and had soundwave skills, so I wasn’t afraid of that old hag. I directly rushed into the depths of the Naihe Bridge. On the bridge, I found a giant turtle carved from black stone, holding a pearl in its mouth that emitted a faint green glow. I wanted to take it, and then I got caught."

Scholar Qin Jian only provided a rough account.

The specific, detailed process, he did not mention.

This was his cleverness; when they later reached that giant stone carving, he would undoubtedly be the first to try to seize the green pearl.

Most of the mysteries had been uncovered.

The doubts in everyone’s hearts were substantially dispelled. To obtain treasures from the Immortal Tomb and the legacy of the Qiankun Sword Emperor, taking some risks was well worth it.

"Alright, let’s prepare to cross the bridge. The old hag is elusive, everyone must be cautious. As soon as she appears, do not hesitate to use any lethal move, bringing it upon her. We are nearly sixty people, and we don’t believe she can’t be defeated."

After losing to Blind Chang, Chief Clerk Feihong’s authority took a hit, and to regain some presence, he had to assert his influence over ordinary experts.

Upon finishing, Chief Clerk Feihong unexpectedly was the first to step onto the Naihe Bridge.

The bridge was extremely narrow, essentially a single-log bridge.

It could only accommodate one person at a time.

Moreover, its length was astonishing. Walking on the bridge was nerve-wracking.

Because beneath the bridge was surging black water, and if anyone fell, it wasn’t a laughing matter. Their life would be at risk immediately.

"Wow, look at the river below the bridge!" Xiong Guansui exclaimed, pointing to the black water below the bridge.

Once Chief Clerk Feihong stepped onto the bridge, the previously calm river instantly began to churn.