Chapter 133 - 131: Rescue Mission
Zhou Heng truly wanted to unleash his fury and kill this woman with a single sword strike; her Initial Separation Realm cultivation level was not even worth considering in his eyes!
However, with Nangong Hong nearby, it was impossible for him to succeed, and taking action would be tantamount to turning against Cold Blue Country, a trouble he currently did not wish to invite. Of course, if an opportunity arose, he wouldn’t mind stealthily snuffing out the life of this malicious woman.
"There’s a reason you have been entrusted with this mission!" Nangong Hong gestured with his hand, signaling the Orchid Concubine not to interrupt, "The Liu Yue you’re tasked to rescue is a person of great importance to our sect!"
"The reason you’re acting alone is due to an unwritten rule among the nations, which stipulates that martial artists above the Land Cleaving Realm must declare themselves before entering another country, or else it will be considered an invasion and war may ensue!"
That made some sense. Otherwise, all it would take was a few Open Heaven Realm experts to launch a massacre, and Cold Blue Country would be practically finished. As for the binding power of such a regulation, it was probably set by Bright Moon Country, and no dynasty dared to disobey.
"The other party is unaware of Liu Yue’s identity, and Thousand Spirit City only has martial artists in the Initial Separation Realm, so you will be able to complete the mission with ease!"
Nangong Hong waved his hand and said, "Set off immediately. You must rescue Liu Yue. There will be a grand reward from me! But if you fail... come see me with your heads in your hands!"
This was an absolute command, success was required, failure was not permitted.
Just who exactly was this Liu Yue?
Willingly or not, Zhou Heng and his four companions had no choice but to pinch their noses and accept. To openly defy the command would be tantamount to betraying the nation. By controlling the divine artifact of the land, one controlled justice and could command the world!