Chapter 2171: Sha Qing, Still Can’t Die
The sky above the Forest Hunting Ground...
Sha Qing sharply shouted a sentence and then stopped maneuvering, turning back coldly: "Changqing, now is your chance to roll over here, otherwise you’ll be guilty of colluding with the Frost Sword Demon and will be killed by countless strong cultivators."
"And I, Wunian Sect Master Sha Qing, will of course personally... clean the house!"
This time her wording changed, as previously she accused Changqing Venerable of being the Frost Sword Knight. But now that the actual person shows up claiming to be of the Changqing Lineage, it seems they are conspiring with the Frost Sword Demon against the Qianwang Holy Tower.
Sha Qing knew she might not be able to defeat them alone, so she needed to gather the strong cultivators to intimidate.
Feeling the powerful aura surging through Fenglei City, Changqing Venerable’s little face changed slightly, and she subconsciously looked at Sikong Jing beside her, wanting to know how the Frost Sword Demon would respond.
In response, Sikong Jing, beneath the mist, casually smirked and directed his gaze to the ground below the Forest Hunting Ground.
Then he gently said, "Sha Qing, before anything else, you should ensure you don’t die."
At these words, both Changqing and Sha Qing were stunned at the same time. The latter immediately took on high alert, clearly understanding that the Frost Sword Demon wished to handle her before the strong cultivators arrived.
Yet Sha Qing had come to Fenglei City also aiming for the position of First Emperor of Qianwang.
She defiantly sounded a sharp resonance, forming layers of frosty sword light, directly pointing at Sikong Jing: "Then try me."
As she spoke, the icy sword light around Sha Qing multiplied, seemingly guiding the strong cultivators arriving from all directions.
She now needed to ensure her safety and stall for time...
However, as Sha Qing was frantically preparing, Sikong Jing suddenly looked at Changqing Venerable and said, "Changqing, let’s go!"
With that, Sikong Jing abruptly wrapped Changqing Venerable’s small frame, whisking her into the Forest Hunting Ground, vanishing at once from Sha Qing’s sight.
In that instant, Sha Qing was utterly stunned.
She then glared wildly, screaming, "Frost Sword Demon, dare you to trick me?"
At this moment, Sha Qing understood.
The Frost Sword Demon was bluffing, aiming to escape her sight with Changqing, intending to hide in Fenglei City and evade the encirclement.
Thinking of this, Sha Qing’s chill intensified: "Do you think you can escape? Wunian Forgotten Absolute Formation!"
Buzz...
With her words, icy swords around her formed a whirlwind, sealing off the entire Forest Hunting Ground, creating a formidable Absolute Heartlessness Ice Formation.
In the next moment, Sha Qing shouted again...
"Changqing, obediently come out and submit to the Sect Master’s arrangements."
"This way you may die, but at least your Changqing Lineage might still be preserved; otherwise, you’ll bear the betrayal of Wunian Saint Sect."
Sha Qing continuously threatened, fearing Changqing might flee directly; she did not want the Wunian Saint Sect to be ridiculed by too many.
If Changqing surrendered obediently, it would be best.
At the same time, Sikong Jing and Changqing Venerable had already landed in the Forest Hunting Ground, near Qu Hanming and others.
Hearing these words, Changqing Venerable, still puzzled about the Frost Sword Demon’s identity and intent, asked anyway, "Why not escape? With our combined strength, breaking her Wunian Forgotten Absolute Formation shouldn’t be a problem."
Despite Sha Qing’s threats against her Changqing Lineage, Changqing Venerable ignored them.
Preserving her own life was essential to better protect her disciples.
Yet now she discovered the Frost Sword Demon nearby had stopped moving after landing.
By logic, they shouldn’t have landed but immediately used the forest for cover to reach its perimeter, then break the formation and slip into populated areas, hiding among the masses to strategize.
Apparently, witnessing Sikong Jing’s actions earlier, Changqing Venerable assumed he was posturing to escape.
In reality, Sikong Jing didn’t intend to flee...
He didn’t respond to Changqing Venerable but instead slowly gazed up, then muttered, "Wunian Sha Qing can’t die yet."
His words seemed like contemplative self-talk.
But Changqing was directly taken aback, not understanding what Sikong Jing meant.
Nevertheless, Sikong Jing continued ignoring her, softly muttering again, "Yue Xi and Ling’er are still within the Wunian Saint Sect, so there cannot be major disruptions to avoid drawing Qianwang Holy Tower’s main attacks."
He spoke very lightly, and Changqing could only catch bits and pieces, becoming even more confused.
Next, Sikong Jing’s voice gradually rose: "Therefore, first trap Sha Qing and stall for time."
Not escaping but intending to trap Sha Qing? What on earth does this mean?
However, Changqing Venerable quickly grasped upon linking his preceding statements.
Exactly: the Frost Sword Demon didn’t intend to escape, and seemed capable of killing Sha Qing, but didn’t yet do so for unknown motives.
At this time, Sikong Jing continued appearing thoughtful, causing slight anxiety in Changqing.
The Wunian Forgotten Absolute Formation surrounding them was growing ever more terrifying; all sides’ strong cultivators were approaching. Not only was Changqing Venerable anxious, but those hidden like Qu Hanming were too.
What exactly does Little Demon Sikong intend?
Suddenly, Sikong Jing finally concluded his plans, abruptly raising his gaze: "Old Qu, come out for a moment."
Upon hearing this, Changqing Venerable blinked her big eyes; who is Old Qu?
In the shadows, Beiming Hanshan’s group also blinked; who is Old Qu?
Next, Cold Soul Old Ghost and Xu He sharply turned to their Mountain Master, Qu Hanming. The latter slightly gaped before understanding, but such a form of address seemed somewhat odd.
Ultimately... swoosh!
Qu Hanming still darted from concealment, instantly positioning himself beside Sikong Jing, quietly stating: "Young Master, please instruct."
He didn’t use the name Sikong, as he was unsure if Sikong Jing wished to reveal his identity before Changqing.
Upon his appearance, Changqing Venerable couldn’t help but widen her eyes anew, gazing at Qu Hanming as if water sparkling, her little mouth agape, and her little head buzzing...
This was the Mountain Master of Beiming Hanshan, their Wunian Saint Sect’s top adversary.
Next, she gazed at Sikong Jing, still engulfed in mist, noticing Qu Hanming respectfully addressing the Frost Sword Demon as young master—what on earth?
Especially now, the Frost Sword Demon carried the absolute heartless frosty aura of Wunian Saint Sect...
This left Changqing Venerable completely bewildered, utterly directionless.
Feeling uneasy, Qu Hanming was too; as a proud Mountain Master, he felt shame and disgrace standing so humbly before his enemy.
"Old Qu, there was something I intended to do in two days."
"But with Changqing Venerable here with us now, I decided to start it now."
"Now, familiarize yourself with the formations on this Black Jade Paper..."
Saying this, Sikong Jing tossed a Black Jade Paper to Qu Hanming.
Then he continued: "After you familiarize yourself, show it to Changqing Venerable, and please ask her to help me with something afterward."
The last sentence was naturally directed at Changqing Venerable.
