novelraw Chapter 275 - 179: Reforging the Meridians, Breaking Out of the Shell!
Chapter 275 - 179: Reforging the Meridians, Breaking Out of the Shell!
To contend against three opponents alone, this person is extraordinary. Out of caution, Yao Qing came to a Black Mountain Army base under the name of Changping Dao and requested the help of the man before him.
The man with the icy gaze before him is no ordinary individual. He is the newly appointed White Refining Tiger King Gao Feng, one of the Four Protectors of the Black Mountain Army, filling the vacancy left by Yuan Wuming.
Gao Feng’s mastery with the long saber is unmatched, his blade cutting through space like pure white refining. He is also a Seventh Grade martial artist in the Five Extremes Realm.
Thinking of this, Yao Qing respectfully cupped his hands and said, "High Protector, tonight I will have to trouble you. You must root out the remnants of the Yan family completely. Later, Changping Dao will reward you with three human pills."
"Don’t worry, I, Gao Feng, am not a worthless person like Yuan Wuming, who got caught at an execution ground and left his life there, losing many good hands of my Black Mountain Army... killing a few Yan family remnants is just a matter of lifting a finger."
Gao Feng sneered disdainfully, looking down on former Protector Yuan Wuming, considering himself much stronger than Yuan Wuming.
In Gao Feng’s view, not only is he personally stronger than Yuan Wuming, but even his weapons are superior. The Celestial King has just bestowed upon him a newly forged Eighth-Grade Long Saber as a reward for his new role as a Protector.
With his Sixth Grade Five Extremes Realm strength and an Eighth-Grade Treasure Saber in hand, aside from the Celestial King himself, the Left and Right Honored Envoys, the Purple Robe Snake King, and the Incense Master of Changping Dao, Gao Feng disregards everyone in the Qingyun Three Counties. Among the Four Protectors, the Red-Bearded Tiger King Xie Li is just a brute, and the Cyan-faced Bat King Wei Ming is nothing more than a sinister character.
"After it’s done, I want that Yan family girl."
After speaking, Gao Feng added with his eyes flashing with greed. He noticed something special about Yan Xiaolan, suspecting that she must hold some secret.
"Alright, that Yan family girl will belong to Lord Guardian."
With ulterior motives, the two quietly followed Yan Xiaolan, who was unaware of their presence as her martial skills rely on Fire Sparrow Blood, making it difficult to detect their tracking.
So, the trio went up the Great Mist Mountain.
"Aside from that Yan family girl, there’s no one else in that ruined temple!"
Outside the Mountain Lord Temple, Gao Feng whispered, casting a malicious glance at Yao Qing. As Yao Qing felt Gao Feng’s hostile gaze, he was at a loss for words.
Suddenly, he saw Yan Xiaolan walking out of the Mountain Lord Temple, carrying a lunch box and heading deeper into the mountains.
"That Yan family remnant is leaving with a lunch box, surely bringing it to her accomplice. That person is cunning, hiding deep in the mountains."
Halfway there, the two stopped in astonishment and greed, both noticing the extraordinary nature of a seven-foot redwood.
"This redwood is mine."
Gao Feng spoke indubitably. Yao Qing regretted choosing to collaborate with the Black Mountain Army, as he hadn’t expected such a miraculous redwood to exist in the mountains. Though he agreed verbally, he harbored other thoughts.
The two continued to follow behind Yan Xiaolan and soon saw her place the lunch box on the snowy ground. At this moment, Yan Xiaolan stood with a worried expression, realizing that the food she sent days ago remained untouched.
The two exchanged glances, understanding that the snowy area where Yan Xiaolan stood held a mystery, especially with so many food boxes there. Her accomplice must be hiding there.
"High Protector, I believe there’s an issue with the snow. Her accomplice is likely beneath it. Please, High Protector, make a move."
On hearing this, Gao Feng nodded.
Thud, thud!
The two no longer concealed their tracks, suddenly hearing footsteps on the snow behind her. Yan Xiaolan shuddered, turning abruptly to see the figures emerging from the snowstorm, freezing in place.
Upon recognizing Yao Qing among the two, she immediately realized these two must be demon men from Changping Dao. The sight of enemies intensified her anger.
Yan Xiaolan gritted her teeth, her face showing hatred. She noticed the two men’s gaze passed over her, landing on the snowy ground with the food box, causing her anxiety to surface.
It was clear that the two were not just targeting her but also coming for Elder Lin.
Furthermore, as they approached, especially the man in white robes, Yan Xiaolan felt a chill down her spine, making her immensely vigilant. This person was terrifying, far more so than the previous three!
No, Elder Lin is her last hope for revenge. She may die, but Elder Lin mustn’t perish!
With that thought, Yan Xiaolan gritted her teeth.
She sprinted away from the cave entrance, attempting to create an illusion, while channeling her power to shout and alert Su Mu of the uninvited guests.
"Elder Lin, someone’s coming!"
In the deathly silent cave.
"Crack, crack, crack!"
A series of fine cracking sounds suddenly erupted. Beside the Fire Sparrow’s corpse, the surface of a giant red egg was webbed with cracks, the eggshell quivering and contorting violently.
It seemed as if something inside was quickly awakening, ready to break free!
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