Immortal God of War

Chapter 596 - 581: Inscrutable_1

Once Murong Xiong left, Dongfang Wuheng looked down at Ren Wushuang and the others, his eyes flickering with an inexplicable glow.

「An hour passed quickly.」

Shen Long and Jian Wei finally woke up. The moment they opened their eyes, both looked utterly bewildered.

Qin Feiyang smiled and said, "You’re finally awake."

They both looked at Qin Feiyang and were immediately taken aback.

Qin Feiyang walked up, seized the Flame of Life, and placed it into the jade box on the altar. He then turned around and said, "You’re now in my ancient fortress, and it was I who saved you."

"This is the ancient fortress?" Both stood up, looking around in astonishment.

Qin Feiyang said, "There’s no time for idle chatter. Ren Wushuang and her group have been captured; we must rescue them."

"Who captured them?" Their expressions changed.

"I don’t know yet." Qin Feiyang shook his head and continued, "From what I can see, not counting us, there are only about two dozen people left in Spirit State."

"What?" Both of them looked devastated.

Five hundred and fifty people to start with, and now only about two dozen were left. How could they possibly continue?

Suddenly, Shen Long startled, asking quickly, "What about Shen Mei? Is she still alive?"

"She’s still alive," Qin Feiyang nodded.

"That’s good." Shen Long breathed a sigh of relief.

"Huh?" Qin Feiyang looked puzzled. What was going on?

Shen Long sighed, "To tell you the truth, Brother Qin, Shen Mei is my cousin."

"Cousin?" Qin Feiyang was taken aback. Was that so?

"Actually, our relationship has never been very good. Because ever since we were young, our grandfather always doted on her and let her have her way in everything. But towards me, he rarely had a kind word and always maintained a very stern attitude, so I was very jealous of her. Even when I learned that she had been bullied by Lu Xingchen last time, I felt a sense of satisfaction. But after this life-and-death trial, I’ve come to understand something. Well, people should live joyfully. After all, who knows how much longer you have to live?" Shen Long sighed.

"So that’s how it is." Qin Feiyang finally understood.

"You’re a grown man, jealous of your sister. Do you have any shame?" White-Eyed Wolf chimed in from the side, its eyes full of contempt.

Shen Long felt bitter and nodded, "You’re right. I wasn’t acting like a man back then."

"Don’t listen to its nonsense," Qin Feiyang said. "I’ve met Elder Shen before; he is upright and discerns right from wrong. I believe he wouldn’t favor anyone. It’s simply because men and women are inherently different. Men need to be tempered from a young age. There’s a saying: ’Jade uncarved will not make a useful vessel.’ As for women, they are born to be cherished." Qin Feiyang chuckled.

"’Jade uncarved will not make a useful vessel...’" Pondering this phrase, Shen Long’s eyes suddenly flickered. He clasped his hands together and said, "Brother Qin, your words have truly enlightened me! I was so ignorant before. Please, I implore you to help rescue my cousin."

Qin Feiyang said, "To save her, you need to go yourself."

"Me?" Shen Long paused, taken aback, then frowned and said, "With my current level of strength, can I do it?"

"Yes." Qin Feiyang pulled out two Nine-Bend Yellow Dragon Pills from his robes, handing them to Shen Long and Jian Wei, saying, "These are specifically prepared for you."

"What kind of pills are these?" They looked at each other, their eyes filled with surprise and disbelief.

Qin Feiyang said, "The reason Dong Zhengyang managed to reach the War Ancestor realm so quickly is because of these pills."

Both of them jolted, their eyes lighting up.

Shen Long asked, "Why are you giving them to us?"

Jian Wei also looked bewildered. Knowing Qin Feiyang’s personality, he wouldn’t casually give away such precious pills.

"If I have to give a reason," Qin Feiyang said, "it’s because your selfless actions to protect Ren Wushuang and the others, and to defend Spirit State’s dignity, truly moved me."

"Thank you, Brother Qin." Both of them bowed in gratitude.

Then, without hesitation, they each took a Nine-Bend Yellow Dragon Pill and put it into their mouths. The pills melted as soon as they touched their tongues. A surge of immense energy flowed throughout their bodies. They could clearly feel that both their bodies and their mental states were undergoing a transformation.

Qin Feiyang waved his hand, taking out another pile of Battle Intent Pills, and said, "Enter seclusion immediately. It won’t take long for you to achieve a breakthrough."

"Okay." The two of them sat down by the pile of Battle Intent Pills and began to meditate.

Qin Feiyang then turned to Fatty and said, "White-Eyed Wolf and I will go scout out their situation first. You need to be ready for battle at any moment."

"Alright," Fatty nodded.

Qin Feiyang gestured, and he and White-Eyed Wolf appeared next to Dong Zhengyang, looking down.

The group was still gathered on the grass near the lake. Some cleaned themselves at the lake’s edge. Others sat cross-legged, tending to their wounds. And some had started a bonfire and were happily grilling meat.

"Those damned bastards!" And when White-Eyed Wolf saw Ren Wushuang, its eyes instantly flashed with a cold, murderous light.

"Calm down."

"They will pay for their actions soon!" Qin Feiyang gave a cold smile, then turned to Dong Zhengyang and asked, "Have you noticed anything else unusual?"

"As you see, they are quite content," Dong Zhengyang snorted.

Qin Feiyang looked down, then suddenly frowned and said, "Have you ever wondered why they imprisoned everyone?"

"Huh?" Dong Zhengyang was taken aback. He really hadn’t considered this question before. The Great War of the Nine States was so brutal. When people from two states met, they were supposed to kill everyone on the other side, leaving no survivors. Because every single person was a potential competitor. But now, they had only killed some and imprisoned others. Why would they do that?

Qin Feiyang pondered for a moment before saying, "I think either they’re extremely confident, or they’re waiting for someone to come and rescue Ren Wushuang and the others."

Dong Zhengyang asked in disbelief, "You mean they’re using Ren Wushuang and the others as bait, trying to lure all of us from Spirit State into a trap?"

Qin Feiyang said, "That possibility can’t be ruled out."

CRACK! Dong Zhengyang’s fists clenched tightly, a fierce killing intent erupting in his eyes.

Qin Feiyang said, "Let’s get a closer look."

Dong Zhengyang nodded.

"Wait." The two were about to descend when White-Eyed Wolf suddenly spoke.

"What is it?" Qin Feiyang asked, puzzled.

White-Eyed Wolf looked at Dong Zhengyang and asked, "Are you sure nothing unusual happened earlier?"

Dong Zhengyang said, "I’ve been keeping watch here the whole time. Nothing happened!" That’s strange. Why would White-Eyed Wolf ask that?

White-Eyed Wolf pointed to the adjacent hilltop and said, "Then why is there the scent of other people over there?"

"Huh?" Dong Zhengyang immediately followed its gaze, his eyes filled with astonishment and doubt.

Qin Feiyang also scanned the hilltop, but the vegetation was so dense that he couldn’t see anything. He looked at White-Eyed Wolf and said, "Are you sure?"

"Bullshit!" White-Eyed Wolf shot back, rolling its eyes.

"Could it be them?" Qin Feiyang and Dong Zhengyang exchanged a look. They immediately concealed their auras and darted silently towards the hill.

Soon, they reached the hilltop. Hiding behind a large rock, they looked ahead and saw Dongfang Wuheng standing in the grass at the cliff’s edge, also observing the group of people below.

"It really is him!" A chill flashed in Dong Zhengyang’s eyes. He scanned the surroundings and asked via voice transmission, "Why don’t I see Murong Xiong?"

Qin Feiyang said, "We’ll find out if we go ask him."

"You’re still going to meet him?" Dong Zhengyang asked in surprise.

"I was planning to do just that." Qin Feiyang spoke softly, walked out from behind the stone, and calmly asked, "What brings you here?"

"Qin Feiyang!" Dongfang Wuheng’s heart jumped in alarm. When he turned his head and saw Qin Feiyang, Dong Zhengyang, and White-Eyed Wolf, his pupils immediately constricted.

"I asked you a question, didn’t you hear?" The two men and White-Eyed Wolf walked up to stand before Dongfang Wuheng, their expressions unfriendly.

Dongfang Wuheng said, "I followed your trail to get here."

Qin Feiyang sneered, "When you faced Mo Wushen and the others, I didn’t see you being so resourceful."

Dongfang Wuheng looked at the two men and White-Eyed Wolf, sighed, and said, "It seems you’re still holding a grudge against me."

"I try not to, but I can’t," Dong Zhengyang snorted.

Dongfang Wuheng said, "I know. I retreated in the face of the enemy back then, disappointing everyone’s expectations..."

Qin Feiyang waved his hand. "Sorry to interrupt, but we’ve never had any expectations of you."

Dongfang Wuheng’s expression stiffened. Then, with a THUD, he suddenly knelt before them.

"What are you doing?" the two men and White-Eyed Wolf asked, bewildered.

Dongfang Wuheng said regretfully, "I deeply regret my actions now and hope you can forgive my foolish behavior."

"What’s going on?" Dong Zhengyang sent a private voice transmission to Qin Feiyang.

Qin Feiyang shook his head. He also couldn’t figure out what Dongfang Wuheng was trying to pull.

Dongfang Wuheng continued, "If you don’t forgive me, I’ll stay kneeling here."

Qin Feiyang pointed to Ren Wushuang and the others below, speaking solemnly, "This isn’t something that ends with just our forgiveness. Only when they all forgive you can this matter truly be put to rest."

"I know."

"That’s why I’ve come up with a plan to rescue them," Dongfang Wuheng said.

Qin Feiyang frowned slightly and asked, "What plan?"

Dongfang Wuheng stood up and said, "Earlier, Murong Xiong and I encountered people from Void State. I heard them say they’ve met you as well, so I trust you’re aware of their strength."

"They are very strong," Qin Feiyang said with a nod.

Dongfang Wuheng said, "At that time, they wanted to kill Murong Xiong and me. Given their strength, I had no choice but to compromise and pretend to cooperate with them."

"Pretend?" Qin Feiyang raised an eyebrow and said, "Are you sure it was just pretend?"

"I swear. Pretending to cooperate with them was just an expedient measure to escape. But when I followed the trail here and found Ren Wushuang and the others imprisoned, I thought of a perfect strategy," Dongfang Wuheng said.

"Let’s hear it," Qin Feiyang said.

Dongfang Wuheng said, "We can use the people from Void State. Let them engage the group below first, then we can reap the rewards from their conflict."

"How can we use them?" Qin Feiyang asked.

Dongfang Wuheng said, "To be frank, the people from Void State are currently targeting you."

"Targeting me?" Qin Feiyang feigned confusion.

Dongfang Wuheng’s expression suddenly turned awkward. He gave a dry cough and said, "I heard them say... that you were peeping at those two women bathing in the pool at the time."

COUGH, COUGH! Qin Feiyang nearly choked on his own saliva. It seems this misunderstanding will never be cleared up.