Chapter 75: Entering the Dreamscape Again (1)
Knowing that Cheng Hong Ling had been poisoned by Xieqisan, Altar Master Xu was fearless and brought Cheng Yuan directly to the HongHua Sect.
“What exactly do you want to do?”
Cheng Yuan tried to struggle, but it was like a mantis trying to stop a chariot.
“Didn’t I just say? I want to take your life to exchange for your daughter’s life!”
Altar Master Xu stopped near the HongHua Sect.
“Do you know that the person who tried to threaten me with my daughter last time has grass growing over his grave that’s already over a meter tall. I’m afraid you’ll be exchanging your life for your own by then.”
Cheng Yuan replied calmly.
“You seem quite confident in your daughter!”
Altar Master Xu smiled noncommittally.
“Of course, because she has never disappointed me.”
A trace of pride appeared on Cheng Yuan’s face.
“Yes, I admit she is excellent. Reaching the Huashen realm at the age of sixteen is a talent that has no predecessor or successor in the Cultivation World of Xihui Dynasty.”
Altar Master Xu couldn’t help but agree, but then he changed the subject: “What a pity! Even geniuses need time to grow. Strength is secondary, and the most important thing is experience. She’s still too young. Not only should she not have taken Xieqisan, but she also shouldn’t have left her parents at home.”
“She didn’t do it because she was too young, but because she was confident.”
Cheng Yuan defended her.
“Is that so? Then watch closely. Tonight, I will make her completely despair.”
Altar Master Xu sneered.
“Brother, you don’t seem like a bloodthirsty person. Why must we resort to violence? Can’t we sit down and talk things through?”
Cheng Yuan tried to persuade him.
“Talk it through? I wish I could! But due to our differing stances, our conflict with the Immortal Sect cannot be resolved peacefully.”
Altar Master Xu sighed.
“What conflict? Can you tell me about it?”
Cheng Yuan was trying to stall for time.
“Forget it. Since you want to hear, I’ll explain it simply. It’s incredibly difficult for ordinary men to find wives, while cultivators in the Immortal Sect have women all around them. We are from the same world, yet it’s like heaven and hell. To change this situation, the only way is for the Immortal Sect to send those women back to the secular world. Do you think they’re willing?”
Altar Master Xu revealed the root of the conflict.
Cheng Yuan fell silent. As far as he knew, the Immortal Sect would definitely not be willing. This was because cultivators valued bloodline inheritance. Having more wives would greatly increase the probability of cultivating talent being passed down.
“Brother Cheng is a smart person, so you should know that this is impossible. Therefore, the only way to solve it is through force.”
Altar Master Xu’s gaze sharpened.
“Brother, what you’re saying might be correct, but I need to correct one thing. Those women were not forcibly kept by the Immortal Sect; they went there willingly and even paid a large sum for a residential spot. Therefore, cultivators have no right to drive them away.”
Cheng Yuan tried to reason with him.
“So, to make them return to their homes, we can only annihilate the Immortal Sect.”
Altar Master Xu sneered.
“Don’t you think you’re being very selfish? For your own selfish desires, you’re willing to make so many women homeless. In such chaotic times, that’s indirectly equivalent to causing their deaths.”
Cheng Yuan rebuked him.
“That’s not my concern. Their safety should be the responsibility of their future men.”
Altar Master Xu completely shirked responsibility.
“As expected, someone who disregards the law cannot be a good person. You’re hiding behind the guise of standing up for all men, but in reality, you’re engaging in selfish and greedy acts.”
Cheng Yuan sneered.
“I never said I was a good person.”
Altar Master Xu’s expression remained unchanged, then he pushed Cheng Yuan: “Let’s go! Tonight, I want to show you how your excellent daughter loses her confidence!”
Cheng Yuan had no choice but to be escorted towards the entrance of the HongHua Sect.
“Who is it?”
The four disciples on gate duty shouted, but upon seeing Cheng Yuan’s face, they immediately became respectful: “It’s Uncle Cheng! What brings you here?”
“Run quickly!”
Cheng Yuan reminded them without hesitation.
The four disciples looked at each other, unsure of what was happening.
“It’s too late to run now.”
Altar Master Xu sneered, his eyes narrowing slightly, a sharp glint appearing in them. The powerful killing intent almost materialized, crushing towards the four disciples.
“Ah!”
The four disciples were caught off guard and cried out in terror as if they had seen a ghost. Then their expressions froze, and their souls were instantly annihilated by the powerful killing intent!
Indeed, these four disciples were scared to death by Altar Master Xu’s killing intent! Killing intent is the nemesis of Spiritual Sense, and Spiritual Sense is an extension of the Soul, so such an effect is not surprising.
“Thump…”
A moment later, the corpses of the four disciples fell straight to the ground.
Cheng Yuan was extremely terrified. Although he had been mentally prepared, he had never expected the person holding him hostage to be so powerful, killing four Immortal Sect disciples with just a glare.
“Can Ling’er really deal with him?”
Seeing this horrifying scene, Cheng Yuan’s confidence began to waver. “No, I absolutely cannot let him in, or I’ll be harming my daughter!”
Thinking this, Cheng Yuan was about to bite his tongue and commit suicide, but at that moment, he felt a numbness in his neck and could no longer control his body.
“Trying to commit suicide, right? Too late!”
Altar Master Xu smiled mockingly, then grabbed Cheng Yuan by the collar and carried him forward with one hand.
“Cheng Hong Ling of HongHua Sect, come out and meet me!”
Altar Master Xu shouted as he walked. His voice was not loud, but it was as clear as a bell, echoing through the heavens and earth.
At this moment, Qi Huang was feigning sleep in the bedroom. Upon hearing the voice, she immediately released her Spiritual Sense to investigate. Then she saw her cheap father being held hostage by a strange middle-aged man, and all the disciples at the entrance were already dead.
“Not good!”
Qi Huang’s expression instantly changed, and her figure vanished from the room.
Cheng Hong Ling downstairs was the same, although her speed was a little slower.
In almost the blink of an eye, Qi Huang appeared in front of Altar Master Xu. Fire blazed in her eyes, and she berated him, “Who are you? Why are you holding my father hostage?”
“You are Cheng Hong Ling’s clone, right? Such speed! It’s not something a Huashen realm cultivator can achieve. It seems the rumors are true; your Spiritual Sense has long surpassed the Huashen realm.”
A trace of apprehension appeared on Altar Master Xu’s face. He felt as though he had underestimated her.
“I’m asking you a question! Release my father quickly, or even if you can enter tonight, you’ll be a corpse when you leave.”
Qi Huang threatened sternly.
Just then, Cheng Hong Ling also arrived. Her pretty face was as cold as frost, and her tone was even colder: “Who are you? Why are you holding my father hostage and what are your intentions?”
“My name is Xu You, and I am an Altar Master of the Juexian Cult. My purpose in holding your father hostage is simple: I want you to exchange your life for his!”
Xu You arrogantly stated his purpose, then gripped Cheng Yuan’s throat with his right hand.
‘Another Altar Master?’
Qi Huang’s expression immediately became solemn. She knew very well the strength of the Altar Masters of the Juexian Cult. Even if she could defeat them, it would not be easy, not to mention that the opponent still had her father as a hostage.
“The Juexian Cult thinks highly of me, actually sending three Altar Masters.”
Cheng Hong Ling scoffed, while secretly communicating with Qi Huang via Mind Transmission: “I’ve been poisoned by Xieqisan, and my True Qi is only one-tenth of its original strength. Therefore, I must strike a decisive blow. Do you have the confidence to control him and ensure Father’s safety?”
“Yes!”
Qi Huang gritted her teeth and said. She knew that at this moment, she had to have confidence even if she didn’t.
“Alas, who could have foreseen that Hong Ling Fairy’s talent is so astonishing? If you are not eliminated in the cradle, you will surely become a major threat to my cult in the future.”
Xu You flattered her hypocritically.
“Since you know my talent is astonishing, and you’ve already lost two helpers, you should be running. Why do you dare to provoke me alone?”
Cheng Hong Ling continued to talk nonsense, but in her mind, she was still communicating with her clone via Mind Transmission: “Later, use your Spiritual Sense to limit his speed as much as possible. I will strive for a one-strike kill. Father is in his hands; we must succeed, not fail.”
“Okay!”
Qi Huang took a deep breath.
“If it were before, I naturally wouldn’t dare. But who told you to get poisoned by Xieqisan? This Altar Master wants to experience the thrill of destroying a sect alone tonight! As long as you die, dealing with a bunch of weaklings in this HongHua Sect will be effortless for me!”
Xu You said arrogantly.
“Attack!”
At this moment, Cheng Hong Ling suddenly gave the order.
Qi Huang knew that there could be no mistakes this time. She dared not hold back at all, putting all her strength into exerting all her Spiritual Sense towards that Juexian Cult Altar Master.
