CHAPTER 560: CHAPTER 553: ANOTHER ENCOUNTER WITH THE UGLY OLD WOMAN_1

Xiang Shaolong didn’t notice that Qin Feiyang and Fatty were watching him.

He looked up at the teleportation gate, seemingly struggling.

Just then, Lu Xingchen ascended, landing next to Qin Feiyang, and asked with a laugh, "Brother Qin, when are you planning to go in?"

Fatty looked puzzled and asked, "What does our entry time have to do with you?"

His words clearly carried discontent.

How could Lu Xingchen not pick up on that? Yet, a smile remained on his face.

"When we went to the ruins last time, Brother Qin and I fought side by side, and our rapport was pretty decent. So, I want to continue cooperating with Brother Qin this time."

"As for Dongfang Wuheng and the others, frankly, I’m not optimistic about them," Lu Xingchen said with a smile, his voice deliberately lowered so only the three of them could hear.

Fatty was taken aback for a moment, then chuckled, "You have good judgment, but we might not necessarily cooperate with you."

Lu Xingchen replied with a faint smile, "That still depends on Brother Qin’s decision, right?"

Fatty pursed his lips. Indeed, when with Qin Feiyang, he couldn’t make the final decisions, but he could still offer his opinions. The reborn Lu Xingchen was just too strange; they had to be on guard!

Qin Feiyang pondered for a moment and said, "We still don’t know the exact situation with the Battle of the Nine States. I think we should discuss cooperation after we understand the details."

This way, he neither offended anyone nor burned any bridges. What if he truly needed Lu Xingchen’s cooperation in the future? It was best not to speak too definitively.

"Fair enough."

Lu Xingchen nodded. He knew this matter couldn’t be rushed. Clearly, Qin Feiyang hadn’t let down his guard against him yet.

Suddenly!

Xiang Shaolong, who had been struggling, soared up and darted towards the teleportation gate.

"Huh?"

Fatty was astonished. Does this guy really dare to go? Judging by his aura, Xiang Shaolong was only a one-star War Emperor. With such meager strength, wasn’t going there just asking for death?

Following Xiang Shaolong, several others entered the teleportation gate.

However, quite a few people changed their minds at the last moment.

Their cultivation levels were generally below that of Six Star War Emperors.

Among them was someone Qin Feiyang knew well, Murong Jing!

She also chose to back out.

In the eyes of others, her action might have appeared cowardly, but to Qin Feiyang, it was a wise decision. After all, this wasn’t the only Battle of the Nine States. It was far better to wait for the next one, to participate after her cultivation had grown stronger, than to go now and throw her life away. Wasn’t that a more secure choice?

"Brat, once you enter the battlefield, you must ensure Shuang’er’s safety. If anything happens to her, I swear I won’t let you off easy when you return."

Just then, an aged voice echoed in Qin Feiyang’s mind. It was the Old Master sending him a voice transmission.

Qin Feiyang gave a helpless chuckle. Even if the Old Master hadn’t said anything, he would have done his utmost to protect this ’sister’ of his.

WHOOSH!!!

At the same time, Ren Wushuang glanced at Qin Feiyang and, alongside Shen Mei, flew towards the teleportation gate.

Qin Feiyang furrowed his brows. Shen Mei is going too? This woman used to be a Five Star War Emperor and has now broken through to Six Star War Emperor, but her strength is still insufficient!

Looks like more trouble, Fatty couldn’t help but sigh inwardly. Women... they really know how to cause headaches. After that incident with Lu Xingchen back then, not only had the relationship between Ren Wushuang and Shen Mei not changed, but they had actually grown even closer. One could even say they were like blood sisters. If we’re to protect Ren Wushuang, we’ll definitely have to look out for Shen Mei too.

"Let’s go!" Qin Feiyang said, shaking his head and chuckling at Fatty’s gloomy expression. He then followed closely behind Ren Wushuang and Shen Mei into the teleportation gate.

Fatty also followed.

Lu Xingchen glanced around the Inner Hall, a sharp glint in his eyes, and without turning his head, he rushed into the teleportation gate.

Jiang Qianqing also followed.

He was the last one to enter the teleportation gate.

When the teleportation gate disappeared, the Old Master sighed, "I hope everyone can return safely this time."

"That’s unrealistic," the woman in colorful clothes said, shaking her head.

For a moment, the hearts of all the prominent figures present felt as if crushed by a heavy stone, an unbearable weight.

「...」

Outside State City, there was a vast canyon. The canyon was surrounded by mountains on all sides, isolated from the world.

Inside the canyon, there were four distinct areas.

To the south lay a sea of vibrant, colorful flowers. Amongst the blossoms, various medicinal herbs swayed gently in the wind, emitting a rich, fragrant aroma.

To the north was a crystal-clear lake, like a polished mirror reflecting the blue sky and white clouds.

To the west stretched a treeless plain covered in lush green grass, resembling an oasis in a desert.

To the east stood a verdant forest. The trees weren’t especially thick, but their branches were dense with leaves, brimming with vitality.

The entire place exuded an air of peace, tranquility, and serenity. It was like an earthly paradise; being there, it seemed one could forget all their troubles.

SWOOSH!

Suddenly, a group of young people with extraordinary bearings appeared in the sky above the canyon, all wearing the uniform of the Holy Temple.

Indeed! They were disciples from the Inner Hall.

Arriving at this unfamiliar place, everyone was filled with astonishment.

But as Qin Feiyang and Fatty looked down at the canyon below, their expressions turned extremely grim.

Because this was Butterfly Valley, a place they wouldn’t want to visit even in their nightmares!

"Boss, what’s going on?" Fatty asked in utter disbelief.

"I don’t know," Qin Feiyang said, shaking his head.

Weren’t they supposed to be participating in the Battle of the Nine States? How did they end up here? Was that hideous old crone still in Butterfly Valley?

Both of them couldn’t help but look towards the forest to the east.