CHAPTER 529: CHAPTER 529 WELL DONE, BACK-STABBER

From the Ancient City, Sound and Ask Demon Zhu Menting, along with many top talents, successively entered the Wind Cloud List.

Chen Pingping and Yue Wuxia, crouched in the hollow of a hill, exchanged a glance.

"Big Bro," Chen Pingping said.

"Little Bro..." Yue Wuxia’s gaze was resolute. "Big Bro, whether I can take first place on the Wind Cloud List depends on you."

"Big Bro, rest assured, I will definitely help Big Bro claim that first place," Chen Pingping said earnestly.

"Well done. Big Bro won’t let you down," she said, her face lighting up with joy.

"Thank you, Big Bro," Chen Pingping said, moved.

"Let’s go. We’ll enter the list too."

"Alright..."

Ali, trailing behind them, watched the two faking sincerity and, for a moment, didn’t know what to say. Although she suspected that Chen Pingping was up to something, she could find no evidence. What was fatal was that her own young lady didn’t believe it.

Fortunately, Yue Wuxia had an Emperor Weapon on her. This Emperor Weapon could only truly manifest its power in her hands. If Chen Pingping really had ulterior motives, the Emperor Weapon would autonomously activate and protect Yue Wuxia.

Thinking this, she felt somewhat reassured.

The two of them gradually moved away until they finally arrived before the Wind Cloud List.

「Not far away...」

Jiang Ni’er, upon seeing them, mumbled, "Senior Brother is flirting again."

Zi Ji also saw them, but she was at a loss for words. After a long time, she managed to choke out, "She has an Emperor Weapon on her."

For some reason, as her cultivation realm improved, her Five Senses and Sixth Perception underwent earth-shattering changes, enabling her to easily sense the Divine Weapons within cultivators’ bodies, or other things.

Jiang Ni’er was startled but didn’t have time to notify Chen Pingping as the two had already stepped into the Wind Cloud List.

「...」

Legend has it that this Wind Cloud List was a great world refined by a Great Emperor, where he left behind many Great Opportunities and his own legacy. But as the long years passed, generation after generation of talents entered, yet none had ever found his legacy. Even more so, the geniuses who had taken first place on the Wind Cloud List frequently disappeared mysteriously. Some said they went to another world. Others believed they were still inside the Wind Cloud List, in seclusion, waiting for the day of Tao Verification. Various theories abounded. But the one most in line with the facts, and accepted by most, was that they died.

The existence of the Wind Cloud List was likely the Great Emperor’s way of seeking suitable successors. However, across generations, the talents who claimed first place were unable to withstand his legacy, let alone touch the Heaven Tao Stone. In the process of receiving the legacy, they met with backlash and perished.

Regarding this, Chen Pingping was unconcerned.

He didn’t want to be first; he had no interest in it. He had only two tasks since arriving here. First, to find the two individuals mentioned by his mentor and defeat each one. If possible, kill them. Second, to obtain the Heaven Tao Stone.

This was his agreement with Chen Shixian. He would help Chen Shixian secure first place in the Wind Cloud List, but the acquired Heaven Tao Stone must be given to him. It was said that this stone was transformed from the heart of the Great Emperor, containing the Great Emperor’s Qi. If it could be integrated into the Fusang Tree and forged with Heavenly Fire, he could craft a true Emperor Weapon.

Chen Pingping narrowed his eyes, pondering this. As for Yue Wuxia’s usefulness to him, it was singular: help her defeat many strong opponents first, raise her ranking, and let her attract animosity. When the time is ripe, I’ll have Chen Shixian defeat her and take her ranking. Perfect!

As he thought this, a smile appeared on Chen Pingping’s face.

Yue Wuxia watched him closely. "What are you laughing about?"

"Huh?" Chen Pingping snapped back to reality. "Did I laugh?"

"A silly smile." Yue Wuxia always felt there was something off about him but didn’t dwell on it.

At this moment, they had entered the Wind Cloud List. They looked at this unfamiliar world where they could encounter strong enemies at any moment, or even the taboos of this world. They had to be cautious.

Just then, several miles away, a fiery red light shone forth.

Yue Wuxia’s eyes widened in amazement. "The King of Medicine!" As she spoke, she was about to rise but was held back by Chen Pingping from behind. "Big Bro, we mustn’t be rash!"

He was speechless. For just a King of Medicine, she was ready to act and reveal their position. Could she be a little more reserved?

Before Yue Wuxia could respond, he continued, "Many people will fight over The King of Medicine. If we act rashly, we might encounter a strong enemy. Even if we get lucky and obtain The King of Medicine, we would become a target for everyone, which is really dangerous!"

"Hmm?" Yue Wuxia had a sudden realization. "Pingping, what you said makes a lot of sense. I didn’t realize that just now."

Upon hearing Chen Pingping’s explanation, she not only had a revelation but also broke out in a cold sweat. Just having entered the Wind Cloud List, exposure is a minor issue. But if Qin Meng, that bastard, finds out I’m also on the Wind Cloud List, wouldn’t that lead to grave consequences?

Chen Pingping pulled her along stealthily. "Let’s watch the battle. If there’s a chance to act, we’ll take it. If not, then forget The King of Medicine."

"Great idea!" Yue Wuxia brightened. "Worthy of being my Little Bro."

"All thanks to the great reminder from Big Bro," Chen Pingping replied.

"What?"

"If Big Bro hadn’t just caught the fluctuation of The King of Medicine’s aura, I wouldn’t have thought of this," Chen Pingping said with a smile.

"Hmph!" With his words, Yue Wuxia instantly puffed up with pride. It turns out I’m not only intelligent, but my sense of smell is also incredibly sharp. Despite being miles away, I could actually sense the presence of The King of Medicine!

She stuck out her chest proudly. "Little Bro, let’s hurry over and watch the battle."

The two of them tiptoed over to the area. It was a dense mountain forest where ancient trees and green vines intertwined, and wild grasses were everywhere. Huge boulders stood tall, giving the feeling of a primeval jungle. The red Divine Brilliance that had just flashed had faded, but it had attracted several young talents, whose cultivation realms were around Lord Fifth Layer of Heaven.

Not bad, Chen Pingping thought, assessing them, and made his decision.

A few young talents were making their moves, all competing for that King of Medicine.

Yue Wuxia watched, brimming with excitement. "Come on, beat them!"

Their cultivation realms were equal, their strengths comparable, and they restrained each other. None wanted to engage in a fight to the death, fearing they’d be eliminated right after entering the Wind Cloud List. That would be a huge loss of face.

At this moment, Chen Pingping spoke, "Big Bro, I think we can make our move now."

"Huh?" Yue Wuxia looked towards him.

"Just the five of them, with an average cultivation realm of Lord Fifth Layer of Heaven. Moreover, they’ve just expended a lot of energy in their attacks. With Big Bro’s strength, dealing with them would be a matter of minutes," Chen Pingping said with a smile.

"Are you saying I can make my move now?" Yue Wuxia’s eyes glittered.

"Yes, absolutely," Chen Pingping confirmed. "With Big Bro’s strength, you can easily kick them out."

He made his judgment. Yue Wuxia, it seemed, hadn’t considered this. Why was Chen Pingping so sure?

In the mountains, the cultivators who had been fighting eventually stopped. They stood in different positions, remaining wary of each other.

A green-robed man spoke up, "We’ve just entered the Wind Cloud List, and no one wants to be eliminated. So, I think it’s best to divide this King of Medicine among the five of us. What do you all think?"

"I agree," a white-robed man laughed.

"I also agree."

"No problem."

"Sounds good."

The remaining three nodded in turn. After all, it was just one King of Medicine. Although valuable, it wasn’t worth a life-and-death struggle for them.

At that moment, Yue Wuxia sneaked out from behind and launched a skill with a wave of her hand. She was very strong. Moreover, an Emperor Weapon protected her, so Chen Pingping could not sense her cultivation realm. Only at this moment did Chen Pingping finally realize it: Eighth Order.

From the strength she displayed, her cultivation realm is about Lord Eighth Layer of Heaven. Quite impressive. With such a level, she can easily suppress these five, so I don’t need to act.

"Who’s there?!" the green-robed man cried out in alarm.

"Your sister!" Yue Wuxia retorted, unleashing another skill without mercy, aiming to eliminate him on the spot and eject him from the Wind Cloud List.

The green-robed man’s face changed drastically. "Damn you!" Sensing the power of Yue Wuxia’s skill, I know I might be eliminated, but I’m unwilling to accept it! FUCK... I just got in here! Does it have to be this outrageous? Moreover, this woman is going all out over one King of Medicine. Such a ruthless woman!

His eyes widened as he stared fixedly at Yue Wuxia, determined to remember her face. Once she leaves the Wind Cloud List, I’ll call on my family’s powerful members to take her down!

"Let’s strike together!" one of the other geniuses, realizing the severity of the situation, yelled out.

But alas... The power of a Lord Eighth Layer of Heaven was not something they could shake. In a few simple rounds, she managed to eject all five of them.

As they were leaving, the five shouted in rage, "You damn back-stabber!" What made us angry wasn’t that she went all out over one King of Medicine. It was that she, already at Lord Eighth Layer, still resorted to a sneak attack! Isn’t that too much? Does she have no shame?!

But Yue Wuxia certainly didn’t care about these things. She only knew that she had taken down five people and successfully sent them out of the Wind Cloud List. Not only that, but she also got The King of Medicine.

HAHAHA... This is my first battle in life and the first Great Opportunity I’ve sought!

In the mountains, a small red fruit tree shivered. It was a King of Medicine that had developed Spiritual Intelligence. Just a moment ago, it was about to flee for its life, not expecting a terrifying aura to envelop it. The King of Medicine cried.

Yue Wuxia strode forward, uprooted The King of Medicine, and immediately handed it to Chen Pingping. "As my Little Bro, this is your rightful reward. Take it."

Chen Pingping was moved. "Thank you, Big Bro."

"Let’s go! We’ll continue to eject them. We should do more good deeds," Yue Wuxia said with a giggle, seemingly having found her amusement.

Chen Pingping was speechless. His expression became odd. This girl is a bit simple-minded! Thankfully, the powerful disciples from Wuji Sect and Fairy Valley aren’t here; otherwise, they would surely say, ’Your little junior sister is even more lacking than her.’