CHAPTER 530: CHAPTER 530 I, GU MANG, HAVE BEEN TARGETED

Both of them were strong. Even though neither had yet set foot into the Saint Realm, Chen Pingping could easily slay those within it, while Yue Wuxia had an Emperor Weapon protecting her.

Despite such formidable strength, they were excessively cautious.

In the few days since entering the Wind Cloud List, they had been lying low, hiding in the shadows. Whenever they saw a fight, the two would stop and watch with great interest, each explaining their perspectives.

If a Great Opportunity arose that suited them, they would stealthily strike, conveniently sending the original discoverers out of the competition; after all, one should always do more such good deeds.

Opportunities they deemed unworthy, they couldn’t even be bothered to pursue.

One lacked nothing; the other was the daughter of the Demon Emperor.

Of course, their luck was also good. Since entering the Wind Cloud List, they hadn’t encountered any true powerhouses, nor had they stumbled upon any forbidden zones within the small world.

But Gu Mang wasn’t so lucky.

Several days passed. No matter where he appeared, his location would mysteriously be exposed. If, by some stroke of luck, he found an opportunity, a horde of geniuses would appear the very next moment.

He was exasperated.

Something isn’t right, he always felt. Someone is targeting me.

But among the many young geniuses on the Wind Cloud List, he wasn’t considered top-tier, not even first-rate. Furthermore, he possessed nothing that others would covet. So why would he be targeted?

Could it be the Prince?

No, no, no... It can’t be him. With his style, he would have struck with thunderous force the moment he saw me.

「On the seventh day.」

Gu Mang found an ancient ruin. As he extended his Divine Sense, he detected faint traces of a Great Tao imprint. Though weak, comprehending it would undoubtedly be a Great Opportunity!

A look of joy crossed his face.

But this time, he didn’t act rashly.

Recalling his previous encounters, he knew that whenever he found something, a group of geniuses would inevitably appear to attack him.

This indicated that someone was secretly following and targeting him.

HEH HEH!

Gu Mang sneered. He picked a spot and waited silently. I really want to see which bastard is being so despicable!

Luckily, the geniuses who had appeared before weren’t very strong; otherwise, he would have already been eliminated from the competition.

However, time flowed on, and several hours passed in the blink of an eye.

The ruins were eerily quiet, both inside and out. There wasn’t a single soul in sight, nor even the slightest fluctuation of aura.

Gu Mang grew puzzled.

What’s going on? Where are they?

He was waiting for that hidden bastard to summon reinforcements, but so far, not a soul had appeared.

Was my judgment wrong? Could the previous encounters have been mere coincidences? Maybe no one is following or targeting me after all.

After some thought, he slowly stood up and cautiously moved towards the center of the ruins.

Just then, three young geniuses suddenly appeared. One of them exclaimed, "A Great Opportunity!"

FUCK!

Gu Mang was livid.

As expected, here we go again. The same old story, the same old trick, nothing has changed.

It seemed that unless he avoided Great Opportunities altogether, the moment he approached one, someone would inevitably attack, leading to a fierce battle.

His face turned ashen as he glared at the three individuals a short distance away.

They were all young, their cultivation realms averaging around the Third Heaven of the Lord realm. Strangely, they didn’t seem to be together, having arrived from different directions.

But one thing was consistent.

When they saw Gu Mang, they showed no surprise, instead acting naturally, as if they had long known he was there.

In fact, they had been lying in wait, specifically for this moment.

"Who the hell are you?" Gu Mang demanded angrily.

HEH HEH!

The young man on the left chuckled. "Take a guess."

"I’ll guess your grandpa! I’ll guess your whole damn family!" he roared, trembling with rage.

It’s deliberate. Absolutely deliberate. Someone is targeting me from the shadows.

Damn it...

Gu Mang’s gaze was cold as he watched the three men.

The second young man raised his eyebrows, his tone casual. "What’s your hurry? We’ve been guarding this spot for several hours. It’s been tough, you know?"

Yes! They were indeed targeting Gu Mang.

And the mastermind behind the scenes? Of course, it was Chen Shixian!

Chen Pingping had said that upon finding Gu Mang, they should simply send him out of the competition. However, Chen Shixian believed that would be pointless.

Not only would it fail to make him willingly join the Wuji Sect, but it would likely intensify his hatred for them.

Ah! No, that’s not quite right! Since he already hates us, we might as well be ruthless.

Let Gu Mang fall into utter despair, seeing no glimmer of hope, until he had no choice but to join the Wuji Sect.

HEH HEH!

In the shadows, Chen Shixian smirked, pleased with her plan.

Behind her stood seven or eight young geniuses.

She had strong-armed all of them into following her.

Since unlocking the fourth hidden potential of her body, her strength had skyrocketed. Her combat power had reached the Peak State of the Lord realm, making it easy for her to suppress this group.

Willing or not, Chen Shixian had laid down the law: "Either follow me, or I’ll send you out of here immediately."

Initially, they were definitely unwilling. The cultivation Chen Shixian displayed was merely the Peak State of Supreme Mystery.

They were a bit bewildered.

She hasn’t even reached the King Tao realm, yet she dares to enter the Wind Cloud List to contend for Great Opportunities? Has she lost her mind?

However, they soon witnessed Chen Shixian’s awe-inspiring power—the terrifying scene of her effortlessly suppressing a group of geniuses with a single palm strike.

What silenced them further was the fate of an eighth-stage Lord among them—a prominent and indignant figure who had dared to attack.

The result? One sword strike. Yes, that was all it took. Chen Shixian merely swung her sword, and that eighth-stage Lord was grievously wounded.

The geniuses were dumbfounded.

Trembling with fear, they no longer dared to act rashly.

Reluctantly, they followed Chen Shixian.

And so, the subsequent scenes unfolded: they trailed Gu Mang, targeting him in various ways.

At this moment, one young man couldn’t help but ask, "Big Brother, did Gu Mang abandon you?"

They had been speculating wildly along the way!

With Chen Shixian’s strength, she could have easily eliminated Gu Mang from the Wind Cloud List with a single blow, but she hadn’t.

Instead, she had gathered a group of geniuses and orchestrated this campaign against him.

Other than a broken heart, they couldn’t imagine what kind of grudge or hatred would drive Chen Shixian to torment someone so relentlessly.

It’s truly terrifying.

SMACK!

Chen Shixian rapped him on the head, glaring. "What nonsense are you thinking?"

The man: "..."

Confirmed, it’s not heartbreak. Could it be...?

They exchanged glances. Perhaps her older or younger sister was heartlessly abandoned by Gu Mang? Not only that, but her sister had also gotten pregnant! So she’s here to avenge Gu Mang.

Chen Shixian scanned them and said, "Stop your wild guesses. There’s nothing of the sort. I am still single, dedicated to pursuing the Great Tao, and I intend to walk the path of invincibility. It’s impossible for me to like anyone, let alone fall in love."

Everyone: "..."

As the saying goes, the more one tries to hide something, the more it becomes obvious. Chen Shixian was clearly protesting too much.

"Yes, yes, Big Brother has a resolute Dao heart and will surely walk the path of invincibility."

"Big Brother is wise."

"Big Brother is the most powerful."

"But, Big Brother, the Wind Cloud List has been open for several days, and the entry passage is now closed. Those top-tier geniuses might have already found the Great Emperor’s Heritage. Shouldn’t we—"

Shouldn’t we go deeper and compete with them? Isn’t it a waste to spend so much time on Gu Mang? He silently added these last two questions in his mind, not daring to voice them for fear of Chen Shixian’s palm.

Chen Shixian glanced sideways at him.

His body trembled, and cold sweat dripped down.

"What Great Emperor’s Heritage?" Chen Shixian didn’t strike. Recalling Chen Pingping’s usual way of doing things, she chuckled...