CHAPTER 596: CHAPTER 596: SNEAK ATTACK

In the narrow mountain valley, Qin Yi led Sha Ming and the others swiftly away.

"Nan ZaiXu, slow down, there’s an array here, we mustn’t carelessly trigger it," Sha Ming said. They had experienced the power of the array here firsthand, and it was astonishing.

Qin Yi laughed, "Don’t worry, senior, the array here was set by me, there will be no problem."

"You are truly a genius who has studied arrays since childhood. It’s a pity you’re from Longxia, if only you were from the Wolf Country."

Qin Yi replied humbly, "Senior, you flatter me. Though I’m not from the Wolf Country, I feel akin to Brother Sha, and would never oppose the Wolf Country."

Sha Ming nodded with satisfaction, "Decades ago, in the Battle of Luoshen Mountain, your Longxia narrowly won. Now, after decades of biding our time, recovering and training, the Qi Refinement path has reached its peak again. Joining forces against your Longxia is only a matter of time. What will you choose when that time comes?"

A flash of coldness flickered in Qin Yi’s eyes but quickly vanished. He then spoke earnestly, "Rest assured, senior, my family didn’t participate in the Battle of Luoshen Mountain decades ago. Now that I’m on good terms with Young Master Sha, I certainly won’t be involved either."

"Good. This time, we will definitely defeat your Longxia’s Qi Refinement path. Once victorious, we’ll dominate Longxia together. By then, the Nan Family’s influence will undoubtedly rise further."

Qin Yi sneered inwardly but remained polite, "In that case, thank you, senior, for your support."

Sha Ming nodded arrogantly.

With Longxia’s long-standing traditions and countless treasures, by then, all of these will be theirs.

Qin Yi gave the five of them a cold glance, filled with disdain. Fools of a small country, as if you could dominate Longxia. As long as I, Qin Yi, am here, you’re just dreaming.

"Are we almost there?" Sha Ming asked.

Qin Yi nodded slightly, a hint of inscrutability flashing in his eyes, "Hmm, just ahead."

"Senior, I have an unwelcome request, I hope you’ll grant it."

Sha Ming was momentarily taken aback, instinctively slowing down, "What is it?"

"Recently, my family discovered an ancient relic. Based on our explorations, it contains countless rare treasures. However, the relic is fraught with dangers. If senior is willing, you can join the Nan Family in exploring the relic. Then, you can take whatever you desire inside as a token of friendship between us."

Sha Ming and the others’ eyes lit up. They’ve heard of Longxia’s ancient relics, said to be buried with countless rare treasures and extraordinary cultivation techniques.

"We are certainly willing. But since Longxia and our Wolf Country have always opposed each other, entering Longxia might cause many misunderstandings," Sha Ming said, frowning.

Qin Yi laughed, "No need to worry, we have a special passage to ensure seniors’ entry into Longxia goes unnoticed. Previously, we cooperated happily with the Zhi Family of the Southern Country."

Sha Ming and the others showed delight in their eyes, "Really? That’s excellent news."

Qin Yi signaled mysteriously, "Please wait a moment, seniors, let me tell you about a secret passage to infiltrate Longxia without being detected by the four Guardian Gods."

Sha Ming and the others’ breathing quickened; if such a passage existed, the united countries could enter Longxia directly and catch the four Guardian Gods off guard.

The five gathered around Qin Yi.

"This senior seems familiar, have I had the honor of meeting you before? May I know your distinguished name?" Qin Yi suddenly asked, looking at an old man with a mole on his face.

The old man paused for a moment, then replied, "I am Sha Muji..."

Before Sha Muji could finish his sentence, Qin Yi’s eyes turned vicious. He suddenly launched a surprise attack, striking the other’s chest with his palm. His entire cultivation was operating at its fullest, and a tempestuous force surged from his palm.

Bang!

Sha Muji’s hemp robe was instantly shredded into pieces, his skin compressed into countless cracks like an about-to-shatter porcelain. His entire chest caved in, white bones pierced through flesh, and blood splattered, making for a ghastly sight as he was blasted away.

Caught off guard, Sha Ming and the others were momentarily dumbfounded.

Hiss!

With a piercing whistle, as Qin Yi blasted Sha Muji away, his left hand swung a black brick in a full circle, smashing it into the face of another old man.

With a crack, blood splattered, the opponent’s nasal and forehead bones shattered, half of his face became bloody and unrecognizable, and he screamed as he tumbled backward.

Having succeeded in his ambush, Qin Yi retreated swiftly like lightning.

"Nan ZaiXu, I’ll kill you!" Sha Ming, coming to his senses, roared in fury, looking like a mad dog.

Qin Yi stopped a hundred meters away, his eyes filled with mockery.

"Muji," Sha Ming lunged towards Sha Muji.

The other two elders rushed to the old man with a face resembling blooming flowers from a brick.

Sha Muji lay on the ground like a dead dog, blood foaming from his mouth, mixed with pieces of internal organs. Qin Yi’s strike directly shattered his heart vessels and destroyed his internal organs. Were it not for his strong cultivation, he’d have gone to report to King Yan long ago.

Still, he would not survive; now he clung to life only through sheer cultivation, refusing to die.

The other unknown elder let out a heart-rending wail. His head was nearly cracked open, tortured by excruciating pain. Though he wasn’t going to die, the agony was unbearable.

"Muji..." Sha Ming desperately used energy movement to save Sha Muji.

However, Sha Muji’s eyes were already unfocused, his vitality rapidly fading, inhaling less air than he exhaled...soon, his eyes lost their luster, filled with unwillingness, staring with lifeless eyes, dead but unpeaceful.

"Muji," Sha Ming howled in frenzy.

Qin Yi just smirked, these people brought it upon themselves. Their greed led to their doom. He attacked when they were at their most relaxed, not just Sha Muji, even a god would fall.

The other elder with a face like blooming flowers, while applying energy movement to heal himself, howled in agony.

Sha Ming shut Sha Muji’s dead eyes, his own eyes shadowed and face twisted and terrifying. Standing up slowly, he looked at Qin Yi with venom, "Why?"

Qin Yi looked at Sha Ming as if he were an idiot, sneering, "How did you survive with that intelligence? I’m from Longxia, and you’re from the Wolf Country, we’re natural enemies, and you’re asking why?"

"Nan ZaiXu, I swear, once we invade Longxia, I’ll wipe out the Nan Family to its roots."

Qin Yi couldn’t help but laugh, "I called you stupid, and you had to show off."

As he spoke, Qin Yi’s expression turned fierce, his face filled with murderous intent, "It’s not your place to destroy the Nan Family, I’ll destroy the Nan Family with my own hands. And if you dare set foot in Longxia, I, Qin Yi, will make sure you never return."

Sha Ming’s eyes narrowed, "You’re not Nan ZaiXu, who are you?"

"Qin Yi."

Sha Ming and the others’ eyes were filled with shock.

"You’re the Qin Yi who invaded the Southern Country and destroyed the Zhi Family?"

Qin Yi replied indifferently, "I destroyed more than just one Zhi Family; I also severed the legacies of you, the tiny countries."