CHAPTER 294: CHAPTER 294 THE SECRET IN THE CRYSTAL COFFIN (1)_1

But Shangguan You simply didn’t know what "rules and standards" meant. She also knew nothing about the Hidden World Family. Therefore, Zhuge Yang’s challenges, effective for everyone in the Cultivation World, were futile against Shangguan You. Since she neither understood nor knew these things, Zhuge Yang’s attempts to ambush her were also useless.

"Hmph, I am Elder Meihua. Do you think you’re qualified to challenge me? Train for another ten years and then come back! Hahaha!" Shangguan You laughed loudly within the space. At the same time, her thirty-six Plum Blossom Divine Needles shot towards Zhuge Yang’s thirty-six acupoints.

Her black-clad figure appeared once again in mid-air, channeling the chaotic Spiritual Energy within her toward Zhuge Yang’s chest. The Water Element also surged out just then, entangling Zhuge Ao and Shen Po from all directions.

"As a senior, how can you be so shameless as to launch a sneak attack? Don’t you even understand the most basic conventions?" Zhuge Yang bellowed angrily. Spiritual Energy whirled wildly around him, blocking the thirty-six oncoming Golden Needles, but even as it did, Shangguan You’s most fatal palm strike hit him in the back.

"Hmph, compared to your three-on-one tactics, my actions are nothing. Savor this experience, and remember, I am Elder Meihua."

As Shangguan You finished speaking, Zhuge Yang coughed up several mouthfuls of fresh blood. His body, suspended in mid-air, crashed violently towards the ground. Zhuge Yang tried to gather the Spiritual Energy within him, but Shangguan You’s palm strike had scattered it, making it impossible for him to stabilize himself.

"Master!"

"Master!" Shen Po and Zhuge Ao both shouted, ignoring the Water Element entangling them as they leaped up to catch the falling Zhuge Yang.

"Thinking of saving him? That depends on my permission," Shangguan You snorted coldly. Simultaneously, countless tendrils of the Water Element tightly ensnared the two men.

"Ice Seal!" Shangguan You incanted softly. The water droplets entwining Shen Po and Zhuge Ao rapidly turned into ice, freezing them solid.

With a THUD, Shangguan You viciously kicked Zhuge Yang’s chest, accelerating his fall.

With a crisp BANG! Zhuge Yang’s body smashed hard against the ground, and he spat out copious amounts of fresh blood. Following two CRACKLING sounds, the two men encased in ice broke free. At the same time, Shangguan You also spat out a mouthful of blood. However, it was concealed by her black clothes and went unnoticed by the men.

"Hmph, this is a lesson for you. If you dare to cross me again, I will make you regret ever being born into this world!" Shangguan You snorted coldly, her Plum Blossom Divine Needles stabbing towards Shen Po and Zhuge Ao.

With several sickening, fleshy sounds, the Golden Needles pierced deep into their flesh. With a THUD, the two men fell to the ground simultaneously. A flash of golden light, and Shangguan You, along with the Golden Needles, disappeared from the spot once again.

「Inside the space.」

As soon as Shangguan You entered, she passed out. The meridians within her felt as if they were about to burst from the rampaging Spiritual Energy. Her recent all-out attack on Zhuge Yang had completely drained her Spiritual Energy. Her body hadn’t recovered; instead, the discomfort intensified.

If her body hadn’t reached its limit, she would have definitely sent those three old fools to the Western Paradise to meet King Yama today.

「 」

Shen Cheng, who had fainted, was awakened by the powerful fluctuations outside and the overwhelming surge of Spiritual Energy. He rubbed his aching brow and quickly ran into the courtyard. He saw the destroyed yard, thick thorns scattered all over the ground, Zhuge Yang lying in a pool of blood, and Shen Po, who had also passed out.

"Grandpa, how are you?" Shen Cheng exclaimed in alarm. He hurried to lift Shen Po from the ground and pinched his philtrum. Shen Po slowly regained consciousness. "Chengcheng, leave this place quickly!" Shen Po urged, spitting out a mouthful of blood, his voice urgent as he pulled at Shen Cheng.

"Grandpa, who destroyed this place? Who injured you all?" Shen Cheng asked in confusion while supporting Shen Po. The destruction is so vast; how intense must that fight have been? No guns were used, no heavy weaponry... how could this place have ended up like this?

"It was that old man in black. He’s very dangerous. You have to leave quickly!" Shen Po said. "You must take everything you’ve seen here to your grave. Don’t tell anyone. Don’t even mention it in front of anybody, do you hear me? Not even Wanqian. Go! Quickly!" He gave Shen Cheng a push, urging him to leave rapidly.

"Grandpa, how could I leave at a time like this?"

"If you don’t leave now, once they wake up, you won’t be able to leave even if you want to! Remember, never come back here. If something comes up, I’ll find you. Hurry up and go!" Shen Po pushed Shen Cheng again. Then, with a wave of his hands, he flung Shen Cheng over the compound wall. Watching the vanishing figure, Shen Po took a deep breath.

He spat out another mouthful of blood. His head spun, and he fainted once more.

「 」

Just as Shen Cheng’s body was flung out, the villa before him dissolved into a mass of pitch-black fog. It was so dense that he couldn’t even find the spot where he had just been standing, let alone an exit. The fierce battle had thrown the Formation within the villa into chaos.

Shen Cheng frowned deeply, started his car, and quickly left the area. He was no fool; some things, even if Shen Po didn’t clarify them, he understood them nonetheless. Shen Cheng had barely driven away when several shadowy figures rapidly approached the location through the darkness, their speed surpassing that of a car.

「In Beijing’s largest KTV.」

The sudden departure of Shangguan You and Gui Mo had left Yu Zijin and Gui Luo with no desire to continue singing. Shangguan You’s abrupt exit caused Yu Zijin’s heart to sink momentarily. But then, remembering that Shangguan You would soon be her sister-in-law, her spirits lifted once more.

When a group that had been repressed for a long time finally got a chance to relax, their released energy could be terrifying. Although the soundproofing here was excellent, the raucous singing from their private room could still be heard by people in other rooms.

Just as their party was in full swing, the door to their private room was rudely kicked open. The room instantly fell silent. Even the person mid-song, microphone in hand, stopped and stared at the furious group of people who had just stormed in.

They were caught off guard. Would someone actually dare to pick a fight with them here, during their KTV session?

"What bullshit song is this? It sounds awful!" the man at the door exclaimed. He was dressed in a black suit and accompanied by several bodyguard-like figures. He had a mustache that twitched as he exhaled sharply, and his furious eyes glared fiercely at everyone in the room.