CHAPTER 326: CHAPTER 326 FORBIDDEN LAND (3)_1

Her heart was thumping wildly, filling her with a sudden burst of excitement.

"What must be done then? And what are those three places?" Before Shangguan You could speak, Shen Cheng hurriedly interjected.

"Those three places are the three great forbidden lands of all the Hidden World Families. It is rumored..."

"Shen Po." Before Shen Po could finish, a deep voice rang out. Immediately, a figure swiftly appeared in the secret chamber, successfully silencing Shen Po mid-sentence once again.

"Master." Seeing the newcomer, Shen Po called out respectfully. The arrivals were Zhuge Yang and his two companions.

"Shen Po, although you have broken away from the sect, you are still a member of the Zhuge Family. How can you divulge these secrets? Do not forget the sacred vows you made when you joined. Do you want to be hunted by everyone?" Zhuge Yang’s face was ashen as he furiously slapped Shen Po.

"Master, I acknowledge my mistake. I won’t dare to do it again." Shen Po knelt on the ground, blood spurting from his mouth.

"Hmph, get up. If you divulge the secrets of our sect to them again, you know the consequences. This time, I’ll let you off," Zhuge Yang said in a grim tone. With a wave of his hand, Shen Po stood up.

"Elder, what a coincidence. We meet again," Zhuge Yang said, looking at Shangguan You, who was clad in black, a smile on his face. He would definitely avenge the humiliation he suffered that day.

As he spoke, the two men who had accompanied him moved to surround Shangguan You.

"Hmph, didn’t you scurry back to your hole? How dare you appear before me again? Aren’t you afraid you won’t return? Even with helpers, it’s useless. Hmph."

Shangguan You sneered, her cold gaze sweeping over Zhuge Yang and the two old men beside him. They appeared to be of similar age to Zhuge Yang. Zhuge Feng was not present, nor was the Zhuge Family member from the Ministry of Health’s secret chamber that day. Li Wanying’s whereabouts are still unknown. It seems if I want to find her, I’ll have to start with Zhuge Yang.

"Elder, you are a person of great stature and naturally wouldn’t stoop to argue with us juniors," one of the other old men said, stroking his grizzled beard with an air of magnanimity. "However, we, the three great Elders of the Zhuge Family, are here today to request that you return the Fire, Water, and Earth Spirit Beads, as well as the Crystal Coffin. If you hand over these four items today, we will naturally not make things difficult for you. Moreover, you will become an honored guest of the Zhuge Family."

"That’s right. If you hand over the items obediently, we will naturally treat you as an honored guest. Otherwise, don’t blame us for being merciless."

"Hmph, merciless? How merciless can you be? Do you think I, this old man, am afraid of you?" Shangguan You sneered, her black clothes stirring lightly with her words. She had yet to see just how merciless they could be.

"Elder, these two are Elders Ming and Shi of the Zhuge Family," Zhuge Yang said proudly to Shangguan You, who was in the center. The two old men beside him held their heads even higher. He didn’t believe Shangguan You could escape today.

"Never heard of them," Shangguan You retorted, her sneer causing the smiles on the faces of Elders Ming and Shi of the Zhuge Family to stiffen. Everywhere they went, who didn’t try to curry favor with them? This damned old man in black actually dared to humiliate them like this!

"Hmph, Elder Meihua, I don’t care who you are! Obediently hand over what we want today, or don’t even think about leaving here alive. Do you really think the people of the Zhuge Family are yours to bully at will?"

"What a joke. Since when did those things become yours? You can rob others, so why can’t I?" Shangguan You sneered, looking at the three men who were glaring at her like tigers eyeing their prey. Fiery red Fire Element energy began to entwine her hands.

"Elder, don’t forget, those items originally belonged to my disciple! You forcibly took them. Now, we are merely reclaiming what is ours!" Zhuge Yang roared. The Spiritual Energy around him surged, waiting only for the command to capture Shangguan You.

"Hmph! ’Only officials are allowed to commit arson, while commoners are forbidden from lighting lamps.’ So this is the esteemed conduct of the Zhuge Family! I’m truly impressed, truly impressed!" Shangguan You burst out laughing. As she spoke, she was slowly manipulating the Earth Element beneath her. Through the layers of walls, she could clearly see that no matter how she moved the earth, the objects behind the wall remained in their original positions, at their original distances, completely unaffected.

Could this be the barrier Shen Po spoke of? I was worried that disrupting the ground’s structure would release those things. But now that I see my actions have no effect, I can finally relax.

"If that’s how it is, then don’t blame us for being impolite," Zhuge Yang sneered. The three simultaneously launched their attack, their powerful Spiritual Energy surging overwhelmingly towards Shangguan You.

"Hmph, as if I’m afraid of you! If you have the guts, bring it on!" Shangguan You sneered back, her figure swiftly disappearing. The three potent surges of Spiritual Energy collided, exploding with a BANG in the center.

"Shen Cheng, find a chance and leave quickly!" Shen Po deflected the incoming blast of Spiritual Energy, shielding Shen Cheng behind him, and urged him. Shen Cheng froze for a moment, staring at the scene before him in disbelief. He never imagined that such immense power truly existed in this world!

"Thinking of leaving? Not a single one of you will have the chance," Shangguan You sneered. The ground where they stood began to sink at a visible rate, and the entire secret chamber was quickly filled with earth. Whatever is in here, I won’t allow anyone to dig it out.

"She’s using the Earth Spirit Bead!" Zhuge Yang exclaimed quickly. He and the other two elders immediately used their Spiritual Energy to form a massive protective shield. Shen Po grabbed Shen Cheng’s shoulder, pulling them both into the shield. He then joined Zhuge Yang and the two elders in continuously channeling their Spiritual Energy into the barrier.

"So, you have some insight," Shangguan You sneered. Having moved them two hundred meters underground, she had successfully transported them from beneath the Shen Family estate to a remote suburb. Here, we can fight as much as we want.

"Elder, are you perhaps afraid of us? Is that why you’re cowering and don’t dare to show your face?" one of them taunted.

"Hahaha! You dare to be so arrogant now that you’re on my turf? Let me give you a taste of this!" Shangguan You’s voice rang out. She then sneered as the surrounding soil surged, pressing wave after wave against their protective shield.