CHAPTER 246: CHAPTER 246 REVENGE_1

Chen An, who had evidently been keeping a constant watch on the Sound Transmission Talisman, immediately sent a reply.

"A few days ago, Mengze accumulated enough merit of slaying demons. At the Demon Slaying Hall, she exchanged it for a powerful, single-use magic artifact."

"Then, an hour ago, I discovered the cultivation resources she left for me... That’s when I realized something was wrong!"

"I couldn’t contact her using the Sound Transmission Talisman."

"The Deacon in charge of the Teleportation Array said she had returned to the sect."

"I asked a friend in the sect to check the entry and exit records. As soon as she returned to the Riverside Sect, she departed from the mountain gate!"

Shen Mo furrowed his brows.

Individually, these pieces of information wouldn’t raise any alarms.

But, put together, it was highly probable that Chen Mengze had gone to Sishui City to seek revenge on the Liu and Wu families!

The Sound Transmission Talisman was still vibrating.

"The teleportation back to the sect won’t be available for another two days! I can’t make it in time."

"Mo’er! You must hurry to Sishui City and stop Mengze."

"She is still young and has the potential to reach the Spirit Sea Realm! Even if she wants revenge... there’s no need to rush."

Shen Mo tapped the talisman with his Mana, assuring him with sincerity, "Uncle Chen, don’t worry. I will ensure Chen Mengze’s safety!"

Immediately, Shen Mo drew the Green Lotus Flame into his Dantian.

In the Fire Chi Cauldron, the valuable spiritual medicines were instantly reduced to a pile of dregs!

After returning the cauldron to his Universe Bag, Shen Mo quickly headed towards the exit of his cave mansion. The Sound Transmission Talisman in his hand was still attempting to reach Chen Mengze.

"Senior Sister Chen, if you go to seek revenge on the Liu and Wu families now, what are your chances of success?"

"Have you thought about what pretext you will use to annihilate these two families?"

"If you succeed, and the immortal sects backing these two families send Spirit Sea Realm experts to kill you, can you escape?"

Still no response!

Shen Mo swept his sleeve, summoned the Thunderstroke Sword, and stepped onto it.

In an instant, he transformed into a swift ray of light and flew away from the Riverside Sect!

「...」

Sishui City, although located within Qing State, also bordered the You State and Yu State.

You State was home to the Ghost Corpse School.

Yu State was also where another major immortal sect, the Seven Stars Altar, was based.

The influence of these three immortal sects intertwined and counteracted each other here, resulting in an extremely complex power dynamic in this city and the surrounding regions.

Besides the Liu and Wu families, Sishui City was also home to numerous smaller families that practiced Body Tempering.

Moreover, several renowned immortal sects were situated nearby!

Although not as powerful as the Five Great Sects, these sects still had Spirit Sea Realm experts, and the Liu and Wu families relied on their backing.

Shen Mo believed that, given Chen Mengze’s years of preparation, her sudden move meant... she likely had a sixty to seventy percent chance of eradicating the Liu and Wu families.

However, the variables and potential costs were immense!

First, over twenty years had passed. The Liu and Wu families could have joined forces and might have sought external aid from their backing immortal sects.

It was highly possible they had already retrieved that secret treasure from the Spirit Sea Realm ruins.

The nature of this secret treasure was unknown, and Chen Mengze could suffer a setback because of it.

Second, even if she successfully eradicated the Liu and Wu families, how could she ensure the immortal sects behind them wouldn’t come seeking retribution?

With her current cultivation strength, defending herself against peak Qi Gathering cultivators would be difficult.

If the immortal sects backing the Liu and Wu families sent Spirit Sea Realm experts to hunt her down... she would almost certainly face a fatal outcome!

Third, a demonic disaster was imminent.

Chen Mengze was an inner disciple of the Riverside Sect. If she annihilated two Cultivating Families in a major city without a valid reason, upon returning to the sect, she would likely face severe punishment from the Enforcement Hall!

Moreover, given the current climate, it was highly probable she would be made an example of—killed to warn others. The sect might use her case to intimidate and control the various Cultivating Families, minor sects, and rogue cultivators in Qing State and beyond.

Therefore, without a foolproof plan, regardless of whether Chen Mengze succeeded or failed, the outcome would not be favorable for her!

This was also why Shen Mo hadn’t rushed to help the father and daughter seek revenge against the Liu and Wu families.

WHOOSH!

WHOOSH!

Shen Mo surged the Mana within his body. He continuously used the Violent Speed method from the Sword Control Spirit Technique to enhance his Flying Escape speed!

Uncle Chen had noticed something was amiss an hour ago. This didn’t mean Chen Mengze had only been gone for an hour. According to Uncle Chen, when he had used the Sound Transmission Talisman to notify Shen Mo, Chen Mengze had already been away from the sect gate for nearly three Shichen.

Given the distance between the Riverside Sect and Sishui City, an ordinary Qi Gathering Realm Layer VI cultivator would require seven Shichen to make the journey. Without using the Violent Speed method, the fastest Shen Mo could fly was five Shichen, meaning he wouldn’t arrive in time. Therefore, he spared no Mana, constantly employing the Violent Speed method. He had to intercept her before Chen Mengze entered Sishui City.

「...」

「Outside Sishui City.」

Chen Mengze scanned the ceaselessly vibrating Sound Transmission Talisman with her sense, a complex expression on her face.

"Father, after enduring all these years, I can’t bear it any longer!"

"Now that the demonic disaster has begun again, I don’t know on which day I might die at the hands of a Heavenly Demon."

"Rather than that, I would prefer to annihilate both the Liu and Wu families and then die under pursuit from their backing immortal sects, or perish due to the sect’s disciplinary punishments!"

Soon, she saw another message from Shen Mo on the talisman.

"You have such a bright future ahead of you now. Why should I involve you in the Chen Family’s blood feud, in avenging my mother...?"

With that thought, she put the Sound Transmission Talisman into her Universe Bag. After checking her prepared methods of attack once more, Chen Mengze walked straight towards Sishui City.

At this moment, she suddenly heard a familiar voice from above.

"Southern Seven Mansions of the Vermilion Bird, Palm, Ghost!"

Chen Mengze jerked her head up. She saw a sheep-like phantom ramming towards her, swift as lightning. Before she could summon a magic artifact for defense, she was struck by this Palm, and both her body and soul were instantly paralyzed.

"Senior Sister Chen, you really underestimate me!"

Standing on the Thunderstroke Sword, Shen Mo slowly flew to her side. Then he hoisted her onto his shoulder and flew away from Sishui City, saying, "I consider you and Uncle Chen family. Your blood feud is my blood feud too! But from the looks of it, you were just planning to barge into the Liu and Wu families’ residences and go on a killing spree. Isn’t that... a bit too reckless!"

Chen Mengze had just recovered when she found herself slung over Shen Mo’s shoulder, feeling both anxious and mortified. Just as she was about to struggle, Shen Mo struck her with another Constellations Palm, immobilizing her again. Only when he found a secluded, uninhabited forest did he drop her to the ground.

"You want revenge? I’ll help you! But I don’t want Uncle Chen to have to bury his own child. And I certainly don’t want you, at such a young age, to die under the severe punishments of the Enforcement Hall. So... Tell me all your plans and preparations! If I find them inadequate, we’ll devise a new strategy. Until... it’s absolutely foolproof!"

At this point, Shen Mo no longer spoke to her about taking things slowly or making long-term plans. After all, on the way here, he had already said a great deal to her via the Sound Transmission Talisman. This included his current actual combat strength, and approximately how long it would take him to advance to the late-stage Qi Gathering Realm and possess power comparable to a Spirit Sea Realm Layer I expert.

But Chen Mengze still hadn’t wavered.

Clearly, the obsession that had built up over so many years meant that once she acted on it, she couldn’t be swayed. Since that was the case, Shen Mo could only go along with her!