Chapter 703: Interception in the Narrow Valley, Skill and Courage

“Stop pursuing, the important matter is urgent.”

Seeing Han Xiaoru engaged in the fight, her battle spirit aroused, ready to charge forward again, Chen Ping hurriedly called out to stop her.

These Gale Army soldiers from the Yan Kingdom had already been frightened. Their main general was dead, and if they had any sense, they would not continue the relentless pursuit.

By the time the Grand General of the Yan Kingdom sends reinforcements and forces them to hunt us down, we would already have left the Yan Territory, so these people are not much of an impediment.

“Are you worried that those people might seize the opportunity and take control of the Heaven-Reaching Tower before us, Seventh Brother?”

Ji Mingyue, who was in charge of the Celestial Heart Pavilion’s intelligence network, had a clear understanding of certain matters.

At this point, she immediately grasped the crux of the situation.

“This aspect is indeed worth guarding against. Although the first three levels of the Heaven-Reaching Tower are difficult to pass, the Black Lotus Hall’s Daoist Mingxin might have already discovered the methods over decades to a century. They didn’t attempt it before, perhaps out of caution, preferring to act only when more assured of success.”

Ji Mingyue analyzed the situation earnestly, and her speculations seemed quite reasonable.

“Regarding those people at the back, their backgrounds are unclear, but judging by the vicious and domineering attacks of the knife-wielding individual, their inheritance is extraordinary. They likely belong to an external force, probably knowing some secrets unknown to us, thus forcing the Heaven-Reaching Tower to send a request for aid.”

In this regard, Ji Mingyue’s guesses were largely accurate.

During the last attempt, she, Fang Qingzhu, Han Xiaoru, and others barely passed in a conventional manner, finding it quite difficult originally. Strictly speaking, they never won the Heaven-Reaching Tower’s recognition.

However, Chen Ping had practically conquered the world in that attempt and achieved the highest cultivation in that realm. To say he couldn’t gain recognition would be unreasonable.

This is likely not just a matter of achieving cultivation but also that Chen Ping’s actions aligned with certain ideals of the Heaven-Reaching Tower or its creator.

This is the reason why the Heaven-Reaching Tower transmitted us directly to this current world without another trial.

Seeing that miniature tower-shaped block, possessing peculiar abilities, how could Ji Mingyue not guess that this world conceals rare opportunities?

It is highly probable that this is the control core of the Heaven-Reaching Treasure Tower outside.

Thinking about it this way, it is indeed crucial to ensure it doesn’t fall into others’ hands. If they gather it in a world suppressing souls, Spiritual Qi, Qi and Blood, as well as various Extraordinary Powers, it will be exceedingly difficult to overturn the game.

However, there is also good news.

In this era of extraordinary powers being inconspicuous, where individuals cannot dominate military arrays, it is one of fierce conflict. The chance of assembling each level’s pagoda block is already immensely challenging.

Our group, newly entering this realm, has already obtained one, signaling that the Heaven-Reaching Tower is directly guiding us, presenting opportunities at our doorstep.

But currently, the advantage is just this much.

“Exactly, time is vital in military actions.”

Chen Ping looked at Ji Mingyue, his eyes full of admiration.

The young girl’s clarity and intelligence grew increasingly rare as she matured.

Most of the time, she could directly identify the core of the problem, understanding what needed to be done next.

“Bury this young master in a pit.”

Chen Ping reached this point, seeing the Princess approaching sadly, he immediately stopped discussing the Heaven-Reaching Tower, instructing Han Xiaoru instead to call upon the guards and workers to dig a grave.

Meanwhile, he visualized within his mind, manipulating his muscles and blood, subtly altering his facial features.

He transformed and started resembling the deceased Young Master Dongyuan of the Yan Kingdom by eighty to ninety percent.

Nevertheless, though the appearance was almost indistinguishable, the impression conveyed was distinctly different between the two.

If this face were on that deceased young master, it would still appear grim and prideful. But on Chen Ping, it seemed approachable and charming, handsome and gentle.

Princess Dongli approached, greeted and curtsied. Raising her gaze, she saw Chen Ping’s transformed appearance, startled, she stepped back three or four steps, almost tripping over.

“You, you…”

“Just a simple trick of disguise, it seems to have scared the Princess. This rescue was untimely, Chen is deeply regretful, kindly accept my condolences.”

Chen Ping’s gaze held a smile, speaking gently.

Even as he spoke of regret, there was no hint of remorse in his demeanor.

By this point, he was too indifferent to pretend.

Zheng Dongli’s expression was complex, half joy, half sorrow, murmuring, tears streaming, but evidently understanding the situation, she quickly wiped away her tears, gathered herself, and forced a smile, saying, “This… Young Master Chen pulling us out of trouble, this humble girl is immensely grateful, if you need anything, just ask.”

“Does the Princess still address me as Young Master?”

Chen Ping’s words held deeper meanings.

Zheng Dongli understood instantly, her gaze dimming, quickly correcting, “If my brother is safe, then that’s preferable after all.”

As she said this, her eyes turned red again.

Clearly, she recalled her brother, who had long been killed, now just waiting to be laid to rest.

She barely endured conversation with Chen Ping, then covered her face and rushed to the corpse of Zheng Dongyuan, gazing at the unclosed eyes and bluish face, speechless.

Thus, even villains are not devoid of kinship.

It was evident that Young Master Dongyuan, though harsh and treating servants like ants, was close to his sister.