Chapter 2251 - 2246: Their Strength Is Impressive

Chapter 2251: Chapter 2246: Their Strength Is Impressive

"I’ll hold them off, you hurry up the mountain and report."

The withered wooden cane in Niu Peng’s hand slammed directly onto an ancient tree beside him; that ancient tree actually came alive, its dense branches turning into sharp arrows that shot toward Zeng Qiang.

Zeng Qiang was stunned for a moment when he saw those arrows, then swung up his Bone-hook to block them as he walked toward Niu Peng by the ancient tree.

The oppressive force crashed down on Niu Peng; he opened his mouth and spat out a mouthful of blood.

Just as Zeng Qiang was about to deal Niu Peng a deadly blow, Hu Jiuze and Tang Ming descended.

The black Ghost Fog transformed into a gigantic Nine-tailed Ghost Fox.

Dark blue Fox Fire burned away the Demonic Qi Zeng Qiang had released; he instinctively retreated, moving to Zeng Meng’s side.

"This is a Golden Healing Pill, take it."

Tang Ming handed an Elixir to Niu Peng beside him.

Niu Peng gave Tang Ming a grateful look, while Hu Jiuze landed at Tang Ming’s side: "The other side is very strong. The two of us can’t stop them at all. Take these injured ones, we’ll head up the mountain."

Tang Ming nodded. These hidden sentries of the Niu Family were all wounded; Niu Peng, having taken the Elixir, had basically recovered, while the others with weaker strength had all died at Zeng Meng’s hands.

The slightly sharper ones were also gravely injured.

Tang Ming carried one on his back, another was carried by Niu Peng, and with Hu Jiuze using Ghost Fog to set up an Eye-blocking Technique, the six of them pushed forward all the way, rushing toward the stockade where the Niu Family lived.

Niu Hao and Niu Yingzi had just left the village when they spotted the people Tang Ming was bringing.

Niu Hao stepped forward and took the hidden sentry from Tang Ming’s back: "Niu Peng, where’s Niu Song?"

"Big Brother Niu Song has been killed."

Seeing Niu Hao, Niu Peng dropped to the ground with a plop and burst into loud sobs.

"What? Niu Song is dead? Who killed Niu Song?"

Niu Hao’s eyes turned red in an instant.

Niu Peng shook his head; he didn’t know Zeng Qiang.

Hu Jiuze let out a long sigh: "They should be in league with the one who kidnapped Lili. The Cultivation Technique they practice is exactly the same."

"Damn them. Where are they? I’m going to chop off their heads and rip out their hearts."

Niu Hao roared loudly.

Not far away, the black Ghost Fog dispersed, and Zeng Meng’s cold snort rang out: "Chop off our heads, rip out our hearts—you’d better have the ability first."

"My Niu Family has been on Dou Niu Mountain for so many years. Even when the Demon Abyss invaded back then, it couldn’t do anything to Dou Niu Mountain. You two juniors are far too arrogant."

Niu Yingzi, supported by Niu Lili, walked out.

Seeing Niu Yingzi, Zeng Qiang’s eyes tightened, and Zeng Meng also sucked in a sharp breath.

From Niu Yingzi, they felt the same kind of aura as their Master.

Earlier, the old demon of West Desolation had mentioned to the Zeng brothers that the most powerful one in the Niu Family on Dou Niu Mountain nowadays was an old hag named Niu Yingzi.

This woman was an extremely formidable Array Cultivator. Her kind of Cultivation Technique was different from other Array Cultivators.

Array Cultivators usually relied on setting up Formations and formation flags to fight the enemy, but Niu Yingzi’s power allowed her to use people as a Formation, to deploy troops and clan members to construct powerful Formations that boosted the clan’s strength.

This was also why Niu Yingzi held such a strong position on Dou Niu Mountain, able to lead her son and split off on their own.

"Big Brother, that should be the old hag Niu Yingzi the City Lord talked about. In a bit I’ll go over and negotiate, then strike directly at her, and you take them and slaughter the rest."

Zeng Meng glanced at Zeng Qiang beside him.

But Zeng Qiang shook his head: "No. That Ghost Cultivator’s strength is no weaker than mine. If the two of us make a move this time, we might end up stuck here. Let me talk."

Zeng Qiang shook his head, stepped forward, and walked to the center of the crowd.

"Senior Niu Yingzi, is that right? I am disciple of the Fear Demon Elder, my name is Zeng Qiang."

Zeng Qiang cupped his fists slightly toward Niu Yingzi and spoke.

Niu Yingzi’s brows lifted: "Fear Demon Elder Lu Gou—back when we fought against the Demon Abyss, he fought side by side with this old woman. I don’t know why you’ve come to my Dou Niu Mountain and killed members of my Niu Family. Don’t tell me Lu Gou sent you to do this?"

"Senior, my younger brother Zeng Xing previously followed a caravan to Dou Niu Mountain and was killed by people of your Dou Niu Mountain. This time, we brothers have climbed the mountain to ask Senior to give us an explanation. Otherwise, when our Master comes to Dou Niu Mountain, you’ll have only yourself to blame."

Zeng Qiang directly invoked his Master Lu Gou.

Hu Jiuze, standing beside Tang Ming, pressed a hand onto Tang Ming’s shoulder.

Tang Ming got the hint and laughed loudly: "That’s the biggest joke I’ve heard all day. You’re called Zeng Qiang, right? Earlier you said there was someone named Zeng Xing who came to Dou Niu Mountain to do business. But as far as I know, the business he did was human trafficking, wasn’t it?"

"Junior, who are you? I’m speaking with Senior Niu; what right do you have to butt in? Are all the people on Dou Niu Mountain this ignorant of manners?"

Of course Zeng Qiang knew what Tang Ming was talking about, but he couldn’t answer. After all, in this matter, the brothers were in the wrong.

"Surname Zeng, why circle around? I’ll spell it out for you. Your brother kidnapped Niu Lili, the girl of Dou Niu Mountain. I’m not from Dou Niu Mountain; I’m Tang Ming of the Fox Spirit Mountain Range. That brother of yours, Zeng Xing, died by my Ninth Aunt’s hand."

Tang Ming let out a cold snort.

Zeng Qiang and Zeng Meng turned their gazes on Tang Ming.

At this moment, Hu Jiuze also gave a sinister chuckle, then walked to Tang Ming’s side: "So you’re Lu Gou’s disciple, that old bastard. No wonder your Cultivation Technique is neither Buddha nor demon."

"You effeminate freak—so you’re the one who killed my brother. I knew the Niu Family wouldn’t touch my Master’s disciples. Today, you’re staying here to pay for my brother’s blood."

Zeng Qiang instantly shifted his hatred onto Hu Jiuze.

Hu Jiuze didn’t dodge it. That had been her plan all along—having Tang Ming push her out front. If she weren’t trying to help Tang Ming establish authority, Hu Jiuze would have stepped out herself and explained everything.

Niu Yingzi’s brows lifted slightly; toward Hu Jiuze, her feelings were complicated. After all, Hu Jiuze had once saved her life.

The matter Tang Ming brought up had reminded the Niu Family of the Dark Tower’s Tower Master’s intentions back then, which was why she had ordered him driven out.

Now, this Tang Ming and Hu Jiuze were actually taking the burden on themselves. What did that mean?

Did they think my Niu Family had no one, or were they mocking us for being ungrateful?

"Hu Jiuze, even if you killed Lu Gou’s disciple, you did it to save people of my Niu Family. Surnamed Zeng, your brother came to my Dou Niu Mountain, killed my clansmen, and seized my granddaughter. You think this old woman will let you go for your Master’s sake? You’re far too naive."

Niu Yingzi snorted coldly and, leaning on her cane, walked to Hu Jiuze’s side.