Chapter 1696 - 1693: Daliang Peak Master Cao Zhengyang

Chapter 1696: Chapter 1693: Daliang Peak Master Cao Zhengyang

Helian Zhan and Wang Lei were both captivated by the Nine Heavens Divine Thunder Talisman that Xiao Yanfei had previously taken out.

Especially upon witnessing Yao Wenlong’s escape, the two of them were even more alarmed and knew they risked losing their lives here.

Who would have thought that after Yao Wenlong’s escape, Xiao Yanfei put away the Nine Heavens Divine Thunder Talisman and then took out a magic treasure to attack Wang Chunyang.

Although the two knew that Xiao Yanfei’s magic treasure was tremendously powerful, how could they stand by and watch Wang Chunyang be killed?

Thus, at the moment Xiao Yanfei appeared, they simultaneously attacked, attempting to save Wang Chunyang by creating a diversion.

Monica also opened her eyes again.

Her azure eyes were bloodshot, but she was aware that everyone’s lives were hanging by a thread; if they couldn’t unite to block or repel the enemy, those who fought today would all perish.

Monica attempted to use the Charming Eye on Xiao Yanfei once more, but Xiao Yanfei, learning from previous encounters, would not give her a chance.

Helian Zhan and Wang Lei’s attacks were not slow, but for Xiao Yanfei, who could use instant teleportation, they posed no threat.

When Xiao Yanfei no longer confronted them directly, merely relying on the flexibility of instant teleportation was enough to break through them one by one, forming an overwhelming force.

The fierce sword intent and blade intent penetrated the void where Xiao Yanfei had been a moment before.

Xiao Yanfei disappeared, but the golden mace had already fallen above Wang Chunyang’s head.

Wang Chunyang was completely enveloped in the oppressive light emitted by the golden mace, his body immobilized, and even the vast sword intent was suppressed within him, unable to be released.

This golden mace magic treasure had effects similar to a domain barrier, locking down Wang Chunyang’s body and mana.

"Die!"

Xiao Yanfei’s expression was chillingly cold, exuding murderous intent, his voice icy to the bone.

Did this man dare to draw a sword against him earlier, a mere early-stage Core Formation ant, hoping to harm him?

That is why Xiao Yanfei wanted to kill Wang Chunyang first.

Wang Chunyang looked at the falling golden mace, feeling as if a mountain was crashing down on him; his mana couldn’t be activated, and the sword intent suppressed within him couldn’t be unleashed.

Moreover, he understood, with the might of this golden mace, even if he could resist, he would still not hold out and would ultimately meet his death!

The gap was still too vast!

Wang Chunyang closed his eyes.

Filled with countless regrets and unwillingness, he could only accept the arrival of death.

"Sixth Uncle!"

Wang Lei cried out in despair.

Helian Zhan revealed a look of sorrow, closing his eyes, unwilling to witness the death of an old friend before him.

In the nearby cave, all the cultivators from Earth who were imprisoned closed their eyes in despair.

No one was not afraid of death.

In this carefree cultivation world, who doesn’t want to live?

Unfortunately, these cultivators who came from Earth were too weak; no matter how hard and diligently they worked, in these short years at the Shang Qing Sect, they still couldn’t grow strong.

When facing Core Formation, they still had some power to fight, but against a Nascent Soul Great Power, they could only be at the mercy of others.

Especially since Xiao Yanfei was one of the outstanding among Late-stage Nascent Souls?

Dozens of miles away, on the mountain where the Nascent Soul Realm cultivators from the Main Peak, Tian Nan Peak, and Qingyun Peak were imprisoned, Daliang Peak’s Peak Master Cao Zhengyang suddenly opened his eyes.

Since the moment Xiao Yanfei appeared with Wang Xingpeng, Cao Zhengyang had been secretly observing everything.

Helian Zhan’s sword that killed Wang Xingpeng was indeed beyond Cao Zhengyang’s expectations, but if he had wanted to save him then, he could at least have ensured that Wang Xingpeng’s Divine Soul was not destroyed.

But he chose to stand by and watch.

He chose to stand on the side of Wang Yuanxiao and Bai Xumi because, over the years, he had secretly maintained a good relationship with the Wang Yuanxiao couple, with intertwined interests that ran too deep.

Moreover, when Wang Yuanxiao and Bai Xumi came with Ran Weixian from Beirong Peak and asked if he agreed to rebel with them, he had no choice.

However, the later involvement of Wangxian Sect deeply disappointed and even enraged Cao Zhengyang.

He believed that the Shang Qing Sect could have a new Sect Master, thinking there was nothing wrong with that, but allowing Wangxian Sect to meddle in the affairs of the Shang Qing Sect just didn’t sit right with him.

Cao Zhengyang was already filled with regret.

A single misstep could lead to eternal damnation.

He didn’t know how he could face his mentor and ancestors after passing away.

But regret was useless now.

With Wangxian Sect’s numerous experts already assisting the Shang Qing Sect’s main peak, Tian Nan Peak, and Qingyun Peak were constantly under pressure.

If it weren’t for Zhantai Chunqiu’s surprisingly strong combat performance, along with Wan Daorong’s sudden increase in power, surpassing everyone’s expectations, the rebellion would have long been settled.

Fortunately, the Shen family from Shifang City intervened later.

Although they didn’t assist with the same full force as Wangxian Sect did for the Wang Yuanxiao couple, they sent out a few Divinity Transformation Realm masters, even Shen Wanjing took part personally.

With two half-step Unity Realm masters joining forces, and Wan Daorong comparable to a half-step Unity Realm combat power, although they were outnumbered by the side getting full support from Wangxian Sect, they barely maintained the situation from being one-sided.

Regarding this, Cao Zhengyang felt both relieved and conflicted.

Privately, before Zhantai Chunqiu became Sect Master, he had once offended Cao Zhengyang over a matter, causing resentment.

If not for that, he wouldn’t have gotten involved with the Tianzhu Peak couple over the years.

Deep down, Cao Zhengyang knew that Zhantai Chunqiu was more selfless, more righteous, the best choice for a Sect Master.

Even if Zhantai Chunqiu was not the Sect Master, it should be Wan Daorong in charge, not Wang Yuanxiao.

After all, due to Wang Xingpeng, the Wang Yuanxiao couple had acted unjustly and disregarded the established rules left by past generations of the sect; such a person being Sect Master was detrimental to the Shang Qing Sect overall.

Yet, since choosing to collaborate with them, Cao Zhengyang had no regrets.

Never did he expect Wang Yuanxiao and his wife to collude with Wangxian Sect.

If they won.

What would become of the Shang Qing Sect in the future?

It’s feared that it would become a subsidiary of Wangxian Sect.

Cao Zhengyang was utterly disappointed with the Wang Yuanxiao couple.

Plus, considering Wang Xingpeng once stained a newly inducted female disciple from his Daliang Peak lineage, alongside numerous other malicious deeds done over the years, Cao Zhengyang would rather personally eliminate this shame to the sect.

Thus, when Wang Xingpeng was killed by Helian Zhan, even if he had the power to save him, he still chose to watch.

He thought that without such scum, perhaps Wang Yuanxiao and his wife could act more justly and fairly in the future. ℴ

As for who would bear the blame for Wang Xingpeng’s death, naturally it would be that sword cultivator from Earth.

If Wang Yuanxiao and his wife remained furious, then let Xiao Yanfei be killed; after all, he failed to protect his master.

After Wang Yuanxiao was killed, the battle scene between Xiao Yanfei and the others was also observed by Cao Zhengyang.

During this time, he received a communication talisman, and its contents drastically changed his expression, revealing worry, anger, and a mix of indecision and inner struggle.

Ultimately, when ’seeing’ that the sword cultivator from Earth was about to die at Xiao Yifei’s hands, Cao Zhengyang finally made a decision.