Wuli Qiangluo was confined for a month and was utterly dejected, but had no recourse: "Oh."
Wuli Lanshan found it strange. Ming Zhitian possessed the 'Shu Jian Lu', so Hui'er should not have lasted a single move against him, yet why had he not used it?
He summoned Wuli Hui again. Under persistent questioning, he confirmed Wuli Hui was not lying and had never seen the 'Shu Jian Lu' from beginning to end. Wuli Hui was then dismissed.
"Why didn't he deploy the Shu Jian Lu? It's all my fault for spoiling Hui'er too much..."
While Wuli Lanshan's anger had not yet subsided and he was contemplating extending Wuli Hui's confinement by another half a month to temper his resolve, a commotion erupted outside...
"Lanshan, you old dog, get out here!"
This was followed by two resounding crashes: "Boom!" and "Clang!"
"........." Who could it be?
Wuli Lanshan vanished from his spot in a blur. Upon reappearing, it was unclear how she had entered the inner sanctum. One hundred exclusive guards, all at the first level of the Shenluo Realm, had surrounded the three individuals.
A supremely long sword was highly conspicuous, as if she herself were its embodiment. Wuli Lanshan recognized Chen Buqi at a glance.
Naturally, Bai Liuli and Fan Wuqi were by her side. Wuli Lanshan smiled faintly, "What wind blows the foremost beauty of the Four Seas and Five Pavilions, Chen Huaxian, here? My Duo Yang Pavilion is honored by your presence."
Chen Buqi’s expression was grim. Taking his question as rhetorical, she retorted, "Old dog, hand over my son and I'll spare your life."
Wuli Lanshan seemed momentarily flustered, saying awkwardly, "Truly, the Dragon King's temple was flooded by the great river—a misunderstanding. Your son?"
Chen Buqi stated, "Precisely. Are you feigning ignorance, asking me to give you rice bran wine and then pretending not to understand?"
Wuli Lanshan replied, "Alright, Ming Zhitian is with me, but he is injured. A minor injury, he'll recover with rest. However, out of politeness, I had intended to keep him at Duo Yang Pavilion for a few days to show him around."
"There's no need. Hand him over." Chen Buqi gripped her Dragon-grade magical sword, her expression unyielding.
A guard approached Wuli Lanshan and whispered a few words into her ear. Wuli Lanshan’s gaze flickered towards the eaves, followed by a look of astonishment!
The graceful Buddha statue adorning the eaves of Duo Yang Pavilion had been severed in half. This was not only a symbol of Duo Yang Pavilion but also a mark of destiny.
Wuli Lanshan stepped before Chen Buqi, her earlier deference gone. Her face darkened, "Chen Buqi..."
Chen Buqi paused slightly, then said impassively, "If you have something to say, say it."
Wuli Lanshan pointed to the diagonally severed graceful Buddha statue on the eaves, "Did you do this?"
Chen Buqi stated with conviction, "Yes, I did."
Wuli Lanshan asked, "Do you know what this Buddha statue signifies?"
Chen Buqi shook her head, "I do not."
Wuli Lanshan intended to explain, but Chen Buqi interjected directly, "What concern is it of mine?"
Wuli Lanshan grew somewhat annoyed, "Do you think my Duo Yang Pavilion is devoid of skilled individuals, allowing you to bully us from Suo Hai Wu Ge at will?"
Chen Buqi asserted arrogantly, "Yes, and what of it?"
Wuli Lanshan was thoroughly enraged. A divine-grade magical artifact, a purple staff named Kuang Tian Yin, materialized in the air. With a casual wave!
The staff instantly shot towards Chen Buqi. She quickly swung her sword to block! Ripples erupted from their collision.
Wuli Lanshan clasped her hands together, formed seals, and shouted, "Ba Luo Wan Zhang!"
The purple staff, as if employing a clone technique, instantly multiplied into dozens in the air. They then rained down in unison, striking directly at Chen Buqi!
Chen Buqi’s delicate eyebrows twitched. She then wielded her supremely long sword, as fluid as a spirit snake or a soaring dragon.
"Clang, clang, clang..."
Chen Buqi narrowly avoided being hit by the final staff. She stumbled two steps back, steadied herself, and then calmly and seriously looked at the motionless Wuli Lanshan.