"You lowly servant, I'm here. Are you ready to die?"
With this loud shout, a powerful pressure descended upon Coldwater City.
Everyone in the city felt a sudden heaviness, as if a mountain was pressing down on their minds, and their bodies couldn't help but tremble.
Those in the Innate Realm and Foundation Establishment Realm who had come specifically to watch the spectacle were even more terrified.
They knew that Golden Core cultivators were incredibly powerful, but they never expected that their mere aura would be so terrifying.
It made their hands and feet tremble and their minds shake.
With just a wisp of its aura, it could suppress an entire city; the power of a Golden Core cultivator was truly well-deserved!
"He really is at the Golden Core Realm."
Lu Qing, who was in the private room, raised an eyebrow as he felt the oppressive aura.
He exuded a gentle aura, protecting Xiaoyan and Xiaoli and shielding them from the oppressive aura.
He then cast an invisibility spell to hide himself and Xiaoyan, and led her to the top of the restaurant.
The restaurant he chose was one of the most famous in Hanshui City.
Its height makes it one of the tallest buildings in the city, only slightly shorter than the massive ice palace in the city center, making it an excellent vantage point for watching the battle.
"Brother, that person looks fierce. Is a fight about to break out?"
Xiao Yan had naturally heard the murderous shout just now, so she asked about it.
"We don't know yet. Let's stay here for a while and see if we can witness a good show," Lu Qing said with a smile.
Okay~
Although the person who just spoke seemed very powerful, Xiaoyan never felt scared as long as her brother was there.
Moreover, although the person in the sky had a powerful aura, he was far inferior to the two bad guys who attacked the village that day.
After comforting the little girl, Lu Qing looked towards the city center.
Above the enormous Cold Water Palace, a figure stood seemingly out of thin air.
The powerful aura emanating from him caused the clouds and mist within a radius of several miles to retreat.
It was clear that those martial artists had been discussing the sect leader of the Changhen Sect.
To Lu Qing's surprise, the figure was dressed in a red brocade robe, had a noble appearance, and was full of vigor.
It does differ quite a bit from the phrase "eternal regret".
He had originally thought that someone who could create a force named "Eternal Regret" must have some sorrow or bitterness about them.
Out of curiosity, Lu Qing activated his supernatural ability and looked at the person.
Just as Lu Qing was using his special ability to investigate, the Sect Master of Changhen Sect saw that the Cold Water Palace below had not responded for a long time, and immediately sneered.
"You're too scared to accept the challenge, huh? Then don't blame me for being impolite!"
After saying that, a ball of flame suddenly appeared in his hand and quickly condensed and compressed.
As the flames condensed and compressed, their color gradually changed from red to cyan.
The powerful energy emanating from the flames brought a touch of warmth to the frigid city of Coldwater.
Everyone who witnessed this scene felt a chill run down their spine.
Just how powerful is the flame in that figure's hand that can raise the temperature of Coldwater City?
"You lowly servant, if you don't come out, I'll burn down Coldwater City and destroy the foundation of your Coldwater Palace!"
The sect leader of the Changhen Sect, holding the ball of blue flame, shouted in a cold voice.
"What! The burning of Coldwater City?"
Upon hearing this, the people below were immediately taken aback and panicked.
No one doubted whether the Sect Master of the Everlasting Regret Sect could do such a thing, because just by looking at the ball of flame in his hand, everyone could feel the terrifying power contained within it.
"That's ruthless?"
Lu Qing was also a little surprised when he heard this.
What surprised him even more was the note that appeared on the body of the Changhen Sect Master.
【Li Changbo: Sect Master of the Everlasting Regret Sect, a man of forbearance, eccentric and unpredictable nature.】
【Cultivation level: Low-grade Golden Core, initial stage of Golden Core Realm.】
【Due to forcibly refining too many spirit stones to boost cultivation in a short period, the foundation is unstable and the potential is limited.】
【Possessing a flawed rare treasure allows for rapid advancement in cultivation.】
【His challenge to the Cold Water Palace is ostensibly to avenge his wife and children, but he has ulterior motives.】
...
After glancing at it a few times, he understood.
"So that's how it is. You used the excuse of avenging your wife and children, but you actually had other motives."
He sensed that the Changhen Sect Master's demeanor and appearance did not seem like someone with such deep-seated hatred.
Sure enough, there was more to it than met the eye.
but......
Lu Qing paused on one of the notes.
"He's refined too many spirit stones... which means this guy has a lot of spirit stones on him?"
A strange look suddenly appeared in Lu Qing's eyes.
However, he did not act immediately.
He wanted to see how the Cold Water Palace would respond to such provocation and threats.
As one of the four great secret realms, surely they can't even handle a low-grade Golden Core cultivator who has just entered the Golden Core realm?
Just as Coldwater City was thrown into chaos, a clear, cold voice finally rang out from the magnificent ice palace.
"Li Changbo, do you really have to be so aggressive?"
Upon hearing this voice, Lu Qing was taken aback: "The Palace Master of Han Shui Palace is a woman? And judging from this voice, she doesn't sound like an old woman."
Of course, Lu Qing would not judge a person's age based on their voice.
After all, for powerful cultivators, each breakthrough to a higher realm brings about a major transformation in their bodies, and it's even possible to rejuvenate.
"You lowly servant, you've finally come out! I thought you'd stay hidden in that dead man's ice palace and wouldn't dare to respond!"
Li Changbo, the sect leader of the Changhen Sect, sneered.
The flames on his hands did not dissipate.
"Li Changbo, you are indeed impressive for overcoming obstacles, successfully transcending tribulations, and achieving the Golden Core realm."
This challenge is over; I, the Cold Water Palace, concede defeat.
That cool, clear voice spoke softly.
These words shocked the entire city of Hanshui once again.
The fight hasn't even started yet, and the Cold Water Palace, one of the four great secret realms, has already admitted defeat?
"Admit defeat? You think it's as simple as just saying 'admit defeat'? It's not that easy!"
However, upon hearing this, Li Changbo continued to sneer.
"You lowly servant, have you forgotten how your Cold Water Palace forced my wife and children to their deaths?"
Today, it's either you and I fight to the death, or I'll set Coldwater City ablaze.
"Let all the people of your Cold Water Palace in this city be buried with my tragically deceased wife and children!"
"Should we be buried with his wife and children?"
"Has the Sect Master of the Everlasting Regret Sect become so heartless and insane?!"
"Run!"
As Li Changbo's murderous words fell, the entire Coldwater City was plunged into even greater chaos.
Many martial arts experts have begun to regret coming to watch this spectacle.
Who could have imagined that the sect leader of the Changhen Sect would become so heartless and insane, a Golden Core Realm cultivator, would actually want the lives of innocent people to accompany his wife and children who had been dead for who knows how long.
"Li Changbo, don't push your luck!"
The clear, cold voice in the ice palace had become much colder: "Since you insist on bringing this up again, then let's have a proper discussion today."
Have you forgotten that you drove your wife and children to their deaths?
Upon hearing this, the previously chaotic city of Hanshui fell silent.
They looked at the figure in the sky.
Judging from this, there seems to be more to the story behind the death of this wife and children?
"Bullshit!" Li Changbo roared in anger. "You clearly forced my wife and children to their deaths! You vile woman, if you spout any more nonsense, I will tear you to pieces!"
"I'm talking nonsense?" The cold voice scoffed. "Li Changbo, don't think that just because so many years have passed, you can distort the truth."
Back then, you used sweet words to deceive the holy maiden of Hanshui Palace, who was traveling abroad, into marrying you.
The version is flawless, found in the 1619 book forum!
After my mother learned of this, she sent someone to hold someone accountable.
But you were clever enough to put on a show of deep affection and unwavering devotion to the saintess.
In the end, my mother softened and spared you two, but banished the Holy Maiden from the secret place and left you to fend for yourselves.
However, no one expected that this was all just a show you put on from beginning to end.
You tricked the saintess into marrying you, and then you shared life and death with her.
This will make her truly devoted to you, obedient to you in everything she does, and compliant with your every word.
In the end, she listened to your slander, pretended to be abandoned, and took advantage of my mother's pity for her to allow her to return to the secret place.
Unexpectedly, not long after returning to the secret place, she took advantage of everyone's inattention and stole the ancient treasure passed down from my Cold Water Palace!
Later, the saintess was captured and taken back to the secret place, but the rare treasure she possessed had disappeared.
The poor saintess, no matter how much torture my Cold Water Palace used, refused to reveal the whereabouts of the treasure.
Ultimately, she couldn't hold on any longer and died along with the fetus in her womb.
Before she died, she begged my mother that if she ever found you, she must spare your life.
Li Changbo, tell me, did you personally drive your wife and children to their deaths?
You think you can create a sect called Changhen Sect without my knowledge?
It's only because my mother promised the Holy Maiden that she would no longer make things difficult for you that you've been able to survive this long.
I never imagined that my past leniency would give you the upper hand, allowing you to bully my Cold Water Palace!
After the Palace Master of Hanshui Palace uttered these words, the entire Hanshui City fell into a deathly silence.
No one expected that the deaths of the Changhen Sect Master's wife and children had such complicated details.
If that's really the case, then those who say Li Changbo personally forced his wife and children to their deaths can't really be said to be wrong.
"Bullshit! You vile wench, how dare you twist the truth!"
Li Changbo cursed loudly: "That treasure was originally a treasure passed down from my wife's ancestors!"
She was originally a direct descendant of your Cold Water Palace, and she was that poisonous woman, your mother.
He used a vicious scheme to harm her entire lineage, which ultimately allowed him to seize the throne and become the palace master.
What's wrong with my wife retrieving her ancestral belongings?
Do you think that wicked woman was really so kind?
She seized power illegitimately, and when she ascended to the throne, she caused the deaths of too many people.
I have a guilty conscience, that's why I wanted to make amends to my wife and put my mind at ease!
But the ways of Heaven are unfathomable, and how can such hypocrisy deceive us?
The fact that that wicked woman ultimately failed to transcend her tribulation is the best explanation; it was her greatest retribution!
After Li Changbo's outburst, the cold voice inside the Ice Palace fell silent.
After a long while, he sighed and said, "Indeed, my mother was ashamed of the direct lineage. Her failure to transcend the tribulation was also due to her guilt."
After hearing this, everyone in the city immediately understood.
Despite being one of the four great secret regions, not all of them are as harmonious as they seem.
At least this Cold Water Palace has experienced some extraordinary upheaval, which caused the position of Palace Master to change hands.
“However!” The cold voice suddenly changed tone, becoming sharp.
"My mother felt guilty, but that guilt was directed at the direct line of the family."
It is a fact that you, Li Changbo, deceived the Holy Maiden in order to plot for the rare treasure, ultimately causing her tragic death!
Do you think I can't tell the difference?
Li Changbo, you dare to come here to bully us only because you know that my mother failed her tribulation and you think that my Cold Water Palace is temporarily without anyone to rely on.
Since you're being so aggressive, fine, I'll fight you!
"So that you'll know that merely entering the Golden Core realm doesn't make you invincible!"
"Palace Master, you mustn't!"
With a gasp, a figure suddenly flew out of the ice palace and stopped not far in front of Li Changbo.
The Palace Master of Hanshui Palace has accepted the challenge!
Those below widened their eyes and looked at the figure.
Even the citizens of Coldwater City were no exception.
As citizens of Coldwater City, they had never seen the true face of this person, the Palace Master of Coldwater Palace.
Then, when they saw the figure clearly, everyone felt their breath catch in their throats.
The reason is simple: that figure was simply too beautiful.
Her white robes fluttered in the wind, exuding a cool and aloof aura.
That exquisitely beautiful face was breathtakingly gorgeous.
"What a beautiful older sister."
Xiao Yan, who was on the roof of the restaurant, couldn't help but exclaim in amazement when she saw the woman's appearance.
She felt that the woman in white in the sky seemed to be even more beautiful than Hu Zezhi.
"The Palace Master of Cold Water Palace is so young?"
Lu Qing was also surprised when he saw the face of the woman in white.
With his cultivation level, he could naturally tell that the Palace Master of the Cold Water Palace was not the kind of old guy whose physical body had become younger after breaking through his realm.
Rather, it's because of his actual age, which is indeed quite young.
As for his appearance, it didn't have much of an impact on him.
She was incredibly beautiful, even surpassing the beauties on the list of beauties he had seen in the Holy City of Central Plains.
However, at Lu Qing's level, he no longer judges people solely on their appearance.
Therefore, no matter how beautiful the Palace Master of Cold Water was, it was still just that, and could not shake his Dao heart.
Li Changbo was also stunned for a moment when he saw the stunningly beautiful face of the Palace Master of Hanshui Palace.
A strange glint even flashed in his eyes.
However, he quickly concealed this unusual color.
He shouted, "You lowly servant, you've finally come out!"
"Li Changbo, just tell me how you want to fight, and I'll take it all."
The Palace Master of Hanshui Palace stood on a shuttle-shaped magical artifact and said calmly.
"It's very simple. If you can withstand three of my moves and survive them, you win this challenge!"
If you can't withstand three moves, don't blame me for being ruthless!
Li Changbo said.
"Three moves, sure, but this isn't the place to fight. To avoid harming innocent people, let's find another place to fight."
The Palace Master of Hanshui Palace was about to ride her magical artifact out of the city.
Unexpectedly, Li Changbo suddenly smiled coldly: "No need, they're just a bunch of ants, why bother with them? Just take this!"
Having said that, he flicked his arm and hurled the blue flame he was holding at the Palace Master of the Cold Water Palace!
