Chapter 262: Chapter 260: Stunning Purple
With that, Bing Mengyun stepped aside, her eyes filled with utter disdain.
Cui Qi was only stunned for a moment before waving his hand. "Kill!"
At his command, a dozen or so Cui Family experts closed in on Qin Li. Most of these men were Martial Artists of the Celestial Integration Realm, and three even possessed the strength of the Celestial Embracing Realm!
It was no wonder Cui Qi was so confident. Anyone with such formidable power at their disposal would likely not give a mere teenager like Qin Li a second thought. He refused to believe the rumors, no matter how powerful they claimed the boy was.
’After all, he’s just a boy. Even if he’s had one lucky break after another, even if he started training in the womb, how many years of Power could he possibly have? Fifty years at the absolute most!’
’And every single one of my Martial Artists has over a hundred years of Power, at least!’
Once a Martial Artist reached a certain level, a simple rank could no longer fully define their strength!
Bing Mengyun, for her part, was equally disdainful. She didn’t even bother reminding the group not to harm her designated successor, because it was unnecessary.
She was so certain because she could see through all the other Martial Artists present with a single glance. Only Qin Li remained an enigma she could not fathom.
Besides, he had emerged unscathed from the forbidden grounds of Profound Island. ’Just as I’d expect from someone who cultivates a Divine-level Combat Skill.’ Ever since Bing Mengyun learned that secret, her perspective had broadened considerably. She no longer limited her view to Profound Island, but instead looked to the entire Celestial Essence Continent.
’If Qin Li is in danger today, then I’ll risk offending the Cui Family to indebt him to me! Or more accurately, to indebt the person behind him!’
After learning that secret and leaving Profound Island, Bing Mengyun had, for the first time, truly felt how vast the world was. Looking back at how she had been content to stay in her own little corner, she found it utterly laughable.
Between Qin Li’s mysterious and powerful background and the fact that there was no truly deep-seated hatred between them, Bing Mengyun was inclined to resolve their old grievances. In fact, leaving the Grand Elder behind in Four Seasons Valley had been a deliberate move. She knew the Grand Elder was no match for Qin Li.
’Rather than killing her myself and earning the foul reputation of murdering a fellow sect member, it’s better to serve her up for Qin Li to kill.’
By now, the fight had already broken out. Bing Mengyun narrowed her eyes. After just a few glances, her heart was completely at ease, though she was simultaneously stunned by Qin Li’s progress.
’How long has it been? Not even two years, has it? That kid... he already possesses this kind of strength? These fluctuations... he must be in the Celestial Integration Realm!’
’But if anyone thinks he only has the strength of the Celestial Integration Realm, they’ll die without even knowing what hit them!’
As Bing Mengyun thought this, a mocking smile touched her lips.
BOOM!
Qin Li’s Blood-Drinking Sword swept out horizontally, instantly sending several Celestial Integration Realm Martial Artists flying. Deep gashes appeared on a few of them. If not for the sheer number of assailants and the fact that Qin Li had to watch over Shangguan Shiyu, those men would have been sliced in half at the waist!
That single move was enough to put the arrogant Cui Family Martial Artists on high alert. ’This boy is no ordinary person!’
Just then, Shangguan Shiyu’s cool voice sounded in Qin Li’s ear. "Husband, don’t worry about me. I can handle myself!"
As Shangguan Shiyu spoke, she began to unleash her Four Seasons Combat Skill: a gentle spring breeze, brilliant summer blossoms, golden autumn leaves, and bone-chilling Cold Ice!
She unleashed them one after another, and for a time, even a Celestial Embracing Realm Martial Artist attacking her couldn’t get close!
"Your sword work is lacking! The Spring Breeze Sword is a needle hidden in silk floss! The green, the gentle breeze—they’re all illusions. The killing blow is what matters! The Summer Sword Technique should be fiercer than fire. You must imagine that virile energy! Even as a woman, you must project the unyielding spirit of a heroine! The Autumn Sword Technique... should be... How in the world did Ye Qianyu teach you?"
Bing Mengyun stood to the side, no longer paying attention to Qin Li, instead choosing to instruct her own disciple. This infuriated Cui Qi, who was standing nearby, half to death.
Because even he could see that after Bing Mengyun’s pointers, the peerless young woman’s Combat Power had instantly increased by at least ten percent!
"Sect Leader Bing, they are currently in a life-or-death struggle. Your actions are... rather inappropriate, are they not?" Cui Qi asked unhappily, his face dark.
"Oh? What I do? Do I need *you* to teach me? Who the hell do you think you are!" Bing Mengyun’s expression suddenly turned cold as she glared at Cui Qi. "Do you think you can represent the entire Cui Family? Don’t even mention you. Even the current Cui Family Patriarch must be polite when he sees me. And you? In my eyes, you’re not even a dog! You think just because I’m here, I’m at your beck and call? You’re nothing!"
"You...!" Cui Qi’s face flushed crimson, his eyes radiating pure venom. ’You bitch,’ he fumed internally, ’just you wait. Don’t you ever fall into my hands. If you do, I’ll make you wish you were dead!’
’A true man knows when to yield and when to stand firm! I won’t lower myself to argue with a woman! I... am the ruler of a nation! I... I’m so damn fucking angry!’
Qin Li kept an eye on Shangguan Shiyu from the corner of his vision. Seeing her growing more and more proficient, he stopped worrying. He looked at the group of Cui Family Martial Artists surrounding him, a cold smirk touching his lips. Suddenly, his speed exploded. The Cui Family Martial Artists, who just a moment ago could lock onto him with their Divine Sense to attack, lost all trace of him in an instant!
"Everyone, be care—"
The warning from a Cui Family Martial Artist of the Celestial Integration Realm was cut short. He suddenly felt a chill on his back and whipped his head around, but saw nothing. Just then, he vaguely heard someone cry out in alarm. His head grew fuzzy, and then... there was nothing.
Qin Li had beheaded the Celestial Integration Realm Martial Artist from the Cui Family with a single strike. A fountain of blood erupted from the headless corpse.
While the Cui family was still reeling in terror, Qin Li’s figure moved like a ghost, cutting down three Celestial Shattering Realm Martial Artists in quick succession!
This jolted nearly all the Cui Family Martial Artists to their senses. They all charged at Qin Li with suicidal desperation, ready to sacrifice their own lives to take him down.
But Qin Li’s speed was simply too great. The only ones who could barely keep up were the few Celestial Embracing Realm Martial Artists. However, Qin Li refused to get tied down by them, specifically targeting the ones at the Celestial Shattering and Celestial Integration Realms instead. In an instant, six or seven of them had fallen to his sword!
"Qin Li, you despicable coward! Fight us if you have any guts!" one of the Cui Family’s Celestial Embracing Realm Martial Artists roared in a fury.
Even Bing Mengyun couldn’t help but purse her lips. ’You yourselves said this is a life-or-death battle. Why wouldn’t he pick off the weak ones first? He’d have to be an idiot to fight you head-on!’
"Hmph, I came here today to wipe out your Cui Family’s imperial line! Sect Leader Bing pleaded on your behalf, and I was going to let you off, but who knew you’d be so ungrateful. You want to kill me so badly? Then come and get me!"
As he spoke, Qin Li’s body blurred into an afterimage, rushing with incredible speed toward a Cui Family Martial Artist of the Celestial Integration Realm. He aimed a vicious kick at the man’s chest. The Martial Artist hastily dodged with all his might, only to be met with the sound of a sickening CRACK.
One of the man’s arms had been shattered by the kick!
Blood Drinking in hand, Qin Li followed up with a casual sword strike. Don’t fight, or fight to kill—that was always Qin Li’s way!
He might have understood certain things, but that didn’t mean he would back down. Timidity and fear had never been part of his character.
Just as the Celestial Integration Realm Martial Artist was about to be killed by Qin Li’s blade, one of the Celestial Embracing Realm Martial Artists went berserk. He threw a punch, completely unleashing the full might of his realm.
The world was suddenly swept by a gale of flying sand and stones. Even his own allies couldn’t withstand the powerful aura of a Celestial Embracing Realm Martial Artist and scattered to the sides.
But Qin Li’s speed was even more incredible. He didn’t try to block the attack head-on at all. Instead, he twisted in mid-air like a corkscrew, rapidly tumbling aside.
As a result, the full-force blow from the Cui Family’s Celestial Embracing Realm expert slammed right into the Martial Artist with the broken arm, who hadn’t had time to get away.
BOOM!
Even Qin Li couldn’t help but feel a pang of pity for the Celestial Integration Realm Martial Artist. The hearts of the other Cui family members clenched.
The Celestial Embracing Realm Martial Artist from the Cui Family tried to forcefully retract his strike. The backlash from the immense power made him instantly spit up a mouthful of hot blood. Looking back at the Celestial Integration Realm Martial Artist, he hadn’t benefited in the slightest from his comrade’s attempt to pull back; the fist had landed squarely on his chest.
His entire chest had caved in deeply. He was sputtering bloody foam, the whites of his eyes rolling up. It was clear he wasn’t going to make it.
"AHHH!"
The Celestial Embracing Realm Martial Artist from the Cui Family threw his head back and let out a grief-stricken, furious roar. "Qin Li, I’ll fight you to the death!"
But at that moment, Qin Li said something that almost made Bing Mengyun spit out her drink laughing.
Qin Li just stood there, a dazed look on his face. His expression was a mixture of fear and admiration. "The Power of the Celestial Embracing Realm... It’s so strong!"
PFFT!
The Cui Family Martial Artist who had accidentally killed his own comrade immediately coughed up another mouthful of blood.
"You little bastard, die!" The red-eyed Celestial Embracing Realm Martial Artists all pounced on Qin Li. This time, however, they no longer dared to underestimate him. The boy’s strength didn’t seem overwhelming, but his speed... it was just too fast!
Unbelievably fast! It was a speed that left no time to react!
Looking back at Shangguan Shiyu, her use of the Four Seasons Combat Skill was growing more and more proficient, and her footwork was the very Lightweight Skill Qin Li had taught her! Although she hadn’t managed to kill any of her opponents, the three or four people besieging her hadn’t been able to gain the slightest advantage.
Qin Li’s expression turned cold. He glanced over at Cui Qi, whose face was ashen. Suddenly, the Blood-Drinking Sword in his hand began to dance, erupting into a sky full of sword shadows!
’Today, I’ll open your eyes and show you what a true Divine-level Combat Skill looks like!’
Qin Li let out a long cry, his aura exploding outward. It completely scattered the auras of the few Celestial Embracing Realm Martial Artists from the Cui Family before they even had a chance for their expressions to change.
All they saw was a flash... a stunning streak of violet!
