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Her strong body was pressed back into the hole.

“Tian Yi Zong’s first place in the sect competition two years ago, Zhong Lei Feng Lin Qi, also the second disciple of Qing Yun Zhen Jun…” The low and cold voice seemed to be mocking, as if smiling but not smiling.

Lin Qi lay in the pit and chuckled softly, spitting out two words crisply: "Yuan Wang!"

Only a cultivator at the Yuan Ying stage could defeat Lin Qi with one move.

He casually revealed Lin Qi's background, indicating that this person had already inquired about the origins of Zhong Lei Peak or Qing Yun Zhenjun's lineage.

He went straight for the kill, Lin Qi was bold enough to guess his identity.

The force on his back intensified because of her words. If Lin Qi hadn't just finished tempering his bones, Yuan Wang would have been shown a scene of bone fracture in place.

With this push, Lin Qi was even more certain about who the culprit was.

"Smarter than I thought," Yu Wantang sneered, clearly not taking Lin Qi truly seriously.

Lin Qi thought for a moment, then obediently lay down in the pit and stayed still.

Yuanwang was pleased with her discretion. He raised his hand and instructed in a low voice, "The thing should be in the hands of someone else. Send five people to find it."

"Yes!"

Five evil cultivators, Lin Qi could only pray that Chen Bai was blessed by heaven.

She didn't know that Chen Bai was also praying for her.

Faced with overwhelming strength, Lin Qi chose to stand still, which can also be understood as following one's heart.

Yuan Wang took Lin Qi's feet after he fell, and with one hand, he held the back of Lin Qi's neck and threw him to the nearby evil cultivators.

Five demons suddenly sprang out and attacked Lin Qi's hands, feet, and head.

In the blink of an eye, her mind went blank and her limbs grew weak and powerless, leaving her completely drained of any fighting spirit.

"High Priest, how is this man to be arranged?" The masked evil cultivator knelt before Yuan Wang and asked.

Yuanwang's feet scuffed the ground, revealing a hint of disdain. "Take it back," he said. "I want to interrogate it myself!"

Seeing a fellow cultivator beside him looking puzzled, he calmly said: "Rest assured, her talent is among the best in Nan Zhou. With proper cultivation for a while, and then presented to the sect master, she will undoubtedly be a great contribution."

For a period of time?

Lin Qi suddenly thought of her past life, being raised by Jin Wu Daochang in a cave and ending up as someone who dug herbs and refined medicine.

Could it be that the Heavenly Sacrifice Sect also likes to play this game?

All the way, Lin Qi felt rather uneasy.

When she was brought into the unfamiliar room, she still had some relief.

Wasn't she lucky to not see the cauldron and the sinister-looking Taoist around?

Yuanwang is not stationed at the headquarters of Tiansaji Sect all year round.

The Tianji Sect can roam freely between various districts and has established strongholds in each punishment area.

This time's stronghold is an abandoned cave dwelling, buried deep within the desolate mountain range of Huang Cheng.

When the blindfold covering her eyes was removed, Lin Qi subconsciously swept her gaze around the room, finally landing on Yuan Wang opposite her.

Lin Qi is currently located in a palace, which has been cleaned very thoroughly and is completely empty, with nothing left behind.

Only a grand master's chair faced him, and Yuan Wang sat languidly on it.

Seeing her looking over, Yu Wang slowly rubbed the ring on his finger, "If I remember correctly, you should be receiving punishment at Luan Feng Cliff right now?"

Lin Qi nodded obediently, "You're right."

Her reaction was a bit unexpected, but in the face of absolute strength, Yu Wang wasn't worried at all that Lin Qi would play any tricks.

"Are you here for Yuan Xi Lai?"

Lin Qi felt her heart skip a beat, but she still answered Yuan Wang's question seriously. "Yes."

She then boldly countered, “Did you cause Yuanxi Senior Sister’s disappearance?”

"What identity are you speaking to me with?" Yuan Wang sneered, "A prisoner? Or a runaway disciple from Tian Yi Zong?"

Lin Qi didn't answer his question this time. Her mind was racing, and she asked, "How secure is the defense here?"

Yuan Wang was surprised by Lin Qi's boldness and strange reaction, his fingers tapping on the back of his chair, "You want to escape from here?"

"Fantastical delusions!" His sneer echoed through the hall.

Although he said so, he was also careful not to give Lin Qi any information.

Lin Qi sat on the ground, her gaze still fixed on Yuan Wang, but her mind was racing, searching for a way out.

She dared not resist and followed Yuan Wang here, all because the bracelet's space in Huang Yu's wrist had Jin Jun.

But when she actually arrived here, she hesitated again.

Is this palace really only guarded by one Nascent Soul cultivator?

If there were two of them, Lin Qi wouldn't be so afraid. With Jin Jun around, they might not be able to destroy this stronghold, but at least they could get Lin Qi out safely.

But what if there were three Yuanying True Monarchs?

Lin Qi herself wasn't quite sure either.

Even the Heaven-Worshiping Sect, at its peak, wouldn't leave three Nascent Soul cultivators in a mere small town.

But what if?

"What makes you so confident?" Yuanwang narrowed his eyes, sizing up Lin Qi.

She was too composed!

At Lin Qi's age, even if one had the best mindset and the bravest heart, it would be difficult to remain calm throughout, let alone have the mind to probe his words.

Unless she has some kind of support or confidence that allows her to speak to him confidently.

Or, Lin Qi confidently believed that her reliance could safely take her away from the base, so she dared to ask about the tightness of the base's defenses.

In an instant, Yuan Wang's mind raced with many thoughts.

His gaze on Lin Qi was laced with danger.

Catching a faint trace of killing intent in the air, Lin Qi frowned.

The next second, Yuan Wang leaned over, his palm making a gesture of choking.

Lin Qi's eyes narrowed, and without hesitation, she summoned Jinjun.

Boom!

A huge explosion reverberated throughout the cavern, shaking the ground around it.

Lin Qi's palace unexpectedly split open from the top, a large crack appeared, and light poured in. She vaguely saw a sword glow falling down.

Here we go!

The clash of swords was crisp and sharp, powerful spiritual energy rippling outwards and shattering the hall directly.

A gale howled, danger lurking everywhere. Yuanwang thought Lin Qi was bringing reinforcements and sped up his movements, his eyes fixated on her neck as he neared it with his grip.

A surge of murderous intent suddenly erupted within him. He truly wanted to eliminate Lin Qi before the chaos began.

But Yuan Wang never expected that there would be more than one Yuan Ying cultivator who broke into the stronghold.

A hand, as hard as steel, stopped him in his tracks, and with a twist of its wrist, it crushed the bones in his arm.

Click!

A barely audible crack echoed as Yuan Wang's face paled instantly.

Jin Jun's eyes didn't have a trace of emotional fluctuation. He raised his foot and kicked, moving at an extremely fast speed with immense force. It was visible to the naked eye that Yuan Wang's abdomen caved in.

Like a kite with its string cut, the body vanished from sight in the blink of an eye.

"Let's go!" Jinjun whispered, taking Lin Qi's hand and vanishing from sight.

Both of them were unfamiliar with the path and could only run desperately in one direction.

When he reached a safe distance, Lin Qi turned his head to look.

Above the evil cultivator's stronghold, lightning flashed densely, sword shadows overlapped, and a thick black aura of evil energy spread in all directions. Four figures shuttled through it.

(Editor in charge:graphic novel)