fairy family

Chapter 296 You dare kill me? I am an immortal!
In full view.

With three sword strikes, Yu Que broke through the tough formation of the Shi family's ancestral peak.

He then sheathed his white-spine sword, stood atop the Shi family's ancestral peak, flicked his sleeves, creating a gust of wind that swept towards the Shi family's ancestral peak formation.

Like falling tiles, layers of array fragments and spiritual light fell like raindrops, splashing up bursts of light, which was quite beautiful.

However, this scene appeared extremely horrifying to the Shi family members.

"The great formation has been broken! Quickly, call the ancestor out."

Several elders of the Shi family looked extremely wary and quickly sent messages to the people in the mountains.

As for the other members of the Shi family, chaos erupted immediately. Among them, many of the Shi family members who had been sent out and hidden outside the formation changed their expressions and felt fear, and actually chose to quietly retreat.

"The visitor is not friendly. I'm afraid the rumors in the palace are true. This guy has really broken through two peaks in a row."

"There is no use for us to stay here. We might as well retreat first. If the Shi family suffers a calamity of extermination, our survival outside can be considered as preserving the Shi family's lineage."

“Yes, yes, we will act in batches, some to Lotus Peak to appeal their grievances, some to the Immortal City… each to act independently.”

After discussing it for a while, they all felt that there was nothing wrong with their actions, so they abandoned the location of the Shi family's ancestral peak and fled immediately.

This scene was naturally witnessed by the elders of the Shi family.

The elders were both angry and anxious when they saw that more than half of the reinforcements they had deployed outside, ready to attack from both sides, had fled on the spot.

But the next moment, the voice of an old woman came from within the ancestral peak of the Shi family, reaching everyone's ears and attracting their attention.

"Young friend, what brings you here today in such great style? May I ask what brings you here?"

The elders of the Shi family quickly bowed in the direction from which the voice came: "Greetings, Supreme Elder!"

"Welcome, Ancestor!"

The old woman's voice belonged to the Shi family's most senior and powerful elder.

Upon hearing the old woman's voice, Yu Que's face lit up with interest.

Compared to the previous group, this old woman had made some more preparations. Her voice was unpredictable, making it difficult for Yu Que to pinpoint her exact location on the stone peak.

It's even possible that the other party wasn't even in the stone peak at all, but had already fled long ago.

Seeing that he could not capture the other party immediately, and with many Daoist immortals watching from all sides, Yu Que answered clearly and distinctly:
"Senior Shi, I am Yuque, a junior who is unworthy to be a true disciple of the palace. Because my family and friends have been implicated, I feel guilty and have come to your place to seek justice."

His words echoed across the ancestral peak of the Shi family, silencing the old woman of the Shi family for a few moments.

The other party then chuckled a few times and surprisingly backed down, saying:
"So that's how it is. It seems that my Shi family is in the wrong. May I ask what kind of justice you require, young friend? I still have some influence in the Shi family and can uphold justice for you."

The old woman's words reached the ears of everyone, immediately eliciting various reactions.

Those outside the Shi family all wore amused expressions.

As far as they knew, the old woman of the Shi family was not a patient person. She had a fiery temper when she was young, and now, as she got older, she became even more protective of her own and had an eccentric temper.

It's truly astonishing that he's willing to back down in front of a junior; it's like the sun has risen in the west.

Among the Shi family members, some were stunned, while others looked tense.

One of them spoke up urgently: "What are you saying, Ancestor? My Shi family is one of the top nine clans. How can we be humiliated like this?"

"Yes, at worst we'll fight this guy to the death. With our ancestors leading the way, we'll die without hesitation."

Hearing these fools from the clan speak, the old woman of the Shi family's temper suddenly changed, and she immediately cursed:

"Shut up! You bunch of wicked children."

"You think you can kill me before me? No way! Why should I bear the brunt of the trouble you've caused?"

After being thoroughly scolded by their ancestor, everyone in the Shi family was stunned, but they dared not utter a word. Those who had just been shouting immediately shut their mouths, their faces ashen, and dared not say another word.

Yu Que saw the scene in the Shi family's house and his expression became even more amused.

He showed no intention of stopping while he was ahead, and instead spoke up directly:

"Senior Shi, you're so generous. Since that's the case, quickly hand over your own granddaughter, Shi Lanzhi."

Yu Que finished speaking.

The old woman from the Shi family, who was still scolding her clansmen, suddenly stopped speaking, and the atmosphere at the scene became tense for a moment.

In a dimly lit, quiet room, a female Taoist priest with wrinkled skin and white hair suddenly opened her eyes, her hands clenching like chicken claws, her face contorted with rage.

"You brat! How dare you deceive me?"

This person was none other than the patriarch of the Shi family. She never expected that even though she was willing to swallow her anger and give way to him, Yu Que would still take advantage of her and try to capture her most beloved great-granddaughter.

She desperately wanted to escape the quiet room and kill Yu Que on the mountain peak!

However, recalling the news coming from all directions within the palace, especially the seemingly genuine purple celestial light emanating from Yu Que, the old woman forcefully suppressed her frustration. She closed her eyes slightly again and transmitted her voice:

"Young friend Yu Que is joking. You are a true disciple, as is Shi Lanzhi of our clan."

Without a decree, how could I dare hand her over to you? If you wish to arrest her, you must first request permission from the palace and obtain the necessary authorization. Then, my clan will not dare to harbor her, and I will personally deliver this woman to you.”

Yu Que stood in mid-air. He heard the other party's telepathic message and a smile appeared on his face:
"You need a decree to arrest people, right? The peak master of the assessment peak is in my sleeve. I'll have him write one for you right away."

Upon hearing this, the old woman from the Shi family opened her eyes wide, which had just been slightly closed, her eyes almost bulging out.

She momentarily forgot that the Assessment Peak was responsible for evaluating the conduct and behavior of the palace disciples, and was one of the peaks in the palace that could reward and punish the disciples.

"By the way, Senior Shi, what crime do you want to charge your grandson with?"

In mid-air, Yu Que was talking while reaching into his sleeve, seemingly intending to release the peak master and have him write him a note.

Just then, someone finally couldn't take it anymore.

The opponent was radiating spiritual light, his face burning with rage, and he suddenly leaped out from the crowd outside the formation.

"Enough! You surnamed Yu, every wrong has its perpetrator and every debt its debtor. Since it was I who offended you..."

Why must you humiliate my Shi family like this?!

A pretty, tall figure stood in mid-air, blocking Yu Que's path, her gaze stubbornly meeting his.

This person was none other than Shi Lan, a true disciple of the Shi family, who had met Yu Que a few times.

After several years, this woman's features had become more defined, and her cultivation had actually reached the Condensing Qi Realm.

Such speed is considered rapid even within the Huangshan Dao Palace, and the malevolent energy condensed by the opponent is clearly not inferior, but rather of the highest quality and purest, seemingly no less powerful than Gong Dongxue's.

Yu Que watched, his eyes narrowing slightly. He had never heard of any rumors that this woman had gone to sea to condense evil energy. Even if she hadn't gone to sea, but had instead traveled within the Central Plains, it would have been difficult for her to gather suitable evil energy and successfully condense and stabilize her cultivation level in just a few years.

Therefore, the source of the malevolent aura on Shi Lanzhi's body is almost certainly from her family.

Yu Que couldn't help but sigh:
“You scion of a prominent family are indeed extraordinary. I have never met Fellow Daoist Shi overseas, but you have already reached the Qi Condensation stage.”

Upon hearing his words, the Huangshan overseas disciples accompanying him all turned their gazes to the woman, each one scrutinizing and displeased.

In order to condense evil spirits, they all had to go out and search, wandering the world, and even have to go to places like immortal mountains to seek opportunities.

In comparison, Shi Lanzhi's ability to live a life of ease and comfort in the Dao Palace, smoothly advancing to the Qi Condensation stage, is practically a godlike existence.

As Shi Lanzhi listened to Yu Que's sigh, her expression remained cold and even somewhat arrogant.

As far as she knew, Yu Que had challenged many peaks in the palace during his trip, but he had not actually killed anyone. Even when he dealt with the two beauties of the Yu family's Snake Clan some time ago, they only suffered severe injuries and were then stored in an unknown magical artifact.

"This boy is a bit arrogant, but he still doesn't dare to disobey the rules of the Dao Palace."

"Neither of the two women from the Snake family were killed. I am a true disciple of the palace; how dare he kill me?"

Thinking of all this, Shi Lanzhi straightened her back even more.

She said softly:

"You brat! The loyalty and hard work of my Shi family for hundreds of generations are something you can't possibly match in one generation. Even if you've had some opportunities overseas, it doesn't mean my Shi family can't succeed."

"I will bear the consequences of today's events alone. Do not continue to bully the Shi family, and do not dishonor my ancestors on this ancestral peak!"

Shi Lanzhi spoke these words with great righteousness and awe.

Many members of the Shi family heard this and were deeply moved; some even cried out:

"Lanzhi! Tell that Yu fellow to let you go, and I will take the blame for you."

“You surnamed Yu, my Shi family is a noble and loyal clan of the Daoist temple. How dare you, a peasant, insult my family like this!”

Some of the other immortals who were watching from the surrounding area nodded in agreement when they heard Shi Lanzhi and the others' words.

One commentator remarked, "The Shi family has an excellent style; they truly deserve to be pillars of the palace."

Some even spoke out loudly:
"I lack the true teachings. If there's something to say, say it; if there's a grudge, settle it. Why bully the entire Shi family?"

“Indeed, if Master Yu has any grievances, he should just speak them directly. Why make such a fuss?”

In stark contrast to their attitude were the disciples behind Yu Que and the immortals of humble origins surrounding him.

They all looked at the upright Shi family with disgust, and one of them said viciously:
"The lesson wasn't taught enough!"

“Such corrupt and stubborn things should not exist in the Yellow Palace.”

Yu Que's smile widened at the reaction of the Shi family, and he spoke:
"What a united and dedicated family!"

He paused and then said:
Do you really think I wouldn't dare to raze this place to the ground?

Upon hearing this, Shi Lanzhi's arrogant and resolute expression became even more pronounced.

"Hmph, all bark and no bite." She sneered coldly at the remaining enemy, and shouted:
"You are a true disciple, and so am I. You surnamed Yu, do you dare to kill me?"

"it is good!"

The only word Yu Que uttered in response was a single word.

He seemed to have been waiting for the other party's answer. Before the words were even finished, he raised the white-spine sword in his hand and brought it to the other party's neck. With a swift motion, he severed the other party's head.

Shi Lanzhi's movements froze instantly, only her face, at a slow but terrifying speed, became incredulous, her eyes wide open.

Because Yu Que acted very quickly, and no one had ever imagined that he would dare to kill a true disciple in front of everyone in the Dao Palace.

So many people didn't react for a moment, and even those who did react found it hard to believe, thinking they had just seen the sword light.

After two or three breaths, Shi Lanzhi's mouth moved, and a large amount of blood suddenly gushed from her neck.

And a phantom image leaped out of her head, its face contorted in madness, screaming in despair:
"You dare kill me! You dare kill me?!"

Upon hearing this, Yu Que nodded with a smile and said frankly:
“The killer is Yu Que.”

He then reached out and, taking advantage of the opponent's unpreparedness, completely absorbed the Yin spirit soul that had just jumped out and hadn't even thought of escaping, into the Hundred Mile Immortal Garden, thus suppressing it completely.

*Smack!*

To the others, a tall and pretty female corpse was suddenly split in two, falling from mid-air and crashing heavily to the ground.

Because Shi Lanzhi was ultimately a member of the Ning Sha Immortal Clan, even though Yu Que shattered her magical aura with a single sword strike, she was not smashed into a pile of minced meat upon falling to the ground.

But her head, with its eyes wide open in death, rolled around and became dirty and messy on the ground, eventually rolling to some unknown corner in the mountains.

Almost everyone stared intently at her headless corpse, filled with astonishment and disbelief.

Many people shared a similar thought to Shi Lanzhi's: "How dare he do that?"

Just then, a shrill scream rang out from Shijiazu Peak.

The old woman from the Shi family finally couldn't hold back any longer. She transformed into a streak of black light and burst forth from the ancestral peak of the aristocratic family, hysterically lunging towards Yu Que:

"You bastard! Give me back my granddaughter's life!"

Faced with the old man's attack, Yu Que was not afraid at all. Instead, he showed a knowing look on his face and a deep smile.

With a whoosh, the old woman from the Shi family finally crashed headfirst into the Yuan Shen Dao soldier.

"Certainly!"

Yu Que merely uttered a single word, and the menacing Shi family patriarch was trapped in mid-air, his body stiff.

The next moment, he flicked his sleeve and took the old man who was doting on his granddaughter into the Hundred Mile Immortal Garden to suppress him.

At this time, other immortals were still rushing towards the Shi family's ancestral peak.

Some of them, unaware of the reason or the situation, and not recognizing Yu Que, couldn't help but ask after seeing Yu Que's behavior:
"Who is this person, that he would act so cruelly..."

Yu Que looked up at the person and smiled, saying, "I am an immortal."

He looked around at the people and then calmly asked:

"Is there anyone who dares to step forward and uphold justice?"

(End of this chapter)