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Chapter 420 Teacher Taibai has defected to the enemy? That's a sure thing! (3K votes requested!)

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Seeing Ruan Pingcui's miserable state, Su Yuan couldn't help but gasp.

My own teacher's tendency to attract negative attention is just too ruthless.

The Nascent Soul stage sect leader, who was full of vigor just two days ago, is now in this battle-worn state.

Su Yuan couldn't help but recall the sects like Luanjian Hall, Juque Sect, and Huangjian Sect, which were shut down for various inexplicable reasons because their own teacher spoke on their behalf.

I thought they were already in a terrible situation, but looking back now, their experience can actually be considered lucky!
You've only gone bankrupt, but the Hehuan Sect and the Yansha Sect were almost wiped out!
However, there is also a possibility that... after their teacher broke through to the Nascent Soul stage, their tendency to attract negative attention also increased.

Terrifying! This is practically a god-like ability!

But here's the question: why would Ruan Pingcui appear on her own territory?

Judging from her current miserable state, it seems she is being chased and killed.

And in the entire Cold Plum World, it seems that only one person could force a Nascent Soul expert to this extent... that Governor Nan.

Thinking of this, Su Yuan was startled.

Holy crap! What if the Governor-General of the South were to come and kill us at any moment?!
"Big sister, you...you shouldn't go to sleep yet!"

Su Yuan quickly squatted down, forcefully nudged the already somewhat unconscious Ruan Pingcui, and repeatedly whispered in her ear:
"If you want to sleep, go sleep outside. I'm just a lowly Foundation Establishment cultivator; there's no bed big enough for you."

Ruan Pingcui: "..."

This alluring, mature woman hesitated for a long time before finally saying, speechless:
"Yanhe struck me with his sword, and the sword intent contained the message that I should come to Xianghan Mansion to find you, saying that you can protect me."

"But now, I feel that Yanhe is deceiving me and just wants to use me as a tool to kill someone."

Yanhe? Isn't that Taibai Laodeng?
No wonder the sword wound on Ruan Pingcui's chest looked so familiar; it was a typical wound caused by a blood-corroding, decaying sword.

So what exactly is Taibai Laodeng trying to do? Why did he throw this hot potato at me? Does he think his apprentice isn't long enough to live?
Then let me ask you, how can I, a mere Golden Core cultivator who hasn't even condensed my inner core and whose outer core cultivation is only at the second level of the Golden Core stage, protect Ruan Pingcui, who is in the Nascent Soul stage?
Who's protecting whom?
Su Yuan felt like he had countless complaints he wanted to vent.

But just as he was mentally ranting, a thought suddenly flashed through Su Yuan's mind.

Wait a minute... it seems I really do have a way to protect Ruan Pingcui.

Who says protecting this person necessarily means going against Governor Nan? As long as she's well hidden and not discovered by Governor Nan, that's enough.

Su Yuan has a huge advantage when it comes to Tibetans.

Its advantage lies in nothing other than the means by which the Demonic Thunder seizes the authority of the Heavenly Dao, controls a certain region, and becomes the Heavenly Dao itself.

This divine power, based on the Primordial Chaos Dao, is extremely well concealed when activated. Even the substitute of the Corruption Heavenly Lord could not detect that he had secretly activated the Demonic Thunder.

Naturally, cultivators in the Nascent Soul stage wouldn't be able to detect it.

Upon arriving in Xianghan Prefecture, knowing he would face many challenges, Su Yuan had already begun plotting the Demonic Thunder, having usurped most of the Heavenly Dao authority in Xianghan Prefecture.

He could have easily used this all-encompassing power of the Heavenly Dao to completely erase and conceal Ruan Pingcui's presence, hiding her away without anyone noticing.

Even if Governor-General Nan comes looking for him, he will only find that Ruan Pingcui's aura has been cut off in Xianghan Prefecture, but he will never suspect him, the Foundation Establishment cultivator in name only.

Haha, Old Deng Taibai's mind works fast enough; he thought of this use of the Primordial Chaos Dao even before I did.

Without hesitation, Su Yuan instantly activated the Demonic Thunder, his consciousness rising continuously, surveying the area under his control from the perspective of the Heavenly Dao.

With a sweep of his Heavenly Eye, he quickly located all the auras related to Ruan Pingcui within his control range.

In the areas related to aura, wisps of electric arcs appeared out of thin air, dispersing the aura and causing it to vanish without a trace.

Then, Su Yuan grabbed the heavily injured Ruan Pingcui and pulled her into the Calamity Moon Space, using the purifying power of the Demonic Lightning to eliminate all remaining traces.

Immediately afterwards, Su Yuan quickly deactivated the Heavenly Dao Perspective, returned to normal, and released Chen Nuoyi from the Calamity Moon Pearl.

The very next second after Su Yuan finished doing all this, before the bewildered Chen Nuoyi could even ask what was going on, the entire Xianghan Mansion was enveloped in a terrifying pressure.

A domineering divine sense descended from the sky, sweeping across every inch of Xianghan Prefecture, causing the local commoners to tremble in fear.

At the same time, the celestial officials and high-level cultivators of Xianghan Prefecture were also alarmed by this powerful divine sense and all ascended into the sky to investigate.

But after clearly seeing the figure appearing in the air, they all obediently lowered their altitude and respectfully bowed:

"Greetings, Your Excellency the Governor."

The visitor was none other than the unremarkable-looking Governor of Nancang.

It was just a matter of perception, but although the governor's face was thin, his figure was slightly bloated, making him appear somewhat disproportionate.

Nan Cang did not come alone. Beside him was a tall, handsome man with a sinister air.

Most of the celestial officials and leaders of immortal cultivation families in Xianghan Prefecture know this person.

It was Yan He, the leader of the Yan Sha Sect, the most prominent emerging force in Nan Han Prefecture in recent years.

Upon seeing Yanhe appear together with the Southern Governor, the celestial officials couldn't hide their surprise.

The Flame Fiend Cult has found the biggest backer in the entire Cold Plum World?
"It's about to take off!" Su Yuan, standing in the front yard of the mansion, breathed a long sigh of relief upon seeing this.

Teacher Taibai has defected to the enemy!
That was a great shot! Excellent!

Having just nearly killed the leader of the Hehuan Sect, Su Yuan then joined the Southern Governor's camp, even though the latter was stronger and more influential. Su Yuan had complete confidence in his teacher.

It's just a matter of spending more time accumulating bad luck.

Teacher Taibai needs no further explanation; his reputation for attracting criticism will speak up for him!

This is sure!

After thoroughly searching the entire Xianghan Mansion, Nan Cang discovered that Ruan Pingcui's aura had been abruptly interrupted, leaving him with no way to investigate. He then withdrew his divine sense.

He wasn't angry or embarrassed that his boast of "she can't escape" couldn't be fulfilled; he simply calmly turned his gaze to the mansion where Su Yuan was.

To be precise, the money was directed at the courtesans who belonged to the Hehuan Sect.

After glancing at the courtesans, Nan Cang looked at Su Yuan again:

"So you're the Imperial Censor Su who's been secretly investigating me, trying to find dirt on me?"

Upon hearing this, the assembled celestial officials immediately sensed something unusual and all fell silent, observing quietly.

In response to Nan Cang's question, Su Yuan smiled slightly and answered calmly:

"It's just my duty. Surely Nanjing University won't be unable to withstand an investigation."

Nan Cang said without changing his expression:
"Well, that's what I call fulfilling my duty. So, what did you find out?"

Su Yuan pointed to the group of courtesans and said:

"We're investigating right now. I heard that the Hehuan Sect has close ties with you, so perhaps we'll find some clues."

Upon hearing this, all the surrounding celestial officials couldn't help but gasp.

Su Youlin is really outspoken!
A mere Foundation Establishment cultivator dares to openly challenge Governor Nan.

To dare to do something like this, you either have some wild ideas or you have some powerful backing!
To be honest, the fact that the Hehuan Sect and the Guiying Sect frequently supplied blood to the Southern Governor was no secret in Xianghan Prefecture. If they were to investigate, they would surely uncover a great deal.

Tsk tsk... Lord Su, perhaps you should just stop investigating.

It would be bad if something were actually found out!

Some of the celestial officials were worried that the Southern Governor might lash out and affect them.
However, the Governor-General's answer greatly exceeded everyone's expectations.

Then the stern-faced governor said expressionlessly:
"Then I think Lord Su doesn't need to investigate. Within Xianghan Prefecture, both the Ghost Shadow Sect and the Joyful Union Sect are demonic sects that must be struck down and exterminated."

"I have just killed Kong Yue, the sect leader of the Ghost Shadow Sect, and I am now tracking down Ruan Pingcui, the sect leader of the Joyful Union Sect."

"If Lord Su is willing, he can cooperate with the local celestial officials to completely wipe out these two sects. If you discover Ruan Pingcui's whereabouts, please report to me in time."

After saying this, Nan Cang left without waiting for Su Yuan and the other celestial officials to reply, taking Tai Bai Tianji with him.

The celestial officials on the spot were completely in an uproar, almost unable to believe their ears!

"The Ghost Shadow Sect Master has been killed?! He was a powerful cultivator at the third level of the Nascent Soul stage, and he just died like that?"

"Whether it's Kong Yue or Ruan Pingcui, I remember they both used to work for the Governor-General..."

"Hush, be careful!"

The celestial officials were shocked, but dared not speak out, and could only return to their posts with a belly full of doubts.

But regardless, the killing of one Nascent Soul cultivator and the escape of another made them realize one thing.

—The world of winter plum blossoms is about to change!
In the courtyard, Su Yuan stroked his chin and muttered to himself:

"So, that Ghost Shadow Sect Master is Ruan Pingcui's accomplice?"

"The Nascent Soul Stage 3 expert is dead, but Sect Master Ruan survived. It seems that Sect Master Ghost Shadow is quite loyal and righteous. What a pity."

"No wonder the teacher didn't launch a sneak attack, but instead took the opportunity to infiltrate the Southern Governor's camp. It must be because he couldn't defeat the opponent in a head-on battle."

"But it doesn't matter. Fighting isn't the teacher's forte. Making good use of his controversial nature is better than anything else."

"I just don't know who in the entire Cold Plum World can shake Nan Cang... Surely he's not invincible under heaven, but an enemy comes from the sky."

As they were pondering, Mortis and Qi Hanyue, who had just run out of the mansion, asked with some confusion:
"Su Yuan, what exactly happened?"

Not only the two of them, but even Chen Nuoyi, who knew part of the situation, was somewhat confused about the current situation.

Su Yuan didn't hold back and used telepathy to explain the whole story to the three of them in detail.

Finally, under the shocked gazes of the three, Su Yuan came to a conclusion:
“Our greatest enemy, Governor-General Nan, is probably no less powerful than the incarnation of the late Wu Luo.”

(End of this chapter)