Battle Through the Heavens: The Rock King Emperor's Leisurely Wanderings in the Mortal World

Chapter 24 Yesterday's Abyss, Today's Shallows (Seeking monthly votes and continued reading)

Zhongli and Little Fairy Doctor slowly stopped and turned around. A thin, bony old man came into view, followed closely by dozens of mercenary cultivators in armor.

"Hmph, kid, is it you who harmed my precious son?" the thin old man who was leading the group asked first.

Before Zhong Li could respond, Little Fairy Doctor's face showed fear. She quickly hid behind Zhong Li, cautiously peeking out her small head, and said in a slightly trembling voice, "Mr. Yao, Yao San brought this upon himself. Besides, I have no connection with Wan Yao Zhai anymore. Furthermore, you are no match for my master. I advise you to leave. For the sake of our past friendship, I advise you not to court death."

"This little guy is using the softest tone to say such stubborn things." Zhong Li gently stroked the still slightly trembling little head.

Such an instinctive reaction is perfectly normal. After all, she has lived under the shadow of darkness for a long time. Although she has relied on her own wisdom, knowledge, and even a lot of luck to survive in the perilous Qingshan Town, she has managed to get along with all sides and maneuver among various forces. However, everyone here has the ability to easily crush her, which is really quite difficult for her.

"Hmph, Little Fairy Doctor, if you weren't the cash cow of my Ten Thousand Medicines Hall, would I have waited until now? Now you dare to collude with outsiders to kill my son! I swear I will not rest until I avenge this! I want to see how long your pretty-boy master can protect you!"

At this point, Mr. Yao had already descended into madness. Upon learning of his son Yao San's death, his spirit completely collapsed, and he went insane.

Just as Mr. Yao was laughing maniacally, suddenly, a richly dressed man behind him unleashed his supernatural power. Crimson wings of battle aura instantly unfurled behind him, their imposing presence causing them to float above Mr. Yao and his entourage.

"Hahahaha, I've spent all my wealth to invite He Qian, the head of the He family, to help me. He's a three-star Dou Wang expert, plus the Wolf Head Mercenary Group and Snake Nest Mercenary Group by my side, hahahaha, Little Fairy Doctor, I've promised the two leaders that after this matter, you will belong to them both, hahahahaha."

In mid-air, a barely perceptible hint of embarrassment appeared on He Qian's face. After all, the moment Little Fairy Doctor's stunningly beautiful face came into his view, his initial thoughts, which had been solely focused on money and pills, had subtly shifted. But what did it matter? As a dignified Dou Wang, why would he care about the lives of a few Dou Shi and a large group of Dou Zhe? In any case, Mr. Yao was now utterly worthless, and the Wan Yao Zhai would inevitably fall into the He family's hands sooner or later.

At this moment, He Qian was still pondering in mid-air, while Mr. Yao below could no longer contain himself and launched his attack.

"Charge!! Kill!! Kid, give me back my son's life!!" Mr. Yao instantly unleashed the full power of his five-star Dou Shi, and with his roar, the mercenary groups on both sides surged towards Zhong Li and his companion like a tidal wave.

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"All things must be absorbed." Zhong Li stretched out his arms to gather power, his five fingers joined together to draw the earth's veins to resonate, and rock element spiraled up from his palms. As he raised his elbows, the crystalline shell that had gradually formed shattered and reformed into a semi-transparent jade shield that attached itself to Zhong Li and Little Fairy Doctor.

As the nightmares of the past surged toward her, Little Fairy Doctor was filled with fear and panic. Instinctively, she crouched down, clutching her head tightly. However, the horrific blow she expected did not strike. After a moment, Little Fairy Doctor slowly raised her head and opened her eyes. She saw those beings she once looked up to were now relentlessly attacking the jade shield surrounding her, but these attacks were utterly ineffective.

Mu She, the leader of the Wolf Head Mercenary Group, was wielding a horse-slaying saber imbued with green battle aura flames and was slashing at the Jade Shield with all his might. However, against the sturdy Jade Shield, Mu She's attack couldn't even stir up the slightest ripple.

"Have you not yet completely overcome the lingering fear in your heart?" Zhongli's voice suddenly echoed in the quiet and silent world of Little Fairy Doctor.

Because of Zhongli's divine power, the jade shield also has the function of sound insulation.

Zhongli slowly turned his head, and the Worldly Lock on his shoulder shimmered faintly. In an instant, a long sword of gold and white appeared in his hand.

"This sword was carefully extracted and condensed from pure, flawless amber. I named it the Blade of the Peak Slayer. Take it and declare to your past, present, and future self: Yesterday's abyss is today's shallows!"

Little Fairy Doctor gently took the sword that severed the past, her eyes blazing as she locked onto the charging Mu Serpent. With the deepest, most murderous intent in her heart, Little Fairy Doctor unleashed her "first sword strike" of her life with all her might.

In an instant, a miracle occurred. The exquisitely crafted blade, upon touching the jade shield, perfectly fused with it, then pierced through the shield and struck Mu She's arm with deadly force. Immediately afterward, Mu She's left arm snapped off.

The blade's sharpness, capable of cutting through iron like mud, instantly astonished everyone outside the shield. However, Zhongli and Little Fairy Doctor were not about to let them off easily. Just as these people were beginning to consider retreating, something unbelievable happened.

Outside the shield, as if by magic, thick vines sprouted from the ground beneath each person's feet, rapidly rising and instantly locking them in place, like shackles of fate that prevented them from breaking free. They could only quietly await the impending fall of Little Fairy Doctor's blade.

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Even after Mr. Yao and his rabble were easily dealt with by Little Fairy Doctor as if slicing melons and chopping vegetables, He Qian in mid-air still showed no intention of making a move.

Zhong Li slowly turned his gaze to He Qian and calmly asked, "Does Your Excellency still intend to make a move?"

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"Hahaha, of course, but I still have to thank you. You've done me a huge favor. Now, not only can I absorb the businesses of Wan Yao Zhai and the two major mercenary groups, but I can also enjoy this little beauty all to myself. Hahahaha." He Qian let out a lewd laugh in the air. "Boy, we have no grudges against each other. I can give you a choice: hand over Little Fairy Doctor to me, and I might consider sparing your life."

"But what if I don't allow it? What then?" Zhong Li's lips curled into an elegant smile.

"You won't let me? Hmph, then you can leave your life here." As soon as he finished speaking, He Qian's aura suddenly surged, and his figure rushed towards Zhong Li like lightning.

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(End of this chapter)