Wen Qingshan believed he was well-hidden, that no one knew his identity or background. No one would know that he was the strong protector sent by Wuji Sect to guard the Seventh Road.

But he was unaware that countless eyes were watching him from the darkness.

These eyes were from behind him.

In Wuzhou, there were four ancient families, three of which hid away, choosing to stay dormant and avoid the world. The last one: the Liu family.

This was a family that once produced a Great Emperor, existing for a long age with immense family heritage. They even have Quasi-Emperor Realm guardians.

The Liu family had tried to join the Ancient City many years ago, to become part of the alliance, but… every attempt ended in failure.

However, now, an opportunity was right before them.

The Snow King emerged from the depths of the Ancient City, arriving at the Seventh Road. Secretly, a message had already been sent there. If they could find the true protector of the Wuji Sect and kill him, they would be welcomed to root themselves in the Ancient City and become part of the alliance.

The temptation was great.

The Liu family couldn't refuse.

As the disciple of the Snow King, riding a Demon Beast, arrived here, they also set their sights on Wen Qingshan.

A middle-aged man was reporting: "Once a genius of the Star Sea, a Void Body. Although he possesses an Ancient Divine Body, his combat power is mediocre, with no stunning achievements in the past."

In front of him stood a handsome young man, dressed luxuriously, yet without the arrogance typical of family heirs and without an overbearing demeanor. Only calm, like a still pool of water.

He stood quietly between the pavilions, gazing far into the landscape outside the Ancient City, seeing the endless streams of people.

Some people chose to flee for their lives, while others chose to stay and watch the battle.

After a long pause…

Liu Qinghua said softly, "What conditions are needed to kill him?"

Uh!

The middle-aged man was stunned. To be honest, he didn't know how to answer this question.

Wen Qingshan rarely made a move, and they didn't know much about the Void Skills, so Wen Qingshan's combat strength remains a mystery.

The only judgment they could make was that his combat strength was mediocre.

Saint King?

Great Saint Realm?

Or Quasi-Emperor Realm?

"I'll send someone to test him right away," the middle-aged man said.

"No need," Liu Qinghua shook his head. "I'll go myself."

"Young Master, you… you mustn't," the man was shocked beyond words.

The young master's identity was extraordinary, and exposure carried too great a risk.

But Liu Qinghua gave him no chance to speak, leaping down to the Long Street.

Among the bustling crowd, coming and going.

He moved upstream through the crowd, quickly reaching Wen Qingshan's back.

This fellow was still fooling Liu Changqing, vividly narrating… quite the knack for storytelling, after all those years practicing in the Wuji Sect.

Liu Changqing and Alan fully believed him, completely letting down their guard.

But…?

When Wen Qingshan mentioned that ancient king, Liu Changqing's heart skipped a beat: "Are we going to make a move on him?"

Wen Qingshan earnestly said, "The Snow King hails from the Divine Clan, his Bloodline Power is definitely strong, as is his Divinity. If we can kill him, it will greatly enhance the success rate in integrating the Investiture of the Gods' imprint!"

He became more and more excited as he spoke.

Suddenly, Wen Qingshan felt a chill along his spine, instinctively turning around.

But people came and went, and he saw nothing unusual. His heart was puzzled, with a nagging feeling that someone was watching him.

Liu Changqing asked, "What's wrong?"

"Nothing…" He smiled, shook his head, and said.

A strong sense of vigilance from an Ancient Divine Body, even… a momentary ripple was enough for him to sense danger.

It came from behind him.

Wen Qingshan squinted slightly, recalling overheard discussions in a noodle shop earlier.

Perhaps someone behind him had betrayed the Human Clan.

Interesting.

In the shadows.

Liu Qinghua whispered, "Very vigilant."

This matter, he couldn't handle openly. It had to be handled secretly.

After all, the Wuji Sect is truly powerful now. Killing one Wen Qingshan doesn't matter, but the scary part is those behind him, such as the Qingfeng lineage, and so on.

Either find an excuse.

At this moment, outside the Ancient City.

The Snow King's disciple watched here arrogantly and snapped, "I heard that the Wuji Sect of the Human Clan is quite powerful. I don't know who guards the Seventh Road. Are you brave enough to come out and fight?"

It's happening!

As expected.

The crowd murmured quietly, looking serious.

The Eighth Road, Ninth Road, Sixth Road, Fifth Road, even the First Road, all had strong protectors from the Wuji Sect, except the keeper of the Seventh Road remained a mystery.

Seen but untouchable, his presence was unknown till now.

Thus, the Snow King was worried and sent his disciple to probe.

Upon these words, Liu Changqing and Alan both turned to look at Wen Qingshan.

The latter remained unfazed, maintaining a composed demeanor as he said, "Why are you looking at me? What does this have to do with me?"

He would never admit it.

Hidden in the shadows, Liu Qinghua smirked, sending someone to this area, then shouted, "Ah! It's Wen Qingshan, the disciple of the Wuji Sect, look over here."

After the exclamation, that guy immediately retreated.

Wow!

Everyone quickly cleared a space, fully exposing Wen Qingshan and his group.

"It's indeed him. I recognize him, Wen Qingshan with the Void Body. He was in the Yellowzhou conflict too!" someone said, "However… rumors say his strength is mediocre. Though he has an Ancient Divine Body, his combat efficacy isn't remarkable! It's odd he guards the Seventh Road, hasn't crumbled yet."

"Isn't it?"

"Geez, we're humans too. We shouldn't be saying these things."

"I feel the Wuji Sect doesn't prioritize the Seventh Road as much."

"Wait, we're off-topic."

Everyone thought they were just bystanders, but on second thought, they were part of the scenario.

As members of the Human Clan.

Should a huge battle break out and the Divine Clan invades, the Golden Soldiers of the Ancient City entering here, they couldn't escape either!

For heaven's sake!

Wen Qingshan turned black-faced, couldn't help but want to kill that back-stabber.

He just managed to fool Liu Changqing and Alan, and was about to make a stealth move, not knowing that a shout exposed him entirely to the public.

Damn it.

The two questioned him again.

Wen Qingshan gritted his teeth. "Rumors, these are just rumors. I have separated from the Wuji Sect long ago, absolutely impossible for me to guard here for them."

He was in panic.

Even more, he was anxious as Liu Changqing and Alan began to suspect, increasingly staring at him with strange expressions.

"No way? No way? You guys believe such words?" Wen Qingshan complained, "Clearly, someone is trying to harm me!"

Heh heh!

Liu Changqing smiled mildly, secretly transmitting, "You go first, draw their attention, we'll act stealthily in the dark." He was now fully aware.

All these years had passed; he knew too well Chen Pingping's lineage style, mastering deceit, everything possible.

Fooling like Wen Qingshan's was common, poor he almost fell for it.

After saying this, he pulled Alan and Liu Ting'er away to a far distance.

Wen Qingshan stared wide-eyed.

Secretly, Liu Qinghua chuckled, "Alright."