I Only Marry Widows-Chapter 262 - 20: Destined Fate, Courting Death

"If Chu Xiangtian’s reincarnated body does not appear by then, Yi Hongchen will naturally understand that something has gone wrong. Even if she was tricked by Chu Xiangtian and fell in love with that man, when she discovers that Chu Xiangtian is dead, she will likely seize the final prize without hesitation."

"The old monk’s goal is also the Map of Mountains and Rivers, and he will not obstruct the advancement of the script. Instead, he will lay dark pieces within it, waiting for the day when the two True Dragons battle, which is the day when his intentions are fully exposed."

"Therefore, regardless of what kind of plans Yi Hongchen and the old monk have, their current goal is the same. The destruction of the Yuncang Sword Sect is a crucial part of the entire script."

"Whoever blocks the way will die!"

Lu Chengfeng’s face turned extremely ashen. The downfall of the Yuncang Sword Sect, upon investigation, has nothing to do with Xiang Qingchi. Whether or not the Princess Consort is trapped in Yun Cang, she will eventually be driven by the hands behind the scenes to the Yun Cang mountain range, burying the vast forest beneath flames and lava completely.

"Xiang Qingchi is just a pawn, burdened with heinous sins, to become a tool to refine the Map of Mountains and Rivers, and ultimately to serve as a stepping stone for the people behind the scenes to further elevate their prestige."

"The destruction of the Yun Cang mountain range is the will of the two immortals behind the scenes!"

After understanding this, he felt a chill all over his body, an indescribable helplessness and defeat.

"At least for now, Yi Hongchen and the old monk’s objectives are aligned. Only when Xiang Qingchi and Liu Wu meet in Central State, during the great battle, will they personally intervene, suppress the Evil Dragon, and gain merit and prestige, laying the foundation for unifying the world."

"The meeting of Xiang Qingchi and Liu Wu in Central State could very well trigger a battle among immortals."

"All of this is already destined; I am completely powerless to reverse it."

Lu Chengfeng took a deep breath. Now, the script is still being pushed forward by the people behind the scenes. Although he received Chu Xiangtian’s gifts, it’s impossible for him to ascend to the Immortal Realm in such a short time.

Moreover, even Chu Xiangtian was plotted against to death, so how could he contend against those two old, undying beings?

"The Yuncang Sword Sect cannot be saved!"

Lu Chengfeng took a deep breath. Although it was extremely painful and struggling to admit this, it was indeed the fact. He could not deceive himself any longer.

If this is prolonged further, all the sect disciples, and the sect’s millennia of foundation, will all turn to nothing.

Lu Chengfeng no longer went to discuss with Zhu Yuxian. The old monk’s White Lotus is now at Zhu Yuxian’s brow. If the old monk can know their words and actions through the White Lotus, many things will be exposed.

It must be known that the information he currently obtained should not be known by someone of his identity.

"We must evacuate quickly, and not delay any further."

"The destruction of the Yun Cang mountain range is a must in the planning of the people behind the scenes, but the Yuncang Sword Sect does not matter to them. More people dying simply increases the guilt burden on Xiang Qingchi."

"Therefore, the sect’s disciples still have a sliver of hope."

"Go negotiate with Xiang Qingchi, using the Princess Consort’s life as leverage, this is the only way out,"

Lu Chengfeng’s eyes shifted, transforming into a cyan light and rushing straight into the sky, then returning to Jade Immortal Peak.

Shortly after, he found Zhu Yuxian.

"Master, I have something to ask for your help. Later, I will leave the sect to negotiate with Xiang Qingchi. If you see my Great Five Elements Extinction Divine Light Sword soaring into the sky, cut off one of that woman’s arms and send it out."

"Every time I send a signal, you cut off one of her arms or legs. If it’s the fifth time, directly cut off her head, seal her Primordial Spirit, and have someone send it out to me."

Zhu Yuxian frowned upon hearing this, "If we really do this, I’m afraid Xiang Qingchi will be completely offended."

"Do you really plan to kill that woman if she refuses to yield?"

Lu Chengfeng resolutely nodded, "There are many things you do not know now, and I have no way to explain them to you. There are reasons for my actions, just do as I say."

Zhu Yuxian looked into his eyes, and their pupils met. She could feel a lot of emotions suppressed in this man’s heart, with a barely detectable anxiety and nervousness in his mind.

She instantly understood a lot, stopped asking more questions, and simply said with a firm tone, "Rest assured, leave it to me here, you go and do what you must."

"No matter what happens, I will support you."

Lu Chengfeng nodded, exhaling slightly in relief, "Go to the Trapped Dragon Abyss now, and keep an eye on the Sword Light signals I send."

Zhu Yuxian nodded, the Nanming Lihuo Sword on her back emitted a dazzling light of fire, completely enveloping her whole body, and soon she disappeared into the sky towards the Trapped Dragon Abyss.

After arranging the matters with Zhu Yuxian, Lu Chengfeng also took a deep breath and turned back into a cyan light, leaving and arriving outside the mountain gate in a few breaths.

The cyan light dissipated, revealing his figure. Lu Chengfeng’s Kun Roc wings on his back flapped, hovering in mid-air, looking at the woman seated on the Cyan Lotus.

"What, have you thought it through?" Xiang Qingchi slowly opened her eyes to look at Lu Chengfeng, a trace of a smile on her flawless face. "If you are willing to follow me, there will be great fortunes and creations in the future, and no need to humble yourself in these wild mountains."

Lu Chengfeng did not beat around the bush. He knew that time was running short, and the only hope for the Yuncang Sword Sect’s disciples to survive rests on Xiang Qingchi.

"Princess, I’d like to make a deal with you."

"As long as you are willing to let my sect’s disciples leave the Yun Cang mountain range, we are willing to hand this place over to Youdu, and moreover, I can return the Princess Consort safely without any harm, what do you say?"

Xiang Qingchi’s smile gradually faded, "A few months ago, when I personally came to Yun Cang, I said it very clearly: no one is allowed to enter or leave Yun Cang, violators will be killed without mercy."

"To allow you to become my Whip Bearer, sparing your life, is already an exceptional grace, do not fail to appreciate it."

Lu Chengfeng’s expression did not change at all. He said firmly, "The sect’s disciples are my bottom line. If the Princess does not agree, don’t blame me for being as desperate as fish dying and nets breaking."

"I only give you the time it takes for an incense stick to burn to consider."

"If you don’t agree, I will, right before your eyes, let the Princess Consort be separated from her head, soul scattered."

"How dare you!" Xiang Qingchi’s expression instantly turned furious before Lu Chengfeng’s words were even finished, her eyebrows raised in anger, her voice full of rage, an incredibly terrifying aura engulfing all around.

At the same time, the gold whip lay across her knees suddenly surged like an enraged Flood Dragon, roaring violently, stirring up the wind and thunder, lightning rampant, the golden light burning like flames.

Then the gold whip broke through the air, instantly arriving above Lu Chengfeng’s head, about to strike down at any moment, the terrifying power like a great mountain pressing overhead made Lu Chengfeng feel chilled to the bone.

Yet, his face did not change in the slightest, letting the wind and thunder rage before him, the terrifying lightning almost touching his skin, yet he remained completely motionless. 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝓮𝒘𝙚𝙗𝒏𝙤𝙫𝓮𝒍.𝓬𝒐𝙢

"See if I dare!"

Lu Chengfeng stared directly into Xiang Qingchi’s eyes, his tone firm and resolute, filled with undeniable conviction and determination.

"Xiang Qingchi, I don’t care what you have planned, but the disciples of the Yuncang Sword Sect must withdraw, otherwise I will make the Princess Consort’s soul scatter, don’t say I didn’t warn you."

"I’ll count to three, if you don’t agree, I’ll have one of her arms chopped off and delivered to you."

"For every refusal, I will cut her once, and if by the fifth time you still refuse, I’ll send you her head."

Xiang Qingchi stared at him intently, her eyes turning pure green as she slowly stood up from the lotus platform, "Lu Chengfeng, I see you are courting death."

"Then try it!" Lu Chengfeng responded in kind, unwaveringly standing his ground.