Nine Nether Dragon Emperor-Chapter 223: How ruthless you and your spouse are!
The killing intent emanating from it was ten thousand times more terrifying than that of any peerless mass murderer!
Ning Xuan observed the reactions of the five men with great satisfaction. He had, of course, employed the power of his Divine Vein. Only by doing so could he bluff them. The five of them all agreed in unison.
"Good. Remember to be prepared. I will issue specific commands in three hours!"
The five clasped their fists in a salute and departed.
"All that’s left is to wait," Ning Xuan muttered to himself, looking up at the sky.
At most, half an hour remained until nightfall.
The reason Ning Xuan had set the time for three hours later and repeatedly mentioned the Silk Pouch was that he sensed something was amiss. There was a traitor in the army. Otherwise, it would be impossible to lose tens of thousands of soldiers without even seeing the enemy’s shadow. He was waiting, waiting for the traitor’s curiosity to compel them to open the pouch.
I hope it’s not you. Otherwise, this would be too absurd.
Although he didn’t know what the previous mist was all about, Ning Xuan felt an overwhelming malice.
Time passed, and night descended, immersing the entire camp in an eerie atmosphere. If it weren’t for the fact that the remaining soldiers were all Han Tieyu’s men, Ning Xuan—or rather, Meng Kuo—would have been utterly alone.
Suddenly, Ning Xuan’s eyes lit up, and he vanished on the spot.
Half an hour later, Ning Xuan felt like cursing. He had just encountered the traitor and the enemy princess! The former was none other than Si Lanyi, while the latter was You Ruo.
"You’ve been fooled! He’s already noticed something’s off," You Ruo said to Si Lanyi, glancing in the direction where Ning Xuan was hidden.
Seeing this, Ning Xuan revealed himself. He looked at Si Lanyi’s face, which was filled with shock and terror, and his expression grew complicated.
Although I’m not Ning Xuan here, and she is definitely not Si Lanyi, this situation is still ridiculously absurd. The only consolation is that the enemy leader is a woman. Otherwise... No, wait! Heart Demon! Within the Abyss of the Severed Dragon lies an exceedingly terrifying creature capable of weaving things similar to dreams! It uses spiritual power! It has meticulously woven this dream using the entire Abyss of the Severed Dragon as its foundation!
Opposite them, You Ruo, who had been watching Ning Xuan all along, suddenly spoke to him. "I already told you how dangerous the Abyss of the Severed Dragon is. Why wouldn’t you believe me?"
"Who are you? You aren’t her! Where is she? Where is my master?" "Si Lanyi" cried out, as she too had instantly noticed something was wrong with You Ruo.
Ning Xuan didn’t care about the first few questions, but he was concerned about "Si Lanyi’s" last one.
"You want to know? Kill me," You Ruo replied.
"Si Lanyi" let out a fierce shout and made her move, shockingly using a Dao Xuan Technique as well.
BOOM—
The void was instantly set ablaze as if doused in oil. This made Ning Xuan even more certain that she wasn’t the real Si Lanyi. Although Si Lanyi had mastered Shentu Yan’s Primordial Dao Xuan Technique, Scorching Sun Storm, at the Crossing for the Departing, these two techniques were fundamentally different.
You Ruo chuckled and flicked her sleeve. The flames immediately enveloped "Si Lanyi," and a piercing scream rang out.
By the time Ning Xuan rescued her, her flesh was torn apart and her face was mutilated beyond recognition.
"Brother Xuan, my face is ruined... will you still want me?" "Si Lanyi" asked from within his arms.
"I will!" Ning Xuan replied without the slightest hesitation.
Trying to disrupt my mental state and plant a Heart Demon in my mind? Such methods are still too amateurish.
"Then can you kiss me?" she asked again.
Ning Xuan glanced down. Thankfully, her lips were still intact. Just as he bent down...
"Hee hee, General Han, what a sight! One is your new husband, the other your precious disciple. Isn’t this scene marvelous?" You Ruo’s teasing voice suddenly rang out.
Ning Xuan looked up and saw Yun Wangshu. She was clad in armor, looking valiant and entirely different from her previous appearance. At that moment, her phoenix eyes were burning with killing intent as she advanced step by step.
You Ruo, standing behind her, made no attempt to stop her, watching the scene unfold with a mocking expression.
The next moment, a terrifying sensation surged through You Ruo. She wanted to hide, but it was already too late.
PFFT!
A sword light fell from the sky, piercing straight through her head.
The void twisted, swallowing the three of them. When they stood firm again, they were still at the bottom of the Abyss of the Severed Dragon.
Opposite them, You Ruo’s expression was complex. She spoke with a voice tinged with resentment, "You and your husband have such cruel hearts, killing me just like that."
"What nonsense are you talking about!" Yun Wangshu snapped, flushing with anger and shame. The scene from a moment ago was still vivid in her mind. Already feeling guilty, she was naturally furious that You Ruo would rub salt in the wound.
Ning Xuan was even more direct. "I don’t mind killing you again. I’d actually like to see if you can come back to life after being killed here a second time."
You Ruo’s expression froze. She quickly retreated, her body tensing up. She knew this man would absolutely do as he said.
"What just happened?" Ning Xuan asked, seeing that he had intimidated her.
"Within the Abyss of the Severed Dragon resides a strange creature known as Mist Hidden," You Ruo explained. "It is extremely adept at weaving dreams. If its victims cannot break free, they will be trapped forever."
"Weren’t there supposed to be strange beasts sighted here?" Ning Xuan asked, remembering Qian Yourong’s words.
"That must have been Mist Hidden’s doing. You’d better be careful. As far as I know, no one has ever escaped its dream so quickly. It has certainly targeted you now."
Ning Xuan shrugged. "I’m not interested in Mist Hidden’s tricks. I just want to know where I can find the Nine-Leaf Godly Herb."
"In there," You Ruo said, pointing in one direction.
Ning Xuan looked over and saw an area of swirling mist, as if Chaos itself was roiling within.
"You should think carefully. If you go in there, what awaits you will be a desperate situation ten, or even a hundred, times more difficult than before!" You Ruo warned as Ning Xuan took a step forward.
"I’ll go with you!" Yun Wangshu declared.
Ning Xuan shook his head. "No need. This is a rare opportunity to train."
You Ruo raised an eyebrow, surprised that Ning Xuan had such a mindset.
Could this guy actually make it through the Abyss of the Severed Dragon? Legend says that passing through Mist Hidden’s domain could lead one to a True God! No, I have to go!
Muttering to herself, You Ruo immediately followed him. "The Heavenly Palace governs Cloud Summit, so Mist Hidden will show me some respect. I’ve decided to go with you," she said with a smile as Ning Xuan turned his head.
Ning Xuan paused and made a polite "after you" gesture.
You Ruo was surprised. What’s going on? Has this guy become so easy to deal with? Though puzzled, she smiled sweetly, offered a word of thanks, and continued forward. But she soon discovered that Ning Xuan remained rooted to the spot.
She looked back, winking and signaling for him to follow.
Ning Xuan just shook his head with a smile. "This place is fraught with danger, and I don’t feel right leaving my sister here alone. You go ahead. I’ll stay here with her."
You Ruo’s expression froze.
Damn it! How can this guy be such a bastard!
However, even though she was seething with rage, You Ruo maintained her smile. "It’s fine. I also feel that would be inappropriate. After all, her mental state was severely damaged just now. It’s not reassuring to leave her here alone."
