"If you plan to oppose Tu Xing, you might as well consider it carefully and not rush into it."

Gong Qing actually wanted Tu Xing dead too, after all, Tu Xing had replaced the Gong Clan's position back in the day.

"The nineteen Realm Masters of the Celestial Rainbow Territory aren't all united, several of them actually don't get along with Tu Xing. We can instigate and win them over."

"Moreover, those who wish to challenge Tu Xing for his position aren't non-existent; we can spread rumors to create a disadvantageous situation for him..."

"Alright, alright!" Brother Cheng was almost moved to tears by her words.

Sister, could you please restrain your divine techniques?

I just want to put on a simple act for some fun, and then collect a bit of loot.

All your ploys of forming alliances, sowing discord, spreading rumors, it's all too sophisticated for me!

"You should leave."

Brother Cheng now just wanted to distance himself from her as much as possible.

Even though the Ice Race individuals were all quite exquisite, and Gong Qing was among the top tier.

But she didn't exactly align with Brother Cheng's human race aesthetics either.

Besides, he didn't want his show-off rhythm disturbed by her.

"Please reconsider, senior..."

Having stumbled upon this 'approachable' powerhouse, Gong Qing didn't want to let go so easily.

She hoped Brother Cheng wouldn't just seek his own demise like this.

"Alright, no need to say more. I'm already going to seek my own death, no need for you to accompany me to the grave, is there?"

At this point, Gong Qing could only stop in her tracks.

She was smart enough to know it wasn't necessary to follow him to death.

But immediately, she grew suspicious again.

This doesn't make sense!

He knows it's dangerous here, so why is he so dismissive?

Those who have cultivated to such power cannot be simple?

Could it be that he's already set up a plan against Tu Xing?

Or, is he simply testing my courage to see if I'm worthy to follow him?

No, I cannot miss this opportunity!

"Why are you following me again?"

Brother Cheng was dumbfounded, he almost considered speeding up to shake her off.

"Wherever senior goes, I will go. I'm willing to stand and fall with you!" Gong Qing's face was tight, her gem-like eyes full of determination.

Brother Cheng was completely overwhelmed.

With a look of pained reluctance, he rummaged in his ring for a while, and took out the Tier Ten Immortal Sword previously captured from Luan Long.

With a face full of heartache, he handed it over.

"Consider me afraid of you, you're just here to share the spoils, right? This sword is yours, off you go!"

When he said this, he deliberately turned his face away.

It was indeed rare for Brother Cheng to voluntarily share a bit of the spoils.

Gong Qing was dumbfounded.

She never dreamed Jiang Cheng would handle things this way.

With his strength, if he genuinely didn't want her following, he could easily intimidate or directly act.

If it were someone with a bad temper, they might even directly kill her.

Yet, he used this 'bribe persuasion' method instead.

This greatly surprised her.

Though she cannot quite reach high seniors, she's met a few; which one treats those weaker with such equality?

She felt it must still be a test.

So, she resisted the temptation, and said earnestly, "What do you take me for, senior? I didn't contribute to the previous battle, how can I accept such a reward without merit?"

"I just wish to follow you..."

Hearing this, Brother Cheng was truly moved to tears.

"I'm going to seek my own death, why insist?"

"You saved my life; I can't survive alone!"

"Weren't you saying it's not wise?"

"Tu Xing is my enemy too. I'm willing to face death with you!" When Gong Qing said this, she was heroic and fearless.

"You..."

Brother Cheng's mouth twitched, this girl had certainly decided on him.

"What exactly are you after? Speak plainly. Have you been captivated by my handsome charm?"

Though human appearance doesn't fit Ice Race aesthetics, Gong Qing replied as a matter of course, "Yes, senior, you're extremely handsome, with exceptional looks and uncommon temperament. How could I miss such a person?"

With such flattering words, what else could Brother Cheng say?

Might as well keep her around for the flattery.

"Sigh, I really can't do anything about you."

With his consent, Gong Qing was overjoyed.

And so, this peculiar pair swaggered off ahead.

Soon within the scope of their vision emerged a magnificent city made up of ice caves.

Though still without a trace of trees or flowers, the place shone in splendid white.

Upon arrival, Gong Qing cautiously retracted her aura.

Not forgetting to remind her unwieldy, powerful companion.

"Be careful, senior. Tu Xing has long been stationed here. Your aura might be detected by them..."

Before she finished her sentence, Brother Cheng shrugged.

"I already know where he is, and it seems like there are quite a few people."

"Ah? How did you discover that, senior?"

Could this senior really have arrangements here?

Like having companions? An inside agent?

As expected, he's not as simple as he appears on the surface.

He seems reckless and offbeat, but actually has everything planned.

"What's difficult about that? An Immortal Soul sweep reveals everything, doesn't it?" Brother Cheng said matter-of-factly.

He even cast a sympathetic glance at Gong Qing, indicating how could she not know something so basic?

What is this?

Gong Qing was exasperated by him.

She almost wanted to angrily chastise her partner on the spot.

Are you crazy?

Immortal Soul coverage can indeed detect distant situations, which I surely know.

But others can detect your Immortal Soul fluctuations too, they can even trace your location, is this reconnaissance or self-destruction?

"Isn't this a bit inappropriate?"

"We should retreat!"

So after all this time, he had no preparation at all?

"If you want to retreat, go ahead. I won't. Rare opportunity to be here." 𝚏𝐫𝚎𝗲𝕨𝐞𝐛𝕟𝚘𝐯𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝗺

Sect Leader Jiang didn't even bother retracting his Divine Thought as he spoke.

On Tu Xing's side, Chao Guang was currently busy doing his utmost to complain tearfully.

"Uncle, that villain was incredibly brutal, not only did he slaughter many elders and clansmen of the Chao Family, but he also butchered Commander Luan Long!"

This kid, of course, wasn't content; after being released, he immediately went to call reinforcements.

"He even said you were nothing, and that he was going to steal the position of Realm Master from you, he is way too arrogant..."

Tu Xing's face grew increasingly somber, his entire being exuded an almost tangible killing intent.

"Indeed, extremely arrogant!"

He could clearly sense someone using their Immortal Soul to continuously sweep over him, utterly audacious.

This bastard wasn't just arrogant, this was akin to defecating right atop his head!

Three black lines seemed to emerge on his forehead.

"Kill him!"

With this order, he gathered under his command the other seven Emperor Realm Third Layer warriors and several thousand Emperor Realm Second Layer personal guards, setting off mightily.

Instantly, the entire city was alerted with a large number of human and ice cultivators flying out.

Chao Guang didn't even react before Tu Xing had already departed.

He quickly chased after, diligently stating, "Uncle, you might not recognize him, let me lead the way for you."

"Get lost, even if he turned to dust, I would recognize him!"

Tu Xing thought to himself that if he tarried any longer, even his underwear might be seen through.