Chapter 381: Succeeding in the End
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It was always calm before the storm.
ng Qi had to experience many life-and-death experiences to barely achieve such his current level of composure. Compared to the panic-stricken Madam and Miss Huangfu, he still maintained the most basic degree of calmness.
He recited those words in his mind before saying in a low voice, “Don’t panic. This forest is huge. Even if Master Xiyue doesn’t care about the consequences, he won’t get what he wants imdiately. We’re not completely hopeless.”
“Should we find a deep underground cave and hide there?” Huangfu Fei instantly blurted out after the idea ca to her.
If they hide deep enough, the forest destruction wouldn’t affect him. Would Master Xiyue go so far as to plow the ground? Even so, he might cause natural disasters and that would just aid in their escape.
Boom!
They once again heard the thunderous rumbling, this ti a little closer than before. The tremor shook the snow on the trees, causing a layer of white dust to rise into the air.
ng Qi shook his head, rejecting Huangfu Fei’s idea. “Where do we find such a deep cave when we’re in such a hurry?”
Though the two won often ca to this forest for sightseeing, they weren’t really familiar with the terrain.
They looked at each other blankly, unable to rember any such caves. Moreover, once the forest was destroyed, Master Xiyue would definitely look for such places first.
“Taoist Qingyuan, what should we do?” In her haste, Madam Huangfu couldn’t think of any way out. She could only stare at ng Qi with hopeful eyes.
He pressed his hand downward calmly and dropped his voice to a whisper. “Let’s listen first.”
The rumbling sound continued, punctuated by the roars of animals and beasts. Unfortunately, none was successful in bothering Master Xiyue. He was still high up in the air, his eyes indifferent and covered in a silver layer. He was enveloped in moonlight so beautiful that it rivaled the radiance of the winter day.
Seeing how calm ng Qi was, Huangfu Fei and her mother seed to be infected with an inexplicable self-confidence. Even though she was still at a loss, at least she hadn’t lost control or tried to blindly hide.
Boom, boom! ng Qi’s Ear Apertures were running at their maximum. With the help of the sound and earth vibrations, he was able to determine the specific location of Master Xiyue. He could see the snow-covered forest from a bird’s-eye view in his mind. Black spots that represented destruction constantly appeared, revealing an obvious trend of developnt.
When soone continually repeated his actions, whoever it was, he would tend towards monotony. Although it seed random, there was actually a certain unchanging principle to it. For example, if ng Qi and the others had entered the forest following a horizontal line, Master Xiyue would have probably started from the place where the horse had stopped running. He would have first destroyed the two areas horizontally behind him before returning to the origin and advancing straight ahead. Likewise, there would be two divisions. Once a region was completely destroyed, he would repeat his previous actions.
As the picture beca clearer, a daring idea suddenly flashed across ng Qi’s mind. He said in a low voice, “Let’s return the way we ca.”
“Huh?” Huangfu Fei was utterly perplexed.
“Trust .” Ti was tight. ng Qi didn’t have the ti to explain the details.
His confidence and composed nature allowed Madam and Miss Huangfu to subdue their tumultuous emotions a little. Thus, they nodded and agreed to follow him.
In any case, the two of them were much weaker and had no choice but to rely on Taoist Qingyuan and do as he instructed.
Without waiting for the other two to use their Lightness Skill, ng Qi closed in with his sword and saber in either hand. He moved swiftly like an illusion, creeping noiselessly within the forest.
If Master Xiyue knew kungfu that allowed him to listen to heaven and earth or see through the cover of the forest, ng Qi wouldn’t have chosen such a ti-consuming, laborious thod. Therefore, as long as his Body Movents were decent enough and he didn’t create big movents, enter any open spaces, or suddenly rush out of the forest, they wouldn’t be discovered!
He told them they would be returning via their original route, but the true situation was completely different. Though he kept their direction the sa, he chose to cross the forest horizontally in a straight line this ti. He no longer worried about leaving traces because Master Xiyue would destroy those anyway.
Boom! The sound of destruction beca even closer. ng Qi stopped all of a sudden, pausing right where he was.
“Based on the principle, the attacks should be heading up, not forward…” He held his breath and muttered quietly to himself. His heart began to beat faster from the mild trepidation and nervousness.
If Madam and Miss Huangfu weren’t with him, he would’ve been able to make it past the enemy with his strength and items. Now, he could only take the risk now.
His current position was likely to invite Master Xiyue’s next wave of attacks. If his principle changed, ng Qi had no choice but to take the attack head-on and throw the two won at him. They were better off captured than dead. After all, an opportunity would always exist as long as they lived. He, on the other hand, would have to suspend his task and return to the world of the Immortals.
He had no way of mimicking the Skythrowing Palm. He still couldn’t stir the power of heaven and earth so that its montum was in full swing. How could an expert of the Exterior only have a subpar move?
Moreover, since they didn’t know exactly how strong Master Xiyue was, they would have to sound him out.
Boom!
The might of the Exterior master weighed down on the forest. They could sense the destruction was coming about ten feet away. The airflow was tumbling and the various paths were frozen over with ice, layers of snow building upon them to form a blinding piece of white.
Sure enough, Master Xiyue was following the principle! ng Qi inwardly rejoiced. His forehead was drenched in cold sweat from his uneasiness and anxiety.
He set the two won down and quickly took out the Vision-obstructing Leaf. With his glance, he motioned them to move closer.
The leaf could conceal one’s breath and figure within a certain range. They would be almost imperceptible to those below the level of Exterior Four-fold Heaven!
In a life and death situation, the won couldn’t care less about propriety and moved closer to ng Qi on both sides.
The leaf beca torn apart and ng Qi felt a huge invisible leaf wrapping around the three of them.
Boom!
The sound of destruction ca from sowhere further away.
Now was the ti! ng Qi gently inhaled and lifted the won once more before speeding toward the edge of the forest on tiptoes.
Outside the forest was the sa spot they had entered from. There were cracks in the path from the destruction, reaching a few feet deep. The snow had lted, revealing the distinct black and white of the scenery. It looked just like a doomsday scene.
ng Qi spotted a wider crack in the distance and, like a giant roc spreading its wings, leaped directly into the sky.
Master Xiyue’s eyes, covered in a silvery light, scanned the forest to prevent ng Qi and the others from escaping.
He had divided so of his attention to that task but his eyes seed obscured by sothing strange for he had yet to notice what should have been ng Qi’s obvious tracks!
It was too far away. ng Qi realized he was about to hit the ground and leave his tracks behind.
He abruptly spun mid-air, doing so without borrowing any force. It wasn’t just a short-range movent brought about by the collision of genuine Qi but a logic-defying leap into the air. He covered a relatively large amount of distance and directly fell into the rift he had been aiming for.
The wind whooshed as they rapidly descended into the crack. ng Qi’s left foot gently pressed into the soil and stopped his fall, steadying himself.
Boom!
Master Xiyue had destroyed his previous position. The earth quaked and the blinding whiteness grew stronger. ng Qi instantly calculated the space required, and when the shock struck, he struck forward and knocked out a human-shaped hole. He then entered it to avoid being seen from above.
He pressed his body against the walls of soil, hiding. He only heaved a sigh of relief after hearing the rumbles and explosions continue above. His clothes were soaked in sweat.
Master Xiyue would definitely assu they were hiding outside the forest. When he looked for them later, their current position would then be a blind spot!
Madam and Miss Huangfu were also covered in cold sweat, not daring to speak or breathe hard. They could only quietly endure it while their hearts palpitating.
Thump, thump, thump! The regular, slow sound that they heard unconsciously affected them. Their heartbeats began to follow its rhythm and slow down, easing their tense emotions.
Was it Taoist Qingyuan’s heartbeat? They looked at him in surprise, only to see him in a state of absolute focus like an old monk in ditation.
They took a deep breath and tried to run their heart sutras like him, entering a state for cultivating their Inner Qi Force.
The rumbling of the destruction moved further and further away but it still shook their ears and made the ground vibrate.
Outside, it was a complete chaos. In comparison, their hiding spot had an indescribable tranquility to it.
Unwittingly, the Vision-obstructing Leaf lost its effect.
Unwittingly, the entire forest had been razed to the ground.
Master Xiyue flew above to search his targets in the expansive rubble.
ng Qi suddenly jolted awake as a powerful spiritual energy flew overhead. He could imdiately sense how far it was from them and the trails of destruction that seed to be a result of his anger.
It was finally over… ng Qi’s knitted brows relaxed. He woke up Madam and Miss Huangfu. The three of them patiently waited for another day and night.
On the second day, at the break of dawn, he carried the two of them and fled from the doomsday-like scene.
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Huayuan City.
ng Qi spotted the secret sign that Lady Hongxian left at the city entrance. The sign indicated that Xia Yanyun was a traitor and that they had notified Qi Shaochong and Huang Ling about it. The two had been told to hide without knowing each other’s whereabouts and wait for Huangfu Fei to contact them.
Once they entered the city, ng Qi disguised the mother and daughter as n and had them stay near the city gates. He found a middleman on his own and rented an ordinary house located in neither a remote nor bustling area.
The three of them quietly entered the house and stayed there. ng Qi heaved a sigh of relief and resud his initial appearance when he first entered the Nine Villages World. He said quietly, “Stay here and wait for the matter to blow over. Then you may contact Qi Shaochong and the others a month later.”
“Okay.” After all that had happened, Huangfu Fei had a subconscious trust in his words.
She paused for a mont before shyly asking, “Are you tired from the long journey? If possible, I’d like to ask about the Five Thunder Skill and Heavenly Night Spear Art.”
“No worries. Go ahead.” ng Qi internally sighed with emotion. It was finally here.
It was truly difficult to obtain a Dharmakaya movent!
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