"Are you from the Soul Palace?" Wei Chen asked coldly.
"What? Are you scared? If you're scared, just get lost!" Black Ming Sen sneered, his gaze towards Wei Chen filled with mockery.
Then, his eyes shifted to Ni Junlin, and the alluring figure made Black Ming Sen's fingers twitch with desire.
"This young lady can stay; you should hurry and leave!" Black Ming Sen said with a wicked grin, about to say more when Ni Junlin suddenly vanished from his sight.
A jolt of alarm shot through Black Ming Sen as he prepared to take flight, but Ni Junlin appeared above him, her palms transforming into blades as she struck down fiercely!
"Ahhhhh!"
A chilling scream echoed throughout Wushuang City as Ni Junlin severed Black Ming Sen's wings with a single blow!
Before he could react, Ni Junlin materialized in front of him, her eyes radiating intense killing intent, her face as cold as ice!
Black Ming Sen stared at Ni Junlin in terror; under her overwhelming aura, he found himself unable to move!
"How could a powerhouse of this level appear in a godforsaken place like Wushuang City?" Black Ming Sen thought in horror, wanting to plead for mercy but unable to open his mouth.
"Killing you is like killing a dog!" Ni Junlin's icy voice reached Black Ming Sen's ears as her delicate hand extended, fingers curling inward as she plunged them directly into his chest, crushing his heart!
Black Ming Sen's body plummeted from the sky, landing on the ground in a pool of blood.
Musa watched Ni Junlin in shock; he could hardly believe that this seemingly pure and beautiful girl could be so ruthless in taking a life!
"Her strength is even greater than that of the Hidden Elders within the Ancient Spirit Academy!" Musa thought to himself, no longer daring to look at Ni Junlin. He turned to Wei Chen, smiled broadly, and clasped his fists. "Congratulations, Brother Wei, on your triumphant return. The chaos in Wushuang City still needs you to resolve it."
"Let's take care of the Soul Palace people first," Wei Chen replied with a smile, accepting Musa's compliment. Their voices were loud enough for everyone around the city lord's mansion to hear their conversation clearly.
Wei Chen calmly faced the countless astonished gazes, thinking to himself that this feeling was absolutely incredible! Even if it was just a show of power, he was more than happy to enjoy it.
At that moment, Wei Chen squinted and smiled, experiencing for the first time the true authority of someone in a higher position.
"I must become a true authority figure, admired by millions. This borrowed power won't last long."
Wei Chen's gaze shifted to Ni Junlin. Ni Junlin let out a cold snort; she could see through Wei Chen's thoughts at this moment but chose not to expose him. Instead, she returned to his side, wrapping her arm around his, adopting a gentle demeanor.
"Don't get too cocky. Once your strength is sufficient, you can kill whoever you want. In this vast world, no one is beyond your reach," Ni Junlin reminded him, quietly casting a flying Soul Technique on Wei Chen, allowing him to hover in mid-air temporarily. "Stay here; I'll take care of those people and be back soon."
Musa was already dealing with the experts from the Soul Palace. Ni Junlin quickly identified friend from foe and soared into the fray without any weapons, diving into the midst of the Soul Palace experts.
Without any visible movement from Ni Junlin, a colorful ribbon flew from her hand and shattered into fragments in mid-air. Those shards acted like sharp spikes, piercing into the hearts of the Soul Palace experts.
With an incredibly simple move, she eliminated over twenty Fifth-Grade Spirit Realm Experts in an instant!
Shock!
Utter shock!
Everyone stared at Ni Junlin in disbelief, their eyes filled with astonishment and fear. No one dared to show even a hint of disrespect anymore; those lewd glances were completely gone!
The Fifth Rank Spirit Realm, capable of flight, was a lifelong dream for countless individuals. Yet, Ni Junlin had given them a vividly clear lesson!
"So it turns out that even great masters of the Fifth Rank Spirit Realm can be easily killed!"
"That woman's power is terrifying!"
"Wushuang City is probably going to fall into her hands!"
"With such a strong figure backing it, Wushuang City will flourish even more. I hope that goddess-like person can take charge of Wushuang City!"
"Musa's strength shouldn't be underestimated either. Looking at their relationship, it seems quite special; Musa might also take control of Wushuang City."
The crowd buzzed with chatter.
Ni Junlin returned to Wei Chen's side. Musa, still in shock, hurried over to Wei Chen and Ni Junlin, clasping his hands in gratitude. "Thank you for your assistance; I am truly grateful."
Musa's expression was sincere, devoid of any pretense. Ni Junlin scrutinized him for a moment before turning away.
Wei Chen understood Ni Junlin's actions well; Ni Junlin was an Ancient Beast known as the Seven-Colored Devouring Python, possessing keen perception. If Musa harbored ill intentions, she would definitely be able to sense it face-to-face.
"Brother Mu, what's going on with those soldiers below?" Wei Chen asked just as a middle-aged man climbed up to the high platform and bowed deeply in his direction.
That man was none other than Chuxiong, who had made things difficult for Wei Chen when he first entered Wushuang City!
This pause caught Musa's attention as he glanced at Chuxiong before addressing Wei Chen. "Brother Wei, now you are in charge; Wushuang City is yours. How to deal with the Chu Family is entirely up to you."
Wei Chen was taken aback. How had this money-loving fellow become so generous?
Musa noticed the astonishment in Wei Chen's eyes and chuckled lightly. "Brother Wei, while I do enjoy making money, I do not covet others' achievements. Wushuang City belongs to you; even if I wanted to take it, I wouldn't have the ability to do so."
"This woman is far too powerful. Even if the Hidden Elder from the academy were here, they might not be her match. Why not do a favor and hand Wushuang City over to Wei Chen? It would make future encounters easier," Musa thought to himself.
"Alright then, let's go down and take a look." After Wei Chen spoke, he could only look at Ni Junlin with anticipation. The woman did not hesitate and took Wei Chen flying to the high platform in the center of the city lord's mansion.
Wei Chen's feet touched the ground, and he felt a wave of relief wash over him. In the air, his life had been entirely in Ni Junlin's hands; he truly dared not offend that woman.
Musa also landed on the high platform. Seeing the two main figures had arrived, Chuxiong quickly knelt and said, "Gentlemen, everything was forced upon me by the Xiao Family father and son. I am willing to relinquish my position as General of the City Guard Army and leave the confines of Wushuang City."
Chuxiong was terrified by Ni Junlin's methods; he had no thoughts of escape. He understood deeply that under such a powerful figure, even if he fled hundreds of miles, he would still be caught and reduced to dust.
At that moment, Chuliang and Qian Jin also rushed onto the high platform. This was a different time from before. Chuliang merely glanced at Wei Chen before kneeling on both knees and saying, "Chuliang is willing to withdraw from Wushuang City. Young Master Wei, please show mercy and allow me to take my Chu Family relatives with me."
Wei Chen looked at the two Chu Family high-ranking members prostrated before him and sighed inwardly. If it weren't for Ni Junlin, he wouldn't have had the qualifications to enjoy all this.
Musa awaited Wei Chen's reaction. Even if Wei Chen decided to take lethal action, Musa would command the thirty-six Spirit Realm Experts to mercilessly eliminate the remaining members of the Chu Family.
Wei Chen gazed at Chuliang and Chuxiong for a long while before finally sighing, "Since Donghua and I appeared, you two have been performing a duet, haven't you? The red face and white face act is quite exquisite; it's all for the Cloud Spirit Sect's Sixth-Rank Soul Skill, Silent Extinction Finger, isn't it?"
Upon hearing this, Chuxiong and Chuliang turned pale instantly, falling silent without offering any explanations.
"This expedition has resulted in total annihilation for everyone except me. Even my senior brother Donghua died there. You Chu Family members orchestrated this matter; you cannot escape responsibility," Wei Chen's tone turned harsh. Chuxiong and Chuliang could only wait anxiously, not daring to utter a word.
"The Chu Family will withdraw from Wushuang City, but you all harbor ulterior motives; there isn't a good person among you. You shouldn't waste food living in this world." For some unknown reason, Wei Chen seemed intent on taking ruthless action.
He made a gesture to Musa indicating a throat-cutting motion. Musa narrowed his eyes with a cold smile and drew his sword. With just one strike, fine cuts appeared on Chuxiong's and Chuliang's necks.
Once Musa sheathed his sword, Chuxiong and Chuliang finally reacted, clutching their throats tightly as blood gushed through their fingers before they collapsed lifelessly to the ground.
"You are still the same as you were back then—ruthless as ever," Ni Junlin remarked lightly, her gaze toward Wei Chen filled with a complex expression that was hard to decipher—was it admiration or disdain?
Wei Chen smiled awkwardly and thought to himself, "It's all that Demon Lotus's doing. If it were the old me, I would never have acted this way. However, wildfires cannot be extinguished; spring winds will blow again. These two must die; otherwise, if they escape to the Wushuang Army, it might lead to another battle."
Musa was also watching Wei Chen, his expression quite strange. Most people would likely take the same actions as Wei Chen did when it came to eliminating the last two high-ranking members of the Chu Family. However, the calmness and composure that Wei Chen displayed while making his decision surprised Musa.
"What a remarkable person. If he truly enters the Ancient Spirit Academy, it will surely be quite an event," Musa thought to himself.
"Brother Mu, you can handle the remaining matters. I'm not familiar with anything regarding Wushuang City," Wei Chen said as he glanced around. There were still many soldiers in Wushuang City, seemingly at a loss for what to do. He had no desire to linger there any longer and decided to take on the role of a hands-off shopkeeper, not wanting to get involved in too many troublesome affairs.
With the war in Sui Kingdom raging on, it was unlikely that the Soul Palace could spare many experts to come over. Given Musa's strong background, he should be able to maintain order.
"Brother Wei, are you leaving already? Heading to Ling Sheng Dynasty?" Musa asked.
"Yes, there's no point in staying here any longer. It's better to head to Ling Sheng Dynasty sooner," Wei Chen replied with a smile.
After a moment of silence, Musa clasped his fists and said, "Then I wish you great success, Brother Wei. I'll take care of Wushuang City for you. I'll take a twenty percent tax from the profits; the remaining eighty percent will be yours. Is that fair?"
"Sure, do as you see fit. Farewell," Wei Chen said, not concerned about the eighty percent income. He cupped his fists toward Musa and then, along with Ni Junlin, soared into the air and quickly disappeared from the area of the city lord's mansion.
Musa swiftly took charge of Wushuang City with a decisive approach, restoring order within just four hours. He also borrowed a group of experts from Ancient Spirit Academy to bolster his forces, seemingly preparing to compete with Soul Palace.
Meanwhile, Wei Chen and Ni Junlin used the Teleportation Array established in Wushuang City by Ling Sheng Dynasty to traverse millions of miles and arrived at Jinling City, located in the eastern part of Ling Sheng Dynasty.
Jinling City was not large by any means; it was relatively small within Ling Sheng Dynasty. However, compared to Wushuang City, Jinling City was significantly larger. It should be noted that Wushuang City was already the largest metropolis among the city-states in Sui Kingdom, Liao Kingdom, and surrounding nations.
The prosperity of Ling Sheng Dynasty was evident at first glance.
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