Twin Dimension Yin-Yang Mirror: Attaining immortality through the martial path
Chapter 524 - 447 Substitute Puppet + - 448 Deeply Terrifying_4

Chapter 524: Chapter 447 Substitute Puppet + Chapter 448 Deeply Terrifying_4

This time, he hardly exerted any strength.

Old Daoist Cang Wu enjoyed the fight, but a flash of spiritual light suddenly appeared in his mind. He laughed and said, "Right, the elderly ancestor of the Zhang Family from Huangze, Zhang Taiyan, was seriously injured and returned to Mount Yun. At this moment, Huangze County has lost its protection. That child, Zhang Zhongshu, even if protected by some elders and disciples of the Cloud Water Sect, is just a sitting duck. This is indeed a great opportunity for us.

However, that Qiu Huaiying’s Winged Fire Serpent Fiend has already refined its Evil Fortitude to perfection, and his marksmanship is indeed fierce and powerful. With him leading the troops here, I’m afraid there’s no opportunity to exploit."

"Qiu Huaiying? He’s just a small fry refining evil, with an unstable foundation, relying solely on external forces, and is not worth considering. You just lead the troops across the river. This man can be eliminated within a day or night."

Holy Mother Hong Ye spoke indifferently, her figure drifting away, already far gone.

Old Daoist Cang Wu saw her glance back at Pinghu City, her eyes filled with a bit of confusion and a deeply hidden trace of fear.

’It can’t be, even if Zhou Ping’an is strong and could defeat Zhang Taiyan, he still couldn’t hold him. Holy Mother has more tricks than Zhang Taiyan and a deeper foundation. No matter how saddened by Zhang’s defeat, she shouldn’t feel this terror. Could I be mistaken?’

Old Daoist Cang Wu had learned his lesson this time, clutching the Longevity Azure Wood Sword tightly in his hand without asking any questions. Suddenly, a flash of inspiration struck his mind, his heart pounding wildly, remembering something.

"Right, others may not know, but within the Red Lotus Sect, it’s known, especially the news leaking from the Lotus Heart Palace, which made Red Leaf Palace extremely pleased, even gossiping for several days. How did Zhou Ping’an first establish himself?

He tricked Green Lady and deceived Saintess Yunling by using the Purifying World Lotus Body, a cultivation technique exclusively practiced by the Red Lotus Divine Generals, initially being accepted as one of their own, and by the time they realized the truth and wanted to eliminate him, it was already too late."

Whether he’s one of their own isn’t very important.

The key issue is.

Zhou Ping’an had practiced one of the Red Lotus Three Great Divine Skills, the "Purifying World Lotus Body", and his talent was breathtaking, with a perception surpassing that of divine generals like Ran Sifei. During the battle at Pinghu, he had reached the Lotus Flower Sixth Layered Heaven.

Meaning, he could unleash an attack with eighteen times his normal strength.

"My heavens..."

Thinking of this, Old Daoist Cang Wu felt a chill in his heart.

He hurried his steps, not daring to fall behind Holy Mother Hong Ye.

Although he had not yet broken through to the True Martial Realm, his vision and perception were not lacking at all. Divine Will Reach the Heavens, being able to control some Heaven and Earth Vital Energy, although far less than those in the True Martial Realm, was still somewhat manageable.

At that time, the two clashed above the city walls, swift as lightning, each displaying brilliant moves.

He saw everything clearly: there was not a single trace of the bursting strength of the Lotus Body on Zhou Ping’an’s body.

Nor was there the slightest reaction induced in his own Longevity Azure Wood Technique.

Which means, he didn’t use any techniques from the Red Lotus Sect at all, depending solely on his own strength.

’He didn’t fully unleash his power...’

Upon realizing this, Old Daoist Cang Wu, scared like a rabbit, moved even faster.

At the same time, he also understood the true reason behind Holy Mother Hong Ye’s dissatisfaction with him.

It was as if she was being pushed into a pit of fire.

Facing an up-and-coming prodigy with unknown combat power and hidden strength.

Even if Holy Mother was a True Martial Real form, unable to fully exert her advantage in the current environment, facing real combat could potentially lead to disaster.

’Thank goodness, that guy still has major enemies restraining him, involved in a lawsuit. He hasn’t focused his attention on Yunzhou yet, this is our chance.’

Understanding the hidden dangers,

Old Daoist Cang Wu’s face turned ashen, not daring to speak another word.

He just hurriedly left.

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"Eh, it seems like someone is watching me..."

Zhou Ping’an murmured in his heart and hesitated for a moment before finally descending to the ground, welcomed by the cheers of the crowds, he entered the backyard of the County Yamen.

Hiding ten miles away, stealthily watching himself, that vaguely familiar sense of mental induction, he knew without asking who it must be.

Since the other party did not come over, it is best if the well water does not interfere with the river water, temporarily not disturbing each other.

Especially since, right now, it is a tangled mess, with quite a few enemies.

He certainly did not want to face an attack by both Holy Mothers from the Red Lotus Sect at the same time while dealing with the unknown and unpredictable Blood Spirit Child. If that situation arose, that would truly be disastrously bad.

The outcome of making enemies on all sides is not too hard to imagine.

Moreover, after today, he may also face accusations deep within the sect’s gates, and possibly even punishment from a mentally unclear ancestor.

If the three True Martial Second Realm experts emerging from the retreat could not handle it, it might not be too bad, but, if a significant figure appeared, the situation could be dire.

If Zhang Taiyan escaped back into the sect and spiced up his story with some added details, crying about his woes,

Zhou Ping’an would equally suffer.

Facing the chorus of Inner Sect Disciples from Cloud Water Sect, all expressing their grievances, Zhou Ping’an comforted them gently, however, his mind was a mess of thoughts.

He quickly pulled aside Senior Sister Zhan, noticing the swelling on her face and feeling somewhat embarrassed.

He knew that she had endured this for his sake.

"Sister, you should have just put up with it at that moment, that old fellow loves to talk nonsense. You could have secretly sent a message instead of suffering so much."

Yet, feeling the chaotic Gang Qi within Zhan Shanhe’s body, anger welled up inside Zhou Ping’an.

That old man was utterly despicable.

To strike his own disciples so harshly,

He had nearly destroyed Zhan Shanhe’s foundation.

"It’s alright, I wasn’t thinking much at the moment, but I considered that if Zhang Taiyan were to relocate all of us, the army might run into problems..."

Zhan Shanhe shook her head, showing no regrets about standing up and getting beaten.

One must be loyal to those who entrust them with responsibilities.

Seeing her junior brother targeted like this, she couldn’t just stand by silently and let others mold him as they wished.

She feared she wouldn’t be able to sleep otherwise.

"Alright, it’s all in the past now. The way you beat up that old Zhang Taiyan was absolutely cool."

Saying this, Zhan Shanhe started laughing like a hen clucking.

While laughing, she suddenly gasped from the pain,

Her facial wounds pulled painfully almost twisting her mouth in agony.

"Stop laughing, come, let me treat your wounds first."

With a Silver Needle at hand, Zhou Ping’an felt he could conquer the world.

After treating the wounds of Senior Sister Zhan and several Inner Sect Disciples, and applying medicine to see there were no serious issues remaining, he instructed the kitchen to prepare several good dishes.

Zhang Taiyan was ruthless.

He had practically drained the core generals from those twenty thousand troops.

With so many leaders removed, who knew what could happen.

They couldn’t stay long in Pinghu City.

After dinner, they would have to set off again during the night.

That went without saying.

It was implied in the plan.

While waiting for the food, Zhou Ping’an suddenly smiled and said, "Little Qing, you tell our brothers and sisters the latest intelligence, I will practice some Sword Techniques with Uncle Master Yu. I had an insight during the fight with that old fellow. If I delay too long, I might forget that feeling."

"Right, Brother Zhou, go on; we’re fine here, I’ll keep them company."

Green Lady’s eyes showed a fleeting unusual gleam.

She smiled and responded.

She knew that Zhou Ping’an was being uncharacteristically thorough and deliberate, there must be an intention behind it.

Usually, he wasn’t so meticulous.

Being someone by his side at all times, she was well aware that when Zhou Ping’an began to strategize, taking care of every little detail was his way of arranging his plans.

Yu Changsheng was led by Zhou Ping’an into the quiet room in the backyard, and soon, the sound of clashing swords and daggers echoed.

From time to time, the quiet conversation between the two could also be heard.

Zhan Shanhe and the others didn’t think much of it, talking spiritedly about the recent battle, full of excitement and amazement.

Not a single person dared to get close to the room where Zhou Ping’an and Yu Changsheng were crossing swords to catch a glimpse.

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