Published: November 30, -0001
As Qin Chen was preparing to elevate his Spatial Law to the peak of the initial stage, he suddenly awakened, sensing a powerful aura sweeping over his shielding formation. This sensing presence was all too familiar; it belonged to the woman in blue from Piao Miao Palace who had tried to kill him before.
More than four months had passed, and this person still had not given up, coming here to look for him?
In an instant, a wave of killing intent surged within Qin Chen. He had originally thought of finding her for retribution, but to his surprise, she had come to him first. Truly, Heaven had a road that one would not take, and Hell had no door that one could enter!
Whoosh!
Qin Chen shot up into the sky, not waiting for her attack, already rushing towards her.
The aura that swept over him did indeed belong to that woman in blue. She had arrived near Qin Chen just as his tribulation ended. Initially, she had planned to take action while he was still weak from the tribulation, but who would have thought that he had hidden himself so well that after several days of searching, she had not found any trace of him. She even began to doubt whether Qin Chen was the one undergoing the tribulation here. But as soon as she sensed him, recognition struck—he was the one who had triggered the lightning tribulation here.
Fear gripped her heart as she recalled Qin Chen's previous terrifying strength and the horror of the lightning tribulation. At that moment, an inexplicable apprehension welled up within her.
Just as she hesitated whether to retreat, Qin Chen proactively appeared before her.
The expression on the woman’s face changed; she instinctively wanted to escape but then activated her Blue Moon Bloodline and Blue Fairy Silk, abandoning her escape plan.
Even if the opponent was ruthless, he was merely at the initial stage of Martial Emperor, while she was at the mid-stage of Martial Emperor. Why would she fear an unstable initial stage Martial Emperor? Moreover, she was a disciple of Piao Miao Palace, representing the prestige of the palace—how could she flee without a fight?
"Do you really want to kill me? You chased me into the spatial turbulence before, and now, months later, you still come looking for me. What an imposing demeanor!" Qin Chen coldly spoke upon his arrival. He suddenly felt invigorated after breaking through to Martial Emperor, no longer needing to fear any strong opponent.
"Hmph, I am Luo Mengqi, a Martial Emperor of Piao Miao Palace. I find your origins suspicious, and you show no respect towards Piao Miao Palace. However, our palace values mercy and does not wish to create too much bloodshed. Given how difficult it is to cultivate, as long as you return the spatial items from before for my inspection, if they pose no threat, I will naturally return them and let you go."
Luo Mengqi initially wanted to act tough, but upon sensing Qin Chen’s sharp aura, she immediately felt a sense of retreat and her heart trembled. She had decided to give in for the moment, planning to report this matter back to her superiors, and have them deal with Qin Chen. Although she would not be the sole possessor of those treasures, at least it would be safer.
Qin Chen sneered, "Is Piao Miao Palace that formidable? You think you can check anyone you want? I simply do not want to show you; what can you do about it?”
“Presumptuous!”
Luo Mengqi immediately shouted angrily. The audacity of someone who dared to insult Piao Miao Palace was too great. Even if the person had high talent, should they not have the respect that is due to Piao Miao Palace?
“Hahaha, I’m being outrageous right here; what can you do about it?” Qin Chen coldly laughed.
Luo Mengqi's face froze. She began to regret her choice; clearly, threatening words would not work on him. When he was merely a half-step Martial Emperor, he had dared to strike her; how could she expect him to fear her status after his breakthrough?
“Good, very good.” Luo Mengqi pointed at Qin Chen, “I will not hold it against you for now. But if I find out you dare to insult Piao Miao Palace again, I will not let you off easily.”