Eternal Life from the Golden Needle Technique

Chapter 195: Chapter 192: Meeting Again

”This is trouble...”

Shen Changchuan’s gaze swept across the surroundings. After confirming that the figures of those few people were nowhere to be found, he couldn’t help but mutter under his breath.

In the current chaos, finding a trace of them was now practically impossible.

And once they returned to Tian Nan City,

it would inevitably bring him immense trouble!

’I need to figure out an escape plan... Before I advance to the Soul Emergence Realm, I really don’t want to go up against that unscrupulous madwoman...’

Shen Changchuan’s gaze was profound.

The situation had developed far beyond his expectations.

It was impossible not to regret his prior hesitation and failure to act decisively.

But regret was useless.

His thoughts quickly turned to other matters.

For instance, preparing for the worst-case scenario.

’The worst outcome is probably that one of them escapes back to Tian Nan City. The First Madam finds out about the situation in Dawan Village, and from then on, I’ll lose my Spirit Stone income from Dawan Village, and she’ll target me, maybe even try to have me assassinated...’

Shen Changchuan pondered,

thoughts flashing rapidly through his mind.

’This seems... not entirely unacceptable...’

’I’ve already advanced to the Ninth Layer. The worst that could happen is I’d have to abandon everything and seek opportunities to advance to Soul Emergence in the outside world.’

’Even if I suffer some losses, as long as I can advance to Soul Emergence, everything I’ve lost will eventually return to me!’

’Besides, no one knows that I’ve advanced to the Qi Introduction Ninth Layer... In fact, the common perception of me out there is still stuck at the Qi Introduction Fourth or Fifth Layer. To deal with a me at the Fourth or Fifth Layer, there’s no way the First Madam would send a Soul Emergence Realm master, right?’

’Whether it’s the favors owed or other costs, it’s just not possible... Usually, she’d just send someone at the Seventh Layer Realm. If she’s wary of my Zhang Qingyuan alias, at most she’d send two or three at the Qi Introduction Ninth Layer. All of that is still within my ability to handle...’

Thinking of this,

Shen Changchuan felt a sense of relief.

Would this trouble lead to a life-threatening danger?

Possibly.

But the chance was slim, just a sliver.

And that was enough.

’Of course, that’s the worst-case scenario.’

’The best-case scenario is that they return to Dawan Village for a short rest. Then I can take care of them discreetly and nip this whole thing in the bud.’

’Or, I could wait for them on the road back to Tian Nan City, ambush them, and kill them on the spot!’

’Yes, it’s best to pursue both plans simultaneously. First, I’ll return to Dawan Village and ask my grandfather to keep an eye out for them. If he spots them, he’ll notify me immediately with a Communication Talisman. Meanwhile, I’ll use Xiaofeng to rush to the main road back to Tian Nan City and intercept them!’

Quickly,

Shen Changchuan came up with several plans.

Then,

without any hesitation,

he turned and left quickly.

This Wu Family Collection was no place to linger.

The sooner he left, the better.

Shen Changchuan’s figure blurred into a series of afterimages as he sped away.

A quarter-hour later,

he was already over a dozen li away, far from the vortex of intense fighting that had erupted behind him.

Along the way,

quite a few people noticed him.

It was rare to see a Cultivator fleeing the scene so quickly.

Most people were still fighting over the streaks of light that had flown out of the white pillar earlier, or were rushing toward the center of the commotion.

Shen Changchuan’s unusual behavior naturally drew a great deal of attention.

Some secretly speculated that Shen Changchuan must have obtained some incredibly precious Heavenly and Earthly Treasure, which was why he was abandoning the opportunities here to flee at all costs...

However, after seeing Shen Changchuan’s speed and gauging their own strength, even those who felt a stir of greed did not make a move.

This allowed Shen Changchuan to escape over a dozen li away unimpeded.

Shen Changchuan stopped to catch his breath,

his taut Heart Spirit relaxing slightly.

’Good. I’ll just escape like this. None of the treasures have anything to do with me. These things were never my goal.’

However,

just as Shen Changchuan was about to continue on his way,

the sound of a thunderous collision and explosion came from not far away.

Someone was fighting.

Shen Changchuan had no intention of getting involved.

On his way here,

he had already come across three fights that had broken out over the treasures from the white light.

Right now, all he wanted was to get away as quickly as possible.

But with a casual glance,

he saw a figure under siege, and his steps faltered slightly.

’Nangong City?’

’What’s he doing here?’

After a moment’s thought,

Shen Changchuan’s figure flickered, and he rushed straight toward Nangong City.

After all, they had a decent relationship; he couldn’t just watch him die.

...

BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!!!

Four black-robed figures, each with an aura no weaker than his own, attacked in unison. Fists, palms, and a White Bone Skull Magical Artifact all descended upon Nangong City, carrying a terrifying might as heavy as a mountain!

Nangong City wielded a great saber, its blade glowing with a brilliant white light. He hastily brought the saber up to block in front of him, meeting the four attackers’ assault.

BANG!!!

With another tremendous thud that shook the surrounding ground, a terrifying collision erupted, sending a visible shockwave of qi sweeping outward.

Nangong City grunted, a trickle of blood leaking from the corner of his mouth.

His body was forced back, step by staggering step.

He carved a deep trench in the ground with his feet.

But now,

his defenses were broken once again, and he was nearly at the end of his rope!

Watching the black-robed figures attack again,

even someone with Nangong City’s strong will,

couldn’t help but fall into despair.

He was, after all, facing four Cultivators at the Ninth Layer Realm, each with a Cultivation Realm no weaker than his own.

Moreover, they were Demon Cultivators, known for their strength among Cultivators.

Being able to hold them off for this long

was already quite an accomplishment.

’But I’m just so unwilling to accept this...’

’To think I would fall here...’

’These damned Demon Cultivators... and that thing...’

Unable to muster even a sliver of strength from his nearly shattered body, Nangong City had no choice but to give up resisting.

In truth, if not for the cleansing he had received from the Earth Vein Spiritual Milk, which had strengthened his physical aptitude, Dantian Meridians, bones, and sinews, his body would have collapsed long ago under the siege of four Cultivators of the same rank.

As it was, he had only managed to slightly delay his inevitable defeat and death.

’It’s just a shame I couldn’t kill all of these blood-soaked bastards, whose hands are stained with the resentful souls of countless mortals.’

’In the end, I’m just not a genius...’

’Speaking of which,’

’if it were that other person who also soaked in the Earth Vein Spiritual Milk, he at least wouldn’t be in such a sorry state...’

As he found himself unable to resist, only able to watch as death descended, an image of that figure couldn’t help but surface in Nangong City’s mind.

’I have to admit,’

’compared to that young Demon, who is clearly so much younger than me,’

’I am still far too lacking...’

BOOM!!!

Just as the black-robed men’s attacks were about to land, a flash of thunderous light tore through the sky.

It was like a dazzling ray of light, shattering the dark curtain of despair.

The combined killing assault,

was torn apart in an instant!

’Hm?’

’This move...’

’Am I hallucinating before my death...?’