Lu Fengxian and Ling Tianlong could no longer move as they had suffered from backlashes of their supreme skills, which didn’t belong in a mortal realm.

Invisible soul Qi of Huang Hansheng seized both fighters and stopped them from killing each other. Meanwhile, the old archer approached them.

“That’s enough, both of you.”

Ling Tianlong glared at the 9th-stage archer, “Which side are you on!? Why are you stopping me!?”

Lu Fengxian also wanted to ask the same question. He was confused why Huang Hansheng had saved him even though they were enemies.

The old archer sighed, “Has someone inherited your dragonewt bloodline and that time-and-space technique yet?”

Hearing the old man’s words, both Lu Fengxian and Ling Tianlong realized what this old man’s goal was.

He wanted their secrets! Had they died here, no one would be able to acquire their secrets as none of them had a successor!

Lu Fengxian sneered, “So you want our secrets? Why don’t you just kill us and pry it from our dead bodies?”

“Hah! True. If we follow logic, I could have killed everybody here and monopolize everything for myself. But if I extract it from your dead bodies, I will never get the technique! I bet you’ve already destroyed every book and manual that you’ve read!”

Lu Fengxian laughed as he had indeed destroyed the Book of Time-and-Space. As for Ling Tianlong, he sneered at Huang Hansheng as he also burnt the cultivation manuals that he had already learned.

Even if Huang Hansheng were to kill them here, he would have gotten nothing in return!

“From now on, you are my prisoners! No matter if you have destroyed whatever heritage or technique books, I have many ways to squeeze the information out of your brains!”

The old man brought out long chains and threw them toward Lu Fengxian and Ling Tianlong.

The chains rapidly wrapped around them, draining their Qi and Essence as soon as they touched their skin.

Ling Tianlong and Lu Fengxian glanced at the chain around their arms and torso. They grumbled at the same time.

“Chain of First Hell? How the hell did you get this chain from that world!?”

“Eternal Prison’s Chain… To think that this chain is in this world.”

Lu Fengxian and Ling Tianlong glanced at each other. As these chains only existed in a certain immortal realm, they were surprised that the other party knew the name of this chain as well.

“Were you an immortal? Are you a reincarnator?”

“You’re not a native of this world. Which planet were you from?”

Again, both ex-immortals spoke at the same time.

Upon hearing each other’s question, they stopped talking but stared at their rival in shock.

They had realized that their rival was once an immortal or a god!

Before both protagonists could get to know each other, Huang Hansheng tightened the binds, causing their Qi and Essence to rapidly disperse. A second later, they lost the ability to fly or circulate their Qi.

Both men still looked at each other, coming to a term with their eyes. Then, they glared at Huang Hansheng, their new enemy.

Unfortunately, nothing they could do to escape the situation as the opponent was too strong for them. Also, both men were critically injured from the exchange. They needed a long time to recuperate.

As such, Lu Fengxian and Ling Tianlong cooperated with the archer for now. Huang Hansheng laughed and dragged both men back to the southeast camp, where Liu Biao’s forces were located.

…

Ling Cao stared at his ally, who had been bullying his disciple. Despite wanting to help Ling Tianlong, he was unable to utter a word or do anything.

He was helpless!

He was shocked!

Ling Cao and Ling Tianlong had invested and tried everything to destroy a city of demons, demi-humans, and beastmen. They even lost several disciples and elders in the first fight for the sake of the greater good.

But now, one of Yuan Shao’s allies simply strolled here and kidnapped Ling Cao’s legacy disciple!

This was an act of betrayal!

‘How dare you… How could you do this to me… to us!!?’

The 3rd elder clicked his tongue. He fled from Siren City, returning to the camp where the real bodies of other elders were.

‘I’ve had enough of this! Huang Hansheng, you greedy geezer! Since you backstabbed us for the sake of getting your hands on Lingtian’s techniques, Mount Hua Sect will withdraw from this stupid alliance! Ling Tianlong was right. Human cultivators are rotten to the core! Only us, the righteous ones, can save the world and the immortal realms from the demons and evil crooks like you! Just you wait. We will find a way to unseal the earth dragon from the Extremity Mountain Plane, and we will eradicate your clan and your family!’

The enmity between the Huang Clan and Mount Hua Sect had been ignited. Because of the incident, Ling Cao abandoned his post and retreated by himself, planning to withdraw his sect from this war.

…

Meanwhile, Zhao Bao gazed at Lu Fengxian, who had been captured right under his nose.

Like Ling Cao, Zhao Bao couldn’t head out and confront the 9th-stage archer since he was the only 8th-stage cultivator in the city. Had he left, the other 8th-stage cultivators would have shown up and raided Siren City, enslaving the other girls and beastmen in the process.

“Haiz. We lost Lu Fengxian.”

Zhao Bao shook his head, giving up on the talented youth.

Fogan, Mao Xueyan, and others also sighed as they couldn’t do anything against Huang Hansheng. They could only look at Lu Fengxian, bidding farewell with their expression and their eyes.

On the other hand, Ma Moxi, who had rushed out to the city wall when he sensed Ling Tianlong and Huang Hansheng earlier, gazed at the departing group with a wide grin.

Tang Fan, who had been mounting an anti-material rifle, frowned at his friend when he noticed the smile.

“Why are you smiling? Our strongest fighter has been captured!”

Ma Moxi chuckled, “Ah, you probably don’t know. That guy can’t be tamed or killed that easily. We haven’t seen his true form yet.”

“Huh? I don’t understand.”

“Let’s say, his foundation is far stronger than me and Miaomiao. That guy’s cultivation speed is also… I can’t explain. I just can’t come out with the right words…” Ma Moxi shrugged. He just knew that Lu Fengxian would get out of this predicament on his own without their help.

“???”

Tang Fan still didn’t get it. He scratched his head for a moment.

Then, Tang Fan changed the subject, “By the way, when will elder Jia Shan’s group and Mao Miaomiao return? We need their help right now.”

“Oh, them?” Ma Moxi closed his eyes and sighed, “The elder’s group won’t be coming back soon since they’re busy. As for Mao Miaomiao, he said he will show up as soon as he finishes his special training or something.”

“Huh?”

“I know how you feel. Forget about them for now. We are going to snipe those nascent soul cultivators, one at a time. Save the bullets for them. Don’t waste it on 6th-stage or weaker soldiers.”

Tang Fan scratched his head with both hands as he still didn’t understand his friend.

“Fine. I don’t care anymore. Whether we live or we die, my life is in your hands! I trust you, Moxi!”

“Hahaha. Thanks.”

…

After Huang Hansheng had interfered with the battle between Mount Hua Sect and Siren City, the alliance army withdrew and celebrated, thinking they had captured the enemy’s strongest fighter.

Yuan Shaoqing sent an invitation to Ling Cao as a guest of honor. However, the latter had already left the camp with the surviving elders and their disciples, including Ling Tianlong’s girlfriend.

Yuan Shaoqing was disappointed. He failed to get his hands on Ling Du.

Still, Ling Tianlong had been captured by Huang Hansheng, which was a piece of good news. He could always kill him whenever he wanted now.

At the party, many nascent soul cultivators from various top clans gave Yuan Shaoqing a toast.

“Congratulations, Lord Yuan. Not only have we captured their enemy’s top expert, but the vanguard forces have also destroyed their concealment and defensive arrays. Even if they can repair it, we have already learned everything inside the city. Here’s a toast for you!”

“That’s right, Lord Yuan. We have learned about their number, and we have also discovered several heavenly beauties and rare beasts within the city. If we can capture the city, those women and exotic pets will become yours for sure. Congratulations in advance!”

“Their weapons might be mysterious and powerful, but they are no match against Senior Huang. Let’s have a toast for Senior Huang and Lord Yuan!”

“Cheers!”

The morale of Yuan Shaoqing was at its all-time high despite the loss of Mount Hua Sect’s men and several volunteer soldiers.

Yuan Shaoqing couldn’t stop smiling as well.

As they were partying, Liu Xuande and his two sworn brothers showed up and gave Yuan Shaoqing a toast as well. However, he obnoxiously smiled and provoked everybody here.

“How nice of you to extend your feet and allow these peasants to bootlick you until your feet are wetter than the world’s sluttiest prostitute’s pussy. As a humble cultivator from the Holy Land, I’m amazed by Aves Continent’s culture. Is everyone an attention whore like you, Lord Yuan?”

The sudden insult of Liu Xuande silenced the entire banquet. All musicians and attending people stopped talking but looking at the agent from the Holy Land.

Yuan Shaoqing widened his eyes while his face flushed red. He stood up and bellowed, “Liu Xuande! Are you here to pick a fight!?”

Yan Liang and Wen Chou summoned their heaven-grade weapons from their spatial rings. Meanwhile, Guan Yincheng and Zhang Yide behind [Liu Bei] also took out their polearms.

Four 8th-stage cultivators unleashed their soul Qi, preparing for an all-out battle.