Chapter 48: Targeted Again

Looking at Yan’er Aunt’s tense, on-guard posture, Qin Mu thought that a difficult battle was inevitable—a fierce fight seemed unavoidable.

But the result was… a little beyond Qin Mu’s expectations.

This so-called Prison Immortal Formation, not only had a badass name, but its special effects were dazzling—a sky full of blood light, black clouds pressing down over the city, the atmosphere crafted to feel like facing a formidable enemy.

Yet the actual outcome… was full of drama.

Qin Mu watched as Yan’er Aunt didn’t say a word, shot straight into the sky, wasted no time on small talk, and unleashed her full power at the two elders without any hesitation or holding back.

Wang Yan’er shouted, formed a hand seal, and as her slender hand waved, the spiritual energy of heaven and earth gathered around her.

In just a few breaths, a phoenix formed of spiritual power took shape, its cry echoing across the world.

The two elders tensed and hurriedly took out their life-bound treasures, not expecting anyone to go all-out right from the start.

They struggled to withstand the assault with all their strength.

In response, Wang Yan’er sneered.

“With just you two, you think you can keep me here?”

As soon as her words fell, the phoenix charged at the elders.

The two elders hastily raised their defenses.

It should have been an even battle, but then a starry sky appeared around Wang Yan’er—brilliant and radiant.

Star River Sunset!

Countless starlights gathered into a river, and then suns appeared, the star river carrying countless suns, crashing down on the two elders.

Not only was there a phoenix, but also a star river—two powerful moves in quick succession, and she still looked unruffled.

Her energy bar was clearly extraordinary.

Then—boom, boom, boom!

One of the elders exploded, in every sense of the word.

The other, serving as the core of the formation, was still alive, though barely breathing.

“Layer Six of the Tribulation Crossing Realm! How is this possible!”

Terror filled the elder’s face.

In the Tribulation Crossing Realm, every layer was a huge leap.

He had thought the Mistress of the Star-Picking Tower was at most at the third layer.

But they never imagined Wang Yan’er was at least at the sixth layer!

“If you have anything else, bring it out.”

At first, Wang Yan’er had been serious, but after the fight started, she realized the two opponents were only at the second layer.

The remaining elder panted heavily, then suddenly grinned at Wang Yan’er.

“Tower Master, why not look behind you—are you missing something?”

Hearing this, Wang Yan’er turned around in alarm.

The spot where the young man had been hiding was now empty.

Let’s rewind time a bit.

Qin Mu gazed at the apocalyptic scene above.

Aside from mentally shouting ‘Boss 666,’ there wasn’t much he could do.

And even if he shouted, who knew if Yan’er Aunt could hear him.

“You are Qin Mu?”

Just as Qin Mu focused on how easily the battle above had ended and was about to complain, a strange voice sounded next to him.

A figure in red robes stood beside him, though he had no idea when they arrived.

Qin Mu: “!!!”

Without hesitation, Qin Mu leapt back, pulling out a talisman.

The red-robed figure radiated sinister energy—it was clearly a villain.

Zhou Yougu studied Qin Mu.

Indeed, at the Qi Cultivation stage.

“Unbelievable.

You’re actually Qin Ruoshuang and Qin Mengyu’s younger brother.

Compared to your sisters, your talent is… nonexistent.”

These words hit hard.

You could say Young Master Qin’s cultivation was weak, but comparing him to his sisters?

In any aspect, it was hard for him to win!

Even though it stung, Qin Mu didn’t dare let down his guard against the red-robed figure.

“If you’re looking for a fight, you’re probably looking for the wrong person.”

I’m just a small fry.

You guys fight all you want—just don’t drag me into it.

“Heh.”

Zhou Yougu’s gaze locked on Qin Mu.

“Qin Family Young Master, Qin Mu, I’m not mistaken.

Come quietly with me.”

He reached out, and blood-red true energy filled with the stench of blood spread, making one frown.

“You think I’ll just go with you if you ask?

Wouldn’t that make me look pathetic?”

Qin Mu threw a handful of talismans and immediately took out his flying treasure at full speed!

Zhou Yougu looked at the incoming talismans and smirked.

“A mere Qi Cultivation stage—there’s nowhere you can run.”

Losing to the Mistress of the Star-Picking Tower wasn’t shameful, but if a Nascent Soul Realm personally failed to capture a Qi Cultivation stage, that would be utterly humiliating.

Qin Mu pushed his speed to the limit, but the gap in cultivation was too vast.

The red light behind him was catching up fast.

At this rate, he’d be overtaken in five minutes.

“Damn!

Relentless!”

In midair, Qin Mu suddenly shot higher.

Zhou Yougu wasn’t surprised and followed.

Qin Mu glanced back—the red-robed figure was locked onto him without the slightest intent to give up.

Damn, this guy is still chasing me!

Qin Mu was almost burning through all his energy.

His flight speed increased, but only slightly.

At this rate, it was only a matter of time before he was caught.

With no choice, Qin Mu pulled out a Space Jade—a last-resort life-saving treasure, but for a low-level cultivator, it was absurdly expensive!

Activating a Space Jade in crisis could teleport one through space, but where it sent you was pure luck.

If luck was bad, you might as well call your family to prepare for your funeral.

If good, you might stumble upon rare treasures.

In this vast world, your own life was what mattered most.

Without hesitation, Qin Mu crushed the Space Jade.

A spatial tunnel formed instantly.

Without thinking, Qin Mu dove in headfirst.

As his figure was about to vanish, Zhou Yougu panicked.

If Qin Mu escaped, he’d lose all face.

Even if he tried to interrupt the teleportation, he was too slow.

The portal disappeared rapidly.

***

Great Yu Dynasty.

As one of the most powerful forces on the Heavenly Profound Continent, its territory was vast beyond measure.

From above, a slow-moving procession could be seen.

In the last room of the caravan, a young man lay inside.

***

Seven Star Sect.

Since the Qin Family Sisters had failed to protect their younger brother and lost all trace of him—even divination provided few clues—the sisters were on the verge of madness.

If not for Qin Mu’s Soul Plate remaining intact, indicating he was still alive, the Qin Family Sisters might have already lost hope.

Now, Qin Ruoshuang and Qin Mengyu had learned their brother was safe and with Wang Yan’er.

As for the Mistress of the Star-Picking Tower, they knew little—only that Aunt Lu had repeatedly warned them to stay away from Wang Yan’er.

Qin Ruoshuang and Qin Mengyu also knew Wang Yan’er and Lu Qian were close friends, but why things were so strained between them was hard to understand.