CHAPTER 444: CHAPTER 444: MEETING AN OLD FRIEND IN A FOREIGN PLACE

Shockwaves coursed through Fairy Valley, for Chen Pingping had raided them yet again, reportedly absconding with a powerful Divine Weapon.

News spread rapidly, leaving the people of the region absolutely dumbfounded.

"Has Chen Pingping from Wuji Sect lost his mind?" someone exclaimed. "After all, Fairy Valley is a major power with over ten Saint Realm powerhouses in residence, how could he dare?"

"Chen Pingping hasn’t lost his mind..." a man sighed. "First, he steals people, then resources. Only in this way can one grow and strengthen. Hmm, not a bad strategy."

The seventy or eighty small powers, upon hearing this, broke down in tears.

The memory of their own plight surged back to them.

Too difficult.

"Chen Pingping really didn’t deceive us. Wuji Sect indeed does not bully the weak; instead, they acted against Fairy Valley." This statement spread like wildfire once spoken.

Recalling the approaching army bent on their subjugation, Chen Pingping had said that Wuji Sect would not bully the weak.

Indeed, they wouldn’t.

But Chen Pingping had made his move against Fairy Valley.

So touching.

Truly a Sect that kept its promises.

Some smaller powers were secretly moved.

「In a corner somewhere.」

Liu Changqing and Alan exchanged glances, their eyes rippling with emotions that quickly settled into calm.

Composure!

They had known Chen Pingping for more than a year or two now.

They were crystal clear about who Chen Pingping was.

That Chen Pingping would break into Fairy Valley to steal people and plunder cultivation resources—wasn’t this quite normal?

"This is so him," Liu Changqing said with a slight smile.

"It’s said that Fairy Valley has over ten Saint Realm powerhouses," Alan spoke.

"Useless..." Liu Changqing spat out blood.

Yes, useless.

Seemingly reminded of something, Alan’s crystal lashes quivered as she said, "I’m planning to go to Huangzhou."

Liu Changqing hesitated slightly. "I want to see if he’ll die."

"He shouldn’t!" Alan lifted her head. "His life is like a latrine stone—foul and stubborn."

"Alright then!" Liu Changqing sighed. "Let’s set out together!"

「Just at that moment, a mighty surge of energy burst forth from the direction of Fairy Valley.」

Over ten Saint Realm powerhouses, brimming with killing intention, arrived at the outskirts of the City of Extinction.

The cultivators of the region were astonished.

Fairy Valley was making its move.

With over ten Saint Realm experts stepping out together, this time Wuji Sect was surely doomed!

How terrifying.

Someone spoke up, "Who let this bastard court death?"

Uh...

A man in green robes arrived at an ancient town. Gazing at the outskirts of the City of Extinction from ten miles away, he remarked with a sly smile, "It’s just a garbage Sect. Isn’t Fairy Valley overreacting a bit with such a grand display of force?"

"Indeed," someone responded behind him.

Liu Changqing and Alan, who were preparing to travel to Huangzhou, inadvertently looked over upon hearing the man’s words.

Gathered behind the man in green were a few others. Each was distinguished in dress and noble in demeanor, likely from some major power or prestigious family.

Alan whispered, "The fluctuations from their bodies are odd."

"Should we... stay and watch a bit longer?" Liu Changqing couldn’t resist.

"Aren’t you afraid of your Dao heart shattering?" Alan side-eyed him.

"Afraid, but I’m curious!" Liu Changqing lamented. "How is it that this bastard just won’t die?"

Over and over again.

From Central Continent until now, every occasion allowed Chen Pingping to turn danger into safety.

So what about this time?

With over ten Saint Realm experts from Fairy Valley acting together, could he still hold them off?

The two sat down again.

「At that moment, two figures appeared on Long Street—one old, one young.」

The elderly man was none other than the Great Elder of Fairy Valley.

The young man was Chen Pingping. Since learning that the Quasi-Emperor Weapon of Fairy Valley was in his hands, he had ceased to panic. Instead, it was the accompanying Great Elder who grew increasingly anxious.

This bastard, how dares he act as if nothing’s wrong? Impossible!

"Young man, shouldn’t you be going back to the Wuji Sect to prepare for your funeral?" the Great Elder spoke up.

"When the time comes, dig a bigger hole and bury us all together," Chen Pingping said with a smile.

He moved gracefully, a smile on his face, calm and unhurried. His gaze swept around before finally falling on an inn.

Huh?

When Chen Pingping saw Liu Changqing and Alan, he immediately became excited and quickly made his way over. "Liu, Alan, long time no see."

The two of them: "..."

They did not wish to see Chen Pingping, let alone have anything to do with him.

Especially at a time like this.

But here was this bastard, cheerfully running over.

Oh...

Liu Changqing forced a smile. "Yes, it’s been a long time."

"Why are you two here?" Chen Pingping was eager. "Really, you came to the Southern Diaspora and didn’t come to find me."

How could we dare go looking for you?

Liu Changqing was somewhat speechless.

Alan spoke up, "Chen, those people outside seem to be looking for you." She pointed outside the City of Extinction.

Oh?

Chen Pingping laughed. "I know, but it’s not a big problem."

"You should hurry up and go back!" said Alan.

"No rush. We haven’t seen each other for years. How can we let these little things delay our reunion?" Chen Pingping waved his hand grandly, summoning the innkeeper and ordering a dozen dishes in one breath.

Seeing this, the two of them exchanged silent glances.

Over a dozen Saint Realm experts are coming to kill you, and you’re supposed to be figuring out a countermeasure, yet you still have the leisure to sit here and eat?

The corner of the nearby Great Elder’s mouth twitched.

"Oh right, I’ll take you to visit the Wuji Sect later," Chen Pingping said with a smile.

"That won’t be necessary. We still have to travel in a while," Liu Changqing said, wiping away a bead of cold sweat.

"No hurry, no hurry. We haven’t seen each other for so long; we must catch up properly." Chen Pingping was as enthusiastic as fire; after all, meeting old friends in a foreign land was truly a rare occurrence.

"No, we’re leaving," Alan said with determination. She sensed something bad... Right now...

She gave Liu Changqing a look.

Understanding her hint, he said, "Yes, we’re in a hurry. We really don’t have time."

Oh no!

Chen Pingping was about to stop them in order to catch up.

At that moment, a shout came from the entrance of the inn: "Chen Pingping is here!"

The voice was loud.

In an instant, everyone looked their way.

The innkeeper, who was just about to serve the dishes, suddenly froze, his face visibly changing color.

WHOOSH!

The Fairy Valley experts wandering around the old town immediately rushed over.

At this moment, the over a dozen Fairy Valley Saint Realm experts guarding outside the City of Extinction also turned to look this way. Their powerful presence and terrifying fluctuations exerted a suffocating pressure, a Divine Might that made one want to kneel.

It surged into the place, overwhelming.

Everyone felt that terrible oppression.

It’s over!

Those were the only two words in the minds of Liu Changqing and Alan.

They swore they had genuinely wanted to flee this place just moments ago. They didn’t even want to watch the fight; Chen Pingping’s life or death was none of their concern. But now, it seemed impossible. All because they had run into that bastard Chen Pingping, this inn had instantly become the center of attention.

"I do not know him," the Great Elder said succinctly, immediately fleeing.

Chen Pingping’s eyelids twitched; he did not stop him. But he did not want Liu Changqing and Alan to leave.

Meeting old friends in a foreign land was truly a rare occurrence.

Without waiting for them to speak, Chen Pingping made his intentions clear. "Liu, Alan, don’t go. After this, you should come to the Wuji Sect, and we can properly catch up. Really."

The two of them immediately grew restless.