CHAPTER 1903: CHAPTER 1904: THE ART OF PSYCHOLOGICAL WARFARE

The Nine Heavens Divine Thunder wrapped around Bei Tang Qianxiao’s body. Compared to the Bei Tang Family’s ancestral secret technique, the most powerful means of Bei Tang Qianxiao now, whether in terms of attack or restraint, is the Nine Heavens Divine Thunder.

Yet Mo Ningchen is not an unknowledgeable person. With a single glance, he realized that if he wanted to ignore Bei Tang Qianxiao and forcibly stop Yu Shuang, he would certainly be heavily wounded by this peculiar thunder.

His gaze subtly shifted towards Yang Qianyan, and in an instant, Yang Qianyan comprehended Mo Ningchen’s predicament, calmly issuing the order.

"Fast battle!"

As the words fell, Mo Ningchen was like an unfeeling combat machine, delivering a heavy blow directly towards Bei Tang Qianxiao.

The Nine Heavens Divine Thunder instantly gathered in front of Bei Tang Qianxiao, fully resisting Mo Ningchen’s strike, the immense pressure coming from the front.

Bei Tang Qianxiao only felt his entire body seemed to be on the verge of shattering at this moment, but ultimately he withstood the strike, retreating a few steps without opening a path.

"The Bei Tang Family doesn’t seem as weak as rumored outside."

Mo Ningchen said calmly, but Bei Tang Qianxiao was clearly somewhat angered by these words, switching from defense to offense, taking the initiative to attack Mo Ningchen.

But this was exactly what the opponent wished for; the gap in realm almost predetermined their victory, fundamentally, it was just a matter of how long Bei Tang Qianxiao could delay Mo Ningchen.

"So, from the beginning, your goal was to lure us into revealing ourselves. Xu Nanzhi, I have to admit you’re far more troublesome than I imagined. However, you seem to underestimate our strength and overestimate yours."

As Yang Qianyan’s words fell, his mana drove countless supreme magic artifacts, almost simultaneously summoned.

Sword, spear, saber, halberd—magic artifacts of varying shapes surrounded Yang Qianyan, totaling twelve pieces, each one worthy of the level of a divine artifact.

Yet Xu Nanzhi remained calm as she faced the formidable Yang Qianyan, utilizing the Luoshui Sword as if it were a third arm.

Facing Yang Qianyan’s offensive, Xu Nanzhi single-handedly, with her sword, managed to withstand all of Yang Qianyan’s attacks.

Boom!

Accompanied by a massive roar, Yang Qianyan and Xu Nanzhi simultaneously retreated a few steps.

Xu Nanzhi, having gained a slight advantage in the recent clash, coldly looked at Yang Qianyan and said.

"Seems I’m not the one who overestimated myself."

"You..."

Yang Qianyan furrowed his brows, gazing at Xu Nanzhi with an even stronger killing intent.

Indeed, he never thought that Xu Nanzhi, a saintess imprisoned by the Luo Clan, would truly have the strength to contend with him. Yet the reality before him forced Yang Qianyan to admit that in terms of sheer realm, the woman was likely above him.

"Hollow Void Late Stage? No wonder the Luo Clan was so eager to bless the entire family with your bloodline back then; they must have long realized your extraordinary talent."

"Time and fate; without the Luo Clan, perhaps I would never have stepped into this realm in my lifetime. But unfortunately, my life was never meant to be a wedding dress for others."

Xu Nanzhi spoke calmly, those past events evidently no longer able to stir her emotions.

This was also why Xu Nanzhi chose to keep Bei Tang Qianxiao while letting Yu Shuang leave.

Not only because Yu Shuang’s realm was a cut above, but also because she had a better chance of finding a way to communicate with Yu Yanshu from the swamp.

More importantly, she didn’t want the just-stabilized emotions of Yu Shuang to be swayed by the words of the person before her.

"And Su Chengyu?"

However, Yang Qianyan’s next words caught that extremely tiny flaw in Xu Nanzhi’s heart.

Quickly stabilizing her emotions, Xu Nanzhi squinted at Yang Qianyan and said, "What do you want to say?"

Yang Qianyan chuckled coldly, softly said, "I know you are here for that boy named Su Chengyu; I suppose you haven’t found a way to reach him yet?"

"So what?"

Xu Nanzhi calmly spoke; normally, Xu Nanzhi shouldn’t let the opponent know too much about her side’s situation, but concerning Su Chengyu, Xu Nanzhi indeed wanted to hear Yang Qianyan’s next words.

"Hand over Yu Yanshu to us, and I can tell you how to find Su Chengyu."

"How is he now!"

Confirming that the other party knew about Su Chengyu’s situation, Xu Nanzhi immediately asked.

The corner of Yang Qianyan’s mouth lifted, he sneered, "Don’t worry, that guy’s life is surprisingly tough, he won’t die for now. But as I said, that’s only temporary. I can only tell you that he’s now fallen into the hands of those people from the Demonic Path. That’s also why Cui Dongshan wasn’t in a hurry to look for Yu Yanshu."

Xu Nanzhi instantly understood Yang Qianyan’s meaning, following up, "They plan to use Su Chengyu to lure Yan’er out?"

"Smart. But don’t worry, that will take some time; those guys seem to want to maximize the value of Su Chengyu, which is why they’ve given us the chance to intercept. How about it? Would you like to make this deal with me?"

Xu Nanzhi hesitated for a moment; the conditions proposed by Yang Qianyan instinctively made her want to agree.

But after a brief consideration, Xu Nanzhi shook her head.

"Sorry, your proposal is indeed tempting. But this is absolutely not what Chengyu wanted to see."

"See?! Do you even understand the current situation! Su Chengyu’s life is completely in the hands of the Demonic Path now; every second you waste here increases his danger!"

Xu Nanzhi sneered and said, "Did you not say it yourself? The Demonic Path’s ultimate plan is to use Su Chengyu to exchange for Yu Yanshu; as long as we rescue Yan’er, we’ll eventually have another chance?"

"Fool!"

Yang Qianyan was clearly angered by Xu Nanzhi’s words, swiftly sent a streak of Sword Qi, but Xu Nanzhi, who had never relaxed her guard, easily neutralized it.

An enraged Yang Qianyan, looking at the stubborn woman before him, exclaimed.

"Do you even know what you’re saying? You have no idea what kind of people the Demonic Path are! Making deals with them is akin to asking a tiger for its skin!"

"With Yang Chengyin? Is it any different?"

Xu Nanzhi remained unmoved, directly addressing Yang Qianxing.

"When you decided to act against Elder Su back then, you already lost all credibility! Nine Heavens Luo Water!"

Xu Nanzhi waved her hand, suddenly unleashing a mighty attack aimed not only at Yang Qianyan but also directly covering Mo Ningchen in the distance.

Mo Ningchen, who had been in a dominant position, sensed the danger behind and immediately withdrew, giving Bei Tang Qianxiao a moment to catch his breath, transforming into a purple lightning and instantly landing beside Xu Nanzhi.

Yang Qianyan’s brow tightened as he saw this scene, "When did you notice?"

Xu Nanzhi chuckled slightly, "Just now, I indeed hesitated for a moment, distracted. But I was curious why someone called the Qianxing Saint Envoy beneath Jinglong would be foolish enough to propose something I was never going to agree to. Turns out it was all a ploy; you were merely trying to attract my attention and give them an opportunity to break through."

Though she was briefly shaken, Xu Nanzhi still never gave the opponent any chance.

Seeing Xu Nanzhi like this, Yang Qianyan took a deep breath, knowing today’s matters had become incredibly challenging.