Su Xi felt a surge of anger when Xu Qingning used the lives of all living beings to demand something from her.
As an adult, she was perfectly capable of distinguishing right from wrong.
Whether to do good or evil was her own choice; no one could force her to make a decision.
If Xu Qingning truly cared about the common people, she should understand the most suitable way for herself and the principle of doing what she could.
However, Xu Qingning had misjudged her own strength. The mission to find the sacred artifact had encountered problems, and now she chose to pass the problem onto others.
What a masterful display of manipulation.
Unfortunately, her opponent was Su Xi, who disliked drinking tea, let alone green tea.
Seeing that Su Xi had listened to her righteous speech without any reaction, Xu Qingning frowned, thinking she hadn't heard. She couldn't help but speak again, "Sister, the situation is very critical now, we can't wait any longer. Hurry and come with me to save them."
"If we're late, who knows how many people will die."
This time, she had brought more than ten people out, originally to gain some experience and earn a promotion. Who knew that an accident would occur, trapping so many disciples in the secret realm.
If the sect found out that these people had met with misfortune because of her, her future would be ruined.
Su Xi heard Xu Qingning's words but showed no intention of acting. Instead, she suddenly burst out laughing.
"Sister, what do you mean by this?" Xu Qingning looked at Su Xi with an unfriendly expression. She was already overwhelmed, and this person was mocking her?
Su Xi stopped laughing and looked at the deceptively gentle Xu Qingning. "Do you know how ridiculous you are? I suspect you haven't been cultivating the immortal arts all these years, but rather learning how to be funny."
"Ridiculous?" Xu Qingning looked at Su Xi, her eyes filled with undisguised killing intent. No one had ever dared to speak to her like this. Had Su Xi gone mad?
Didn't she know that her cultivation was far superior, and she could crush Su Xi with a mere flick of her finger?
Su Xi completely ignored the killing intent in Xu Qingning's eyes and said, "If you want me to save people, you should at least explain the situation. I don't want to be used as a pawn for no reason."
"Or perhaps, this was all your scheme, and you want me to go to my death?"
Su Xi wasn't someone who refused to help those in need, but she wouldn't foolishly rush in. She might not be able to help and might even lose her life.
After all, the people from Immortal Spirit Mountain were not trustworthy, let alone the sister of her enemy, she had to be more cautious.
Hearing Su Xi's words, Xu Qingning blinked her watery eyes and looked at Su Xi, "You don't trust me?"
Su Xi looked at Xu Qingning and nodded with a serious expression, "Isn't it obvious? Why ask such a redundant question?"
Xu Qingning, "..."
Although she had planned many things against Su Xi in her heart, she could only accept it for now. Otherwise, if Su Xi left, she would have no one to blame.
Let Su Xi be arrogant for now; she would make Su Xi wish she were dead later.
After a fierce internal struggle, she began to explain, "They are trapped in the secret realm of Fengshen Mountain. To save them, two people with Foundation Establishment cultivation or higher must enter from another direction to find the core of the formation..."
Su Xi did not fully believe her words upon hearing Xu Qingning's detailed explanation.
If it were as simple as she described, how could so many of them not have figured it out and instead fallen into the trap?
Moreover, if it were so dangerous, how did Xu Qingning manage to escape?
However, just as she was about to refuse Xu Qingning's full of loopholes words, what was on the tip of her tongue suddenly changed, and she agreed to it directly.
Could it really be such a coincidence?
Seeing that Su Xi had agreed to her request, Xu Qingning hurriedly urged, "There's no time to delay, let's go in quickly."
"Alright."
Su Xi agreed and followed Xu Qingning towards Fengshen Mountain.
As soon as they stepped onto the foot of Fengshen Mountain, gusts of violent wind blew, making their souls tremble. The further they walked, the stronger the wind became, and at one point, Su Xi felt as if her soul was about to be blown apart.
It felt like countless sharp blades were cutting into her skin.
Su Xi immediately activated her protective divine light, and the sensation of pain significantly diminished.
Xu Qingning watched Su Xi effortlessly dispel the violent winds, her eyes showing a hint of surprise. These winds were not easily dispelled.
Su Xi's ability to kill her sister showed that she indeed had some skill.
However, despite acknowledging Su Xi's skill, she became even more excited. The greater Su Xi's ability, the better the final outcome would be.
Having confirmed this in her heart, Xu Qingning grew even more agitated.
With such great strength, Su Xi could bear the blame.
Seeing Xu Qingning easily open the first layer of the formation, Su Xi's guard immediately rose. This didn't seem to be as she had described.
Xu Qingning seemed to sense Su Xi's suspicion and proactively spoke, "We have already broken the seal on this layer. The real challenge is the second layer. The secret realm has three layers. We must pass all three layers to have a chance to reach the core of the formation and deactivate it."
Su Xi nodded and looked into the distance, "Here they come."
As soon as she finished speaking, a rumbling sound came from not far away.
Hearing the sound, Xu Qingning's face changed, and she said, "This is bad, the Titan Divine Ape is here again."
The guardian of the second layer was the Titan Divine Ape, known for its strength. Legends said a single punch from a Titan Divine Ape could flatten a small mountain. Neither of them were cultivators known for their strength, so they naturally couldn't resist.
Furthermore, besides immense strength, the Titan Divine Ape had incredibly tough defenses. Even if the one before them was not fully grown, it could still withstand the full force of a Golden Core cultivator.
It was possible they would be killed before they could even break through the Titan Divine Ape's defenses.
Before they could leave, a swift figure appeared before them.
"Roar~~~"
The Titan Divine Ape pounded its chest forcefully, its eyes fixed on the two figures before it, its lips licking ravenously.
Although it didn't know what these things were, it could smell the scent coming from them, and it liked it very much.
Having grown tired of eating wild beasts, it wanted to try something new.
Su Xi looked at the Titan Divine Ape, which resembled a small mountain, and couldn't help but frown.
Judging by the sheer size difference, she already knew the likely outcome of the battle.
"Is this what you call 'a bit of difficulty'?" Su Xi looked at Xu Qingning with her eyes, seeking a reasonable explanation.
This opponent would be a hellish challenge if it were anywhere else.
Yet, she had called it "a bit of difficulty." Was she naive, or overconfident to say such an outrageous thing?
Xu Qingning looked at the Titan Divine Ape before her, filled with helplessness.
She had not expected to encounter such a powerful demonic beast on the second level. What if they couldn't even get past the first obstacle?
If Su Xi didn't make it to the final layer, how would her plan be realized?