Cultivators Are So Weak in This World-Chapter 262 - 238 Encirclement and Annihilation, Part 2

Zhang Rongfang knew very well that the key to determining victory or defeat still lay with Princess Yongxiang.

The primary objective of this operation was the Three Emptiness level master.

Even if the others escaped, it was inconsequential, but if that Three Emptiness Archbishop escaped, the damage could be enormous.

Moreover, he couldn’t shake the feeling that it was strange how these high-level members of the White Ten Sect were just trapped here, waiting foolishly without any precautions.

There seemed to be a problem.

Could they really be relying solely on the Spirit Court’s concern for ordinary people’s lives for safety?

If Zhang Rongfang were in the position of the White Ten Sect’s leadership, he would never be so foolish.

Although, before coming here, Yongxiang supposedly obtained top secret information through her informants.

But...

Zhang Rongfang felt that there were definitely variables within!

After patiently exchanging dozens of moves with his opponent, the black-armored knight was clearly out of breath, panting more and more heavily.

Zhang Rongfang didn’t lower his guard, as even the weakest opponent might still have a trump card up their sleeve.

Just as he was waiting for the opponent’s last-resort move, a loud laugh echoed from afar.

Princess Yongxiang swung a blade through the air, slicing through the archbishop’s staff, splitting it in half along with his body.

At the moment of her triumphant laughter.

A commoner on the ground, who had fallen earlier, was lying in fear, waiting for the end.

Yet just as Yongxiang leaped over him, his eyes opened wide, the fear vanished instantly.

A sharp whistling sound shot out from his hand.

Within one-tenth of a second.

He rocketed up like an arrow, fiercely stabbing a short knife toward Yongxiang’s back.

The speed was too fast, and the timing was too precise.

Right at the moment when Yongxiang exerted all her strength, reaching the peak.

"Taizhenzi!! How dare you!!"

Two Spiritual Veins from the Snow Rainbow Pavilion recognized the attacker, their voices filled with shock and anger as they flew to intercept.

But it was too late.

Bang!!

The short knife struck Yongxiang’s back, seemingly blocked by some inner armor, failing to penetrate.

Yet even so, the immense force sent Yongxiang flying forward, crashing to the ground. 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝒆𝒘𝙚𝓫𝙣𝙤𝒗𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢

Her back throbbed with pain, internal organs torn and injured, causing her to spit a mouthful of blood on the spot.

The two Snow Rainbow Pavilion experts immediately engaged the assailant.

But after just a few moves, they were clearly at a disadvantage. The difference in speed and strength was obvious.

If not for their excellent teamwork, they would likely have been easily defeated within a dozen moves.

"The favor from the princess the other day, today I return in full!" the assailant let out a long laugh, brushed aside the two with palm strikes, and pounced on Yongxiang again.

"Stop him!!!" Princess Yongxiang screamed sharply, turned and fled without hesitation.

She turned and sprinted desperately away.

The remaining Spiritual Veins were visibly shocked, abandoning their opponents and all lunging at Taizhenzi.

If something happened to Yongxiang, they feared they would all face deadly consequences in the wrath that followed!

But it was clear that these hurriedly approaching Super Grade Spiritual Veins were no match for him.

Taizhenzi moved as if taking a leisurely stroll, palms moving so fast they were almost invisible, carving arcs like Tai Chi.

Anyone who stood in his way was easily severely injured or pushed back within a few moves.

Three Super Grade Spiritual Veins who arrived timely were expelled in the blink of an eye. Two were killed once, one had both arms broken.

If not for the overwhelming number of attackers, Taizhenzi could have completely killed several with the Spiritual Line.

"All Super Grades, go up!! Great rewards for whoever stops him!!"

"Any who don’t step up will be treated as deserters and executed!!"

Seeing the Spiritual Veins couldn’t stop him, Yongxiang screamed orders in panic as she fled.

On Great Spirit’s side, all Super Grades, upon hearing this, had their expressions change slightly.

The two people around Zhang Rongfang gritted their teeth, unwillingly turning toward Taizhenzi.

Bam bam bam!!

A series of dense gunshots rang out, but were dodged in advance by Taizhenzi.

His eyes were sharp; as long as he saw the shooter’s aim, he evaded in advance, then raised a black-armored knight’s corpse as a shield.

No bullets could penetrate the knight’s body to harm him.

Soon, the Spiritual Veins from the Snow Rainbow Pavilion were swatted down with a few light palm strikes, dying on the spot, awaiting resurrection.

Then it was the regular martial Super Grades who just arrived.

Watching the surrounding experts rush in while he was still caught up in combat, Zhang Rongfang felt increasingly conspicuous.

Unwilling to be dragged down by Yongxiang, he decisively prepared to withdraw.

Soon.

The newly arrived Super Grades lasted less than five seconds before being scattered and defeated.

One was killed on the spot, the rest were heavily wounded and fell to the ground.

Taizhenzi’s moves were too swift; just one encounter and non-super grades were immediately killed.

Even those who reached Super Grade could only hold out for a few moves before their defense was broken, leaving them gravely injured on the ground.

In the blink of an eye, Taizhenzi caught up to the slowing Yongxiang due to her injuries.

Just as Zhang Rongfang was about to withdraw, from the corner of his eye he saw Yongxiang sprinting toward him without hesitation.

"Zhang Ying! Quickly call out the Snow Rainbow Pavilion’s Spiritual Veins behind you to block!!"

Yongxiang shrieked.

Seeing the decisively murderous intent in Taizhenzi’s unremarkable facial expression.

Without a word, Zhang Rongfang immediately turned to flee.

"If you dare run, I’ll have Father punish you when we return!!" Yongxiang angrily threatened aloud.

The roar was accompanied by Taizhenzi’s laughter behind her.

Clearly, if the other party wanted to kill, they could have done so already. He was just playing games.

He was toying with Princess Yongxiang.

Step by step, trying to force her into a dead end.

Zhang Rongfang paused in place, watching as Taizhenzi and another closed in rapidly.

He knew that even if he unleashed all his hidden strength, rushing forward would likely not make him a match for Taizhenzi.

Seeing Taizhenzi’s murderous eyes shift from Princess Yongxiang to himself.

Zhang Rongfang suppressed the urge to kill and the anger in his heart, roared, and charged towards the two.

Bang!

Just a few meters out, a member of the White Ten Sect darting around suddenly dashed from the side, colliding into Zhang Rongfang’s flank.

Thud!

Zhang Rongfang fell at the impact, eyes rolling back, losing consciousness. A trickle of blood slowly seeped from the corner of his mouth.

Behind him, the two Snow Rainbow Pavilion guards also had no choice but to rush forward to counter Taizhenzi.

At any cost, they could not watch idly as Princess Yongxiang was killed.

Seeing this scene, Princess Yongxiang was stunned.

While Taizhenzi couldn’t help but laugh heartily, his body technique unfolding, effortlessly dodging the two from Snow Rainbow Pavilion.

Swish!

He grasped with his right hand, fingertips sharp as knives, firmly clamping onto Princess Yongxiang’s neck.

"Still calling for help?"

The remaining Super Grades, along with the just-revived Spiritual Veins, and the surrounding soldiers, all dared not move.

A group of people surrounded the two, weapons at the ready, silent as cicadas in winter.

"You have guts!!" Princess Yongxiang gritted her teeth.

"With a third of your Spiritual Line torn, you still dare to show your face in a sneak attack! I’d like to see how you escape after killing me!"

Her words vaguely revealed a piece of information.

It was clear that Taizhenzi had also suffered severe injuries in the previous skirmish.

"I have always acted openly and honestly. If it weren’t for your ambush yesterday, why would I resort to such measures?" Taizhenzi chuckled.

His face clearly wearing a special mask, showing no expression, only a pair of eyes revealing all sorts of brilliance.

"If you have the capability, kill me!" Princess Yongxiang’s voice was suppressed, her eyes bloodshot.

"Royal bloodline, I dare not easily take your life." Taizhenzi laughed loudly, "But while the death penalty can be spared, the living punishment cannot be avoided."

Crack!

In an instant, a crisp sound, Princess Yongxiang’s right arm was snapped like a twig, backward bent.

Then came a soft sound.

The flash of a blade.

Taizhenzi picked up a scimitar from the ground with one hand, ruthlessly breaking Princess Yongxiang’s legs.

"As royalty, this kind of injury should be nothing to you, right? At most, it will only delay your martial arts training a bit. Am I right?" Taizhenzi joked.

By now, Princess Yongxiang had no time to answer him, the excruciating pain causing her to scream.

"You’re... wait...!! Father... will never let you off!!"

"These words, wait for King Zhending to say them to me personally." Taizhenzi was indifferent.

He was originally a Grandmaster of the Sensing Sect, also a Spiritual Vein of the esoteric sect, long hunted and banned by the Spirit Court.

Why fear such threats?

Taking Princess Yongxiang, Taizhenzi leaped with her as a shield, rapidly dashing away.

"Quick, chase!!"

The Spirit Court members hurriedly gave chase.

This level of confrontation, from start to finish, had only lasted minutes, but many soldiers didn’t even comprehend the situation before it was over.

As the two groups engaged in chase and escape, disappearing into the distance, the authorities promptly led troops to follow.

Although knowing they couldn’t catch up, they had to show the effort.

In the blink of an eye, the White Ten Sect members, who were being besieged, were instead ignored.

The remaining forces of the White Ten Sect fled amidst the chaos.

The initial plan of encirclement was completely upended by Taizhenzi’s intrusion, ending with a whimper.

Chen Han quietly moved to Zhang Rongfang’s side, lightly pushed him.

"Daoist, get up, everyone’s gone." He looked around, lowering his voice.

Zhang Rongfang slowly opened his eyes, glanced around.

The experts who were also ’injured,’ began to climb out of the pile of bodies.

They all avoided eye contact, quickly tidied themselves, and left rapidly with the help of trusted subordinates.

Standing up, Zhang Rongfang sighed, left the battlefield swiftly with Chen Han, heading back towards Far Star Residence.

Inside the carriage, he hastily changed from his tattered, blood-stained robe, tidied his disheveled Daoist bun.

"Alas, I wonder if Princess Yongxiang is alright, it’s just that I didn’t have the ability to help her, what a pity...."

Zhang Rongfang sat in the carriage, holding a freshly warmed cup of mare’s milk wine, heaved a sigh.

He scooped a spoonful of freshly heated mapo tofu, brought it to his mouth, nodding in satisfaction.

"Tastes good."

Chen Han smiled beside him.

"Bought it just this morning, went through several places to find one with the right taste."

He paused.

"By the way, Daoist, do you think, with our obvious pretense, will the Commandery Princess hold us accountable later?" he asked, still a bit worried.

"You did enough, what is there to fear? It’s me who should be worried." Zhang Rongfang said calmly.

"Didn’t I teach you before? Don’t engage when going up, follow others, shout loud, move slow, expressions in place. Then crash into the aftermath.

Then fall over often, to accumulate injuries, preparing for the final complete collapse."

"Er..." Chen Han looked helpless. He only managed to fall over often, the expressions and such, really weren’t his forte....