Chapter 2082: Chapter 119: The Goddess Takes Action

While the Silver Condor Goddess was observing Xia Mengqing, on the eastern side of the Wu Family’s castle, the Second Elder and others were struggling with the subordinate forces of the Liew Family.

"Bang!"

With a loud crash, the Second Elder was knocked into the air by the joint strike of two leaders of the subordinate forces. Already injured, he could no longer stand. Seeing his condition, the people from the Skeleton Sect and the Wu Family lost even more morale, with some already beginning to flee.

The experts of the Wu Family had almost all perished. Once the foremost force around Great Python Mountain, along with their backup Skeleton Sect, they were now on the brink of extinction. No one wanted to die here. Although they had benefited a lot before, it wasn’t worth risking their lives for the Wu Family and the Skeleton Sect.

When the wall is about to fall, everyone pushes it. At this time, some of the experts from the Wu Family and the Skeleton Sect, especially the guards brought by Xue Wu, suddenly fled. Dozens of experts escaped from the Wu Family castle with the fastest speed, leaving no trace behind.

The faces of the Fourth Elder and others were full of despair and fear. He did not escape, nor was there anywhere to escape to. He had just received news that the families of several elders, and the main base of the Skeleton Sect had all been destroyed. The Liew Family had the Zhong Family backing them, so they were ruthless. Originally, Ding Fan was the backbone of these people, but just now the guards ran over and said that Ding Fan had perished together with the Liew Family’s experts. This news only added fuel to the fire. Now they had no choice but to fight to the death.

"Whoosh!"

From a tent in the square outside the castle, two figures suddenly dashed out. It was Young Master Zhong and Zhong Yi. Liew Yi was huddled in Young Master Zhong’s embrace, not daring to lift her head. Her clothing was disheveled, making it obvious what she had been up to earlier.

However, her beautiful face now looked extremely ghastly, with tears streaming down her face. Just now, a Liew Family elder had informed her of Liew Hong’s death, and she had begged Young Master Zhong to come out and avenge her father.

Zhong Wushang’s face also looked bad. He had personally come here, yet the main general was dead. Of course, it was a disgrace to him as the master; therefore, he too charged out, seething with anger.

The three of them got onto the chariot released by Zhong Wushang. The chariot dashed towards the skies above the Wu Family Castle, radiating brilliance along the way.

"Huh?"

Near the back door, Zhong Wushang glanced below and his expression changed dramatically. He had already found Liew Hong’s charred corpse. His battle armor was quite good, not destroyed by the fire. Next to Liew Hong’s body stood the Silver Condor Goddess, which made Zhong Wushang think she was the one who killed Liew Hong.

"People of the Jade Goshawk Palace! Why did you have to interfere and even kill my man?"

Zhong Wushang furiously shouted at the Silver Condor Goddess.

The Silver Condor Goddess raised her head and looked at Zhong Wushang with indifference, coldly saying, "This goddess has no interest in meddling in your filthy matters. That person’s death has nothing to do with me."

"You’re lying! With my father’s skills, only you could kill him here. After killing him, do you still want to escape?"

Liew Yi recognized Liew Hong’s armor. Looking at the charred corpse, she had already lost her composure and shouted at the Silver Condor Goddess.

"Shut your mouth. We’re having a conversation; it’s not your place to interrupt. If she says it’s not her, then it’s not her. She wouldn’t deny it if she did it!"

Zhong Wushang knew well. As a strong figure, the Silver Condor Goddess wouldn’t deny killing someone. Thus, he frowned and asked: "You said it wasn’t you, but no one else is here but you. If not you, then who else killed him?"

Upon hearing Zhong Wushang’s words, the Silver Condor Goddess lightly said, "Are your eyes broken? It was this girl who killed him."

Young Master Zhong and Zhong Yi were taken aback, and disbelief filled Liew Yi’s eyes. Zhong Wushang glanced at Xia Mengqing, who was on the ground, burnt like a piece of charcoal, and muttered to himself: "What a joke, how could a piece of charcoal kill someone? Huh, she’s healing, but something’s odd. She doesn’t have any True Qi."

At that moment, Xia Mengqing, who was on the ground and burnt like a piece of charcoal, slowly opened her eyes.

"It seems like it’s really Phoenix Rebirth, a natural Spiritual Embryo. I wonder why she’s here."

Zhao Da on the airship couldn’t help but exclaim, and others could also confirm it was true. Xia Mengqing’s meridians were heavily obstructed, but not naturally so. When the Silver Condor Goddess descended earlier, she didn’t give Xia Mengqing any Spiritual Medicine. Being incinerated by such terrifying flames, for Xia Mengqing to recover so quickly could only mean one thing: she indeed had the Phoenix Body.

"So it was you, and you were here all along. No wonder I couldn’t find you anywhere!"

Zhong Wushang finally recognized that the charred figure in front of him was the girl he had taken a liking to before. The day he went to Frostbite Cliff, he had seen her and sensed she had a Treasure on her. But later, when he sent Zhong Jue and the others to capture her, their Life-bound Talismans shattered, and there was no news of her. He had almost forgotten about the matter until now.

There was just one thing Zhong Wushang was still curious about: when he encountered this girl, there was a strong Treasure aura on her. But now, it was gone, and her cultivation was not as low as it is now.

"People of the Jade Goshawk Palace, listen carefully. Since this person killed Liew Hong, you must hand her over to me. Otherwise, don’t blame me for being ruthless."

Zhong Wushang now couldn’t care less about others; he only wanted to take this naturally born Spiritual Embryo back immediately, so his tone was somewhat unpleasant.

"Humph, you wish! This girl was discovered by me first. Anyone trying to snatch her from me is going against the entire Jade Goshawk Palace. That makes them my enemy, and believe me, you don’t want to know how we deal with enemies!"

The Silver Condor Goddess said to Zhong Wushang, her tone laced with disdain.

"Humph, this isn’t your White City; this is the Northern Wastelands. Your Jade Goshawk Palace’s reach is extending too far! Be aware, this area is within our Zhong Family’s sphere of influence. You’d better leave."

Zhong Wushang said to the Silver Condor Goddess.

"Humph, so you’re in charge now, huh? The Northern Wastelands is full of talents. Since when did it become your Zhong Family’s domain? Show some respect, or else things won’t end well for anyone!"

At this moment, Xia Mengqing finally opened her eyes, but her gaze was blurry, and she looked weak. Her facial features were barely discernible, even when her eyes were open, just narrow slits, filled with confusion. Was she dead? Why did it seem like she was still here, and actually hearing voices? What was this, a ghost?

Amidst the bewilderment, she cast a few glances and suddenly asked the Silver Condor Goddess in front of her, "Senior... who are you?"

Upon hearing Xia Mengqing’s voice, the Silver Condor Goddess ignored Zhong Wushang, a smile breaking out on her usually cold face, like a kind mother, she gently said to Xia Mengqing, "Don’t be afraid, young lady. I am the Silver Condor Goddess of the Jade Goshawk Palace. I’m here to rescue you and take you back to our palace, for a different future where no one will dare harm you again."

Upon hearing the Silver Condor Goddess, Xia Mengqing understood. She hesitated before speaking to the Silver Condor Goddess, "You want to... take me... wherever... it’s fine... but... you must take... Ding... Ding Fan!"

These words were spoken with great difficulty by Xia Mengqing, but though her voice was low, the Silver Condor Goddess heard her. Her expression changed slightly, and she resolutely said to Xia Mengqing, "That’s impossible. Our Jade Goshawk Palace never accepts male disciples. No matter who it is, men are not allowed in our palace. Not even the palace master can change this—it’s just not doable!"

Xia Mengqing’s eyes dimmed. Until now, she had no clear idea of her circumstances. Hadn’t she been strangled to death by Liew Hong? Then who were these people in front of her? Why did this silver-haired woman want to take her to the Jade Goshawk Palace?

However, her natural intelligence kicked in within seconds, and she spoke again, "Alright, then you help me kill the leaders of the Liew Family’s subsidiary forces, and Zhong Wushang, and I will go with you. Otherwise, I will self-detonate my heart meridian right now!"

She realized the Silver Condor Goddess was very dominant, exuding a strong aura of authority; people like her were not easy to negotiate with. Her firm refusal to take Ding Fan probably meant she absolutely wouldn’t. If Xia Mengqing insisted, this kind of person would likely forcibly take her away.

Thus, she came up with this plan. If the Silver Condor Goddess could kill the leaders of the Liew Family forces and Zhong Wushang, then the Wu Family and Skeleton Sect could be preserved. That way, Ding Fan wouldn’t be in danger.

She was too weak now and felt unbearably uncomfortable, as if she might faint again at any moment, so she knew she had to act quickly. If the Silver Condor Goddess refused her, the only option she saw was to end her own life. Even if she were to die, she wished to protect the man who had seen her body!

Seeing the light in Xia Mengqing’s eyes grow ever brighter, the Silver Condor Goddess hesitated for just a moment before agreeing, "I can promise you this, but Zhong Wushang cannot be killed. At most, I’ll help you drive him away!"

Seeing the Silver Condor Goddess’s expression, Xia Mengqing realized this was her bottom line. If she refused, the Silver Condor Goddess might forcibly take her away, so she signaled with her eyes that she agreed. Almost the instant Xia Mengqing gave her visual signal, the Silver Condor Goddess soared into the sky again, and a giant silver condor emerged from her body, exuding a powerful aura that enveloped the entire city in the blink of an eye.

"Oh..."

Zhao Xiner and Tian Qianlian’s complexions changed instantly. Their guards quickly surrounded them and maneuvered their chariots out of the battle scene.

Zhong Wushang’s face also changed. His entire aura transformed into that of a giant blade, while Zhong Yi beside him conjured a giant sword to shield Zhong Wushang. The intensity in their demeanor clearly indicated they had encountered a powerful adversary.

Meanwhile, the martial artists engaged in the battle below were so overwhelmed by this terrifying presence that they dared not move. If before, Chuan Yi’s display of power felt like an encounter with a terrifying beast, now the Silver Condor Goddess seemed like a deity from beyond the nine heavens!

"Silver Condor Sword Feathers!"

The Silver Condor Goddess gave a light cry. The silver condor formed from her body let out a shrill call, its glow intensified, and as its wings unfurled, countless feathers descended to the ground, each transforming into a flying sword!

The moment those flying swords took to the air, they swiftly pierced into the bodies of the martial artists associated with the Liew Family and their allied forces! With a series of explosive sounds, the martial artists from the Liew Family and associated forces who were struck by these feather-transformed swords fell to the ground lifeless, and the leaders of several factions perished as well.

"Jade Goshawk Palace, I won’t let you get away with this!"

Zhong Wushang seethed with rage, not for the deaths, but because the Silver Condor Goddess had slain these people right in front of him. It was akin to slapping him in public—an affront he couldn’t tolerate.

The giant blade that Zhong Wushang summoned came howling towards the Silver Condor Goddess, but it was instantly reduced to nothingness. Without a second thought, Zhong Wushang turned into a wisp of smoke and vanished from the scene.