Chapter 601: Another Encounter with Bei Qingsi

Chapter 601: Chapter 601: Another Encounter with Bei Qingsi

Zhong Shan left with Wang Ku, leaving behind the complex expressions of Xuan Yan and the hundred thousand soldiers who were still trembling in fear.

Even after Zhong Shan had walked far away, the soldiers' backs were still drenched in sweat. This Zhong Shan was terrifying. How could such a person exist in the world? To kill an opponent over a disagreement without hesitation? Even when the commander had grabbed Zhong Shan's weakness, hoping to make him cautious, Zhong Shan had simply cut him down with a single stroke and then interrogated his ghost.

Thinking of the unfortunate commander, the soldiers all shivered and silently mourned for him. He was too unlucky! His death was truly unjust. Originally, it had little to do with him. The Ice Emperor had asked him to leak the information, and it would have been fine if he had just done that. But he had to "practice his acting skills," resulting in his tragic death by a single stroke.

Henceforth, this commander would become a permanent warning in the hearts of all the soldiers: to be low-key and never to "act" like that commander.

Zhong Shan and Wang Ku headed straight for Ice Seal City.

Outside Ice Seal City, Zhong Shan stopped at a great distance.

"Wang Ku, are you sure about this?" Zhong Shan asked in a deep voice.

"Rest assured, Your Majesty. My skeletal clan has its own secret methods. Even at the Heavenly Extreme realm, they won't detect me. I can sneak into Ice Seal City and find Bei Qingsi for you. I will then use my divine sense to establish a connection between you two," Wang Ku assured solemnly.

"Connection? Can you bring her out to me?" Zhong Shan asked seriously.

"No, I can manage on my own, but if I bring someone along, I will surely be discovered by other Heavenly Extreme experts. At that time, Bei Qingsi could be injured in the clash," Wang Ku said solemnly.

"Alright then, let's start with the connection," Zhong Shan took a deep breath.

"Understood!"

"I will stay in this valley for now. You may go," Zhong Shan instructed.

"Yes!" Wang Ku nodded and then disappeared from Zhong Shan's sight.

In the distance was Ice Seal City, the Yan capital covered in boundless luck. Wang Ku, being in the Heavenly Extreme realm, could not be stopped by Yan capital, and with his secret methods, he could ensure that no one would detect him.

Zhong Shan waited patiently, having given Wang Ku all the details of Bei Qingsi's appearance. Wang Ku would surely find her.

In Ice Seal City, within the palace, inside a grand hall, a group of maids and eunuchs waited outside.

"Junior Sister, the wedding is imminent. Stop being stubborn. It's useless. You know that," a seductive man's voice echoed from within the hall.

"I am not your junior sister, not before, not now, and not ever. Ice Emperor, please leave!" a cold voice responded.

It was Bei Qingsi. Inside the hall, she looked at Bing Xuan with a calm expression.

Being rejected by Bei Qingsi, Bing Xuan's face turned more sinister. "Bei Qingsi, don't be smug. Sooner or later, I will break your icy demeanor. Do you think you're invincible with that treasure protecting you? I have a thousand, no, ten thousand ways to remove it. When that time comes, I'll make you beg for life and death, kneeling and pleading for my favor!"

"Oh? Is that so? Then do it when you can. Otherwise, get out!" Bei Qingsi's voice was icy.

"Hmph!" Bing Xuan snorted coldly, having hit a wall, and turned to leave the hall.

Seeing that Bei Qingsi did not believe him, Zhong Shan immediately spoke. Simultaneously, Wang Ku perfectly replicated Zhong Shan's voice and tone in front of Bei Qingsi.

Hearing Zhong Shan's gentle tone, Bei Qingsi's heart trembled uncontrollably. She looked at the projection with a complex expression, partly believing, partly doubting.

"Qingsi, do you remember the fish soup I made for you in Langyu? Do you remember how I washed your hair?" Zhong Shan said softly.

The events Zhong Shan mentioned were known only to the two of them, a secret that no one else could know. The fact that Zhong Shan could speak of these memories confirmed that the projection was indeed him.

"Zhong Shan, is it really you? Am I dreaming?" Bei Qingsi's eyes overflowed with tears, and she lunged toward Zhong Shan, but the projection was intangible, leaving her grasping at empty air.

Failing to touch Zhong Shan, Bei Qingsi gave a bitter smile. Suddenly, her expression changed to one of alarm.

"Hurry, leave quickly. I just found out a few days ago that this is a trap set specifically for you. Many powerful individuals have come, intending to ambush you. Do not show yourself, please don't!" Bei Qingsi said urgently.

Seeing Bei Qingsi's concern, Zhong Shan felt a warmth in his heart.

"If I leave, what about you? Are you really going to marry that Bing Xuan?" Zhong Shan shook his head.

Hearing Zhong Shan's words, Bei Qingsi's tears flowed again.

"As long as you're safe, that's all that matters. This is the treasure I mentioned before; let your man take it," Bei Qingsi said, holding out the white jade statue.

Zhong Shan shook his head. "No, I don't want this statue."

"This statue is incredibly useful to you. It can help you cultivate many strong practitioners. You must take it. Everything I've done was to deliver this treasure to you," Bei Qingsi said urgently, her eyes showing anxiety.

"No, I only want you," Zhong Shan said solemnly.

Zhong Shan's words left Bei Qingsi in silent contemplation, her previous anxiety fading into a profound stillness.

"It's too dangerous. You won't succeed. Nu Qinghui Daojun, the Ice Seal Imperial Court, the Water Branch, the Xuanwu Clan, and even more powerful beings I don't know are all gathered here to ambush you. Do not come, please don't. Additionally, the Water Branch of the Longevity Realm has brought their treasured weapon, a peerless divine sword, the Water Extermination Sword, which is on par with my treasure," Bei Qingsi said urgently.

"Water Extermination Sword?" Zhong Shan was momentarily taken aback by the mention of the divine sword, ignoring Bei Qingsi's anxiety.

Seeing Zhong Shan's interest in the sword at such a moment, Bei Qingsi couldn't help but laugh through her tears.

"Among the six branches of the Longevity Realm, four represent earth, fire, wind, and water, each possessing a peerless divine sword: the Sword of Punishment, the Sword of Slaughter, the Sword of Entrapment, and the Water Extermination Sword. The Water Branch's weapon is the Water Extermination Sword, and it's here now. Zhong Shan, you must leave, taking this treasure with you," Bei Qingsi urged again.

"And after I leave, what about you?" Zhong Shan shook his head.

Bei Qingsi bit her lip. "Don't worry, I won't let Bing Xuan succeed."

Looking at Bei Qingsi, Zhong Shan felt deeply moved. With her cultivation sealed, if she lost the treasure, how could she resist? If she couldn't fend off Bing Xuan, there was only one possible outcome: sacrificing herself to preserve her purity. How could Zhong Shan leave knowing this? How could he live with himself if he did?

"Trust me," Zhong Shan said firmly.