Chapter 117: Leaving Now
“Don’t make a move!” Wang Changsheng immediately stepped back, roaring loudly, “Daoist Li, can you calm down a bit?”
Seeing Li Fusheng launching an attack, Wang Changsheng was also flustered. Li Fusheng, relying on his profound cultivation, would often strike without hesitation. Wang Changsheng felt helpless. He had firmly resolved that once his cultivation surpassed Li Fusheng’s, he would thrash him ten times a day. No—one hundred times!
“You hit me and don’t admit it? What kind of character do you have?” Li Fusheng shouted back loudly.
“Stop!”
Realizing he couldn’t dodge this, given the vast gap in their cultivation levels—Wang Changsheng estimated that Li Fusheng was far more powerful than Li Ziqi—he planted his feet firmly and called out loudly for a halt.
If Li Fusheng didn’t stop, Wang Changsheng would have no choice but to endure the blow head-on.
Of course, Wang Changsheng was not one to surrender easily. He activated the Phoenix Fire Technique, breaking through to its second layer, which greatly strengthened his physique. Though enduring a hit would be painful, it shouldn’t be fatal.
Boom!
Li Fusheng’s fist struck Wang Changsheng’s chest directly, sending him flying backward into the wall. Even the protective formation around the cave shook violently under the immense force.
Pfft!
Wang Changsheng slid from the air, landing on the ground, blood spurting from his mouth, his face contorted in pain.
“I seriously underestimated Li Fusheng...” Wang Changsheng thought helplessly.
Taking Li Fusheng’s blow had caused more damage than expected. Even with the Phoenix Fire Technique, Wang Changsheng was badly hurt.
“You’re ruthless!” Wang Changsheng said sternly, looking at Li Fusheng.
“What else do you have to say?” Li Fusheng retorted coldly. “Don’t think I’m afraid to kill you just because your second uncle backs you up!”
“You actually ambushed me!”
Li Fusheng was furious—when had anyone ever struck him from behind?
“I don’t even know what’s going on with my second uncle. What backing?” Wang Changsheng looked at Li Fusheng, feeling utterly helpless.
The greatest help from his second uncle was bringing him into the cultivation world and giving him the Longevity Technique. That was all. As for the recent matters of the Li family, Wang Changsheng had yet to make sense of them.
“Daoist Li, let’s talk it out!” Wang Changsheng quickly said. “I had already planned to leave the Li family. It’s only because you came back that I stayed, since I want to invite you to join me on something.”
Wang Changsheng knew he couldn’t delve deeper into the conflict with Li Fusheng now; he had to change the subject.
“What is it?” Li Fusheng asked immediately.
“I’m planning to go to Cloud Palace Peak, but I know nothing about it!” Wang Changsheng said quickly. “Daoist Li, you know Cloud Palace Peak well and are powerful. If you come with me, it would be perfect!”
“No.”
Li Fusheng refused outright without hesitation.
“Daoist Li, don’t be so quick to refuse. Think about it—Cloud Palace Peak is publicly the greatest power in the Shentian Realm. Surely there are many secrets worth exploring!” Wang Changsheng urged. “As a businessman, don’t you want to uncover hidden truths?”
“No!” Li Fusheng said bluntly. “Do you think I’m stupid?”
“You’re going to Cloud Palace Peak on a mission from the Corpse Refining Sect. If I go with you, it’s like telling everyone that the Li family has allied with the Corpse Refining Sect!” Li Fusheng said firmly. “I’m not going. End of story.”
“Daoist Li, don’t rush to decline. You don’t know—I’ve already discussed with Uncle Li. The Corpse Refining Sect and the Li family are going to ally!” Wang Changsheng said. “Besides, there are so many secrets at Cloud Palace Peak. Going under the Corpse Refining Sect’s banner would make our visit legitimate and straightforward.”
“Really allied?” Li Fusheng frowned.
He was no fool; naturally, he doubted Wang Changsheng’s words. After all, if Li Yunqing considered an alliance, Li Fusheng would be thinking the same. An alliance with the Corpse Refining Sect would be a terrible development for the Li family.
“Fusheng, indeed, the Corpse Refining Sect and the Li family are considering an alliance!”
Just as Li Fusheng pondered, a voice interrupted—it was Li Yunqing’s.
“I will set off immediately to personally negotiate this alliance with the Corpse Refining Sect!” Though unseen, Li Yunqing’s voice was clear. “Since nephew Wang invited you, it’s good for you to come along and see.”
“But... I just got back...” Li Fusheng said with a forlorn expression.
“Daoist Li, don’t worry. This trip to the Li family will be interesting...” Wang Changsheng added promptly.
Wang Changsheng hadn’t expected Li Yunqing to speak up at this moment.
Then Wang Changsheng explained his plan to Li Fusheng.
Hearing it, Li Fusheng’s eyes brightened.
“This might work!” Wang Changsheng thought, seeing the change in Li Fusheng’s expression.
“Daoist Li, we’re not here to cause trouble. We just want to demonstrate the wealth of the Corpse Refining Sect and the strength of the Li family...” Wang Changsheng continued enticingly.
“Alright!”
“I agree!”
Before Wang Changsheng could finish, Li Fusheng excitedly said, “Let’s go now! Right now!”
“Now?” Wang Changsheng was stunned as Li Fusheng tried to drag him off immediately.
Just moments ago, Li Fusheng had adamantly refused, but now he was eager to leave without delay. Wang Changsheng suddenly questioned whether enticing Li Fusheng to come along was really the right choice.
“Hopefully... nothing will go wrong...” Wang Changsheng thought anxiously.
“Now!” Li Fusheng insisted. “This kind of thing is best done quickly!”
“Wait!”
Wang Changsheng said quickly, “We don’t have a cloud ship this time. Daoist Li, shouldn’t you get one first?”
“A cloud ship? What for?” Li Fusheng asked immediately.
“What for?” Wang Changsheng jumped up, speaking with righteous indignation. “Daoist Li, we’re going to Cloud Palace Peak to showcase the might of the Corpse Refining Sect and the Li family. Shouldn’t we make a grand entrance?”
“Imagine us flying in on a cloud ship...”
“Exactly!” Li Fusheng nodded and then said to Wang Changsheng, “Wait for me, Daoist Wang. I’ll get a cloud ship first!”
With that, Li Fusheng vanished.
“This Li Fusheng...” Wang Changsheng shook his head helplessly.
He was certain Li Fusheng wasn’t coming because of Li Yunqing’s few words, but because Wang Changsheng’s plan had utterly tempted him.
From the fact Li Fusheng dared to sneak into the Shentian Realm alone to steal Cloud Palace Peak’s ethereal stones, Wang Changsheng knew he was fearless. His plan was simple: team up with Li Fusheng to cause a ruckus at Cloud Palace Peak.
Of course, Wang Changsheng had resolved that Li Fusheng would be the one making trouble while he stayed far away. Wang Changsheng was there to make peace; if they caused chaos, not only would it not be peace, but Cloud Palace Peak would likely end up opposing the Corpse Refining Sect forever.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
While Wang Changsheng was thinking, a series of thunderous noises shook the cave, rattling everything.
“What’s going on?” Wang Changsheng was alarmed. “Could Li Fusheng be causing trouble again while getting the cloud ship?”
He stepped outside the cave, only to be met with a dark expanse.
A massive cloud ship was docked right before Wang Changsheng’s cave. Looking up, he couldn’t even see its prow.
“Gulp...” Wang Changsheng swallowed hard, gasping as he gazed at the cloud ship blocking his home. “This... this is way too big...”
Wang Changsheng’s guess was right: the roaring was caused by Li Fusheng, but not from mischief—he had acquired an enormous cloud ship.
By Wang Changsheng’s estimate, this cloud ship was dozens of times larger than the one Li Ziqi had once used, and even several times larger than the cloud ship Wang Changsheng had taken to the Shentian Realm before.
It was the largest cloud ship Wang Changsheng had ever seen in his cultivation journey.
“Quick, get on board!”
Li Fusheng’s voice came from the ship. Wang Changsheng leapt up, flying onto the deck.
Landing there, he stared incredulously at Li Fusheng. “Daoist Li, how did you get this?”
“Fusheng, little ancestor, stop! Leave the cloud ship alone!”
“Little ancestor, have mercy. This is the Li family’s only boundary-breaking ship!”
“Little ancestor, my ancestor, can you take it easy? If you fly this cloud ship away, we’re finished!”
...
As Wang Changsheng’s words trailed off, a series of loud shouts came from afar, almost breaking into tears.
Hearing this, Wang Changsheng needed no explanation to know how Li Fusheng had obtained the cloud ship.
“Daoist Li...” Wang Changsheng looked at Li Fusheng, speechless. “You truly... are powerful.”
Li Fusheng immediately puffed up proudly. “Mm, I understand all you say. Don’t worship me or respect me. I’m a great benefactor, very approachable!”
Hearing this, Wang Changsheng was even more speechless.
“Alright, alright, great benefactor Li. Actually, I want to tell you—if you don’t leave soon, they’re going to catch up with us...” Wang Changsheng pointed to the Li family cultivators closing in, smiling. “Then your cloud ship won’t be able to escape!”
Li Fusheng immediately reacted, roaring orders through the cloud ship: “Orders! Depart! Move quickly! Speed up! If they catch us, I’ll make them regret it! Raise speed to maximum! Break through the Phoenix Fire Pool’s barrier directly!”