Invincibility Begins with a Super Fairy Manny

Chapter 2301: Chapter 2302: Power Advancement (First Update)

Zhongli Wuwang was utterly exasperated now.

He had always detested the task of finding one’s way, yet here he was, facing two consecutive trials that required determining direction and seeking paths, which made him extremely irritable.

"Damn it, wouldn’t it be better to just bring the supplies right to us and get on with it? Yet we have to scour this endless mountain forest and deal with so many bizarre monsters. It’s maddening!"

Zhongli Wuwang grumbled as he walked forward, with the soldiers following silently behind him.

But just then, Zhongli Wuwang suddenly felt a slight trip beneath his feet and saw a fragile string snap with a sound.

Not good! It’s a trap!

The thought flashed instantly through Zhongli Wuwang’s mind, and he spun around, trying to flee.

But it was already too late. At the moment the string broke, several complex talisman spells appeared on the trunks of nearby trees and spun wildly.

In an instant, an invisible mighty force descended upon Zhongli Wuwang’s shoulders, causing his attempt to escape to come to a halt.

At the same time, a sword light, as if a heavenly river pouring down, slashed towards Zhongli Wuwang’s head.

Zhongli Wuwang felt a piercing pain in his brow from the fierce Sword Intent, yet he showed no panic, instead coldly shouting.

"Substitute with a Decoy!"

Boom!

The sword light fell, but no head flew, not a drop of blood was spilt.

Because what remained there was merely a puppet shadow of Zhongli Wuwang, whereas the real Zhongli Wuwang had evaded elsewhere the moment he uttered those words.

Yet, just as his figure reappeared in the air for a split second, the sword light twisted swiftly and slashed towards Zhongli Wuwang once more.

"Damn it, this sword light can lock onto targets?" Zhongli Wuwang couldn’t help but retort as he repeatedly dodged, finally finding an opportunity to strike with his palm, shattering the sword light.

Only then did Zhongli Wuwang heave a sigh of relief.

"Damn, what fierce Sword Intent! If I hadn’t dodged quickly, I might have fallen for it."

Just as Zhongli Wuwang was secretly rejoicing, a voice with a hint of amusement suddenly sounded by his ear.

"Not bad strength!"

"Who?" Zhongli Wuwang exclaimed in surprise, looking up.

He saw Xue An standing calmly on a distant large tree, moonlight casting down from behind him, making him look like a divine being descended from the heavens, making it hard to gaze directly at him.

Zhongli Wuwang’s pupils shrank instantly to pinpoints, and he spoke in a deep voice, "Commander-in-Chief of the Yue Clan?"

Though unmasked, Zhongli Wuwang was familiar with Xue An’s aura.

Xue An responded indifferently, "That’s right, it’s me!"

Zhongli Wuwang exhaled slowly, "Was that trap your doing too?"

Xue An chuckled, "I initially wanted to kill you, but seeing that you have some talent, I changed my mind!"

With that, Xue An turned to leave.

Zhongli Wuwang felt quite displeased with Xue An’s words.

What do you mean you wanted to kill me but suddenly changed your mind?

As if you could kill me!

In terms of strength, you’re a whole level lower than me!

Thinking this, he couldn’t help but call out defiantly, "Hey, you..."

But before he could finish, Xue An suddenly turned around, lifting his gaze towards Zhongli Wuwang.

In an instant, Zhongli Wuwang felt as if he had fallen into an icy Bottomless Abyss, enveloped by an aura of extreme chill and hostility.

Yet the next second, Xue An withdrew his gaze, speaking softly, "What ’hey’?"

Zhongli Wuwang emerged from that terrifying sensation, feeling his muscles trembling slightly, filled with shock.

Is this youth really only at the cultivation level of an Immortal Venerable?

But how to explain the overwhelming commanding presence in his words?

As these thoughts churned in his mind, he couldn’t find the words to respond to Xue An.

Xue An cast him a cold glance, and then with a flash, he disappeared.

Only after Xue An had left did Zhongli Wuwang finally let out a long breath, secretly alarmed.

This newly appointed Commander-in-Chief of the Yue Clan was certainly extraordinary!

After pondering for a moment, he suddenly recalled something, turning to his solemn soldier followers, "What are you staring at? Let’s move forward!"

Xue An wandered through the forest, setting traps from time to time, feeling his heart grow increasingly calm.

His cultivation level surged within him like waves, hinting at a faint sign of elevation in strength.

If others learned of this, they’d undoubtedly question their own lives.

For Xue An had only recently attained the status of an Immortal Venerable, and yet his strength was advancing further.

Such a terrifying speed of advancement was indeed unprecedented.

This was the reason Xue An could suppress Zhongli Wuwang with just a gaze.

After all, before Xue An, who was a mere step away from a Half-step Saint, no one below that level could match him unless a true Saint intervened.

Yet even this matter made Xue An acutely aware of the Bing Family’s decline.

Though Zhongli Wuwang was one of the twelve Branch Veins’ Commanders-in-Chief of the Bing Family, his strength could be considered superior.

However, it was merely at the level of a Half-step Saint.

This was frankly unimpressive for a force once comparable to the ancient Bai Family.

As a result, Xue An chose not to kill Zhongli Wuwang.

For Xue An prioritized preserving and revitalizing the Bing Family’s glory over simply winning this trial.

After all, Xue An understood clearly that he was up against unfathomable terrifying entities, and alone, he was insufficiently equipped, necessitating enough power for support.

At this moment, the Bing Family was a most suitable foothold.

This realization came as Xue An’s strength ascended once more.

Therefore, in his subsequent wanderings, Xue An refrained from harming others, instead using intricate traps to intimidate the soldiers of the other eight families, in order to protect the Yue Family’s soldiers as they advanced deeper into the forest.

But though he wished not to kill, someone was prone to walk right into danger.

The Sima Family.

Currently, Sima Tiancheng was rather vexed.

Assuming this would be an easy trial where he could reap the rewards by simply following his soldiers, maybe even shaming the Yue Clan.

He did suspect Xue An hailed from some prestigious family.

But this didn’t deter his murderous intent within the battleground towards Xue An.

For if he could kill him, he could entirely quash Yue Clan’s reputation, even striking a blow to Yue Qinghuan, and then seize the opportunity himself...

Of course, these were fantasies he kept deep within.

He was always a cautious person, which was why during that Yue Clan banquet, when things seemed amiss, he had promptly slipped away.