Novel Catchup
Chapter 155 Wang Zhiqing
Chapter 155 Wang Zhiqing
As Feng Chen turned to leave the Whispering Rift, he cast one last glance at the desolate landscape.
"The truth will come to light someday," he murmured, his resolve hardening.
With a final sigh, he leaped into the air, his figure swiftly vanishing into the horizon.
CLANK! CLANK!
Moments later, as he soared over a dense forest at the base of the gorge, the distant sounds of battle reached his ears.
Screams, roars, and the clash of steel against something far tougher reverberated through the trees.
Feng Chen's brows furrowed.
"Is someone fighting?"
He adjusted his trajectory, heading toward the commotion.
As he descended, the scene became clear.
A group of about a dozen people was under attack by a massive Rank-5 monster.
The beast was a Scarlet Horned Direwolf, its crimson mane and sharp, curving horns exuding a terrifying aura.
The guards, clearly dressed as mercenaries, had formed a defensive formation.
They were holding their ground but barely—several were wounded, and their breathing was labored.
At the center of the group, a young girl stood clutching a jade pendant.
Her pale face betrayed fear, but her eyes gleamed with defiance.
Feng Chen didn't know who she was, but looking at her dress and demeanor, it was clear she was some child of a noble.
Her cultivation wasn't bad either, being in the Grand Qi Condensation Realm.
Although Feng Chen didn't know why someone like her would be in such a place.
( Does she have a relative working as a guard at the border? )
Feng Chen could only think of this. After all, the only people who would be here would be those going to visit the border. n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
"Protect the young miss at all costs!"
Shouted the leader of the guards, a tall woman with sharp, battle-hardened features.
Her armor was scratched and dented, but her commanding voice carried the weight of someone with authority.
Her black hair, tied tightly into a braid, swayed with every movement.
"Three Elements Divine Realm cultivator? It seems like the identity of the girl is indeed not simple."
Feng Chen muttered as he observed.
Although the guards were dressed like mercenaries, it was clear that this was to deceive others.
There was no way a Three Elements Divine Realm cultivator would actually work as a mercenary.
Even if one were initially just a mercenary, the moment they reached the Three Elements Divine Realm, countless clans and even the Royal Family would extend invitations to join them, offering vast benefits.
"Which clan has such a princess? Sending a Three Elements Divine Realm cultivator and several Grand Qi Condensation Realm experts as guards. Though it seems the monster they are facing is out of their league."
The Scarlet Horned Direwolf, though a Rank-5 Monster, was considered one of the most powerful of its rank.
Even a top Three Elements Divine Realm cultivator would avoid confronting it unless absolutely necessary, and Captain Hua was only in the Early Stage of the Three Elements Divine Realm.
Even with the help of others, it would be hard for her to defeat such a monster.
Judging by the state of the guards, they were clearly struggling, with a couple of guards already dead.
"Defend!"
Captain Hua commanded.
The Direwolf lunged forward, its claws tearing through one of the guards' defenses with ease, sending him flying into a tree.
No matter what, it seems like their tactics wouldn't work on such a powerful monster and the only thing they could do to survive is escape.
"This beast is too strong! Fall back and regroup!"
But before they could retreat, the Direwolf howled, and the surrounding air seemed to ignite with its qi, creating a barrier that trapped them.
Captain Hua gritted her teeth as she adjusted her grip on her halberd.
Her sharp eyes scanned the scene, weighing their options in the face of the overwhelming odds.
Turning to her most trusted subordinate, she gave an urgent command.
"Liu Cheng! Take the princess and get out of here! The rest of us will hold the beast off!"
Liu Cheng, a lean man with sharp features, hesitated.
"Captain Hua, I—"
"No arguments!"
Captain Hua interrupted sharply, her tone leaving no room for defiance.
Her gaze softened briefly as she looked at the young girl.
"Our duty is to protect her, no matter the cost. You're the fastest among us. Take her and run!"
The young girl, clutching her jade pendant tightly, stepped forward, her voice trembling yet resolute.
"No! I won't leave you all behind! We can fight it together!"
Captain Hua knelt slightly to meet the girl's gaze, her voice steady and reassuring despite the chaos around them.
"Wang'er, your life is worth more than ours. If we can buy you even a moment to escape, then our sacrifice will not be in vain."
The girl's eyes filled with tears, but she didn't look away from the captain.
"But—"
"No buts!"
Captain Hua said firmly, standing upright again and gripping her halberd tightly.
"Your father entrusted you to me, and I swore to protect you with my life. Let me keep that promise."
Liu Cheng placed a firm hand on the girl's shoulder.
"The captain is right. We must at least ensure you are safe."
She hesitated for a moment, clutching her jade pendant tighter, and suddenly her gaze shifted.
Her wide eyes locked on a figure in the distance—a man hovering silently in the tree, watching them.
"Wait!"
She cried, her voice cutting through the chaos.
"There's someone there!"
Captain Hua whipped her head around, following Wang'er's line of sight. Her sharp eyes narrowed, but she saw nothing.
"Wang'er, what are you talking about?"
Captain Hua's tone was urgent but confused.
"I can see him," Wang'er insisted, her voice trembling.
"He's there, watching us!"
Feng Chen's brows furrowed in surprise as he observed the scene.
( How did she notice me? Even a cultivator at the Three Elements Divine Realm wouldn't detect me unless I wanted them to. This girl is only in the Grand Qi Condensation Realm... Something's strange about her. )
"Eyes Of Insight!"
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Name: Wang Zhiqing
Cultivation Level: Top Grand Qi Condensation Realm
Talent: Above Average Talent
Physique: Mystic Eyes
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Mystic Eyes is a rare and extraordinary physique that grants the wielder an unparalleled ability to perceive the hidden and the unseen.
"So that's how!"
Feng Chen understood that it was her special physique that allowed her to see him.
However, more than her physique, her name caught his attention.
"Wang Zhiqing!"