Chapter 751 - 411: I Am Chen Qingmo, and Also Zhou Qing
Chapter 751: Chapter 411: I Am Chen Qingmo, and Also Zhou Qing
"Are you... Junior Martial Uncle Leng?"
Wu Yiren recognized the newcomer as Elder Leng Jing from Sword Tomb Peak of Zhenyang Sect.
When she was cultivating at Zhenyang Sect, Wu Yiren often heard the gossip-loving Zhou Ling’Er and Xu Caihe mention that Elder Leng from Sword Tomb Peak had been secretly in love with Tantai Mingyue.
This secret affection had been ongoing for many years, to the point that it had become an open secret within the entire Zhenyang Sect.
Seeing Leng Jing coming to rescue Tantai Mingyue, Wu Yiren was not surprised. Seeing that Tantai Mingyue did not react, Wu Yiren even stretched out her foot and nudged her.
Leng Jing also saw Wu Yiren at this time, and showed a surprised expression: "Seventh Princess, why are you here?"
Wu Yiren said, "I was captured. Junior Martial Uncle Leng, please save us!"
"Please wait a moment!"
Leng Jing first untied the Immortal-Binding Rope that was binding Tantai Mingyue and then infused her with spiritual power. After a while, Tantai Mingyue slowly opened her eyes, and upon seeing Leng Jing, her eyes instantly reddened:
"Senior Brother Leng, I’m sorry. I caused harm to Zhenyang Sect."
Leng Jing hurriedly asked, "Junior Sister, what do you mean by this?"
Tantai Mingyue’s gaze was sorrowful: "I have always had deep feelings for the Sect Leader Senior Brother, prioritizing him in everything, but I never expected that Chen Qingmo was actually the Spirit Corpse Mountain Master. I misjudged someone and caused harm to Wang Dan!"
Leng Jing was shocked: "Was it the Sect Leader who killed Wang Dan? But the Sect Leader said it was all your doing and even accused you of... colluding with the Spirit Corpse Mountain Master and giving birth to Su Xin, saying you conspired with the Demon Sect to assassinate the Western Empress!"
Tantai Mingyue’s beautiful eyes widened, and after a moment, she gave a bitter smile: "I should have expected this. With his scheming nature, how could he not use a fool like me?"
"By shifting all the blame onto me, he can continue to securely hold the position of Sect Leader."
"Senior Brother Leng, do you think I committed all those evil deeds?"
Leng Jing shook his head and said firmly: "Junior Sister, I believe you!"
He helped Tantai Mingyue up and continued: "The Sect Leader’s words have many flaws, so I avoided him and searched everywhere for you. I didn’t expect both you and Su Xin to be here."
Tantai Mingyue’s cultivation was sealed, and Leng Jing couldn’t unseal it for her for the time being, so he went to untie the Immortal-Binding Rope from Su Xin.
Watching Leng Jing’s movements, Tantai Mingyue was silent for a moment and suddenly said:
"Senior Brother Leng, I’m sorry."
Leng Jing paused in his actions and looked back at her. Tantai Mingyue continued:
"Xin’Er is the daughter of Chen Qingmo and me... Chen Qingmo’s words were not wrong. He is indeed the Spirit Corpse Mountain Master, and I did fraternize with the infamous Spirit Corpse Mountain Master."
Leng Jing stepped forward, hesitated for a moment, and held Tantai Mingyue’s hand:
"Junior Sister, you were also deceived by a villain. I’ll rescue you all, and we shall expose Chen Qingmo together!"
Clap, clap, clap.
"Such deep affection, it’s touching."
Suddenly, a tall and graceful figure walked in, applauding elegantly.
Leng Jing’s pupils contracted, and he drew out his Magical Immortal Sword, watching the newcomer with caution:
"Chen Qingmo!"
Tantai Mingyue’s face turned even paler, while Wu Yiren closed her eyes, pretending to have fainted.
"Junior Brother Leng, why do you look at me with such eyes?"
Chen Qingmo showed a hurt expression: "Could it be that you’ve been fooled by this traitor’s few words?"
Leng Jing stood in front of Tantai Mingyue and Su Xin with his sword, coldly asking: "Chen Qingmo, let me ask you, after Celestial Ridge Mountain, didn’t you enter seclusion for three years?"
Chen Qingmo nodded: "That’s right."
Leng Jing then asked: "Then why, when we entered your secluded place, were you not inside?"
Chen Qingmo looked surprised: "Junior Brother Leng, I thought you were mature and prudent, acting carefully. That’s why I secluded myself at Sword Tomb Peak, which you are guarding. I didn’t expect you to intrude into the Sect Leader’s seclusion place."
He chuckled softly: "Hehe, when you came in, it happened to coincide with my breakthrough in cultivation. I went to the Northern Wilderness to seek out demonic beasts to grind my realm."
Leng Jing continued: "You said Wei Wan was the Spirit Corpse Mountain Master’s adopted daughter, charged with protecting Mo Sha, is that correct?"
Chen Qingmo nodded: "Correct."
Leng Jing sneered: "Then why did Wei Wan call you ’father’ outside your secluded place?"
Chen Qingmo was stunned for a moment, then he shook his head with a bitter smile: "I didn’t know that Ling had such feelings for me, such a pity, such a pity..."
He slowly lifted his gaze, his eyes showing a fierce intent to kill: "Junior Brother Leng, I have always appreciated you, but alas, you are too smart, so you must die."
"Senior Brother, be careful!"
Tantai Mingyue’s expression changed, loudly warning, but she saw Chen Qingmo raise his hand and point his fingertip at Leng Jing.
A highly concentrated black light flickered at his fingertip, and in the next moment, the black light shot towards Leng Jing!
Leng Jing’s expression changed, and the Immortal Sword in his hand radiated dazzling light, clashing with the extremely concentrated black light.
Suddenly, the light dissipated, and the Immortal Sword was cut inch by inch by the black light like a hot knife through butter, then the black light pierced into Leng Jing’s chest.
Leng Jing’s body stiffened, and he looked in disbelief at the bloody hole in his chest.
"What... cultivation technique is this?"
Chen Qingmo leisurely crossed his arms: "I haven’t thought of what to call this move yet, but someone else seems to use this move too. I’ll ask him another day what name he gave it."
Thud.
Leng Jing fell to his knees, blood gushing from his mouth.
"Senior Brother! Senior Brother!"
Tantai Mingyue quickly supported him, but she saw the color draining from Leng Jing’s face. Tears began streaming down her face:
"Senior Brother Leng, I’m sorry, I’m so sorry, I caused your suffering!"
As Leng Jing lay in her arms, his fading pupils were steadfastly fixed on her tearful, gentle face. He lifted one hand with difficulty, wanting to caress the face he’d longed for day and night.
"Junior Sister, if there is a next life, would you be willing..."
But before he could finish, his hand fell limply.
"Senior Brother!"
Tantai Mingyue held Leng Jing’s corpse, sobbing uncontrollably:
"I would, I would! Senior Brother, wake up, I am willing!!"
Chen Qingmo appeared calm as his gaze shifted past the heartbroken Tantai Mingyue, turning to Wu Yiren:
"Yiren, Daddy is here, why are you still pretending to sleep?"
Wu Yiren had no choice but to open her eyes, glaring coldly at Chen Qingmo: "You are the Sect Leader of Zhenyang Sect, not my father!"
"Oh, I almost forgot."
Chen Qingmo smiled, and his appearance and figure began to change, soon turning into the appearance of a refined scholar, precisely Zhou Qing!
Wu Yiren’s eyes widened, and Chen Qingmo said: "Doesn’t it look familiar? Isn’t it like the appearance of your ’lover’ when he changes his appearance?"
Wu Yiren said angrily: "Who exactly are you!?"
Chen Qingmo smiled: "I am Chen Qingmo, also Zhou Qing, and also..."
He paused, turned to look outside the house, and said to Wu Yiren and Tantai Mingyue: "Daughter, your mother is here, watch a good show here."
Then he turned to Tantai Mingyue: "Ming Yue, your enemy has arrived, watch how your husband seeks revenge for you."
With that, his form flashed and disappeared.
Wu Yiren and Tantai Mingyue ran to the door, only to be bounced back by an array.
Then, another array appeared, showing the scene from afar atop Yunlin Mountain just outside the house.
Chen Qingmo, transformed into Zhou Qing, stood atop the mountain. Moments later, an elegant and mature figure flew in from the distance.
The newcomer seemed somewhat disheveled, covered in blood, and staggered a bit in the air.
Seeing Chen Qingmo, her pale face immediately showed a smile. She swiftly descended and ran to stand before Chen Qingmo:
"Zhou, I’m here, where is Yiren? Let’s leave quickly!"