Chapter 2177 - 2180: Dragon Group in Shock

In that instant, not only did the Iron Hand Immortal King Cheng Dehai's tiger body tremble as he froze there, but everyone present was also staring at Shen Qiang in utter shock.

"This is bullshit! Such a gorgeous Fairy, with that kind of explosive power— even a Peak powerhouse like the Iron Hand Immortal King doesn't dare mess around in front of her, and yet now she's kneeling in front of Shen Qiang like this. Mad, I was the one who wanted to kneel to her."

"People really will get pissed off comparing themselves to others. A Fairy that perfect is someone I can only look up to from afar, but in front of Shen Qiang she's actually like this."

"Too badass, seriously. A Fairy that strong can only kneel in front of Shen Qiang too!"

While they were still reeling, Shen Qiang smiled faintly. "Rise, you may leave. You have nothing to do here anymore."

"As you command, Master."

As the words fell, Qingxuan's figure vanished in an instant.

That suddenly snapped everyone present back to their senses.

"That was… a Body Separation?"

"So powerful, an Energy Body?"

"Shen Qiang is too strong. With a Fairy like that protecting him, who could possibly lay a finger on him?"

Everyone present was secretly horrified in their hearts.

But at the same time, although Shen Qiang's expression remained calm, inwardly he was far from as composed as he looked.

The Iron Hand Immortal King Cheng Dehai was too strong.

Right now, Shen Qiang's cultivation had already reached the Late Stage of the Mixed Element Realm; you could say he was only a single step away from the Dao Fruit Stage.

Add to that the Fetal Dragon Essence Foundation Establishment, and while Shen Qiang's strength still couldn't be called unrivaled across the entire Cultivation World, he had already stepped firmly into the ranks of the strong.

Yet even so.

When the Iron Hand Immortal King Cheng Dehai got angry, that terrifying pressure still left Shen Qiang unable to move.

If at that moment Cheng Dehai had suddenly attacked in rage, even a hundred Shen Qiangs would have had no chance of surviving.

This is exactly why, in the Cultivation World, a single powerhouse can sometimes become the very foundation for a Sect's rise.

Because even if all of Heshenghe's members were here.

As long as they couldn't break Cheng Dehai's techniques.

No matter how many people they had, it would be useless; all they could do is watch him do whatever he wanted.

"I have to figure out a way to get the Divine Corpse done as fast as possible and give Qingxuan her freedom. Right now she's using my True Yuan to appear for short periods—fine for scaring people, but if a real fight breaks out, we'll get exposed. So given the current situation, everything else can be delayed; only the Divine Corpse can't be."

Shen Qiang thought to himself.

And almost at the same time, the Iron Hand Immortal King Cheng Dehai seemed to realize something. His eyes roved slyly up and down Shen Qiang, and then he spoke in a seemingly meaningful tone: "Shen Medicine King, this Fairy Qingxuan seems to have a rather mysterious background. May I know which immortal land she hails from?"

Hearing that, Shen Qiang laughed. Trying to get something out of Shen Qiang wasn't going to be that easy.

"Forget about plotting anything with Qingxuan. She looks down on old men. If you're looking for someone to spar with, you can go to Heshenghe. Over there you'll find Butler Gui, the man who sent a Great Sea Demon King flying with a single kick, and a Demon Immortal who walked out of the Scripture Pavilion. I guarantee any one of them can keep you entertained."

Shen Qiang's words made the Iron Hand Immortal King Cheng Dehai's face darken a few shades.

"I've heard your butler is quite formidable. When I've got time, I'll go find him. As for the one from the Scripture Pavilion, that's the Great Demon Geng Jingyi, right? He can't beat me."

Shen Qiang chuckled and said, "But if they wanted to beat that chubby kid of yours, it would be child's play."

In an instant, Cheng Dehai's sword-like brows stood on end as he snapped, "Shen Qiang, are you threatening me?"

"I'm just giving you a reminder and letting you know it's time to leave." Shen Qiang smiled calmly.

The Iron Hand Immortal King fell silent for a moment, then coldly snorted. "Young man, be careful—arrogance can bring you a death sentence."

"You'd better spend more time thinking about how to catch a glimpse of the Heavenly Dao while you're still alive." Shen Qiang didn't even lift his eyelids.

Hearing this, the Iron Hand Immortal King Cheng Dehai, knowing full well that whether in words or in imposing manner, it was impossible for him to gain any advantage over Shen Qiang, snorted coldly, then turned and flicked his sleeves as he left.

Once he was gone, Wenren Meiqiao let out a sudden little giggle.

Meanwhile, the other Dragon Group officers spoke up in various states of shock.

"Advisor Shen, you're incredible. Cheng Dehai is famous for fiercely protecting his own, and he's a Peak powerhouse of the Cultivation World. I thought you were in serious trouble this time, but I didn't expect him to walk away without gaining the slightest upper hand over you."

"Hahaha, Advisor Shen, you really are strong. In this world, the only person daring enough to call him senile to his face is you."

"Advisor Shen, what you said was way too aggressive—brutally savage. In the Cultivation World, no one has dared talk to Cheng Dehai like that in at least decades."

Shen Qiang gave a faint smile and said, "Thank you, everyone, but I was just telling the truth. I had no intention of deliberately smearing old man Cheng of the East Sea."

Everyone laughed.

Then Shen Qiang shifted the topic and smiled. "Since we happened to run into each other, I'll host lunch. Let me invite you all to Datong River; we can eat together."

At that, everyone politely declined.

After all, from start to finish they hadn't actually been of any real help. Being treated to a meal like this, they couldn't stomach it.

"Ye Guyun, send Datong River VIP vouchers to our guests for me. Whenever you have time, you're welcome at Datong River anytime."

At that, they couldn't refuse.

They had no choice but to accept them.

Because they understood: the vouchers were just a pretext; Shen Qiang was really trying to politely send them off.

So after taking the VIP vouchers, the Dragon Group officers took their leave.

They departed, still discussing everything in shock along the way.

Once they were gone, the charming Wenren Meiqiao burst into laughter again, then pouted playfully. "Shen Qiang, you bad man, that was so obvious it hurt. I really don't get why you were butting heads with him that hard. If you'd been a bit more polite, maybe for the sake of saving face, Cheng Dehai wouldn't have made things difficult for you."

Shen Qiang laughed. "Women really are born dreamers. He came all the way here to you just to find me, clearly to show off in front of me. If I chickened out, he'd seize the chance to blow it out of proportion. Wouldn't that just make his ego explode?"

"Besides, in the Cultivation World people would quietly tag me as someone who bullies the weak and fears the strong. Rather than that, I'd rather be known as a rude, ill-mannered bastard."

Hearing this, the charming Wenren Meiqiao's eyes curved with laughter. "My guess is Cheng Dehai hasn't eaten this kind of dumb loss in many years. So you'd better be careful—he's the type to take revenge for the smallest slight, he won't let this go easily."

Shen Qiang smiled at her words, picked up the file on Qian Ning in his hand, and said, "As long as Qian Ning helps me get this done, Cheng Dehai will never again have a chance to act all high and mighty in front of me for the rest of his life!"