Chapter 981: Capture

Meng Zhang displayed this stance, leaving no room for negotiation.

Sun Sheng no longer wasted words with him, with an angry shout, he took the initiative to make a move against Meng Zhang.

Although Sun Sheng's cultivation base was only at the early stage of Primordial Spirit, he showed no fear towards Meng Zhang.

The gap between the early and mid stages of Primordial Spirit cultivation is not insurmountable.

With advanced cultivation techniques, excellent magic tools, and rich combat experience, one can challenge opponents of higher levels and win against stronger foes.

Sun Sheng was at least an official member of the Dali Dynasty's main lineage of cultivators. Whether in terms of cultivation techniques or combat strategies, he far surpassed the average sect's heritage.

When he had previously dealt with Feng Baofeng and the others, he hadn't even used a magic tool, not revealing much of his true abilities.

Now facing Meng Zhang, an expert of the same level, Sun Sheng was naturally not careless and held nothing back.

Sun Sheng summoned a large broadsword, wielding tremendous force, and viciously slashed towards Meng Zhang.

As the broadsword descended, the power of the Grand Dao was invoked, causing the entire world to tremble.

"You military cultivators indeed focus mostly on the Strength Grand Dao and Slaughter Grand Dao," Meng Zhang commented casually before calmly making his move.

The Startling Swan Sword flew into the air, transforming into a stream of threads that swept toward the large broadsword.

Wang Xibei, who was equally dissatisfied with Meng Zhang's actions, sighed, "Sect Master Meng, you really don't know what's good for you, recklessly taking the lead."

While speaking, he also discreetly made a move on the side.

He tossed out a book, which spread open in the air.

Countless pages descended from the sky, forming a massive cage aiming to trap Meng Zhang within it.

Meng Zhang's head was adorned with the Sun Moon Treasure Pearl, emitting a brilliant light as boundless Sun and Moon Divine Light sprayed forth, keeping the cage at bay.

Wang Xibei and Sun Sheng were both at the early stage of Primordial Spirit cultivation. Although their combined strength seemed formidable, Meng Zhang could hold them off without even revealing his trump cards.

Meng Zhang had intervened to help Feng Baofeng and the others to foster a connection with the Five Punishments Guard. He didn't need to engage in a life-and-death struggle with other Primordial Spirit cultivators.

As long as he could keep them entangled and prevent them from troubling Feng Baofeng and his group, Meng Zhang would be satisfied.

Qin Canmou had yet to take action, seemingly intending to mediate the situation.However, he hesitated for a moment, stamped his foot, and was about to leave voluntarily, showing a demeanor of not wanting to cause trouble.

Among the three Primordial Spirit True Monarchs, the person Meng Zhang was most wary of was Qin Canmou.

This was not only because Qin Canmou was the only mid-stage Primordial Spirit cultivator among the three, but also because he seemed to be veiled in mist, making Meng Zhang feel like he couldn't fully understand him.

Qin Canmou didn't join the battle but chose to depart directly, which relieved Meng Zhang slightly.

Unfortunately, Feng Baofeng seemed either stubborn or truly unaware of his limits.

Even though Sun Sheng had casually made a move earlier and made him suffer, Feng Baofeng hadn't learned his lesson. Seeing Qin Canmou about to leave, he foolishly went forward to stop him.

Just as Qin Canmou took flight into the sky, Feng Baofeng roared like a mad tiger and charged over.

Seeing Feng Baofeng's frenzied appearance, Qin Canmou was somewhat puzzled. He couldn't recall having any previous dealings with this guy, so why was he approaching with such a dogged attitude?

Feng Baofeng was at least a Gold Core cultivator, so Qin Canmou couldn't simply ignore his reckless charge.

Not wanting to provoke trouble but also not allowing Feng Baofeng to collide with him, Qin Canmou flicked his hand, unleashing an irresistible force that sent Feng Baofeng flying away.

Qin Canmou believed he had shown restraint. Feng Baofeng shouldn't have suffered any significant harm.

After sending Feng Baofeng flying, no one else could obstruct Qin Canmou.

He continued flying upwards, seemingly about to break free from the encirclement.

Just at that moment, a clear voice resounded from below in the sky.

"Quite audacious, daring to obstruct the execution of my Five Punishments Guard's duties."

Soon after, several loud bangs echoed in the air, mixed with Qin Canmou's furious shouts, "I haven't harmed any members of your Five Punishments Guard. I merely want to leave this place..."

Before Qin Canmou could finish his words, the furious shouts abruptly ceased, and the air fell silent.

Meng Zhang and his group, who had been engaged in combat, immediately halted their actions and stepped back, assuming a defensive stance as if facing a formidable enemy.

Although they appeared to be engaging in a lively battle earlier, none of them had gone all out; each had held back their true strength.

They had witnessed the outcome of Qin Canmou's flight into the sky.

At this moment, none of them harbored the intention to continue the fight.They didn't have to wait for long. After a moment, a tall man with sword-like eyebrows and piercing eyes, displaying a resolute countenance, descended from the sky while holding Qin Canmou in one hand. He landed above the crowd.

Observing the chaotic scene below, a hint of displeasure crossed the man's face.

With his free hand, he lightly pressed downwards in the air. Immediately, an invisible immense force emerged, encompassing the entire sealed area.

Originally, the various cultivators who were battling against the Five Punishments Guard below suddenly felt a pressure akin to mountains pressing down on them.

The tremendous pressure rendered them unable to resist or even struggle.

One by one, they were forcefully pressed onto the ground, immobilized.

A single casual strike displayed such astonishing power, causing the three Primordial Spirit True Monarchs present to change their expressions.

Meng Zhang couldn't help but sigh inwardly: A grand cultivator at the late stage of Primordial Spirit was truly extraordinary. This kind of effortless strength, devoid of any hint of smoke or fire, was far beyond his own capabilities. Not to mention that Han Yao had easily captured Qin Canmou, a mid-stage Primordial Spirit cultivator, earlier.

Meng Zhang had recognized the man who had arrived later.

He was none other than Han Yao, the Chief Minister of the Grand Court of the Dali Dynasty.

Both Sun Sheng and Wang Xibei were individuals of experience and insight; they also recognized this renowned figure, a great cultivator almost universally known within the Dali Dynasty's homeland.

Initially, relying on their cultivation bases, identities, and a certain arrogance, they now fell silent, much like startled quails.

Fame precedes reputation, regardless of how boastful they had been before, now, in the presence of Han Yao, they dared not show even the slightest lack of respect.

Feng Baofeng, who had been sent flying earlier, struggled to stand up and, along with his subordinates, paid their respects with a grand gesture.

"Greetings, esteemed Sir. We are incapable and troubled you had to intervene to quell this disturbance."

Han Yao nodded at Feng Baofeng.

"No need for excessive courtesy. You've done well."

Then, Han Yao's gaze turned towards the three Primordial Spirit cultivators present.

Glancing at Qin Canmou, who was being held in his hand and looked clueless about his situation, including Meng Zhang and the other two, a sense of unease crept over them.

Especially Sun Sheng, who had been the first to act, his face bore an intense nervousness, afraid that Han Yao might turn his attention to him.

Han Yao could easily execute him on the spot and could easily handle the aftermath, erasing any trouble.

As a victim, he wouldn't find anyone willing to stand up for him and risk offending Han Yao, a prominent cultivator who currently held considerable influence within the Dali Dynasty.

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