The Aloof Lord's Mysterious Wife-Chapter 837: You Have Backups, But I Have Subordinates Too

Under Nanli’s gaze, Jiang Chongliang felt a twinge of unease on the back of his head. Still, he asked, "Your strength is not fully restored yet, are you sure you want to do this? Nanli, your biggest enemy is not me, it’s Qingwu! You should be gathering your strength to deal with Qingwu instead!"

Qiu Hai felt that Jiang Chongliang was talking too much and scolded, "What’s this nonsense? Are you trying to teach our ancestor what to do? Ancestor, show him what you’ve got!"

He swung his fist inside the door. It seemed that he had done his part already.

Jiang Chongliang realized that this battle was inevitable. However, he was also at the Nascent Soul late stage. Even if Nanli had regained some of her previous life’s memories, he didn’t think he would lose.

"Nanli, since you want a fight, I’ll accompany you to the end," he declared.

With that, he drew his sword, a stance much different from how he had been acting before.

So, this was indeed a wily old fox who had survived until the end! His cultivation was no joke.

The two clashed in a furious battle, and the scene was one of utter destruction. Every strike was filled with murderous intent.

After a few exchanges, Nanli began to read his moves. Not only was his spiritual energy powerful, but his Starry Sword Spell was also at a level where he could be considered a master swordsman.

But Jiang Chongliang knew his swordsmanship was being countered by Nanli. On top of that, her movement technique was practically impossible to avoid. Despite his cultivation level being higher by two small stages, he couldn’t even touch a hair on her.

If not for his strong spiritual energy, he would’ve been defeated by her earlier.

Still, his hands were trembling, and his palms were numb, the sensation even reaching his chest.

She really was too strong!

Jiang Chongliang didn’t relax his guard, and after a few more exchanges, he managed to gain the upper hand with his stronger spiritual power. Nanli’s sleeve was cut, and a red line appeared on her wrist from the sword’s energy. Her gaze darkened, and she said, "Elder Jiang, this isn’t right. Why are you really trying to kill me? I’ve been toying with you all this time."

Jiang Chongliang, confident in his strength, didn’t expect her to say something so audacious. He immediately became furious.

"Bold! Nanli, do you still think you’re a true god? Now you’re just at the Nascent Soul early stage! In front of real experts like us, you don’t stand a chance!"

He was brimming with confidence. More importantly, after a prolonged battle, he felt a strong presence approaching from the horizon.

It was Qingwu!

He was excited and elated, letting go of any lingering hesitation.

"Nanli, your time has come!" he shouted.

Nanli turned her head and glanced over.

"You are quick," she said with a touch of regret. "Such a pity, Elder Jiang. You won’t live much longer."

"Looking for death!" Jiang Chongliang yelled. He then took the initiative to attack.

All his spiritual power was concentrated in his sword. The power was so immense that it nearly leveled the ground.

Dust flew up, and Nanli was forced to retreat several steps. Seeing the sword energy about to harm the three behind her, she instantly moved to shield them.

"Nanli, you’ve exposed a weakness," Jiang Chongliang said, thrilled. He swung his sword at her.

It would only be Nanli who would die for a few insignificant pawns.

No, killing her wouldn’t be worth it. The punishment from the heavens would be too great. Injuring her limbs would be enough.

His sword was about to land on the opening in her defense.

But a cold shiver ran down his back, and for some unknown reason, his spiritual energy began to dissipate and was being absorbed.

In the blink of an eye, his body was wrapped in a ghostly blue flame, and his head and limbs were separated from his body.

As his head fell, he saw that Nether Sect had suddenly appeared behind him.

Qiu Hai was smiling devilishly as he slowly withdrew his hand.

It wasn’t one-on-one combat! Nanli had used a trick!

But Jiang Chongliang’s body was already severed, and even his soul was being burned away by Ghost Fire. He couldn’t even ask his question.

In the sky, Qingwu arrived in a rush, just in time to witness Jiang Chongliang’s tragic death.

He immediately roared, "Nanli, you’ve done too many evil deeds!"

With that, he transformed his spiritual energy into thousands of sword blades, which shot down from the sky, aiming to obliterate Nanli.

A terrifying force swept toward them.

The three of Chi Xun couldn’t move a muscle, and even their eyelids felt too heavy to open.

This was the power of someone at the Great Achievement stage!

No one on this land could rival this, right?

Yet Nanli still taunted, "Jiang Chongliang already told me the truth of what happened back then. Qingwu, you, as a great cultivator, actually used disguise techniques to impersonate Siheng to deceive me. You’re utterly shameless and unworthy of being a human!"

Qingwu became even angrier, never expecting Jiang Chongliang to have spoken so much.

"Nanli, it’s your own stupidity!" he added, pouring more spiritual energy into his sword.

"My true self had killed you once, and I can kill you again!"

Nanli curled her lips into a smile, clearly at ease.

The truth had been revealed.

Just before the thousands of sword blades descended, Nanli grabbed Chi Xun and the others, throwing them into Nether Sect.

She then instantaneously followed them inside.

But not before sticking her head out to mock, "I didn’t know before, Qingwu, thank you for enlightening me. We’ll meet again!"

"Close the door!" she commanded.

Qiu Hai waved his sleeve, and Nether Sect shut with a loud bang.

Before the thousand sword blades could strike, Nether Sect had vanished without a trace.

Boom, boom, boom—

The blades embedded themselves into the ground, dust rising several yards into the air. No living being in the vicinity survived.

Even Jiang Chongliang’s remains were pulverized.

But ironically, Nanli had escaped!

Qingwu hovered in midair, his face as dark as a bottomless pot.

Having been mocked, his blood was boiling with fury, but his composure held steady.

He never imagined that after the formation barrier broke, Nanli would be able to open Nether Sect at will here!

It would be even harder to capture her in the future.

Recalling Yan Hu’s earlier message, he immediately steeled himself and prepared to head to Seaside City. He still had a chance to catch Nanli.

Inside Nether Sect, the three of Chi Xun shivered at the sounds of ghostly wails from Nether World.

They had cultivated for so long, but this was the first time they had faced such terrifying spirits directly.

Nanli patted them lightly.

"There’s no need to be so scared," she said.

The three didn’t dare open their eyes.

Nanli sighed, then turned to Qiu Hai. "Send them back to Mu Nation Capital."

Qiu Hai nodded and opened a portal to the Prince Yu Mansion in Shandu, which was under their watch. He would take good care of them there.

Seeing they couldn’t move, Nanli grabbed them and led them out.

When they felt the warmth of the sun, only then did they dare to open their eyes.

In the blink of an eye, they were back in the Capital, which was completely shocking!

"Nanli, I... I’m okay, my injuries are fine. I can still help!" Chi Xun shakily stood up, eager to make himself useful.

Nanli bluntly responded, "Right now, you can’t help with anything. Focus on your training first."

Qiu Hai, arms crossed and with a disdainful huff, added, "That’s right, only someone like me has the privilege to follow Ancestor Nanli around!"