Marvel Superheroes in China

Qin Wu was taken aback. What did that mean?

She said, feeling wronged, "No, garrison commander, what are you saying? What trouble have I caused? Isn't there a war going on right now? And it was you who told me not to go back. What happened that's causing such a rush?"

This was the first time Qin Wu had seen Chen Baima so anxious. Besides being puzzled, he also felt a little nervous.

Chen Baima took a deep breath, his tone becoming much calmer, and said in a deep voice, "Qiongqi came looking for you, just three days ago."

"Qiongqi? What Qiongqi?"

Qin Wu didn't expect it at first, but he quickly realized what was happening and his expression changed drastically.

Their voices rose sharply, and they exclaimed in surprise, "What did you say? Qiongqi is looking for me? How is that possible?!"

Qin Wu's forehead instantly broke out in a cold sweat.

He thought to himself, "Isn't Qiongqi the monster from the Dark Night Forest? Why would it come looking for me? That doesn't make sense! I didn't offend it much before I left, so why would it come looking for me?"

Qin Wu was completely baffled.

On the other end of the phone, Chen Baima's icy voice made Qin Wu shudder.

"It's true. Qiongqi specifically named you and is looking for you. You used to be someone's free cook, but now that you've run away, it's come looking for you. What do you suggest we do?"

Qin Wu was on the verge of tears. What did this have to do with him? Did he expect him to be his cook for the rest of his life?

Qin Wu was still a little confused, so he asked, "Isn't Master Lu still here? Why not just let him handle it? Why go through all this trouble? I haven't fully grasped the essence of spear technique yet, and we haven't found Leng Ruxiang either."

The implication is that Qin Wu cannot go back at the moment. At least one of these two things must be accomplished, otherwise Qin Wu going back would be suicide, not to mention becoming Qiongqi's cook. He's probably not even afraid of dying fast enough.

Chen Baima sneered: "Do you think we want to? That Qiongqi is already a half-step Nascent Soul cultivator. Dawn City has no way to deal with it. Fortunately, Qiongqi came three days ago with a message: 'Go back and find it quickly. It said it's hungry.'"

"Half a step to becoming a god!"

Qin Wu's mind went blank for a moment, and his expression froze.

"That Qiongqi is actually a half-step Nascent Soul cultivator?! How could this be..."

"When I first encountered it, it was only a mid-grade Grandmaster. How long has it been? Half a month? A month? It's already at the half-step Nascent Soul stage? Doesn't that mean it can control the entire plane? If it comes after me, am I doomed?!"

Thinking of this, Qin Wu broke out in a cold sweat, and his voice trembled.

"So...you mean you want me to go back? But...even Dawn City can't do anything about it, so how can I possibly do anything about it!"

Upon hearing this, Chen Baima shook his head, his tone turning serious:

"You're wrong. I only told you this, not to ask you to come back. A-Cai and I both know your value, so we won't use you as a sacrifice. You can continue your challenges. Dawn City is in the hands of A-Cai and me. But that Qiongqi is alright; it hasn't shown any hostility towards us, so I think we should be fine for now. After all, it's just a beast; it should forget about it after a while..."

"This……"

A look of surprise flashed in Qin Wu's eyes. He hadn't expected Chen Baima to say that. But the most important task at the moment was to quickly master the Five Elements Spear Technique, break through to the next level, and find Leng Ruxiang.

Qin Wu frowned slightly and hesitated for a moment: "Well... alright, I understand. I think that Qiongqi shouldn't pose a danger to humans. After all, I was a dutiful underling back then and didn't do anything."

"Hmph, who knows if it's true or not. I'm hanging up now. I'll have Wu Huida let you know if there's any news."

"beep--"

Qin Wu's expression was rather unpleasant, and as he listened to the dial tone, his face turned even more grim.

Taking a deep breath, Qin Wu was troubled.

"If I can't complete the challenge and can't find Leng Ruxiang, returning to this world will only mean certain death. But if I go back now, who can guarantee that Qiongqi won't kill me? What if it uses all those warriors of Dawn City as a threat..."

Qin Wu dared not imagine the outcome. He slowly stood up and walked to the bedside. Looking at the distant blue sky, his expression was slightly solemn. He said in a deep voice, "Why is such a terrifying creature, a half-step Nascent Soul cultivator, so obsessed with me? I don't have any treasures."

With a sigh, a hint of sadness flashed in Qin Wu's eyes: "I still need to focus all my attention on cultivation."

Qin Wu was too lazy to think about Dawn City anymore. Since Chen Baima and the others said they would take full responsibility, he should trust them. With so many Grandmasters of the罡劲 (Gang Jin) realm in Dawn City, they couldn't possibly be unable to handle even a half-step Nascent Soul cultivator.

Besides, if Qiongqi wanted to destroy the dimensional city, it would have destroyed it long ago and wouldn't be sending them any more messages.

"What is it?"

Qin Wu pursed his lips, resting his chin on his right hand as he carefully considered the matter.

.......

Chapter 249: Who Wins and Who Loses (2)

In Jiangnan Province, besides the Zhenwu Sect, there are also many Buddhist and Taoist sects of all sizes. Dingtian Temple, which belongs to the Taoist sect, is one of the more famous ones. There are even rumors that there is a grandmaster in Dingtian Temple, but it is unknown whether it is true or not. This is Qin Wu's second target in Jiangnan Province.

"Dingtian Temple, Master Weng Yanqing, is at the peak of the Transformation Realm, ranked 39th on the Heavenly Ranking. He uses the Open Gate Bajiquan fist style, and his skill with the Qinggang sword is even more superb."

Looking at the information on his phone, Qin Wu couldn't help but smile. He said calmly, "Master Weng, will this challenge once again help me comprehend the fourth level of the Five Elements Spear Technique, the Poison Dragon Drill?"

……

"Dingtian Temple, this should be it."

After many twists and turns, Qin Wu finally arrived at Dingtian Temple in Zhouzhuang.

Before he even got close, Qin Wu spotted someone walking towards him from afar.

Qin Wu was slightly taken aback, stopped in his tracks, and looked at the approaching Taoist priest with a slightly nervous expression.

The Taoist priest was about eighty years old, wearing a blue Taoist robe, with a white beard that reached about his chest. He was holding a whisk in his hand and carrying a cloth bag on his back.

"Young friend, you've arrived? I've been waiting for you for quite some time."

Just then, the Taoist priest appeared in front of Qin Wu in the blink of an eye, greeting him with a smile. His loose skin was covered with age spots, and his dark eyes were incredibly deep.

The Taoist priest spoke first, catching Qin Wu off guard. He asked in confusion, "Who are you?"

The old man smiled slowly and said, "I am Weng Qingyan, and I have been waiting for you here for a long time."

"Oh? You were waiting for me? You knew I was coming?"

Qin Wu raised an eyebrow and joked.

The old man maintained a faint smile, but his tone of voice was noticeably colder, even carrying a hint of murderous intent.

"I've long heard that you have the ambition to sweep across Jiangnan. Even if I hadn't come looking for you, you would have come looking for me, wouldn't you? Since you're here, let's begin the challenge. It will also relieve me of a long-cherished wish, allowing me to focus on the Dao."

"it's here?"

Qin Wu glanced around; there were still quite a few tourists here.

The old man's expression suddenly changed, his smile vanished instantly, his loose skin became incredibly sharp, and a faint killing intent flickered in his deep eyes. His aura as a peak-level cultivator surged dramatically.

A sudden gust of wind arose, causing the old man's long beard to flutter wildly, and his Taoist robe to rustle loudly.

With feet apart and a slight half-squat, a horse stance is completed in an instant.

With a solemn expression, he said, "After you defeated Yao Youchong, no one in the Transcendent Realm of Jiangnan Province can match me. Suddenly, Jiangnan has a monstrous talent named Qin Wu. Naturally, I must meet you and challenge you as soon as possible so that I can retire from martial arts and devote myself to studying Taoist arts. Otherwise, I can't sleep peacefully."

As he spoke, Weng Qingyan untied the cloth bag behind him, revealing the steel sword inside.

"bass!"

The sword was drawn from its sheath, accompanied by a faint hum. A dense, cold light emanated from the blade, and a wisp of white mist appeared and disappeared.

Qin Wu frowned:

"Man and sword as one?"

Weng Qingyan nodded, his brows furrowed: "That's right. Having defeated you today, I will devote myself to the Dao and have no intention of asking about martial arts matters anymore. Come, let me fulfill my last wish!"

"it is good!"

Qin Wu didn't waste any time. He casually put his backpack aside, held the Five Elements Spear, and looked solemn.

The two were only a dozen meters apart, both carrying a faint aura of menace, and a breeze suddenly rose at the foot of the mountain.

A gentle breeze brushed against their faces, and Weng Qingyan's expression changed. He was the first to move!

"brush!"

Suddenly, Weng Qingyan stomped his right foot on the ground, instantly creating a crack, and with lightning speed, he thrust his sword at Qin Wu.

A distance of more than ten meters is just a breath away!

Qin Wu's expression changed, and he thought to himself, "So fast!"

Almost subconsciously, he held the Five Elements Spear horizontally in front of his chest, swung his hands violently, and quickly unleashed the Primordial Qi. At a speed imperceptible to the naked eye, the Five Elements Spear instantly formed a protective shield, enveloping Qin Wu within it.

"All show and no substance."

Weng Qingyan's expression changed slightly, but his imposing manner remained unchanged.

"drink!"

After a roar, his right hand shot out, and the steel sword and the Five Elements Spear collided instantly.

"Qiang! Qiang! Qiang!"

Qin Wu frowned, swinging his Five Elements Spear as he retreated.

I was a little surprised: "He's over eighty years old, yet he's still so fast."

You have to understand that he had already mastered the Bengquan (Crushing Fist) before he mastered Hunyuan Yiqi (Primordial Qi). The speed of Bengquan is extremely fast, and the spear strikes are like a rain of lightning. When he applied this speed to the Hengquan (Horizontal Fist), the speed of 197 was naturally difficult to detect with the naked eye. However, this old Taoist priest in front of him was actually able to keep up with his movements, and even seemed to be a little faster than him.

"Qiang Qiang Qiang!"

The gun barrel, made of Grade A alloy, clashed repeatedly with the steel sword, sparks flying everywhere.

The two men's violent actions naturally attracted the attention of the surrounding tourists.