Chapter 578
Fu Shaoping and Nangong Wan read the mission description carefully and found that it was an escort mission, which required them to escort Yu Tiannan, the son of a noble family, to Wei State safely. The mission was difficult because they might encounter various dangers along the way, including monster attacks, bandit robbery, etc.
Fu Shaoping and Nangong Wan looked at each other, each thinking in their hearts. Although the escort mission is well-rewarded, it is also extremely difficult, especially for long journeys, where one may encounter various unpredictable dangers along the way. Fu Shaoping thought for a moment and whispered to Nangong Wan, "Although this mission is risky, the reward is indeed tempting. Our cultivation has just improved, so perhaps we can take this opportunity to further hone ourselves and also obtain more resources."
Nangong Wan nodded, with a hint of determination in his eyes: "Yes, we are now stronger than before, and our ability to deal with danger has also improved. Moreover, although the escort mission is dangerous, if it can be completed successfully, it will be of great help to our reputation and credibility."
Fu Shaoping groaned for a moment and continued, "However, we still have to act with caution. We are escorting the son of an aristocratic family, and the other party has a special identity. We cannot make any mistakes during the mission. We must first understand Yu Tiannan's specific situation, as well as the route along the way and the possible dangers we may encounter."
Nangong Wan agreed: "Yes, we can ask the deacon for more details first, and then decide whether to take on this task."
After the two men had discussed it, Fu Shaoping turned to the deacon and asked calmly, "Deacon, what are the details of this escort mission? Can you explain it to us in detail?"
Seeing that the two were interested in the mission, the deacon smiled and explained, "This mission is indeed not easy. Yu Tiannan is the legitimate son of the Yu family in Tiannan City. The Yu family is a powerful family in Wei State. On his way back to the capital of Wei State from Tiannan City, Yu Tiannan needs to pass through several dangerous places, including 'Black Wind Ridge' and 'Misty Swamp'. These places are often infested with monsters and even bandits. Therefore, the mission is difficult and requires the escort of powerful monks."
Upon hearing this, Fu Shaoping frowned slightly, "Black Wind Ridge and Misty Swamp are indeed full of dangers, especially the Misty Swamp, which is shrouded in miasma all year round. If you are not careful, you will get lost in it. The escort mission not only requires dealing with monsters and bandits, but also ensuring Yu Tiannan's safety. It is indeed not easy."
Nangong Wan then asked, "Deacon, does Yu Tiannan have any special requirements? For example, itinerary arrangements, number of guards, etc.?"
The deacon nodded and said, "Yu Tiannan himself has strict requirements for the itinerary arrangement. We must arrive at the capital of Wei within the specified time. In addition, he requires that the number of guards should not be too large to avoid attracting unnecessary attention. He hopes that the guards can act low-key and try to avoid direct conflicts with monsters and bandits, with the primary goal of arriving safely."
Fu Shaoping thought for a moment and said to Nangong Wan: "It seems that this mission not only tests our strength, but also requires us to have certain strategies and adaptability. If we can complete it successfully, it will be of great benefit to our path of cultivation."
Nangong Wan nodded, his tone firm: "Since the difficulty of the task matches the reward, we might as well take this task. As long as we act cautiously, with our current strength, we should be able to deal with the dangers along the way."
Seeing Nangong Wan's firm attitude, Fu Shaoping said to the deacon, "Deacon, we have decided to take on this task. I wonder when we can meet Yu Tiannan to further discuss the details?"
The deacon smiled and said, "You two are indeed courageous. Yu Tiannan is currently in the Chamber of Commerce, and I can introduce him to you. However, he is a bit arrogant, so you two should be careful with your words when talking to him."
Fu Shaoping nodded and said in a steady tone: "Thank you for the reminder, Deacon. We will pay attention to it."
The deacon then led Fu Shaoping and Nangong Wan to an elegant room in the Chamber of Commerce. In the elegant room, a young man in gorgeous clothes was sitting at the table with an indifferent expression. He was Yu Tiannan.
The deacon stepped forward and said respectfully, "Mr. Yu, these two are the monks who have taken on the escort mission, Fu Shaoping and Nangong Wan."
Yu Tiannan looked up at the two of them and said in a cold tone, "Are you the cultivators who took on the mission? How strong are you?"
Fu Shaoping took a step forward, his tone calm but respectful: "Mr. Yu, although our cultivation is not top-notch, we are experienced and have completed many difficult missions. We will do our best to ensure your safety during this escort mission."
Yu Tiannan nodded slightly, his tone still cold: "The escort mission is very important, I don't want any accidents to happen along the way. Do you have a specific escort plan?"
Nangong Wan took over the conversation, speaking in a steady tone: "Mr. Yu, we have a preliminary understanding of the mission route and the possible dangers. We suggest that you keep a low profile and try to avoid direct conflicts with monsters and bandits. At the same time, be fully prepared to deal with emergencies."
Yu Tiannan heard this, and a trace of satisfaction flashed in his eyes: "Yes, keeping a low profile is exactly what I want. However, time is tight, you must send me to the capital of Wei safely within one month, without delay."
Fu Shaoping nodded, his tone firm: "Don't worry, Mr. Yu, we will complete the task on time."
Yu Tiannan thought for a moment, took out a jade slip from his sleeve, and handed it to Fu Shaoping: "This is the mission route and the things you need to pay attention to on the way. Please check it carefully. We will set off in three days."
Fu Shaoping took the jade slip and said respectfully: "Thank you, Master Yu. We will definitely make full preparations."
After leaving the elegant room, Fu Shaoping and Nangong Wan returned to their residence and began to carefully study the contents of the jade slip. The jade slip recorded in detail the mission route, dangerous places on the way, and possible dangers. After discussion, the two decided to make full preparations before departure, including replenishing elixirs, talismans and other supplies, and at the same time formulate a detailed escort plan.
Three days later, Fu Shaoping and Nangong Wan arrived at the Chamber of Commerce as scheduled and met up with Yu Tiannan. The three of them set out on a journey to the State of Wei together.
Fu Shaoping and Nangong Wan were already halfway through their journey escorting Yu Tiannan. The three of them were walking to a deserted valley. There was a gust of cold wind in the valley, and an unsettling atmosphere filled the air. Fu Shaoping frowned slightly and whispered to Nangong Wan, "There's something wrong with the atmosphere here. We have to be careful."
Nangong Wan nodded and looked around vigilantly: "Indeed, there seems to be some danger hidden here."
At this moment, a sinister laugh suddenly rang out from the valley: "Hahaha, Yu Tiannan, you're finally here! I've been waiting for this day for a long time!"
Before he finished speaking, a dark shadow descended from the sky and landed steadily in front of the three people. The man was dressed in a black robe, with a sinister face and cold murderous intent flashing in his eyes. He was Yu Tiannan's enemy - the perfect incarnation cultivator, Li Wuya.
Yu Tiannan's face changed, and he said in a cold voice: "Li Wuya, you actually chased me here!" Li Wuya sneered: "Yu Tiannan, do you think you can escape my pursuit by hiding in Tiannan City? Today, I will definitely take your life!"
Fu Shaoping stepped forward and stood in front of Yu Tiannan, his tone calm but dignified: "Li Wuya, Master Yu is our escort. If you want to touch him, you have to get past us first."
Li Wuya glanced at Fu Shaoping and Nangong Wan, and said disdainfully: "Two mere Nascent Soul cultivators dare to act so presumptuously in front of me? You really don't know your place!"
Nangong Wan snorted coldly, waved the formation flag in his hand, and instantly set up a defensive formation: "Li Wuya, although you have reached the perfection of the spirit transformation, we are not the kind of people who can be slaughtered at will!"
Li Wuya's eyes flashed with contempt: "With just these little tricks of yours, you think you can stop me? How ridiculous!"
After saying that, he raised his hand and waved it, and a stream of black sword energy rushed straight towards Fu Shaoping. Fu Shaoping did not dare to be careless, and immediately used the Daluo Diamond Seal, and a golden light shone around him, forming a solid defensive barrier. The black sword energy hit the golden barrier, making a loud noise, and the barrier trembled slightly, but did not break.
Fu Shaoping was secretly shocked: "Li Wuya's strength is indeed extraordinary. Just a sword energy has such power. We must go all out!"
He quickly adjusted his mentality, formed seals with his hands, and performed the Qiankun Niuan Palm. A powerful force of chaos condensed in his palms, and rushed directly to Li Wuya. Seeing this, Li Wuya sneered, raised his hand and waved, a black barrier blocked in front of him, easily dissolving Fu Shaoping's attack.
Nangong Wan saw this and immediately activated the formation to strengthen Fu Shaoping's magical power. She waved the formation flag in her hand, and countless runes emerged from the formation and merged into Fu Shaoping's Qiankun Rebellion Palm. The power of rebellion instantly increased and attacked Li Wuya again.
Li Wuya frowned slightly, obviously not expecting Nangong Wan's formation to be so powerful. He quickly retreated to avoid the attack of the rebellious force, and at the same time raised his hand and waved, exerting one of the thirteen magical powers - the Netherworld Ghost Claw. A huge black ghost claw condensed in his palm and rushed towards Fu Shaoping.
Fu Shaoping didn't dare to take it head-on, and immediately used the Prison Heaven Ice Seal, which filled his body with cold air and formed an ice barrier. The Nether Ghost Claw hit the ice barrier, making a loud noise, and the barrier trembled slightly, but did not break.
Li Wuya saw this and a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes: "I didn't expect you to have such a method. I underestimated you!"
Fu Shaoping secretly rejoiced in his heart, but he did not dare to relax at all. He quickly summoned the Star Scimitar, the blade flashing with brilliant starlight, and slashed straight at Li Wuya. Li Wuya sneered, raised his hand and waved, and a black sword energy met the Star Scimitar. The two forces collided in the air, making a loud noise, and the Star Scimitar was repelled, but Li Wuya's black sword energy was also dissolved.
Fu Shaoping saw that the Star Scimitar had no effect, and thought to himself: "Li Wuya's strength is far beyond my expectations. The Star Scimitar alone cannot shake him. I must use stronger means!"
He quickly retracted the Star Scimitar, formed seals with both hands, and twelve Thunder Swords flew out from the storage ring. The swords flashed with the power of thunder and instantly formed the Taiyi Sword Formation. Thunder roared in the sword formation, and the sword energy was crisscrossed, heading straight for Li Wuya.
Seeing this, Li Wuya's eyes flashed with solemnity: "Taiyi Sword Formation? I didn't expect you to have such a sword formation. You are quite capable!"
He did not dare to be careless and quickly sacrificed his acquired spiritual treasure, the Nether Ghost Banner. Countless ghost shadows emerged from the ghost banner and turned into a black barrier, blocking the Taiyi sword formation. The thunder sword energy collided with the ghost shadow barrier, making a loud noise, and the sword formation was repelled, but cracks also appeared in the ghost shadow barrier.
Seeing this, Fu Shaoping was secretly delighted: "Although the Taiyi Sword Formation failed to break his defense, it has already posed a threat to him. We must seize the opportunity to pursue him!"
He quickly activated the broken sword of the Xiantian Lingbao, and the sword exuded an ancient and powerful aura, and rushed straight to Li Wuya. Seeing this, Li Wuya's eyes flashed with fear: "Xiantian Lingbao? I didn't expect you to have such a treasure!"
He quickly retreated, and at the same time used another of the thirteen magical powers - Netherworld Will-O'-Wrath. A ball of black flame condensed in his palm and rushed straight towards Fu Shaoping. Fu Shaoping did not dare to take it head-on, and immediately used the Flying Demon Subduing Body Protection. The golden light around him was radiant, forming a solid defensive barrier. The Netherworld Will-O'-Wrath hit the golden barrier, making a loud noise, and the barrier trembled slightly, but did not break.
Li Wuya saw this and a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes: "I didn't expect your defense to be so powerful. I underestimated you!"
Fu Shaoping was secretly glad in his heart, but he did not dare to relax at all. He quickly summoned the Heavenly Dragon God of the Underworld Temple, and saw a huge dragon descending from the sky, with a mighty dragon, and heading straight for Li Wuya. Seeing this, Li Wuya's eyes flashed with fear: "Heavenly Dragon God? I didn't expect you to be able to summon such a divine creature!"
He quickly retreated, and at the same time used another of the thirteen magical powers - Nether Ghost Shadow. His figure flashed, and he turned into countless ghosts, dispersing to avoid the attack of the Heavenly Dragon God.
Seeing this, Fu Shaoping was secretly delighted: "Although the attack of the Heavenly Dragon God failed to hit him directly, it has already posed a threat to him. We must seize the opportunity to pursue him!"
He quickly activated his own spiritual seal, and a powerful spiritual force emerged from the seal, directly approaching Li Wuya. Li Wuya saw this, and a trace of fear flashed in his eyes: "My own spiritual seal? I didn't expect you to have such a method!"
He quickly retreated, and at the same time used another of the thirteen magical powers - the Netherworld. A black area condensed in his palm, covering Fu Shaoping and Nangong Wan. The area was filled with ghosts and gusts of cold wind, which made people shudder.
Seeing this, Fu Shaoping was secretly shocked: "The Netherworld? I didn't expect that he would have such a method. We must break through this realm as soon as possible!"
He quickly activated the Hun Tian Pearl, which radiated powerful spiritual power, instantly raising his realm. He formed seals with both hands and used the Daluo Vajra Seal. A golden light shone around him, forming a solid defensive barrier. The ghost in the netherworld hit the golden barrier, making a loud noise. The barrier trembled slightly, but did not break.
Seeing that his Netherworld Ghost Domain failed to completely suppress Fu Shaoping and Nangong Wan, Li Wuya's eyes flashed with a hint of coldness: "Humph, you do have some tricks, but do you think you can escape like this?"
Fu Shaoping was secretly anxious. Li Wuya's strength was far beyond his expectations. If this continued, the three of them might not be able to escape unscathed. He quickly sent a message to Nangong Wan and Yu Tiannan: "The situation is not good. We must evacuate immediately!" (End of this chapter)