87: Chapter 87 A charming and alluring beauty in a cheongsam! Mr. Zhou…

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Hou Wenhan was like a stray dog with broken legs, desperately sprinting along the desolate paths of the ruins. The terrifying oppressive feeling from Zhou Liangan made his heart tighten, even from thousands of miles away; his breathing was trembling.

He dared not look back, nor did he dare to pause for even a moment. Only one thought filled his mind—to reach the edge of the ruins, break through that layer of barrier, and escape this damn place.

But when he actually reached the barrier, Hou Wenhan realized he had thought too simply.

The inner barrier of these ruins was completely different from the outer one. Previously, in the outer perimeter, he could easily tear open a gap, but here, the barrier shimmering with pale cyan Spiritual Qi was like a piece of mysterious metal quenched with spiritual patterns, remaining motionless.

Hou Wenhan understood that the outer barrier was weak because the Spiritual Qi in the outside world was sparse, and its power had been worn away over long years, but the inner layer was different.

The Spiritual Qi in the core area of these ruins was as thick as inseparable fog, constantly replenishing the barrier. Let alone himself, a Tongmai Peak, even a Huagang Realm expert would likely be unable to force their way through.

Hou Wenhan gritted his teeth and unleashed all his trump cards.

First, he brought out the World-Breaking Awl passed down by the Hou family. The awl, gleaming with cold light, stabbed into the barrier, only splashing a few specks of Spiritual Qi without leaving even a white mark.

He then pinched several World-Breaking Talismans. The yellow talismans burned to ashes, but the barrier remained as stable as Mount Tai.

Finally, he even circulated all his Spiritual Qi and struck the barrier with his palm. The rebounding force caused his blood to churn, and blood spilled from the corners of his mouth.

After struggling for a full two hours, he was exhausted like a dead dog, collapsing on the ground. Half of his Spiritual Qi was depleted, and his bones felt as if they were falling apart, yet that barrier still stood perfectly fine.

Hou Wenhan looked at the pale cyan wall of light, a bitter smile, uglier than crying, tugging at his Face. He regretted it so much his intestines were turning green.

He shouldn't have been hot-headed and entered these ruins in the first place.

Before coming, Hou Wenhan had thought about using the Spiritual Qi in the ruins to join forces with his wife and break through to the Huagang Realm. If the couple both achieved a Breakthrough, the Hou family's status would rise to another level, making them undisputed overlords in this world where Spiritual Qi had not yet revived.

But who could have imagined that all his efforts would be in vain? Not only did he fail to break through, but he also ended up losing both his wife and his own standing.

His Substitute Death Talisman was gone—that was his trump card treasure kept for saving his life, and it was gone just like that, used to block that fatal blow.

Even his wife, she...

Thinking of this, Hou Wenhan's fists clenched until they creaked, his knuckles turning white, and his fingernails almost embedding into his flesh. His eyes surged with intense unwillingness and resentment; that hatred gnawed at his heart like a venomous snake, wishing he could tear Zhou Liangan apart and swallow him whole.

But what could unwillingness do?

He couldn't even touch a single hair of the other person. During their recent confrontation, that overwhelming gap in strength left him with no room to resist.

Just as Hou Wenhan was in despair, a chill suddenly crept up from the back of his neck. Immediately after, several terrifying auras descended like Mount Tai, surrounding him from all directions and locking onto his entire body.

Hou Wenhan's body froze instantly, his hair standing on end. Deep vigilance surfaced in his eyes as he turned his head abruptly to look.

In his line of sight, several figures were walking slowly. Leading them was a woman in a fiery red, tight-fitting outfit that outlined a figure hot to the extreme. Her waist was slender and could be held in one hand, her chest was full, her hips were rounded, and her curves were exquisite and delicate. Every step she took carried a soul-stirring charm.

Her Face was even more beautiful and moving—willow-leaf eyebrows, peach-blossom eyes, red lips and white teeth. When she smiled, the corners of her eyes carried a hint of seductiveness, yet it also revealed a coldness that kept strangers at a distance.

Beside the woman was a delicate youth, looking to be only about twenty years old. His features were clean, but his gaze was unusually calm, even carrying a hint of gloominess inconsistent with his age. The aura on his body, while not as thick as the others, was not to be underestimated.

Behind the two of them followed three tall men, each with a cold expression and a heavy, condensed aura. They were all clearly at the Tongmai Peak cultivation level.

In the current era where Spiritual Qi had not yet fully revived, the Meridian Opening Realm was already the world's top strength, not to mention three Tongmai Peak experts, plus an unfathomable, beautiful woman and a mysterious youth. This force, placed anywhere, could be considered a top-tier existence, sufficient to sweep across one side.

Hou Wenhan's gaze locked tightly onto the beautiful woman. His heart skipped a beat; he seemed to have seen this woman before—the head of the Liang family, but the Liang family definitely did not have so many experts.

"Family Head Liang, what is this..." Hou Wenhan asked, puzzled.

Upon hearing this, Liang Wanqing's lips curled into a charming smile. Her laughter was crisp but carried a hint of playfulness. She took light steps, walked to a spot a few steps away from Hou Wenhan, and stood still. Her peach-blossom eyes narrowed slightly as she looked at him and said, "We are here to help you take revenge."

Help him take revenge?

Hou Wenhan's pupils contracted slightly, his gaze fixed intently on Liang Wanqing.

How did the Liang family suddenly get involved?

And they said they wanted to help him take revenge?

Hou Wenhan forced a bitter smile and shook his head, his tone full of despair. "Revenge? That person's strength is comparable to a Huagang Realm expert, and his methods are heaven-defying. How can revenge be easy to talk about?"

He couldn't even protect himself now, let alone seek revenge on Zhou Liangan; that was simply courting death.

"That person's strength is not weak, but we also have trump cards." Liang Wanqing nodded with a smile, a hint of confidence flashing in her peach-blossom eyes. She paused, then slowly continued, her tone carrying a hint of a reminder, "Furthermore, that kid surnamed Zhou is arrogant, ruthless, and vengeful. If Family Head Hou does not prepare early, once he fully matures, he might come directly to your door in the future, level the Hou family, and take your head."

These words were like a needle, piercing fiercely into Hou Wenhan's heart.

Hou Wenhan had experienced Zhou Liangan's nature today—ruthless and unsparing. If that kid were truly allowed to mature, the Hou family would surely suffer a great disaster, and he, as the family head, would undoubtedly die.

Liang Wanqing seemed to see through Hou Wenhan's thoughts. Her red lips parted slightly, and the words she spoke were like a knife, precisely stabbing his weak point. "It's just that I don't know if Family Head Hou still has a second Substitute Death Talisman."

Substitute Death Talisman!

Hearing these three words, Hou Wenhan's expression instantly became gloomy and uncertain, a trace of ferocity flashing in his eyes.

His Substitute Death Talisman had already been used; this was equivalent to him having died once already.

Hou Wenhan looked up at Liang Wanqing, his eyes full of vigilance. "If you really want to kill that person, I am naturally interested. But I must know your background; I can't just listen to whatever you say, right? There is no free lunch in the world. You help me take revenge, what do you want?"

Seeing this, the smile on Liang Wanqing's lips grew even richer. She had long expected Hou Wenhan to ask this, and she wasn't annoyed. She giggled and said, "Family Head Hou is indeed cautious, but we are indeed sincerely inviting Family Head Hou to cooperate. Telling Family Head Hou our identity is fine."

Hou Wenhan looked steadily at Liang Wanqing without speaking, but the vigilance in his eyes intensified as he waited for her to continue.

Liang Wanqing chuckled and took another step forward. The charm on her body became even stronger. Her red lips parted slightly, and she spat out a few words. The voice was not loud, but it was like a thunderclap exploding in Hou Wenhan's ears: "We are from Tianmen."

Tianmen!

Upon hearing this, Hou Wenhan's pupils shrank to the size of needlepoints. The blood on his Face drained away instantly, his body trembled violently, and his eyes were full of disbelief.

This name, Hou Wenhan had naturally heard of it; not only had he heard of it, but it was like thunder to his ears.

This was an extremely mysterious underground organization, operating with secrecy and ruthless methods. It had countless experts under its command and had always been secretly researching some crooked and evil things. It was defined by the authorities as an evil energy organization. Over the years, the authorities had carried out countless purges of Tianmen, using a huge amount of manpower and resources, but Tianmen was like a cockroach that couldn't be killed. Not only was it not wiped out, but it continued to develop and grow in the dark, remaining standing.

Being able to survive under the continuous purges of the authorities, and even develop, was enough to prove the terrifying nature of this organization. Its deep foundation and formidable strength were far beyond what ordinary people could imagine.

Hou Wenhan looked up, re-examining Liang Wanqing, as well as the youth behind her and the three Tongmai Peak experts, his heart churning with stormy waves.

So the Liang family was actually part of Tianmen. No wonder Liang Wanqing had such confidence, daring to say she wanted to take revenge on Zhou Liangan.

If Tianmen really made a move, there might truly be a chance of winning, and dealing with Zhou Liangan might not be completely impossible.

Thinking of this, the despair in Hou Wenhan's eyes gradually dissipated, replaced by a glimmer of hope and ruthlessness. That suppressed hatred surged up again, flashing with sharp brilliance.

Liang Wanqing took in all the changes in Hou Wenhan's expression. A smile of certainty curled at the corners of her mouth. Her peach-blossom eyes swirled as she looked at him and said, "Family Head Hou, do you have any more confusion now?"

Hou Wenhan took a deep breath, suppressed the excitement and waves in his heart, and suddenly burst into loud laughter. The laughter carried a hint of madness and a hint of determination. "Hahaha! Since you are from Tianmen, then I have no reason to refuse. Just as you said, we can cooperate and join forces to kill that kid surnamed Zhou and take revenge!"

He had no way out now. Either cooperate with Tianmen, give it a try, and kill Zhou Liangan, or wait for Zhou Liangan to mature, level the Hou family, and end up with no place to be buried.

He could only choose the former now.

Upon hearing this, the smile on Liang Wanqing's lips grew even richer. She nodded and said, "Good! Mr. Hou is indeed extraordinary and has courage. Since Mr. Hou has agreed to cooperate, we naturally have sincerity and will definitely not treat Mr. Hou unfairly."

Hou Wenhan restrained his smile, his eyes becoming cold as he looked at Liang Wanqing. "Family Head Liang, although that kid has formidable strength, when he fought me earlier, he used such a terrifying killer move, his Spiritual Qi must have been greatly consumed, and his strength must have decreased. Why not take this Opportunity to launch a surprise counterattack, catching him off guard? Perhaps we can directly kill him here."

But Liang Wanqing shook her head. Her beautiful eyes swept over Hou Wenhan casually, her tone plain. "Family Head Hou, you still underestimate that Zhou Liangan. His strength is far beyond your imagination. Although I also want to do this, if we really did that, it would be walking right into a trap. Not only would we fail to kill him, but we would also suffer heavy losses."

Hou Wenhan opened his eyes wide, his Face full of disbelief as he looked at Liang Wanqing, his voice even changing pitch. "Family Head Liang means that when that kid was fighting me earlier, he still held back?"

He simply couldn't believe Liang Wanqing's words. The strength Zhou Liangan displayed today had already made him feel despair—comparable to a Huagang Realm expert, that power was almost overwhelming.

If that was the case, and the kid still held back, then how terrifying was his true strength?

Liang Wanqing chuckled and nodded, her tone indifferent. "That is natural! I'm afraid he only used 50% of his strength when dealing with you at the time."

Fifty percent!

These two words were like a heavy hammer, smashing fiercely onto Hou Wenhan's heart, causing him to be struck by lightning instantly, standing frozen on the spot. The blood on his Face drained away completely, his eyes full of shock and astonishment, and even his breathing stopped.

He had tried his best, and he couldn't even withstand 50% of the other party's strength. Then, what level had the other party's true strength reached?

For a moment, Hou Wenhan felt the world spinning, his mind was blank, and a deep sense of powerlessness and fear surged into his heart. After a long time, he finally spoke with difficulty, his voice hoarse, "I didn't expect... I didn't expect it would be like this... I actually couldn't even compare to 50% of his strength..."

His cultivation, which he was proud of, was so vulnerable in front of Zhou Liangan. How could Hou Wenhan accept this?

Liang Wanqing looked at Hou Wenhan's distraught appearance, just smiled faintly, and didn't say much, only comforting him, "Family Head Hou doesn't need to be like this. Although this child has extraordinary strength and is gifted, there is not no way to deal with him. Since we dared to come to you for cooperation, we naturally made full preparations and laid down a net. This time, this child will surely die."

Hou Wenhan took a deep breath, suppressed the waves in his heart, and his eyes became firm as he looked at Liang Wanqing. "Good! In that case, you and I will cooperate and take Zhou Liangan's head together!"

Seeing this, Liang Wanqing nodded with satisfaction, the smile on her lips grew richer, and a calculating light flashed in her eyes.

Two days passed in the blink of an eye.

At the edge of the barrier, a pale cyan light pattern slowly dissipated. Immediately after, three figures walked out from the barrier: they were Zhou Liangan, Shi Yanfan, and Sect Leader Mu Yixuan.

The two women, Shi Yanfan and Sect Leader Mu Yixuan, were radiant and glowing at this moment, looking like different people compared to two days ago.

A rich layer of Yin and Yang Qi lingered around Sect Leader Mu Yixuan. That aura was gentle yet powerful, lingering around her body, making her temperament increasingly ethereal and otherworldly.

Although she had not yet officially broken through to the Huagang Realm, she had already stepped into the Half-step Huagang Stage Peak. Inside her Dantian, a mysterious Yin and Yang power flowed slowly, gentle and mellow.

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If she waited another ten days to half a month, completely refined this wondrous Yin and Yang power, and broke through that barrier, she would definitely be able to officially advance to the Huagang Realm and become one of the rare Huagang powerhouses in this world.

Even Sect Leader Mu Yixuan herself had not expected that entering the ruins this time would bring such a massive Opportunity. Not only did it heal her internal injuries, but she also stepped into the Peak Half-step Huagang Stage in one fell swoop, leaving her only one step away from the Huagang Realm.

Shi Yanfan also reaped a bountiful harvest. Relying on the dense Spiritual Qi in the ruins and the essence given by Zhou Liangan, she advanced directly from the fifth stage of the Meridian Opening Realm to the seventh stage, crossing two minor Realms. Her strength skyrocketed, her aura became increasingly condensed, and her overall temperament grew even more charming.

As for Zhou Liangan, his gains were even more immense.

Over the past two days, he broke through two Realms in a row, soaring all the way from the third stage of the Meridian Opening Realm to the fifth stage.

It seemed like a difference of only two minor Realms, but the gap between them was like night and day.

The third stage of the Meridian Opening Realm was merely the early stage, while the fifth stage was already the Middle Stage of the Meridian Opening Realm. Not only did his Spiritual Qi reserves skyrocket, but the refinement of his Spiritual Qi also improved by several levels, and his combat power soared.

After this Breakthrough, Zhou Liangan's strength directly increased by nearly fifty percent.

At this moment, Zhou Liangan walked in the middle, with Shi Yanfan and Sect Leader Mu Yixuan accompanying him on either side. Both women possessed peerless elegance and devastatingly beautiful looks, surrounding the tall, calm youth in the center. The scene was extremely pleasing to the eye and naturally drew the attention of countless people around them.

The Disciples of various great clans and the Loose Cultivator experts waiting outside the barrier looked at this scene with eyes full of envy and awe, yet not a single one dared to harbor any covetous thoughts.

They all knew that Zhou Liangan was accompanied by these two peerless beauties solely because his own strength was formidable enough.

Two days ago, Zhou Liangan had single-handedly crushed Hou Wenhan. The terrifying strength he displayed had already spread to everyone in the ruins, instilling awe in all of them and ensuring that no one dared to cross him.

Over the past two days, the barrier on the outer layer of the ruins had also been completely breached by the combined forces of the various major powers.

Countless Martial Artists who wanted to enter the ruins in search of opportunities fought fiercely, bleeding and battering each other just for a spot to enter.

Those Martial Artists with slightly weaker backgrounds and strengths suffered countless casualties in the struggles, a truly horrific sight.

Fortunately, the area where these ruins were located had long been designated as a military Forbidden Ground by the authorities, heavily guarded and off-limits to ordinary people. Thus, no ordinary people witnessed this shocking scene; otherwise, it would have surely caused a massive uproar.

Within the ruins, the true core area, the Marquis's Mansion, had not yet opened.

Outside the Marquis's Mansion, a more powerful ancient barrier loomed, indestructible. Even if a Huagang powerhouse came, they would find it difficult to force their way in.

The most peculiar thing was that if one failed to breach this barrier on the first try, its power would double on the second attempt, and so on. No one knew what level of strength the barrier would ultimately reach.

At this moment, on the open ground in front of the Marquis's Mansion, various forces had already gathered. There were people from the government, hidden great Sects, and some top-tier clans. Experts from all sides assembled here to jointly discuss how to break the ancient barrier outside the Marquis's Mansion.

Currently, Zhou Liangan's fame in the ruins was unmatched, making him effectively the number one figure.

As soon as he appeared, he was immediately recognized. Before long, a mature and beautiful woman dressed in a qipao walked over slowly. She had an elegant temperament, still retained her charm, and her aura was condensed, clearly making her an expert in her own right.

She walked up to Zhou Liangan, bowed slightly, and spoke in a respectful yet polite tone, "Young Master Zhou, I am a special liaison sent by the authorities. The Seniors and the leaders of the major forces are currently in the discussion hall ahead, debating how to break the barrier of the Marquis's Mansion. They specifically sent me to invite Young Master Zhou over to join the discussion."

Zhou Liangan glanced up at the woman, then looked at the makeshift discussion hall not far away, a hint of amusement flashing in his eyes.

Although he was arrogant, domineering, and proud, he also knew that he had to give some Face to the authorities and the major Sects.

After all, as he traveled the world in the future, he would inevitably have to deal with these major powers, so there was no need to make relations too strained.

"Lead the way," Zhou Liangan said indifferently, his tone flat and straightforward.

"Yes, Young Master Zhou." The woman nodded respectfully and turned to lead the way.

Shi Yanfan and Sect Leader Mu Yixuan followed closely behind Zhou Liangan, and the three of them walked together toward the makeshift discussion hall.

From the outside, this discussion hall looked like an ordinary white tent, appearing extremely simple. But once inside, one would find a completely different world.

Inside the tent, the space was incredibly vast, spanning several hundred square meters. The layout was simple yet grand. It was obvious that a Sumeru technique had been used to expand the internal space of the tent countless times to refine it into its current state.

To be so low-key yet possess such means was most likely the handiwork of the authorities.

Zhou Liangan thought to himself that the people from the authorities had always been this way—acting low-key and avoiding showiness—whereas those from the major Sects and clans were slightly more high-profile, caring more about prestige.

The moment Zhou Liangan stepped into the discussion hall, the originally noisy room fell silent. Everyone present turned their heads, their gazes landing on him in unison—some with curiosity, some with awe, some with wariness, and some with a barely perceptible hint of hostility.

After all, Zhou Liangan was so young yet possessed such formidable strength and unmatched fame; it was inevitable that he would arouse jealousy and wariness in some.

But even so, no one dared to speak up lightly, let alone cause trouble.

The methods Zhou Liangan had previously displayed were enough to deter everyone present. That level of strength, comparable to a Huagang powerhouse, was sufficient to make anyone feel awe.

Although there were only three people on Zhou Liangan's side, including Shi Yanfan and Sect Leader Mu Yixuan, none of the forces present dared to underestimate them, much less offend them.

In the discussion hall at this moment, the various forces sat on four sides. Zhou Liangan's arrival added another faction.

He didn't stand on ceremony either, walking straight to an empty seat in the center of the hall and sitting down. Shi Yanfan and Sect Leader Mu Yixuan stood behind him on his left and right, their figures tall, straight, and beautifully radiant.

With an indifferent expression and a calm Face, Zhou Liangan leaned back in his chair, closed his eyes slightly, and began to rest his mind, not participating in the discussion at all, as if everything before him had nothing to do with him.

The other forces present, however, were arguing endlessly, each sticking to their own views and proposing various schemes to break the barrier.

Some proposed using brute force to break through, gathering the strength of all the experts to blast the barrier together.

Others suggested using World-Breaking Talismans, combining several high-grade World-Breaking Talismans to tear open a gap.

Still others proposed finding the barrier's formation core and breaking it from the inside.

However, as soon as these schemes were proposed, they were quickly picked apart and overturned by others.

Using brute force to break through was like throwing an egg against a rock. The ancient barrier was indestructible; even if all the experts joined forces, they might not be able to shake it in the slightest, and they might instead be injured by the barrier's backlash.

High-grade World-Breaking Talismans were extremely rare and hard to find in the world. Even if they had them, they might not be able to tear open an ancient barrier.

And finding the formation core was as difficult as ascending to heaven. The core of that ancient barrier was hidden extremely deep. If they couldn't find it, it would only waste a massive amount of time.

The various forces argued endlessly and clamorously, yet they still failed to come up with a feasible plan.

Time ticked away until an elderly man wearing a Zhongshan suit, unable to watch any longer, raised his hand to quiet down the noisy hall.

This elder had white hair but was full of vigor. His aura seemed ordinary, yet he exuded the dignity of someone long accustomed to a high position. He was clearly the leader of the authorities and the person with the highest seniority and prestige among everyone present.

The elder smiled as his gaze swept over Zhou Liangan, who was resting with his eyes closed, and spoke in a friendly tone, "Young Master Zhou, seeing that you have been resting your mind all this time, you must have some thoughts in your heart. Why don't you share them so we can use them as a reference?"

As soon as he said this, everyone's gaze once again landed on Zhou Liangan in unison, carrying a hint of curiosity and expectation.

Zhou Liangan's strength was formidable and his methods were heavenly; perhaps he really did have a way to break the barrier.

Zhou Liangan slowly opened his eyes, a sharp light flashing in them before returning to indifference. He smiled and said in a flat tone, "I am not skilled in breaking barriers. Usually, I only like fighting and killing, and I only possess a bit of brute force. If you all actually discuss and come up with a feasible plan, and there is a place where my help is needed, this young master will definitely do his utmost and will not refuse."

These words of Zhou Liangan's seemed humble, but they were actually a clear indication that he did not want to get involved in the disputes of the various forces.

Zhou Liangan knew in his heart that these various forces each had their own calculations and schemes. There was no need for him to get involved and invite trouble.

It was better to sit on the sidelines and watch the tigers fight. Once they discussed and reached a result, he would make his move. This would both give Face to the various forces and allow him to reap the benefits of their labor.

Hearing this, everyone showed a hint of disappointment on their Faces, but they didn't say much.

They had also heard of Zhou Liangan's temperament—arrogant, domineering, and doing as he pleased. Since he didn't want to participate, no one dared to force him.

The subsequent discussion remained extremely boring. All kinds of schemes emerged one after another, only to be quickly overturned one by one. The various forces refused to yield to each other, arguing endlessly.

Just like that, the discussion went on until evening. As the sky darkened and night fell, the various forces finally managed to reach a tentative agreement, deducing three relatively feasible schemes to break the barrier.

However, these three schemes were not yet finalized. There were still many details to be discussed and further debates to be had before a final decision could be made.

Sitting in his chair, listening to the arguments of the various forces, Zhou Liangan only felt his head throbbing, finding it completely dull.

He was not someone who liked useless chatter in the first place, and this endless arguing bred a hint of impatience in his heart.

Finally, Zhou Liangan could no longer sit still. Making an excuse that he was unwell and needed to rest, he stood up and left the discussion hall with Shi Yanfan and Sect Leader Mu Yixuan, not bothering to participate in these boring debates any longer.

The people from the authorities were extremely polite, specially preparing a highly luxurious resting place for Zhou Liangan near the discussion hall. It was beautifully decorated, rich in Spiritual Qi, and even had dedicated staff to serve him.

But Zhou Liangan had no intention of staying there.

He was cautious by nature. This territory of the authorities might seem safe, but in reality, undercurrents surged. Who knew if they would tamper with something or set up a trap?

One must always be on guard against others, especially in these ruins where fish and dragons mixed; one had to be careful at every turn.

Zhou Liangan waved his hand, declining the authorities' kindness. Leading Shi Yanfan and Sect Leader Mu Yixuan to a secluded open space, he took out a black tent from his System space. With a casual wave of his hand, the tent automatically unfolded.

Immediately after, Zhou Liangan raised his hand and pinched several hand seals. Streaks of spiritual light landed around the tent, laying down a strict restrictive barrier that enveloped the tent.

This restrictive barrier could not only conceal their auras but also serve as an early warning System; if anyone approached, it would inevitably trigger an alarm. Moreover, its defensive power was decent, and ordinary experts of the Tongmai Realm could not break through it at all.

Only after completing all this did Zhou Liangan lead Shi Yanfan and Sect Leader Mu Yixuan into the tent to begin cultivating together.

As the night deepened, all sounds fell silent. The entire outer area of the ruins sank into quietude, with only the occasional chirp of insects breaking the silence of the night.

Inside the tent, three figures...

Time passed bit by bit, and in the blink of an eye, it was the early hours of the morning.

Just then, Zhou Liangan's brow suddenly furrowed slightly, and he abruptly opened his eyes, a sharp light flashing within them.

He clearly sensed a faint sound of footsteps coming from outside the barrier. The footsteps were extremely light, almost imperceptible. Clearly, someone had deliberately concealed their aura and was walking toward the tent.

Moreover, this aura was somewhat familiar to him.

Without the slightest hesitation, Zhou Liangan's figure flashed, turning into an afterimage, and in an instant, he appeared outside the tent.

Under the moonlight, a graceful figure stood outside the restrictive barrier, quietly looking at him. It was none other than the mature, elegant, and top-tier beautiful woman who had invited him to the discussion outside the hall earlier that day.

At this moment, she was still wearing a wine-red qipao, which outlined her hot, tall, voluptuous, and alluring figure—a slender waist, full breasts, rounded hips, and exquisite curves.

In particular, her long, snowy-white, straight, and shapely legs, exposed to the air, shimmered with a translucent white luster under the moonlight. She was extremely seductive, truly a rare stunner...

P.S. The picture shows Liang Wanqing.