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Chapter 264: Arbitration
Chapter 264: Arbitration
This was supposed to be a joyous occasion.
However, the problem arose due to Zheng Zisheng of Xuanguang Cave.
With a cheerful facade, he suddenly launched an attack on Yu Yuelong, relying on his abundant foundation to severely injure him with a sneak attack.
He also took away the scroll of cultivation technique.
Among the group of Hybrid Origin Realm masters, only two had cultivated to the Upper Realm.
Zheng Zisheng's plan was to rely on his ruthless actions to eliminate his opponent and then use Xuanguang Cave's reputation to intimidate the others.
Unexpectedly, his actions incited the fury of the group.
Facing five opponents alone, he almost killed Yu Yuelong, but at the cost of sustaining serious injuries himself.
"If we don't act now," one of the Hybrid Origin Realm masters said coldly, "I'm afraid none of us will even get to drink a sip of soup today."
They had already obtained the item and made a promise, yet he still resorted to a sneak attack to rob them.
Since he didn't abide by the rules, then there was no need to hold back anymore.
"Pfft," Zheng Zisheng scoffed, "You and your sect's big and small cats, wait till I leave this cave, and I'll invite a few fellow disciples to pay you a visit. None of you will be spared."
The Hybrid Origin Realm master took a deep breath and calmly replied, "Then we'll just have to ensure you don't make it out of here."
To steal another's sect's orthodoxy is akin to killing their parents.
Moreover, the scroll of the cultivation technique was now in Zheng Zisheng's possession, and whoever obtained it would be its rightful owner.
Xuanguang Cave? Once they left the cave, who would know what transpired within?
Calling him 'zhenren' was a courtesy; if he didn't show restraint, he was nothing more than a Hybrid Origin Realm master, and how powerful could he be?
"Attack! I don't want the technique anymore. Today, I want his life!"
Yu Yuelong roared and charged forward first.
The others followed without hesitation. Since they had already created such animosity, it was best to end it quickly.
If they waited for the rest of the Xuanguang Cave disciples to arrive, none of them would survive.
"Audacious!"
Zheng Zisheng's eyelids twitched, and although his expression remained unchanged, his heart was filled with panic.
Yu Yuelong's desperate counterattack had already caused him quite a bit of trouble.
Just then, his eyes caught a glimpse of something in his peripheral vision, and his eyes lit up with delight. He shouted loudly, "Chen Zhong! Get out here!"
Before he could finish his sentence, everyone's expressions changed drastically.
They turned around instinctively.
In the distance, a gray-robed elder stood silently, exuding an aura that indicated he was another Upper Realm Hybrid Origin master.
Chen Zhong sighed, "...'
After entering, he had separated from the group and only came over to investigate when he heard the sounds of fighting.
Upon seeing that it was Zheng Zisheng, he had intended to turn around and leave, but he was spotted.
"Heh."
Even the furious Yu Yuelong could only take a deep breath at this moment.
A fully-cultivated Upper Realm Hybrid Origin master was enough to turn the tide of the battle.
"You want to kill me? None of you will leave this place alive today," Zheng Zisheng snarled, his face contorted with rage.
Finally, he didn't need to maintain his pretense of calm anymore. He wiped the blood from the corner of his lips and shouted arrogantly, "Attack! Leave none of them alive!"
At his words, the four Hybrid Origin Realm masters tensed up, facing a formidable enemy.
They didn't exactly regret their actions.
It was just that their luck was a little bad.
They were all cultivators who had fought through blood and slaughter, and each one of them was prepared to lose their heads.
Moreover, the outcome of the battle was yet to be determined.
Yu Yuelong frowned and advised, "Old senior, you are not from Xuanguang Cave. Don't get involved in this matter. Once we deal with him, we won't expose you."
"How dare you!" Zheng Zisheng glared at him furiously. "You should know that if I perish in this cave, it will be difficult for you to escape the consequences. Don't forget about your fellow disciples..."
"Hmm."
Chen Zhong sighed and lowered his head. Finally, he took a step forward and began walking towards the small pavilion.
To be honest, he couldn't afford to gamble.
Unlike these solitary cultivators, he had the entire Kyushu region behind him.
"What are you dawdling for? I told you to hurry up and attack!" Zheng Zisheng shouted angrily.
The other three Grandmasters also shouted angrily, "Wu Miao treats Xuan Guang Cave as an ally, but does he ever treat you with respect? Earlier at the Eight Directions Food Tower, we gave you face and didn't ridicule you, but now it seems you've really lost all dignity, and there's not a trace of the prestige of a major sect left."
"It's a waste that we once held such respect for you!"
Wu Miao was once a revered force, admired by countless cultivators. But now, seeing the elderly man heed Xuan Guang Cave's orders without question, they felt only disappointment.
"You're a joke."
Zheng Zisheng looked at the group, barking incessantly, feeling extremely relieved. "Now you know to be afraid, but it's too late."
After speaking, he glanced at Chen Zhong.
The elderly man walked slowly to the center, his expression unchanged by the words of either side.
Chen Zhong lowered his head slightly, his silver-white hair a bit disheveled. His voice was weak, "All of you, leave. Today, you cannot kill him."
Hearing this, the group was stunned for a moment before exchanging glances.
Yu Yuelong looked at the elderly man and then at his brother, who was dying on the ground. He clenched his fists tightly, making a creaking sound. Finally, he bowed helplessly and said, "Thank you, senior, for your mercy. But... sigh!"
"Who told you to let them go?" Zheng Zisheng's face turned stiff, and he seemed to find it hard to believe. He shouted angrily, "I think you don't understand your position. I told you to kill them, and you dare disobey me?"
"Damn!" The few Grandmasters couldn't help but curse. Their suppressed killing intent rose again.
Chen Zhong pressed his palm to stop the anger of the crowd and turned to look at Zheng Zisheng. He said softly, "The covenant we made was to join forces to resist the Thousand Demon Cave. There was never any mention of me killing people randomly for you."
"I am the inspector of the Great Qian, not a knife in your hand for Xuan Guang Cave to wield."
"If you're dissatisfied, we can go to Wutong Mountain to arbitrate."
Hearing the name of Wutong Mountain, Zheng Zisheng opened his mouth but didn't say anything. He just glared at the other party angrily.
At this moment, laughter came from a distance again.
"Arbitration?"
"Why go to Wutong Mountain? Let this king arbitrate instead."
A large tiger demon strolled over, holding the back of his head with his arms. A golden unicorn adorned his forehead, its sharp edge gleaming.
Behind him, two more figures also approached with smiles on their faces.
The demonic aura emanating from these three was no less than that of Chen Zhong, and perhaps even a bit stronger.
"..."
Zheng Zisheng's pupils contracted.
Enemies tended to incite strong reactions.
But at this moment, he felt only fear.
How could the Demon King of the Thousand Demon Cave appear in the cave? They had clearly left a fellow disciple outside to stand guard.
A trap?!
The few Hybrid Origin Realm masters remained silent, quickly forming a defensive stance.
Chen Zhong's face was calm as he turned to look at Zheng Zisheng, wanting to know how much strength he had left.
At that moment, a look of surprise appeared on Chen Zhong's face.
He sensed another surge of powerful demonic energy erupting in the distance.
The next moment, crimson demon clouds descended from the sky.
A figure emerged from within.
Underneath the swirling ink-black robe, a long treasure knife carried a formidable demonic force as it slashed down!
Silent but deadly, this was clearly a killer move!
"Another great demon?!"
The group panicked, their hearts sinking.
(End of Chapter)
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