Chapter 435: Meng Chong Guides Song You on Revenge

Chapter 435: Meng Chong Guides Song You on Revenge

"The Wanbao Alliance sure holds me in high regard!"

Meng Chong, cursing under his breath, fled from a city with two Immortal Revereds in hot pursuit.

"I was so close. I need to be more careful next time. The Wanbao Alliance is determined to get me."

Meng Chong quickly made his escape.

He had just been about to ransack the Wanbao Alliance's branch in this city when he discovered the presence of Immortal Revereds lying in wait. Now, he had no choice but to flee.

"Meng Chong, don't you dare try to escape!"

One of the Immortal Revereds shouted with killing intent.

"Your Wanbao Alliance knows that I didn't kill that person, yet you insist on pursuing me. If you refuse to seek reconciliation, then don't blame me, Meng Chong!"

Meng Chong coldly sneered. By now, the Wanbao Alliance must have realized that the killer was not him.

"Meng Chong, you ransacked our Wanbao Alliance's branch. How can we just let this matter go?"

"What a joke! Isn't it your Wanbao Alliance that targeted me first? Isn't it you who wrongfully accused me? Shouldn't you compensate me? That's compensation for your false accusations!"

"Hmph!"

The two Immortal Revereds coldly huffed and continued their relentless pursuit.

Meng Chong glanced back, shook his head, and abruptly increased his speed, soon leaving his pursuers in the dust.

"I can't stay in Changyun Realm anymore," Meng Chong sighed.

The fact that the Wanbao Alliance had dispatched two Immortal Revereds meant that they would likely take even more drastic measures if they couldn't capture him. Perhaps the next step would be for Yan Shan and other higher-ups to get involved personally.

Or they might deploy multiple Immortal Revereds. If he revealed himself, he could easily be surrounded.

"Forget it. I've accumulated quite a few treasures. It's time to leave Changyun Realm. Once I break through, I won't have to fear the Wanbao Alliance's Immortal Revereds."

Meng Chong shook his head and decided to disguise himself before leaving Changyun Realm.

"I wonder if I can slip past the Immortal Revereds guarding the realm gate with my current appearance," he mused.

"With my control over my physical body, they definitely won't be able to detect any changes I make. Meng Chong is bald, but now I have a head full of thick hair. There's no way they'll suspect it's me."

Meng Chong decided to head straight for Changyun City, where the realm gate of Changyun Realm was located, and cross over to another realm.

If the defenses were too tight and the risk of exposure was high, he would change his plans and leave through the wilderness instead.

With this in mind, Meng Chong set off for Changyun City, the location of the Changyun Realm's gate.

Along the way, he passed through several cities, and the bounty on his head continued to increase.

Moreover, everyone entering the cities was being scrutinized carefully.

"The Wanbao Alliance sure is bold and wealthy!"

Meng Chong couldn't help but marvel at their resources.

As the number one commercial alliance in the Divine Realm, their bounties were so high that even he was tempted.

As he approached Changyun City, Meng Chong became more cautious. The Wanbao Alliance, determined to prevent his escape, would undoubtedly conduct a thorough search in Changyun City.

Furthermore, various major powers in Changyun Realm had also gotten involved.

"You can't escape! Today is your death date!"

Suddenly, a cold voice rang out.

Then, the sounds of battle ensued. A young man was fighting while retreating, looking haggard and injured.

"Do you have to wipe out my entire family?"

"Song You, as long as you're alive, we'll never be at ease. Only your death will bring us peace."

"Don't even think about escaping Changyun Realm. Even if you somehow manage to leave, as long as you're within the territories of the Wanbao Alliance, we'll find you soon enough."

Meng Chong's eyebrows furrowed as he recognized the pursuers' clothing. They seemed to be from a subordinate force of the Wanbao Alliance, and members of this force had been searching for him before.

"Since this is related to the Wanbao Alliance, I guess I have to get involved."

Meng Chong pondered.

He scanned the surroundings with his eyes and detected no presence of Immortal Revereds or any signs of an ambush. This chase was not a trap.

The three combatants were all at the peak of the True King stage, and Song You's strength was not weak among them. However, fighting two against one, he was clearly at a disadvantage.

Moreover, he had sustained injuries, indicating that he had been through several battles and surrounded more than once, without even having the chance to heal.

Boom!

Meng Chong suddenly took action, sending a powerful punch that directly exploded one of Song You's pursuers!

The sudden turn of events startled the other pursuer.

Song You, too, was stunned, cold sweat breaking out on his face. But soon enough, he became exhilarated.

The newcomer was not an enemy!

"Who are you, daring to interfere in our Song Family's…"

The remaining pursuer took a step back, his voice harsh but his tone wavering.

Before he could finish his sentence, however, he realized that the person who had intervened was a bald young man with an incredibly muscular build.

His heart trembled, and he exclaimed, "You… you're Meng Chong!"

Meng Chong was a notorious killer, invincible to anyone below the Immortal Revered stage.

True Kings were like chicks in his hands, easily exploded with a single punch.

After all, this man was fearless even in the face of the Wanbao Alliance, let alone a mere subordinate force.

As Meng Chong acted, he removed his wig, revealing his true appearance.

"Think you can get away?"

With another powerful punch, he blasted the other pursuer who was trying to flee!

Gudong!

Song You was stunned. That was a True King at the peak of the Heavenly Venerable stage, yet Meng Chong had exploded them with a single punch each? He had heard rumors of Meng Chong single-handedly killing dozens of True Kings who had surrounded him, but he had thought it was an exaggeration that grew with each retelling.

Now, seeing Meng Chong's prowess in person, he realized that it wasn't just dozens of True Kings that would fall to his punches, but perhaps even hundreds.

Wasn't this strength comparable to an Immortal Venerable? If he had such power, he wouldn't have to worry about his vengeance going unfulfilled.

"Many thanks, Brother Meng, for saving my life!" Song You expressed his gratitude with a bow.

"So, you've offended the Wanbao Alliance as well?" Meng Chong asked curiously.

"Not exactly," Song You replied with a bitter smile. "It's not that I offended them directly..."

"Then why are they after you? Those pursuers are from a subordinate force of the Wanbao Alliance." Meng Chong scratched his head, perplexed.

"The Song family wasn't originally part of the Wanbao Alliance's forces. I used to be a member of the Song family, and even the young master..." Song You's expression turned glum as he explained the situation from the beginning.

Meng Chong listened, astonished by the similarities between Song You's experiences and his own.

Song You was the son of the former master of the Song family, one of the top noble families in Bai Mu City. He had once been high and mighty, revered by all.

However, a hundred years ago, his parents had participated in the suppression of the Tian Ku rebellion and met with unexpected demise.

As a result, the position of the family head was taken away, and he was expelled from the Song family. They even tried to assassinate him secretly. If he hadn't been away from Bai Mu City at the time, he might have been killed.

The circumstances surrounding his parents' death were suspicious, especially considering that his father had been an Immortal Venerable. How could he have perished so easily?

Driven by this mystery, Song You had conducted a discreet investigation and even confided in one of the clan elders, only to find out that the elder seemed to be involved as well.

Now, everyone in the Song family was implicated, and the elders who had supported his parents had all met with untimely ends due to various "accidents."

It wasn't until three years ago that Song You discovered a clue.

"I suspect that my parents' death has something to do with the masked people!" Song You said through gritted teeth.

"Masked people?" Meng Chong took out two masks—one of the Heaven Shattering Mask and the other of the Earth Shadow Mask.

"Which one?"

Song You was taken aback, his eyes widening as he stared at Meng Chong. For a moment, he wondered if Meng Chong was associated with those masked people.

He pointed at the Earth Shadow Mask and said, "This one!"

Then, he cautiously asked, "Brother Meng, what about you...?"

"Rest assured, the owners of these masks are all dead by my hand!" Meng Chong replied with a grin.

Hearing this, Song You breathed a sigh of relief.

"I deeply sympathize with your plight," Meng Chong continued. "And the Song family of today is no longer what it used to be..."

Meng Chong patted Song You's shoulder, causing the latter's teeth to clench as he felt his bones creaking under the force.

"What do you mean, Brother Meng?" Song You's eyes lit up, hoping that Meng Chong would offer to help him.

"Your vengeance is yours to take," Meng Chong said with a smile. "Only when you take it yourself will it be truly satisfying."

The Song family of Bai Mu City was a subordinate force of the Wanbao Alliance, and the headquarters of the Wanbao Alliance in the Changyun Realm was also located in Bai Mu City.

All signs pointed to the fact that Yan Shan and his disciple's deaths were connected to the Song family, who had framed him.

The Song family had become a hidden force of the Heaven Shattering Earth Shadow organization.

"I want to take my revenge personally, even if it means dying. But with my current strength, I would just be throwing my life away without accomplishing anything," Song You said, his face filled with despair.

"While I believe my talent is decent, breaking through to the Immortal stage is just too difficult. Without great opportunities and luck, I fear I will never achieve it in this lifetime.

"Countless geniuses with better talent than me have failed to cross that threshold. As for me, I have no backing, no guidance, and my talent isn't extraordinary either.

"Moreover, the Song family will never allow me to break through to the Immortal Venerable stage. They will do everything in their power to eliminate me. If it weren't for your intervention today, Brother Meng, I would've likely perished." Song You's words grew more and more despondent as he spoke.

Meng Chong nodded in understanding. Song You, despite appearing youthful, was at least a hundred years old. With his talent, lacking both resources and guidance, it would be impossible for him to break through to the Immortal Venerable stage unless he suddenly encountered great fortune or opportunities.

The Immortal stage was a formidable hurdle for countless True Kings.

Many geniuses from prominent families had failed to surpass this stage, unable to take that final step.

The current head of the Song family was an Immortal Venerable, and it was almost impossible for an ordinary Immortal Venerable to kill another of the same level.

"Actually, in your situation, it's not entirely impossible to seek revenge. If your strength is insufficient, you can borrow external forces."

Meng Chong stroked his bald head and said thoughtfully.

"Brother Meng, you're joking. The Song family is an affiliate of the Wanbao Alliance, and they have Immortal Venerable experts. Where can I find external forces to borrow, and who would be willing to offend the Wanbao Alliance and make an enemy of an Immortal Venerable for my sake?"

Song You shook his head and smiled bitterly.

"Are you truly willing to give up your life for revenge?" Meng Chong asked solemnly.

"Of course! If my death can bring about revenge, then so be it! Given my circumstances, I might be killed any day, and if my life ends before my vengeance is fulfilled, it would be even more pointless." Song You replied with a resolute expression.

He understood the situation clearly. If his death could lead to revenge, it would be worth it!

"Good, since you have such determination, I'll give you a few pointers!" Meng Chong said solemnly.

"Pointers?" Song You was puzzled. No matter what pointers he received, it seemed impossible for him to break through to the Immortal Venerable realm, let alone take revenge on his own.

"If you want to take revenge, you must rely on external forces. While you may not be able to borrow ordinary external forces, you can make use of the Wanbao Alliance's power," Meng Chong said, narrowing his eyes as he began to instruct Song You on how to take his revenge.

"Brother Meng, how can I borrow the power of the Wanbao Alliance?" Song You asked, perplexed.

"Yan Shanhe, the leader of the Wanbao Alliance, has an only son. If you kill or even just severely injure him, how do you think Yan Shanhe will react?" Meng Chong asked.

"He'll go crazy and annihilate whoever dared to lay a hand on his son, regardless of who it is," Song You answered.

"So, you go and assassinate Yan Shanhe's son, using the power of the Wanbao Alliance to destroy the Song family!" Meng Chong explained.

"How can that work?" Song You was dumbfounded. He couldn't fathom that Meng Chong's advice was for him to assassinate Yan Shanhe's son. Moreover, if he did so, wouldn't he be putting himself in greater danger? How would this be related to the Song family?

Meng Chong sighed, thinking that Song You was too slow-witted. This method of revenge was quite common, and he himself had used it before.

While the Wanbao Alliance was not the same as the Wu Kingdom, the Song family, as an affiliate, was still considered rebellious. How could the Wanbao Alliance not be furious?

Moreover, the Song family had only been affiliated with the Wanbao Alliance for a hundred years and was not truly one of their trusted allies. Song You was the son of the former head of the Song family, and there was room to create a narrative around this.

For instance, the expulsion of Song You and the pursuit to kill him could be staged to dissociate themselves from the Song family when the time came to assassinate Yan Shanhe's son.

As long as it was handled skillfully, how could Yan Shanhe not believe that the Song family was involved?

"I've heard that Yan Shanhe's son has the potential to break through to the Immortal Venerable realm and is his most prized possession. Whoever dares to touch him will surely die," Meng Chong continued.

"You assassinate Yan Shanhe's son and implicate the Song family in the act. Fabricate a story that you were deliberately expelled, that your parents' deaths were faked, and that your family's organization is plotting something big, with the Changyun Realm as their first target..." Meng Chong carefully guided Song You on how to implicate the Song family, accidentally revealing some of their secrets, and so on.

"Do you think the Song family can become a trusted force of the Wanbao Alliance and gain their complete trust after only a hundred years of allegiance?" Meng Chong asked with a smile.

Song You was stunned. He never thought that revenge could be sought in such a way.

Looking at Meng Chong, he was amazed. This burly young man didn't seem like someone who was cunning and treacherous, yet he had come up with such an incredible method for revenge.

"Brother Meng, you're a genius!" Song You exclaimed, moved by the idea.

"It's settled, then. The Song family is doomed!" Song You's blood boiled with excitement, and he couldn't wait to go and assassinate Yan Shanhe's son.

However, he soon deflated and said, "But, Brother Meng, Yan Shanhe's son must have guards by his side, and their strengths are definitely not weak. I even suspect that there might be an Immortal Venerable secretly protecting him!"

After all, with someone like Meng Chong, who dared to go against the Wanbao Alliance, as an enemy, Yan Shanhe would surely bolster the protection around his son.

"This is a minor issue. I also have a grudge against the Wanbao Alliance. I can draw away the Immortal Venerable and create an opportunity for you," Meng Chong said with a carefree smile.

"But my strength is still a bit lacking," Song You said with a bitter expression. Even with the use of secret techniques, it would be difficult for him to kill Yan Shanhe's son. Forget about killing him; he wouldn't even be able to injure him.

"Alright, I'll help you one more time, then." Meng Chong sighed. Song You's strength was indeed a bit lacking, and without external assistance, he wouldn't be able to accomplish this task.

(End of Chapter)

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