Chapter 449: He's a Dangerous Man

Chapter 449: He's a Dangerous Man

A group of people gathered together, enthusiastically discussing the recent events surrounding the Alliance of Ten Thousand Treasures. They talked about how several Immortal Revereds from the alliance had pursued a certain individual, only to have him slip away from their grasp. Not only that, but the fugitive had also taken the opportunity to raid and plunder one of their branch locations.

Zi Yun, having been in secluded cultivation and generally uninterested in the affairs of the Divine Realm, was unaware of these developments.

She listened for a while and soon pieced together the sequence of events.

Apparently, it all started when the fugitive was framed for killing a disciple of the Longyun Realm's Alliance Master, leading to a series of conflicts. The Alliance of Ten Thousand Treasures, having lost face, was determined to make the fugitive pay. Furthermore, the fugitive's sect or faction had not made any attempts to resolve the misunderstanding, leading the alliance to believe that he was a rogue cultivator who had, by chance, obtained a powerful legacy, thus explaining his formidable abilities.

Zi Yun found the conversation rather dull and was about to leave when she heard someone exclaim in admiration, "Meng Chong, the Godly Man, is truly a monstrous talent! He's the first person to escape the pursuit of the Alliance of Ten Thousand Treasures unscathed!"

Meng Chong?! Zi Yun's heart skipped a beat as she realized that the person being hunted by the alliance was none other than Meng Chong.

"Senior brother, what does this Meng Chong look like, and why is he so formidable?" Zi Yun asked eagerly, trying to suppress her excitement.

Although she was almost certain that the fugitive was the Meng Chong she knew, she couldn't help but seek confirmation. After all, a talent as extraordinary as him, with a name like Meng Chong, and fearless in the face of the alliance, could not possibly be anyone else.

"Rumor has it that Meng Chong is bald, with a sturdy build. He cultivates a mysterious and powerful technique that allows him to resemble a giant, akin to a godly figure, hence his name..." The speaker, a warrior from the Dongyang Martial Academy, continued enthusiastically, his eyes gleaming with admiration.

Which warrior wouldn't aspire to become a formidable figure?

"It's indeed Meng Chong!" Zi Yun's heart raced with excitement.

"I, Meng Chong, have only been in the Divine Realm for less than thirty years, and already my name shakes the realm!" Zi Yun felt a surge of pride.

Her instincts about him had been right; her chosen man was indeed extraordinarily powerful.

The group continued their lively discussion about Meng Chong, but soon, a female warrior with a dreamy look on her face interrupted, "As strong as Meng Chong is, there are others who can match him. There's one who possesses unparalleled charm and a sword technique that stands alone in the world..."

Zi Yun immediately knew whom her senior sister was referring to.

It could be none other than the eldest senior brother, Xu Yan!

Sure enough, the group began discussing Xu Yan, the man who had slain the Immortal Revered Tianxia Diying. With his sword, he had pierced through a heavenly cave, slaying all the powerful beings within, including one who was comparable to a top-tier Immortal Revered.

Zi Yun, who had initially found the conversation boring, now eagerly joined in, asking more about Meng Chong. However, as the discussion progressed, she found herself growing confused.

What about Su Lingxiu? Why hadn't her fame spread? Upon further thought, Zi Yun reasoned that Su Lingxiu preferred seclusion and disliked attention, choosing to remain by her senior's side. Given the vastness of the Divine Realm, it wasn't surprising that news of her hadn't spread far.

But what about Fang Hao? Why hadn't he made a name for himself either?

"Could it be that Fang Hao also dislikes attention?" Zi Yun wondered, though she didn't dwell on it for long. Her thoughts were consumed by Meng Chong.

As the group dispersed, Zi Yun returned to her dwelling, her heart filled with anticipation. She itched to go out and find Meng Chong, but the reality of her current strength, or lack thereof, held her back.

"I wonder if Meng Chong will come looking for me? It's been so many years," Zi Yun mused, resting her chin on her hand as she gazed into the distance. Her thoughts were so occupied that she had no heart for cultivation.

...

"As expected of a Grand Realm, the spiritual energy here is denser, and the heavenly mechanisms are more active. The Immortal Revereds of the Grand Realms are relatively stronger, and their legacies are more profound." Meng Chong stepped into the Grand Flame Realm and couldn't help but marvel at the difference.

"I wonder where Zi Yun is now," he said, scratching his head. The Grand Flame Realm was vast, and finding someone within it would be no easy task.

"It should be easier to find out where the geniuses from the Spirit Realm are settled. I'll ask the local governor of this Grand Flame Dynasty," Meng Chong decided, his confidence bolstered by his newfound strength.

Although the Grand Flame Dynasty was powerful, Meng Chong didn't feel intimidated. If push came to shove, he might struggle to tear through the dynasty single-handedly, but slaying a few dozen Immortal Revereds wouldn't be much of a challenge.

The governor of a county within the Grand Flame Dynasty would undoubtedly be an Immortal Revered, and a powerful one at that.

The Binan County was a border county of the Grand Flame Dynasty, bordering the wilderness. Its governor, Du Yuan, had held his position for over a thousand years and was in the late stages of the Immortal Realm, not far from perfection.

However, the Great Flame Dynasty was currently at its peak, boasting immense power and numerous formidable cultivators. As such, these minor disturbances were unable to shake the dynasty's foundation in the slightest.

Binan County, bordering the wilderness, had to be especially cautious and vigilant against powerful beings crossing over from the untamed lands.

Yet, despite their efforts in monitoring the area, it was impossible to keep a hundred percent control over those who ventured across the wilderness.

If a True King Immortal were to enter, they might not cause too much of a stir, but if an Immortal Sovereign were to cross over, they would have to remain hidden and inactive, or else their movements would quickly be detected.

Once discovered, and if they had not entered the Great Flame Dynasty through the official border gates, they would have to provide a satisfactory explanation for their presence and intentions.

Failure to do so would result in expulsion or even death.

With the current turbulent situation, the Great Flame Dynasty showed no mercy, and they had the strength to back it up.

At that moment, within the county governor's mansion, Du Yuan was perusing a new intelligence report that had just arrived and had not yet been circulated.

"Sixteen Immortal Sovereigns from the Ten Thousand Treasures Alliance pursued Meng Chong, and they have all gone missing?"

Du Yuan was shocked as he read the report.

Sixteen Immortal Sovereigns was no small loss, even for a powerful force like the Ten Thousand Treasures Alliance.

Moreover, among those sixteen Immortal Sovereigns was a late-stage Immortal Sovereign leading them.

"Were they killed by Meng Chong?"

Du Yuan found this hard to believe.

The Ten Thousand Treasures Alliance's pursuit of Meng Chong had been a widely discussed topic in the Divine Realm for many years.

Meng Chong had been constantly fleeing, and his methods of evasion were extremely mysterious, allowing him to hide and suppress his aura to the extent that even Immortal Sovereigns struggled to track him down.

"Could it be that a powerful being backing Meng Chong has made a move?"

Du Yuan mused, reluctant to accept that Meng Chong alone was responsible for the disappearance of the sixteen Immortal Sovereigns.

Even if Meng Chong had broken through to the Immortal Sovereign realm during his escape, how could he have possibly killed sixteen Immortal Sovereigns by himself?

One of them was even a late-stage Immortal Sovereign.

Furthermore, the Ten Thousand Treasures Alliance's treasure protection team consisted of experts skilled in collaborative combat techniques. Even the most formidable Immortal Sovereign would find it challenging to escape their pursuit, let alone kill sixteen of them.

"The Ten Thousand Treasures Alliance investigated the last known whereabouts of the sixteen experts and discovered signs of a major battle at the edge of the wilderness. Based on the residual traces of the battle, it was indeed Meng Chong's doing!"

As Du Yuan read the report, he was left stunned.

It truly was Meng Chong who had single-handedly slain sixteen Immortal Sovereigns. What terrifying strength he possessed! Could he already rival those above the Immortal Sovereign realm?

"According to some intelligence, Meng Chong cultivates an extremely unique and powerful martial art. This might be related to his formidable cultivation technique."

Du Yuan took a deep breath.

"How will the Ten Thousand Treasures Alliance respond? Will they back down and seek a truce with Meng Chong, or will they swallow their anger and invite even more powerful beings to intervene?"

Du Yuan's curiosity was piqued.

"Is it true that my Great Flame Royal Family was also one of the founding forces behind the Ten Thousand Treasures Alliance? Will we also be involved in their actions?"

Du Yuan wondered about the complex background of the Ten Thousand Treasures Alliance, which had backing from several major powers. Otherwise, they wouldn't have become the number one merchant alliance in the Divine Realm.

However, the level of involvement varied among the major powers. While the Great Flame Royal Family had a hand in its establishment, their engagement didn't seem to go too deep, as there was no record of the royal family sending any Immortal Sovereigns to join the pursuit of Meng Chong.

"In my opinion, it's best to avoid provoking this Meng Chong as much as possible. Otherwise, it will undoubtedly bring great loss to the Great Flame Dynasty."

Du Yuan thought to himself.

Although the Great Flame Dynasty was powerful, various signs indicated that Meng Chong's ability to escape and evade capture was extraordinary. The Ten Thousand Treasures Alliance had employed numerous methods, yet they still failed to kill him.

And in this latest battle, it seemed that Meng Chong had intentionally lured the alliance's experts to him, only to slaughter them all in one fell swoop.

Such a formidable individual would bring immense loss, or even the threat of destruction, to any power that provoked him.

Du Yuan stepped out of his study and into the garden of the county governor's mansion, gazing up at the sky. "Is the world truly about to change?"

All signs pointed to the presence of beings who were dissatisfied with the current state of the world and were seeking to bring about a change or gain something from the shifting tides.

"Immortal Sovereigns, once thought to be immortal and above it all, are still unable to control their own fate in the face of the world's grand momentum."

Du Yuan sighed inwardly.

"Are you the county governor?"

Suddenly, a voice sounded from behind him.

Du Yuan's heart skipped a beat, and his expression changed drastically. As his aura stirred, he spun around, a large seal appearing in his palm.

This seal was glowing, illuminating the sky above the county governor's mansion. In that instant, the area was bolstered, and his strength received a temporary boost.

This was the County Governor's Seal, a divine artifact.

It could enhance the bearer's ability to control the world around them, send messages to other powerful beings in the county, and even call for aid in times of crisis. The seal would create a resonance with the seals of nearby county governors, prompting them to quickly come to his aid.

Furthermore, if the county governor perished and the seal shattered, it would imprint the appearance of the assailant. The central authority of the Grand Flame Dynasty would also sense this and respond swiftly.

Each County Governor's Seal was one of the core components of the Grand Flame Dynasty's governance and control over the Grand Flame Realm.

Du Yuan's first instinct was to activate the seal, but he did not send out a distress signal, as the person who had appeared did not seem to have any malicious intentions.

At that moment, his heart was trembling.

As an Immortal Revered, he had never been approached by anyone without his knowledge before!

"How is this possible? Could it be someone above the Immortal Realm?" Du Yuan thought in shock.

As he turned, he saw the speaker.

He was a robust young man with a bald head that seemed to reflect light.

The moment Du Yuan laid eyes on him, a name popped into his mind.

Godly Man Meng Chong!

Meng Chong scratched his head and, seeing Du Yuan's guarded stance and pale face, smiled awkwardly. "Sorry, sorry, I was a bit presumptuous and startled you."

Du Yuan: ...

You really did scare me, but do you have to be so blunt about it? I, Du, may be just a county governor, but I'm still an Immortal Revered, and I have my pride!

"Meng Chong?" Du Yuan asked, clearing his throat.

"Indeed," Meng Chong nodded.

Du Yuan's heart tightened, and he secretly wondered if he had ever offended Meng Chong. After confirming that he had not, he breathed a sigh of relief.

This man was a notorious killer.

Du Yuan put away the county governor's seal and retracted his aura, putting on a smile. "So it's Brother Meng. Your reputation precedes you. I've admired you from afar for a long time!"

"You're too kind, too kind!" Meng Chong cupped his hands in greeting.

"Please, please, Brother Meng, have a seat!" Du Yuan hastily invited Meng Chong and poured him a cup of spiritual tea in the pavilion in the garden.

"Brother Meng, there's something I've been curious about, and I don't know if I should ask," Du Yuan said, his curiosity getting the better of him.

He wanted to confirm if Meng Chong was indeed responsible for the deaths of the sixteen Immortal Revereds from the Ten Thousand Treasures Alliance.

"What is it? Go ahead and ask," Meng Chong said, already guessing what Du Yuan wanted to know.

After killing over a dozen Immortal Revereds from the alliance, he had intentionally left traces of a major battle to send a message to the alliance—letting them know that he was responsible and that they should think carefully about their next move.

"Well, I recently received some information that sixteen Immortal Revereds from the Ten Thousand Treasures Alliance were slain, and I was wondering..." Du Yuan asked cautiously.

"I did it!" Meng Chong nodded. "The Ten Thousand Treasures Alliance just wouldn't let it go. They clearly understood that the whole situation was orchestrated by Tian Sha Di Ying, yet they insisted on pinning it on me. They really thought I, Meng, am that easy to bully. How dare they send a dozen Immortal Revereds to chase after me? They must be tired of living!"

Du Yuan's heart was pounding, and he swallowed hard. So it really was Meng Chong, the notorious killer!

"Brother Meng's might is truly awe-inspiring. You truly live up to your name as the Godly Man!" Du Yuan said, his face filled with admiration.

"It's all just a reputation, nothing more," Meng Chong waved his hand modestly.

"Brother Meng, what brings you to see me? Is there something I can help you with?" Du Yuan asked, his demeanor humble.

After all, this man was a notorious killer, capable of slaying Immortal Revereds as easily as squashing insects. He couldn't afford to offend him.

If he angered Meng Chong and the latter decided to squash him like an insect, he would be doomed.

"It's not a big deal. I'm here to inquire about something..." Meng Chong explained that he was looking for information about the warriors who had come from the Spirit Realm. Once he had an idea of their whereabouts, it would be easier for him to track down Zi Yun's location.

He wanted to avoid directly inquiring about Zi Yun, as that might attract the attention of the Ten Thousand Treasures Alliance. He didn't want to involve Zi Yun, and he knew that Tian Sha Di Ying would also cause trouble behind the scenes.

(End of Chapter)

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