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Chapter 929: Debt Collection!
Chapter 929: Debt Collection!
In the vast Wu Xing Domain, after many years, the Five Finger Mountains have reappeared.
Those five mountain peaks, resembling fingers, were once destroyed by a powerful demon emperor. Their reappearance signifies that the Wu Xing Shen Sect has returned to its former glory.
However, whether a Nascent Soul Elder presides over the Five Peaks is another matter.
Beyond the Five Finger Mountains lies a towering peak that is always shrouded in mist, overlooking everything in the Wu Xing Shen Sect.
This is the cultivation ground of the Wu Xing Shen Sect's Divine Essence Sage, the Tai Shang Elder!
It is also a forbidden area within the sect, striking fear into the hearts of many.
Many disciples who venture into this area mysteriously disappear. Even the sect leader, Shen Huo, finds it difficult to retrieve them when he personally goes in search.
The world does not know what has happened to the Tai Shang Elder, but the sect leader Shen Huo has repeatedly ordered that no one approach Pillar Peak!
On this day.
Sect leader Shen Huo stands on a cliff, gazing at the distant Pillar Peak with a conflicted expression.
Under his diligent leadership over the past few decades, the Wu Xing Shen Sect has gradually flourished.
In particular, the number of Yuan Ying True People, after a long period of dormancy, has begun to surge.
From all appearances, the future of the sect looks bright.
But this world never allows one to live in peace!
The demon race has returned, this time with the terrifying Master of Cangwu Mountain personally backing them.
The dominant force of the Central Region has forcefully descended upon Dong Huang, intent on conquering the Dong Huang cultivation world.
To be honest, whether it's submitting to the Abyss Sect or being subordinate to the Heavenly Origin Dao Sect, it doesn't matter much to their Nascent Soul-level powers.
It's just a change of skies.
But when two extremes clash, a battle is inevitable!
The Wu Xing Shen Sect cannot afford to be caught in the turmoil.
Sect leader Shen Huo does not want to see the promising situation he has painstakingly built be destroyed by the damned human-demon war.
He wants to seek his senior brother's advice.
As one of the three remaining Grand Masters in Dong Huang, his senior brother is renowned far and wide.
If he were to proactively approach the Heavenly Origin Dao Sect and plead for mercy, securing a safer and more relaxed role for the Wu Xing Shen Sect in the upcoming conflict, it would be for the best.
Just like the lucky Divine Talisman Sect!
It is said that they have received the protection of a high-ranking figure from the Heavenly Origin Dao Sect, allowing them to avoid the front lines and focus on providing a large number of talismans.
This is something the Wu Xing Shen Sect could also do!
In fact, due to the sect's comprehensive capabilities, they might do it even better!
However, his senior brother has not been seen for a long time, not even when the Heavenly Origin Dao Sect's powerful figures came to recruit him.
It seems as if he is indifferent to everything happening outside.
"Senior Brother, what are you thinking?"
Sect leader Shen Huo murmured, his expression gradually becoming resolute.
He has heard of a mountain in the Central Region called the Heaven-Earth Peak!
It stands tall, reaching from earth to sky, a magnificent sight!
The Heavenly Origin Dao Sect has established a special organization on this peak called the Star Gate, specifically to welcome strong cultivators from other regions.
In particular, the Star Gate is keen on welcoming older and higher-realm cultivators.
With his senior brother's realm and strength, he would likely be one of the standout members in the Star Gate.
If his senior brother joins the Star Gate, the Wu Xing Shen Sect would have a powerful backing in the future conflict, avoiding some of the more dangerous battles.
Of course!
Sect leader Shen Huo has a small, hidden intention.
Leaving the sect now, his senior brother poses too much of a danger.
If he leaves the Wu Xing Shen Sect, it might actually be a good thing for the sect?
Having thought this through, Shen Huo made up his mind and prepared to personally visit Pillar Peak to see his senior brother.
"I have already discussed this with the powerful figures from the Heavenly Origin Dao Sect. They have given their solemn assurance that it is feasible. Moreover, the powerful Dao Zong currently overseeing Dong Huang has shown some interest in my senior brother and is willing to welcome him into the Star Gate."
"As long as Senior Brother agrees, it will benefit future battles, the sect’s development, and even his desire to seek a fifth-rank spiritual land for cultivation to advance to the Hua Shen realm. Joining the Heaven and Earth Peak will be a good thing for him personally."
"Three birds with one stone; he should agree!"
Patriarch Shen Huo reaffirmed his thoughts, his anxiety fading. He took a step forward, ready to head to Pillar Peak.
But in the next moment, his pupils constricted, and his face turned pale.
In the distance, the vast cloud and mist that perpetually shrouded Pillar Peak began to tremble violently.
The surging cloud sea showed signs of collapse.
"How is this possible?"
"That is Senior Brother’s most proud Nine Heavens Cloud Dragon Star Lock Array, which is even more powerful than the sect’s protective formation. How could it suddenly collapse?"
As he pondered, the cloud and mist suddenly came to life.
Amidst the swirling mist, a massive, snow-white python with specks of starlight coiled around it raised its head, its fierce gaze instantly locking onto a particular spot.
"Roar!"
The starlight chi dragon roared and charged recklessly toward that spot.
A gust of mountain wind blew, and a figure slowly emerged.
Facing the charging chi dragon, he remained calm, pointing a finger and striking it between the eyes.
Instantly, the starlight chi dragon crumbled as if struck by a powerful blow.
However, the white-robed man did not look pleased; instead, he frowned.
"The old villain’s Zhen fa skills are more advanced than I expected."
Sure enough, the collapsed chi dragon reformed in the vast cloud sea, its fierce gaze once again fixed on Luo Chen.
Boom!
The cloud and mist surged as the chi dragon thrashed, charging at the white-robed man.
Forcing him to retreat step by step.
Seeing this, Patriarch Shen Huo finally breathed a sigh of relief.
Although this person had somehow temporarily breached Senior Brother’s peak protection array, it was clear he had left some traces behind.
This gave Shen Huo enough time to react.
However!
In a fleeting glance, when he saw the face of the white-robed man, Shen Huo’s complexion changed completely.
It was Luo Chen!
A sharp cry erupted from his lips, echoing throughout the Wu Xing Shen Sect.
"Enemy attack!"
Instantly, the entire Wu Xing Shen Sect sprang into action.
The sound of a bell rang nine times.
Massive spiritual power surged forth.
Beams of light shot up from various peaks and valleys, heading toward Pillar Peak.
Faced with these developments, Luo Chen smiled wryly.
At his current strength, he could not storm into the heart of the sect like Qixia Yuanjun, who had shattered Mount Yanfu with a single palm strike.
Even Qixia Yuanjun had relied on the Tianyuan Ancestor’s avatar and Luo Chen as an anchor to achieve that.
So Luo Chen had to sneak in quietly, planning to first disable Pillar Peak’s protective Zhen fa before settling the two-hundred-year-old score with the old villain, Shen Yuan!
His actions were somewhat covert, but in matters of revenge, the end justifies the means.
The only issue was the unexpected turn of events.
Shen Yuan’s Zhen fa skills were far more advanced than anyone had anticipated.
He had clearly reached the level of an Array Dao Master!
"But this Zhen fa still has its weaknesses."
Luo Chen sneered, ignoring the starlight chi dragon that continuously regenerated and attacked.
Spiritual power flowed through his fingertips as he rapidly formed seals.
Then he slammed his palm down on the ground!
"Mountain Collapse!"
Terrifying spiritual fluctuations swept through the heavens and earth, radiating from Luo Chen and extending toward the towering Pillar Peak.
Not only that, a black light shot out from Luo Chen’s arm, roaring as it transformed into a massive dragon hundreds of feet long.
Hei Wang, having received Luo Chen’s orders, knew exactly what to do next.
He charged fearlessly toward Pillar Peak, his enormous body coiling around the mountain, spiraling upward.
Tremendous force erupted both from the outside and the inside.
Under the horrified gaze of the rushing experts, the spiritual mountain, which had never collapsed even during the great battle between humans and demons, began to shatter inch by inch.
The white-robed man slowly stood up, his eyes fixed on Pillar Peak.
Boom!
A deafening explosion echoed, and the majestic mountain crumbled to pieces!
The vast cloud sea dissipated into thin air.
The star-bright chi dragon in the cloud sea let out a mournful cry and then vanished without a trace.
At this moment, the earth split apart as if the end of the world had arrived.
Luo Chen watched the massive mountain collapse and shouted from afar, "Old villain Shen Yuan, how long do you plan to hide?"
His accusatory voice transformed into a mighty sound wave that spread throughout the Wu Xing Shen Sect.
However!
There was no response!
All that could be heard were the furious shouts from behind Luo Chen.
" audacity!"
"Who dares to challenge our Divine Sect?"
"Capture this insolent rogue!"
Faced with these accusations, Luo Chen frowned and turned around.
Only then did his true appearance reveal itself to the four hastily arriving Yuan Ying True People.
Since this was an act of vengeance, there was no need to hide. The face Luo Chen now showed was his true visage.
At just one glance, Qi Emei exclaimed, "Senior of the Dan Sect?"
"Zhan Yao Zhenren, Luo Chen!" another person blurted out.
Yao Hong’s expression was filled with shock and doubt, "Senior, why are you acting like this?"
To many, Luo Chen was a legend.
A legend who rose rapidly and became renowned throughout Dong Huang.
Especially his generous and kind behavior towards the younger generation won him many admirers.
Even when Qi Emei and others advanced to the nascent soul realm, they still called him "Senior" out of habit.
Luo Chen did not answer their questions but instead nodded.
"In just a few decades, the Wu Xing Shen Sect has nurtured three new nascent soul cultivators. Indeed, your sect has a deep foundation!"
Then, his gaze shifted to Shen Huo, the current sect leader of the Divine Sect.
"Shen Huo, you should understand why I have come today, right?"
Shen Huo’s lips trembled, and he could not speak for a long time.
Luo Chen shook his head, "Let’s not even mention the dark thoughts your sect’s Grand Elder had about me. Just the incident where the three Great Demon Emperors of the Pharmaceutical King Realm attacked me, which was orchestrated by your Grand Elder, is reason enough for me to come here today to settle the score!"
Upon hearing this, Qi Emei and the others exchanged glances.
The details of the Pharmaceutical King Realm battle had gradually spread over the years.
The number of top-tier experts involved was almost as many as during the most dangerous times of the human-demon war.
Particularly, Luo Chen’s strength was exaggerated to the extreme in that battle.
Facing three Great Demon Emperors, he not only survived but also personally killed the Sky Huangman Great Demon Emperor, the Son of the Ancient Demon Emperor!
Such a feat almost rivaled the legendary battle where the Qingshuang Great Demon Emperor, the first person below the Hua Shen realm, fought against three human cultivators.
However, the outcome of that battle was not just a great victory for Luo Chen. It also involved him being gravely injured and hiding in a secret place for ten years before returning.
Now, the person involved was personally saying that he fell into such a perilous situation due to the secret machinations of the Wu Xing Shen Sect’s Grand Elder?
If this news spread, the Wu Xing Shen Sect’s Grand Elder would be seen as a traitor who harmed fellow human cultivators during the human-demon war, ruining his reputation completely.
Even if it didn’t spread, the current atmosphere was already causing unease among the Divine Sect’s cultivators.
Seeing the situation deteriorate, Sect Leader Shen Huo could no longer sit still.
He sternly said, "Luo Chen, this is just a false accusation. Words alone are not proof. Do you have any evidence?"
"Proof?" Luo Chen laughed.
His loud laughter echoed across the area, causing the low-ranking disciples of the Wu Xing Shen Sect, who were rushing to the scene, to feel their blood boiling, their mana chaotic, and their minds disoriented.
Under the reverent gazes of the four Yuan Ying True People and Sect Leader Shen Huo, Luo Chen slowly floated into the air, with the scene of the mountain collapsing behind him.
"What proof do you need?"
"In our actions, we seek only clarity of mind!"
"You Wu Xing Shen Sect have harbored resentment against me, Luo Chen, for countless years. Today, it's time to settle all these grievances!"
As he spoke, Luo Chen's Shenxi spread, and his powerful nascent soul domain was unleashed.
In an instant, the four agitated Yuan Ying True People were firmly suppressed.
The terrifying pressure caused their faces to pale.
Especially the three newly ascended nascent souls, Qi Emei, who believed that after achieving the True Person realm, they could go anywhere in the world.
But now, they realized that there were always greater heights and more formidable individuals.
Even among nascent soul cultivators, there was a vast difference between heaven and earth.
Luo Chen looked at the four people who had submitted to his domain, as well as the countless low-ranking cultivators who dared not even meet his gaze, and found it all utterly boring.
"Old villain Shen Yuan, are you still hiding? Do you want me to start a massacre?"
In the silence, a hoarse, menacing voice sounded.
"External enemies are invading, and you still hesitate to act?"
Another equally powerful nascent soul domain emerged from the shattered Pillar Peak, colliding with Luo Chen's domain.
Boom!
Ripples spread through the air.
Due to this collision, Luo Chen could no longer suppress the others.
Shen Huo, the sect leader, suddenly shouted, "Kill him! He has invaded our inner sanctum and provoked internal strife during the critical time when the demon race is massing its forces. Even if the Heavenly Origin Dao Sect intervenes, we will have a just cause to defend ourselves."
...
Above the Nine Heavens.
A Flying Shuttle appeared intermittently.
Rune Elder's face showed a hint of worry. "With four Yuan Ying True People and a top-tier divine essence sage secretly observing, does Luo Chen really not need our help?"
Cang Long, standing beside him, smiled with confidence in Luo Chen.
"No need. With Senior Brother Luo Chen's abilities, any number of cultivators below the Great Cultivator level would be like a drop in the ocean."
Rune Elder glanced at Cang Long, then at the battlefield below, his expression complex.
He was amazed by Luo Chen's formidable strength, yet he felt a pang of sorrow over the sudden appearance of three new nascent souls in Wu Xing Shen Sect and one more in Luo Tian Sect.
Why didn't Divine Rune Sect have such new rising stars?
Of course, this thought flashed through his mind briefly, and his attention soon returned to the battle below.
Does Luo Chen really have such overwhelming power?
...
With a loud shout, Shen Huo, the sect leader, was the first to attack.
He opened his mouth and spat out a crimson flame that shot directly at Luo Chen.
Luo Chen frowned slightly, his Shenxi continuing to spread, trying to locate the old villain Shen Yuan.
Facing Shen Huo's attack, he remained completely unfazed.
Playing with fire?
In front of Luo Chen, that was courting death!
Without making any grand gestures, he simply reached out and grabbed the crimson flame, which obediently came into his hand, swirling around his fingertips.
Not only that, but as Luo Chen's fingers moved backward, something seemed to be extracted from Shen Huo's body.
"Is this your Essence True Fire?"
Spit!
A mouthful of blood spewed out, and Shen Huo's face was filled with terror.
How could his Essence True Fire, which he had refined for hundreds of years, be so easily broken and even extracted?
It was as if the other party was the true master of his Essence True Fire?
What Shen Huo didn't know was that Luo Chen was a master of fire, with fire control skills that were among the best in this world.
Furthermore, having cultivated the top-tier fire attribute technique, the Heavenly Phoenix Nirvana Sutra, he was immune to and could even suppress most fire attacks.
Most importantly, he had already comprehended the essence of fire!
Playing with fire in front of him was like showing off a saber in front of Guan Yu.
With Shen Huo's attack, the other three nascent soul cultivators also moved.
Luo Chen merely sneered.
"You are courting death!" (End of Chapter)
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