Chapter 217 - 215: The Monstrously Ferocious Zhi Shilang

Chapter 217: Chapter 215: The Monstrously Ferocious Zhi Shilang

Wang Xuangan stared at Xuan Ci and the other two monks, a strange grin spreading across his face. "The Vajra Prajna Temple has never offended me, but I just can’t stand the sight of you bald donkeys.

Those monks from Jinyuan Temple in Yan Province are from the same line as your Vajra Prajna Temple, aren’t they? A Branch Family that split off, I believe.

Every one of them is fat-headed and greasy-eared, knowing only how to cozy up to the rich and powerful. They kept the women of Prince Yan’s Mansion happy and built countless Golden Buddha Towers, all while the people of Yan Province suffered and died in droves.

Is that how your Buddha taught you to spread the Buddhist Teachings? It’s all bullshit!"

The hot-tempered Xing Yuan, hearing Wang Xuangan insult the Buddhist Sect, roared, "Alliance Leader Wang, watch your words! If you insult our Buddhist Sect, even if our skills are inferior, we will fight you to the death!"

"Junior Brother!"

Xuan Ci snapped, then said in a low voice, "Alliance Leader Wang, Jinyuan Temple does indeed have some history with our Vajra Prajna Temple. However, we became a separate Branch Family hundreds of years ago, before the Great Xia was even founded. The disciples of Vajra Prajna Temple all abide by the precepts; we are not like the monks of Jinyuan Temple."

But Wang Xuangan ignored Xuan Ci’s explanation. He stared at Xing Yuan and sneered, "You bald donkey. You just said you’d fight me to the death? Fine, I’ll grant your wish!"

The moment he finished speaking, Wang Xuangan abruptly stretched out his hand. Instantly, an overwhelmingly powerful suction force lifted Xing Yuan into the air.

Xing Yuan struggled desperately, a dazzling Buddha Light erupting from his body.

But in the next moment, Wang Xuangan clenched his right fist. The power in the air suddenly constricted, and Xing Yuan’s body was brutally crushed until it exploded.

"Junior Brother!"

Xuan Ci and Xing Chi roared in grief. Buddha Light True Qi surged from their bodies as they both charged at Wang Xuangan.

Wang Xuangan threw a punch. It was like a meteor crashing to earth—a simple strike that unleashed boundless might, sending Xuan Ci and Xing Chi flying backward, coughing up blood.

"I personally chopped off King Yan Zhao Pan’s head. Is your bald head harder than his? You want to fight me to the death? You’re not worthy!"

Wang Xuangan took a step forward, stomped directly on Xing Chi’s head, and crushed it under his foot.

He then reached out and clenched his fist in the air. Xuan Ci’s Protective Buddha Light was instantly shattered, and he was lifted into Wang Xuangan’s grasp like a rag doll.

Wang Xuangan jabbed a finger at Xuan Ci’s Dantian, directly crippling his Primordial Pill and even shattering his Dantian and Reincarnation Sea.

Xuan Ci suddenly spat out a mouthful of blood, his face turning so pale he looked as if he had aged several decades.

"You, old monk, your words weren’t too grating on the ears. I’ll spare you so you can go back to the Vajra Prajna Temple and deliver a message. 𝘧𝓇ℯℴ𝓂

I killed them. If you bald donkeys want revenge, come find me on Changbai Mountain.

I’ve already killed all the bald donkeys at Jinyuan Temple. If you bald donkeys from the Vajra Prajna Temple want to come and die too, I’ll be happy to oblige!"

Xuan Ci didn’t dare say another word. He scrambled out of the Fire Cloud Cave in a pathetic state, spitting up blood as he fled.

After Xuan Ci’s figure had completely disappeared, Chen Yuan quickly cupped his fists in a salute. "This junior, Chen Jiutian, greets Alliance Leader Wang. Thank you for your assistance, Alliance Leader."

’Wang Xuangan killed Xing Yuan and Xing Chi, but he deliberately let Xuan Ci go back to deliver the message.’

’He didn’t say a single word to me the entire time. He was intentionally drawing all the hatred and karmic consequences onto himself.’

Wang Xuangan waved his hand dismissively. "No need for formalities. You saved Luo Lie, so helping you with this little trouble is nothing.

Besides, I’ve been itching to deal with these bald donkeys from the Vajra Prajna Temple for a long time. Crushing two of their heads has let me blow off some steam."

From behind, Luo the Thirteenth Lang grinned at Chen Yuan. "Brother Chen, I heard you were being hunted by men from the Sword Worship Manor, so I begged my Adoptive Father to come save you. I didn’t expect you to have already solved the problem yourself.

But it wasn’t a wasted trip. I didn’t think these bald donkeys from the Vajra Prajna Temple would come looking for trouble with you too. It was the perfect chance for my Adoptive Father to take care of them for you."

Only then did Chen Yuan realize that Luo the Thirteenth Lang and Wang Xuangan—the famed Zhi Shilang—had come specifically to save him.

Wang Xuangan looked at Chen Yuan with approval. "That boy Luo Lie was very nervous, urging me to come save you.

Who would have thought that after all our rushing, we’d arrive to find that those good-for-nothings from Sword Worship Manor couldn’t even touch you.

Using the underground fire meridian to trap and kill over a hundred Condensing Truth Realm Martial Artists, and even slaying a Primordial Pill Realm Grandmaster... tsk tsk, the young people these days are truly incredible.

When I was your age, I was still chopping trees on Changbai Mountain. I’d run all over the mountain in fear if I so much as saw a black bear.

If that boy Luo Lie had half your skill and strength, I’d dare to make him the successor of the Sun-Swapping Alliance right now."

It was clear that Wang Xuangan’s gaze was filled with nothing but admiration for Chen Yuan.

’This young man’s strength is extraordinary. At such a young age, he’s already ranked in the top twenty of the Hidden Dragon Rankings.’

’Wang Xuangan didn’t think much of that, however.’

’To an expert of his level, the Hidden Dragon Rankings were like children playing house.’

’But Chen Yuan using the underground fire meridian to trap and kill over a hundred Condensing Truth masters from Sword Worship Manor, and then turning the tables to kill Zhu Xinwu... now *that* showed courage and strategy. His methods were decisive and ruthless, showing the bearing of a great general.’

’His own adoptive son was incredibly brave, a fierce warrior perfect for leading a charge, but his methods paled in comparison to this young man’s.’

"Alliance Leader Wang, you flatter me. I was simply forced into a corner."

Chen Yuan shook his head with a wry smile, then asked, "Alliance Leader Wang, why did you and Brother Luo come to Qin Province?"

Wang Xuangan said flatly, "To take a man’s life.

That damned cur Lei Yuanhong, the Chief Constable of the Six Gates in Qin Province, is so desperate for merit he doesn’t care about his own life. He captured one of my subordinates who I sent to Qin Province to procure supplies and tortured him to death.

Since he wants to die so badly, I’ll grant his wish. I made a special trip to take his worthless head."

Chen Yuan was slightly taken aback. ’This Alliance Leader of the Sun-Swapping Alliance has such a murderous nature!’

’He’d personally travel thousands of miles just to kill someone. If that Chief Constable Lei Yuanhong knew he had provoked such a harbinger of death, he wouldn’t have dared to capture anyone from the Sun-Swapping Alliance even if it killed him.’

’Then again, with Lei Yuanhong dead, Qin Suguang’s life should get a little easier.’

’I remember Qin Suguang saying that Chief Constable Lei Yuanhong seemed to have some issue with him and was always making things difficult.’

Luo the Thirteenth Lang laughed heartily at the side. "Brother Chen, I knew it back then! You were never destined to be a fish trapped in a pond. I knew you would one day soar to the heavens.

I’ve been keeping an eye on the Hidden Dragon Rankings from Yan Province, but I never expected your rise to be so fast. You’re already about to break into the top ten.

Brother Chen, your cultivation is being wasted in Zhenwu Hall. How about coming over and joining my Sun-Swapping Alliance? With us brothers working together, we can definitely achieve great things!"

Wang Xuangan said in a deep voice, "Young Friend Chen, before this, that boy Luo Lie was going on like a madman about how outstanding you were. I was a little skeptical at the time.

But seeing you today, Young Friend Chen, you are indeed exceptionally talented, and both your mentality and methods are top-tier.

If you join my Sun-Swapping Alliance, I can’t make promises about everything, but I can guarantee that the treatment you receive will be no worse than that of my adoptive son, Luo Lie!

And it’s not that I’m trying to stir up trouble, but that fellow Chao Hongtu of Zhenwu Hall is just a watchdog. He seems bold and heroic, but he’s actually narrow-minded and will never amount to anything great."

A disdainful sneer appeared on Wang Xuangan’s lips. "Back when the Celestial Martial Alliance was at its peak, he actually chose to be pacified by the Court. That move not only betrayed the members of the Celestial Martial Alliance, but it also cut himself off from the Jianghu, forever severing the Alliance’s path to expansion.

It’s only because the Court lacks strength right now. Otherwise, the moment the Court has spare power, they will definitely move to annihilate Zhenwu Hall first.

Once you start something like a rebellion, there’s no turning back. A policy of appeasement can never last.

Young Friend Chen, Zhenwu Hall is already just bones in a grave. You have no future there.

Besides, I’ve heard that you’re one of Military Advisor Liu Suifeng’s men, not part of Chao Hongtu’s Direct Lineage.

’Tiansuanzi’ Liu Suifeng is a remarkable man. Without his infallible strategies, the Celestial Martial Alliance could never have risen so quickly back then.

But the one who calls the shots in Zhenwu Hall now is not Liu Suifeng.

Young Friend Chen, Chao Hongtu is not an enlightened master. Come to my Sun-Swapping Alliance."

Luo the Thirteenth Lang also looked at Chen Yuan expectantly.

’He didn’t have many friends in the Sun-Swapping Alliance. Some of the guys were unpleasant to work with, and he didn’t want to associate with them.’

’If Chen Yuan could come to the Sun-Swapping Alliance, they could fight side by side, and he would have one more trusted brother to whom he could entrust his back.’

And Wang Xuangan wasn’t just recruiting Chen Yuan for Luo the Thirteenth Lang’s sake; he genuinely admired the young man.

Putting aside his strength, Chen Yuan’s ruthless and decisive way of doing things was something Wang Xuangan greatly appreciated. It was his style.

Chen Yuan, however, didn’t even hesitate. He shook his head and bowed to Wang Xuangan. "I thank you for your high regard, Alliance Leader Wang, but Lord Liu Suifeng has shown me great kindness in recognizing my talent. If I were to betray Zhenwu Hall now to join the Sun-Swapping Alliance, how could I ever face Lord Liu Suifeng?

Besides, if I agree today just because you’ve made an offer, what happens tomorrow if a stronger expert recruits me with an even better offer? Should I accept or decline?

I’m sure that even you, Alliance Leader Wang, wouldn’t dare to trust someone so fickle, would you?"

’Although Zhenwu Hall was currently more famous than the Sun-Swapping Alliance, in terms of actual strength, the Sun-Swapping Alliance was already far stronger.’

’The Sun-Swapping Alliance right now was like the Celestial Martial Alliance back when it had just rebelled. It was on the rise, accumulating power at a rapid pace, with large forces joining it every day.’

’But Chen Yuan’s original purpose for joining Zhenwu Hall wasn’t just for a good future. It was also to peacefully develop his own power, as well as for a certain opportunity in Chao Hongtu’s possession that he knew about from the original story.’

’So, until he obtained that opportunity, Chen Yuan would not leave Zhenwu Hall.’

’And even if he did leave, he wouldn’t join the Sun-Swapping Alliance.’

’Although the Sun-Swapping Alliance was currently flourishing, it was also rife with problems. The biggest issue was the several sworn brothers who had founded the alliance with Wang Xuangan. They were now the Vice Alliance Leaders and held significant power and influence.’

’These men were all sharing a bed but dreaming different dreams with Wang Xuangan—united in appearance but divided in spirit. They would cause even greater problems in the future.’

’Luo the Thirteenth Lang, despite being Wang Xuangan’s adoptive son, was often targeted internally. If Chen Yuan were to enter the Sun-Swapping Alliance now as part of Wang Xuangan’s Direct Lineage, he would surely attract a lot of trouble as well.’