Chapter 219 - 217: Ming Sect’s Call for Aid

Chapter 219: Chapter 217: Ming Sect’s Call for Aid

After Wen Rou returned to the Celestial Wind Listening Rain Tower, she had no intention of immediately broadcasting Xuan Hong’s secret for the entire Jianghu to hear.

As one of the top Wind Media Powers in the Jianghu, the Celestial Wind Listening Rain Tower knew which secrets could be told and which could not.

Therefore, not only would Wen Rou keep this information quiet, but she could also use it to gain considerable benefits.

But in a few years, Xu Tianhong would reveal this secret himself. If Wen Rou were still sitting on it by then, it would be worthless.

However, Chen Yuan had no way of reminding Wen Rou about these future events. It was all up to how she handled things herself.

Meanwhile, the news of Chen Yuan eliminating the people from Sword Worship Manor spread rapidly throughout Qin Province.

Although Sword Worship Manor’s overall strength didn’t place it among the top-tier major sects, its practice of publicly sharing its Sword Dao Secret Techniques had earned it great fame in Qin Province, and Zhu Xinwu himself had a decent reputation.

Yet in a single day, Zhu Xinwu was dead, Sword Worship Manor had fallen apart, and over a hundred Condensing Truth Realm Martial Artists had been burned to death by Chen Yuan alone in Fire Cloud Cave.

Such a stunning feat of arms left the Jianghu People of Qin Province utterly shocked.

These were over a hundred great masters of the Condensing Truth Realm, individuals who would be considered pillars of any force they belonged to.

But Chen Yuan had incinerated all of them within a day, showing no mercy. His ruthless and decisive methods sent a chill down the spines of many Jianghu People.

Perhaps some had secretly been plotting to get their hands on the Seven Kills Stele Fragment, but after hearing this news, they all suppressed their ambitions, not daring to court death any longer.

One only needed to look at the fate of Zhu Xinwu and Sword Worship Manor to understand.

Their strength couldn’t even compare to Sword Worship Manor’s, so why would they go looking for death?

Because of this, Chen Yuan’s journey afterward was quite peaceful.

And it wasn’t just the destruction of Sword Worship Manor by Chen Yuan that shook the Martial World of Qin Province. News that ’Zhi Shilang’ Wang Xuangan had slain two Primordial Pill Realm Grandmasters from Vajra Prajna Temple also spread throughout the province.

This incident was far more significant than Chen Yuan’s annihilation of Sword Worship Manor.

Vajra Prajna Temple was the hegemon of Qin Province. For the Sun-Swapping Alliance, an organization they considered ’relatively unknown,’ to dare kill two of their Grandmasters—was the Alliance Leader insane?

In an instant, the gossip in the Qin Province Jianghu shifted from discussing Chen Yuan to speculating on how Vajra Prajna Temple would deal with the Sun-Swapping Alliance.

But the outcome was completely unexpected.

Vajra Prajna Temple seemed to have swallowed its anger, taking no action whatsoever.

However, rumors circulated that several high-ranking abbots from Vajra Prajna Temple had traveled to the Sun-Swapping Alliance in Yan Province, only to return in disgrace without even being allowed through the gates.

While the Jianghu of Qin Province was in an uproar over one shocking piece of news after another, Chen Yuan had already left Qin Province and entered Ji Province. He planned to travel by water to the border of Qing Province, from where he could return directly to Ning Province.

This route wasn’t the fastest, but it was the most convenient. By boarding a boat, he could cross an entire province with ease.

Just as Chen Yuan was preparing to board a ship at the Qingyang River dock in Ji Province, a burning sensation suddenly emanated from his body.

Slightly startled, Chen Yuan took a Jade Pendant from his robes.

The Jade Pendant was now faintly glowing and warm to the touch. A subtle power emanated from it, pointing Chen Yuan in a specific direction.

This was the Communication Jade Pendant that Mr. Bei had given him.

This Jade Pendant could be used to send messages over a hundred li to call for aid from nearby Great Brightness Sect Martial Artists. It also allowed one to sense when others were calling for help.

’The Jade Pendant is active. It must be a Great Brightness Sect Martial Artist within a hundred li who’s in trouble and calling for help.’

Chen Yuan pondered for a moment, then immediately took the Jade Pendant and sped off in the direction it indicated.

Although the Great Brightness Sect had few members now, it was like a centipede that dies but never falls—its internal strength was by no means weak.

Having such a force backing him in the shadows would make things more convenient for Chen Yuan.

’So, lending a hand now will be very helpful in raising my status within the Great Brightness Sect.’

’Besides, Mr. Bei said that anyone from the Great Brightness Sect who uses this Communication Jade Pendant must offer a sufficient reward as thanks afterward.’

’In short, even though we’re fellow sect members, no one is expected to suffer a loss for helping.’

As Chen Yuan raced along, he put on his Nether King Mask.

’I don’t know what the situation is over there. If there are too many people, I’ll need to conceal my identity.’

Following the Jade Pendant’s guidance, Chen Yuan sped for over twenty li. The main reason for the distance was that the other party was constantly on the move.

Finally, several figures appeared ahead: three Daoists were chasing a white-robed Martial Artist who looked to be in his thirties.

All of them had the cultivation of the Condensing Truth Realm Late Stage. The white-robed Martial Artist, in particular, had already reached the Half-Step Primordial Pill Realm.

However, he seemed to have been gravely injured, suffering from severe internal wounds. Unable to fight them head-on, he could only flee.

The three Daoists, on the other hand, were clearly from a top-tier major sect. Their cultivation techniques were profound, and their secret techniques were powerful.

When Chen Yuan appeared, all four of them were momentarily stunned.

The white-robed Martial Artist sensed the aura on Chen Yuan and saw the Nether King Mask he wore. A thought suddenly struck him, and he was overjoyed.

"Could you be Brother Chen Yuan of the Celestial Fire Hall? Please, lend me a hand and get rid of these three ox-nosed Daoists from the Heaven-Encompassing Daoist Sect!"

Chen Yuan raised an eyebrow. ’These three Daoists are actually from the Heaven-Encompassing Daoist Sect, one of the Four Daoist Courts.’

The Heaven-Encompassing Daoist Sect was located far away in Bing Province in the Northwest Direction, a remote major province. The sect’s power there was immense; not only was Bing Province beyond the Court’s control, but even the local Jianghu Forces revered the Heaven-Encompassing Daoist Sect.

The Heaven-Encompassing Great Transformation Scripture they cultivated was majestic and powerful, allowing one to condense supreme Dao Essence, cultivate toward the Daluo Saint Realm, and pursue Golden Body Manifestation and Ascension in the Daylight.

Seeing Chen Yuan’s sudden intervention, the three disciples from the Heaven-Encompassing Daoist Sect also instantly realized who he was.

"It’s Chen Yuan from the Celestial Fire Hall, the only remnant of the Ming Sect to make a name for himself on the Hidden Dragon Rankings!"

"Yun Song, Yun Lu, the two of you deal with this Chen Yuan. I will kill this scoundrel!"

Among the three Daoists, the middle-aged one, who was in his forties and had a Half-Step Primordial Pill Realm cultivation, brandished his Dao Sword and charged directly at the white-robed Martial Artist from the Ming Sect.

The other two, who were younger and at the Condensing Truth Realm Late Stage, immediately responded, "Yes, Senior Brother!"

As soon as the words fell, the deep, heavy Dao Essence on Yun Song’s cyan Dao Sword erupted in a slash. A rainbow of Sword Qi streaked across the sky, its might grand and majestic.

Heaven-Encompassing Sword Scripture!

Meanwhile, Yun Lu’s figure became ethereal. In an instant, he appeared behind Chen Yuan, forming a Seal Technique with his hands. A torrent of True Qi transformed into an array formation, completely sealing off Chen Yuan’s ability to dodge and even preventing any external power from entering his body.

Heaven-Encompassing Spirit-Sealing Array!

These two truly lived up to their background as disciples of a major sect. Both were at the Condensing Truth Realm Late Stage, yet their cultivation was more than ten times stronger than that of the Martial Artists from Sword Worship Manor.

Chen Yuan glanced around, scanned his surroundings, and after confirming no other Martial Artists were present, he directly drew the Blood Sea Listening Tide.

’Since no one else is here, I can use my full strength without worry.’

As long as he dealt with these three Daoists, he wouldn’t have to worry about his identity being exposed.

The Ming Sect Martial Artist, of course, already knew Chen Yuan’s identity.

However, many Martial Artists in the Ming Sect had dual identities. When they met as sect members, they would always address each other by their aliases.

For example, Mr. Bei was known as Ju Mang within the Ming Sect. Inside the sect, Chen Yuan could only be ’Chen Yuan’; no one would be idiotic enough to call him Chen Jiutian.

In an instant, the Power of Li Yan Blood Fiend gathered boundless Celestial Fire upon the Blood Sea Listening Tide, suffusing it with a fiery crimson glow.

As Chen Yuan slashed down with his blade, the crimson light transformed into a magnificent Karma Fire Red Lotus that erupted with a BOOM, instantly tearing apart the Heaven-Encompassing Spirit-Sealing Array and meeting the Heaven-Encompassing Sword head-on.

Yun Lu’s Array was brutally torn apart, and he immediately coughed up a mouthful of blood.

Yun Song, who bore the brunt of the attack, felt a sky-high killing intent rush toward him, accompanied by an extremely powerful Blood Fiend Power. His sword strike was shattered in an instant, and his Dao Essence was immediately suppressed.

Yun Song’s expression changed dramatically, and he retreated abruptly.

But in the next moment, a crimson light flared on the Blood Sea Listening Tide. A series of strange, ringing vibrations emanated from the blade, carrying a monstrous killing intent that shook the soul of anyone who heard it.

Blood Sea Tide-Rising Song!

Yun Song’s mind trembled. His vision was enveloped by a sea of red, and his mind was filled with nothing but berserk killing intent.

But his foundation was deep. He reacted in an instant, quickly forming a Daoist Technique with his hands. Dao Essence Power flooded his mind, neutralizing the frenzied killing intent.

In the next moment, however, Chen Yuan’s Sword Momentum, imbued with ultimate killing power, was upon him. Under the frenzied slashes of the Blood Sea Listening Tide, his Dao Sword shattered with a loud CRACK. Chen Yuan’s attack sent him flying, a massive, bloody gash appearing on his chest.

"Senior Brother, watch out!"

Yun Lu’s face fell. With a sharp cry, Dao Essence swirled around his body as he charged toward Chen Yuan. He threw a palm strike, and a misty gray Dao Essence coalesced into a giant Palm Seal that crashed down.

Heaven-Encompassing Great Palm Seal!

Chen Yuan spun around and unleashed the Blood Killing Heaven-Seizing Hand. Empowered by the Power of Li Yan Blood Fiend, the Blood Killing Heaven-Seizing Hand was even more tyrannical, directly annihilating the Heaven-Encompassing Great Palm Seal and sending Yun Lu flying back, spitting blood.

In the next instant, boundless Celestial Fire Sword Qi surrounded Chen Yuan. Surging Sword Intent emanated from it, mixed with the Power of Li Yan Blood Fiend, adding a touch of fiery ferocity.

As Chen Yuan extended his Sword Pointing, the vast Celestial Fire Sword Qi shot toward Yun Song like a rainbow piercing the sun!

Yun Song frantically burned his own Qi Blood and True Qi. But he had already been severely wounded by Chen Yuan’s blade, and the wound was now tainted with Li Yan Blood Fiend, which was searing his flesh. Just as he began to burn his Qi Blood, he discovered that a portion of it was being directly devoured by the Li Yan Blood Fiend.

Before he could gather enough power to resist, the Heaven-Burning Sword Qi completely engulfed him, tearing him into a cloud of flying ash!

Heaven-Burning Destruction Sword Qi!

Yun Lu stared at the scene in disbelief, then immediately turned and fled.

Chen Yuan didn’t give chase. Instead, he gathered the power in his body, drew a bow, and nocked an arrow. Accompanied by the sound of a thunderclap, the Mulan Continuous Jail-Piercing Arrow shot out.

Sensing the terrifying power coming from behind, Yun Lu frantically performed Seal Formations, causing one array after another to materialize in the air.

But against an arrow powerful enough to pierce the Ninefold Hell, those arrays were easily torn apart. A massive, bloody hole appeared in Yun Lu’s chest, and his body crashed to the ground.