Chapter 317: I alone am sufficient

Da Wu.

Fengtian Hall.

Here today another batch of guests arrived, they are from the Shengluo Empire.

However, unlike the previous high spirits, everyone's faces were gloomy.

One of the Lai Bo Martial Saints sighed: "How great is our gap with Da Wu? Why have we not seen any trace of the evil along the way?"

"Or perhaps the evil simply had no intention of attacking Da Wu?"

This time they came seeking aid, setting out from the Shengluo Empire, traveling east all the way, passing many small countries, fighting along the way—some against the evil, some against rebellious states.

But when they entered Da Wu's western region, they found that Da Wu had suffered no evil invasion at all, not even any rebellion.

Such a huge gap dealt them a heavy blow.

Although both are called the strongest country in this world, their responses to the evil are worlds apart.

Another, higher-cultivation Lai Jia Martial Saint said: "Actually, Da Wu is the evil's main attack direction."

"This time the evil's portal into our world is hidden inside the evil spirits, and three of those evil spirits are near Da Wu."

"One is in Da Wu's Wuyang Prefecture, another is in the Wa Country on the East Sea, and the third is in the Lan Country to the south."

"These three evil spirits form a triangle surrounding Da Wu; if they succeed in building the portal, Da Wu's situation will be no better than ours."

Saying that, the Shengjia Martial Saint sighed: "But Da Wu has produced a heaven's pride."

"He alone killed the evil spirit that had hidden in our world, which is why Da Wu remains unharmed."

"Ao, right, this person is Shen Qing; he is also Da Wu's steward, so watch what you say."

Just as his words fell, Shen Yin walked in from outside: "Hey, why aren't you coming in?"

The Shengjia Martial Saint chuckled: "Isn't it that you haven't arrived yet?"

Shen Yin laughed heartily: "Quick, quick, quick, please come inside."

Shen Yin brought several Shengluo Empire Martial Saints into the Fengtian Shop, then spoke.

"Zhu Xuan went to scout the surroundings, and Lu Yun isn't in the capital either, so only I am receiving you."

"But today we're not mainly here for me to talk with you; it's Shen Qing who will talk with you."

"He is on his way back."

Suddenly Shen Yin raised his eyebrows: "Just as I said, he's here."

In the next moment, Shen Qing flew directly from outside into the Fengtian Hall.

The Shengluo Empire people sprang up with a swish.

Shen Qing sat in the chief seat, waved his hand: "No need to be so formal, just sit; we're all our own people."

Shen Yin looked at Shen Qing: "Shen Qing, have you handled the East Sea Dragon Palace rebellion?"

As soon as he said that, the Shengluo Empire folks who had just sat down sprang up again with a swish.

"What! The East Sea Dragon Palace also rebelled?!"

Shen Qing glanced at them: "No need to make a fuss; it's not a big deal."

Saying this, Shen Qing turned his gaze back to Shen Yin: "The rebellion has been quelled."

"Now Ao Feng is in charge."

"Right, Remote Ancestor, thanks to the East Sea Dragon Palace rebellion, the East Sea's Sea Beast Empire is basically united; they will act against the evil, so please trouble your side to send someone to liaise with them."

"Just liaise with Ao Feng, the Kun of the Kun Clan, and the Yuanhou of the Blue Abyss Empire; those few are smart, the rest are idiots."

Several Shengluo Empire Martial Saints exchanged glances, each seeing bitterness and envy in the other's eyes.

The bitterness was that their own Shengluo Empire was in turmoil while Da Wu remained unharmed; the envy was that Da Wu had produced a heaven's pride like Shen Qing.

Slaying the three great evil spirits, destroying the evil's portal, quelling the Dragon Palace rebellion, and even uniting the East Sea's sea beasts.

Shen Qing looked at the several Shengluo Empire Martial Saints: "Alright, let's get down to business; you came for the evil, right? How is the Shengluo Empire's situation now?"

The Shengjia Martial Saint gave a wry smile: "The situation is not optimistic; masses of evil are pouring from all directions, and worse, we can't find where that portal is!"

Moreover, the sea beasts of the West Sea and North Sea have gone mad, attacking the Shengluo Empire's coast.

Shen Qing understood: "So you came seeking aid?"

The Shengjia Martial Saint opened his mouth several times, finally managing to utter a dry word: "Yes..."

"We can pay compensation..."

Shen Qing raised his hand to cut him off: "No need; when I need precious medicine later, just don't be stingy."

"Is that all?"

Shen Qing nodded, then rose: "Alright, let's set out like this."

The Shengjia Martial Saint stared: "Ah? Leave now? No one else? Who's going with us?"

Shen Qing pointed at his own face: "I alone am sufficient."

"Ah?"

Shen Qing strode out toward the outside of the Fengtian Hall.

Shen Yin looked at the several Martial Saints and spoke calmly.

"I know you have many doubts now."

"You know Ao Kun of the East Sea Dragon Palace, right?"

The Shengjia Martial Saint nodded; the East Sea Dragon Palace's Sea Saint Ninth Layer is renowned.

Shen Yin continued: "This time the East Sea Dragon Palace rebellion was instigated by him, but he also had his two sons, and together they were all slain by Shen Qing."

"Right, Shen Qing slew them single-handedly."

With a clang, a Shengluo Empire Martial Saint who hadn't sat stably fell straight to the ground.

Ao Kun? He is a Sea Saint Ninth Layer, equivalent to a ninth-level Martial Saint fierce dragon, with two Sea Saints assisting, and yet they were all slain by Shen Qing?

What are you joking about?

How could this be?

Shen Qing isn't of the younger generation? How did he manage to score the battle record of the elders?

But while he was still dazed, Shen Qing had already walked out of the Hall of Revering Heaven.

Suddenly, Shen Qing stopped, looked at a youth nearby who seemed familiar—it was exactly that foul-mouthed youth from the Origin Mountain baptism whom Shen Qing had beaten.

Xisaoluo has become much more weathered compared to before, gaining a scar on his face and losing his left arm.

Upon seeing Shen Qing, Xisaoluo immediately lowered his head.

Shen Qing glanced at him: "Xisaoluo? What happened to your arm?"

Xisaoluo said: "Lord Shen, nothing..."

A youth nearby spoke, somewhat sorrowful: "Lord Shen, here's what happened: on our way here we encountered evil spirits slaughtering civilians; Xisaoluo stood alone to shield the civilians from an evil sage, losing his hand in the process."

The evil qi has penetrated deeply; he probably won't live much longer, not even the evil qi containment stele can save him...

Shen Qing said: "Xisaoluo, do you still have this resolve? Do you regret it?"

Xisaoluo raised his head, somewhat stubborn: "We cultivators train to protect the weaker and challenge the stronger! I have no regrets!"

Shen Qing reached out and patted Xisaoluo's shoulder: "If you had half your current eloquence back at Origin Mountain, I wouldn't have beaten you."

However, your fate isn't to die yet—live on.

As he spoke, the destructive power in Shen Qing's hand activated, violently drawing out the evil qi within Xisaoluo and obliterating it.

Xisaoluo staggered for a moment, feeling the change within, his gaze shifting and flashing with light; he never expected Shen Qing to save him despite their past grudges.

Just then, the Martial Saint of the Shengluo Empire also walked out of the Hall of Revering Heaven.

Shen Qing slowly hovered in midair.

"Depart."

"Exterminate the evil spirits."