Chapter 403: The Rout

Just as Wei Shang was completely at a loss, an even more terrifying scene unfolded. When the many disciples of Taixu Palace heard that the people from the Tiangui Sect had failed, their fighting spirit plummeted to the lowest point in an instant; the last remaining glimmer of hope in their hearts was also extinguished!

Once they lost their fighting spirit, this battle was undoubtedly lost for Taixu Palace. Furthermore, the majority of the cultivators here had been recruited by Taixu Palace from among the loose cultivators; it could be said that they were a mixed bag, and some had even come specifically for the Cave Abodes on the Immortal Mountain. Now that they couldn't even obtain the Immortal Mountain, let alone any Cave Abodes!

For a time, everyone feared for their own safety, and all the cultivators slowly began to move toward the War Boat!

"You bunch of cowards! All of you, come back!"

Wei Shang roared in anger, but his shouts now had absolutely no effect on these cultivators who had lost their fighting spirit! When an army is defeated, it collapses like a mountain; it was simply not something he could reverse alone!

"Wei Laogui! Let's settle our accounts properly today!"

Witnessing this scene, Zhou Huizheng did not deliberately stop the retreating cultivators, but instead flickered and arrived at Wei Shang's side. At the same time, Yang Huzi also let out a cold laugh and pounced over!

The three Nascent Soul cultivators of the Giant Spirit Pavilion surrounded Wei Shang. Even if he were arrogant, he would absolutely not dare to strike lightly! His Divine Sense enveloped a large area here.

Wei Shang let out a long sigh. It seemed the situation was lost; he had been utterly defeated in today's battle! He didn't even have a chance to turn things around!

Thinking of this, Wei Shang was in total despair. His figure moved violently, and the two clones he had previously released instantly returned into his body. The next moment, he transformed into a streak of light and charged toward the direction of the War Boat!

Zhang Nuo originally wanted to rise and pursue, but he was stopped by Zhou Huizheng!

"Fourth Master, forget it! Do not pursue a desperate foe! If we really push the people of Taixu Palace to the brink and they fight to the death, we might not necessarily come out on top!"

Zhou Huizheng was a shrewd person; with just a slight turn of his thoughts, he understood the stakes involved! Hearing this, Zhang Nuo frowned, then immediately retracted his two Buddha-Demons, but his gaze remained fixed firmly on Wei Shang atop the War Boat! If he let him go today, he would certainly be a scourge in the future!

But given his current strength, he simply lacked the capital to fight Wei Shang again. After experiencing the great battle against the two Nascent Soul Stage cultivators of the Tiangui Sect, Zhang Nuo's Spirit Power was also mostly exhausted; what he was projecting now was merely a facade!

"Fourth Master! I really couldn't tell! You are so formidable! You actually even beheaded Wang Ba Gui!"

Yang Huzi stepped forward and gave Zhang Nuo a pat. This person was straightforward; he said whatever was on his mind and never hid anything!

"It was just a stroke of luck!"

Zhang Nuo remained as low-key as ever and did not offer much explanation!

"Luck? Why have I never encountered such a lucky thing!"

Yang Huzi laughed heartily. Zhang Nuo had always been like this, not fond of showing off!

Wei Shang and the others on the War Boat, listening to Yang Huzi's laughter, all wore expressions of anger. However, no matter how angry they were, it was useless; it was simply impossible to conquer Yulong Immortal Mountain! As for the specific details, they would have to wait until they found Gui Yibu to ask in detail!

The massive War Boat turned around and sped away in a certain direction. Zhou Huizheng looked at the direction where the War Boat disappeared, his face completely revealing a victorious smile! The disciples of the Giant Spirit Pavilion also cheered in unison! That sound could practically shatter the sky!

This battle where the Giant Spirit Pavilion defeated the many with the few against Taixu Palace almost shook the entire Xianhuan Continent. At the same time, one name became known to many! Zhang Nuo! It was like a clap of thunder on flat ground; in just a few short months, his legends were circulating all over the Xianhuan Continent!

However, rumors are just that; the more they are spread, the more exaggerated they become! In an instant, all sorts of versions appeared! On the edge of the Xianhuan Continent, at the summit of Chen Jie Xian Shan, an old man was frowning, lost in thought, wondering about something. Before long, a streak of light flew from somewhere on the Immortal Mountain and landed directly beside the old man. The light faded, revealing a young girl.

This young girl was extremely beautiful, to the point that it could be said she exceeded the category of beautiful; one could completely use the two words "enchanting monster" to describe her!

"Father, what are you looking for?"

This woman was Su Haizhen of the Su Family, and the old man was the head of the Su Family, Su Mucheng!

"Have you heard the rumors circulating on the continent recently?"

"Are you talking about the ones regarding Zhang Nuo?"

Su Haizhen was incredibly clever; if it were any other rumor, her father would not have sought her out!

"Indeed! Does this child's supernatural power really reach such a level?"

Rumors are rumors after all; Su Mucheng was worldly-wise and very clear about the lack of substance in rumors!

"Didn't Father meet him back then? You naturally know how his supernatural powers are!"

"Back then he was only a Golden Core Stage cultivator, and although his few supernatural powers were not weak, they did not catch my eye. Even though that brat activated the Teleportation Array Disk I gave him, we still couldn't find his tracks. It seems this child is not as simple as we imagined. Now that rumors about him are flying everywhere, it really makes me tempted!"

Speaking of this, Su Mucheng's old face was full of regret. Had he known Zhang Nuo was this formidable, he would have done whatever it took to pull him into the Su Family when they were capturing the 'Spirit Beast'! Now it was too late; Zhang Nuo had joined the Giant Spirit Pavilion, and trying to win him over now would likely not be so easy!

Su Haizhen also saw her father's state of mind, a strange look flashing in her bright eyes as she recalled the time she and Zhang Nuo were trapped at the bottom of the 'Maze Sea Vortex', feeling a lingering sense of nostalgia in her heart!

"Zhen'er! As things stand, I have no choice but to let you make a trip!"

In the gaze Su Mucheng cast upon his daughter, there was a bit more expectation!

"What does Father mean by this?"

Startled from her memories, Su Haizhen looked at her father in confusion!

"It is simply impossible to have Zhang Nuo join the Su Family now, so the only way is to try our best to build a good relationship with the Giant Spirit Pavilion. Judging by Zhang Nuo's growth rate, in a few hundred years, he will certainly be a world-renowned figure! In this way, it will be of great benefit and no harm to our Su Family!"

Sighing lightly, the Su Family had always been known for their Arrays, but regardless, no great figures had emerged from the family. If they wanted to gain a foothold on the vast Xianhuan Continent, they had to have something to rely on! Invisibly, Zhang Nuo had become a big tree under which they could find shade!

Upon hearing this, Su Haizhen's pretty face changed slightly. She had not seen Zhang Nuo for many years, and she did not know if this now-famous Zhang Nuo was still the same as before! Hesitating for a moment, she nodded slightly and said faintly:

"I will go and try!"

Seeing his daughter's troubled appearance, Su Mucheng felt an indescribable sensation in his heart. He was a person who was extremely unwilling to use his daughter as a tool! It was just that there were no other options before him!

"I have been stuck at the bottleneck of breaking through to the Nascent Soul Stage for some time now. Since I cannot break through anyway, I might as well make this trip. Perhaps if I encounter some fortuitous opportunity, I might even advance!"

Seeing her father looking somewhat preoccupied, Su Haizhen blinked her bright eyes and smiled lightly.

"The journey is long! And I am unable to leave, so I will have to have your Fourth Uncle accompany you!"

"Fourth Uncle is coming with me? Oh! Won't I be bored to death along the way!"

At the mention of Su Mubai, a look of helplessness appeared on Su Haizhen's small face. Su Mubai was good in every way, but he was just a bit too dogmatic! However, with Su Haizhen's Golden Core Stage cultivation, traveling alone on the Xianhuan Continent was indeed very dangerous!

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After several months of recuperation, Yulong Immortal Mountain had returned to its original state, with the massive Restriction light screen flowing continuously over the surface of the mountain. At this time, in Yulong Hall, several important figures of the sect were gathered! Even Zhao Yukun, who had been guarding the town on the edge of the Xianhuan Continent, had come!

"Fourth Master, I didn't expect your supernatural powers to be so great! Now, on the entire Xianhuan Continent, there is no one who doesn't know you!"

Although he had not been listed among the Elders, no one looked down on Zhao Yukun's status! In the Giant Spirit Pavilion, only those who reached the Golden Core Late Stage could be ranked as Executive Elders! And he was only at the Golden Core Middle Stage!

Zhang Nuo gave a helpless, bitter smile. He had heard such words countless times over the past few months and had long since become numb to them. However, suddenly becoming a famous person made him feel a vague sense of unease! As the saying goes, a tall tree catches the wind; one day, he might stir up trouble because of his reputation. By comparison, it was better to be low-key!

Ye Ling'er quietly walked up to Zhang Nuo and whispered to him:

"When can you give me some pointers? Perhaps I could also quickly advance to the Nascent Soul Stage?"

Looking at this former Senior Sister, Zhang Nuo couldn't help but smile faintly. Advancing to the Nascent Soul Stage—how easy was that to talk about? The world only sees the thief eating meat, but how many see the thief getting beaten? If it weren't for his various great supernatural powers, he wouldn't have been able to advance to the Nascent Soul Stage in such a short time!

"Rest assured, I will help you whenever I have time!"

Toward Ye Ling'er, Zhang Nuo always had an inseparable feeling, though this feeling was not one between a man and a woman!

Just as everyone was talking loudly, a disciple ran in.

"Reporting to the Pavilion Master! Two people are outside Xian Mountain requesting an audience; they claim to be from the Su family!"

Zhou Huizheng's expression tightened. The Su family! How could this family, famous throughout the world for their Array, come looking for the Giant Spirit Pavilion? One had to ask, there didn't seem to be any connection between the two!

As soon as Zhang Nuo heard "Su family," he immediately thought of Su Haizhen! Having not seen her for many years, he wondered what realm she was at today!

Watching Zhang Nuo's unusual expression, Zhou Huizheng understood in an instant; perhaps the Su family had a thousand threads of connection to Zhang Nuo!