Chapter 454: Hai Wuqing

Facing the pressure released by Shen Yuanqiao, Zhang Nuo's figure remained unmoved, which truly shocked the surrounding cultivators! From his appearance, Zhang Nuo was merely a Golden Core Middle Stage cultivator; how could he possibly contend with a Nascent Soul Early-stage cultivator?

Just as the two were at daggers drawn, cultivators on the main street came running over one after another, all wanting to see how this Hall Master of the Green Dragon Hall would carry out his mission!

Fighting in the streets of Mo Tie City is a major taboo; no matter how high a cultivator's cultivation base is, if they violate this rule, they will face severe sanctions! However, today's incident was somewhat suspicious! The cultivator who struck was injured, yet the one who was struck remained completely unharmed! Let us see how this Hall Master Shen decides!

Shen Yuanqiao had originally thought that as soon as he unleashed his pressure, he could scare Zhang Nuo away! Unexpectedly, the other party was as steady as Mount Tai and even appeared to have energy to spare! His heart skipped a beat, and he began to doubt Zhang Nuo's true strength! It is rare to see someone in the Golden Core Stage capable of resisting the pressure of a Nascent Soul Stage cultivator!

"Who exactly are you? From which sect?"

Suppressing the anger in his heart again and again, Shen Yuanqiao asked.

"Who I am is not important; what is important is how you handle this matter! The Mo Tie Alliance has always been known for being fair and just! If you handle this matter incorrectly today, it means that all the slogans the Mo Tie Alliance has shouted before are fake!"

Zhang Nuo's voice was extremely loud, not only questioning Shen Yuanqiao but also implying a challenge to the Mo Tie Alliance itself!

"What an arrogant fellow! Fine! Since you say he was shaken and injured because he hit you, then this Hall Master will hit you once too, to see if you can shake and injure me as well!"

As soon as his words fell, a chorus of boos erupted from all around! Wasn't this clearly bullying?

"Shen Yuanqiao, have you no shame! You are a Nascent Soul Stage cultivator, and he is only in the Golden Core Stage!"

Ye Yuemiao also saw Zhang Nuo's intention, and her mind shifted as she conceived a plan.

"Hmph! This is my territory! What I say is right! It is the principle! It is the regulation! I will not have you questioning me here! Kid, do you dare to take it?"

Seeing the beauty helping someone else question him, Shen Yuanqiao became even more furious. Ignoring the contemptuous gazes around him, he stared coldly at Zhang Nuo!

"Fine! Come and throw a punch and see!"

If the crowd had been contemptuous of Shen Yuanqiao before, they were now baffled by Zhang Nuo! Truly a newborn calf that does not fear the tiger! Without even weighing his own worth, even if he were strong, his cultivation base was right there! Taking a blow from a Nascent Soul cultivator head-on while in the Golden Core Stage! Had this kid lived enough?

Previously, Shen Yuanqiao had been very confident; no matter how powerful the young kid opposite him was, he was only in the Golden Core Stage and would never dare to take a blow from him head-on. But once Zhang Nuo's words were out, he was stuck! Now, even if it meant being cursed at, he had to throw that punch!

"Such big talk! This Hall Master will see today just how strong you really are!"

As he spoke, Shen Yuanqiao stepped heavily forward with one foot, and at the same time, his right fist shot straight out, slamming toward Zhang Nuo's chest!

Zhang Nuo narrowed his eyes, his figure still unmoved. He saw that the incoming fist was surrounded by a layer of earthy-yellow light, and the powerful pressure mixed with a fierce wind reached his chest in the blink of an eye!

Although Zhang Nuo had dared to take the attack from the bronze-robed cultivator head-on, he did not dare to be the least bit careless with Shen Yuanqiao's attack; after all, the opponent was a Nascent Soul Stage Body Cultivator!

Thinking of this, Zhang Nuo activated the "Immovable Underworld King" technique within his body, forming a gray, hazy radiance at his chest! The moment Zhang Nuo activated the technique, Shen Yuanqiao sensed his true cultivation base. His mind raced, realizing he had been tricked, but there was no way to pull back this punch!

"Bang!"

The fist struck Zhang Nuo's chest, but it was like hitting a steel plate! Shen Yuanqiao's expression changed slightly, and a sharp pain shot through his wrist! Before he could pull his hand back, Zhang Nuo let out a cold snort! His chest heaved slightly! A massive rebounding force sent Shen Yuanqiao flying dozens of yards away, where he crashed heavily onto the ground!

Zhang Nuo's speed in activating and deactivating his technique was so fast that few of the onlookers noticed it. When they saw Shen Yuanqiao being sent flying, they all let out cries of astonishment! Everyone looked at Zhang Nuo with bewildered eyes!

"You... who exactly are you? Running into Mo Tie City to play tricks!"

Having suffered a great loss due to a moment of carelessness, Shen Yuanqiao slowly stood up from the ground and flexed his wrist, feeling a dull ache! His gaze turned cold as he looked at Zhang Nuo!

"Who I am is not for you to ask! Now do you believe that this person was injured by the rebound?"

Pointing at the bronze-robed man, Zhang Nuo said righteously! By now, how could the bronze-robed man not know Zhang Nuo's true strength? Terrified, he shrank his neck, turned around, and ran away in a flash!

"Still playing dumb with me!"

Shen Yuanqiao was furious! He had suffered a silent loss, and the other party was still mocking him with this matter! Out of shame and anger, he flipped one hand and revealed a long blade!

This blade was four feet long, glowing with a cyan light throughout, and its shimmering cold edge carried an eerie murderous aura! Seeing that this Hall Master Shen was truly enraged, the surrounding cultivators quickly retreated! If a Nascent Soul Stage cultivator went crazy, it would be a disaster if they were caught in the crossfire!

"Shen Yuanqiao! You..."

Seeing that the situation had become serious, Ye Yuemiao wanted to speak up and stop him, but Zhang Nuo flashed in front of her to block her! He raised one hand slightly, and several Flying Swords erupted from his palm!

These Flying Swords were wreathed in brilliance, and as they flew at high speed, there was a faint sound of wind and thunder! By summoning his Magic Treasure, Zhang Nuo had effectively revealed his true cultivation base! Only then did the onlookers realize that the young cultivator before them was not only strong in cultivation but also a freakish monster of Dharma-Body Dual Cultivation!

Shen Yuanqiao, holding his blade with one hand, did not dare to step forward upon seeing the Flying Swords in Zhang Nuo's hand, because he clearly sensed that the opponent's cultivation had reached a terrifying level! If he had intended to kill him just now, he wouldn't have let him off so easily with just a wrist injury!

Just as he was caught in a dilemma, a long whistle echoed through the sky!

"Haha! Judging by your divine abilities, you must be the Fellow Daoist Zhang who has been spreading like wildfire across the Xianhuan Continent recently! My apologies for the lack of respect! I, Hai Wuqing, ask you to stop!"

Following these words, a brilliant rainbow flashed up from somewhere within Mo Tie City and landed between Zhang Nuo and Shen Yuanqiao in the blink of an eye!

As the radiance faded, a middle-aged man of about forty years old was revealed. He had a face as fair as jade, wore a scholar's cap, and was dressed in a plain white scholar's robe, exuding an air of elegance!

Zhang Nuo was slightly startled; he had not expected the famous Alliance Leader of the Mo Tie Alliance to look like this. It was said that his cultivation had long since advanced to the Nascent Soul Late Stage, yet his appearance was so youthful!

Normally, a cultivator's face would age, but if one cultivated quickly, like Zhang Nuo, one's appearance would basically not change. However, there were exceptions; some female cultivators, in order to preserve their youthful beauty, would often take "Youth Preserving Pills"!

Based on the rumors and the appearance of this Alliance Leader Hai Wuqing, Zhang Nuo guessed that he had likely taken some kind of youth-preserving pill!

"Alliance Leader! He..."

Seeing that Hai Wuqing had arrived, Shen Yuanqiao ran to his side, but before he could speak, Hai Wuqing gave him a cold, piercing look, forcing him to swallow the words he had just started to say!

Turning around, Hai Wuqing walked toward Zhang Nuo! He cupped his hands slightly and said with a smile:

"May I ask if you are Pavilion Master Zhang of the Giant Spirit Pavilion?"

Since Hai Wuqing was so polite, Zhang Nuo could not keep up the act, especially since he had come with a request. He put away his Flying Swords and returned the courtesy:

"It is indeed Zhang! There was a reason for this incident today; I have broken the rules of the Mo Tie Alliance by fighting in Mo Tie City! I am willing to accept punishment!"

Given Zhang Nuo's current reputation and status, no faction would dare to underestimate him. Being able to admit his mistake to Hai Wuqing like this gave him plenty of face!

"What are you saying, Pavilion Master Zhang! I will certainly investigate the cause of this thoroughly! Since you are here, please come to my humble abode for a chat! What does Pavilion Master Zhang think?"

"Zhang happens to have a matter to discuss and would like to ask for a favor!"

Zhang Nuo turned his head and said to Ye Yuemiao:

"Fairy Ye! You should come with me as well!"

Hearing this, Ye Yuemiao was stunned for a moment, but then she nodded! Hai Wuqing turned his body, transformed into a streak of escape light, and flew toward his residence in Mo Tie City!

Zhang Nuo flicked his sleeves, rolling out a sheet of rosy light that wrapped around Ye Yuemiao, and then the two soared into the air, following closely behind Hai Wuqing!

In the blink of an eye, the three of them disappeared! Only Shen Yuanqiao, with a face like a bitter gourd, remained standing in place, dazed! He had truly run into a tough nut this time!

Zhang Nuo! Even just mentioning this name would make people's hearts turn cold! Slaughtering nearly ten thousand cultivators in a single move—that kind of ruthlessness was not something an ordinary person could achieve!

The place where Hai Wuqing lived was not as luxurious as Zhang Nuo had imagined; it was just an ordinary mansion. After arriving at the main hall, the three sat down as host and guests!

At this moment, Hai Wuqing's gaze swept over Zhang Nuo and Ye Yuemiao, and he roughly guessed what was going on, but he did not point it out!

"I wonder what business brings Pavilion Master Zhang to Mo Tie City to see me this time?"

Unexpectedly, Hai Wuqing was a straightforward person, getting straight to the point right from the start! Zhang Nuo gave a bitter smile, then sighed and said:

"Alliance Leader Hai! To tell you the truth, Zhang has come this time to ask for a favor from the Mo Tie Alliance!"

A slight change appeared on Hai Wuqing's face, but it vanished in a flash! To hear the word 'favor' come from Zhang Nuo's mouth, it seemed this matter was no small thing!