Chapter 179: Feng Baiyu: Am I a Foolish Pig? Returning to the Luminous Blessed Land!

The Star Lord had just arrived at the summit of Zhengqi Peak when Chen Zheng stepped out of the main hall, flipped his hand, handed him a talisman, and said, "Comrade Star Lord, this is a Five Elements Talisman forged by my junior brother Chi Yuan, Demon Lord. It contains space‑time power and the coordinates of the Xuanhuang Great World and the Five Elements Land. If you channel mana to activate it, it will open a space‑time gate, allowing Star Gate Sect disciples to come to the Five Elements Land for training at any time."

"Thank you, Brother Chen." The Star Lord beamed with joy, quickly took the talisman with both hands and bowed in gratitude.

In fact, with his cultivation at the Sixth Tenfold Celestial Position of Longevity, he could easily forge a transport talisman like the Five Elements Talisman himself.

But the one Chen Zheng gave carried a different symbolic meaning.

It was equivalent to granting his Star Gate Sect disciples permission to come to the Five Elements Land to absorb its elemental qi.

It is believed that before long, many Shentong Wu Chong disciples and Elders of the Star Gate Sect will swiftly ascend to the Sixth Tenfold Unification Realm on the Five Elements Land, sparking a minor surge in the sect's power.

However…

The Star Lord suddenly recalled Chen Zheng's words, mulled them over, and shivered, then asked uncertainly, "Brother Chen, you just said this Five Elements Talisman was personally forged by Demon Lord Chi Yuan? But the Demon Lord who was once suppressed by a great Buddhist master on the Five Elements Land—was he… was he your junior brother?"

Chen Zheng nodded, "That's right; otherwise I couldn't have established a foundation on the Five Elements Land."

The Star Lord inhaled a cold gasp at his words.

A first‑generation Demon Lord not inferior to Taihuang Tian and the Luminous Immortal Sovereign turned out to be Chen Zheng's junior brother.

It was simply inconceivable!

Upon further thought, the Star Lord found it quite plausible.

It also reinforced his certainty that Chen Zheng was the reincarnation of the Primordial Demon Lord.

Absolutely!

Otherwise, why would Demon Lord Chi Yuan agree to be Chen Zheng's junior brother?

Thinking this through, the Star Lord's mouth stretched almost to the back of his ears, and he exclaimed with ecstatic joy, "I, and my son Star Cloud Baby, have both secured the legendary Primordial Demon Lord's reincarnation! As long as we maintain this relationship, the future of our Star Gate Sect is boundless—whether it's avenging the Boundless Star Palace or simply our own prospects, they are limitless! And the Feather‑Transformation Sect is so foolish, actually so stupid that they drove the illustrious Primordial Demon Lord to leave the sect. If Old Wind learned the truth and realized what he missed, he would surely beat his chest, stamp his feet, and curse himself a 'stupid pig'!"

"What's this, a wild imagination or a mis‑wired thought?" Chen Zheng saw the Star Lord suddenly laugh so hard his whole body twitched, and he shook his head.

"When you send disciples to the Five Elements Land, handle it yourself; I have other matters, I'm leaving now."

After uttering that sentence, Chen Zheng immediately activated the Great Luo Talisman, a space‑time gate materialized before him, and he stepped through, vanishing on the Five Elements Land.

…………

Xuanhuang Great World.

Within the Luminous Blessed Land, on the plaza of the Sumeru Golden Summit.

The scene here was identical to when Chen Zheng first ascended, still featuring a massive, space‑shaking canopy floating above, layers upon layers of space, golden petals swirling across the sky, breathtakingly beautiful, like a fairyland.

Unlike before, over a thousand people stood here, all true‑line disciples and Elders of the Luminous Blessed Land.

Senior sisters such as Sister Canghai, Second Sister… Sixth Sister, as well as Piao Yun, Ye Qingqing and other female disciples familiar with Chen Zheng were present.

The beautiful Daoist nun Qiu Xiyu was also here; the true‑line disciples and Elders stood quietly behind her, saying nothing, as if awaiting something.

Moreover, at the edge of the women, two men and a woman stood, all exuding strong aura, with striking features; their cultivation was at the Shentong Tenth Tenfold Defying Destiny Realm.

The three bore an arrogant air in their brows, unmistakably the pride of heaven's prodigies.

However, their attire differed completely from that of the women of the Luminous Blessed Land; they were not from the Xuanhuang Great World, but hailed from the outer cosmos.

The universe beyond the Xuanhuang Great World is vast beyond measure, with countless stars, and innumerable powers of varying sizes occupying them.

Though those forces are far smaller than the Ten Daoist Sects and the Seven Veins of the Demonic Path, they are not to be underestimated; they generally possess ancient giants and even Longevity Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth Tenfold masters seated as rulers, reigning supreme in the starry sky.

Some even dominate an entire star domain.

At that moment, the woman in a violet gauze dress, curious, transmitted a voice to the two men and asked, "Zhan Ming, Huang Meng, what do you think Chen Zheng actually is? He managed to have Elder Qiu and so many people from the Luminous Blessed Land waiting here for his arrival without a single complaint; isn't that an excessive display? Moreover, since the Luminous Blessed Land has already asked us to help them in the Zuma Great World against the genius disciples of the Zuma Divine Sect, why do they also need Chen Zheng? Does the Luminous Blessed Land not trust us? With our three's strength, even if we rank within the top three on the Longevity Candidates List of the Xuanhuang Great World, comparable to Hua Tiandou, placing within the top ten alongside Yujizi, Star‑Extinguishing Evil, Jiao Fei and the like would be no difficulty."

One of the men, clad in yellow and robust, named Huang Meng, glanced at the violet‑clad woman and replied, "Xuan Sha, you have been cultivating in the Imperial‑Stepping Star Domain, so you naturally are unaware of recent events in the Xuanhuang Great World. I have received news from my master, who told me that Chen Zheng is a true‑line disciple of the Feather‑Transformation Sect. Lately he's been making a spectacular rise; not only can he surpass two realms to defeat foes, but he also ascended the Heaven‑Stepping Ladder established by the Luminous Immortal Sovereign, allegedly possessing the potential for immortality. The Luminous Blessed Land likely summoned Chen Zheng because they fear the three of us cannot defeat the Zuma Divine Sect's disciples, so they want him as the finale."

"What? Chen Zheng climbed the Heaven‑Stepping Ladder; he's that formidable? As the finale, that's more than enough." The woman named Xuan Sha looked shocked.

Her Imperial‑Stepping Star Domain is friendly with the Luminous Blessed Land; as the domain's top prodigy, she had visited the Blessed Land once, climbed the Heaven‑Stepping Ladder, and knows how terrifying its pressure can be.

That Chen Zheng could reach the summit proves his terrifying aptitude; indeed, he possesses the potential for immortality.

"Heh, 'potential for immortality,' what a bold claim." Among the three, the man whose face was as black as lacquer emitted a divine thought, his eyes showing a hint of mockery: "Later I'd like to see just how much weight Chen Zheng really carries."

His name was Zhan Ming; he stood with arms crossed, a jet‑black whip gripped in his right hand, its surface showing no trace of magical energy, like an ordinary pure‑steel whip forged by a warrior.

Yet precisely because of that, the steel whip appeared even more terrifying, being a mid‑grade Daoist artifact.

Zhan Ming's strength is likely even greater than that of Yujizi, who was slain by Chen Zheng inside Xuanhuang City.

Huang Meng's complexion changed, and he quickly transmitted, "Zhan Ming, this is the Xuanhuang Great World, and also within the Luminous Blessed Land, not your War‑God Star Domain. When Chen Zheng arrives, you must not cause trouble or attack him; otherwise even your father, War‑Dragon Dao Lord, may not be able to protect you."

Zhan Ming glanced at Huang Meng, licked his lips, and said, "I know my limits. Chen Zheng claims to have the potential for immortality, and my whip is aptly named the 'Immortal‑Striking Whip.' I only want to see whether this future immortal can withstand a single strike; it won't kill him. Moreover, as the finale, the decisive battle against the strongest disciple of the Zuma Divine Sect should be handled by me; why should Chen Zheng get the turn? I'm confident that after I repel him with one lash, he'll see reality and withdraw voluntarily."

"You… enough, watch your own limits." Huang Meng tried to persuade further, but seeing Zhan Ming's gaze turn icy, he wisely fell silent.

It wasn't that he was weaker than Zhan Ming; he simply didn't want to provoke him.

This man is the top rogue of the War‑God Star Domain, eccentric in temperament, with a habit of crushing celebrated geniuses to dust for his own psychological pleasure.

Moreover, Zhan Ming also has the swagger to wield his Immortal‑Striking Whip, and he always defeats opponents with a single lash.

He leaves no room for retaliation, often beating opponents to death or maiming them, earning deep hatred and the nickname "War Demon."

Because Zhan Ming's father is the renowned War‑Dragon Dao Lord, many strong figures dare not speak against him.

It's no exaggeration to say that no one in the entire War‑God Star Domain dares to provoke Zhan Ming.

Even prodigies from other star domains, upon hearing Zhan Ming's name, hide in fear, lest they anger this pervert and be killed by his single whip.

*Swish! *

While Zhan Ming, Huang Meng, and Xuan Sha were exchanging telepathic messages, a space‑time gate suddenly materialized at the very center of the Sumeru Golden Summit, and a tall young man stepped out, upright and majestic—it was Chen Zheng.

"Brother Chen, you finally arrived."

Upon seeing Chen Zheng, Qiu Xiyu's face blossomed into a smile, and she rushed forward to greet him.

Piao Yun and the other female disciples and Elders also stepped forward, flashing radiant smiles, shouting, "Salutations, Brother Chen, Senior Chen!"

With Chen Zheng present, their pact with the Supreme of the sect and the Zuma Divine Sect would surely secure an overwhelming victory.

"Elder Qiu, sisters and Elders, I hope you are all well," Chen Zheng bowed to the women, his smile warm, as if he had returned home.

He then swept his gaze, landing on Zhan Ming, and asked, "Elder Qiu, who is this person?"

Qiu Xiyu heard that and showed an embarrassed expression.

The Linglong Immortal Lord and the leader of the Zuma Divine Cult made a wager, planning to send their respective sects' prodigy disciples to spar; after the matter reached the Linglong Blessed Land, the Thus we have Title: Elder in the sect grew increasingly worried, fearing disgrace if they lost to the Linglong Immortal Lord.

Thus some of the Thus we have Title: Elder messaged Zhan Ming, Xuan Sha, and the faction where Huang Meng belonged, asking them to send prodigy disciples to help.

Later, the Linglong Immortal Lord personally sent a message, ordering Qiu Xiyu to go to the Feather Transformation Gate to find Chen Zheng, and sending Chen Zheng on a trip to the Zuma Great World.

Chen Zheng later agreed.

With Chen Zheng, there was no need for Zhan Ming and the other two, but since they had already agreed out of goodwill, the Linglong Blessed Land could not just drive them away.

Otherwise, calling them when needed and dismissing them when not would be far too ungracious.

Thus the current situation arose.

"I come from the War God Star Realm, called Zhan Ming, my title is…" Zhan Ming curled his lip, stepped forward, and with a teasing gaze stared directly at Chen Zheng while introducing himself.

Chen Zheng impatiently cut him off: "Enough. I don't care who you are or what title you have; daring to look at me that way is a capital offense. In the name of the Linglong Blessed Land, I won't kill you, but the death penalty is waived, the living penalty is hard to pardon. Remember from now on, don't look at people that way again."

"What did you say?"

Zhan Ming hadn't expected Chen Zheng to be so arrogant; before he could even trouble him, Chen Zheng dared speak that way, causing Zhan Ming's complexion to turn cold as he prepared to swing his Dashing Immortal Whip at Chen Zheng with a fierce strike.

Unfortunately, before Zhan Ming could act, Chen Zheng's palm slapped his face, sending him sprawling to the ground, his eyes flashing stars as he spat out a mouthful of blood mixed with more than ten teeth.

Pfft!

Before Zhan Ming could even scream, Chen Zheng reached out again; the Dashing Immortal Whip in his hand fell into Chen Zheng's grasp, and with a casual pull he snapped Zhan Ming's legs clean off at the roots, blood spraying wildly.

"Ah! You're that strong? You stole my Dashing Immortal Whip and ruined my legs! Do you know who my father is? My father is the War Dragon Dao Lord; how dare you treat me like this…" Zhan Ming, his face twisted in pain, let out a feral, hoarse roar.

"What, even cats and dogs dare call him Dao Lord?" Chen Zheng sneered, swung his long whip again, snapping both of Zhan Ming's arms, turning him into a human staff.

The moment the whip touched Zhan Ming's body, a strand of light energy pierced into him, entered his mind, twisted his spiritual power source until it shattered, leaving him a powerless wreck.

"You crippled me, you actually crippled me…" Zhan Ming rolled in the pool of blood, wailing miserably like a slaughtered pig.

"Zhan Ming isn't even a match for Chen Zheng; this… Chen Zheng is unbelievably powerful and ruthless."

Seeing the gruesome scene, Huang Meng and Xuan Sha, who had just been murmuring about Chen Zheng, turned pale, their bodies exuding cold.

They had originally thought Zhan Ming was already ferocious enough.

But after witnessing Chen Zheng, they realized what true lawlessness truly is.

Someone merely gave him a teasing glance, and he broke all their limbs, stripped them of all spiritual power, and wouldn't even let them argue.

Moreover, this is the Linglong Blessed Land, and in front of Qiu Xiyu and many disciples, Chen Zheng dared to strike, seemingly unafraid of angering the people of Linglong Blessed Land and being taken down.

But soon, Huang Meng and Xuan Sha realized they had been terribly mistaken.

Because Qiu Xiyu and the other women showed no intention of taking down Chen Zheng; instead they cast disgusted glances at Zhan Ming, as if they thought his daring to provoke their beloved Chen Zheng deserved such a fate.

"This fool dares to offend Daoist Brother Chen, clearly not knowing how to write the word 'death'! Throw him down. As for the War Dragon Dao Lord, if he wants to avenge his son, he may charge at my Linglong Blessed Land." Qiu Xiyu, too lazy to even glance at Zhan Ming, coldly ordered.

"Yes!"

A Thus we have Title: Elder nodded, grabbed the still rolling, wailing Zhan Ming midair, swung his neck, and hurled him off the mountain, his life or death unknown.

Seeing this, Huang Meng and Xuan Sha were completely stunned, feeling they hadn't come to the Linglong Blessed Land but into a wolf's den.

The two trembled, lowered their heads, and dared not look at Chen Zheng.

Fearing that a single misstep would cause Chen Zheng to deem their gaze offensive and cripple them as well.

"Daoist Brother Chen, the Supreme Patriarch has already opened the spacetime portal to the Zuma Great World, it's over there, please." Qiu Xiyu looked at Chen Zheng, her icy face melting into a blooming smile.

"Much obliged." Chen Zheng smiled and nodded, walking with Qiu Xiyu toward Hua Gai.

Under Hua Gai lay a spacetime wormhole.

The two entered first.

Many true‑lineage disciples of the Linglong Blessed Land, as well as Huang Meng and Xuan Sha, followed suit into the wormhole.

Only the Thus we have Title: Elder remained on the spot, beginning to clean the ground and clear the filth left by Zhan Ming.

(End of Chapter)