Chapter 24: The Matter Is Settled, a New Journey!

Chen Zheng defeated Chen Xingye with a single move inside the Jia Zhu Fu, and forged a blood case, exterminating Chen Mo, Chen Hao and more than ten other senior clan members; the incident swept across the land like a storm and spread throughout the entire Jin Jin Yu Dao Dao.

Tens of thousands of clan members were shaken with fear.

Many people who had even a slight connection to Chen Mo were even more uneasy, like birds startled by a drawn bow, fearing that Chen Zheng might suddenly appear and cut them down as well.

And Chen Zheng, who had brewed this cataclysmic storm, had already returned to his small courtyard.

He set the pot, lit the fire, added wood, put in the vegetables, poured oil, and added salt.

Just as in the past, two simple side dishes were quickly stir‑fried by him and placed on the table.

He scooped a bowl of rice and began to eat heartily.

After finishing the meal, he was about to leave.

He left Jin Jin Yu Dao Dao and set out on a new journey.

There was a slight reluctance.

After all, he had lived here for more than ten years.

That was all.

"Young master Chen Zheng."

Just after Chen Zheng finished his meal and swiftly washed the dishes, Liu Fu's voice came from outside the courtyard at the right moment.

The man also walked into the courtyard.

Chen Zheng casually asked, "Did Chen Fu not come? Is it because I injured his father?"

Liu Fu hurried over and explained, "Not at all, Young Master thanks the young master for sparing the Family Head's subordinates, and would never blame you. Actually some matters have arisen within the clan; the Young Master is currently discussing countermeasures with the Eldest Young Master and others."

"What matters?"

Chen Zheng raised an eyebrow.

When he went to the Jia Zhu Fu meeting hall to kill people, all the senior clan members gathered together, apparently discussing something important.

Even Chen Xingye emerged from his seclusion.

At that time he was only focused on avenging Chen Mo and paid no attention to these side issues.

Now that he thinks about it, something significant must have happened in the clan to cause this.

"Young master, here's the situation: on the day you and the Young Master went to Ban Yue Fang Shi, a clan member suddenly discovered gold‑devouring insects in the spirit fields. Moreover, as time passed, the number of these insects in the spirit fields kept increasing," Liu Fu said, his voice heavy.

"Gold‑devouring insects?"

A look of surprise flashed in Chen Zheng's eyes.

He knew about these insects.

They travel in swarms, love to eat metallic spirit herbs, have hard shells, fear neither water nor fire, and are hard to eradicate.

The pestilence that plagued Jin Jin Yu Dao Dao for over two years, leaving the spirit fields barren, was caused by these insects.

Although his martial strength is great, he has no good method to deal with such tiny insects.

He was too lazy to say more.

He simply instructed Liu Fu, "If you cannot handle the gold‑devouring insects, you can go to Ban Yue Fang Shi and seek help from Ju Bao Lou."

During the previous visit to Ban Yue Fang Shi, Liu Suiyun had promised him that not only would the Magic Ship that the Chen family rented from Ju Bao Lou be given free of charge, but also that the Chen family would receive some future favors.

After finishing the briefing, Chen Zheng changed tone, "How did you handle the matter I assigned you?"

After the killings, he left the Jia Zhu Fu and entrusted the follow‑up to Liu Fu, ordering him to eliminate the relatives of Chen Mo and others, as well as Chen Fu Yi and his son.

Having cut the weeds, one must also remove the roots.

"Reporting back, Young master, the 168 relatives of Chen Mo, Chen Hao and others have all been slain, and the bodies were buried by my own hands," Liu Fu said respectfully.

"Hmm, you did well," Chen Zheng nodded approvingly.

In just over an hour and a half, Liu Fu completed the capture, killing, and burial, demonstrating his remarkable efficiency.

"Young master, actually…"

After a brief hesitation, Liu Fu whispered, "Actually, the Family Head personally ordered a hundred clan guards to cooperate with me, so I could finish the task so quickly."

"Oh?"

Chen Zheng was taken aback.

Chen Xingye is ruthless.

He had indeed underestimated this man.

"I'm leaving."

Chen Zheng shook his head, stopped pondering Chen Xingye, turned to his room to fetch a bundle, and headed out of the courtyard.

"Safe travels, young master."

Behind him, Liu Fu's hoarse voice sounded, accompanied by the thud of his knees hitting the ground.

Chen Zheng did not look back.

After leaving the courtyard, he walked straight toward the pier.

This destination: Feather Ascension Gate. It was the result of his careful deliberation.

The top powers in the Xuanhuang Great World are none other than the Ten Immortal Dao Gates, the Seven Demonic Paths, the Five Beast Dao Sects, the Great Xuan Empire, and the Underground Demons of the subterranean realm.

The two paths of beasts and demons, as well as the Underground Demons, can be ruled out.

Chen Zheng, radiating righteous qi, would never associate with beasts or demons.

The remaining choices are the Ten Immortal Dao Gates and the Great Xuan Empire.

The Great Xuan Empire lies in the central region of the Xuanhuang Great World, more than several hundred million li from Jin Jin Yu Dao Dao—far too distant.

Even cultivators from the Shen Tong Mi Jing find it hard to traverse such a distance in a short time.

The Great Xuan Empire—eliminated.

The Taiyi Gate among the Ten Immortal Dao Gates is also too far, situated on the central axis of the Xuanhuang Great World.

Moreover, the Taiyi Sect's regulations are severe and its doctrines are rigid, excluded.

It is said that three thousand years ago, the Linglong Immortal, who was still a disciple of the Taiyi Sect, obtained a demonic artifact and learned a forbidden art; consequently, the Taiyi Sect's higher‑ups called for her to be beaten and killed, claiming she had become possessed and should have her magical powers stripped.

In this novel, you…

If she were not strong enough to escape the pursuit, she would have been wiped out by the Taiyi Sect long ago.

If Chen Zheng were to practice Demonic Cultivation and be discovered by the Taiyi Sect, wouldn't he also be punished like Linglong Immortal?

He certainly wouldn't invite trouble for himself.

Among the Ten Daoist Sects, the Qinglong Blessed Land only accepts female disciples, excluded.

The Star Gate Sect, located in the Nine Heavens Gale Layer, generally recruits disciples only among believers within its Dao Art vessel, excluded.

Wan Gui Immortal Island, a bunch of short‑lived ghosts, excluded.

The Crystal Cave Heaven cannot be found anywhere, excluded…

In the end, only the Feather Ascension Sect remains.

Actually, he also leans toward the Feather Ascension Sect.

Of course, Chen Zheng's going to the Feather Ascension Sect is certainly not because Fang Qingxue sent him to her Purple Lightning Peak to find her.

It's simply because the Feather Ascension Sect suits him.

Because this sect does not forbid its disciples from practicing Demonic Cultivation, he can wield it freely and without restraint.

As for other drawbacks of the Feather Ascension Sect, some members have mental issues, but he doesn't really mind.

He even prefers the more the better.

After attaining Shen Tong Mi Jing, his Nether King True Body is more than just blood‑sucking…

Moreover, he is not the protagonist Fang Han, who is born with an aura of sarcasm and is targeted wherever he goes.

Regarding the Feather Ascension Sect's lack of wealth, in fact, aside from the affluent Taiyi Sect and Qinglong Blessed Land, the situation of all other sects and factions is similar—they are all not wealthy.

Since the ancient era, after the divine race's invasion of the Great Xuanyuan World, many forces have declined, and most tighten their belts to get by.

…

Chen Zheng quickly arrived at the dock, boarded the Magic Ship, activated the token Chen Biao gave him, and steered the Magic Ship toward Ban Yue Fang Shi at high speed.

"Zheng bro…"

Soon after the ship left the dock, a call came from the direction of Jin Jin Yu Dao Dao.

Chen Zheng went to the stern, looked toward Jin Jin Yu Dao Dao, and saw a figure over three hundred jin in weight rushing toward the dock, a living rolling big meatball.

The meatball waved at him from afar.

It was Chen Fu.

Chen Fu leapt up and shouted, "Zheng bro, I'm waiting for the day you achieve Shen Tong Mi Jing and become a true disciple of the Feather Ascension Sect!"

"Alright."

Chen Zheng smiled and waved back.

The sea breeze blew, and the Magic Ship drifted farther away.

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ps: Officially confirmed, Chen Zheng is going to the Feather Ascension Sect. (Surely can't satisfy all readers)

The reason is simple: the Feather Ascension Sect has many original characters, so the protagonist can interact with them.

In my previous book, the protagonist joined the Taiyi Sect, which caused many complaints; many criticized me, saying I suffered from the fact that the Taiyi Sect had few original characters.

As for many readers saying the Feather Ascension Sect is bad, or worrying that after going there the protagonist will just follow the plot, making the story repetitive and suffering losses in the Feather Ascension Sect, I have considered all that.

I believe many longtime readers who have seen my previous book know that my protagonists are certainly not just following the plot; many are my own creations.

This book is no different; if I let the protagonist just follow the plot, why bother creating anything in the first twenty‑plus chapters? Wouldn't it be better for them to be born directly into the Fang family?

And being at a loss, Chen Zheng's personality would never allow that; it would be almost as if others were his dogs.

I won't say much more; this book incorporates the failures of the previous one, and I think everyone can see that the pacing is fast, revenge comes quickly, breakthroughs happen swiftly, and there are plenty of enjoyable moments.

The main selling point is speed!

Also, the author definitely won't write any protagonist‑abuse scenes.

If you're not satisfied, you can blame me.

(End of chapter)