Chapter 43

Dawn arrived, the fiery red clouds on the distant horizon seemed to have been ignited, blazing fiercely, dyeing the entire sky a splendid red. The clouds rolled and scattered like flames.

At the moment the sun rose, Yan Buji suddenly opened his eyes in bed!

"Why did I suddenly feel this urge?!!"

For a martial artist, especially one like Yan Buji whose internal energy has reached the peak, there would be no spontaneous surge of qi unless something went wrong in cultivation.

But these past few days, Yan Buji hasn't practiced Guān Tiān Dēng Mó Zhuàng much; instead, he devoted himself to studying the Bright King Scripture, and combined with the Bright King Prison-Suppressing Skill he obtained from Chi Ren Fo, he comprehended some tremendously powerful techniques.

These techniques were originally activated with Buddhist internal energy, full of righteous and radiant Buddhist charm.

But since it itself originated from Guān Tiān Dēng Mó Zhuàng, Yan Buji discovered that the internal energy cultivated from Guān Tiān Dēng Mó Zhuàng could likewise activate these Buddhist techniques.

However, compared to the Buddhist righteous and radiant, the energy from Guān Tiān Dēng Mó Zhuàng used out is probably demonic energy raging to the heavens, devouring people.

"Sir, the prefect summons you."

"Lord Sun? Where is he?"

"Right at the prefect Sun's residence inside the city."

"Fine, I'll go right away."

Just as dawn broke, you came looking for me; could something major have happened?

Yan Buji felt a stir in his heart, sensing something amiss; he rummaged through the study, picking up some bottles and jars and placing them on his waist.

Having arrived at Sun You's residence, Yan Buji entered the gate and saw Sun You sitting in a carriage, about to set out.

Upon seeing Yan Buji, Sun You's eyes lit up and he called out:

"Junior brother, there's no time to explain—get on the carriage quickly!"

"Huh? Elder Brother Sun, what happened?"

"Good thing—come up first!"

"Alright."

Yan Buji chuckled and got onto the carriage.

Watching the carriage gradually heading out of the city, and seeing Sun You's excited face, Yan Buji curiously asked:

"Elder brother, what exactly is this good thing?"

"Ah, junior brother, you don't know this matter... Anyway, it's a great fortune for both of us; you'll find out when we get there."

"Oh?" Yan Buji felt a stir in his heart: "Elder brother, you can't say it here—could it be that some nobleperson invited you?"

"Yes, he specifically requested your presence!"

"Me? Why?"

Sun You looked at Yan Buji, also puzzled: "Yeah, I'm not sure either. Why did they summon you? But since we have the fortune to meet that nobleperson, junior brother, you must seize this opportunity! Whether you're heading to the capital or later, getting along well with that nobleperson would be a tremendous stroke of luck!"

Yan Buji widened his eyes and hurriedly said: "Elder brother, if it's this kind of matter, why didn't you explain earlier so I could prepare some gifts…"

"Ah, what do you know? They don't need your three melons and two dates. You don't need to bring gifts for anything they lack; all we need this time is to make an acquaintance—later there will still be a chance to visit them in person!" Sun You said with a self-satisfied air.

Yan Buji nodded: "I see."

Although it wasn't clear whom Sun You was going to meet, Yan Buji had already made preparations.

Fortunes and misfortunes mixed, but Yan Buji was confident that even if the worst thing he anticipated occurred, it would be no more than......

Twenty years of hard work, reduced to nothing in an instant.

Yan Buji's mood grew somewhat heavy; if he placed his hope on the worst not happening, but according to his past experience, the opposite always occurs.

Then why not be more open about it?

When will I, Yan Buji, be defeated by failure?

I already have nothing anyway.

Thinking of this, Yan Buji's mood lightened considerably.

Soon, after arriving at a tea house outside the city, he followed Sun You inside.

Seeing the heavily guarded surroundings, Yan Buji wondered which expert had set up such a formation against him.

Could it be that the four guards of Wind Fire Mountain Forest from the Iron Tiger Guard have all gathered here?

Sun You entered the inner hall with an excited expression, hastily bowing to the old man before him and saying:

"I am Prefect Sun You of Lin Shan Cheng; I have paid my respects to the Kūn Gate Master!"

"Hmm, Lord Sun, you've done well."

"Yes yes yes... uh, Yan Buji, hurry up and pay respects to the Kūn Gate Master, he is..." Sun You hurriedly laughed, but not hearing Yan Buji's voice, he immediately gave him a look, secretly annoyed at his lack of etiquette.

But Sun You hadn't finished speaking, Yan Buji said lightly: "Iron Tiger Guard Kūn Gate Master, one of the few supreme experts in the Heavenly Human Realm famed in the jianghu, I didn't expect to have the honor of meeting you today. I am Yan Buji, I have the honor to meet you, Kūn Gate Master."

As Yan Buji clasped his fists in salute, it also amounted to openly acknowledging his identity.

Sun You was stunned, quickly turning to glare at him: "Yan Buji, how dare you be so rude! What are you doing!!!"

Kūn Gate Master waved his hand: "Prefect Sun, please wait aside. This Yan Buji, Boss Yan, indeed has the qualifications to speak to me like this. After all, as the leader of the Blood Flow Sect Remnant Faction, the Three Mountains Bandits, a foreign demon who has cut down no fewer than a hundred martial artists of all kinds and over twenty years has slaughtered thousands of merchants from various caravans, a vicious figure, I didn't expect him to be so upright and honorable."

Yan Buji burst out laughing: "Oh? I didn't expect the gate master to think so highly of me. May I ask your esteemed name, Kūn Gate Master?"

"I am Zhao Ji; I suppose even in the netherworld you can rest easy."

"Gate Master, don't underestimate me, but to have you personally take action, I suppose the Four Guards of the Windfire Mountain Forest are also here?"

Zhao Ji's mouth curled slightly, revealing an ice-cold smile, then he slowly rose to his feet. With his movement, a mighty, towering aura, as steady and heavy as a mountain, erupted from him like a volcanic eruption, instantly sweeping the entire venue. This powerful aura made everyone's hearts tremble.

This seemingly ordinary old man before them actually harbored such terrifying power. That aura was like a vast star river, unfathomable; like a boundless sea, with surging waves. Facing this aura, everyone felt an unprecedented pressure; even those battle-hardened masters could not help but be moved.

What's more unbelievable is that Zhao Ji looks nothing like a man over fifty. His posture is straight as a pine, his eyes sharp as an eagle, his whole body exuding a vigor and vitality utterly mismatched with his age. Every movement appears vigorous and strong, far from feeble old age.

"To deal with you, there's no need for a gang up; I alone am sufficient!"

"Hahaha, old fool, you greatly underestimate me!!!"

The two instantly struck out; the surrounding Iron Tiger Guard's faces drastically changed, their eyes unable to keep up with their movements, only seeing illusory shadows colliding several times in the hall before erupting with earth-shaking power, the entire house trembling from their blows!

Immediately, the two burst through the roof and continued their fight outside!

Sun You, who remained in the room, had already been frightened until his face turned pale and his legs went weak.

He gulped, never imagining that the 'little brother' he had been calling for over ten years would instantly become his own inner trouble, an external demon, and even launch an attack against the Kūn Gate Master!

If I had previously swallowed up all his properties, then....

Thinking this through, Sun You could only hope that the Kūn Gate Master would display his full divine might, quickly capture Yan Buji and kill him!

But he also knew Yan Buji's nature; if he had taken precautions beforehand, he shouldn't dare come in person—could it be that he....

Could he also be an ultimate powerhouse of the Celestial Human Realm?!