Chapter 191

Although Chen Hang's voice was flat, like still water, it contained a soaring heroic spirit that nothing could block, sharp and compelling!

Shen Yuan looked at him, nodded slightly, and then said slowly:

"Now, it should be about half a year until the Flowing Fire Macro-Transformation Mystic Realm falls to the Xu Du Heaven and returns to its original site. Since your mind is made up, I will say no more. I only wish that you may fulfill your long-cherished wish."

When she finished speaking,

there was a slight silence for a few breaths.

Shen Yuan added another sentence:

"However, the reason I am not taking you as a disciple is not out of fear of the clans, but because I do not wish to delay you.

Your killing intent is resolute, and your sharpness is hard to withstand. Although you are a divine sword piercing the rainbow, it does not match my Dao. If you enter my sect, it will only cause your sharp edge to be worn away in vain, no longer as keen as it was in the past."

She said:

"Furthermore, I also cannot teach you..."

Chen Hang was slightly startled upon hearing this.

He lifted his eyelids, met Shen Yuan's gaze, and lowered his eyes slightly.

"However, if there are any obstacles or confusion in your cultivation, you may come to ask me at any time. As for alchemy, if you like, you may also come to seek my guidance. But remember, do not value the technique and slight the Dao; that would be abandoning the root to pursue the tip."

Shen Yuan waved her fair hand, and her voice came last, saying:

"Go now, I hope you will strive."

Chen Hang knew she was seeing him off. Although he had doubts in his heart, he still bowed and exited the hall.

The maid who had been waiting outside the door saw this and hurriedly led Chen Hang through the veranda, passing through several palaces, and did not stop until she sent him to the foot of the mountain.

And looking into the distance,

the sky was hazy and vast, and the sunlight was brilliant.

Layer upon layer of painted buildings and jade pavilions stood tall according to the mountain's terrain, towering above the clouds, a magnificent sight to behold.

Thinking of this visit, although he failed to become a disciple, he had obtained Shen Yuan's promise, which was not a case of losing in the east and gaining in the west.

Thinking to this point,

he couldn't help but smile, leaped up, turned into a streak of escape light, broke into the clouds, and disappeared in an instant.

At the same time,

Jin Tingshan's Ninth Peak, Stone Drum Peak.

In a shimmering palace,

after listening to the reports of several serving Daoists, a thoughtful look appeared on Xie Huizhai's face on the main seat, and then he waved his hand gently, signaling them to withdraw.

"After Chen Hang left seclusion, Master Shen sought him out. It seems our Master is quite fond of Chen Hang?"

He looked at Xie Tang below and said slowly.

Xie Tang answered flatly:

"But what does this have to do with you?"

Xie Huizhai didn't care about her attitude and tone, just supported his forehead with his hand, frowning.

After a long silence, he answered himself:

"Since Master Shen summoned Chen Hang, she must have spoken to him about the Flowing Fire Macro-Transformation. Although I have no friendship with Chen Hang, given this person's temperament, he should not refuse this rare opportunity. Cultivation matters have always been one step slow, every step slow.

And if he intends to go to the Flowing Fire Macro-Transformation Mystic Realm, then—"

"You want to make a fuss about this matter? That is indeed promising!"

Xie Tang suddenly became interested.

She leaned forward, placed her fair hand on the table, and her bright eyes lit up.

For most inner disciples, since they have already entered the Changying Court, they can be considered to have one foot across the threshold of the immortal family.

But the Flowing Fire Macro-Transformation Mystic Realm

can also be considered a rare great opportunity!

Not to mention the products, spiritual energy, and materials within the mystic realm.

Just the ability to regulate the flow of time is enough to make countless people's hearts move.

And the appearance of the Flowing Fire Macro-Transformation Mystic Realm this time might make several inner disciples who are cultivating in seclusion in the court move their hearts.

The reason these people have been cultivating in seclusion for many years and are unwilling to leave their cave dwellings easily

is to stand out in the Four Courts Grand Competition six years later, win a seat among the Ten Great Disciples, and thus be admitted into the Yuchen Upper Sect!

And whether in immortal Dao cultivation or combat ability,

these people are mostly the outstanding ones in the Lower Court, and it is difficult to find rivals.

If they can be persuaded to take action against Chen Hang in the mystic realm...

Thinking of this,

a look of relief appeared on Xie Tang's brow, and she couldn't help but cover her mouth and laugh softly.

Not to mention the old grievances in the clan.

Just Chen Hang's battle at White Stone Peak is enough to make Xie Tang regard him as a true great enemy, harboring fear and vigilance.

She and Chen Hang are both disciples of the Four Lower Courts, and it is hard to guarantee that they won't meet head-on when competing for the Ten Great Disciples seats in the future.

If she can remove a strong enemy early to avoid competing with him later, Xie Tang is naturally happy to see it happen.

And even if she needs to exert some effort on the side to ensure this matter is handled securely and without fail,

she is also willing!

"As far as I know, in the lineage of the Fourteenth Uncle, there is a clan brother named Xie Lian. He is currently cultivating in Jin Tingshan. It is said that he intends to enter the Flowing Fire Macro-Transformation Mystic Realm to gain some experience?"

Xie Tang pondered for a moment and smiled:

"If my guess is correct, the clan should have instructed Xie Lian to act according to circumstances in the Flowing Fire Macro-Transformation Mystic Realm..."

Xie Huizhai shook his head and answered:

"It's not just one Xie Lian; there should also be Xie Huaiyu from the Seventh House. Both of these people have repeatedly failed in the previous Four Courts Grand Competitions. Their Dao techniques and skills are very poor. They can be called completely flashy and mediocre talents, relying entirely on their background to obtain this cultivation... And if they want to be granted a good position by the Ten Directions Hall before leaving the Lower Court and serve in the major Dao lineages of the Eastern Territory, they must rely on the clan to exert great effort!"

"And in this way, these two will inevitably have to listen to the arrangements of the clan elders!" Xie Tang smiled upon hearing this and said softly:

"If he, Chen Hang, leaves Jin Tingshan and dares to go to the Flowing Fire Macro-Transformation Mystic Realm, he will definitely be in great danger! Not only our Xie Clan, but the other families should all have means arranged."

"Huizhai..."

She drifted her beautiful eyes toward Xie Huizhai and said happily:

"If we remove this strong enemy, even if we fail to compete for the Ten Great Disciples in six years, the Four Courts Grand Competition in thirty years should be fine!"

"Life is short, just seize the day... What Ten Great Disciples, I don't care. If I can succeed, it's good; if not, it's just fate..."

Under Xie Tang's gaze,

after a long silence,

Xie Huizhai waved his hand slowly and said with a serious expression:

"Furthermore, regarding Chen Hang, I am unwilling to act together with the clan."

"Wait, what do you mean?!"

Xie Tang's beautiful face changed.

"The reason why our clans can survive to this day, from the awkward situation when the Heavenly Venerable left the position to the current prominent prestige, what do we rely on?"

Xie Huizhai felt a bit dispirited: "Isn't it just hedging our bets and betting on multiple sides?"

Xie Tang frowned: "You—"

"I originally intended to invite Chen Hang for a talk, to have a heart-to-heart conversation with him, to let him know that among the clans, not everyone is short-sighted and sordid, and there are good people like me and others who are inclined toward the sect.

But it's a pity that he seems to suspect that I have ulterior motives, and even after sending several letters, there has been no reply..." Xie Huizhai sighed long.

"How can you disagree with the opinions of the clan elders?"

Xie Tang slapped the jade table in front of her hard, stood up angrily, with anger on her face:

"And to do such a thing, how dare you not discuss it with me?!"

"Am I not discussing it with you right now?"

Xie Huizhai leaned back, folded his hands, and answered in a deep voice.

Xie Tang was startled upon hearing this, met Xie Huizhai's serious gaze, and couldn't help but be surprised in her heart.

Then she said dissatisfiedly:

"You are so confident that I will stand with you? If I report you to the clan, you will definitely not have a good end!"

"If it weren't for your help back then, I'm afraid I would have lived even more difficultly under my stepmother, and I wouldn't even know if I could have lasted until my father returned to the clan. With the friendship between you and me, the so-called reporting is just a joke."

Xie Huizhai stood up.

He paced down from the platform, rarely pleading, bowed deeply and said:

"Regarding Chen Hang today, please help me once, listen to my advice once, and don't insist on opposing him anymore! Although I am usually flashy and dissolute, how many times have I made mistakes in truly major matters?"

"..."

Xie Tang frowned and pondered, her expression changing several times, quite indecisive.

The scene was silent for a while.

Both were speechless.

After a long while,

Xie Tang finally glanced at him from the corner of her eye, her tone loosening slightly:

"If you act so recklessly, if the clan hears about it, I don't know how you will be punished."

"The clan?" Xie Huizhai suddenly sneered:

"Since I was young, I have had to hide my light, and now that I am at this age, it is already too late to change. I just wish to be happy and free for this life. My spirit is gone, which just happens to fulfill my stepmother's wish!

But whoever wants to ruin this wealth and leisure of mine, even if it's the clan, can only be rebellious!"

Xie Tang shook her head: "Not to mention these, what exactly do you intend to do?"

"I want to have an open and honest talk with Chen Hang, tell him about Xie Lian and Xie Huaiyu, sell him a favor in advance, and if I can pull you and me out of this matter, that would be the best." Xie Huizhai said.

Xie Tang hesitated several times, bit her jade teeth tightly, and finally couldn't help but whisper:

"Damn it, you are usually rebellious, this time it's no surprise! But why drag me into the water? If you don't say it, and I don't know, wouldn't that be good?!"

"I might be saving your life, who knows."

Xie Huizhai smiled.

"... That Chen Hang is deeply suspicious, how are you going to be open and honest with him? Letters are probably inconvenient."

"He is not easy to see me alone, and I am not easy to visit him, so I will simply hold a banquet, invite all fellow disciples in the court, drink wine and discuss the Dao together, enjoy flowers and talk about the profound!"

Xie Huizhai shouted in a deep voice.

Xie Tang bit her lip and finally said nothing, obviously acquiescing to this move.

And seeing her attitude,

Xie Huizhai finally breathed a sigh of relief and bowed deeply.

Afterward, seeing the atmosphere slightly heavy, he couldn't help but laugh and ask:

"However, there is one thing I don't understand."

"What?"

"Chen Hang is young, clean, and bright, with a refreshing demeanor, like a jade tree in the wind. He has only been in the court for a few days, and many fellow disciples have already secretly admired him, privately copying his portrait... Why are you always shouting to kill him and never soft-hearted?"

"How can mere love between men and women compare to the Ten Great Disciples?"

Xie Tang's expression was flat: "Although this person is indeed bright and clear, and his spirit covers the moment, if he wants to make me, Xie Tang, fall in love, he must at least be a person who has achieved a First-Grade Elixir to have this qualification!"

"First-Grade Elixir, not to mention True Transmission, even the Dao Child can compete for it. You are indeed arrogant."

Xie Huizhai shook his head.

"However, you say how much those people admire him, it's not necessarily true... I'm afraid most of them are greedy for his appearance, but in reality, it's not true love." Xie Tang said.

"Not true love?"

"He is a descendant of Chen Yushu. Even if we don't mention those grievances, who is not afraid of the Human-Raising Sutra?"

"... The Human-Raising Sutra?"

Xie Huizhai was thoughtful upon hearing this and was speechless for a long time.

On the other side,

in a creek valley of Jin Tingshan.

Fire light surged a thousand times, heat waves rolled and overflowed, soaring and flying, crossing dozens of zhang in an instant, with magnificent momentum.

Wang Dian dispersed the seal in his hand, his face as red as blood, panting.

He staggered a few steps, barely able to stand steady.

However, seeing the miserable state of several demon shadows wailing and crying under the Southern Bright Nanming Nanming Li Huo, the corners of his lips slowly curled into a comfortable smile, and he couldn't help but clench his fists.

"Very good, nephew! These few Karma Demon shadows are stained with a trace of the bloodline of the Heavenly Demon Royal Family, naturally extraordinary. You can kill them with your own strength, it is truly rare!"

At this time,

a blue cloud slowly fell from the profound firmament, and then a middle-aged man with fair skin, bright eyes like candles, and dressed as a secular scholar walked over and smiled warmly at Wang Dian.

"Uncle Beizhuang."

Wang Dian shouted at the middle-aged man.

This person is named Jiang Beizhuang, a member of the Tianchi Jiang Clan, who has always been friendly with Wang Dian and has a deep friendship.

And because Jiang Beizhuang heard that Wang Dian was defeated by Chen Hang, his spirit was greatly frustrated recently, and he was quite distracted, so he specifically rushed from Tianchi to Jin Tingshan.

One is to comfort and encourage.

Second, it is also on the orders of the Jiang Clan to accompany Wang Dian in practice to increase his ability to change in combat...

"Uncle Beizhuang, do these few Karma Demon shadows really have the bloodline of the Heavenly Demon Royal Family? Are you not fooling me?"

"It is indeed true, absolutely true. Why would I fool you?" Jiang Beizhuang laughed loudly.

"So that's how it is."

Wang Dian nodded and slowly dissipated the inexplicable gloom in his eyes.

Just now, when he faced these few Karma Demon shadows, he couldn't win for a long time and had to helplessly use the Southern Bright Nanming Nanming Li Huo to win, which made Wang Dian feel that he had lost a lot of face.

Now, hearing these words from Jiang Beizhuang, his spirit was finally lifted.

"If Chen Hang faced these few Karma Demon shadows, could he win?"

Wang Dian asked again.

"Even if he could win, I'm afraid... he couldn't be like nephew, deciding the outcome with one blow."

After pondering for a moment,

Jiang Beizhuang said:

"Although Chen Hang has some small wisdom in combat, his foundation is shallow after all. The last time he could defeat nephew was just lucky to have the advantage of the terrain, relying on the limited space of the Dharma platform!

From this point of view, although this person is indeed extraordinary, he is not as fearsome as rumored, just fame exceeding reality!"

"Occupying the terrain... fame exceeding reality?"

Wang Dian muttered a few times, then suddenly changed the subject, his voice suddenly much colder:

"If he only occupied the terrain, why didn't Daolian go on stage at that time and voluntarily admit defeat? What is the reason for this!"

Hearing Wang Dian mention Jiang Daolian,

Jiang Beizhuang was slightly startled, and a bitter look appeared on his face.

He coughed awkwardly, his eyes flickering.

Just as he was about to organize his words,

he was interrupted by Wang Dian with a sigh.

"Forget it, saying more is useless... Uncle Beizhuang, please continue."

"Nephew, you have used the Southern Bright Nanming Nanming Li Huo once, the consumption is not small, don't be too impatient."

Jiang Beizhuang frowned.

"At most half a year, it will be the time when the Flowing Fire Macro-Transformation Mystic Realm falls back to the Xu Du Heaven. How can I not be anxious?"

Wang Dian sneered and shouted in a low voice:

"And what I lack most now is this ability to fight in actual combat. Half a year later, if Chen Hang dares to go to that mystic realm, then the hard work of this time will be the time to see results!"

"He is a smart person, I'm afraid he won't take risks easily." Jiang Beizhuang said.

"What's the use of living for a while? One step slow, every step slow!"

Wang Dian was expressionless:

"Sooner or later, I will burn him to death with divine fire. Only in this way can I resolve the previous shame and remove the great hatred in my heart!"

(End of Chapter)