LIGHTNOVELONLINE Chapter 23
Ouyang Feng struggled to lean on his sword and slowly stood up from the ground, a bit wobbly, but gritted his teeth to hold himself steady, raising his bloodied old face with an oddly calm gaze.
He didn’t look at Prince Zhen Nan, but rather at the horde of cultivators from outside.
“To die for one’s principles is worthwhile! I just want to say one thing to all of you—arrogant scum cannot insult the cultivators of Arid Province!!”
His resolute voice echoed in all directions, resonating deep within everyone’s hearts, sending chills down their spines.
“Arid Province cultivators cannot be insulted!!!!”
The roar resembled a crashing tsunami, reverberating throughout the entire Arid Province.
In that instant, the Arid Province cultivators rallied together in solidarity, standing protective of Ouyang Feng.
It was as if they were ready to burn their lives like moths to a flame!
“What the…”
The outside cultivators were stunned, moved deeply.
For some reason, though this group of Arid Province cultivators seemed weak, they instilled a sense of fear in their hearts.
The main problem was that this situation had escalated to a point where bullying could backfire badly, and word would spread, tarnishing their faction’s reputation.
Prince Zhen Nan’s expression changed, then he sneered, “You think a swarm of ants can take down an elephant? Dream on! Ants are just ants!”
With that, he gathered strength to swing his Hunyuan Hammer down.
“Protect the Ancestor!!”
The Banshan Sect Master roared.
“Arid Province cultivators, stand and fight!!” All the major sects, cultivation families, and rogue cultivators of various nations shouted in indignation.
At that moment, an unexpected turn of events occurred.
Several stronger, terrifying auras surged forth from the distance.
“What, what is that?!” Many people felt their scalps tingle with dread.
“Amitabha Buddha~”
A group of monks clad in robes appeared, chanting Buddhist scriptures and stepping on golden lotuses, walking through the air.
“It’s the Hanging Temple from Buddha Province!”
Someone gasped.
“Hehe, today is really lively,” a young man with long deep purple hair and an eerie appearance glided into view, elegantly waving a white fan.
He sat proudly in a blue and gold war chariot, pulled by nine fierce dragon steeds, each emanating a terrifying aura, all at the Transformation Stage!
Riding on Transformation Stage dragons shows an impressive family background!
Surrounding him were powerful protectors sent by his family, with piercing gazes and overwhelming auras.
The strongest of the three attendants was especially unfathomable, slaughtering Transformation Stage foes as easily as if they were dogs!
“Isn’t that the so-called first family in Lingzhou, Xue Tianyi, the young master of the Xue Family?”
Someone gasped, their breath hitching.
Boom!!!
At that instant, the last group of people, clearly exuding a terrifying power that overshadowed the others, caught countless shocked stares.
Master Jingchan from the Hanging Temple revealed a flicker of wariness in his eyes, folding his hands together as he silently chanted.
Xue Tianyi’s expression darkened, but he restrained himself from reacting.
“Oh my, even Yuhua Sect from Qingzhou has sent people!!”
The crowd erupted in a frenzy.
Yuhua Sect was the most prominent faction in the Eastern Domain, its status unshakeable for a million years, a true realm of immortality.
On a golden flying boat stood a group of Yuhua Sect cultivators, exuding a multitude of powerful auras, emanating specifically from the nine inner sect elders.
“Saint Son, we’ve arrived,” Elder Yan said respectfully to a young man before him, not daring to treat him casually.
The young man’s breath was thick with powerful energy, shrouded in a mysterious mist, radiating brilliant solar energy from his pores.
This was the strongest True Inheritance Disciple from Yuhua Sect, recently established as the Saint Son!
His status was immensely revered, even higher than that of the inner sect elders!
“Arid Province…” At this moment, Chen Xiao gazed at this familiar yet distant land, muttering to himself.
This was his birthplace, but now, it felt more like a stain he wished to forget!
No one knew how shocked he had been when he first joined the Yuhua Sect.
His fellow disciples either came from powerful cultivation families or from some immortal dynasty, flourishing with abundant resources and spiritual energy.
While he, just a small cultivator from a poor and desolate place!
Fortunately, he awakened his Solar Immortal Body, turning his fate around, and gradually becoming the Yuhua Sect’s most dazzling prodigy.
But!
This humble origin always made Chen Xiao feel ashamed!
Returning to his hometown, he didn’t feel excitement or nostalgia, only disgust and discomfort.
“Oh my, that’s the Saint Son Chen Xiao! I’ve heard of him; he possesses a Solar Immortal Body and is called unbeatable among his peers!”
Many cultivators exclaimed.
After all, Yuhua Sect was a top faction in the Eastern Domain, and any stir within it could shift the external power dynamics.
Everyone knew there was a young man named Chen Xiao in Yuhua Sect who overwhelmed all True Inheritance Disciples during intra-sect competitions, being hailed as the current Saint Son!
Without a doubt, he would be the brightest new star in the Eastern Domain for the next hundred thousand years!
For he bore the demeanor of one destined to become an immortal!!!
Suddenly.
A number of Arid Province cultivators began to react, incredulously saying, “Chen Xiao? Isn’t he the young master of the Wind Thunder Sect? This is our Arid Province’s person!”
Upon this revelation, the entire place erupted with noise.
“What?! The Saint Son of Yuhua Sect is from this barren and backward land!?”
“How could it be? How could such a top talent come from this place?”
“We’re in trouble; will those who insult Arid Province cultivators now…”
Cultivators from the other thirteen factions looked on with disbelief, shocked by the Saint Son’s origins, which astonished them.
Feeling the multitude of peculiar gazes, Chen Xiao feigned calmness on the surface while a cold killing intent flickered in his eyes.
His worst fears had come true!
Elder Yan understood immediately, abruptly flicking his sleeve to sweep up the group of Arid Province cultivators who had shouted earlier, then unleashing a terrifying force that instantly shattered the bodies of thousands of cultivators.
A rain of blood poured down, and the air filled with a metallic scent.
“My Yuhua Sect’s Saint Son cannot be spoken of by you loathsome ants!”
“Anyone else who babbles will die!”
Elder Yan’s roared.
In an instant, the previously uproarious crowd fell utterly silent.
Chen Xiao’s expression remained indifferent, unmoved by the chaos.
At this moment, Prince Zhen Nan felt embarrassed; after all, he had just insulted the Arid Province cultivators, who would have thought a saint-worthy figure had emerged from this small place!
With such a status, not even someone of his rank could dare offend, let alone the emperor of the Great Zhou Dynasty.
After pondering, Prince Zhen Nan cautiously said, “Saint Son Chen, can I take care of these Arid Province cultivators?”
If there was even a slight hint of objection from Chen Xiao, Prince Zhen Nan would have retreated without a second thought.
Chen Xiao glanced over at him, his thin lips moved to utter two words, “As you wish.”
Seeing this,
Prince Zhen Nan was overjoyed, cupping his hands in gratitude, “Thank you, Saint Son Chen!”
With that, he turned to Ouyang Feng with a sinister grin, ready to swing his Hunyuan Hammer.
“No…”
The Arid Province cultivators’ eyes filled with despair, their last glimmer of hope extinguished.
Ouyang Feng smiled bitterly, shaking his head without saying anything.
He unsteadily rose, wanting to swing the sword he had once wielded in his youth!
In response, Chen Xiao ignored him, viewing these as lowly natives. He had long surpassed their status, becoming a true superior!
“Master, that’s the young master of the Wind Thunder Sect. What should we do?” The Master of Cangjian Peak said anxiously from a hidden hill.
“I was right; this time the secret realm awakens, that old dog Chen must have sent his son over. Thankfully, Xuantian Sect didn’t rashly appear,” Master Xu Yonian said, feeling troubled.
“Master, while they go to seize the secret realm, let’s evacuate quickly! The Eastern Domain is vast; we can hide somewhere first!”
“I agree. Didn’t you just hear someone calling him Saint Son? It’s better to escape for now!”
“By the way, where’s Young Master Ye? He is the hope of Xuantian Sect!”
Suddenly,
The Master of Tianxiang Peak appeared to have seen something. She gasped, covering her mouth, her eyes wide in shock. “Everyone, look! It seems like Young Master Ye has gone over…”
“What?!”
Xu Yonian was taken aback, “Quick, bring him back!!”
Chen Xiao is right there; isn’t going there certain death?
At that moment,
Just as a battle was about to break out, a loud, obscenity-laden voice roared from afar.
“Damn it, getting bullied by outsiders at our door! This Arid Province can’t do without me—everyone stay still and get in line for me!”
Swish swish swish, countless astonished gazes converged, eager to see who dared to be so arrogant.
A striking young figure in a black robe embroidered with gold patterns strode confidently into view, his long silver hair flowing, creating a stark contrast.
“Who dares approach? State your name!”
Prince Zhen Nan sneered.
“Your uncle, Ye Junlin!”
Ye Junlin replied nonchalantly.
“What the hell! I’m going to kill you!!” Prince Zhen Nan was taken aback, then erupted in rage.
“Ye Junlin? Isn’t he the Master of Mysterious Peak from Xuantian Sect?” someone realized and exclaimed.
“Xuantian Sect! Ye Junlin!!”
The previously indifferent Chen Xiao’s eyes flared with icy fury upon hearing this, roaring.
He never expected the murderer of his father would be right in front of him!
Ye Junlin casually scratched his nose, “You got something to say?”
Chen Xiao glared fiercely, “You killed the Master of Wind Thunder Sect, didn’t you?”
“Oh, you mean that idiot? I remember him, always bragging about how his son was destined to become an immortal. May I ask, are you his…” Ye Junlin probed.
“I am his son!”
Chen Xiao’s eyes were bloodshot, gritting his teeth.
“Damn, so you’re that idiot’s kid!” Ye Junlin asked in shocked surprise.
Boom!
A terrifying aura erupted like a volcano, and Chen Xiao trembled all over with rage, his burning fury surging through him as he bellowed:
“I want you dead!!!”