92: Chapter 92 Taiyuan Acquiesces, Banquet Ends

Yuan Feng dispersed the augmentations of the Battle Body and the Battle Against Heaven Strategy, shrinking his physique back to that of a normal person. He took the dim and lusterless Hundred Rivers Returning to the Sea Halberd and swung it a few times in his hand.

“It's too light, and it belongs to the ren water Dao. It's not suitable for me. I'll leave it for the Chen Family members.”

He put away this Medium Grade Spiritual Artifact, took a step, and the Void Realm shifted. In less than a moment, he had returned to Luoyun Mountain.

“Senior Brother has been defeated and killed?!” The Taiyuan Sect elder's pupils contracted violently. A dark swamp appeared around him, protecting himself and the several Taiyuan Sect Disciples behind him.

The moment Immortal Master Chuanxi was defeated and killed, he had the intention of running away.

But the Shaking Heavens Immortal Master had firmly locked onto him. Given the power of Shocking Thunder, he himself would likely find it hard to escape, let alone taking several Disciples with him. That was simply wishful thinking.

Yuan Feng stepped out from the Void Realm, his gaze sharp as a steel knife sweeping over the elder among the Taiyuan Sect group. His voice was severe: “Your Taiyuan Sect offended my Chen Family without cause today. If you don't give an explanation, then all of you stay here and face your calamity.”

The elder's expression changed drastically. He felt intense killing intent emanating from Yuan Feng. This Purple Mansion Demon King was truly capable of killing them!

“Battle Demon King, please be lenient. I am Lucun. Our Taiyuan Sect was forced into attacking the Chen Family this time. It was a decision made by our Grandmaster, and we could only follow his instructions.” Immortal Master Lucun quickly explained, terrified that Yuan Feng might kill him with a few punches.

Yuan Feng raised an eyebrow upon hearing this: “Grandmaster? What level of cultivation does the Grandmaster you speak of possess, making it so that one of you with Two Divine Abilities and the other with Three Divine Abilities dare not disobey?”

A Purple Mansion True Person with Three Divine Abilities is already a high-ranking and powerful figure even in a Golden Core Upper Sect like the Xuan Yuan Sect, let alone a Purple Mansion power like the Taiyuan Sect. They are absolutely one of the top figures.

“Our Grandmaster is a Great True Person of the Five Dharma Manifestations, and he also holds our Taiyuan Sect's Sect Protecting Magic Treasure. Even if a False Core Cultivator came knocking, he could resist them for a short while.” Immortal Master Lucun answered honestly.

Yuan Feng rubbed his chin, already forming a plan in his mind, and asked, “Sect Protecting Magic Treasure? Could it be that your Taiyuan Sect once produced a Golden Core True Monarch?”

“Yes, Battle Demon King. Our Taiyuan Sect's Founding Ancestral Master was formerly a Disciple of the Xuan Yuan Sect. Later, due to some unpleasantness within the Xuan Yuan Sect, he voluntarily left the Sect and established the Taiyuan Sect outside. He eventually achieved the ren water Golden Core, with the Daoist title Taiyuan True Monarch.” As he spoke of his Ancestral Master, Immortal Master Lucun straightened his bent back slightly.

Yuan Feng stared at him, his gaze sharp, making Lucun feel a chill down his spine: “So, the favor you speak of is to repay the grace the Xuan Yuan Sect showed to Taiyuan True Monarch?”

“Uh, accurately speaking, Ancestral Master Taiyuan promised his Senior Sister that when the Xuan Yuan Sect faced a crisis, the Taiyuan Sect would unconditionally assist the Xuan Yuan Sect once.” Immortal Master Lucun actually didn't want to reveal this secret history, but circumstances forced his hand, and he had to bow his head.

“This is an Ancestral Instruction. The oath we Taiyuan Sect Cultivators recite before entering the Sect includes this clause. It is difficult to violate. Our action today was also done out of necessity, Battle Demon King.”

A strange look appeared on Yuan Feng's face. Good heavens, it turns out this Taiyuan True Monarch was quite the Simp, setting up such a bizarre Ancestral Instruction just for a so-called Senior Sister.

“Shaking Heavens Immortal Master, is what this old fellow is saying true or false? Are there any omissions?” He did not respond to Immortal Master Lucun but looked toward the Shaking Heavens Immortal Master.

The latter replied: “Battle Demon King, rest assured. The intelligence obtained by my Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion is highly consistent with what Immortal Master Lucun said. He should not be deceiving the Battle Demon King.”

Yuan Feng nodded slightly and said coldly: “In that case, this King can overlook the past offenses. However, while the death penalty can be waived, the living punishment is unavoidable. Your Taiyuan Sect needs to compensate my Chen Family. As for the specific amount, you decide.”

“Thank you, Battle Demon King. Everything is negotiable.” Immortal Master Lucun smiled, took out the Storage Ring he had prepared beforehand, and respectfully handed it over.

Yuan Feng accepted it, swept it with his Divine Sense, and a strange look flashed in his eyes. Then he waved his hand and said: “The Taiyuan Sect was not acting of its own accord. This King is not an aggressive person. Let us put today's matter behind us.”

“However, since Immortal Master Lucun has come, why not take a seat? It would allow my Chen Family to properly host you.”

“Lucun was just thinking the same thing. The Battle Demon King's might displayed earlier truly astonished Lucun,” Immortal Master Lucun said with a chuckle.

This behavior left the assembled Cultivators dumbfounded. What exactly was going on?

Just a moment ago, they were fighting to the death, and the situation was tense. How much time had passed for both sides to now be chatting and laughing, acting like familiar friends who would gladly die for each other?

Behind Immortal Master Lucun stood a tall, slender young Cultivator in white robes. Ever since arriving at the Chen Family, he had been staring intently at Chen Zhuxiao, his brow furrowed with sharp intensity, and the Battle Intent in his eyes burning fiercely like a raging fire, seemingly eager to fight Chen Zhuxiao.

Just then, the young Cultivator in white robes stepped forward, cupped his hands toward Yuan Feng, Immortal Master Lucun, and the Shaking Heavens Immortal Master, and said: “Greetings to the Battle Demon King, Martial Grand-Uncle Lucun, and the Shaking Heavens Immortal Master. I am Li Changhao of the Taiyuan Sect, and I humbly request a battle with the Chen Family's Qilin Son to illuminate my Dao!”

Yuan Feng looked toward Chen Zhuxiao. Everyone turned their heads, following his gaze, and saw the handsome Chen Zhuxiao, clad in a long robe with a sword tucked at his waist, standing proudly like a lone green pine.

Many noble ladies from the Prefecture City who saw Chen Zhuxiao in this manner couldn't help but get stars in their eyes, blushes appearing on their delicate faces, as if they were thinking of something embarrassing.

“Uncle Yuan, Zhu Xiao is willing to fight him to illuminate his own Sword Dao!” Chen Zhuxiao cupped his hands and bowed. His eyes were bright like stars, and captivating Sword Momentum enveloped his body, making him look like a Divine Sword drawn from its sheath, its sharpness fully revealed.

Saying this, he stepped onto invisible stairs, walking step by step into the air, stopping a hundred zhang away from Li Changhao. He raised his hand and said, “Please!”

He was at the Early-stage Foundation Establishment cultivation level, having just recently achieved his Breakthrough. Li Changhao opposite him was at the Mid-stage Foundation Establishment level, having broken through some time ago, and being a direct descendant of a Purple Mansion Sect, his combat strength was considerable.

Swish!

Chen Zhuxiao made the first move. Cultivators of the Divine Thunder Path are inherently known for their speed, and since his Realm was lower, he was not arrogant enough to let the opponent strike first.

Dazzling lightning burst forth. Bolts of azure lightning, thick as buckets, coiled around his long sword. The thunder was brilliant, carrying Heavenly Might, and violently slashed down!

Boom!

Chen Zhuxiao slashed out a Sea of Thunder. Ten thousand bolts of lightning exploded, manifesting various phenomena within, such as Thunder Snakes, Thunder Dragons, armored Divine Beings, and the Purple Thunder Great Sun.

Heavenly Might was vast and mighty, with countless bolts of lightning. Heavenly Thunder roared, penetrating the sky, as if an Immortal God from the Nine Heavens was descending Divine Punishment, intending to chastise the boundless wilderness!

Sixth-grade Divine Thunder Spell, Nine Heavens Divine Thunder Captures the Vastness!

Li Changhao's pupils slightly contracted. He raised his hand and sacrificed a Jade Ruyi, which hung above his head, shining brilliantly.

Streams of water permeated the surroundings, transforming into Water Dragons. They swayed their vigorous Dragon bodies, opened their jaws, and thick water pillars gushed out, powerful enough to pierce great mountains and destroy massive peaks.

Boom!

The Sea of Thunder descended, turning into a sword light that was azure mixed with gold. It sliced through the Void Realm with an indescribable speed. Countless Thunder Snakes burst forth, arriving carrying brilliant Divine Might.

Irresistible, unstoppable!

Crash!

Water splashed everywhere. The thunderous sword light possessed overwhelming might, descending like ten thousand mountains and peaks, splitting the water pillars and cutting through the Water Dragons. Its momentum undiminished, it slashed straight toward the top of Li Changhao's head.

The latter's expression changed slightly. The Jade Ruyi above his head shone brightly, increasing the speed of the Magic Power circulation within his body by several points. Streams of water covered his body, flowing ceaselessly.

Bang!

The sword light struck, and the thunder exploded. Countless bolts of lightning burst forth, turning that area into a Lightning Waterfall, filled with dancing lightning and Electric Snakes.

A slightly scorched figure appeared. His white robes were tattered, the Daoist Crown used to tie his hair had been split into a charred piece of iron by the lightning, and blood leaked from the corner of his mouth.

“I have lost,” Li Changhao cupped his hands and gave a wry smile.

The Thunder Dao restrains all other Daos, especially the Gold and Water Daos. The restraining effect is maximized against them.

This is because both metal and water conduct electricity, with the former's conductivity far exceeding the latter's.

Furthermore, Chen Zhuxiao Cultivated a Sixth-grade Cultivation Method, and the immortal foundation he formed was Clearing the Nine Heavens, pushing the majesty of the Thunder Dao to its limit. This is why Li Changhao was defeated so quickly.

“I benefited from the advantage of the Thunder Dao. If you were a Cultivator of another path, I would probably have needed to put in more effort,” Chen Zhuxiao said.

He did not say that he couldn't defeat a Mid-stage Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator of another Dao, but rather that it would require more time.

If he were to fight a Cultivator of the Gold Dao, the Thunder Dao's restraint would be fully maximized, and the time taken for them to be defeated would likely be even shorter than Li Changhao's.

Only Cultivators of the Four Symbols Dao can slightly restrict the Thunder Dao. Cultivators of the Five Elements Dao can, at best, avoid being restrained by the Thunder Dao, but they cannot restrict it.

After the two exchanged bows, they retreated behind their respective elders.

Yuan Feng nodded slightly. Chen Zhuxiao now possessed the aura of a Dragon Transformation Soaring to the Heavens. After gaining more experience down the mountain and refining his state of mind for a period, he would not be inferior even when facing a direct Disciple from an Immortal Sect.

He returned to his seat of honor, and the banquet continued. The entire Luoyun Mountain was enveloped in a lively atmosphere.

Where Chen Fufeng was seated, representatives from other powers came over one by one, holding wine cups and smiling warmly to toast him, while also hoping to discuss cooperation matters.

The strength Yuan Feng had displayed far exceeded their understanding. A Purple Mansion True Person with Three Divine Abilities was suppressed and killed by Yuan Feng in less than fifteen minutes. How could this not shock them?

A Purple Mansion True Person was not some common commodity, especially a Mid-stage Purple Mansion True Person with Three Divine Abilities.

In many Prefectures, beings of this rank were already among the top-tier powerhouses, sufficient to determine the political landscape of an entire Prefecture.

The banquet finally concluded around midnight.

The Shaking Heavens Immortal Master departed first, while Immortal Master Lucun found an excuse and fled Luoyun Mountain with his Disciples as if running for his life.

As for the other powers, most chose to leave, but a few powers that wanted to discuss further cooperation with the Chen Family remained. These included the three major Purple Mansion Sects: the Jieyang Sect, the Heavenly Lotus Sect, and the Guiyuan Sect.

Half a month later, these powers gradually departed, all with smiles on their faces.

During this time, Chen Fufeng recruited some Foundation Establishment Great Cultivators of decent character to serve as Guest Elders. With Yuan Feng present, they wouldn't be able to stir up any trouble.

Furthermore, people from the Ji Family of Liyang Town arrived, hoping to become an Affiliated Family of the Chen Family and relocate to the Luoyun Mountain territory.

Chen Fufeng discussed it with Ji Wanqing and ultimately decided to agree, stipulating only that the Ji Family members must not use the Chen Family's influence to bully the weak, or they would be executed without mercy.

From then on, the Chen Family regained its peace. Everything was thriving and gradually growing stronger.