86: Suspicion, Action

Ji Wuchang stood at the entrance of the Meng Family casually looking around. The Meng Family was far larger than the Ji Family in Muye City!

At the entrance stood two colossal stone lions, weighing ten thousand jin, looking extremely imposing!

Just then, a rush of footsteps approached, and Ji Wuchang saw more than ten people emerge from the Meng Family. The leader was none other than Meng Nian!

Excitement flashed across the faces of the Meng Family members. The fact that the Old Ancestor could send someone meant that the Old Ancestor still cared about the Meng Family!

Meng Nian, Meng Yucheng, and Meng Yunqian swept their Divine Souls over Ji Wuchang, and disappointment simultaneously surfaced in their eyes.

The Old Ancestor only sent a Qi Refining Realm Disciple; it seemed she truly didn't have much affection for the Meng Family.

They had come bearing immense hope, but the disappointment arrived just as quickly.

Ji Wuchang saw the expressions of these people, but he paid them no mind!

"Ji Wuchang greets the Meng Family Head!"

Ji Wuchang smiled and spoke to Meng Nian, then took out a Jade Slip and presented it to Meng Nian.

This Jade Slip had been given to Ji Wuchang by Meng Caihong, instructing him to deliver it to the Meng Family Head upon arriving at the Meng Family.

However, this Jade Slip could only be scanned once, so Ji Wuchang did not know what content it held!

Meng Nian did not stand on ceremony. He took the Jade Slip and poured his Divine Soul into it.

"Crack!"

As the Jade Slip shattered, Meng Nian couldn't help but smile and say, "Wuchang, please come inside!"

Soon, everyone returned to the Meng Family's main hall, and Ji Wuchang sat in the first seat on the upper right.

He represented not only himself but also his Revered Master, Meng Caihong, so naturally, he had to sit in the most honored chair!

"Meng Family Head, may I ask what trouble the Meng Family has encountered? My Revered Master recently made a Breakthrough to the Soul Splitting Realm and needs to consolidate her cultivation, so she couldn't come personally!"

"My Revered Master instructed that if I can solve the issue, I should help the Meng Family resolve it!"

"If I cannot solve it, I will immediately inform Revered Master, and she will decide what to do!"

Ji Wuchang didn't want to beat around the bush and asked directly!

When the Meng Family members heard that the Old Ancestor had broken through to the Soul Splitting Realm, their breathing quickened.

If the Old Ancestor was willing to support the Meng Family, let alone tiny Shujiu City, the Meng Family could swagger through several surrounding cities.

At this moment, many people in the Meng Family hall had flickering eyes, contemplating whether to use this event to build momentum for the Meng Family!

Hearing Ji Wuchang's words, Meng Nian's heart also became somewhat excited.

The Soul Splitting Realm—that was a Realm they dared not even dream of.

Meng Nian didn't hide anything and immediately explained the entire situation!

Meng Nian spoke in great detail, clearly explaining the opponent's cultivation, Sect, and other relevant information!

Upon hearing this, Ji Wuchang suddenly understood.

This competition was specifically aimed at the Meng Family—to put it plainly, it was a struggle for resources!

The resources occupied by the Meng Family surpassed those of the Cui Family and the Zhou Family. Previously, their strength was insufficient, so they could only let this situation continue.

But now they felt their wings had hardened, so naturally, they would no longer allow this situation to persist!

"Meng Family Head, when is the competition scheduled?"

Ji Wuchang looked at Meng Nian and asked.

Meng Nian smiled slightly and quickly replied, "The competition is scheduled for the day after tomorrow! The marriage alliance between the Cui Family and the Zhou Family will be postponed by one more day!"

Ji Wuchang nodded, thought for a moment, and then asked, "Meng Family Head, if I participate in the competition on behalf of your Meng Family, will it count?"

Meng Nian immediately smiled and nodded, saying, "Of course it counts! You are the Old Ancestor's Disciple, considered half a Meng Family member. No one would dare say anything!"

Ji Wuchang felt assured and smiled, saying, "Since that is the case, I will accept this competition on behalf of the Meng Family, which also fulfills Revered Master's instructions!"

Ji Wuchang's words did not elicit a strong reaction from the Meng Family members; Meng Yucheng and Meng Yunqian both frowned slightly.

Meng Yucheng spoke directly, saying, "Junior Brother Wuchang, it's not that I don't believe in your strength, but this matter is extremely important."

"If we lose, our Meng Family will lose a mine! Are you certain you can defeat Cui Luochen of the Cui Family?"

"This person genuinely possesses a Foundation Establishment Realm First Layer cultivation, has opened five dao platforms, and has extraordinary Battle Power!"

As soon as Meng Yucheng spoke, the Meng Family Elders nodded in agreement, because the cost of losing was too great; they could not afford to lose.

Ji Wuchang glanced at Meng Yucheng, his gaze as calm as water.

But when Meng Yucheng saw Ji Wuchang's eyes, he instantly felt as if he had been targeted by a Primeval Savage Beast, causing his heart to tremble!

"I am the Disciple of your Meng Family's Old Ancestor. According to seniority, you should at least call me Junior Martial Uncle, not Junior Brother Wuchang!"

"Since I said I can help you solve this difficult problem, it means I can. Otherwise, I would not have spoken!"

"However, since you harbor doubts, how about this: we exchange a few blows? What do you think?"

After Ji Wuchang finished speaking, he stared calmly at Meng Yucheng, his words exceptionally forceful!

When Meng Yucheng heard Ji Wuchang's words, his expression darkened slightly.

In the Meng Family, this was the first time anyone besides his father dared to speak to him like this!

"Do you really think I wouldn't dare strike at you just because you're the Old Ancestor's Disciple?"

"A mere Qi Refining Realm cultivator dares to challenge me, a Foundation Establishment Realm Fourth Layer cultivator? You truly don't know the immensity of heaven and earth!"

"Since you insist on bringing humiliation upon yourself, I will grant your wish!"

Meng Yucheng muttered these things internally. Of course, he wouldn't say them out loud; after all, he wasn't bold enough to offend the Old Ancestor!

"Fine, let's compete then!"

Meng Yucheng immediately stood up, Battle Intent surging in his eyes.

Meng Nian frowned, wanting to speak up and stop them, but seeing that Ji Wuchang had already stood up, he said nothing more!

The Meng Family hall was quite large. The Elders immediately moved the stools away, clearing an open space!

Ji Wuchang and Meng Yucheng stood facing each other. The cultivation of a Foundation Establishment Realm Fourth Layer instantly erupted from Meng Yucheng!

Ji Wuchang calmly glanced at Meng Yucheng and spoke lightly, "You go first. Otherwise, once I make a move, I'm afraid you won't have a chance!"

"Arrogant!"

Meng Yucheng spoke directly, then let out a low shout, raising his right palm. Crimson-red flames surged in his palm—this was the Meng Family's Battle Technique, the "Crimson Flame Palm"!

"Take this palm strike!"

Meng Yucheng struck a palm towards Ji Wuchang. He was afraid of injuring Ji Wuchang, so he only used about sixty percent of his strength!

The crimson palm print carried rolling heat waves, heading straight for Ji Wuchang's chest!

"Too slow, too little strength. Use all your power!"

Ji Wuchang's body flickered, and he instantly vanished.

What he used was naturally the Eight Trigrams Wandering Dragon Step, which was the most practical in such a confined space.

As for the Wind-Thunder Void Step, it was impossible to use—why use a butcher's knife to kill a chicken!

Meng Yucheng's palm strike missed. Hearing Ji Wuchang's words, anger surged in his heart. He shouted lightly, and the crimson flames in his right palm doubled in intensity!

Without hesitation, Meng Yucheng struck a palm towards Ji Wuchang, his speed more than twice as fast as before!