183: In the Temple

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'Killed?'

Ren Xiaoxiao and Ji Nian's hearts violently thumped, their minds seeming to go blank for an instant.

The Jiaoren Country and Zhao Country's combined nineteen Heavenly Pride joining forces... even the Great Sword Immortal of the Spring and Autumn Sword Palace, or Marquis Yan of the Vermilion Bird Palace, might not be able to guarantee a win, right?

The two of them glanced at Lu Chen and the other two again, their gazes lingering on Pang Feifeng for a long time, 'True Heavenly Pride?'

For a time, the two were filled with doubt and surprise, remaining silent for a long while.

Believe it or not?

Naturally, they didn't quite believe it!

But to say they didn't believe it, the three from South Chu had truly and clearly appeared here!

Finally, Ren Xiaoxiao and Ji Nian exchanged glances. Among them, Ji Nian bowed towards Lu Chen and the other two: 'Please wait a moment, three sirs.'

As he finished speaking, he turned into a ray of light and disappeared.

They knew without thinking that Ji Nian had gone to verify whether the nineteen Heavenly Pride of Zhao Country and Jiaoren Country had truly been killed.

A moment later, Ji Nian returned, his eyes filled with uncontrollable shock and fear. He transmitted his voice silently: 'The nineteen Heavenly Pride of Zhao Country and Jiaoren Country have all disappeared, not a single one left. Their Aura has completely vanished!'

'Completely vanished?!'

The nineteen fierce Heavenly Pride of Zhao Country and Jiaoren Country were truly killed!

And they were killed by the three from South Chu. So, what kind of people must these three from South Chu be?!

Ren Xiaoxiao's heart rate suddenly accelerated. When she looked at Lu Chen and the other two before her again, her eyes held a touch more complexity, a touch more awe, and... fear!

With just three people, they slaughtered the nineteen fierce Heavenly Pride of Zhao Country and Jiaoren Country, including Tu Shanhua, the chief True Disciple of the Barbarian Sect, and the Great Flood Dragon of the Jiaoren Country!

Such strength is simply terrifying!

'We didn't realize we were in the presence of such esteemed individuals. Please forgive our previous lack of courtesy.'

In an instant, Ren Xiaoxiao and Ji Nian's attitude took a sharp turn, becoming exceptionally respectful: 'Please, the three of you, enter the Divine Hall for a discussion.'

Their gazes swept over Lu Chen and the other two, finally locking onto Pang Feifeng. This person stood tall and proud, clearly possessing great presence, and seemed to be the leader of the three.

However, as the words fell, the tall and proud Pang Feifeng was slow to respond, instead looking towards Lu Chen.

'So, this person is the real leader!'

Ren Xiaoxiao and Ji Nian were very perceptive and immediately shifted their respectful gazes onto Lu Chen.

'Inside the Divine Hall, are all those participating in this Qing Ming Great Cleansing Heavenly Pride?' Lu Chen withdrew his gaze from the Divine Hall.

'I really want to refine this Divine Hall into a Dao Soldier!'

That way, in the future, he could have a Divine Hall for cultivation anywhere, anytime. It would be incredibly convenient.

'A small portion of the great sects' Heavenly Pride from the Southern Countries are waiting inside the Divine Hall,' Ji Nian said after pondering, not entirely certain. This was because there were currently less than two hundred Heavenly Pride inside the Divine Hall, which was far from all, perhaps not even half, compared to the entire Southern Countries.

Lu Chen nodded: 'Then let's go in and take a look.'

Indeed, compared to the entire Azure Underworld, their South Chu's strength was still a bit too weak.

Even he only had over three hundred Dao Soldier, and even with the two fully developed Wind and Thunder Dao Soldiers among them, it was far from enough. It was impossible to suppress all the Heavenly Pride in the entire Azure Underworld.

The Azure Underworld was simply too vast. The Heavenly Pride born alongside natural Spirit Treasure were countless. Without allies, he could be overwhelmed and killed by the sheer numbers of Heavenly Pride.

Therefore, forming alliances with the great sects' Heavenly Pride from the Southern Countries also had benefits.

Furthermore, the Dao Soldier were still not enough. He still needed to keep working hard.

'Please,' Ren Xiaoxiao and Ji Nian immediately stepped forward to lead the way, with Lu Chen and the other two following behind.

In a short while, the Divine Hall was near. Ren Xiaoxiao spoke from outside the Divine Hall's entrance: 'Great Sword Immortal, Marquis Yan, the Fellow Daoists from South Chu have arrived.'

In an instant, the original quiet atmosphere inside the Divine Hall was broken.

Hundreds of pairs of eyes uniformly swept towards Lu Chen, Pang Feifeng, and Chu Xianyin.

Among them, the three young Celestial Sword standing at the very front suddenly narrowed their pupils, then quickly lowered their heads.

'It's him!'

That young man from Dongming Sect who once followed a Great Power into the Spring and Autumn Sword Palace, using twenty-four Puppet to forcefully beat Sword Lord Junior Brother into the ground, not even sparing his Yin God!

The Great Sword Immortal, who had originally viewed everything calmly and had subtly become the head of all the Heavenly Pride in the Southern Countries, felt his heart violently shake.

Even the Feather Sword Immortal and Thunder Sword Immortal beside him felt as if their hearts were being fiercely clutched by an invisible large hand.

At this moment, their shock was almost like the surging waves of a vast ocean, rolling endlessly and persistently.

'Why did he come too?!'

Back then, when Lu Chen and Sect Leader Zhao Yujing attacked the Spring and Autumn Sword Palace, the three of them were also there, but they only watched from afar and didn't dare to get close.

They clearly knew just how solid Lu Chen's backing was, and they also knew that Lu Chen's strength was very, very strong.

With such backing, Dongming Sect could completely disregard the so-called Qing Ming Great Cleansing. After all, who would dare to go cleanse within your Dongming Sect's territory?

Are they tired of living?

His Spring and Autumn Sword Palace's Old Palace Lord is still half-dead to this day, and this is the consequence of provoking Dongming Sect.

'South Chu, only three people. How did they cross the threshold of Zhao Country and Jiaoren Country? I'm quite interested,' a Heavenly Pride murmured softly, with a hint of curiosity.

'South Chu, with only three people, could it be a small country?'

'Being able to cross the threshold of Zhao Country and Jiaoren Country is enough to show that these three from South Chu are not simple.'

Finally, the red-haired young man, who stood alongside the Spring and Autumn Sword Palace's Great Sword Immortal, Feather Sword Immortal, and Thunder Sword Immortal, spoke calmly: 'South Chu only has three people? Or is it that the others perished while crossing the threshold of Zhao Country and Jiaoren Country, so only the three of you ultimately reached the Divine Hall?'

He had red hair and red clothes, and even his pupils seemed to carry a hint of flame-like color, like a deity born of fire, possessing an extraordinary presence.

And he was Marquis Yan of the Vermilion Bird Palace, a top-tier Heavenly Pride who could stand alongside the Spring and Autumn Sword Palace's Great Sword Immortal, and could also suppress Tu Shanhua, the chief True Disciple of the Barbarian Sect, and the Great Flood Dragon of the Jiaoren Country. His strength was beyond doubt, and he held an undeniable weight within this Divine Hall.

The moment he spoke, he already assumed the posture of a superior, looking down from above.

It wasn't that he was arrogant or conceited, but rather the Aura naturally created by absolute strength.

Among the hundreds of Heavenly Pride present, none were unconvinced. In fact, it felt natural, as if it should be this way, and thus it was.

However, no sooner had his voice fallen than Ji Nian hastily spoke: 'These three Fellow Daoists from South Chu killed their way here, and...'

The many Heavenly Pride in the Divine Hall immediately looked over, instantly becoming interested.

Just three people could carve a path out from the hands of the nineteen fierce Heavenly Pride of Zhao Country and Jiaoren Country. It was obvious how formidable these three Heavenly Pride from South Chu were.

At the very least, they were existences on the same level as Tu Shanhua, the chief True Disciple of the Barbarian Sect, and the Great Flood Dragon of the Jiaoren Country.

'And what?' Marquis Yan's words were still calm, without much ripple.

To him, Heavenly Pride at the level of Tu Shanhua and the Great Flood Dragon, while not bad, were not impossible to suppress.

Ji Nian took a deep breath and slowly lowered his head: 'Moreover, the nineteen Heavenly Pride of Zhao Country and Jiaoren Country were all killed, not a single one survived!'

As soon as these words were spoken, the entire hall fell silent!