Chapter 193 – Trials and Hardships Abound, Bandits Lie in Wait
Deafening cheers suddenly erupted in Mingxin Mountain Range’s Morning Dew Peak!
Even the expression of the Peak Master, Lu Changge, was filled with emotion as he looked at the youth in the screen of light.
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“Senior Martial Brother Xu really won,” Chu Luo murmured, still submerged in a state of mind that didn’t dare to believe it had really happened. He was staring wide-eyed as he received hundreds of spirit stones from the disciple running the betting table.
Although he did really believe in Xu Disheng, Mo Yue was just too strong. At the time, no one thought that Xu Disheng would be able to break free of the freezing binds of Moon Phase Revolution, then turn the tables around and win the match!
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“Senior Martial Brother Chu, will we really have the chance to see Senior Martial Brother Xu?” Ma Chen asked. He and the others approached Chu Luo with bright faces, their tones full of respect and excitement.
“If Senior Martial Brother Xu has time, I will take you guys to see him,” Chu Luo said with a wry smile, forcing himself to agree.
Xu Disheng’s status was very different now. How could Chu Luo meet with him simply because he wanted to?
After the Eight Mountains Grand Tournament, Xu Disheng would break through to the Dao Foundation stage. At that point, it wasn’t even clear if he would even return to Morning Dew Peak.
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“Senior Martial Brother Yuan, did Senior Martial Brother Xu really arrange a position for you at Affairs Hall?” a pretty female disciple in a black robe asked shyly as she was pulled reluctantly into Yuan Qi’s embrace.
Yuan Qi looked around. Seeing that there was no one around, he held the warm, tender body tighter. A lewd smile appeared on his face as he said proudly, “I followed Senior Martial Brother Xu for several years. When he was free, I went to ask him if he could arrange a position for me in Affairs Hall. Wouldn’t something like that be as easy as lifting a finger for him? But right now, your Senior Martial Brother will have to properly probe you a little bit…”
“Senior Martial Brother Yuan, you’re so naughty!” the female black-robed disciple squealed as he caressed her body. Her eyes narrowed to slits in pleasure as her body became even more supple, practically melting in his hands.
Yuan Qi chuckled, then stepped on his sword light and rode away with her in his embrace.
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There was a look of praise in Cloud Stream Spirit Master’s gaze. There was even a never-before-seen hint of astonishment as he looked at Xu Disheng. His voice rang throughout the entire Luminous Cloud Abyss as he announced, “Xu Disheng is victorious, and will enter the top 5.”
Xu Disheng left the arena, then cupped his hands towards Cloud Stream Spirit Master before flying off towards his great hall.
Countless gazes followed him as he left, watching his retreating figure.
“Deep Night Primordial Lord, I thought your little angel could fight for the title of Sacred Daughter this time. I never would have expected her to get eliminated before she even made it to the top 5,” another Primordial Lord said, smiling at Deep Night Primordial Lord.
“It’s no problem. The Sea of Qi division’s Sacred Son will be Zhang Yangui this time,” Deep Night Primordial Lord said, not appearing to mind that much. He flicked his sleeves as he watched Xu Disheng disappear off into the distance.
The Primordial Lord who had spoken also looked at Xu Disheng and said, “The timing of this little brat’s rise is a bit unfortunate. It makes me feel a bit sorry for him, even. If Zhang Yangui wasn’t present, the title of Sacred Son would have been his.”
Deep Night Primordial Lord retracted his gaze and nodded in agreement.
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“Zhang Yangui versus He Junyu,” Cloud Stream Spirit Master announced.
Just like before, the Scarlet Flame Phoenix appeared next to Zhang Yangui, flying him up to the arena.
He Junyu glanced once more in the direction of Xu Disheng’s departure, then smiled bitterly to himself. “Junior Martial Brother Xu, you might’ve been able to beat Mo Yue, but I sure won’t be able to beat Zhang Yangui…”
Meanwhile, in the Mountain of Law…
Peaceful Sanctuary Peak was ranked 6th out of the more than 200 Peaks in the Mountain of Law, and it was the place where the main branch of the Zhao Clan was based.
“Patriarch, Mingxin Mountain Range’s Zhao Leshan requests an audience,” a Dao Foundation stage elder reported respectfully. They were in a great hall decorated in great splendor with an abundance of gold and jade.
“Fine,” Ghost Punisher Spirit Master, Zhao Yangzhou, said. He had the appearance of a handsome youth, and was currently sitting at a desk, flipping through some jade slips.
“As you wish, Patriarch.” The elder activated a message jade slip, and a few moments later, Ghost Dominion Spirit Master, Zhao Leshan, entered the hall.
“Zhao Leshan greets Patriarch,” Ghost Dominion Spirit Master said with a bow, his expression polite and modest.
“The clan squandered quite a bit of our share of cultivation resources to release you from the constraints that the Mingxin Mountain Range levied on you. What do you have that can be considered a great contribution to the clan? Speak,” Ghost Punisher Spirit Master said, glaring at Ghost Dominion Spirit Master.
Last time when Zhao Leshan sent him a clan jade slip, he said that there was a matter that could be extremely beneficial to the clan. That was why the clan decided to spend a large portion of cultivation resources to free him from his restrictions and allow him to return to the Mountain of Law’s branch of the Zhao Clan.
If Zhao Leshan wasn’t able to articulate himself clearly here, then undoubtedly, his next several hundred years wouldn’t be much better than spending that time in confinement.
He immediately took out a recording jade slip and said, “Patriarch, as soon as you see this, you will know. Furthermore, there are several pieces of concrete evidence that Xu Disheng has killed innocent sect disciples in the Zhao Realm.”
Ghost Punisher Spirit Master took the jade slip and examined it closely.
Although they were both at the Divine Core stage, Zhao Leshan was at the early Divine Core stage, whereas Zhao Yangzhou was a half-step Primordial Spirit stage powerhouse, and one of the Spirit Masters with authority in the Mountain of Law. The difference in status between the two was incomparable.
After a while, the calm and tranquil expression on Zhao Yangzhou’s face finally changed. He put down the jade slip and said, “That pagoda… is definitely a Profound Treasure!”
Zhao Leshan’s gaze was lowered, and he remained silent.
After a moment’s contemplation, Ghost Punisher Spirit Master said, “Just now, Xu Disheng won against Mo Yue. We absolutely cannot allow him to receive the title of Sacred Son, or it will be difficult for us to make a move!”
The Dao Foundation stage elder was standing silently and respectfully off to the side, turning a blind eye to their conversation.
Ghost Dominion Spirit Master maintained his silence as he waited for Zhao Yangzhou to make up his mind. He knew how attractive a Profound Treasure was, and that Zhao Yangzhou wouldn’t be able to turn a blind eye to it.
After silence loomed in the hall for about the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, Ghost Punisher Spirit Master finally made up his mind, just as he expected. “Zhao Tonghai, pass on my command. Sixth Ambush Spirit Master will temporarily take charge of Peaceful Sanctuary Peak. I will head to Shangqing Mountain Range’s Yuluo Realm right away to see Ancestor.”
“As you command, Patriarch,” the Dao Foundation stage elder replied respectfully. With the Patriarch’s command in hand, he left the great hall.
“Ghost Dominion, you did well this time. If Ancestor can really get his hands on this treasure, I will recommend you for a Peak Master position in one of the top 50 Peaks in the Mountain of Law,” Zhao Yangzhou said, his tone easing up.
“Thank you, Patriarch!” Ghost Dominion Spirit Master said with relief, lowering his head in gratitude.
The ancestor of the Zhao Clan was Spirit Wielding Primordial Lord. After cultivating to the Primordial Spirit stage, he went to the Yuluo Realm and established a domain. He was always meditating and cultivating all year round, and never really asked about the matters regarding the Mountain of Law’s Zhao Clan.
Ghost Punisher Spirit Master sensed that this was a perfectly justifiable opportunity to obtain a Profound Treasure. If everything worked out, their Ancestor would definitely make a move!
As long as Xu Disheng didn’t get first place in the Sea of Qi division of the Eight Mountains Grand Tournament and receive the title of Sacred Son, Spirit Wielding Primordial Lord could use the ironclad evidence showing that he violated sect rules to arrest Xu Disheng and take his Profound Treasure!
Even in the entire Shangqing Sacred Sect, no one would be able to criticize this verdict!
After all, every Primordial Lord had overwhelming levels of authority in the sect. If they had ironclad evidence that an ordinary disciple had violated sect rules, they didn’t have to receive anyone’s permission to take punitive action.
As for whether or not Xu Disheng would be able to secure the position of Sacred Son… Ghost Punisher didn’t even consider the possibility.
Everyone knew that at the Sea of Qi stage, no one could beat Zhang Yangui in a fight. Even though Xu Disheng could win against Mo Yue, he still wouldn’t stand a chance against Zhang Yangui.
