Chu Xun and his companions ambled casually towards the dueling ring and were just in time to see a man falling off.
"I've lost," the man got up and said, dipping into a humble bow and salute before he spun around and marched towards the gates.
The victor still standing on the platform that was the dueling ring, a man looking in his middle age with a stern glare and a commanding presence, was a Second-grade Human King.
With another look at the warrior who just lost – a Grandmaster of the Grand Completion level, there was small wonder nor doubt in the outcome of the duel.
"Allow me," said a voice, and an aging man – a First Grade Human King – leaped up the dais.
"Greetings!" The middle-aged man on the stage bowed and saluted. His aura stretched out like a gentle, invisible wave as he lowered his power back down to First Grade.
Boom!
The duel began. The two men exchanged tens of dozens blows and
Silvery sparkles glittered in the sunlight behind the tip of Jiu You's spear, captivating and mesmerizing all that beheld the Sacred Relic in awe.Everyone gawked with disbelief. How could a little girl like her own a Sacred Relic?!Naturally, that included Lin Qingfeng and the elderly man named Mu as well.Whoosh!The steel-gray spear rounded over in a powerful sweep with sparkling glitters trailing its wake.There was hardly time for Lin Qingfeng to complain nor protest. Frantically, he injected his Internal Breath into his sword and swung it, firing magical bolts at his opponent.Boom!The energy missiles from both combatants met and erupted in a powerful explosion.Jiu You thrust her spear furiously, its tip snapping around ferociously like a serpent's jaw, firing volleys after volleys of magical bolts at her opponent, aiming them at his vital points.Lin Qingfeng
Blood follows every wrath of the Devil, as everyone knew.Chu Xun's threat was enough to drain the color from the faces of the warriors who heard him.Yet right at that very moment, a figure appeared out of nowhere like a wraith.Another ancient man like Mu Tian; wearing a gentle smile, clad in white Chinese robes that one might mistake him as a sage or a deity.With one look, Chu Xun immediately knew how good his cultivation was – he was a Fourth-grade Human King, just like Mu Tian. Such was the power and influence of the Sanctuary in an area under their authority that they had people as powerful as such Human Kings at their service."Greetings, Immortal Chu, the name's Feng Zijian."Chu Xun's head dipped faintly with just as much respect, his glare still frosty and distant."What brings you here, Feng?" Mu Tian said, ambling over to him."I bring orders from the Lord of the Sanc
Chu Xun's eyes were as deep as the deepest ocean and his expression as still as the most imperturbable waters of a lake as the purplish curls of the Hong Meng Immortal Qi coiled around him, exuding an aura that matched and resonated against Yue Fandie's own formidable and staggering aura.Both stood face to face against each other – each cloaked in blinding lights of white and purple respectively like two beacons, their power in full outpouring and glory.Several figures came racing into view. Jiu You was the first among them, and then was joined by Feng Zijian and the others.They came and stood at the side of the square and more people joined the crowd, each of them asking about what happened."How arrogance Chu the Devil is! How dare he come here to the Sanctuary and misbehave!?""So what if he's the Devil? Let's see how the Lord of the Sanctuary teaches him some manners!""Yeah, I want to see how the D
"What are you three rascals doing here?!" Yue Fandie scowled at his sons. How could they, after having lived for almost two hundred years, still lack decorum and dignity!?One could almost guess the scorn and displeasure they felt just by looking at their faces.Nevertheless, all three of Yue Fandie's sons knew better than to disobey a command coming from their father. Reluctantly, they sloped forward."Get on with it, for Heaven's sake? What are you lot dawdling for? Afraid of stepping on any ants?" scowled Yue Fandie again."Father!"All three of them bowed reverently to him."Here are my three sons, Brother. My eldest Yue Hongbo, my second Yue Changle, and my third Yue Wennan," he paused for a beat before saying again, "Ah, yes. I have a fourth – my youngest. But I'm afraid he must be on one of his mischiefs again somewhere."Chu Xun simpered and nodded acknowledgingly to the sons of Yue Fa
The next day.Yue Fandie and Chu Xun arrived at the Tetrarchy Hall.They got ready to activate the Tetrarchy Cauldron and refine pills.Yue Fandie had issued an undefinable order, barring anyone from approaching the Tetrarchy Hall."Brother, nothing's going to happen, right?" He was still worried as the Tetrarchy Cauldron was the only object suppressing the Subterranean Devils Clan.Chu Xun chuckled. "Just relax!"He then started laying down a magic formation.He had prepared all the materials needed for the pill refinement last night.Rumble!The magic formation was complete. As Chu Xun performed hand seals, a surging light curtain began to envelop the entire hall.He stepped forward and approached the Tetrarchy Cauldron while performing seals with one hand. Immortal Qi gathered around him until a brilliant purple flame appeared in his palm, bringing wit
Chu Xun took out a Level-improving Pill."Brother, give this a try.""Um..." Yue Fandie was somewhat too embarrassed to take it."What's with your reaction? If it wasn't for the Tetrarchy Cauldron, this pill wouldn't exist." Chu Xun stuffed the pill in Yue Fandie's hand.The pills were such high-quality Third Grade items that they were nearly Fourth Grade. What a welcome surprise!In the end, Yue Fandie couldn't resist the temptation and ate the Level-improving Pill. He then sat down and started digesting the pill.Chu Xun's heart warmed. Yue Fandie's action indicated a high level of trust in him. Warriors tended to be at their weakest when they were breaking into another realm; if they were disturbed, they could easily suffer Qi deviation.Boom!The spiritual energy around them began to erupt, surging forward like a tide until it was absorbed by Yue Fandie through his pores.
A few days later, a post that appeared on the Martial Tao Forum sent shockwaves throughout the community.“Chu the Devil was defeated in his battle with the Lord of the Sanctuary of Tetrachy and fled with injuries!”The news spread like wildfire not only on the forum, but the entire Martial Tao World as well."Have you heard? Chu the Devil was defeated in his battle against Yue Fandie, the Lord of the Sanctuary of Tetrachy, and had to flee with injuries.""Chu the Devil surely doesn't know when to stop. I can't believe he even dared to provoke the Sanctuary's Lord! He must have had a death wish.""Hear, hear! I heard their battle was ferocious! But, Chu the Devil was injured by the Lord's palm attack and had to run away in defeat. The Sanctuary's disciples are now blocking the road to other cities to hunt down Chu the Devil.""One of my friends is from the Sanctuary. He said that Chu Xun boldly provoked th
For two hours the hooded man stayed at the Sanctuary before his departure, and no one knew what happened inside.For the next few days, more hooded men appeared in clusters and were seen entering the lands of the Sanctuary where they retreated out of sight.People began keeping a wary eye out.Yet, Chu Xun was nowhere to be seen as if he had vanished into thin air."Who would have expected that the Sanctuary would conspire with the Broken Souls Cult to slay Chu the Devil.""This is a bad move. The Broken Souls Cult is the worst possible partner to get close to now, of all times, and the name of the Sanctuary shall forever be stained with the filth of treachery from henceforth.""The Devil might have been a cruel person, but he has never been known to lay a hand on anyone innocent. I suppose by colluding with the Cult, the Sanctuary has taken their first step down the spiral of utter ruin."Mor