Secular Immortal of the Nine Realms - Chapter 214

Chapter 214: Obstinate Fools

Xu Qingfeng’s voice echoed in the Crane Forest Valley. Countless silhouettes rushed out to encircle Fang Chen’s group.

The Nightmare Knights were considered elites for a reason; they didn’t panic despite the sudden ambush. They swiftly got into a combat formation while glaring coldly at the surrounding martial artists.

It was only when they sensed that all of the martial artists were at least at Aureate Ki did their gaze finally falter, revealing hints of shock, vigilance, and fear.

“Ji Lengxing, I took you as a brother, but how did you treat me? Today, our sect master has rallied the experts of other sects here to bring justice upon the lot of you!” Xu Qingfeng revealed a relieved and relaxed smile as if he had finally put down a boulder in his heart.

He had spotted the Forgotten Sea Sect Master, the other three Longevity Ki experts, and hundreds of other renowned martial artists in Chillwater. Some of them were sect masters, some of them were elders of major sects, but they were all at least at Earth Profound realm.

With such a line up, they could even rampage in the capital.

“Qingfeng, it’s because I treated you as a brother that you lived till now. You disappointed me,” Ji Lengxing replied with a sigh.

“You treat me as a brother? If so, why does your Ji Clan covet our Forgotten Sea Sword Sect’s martial arts legacy? Why are you colluding with outsiders to shake our Chillwater’s foundation? Do you know the severe consequences of your actions?” Xu Qingfeng roared angrily.

“There are some things you don’t understand. You only see what’s in front of you, but our Ji Clan looks at the future.” Ji Lengxing shook his head in lamentation. He turned to Zhao Yan and asked, “Mister Zhao, how should we deal with this?”

Zhao Yan chuckled. He looked at the carriage and asked, “Young master, do we massacre them all or leave a couple of them alive?”

“What big words!” a Longevity Ki martial artist furiously bellowed before Fang Chen could reply. “You want to kill all of us alone? Hmph! You’re already knocking on death’s door, but you still talk big!”

“I might not be enough on my own,” Zhao Yan said, “but what if the Ji Clan’s Old Master is here too?”

Ji Congyun?! The Forgotten Sea Sect Master and the others were taken aback. Is Ji Congyun hiding in the shadows, waiting for them to make a move?

Zhao Yan’s words shook not only the Longevity Ki experts but the hundreds of Earth Profound realm martial artists too. Rather than Fang Chen, Ji Congyun’s name struck greater fear within Chillwater.

No one dared to make a reckless move anymore.

The old woman beside the Forgotten Sea Sect Master sneered, “Trying to intimidate us? The Forgotten Sea Sect Master told us that Ji Congyun is warming up his hard-earned throne in the capital. He doesn’t have time to accompany you on your little journey.”

The crowd breathed a sigh of relief. They must be trying to buy time with their words.

The Forgotten Sea Sect Master chuckled. “Young friend, you are talented enough to reach Longevity Ki at such a young age; why lower yourself to serve others? You should come with us and live a carefree life in the pugilistic world.”

Zhao Yan finally understood that these people had never met a cultivator before, so they probably were oblivious to Fang Chen’s means.

Just then, Fang Chen alighted from the carriage.

The Forgotten Sea Sect Master and the others immediately turned to look at him.

“So that’s Great Xia’s Fang Chen?”

“Other than his decent face, I don’t think there’s anything special about him. Does he really possess means comparable to a Longevity Ki martial artist?”

The hundreds of Earth Profound realm martial artists cast doubtful gazes at Fang Chen.

In contrast, the Forgotten Sea Sect Master and the other Longevity Ki experts dared not to underestimate Fang Chen, knowing that he possessed means comparable to them.

“Young master.” Zhao Yan and the others bowed.

Xu Qingfeng glared at Fang Chen with hateful eyes. If not for this bastard, our Chillwater’s pugilistic world wouldn’t have been in such a mess!

“I’ll give you two choices. Retreat now, or die in the Crane Forest Valley,” Fang Chen placidly informed the Forgotten Sea Sect Master and the others. “I’ll give you five minutes to decide.”

Anger seeped in the eyes of the crowd. Aren’t you being too arrogant?!

The Forgotten Sea Sect Master’s stared at Fang Chen with deep eyes. “Fang Chen, our Chillwater’s pugilistic world has never crossed your Great Xia before. You shouldn’t implicate us in national affairs. We can retreat, but you have to first hand over the martial arts legacies you took from us. Otherwise, blood will be spilled today.”

“Do the three of you share the same opinion too?” Fang Chen looked at the other three Longevity Ki martial artists. “It isn’t easy for you to reach your current level. I suggest you think it through.”

The three of them exchanged looks.

The old woman sneered, “We have already thought things through before coming here. Just the thought of losing our martial arts legacies to Great Xia makes my blood boil with rage!”

“Indeed! Return our legacies to us!”

“You’re naive to think that you’d be able to make away with our martial arts legacies so easily!”

Fang Chen heaved a sigh before returning to the carriage. “Elder Ji, I’ll leave the rest to you. Don’t disappoint me.”

The crowd was startled. Is Ji Congyun really here?

Before they could react, there was a commotion around them. To their horror, they found thousands of Nightmare Knights appearing out of nowhere, staring at them with frigid eyes.

“Impossible!” the old woman blurted out. “How could you mobilize so many Nightmare Knights without catching our notice?”

“I have waited days here for you now.” Ji Congyun emerged from the Nightmare Knights with a faint smile. Several figures stood alongside him—they were all Longevity Ki martial artists from the military!

The Forgotten Sea Sect Master and the others turned grim upon seeing Ji Congyun, and their complexions only turned more awful when they learned that the latter had spent days waiting for them here.

“Ji Congyun, do you really insist on erring?” the Forgotten Sea Sect Master said with a frown.

“Xudong, we can be considered old friends. Why must you go against me?” Ji Congyun asked. “If you change your mind now, I can plead with young master Fang on your behalf.”

“Hahaha!” The Forgotten Sea Sect Master burst into laughter. His voice was amplified by his inner ki, such that it echoed deafeningly in the forest.

Ji Congyun quietly looked at the other party.

The laughter came to a halt, and murderous intent flared from the Forgotten Sea Sect Master. “Let’s kill all of these people today. Only when they are dead can our Chillwater remain ours!”

The martial artists, who were starting to waver, slowly regained their determination.

Under the Forgotten Sea Sect Master’s order, they charged at Ji Congyun and the others.

“Obstinate fools.” Ji Congyun sighed. He raised his hand and bellowed, “Kill them!”

Thousands of Nightmare Knights charged with resounding cries.