Chapter 227 - 224: Reactions from All Sides
At almost the same time,
in a mountain forest over a hundred li from the Wu Family Collection,
BOOM!!!
A dazzling light bloomed, accompanied by a deafening roar that swept through the area.
The mountains themselves trembled.
Then, a visible white shockwave blasted through the valley, sweeping across hundreds of zhang of land.
A black streak of light was sent flying like a cannonball from the collision.
If Shen Changchuan were here, he would have recognized the figure sent flying as the very same Demon Cultivator who had nearly crushed him to death earlier!
As the Demon Cultivator was sent flying,
an enraged, exasperated roar echoed through the forest:
"Shen Tingchu, you damn lunatic! Did I fuck your mother or something? Or your daughter? Why are you so dead set on hunting me down?!"
Not far away,
Shen Tingchu’s expression was grim.
"Before this, it was because you stole my stuff."
"But now? It’s purely because of your foul mouth. I won’t be at ease until I’ve cut you down!"
Shen Tingchu’s voice was chilling.
As he spoke, his hands moved without the slightest pause. A jade-green longsword in his grasp shone brightly as he channeled his immense Magical Power. In the next instant, it shot out like a laser beam piercing through space, blasting towards the figure in the distance!
A chilling Sword Intent enveloped the void in layer upon layer.
The figure opposite him let out a strange cry,
and his entire body dissolved into a plume of black smoke in an instant.
But the sword light had already crashed down.
RUMBLE!!!
Another deafening roar echoed between heaven and earth.
The ground shook violently.
The surrounding land, already scarred and ravaged, suffered even more damage. Fissures tens and even hundreds of zhang long spread out in all directions, and the teetering mountains finally collapsed completely...
PUH!
Hundreds of zhang away,
the dispersed black smoke reconverged, reforming the shadowy figure’s body as if a shadow was being reshaped.
But he let out a muffled grunt and spat out a large mouthful of blood.
Clearly, from that one strike,
he had been severely injured!
’Damn it!’
’If I manage to escape with my life this time, I’ll get my revenge no matter the cost!’
’Even if I can’t get revenge on you, I’d be unworthy of the name Demon Cultivator if I don’t flay every last one of your friends and family alive!’
In the shadow’s eyes,
a savage look flashed.
His killing intent was bone-chilling!
However, he wasn’t some brainless fool who would let his killing intent override his survival instincts. He knew full well that he was no match for Shen Tingchu at this moment.
He immediately transformed into a black bolt of lightning and fled.
Meanwhile,
Shen Tingchu also felt the other man’s undisguised malice.
His expression was grim.
’Creatures like Demon Cultivators have never cared for morals or honor. If I can’t kill him here today, there’s bound to be endless trouble later.’
He immediately gave chase.
At the same time, the light from his sword flared brilliantly above him as he once again unleashed a sword beam dozens of zhang long, slashing down violently at the shadowy figure!
RUMBLE!!!
A continuous series of explosions erupted.
The shadowy figure dodged left and right, barely managing to defend himself, and his internal injuries worsened.
But even so,
he possessed numerous life-saving techniques and was as resilient as a cockroach, making it difficult for Shen Tingchu, who had the clear upper hand, to finish him off completely.
Just as Shen Tingchu’s killing intent intensified,
he suddenly sensed something.
His expression changed,
and he came to a halt.
The shadowy figure opposite him didn’t know what had happened,
but with his rich combat experience, he seized the opportunity. In a flash, he reappeared hundreds of zhang away, and with a few more blinks, vanished into the depths of the forest.
Left where he stood,
Shen Tingchu saw this and instinctively moved to give chase, but after a moment of hesitation, he stopped.
"Fine, I’ll spare your life for now!"
Shen Tingchu murmured, watching the figure disappear.
Compared to hunting down his enemy,
he had something more important to do right now.
With a flicker, Shen Tingchu’s figure also vanished from mid-air.
「A moment later.」
His figure appeared on a mountaintop.
Before him stood an old man with a full head of white hair and a white beard.
"Junior Shen Tingchu pays his respects to the Ancestor!"
Shen Tingchu’s expression was extremely respectful.
Because the person before him was none other than the great pillar of the Shen Clan, the one and only Divine Travel Realm expert of the Tian Nan Shen Clan!
It was precisely because he had just sensed the emergency signal, one used exclusively by internal members of the Shen Clan, that he had abandoned his pursuit—disregarding the potential disaster the fleeing Demon Cultivator might cause—and come here.
’How did the Ancestor get here so quickly?’
At this moment,
as Shen Tingchu stood respectfully facing the Shen Family Ancestor’s back, this question flashed through his mind.
A disciple of the Yuqing Immortal Sect establishing a Sect here was certainly a major event for the Shen Family.
But surely it would take some time for the news to spread?
’Not even half a day has passed, and the Ancestor is already here?’
But soon,
Shen Tingchu realized how foolish he was being.
Days ago, that Master Wandering Dragon from the Yuqing Immortal Sect had already made an appearance and fought a great battle with the Seven Extremes Old Demon.
That period of time
had been more than enough for the news to spread.
And the appearance of two Divine Travel Realm experts—whether they were just passing through or had other plans—was enough to alert all the powers within a radius of a hundred thousand *li*.
The Shen Family was naturally no exception.
It was only natural for the Shen Family Ancestor to have come.
’I’m afraid at this moment,’
’the Divine Travel Realm experts gathering here aren’t limited to just our own Ancestor!’
’The Divine Travel Realm masters from other factions have likely already set out, or are even hiding nearby.’
This was perfectly normal.
Even if they had no direct stake in the matter, the other powers would definitely send someone to investigate and ensure that it wouldn’t impact them.
If there was some great opportunity involved, and they were lucky enough to get a piece of the pie, that would be even better!
Therefore,
it wasn’t at all excessive for Divine Travel Realm experts—who were usually as elusive as divine dragons showing only their heads but not their tails—to make a personal trip.
’But I’m afraid no one could have expected Master Wandering Dragon to suddenly establish a Sect here, catching everyone off guard.’
’If the benefits aren’t distributed evenly, this place is about to become a battlefield for a Divine Travel war!’
Shen Tingchu’s heart skipped a beat as the thought flashed through his mind.
"Shen Tingchu? This old man remembers you... If I recall correctly, you’re the most promising of the younger generation from the clan’s eight branches, are you not?"
"A truly fine young man. Perhaps one day, you too will be able to reach this old man’s level."
The Shen Family Ancestor naturally didn’t know what Shen Tingchu was thinking.
He lowered his gaze and glanced at Shen Tingchu,
his eyes seemingly able to see through everything, peering into every secret within him.
It made Shen Tingchu feel as if all his hidden truths had been laid bare!
"You praise me too much, Ancestor. This junior’s meager accomplishments are not worth mentioning. How could I dare compare myself to you?"
"If this junior could one day reach the Soul Emergence Ninth Layer, I would already be content!"
Feeling as if all his secrets were being exposed under the harsh sun,
Shen Tingchu felt a chill in his heart and hastily replied with humility.
"A Cultivator should be brave and advance diligently. As a Cultivator, it’s better to be a little more ambitious."
The Shen Family Ancestor shook his head.
Then, not caring whether Shen Tingchu’s words were true or just false modesty,
"It seems you’ve been in this area for quite some time. You should know a fair bit. Tell me what you’ve learned..."