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Loyalty Man and Righteous Faithful Man passed by Lu Chen with their team, engaging in a silent confrontation through their gazes.
Lu Chen showed no signs of retreat, standing firm with the Moon King's Blade tightly gripped in his hand. If Loyalty Man and Righteous Faithful Man made any move to attack, he would not hesitate to retaliate.
At such close range, combined with the terrifying explosive power of the Moon King's Blade, Lu Chen was confident that he could deliver a fatal blow and slay one of them, as long as they were not wearing the Nether War Armor.
In the midst of thousands, taking the enemy general's head—that is what the Moon King's Blade represents.
However, after Lu Chen had prepared everything, it seemed that due to the reputation of the Moon King's Blade and Lu Chen's resolute attitude, both Loyalty Man and Righteous Faithful Man chose to back down, ultimately leaving without confrontation.
Perhaps they simply did not regard Lu Chen as a threat at all!
Nonetheless, the situation had passed. Lu Chen let out a long sigh of relief and couldn't help but chuckle lightly, revealing a hint of luck on his face. He then sheathed his Dual Blades, jumped into a nearby thicket, and began to run wildly.
Lu Chen sprinted through the forest, planning to leave the area first. Although he had brushed past the two Barons, it did not mean they wouldn't turn around and hunt him down once they discovered the truth.
Especially with Rosen's death—a first-class Baron had died suddenly, and the Great Zhou Court would not let it go easily. Although it appeared that Ye Nanzhai had killed Rosen, there was no way to separate that from Lu Chen.
While Ye Nanzhai might not betray him, the Huangmei Daoist, who fought against Ye Nanzhai, could very well do so. As a master of the same level as Ye Nanzhai, with keen insight as a Manifestation of the Dharma Body, the Huangmei Daoist would undoubtedly know the truth behind it all.
Using the Deer Demon Technique, Lu Chen ran for his life, covering four or five miles in just over twenty breaths, putting considerable distance between himself and the battlefield.
Just as he relaxed, he realized someone was pursuing him.
Turning around, Lu Chen was startled to see that it was none other than Zhao Centipede. This was bad; he had just escaped from one danger only to fall into another.
Initially intending to keep running, Lu Chen soon realized that his speed could not match that of Zhao Centipede Yin Spirit 's flight.
Deciding against fleeing any longer, he stood his ground. Using his Flesh, he opened a rift on the Jun Bell with a Rift Spell, allowing him to summon the Demon-Slaying Sword at any moment. In terms of cultivation level, facing off against Zhao Centipede was essentially a dead end for Lu Chen.
However, if he approached it from the perspective of a sneak attack, he might still have a glimmer of hope. A sudden strike with a sword would surely deal a heavy blow to Zhao Centipede's Yin Spirit; even if it didn't kill him, at least it would cause him to shed some skin.
Lu Chen did not think that sneaking up on someone was dishonorable; rather, he believed that being able to do so was a skill in itself. After all, all's fair in war, and surviving in this world of deception was incredibly difficult.
Zhao Centipede, having lost his beloved treasure, naturally could not let this go easily. After leaving the battlefield earlier, he had been searching the vicinity. Apart from the insignificant members of the Red Robe Sect, there was only one person who seemed most suspicious—Lu Chen. Thus, Zhao Centipede had set his sights on him.
"Stop right there!"
"I'm not running; why should I stop?" Lu Chen replied calmly, standing still with his hands behind his back.
Zhao Centipede flew in front of Lu Chen, and the Yin Spirit descended to the ground. He pulled out a centipede corpse about the thickness of a finger from his sleeve and shouted, "You little rascal, tell me—was this you?"
The two were only three or four steps apart. This was Lu Chen's first time being so close to a manifested Yin Spirit. From the outside, it looked just like an ordinary human without any signs of abnormality. However, if viewed through the lens of the Yin Spirit, one would realize that Zhao Centipede was actually a mass of yin fire, completely opposite to the yang fire of Flesh.
The manifestation of the Yin Spirit is known as Dharmakaya. Unlike true Flesh, Dharmakaya does not possess Yang Yuan; it merely relies on the Pure Yang Classic aura generated through the realm of Dharmakaya by the Yin Spirit.
The centipede corpse thrown by Zhao Centipede appeared as if it had been scorched by fierce flames; it had shriveled down significantly and curled up like a pancake. It was likely killed by the venom spewed out by the Ten-Thousand Poisons Golden Toad.
Lu Chen didn't know how to argue his way out of this situation. After a pause, he said, "I really don't know what happened. I was over there herding toads, and when I noticed anything unusual, the Ten-Thousand Poisons Golden Toad was already severely injured."
Lu Chen pretended to be just a passerby who knew nothing at all. Since he had the Ten-Thousand Poisons Golden Toad on him, he couldn't possibly deceive Zhao Centipede about that fact. It was better to honestly admit ignorance and wait for an opportunity to strike when the time was right.
That was Lu Chen's plan!
However, Zhao Centipede looked slightly angry and shouted, "What? You don't know? The Ten-Thousand Poisons Golden Toad is right on you! You were herding toads over there and didn’t even know what it did?"
Lu Chen felt a surge of luck; indeed, Zhao Centipede had discovered that the Ten-Thousand Poisons Golden Toad was on him. This way, he could somewhat justify his lie without it completely falling apart.
Cautiously shaking his head, Lu Chen replied lightly, "I truly don’t know what happened. Is this centipede related?" He pointed at the centipede on the ground but was interrupted by Zhao Centipede before he could finish his sentence.
Zhao Centipede roared angrily, "You can make excuses all you want. It's true that my centipede treasure was killed by your Ten-Thousand Poisons Golden Toad. You better give me a reasonable explanation. If I am not satisfied, then hand over your Ten-Thousand Poisons Golden Toad, and I might spare your life."
Lu Chen's eyes flashed with a cold light upon hearing this. If he could leave just like that, it would be fine, but handing over the Ten-Thousand Poisons Golden Toad was out of the question.
"Let the battle begin," Lu Chen thought to himself as he prepared to summon the Demon-Slaying Sword.
Unexpectedly, Zhao Centipede suddenly relaxed and questioned, "Child, the Ten-Thousand Poisons Golden Toad belongs to the Five Element Sect's Pure Yang Child. What is your relationship with him?"
Then, narrowing his eyes, Zhao Centipede muttered to himself, "The Ten-Thousand Poisons Golden Toad of the Pure Yang Child seems to have been lost long ago. Why is it now in the possession of this child? A Yin Master, and a Yin Master who raises poisonous creatures at that, actually lost his treasure. People like the Pure Yang Child should be expelled from our poison world."
Upon hearing this, Lu Chen realized that Zhao Centipede was speculating about his identity. He thought to himself, "Does Zhao Centipede think I have some connection with the Pure Yang Child? He must be wary of the Pure Yang Child, which is why he hasn't attacked immediately. Since that's the case, I might as well take advantage of this situation and see if I can bluff my way through."
Although it was officially stated that the Pure Yang Child had lost the Ten-Thousand Poisons Golden Toad, who really knows what is true or false? It was precisely because Zhao Centipede was uncertain about the authenticity of this information that he had been holding back his anger.
"The Pure Yang Child is my master's uncle, and I am his disciple. As for the origins of this Ten-Thousand Poisons Golden Toad, you should already know, right?"
Lu Chen smiled broadly, trying to present himself as a spoiled young master, arrogant and domineering. Isn't that how many young nobles behave?
"Master's uncle? If the Pure Yang Child is your master's uncle, then who is your master?" Upon hearing this, Zhao Centipede was no longer as furious as before; clearly, the name of the Pure Yang Child had a deterrent effect on him.
The Pure Yang Child was an elder of the Five Element Sect, and behind him stood the entire sect with countless experts and a vast foundation. Naturally, this would put pressure on an individual like Zhao Centipede.
"My master? Do you really want to hear my master's name?" Lu Chen countered.
"Quickly tell me who your master is! If not, then I won't hold back," Zhao Centipede threatened.
With a mysterious smile, Lu Chen said, "My master is the fifty-ninth generation elder of the Five Element Sect, Yin Boqing, known as Baiqingzi."
"What? Baiqingzi? How could it be that madman?" exclaimed Zhao Centipede, his eyes lighting up with suspicion. "You better not be lying to me. Yin Boqing practices a path of detachment from emotions and has never taken in disciples in his life. How could you possibly deceive me?"
Everyone knows that Yin Boqing cannot take on disciples, yet Lu Chen has indeed become a disciple of Yin Boqing. The reason behind this may be attributed to Su Wutong's strong recommendation, as Su Wutong's sister, Azure Field Matriarch, was once in a relationship with Yin Boqing when he was younger.
Lu Chen is considered Su Wutong's nephew, so it is normal for Yin Boqing to take Lu Chen as a disciple out of respect for Su Wutong. Moreover, on that day, when Yin Boqing tested Lu Chen's Qigong abilities, he was astonished by Lu Chen's talent and potential. With just a little guidance, Lu Chen could become a great master.
Everyone hopes to pass on their legacy and have a good disciple, which is more important than anything else.
Thus, Lu Chen believes it is perfectly reasonable for Yin Boqing to accept him as a disciple, and there is nothing to question about it.
"If I just came out and said this without proof, you might not believe me, but you must have heard of Azure Field Matriarch, right?" Lu Chen asked Zhao Centipede.
Zhao Centipede nodded and said, "Azure Field Matriarch, who doesn't know her? I was present during the battle at Azure Field Mountain over the Human Book."
Lu Chen chuckled and said, "Since that's the case, then it's settled. What is the relationship between Azure Field Matriarch and Yin Boqing? I don't need to elaborate on that. I am the nephew of Azure Field Matriarch's sister. Given this connection, no matter how indifferent Yin Boqing may seem, what would be impossible about him accepting me as a disciple?"
Zhao Centipede's eyes shifted as he murmured, "The relationship between Azure Field Matriarch and Yin Boqing..."
Seeing this reaction from Zhao Centipede, Lu Chen knew his words had made an impact. He quickly seized the opportunity and added another point: "Hmph, now you have nothing to say. If you still have doubts, I have a Spirit Talisman here that can summon our Five Element Sect Vice Master Supreme Young Sovereign. I can call him to testify for me. Given my master's standing in the Five Element Sect, he would definitely know about me being accepted as a disciple."
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