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With a cold expression, Donghua nodded and said, "Get up. The Cloud Spirit Sect has already vanished, so there is no need for such formalities. I am no longer the Master Ancestor, and you are no longer disciples of the Cloud Spirit Sect."
Chu Fenglin awkwardly stood up. At this point, it was indeed inappropriate to address him by the ranks of the Cloud Spirit Sect. A once grand Cloud Spirit Sect had been extinguished; the royal family's methods were truly formidable.
"Hey, Chu Feng, who are you bowing to? Isn't that embarrassing?" A sharp, chilling voice pierced through the air like porcelain scraping against glass. Chu Fenglin ignored the voice and hurriedly explained to Wei Chen and Donghua, "My original name is Chu Feng; from now on, just call me Chu Feng."
Turning back, his expression turned extremely cold as he huffed angrily, "Chucheng, I'm receiving distinguished guests; what business is it of yours?"
"I want to see just how distinguished these guests are!" The speaker was Chucheng, a few years older than Chu Feng and his cousin. He had a hawk-like nose and wore a red cloak, casting a sinister gaze at Wei Chen and Donghua. Behind him was a squad of the Red-clad Army, rudely pushing aside the city gate guards and surrounding Wei Chen and Donghua.
While Chu Feng was in charge of guarding the city gates and inspecting those entering and leaving the city, his cousin Chucheng was a fearsome figure within Wushuang City as part of the Red-clad Army, akin to a secret police with the authority to apprehend anyone they deemed a threat to Wushuang City's safety. Chucheng wielded far greater power than Chu Feng.
"Where do you come from?" Chucheng looked down at Wei Chen and Donghua with an arrogant demeanor.
Wei Chen had never had any fondness for such people. He glanced sideways at Chucheng and replied coldly, "Sui Kingdom, Cloud Spirit Sect."
"Arrest them! I suspect they are spies sent by the Sui Kingdom!"
With a wicked smile, Chucheng flicked his wrist violently, causing a long whip to crack through the air with a sonic boom as it struck towards Wei Chen.
The whip was lined with razor-sharp steel barbs; any part of it that grazed would result in flesh being torn away.
The whip came at incredible speed. Wei Chen did not dodge or evade; instead, he concentrated Soul Power in his palm. Just as the whip was about to strike his face, he casually raised his hand but skillfully caught the whip's tail. Using the momentum of the whip's strike, he yanked it hard!
Chucheng did not expect Wei Chen to dare grab the whip with his bare hands. In shock, he felt an overwhelming force surge towards him; unable to hold on, Chucheng fell off his horse in a most embarrassing manner.
The surrounding Red-clad Army drew their long blades, pointing them at Wei Chen. Chu Feng also unsheathed his sword and stood beside Wei Chen, coldly declaring, "Whoever dares to make a move, I guarantee they will be thrown out of the Red-clad Army immediately!"
After all, he was the legitimate son of the Chu Family, and the elite soldiers hesitated, their eyes filled with uncertainty.
"A bunch of useless fools!"
Chucheng got back on his feet, but there was a hint of fear in his gaze as he looked at Wei Chen. Despite the whip not appearing particularly thick, it weighed three hundred pounds; one strike could unleash a force of at least a thousand pounds.
"How did he do that? He looks like he's only at the Refined Realm; how could he possibly catch my whip?" Chucheng thought to himself, his expression growing more sinister. "No matter how strong they are, this is Wushuang City. I refuse to believe they can stir up any trouble here!"
"Report to General Chuxiong! Sui Kingdom spies have attacked!"
A soldier from the Red-clad Army galloped away. Chu Feng's expression changed slightly; General Chuxiong was a true power player, Chucheng's uncle, and always at odds with Chu Feng's faction!
Chu Feng turned his head to see Donghua and secretly breathed a sigh of relief. With Donghua around, what was there to fear?
"Chucheng, you've gotten yourself into big trouble," Chu Feng sneered.
"In Wushuang City, I can kill whoever I want. Even if I were to kill you, what would that matter?"
The situation fell into a stalemate; the City Gate was surrounded tightly, and many people trying to enter or exit the city found themselves blocked, whispering among themselves as they waited. The Chu Family had controlled Wushuang City for a long time, their clan sprawling with numerous branches, making factional struggles extremely complex. A moment's carelessness could lead even the direct descendants of the Chu Family to their doom.
After all, there were plenty of Chu Family members; survival of the fittest meant that losing a few wouldn't matter.
"The Sui Kingdom is doomed; we in the Liao Kingdom are not safe either. Although Chucheng's methods are somewhat ruthless, he must be right about this matter."
"Yes, that's right. Neither the remnants of the Cloud Spirit Sect nor the people from the Sui Kingdom can be easily allowed into Wushuang City. Chucheng has done a good deed this time."
"Those two fellows don't seem like bad people. Let's wait for General Chu from the City Guard Army to arrive. He's a Spirit Realm Expert and is about to break through to the Spirit Wisdom Realm."
Amidst the discussions, a group of soldiers in golden armor galloped in, led by a man in his forties, exuding an imposing presence without needing to raise his voice. He was Chuxiong, the General of the City Guard Army of Wushuang City.
"What’s going on?" Chuxiong glanced at Wei Chen and Donghua, asking in a commanding tone.
"General, these two are spies sent by the Sui Kingdom. I ask you to investigate carefully," Chucheng said, addressing Chuxiong formally in front of so many people instead of using a familial term.
"Chu Feng, you are responsible for inspecting the entry and exit at the East Gate of Wushuang City. How should we handle this matter?" Chuxiong coldly regarded Chu Feng, clearly siding with Chucheng and intending to take action without discernment.
Donghua held his breath, not releasing even a hint of his powerful aura. His Soul Power Realm was higher than Chuxiong's, so naturally, Chuxiong could not perceive his strength. In Chuxiong's eyes, Wei Chen's Refined Realm strength was hardly worth a second glance.
Seizing this opportunity to challenge Chu Feng and suppress the influence of Chu Feng's father, Chuliang, would be quite satisfying.
Chu Feng knelt on one knee and said solemnly, "General, these two are old acquaintances of mine from the Cloud Spirit Sect. I can assure you they are definitely not spies from the Sui Kingdom."
"Your assurance... your temperament is quite similar to your father's! But tell me, is your assurance worth anything?" Chuxiong's eyes were filled with coldness as he showed no regard for Chu Feng's face and subtly mocked Chu Feng's father, Chuliang.
"My son's assurance may be worthless; I wonder if my assurance holds any weight?"
A light laugh echoed from atop the city wall. Everyone looked up to see a middle-aged man with a refined demeanor gracefully descending beside Chu Feng. Dressed in a long green robe, he exuded an air of benevolence and was none other than Chuliang, currently the most prominent figure of the Chu Family and regarded as the most likely candidate to inherit the position of Lord of Wushuang City.
"Are you also shielding those from the Sui Kingdom?" Chuxiong exclaimed angrily.
“Shield? Heh, Chuxiong, don’t bring your military arrogance here; you have no right to be so presumptuous in front of me.”
Chuliang appeared refined and cultured, but once he spoke, Wei Chen couldn’t help but grimace, thinking, “Chu Feng’s father is vastly different from his appearance; this guy is arrogant to the core.”
Chuxiong laughed in anger, “What a Chuliang. I’m looking forward to seeing what special qualities the remnants of the Cloud Spirit Sect you’re trying so hard to protect actually possess!”
Chuliang smiled slightly and pointed towards the city, indicating for Chuxiong to leave.
In Wushuang City, there were very few who dared to challenge Chuxiong.
With a cold snort, Chuxiong turned his horse around to leave when the previously unassuming Donghua spoke up lightly.
“Are you one of the remnants of the Cloud Spirit Sect?”
Chuxiong turned again, looking at Donghua, and replied coldly, “What else could it be if not remnants? The Cloud Spirit Sect was a dominant force in Sui Kingdom, yet it was still destroyed by the Yang Family. You remnants, instead of begging for mercy from the Yang Family, come running to our Liao Kingdom. Heh, behave yourselves and wait for an opportunity; even if Chuliang protects you, you will still die.”
Donghua remained expressionless, but deep within his eyes, a murderous intent surged.
With a helpless shrug, Chuliang shook his head and said, “Chuxiong, you’ve stirred up big trouble.”
“Big trouble? In Wushuang City, nothing has happened that could be considered big trouble for me!”
The tone of Chuxiong was just like that of his nephew Chucheng, truly a member of the same faction—arrogant on the surface and infuriatingly so. In contrast, the arrogance of Chuliang, observed quietly by the citizens at the city gate of Wushuang City, didn’t seem out of place at all.
Once more, Chuxiong looked at Wei Chen and Donghua. He found Wei Chen, who was young and not particularly strong, uninteresting; all his attention was focused on Donghua.
However, no matter how he looked at it, Donghua was still Donghua; it seemed he wasn't even a Soul Warrior.
Having confirmed his thoughts, Chuxiong sneered at Donghua, "Feel free to show me any tricks you have. I, Chuxiong, will take them all. If you lack strength, you should leave early; otherwise, you're just asking for death!"
Chuliang shook his head with a bitter smile beside him, while Chu Feng wore a helpless expression. They had never seen anyone dare to speak to Donghua like that!
But why had Donghua turned into a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle? After being insulted repeatedly, wouldn't he retaliate?
Chuliang and Chu Feng both looked at Donghua, their hearts filled with anticipation.
Seeing that Donghua remained silent, Chuxiong left with a hint of disappointment. He had thought he was facing a hidden powerhouse and was ready for a good fight; unexpectedly, it turned out to be a coward!
Chuxiong and the Red-clad Army were about to leave as well. With his father gone, the son couldn't possibly stay behind to sabotage things, could he?
The crowd at the city gate couldn't help but feel disappointed. Seriously? After all that buildup, this is what we get? At least put on a show!
Order quickly resumed as Chuliang and Chu Feng stood respectfully in front of Donghua. Chuliang bowed slightly and smiled, "Senior Donghua, is there someone here to host you during your visit to Wushuang City?"
Chuliang was about the same age as Donghua, but in this world where strength reigned supreme, Donghua's power was greater. He had made a name for himself over a decade ago; thus, it was not inappropriate for Chuliang to address him as 'senior.'
"No, we're just passing through. With the Cloud Spirit Sect gone, it's a good opportunity for us to explore around; after all, Sui Kingdom is quite vast," Donghua nodded with a smile, giving Chuliang face. However, his words carried an implication: they were merely passing through Wushuang City and had no intention of settling down here.
Chuliang's eyes dimmed slightly as he sighed, "I see. I had hoped to invite you to stay at my residence for a few days. My subordinates have discovered an ancient relic, and I am currently inviting powerful individuals from all over to explore it together."
"Oh? What level of relic is it?" Donghua showed interest. Meanwhile, Wei Chen looked displeased; he was eager to head to Ling Sheng Dynasty to find Weirou and didn't want to waste time in Wushuang City.
"Eighth Rank Soul Realm, the ruins of a powerful being," Chuliang explained in a low voice after glancing around to ensure no one was listening.
Donghua's eyes lit up with interest. After pondering for a moment, he turned to Wei Chen and said, "Wei Chen, your strength is still lacking. Even my abilities are not enough."
Wei Chen understood Donghua's implication; the power of the Soul Palace was immense, and they indeed lacked the capability to snatch anyone from its grasp.
To cultivate, joining a Cloud Spirit Sect under the Ling Sheng Dynasty was one way to explore the ruins of powerful beings. It wouldn't take long, and the rewards might be greater.
"Senior, if you could delay for a few days, how about you lead this expedition? We can split whatever we find fifty-fifty," Chuliang quickly offered when he saw Donghua's interest.
"Alright, let's stay in Wushuang City for a few days before we set off," Donghua replied with a smile, seemingly pleased with the arrangement. Chu Feng continued to guard the eastern gate of Wushuang City while Chuliang arranged for an extravagant carriage to invite Donghua and Wei Chen aboard. He personally drove them to his residence.
After settling the guests into their rooms, Chuliang excused himself to prepare for dinner. Wei Chen found Donghua and spoke in a worried tone, "Chu Feng, under the alias Chu Fenglin in Cloud Spirit Sect, must have some ulterior motive. Agreeing to explore the ruins recklessly poses significant risks!"
"Wushuang City has always sought independence. The Liao Royal Family's strength is not much greater than that of Wushuang City. As long as they obtain powerful Soul Techniques, Wushuang City can truly challenge the royal family. The Silent Extinction Finger is their goal."
Donghua stated matter-of-factly before chuckling lightly, "However, trying to snatch the Silent Extinction Finger from me is rather naive. The ruins of an Eighth Rank Soul Realm Expert should indeed be real; I heard long ago that two Eighth Rank Soul Realm Experts fell during a battle in Liao Kingdom. For us, this is a rare opportunity. If we can acquire some high-grade Soul Techniques or Cultivation Methods, it will greatly benefit your future endeavors. Delaying for a few days won't be a loss."
Wei Chen felt an uneasy sensation; it seemed that delaying for these few days could bring significant danger, but it was merely his instinct and he couldn't elaborate further to Donghua.
Inside the lord's mansion of Wushuang City, Lord Chu Yu was listening to Chuliang's report while standing next to someone who was smirking—none other than Chuxiong, who was at odds with Chuliang!
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