"That's right, it's Mighty!" Han Mang said through gritted teeth.
"Old man, if you're looking for Mighty, do you know that there's someone who wants to find Mighty even more urgently?" Wei Chen asked with a cold smile.
Han Mang frowned. "Is there really someone who has a grudge against Mighty? That can't be true, can it? He just arrived in Central Domain not long ago; it’s hard to believe he would have made enemies so quickly."
"You’re mistaken. The one who wants to find Mighty even more is me!"
Wei Chen looked coldly at Han Mang and said, "Old man, have you forgotten? My woman, my first woman, Zhao Yu, was taken by Mighty and his group. This matter must be resolved quickly. Once the Cloud Spirit Sect is established, I will immediately set out to deal with this. My woman must be by my side; I cannot bear to watch her suffer outside."
"Alright, I fully support you, but Mighty is very well hidden. I've tried every means possible and still haven't found where they are. They are very low-key and haven't revealed a hint of their whereabouts. They will definitely establish the Cloud Spirit Sect, but I don't know where they will set it up. If it's in the Blackwater Territory or the Chaos Realm, it would be easy to find them. But if they aren't in those places, locating them will be quite difficult," Han Mang said with some concern.
"Even if they have fled to the Western Regions, Southern Region, or Northern Region, I will find them! Having taken Zhao Yu, they cannot escape my grasp no matter where they run," Wei Chen declared fiercely.
After a pause, he added, "I will contact Bai Xiaosheng. In Central Domain, there’s nothing that Bai Xiaosheng doesn’t know. As long as they are still in Central Domain or have left any trace behind, Bai Xiaosheng will be able to track them down."
Wei Chen was resolute; when the time for the establishment came, he would personally discuss this matter with Bai Xiaosheng.
Unbeknownst to him, Wei Chen had already become a significant figure. In Central Domain, due to his connections with Thunderstorm and Bai Xiaosheng, he could navigate his way through quite smoothly. Thunderstorm and Bai Xiaosheng held prominent positions in Central Domain: one was a dominant figure among humans, while the other was a formidable source of information that no one dared to provoke.
Moreover, with the emergence of Donghua outside Daxing City during the challenge on the desolate mountains, he had become an object of admiration and speculation among many. Thus, Wei Chen's path in Central Domain would be even easier.
Now countless people were aware that alongside Thunderstorm, another powerful figure had appeared—one whose strength seemed to rival that of Thunderstorm.
"Well, you handle it yourself; I am powerless now. All I can do is hurry up and establish the Peach Blossom Sect, set up formations to withstand a certain level of attacks. Beyond that, even if I wanted to help, I wouldn't be able to," Han Mang said. Since arriving in Central Domain, the strong confidence he once had gradually faded away, replaced by a calm and restrained demeanor.
This transformation was also evident in Han Che. Back on Eastern Domain Peach Blossom Island, Han Che had been incredibly domineering; however, in Central Domain, his sharp edges had been carefully concealed and no longer exposed recklessly.
In truth, this could be seen as a form of growth.
Often, staying in one place for too long can lead to stagnation, both in thought and perspective. A new environment is essential for potential and mindset to be exercised and grow. Although Han Mang and Han Che are seasoned fellows, they too require a nurturing environment for growth.
Undoubtedly, the myriad crises in the Central Domain serve as a fertile ground for development.
In such an environment, it is exceedingly difficult not to remain composed. The saying that an environment shapes a person holds true. Han Mang and Han Che are living examples of this. In fact, before arriving in the Central Domain, they had prepared for the worst; the current situation is not bad at all.
"I will find Mighty first. If they hand Zhao Yu over properly, I won’t make things difficult for them. But if they obstruct me, I will kill them all. You have no objections, right?" Wei Chen said coldly, casting a fierce glance at Han Mang.
Han Mang shook his head helplessly and replied, "When on foreign soil, military orders may not be obeyed. Whatever you choose to do is beyond my control. I just hope to see less bloodshed; hopefully, they will be sensible."
With that, Han Mang fell silent, and Wei Chen did not speak further.
As the convoy slowly made its way toward Cang Mountain, the entire Central Domain began to tremble. A formidable figure who could slice through perilous peaks had emerged, capturing the attention of various Major Forces. The reputation of the Peach Blossom Sect spread throughout the Central Domain at an astonishing pace, surprising even Wei Chen and his companions.
This included the Fire Sect.
At the heart of Soul World, in the most prosperous area of the Central Domain, stood a colossal city belonging to the Fire Sect. This massive city stretched a thousand miles in both length and width, accommodating a population of one billion—truly immense. The city symbolized the prosperity of the Central Domain and represented the strongest power in Soul World.
This great city was known as Fire City.
At the center of Fire City lay the true base of the Fire Sect, where Thunderstorm—the strongest being in Soul World and leader of the Human Race—resided.
The news of a powerful figure appearing at Literary Duel in the desolate mountains reached Thunderstorm's ears.
"Master Sect Leader, it’s as follows: that powerful figure appeared and seized the seal from Zhao Dahai, Sect Leader of the Blade Sect, and Zixiao, Sect Master of the Qingyi Sect. They have severed a perilous peak and are no longer following Wei Chen."
"Alright, I understand. You may leave now. Keep a close watch on that situation; inform me immediately if there’s any news. The establishment of the Peach Blossom Sect will not be detrimental to the entire Central Domain; we can observe how things unfold without taking any action."
"Understood."
After the subordinate left, Thunderstorm remained alone in the room. He stood by the window, gazing out at the scenery, lost in thought for a long time.
"That fellow named Wei Chen is truly impressive. In such a short time, his strength has surged again. Moreover, he now has two powerful allies by his side—not just that swordsman with the wooden sword; the one who wiped out Jiaoleimen in Maguan City is also among the strong. Their abilities are not beneath mine."
"Wei Chen, oh Wei Chen, who exactly are you? Your talent and background astonish me!"
"It seems that when the Peach Blossom Sect is established, I not only need to attend but must do so with great fanfare and gifts. The appearance of two powerful figures will create quite a stir in the Central Domain. No one knows whether their presence will be a blessing or a curse for the Central Domain."
"That fellow Wei Chen seems mysterious, but he is definitely not a bad person. I have a vague feeling that there is an aura of the Demon Lotus surrounding him. Could it be that the Destruction Demon Lotus from years ago has truly reappeared? So many formidable individuals have inexplicably gathered around him; if he isn't the successor of the world-destroying Demon Lotus, then I wouldn't believe it."
"However, even if that were the case, what could it matter? As long as he doesn't do anything against the conventions of the Central Domain, or even helps us eliminate the Soul Palace, we need not concern ourselves with him."
"He comes from the Eastern Region, and indeed, the Destruction Demon Lotus fled eastward back then. For years, I have been searching for the Demon Lotus Successor, hoping to control him before he grew strong enough to act on his own. Now it seems that plan has already failed."
"Although Wei Chen's current strength isn't formidable yet, his allies are not something our Fire Sect can afford to offend. I am preparing to leave the Soul World; if that's the case, why not let him become the master of this Central Domain and the leader of the Human Race?"
"No matter what his true identity is, his righteousness makes him worthy of cultivation."
"Perhaps with him, some things can indeed change. The atmosphere in the Central Domain is currently terrible; if Wei Chen can transform it and bring justice to the Central Domain, that would be an immensely meritorious deed."
"After I leave the Soul World, the Central Domain will also need someone with a spirit of change. In the short term, there may be bloodshed and sacrifice everywhere, but in the long run, it will greatly benefit the development of the Soul World."
"The hearts of people must be filled with righteousness; otherwise, no matter how much one cultivates, they cannot reach a strong realm. In fact, which Soul Realm Expert in the Central Domain isn't filled with righteousness?"
"Walking straight and sitting upright is truly the foundation of being human!"
“After wandering for so many years in the Central Domain, it’s time to make some changes.”
“That Han Mang should be an outstanding Formation Master. Before they establish themselves, I should show them my goodwill.”
Thinking this, Thunderstorm left the room and found a subordinate. He instructed, “Send my orders for Master Jin to visit the Peach Blossom Sect and help them set up an unbreakable formation. That formation, like our Fire Sect's, is also a Tenth-Rank Formation, which is a small gesture of goodwill towards the Peach Blossom Sect.”
“Master, are we really going to share our Fire Sect's formation with that obscure Peach Blossom Sect? This... might not be appropriate.”
“Just do as I say. When did you learn to talk back?”
Thunderstorm glared, and the subordinate immediately went to relay the message. Soon, Master Jin, the Fire Sect's Formation Master, hurried over.
“Master Jin, follow my instructions. Are you here to argue too?” Thunderstorm said with a hint of anger.
Master Jin looked quite aged but his eyes sparkled with intelligence. He cupped his fist towards Thunderstorm and said, “Master, our Fire Sect’s formations are a legacy of tens of thousands of years. How can we casually share them with other Cloud Spirit Sects?”
“Tens of thousands of years of legacy? Hmph! Even if it’s unique and unmatched, if I want to give it to the Peach Blossom Sect, you must comply! The Peach Blossom Sect will become a formidable force in the Central Domain; my calculations are beyond your understanding. Besides, even if we share our formation with the Peach Blossom Sect, it’s still our formation. We know it better than anyone else. If they ever turn against us, we can dismantle that formation quickly. What are you afraid of?”
After being reprimanded by Thunderstorm, Master Jin remained unfazed and replied cheerfully, “Master, I believe this matter is inappropriate since it involves our Fire Sect's protective grand formation. Although we can dismantle their formation quickly, if they learn about ours, breaking through our defenses won’t be difficult for them.”
“Hmph! No matter how strong they are, can they invade our Fire Sect? The Fire Sect has stood firm in the Central Domain for tens of thousands of years; do we lack even this confidence?”
“Not at all, Master. As the saying goes, a heart can steer a ship for ten thousand years!”
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