Lighting Lanterns in the Mountains and Seas

Chapter 935 - 794: Spittle Flying Everywhere

"..." Everyone in the cave was simultaneously stunned, finding it hard to believe their ears.

Chai Wenwu, also known as Old Chai, who didn't know the full story, couldn't think too much about it. Coming to his senses quickly, he tentatively asked, "Sister Feng, are you saying it's the Su Jikuan from the Divine Sect, the top warrior of the Beiju Team, who was killed by our Master?"

Feng Chi nodded repeatedly, affirming, "Exactly, it's him. Our Master killed him, and not just killed, pulverized him. The mirror images of the Five Great Teams all saw it. The Master publicly executed Su Jikuan, who was known as the best under the Heavenly Immortal!"

This time it was clearer than crystal; even a fool could understand.

Yet everyone remained in a daze, finding it hard to believe.

Chai Wenwu was thrilled, glad he hadn't followed the wrong person. Just as he was about to clap and cheer, he realized the atmosphere was off. Looking around, he froze, noticing that not everyone seemed happy.

So he held back, afraid he'd misread the situation, as these people didn't think very highly of him.

"Heh heh." It was Wu Jinliang's laugh that eventually broke the tension, as he asked, "How did it happen? Did the Master trick him to death?"

He knew Shi Chun too well; winning upfront wasn't typical, winning from behind was more his style. That had to be it; it matched the Master's tactics perfectly.

The crowd's dazed expressions immediately came alive, all suddenly understanding, nodding in agreement, surely the Master had tricked him.

"No!" Feng Chi denied vehemently, her head rising like a proud rooster, her already ample chest puffed out even more, "It was a direct duel, a one-on-one fight to the death, the Master bested Su Jikuan head-on!"

She could completely understand their disbelief upon hearing the news; she herself had not believed it initially. Even she had doubted the Master's ability to win against Su Jikuan outright, and only after verifying repeatedly with the Demon Path did she accept this thrilling fact.

Not just her, even the Demon Path had thought they misheard, confirming the news repeatedly and inquiring with Feng Chi about Shi Chun's armor, unsure where Shi Chun got such a powerful suit.

Feng Chi's status within the Demon Path also rose because the value of Shi Chun's target increased more and more, especially as rumors spread that he was involved with Xuanji Token Master's daughter.

The Demon Path was grateful Shi Chun hadn't left with Feng Chi and Xiang Laner after being imprisoned in Life Prison. This decision reaffirmed Feng Chi's sharp judgment, granting her higher authority, and more resources would be channeled to her in the future.

In short, one thing was clear: They must gain Shi Chun's trust!

The group, just relaxed, immediately tensed up again.

That was Su Jikuan, could Shi Chun really defeat him head-on? How is that possible?

Even Wu Jinliang was doubtful. Su Jikuan's terrifying strength was witnessed by most of them, recalling the terrifying chase by him still sent shivers down their spines.

Li Hongjiu, however, after a brief pause, mused aloud, "The power of Su Jikuan's 'Star-shattering Finger' is not to be underestimated. If dodged or withstood, given Shi Chun's skills, killing him wouldn't be impossible."

Because he vividly recalled his first encounter with Shi Chun in the Divine Fire Domain, where he was almost defeated by Shi Chun, only managing to scare him away through bluffing. If not for his cunning, taking his life would have been easy for Shi Chun.

So he thought of Shi Chun's strange palm power; with Shi Chun's current cultivation, if Su Jikuan did indeed have an opening exploited, it might have been unmanageable in a short time, which wasn't impossible.

Feng Chi immediately gave him a thumbs up, "Mr. Li, truly the esteemed disciple of the Yanbao Sect Master, you're absolutely right. It was the Sect Master's armor that blocked Su Jikuan's 'Star-shattering Finger', giving the Master an edge."

"Ah?"

"Our battle armor can withstand the 'Star-shattering Finger'?"

The crowd suddenly erupted with exclamations, with some even taking out their armor to inspect.

Everyone knew the armor's defensive power was likely good, but they hadn't expected it to withstand the fearsome 'Star-shattering Finger'.

"Wow, is it really that strong?"

Among the enthusiastic chatter, even Li Hongjiu couldn't help but go closer to someone's armor, borrowing a look shamelessly.

Afterward, Li Hongjiu asked Tong Mingshan, "Sect Leader Tong, what material is this made from?"

Tong Mingshan shrugged with a wry smile, "It's not that I'm hiding it; I truly don't know. The materials were given by the Master, and he didn't mention the source."

The source didn't matter; what mattered was that everyone realized the Master had given them a great treasure.

Those who hadn't received one looked on enviously, like Old Chai, who could only watch, knowing he didn't have the right to complain as they didn't consider him truly one of them, making it impossible to easily receive such treasures.

Li Hongjiu remained indifferent to these external possessions, even if they were precious, his gaze returning to Feng Chi, asking, "Is Shi Chun injured?"

Hearing that, the group fell silent again, realizing they overlooked something important.

On the contrary, Wu Jinliang didn't care much; he knew Shi Chun had thick skin and a tremendous self-healing ability. As long as he escaped danger, a bit of injury wasn't much, especially with the 'Jade Marrow Fruit' at hand.

Feng Chi said, "It seems like there's not much of a problem, just a minor injury."

Li Hongjiu sneered, "Killing Su Jikuan in front of everyone, your Master is really going to be famous now."

Feng Chi proudly replied, "It's not just about killing Su Jikuan..." He glanced at Wu Jinliang, "Boss Wu, you should know what the Master went to do, right? Can't you tell everyone yet?"

Seeing everyone's eyes on him, Wu Jinliang fiddled with the battle armor on him and chuckled, "It's not that I don't want to say, it's just that the Master instructed before leaving, mainly out of concern for everyone, um..." He then turned back to Feng Chi, "Is Qingqing alright?"

Feng Chi nodded, "Of course, when the Master personally steps in, the problem is naturally solved."

Zhu Xiangxin was curious, "What happened to Miss Mulan?"

Upon hearing that she was rescued, Wu Jinliang chuckled happily but then sighed, "While Mulan Qingqing was hiding outside with Han Bao, an incident occurred. Han Bao was killed, Mulan Qingqing was captured, and later rescued by Chongxing and the others from the Thunder Sound Sect, but then she was held hostage by the Beiju Team to coerce the Xuanji Token Master into negotiating an exchange with our Master."

Li Hongjiu was slightly shocked, "Han Bao is dead? He was quite powerful, who could kill him so easily?"

In some sense, Han Bao did have some life-saving favor towards him. When Dongguo Shou was furious and wanted to kill him, Han Bao did offer some help.

Wu Jinliang shrugged, "It's a mystery, no one knows who did it."

Indeed, it was a mystery. The Demon Path didn't inform Feng Chi, nor did they expect such a situation would arise.

Having been with Han Bao for so long, his sudden death was quite an unexpected shock for everyone, inevitable sighs and feelings of lament.

However, ultimately, he was an outsider, and feeling some lament for him was already quite good.

Everyone's attention suddenly shifted to Shi Chun, and Tong Mingshan was the first to express dissatisfaction, "Boss Wu, how could you let the Master go on an adventure alone, why didn't you inform us?"

"Hehehe..." Wu Jinliang helplessly spread his hands, unsure of what to say, casually replied, "There's nothing we can do; the Beiju Commander insisted on the Master going alone for the exchange. You know how the Master got out of Life Prison, and you know why the Xuanji Token Master brought him in, the Master's hands are tied, and out of love for his daughter, the Master had no choice but to take the risk personally."

Regarding the truth he couldn't speak, he could only say the Master went indeed, but was actually prepared to run, never intended to gamble his life for Mulan Jin's daughter.

Having already saved someone, he couldn't mention it further.

He quickly changed the subject back, "Sister Feng, what do you mean by not only killing Su Jikuan?"

Feng Chi beamed with pride, "The Beiju Commander Lan She let his sect brother Chongxing and Tie Anfeng from the Thunder Sound Sect hold Mulan Qingqing hostage. The Master managed to rescue Mulan Qingqing, how could Chongxing and Tie Anfeng fare well? The Master charged solo amid thousands of Beiju Team members, as if in an uninhabited land, slaughtering multiple rounds, turning heads with deaths, Chongxing and Tie Anfeng fell as victims under the Master's blade. Finally, the Master saved Miss Mulan and gracefully departed, with no one from the Beiju Team daring to block him."

This narrative left everyone in a stunned silence.

An Wuzhi forced a dry laugh, "Sister Feng, why does this sound like a tale of storytelling?"

Feng Chi immediately said, "I am not exaggerating; even the Mirrors are monitoring it, that's the situation. And there's even more exaggeration behind it. Not only the Beiju Team was chasing the Master, but the Nanshan Team sent Qiankun Sect disciple Zhe Yuren to lead an ambush, laying down the 'Immortal Trapping Array' on the Master's way, trapping him within it, yet the Master broke through and even slayed Zhe Yuren.

It's said just one encounter, the Master's blade pierced through Zhe Yuren's chest and passed through, and the Master who brushed by drew his blade from behind and gracefully left, killing with no one daring to stop. I'm not exaggerating; this is what I derived from repeated inquiries, you can ask others if you don't believe, this is no longer a secret."

Seeing the woman speak with such exuberance, nearly losing demeanor, almost spitting everywhere, a group surrounded her with gleaming eyes. But Li Hongjiu slightly frowned, such a formidable individual as Zhe Yuren from Qiankun Sect was a powerful asset under the command of Ming Chaofeng.

Then Feng Chi, like a brothel madam soliciting guests, skillfully waved her hand, "It's not over, the demon folks from West Ox Team came to intercept as well, Da Shen, grandson of Water Mansion Grandmother, led a hundred people to intercept, along with a thousand-year-old Demon Rider, but the Clam Demon Da Shen too was slain by the Master with a single blade, the thousand-year demon rider had its eye pierced, lifted to the sky, then was fiercely driven into the ground by the Master, the West Ox folks didn't dare block, watching as the Master took Miss Mulan away. And more..."

With a matching gesture she continued waving, if holding a handkerchief or fan, it'd be more fitting, "Guess who came to intercept next?"

An Wuzhi attempted to guess, "Could it be the East Victory Team again?"

Feng Chi immediately nodded at him, "Correct, Blue Child from Zhechun Valley and Xi Chu from Immortal Sword City came, Xi Chu utilized sword techniques and trickery, but was sliced open from the back by the Master, Blue Child was terrified and didn't dare to take action. You know what happened next, Su Jikuan came to die again."

Everyone listened, looking at each other, feeling both exciting yet somewhat exaggerated and fake.

With those named one after another, they were all top-notch figures listed in the Battle of Great Pardon, yet the Master effortlessly cutting through each one along the way?

Wu Jinliang couldn't help but mutter, "Sister Feng, we know you favor the Master, liking is one thing, but exaggerating too much affects our judgment, it can get us killed."

"Hehe..." People laughed or pursed their lips at this.

"Shut up, you're the dead head, go away." Feng Chi scoffed at him, kicked and rolled her eyes at him, "As I said, it's not a secret anymore, you'll know naturally, the Master's back, ask him yourself."

At this moment, Li Hongjiu suddenly spoke in a heavy voice, "You mean Shi Chun, solo, under public scrutiny, killed Chongxing and Tie Anfeng from the Thunder Sound Sect, then killed Qiankun Sect disciple Zhe Yuren, killed the grandson of Water Mansion Grandmother, the apprentice from Immortal Sword City Xi Chu, and even Su Jikuan, an outstanding disciple from Divine Sect?"

As this was recited, everyone fell into a silent deadlock, Wu Jinliang's smile froze, Feng Chi's excitement deflated, even Old Chai's mouth spasm slightly.