Chapter 383 - 204: Flipping the Mole! Planting a Mine

Chapter 383: Chapter 204: Flipping the Mole! Planting a Mine

However, the Nine Nether Yin Fire was treacherous and tyrannical by nature, growing stronger the more resistance it met. The crimson flames clung to the golden light like a gangrene clinging to bone, wrapping around it strand by strand to silently burn and refine it.

A silent struggle unfolded between the Golden Light and the crimson flames within Chu Kuangfeng’s Dantian. Fine beads of sweat instantly broke out on his forehead, and his body trembled slightly. He was clearly enduring immense pain.

But he endured it without making a single sound, as if he felt nothing.

Time trickled by.

Under Chen Sheng’s precise control, the Nine Nether Yin Fire gradually gained the upper hand. The light from the relic dimmed and shrank at a speed visible to the naked eye, until finally, with a soft sound,

it was completely devoured and annihilated by the Yin Fire.

With a thought from Chen Sheng, all of the Yin Fire receded like a tide, returning to his body.

Chu Kuangfeng’s body shuddered, and he snapped his eyes open.

In that instant, it was as if some formless Shackles in his eyes had shattered.

An even purer, more wild and untamed aura erupted from within him.

"HAHAHAHA!"

Chu Kuangfeng couldn’t help but throw his head back and laugh. His laughter was hearty and unrestrained, filled with the ecstasy of regaining his freedom and the release of years of pent-up resentment.

"So satisfying! After six long years, I’m finally Chu Kuangfeng again!"

When his laughter subsided, he rose abruptly. Facing Chen Sheng, he solemnly cupped his fist and performed a deep bow.

"Chen Zhenfu, I, Chu Kuangfeng, will never forget this kindness. You have given me a new life. My life is now yours. From this day forward, whatever you command, even if I must cross mountains of blades or seas of fire, I will obey without question!"

Chen Sheng reached out and helped him up.

"You’re being too formal, Chu. We were both persecuted by Golden Spring Temple; it’s only right we help each other."

Chu Kuangfeng straightened up, a terrifying and savage killing intent erupting in his eyes. His aura raged like a hurricane.

"That bald-headed bastard Xuanbei must still be nearby. Chen, why don’t we team up and go slaughter him right now? What do you say we collect some interest first?!"

"Not so fast, Chu."

Chen Sheng quickly stopped him, his gaze profound.

"Killing a single Xuanbei would be easy, but it would tip them off and ruin our grander plans."

"Grander plans?" Chu Kuangfeng’s killing intent subsided slightly, and he looked confused.

"My goal has never been just one or two of those damn monks,"

Chen Sheng’s voice was low, but it carried a soul-shaking power.

"It is to utterly eradicate Golden Spring Temple, that den of filth, to rescue Miss Hong Xiu for you, and to remove this great cancer from Ning’an!"

Chen Sheng then quickly outlined part of his plan.

In short, he wanted Chu Kuangfeng to lie low for the time being, return to Golden Spring Temple under his identity as Profound Heart, gain their trust, and act as an inside man.

Once Chen Sheng dealt with his own urgent matters, they would coordinate from the inside and out. That was the way to achieve success in one fell swoop, obtaining the greatest victory at the smallest cost.

Chu Kuangfeng’s expression was conflicted as he listened.

He wanted nothing more than to storm Golden Spring Temple immediately.

But Chen Sheng’s words described a well-thought-out plan.

’Thinking of Hong Xiu, still in the lion’s den, and of Golden Spring Temple’s deep foundations... charging back recklessly might not only fail to save her but could also lead me into a hopeless situation.’

After a moment of silence, Chu Kuangfeng slammed a fist heavily into his other palm and said through gritted teeth,

"Fine! You saved my life. Until I’ve repaid that debt, I’ll listen to you. I’ll do whatever you say!"

"Good!"

Chen Sheng nodded, then gave detailed instructions on how to contact him, what story to tell Golden Spring Temple, and what key information Chu Kuangfeng should try to uncover.

...

Not long after, a somewhat disheveled figure shot out from the mountain forest. It was Chu Kuangfeng, his aura weak and his body bearing several wounds.

Shortly after he appeared, the figure of Monk Xuanbei materialized like a phantom not far away.

"Junior Brother Profound Heart, are you all right?"

Monk Xuanbei strode forward, sizing up Chu Kuangfeng. His eyes held both concern and scrutiny.

"Pah!"

Chu Kuangfeng spat fiercely, his face a mask of indignation and fury.

"Damn it all! If that woman Sun hadn’t suddenly interfered, I’d have taken that little brat Chen Sheng’s head by now!"

Monk Xuanbei sighed, equally frustrated. Having failed to eliminate Chen Sheng this time, making another attempt would be even more difficult.

"What is Chen Sheng’s true strength? Were you able to gauge it?" Xuanbei suddenly asked.

Chu Kuangfeng feigned a thoughtful expression, then snorted coldly.

"That kid’s Sword Skill and Mental Realm are certainly unique, and his foundation is solid, but he’s nowhere near as godly as you all hyped him up to be. His only tricky move is that Yin Fire Divine Technique."

"However, in a one-on-one fight, I’m confident I could take him down within a hundred breaths!" Chu Kuangfeng declared, his face full of confidence.

"Just as I suspected."

Monk Xuanbei nodded slightly.

Golden Spring Temple had always been suspicious about Chen Sheng’s ability to kill Zhou Kuohai. After all, how could a mere Cultivator who had just entered the Profound Mastery realm possibly fight above his station and kill Zhou Kuohai, an expert at the peak of the Thunder Sound Realm?

It seemed now that there must have been some unknown circumstances involved.

Either the Government Office ambushed him, or Zhou Kuohai was already seriously injured.

In any case, Chen Sheng alone was definitely not strong enough to defeat an expert at the peak of the Thunder Sound Realm.

Learning this, while Golden Spring Temple remained wary of Chen Sheng, they felt considerably more at ease.

"You’ve done well, Junior Brother. Let’s return to Golden Spring Mountain for now,"

Xuanbei said solemnly.

"Go back now?"

Chu Kuangfeng looked reluctant and suggested,

"Why don’t we circle back for a surprise attack? They just finished a huge battle; they might have let their guard down!"

Monk Xuanbei shook his head.

"The city’s troops are on the move. We can’t take any more risks. Let’s go!"

"Sigh... Fine."

Chu Kuangfeng sighed with feigned helplessness and turned to leave with Monk Xuanbei.

But in the instant he turned, a flicker of icy light flashed deep within his eyes before vanishing.

...

On the way back to the city, Chen Sheng briefly explained everything to Sun Yuzhi.

After listening, Sun Yuzhi’s initial surprise gave way to a sneer.

"These monks from Golden Spring Temple have made a complete mockery of their teachings. Holding family members hostage, controlling people’s minds... their despicable methods are even worse than the Demon Dao’s."

"Hypocrites are often more sickening than the truly evil,"

Chen Sheng said, his gaze dark and profound as he looked toward Golden Spring Temple.

"Don’t worry. Their good days... are coming to an end."

’Once the matter with Luoyun Manor is settled, it’ll be the turn of those jackals in monks’ robes!’