Chapter 387 - 206: All Heroes Gather! The Advantage is Mine

Chapter 387: Chapter 206: All Heroes Gather! The Advantage is Mine

True, Luoyun Manor had the Vast Sea Upper Sect watching over it.

But the Government Office wasn’t made of clay, either.

If they fought to the death and completely infuriated the Government Office, the Vast Sea Upper Sect might not be willing to break ties with the government for Luoyun Manor’s sake. When that time came, the real loser would be Luoyun Manor itself.

Of course, this was all predicated on him being able to persuade Chen Sheng to back down.

If he couldn’t...

With their survival on the line, he would have no choice but to fight to the death.

"You think I can’t touch Luoyun Manor?"

Chen Sheng’s eyes narrowed, a glint flashing in their depths.

"I simply believe that a mutually destructive outcome is not the best course of action."

Lu Canghai chose not to provoke Chen Sheng.

After all, confronting such a young and hot-blooded man head-on would only be counterproductive.

Even now, Lu Canghai was still trying to stall for time. He wanted to wait for the other five major powers to arrive and force the Government Office to retreat, because once a battle started, the subsequent situation would be unpredictable.

If things escalated too far, it would be difficult to clean up the mess.

"Governor Chen, please hear this humble Daoist out!"

Just then, the Qingfeng Temple, which was closest to Luoyun Manor, finally arrived. They were led by Liang Jingxing and a burly old Daoist, followed by several hundred Qingfeng Temple disciples.

Each wore a Daoist Robe and had a profound aura, clearly elite disciples at a glance.

Even Chen Sheng’s former rivals, the True Inheritors Zhang Daoming and Chen Yanling, were present.

However, at a time like this, they had no right to speak. They could only stare at the immense aura surrounding Chen Sheng. Both Zhang Daoming and Chen Yanling felt a sense of defeat.

This was especially true for the former.

Zhang Daoming was usually lazy and unwilling to deal with others. While this was partly due to his cultivation, it was also because he believed no one else could possibly catch up to him.

Until...

Until the battle on Wushan Mountain, Zhang Daoming finally came to deeply understand that there was always someone better, a sky beyond the sky.

Never mind all of Yunzhou; even just within Ning’an, there were people more outstanding than him.

After the battle on Wushan Mountain, Zhang Daoming trained diligently, preparing to break through to the Profound Mastery Realm first and suppress Chen Sheng. But who would have known that soon after, he would hear the news of Chen Sheng killing Zhou Kuohai, the Alliance Leader of the Cyan Flood Dragon Alliance.

The news sent Zhang Daoming into a depressive seclusion for several days.

Seeing the experts from Qingfeng Temple finally arrive, Lu Canghai inwardly breathed a sigh of relief.

’With more people here, a fight probably won’t break out.’

"What is it that Daoist Liang wishes to say?"

Chen Sheng glanced at the arrivals from Qingfeng Temple, seemingly unsurprised.

"Governor Chen, as the saying goes, it’s better to resolve enmity than to create it. Luoyun Manor is one of Ning’an’s six major powers, with a profound foundation. To touch it is to affect the entire situation. Once you make a move, there will be no turning back.

How about this: both sides take a step back. Governor Chen, you withdraw your forces, and Luoyun Manor will offer a compensation that satisfies you. Qingfeng Temple can act as the guarantor."

Liang Jingxing proposed in a low voice.

"I have long heard that the six major powers of Ning’an made a pact to stand together as one. If I make a move today, will your Qingfeng Temple intervene and oppose the Government Office?"

Chen Sheng didn’t answer, but posed a question in return.

Upon hearing this, Liang Jingxing frowned and fell silent.

And silence was the best answer.

"Correct. In the past, the six great powers formed an alliance to maintain the stability of Ning’an Prefecture. This humble monk advises Donor Chen to resolve this grudge and quit while you are ahead.

Otherwise, Golden Spring Temple will absolutely not permit the Government Office to bully the innocent."

At that moment, the forces of Golden Spring Temple also arrived.

Xuanbei, Xuan Ku, Xuanming, Xuanxin.

The four Profound Mastery realm experts stood in a line, their presence astonishing. The one who had spoken was Monk Xuanbei.

Far behind the four of them, Martial Monks in gray robes followed closely.

And after Golden Spring Temple appeared, the Danxia Sect, the Ning’an Wang Clan, and the Iron Sword Sect finally arrived with their followers. At a glance, the three factions combined numbered over a thousand people.

Among them were a full five Profound Mastery realm experts.

Watching the other five major powers rush to the scene, Lu Canghai’s confidence swelled, and a smile appeared on his face.

"Governor Chen, there’s still time to withdraw your troops. Luoyun Manor will give you satisfactory compensation. Of course, this must be done with the other major sects as witnesses, to completely resolve the grudge between us."

Chen Sheng’s gaze swept over the crowd, and a faint smile suddenly touched the corners of his mouth.

"Everyone, are you so certain that I will back down?"

"This is the best and safest choice."

Liang Jingxing nodded slightly.

"Donor Chen, do not fall too deep into your demonic ways. Do not remain obstinately blind to reason, lest you come to regret it."

Monk Xuanbei’s gaze was icy.

"A pity. The thing I despise most is compromise. Therefore... I am determined to annihilate Luoyun Manor. Not even the Buddha can stop me. Anyone who takes a step forward today will be considered in contempt of the Government Office, a crime equivalent to sedition.

This is a crime punishable by the extermination of one’s entire clan and sect!"

The killing intent radiating from Chen Sheng was completely undisguised as he spoke, each word sharp and decisive.

"So, there’s no room for discussion?"

Lu Canghai’s expression darkened.

He hadn’t expected Chen Sheng to remain so arrogant even at a time like this.

It was as if he held Luoyun Manor and all the other powers in complete contempt!

"I never planned to talk. You were waiting for them to arrive, and so was I. Perfect. Now, with everyone as a witness, I will see to it that your entire Luoyun Manor is wiped out!"

Chen Sheng snorted coldly.

The next moment.

Above them, four streaks of light arrived in an instant.

It was none other than the Jingwu Bureau’s Governor Nie Xuanfeng, Vice Governor Sun Yuzhi, the Military Preparation Army’s General Li Qianzhou, and Vice General Zhang Wen. All were present, their combined presence overwhelming.

"Luoyun Manor colluded with water bandits and resisted the Government Office. This is equivalent to treason, a crime punishable by death. Anyone who dares to make a move will be considered a rebel. I suggest you all think carefully before you act."

Nie Xuanfeng stood with his hands behind his back, his tone indifferent.

"Step forward, and you die!"

Sun Yuzhi’s gaze was calm, but brimming with killing intent.

"Governor Nie, for the Government Office to fabricate charges like this is a bit too much, isn’t it? What crime have our fellow members of the Jianghu committed by standing up against injustice? If the government is so intolerant and disregards the rules...

...then this is a case of the government forcing the people to rebel."

Lu Canghai said coldly.

But at the same time, he also breathed a sigh of relief internally.

Previously, when he saw Chen Sheng facing powerful enemies with such a fearless demeanor, he had subconsciously thought the Government Office had some other trick up its sleeve and was quite worried.

Fortunately, this was a situation they could handle.

Three Profound Mastery experts from Luoyun Manor, four from Golden Spring Temple, two from Qingfeng Temple, one from the Danxia Sect, two from the Iron Sword Sect, and two from the Ning’an Wang Clan—a total of fourteen Profound Mastery experts.

And the government’s side?

At most, they only had five at the moment.

Fourteen versus five.

No matter how you looked at it, Luoyun Manor had the advantage in this battle.

"Well said. If the Government Office cannot be convincing, how can it rule the people? If the government truly insists on bullying the innocent, Golden Spring Temple will certainly not stand by and watch!"

Monk Xuanbei said solemnly.

"Amitabha Buddha."

The other old monks, with the exception of Chu Kuangfeng, all chanted the Buddha’s name, their gazes firm.

"Qingfeng Temple does not wish to see the balance of many years be broken. We hope Governor Nie will reconsider."

Liang Jingxing and another elder, Elder Wu, also stated their position.

Chen Sheng swept his gaze over the crowd, then looked toward the Danxia Sect and the Iron Sword Sect, his eyes finally landing on Lu Qingsong.

"Brother, what does the Iron Sword Sect have to say?"

Brother?!

Hearing Chen Sheng’s words, Lu Canghai, Liang Jingxing, Monk Xuanbei, and the others were all completely stunned.

’What is going on?’

’How could Chen Sheng be on such familiar terms with Lu Qingsong?’

Lu Qingsong pondered for a few breaths, took a step forward, and surveyed the crowd.

"I will say a few words of justice. Luoyun Manor has indeed gone too far. First, they repeatedly tried to assassinate Governor Chen, and then they colluded with the Cyan Flood Dragon Alliance. It’s hard to call them innocent.

Therefore, the Iron Sword Sect supports the Government Office in sweeping away these insubordinate rebels."

The moment Lu Qingsong’s voice fell, the entire scene went silent.

"Lu Qingsong, have you gone mad?!"

Lu Canghai’s eyes widened.

He never would have imagined that Lu Qingsong, a man who also held a grudge against Chen Sheng, would choose to side with the Government Office at this moment!

’How is this possible?’

If this weren’t happening right before his eyes, he would never have believed it.

"I haven’t gone mad. I’m just speaking a word of justice."

Lu Qingsong’s expression was solemn.

"The Danxia Sect seconds the motion. A power like Luoyun Manor deserves to be annihilated!"

Bai Qing said coolly.

"The Ning’an Wang Clan supports the Government Office in eliminating these treasonous villains and restoring peace and order to Ning’an!"

The Ning’an Wang Clan’s Clan Leader, Wangqingshan, also chimed in his support.

At this moment, as the three leaders declared their stances one after another, the surrounding atmosphere instantly dropped to a freezing point.

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