Chapter 565 - 275: Kill Chen Sheng! Uninvited Guest

Chapter 565: Chapter 275: Kill Chen Sheng! Uninvited Guest

Otherwise, Yu Suzhen actually hadn’t planned to have a falling out with Lu Xuanzhou so quickly.

Her original plan was to wait until Lu Xuanzhou had fallen deeply in love with her and his cultivation had reached Profound Mastery. Only then would Lu Xuanzhou’s value be at its peak.

"Sect Leader, Inner Sect Disciple Lu Xuanzhou requests an audience!"

Just as Yang Song was mentally reviewing his timeline, a report suddenly came from outside the hall.

The corners of Yang Song’s mouth curved into a smile:

"Send him in."

"Yes."

...

"Sect Leader, Senior Brother. Long time no see."

Daoist Fuhai stepped into the main hall, his gaze falling upon the figure on the high seat, a glint of light flashing in the depths of his eyes.

"Junior Brother, after thirty years of suffering in prison, have you repented?"

Yang Song had no intention of exchanging pleasantries, his tone indifferent.

Daoist Fuhai’s brow furrowed slightly. He clenched his fists and didn’t respond, instead changing the subject:

"Just say it. What’s the price for my freedom?"

"Kill this person, in Lu Xuanzhou’s name."

With a thought from Yang Song, a lifelike portrait flew from the desk before him. Below the image were lines of small text detailing intelligence on the target.

Daoist Fuhai took the portrait and glanced down, freezing for a moment.

’The person in this portrait... it’s Chen Sheng?!’

’The very same Chen Sheng from Lu Xuanzhou’s obsession!’

Daoist Fuhai fell silent.

He had already learned about Chen Sheng from Lu Xuanzhou’s memories.

’This is not someone to be trifled with.’

"Await my news."

Daoist Fuhai pondered for a moment, then turned to leave.

"Junior Brother."

Yang Song suddenly stopped him.

"Does Daoist Yang have any other instructions?"

Daoist Fuhai asked in return.

"Don’t try to play any tricks. Deal with this person as soon as possible. Only when he is dead can the restriction on you be completely removed. At that time, I will personally see you out of Yunzhou.

From then on, you will have no further connection to the Vast Sea Sect."

Yang Song reminded him with a serious expression.

Daoist Fuhai’s expression changed. Upon careful inspection, he indeed sensed something amiss within his Dantian, and his face fell.

’He hadn’t noticed it before, thinking it was just an old injury from Lu Xuanzhou’s original body. He never expected someone had tampered with it!’

’He only had one chance to possess a body.’

’In other words, he was now under someone else’s control!’

"Senior Brother, do you distrust me this much?"

Daoist Fuhai was incensed.

"It’s not a matter of distrust. It’s just better for both of us this way."

Yang Song smiled.

Daoist Fuhai took a deep breath, his gaze sweeping over Yang Song and Granny Wuhua.

"What if you go back on your word after I’ve helped you achieve your goal?"

Yang Song leaned back slightly, the smile never leaving his face:

"I am well aware of your capabilities, Junior Brother. At most, you could remove this hidden flaw in three months. Therefore, you must make your move against Chen Sheng within two months."

A dangerous, cold light flickered in Daoist Fuhai’s eyes. He pondered for a long time before nodding.

"Understood."

After saying this, Daoist Fuhai turned and left without another word.

A moment later, Yang Song looked at Granny Wuhua and instructed:

"The next part is up to you."

"Yes, Sect Leader. As you command!"

Granny Wuhua gave a slight bow.

That very day, not long after Daoist Fuhai left the Vast Sea Sect, the sect’s Punishment Hall publicly announced that disciple Lu Xuanzhou had trespassed in a forbidden area, violating sect rules. Effective immediately, he was expelled from the sect, never to be reinstated.

However, aside from causing a few small ripples among the Vast Sea Sect’s Inner Sect disciples, this news made no waves at all in the Jianghu.

The reason was simple.

Most people had no idea who Lu Xuanzhou was.

No one cared whether he was expelled from the sect or not.

After all, he was merely an Innate Martial Master.

An Innate Realm Martial Master.

In a county, he might be a local powerhouse. But in the context of the entire Yunzhou, a Martial Artist of the Innate Realm couldn’t stir up the slightest ripple.

...

Even Chen Sheng in Ning’an Prefecture paid it no mind. After all, Lu Xuanzhou was just a defeated foe from the past and posed no threat to him whatsoever.

As such, Chen Sheng had basically forgotten all about Lu Xuanzhou.

If one day in the future he became powerful enough to dominate the Vast Sea Sect, he might remember Lu Xuanzhou and crush him. But for now, the man wasn’t worth a single thought.

After breaking through to the Mystic Realm, Chen Sheng’s first priority was still cultivation.

News of the court’s Martial Examination had already spread throughout the land, and he had naturally received the official notice. It was scheduled for the eighth day of the sixth month, four months from now.

Although Chen Sheng didn’t expect to take first place,

he still had to put on a good performance.

Whether for the sake of the Government Office or the Nie Family, he had to showcase his abilities as much as possible.

Because only by demonstrating ever-increasing potential would the Nie Family, or others, invest more heavily in him.

Besides, Chen Sheng could feel a surge of hot-blooded excitement.

After all, it was a competition that gathered the most outstanding group of Martial Dao geniuses from across the land.

He also wanted to see for himself what true prodigies of the Martial Dao were capable of.

Chen Sheng was eager to witness it.

However, before Chen Sheng could even spend a few days in seclusion, the abrupt arrival of Bai Qing, the Sect Leader of the Danxia Sect, suddenly shattered this rare peace.

"Lord Chen, let me make this clear first. This matter has nothing to do with my Danxia Sect. I am merely a messenger. I know nothing of his identity or his purpose."

As soon as they met, Bai Qing produced a black invitation from her sleeve, simultaneously distancing herself and the Danxia Sect from the matter completely.

Chen Sheng pinched the invitation between two fingers, opened it, and glanced at it before looking up at Bai Qing:

"You truly don’t know his origins?"

"I don’t. I know absolutely nothing. However, that person’s cultivation is extremely profound. I even suspect he’s an expert above the Mystic Realm, so... I had no choice but to take on this hot potato.

Whether you go or not is entirely up to you."

Bai Qing said with a serious expression.

Although she didn’t know the reason,

it was painfully obvious something was wrong.

If this person truly had some friendship with Chen Sheng, or at least no enmity, he could have just visited in person. Instead, he went to great lengths to have her deliver the message.

And he didn’t dare set foot in the Government Office.

Clearly, there was something wrong with this person.

But Bai Qing had also discreetly tested him and found his cultivation and strength to be far superior to her own. She had no room to resist.

"Alright, I understand."

Chen Sheng nodded and casually set the invitation down.

"Then I will take my leave."

Bai Qing wasn’t sure if Chen Sheng had agreed or not, but she didn’t dare to ask. After giving a salute, she turned and withdrew.

Watching her retreating figure, Chen Sheng slowly closed his eyes and chose to continue his cultivation.

Some unknown person was using the so-called truth of Profound Flame Daoist’s legacy as bait to lure him to a meeting on their territory. Of course, Chen Sheng wasn’t going to agree.

If the person wanted to see him, they could just come to him.

’Go to a place they chose? Impossible!’

In the Initial Saint Sect, with Nie Xiangjun watching over things, his safety was guaranteed.

But if he met this person privately, that might not be the case.

Chen Sheng would never needlessly put himself in a dangerous situation.

After setting the matter aside, Chen Sheng didn’t take a single step out of the Initial Saint Sect for three straight days. By the fourth day, the person who wanted to meet him finally couldn’t sit still any longer.

He directly used the Soul Capturing Secret Technique to bewitch an Innate Martial Master of the Initial Saint Sect.

...

"Who’s there?!"

That evening, Chen Sheng, who was sitting cross-legged cultivating within the Spirit Pool, suddenly opened his eyes. He looked toward the stone door, his brows furrowed slightly, a sharp light glinting in his eyes.

"I had thought that the great number one prodigy of Yunzhou would be fearless. To think you don’t even dare to attend a banquet... I must say, I am quite disappointed."

From outside the door, a man’s voice, tinged with a sigh, slowly rang out.

"Hiding and skulking, not even daring to show your true self, yet you lecture me? Don’t you find that a bit absurd?

If you have something to say, then come in. If all you can do is stand there and sneer,

then you’d best go back. Otherwise, even this wisp of your consciousness might be destroyed right here."

Chen Sheng said in an indifferent tone.

Then, with a wave of his hand, he opened the restriction on the secret chamber.

Outside the secret chamber, a figure quickly crumpled to the ground. In its place, a lifelike paper effigy flew out from the body and slowly stepped into the chamber.

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