Chapter 543 - 265: Arrogant to the Extreme

Chapter 543: Chapter 265: Arrogant to the Extreme

"However, challenging you one by one is far too troublesome. I intend to settle this all at once by challenging the strongest Inner Sect Disciples from all four of your sects simultaneously!"

The words fell, and everyone was stunned!

The street grew even quieter.

In the private room of the tavern, Zhu Jiu shot to his feet, a hint of killing intent in his eyes as he stared at Chen Cheng.

Even though he was accustomed to keeping a low profile and deliberately hiding his strength, he could no longer hold back.

’One person challenging the strongest Inner Sect Disciples of the Four Major Sects? And at a lower Realm, no less? Does Chen Cheng truly think he’s a god?’

"Hehehe! As expected of the number one Martial Dao prodigy of Linji City’s younger generation!"

Fan Jinhua giggled endlessly as she stepped out from the crowd, giving Chen Cheng a graceful curtsy.

"This humble one is Fan Jinhua. Greetings, Lord Chen!"

"At ease," Chen Cheng said, waving his hand dismissively.

Fan Jinhua froze! Her gaze toward Chen Cheng was now tinged with anger.

’She was just being polite, and Chen Cheng actually took it seriously? On what grounds?’

THUMP! THUMP! THUMP!

The limestone slabs of the street vibrated as Hassamutira strode toward Chen Cheng, his steps heavy.

"Merciful benefactor, do not think one bowl will suffice!"

Hassamutira’s eyes widened as he stared at Chen Cheng. The phantom of the Vajra Dharma Aspect above his head began to solidify, radiating a terrifying might!

Clearly, he too had been enraged by Chen Cheng’s words.

"A reward from me."

But Chen Cheng, from out of nowhere, produced two copper coins and tossed them toward Hassamutira.

CLINK! The copper coins landed in the bowl with a crisp sound. 𝒻𝘳ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝒷𝘯ℴ𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝑐ℴ𝑚

Hassamutira was taken aback. He stood speechless for a moment before planting his Vajra Pestle on the ground and saying in a deep voice, "All dharmas are empty. Benefactor, you have an affinity with the Buddha Master!

You may return with this humble monk to the Brahma Sound Sect to live by the lamp’s faint glow and serve the Buddha Master!"

The Brahma Sound Sect’s principle was to break precepts but not the precept against killing. Forcing an enemy to return to the Brahma Sound Sect and serve the Buddha Master was their greatest punishment.

Hassamutira was clearly planning to take Chen Cheng back to the Brahma Sound Sect as punishment.

At this point, Zhang Daozong, in contrast, had calmed down. He stared coldly at Chen Cheng and said flatly,

"Chen Cheng, your arrogance alone is worthy of your title as the number one Martial Dao prodigy of Linji City’s younger generation.

So, once we’re on the Life and Death Platform, I will grant you a swift death!"

"No rush," Chen Cheng said with a sudden, faint smile. "You all have come from afar. I shall grant you some time to prepare for the battle on the Life and Death Arena.

That way, no one can say that my Great Dao Sect is bullying disciples from outside sects!"

Zhang Daozong laughed in exasperation, his voice dripping with sarcasm. "I think you’re just looking for an excuse to avoid the fight, aren’t you?"

Fan Jinhua giggled, her body shaking like a flower in the wind. "Hehehe, Young Master Chen, weren’t you so arrogant just now?

How is it that you’ve grown timid now that it’s time to act? Why not join the Sutra of Ultimate Sect? I can guarantee your survival!"

"The Buddha Master is merciful. Benefactor, if you are troubled by a Heart Demon, why not take refuge in our Buddha?" Hassamutira said with a grin.

"The challenge has been issued. I will find a time to notify you all!"

Chen Cheng said leisurely, then strode away.

"Do you think stalling for time will do you any good?" Zhang Daozong said, a look of contempt in his eyes as he watched Chen Cheng’s back.

"Let me be honest with you. In less than two months, I will master the Eight Trigrams Earth Realm. At that point, with my Heaven and Earth Unity, I wouldn’t even deign to fight you!

Only Li Xuanqi, the head of your Great Dao Sect’s True Inheritors, would be qualified to face me!"

Hearing this, both Fan Jinhua and Hassamutira showed looks of apprehension.

In the private room of the tavern, Zhu Jiu’s expression also grew solemn for the first time as he looked at Zhang Daozong.

Within the Eight Trigrams Realm, Heaven and Earth were foremost and also the most difficult to cultivate. Once mastered, their Heaven and Earth Unity possessed power comparable to the complete Yin Yang or Five Elements Realms.

Even at the First Layer Realm, it was no weaker than a single Second Layer Realm!

If Zhang Daozong were to reach that level, he could even contend with a Perfect Martial Artist of the Organ Refining Realm!

Only the Stewards and True Disciples of the Major Sects would be able to compete with him!

One can only imagine the shock in the hearts of Fan Jinhua and the other two!

Yet Chen Cheng seemed not to have heard a thing. He showed no reaction, his pace not even faltering for a moment.

"Hmph!" Zhang Daozong snorted. He then turned to look at Hassamutira, wanting to exchange a few moves with him to vent his frustration.

However, before he could even speak, the monk wisely took to his heels and fled in the other direction.

He didn’t even have time to call out to his band of Ascetic Monks!

"Young Master Zhang, why not join me at the Sutra of Ultimate Immortal Realm? Let me take good care of you," Fan Jinhua said, her waist swaying as she threw a coquettish glance at Zhang Daozong.

Zhang Daozong’s gaze swept over her bountiful peaks. His Adam’s apple bobbed as he swallowed hard.

"You vixen possess the legendary Ultimate Yin Body, a truly draining thing! This young master will claim you sooner or later!"

With that, he too strode away.

...

Xiao Nianci, dressed in red with her face veiled, was hidden on the roof of a distant house.

Watching the direction in which Chen Cheng had departed, she murmured to herself,

’Fighting the disciples of the Four Major Sects alone, including someone as powerful as Zhang Daozong, who’s on par with a True Disciple of a Major Sect... where does that little rascal get his confidence?

Does he have another ace up his sleeve?

Interesting! Zheng Hun’s Closed-door Disciple is getting more and more interesting!’

Xiao Nianci glanced again at the tavern’s private room where Zhu Jiu was, then her figure flickered and vanished from the rooftop.

...

In the tavern’s private room, Wang Xiongjie drained his cup of wine in one gulp and said indignantly,

"So Chen Cheng was just bluffing. I got my hopes up for nothing!"

"Does your Wang Family want him dead that badly?" Zhu Jiu, having returned to his previous, unremarkable appearance, asked calmly as he looked at Wang Xiongjie.

"Ahem... it’s just some private grudge between him and me. It has nothing to do with the Wang Family!"

Wang Xiongjie gave a dry cough, quickly fabricating an excuse to cover it up. He then changed the subject, asking,

"Brother Zhu, what do you think of Chen Cheng’s Martial Arts Power? Do you think he’ll really dare to face you all on the Life and Death Arena?"

Zhu Jiu said flatly, "Whether Chen Cheng dares to enter the Life and Death Arena, I cannot say for sure.

However, since your Wang Family was willing to pay for his life with a treasure like the Blood Soul Pearl, he is already a dead man!"

"Brother Zhu, when will you make your move?" Wang Xiongjie asked, a hint of urgency in his voice.

Zhu Jiu thought for a moment before replying, "Chen Cheng holds an official position, after all. It’s not convenient for our Blood Moon Sect to assassinate him inside the city.

Since he made such a bold proclamation about fighting on the Life and Death Arena, I will kill him there.

If he doesn’t show up, I will naturally find an opportunity to kill him outside the city."

With that, Zhu Jiu stood up and walked out of the private room.

His steps seemed slow, but as his figure moved, it subtly stirred some mysterious wind-like momentum, making his speed incredibly fast!

Wang Xiongjie followed right behind Zhu Jiu, but the moment he stepped out of the private room, Zhu Jiu was already gone.

’Lonely Cicada Shadow Blade Zhu Jiu... he truly is worthy of being the Blood Moon Sect’s top Assassin!’

Wang Xiongjie quickly exited the tavern and went out onto the street. He searched all around but still couldn’t see any sign of Zhu Jiu, and he couldn’t help but feel a secret shock!

...

Wang Family, council hall.

After listening to Wang Xiongjie’s report, Wang Tingxuan’s face showed a look of shock and uncertainty. He remained silent for a long time.

Wang Xiongjie assumed he was worried that the Wang Family would be implicated once Chen Cheng was killed, so he said cautiously,

"Grandfather, are you worried the Blood Moon Sect will leak the information?"

Wang Tingxuan shook his head. "The Killing Dao is the very foundation of the Blood Moon Sect. Their disciples would never dare to reveal information about their clients, so there’s no need to worry about that.

Furthermore, even if Zhu Jiu wanted to break the Blood Moon Sect’s rules and claim our Wang Family hired an assassin, he would have no proof."

"Then what are you worried about?" Wang Xiongjie asked, puzzled.

"Sigh... I hope I’m just overthinking things," Wang Tingxuan sighed softly, then waved his hand. "You may go."

"Yes." Although Wang Xiongjie was confused, he didn’t dare ask any more questions. He bowed respectfully and turned to leave.

After he left, Wang Tingxuan also stood and walked out of the council hall, heading toward the Wang Family’s forbidden grounds. Halfway there, he stopped again.

He sighed softly again and murmured, ’That boy, Chen Cheng... his Martial Arts Power has increased far too quickly. He is now a powerhouse in his own right, someone that even I might not be able to defeat!

Even if Father were to act personally, I fear he wouldn’t be able to kill him without a trace!

There’s no use in going to see Father!

That boy acts with such arrogance, yet he has never suffered a loss. He would never do something he wasn’t confident about.

Could he really dare to enter the Life and Death Arena and fight the Inner Sect Disciples of the Four Major Sects all by himself?’