Chapter 233 - 161: Sensation in the Jianghu! A Yama Gathering?

Chapter 233: Chapter 161: Sensation in the Jianghu! A Yama Gathering?

Zhou Yuan waved his hand and shouted.

A table was quickly filled with ingredients again.

The group gathered around the hot pot, drinking wine.

...

In the afternoon.

The news, after all, had spread like wildfire.

First, it reached Tingfeng Tower. Then, Tingfeng Tower sold it at a high price to the Celestial Secret Pavilion, and from there it spread to all the major powers.

The martial world was in an uproar. No one could believe it.

Jiang Longyang was dead?

’What kind of joke is this?’

Weren’t there rumors all over the martial world just two days ago that Chen Xuan was challenging Jiang Longyang, and that Jiang Longyang had turned into a coward, too scared to show his face?

So how could the news of his death suddenly break today?

Most people’s first reaction was that it had to be fake.

But soon, the Celestial Secret Pavilion’s Human List was updated.

On it, Chen Xuan’s battle record and strength were clearly stated.

Chen Xuan: Beat the "Nine Yang Saintly Body," Jiang Longyang, to death.

Fought Inner Realm master Dong Biao, gravely wounded him, and left with ease. A peerless bearing, unmatched in this world!

These few short lines sent shockwaves throughout the world.

Everyone’s scalp tingled, their minds blown.

"This news looks so fake..."

"Fake my ass! He really is the reincarnation of a thousand-year-old monster... He killed Jiang Longyang and even defeated an Inner Realm master. That’s an Inner Realm master we’re talking about..."

"Just an Inner Realm master whose Qi and blood were in decline..."

"Bullshit! Even if their Qi and blood were in decline, they were still in the Inner Realm! You go and try!"

"I can’t, I was just talking big..."

"A monster... so there really are monsters like him in the world..."

Countless people were utterly shocked.

Forget them, even the Celestial Secret Pavilion, the very compilers of the Human List, were completely and utterly dumbfounded when they saw the news. It’s not that they didn’t know Chen Xuan’s talent was heaven-defying...

...but no matter how heaven-defying you are, this is just too ridiculous!

Defeating an Inner Realm master at twenty years old.

There hasn’t been anyone like that in thousands of years!

They were even starting to believe the talk about Chen Xuan being the reincarnation of a thousand-year-old freak.

...

Canglan, the Wang Clan.

In a cave on the back mountain.

Suddenly, a fierce fluctuation erupted. Waves of powerful, azure True Qi swept out from the cave with a RUMBLING sound, startling many people.

A graceful figure flashed by, ethereal and elegant, her features as perfect as a painting. She landed steadily on a large tree branch, her white dress fluttering around her. A cold, otherworldly aura emanated from her.

Like a fairy stepping out of a beautiful painting.

"True Qi Ninth Layer..."

Wang Qinglian’s tone was light.

Her long, arduous seclusion had not been in vain. Combined with the Ancient Tree of Life pollen Chen Xuan had given her and the various resources the Wang family had painstakingly acquired, she had finally jumped from the True Qi Seventh Layer to the Ninth Layer.

’Who could possibly compare to such an achievement?’

A look of pride crossed her face, but in the next instant, her heart skipped a beat, and she felt her breath catch.

’That guy... I wonder what realm he’s at now...’

Even she had broken through two layers!

’That guy... he must have reached True Essence by now, right?’

"Qinglian, you’ve come out of seclusion?"

Vice-Patriarch Wang Rufeng rushed over, saying joyfully, "Did you have another breakthrough?"

"Yes."

Wang Qinglian, still as cold as ever, gave a slight nod.

"The heavens are truly blessing our Wang family."

Wang Rufeng clapped his hands and laughed. "In the three southeastern prefectures, there will no longer be anyone who can contend with you!"

"..."

Wang Qinglian’s expression was frosty. In the calmest voice she could manage, she asked, "Is there any news about that Chen Xuan?"

"I knew you’d ask about him. I came prepared. But... after you read it, you must, absolutely must, remain calm..."

Wang Rufeng chuckled.

"Hm?"

A chill entered Wang Qinglian’s phoenix eyes.

’What does he mean, I must remain calm?’

’Did something happen to Chen Xuan?’

’Did he get married out there?’

"Give me the report!"

"Right here!"

Wang Rufeng took a pre-copied piece of paper from his sleeve. With a flick of her finger, Wang Qinglian used her energy to pull it into her grasp, unfurled it, and scanned it quickly.

Soon, Wang Qinglian’s pupils contracted as if she had seen something utterly unbelievable. Her previously cold and indifferent face was instantly filled with shock.

The paper clearly recorded all the deeds Chen Xuan had accomplished and all the masters he had killed since leaving the Wang Clan...

Every single one.

In excruciating detail.

The shocking wording, the astounding content, the terrifying battle record... it made Wang Qinglian feel as if she were trapped in a dream!

"Killed the Nine Yang Saintly Body, defeated an Inner Realm master?"

Wang Qinglian’s face was blank.

"Yes. That Chen Xuan is a freak among freaks!"

Wang Rufeng sighed lightly.

The strongest in their entire family hadn’t even reached True Essence yet.

Yet that guy could already defeat someone in the Inner Realm.

How could you not be impressed?

"..."

Wang Qinglian’s heart trembled, her thighs trembled. A strange sensation surged through her body, making her lose control. She turned to leave, saying, "I’m going back into seclusion."

"Seclusion again?"

Wang Rufeng was stunned.

’Didn’t you just come out?’

Inside the cave.

Wang Qinglian collapsed onto a large rock, the strange sensation still washing over her again and again. She panted heavily, her emotions in turmoil.

...

...

「One day later.」

Canglong Lake Black Market.

A massive island floated in the center of the lake.

It was noon.

Dark clouds filled the sky, making the entire island look even darker. The surrounding lake water had also turned an inky black, as if it had become pure ink.

For the past few days, Elder Wuu had been run ragged, leading the island’s experts in a swift search of the entire island.

Not only were all the island’s own experts busy...

...but headquarters had also sent powerful reinforcements.

Even an old senior at the Inner Realm had come personally.

The reason was simple. Ever since Chen Xuan had left that day, a series of strange incidents had begun to occur on the island.

First, a few disciples from the Martial Alliance on night patrol went missing. Then, several stall owners vanished all at once. The key point was that in every case, there was no sign of them, dead or alive.