Xianye

Chapter 532 Chen Bai
Suddenly, a cold wind blew, and a ghostly aura filled the air.

A chilling coldness descended heavily from the sky, seemingly penetrating everywhere, sending shivers down one's spine!

At this moment, surrounded like stars around the moon, was a handsome man with a refined appearance and serene demeanor.

Chen Bai had a slight smile on his lips, and his face showed a confident and composed demeanor, as if he had the situation in the room completely under his control.

In the dim light of the day, the jade hairpin that held his hair up appeared even more radiant and translucent. Although its function was unknown, the faint hint of sharp killing intent emanating from it made Yin Ruohua's expression turn serious.

"Chen Bai..."

Yin Ruohua's pupils contracted slightly.

Yu Chen was once the head of the ten disciples and the master of Qinluo Island. He was specially bestowed with his own ceremonial regalia by Jun Yao, a renowned cultivation artifact that was famous throughout the Eastern Continent.

He is also a true disciple of the Innate Demonic Sect, one of Chen Yushu's most beloved offspring, the successor of Zhuo Huaixiang, and another master of the Human-Raising Scripture!
Noticing Yin Ruohua's gaze, Chen Bai lowered his eyes slightly and nodded with a smile.

Then he turned his gaze to Chen Heng, clapped his hands lightly, and made a gesture of deep emotion.

“Brother, I heard you were looking for me. As you wished, I have come.”

Chen Bai glanced to the side, and the group of demons around him, who had been restless and eager to devour people, froze, bowed their heads respectfully, and suddenly fell silent.

His voice was full of interest:
"It's not Gu Yi this time, it's Yin Ruohua from the Blood River Sect? It seems you're just like me, a womanizer."

Why not let us drink and chat, reminiscing about nature and romance? Perhaps I can even teach you a couple of tricks my father used back then. We are of the same blood, so why resort to violence and torture?

Chen Heng said calmly:
"Is this all the nonsense you have to say when you're about to die?"

"I don't think so when you're about to die... If you were at your peak, I would indeed be somewhat wary of you. After all, someone who could destroy Father's divine body is no easy opponent."

Chen Bai looked down, his voice booming and shaking the heavens:
"However, you are not yet fully recovered and are far from your peak!"
Seeing me arrive, instead of avoiding me, they insist on fighting me?

At this point, Chen Bai inexplicably shook his head, as if remembering something, and said sarcastically:

“You and Daozi… are just like all of you, arrogant and stubborn, always thinking you can sort out everything in the world. Even knowing that there is a dead end ahead, you still refuse to back down.”

The myriad affairs of heaven and earth, success and failure, rise and fall, none can escape fate.

The void sometimes collapses, and the sun and moon sometimes dim. Only by following the will of Heaven and responding to the needs of humanity can one avoid falling into the dust of the world and ascend to heaven from the ground.

To knowingly do something impossible and insist on doing it is not a wise act, but a foolish one!

"You dare mention Daozi in front of me?"

Chen Heng's eyelids twitched, and a murderous intent clearly surfaced on his face.

"This is a principle I have come to understand after following my father for many years. To be honest, if Daozi had been willing to stop practicing the 'White Water Great Demon Spirit Curse Secret Spell' back then, I might have stayed in Yuchen and become a true disciple of the Xuanmen sect."
But unfortunately, things didn't go as planned..."

Chen Bai shook his head regretfully, for these words were indeed from the bottom of his heart.

The reason why Chen Bai recklessly betrayed Yu Chen was firstly because he was tempted by the generous benefits offered by Chen Yushu.

After all, with a true immortal scripture like the "Human Taming Scripture" preceding them, there are indeed not many people in the whole country who can suppress their excitement.

Secondly, Chen Bai was worried that after Jun Yao's death, he had offended too many people in the sect and might lose his backing, thus becoming a target of deliberate attacks.

That's why he sided with Chen Yushu, finding a reliance for himself.

At present, Chen Heng and Chen Bai are only exchanging words, and neither of them is in a hurry to make a move.

However, a tense atmosphere permeated the room, making it difficult for the others to make any moves, and they were all secretly on guard.

"It seems that a battle is destined to take place today..."

After a moment, Chen Bai sighed:
"However, Chen Heng, my brother, now that I know you harbor murderous intentions towards me, how can I not respond when I take the initiative to come and see you today?"
My father once said that a sage acts with the force of thunder and wind, exerting all his strength. When he does act, he does so with the force of a thunderbolt!
I, Chen Bai, have always kept this advice in mind.

After finishing speaking, Chen Bai changed the subject and looked in another direction:
"There's no need to hide it anymore. Chen Heng is already suspicious of you. Hiding it any longer will be useless and will only hinder your ability to fight in the future."

"That's why you're suspicious?"

Yin Ruohua heard someone respond.

She looked in the direction of the sound and saw Zhang Ping, who had been making hand seals and looking wary, suddenly burst into laughter and say to Chen Bai:

"Chen Bai, you owe me a favor now. When we return to the sect, you'll need to lend me that 'Everlasting Cauldron'!"

"I haven't truly solidified my position as the successor of the Huai Zhuo lineage yet. Given my temperament of 'always seeking the throne,' how could I possibly obey your orders?" Chen Bai shook his head.
"I will do my best."

"Zhang Ping? You've clearly signed a legal contract. Aren't you afraid of repercussions for acting this way?"

Yin Ruohua was startled at first, but quickly suppressed her surprise and said in a deep voice.

"The 'Turning Chart Scroll'... This is a type of secret artifact recorded in the 'Langhuan Secret Manual.' If it is placed on top of the contract, it can deceive the heavens' perception."

To prepare for today's situation, Master Chen had already obtained a [item/method] from Master Yuan back in the Primordial Demon Sect—what a clever scheme!

The one who spoke softly at this moment was neither Zhang Ping'a nor Chen Bai.

Instead, it was Ling Shouming who appeared in the sky above the clouds at some unknown time, his body enveloped in flames, gently clapping in praise.

"As for the past grudges between Master Chen and Master Zhang, what do they matter in the face of the greater trend?"

Ling Shouming sighed softly.

"Another one? Is it Ling Shouming again?"

Yin Ruohua's jade-like face had already changed color slightly.

……

……

Chen Bai, Ling Shouming, and Zhang Ping'a—

Such a force is far beyond her ability to handle; Zhang Ping'a alone is enough to hold Yin Ruohua back for the time being.

Not to mention the infamous Ling Shouming, or even Chen Bai, who is even more formidable and whom Yu Huangshang cannot underestimate!

In Yin Ruohua's view, if Chen Heng were at his peak, he might not need her help and could handle this situation himself.

But the house leaked every night rain.

Before Chen Heng had recovered his strength, Chen Bai and Ling Shouming arrived together, reaching a tacit agreement. Moreover, Zhang Ping'a, who was originally on their side, brazenly betrayed them, making the situation even worse.

In this way... while Yin Ruohua was secretly alarmed and Ling Shouming was marveling at the mystery of the "Langhuan Secret Manual".

Chen Bai's heart was not as carefree as it appeared on the surface, and he secretly shook his head.

As Ling Shouming said, although he and Zhang Ping'a had some disagreements before, as Chen Yushu's Taoist practice became more and more successful, the two sides had long since secretly turned hostility into friendship.

Because he had guessed that Chen Heng might make a fuss about this matter at the Dan Yuan Conference, Chen Bai took out the "Turning Scroll" in advance and reached an agreement with Zhang Ping'a.

Although subsequent developments did indeed unfold as Chen Bai had predicted, Chen Heng truly did develop the intention to win over Zhang Ping'a.

However, Chen Bai paid such a high price as the "Turning Point Map" not just to get Zhang Ping'a, a man of ordinary means, to join his side.

His real plan was to have Zhang Ping'a turn against Chen Heng during the height of the battle, so that with the help of both inside and outside, Chen Heng would be suddenly and severely injured!

Only in this way could Chen Bai feel that his plan had succeeded without any effort!
However, as soon as Chen Bai appeared, Chen Heng inexplicably became wary of Zhang Ping'a and secretly took precautions.

To prevent Zhang Ping'a from being eliminated by Chen Heng first, Chen Bai had no choice but to expose the matter ahead of time.

"As expected of Yu Chen's victory in the battle of magic, such cunning and resourcefulness are truly rare among the enemies I have encountered in my life."

However, only someone like this is worthy of being my father's nemesis. If he succeeds too easily, I will suspect that Chen Heng has other plans..."

Chen Bai sighed inwardly, but then, noticing the faint solemnity on Chen Heng's face, he couldn't help but feel a little relieved.

The situation has developed to its current state through a series of interconnected events, and the efforts of Ling Shouming and Zhou Ying are indispensable.

In particular, the latter's method of attaching spirits over a thousand miles played a crucial role in connecting the various parties involved.

Ling Shouming and Zhou Ying certainly had ulterior motives, but if it weren't for Chen Bai's sake, it's hard to say what would have happened if it were anyone else.

"It's a pity that Zhou Ying and Cen Ti are too cautious and won't show up until things are almost settled. However, having won over Ling Shouming and with his help is enough!"

Chen Bai quickly dismissed the thought, not giving it much thought, and simply looked at Chen Heng, urging him:
“Chen Heng, this situation is beyond your ability to handle, as your magic power has not yet recovered. I will give you some face and you may leave the map on your own.”

Ling Shouming nodded and said:
"Speaking of which, I must thank Master Chen for expelling Wang Xiu, Xie Tan, and Sima Xiu, thus saving me from further trouble. However, I am obliged to do so today because of a request from someone else."

"Since Master Chen has already obtained the bronze fish, he is destined for a place in the top ten. Retreating now won't really diminish him in any way."

Chen Heng smiled slightly, rolled up his sleeves, and replied calmly:

"You think you're worthy? Are there any others? Let's bring them out as well."

Ling Shouming frowned.

Chen Bai shook his head and said:
"If it weren't for the need to maintain stability, I wouldn't have needed to invite Master Ling to help you in your current situation. Chen Heng, do you think I'm like Wang Xiu or Sima Xiu?"

"Chen's position as the true successor is far more secure than you think!"

As soon as he finished speaking, a loud rumble shook the sky. Chen Bai stepped forward, raised his hand, and with a palm strike, a burst of yellow light descended from the sky!
Ling Shouming took a deep breath and also released a misty cloud of smoke, coordinating with Chen Bai's attack to lock down Chen Heng's location, forcing him to face him head-on.

The two top-grade Golden Core cultivators unleashed their full power, causing a surge of spiritual energy and a continuous series of thunderous booms.

It was as if all the giants were trampling down, causing the surrounding mountains to crack and the sound to be deafening!
This was Chen Bai's way of using his magic to overpower Chen Heng, who had not yet recovered his powers; there was no hidden meaning or mystery involved.

If Chen Heng doesn't dare to respond and tries to back down, Chen Bai will seize the initiative and gradually bring the pace of the battle under his control.

Long before Chen Heng and Jun Yao, he had already earned the title of "Victorious in Combat," a title tacitly acknowledged by all the immortals of the Nine Provinces.

It was none other than Chen Yushu!
In that grand era, whether it was Qiao Yubi, Jia Rong, Ximen Han, or Wang Yi, Yuan Zangba, Shen Yuming, Chang Long, and others.

These high-ranking hall masters and even sect leaders of the eight sects and six factions are no match for Chen Yushu's prowess. Under his radiant light, they inevitably pale in comparison!
Since joining the Innate Demonic Sect, Chen Bai has been carefully cultivated by Chen Yushu and taught all sorts of profound mysteries. To date, Chen Bai claims to have reached seven-tenths of the level of skill that Chen Yushu possessed in his youth.

Apart from a handful of others, Chen Bai was capable of sweeping through the Nine Provinces' Golden Core cultivators, with few rivals!
In fact, apart from his inside man Zhang Ping'a, Chen Bai only managed to get Ling Shouming, a veteran Golden Core cultivator, involved. This was partly because Zhou Ying's supernatural powers couldn't cover too far, making it difficult to contact others, or perhaps others were too lazy to get involved in this mess.

Upon closer examination, it was also because Chen Bai was confident that he could defeat Chen Heng, who was still recovering from his injuries.

Inviting Ling Shouming would only add another layer of protection.

In a split second, the attacks released by Chen Bai and Ling Shouming collided with Chen Heng's magical power, but it was as if they had hit a hard wall. The yellow light and smoke were deflected and exploded in mid-air!
For a moment, Chen Heng neither dodged nor evaded, choosing instead to confront the opponent's magic power head-on.

"Given his current state, how dare he still compete in magical power? Just how deep is the foundation of a First-Grade Golden Core cultivator?"

Upon seeing this, Zhang Ping'a, who had been intercepted by Yin Ruohua, narrowed his eyes. The scenes of the battle at Liusha Mountain inevitably flashed through his mind, and he was astonished.

Recalling the divine power that seemed to be Netherworld True Water that had been released from him, Chen Heng's eyes were filled with an inexplicable look, and Zhang Ping'a felt even more uneasy, a chill creeping down his back.

But Zhang Ping'a didn't have time to warn them.

In fact, from the moment Chen Bai appeared, Zhang Ping'a was targeted by a chilling sword intent, which is why he has rarely spoken.

It took about fifteen minutes for the three of them to stop fighting with their magical powers, and the noise ceased.

Realizing that Chen Heng had taken the initiative to stop and cease his direct confrontation, it was clear that he intended to conserve his strength.

Before Chen Bai could even feel joy, a sword light that seemed poised to cleave the sky shot out. Fortunately, Chen Bai had released his demonic energy in time to guard against it, thus avoiding being struck.

However, with the sharp sword light swirling back and forth, amidst the flying blood and flesh, Chen Bai's front was wide open, with no further obstacles.

"rise!"

At this point, there was no time to summon the remaining demons to protect oneself.

Chen Bai hastily activated his supernatural power, and a thick, murky light curtain shot out from his shoulders.

But as soon as it appeared, it was slashed through by the sword light with a "whoosh," as if cutting through soft mud!

In the blink of an eye, the sword light flashed five times in succession, and Chen Bai also used his divine power five times in a row.

At the last moment, the sword light vanished without a trace.

Instead, a fist as heavy as a mountain descending upon us!

Before the punch even landed, the surrounding void began to tremble violently, a huge wave of energy rolled out, and the powerful blood energy almost solidified into a tangible form, with a deafening roar!
At such a distance, even if one were to use supernatural powers, it would be too late.

Chen Bai's eyes flashed fiercely, and he raised his right arm to meet Chen Heng's fist head-on!
Boom!

The mountains trembled, and the vegetation collapsed.

Amidst the thick, billowing dust, Chen Bai was sent flying hundreds of feet away. He roared and exerted all his strength before finally coming to a stop.

(End of this chapter)