Chapter 501

Chapter 501: The Grand Display

Wang Chen hid underground in the desert for three full days.

Only after consuming one-third of the energy stored in the Supreme Mysterious Spirit Dragon True Form Image did he quietly resurface, using the cover of night to return to Daying City.

During this time, Wang Chen protected himself with the Supreme Mysterious Spirit Dragon True Form Image, making him appear like a light mist, silently gliding over the desert.

The return journey went smoothly, with no further obstacles.

Although he had been teleported to a strange area, as long as he remained within a ten-thousand-mile range, he could accurately locate the Xun Celestial Guardian’s pavilion using the Celestial Order, so there was no risk of getting lost.

When Wang Chen reached the Sand Guard, the once overwhelming locust horde had completely vanished.

Only a thick layer of dead locust remains on the ground testified to the fierce battle that had taken place.

"Wang Shidi!"

When Kou Shihai saw Wang Chen return safely, the Grand Commander was almost in tears: "I’m so glad you’re okay!"

The past three days had been particularly torturous for Kou Shihai.

Although he had successfully repelled the locust horde with minimal losses, creating a small miracle, Wang Chen’s disappearance cast a shadow over any joy of victory.

It was his request that sent Wang Chen to deal with the locust (bait).

If something had happened to Wang Chen or even worse, Kou Shihai would bear the blame and could not find peace.

Now that Wang Chen was safe, his joy was easy to imagine!

"It was luck."

Wang Chen replied with a smile, "I almost didn’t make it back."

He wasn’t joking.

The power of the Golden Core Zen master was far beyond what Wang Chen could currently match.

The reason he escaped was primarily that he resisted the soul shock from the forced teleportation and didn’t faint on the spot; otherwise, he would have been like fish on a chopping block.

Second, he reacted quickly and immediately activated the Five Element Escape Talisman to flee.

Lastly, the Supreme Mysterious Spirit Dragon True Form Image played a crucial role.

But looking back, Wang Chen felt there was another reason: the Golden Core Zen master had underestimated him.

Had any one of these conditions been missing, he wouldn’t have made it back!

Kou Shihai’s expression darkened. “Was it a trap?”

As someone of his stature, he had already suspected a possibility and was now even more doubtful.

"Yes."

Wang Chen nodded, “I was calculated against by a Golden Core Zen master.”

“Bold!”

Kou Shihai erupted in anger: “Do those bald donkeys think there’s no one in the West Sea Sect?”

Daying City, as the border gate of the West Zhou in the West Sea Spiritual Realm, guarded the most important passage from the west to the east.

For centuries, the West Sea Sect and the Western Buddhist Sect have been engaged in constant covert and overt struggles, with their enmity being irreconcilable.

However, to prevent a catastrophic war that could lead to an uncontrollable situation, the Dao-Buddhist conflicts within the Daying City region have always been restricted to those below the Golden Core level.

After all, the power of the Golden Core and Yuan Ying is too terrifying; once a full-scale war breaks out, the cost is something neither side is willing to bear.

The Western Buddhist Sect has traditionally used the Sand Tribe as pawns to deplete the strength of the West Sea Sect, diverting their manpower and resources.

The Sand Tribe, of course, has its own Golden Core and Yuan Ying cultivators, but they have never participated in battle.

If they were to join the fight, it would mean the annihilation of their clan, a fate that even the Western Buddhist Sect could not prevent.

Because this is the bottom line of the West Sea Sect!

Wang Chen, as a celestial guardian stationed in Daying City by the West Sea Sect, was unexpectedly ambushed by a Golden Core Zen master.

If the West Sea Sect remains indifferent to this, they would not deserve to be the leading immortal sect in the Mountain-Sea Realm!

Considering the serious consequences, Kou Shihai said solemnly, “Wang Shidi, this matter is of great importance. Do you have evidence?”

He was not questioning Wang Chen; rather, he was contemplating how to report this to the sect.

If it was just mere words, the Western Buddhist Sect could easily deny it, making it difficult for the West Sea Sect to take significant action.

After all, Wang Chen returned unscathed, without losing a single hair.

Without evidence, Kou Shihai, now calm, felt it was a tricky situation.

“I do have evidence.”

Wang Chen immediately produced a memory stone.

Before coming to Daying City, he had exchanged some of his remaining contribution points for several memory stones.

Although these stones have no offensive power, they can play an irreplaceable role in many situations.

Influenced by his past life, Wang Chen brought a few with him for unexpected needs.

Earlier, when he locked onto the locust (bait)’s position and prepared to strike, he activated one of the stones he had on him.

The primary aim was to keep evidence, to avoid being accused of twisting the facts or facing false blame!

And he really had obtained evidence.

“That’s great!”

Kou Shihai was overjoyed, “I will report this to the sect right away! You should rest well in the Seven Star Pavilion and wait for my news!”

Wang Chen nodded, “I appreciate it, Shixiong.”

“There’s no need for us to be polite.”

Kou Shihai waved his hand, grinning, “This time we will definitely teach those bald donkeys a severe lesson!”

The Grand Commander left excitedly, and Wang Chen only rested for a day in the Seven Star Pavilion before receiving an edict from the sect.

After receiving the order, he immediately hurried to the Grand Celestial Guardian’s residences in Daying City.

Although Wang Chen was a celestial guardian under the Grand Celestial Guardian’s residences, he had rarely visited the main residence, hardly ever seeing Grand Celestial Guardian Luo Han.

Their relationship could only be described as cold.

In the hall of the Grand Celestial Guardian’s residences, he met with special envoys from the sect.

Without hesitation, he bowed deeply: “Disciple Wang Chen, greetings to the Xianyun Zhenren, Changhe Zhenren, and Ziyang Zhenren!”

These three Golden Core true masters sat upon their cloud palanquins, each exuding their own unique aura.

Although they did not manifest any obvious power, their invisible authority was overwhelming, evoking a sense of respect akin to gazing up at a lofty mountain.

The previous edict had clarified the identities of the three true masters, allowing Wang Chen to know their names.

To be honest, he never expected the sect to take this matter so seriously, dispatching such a large group.

It’s noteworthy that the Yunyang Sect only had three Golden Cores back in the day!

“No need for excessive courtesy.”

The central figure, Changhe Zhenren, waved his feather duster and asked calmly, “Yesterday, the sect received urgent news from Daying, stating you were ambushed by a Zen master from the Western Buddhist Sect. Is this true?”

“Before the true master, I would never speak an untruth!”

Wang Chen immediately responded, as requested by Kou Shihai, detailing how he used the Wish for guidance talisman to search for the Sand Tribe locusts, how he was accidentally forced out of the city after being attacked, and then how he encountered the Zen master from the Buddhist Sect, recounting the whole story plainly.

Aside from his own unique abilities, which he could not disclose, he did not hide anything, including the Supreme Mysterious Spirit Dragon True Form Image.

Of course, Wang Chen simply referred to it as “a secret treasure.”

When facing the three powerful true masters, lying would be the most foolish thing to do; skillfully concealing key points was the clever choice.

After finishing, Wang Chen presented the memory stone.

This item was enough to prove his words!