Chapter 672
by fanqienovelChapter 672: The Truth Revealed (Part 2)
As he spoke, Sima Changming’s eyes remained fixed sharply on Wang Chen, the threat in his gaze unmistakable.
He might as well have directly told Wang Chen: don’t refuse a toast only to be forced to drink a forfeit!
Not only that, but the chief steward of the Evil Abyss supervising institute also exerted an oppressive force over Wang Chen.
The might of a peak Purple Palace!
For an ordinary Purple Palace cultivator, it would be very difficult to withstand such pressure.
However, Wang Chen remained unflustered, smiling as he said, “Chief Steward Sima, I believe there’s been a misunderstanding.”
“Misunderstanding?”
Sima Changming appeared momentarily stunned.
He had anticipated various reactions from Wang Chen and had prepared his subsequent remarks, determined to make Wang Chen yield.
What he didn’t expect was for Wang Chen to remain so calm!
It seemed as if his dirty thoughts were entirely perceived by Wang Chen.
The Purple Palace cultivator grew increasingly frustrated: “What could I possibly be misunderstanding?”
He secretly swore that if Wang Chen dared to play games with him, he would make the latter taste regret.
“The Lesser Steward is able to avoid the effects of negative energy in the Evil Abyss…”
Wang Chen calmly rolled up his sleeve to reveal his right arm: “It is because I have practiced the Buddhist Body Refining technique, the Heavenly Dragon Vajra True Method!”
As soon as he spoke, his arm suddenly bulged, muscles swelling and veins popping, his Qi and blood surging beneath the skin, displaying an ultimate explosion of power.
At the same time, the Heavenly Dragon Manifestation abruptly appeared behind Wang Chen!
This time, Sima Changming was truly stunned.
Or rather, he was intimidated by Wang Chen’s performance of the Heavenly Dragon Vajra True Method.
“The Lesser Steward possesses no treasures and relies entirely on this technique.”
Wang Chen lowered his robe sleeve, covering his muscular arm: “I sincerely apologize for disappointing the chief steward.”
“Hmph!”
After feeling humiliated, Sima Changming exploded in anger, standing up abruptly and declaring: “Don’t think this will let you off the hook; we’ll see who has reason to cry!”
With that, he stormed out of the Safe House, filled with rage.
Wang Chen remained seated, gently tapping his fingers on the table surface.
Since joining the Forbidden Prison Office and working as a guard in the Yongle dungeon, and now being in this peculiar circumstance, Wang Chen’s journey to “citizenship” had been incredibly tumultuous and full of uncertainty.
In fact, he had been quite low-profile, intentionally avoiding trouble and steering clear of controversial figures.
To avoid any complications.
Yet, he still found himself ensnared in others’ schemes!
Wang Chen couldn’t tell if his explanation would truly deceive Sima Changming or the powerful figures behind him.
In truth, it was mainly Wang Chen who had misjudged his own low-key approach.
Wang Chen, a prison guard with no notable background, hailed from a solitary and loose cultivator’s upbringing, yet he managed to live in the dreaded dungeon with remarkable calmness and ease.
Typically, a young cultivator entering the dungeon would not last more than two or three days without the support of a spirit pill.
It’s common to suffer from the depletion of Qi and blood and a weakened spirit.
Wang Chen’s ability to remain unscathed raised suspicions!
Thus, he had long fallen into the sights of certain individuals, which led to his repeated banishments and exiles.
The purpose was to test Wang Chen’s limits and force him to expose his secrets.
Today, someone finally couldn’t hold back any longer!
Wang Chen had yet to truly understand the implications of being unaffected by the surging negative energy.
Even a Golden Core cultivator would hesitate to claim no fear of its effects.
This situation easily sparked others’ greed!
Wang Chen used his practice of the Heavenly Dragon Vajra True Method as a reason, which theoretically posed no issues.
The Haotian Realm also had the presence of Buddhist followers.
However, he wasn’t very confident in dispelling their greed.
Some individuals, even when they know they are in the wrong, would stubbornly continue down the wrong path to save face.
Wang Chen’s instincts told him that Sima Changming would not be easily satisfied!
For the time being, Wang Chen found himself without any strategies.
He could do nothing against a chief steward, so he reduced his outings and ceased his efforts to earn Virtue points.
He spent most of his time in the Safe House, focused on cultivating.
As days passed, just when Wang Chen thought Sima Changming had quieted down and would not return, the situation he dreaded appeared once again.
“Wang Chen!”
This time, Sima Changming did not let his own voice drown out the others.
Instead, he stood outside the Safe House and shouted, eager for the whole world to hear.
Wang Chen opened the door and saw Sima Changming at the entrance, accompanied by a cultivator seated in a cloud palanquin behind him.
A Golden Core true master!
Wang Chen instantly recognized the level of the cultivator seated on the cloud palanquin, who had indeed reached the Golden Core tier.
His heart sank heavily.
Sima Changming had actually invited a true master.
Or perhaps this true master was the one behind the scenes pulling the strings?
Seeing Wang Chen emerge, Sima Changming immediately shouted, “Wang Chen, kneel and pay your respects to Master Ye!”
Kneel?
Wang Chen thought this fellow must have lost his mind.
He bowed to the Golden Core true master on the cloud palanquin, saying, “I am the Lesser Steward Wang Chen, greetings to Master Ye!”
“No need for excessive formalities.”
The true master had an elegant demeanor and striking appearance, and he smiled slightly, saying, “Previously, I had only heard your name but never knew your face. Now that we’ve truly met, what a pity…”
What a pity, he didn’t elaborate, but there was a deep sense of sympathy in his gaze from beginning to end.
In the next moment, as Wang Chen stepped out from the threshold, leaving the defensive formations of the Safe House, his figure instantly vanished!
This sudden change surprised both Master Ye and Sima Changming; they had never expected Wang Chen to react in this way.
He ran away?
The problem was, Wang Chen was responsible for guarding the Northern Evil Eye.
Although he was a part of the Forbidden Prison Office, his status was insignificant.
Not to mention escaping from the Yongle dungeon, even if he got out, where would he run to?
“Hmph!”
Master Ye snorted coldly and reached out toward the right side, grasping into empty air.
At that moment, a massive hand appeared out of thin air, carrying the sound of thunder and wind, and it struck heavily toward Wang Chen as he reappeared.
Wang Chen dared not graze the blade’s edge and immediately fled backward again.
He had just used Shortening the Earth, but due to the unique environment here, the effectiveness of the spell was greatly diminished.
Fortunately, Wang Chen had already cultivated this spell to perfect mastery, allowing him to execute it continuously with ease.
However, how could a Golden Core true master be so easily shaken off!
After missing his strike, Master Ye’s expression darkened.
He suddenly lowered his voice and commanded, “Constrain!”
With words like law, as soon as he finished speaking, Wang Chen, who was two hundred steps away, felt an overwhelming pressure just like Mount Tai pressing down upon him, an invisible might instantly sealing the space around him.
His power was completely suppressed!
The might of the Golden Core was terrifying indeed!
“Stop!”
Wang Chen had no choice but to raise his head, opening his mouth to unleash a sword light.
The Longyuan Sword emerged, instantly tearing through the web of power that Master Ye had cast, paving a path for Wang Chen to escape.
“Arrogant!”
Master Ye, having failed three times to capture Wang Chen, couldn’t hold his face any longer!
This Golden Core was finally enraged.