Chapter 824

Chapter 824: The Flood of Humanity (Part One)

If Ji Yun were given a chance to start over, he would never think of provoking Wang Chen again.

A fierce beast, if missed, is missed, after all!

The price he paid to obtain this fierce beast was simply too great.

Not only had he invested nearly all of his wealth, but he had also exhausted his most important connections.

If he had succeeded, it might have been worth it, but the problem was that he had been utterly defeated!

Especially the scene of thousands of thundering strikes slaughtering the beasts had struck Ji Yun like a heavy blow.

He had already overestimated Wang Chen greatly, yet the power Wang Chen displayed far surpassed his judgment.

Even an entry into the path cultivator probably couldn’t match such capability, could they?

This realization filled Ji Yun with deep dread, and he quickly snatched up the golden bell from the ground and fled toward Qinyun Peak.

His instincts screamed that Wang Chen would never let this go lightly; if he stayed where he was, he would only meet his doom.

Only by escaping back to Qinyun Palace could he ensure his safety.

Ji Yun had made up his mind; once he returned to Qinyun Palace, he would declare closed-door cultivation and not show his face for a year or more.

After the storm had passed, he would decide what to do next.

As for seeking revenge against Wang Chen, he didn’t even dare to entertain the thought now.

To survive, this Extraordinary Practitioner poured every ounce of his strength into urging his innate true energy, darting across the plains under the cover of night.

"Master Ji Yun, leaving so abruptly seems rather impolite, don’t you think?"

Just as Ji Yun was rushing with all his might, a mocking voice suddenly reached his ears.

Ji Yun was horrified, nearly stumbling and falling to the ground.

The practitioner halted abruptly, only to see a tall figure blocking his path ahead.

"Wang Chen!"

Ji Yun felt as if he had been plunged into an icy abyss, his mouth filled with a bitter taste.

Though he knew his situation was exposed, he still couldn’t help but try to deflect, saying, “What are you talking about? I don’t understand!”

Wang Chen smiled, “It doesn’t matter if you don’t understand; it’s already late. Let me send you on your way.”

“How bold!”

With a hardened heart, Ji Yun shouted, “Wang Chen, I am one of the nine elders of Qinyun Palace. How dare you defy me…”

Bang!

A powerful fist slammed into Ji Yun’s abdomen, the violent fist power instantly surging within his body, ruthlessly shattering his energy field.

Ji Yun had never expected Wang Chen’s attack to be so swift; caught off guard, he suffered a devastating blow, his body curling like a cooked shrimp as he was sent flying backward, blood gushing from his mouth.

Wang Chen’s punch was simply too fast, too fierce, and too overwhelming!

“Ugh…”

Ji Yun crashed heavily to the ground, clutching his abdomen in excruciating pain, tears and snot streaming down his face, his expression twisted in agony.

After gasping heavily for a moment, he barely regained some strength.

When he looked up, he saw Wang Chen just within reach.

At that moment, Wang Chen appeared to Ji Yun like a fierce and ruthless demon, and he trembled involuntarily, hurriedly saying, “No, don’t kill me! I can redeem my life!”

In a conflict between practitioners, if one side is defeated and captured, as long as there is no deep-seated hatred, it is possible to offer something to redeem one’s life.

The Qinyun Palace steward trembled as he raised his right hand, opening his five fingers to reveal the golden bell he had been holding: “This, this is the Ten Thousand Beasts Bell, a treasure bestowed upon me by the ancestor. If you let me go, it’s yours…”

Pfft!

A strand of finger wind pierced through the air, instantly penetrating Ji Yun’s head.

In that moment as he fell, he still couldn’t believe it was real, his eyes wide open.

He died with his eyes wide open.

[Qi and blood +200,000]

Wang Chen reached out to take the Ten Thousand Beasts Bell, shaking his head as he said, "Foolish, killing you is still mine!"

Unfortunately, Ji Yun could no longer hear his teasing.

A blazing flame ignited on the body of the fallen practitioner, completely engulfing him in an instant.

As the fire flickered, Wang Chen’s figure disappeared.

…

Morning arrived.

Around White Deer Academy, crowds gathered, bustling with noise!

Last night, the thunder and the roars of beasts had alarmed the nearby villagers.

Taiwu City was also affected.

However, it was deep into the night, and most people dared not come out, with only a few nimble scouts stealthily arriving to investigate.

But when they took a look, they were all taken aback!

By the time the events had brewed throughout the night, they had already become sensational news by morning.

More and more people ran to see the commotion.

Some were timid and, seeing the corpses of fierce beasts everywhere and smelling the strong scent of blood and char, couldn’t help but retch.

Others stared wide-eyed, feeling like they were dreaming.

The fierce beasts that lurked in the mist had always been the greatest enemy and nightmare of the human cultivators in the Misty Mountains Realm.

To combat these fierce beasts, people had worked tirelessly to establish cities.

Yet, even so, the fierce beasts remained the biggest threat.

It was not unusual to see fierce beasts, but the sight of so many corpses scattered everywhere was something no one had ever witnessed before.

Everyone could not imagine the disaster that would ensue if so many fierce beasts charged into the outskirts of Taiwu City!

These fierce beasts had appeared without warning, and people had no time to prepare, likely becoming food for the beasts in their sleep, dying without knowing why.

While everyone felt relieved, they also held deep respect for the academy disciples gleefully collecting the spoils of war, as well as for White Deer Academy itself.

White Deer Academy was undoubtedly one of the most famous academies in the Taiwu City area, but its fame did not come from its strength, long history, or glorious deeds.

In fact, White Deer Academy had only been established for just over a year—it was incredibly young.

However, this academy accepted the children of common people to study literature and martial arts, charging no fees and even providing meals for free.

It was truly unique!

If it weren’t for the extraordinary Wang Chen being the principal, such practices would have long been crushed by the local powers.

With the academy’s rising prominence and increasing reputation among the common people, many dissatisfied with White Deer Academy and Ci Shi Pharmacy were secretly plotting.

But seeing so many fierce beast corpses outside the academy, these people with ulterior motives were all terrified.

Wang Chen was definitely not an ordinary practitioner; the powerful beings he wielded far exceeded people’s imagination!

The onlookers among the common people equally realized this, their eyes towards White Deer Academy revealing more fervor and admiration.

Everyone thought, if their children could enter White Deer Academy to study, could they possibly become as powerful as Wang Chen in the future?

Even if they couldn’t achieve that, learning even one percent of his abilities would be enough to change their destiny!

Countless hearts were restless and uneasy.