Chapter 221
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Chapter 221: Arriving Uninvited
Bang!
A precious celadon teacup, worth a hundred gold, was hurled to the ground, shattering into countless shards that scattered in all directions.
"Useless, all of you are utterly useless!"
The furious roar reverberated through the front hall of the South Shao County governor’s residence, causing the elite guards kneeling before him to tremble in fear.
The lord of South Shao, Governor Ruan Zhaoming, had a face as red as a boiled lobster.
This was nothing short of a monumental disgrace!
He had sent five hundred elite guards to encircle the Celestial Guardians’ residences, only for them to scatter in terror the moment their opponents appeared, turning the entire city into an audience for a colossal farce.
All his meticulous planning had been for naught.
While it was true that Wang Chen had struck down the leader Baihu with a bolt of lightning, these five hundred elite guards were equipped with the finest weapons and armor, and they received full wages—Ruan Zhaoming had even dipped into his own pockets to supplement their pay.
In peacetime, they appeared strong and valiant, but when the moment of truth arrived, they proved to be utterly inept!
How could Ruan Zhaoming not feel a surge of anger and humiliation?
Though he understood well that it wasn’t his guards who were incompetent, but rather the overwhelming might of the Immortal Master.
Even Ruan Zhaoming himself dared not confront Wang Chen directly.
He turned his last glimmer of hope to the burlap-robed elder standing beside him: “Elder Wu, do you have a way to deal with him?”
“It’s not easy!”
The burlap-robed elder pondered for a moment before replying, “This disciple of the Yunyang Sect is likely far stronger than we anticipated. To handle him, I would need the assistance of at least three innate martial artists.”
“No, at least five!”
Five innate martial artists?
A bitter taste filled Ruan Zhaoming’s mouth.
Innate martial artists were not as common as cabbages; recruiting even one or two was a challenge, let alone five!
If even Elder Wu lacked confidence, Ruan Zhaoming truly couldn’t think of a clever strategy to deal with Wang Chen.
“Governor Ruan, I advise you to wait a little longer.”
Noticing Ruan Zhaoming’s troubled expression, Elder Wu’s eyes gleamed: “The situation is still unclear; it’s unwise to act rashly now. First, withdraw all your forces and wait for new developments before making any decisions.”
In truth, he had advised Ruan Zhaoming earlier not to act impulsively.
But Ruan Zhaoming had refused to listen.
Now, not only had he stirred the hornet’s nest, but he had also revealed all his cards.
The Confucian Deer Party excels in strategy but lacks strength, and they never seem to grasp that in the face of true power, all cunning schemes are nothing but jokes!
“I suppose that’s all we can do.”
Ruan Zhaoming slumped wearily into his armchair.
Suddenly, a thought struck him, and he asked anxiously, “Elder Wu, what if that man comes here?”
Are you afraid now?
Elder Wu felt a surge of disdain within him and replied with pride, “The Blood Fiend Thousand Insect Formation I have set up in the governor’s residence is not to be underestimated. Should he dare to come here, I will ensure he comprehends the might of our South Shao sorcerers!”
Ruan Zhaoming breathed a sigh of relief, “Then it all rests on you, Elder Wu.”
Elder Wu seized the moment to add, “To fortify the Blood Fiend Thousand Insect Formation, I require ten seasoned veterans.”
Ten seasoned veterans?
Ruan Zhaoming’s eye twitched as he clenched his teeth, “Consider it done!”
Elder Wu laughed heartily, “Rest easy. Once I elevate the Blood Fiend Thousand Insect Formation to the Yin Fiend Ten Thousand Insect Formation, not even a mere Qi Training cultivator, nor anyone from Qianjing, will escape unscathed!”
“Is that so? Then I must witness this.”
As the old sorcerer’s words faded, an unfamiliar voice suddenly echoed in his ears.
Elder Wu was startled, instinctively turning towards the source of the voice.
At the entrance of the front hall stood a young Taoist clad in a blue robe.
The celestial guardian Wang Chen!
A name flashed through Elder Wu’s mind, and he let out a strange cry, his body rapidly inflating as if filled with air.
Bang!
Elder Wu’s burlap robe suddenly burst apart, releasing a cloud of dark mist that surged toward Wang Chen.
To the keen-eyed, this cloud was composed of thousands of black insect creatures.
They emitted a spine-chilling buzz, and in an instant, they swarmed toward Wang Chen!
These insects, raised by Elder Wu, were formidable; within ten breaths, they could strip a roaring tiger to its bones. A Qi Training cultivator, without powerful defenses, would be reduced to blood food.
Yet, Elder Wu sent the insects to attack Wang Chen merely to buy time to activate the Blood Fiend Thousand Insect Formation!
Boom!
A burst of flames suddenly erupted in front of Wang Chen, engulfing all the approaching insects.
In the next moment, a vivid Fire Crow was born from the flames, quickly unfurling its blazing wings and charging at Elder Wu.
The latter had just raised his vine staff and had no time to chant a spell before being struck by the Fire Crow.
Instantly, he transformed into a fireball.
“Ah!”
The old sorcerer’s scream was piercing, as he flailed about trying to extinguish the flames on his body, only to stumble heavily to the ground, no longer making any sound.
Amidst the crackling explosions, a strong smell of charred flesh spread around.
Simultaneously, a man in gray who had been standing silently behind Ruan Zhaoming swiftly darted to Wang Chen’s side, silently striking toward Wang Chen’s vital points.
This gray-clad man’s speed was astonishing, and his palms glowed with a dark purple hue, faintly radiating a layer of sinister light.
His poisoned palms were clearly trained to an extremely high level, exuding a domineering force that pierced through the bones and marrow!
“Heh.”
Wang Chen casually waved his sleeve, colliding with the gray-clad man’s poisoned palm.
Bang!
The gray-clad man flew backward like a kite with a broken string, spitting out blood mixed with internal organ fragments.
His hands and arms twisted grotesquely, bones piercing through flesh and stabbing into his chest.
He looked utterly pathetic.
The gray figure crashed into the wall and ended up “sticking” to it, becoming a pile of flesh!
“Governor Ruan.”
Wang Chen shook his sleeve and took a couple of steps forward, saying, “Wang Chen comes uninvited; please forgive me.”
Yet, after just killing two people, there was no trace of apology on his face.
Ruan Zhaoming curled up in the armchair, his eyes scattered and his teeth chattering, as he dripped with sweat from fear.
“Protect the lord!”
At that moment, a dozen elite guards rushed into the front hall.
Clang!
A beam of sword light flashed, and several heads flew into the air.
Ruan Zhaoming suddenly snapped to attention, and with a thud, he knelt on the ground, desperately banging his head, “Immortal Master, spare my life, spare my life!”
The governor banged his head with such force that it quickly turned bloody, appearing extremely pitiful.
One sorcerer and one innate martial artist partnered together, and just like that, they perished at Wang Chen’s hands.
What qualifications did he have to stand and speak with such a formidable figure?
Wang Chen smiled and said, “You think too much.”
The reason Wang Chen did not immediately eliminate this true culprit of trouble was mainly to seek answers to his questions.
To him, the other party was merely a disposable answering machine!
