Chapter 224
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Chapter 224: Sudden Wealth
In mid-air, Meng Zhichao’s heart sank like a stone, plummeting as if into an endless abyss. As an inner sect disciple of the Guiyuan Sect and a direct descendant of the Meng family, his cultivation journey had been smooth sailing, advancing to high-level Qi Training at a young age. His future seemed boundless!
This time, Meng Zhichao accompanied his fellow disciples to Da Qian to take over a territory that originally belonged to the Yunyang Sect. His family intended to toughen his resolve and enrich his life experience. According to the plan, he would serve as a celestial guardian in South Shao for the next three years before returning to the Guiyuan Sect, naturally ascending to the status of a true disciple!
Meng Zhichao was well aware of the conditions in the Mortal Realm and had braced himself for hardships. Yet, he never anticipated facing death immediately upon arrival!
Before coming to South Shao, Meng Zhichao had thoroughly researched the local situation. He knew that the current celestial guardian was Wang Chen, a disciple from the Sunset Peak of the Yunyang Sect, with a cultivation level at the Qi Training seventh level. Sunset Peak was the least prominent among Yunyang’s nine peaks, and Wang Chen was a relatively unknown figure, said to have advanced into the inner sect by sheer luck through contributions, lacking any significant connections or background.
In Meng Zhichao’s view, he didn’t need any assistance; he could easily overpower Wang Chen on his own. As a scion of the Meng family, he possessed such confidence and pride! If Wang Chen was wise and willing to sign a servant contract, Meng Zhichao wouldn’t mind having a peer as a subordinate.
As for the possibility of Wang Chen resisting, Meng Zhichao had considered it. Accompanying him were three fellow disciples and an uncle who had reached the eighth level of Qi Training. Five against one—how could a mere Qi Training seventh level possibly pose a threat?
But now, all Meng Zhichao could think about was escape! The notion of a Qi Training seventh level being so formidable was absurd! They had all been severely deceived by Cao Chengping. Meng Zhichao had never encountered such a powerful Qi Training seventh level; in an instant, Wang Chen had slain two of their cultivators, including the highest-ranked uncle!
Meng Zhichao didn’t even attempt to retrieve his recently launched artifact, instead focusing all his energy on controlling his flying artifact to flee. His two companions shared the same thought. The three Guiyuan Sect disciples were utterly terrified by Wang Chen’s swift and ruthless combat style, instinctively scattering in different directions.
However, just as their flying artifacts activated, they heard a commanding shout: “Lightning come!” Boom! A barrage of destructive lightning bolts rained down from the sky, engulfing all three of them. The Guiyuan Sect disciples screamed in unison as Wang Chen unleashed the Five Suns Thunder, knocking them from their flying artifacts and slamming them heavily onto the ground. Despite their protective artifacts and the reinforcement of the Spirit Light Shield, they were not killed instantly.
A flock of blazing Fire Crows swooped down one after another, mercilessly striking them.
Meng Zhichao’s two brothers perished on the spot. At the last moment, he crushed a protective talisman given by an elder from his family, barely deflecting the blows of several Fire Crows.
“Spare my life!”
Overwhelmed by immense fear, Meng Zhichao lost all his courage to resist. He crawled on the ground, tears streaming down his face: “I am willing to sign a servant contract and serve you as my master, to be your loyal servant from now on…”
Before Meng Zhichao could finish his sentence, a brilliant flash of sword energy struck like lightning, circling around this inner sect disciple before silently slicing through his protective spiritual glow like a hot knife through butter.
Splurt!
In the next moment, a spray of warm blood erupted, and a stunned head thudded to the ground!
【Heavenly Merit +7】
Wang Chen swung his arm and tucked the Fire Crow Sword, which had just flown back, into his sleeve.
Boom!
The remaining half of the Star Observation Pavilion collapsed behind him.
The raging flames, driven by the wind, threatened to spread to other buildings.
Wang Chen formed a spell and cast the Cloud and Rain Technique.
Although the Mortal Realm lacked spiritual energy, the Cloud and Rain Technique could still condense mist, and soon a light drizzle began to fall.
The rain intensified, quickly controlling the fire.
The raindrops falling from the sky bounced off Wang Chen thanks to an invisible barrier.
He gathered the corpses of the five Guiyuan Sect cultivators together, then collected their storage bags.
And the flying artifacts!
This battle not only increased Wang Chen’s Heavenly Merit to ninety points, but also yielded significant spoils.
He acquired five flying artifacts alone!
All five storage bags were intact, and their contents made Wang Chen feel like he had suddenly become wealthy.
He quickly tallied them up, and the total spirit stones exceeded seven thousand!
This was quite normal since these Guiyuan Sect disciples had come to take over the Celestial Guardians’ residences.
Like Wang Chen, they required a large number of spirit stones to fuel the spirit gathering formation for cultivation, or else their cultivation levels could drop.
Additionally, he seized a total of eleven artifacts, including axes, whips, seals, shields, swords, umbrellas, and banners.
There were also five formation plates.
As for talismans, elixirs, spiritual food, and materials, they were countless!
The Guiyuan Sect truly spent lavishly!
Having seen much, Wang Chen couldn’t help but silently gasp in amazement.
He didn’t know that the Guiyuan Sect had sent inner sect disciples with backgrounds to smoothly take over Da Qian, each bringing a wealth of equipment and supplies.
Because the rewards were substantial and they could earn qualifications and merits, one needed connections to obtain this mission.
Unfortunately for them, it had all fallen into Wang Chen’s hands!
He was genuinely grateful to these wealthy cultivators from the Guiyuan Sect.
With the Yunyang Sect no longer in existence, when he returned to the world of cultivation, he could only be a loose cultivator.
These artifacts, spirit stones, talismans, and elixirs would sustain Wang Chen’s cultivation needs for several years!
To show his gratitude, Wang Chen burned their bodies to ashes.
He added double the number of Rebirth Talismans and Exorcism Talismans.
He also recited the Rebirth Incantation twice to ensure they had a smooth journey in the underworld!
Once he finished cleaning up, the rain stopped, and the Star Observation Pavilion lay in ruins, smoking.
It was time to leave!
Wang Chen looked around, feeling deeply moved.
He hadn’t bowed to the Guiyuan Sect, and had even slain five of their cultivators, fully honoring his identity as a disciple of Yunyang.
The past was settled, and from now on, Wang Chen would walk his own journey of cultivation!
Though the road ahead was uncertain, he felt no confusion in his heart.
Wang Chen’s goal had always remained unchanged!
He summoned the Willow Leaf Flying Boat and leapt onto this flying artifact, soaring into the sky.
“Immortal Master, help!”
To Wang Chen’s surprise, just as he ascended to a height of several dozen feet, he suddenly heard cries.
Wang Chen focused his gaze and saw a black mass of people kneeling in front of the Celestial Guardians’ residences.
These people were either rich or noble, all officials and gentry from South Shao County!
