Chapter 151
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Chapter 151: Absolute Arrogance
Fang Lie felt the scenery around him flicker before suddenly finding himself expelled from the Secret Realm. Surrounded by powerful Immortals from the Three Great Sects, he noticed none of them looked at him directly—all eyes were locked onto the nine Lingzhi mushrooms in his grasp.
The nine Lingzhi resembled miniature trees, each with nine branches layered with vibrant green leaves. A distinct herbal fragrance wafted from them even at a distance. These treasures formed when ordinary Lingzhi mutated under rare conditions. Only those over a thousand years old could undergo such unpredictable transformations, making them exceptionally scarce.
Yet these mushrooms were prized as versatile spirit pills, highly sought after by Nascent Soul Immortals. Their appearance often sparked fierce competition or outright bloodshed. Even Fang Lie’s Nirvana Fire couldn’t replicate them, as the mutation began only in mature specimens. Thus, acquiring these nine Lingzhi was a rare windfall he’d never consider selling.
Under the covetous gazes of the surrounding experts, Fang Lie swiftly sealed the treasure into a jade box for replanting later. Such Spirit Plants shouldn’t be consumed recklessly—a single leaf sufficed for alchemy. With proper care, they could become as endlessly productive as the Arhat Immortal Fruit tree.
As the nine Lingzhi disappeared into storage, the Immortals sighed in collective disappointment. Then realization struck—where were the other disciples? By tradition, all survivors should’ve been teleported here. If missing… they were dead.
Nine Immortals paled simultaneously. Losing so many Inner Elite Disciples, especially those with powerful backers, spelled catastrophic consequences.
"Fang Lie!" Feng Piazi of East Kunlun barked, "Did you see Xiao Xuanzi?"
"Oh yes," Fang Lie grinned. "He killed himself."
"Lies!" Feng Piazi’s face purpled with rage. "Why would he do that?"
"After I beat him like a stray mutt, he chose death over disgrace." Fang Lie shrugged.
Feng Piazi’s laughter dripped venom. "You? Defeat Xiao Xuanzi? Delusional worm!"
"If you actually did this," a sneering voice added, "I’d rip off your head myself!"
"Proof, then." Fang Lie casually tossed Xiao Xuanzi’s corpse at their feet.
Feng Piazi caught the body, his inspection revealing lingering Buddhist power from the Seven Treasures Vajra Mace. He whirled on Fa Yuan of Great Thunder Sound Temple. "Treacherous dogs! We agreed to target Fang Lie together!"
Fa Yuan blinked in confusion until Fang Lie tossed Puhua’s Śāriputra relic at him. The monk’s hands trembled as he cradled the remains. "Puhua… how?"
"I forced him to death first," Fang Lie said cheerfully. "Then used his Seven Treasures Vajra Mace on Xiao Xuanzi. No misunderstandings now, eh?"
As he spoke, Fang Lie deliberately displayed the Seven Treasures Vajra Mace.
"You-" The leaders of the two major sects turned crimson with rage, their eyes nearly bulging from their sockets!
Ling Feng of the Mo Sect exploded in anger, cursing through gritted teeth: "Fang Lie, are you brainless? Killing them was bad enough, but returning the corpses and Śāriputra relics? Claiming full responsibility like you’re proud of it? Are you trying to bring disaster upon our sect?"
"Fang Family members – why are you all such blockheads?" The other two Immortals joined in berating him.
Their fury was understandable. Others would fear being linked to these elite disciples’ deaths, given their powerful backers inviting retaliation.
Yet Fang Lie not only showed no fear but willingly shouldered blame – practically courting death!
The young man merely laughed heartily. "Fang Family acts with honor! I killed them and won’t deny it. Let their revenge come – I stand right here! Who dares touch me?"
The three East Kunlun Immortals glared but stayed their hands, having recognized Xiao Xuanzi’s death-feigning technique. Since he’d revive, open conflict could be avoided.
But Fa Yuan’s situation differed entirely. Only Puhua’s Śāriputra relic remained – his demise absolute.
Great Thunder Sound Temple’s peerless talent, slain under Fa Yuan’s watch! The unrepentant killer now flaunted victory before him – an unbearable provocation!
"Damned whelp! I’ll end you!" Fa Yuan bellowed, brandishing an Eight Treasures Zen Staff radiating Buddhist light and sutra chants. This Fifth Rank treasure could reduce Fang Lie to pulp, Demon-Subduing Golden Bowl notwithstanding.
As Fa Yuan moved to strike, Ling Feng interposed himself. "Senior Brother Fa Yuan! Would you violate Secret Realm contest rules?"
The reminder struck like cold water. Secret Realm killings permitted no surface retaliation, especially at the exit site. Though covert vengeance might follow, open violence here would shame Great Thunder Sound Temple beyond measure – a loss greater than ten Puhuas’ deaths.
Grimacing, Fa Yuan withdrew his staff. "Have your reprieve, Fang Lie! But tread carefully in jianghu hereafter!"
"My thanks, Master." Fang Lie grinned. "I’ll stay vigilant against ambushes. After all, even Puhua and Xiao Xuanzi’s combined plot failed! Appreciate the warning though~"
This blatant gloating slapped Great Thunder Sound Temple’s dignity. All three monks trembled with suppressed rage.
East Kunlun’s Feng Piazi snapped at Ling Feng: "Junior Brother! Let me execute this disrespectful cur!"
"Only over my corpse!" Ling Feng retorted bitterly. "You’d merely anger him temporarily. Once revived, he’d charge me with treason using his Benevolence Token Lord status – a death sentence for me!"
Feng Piazi scowled in defeat. "Mark my words, Fang Lie! This debt will be settled!"
"Debt?" Fang Lie scoffed. "Ten inner gate disciples barely cover interest on my father’s account. Tell that framing bastard: I’ll collect every ounce owed! You’d best prepare!"
"Impudent whelp!" Feng Piazi spat. "East Kunlun’s millions await you!" He stormed off with his faction.
Fa Yuan departed mournfully with his junior monks. Only Ling Feng remained, demanding through clenched teeth: "Don’t say Bai First Young Master fell to you too!"
"Guessed right!" Fang Lie chuckled. "Him and all his lackeys – wiped out! Most satisfying!"
