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"As expected of the Battle Hall's proud talent, to actually retreat unscathed under the numerous evil gazes of the ancestor of Duowu!"

"Hong Ting's intent to battle must be extremely powerful to withstand the numerous evil gazes."

"It's likely related to Hong Ting's physique; I've heard he possesses a Thunderbolt Spirit Body."

The other Martial Artists in the Heavenly Grotto, watching Hong Ting retreating safely, couldn't help but gasp in amazement. Find your adventure at empire

Among these Martial Artists, one person's gaze flickered, and his heart surreptitiously leaped with joy. Had the opportunity just presented itself?

"Lord Eight-leaf Heavenly Slaughter, could it be that you are as prescient as a god?"

Although Hong Ting retreated under the numerous evil gazes of Duowu, he must have been affected, his strength greatly reduced, making it the perfect time to strike.

Silently emerging from the Duowu Cave, he informed the already arranged assailants, finding an opportunity to take action.

...

Boom!

In a city within the Changyun Realm, a branch of the Wanbao Alliance suddenly collapsed.

Like a Heavenly God, he slashed down with his blade, creating storms and thunders, instantly splitting open the treasury, and with a wave of his hand, he swept clean the storeroom.

The many Martial Artists simply stood there, mouths agape.

Ferocious, too fierce! Who was this formidable figure that had directly looted a branch of the Wanbao Alliance?

"Meng Chong, you're looking for death!"

An angry roar echoed across the sky.

Only then did the Martial Artists come to a realization—it was Meng Chong, the formidable figure wanted by the Wanbao Alliance, known as a Heavenly God!

No wonder he was so fierce.

"I'm just short of a few treasures on hand, is it too much to ask you, Wanbao Alliance, to make up the difference?"

Meng Chong sneered coldly, his figure soaring into the sky, instantly vanishing into the distance.

"Where do you think you're going!"

The Immortal Heavenly Venerable of the Wanbao Alliance, seeing a branch now reduced to ruins, had bloodshot eyes.

As an Immortal Heavenly Venerable responsible for pursuing and killing Meng Chong, not only had he failed to execute the man, but the latter had found an opportunity to destroy a branch, a humiliation beyond words. Where was the dignity of a mighty Immortal Heavenly Venerable?

"We'll see if you can catch up first," replied Meng Chong with scorn.

His figure suddenly sped up and in a mere instant, vanished from the sight of the Immortal Heavenly Venerable.

He changed his appearance, donned a wig, and from a robust tough man, he transformed into a slender tall youth.

Meng Chong was already exceedingly skilled at this.

He even changed his aura, sauntering confidently into a city, beginning to surveil the Wanbao Alliance Branch.

Since a feud had already been established, there was no need for courtesy. He was ready to execute a big score and then leave the Changyun Realm to continue his journey through the Divine Realm.

Amassing enough treasures, building up his foundation, and then transforming upon breaking through.

"Huh."

Suddenly, Meng Chong overheard a group of Martial Artists discussing.

"Hong Ting of Battle Hall is dead, killed by someone named Xu Yan."

"I've heard that too. Hong Ting, after being exposed to the numerous evil gazes in the Duowu Cave, his strength greatly reduced, was killed by Xu Yan seizing the opportunity."

"The man has some nerve to strike at the pride of the Battle Hall—remember, Hong Ting was one of the prospective seeds of the Immortal Realm in the Battle Hall and was highly valued."

"Not only that, but it is said that Hong Ting's father is one of the top Immortal Heavenly Venerables in the Battle Hall."

Hearing these discussions, Meng Chong's brows rose.

"If my senior brother were to kill someone, he would not take advantage of others' weaknesses. Moreover, senior brother never provokes others without cause. It seems then, this is another case of a frame-up by the Heavenly Slaughter Earth Shadow."

Meng Chong's expression darkened. The Heavenly Slaughter Earth Shadow truly was a persistent haunt, elusive and secretly entrenched, making uprooting them no easy task.

"Battle Hall has sent a challenge, asking Xu Yan to proceed to the Duowu Cave for a battle to the death to settle the grudge."

"This really is typical of the Battle Hall."

"Heh, it's said that this time, one of the Immortal Heavenly Venerables of the Battle Hall will make a move. Xu Yan is done for."

"Hmm, doesn't the Battle Hall always advocate fair fights in equal realms? Why is there an exception this time?"

"You don't understand. Hong Ting had a special status as a seed of the Immortal Realm. It is rumored that as long as Xu Yan can withstand ten moves from the Immortal Heavenly Venerable of the Battle Hall, the grudge will be considered settled."

"That's an Immortal Heavenly Venerable from the Battle Hall. You should comprehend now; Xu Yan, unable to even withstand a single move, is undoubtedly doomed!"

"What if Xu Yan doesn't accept the challenge?"

"Heh, if he doesn't, it would be even worse. Battle Hall will then disregard protocols, and you know what happened to someone who once cowered from a challenge and didn't accept the battle; you must've heard of the outcome."

Listening to the Martial Artists' discussions, Meng Chong frowned. It seemed the Battle Hall was extremely powerful, perhaps even more so than the Wanbao Alliance?

Furthermore, Hong Ting was a candidate of the Immortal Realm in the Battle Hall, and his father was even a top Immortal Heavenly Venerable within the Battle Hall. How could the Battle Hall let this end easily?

"Time to contact my senior brother. How should we deal with this matter from the Battle Hall?"

Meng Chong took out his Communication Talisman to send a message to his senior brother.

"The Battle Hall, Hong Ting?"

Xu Yan, who had just emerged from seclusion, was preparing to head to the Duowu Cave when he saw Meng Chong's message and couldn't help being surprised.

"Junior brother, don't worry about it, it's a minor issue. To impersonate me and kill someone isn't so easy. Since the Battle Hall wants to challenge me to a battle, then let's have a good fight.

"As soon as I make a move, they will naturally realize that it wasn't me who killed the man. If they continue to press the matter despite knowing this, then they can't blame me for not showing mercy."

Xu Yan wasn't concerned about it.

The Battle Hall might be strong, but so what?

After concluding the communication with Meng Chong, Xu Yan continued towards the Duowu Cave, the place where members of the Battle Hall had arranged for the duel, also situated outside the Duowu Cave.

"Heavenly Slaughter Earth Shadow, persistently haunting... in that case, let's have a showdown then," Xu Yan said with a chill in his gaze.

To counter the Heavenly Slaughter Earth Shadow, the first step was to find the people from Heavenly Slaughter Earth Shadow, to control them using the "Destiny of the Heavenly Intent," and thereby progressively expand his influence within the Heavenly Slaughter Earth Shadow.