bayedsolid Chapter 400 Zhang Meng Appears
Chapter 400 Zhang Meng Appears
Lin Changsheng was not worried about the potential concerns that might arise.
Although Guigu Zhenjun possessed extraordinary skills and was among the best of the Nascent Soul cultivators of the same level, he still stood firm for many years even under the suppression of Xueying Zhenjun, who was in the mid-Nascent Soul stage.
"But now I am a fourth-order demon king, and I have also cultivated the fourth-order body refinement realm, as well as the foundation accumulated by the 'Saint Monarch of Reincarnation' over a thousand years. Even if True Monarch of Ghost Valley takes action, he may not be able to stop me."
"If you want to find a suitable fourth-order spiritual vein, the Ghost Valley Sect is still the first choice."
Lin Changsheng thought to himself.
Subsequently, Lin Changsheng took the initiative to share his plans for the near future with Shen Wenyao.
Ultimately, the two decided to personally visit this Master Guigu after the auction concluded.
……
At dawn, a streak of emerald green light broke the silence of the night and quietly flew out of Shen Wenyao's residence.
In the neighboring mansion.
Inside the secret chamber, a handsome man exuding the aura of a late-stage Golden Core cultivator, dressed in a black and gold robe, seemed to sense something and looked in surprise toward the direction of Shen Wenyao's residence.
"This aura is somewhat familiar. Could it be Elder Zhang Meng of the Netherworld Peak, who disappeared decades ago?"
"I've long heard that Elder Shen and Elder Zhang Meng have a close relationship. Elder Shen even took the initiative to give up the Qingluan Peak Dojo and instead stayed at Mingling Peak for many years. Now that Zhang Meng has returned, it's going to be quite a spectacle."
After a moment's recollection, Master Moguang remembered the identity of the owner of that aura, and a look of great interest appeared on his face.
Over the years, Shen Wenyao has become a target of suspicion and attention in the surrounding cultivation world due to her special physique.
Elder Zhang Meng was no saint either. He was already quite famous in the Ghost Valley Sect when he was only at the early stage of the Golden Core realm.
If I wasn't mistaken, Elder Zhang Meng seemed to be a late-stage Golden Core cultivator as well.
Furthermore, his internal magical power was active and full of vitality, which was completely different from his later-stage major cultivation where his magical power was sluggish and blocked.
Perhaps influenced by that vibrant aura, a hint of envy appeared in the eyes of the Demon Light Master, then, as if he had thought of something, his face fell into a look of dejection.
A short while later, a long sigh echoed from inside the room.
……
A few days later.
A lively event occurred in the Bloodstained Immortal City, causing quite a stir.
In the territory of Gunzhou, a Golden Core ancestor from a family with a Golden Core level rushed here to participate in an upcoming auction. However, while going through the formalities at the Immortal City, he encountered another late-stage Golden Core cultivator who had arrived behind him.
This late-stage Golden Core cultivator was extremely arrogant. He attacked and severely injured the Golden Core family patriarch just because of a minor argument.
Even when faced with the dissuasion of the patrolling cultivators from the Blood Demon Palace and the desperate pleas for mercy from the family's Golden Core ancestor, he still extorted several third-tier magic artifacts and a considerable amount of resources and treasures before letting the other party go.
At this time of great activity in the Bloodstained Immortal City, the tyrannical and ruthless behavior of this late-stage Golden Core cultivator has spread far and wide.
Some people find this extremely distasteful, feeling that this person's eccentric behavior will likely cause trouble sooner or later.
However, most cultivators with lower cultivation levels silently remembered this ruthless person and vowed never to provoke him in the future.
Zhang Meng, the former sixth elder of the Guigu Sect.
The next morning.
In the Bloodstained Immortal City, security was suddenly heightened, and the number of disciples patrolling the city was several times greater than the previous day.
“Zhang Meng, the former elder of the Ghost Valley Sect, disregarded the rules of the Immortal City. Last night, he sneaked into someone else’s residence to launch a sneak attack, killing two Golden Core cultivators before fleeing.”
"A city-wide search is now underway for this cultivator. Once discovered, he/she will be immediately expelled from the city and will never be allowed to set foot on the territory of the Blood Demon Palace again!"
The Grand Elder of the Blood Demon Palace, who was in charge of the auction, issued a decree overnight after informing the Sect Master.
It quickly became a hot topic of conversation among the cultivators in the Immortal City.
"Good heavens, this Zhang Meng Zhenren truly lives up to his name. Just yesterday, before entering the city, he severely injured a Golden Core cultivator. After being warned by the Blood Extreme Demon Palace, he not only failed to restrain himself, but also dared to kill two Golden Core cultivators in the city at night. How come such a fierce person wasn't famous before?"
"Yesterday, I used my connections within the Ghost Valley Sect to learn about Zhang Meng. It is said that he possesses remarkable talisman-making skills and is proficient in body-refining techniques, with strength surpassing that of other True Persons of the same level. However, True Person Zhang Meng left the sect to gain experience decades ago, and this is the first time he has shown himself in many years."
"Hehe, I also have some inside information. It is said that this Zhang Mengzhen is a big, burly man with a blue face and fangs, and a ferocious appearance. He is arrogant and domineering. Back when he was in the sect, he coveted Fairy Shen Wenyao and repeatedly forced her. It is said that the two people he killed yesterday were the ones who had harassed Fairy Shen recently."
In a tavern within the immortal city, everyone, regardless of their cultivation level, was discussing this matter.
Meanwhile, in another secluded courtyard.
"After so many years, there is news of Fellow Daoist Zhang Meng again!"
"It's been a long time since we last met. I never imagined that Fellow Daoist Zhang Meng would have advanced to the late stage of the Golden Core realm!"
Dressed in gorgeous clothes, Jin Mengqiao's eyes lit up with surprise.
Competition in Gunzhou is fierce these days. If Xuanmiao Chamber of Commerce wants to develop further, it would be best to invite a late-stage Golden Core cultivator to oversee things.
She had originally placed all her hopes on Lin Fushi.
However, in her early years, she was careless and developed a rift with Master Lin, making it quite difficult to recruit him.
In comparison, Elder Zhang Meng is also highly skilled and a late-stage Golden Core cultivator. As an elder of the Ghost Valley Sect, he wields more power than Lin Fushi, who comes from a humble background.
Most importantly, the Xuanmiao Chamber of Commerce and Elder Zhang Meng had always been in a cooperative relationship. If they could get his help now, it would be more beneficial for the Chamber of Commerce to develop in Gunzhou.
……
Hundreds of miles east of the Bloodthirsty Immortal City.
A flying magical artifact, about five or six zhang long and resembling a boat, sped past.
A man and a woman stood at the front, keeping a slight distance between them.
“Fellow Daoist Wen, that Zhang Meng is not only ugly, wicked, and domineering, but he has also coveted me for many years, and I am haunted by him like a nightmare.”
“He only ordered me to serve him this time and will not harm me. But he warned me before that if I had any relations with other male cultivators, he would kill me.”
"Although you are also a late-stage Golden Core cultivator, you are no match for that villain. There is really no need for you to anger him for my sake."
Shen Wenyao's eyes were filled with tears, her voice was weak, and she looked pitiful and beautiful.
"So it turns out that the reason why Fairy Shen has been all alone all these years is because she was threatened by this person!"
"Please rest assured, Fairy Shen. Although I am not usually combative, I am somewhat skilled in combat techniques. This person dared to insult the person I admire in this way, so naturally I must go and demand an explanation."
Wen Shuyi felt reassured upon hearing the sound, but a hint of dark anger flashed in her eyes.
Half a day later.
The flying boat-shaped magical artifact landed atop a low hill.
Not far below, a burly man with a ferocious face lay on the ground, staring at the two people above with a malicious look.
Wen Shuyi also sized up the ferocious man below. Although she sensed that he was at the late stage of the Golden Core realm, her eyes revealed a hint of disdain.
At this moment, Shen Wenyao waved her hand and summoned an exquisite hairpin magic weapon. As magic power was continuously poured into it, the magic weapon instantly grew to over ten feet in size, exuding a sharp and intimidating aura.
"Fellow Daoist Wen, I'll hold this person off. You should leave quickly; I don't want to involve you."
Upon seeing the thug below, Shen Wenyao seemed somewhat frightened, her voice trembling.
"Hmph, neither of you will be leaving."
The thug Zhang Meng grinned maliciously, then turned to Shen Wenyao, speaking in a flippant and arrogant tone:
"Is Fairy Shen using this stick to pick our teeth or something?"