The sudden voice was like sandpaper rubbing against a rock. Every word seemed to come out from the ear-piercing noise. As the voice entered his ears, Wang Yan actually felt the blood in his body become restless uncontrollably. In his shock, he hurriedly used his inner force to suppress the inexplicable restlessness. When the abnormality in his body disappeared, Wang Yan looked towards the direction of the voice. He saw that the figure that came out from the Thirty Kilometer Desolation was a skinny monk with a face full of wrinkles.
This monk looked rather strange. Just from his appearance, he seemed to be old, and his entire body emitted an aura of decay and death. However, his eyes were bright and full of expression, and there was a faint trace of life flowing in them.
"Spring returns to a withered tree. Everyone in the world thought that you, Monk Xing Chen, were about to die from practicing the Withered Tree Dhyana. I didn't expect you to find a new opportunity. Why? Are you also here to stop me today? "
Duan Henan obviously knew the person who came. He immediately said the monk's Dharma name. However, after the monk heard this, a strange laughter came from his throat like a saw. He said, "Stop you? Duan Henan, don't think too highly of yourself. Although your Aojian Villa and Pure Moon Sect have a tacit understanding and came up with such a nondescript competition, since Pure Moon Sect came out, they naturally stopped you. Outsiders will judge the outcome.
As for me coming here, it's because I can't wait to settle the old and new grudges with you! "
Monk Xing Chen's words were very vague. Most people probably couldn't hear the special meaning in his words, but Wang Yan did. He didn't know why Duan Henan was so hesitant until the old monk's words reminded him that Pure Moon Sect and Aojian Villa were both large sects in the Spirit Source Mystic Realm. To a certain extent, they had the same standpoint. However, as the number one sect in the Northern Victory State, Pure Moon Sect had the obligation to protect the dignity of the Northern Victory State's pugilistic world. Previously, Miss Four had caused a ruckus in the Northern Victory State, causing Wu Xingyun to take action. Now that Duan Henan had come with great fanfare to search for her, Pure Moon Sect had no choice but to do something. That was why they sent Bai Daoxin, who was an anomaly. Victory or defeat wouldn't affect their standpoint.
However, they didn't expect Bai Daoxin to be as cunning as a ghost. After gaining the upper hand in one move, he used Duan Henan's cautiousness to fight. When his inner strength was almost exhausted, he admitted defeat. In the end, he won even though he couldn't win, causing Duan Henan to be put in a difficult position. The reason why Duan Henan hesitated was because he knew that if he attacked again after Bai Daoxin admitted defeat, the meaning would be different. That was why he hesitated and couldn't make a decision.
After understanding all of this, Wang Yan couldn't help but sigh in his heart. People like Duan Henan, who had no taboos, were decisive, arrogant, and ruthless, but because of the complicated interests between sects, they couldn't act freely. They couldn't do things according to their hearts and fell into a dilemma. Perhaps this was the so-called barrier of the mortal world. However, how many people could let go of their shackles and break away from everything to focus on the great Dao?
As Wang Yan's thoughts surged, Duan Henan had already responded to Monk Xing Chen's words. He pointed his sword at Monk Xing Chen and said, "I'm right here. If you want to take revenge, feel free to come."
Facing Duan Henan's provocation, Monk Xing Chen revealed a strange smile. He continued, "Duan Henan, you broke my energy sea back then and almost made me a cripple. I had no choice but to cultivate this Withered Tree Meditation and find a new opportunity. This is an old grudge. Last year, you and Chen Tong worked together to kill my junior brother. Now that Chen Tong is dead, this debt is naturally on you. This is a new grudge.
New grudges and old grudges. Originally, I thought that since you, Duan Henan, dared to come to the Northern Victory Province with such great fanfare, I, Xing Chen, would definitely take your worthless life at the first instant. However, before I came, Xing Chen was entrusted by a senior to pass on a few words to you.
Monk Xing Chen's expression flickered between anger and joy, making it hard to tell what was going on. However, his eyes shone with intense fighting spirit. Clearly, he wasn't lying. He really wanted to attack Duan Henan, but due to certain circumstances, he had no choice but to endure.
Duan Henan seemed to have guessed something. His expression was extremely solemn as he said in a low voice, "Which senior has something to tell me?"
"Master Tianxing!"
Monk Xing Chen said the senior's name proudly. Everyone's expression changed drastically when they heard the name. Duan Henan's expression was extremely solemn. This so-called Master Tianxing was one of the three freaks among the 15 martial arts legends in the five states. He was also known as the Strange Monk Tianxing.
Wang Yan looked at Duan Henan worriedly. Before he came, he knew that Duan Henan's greatest worry was that more and more old monsters would be involved in Miss Four's matter. Wu Xingyun and the Aojian Villa could still be dealt with, but if other old monsters were involved, then their intentions would be obvious. They were definitely after the Golden Light Cave. From the looks of it, things were developing in the direction that Duan Henan didn't want to face the most.
Duan Henan slowly put down the sword in his hand. Wang Yan knew that this meant that the entire matter had exceeded the scope that Duan Henan could handle. He had no choice but to lower his head in the face of reality. As expected, Duan Henan sheathed his sword and said unwillingly with his head lowered, "Since it's Master Tianxing, I'll have to ask for his permission."
Monk Xing Chen smiled proudly and said, "Master Tianxing wants me to tell you that Aojian Hanyue is in the Nirvana Pagoda. If you want her to see the light of day again, go back and tell your villa master and Sword Saint Lingyun to bring the answer to the Nirvana Temple before the seventh of July. Otherwise, Aojian Hanyue will have to spend the rest of her life with the Buddha."
At this point, Monk Xing Chen paused and continued leisurely, "As for you, Duan Henan, if you dare to step into the pagoda, there will naturally be people waiting to take your life. They won't let you walk beyond 15 miles of desolation!"
Monk Xing Chen's words were filled with killing intent towards the end. Bai Daoxin, who had been silently eating peaches ever since Monk Xing Chen appeared, raised her head and said, "Old monk is right. I have completed the task entrusted to me by the sect. However, if you insist on heading to the Northern Victory State, I, Bai Daoxin, will definitely be the first to take your life once you enter the 15 miles of desolation!"
"Hahaha!"
Monk Xing Chen laughed out loud when he heard this. "Girl, you're quite spirited. You're much more interesting than that cowardly Zong Wanliu."
"No matter what, Zong Wanliu is my master. Old monk, aren't you afraid that I'll make trouble for you by humiliating him in front of me?"
Bai Daoxin looked at Monk Xing Chen with a burning gaze. However, the old monk laughed out loud again and said, "Come at me. My hands have been itching for a new lease on life. If I can use the lives of Pure Moon Sect's disciples to prove my Dao, my cultivation might improve again!"
Monk Xing Chen and Bai Daoxin argued back and forth as though no one else was present. They didn't care about Duan Henan's reaction at all. This was because both of them knew that with Master Tianxing's words, there was no turning back for Duan Henan. The only outcome today was that Duan Henan would retreat to Nanyue State because of Master Tianxing's words.
If Duan Henan really retreated because of this, Duan Henan's reputation would be ruined. First, he lost to Bai Daoxin, who was in the Nurturing Embryo Stage. Then, he was stopped by Monk Xing Chen. Even if Master Tianxing played a part in this, the pugilistic world had always been a chaotic place. Once the news spread, before Duan Henan could return to their sects, there would be people jumping out to trample on Duan Henan and use this opportunity to make a name for themselves.
Duan Henan fell silent. The current situation was extremely tricky. He couldn't advance or retreat. If he advanced, his life would be in danger. Even though he was proud, he didn't think that he could fight against the experts of a province alone, especially when Tianxing's words were personally delivered. If he insisted on advancing, he would only be throwing his life away and there might be no turning back for Miss Four. If he retreated, his reputation would be ruined and he wouldn't be able to walk in the pugilistic world anymore. Even if he returned to his sect, he would probably be criticized by his fellow sect members. From then on, his Dao heart would be ruined and his future would be cut off.
Duan Henan's heart was filled with helplessness. He felt that the Three Thousand Worries of the Mortal World had bound him tightly. He couldn't risk his life even if he wanted to. Just when Duan Henan was hesitating and unable to advance or retreat, Wang Yan walked over. Then, everyone heard Wang Yan, who was only nineteen years old, say loudly, "Master, I'm willing to make a trip to Nirvana Temple alone to investigate Miss Four's situation."
"Wang Yan, you …"
Duan Henan stared at Wang Yan in astonishment. He had never imagined that this disciple, who had yet to become a Master, would step forward to share his burdens when he was in such dire straits. However, when he thought of how he had offered to protect Wang Yan before leaving Cloudy Heaven City, Duan Henan immediately wanted to refuse. However, Wang Yan grabbed his hand and said in a low voice, "Master, this disciple must repay Fourth Miss's kindness in saving my life. You can stay in this pagoda for the time being and not enter or leave. Once the news of this matter reaches the sect, there will be a chance to turn things around. At that time, Master will be able to jump over the fence and no longer be shackled by this matter."
Although Wang Yan's voice was soft, with Monk Xing Chen's cultivation, his expression changed immediately and he sneered, "You're so young, but you want to stand up for yourself. What a joke! Although you're only at the Illuminating Pulse Realm and we don't want to make a move on you, once the news spreads, there will be many low-levelled martial artists who want to use you to make a name for themselves. Even if you're as tough as steel, how many nails can you hit?
Do you still want to walk all the way to Nirvana Temple? I'm afraid you'll become a pile of bones by the side of the road the moment you step out of this 30-mile wasteland. "
Monk Xing Chen wasn't exaggerating. If Wang Yan really went to Nirvana Temple alone under such circumstances, there would definitely be bloodshed along the way and he would be treading on thin ice. However, no matter how difficult the road ahead was, would it waver Wang Yan's determination?
First, he had Miss Four's life-saving grace. Now, he had Duan Henan's inheritance. How could he remain indifferent under such circumstances? If he really pretended that he couldn't do anything and stood still, others wouldn't be able to point out his mistakes. However, how would Wang Yan face his own heart in the future? How would he deal with the demons in his heart in the future?
If this matter was really counted as his mortal tribulation, Wang Yan was willing to overcome it with all his might!
With his mind as firm as a mountain, Wang Yan immediately said to Duan Henan, "The duration is in four months. Before the 20th of June, I will definitely come back to pay my respects to Master. Take care, Master!"
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