Even though the punishment for entering the Subterranean Gallery for three months was not particularly severe, it was not light either.
The Subterranean Gallery was the intersection between the Master Teacher Continent and the otherworldly battlefield. Concentrated killing intent permeated the air, and from time to time, Otherworldly Demons would appear as well.
Most of the time, it would be a master teacher who had committed a grave mistake, and thinking that their sins were irredeemable, they would volunteer themselves to enter the Subterranean Gallery to warm up mankind for the rest of their lives.
Take School Head Lu Feng for example.
Putting aside the fact that Sun Qiang was not a poison master, even if he was, as long as he had not committed any heinous crimes, he would not be deemed to have committed a heinous crime. Even master teachers had no right to kill him, and as the master of the Subterranean Gallery, Zhang Xuan would not be implicated either!
For the vice head of the Mingshi Tang Pavilion to pass such a judgment on Sun Qiang … this was the greatest absurdity in the world!
"Temple Master Tian is showing mercy to you. It's one thing that you don't appreciate my kindness, but you actually dare to turn me down?"
Zhong Qingwang bellowed furiously.
Ignoring the other party, Zhang Xuan walked up to Sun Qiang and said, "You should keep this generous treatment for yourself!"
Huala!
Upon seeing Zhang Xuan's approach, the two guards who were holding Sun Qiang immediately drew their weapons warily.
However, barely after they drew their swords out of their sheaths, a crisp sound echoed, and their swords were snapped into two. The tip of their swords flew off to some unknown place. Following which, without anyone seeing Zhang Xuan do anything at all, the two guards were sent flying with a dull groan. They crashed heavily into a pillar outside the hall before fainting on the spot.
"I've let you suffer …"
Sighing deeply, the Golden Soul Lock on Sun Qiang flew out and fell to the ground. Following which, Zhang Xuan flicked his finger.
Tzzzzzzz!
The latter's injuries swiftly healed at a visible pace.
Sun Qiang's cultivation was far beneath his, so it was a piece of cake for him to recover from his injuries using his Heaven's Path zhenqi.
"Audacious! Zhang Xuan, this is Qingyuan City, not your Hongyuan Empire! You didn't respect Mingshi Tang's admonition, acted on your own, disregarded the law, and acted recklessly. How dare you! Guards, take him down! "
Zhong Qingwang shouted.
Hualala!
Following his words, a group of people immediately rushed in from the door.
"Young Master …"
Seeing how the young master was willing to stand against the First King of Qingyuan Conferred Empire for him, Sun Qiang's face paled, and a surge of warmth flowed through his heart.
Falling out with Vice Pavilion Master Mingshi Tang could very well ruin his future. Yet, the young master did not hesitate at all to save a subordinate like him … This debt of gratitude was more profound than even the heavens.
Luo Qiqi and Yu Fei-er also stood warily by the side.
"Capture me? Zhong Qingwang, are you really not afraid of death, or do you think that I won't dare to kill you? "
Zhang Xuan turned around and faced Zhong Qingwang, who was standing in the middle of the room.
"Kill me? Hahaha, a mere 6-star master teacher from a Tier-1 Empire dares to boast shamelessly just because he has gained some strength! If you don't heed Pavilion Master Tian's words, that's equivalent to going against Mingshi Tang's precepts … I'll clean up Mingshi Tang's scum right now! "
With a cold sneer, Zhong Qingwang's aura surged, and in the blink of an eye, it had already reached its peak.
The surrounding air distorted, and under the control of his Primordial Spirit, it was being folded up.
Saint 4-dan, Primordial Spirit realm pinnacle!
In terms of fighting prowess, he was on par with Wu Shi when he first entered the Qiu Wu Palace. In fact, his fighting prowess even surpassed that of the Formation Master Guild's President Han.
"Zhong Qingwang, no matter what, Zhang Shi is a master teacher. Even if he has committed a crime, we have to bring him back to Mingshi Tang for interrogation. It's fine to capture him, but don't kill him …" Seeing the surge in Zhong Qingwang's aura, Vice Pavilion Master Tian instructed.
"Vice Pavilion Master, rest assured, I know what I'm doing …"
With a cold sneer, Zhong Qingwang raised his hand, and the entire hall was immediately shrouded in ominous clouds. A powerful might reminiscent of a tidal wave burst forth from the depths of the hall.
It was hard to tell what kind of secret art the First King of the Qingyuan Empire was practicing, but not only did it possess immense strength and zhenqi, it also left one feeling as if one had been plunged into a battlefield. It was as if the surroundings were filled with blood, leaving one unable to extricate themselves from it.
"This is … the Great Crimson Robe Secret Art!"
Upon seeing this move, Luo Qiqi's eyes narrowed sharply.
"Great Crimson Robe Secret Art?"
"It's the secret art that carries the strongest killing intent in the Qingyuan Empire. Cultivating this secret art requires the nourishment of blood in order to advance its cultivation, and once it is executed, one's body will be filled with blood … It's an extremely bizarre technique! Even the Art of Drawing Oceans of the same tier would find it difficult to triumph over it! "
Luo Qiqi hurriedly said. "It's just that this move goes against the will of the heavens, such that no master teacher or combat master would bother to learn it … Who could have thought that a King of the Qingyuan Empire would actually learn it … Teacher, be careful!"
"What a clown!"
Despite the worry on Luo Qiqi's face, Zhang Xuan did not panic in the slightest. Instead, he chuckled softly and flicked his finger.
Sou!
The Golden Soul Lock on the ground immediately flew forward with a speed as swift as lightning, arriving right before Zhong Qingwang in the blink of an eye.
Surprisingly, the overwhelming might of the Golden Soul Lock was completely ineffective against the Golden Soul Lock. In the blink of an eye, the Golden Soul Lock had already pierced through the palm strike and appeared right before the First King of the Qingyuan Empire.
Peng!
The Golden Soul Lock struck squarely on Zhong Qingwang's chest, and his face reddened as he spurted a mouthful of blood.
Deng deng deng deng!
Zhong Qingwang was forced to retreat eight steps before his back crashed into the chair behind him. Unable to withstand the immense force from the collision, the chair immediately exploded into smithereens.
The zhenqi in King Zhongqing's body churned furiously, and it was only then that he managed to stabilize his body. At the same time, he felt his blood and energy churning furiously, and his face paled. He stared at the young man before him with a look of disbelief.
He was a Saint 4-dan Primordial Spirit realm pinnacle expert whereas the young man was only a Saint 2-dan Spiritual Perception realm pinnacle cultivator … There was a gap of two realms between them!
Logically speaking, it should have been impossible for him to overcome the gap between them. Yet, the young man had actually managed to neutralize his palm strike with a single strike … Not only so, he even managed to knock him back with ease …
Wasn't this a little too fearsome?
Not only him, even Vice Pavilion Master Tian was taken aback by the sight before him.
Clearly, Zhang Xuan's fighting prowess had far exceeded his expectations, such that even he was taken aback by the sight before him.
"It's no wonder why you dare to act so arrogantly. It turns out that you have something up your sleeves. However … if that's all you've got, you should just stay here!"
Signaling to Temple Master Tian that there was no need for him to make a move, Zhong Qingwang roared furiously as he flicked his fingers. At the same time, he flipped his palm over, as if he was holding a lotus leaf in his hand.
"Triple Autumn Palm!"
Zhang Xuan recognized the technique.
He had browsed through all of the battle techniques in the Martial Arts Division of the Combat Master Hall and compiled them together. As such, he was already extremely familiar with the technique before him.
Three Autumn Osmanthus, Ten Li Lotus!
The prowess of this technique was on par with the Grand Constellation Finger, and it was a rather famous technique in the Combat Master Hall. Most combat masters would have to spend several decades before they could even reach the level of mastery of it. Yet, who could have thought that Zhong Qingwang would have already reached Major Accomplishment in it?
Such a formidable battle technique paired with the Crimson Blood Robe Secret Art turned the entire Combat Master Hall into a swamp. Crimson lotus flowers bloomed one after another, and it felt as if they would reap one's soul and life at any moment.
"It's indeed difficult for other combat masters to deal with this technique. Even Pavilion Master Liao and the others would have to avoid it for the time being … However, it's a pity that you have chosen the wrong target!"
Shaking his head, Zhang Xuan took a step forward instead of retreating. Stepping on a crimson lotus flower, he raised his finger and tapped it.
Weng!
Starlight flickered on the tip of his finger, dimming even the radiance of the Night Illumination Pearl on the ceiling.
A burst of sword qi shot forth from the tip of his finger, and in the blink of an eye, the Triple Autumn Palm was torn apart. Following which, fresh blood spurted from Zhong Qingwang's mouth as he was forced to retreat several steps, his back crashing into the wall.
Hualala!
Dust and rubble flew into the air.
"You know of the flaws of the Triple Autumn Palm?"
Zhong Qingwang could hardly believe what he was hearing.
Under normal circumstances, the Grand Constellation Finger and the Triple Autumn Palm were of the same tier, so it should have been impossible for him to lose so easily. However … Zhang Xuan somehow knew of the flaws in the Triple Autumn Palm and tapped it with his finger, causing his zhenqi to be severely depleted. As a result, he was unable to withstand even a single blow from Zhang Xuan and was already severely wounded.
Not bothering to answer the other party's question, Zhang Xuan placed his hands behind his back and gazed at Sun Qiang nonchalantly, as if he had never been in a battle before.
"How do you intend to deal with him?"
"Pierce my scapula. If there's a chance, pierce his scapula as well … Make him suffer the same pain!" Sun Qiang spat through gritted teeth.
"Simple!"
With a light chuckle, Zhang Xuan raised his palm once more.
Hula!
The Golden Soul Lock on the ground immediately flew into the air, and like a savage snake, it flew into the air.
Not expecting the young man before him to actually discuss how to deal with him with a subordinate, Zhong Qingwang's face reddened in fury. He bellowed furiously, "What are you waiting for? Make your move!"
Huala!
Following his command, the guards who had charged at Zhang Xuan a moment ago immediately charged forward.
"Humph!"
Not bothering to turn around, Zhang Xuan stomped his feet on the ground.
Huala!
A ripple burst forth from beneath his feet, and in the blink of an eye, the formation in the hall seemed to have been activated, keeping the guards at bay. No matter how hard they tried, they were unable to reach Zhang Xuan.
"You are nothing in my eyes. Do you really think that a bunch of nobodies can stop me?"
Looking at Zhong Qingwang before him, Zhang Xuan raised his eyebrows.
Having learned all of the combat arts in the Combat Master Hall, his strength had already reached a level where he was invincible among Primordial Spirit realm cultivators. Even if the other party wasn't weak, he was still nothing compared to him.
Huala!
Right after those words were spoken, the Golden Soul Lock rose up once more, reminiscent of a massive dragon that would devour anyone at any moment.
"Vice Pavilion Master Tian, save me!"
Knowing that he wasn't a match for Zhang Xuan, Tian Qing couldn't care less about his dignity anymore. He bellowed furiously, "Stop right there!
Otherwise, I'll issue the Master Teacher Arrest Warrant and bring you to justice! "
Tian Qing could also tell that Zhong Qingwang wasn't a match for him, so he shook his head and stepped forward. Raising his palm, he was just about to interrupt Zhang Xuan's attack when a massive cauldron suddenly flew toward him.
Putong!
It struck Tian Qing's head squarely, and in just a single strike, he was already lying on the ground with a '大' character.
"Master, where is the fellow you wanted me to pummel? I'll turn him into cinders! "
"…" Zhang Xuan.
"…" Vice Pavilion Master Tian.
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