Pei Shinan still bore a mocking expression on his face: "He dares to order me? I, Pei Shinan, will act as I see fit, and nobody can boss me around."
He then showed a teasing expression: "You donât know yet, do you? Wei Fan was the one who took out Fang Weimin and his group. Now, who do you plan to kill for revenge in Su City? Do you really think I donât know you want to snatch the Celestial Roc Body Cleansing Skill?"
Fang Weimin and the others were killed by Wei Fan?
Qi Zhicun displayed disbelief: "Thatâs impossible, do you mean Wei Fan is still alive?"
Fang Weimin had achieved Divine Realm Perfection, held High-Level Divine Soldiers, and was accompanied by two Late Divine Realm peersâwhat gave Wei Fan the right to kill them?
Moreover, in Su City, it was not only Fang Weimin and his group; there were elders from top-tier forces like the Prisoner Dragon Stronghold and Moonlight Hall, how could they possibly let Wei Fan go?
Pei Shinan shook his head: "Nothing is impossible, go back, soon enough youâll find out how Fang Weimin and the others died, donât force me to fight you."
In fact, when he heard about Wei Fan single-handedly exterminating twenty Divine Realm entities, he too found it absurd, but he knew Huo Tianzheng wouldnât joke around when he had him stop Qi Zhicun.
Now he wasnât particularly eager to deal with Qi Zhicun, he just wanted to wait until Qi Zhicun learned that Wei Fan was killing twenty Divine Realm participants by himself, and endured his days filled with anxiety, only to have Wei Fan personally come to finish Qi Zhicun off.
Qi Zhicun ultimately returned to Divine Sword Sect, understanding that Pei Shinan was serious, and if he insisted on heading to Su City, Pei Shinan would indeed engage him in battle.
Moreover, judging by the situation, Wei Fan seemed unscathed, otherwise with Pei Shinanâs arrogance, he wouldnât be leisurely chatting here, heâd have rushed to Su City to aid Wei Fan.
Fuming, he returned to Divine Sword Sect, recalling Pei Shinanâs final dead-eyed gaze, he immediately dispatched ordinary disciples to Su City to investigate.
Meanwhile, at Eagleâs Woe Cliff!
Wei Fan and his peers exchanged pleasantries, Long Jianying revealed his true identity.
Originally wishing to forcefully announce his return, he now could only casually inform Yue Chengwu and Hong Shixian, the two new Commanders, that he was Long Jianying.
"Salute, Commander!"
The Three Great Commanders, Situ Feng along with You Qingfeng cupped their hands.
Long Jianying nodded lightly, first looking at Yue Chengwu: "Howâs your grandfatherâs health?"
Yue Chengwu nodded: "Thank you for your concern, Commander, my grandfather is well!"
Their families were long-associated; Long Jianying had known Yue Chengwu for ages.
Glad to hear his old friend was well, he turned to You Qingfeng: "After you return, tell your master that Long Jianying has returned, let him act bolder in the future, rather than timidly; our people have been bullied like this, he didnât dare make a peep. If he doesnât know how to be a General, let me become one instead!"
"..."
Yue Chengwu and Hong Shixianâs eyelids twitched madly, for those unaware, they might think Long Jianying was the General of Tongzhou.
Advising the General on actions, heâs indeed audacious.
Saying he canât be a General let him do it, being a General of one province isnât for everyone, without Martial Venerable strength, you wouldnât be able to manage it.
"I will convey your message to my master!"
You Qingfeng cupped his hands, aware his master Pei Shinan hadnât handled matters regarding Su City and Wei Fan well.
Given Long Jianyingâs arrogance, itâs abnormal to lack a temper.
Of course, Long Jianying had the means to be so; despite being Pei Shinanâs superior, theyâve been comrades battling Demon Fiends in Tongzhou for centuries, so throwing a few jabs at Pei Shinan, he as a junior could only listen.
"He must have become Martial Venerable!"
You Qingfeng had a hunch, Long Jianying is arrogant but not reckless; daring to encourage Pei Shinan to act boldly implies becoming Martial Venerable.
He wasnât surprised; Master Pei Shinan speculated why Long Jianying hadnât appeared; likely retreating for Martial Venerable realm breakthrough, returning now let Wei Fan be high-profile surely meant he became Martial Venerable.
Long Jianying turned, gazing at Liu Jingxiang clad in Inspector attire in the distance: "Get over here, or do I need to personally come visit you?"
"Dare not!"
Long Jianying unexpectedly appeared!
Liu Jingxiangâs expression changed slightly, hurriedly flew over: "Salute, Commander sir."
Although he was an Inspector sent from the Capital City, his rank was just equal to a Commander.
"Slap!"
Long Jianying flipped his hand delivering a slap on Liu Jingxiangâs face: "This slap, pass it to Zhang Juzheng, Long Jianying wonât forget the grudge against Su City."
"..."
Liu Jingxiangâs face flushed red, utterly speechless.
He knew without the Inspector identity, Long Jianying might indeed kill him; back when he emerged to announce the order, it was sinister, wanting the world to know the Demon Suppression Bureau wasnât protecting Wei Fan.
Wei Fan coldly stared at Liu Jingxiang: "Also inform Zhang Juzheng, I will visit him sooner or later!"
Though he didnât act, his words thoroughly shocked Liu Jingxiang.
No matter how dissatisfied Long Jianying was, he was still the Commander of the Demon Suppression Bureau; his life token was held by the court, he couldnât revolt.
But Wei Fan, being a Demon Hunter, didnât have such reservations as Long Jianying.
To declare a visit to Zhang Juzheng meant he would fulfill it with the capability.
"Trouble, a Martial Venerable arrived!"
Huo Tianzhengâs voice suddenly echoed.
At this moment Wei Fan felt the Power of Heaven and Earth wavering, Spiritual Sense warning him.
Turning his gaze afar, the firmament seemed to have a Great Sun in motion; brilliant golden light formed a massive halo, weaving two colors, like an additional sun in the sky.
In the center of the golden light was a figure seemingly cast from gold, appearing sacred and mighty.
The sole element marring the sanctity was the dense, almost tangible Evil Qi.
"Is that Martial Venerable!"
Wei Fan murmured, his first time seeing a Martial Venerable powerhouse; aside from other elements, its mere appearance was visually staggering, akin to an immortal or deity.
The panel began flickering:
[Blood Venerable: Early-stage Martial Venerable, Sect Leader of Blood Cloud Sect, Practices on Humans, countless murders]
[Slay and obtain 20,000 years ordinary power, 200 years spirit soul power]
"A Martial Venerable powerhouse only drops two hundred years spirit soul power."
Wei Fanâs eyes twitched, the Evil Qi, turned out to be the Blood Cloud Sectâs Sect Leader.
"Blood Venerable of Blood Cloud Sect, whyâs this fiend appearing."
You Qingfengâs face drastically changed, recognizing the identity.
"He should be coming for Wei Fan, you all retreat!"
Huo Tianzhengâs eyes revealed solemnity, a Martial Venerable powerhouse finally emerged.
He knew the trouble with Celestial Roc Body Cleansing Skill wouldnât resolve so easily, regardless of Wei Fan wiping out all Divine Realm Martial Sect members, a Martial Venerable powerhouse would appear.
Prior, these martial artist powerhouses hadnât appeared likely owing to Wei Fan staying hidden.
Plus, possessing Martial Venerable arrogance meant whoever killed Wei Fan and seized Celestial Roc Body Cleansing Skill, theyâd be able to snatch it.
"Exercise caution, or summon my master for aid!"
You Qingfeng along with Yue Chengwu and others withdrew.
Long Jianyingâs expression invigorated, showing eagerness: "No need, this fiend is merely a Two-Colored Golden Body."
Initially intending to showcase Martial Venerable cultivation through Wei Fanâs matters, amazed the world, yet Wei Fan slaughtered all Divine Realms, wasting his opportunity.
Now Blood Venerable arrived, perfect for asserting dominance.
"Commander, your weapon!"
Situ Feng retreated, tossing the Eagle Sword over, Long Jianying caught it, caressing the sword.
"Martial Venerable arrived yet didnât flee, do they intend to clash with Martial Venerable, good thing Blood Venerable kills them all."
Liu Jingxiang harbored uncertainty.
Blood Venerable attacked, Long Jianying, Huo Tianzheng, and Wei Fan showed no intention to flee, remaining in place.
This action filled Liu Jingxiang with frenzied delight, perhaps Wei Fan assumed by killing several Divine Realms, he could engage a Martial Venerable.
Cross-boundary combat?
Meeting stringent conditions, occasionally Celestial Martial Artist battling Divine Realm Martial Sect situations occur, but never Divine Realm crossing boundaries to confront Martial Venerables.
Long Jianying raised an eyebrow, gaze sweeping over Wei Fan and Huo Tianzheng remaining in place: "How, do you two wish to spar with Martial Venerable?"