Chapter 492: Overbearing

Gu Liuyun fainted on the spot.

The Ice Spirit Sword Qi from the Purple Jade Sword Heart Bracelet is transformed by Shen Xuan’s Great Success-level True Ice Heart Technique.

Chen Huixue has a natural Ice Spirit Body.

The Ice Technique she cultivates originates from the same source as Shen Xuan’s.

At this moment, her Realm Cultivation has reached the Qi Cultivation Seventh Layer.

Fully activating, the power of Ice Spirit Sword Qi greatly increased.

Although Gu Liuyun is a Middle Stage Foundation Establishment Cultivator, due to being drunk, his movements were sluggish.

Caught off guard, he failed to respond in time.

The Protective Spirit Shield of a Foundation Establishment Cultivator couldn’t possibly withstand it.

His Flesh Body was even more vulnerable.

Fortunately, Chen Huixue learned her lesson last time and knew the severity.

This time, she didn’t strike to kill.

The Ice Spirit Sword Qi pierced through Gu Liuyun’s shoulder.

If it had aimed at Gu Liuyun’s Dantian.

He would have been crippled by now.

"How dare you!"

Zhu Wan’an saw the situation and slammed the table, standing up.

His eyes burned red, Spiritual Power surged around him, and his figure flickered as he charged towards Chen Huixue.

Chen Huixue was unyielding.

She formed a spell with her fingers, her lips slightly parted: "Quick!"

Once again, she activated a stream of Ice Spirit Sword Qi, shooting towards Zhu Wan’an’s chest.

"Such a paltry trick dares to flaunt in front of me!"

Zhu Wan’an roared angrily.

His right hand revealed a Black Turtle Shield Magical Treasure, its green light surging, blocking the Water Technique Sword Qi.

With a "ding,"

a deep pit appeared on the Black Turtle Shield, frost spreading.

Nevertheless, the Water Technique Sword Qi was ultimately blocked by the Black Turtle Shield.

Zhu Wan’an’s body shook slightly.

Seeing the Ice Spirit Sword Qi incapable of harming him, he laughed and said, "Little junior sister, surrender now!"

His left hand formed a spell, and from his sleeve, a jade white chain abruptly flew out.

This was his Lifebound Magical Treasure, the Dragon Binding Chain.

The Dragon Binding Chain wrapped around like a venomous snake, layers upon layers, instantly trapping Chen Huixue within.

"Zhu Daoist friend, calm down!"

The Chen Family clan elder exclaimed, yet no one dared to step forward.

Chen Huixue gritted her teeth and struggled, her Spiritual Power within her body bogged down like in a swamp, its circulation slowing, unable to move.

The Purple Jade Sword Heart Bracelet lost its Spiritual Power support and fell to the ground.

"Release me!"

"Little junior sister, you dare to recklessly harm your fellow sect brother, behave and wait for the master’s judgment!"

Zhu Wan’an said smugly.

Just then.

Suddenly, there came a "moo" sound like an old ox from the banquet hall.

A streak of azure Sword Light, swift as lightning and meteors, tore through space like ripping cloth.

With a "boom,"

the Dragon Binding Chain broke on cue.

Zhu Wan’an let out a muffled grunt, his mind injured, blood seeping from the corner of his mouth, unable to stand, collapsing to the ground.

He forced his head up in disbelief.

Beside Chen Huixue stood a young cultivator in a green robe, elegant and handsome, a wisp of Sword Qi still lingered at his fingertips.

With merely a point of his finger, he unleashed Sword Qi, destroying his Lifebound Magical Treasure and gravely injuring his mind.

"Who are you?"

Zhu Wan’an asked, filled with astonishment.

Shen Xuan glanced at Zhu Wan’an, his eyes full of disdain.

"Daoist Zhu, I am Chen Huixue’s senior brother, Talisman Master Shen Fei."

His voice was calm as a stream, yet it stopped all noise in the banquet hall.

The Chen Family clan elders were all shocked.

They all knew Talisman Master Shen.

At this moment, Shen Xuan’s appearance was even more youthful and handsome than years before.

This was unsurprising.

At a certain Realm, cultivators have ways to change their appearance.

But what does Chen Huixue’s senior brother mean?

"Daoist Zhu, since you’ve accepted benefits, you should do the job properly. It’s a simple principle even mundane mortals understand; how could you not?"

Shen Xuan picked up the Dragon Binding Chain, broken into several pieces.

He smiled slightly.

His palm exerted some force.

The Upper Grade Magical Treasure Dragon Binding Chain, under the shocked eyes of everyone, turned into a pile of crushed sand, falling from Shen Xuan’s palm.

Zhu Wan’an was ashen and repeatedly coughed.

His Lifebound Magical Treasure, the Dragon Binding Chain, was completely destroyed.

Such an injury, without a decade or more of recuperation, would not heal.

"With the likes of you, you dare set your sights on my junior sister?"

Shen Xuan said in a deep voice.

The Spiritual Pressure comparable to the Fake Pill Realm was released recklessly.

In the banquet hall, everyone bowed their heads, not daring to directly meet his gaze.

Those seated there were fewer than half from the Chen Family.

Most were sent by nearby Cultivation Influences to befriend the True Masters.

There were four to five dozen Foundation Establishment Cultivators.

Yet, not a single person dared to step forward.

A direct disciple of True Intention Sect Master, late-stage Foundation Establishment Cultivator Zhu Wan’an, was like a dead dog before Shen Xuan.

Couldn’t withstand even a single move.

The others, seeking to protect themselves, dared not step forward.

Not daring to utter even a single extra word.

Fearing to bring calamity upon themselves.

"Who dares make trouble here!"

Chen Family Old Ancestor strode out from the private booth in the inner residence.

He glanced around the banquet hall, seeing both Zhu Wan’an and Gu Liuyun incapacitated, his expression slightly changed.

A clan elder from the Chen family hurriedly stepped forward, transmitting with Divine Soul.

Chen Family Old Ancestor’s expression grew increasingly solemn.

He saluted Shen Xuan with clasped fists.

"I did not know that Talisman Master Shen had unexpectedly arrived, forgive the lack of welcome from this old man."

Shen Xuan casually returned the salute.

"I have things to attend to, so I won’t trouble the Old Ancestor. Huixue, we’re leaving!"

Ignoring the True Master of Sect beside Chen Family Old Ancestor, including True Master Lu, Sea Dragon King, Sea Suppressing King, and Chang Sheng Ship Master.

"Halt!"

The sect True Master finally couldn’t help.

He glanced at the fainted Gu Liuyun and the debilitated Zhu Wan’an, suppressing his anger, turning to Shen Xuan.

"Young one, you injured two of my disciples and intend to leave? Do you really disregard our Zhenyi Sect!"

Shen Xuan stood with his hands behind his back, his green robe moving without wind.

Facing the sect True Master with composure and poise.

"Zong Zhixi, your malicious intent is known to all, no need for me to spell it out."

"As for these two."

"If not for considering your dignity, there would already be two corpses here."

Seeing True Master Zong about to erupt, Shen Xuan let out a light laugh.

"Zong Zhixi, if you’re unconvinced, we can have a duel right now."

"I’ve heard your divine power is ’Twin Dragons Emerging from the Sea,’ quite mysterious. I’ve long wanted to see it for myself."

"Coincidentally, I am also a Water Cultivator, perfect for a bit of sparring."

"However, let me remind you, Zong Zhixi, with your less than ten years of lifespan, you can only use ’Twin Dragons Emerging from the Sea’ three times at most."

"I wonder if your grave is ready?"

Shen Xuan spoke indifferently.

The banquet hall fell into a dead silence.

True Master Zong’s face turned livid, his body slightly trembling, like a long-dormant volcano about to erupt at any moment.

Calling him by his name was a great disrespect.

Especially for someone of True Master Zong’s status.

Shen Xuan’s tone clearly showed he did not take him seriously.

True Master Zong opened his mouth several times, but closed it again.

Using Divine Sense, he couldn’t gauge Shen Xuan’s depth at all!

This also meant that Shen Xuan’s strength was at least at the Fake Pill Realm.

This made him unable to make up his mind to confront Shen Xuan.

In front of so many eyes, he couldn’t back down.

If he allowed Shen Xuan to leave unscathed,

his lifetime reputation would be utterly ruined.

Thinking of this, True Master Zong gritted his teeth, making a ruthless decision.

"How dare you! You impudent junior courting death!"

Having said this, he was about to summon his Artifact.

At this moment, True Master Lu’s voice transmission came to his ear.

"Brother Zong, calm your anger! This person is a Dharma Realm Body Refining Master with unfathomable strength! I once engaged in magical combat with him. To my shame, even my divine powers couldn’t trap him."

True Master Zong was suddenly startled and immediately regretted.

He already had little lifespan left and shouldn’t casually engage in magical combat.

As stated by Shen Xuan, his Innate Divine Power could only be used three times.

Each usage would deplete his already limited lifespan.

At his age, the older he got, the more he feared death.

Otherwise, why would he covet Chen Huixue’s Spirit Body, intending to use her as a furnace to extend his lifespan?

Seeing True Master Zong’s regret,

True Master Lu urged, "Brother Zong, the juniors have drunk too much, getting reckless and unruly. Punish them once they sober up instead of getting angry now."

The patriarch of the Chen family quickly added, "Indeed, True Master Lu is right. Chen Huixue, this incident was caused entirely by you. You are punished with house arrest for three months. Withdraw and reflect!"

Lord of the Sea Dragon King cheerfully said to Shen Xuan, "Brother Shen, for my sake, return to Spring Breeze Island. After the feast, I will join you on the island for drinks, not leaving until we’re drunk!"

True Master Zong took the opportunity to step down.

"Aren’t you going to help these two outlaws inside!"

The other disciples of the True Will Sect quickly supported Zhu Wan’an and Gu Liuyun.

Led into the inner residence by the Chen family clan elder to heal.

Shen Xuan’s gaze swept over True Master Lu, the Chen family patriarch, and the Sea Dragon King.

Finally, it rested on True Master Zong.

True Master Zong was filled with rage, glaring at Shen Xuan.

Still trying to put on a calm façade.

In the air, the two of them engaged in a silent battle with their eyes as sharp as knives and swords.

True Master Zong’s Power of the Divine Soul was slightly superior.

But the red gleam in Shen Xuan’s eyes flashed, revealing a violent aura akin to a savage beast.

Instantly suppressing True Master Zong.

True Master Zong’s heart trembled, involuntarily stepping back half a step, face as pale as paper.

Shen Xuan withdrew his gaze, a hint of disdain appearing at the corner of his mouth.

"Huixue, let’s go back."

Having said that, Shen Xuan turned and left.

Chen Huixue hurriedly followed.

The banquet hall was in complete silence; no one dared to stop them.

After Shen Xuan’s figure disappeared,

True Master Zong finally exhaled a deep breath of turbid air.

His previously frantic heart gradually calmed down.

The pressure Shen Xuan gave him just now was enormous.

As if a violent savage beast could attack at any moment.

"It’s a good thing nothing happened. If a fight had broken out, my old life might have ended here!"

True Master Zong secretly felt relieved.

True Master Lu and Lord Sea Dragon exchanged a glance.

Both likewise breathed a sigh of relief.

They knew well.

If True Master Zong really fought Shen Xuan, it would only result in humiliation.

He was already old.

His actual combat power was lesser than True Master Lu’s.

Shen Xuan had clearly come prepared.

He even pointed out the name of True Master Zong’s divine power.

If he fell here,

it would be hard for True Master Lu and others to explain to the True Will Sect.

They would all suffer because of it.

But for them to engage in life-or-death combat with Shen Xuan,

there was absolutely no possibility.

They were all formidable figures who clawed their way up from thousands of Cultivators; how could they participate in a battle with no chance of success.

"This old fellow should die and reincarnate early. But he can’t die here!"

So thought True Master Lu and the others.

They had no intention of submitting to the True Will Sect.

Once they accepted reorganization, they would be devoured by the True Will Sect sooner or later.

Now, it was all just for show.

...

At the entrance of Divine Dragon Island.

The Chen family members seemed to be sending away a plague as they saw Shen Xuan and Chen Huixue off.

Shen Xuan stopped.

He summoned a flying ship, inviting Chen Huixue aboard.

"Master Shen, can we go back and fetch Xiaocui?"

Xiaocui was Chen Huixue’s maidservant.

A girl of the same age with an Inferior Spirit Root.

Shen Xuan glanced at Chen Huixue.

"From now on, don’t call me Master Shen."

"Oh. Then what should Xue’er call you?"

Shen Xuan steered the flying ship, flying towards Spring Breeze Island.

"If you behave well, you will call me Senior Brother Shen in the future."

"And if I don’t behave?"

"Don’t behave well?"

Shen Xuan said indifferently, "Then we won’t see each other again, and it doesn’t matter what you call me."

Chen Huixue gave a radiant smile.

"Xue’er understands, Senior Brother Shen wants to take Xue’er to meet the Master!"