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Chapter 466 Tremors in All Directions
"Junior Brother Chang Geng, are you alright?"

Suspended Blade True Monarch noticed that his junior brother's face was deathly pale, almost devoid of any color.

His hands were clenched tightly into fists, and both arms trembled slightly.

"I am fine."

Gao Changgeng practically forced out those three words through clenched teeth.

Seemingly noticing her senior brother's worried gaze, she replied, "Thank you for your concern, senior brother. I'm just a little...surprised."

It wouldn't be a lie to say I was surprised.

However, in reality, Gao Changgeng's heart was in turmoil.

"Junior brother has always been competitive, but this time you must not take it too seriously."

True Monarch Suspended Blade knew his junior brother's personality well: "I have long heard that this Fellow Daoist Xiao is on the path of enlightenment."

"After breaking through to the Nascent Soul stage, one should be able to cast spells more powerfully than ordinary people."

"To put it bluntly, Fellow Daoist Xiao is different from others; he is an extremely rare exception."

"We don't need to compare ourselves to him; we just need to do our best."

Gao Changgeng pursed his lips, and finally nodded in silence.

He certainly understood this principle, but it was still a little hard for him to accept for the time being.

For a long time, he considered himself the number one young person in Storm Sea.

He didn't take the chief disciples and sword masters of other sects seriously at all.

They even regarded those people as a rabble and did not consider them as opponents at all.

Gao Changgeng was absolutely certain that he would be able to break through to the True Monarch realm.

Therefore, only the other True Monarch cultivators can catch his eye and become his rivals in comparison with himself.

Although he was arrogant for thinking that way, he did have the right to be arrogant.

Just the fact that he was able to become a Nascent Soul True Monarch before the age of fifty already puts him ahead of most Nascent Soul True Monarchs.

Moreover, compared to those people, Gao Changgeng's future potential is undoubtedly much greater.

Because they are young enough, they have more time to condense their true essence and prepare for breaking through subsequent bottlenecks.

Moreover, as a sword cultivator, he has always been known for his exceptional skill in killing.

When facing cultivators of the same level, sword cultivators are often among the strongest in combat ability.

Many sword cultivators are even able to challenge and defeat opponents of higher levels.

Therefore, when Gao Changgeng was faced with Xiao Chen's question, he immediately reached for the hilt of his sword, wanting to draw it to bolster his own morale.

After all, in his view, even if a fight broke out, he might not necessarily be at a disadvantage.

He even had the mentality of using Xiao Chen as a testing ground for his own abilities.

To be honest, most sword cultivators have this thought. It's just that they've suffered quite a few setbacks in their daily lives, which makes them even more aware of their true strength.

As a result, Gao Changgeng watched helplessly as Xiao Chen killed four Nascent Soul True Monarchs of the Yin Corpse Sect in just a few rounds.

Almost incidentally, he also killed the Shuyu Zhenjun, who was causing trouble while holding up the array flag, with a single palm strike.

You should know that True Monarch Shuyu is a mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivator who has been in the cultivation realm for many years!
Gao Changgeng was also aware that if he were to fight against Shuyu Zhenjun, he would most likely be at a disadvantage and lose.

However, even such a veteran Nascent Soul True Monarch was powerless against Xiao Chen.

What if it were him?

If he had actually drawn his flying sword and shown hostility towards the other party, the consequences would have been unpredictable.

Thinking of this, Gao Changgeng felt both fear and anger, and a complex mix of emotions welled up inside him.

On the one hand, he did realize just how foolish he had just done.

On the other hand, he found it hard to accept that he could be in such a sorry state.

His actions just now must have been seen by the other True Lords present.

How would they view themselves?
Even if they don't openly mock them, they're probably secretly laughing at their own overestimation of their abilities.

Damn it, it's all because of Xiao Chen who suddenly appeared out of nowhere.

It's all because of him that I made such a fool of myself in front of everyone and lost so much face.

If everything that happened today were to spread, wouldn't he be ridiculed by the whole world?

The more Gao Changgeng thought about it, the angrier he became. An unnamed fire immediately ignited in his heart, turning all the ridicule and humiliation he had suffered in his mind into a raging rage.

He himself was well aware of this.

With his current strength, he is not strong enough to fight against Xiao Chen. He needs to wash away his humiliation and regain his dignity by trampling Xiao Chen under his feet.

Thinking about it this way, Gao Changgeng became even angrier, and his breathing became even heavier.

Damn you, Xiao Chen, you just wait!

Don't get too cocky, and don't give me the chance, or I'll make you pay!
"Senior brother, I suddenly remembered there's something I haven't done yet."

Gao Changgeng suppressed all his hatred and said as calmly as possible, "So I have to go back to the sect first."

Without waiting for Suspended Blade True Lord's reply, he turned and left.

Pulling Mu Yayang along, they flew away on their swords and disappeared into the distant horizon.

At this moment, the other True Lords were all waiting outside in tacit agreement, patiently waiting for Xiao Chen to come out.

Suddenly noticing someone leaving, they all glanced sideways in surprise.

Many people were still savoring the battle that had just taken place, but it was only after being reminded like this that they remembered Gao Changgeng's actions.

Then, by combining the other person's usual words and actions, I could instantly guess what he was thinking.

So they either shook their heads slightly, sighed inwardly, or exchanged smiles with their fellow disciples.

it is more than words.

Of course, many cultivators chose to leave this place, but only Gao Changgeng was a Nascent Soul True Monarch.

After all, this battle of the Tianyin Sect took place in full view of everyone.

Besides the Nascent Soul True Monarchs, there were also many disciples from various forces and independent cultivators observing the situation from a distance.

They were also drawn in by the commotion caused during the earlier charge into the formation.

Then he witnessed firsthand how Xiao Chen single-handedly defeated five opponents, directly annihilating the Yin Corpse Sect and the Tianyin Sect.

Seeing that the battle had come to an end, some people chose to stay and continue watching.

The other group hurriedly dispersed in all directions.

Almost without waiting, they informed their relatives and friends of what was happening here and reminded them to prepare in advance.

After all, for the Nascent Soul True Monarchs, this incident had already come to an end with Xiao Chen's display of divine power.

However, for the lower-level cultivators...

With the collapse of the two dominant powers, a series of upheavals and reshuffling are just beginning.

Therefore, many Golden Core cultivators generously used their communication swords and other spiritual items to transmit the events that occurred here to distant places as quickly as possible.

Those cultivators who received the message or letter also spread the news as quickly as possible.

Within just a few hours.

The title of True Lord of Burning Demons spread throughout the entire Inner Sea like a hurricane.

"What did you say?"

Golden Whip True Lord was feeding the new breed of spirit beasts in the spirit beast garden when he heard this and suddenly turned around, almost spilling the spirit fruits in his hand.

"Both the Yin Corpse Sect and the Heavenly Sound Sect have been utterly crushed by the True Monarch of Burning Demons!"

The elder from the Jinxia faction, who was in charge of the report, lowered his head, concealing his equally shocked expression.

Inside the Demon-Slaying Sword Sect.

The old sect leader held the communication flying sword that Ling Tianyi had sent back, feeling extremely conflicted.

He sat there blankly for a long time before finally sighing, "Alas, perhaps this is fate."

"It is fate that my Demon-Slaying Sword Sect is not yet ready for revival."

"In that case, let Tianyi and the others worry about the future."

On the island where the Flame-Playing Sect is located.

A young disciple rushed to the back mountain: "Master, breaking news!"

"A newly promoted Nascent Soul cultivator, whose Dharma name is Burning Demon True Monarch, single-handedly killed a total of five Nascent Soul True Monarchs."

"The Corpse Sect is now nearly wiped out, and the Sea of ​​No Light is leaderless!"

Upon hearing this, the current leader of the Flame-Playing Sect nearly popped his eyes out: "How is this possible?"

Do you know what you're saying?

Since sending their successors into the world, they have collected a wealth of information about the major sects of the Storm Sea.

He even considered at one point whether he could replace one of the sects.

Therefore, the leader of the Flame-Playing Sect was very clear about just how powerful the Corpse Sect was.

In particular, the fact that the other party had a top-tier True Monarch who had already cultivated to the Great Perfection of the Nascent Soul stage made him quite wary and he found it difficult to deal with.

"This intelligence was sent back by my senior brother. Please take a look, Master!"

However, the disciples below respectfully handed over the secret report in their hands.

"To fight five opponents single-handedly and kill two Nascent Soul late-stage True Monarchs whose cultivation levels were higher than his own?"

The leader of the Flame Sect quickly flipped through the intelligence sent back by Xiang Yiyang, still finding it hard to believe: "This shouldn't be, it doesn't make sense."

"This is simply impossible."

"Send more people to investigate. I need to know the entire battle, down to every single round they fought and every magical weapon they used!"

Upon hearing this order, the disciples below fell silent for a moment.

Then he reminded him, "Master, Senior Brother has already attached the details on the back."

Ok?
The leader of the Flame Sect stared at the few thin pages of intelligence in his hand, and paused for a moment.

Then, as if realizing something, he turned the intelligence report over with slightly trembling hands.

Then I saw that on the back of the letter, the entire battle process was simply and clearly described in just a few lines.

After all, it didn't take many rounds; it was a complete and overwhelming victory from start to finish.

"Such a victory is simply unheard of."

After witnessing the battle, the leader of the Flame Sect still couldn't believe it: "This has never been heard of in thousands of years!"

"It's just like a legend from ancient times."

Such an event, which can be described as an ancient legend, would naturally not stop within the Storm Sea, but would spread further to the outside world.

The boundary between the Storm Sea and the Kunpeng Sea.

On a secluded island occupied by the Jade Morning Sect and unknown to outsiders, the communication array suddenly lit up.

A moment later, the guardian arrived at the center of the island and handed over a piece of intelligence.

"Sect Leader, this Xiao Chen is simply terrifying!"

"Many geniuses make rapid progress when they first start cultivating, but their progress slows down as they go on, especially after reaching the Nascent Soul stage, where they often get stuck for a period of time."

"But he only broke through to the Nascent Soul stage less than five years ago, and he has already broken through another minor bottleneck to advance to the mid-Nascent Soul stage." "He is absolutely a peerless genius, one in a million years!"

"I think we should immediately send someone to contact him, to increase our understanding of him, and to smooth things over in advance."

"If you ask me, the best thing would be to invite him to visit us."

"My third senior brother is at the edge of the Stormy Sea. Why don't I send him a message and ask him to put aside his current affairs and go to the Stormy Sea to pay a visit to this Fellow Daoist Xiao?"

The defender spoke a long string of words in one breath.

However, the current leader of the Jade Morning Sect gently shook his head: "No rush, let's discuss this later."

The guards looked anxious upon seeing this: "Sect Leader, such a peerless genius will surely become an important figure in the future."

"If we arrive too late, he might be bewitched by another sect first."

"Such a talented person has not appeared for many years. We must not miss this opportunity."

The situation of secluded sects is different from that of sects in the outside world.

Because they hide themselves, they have very little or no contact with the outside world.

Therefore, while the communication array might be managed by the internal affairs elders in the outside world, it would be guarded by dedicated guardians within some secluded sects.

At the same time, although the defenders may not seem to have a high status, they have a great deal of say in external affairs.

I often participate in discussions on related issues and offer my own judgments for reference.

"Junior brother, please be patient."

The leader of the Jade Morning Sect reached out and pressed down slightly, then explained, "How could I not know that such a peerless genius is a once-in-a-million-years talent?"

"But think about it, since Xiao Chen is so rare..."

"That will inevitably attract attention from all directions; it's impossible that we're the only ones who noticed him."

"Instead of rushing to visit, it's better to wait and see how other people react."

"How about this, you send a message to your third junior brother. If you really can't find that fifth-grade spiritual herb, let's just put it aside for now."

"Tell him to settle his affairs as soon as possible, and then go to the Storm Sea to wait for the right opportunity."

"Also, inform Sixth Junior Sister and ask her to find out more information about Xiao Chen."

The guardian was taken aback: "Sect Leader, Sixth Junior Sister should have already arrived in the Central Region."

"I'm afraid it won't be enough time to get back."

The leader of the Jade Morning Sect smiled slightly: "No need to come back, I'm referring to the Central Region."

Ok?
The guardian paused for a moment upon hearing this, then his eyes widened: "Senior brother, do you mean that Xiao Chen might be from the Central Region?"

“That’s right. Such amazing talent doesn’t seem like that of a native of the Eastern Region.”

The leader of the Jade Morning Sect vehemently denied it, saying, "That's not necessarily true."

"I just feel that such important news would definitely not just circulate within the Eastern Region."

His judgment was absolutely correct.

As news about Xiao Chen spread far and wide, some unassuming cultivators who usually went unnoticed began to take action in secret.

Northern part of the Sea of ​​No Light.

It doesn't even have a unified name, just a vast, boundless sea.

Hidden within a massive reef is a small, exquisite secret hideout.

This outpost is the core of the intelligence network secretly built in the Western Regions.

Deep within the stronghold, there is a quiet room where it is almost impossible to see one's hand in front of one's face.

Suddenly, a golden light flashed in the quiet room, and a masked Golden Core cultivator appeared.

As soon as he entered, he shouted, "Help! I have important information! Help!"

"What intelligence is causing you such a fuss?"

A hoarse, androgynous voice echoed from the darkness: "If you can't give me a straight answer, I'll let you taste my little darlings again today."

Upon hearing this, the masked cultivator's face turned deathly pale.

He immediately shuddered involuntarily, as if he had imagined something extremely terrifying.

However, his expression quickly turned to joy: "I have the latest intelligence to provide, which is important information about the Nascent Soul True Monarchs in the Eastern Region."

“Just three hours ago, a newly promoted True Monarch named Xiao Chen broke into the Tianyin Sect.”

"In less than half an hour, they killed five True Monarchs and completely destroyed the Yin Corpse Sect and the Heavenly Sound Sect."

"Slayed five True Monarchs in succession?"

A hint of obvious doubt crept into his hoarse voice: "Are you sure it's five True Monarchs? Including that Calamity True Monarch from the Yin Corpse Sect?"

In fact, he was already dumbfounded, but the darkness of the quiet room concealed his true feelings.

"That's right, I'm telling the truth!"

The masked cultivator hurriedly replied, "Moreover, Xiao Chen appeared extremely relaxed throughout, as if he were handling the situation with complete ease."

"It seems they haven't even used their full strength yet."

"If he enters the Vast Ocean Secret Realm, he will definitely become one of the most difficult Nascent Soul True Monarchs to deal with in the Eastern Region."

"However, I brought a recording stone with me, which shows what he looked like when he cast a spell."

"Once you get this recording stone, you can make targeted preparations."

"See? This information of mine is definitely important enough!"

"Hahaha, such a crucial recording stone, shouldn't you give me double the contribution points!"

"I want 20,000 contribution points. Is that too much to ask?"

"Add to what you've saved up before, quickly exchange it for the antidote for the Gu worms, and also that most expensive breakthrough spirit item!"

He acted as a spy to provide intelligence to the Western Regions.

Firstly, they are controlled by Gu worms, and if they refuse to cooperate, they will die.

Secondly, they were promised that as long as they worked hard and provided enough crucial intelligence, they would be safe.

Not only can you exchange it for an antidote for the Gu worms, but you can also exchange it for a breakthrough spiritual item to gain the opportunity to break through to the Nascent Soul stage.

Under duress and enticement, he secretly became a traitor.

"Oh~, you got the record stone related to the battle?"

The hoarse voice seemed both surprised and delighted: "Very good, as long as you're not lying to me, 20,000 contribution points won't be a problem."

Where is it?

The masked monk cautiously stated a condition: "The item is in a place only I know."

"Hurry up and exchange the antidote for me, and then I will naturally bring the recording stone to exchange for the breakthrough spiritual item with you."

However, after he finished speaking, there was no response from the other end.

I waited for a while in the dark, quiet room.

The masked monk suddenly panicked: "Hey, why did you suddenly stop talking?"

"I'm warning you, don't even think about trying any tricks!"

"Only I know the location of that recording stone. If you go back on your word, I will rather die than let you succeed."

Then there was silence for a few more breaths.

Suddenly, a charming female voice rang out in the quiet room: "Hehe, were you telling the truth just now?"

"Young man, you mustn't lie to me."

The masked monk sensed something was amiss: "Who are you?"

The woman's voice didn't answer his question; instead, it became even more alluring: "Who I am is not important, but I hate men who lie the most."

"My dear husband, tell me, is it really true that you are the only one who knows the location of that memory stone?"

"To be honest, I can give you many rewards you want~!"

Even though the masked cultivator wasn't usually interested in women, he felt his blood boil and his heart race as he listened to the other person's words.

He swallowed hard and composed himself.

Then he cautiously replied, "Of course I'm telling the truth. There is absolutely no one else who knows the location of that recording stone."

What reward can you give me?

Pfft~!

The sound of flesh being torn apart rang out.

A slender, white hand pierced through the masked cultivator's abdomen and crushed his golden core.

Immediately afterwards, a moist breath quickly approached his ear.

A fair-skinned woman draped her arm over his shoulder, and her pink tongue almost touched his temple: "This servant can help you remove the Gu worm from your Golden Core."

"Oh dear, this shouldn't hurt you, right?"

The masked cultivator's true energy was in disarray, rendering him incapable of any resistance.

On his deathbed, he asked unwillingly, "Why?"

He didn't understand why the other side wanted to gather information about the True Monarchs of the Eastern Region and study their weaknesses so that they could hunt them down in a targeted manner.

They have genuinely offered more than one breakthrough-level spiritual item as a reward to entice more people to cooperate.

In fact, doing so can indeed unleash the potential of these traitors.

This will embolden them and make them work even harder to gather more intelligence.

Therefore, the masked cultivator did not understand why the other party suddenly changed their mind when it was his turn this time.

His asking price wasn't high, and even if he didn't want to give 20,000 contribution points, he shouldn't have just killed him.

"Because you know too much."

The charming female voice actually answered his question: "So, in order to avoid revealing more information, you'll have to keep your mouth shut."

what?
The masked monk didn't understand what kind of reason that was.

It's just that we're a little late; things like this have happened before.

He had done a lot for them before, and could provide them with a lot of intelligence in the future.

Why should he be silenced for such a reason?

In fact, not only he was unaware, but the hoarse voice from before also seemed puzzled: "He's my right-hand man, is it really necessary to do this?"

When facing her own people, the woman's voice lost its coquettishness: "This is the commander's intention."

"From now on, we must be extremely careful in everything we do."

"We need to investigate more information about that Xiao Chen."

"And you absolutely cannot arouse the other party's suspicion in any way, not even the slightest possibility."

His hoarse voice was filled with shock: "The commander actually values ​​Xiao Chen this much?"

The woman's voice had gradually faded into the distance, leaving only the last sentence.

"It was a young and vibrant body, the perfect cradle in the world!"

(End of this chapter)