Simultaneous travel: The group is about to be wiped out

Chapter 98: Declaring War Here
The speakers came from various sects and factions: a senior disciple of the Fire Virtue Sect dressed in red, a member of the Flowing Cloud Sword Sect carrying a sword on his back, and a family member in a suit...

As the words were spoken, the experts from various righteous sects surrounding the perimeter all left an opening, allowing one person to enter.

The man, dressed in gray, showed no sign of panic in the face of the nearly two hundred extraordinary people present. He walked slowly, and after only a moment, he reached the center of the encirclement, facing the masters and elders of various sects sitting in chairs in front of him.

He was Ma Junhao, a disciple of Quanxing Shamanism.

At this moment, all the righteous supernatural beings present turned their attention to this Quanxing supernatural being.

Sharp, calm, contemptuous, disdainful...

They were all senior figures in the Taoist sect and renowned masters.

Facing the oppressive gazes of those present, the Quanxing disciple showed no sign of stage fright. Instead, he smiled, cupped his hands, and bowed slightly to the sect leader in front of him.

"Disciples of Quanxing greet you all!"

His voice was open and honest, showing no fear whatsoever, displaying his charisma in a way that was not typical of a member of the Quanxing sect.

Seeing this person's actions, Chen Feng, who was standing behind Tang Bingwen, was also taken aback. He reached out and touched his chin, a strange look flashing in his eyes.

Hey kid, who's the main character here, you or me? You're even better at pretending than me!
When I get the chance, I'll definitely slap you to death...

After a moment of silence, it was Liao Huzi, the representative from Northeast China, who was the first to make a move. He looked at the young man in front of him, picked up his pipe, and took a deep drag.

"Young Ma, it's been a long time. How come you've become a lackey of the Quanxing Society, joining forces with those beasts?"

Looking at Liao Huzi, a rare ripple flashed in Ma Junhao's eyes. He shook his head and responded.

"Senior Liao, it's been a long time. I cannot agree with what you said."

"A beast? Indeed, some of them do things that can be called beastly, but it feels really good to be with them. You don't have to hide your inner thoughts, you can do whatever you want, and you're not restricted. They are much better than those hypocritical people."

"They talk about benevolence and morality all the time, but some of their behavior is worse than that of animals."

These words immediately provoked a fierce reaction from those present, with the surrounding experts shouting angrily in rebuke.

"Bastard, you beasts of the Quanxing sect dare to say such things."

"Utterly ridiculous, just utter nonsense."

"Seniors, in my opinion there is absolutely no need to negotiate with these beasts. Just kill them."

Compared to the intense reactions of the others, the venerable master sitting not far in front of him remained calm and unconcerned.

After all, he's a seasoned fox; how could he get angry over the words of a junior?

Wang Qiran, the head of the Wang family, chuckled, pointed at Ma Junhao, and teased him.

"Haha, this kid is quite amusing. Did you hear that? He's making a veiled attack on us!

The old leader of Wudang stroked his beard, shook his head and chuckled, his kind eyes looking at the Quanxing Yiren in front of him.

“My child, I know your background and that you are different from those beasts. So today, I’m taking advantage of my age to say a few words to you. I’m not lecturing you, just speaking from the heart.”

"You call us hypocritical, but if it weren't for people like us, do you know what the world of supernatural beings would be like today? Do you know what the country would be like today?"

"We old folks dare not say how much we have made, we can only say that we have a clear conscience and have done our best. A gentleman judges by his deeds, not his intentions. No one in the world is perfect in terms of intentions. But one thing is certain: we have a better sense of the big picture. We are willing to make sacrifices for the country and its people, even if it means sacrificing our own interests and lives."

"To be honest, some of us did things that weren't exactly honorable, but we stood up when it was our turn, and that's undeniable."

“Child, you are a promising talent, but your vision is still too narrow, and you have gone astray.”

Listening to the old Wudang sect leader's sermon, the Quanxing shaman disciple did not dismiss it with disdain. Instead, he nodded and bowed respectfully.

"I have learned a lot from this junior. However, even if it is the wrong path, it is still my own choice. Even if it is wrong, I will continue on this path!"

Zhang Jing, the Celestial Master sitting in the middle, waved his hand: "Alright, everyone, let's not waste any more time. Quanxing kid, just say it, what are those old guys in your sect thinking?"

Upon seeing the Celestial Master bring up the main topic, Ma Junhao didn't delay. He looked directly at the venerable master before him, a glint of light flashing in his eyes, and spread out his hands.

Five days later, a great battle broke out between the two sides in the Anling Mountains.

"We will determine victory or defeat, and also decide life or death!"

Upon hearing this, everyone present fell silent.

Tang Bingwen chuckled lightly, his remaining single eye looking at the disciple who had come to shamanism, and said calmly, "I didn't expect that you guys would have such determination. It's truly rare."

Regarding this decisive battle, the righteous people present undoubtedly had great confidence that if they really started fighting, the Quanxing people would definitely not be a match for the righteous factions.

The dozen or so grandmasters and sect leaders exchanged glances and had already made their decision.

Celestial Master Zhang Jingqing nodded, pointed a finger, and an extremely strong sense of oppression erupted from his body, his tone full of awe.

“Tell that old thief Xuanyuan that we will personally take his head in five days.”

Feeling the immense pressure, a look of horror flashed in the eyes of the shaman disciple Ma Junhao. Even if he summoned that immortal being, he probably wouldn't be able to withstand such an aura.

Is this the weight of a Celestial Master of the Zhengyi Celestial Master's Mansion?
Taking a deep breath, Ma Junhao nodded and respectfully replied, "This junior will convey the message. Farewell!"

Just as he was about to turn and leave, he suddenly felt two powerful gazes fixed on him.

Looking back, he saw a young man in white and a Taoist priest in blue robes emerge from behind and walk straight toward him.

It was Chen Feng and Zhang Zhiwei who, after exchanging a glance, simultaneously guessed each other's thoughts.

You little punk, you think you can just run away after showing off? You think it's that easy?

The two men remained calm, and simultaneously rolled up their sleeves.

It looks like these two guys are going to beat me up...

Sensing the powerful auras of the two, Ma Junhao's lips twitched. He quickly looked at Zhang Jingqing and Tang Bingwen, who were sitting there seemingly oblivious, and gritted his teeth as he asked, "What, you two, do you mean you don't want me to leave?"

"Hmph, it's just a matter of saying whether you want to kill or torture me. No need for so much talk, just take action. Even if you gang up on me, I won't be afraid at all!"

Upon seeing this, Tang Bingwen and Zhang Jingqing exchanged a glance, smiled awkwardly, and coughed at the same time.

"Zhang Zhiwei!!"

“Xiao Feng!!”

Hearing their master's call, the two stopped and hesitated for a moment before finally returning to their original spot.

Seeing that this was the end of it, the shaman disciple immediately bowed and paid his respects without further delay.

"The message has been delivered. Five days from now, it will be up to each of us to prove ourselves. I shall take my leave!"

After saying this, he didn't hesitate at all. His whole body erupted with blue energy, and he fled into the distance at top speed.

He feared that if he continued to pretend, someone might make a move, and he would likely be finished today. Although he wasn't afraid of death, he didn't want to throw his life away.

The act has already been put on; surviving is the best outcome.

Ma Junhao weaved through the righteous forces surrounding him, his surrounding Qi surging rapidly, but in the end he did not make a move.

After all, since ancient times, when two armies are at war, messengers are not to be killed; this has been a rule passed down from our ancestors for many years.

If there are few people, such as only one sect here, then there is no doubt that there is a very high probability that Ma Junhao, a member of the Quanxing sect, will be left here.

After all, there's not much to say to the Quanxing group.

But now, with so many prestigious sects here, if a fight breaks out, those sects will lose face.

Moreover, everyone present saw what Chen Feng and Zhang Zhiwei did just now. Since neither sect leader wanted to keep this person, they naturally wouldn't want to do such a thing either.

Watching Ma Junhao's departing figure, Zhang Jingqing seemed to realize something and turned her gaze to Chen Feng behind Tang Bingwen, revealing a hint of surprise.

"Hey, Master Tang, your disciple is quite good. Haha, I like his personality. This must be the Chen Feng you've been mentioning to me. Hmm, he's indeed quite good."

Hearing Zhang Jingqing's praise, Tang Bingwen shook his head and said modestly, "Alas, this disciple's personality is still not very stable and needs further refinement. It's just that his talent is a little bit good."

"Come, Xiao Feng, greet the Celestial Master."

Chen Feng was taken aback, not expecting his master to bring up the topic of himself. Helpless, he walked over and respectfully bowed to Zhang Jingqing in front of him.

"Chen Feng of the Tang Clan pays respects to the Celestial Master."

Zhang Jingqing carefully examined Chen Feng in front of him. This aura was quite impressive, even with his discerning eye, a hint of admiration flashed in his eyes.

This Chen Feng is probably no less capable than Zhang Zhiwei.

He had to put in a lot of effort to change Zhang Zhiwei's unruly personality.

I never thought I'd find the person I'd been searching for for so many years, even though it's a bit late. Well, not too late, thankfully.

Tang Bingwen's disciple is indeed extraordinary. No wonder even someone as composed as him couldn't help but mention this disciple to him all the time.

At the same time, Chen Feng was also secretly observing Zhang Jingqing, Zhang Zhiwei's master, and the current Celestial Master of Longhu Mountain.

Good heavens, truly remarkable. This aura is worthy of being one of the two most outstanding figures in the righteous path.

To be compared to Zuo Ruotong, who defied the odds and whose face remained unchanged for decades, Zhang Jingqing's skills were definitely not weak.

Before Chen Feng could think further, Zhang Jingqing had already made her move.

The Celestial Master of the Celestial Master's Mansion waved to the back: "Come, Zhang Zhiwei, greet this junior brother from the Tang Clan."

Young disciples from different sects generally address each other as "fellow disciples" to show respect and camaraderie.

For example, in the comic, the young Lu Jin once fought against Zhang Zhiwei. Before the battle began, he said, "Senior Brother Zhang, I'm going!"

Well, the result was so surprising...

It's obvious that Chen Feng is younger than Zhang Zhiwei. According to the comic's setting, if nothing unexpected happens, this guy should be in his forties now.

As his thoughts returned, upon hearing his master's call, Zhang Zhiwei stepped forward. Looking at the group of young men in white before him, the indifference he had always displayed in his eyes diminished considerably.

Since achieving mastery of his cultivation, aside from his fellow disciples and close friends, he viewed everything and everyone else with a touch of detachment. This wasn't arrogance; it was simply a deeper level of indifference...

I originally thought that with my cultivation level, I could be considered the best in the world, but now another one has appeared who I can take a liking to.

A few steps later, Zhang Zhiwei was standing in front of Chen Feng, the two facing each other, their heights almost the same.

At the same time, the eyes of experts from various sects in the valley were all focused on this place, all showing curiosity, even the elder masters beside them were no exception.

Zhang Jingqing and Tang Bingwen exchanged a glance and instantly understood each other's thoughts.

Why don't we let them give it a try?
Give it a try and see how it goes.

At this moment, the two of them vaguely understood their master's intention.

Zhang Zhiwei slowly extended a hand and said softly, "Longhu Mountain, Zhang Zhiwei!"

Seeing this, Chen Feng did not hesitate and extended his right hand as well: "Tang Clan, Chen Feng!"

In an instant, their palms collided.

boom! ! !
An extremely powerful shockwave erupted from where the two men's palms met, sweeping outwards and causing the sleeves of the surrounding supernatural beings to flutter.

A dull thud resounded in the ears of everyone present, and the sheer force of the sound was palpable.

Even the most renowned masters who specialized in external martial arts couldn't help but show a slight surprise upon seeing this scene.

The life cultivation levels of these two are probably terrifyingly high!

At the same time, two very conspicuous streams of energy rose up from behind the two of them, one blue and one white, with astonishing power.

For a time, the two were evenly matched.

Looking at Bao Ying in front of him, Chen Feng felt a little helpless. This should be the second time the two had fought.

I would really not want to do this unless I had no other choice.

However, it's likely that those two old guys have already reached some kind of agreement.

Tang Bingwen wanted to use this opportunity to let his disciple stand out and tell everyone that the Tang Clan had promising successors and should not be underestimated.

After all, times have changed. With peace coming, there will likely be plenty of open and covert struggles, so this is a good opportunity to flex our muscles.

Zhang Jingqing shared the same thought. Of course, an even more important task was to hone Zhang Zhiwei's skills. Looking at the two evenly matched opponents before her, she felt a sense of satisfaction.

After all these years, I've finally found someone like this. It wasn't easy!

I originally thought that the Lu family's kid could have a tempering effect, but I didn't expect that a single slap would knock this wicked disciple down, which instead fueled his arrogance.

Now, the goal of polishing has finally been achieved, which is wonderful...

A moment later, Chen Feng and Zhang Zhiwei simultaneously withdrew their strength and nodded in unison.

However, Zhang Zhiwei's eyes no longer held a sense of indifference; instead, they held a greater sense of acceptance.

Seeing this, Zhang Jingqing's smile deepened. She coughed lightly and said, "Zhang Zhiwei, remember that you must never slack off in your cultivation. There are always people more capable than you. You must understand this principle. You should know that you are a few years older than Chen."

I feel so relieved. After all these years, I've finally found the chance to say those words. It wasn't easy...

(End of this chapter)