There are no ancestors at all; I made them all up.

Chapter 291: Arrogant at first and respectful at the end

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As the wind blew, the smoke and dust gradually dissipated, revealing three shocking craters!

The edge of the pit was stained with Buddha's blood, yet it still emitted a faint golden glow and Buddhist charm, which was shocking to behold!
The three renowned monks of Yuelun Temple left not even a trace of their remains!

Those were three highly accomplished monks who had reached the Golden Core stage!
In any sect, he would be a pillar, someone who could open a sermon and be revered by all!

Even within the Xuanji Chess Academy, there are only a handful of Golden Core cultivators!

Just now, in the blink of an eye, the three of them joined forces and used all their trump cards, but they were destroyed by that magnificent Buddha with a single palm strike, their bodies and souls vanished!

The disciples of Xuanji Chess Academy were even more dazed and could hardly believe their eyes. Their gazes toward Chen Qing were filled with awe and fear!

They know the weight of this!

Even those close to Chen Qing, such as Su Zhijin and An Ning, were shocked and speechless!

Yu Jianzi and Huan Guangzi stood frozen in place, their faces drained of color.

They never expected that Chen Qing's methods would be so ruthless!
The two exchanged a glance, both seeing shock and lingering fear in each other's eyes.

They had actually been warned by Mo Huaiyong that this young man was extraordinary, but they were ultimately misled by his youthful appearance and Golden Core realm, thinking that at most it would be a fierce battle between dragons and tigers, and that they could take the opportunity to observe and weigh the situation, so they remained on the sidelines.

Who would have thought it would be such a crushing and overwhelming defeat!

"This child's supernatural abilities and combat power are beyond the Golden Core realm; he must be treated with the respect due to a Nascent Soul cultivator!" Yu Jianzi reminded him through divine thought.

When facing a true Nascent Soul ancestor, they can still rely on the sect's grand formation to maneuver around, and such beings are often bound by laws and regulations. However, facing a monster like Chen Qing, who is decisive in killing, unpredictable in his methods, and who also bears the title of Golden Core cultivator, is even more terrifying!
Huan Guangzi's chubby face was devoid of any smile; cold sweat had soaked his inner shirt. He replied in a hoarse voice, "Senior brother, disaster has struck! These three monks died at my Xuanji Chess Academy, and at the Moon Wheel Zen Temple..."

Moon Wheel Temple is a major sect in the Western Wilderness, with a Nascent Soul cultivator presiding over it. How could they possibly let this go? The thought of the wrath they might incur sent chills down their spines!

But right now, keeping this killing god under control is the top priority!
Yu Jianzi suppressed the turmoil in his heart, glanced at the slowly dissipating golden image of the Buddha in the sky, forced a smile, stepped forward, and cupped his hands to Chen Qing, saying, "Sect Master Chen, your supernatural powers are astonishing. I... admire you!" He subconsciously changed to a more respectful form of address, "The incident just now happened so suddenly that Junior Brother Huan Guang and I were unable to react in time and stopped it, resulting in the damage to the palace and disturbing the Sect Master. It was truly our dereliction of duty, and we hope the Sect Master will forgive us!"

Huan Guangzi followed suit, his chubby face full of apologies, and he repeatedly cupped his hands: "Sect Leader Chen, please don't misunderstand. This is not because our Xuanji Chess Academy intentionally condoned it! It's just... it's just that the Sect Leader's methods are amazing. We were stunned for a moment, and by the time we wanted to make a move, it was too late! We beg the Sect Leader to understand!"

Chen Qing glanced at the two men, how could he not know what they were thinking? But he was too lazy to point it out, and only said: "You two hall masters are too kind. I, Chen, have always been clear about gratitude and grudges. Today's matter is all due to the three men's own fault, and has nothing to do with your sect."

Upon hearing this, Tamaki Kenko and Mitsuko felt somewhat relieved, but they still dared not relax completely.

Yu Jianzi glanced at Chen Qing's expression and tentatively asked, "Sect Leader Chen, what about the Moon Wheel Temple..."

Upon hearing this, Chen Qing's eyes flashed with a sharp light, and he pondered for a moment.

The old monk's dying words hinted at a deep connection behind the scenes, but Moon Wheel Temple was an ancient temple in the Western Wilderness, with deep roots and unfathomable secrets. As for its branch in the Eastern Land, Cold Moon Temple, he knew very little about it.

Now that the three monks have been killed, the karmic consequences have been settled.

Whether it's a blessing or a curse, we must eventually face it.

So he looked up at Yu Jianzi and the other man and said, "If you two are worried about being implicated, why don't you tell me all the details about your sects, especially the background, experts, and distribution of power of Hanyue Temple, so that I can study them and make preparations in advance."

Upon hearing this, Tamaki Kenko and Kaneko's facial muscles twitched violently, and they cried out in their hearts: That's not what we meant!

We wanted to remind you to see if we could find a way to smooth things over, or to get you to do a favor for Xuanji Chess Academy. Who told you to think about this?!

"Fellow Daoist! You've done a good deed!"

Just then, the old man who had come through the air landed in the middle of the field. He looked at the mess in the Jingwei Hall and the three blood pits, his face turned ashen, and he glared with anger!

Upon seeing this, the disciples of Xuanji Chess Academy stepped forward and respectfully bowed, saying, "Greetings, Supreme Elder!"

Upon seeing the newcomer, Su Zhijin's heart tightened. He knew the man's identity and was about to step forward to defend Chen Qing. However, the Supreme Elder waved his hand, stared at Chen Qing, and said with ill intent, "Originally, I agreed to the banquet hosted by Master Su with the intention of resolving the conflict. But now that things have escalated to this point, if Moon Wheel Temple or even the Western Wilderness Buddhist Sect comes to question us, how can I explain myself? Fellow Daoist, please stay in our sect for a few days. Once this matter has been resolved, you can personally explain to the Buddhists!"

His words clearly indicated his intention to detain Chen Qing in preparation for potential challenges from the Buddhist community!

“Senior!” An Ning stepped forward upon hearing this, her pretty face frosty. “Just now, it was clearly those three masters who were aggressively pressuring us, verbally insulting us first, and then launching a sneak attack! Sect Leader Chen was merely acting in self-defense! Why didn’t your sect intervene at that time? If it were Sect Leader Chen who was defeated and dying now, would your sect have also detained those three masters to give them an explanation? I’m afraid you would have already politely escorted them out of the country!”

"Hmph! You little brat, you're sharp-tongued!" The Supreme Elder sneered. "I won't waste my breath arguing with you! In this world, strength reigns supreme, and rules come first! Moon Wheel Temple is backed by a major sect in the Western Wilderness, and even has a Nascent Soul expert in charge! As for this fellow Daoist..." He turned his gaze to Chen Qing, his expression meaningful, "Although your cultivation is not bad, you don't seem to be very old. I suppose you're not from any ancient sect? Since you don't have a powerful background, you should know how to act with discretion and know when to advance and retreat!"

An Ning's expression changed, and she was about to argue.

Su Zhijin grabbed her arm and stepped forward, saying in a deep voice, "Elder Liu, Sect Leader Chen is a cultivator from Nanbin, and someone highly regarded by the imperial court! As the Lord of Nanbin Prefecture, I cannot stand idly by while your sect detains him without cause! The imperial court will not stand idly by in this matter either!"

"The imperial court?" The Supreme Elder's eyes flashed with surprise when he saw him step forward, but he quickly regained his composure and shook his head. "Lord Su, do not try to pressure me with the imperial court. I am only willing to speak with you in a gentle manner because of the imperial court's reputation. Have you forgotten my identity?"

As soon as he finished speaking, a terrifying pressure as large as a mountain erupted from his body, instantly sweeping across the entire square!

Nascent Soul Intimidation!

"Uh!"

Su Zhijin was the first to be hit. He groaned, his face turned pale, and he staggered back several steps before he could barely stand. His face was filled with horror!
Just when the tension was at its peak and the atmosphere was extremely tense,

"Didn't you say that you should use your power to control people? Then why don't you try my power!" Chen Qing laughed loudly, and with a thought, he activated the still-dim Buddhist light and pressed it down on the Supreme Elder!
"Om-"

The Buddha's light, as imposing as a mountain, descended with overwhelming force, suppressing all laws!

"you!"

Caught off guard, the Supreme Elder felt the surrounding space suddenly freeze, as if he were trapped in a quagmire, and even the circulation of his Nascent Soul power became sluggish!
His expression changed, revealing a solemn look. He then let out a cold snort, and starlight flowed around his body, shaking off the binding of the Buddhist light. However, the way he looked at Chen Qing was completely different now.

"Young man! Don't be reckless! I can see that your Buddha light is temporarily activated, borrowed from external forces, and not cultivated by yourself! Such a method consumes a lot of energy. How long can you maintain it?"

Although his tone remained firm, his attitude had softened considerably.

"Unsustainable?" Chen Qing smiled faintly, then took out the bronze bowl he had obtained from Shi Ren. "Who knows?"

"boom!"

A vast and powerful pressure erupted from his dantian and soared into the sky!

This oppressive aura was not Buddha's light, but rather a clear sign of the Nascent Soul stage—the power of the Outer Realm!
This force was as solid as a physical substance, and it collided fiercely with the pressure of the Supreme Elder's Nascent Soul!
"Om-"

An invisible shockwave spread out, stirring up clouds of dust!

To everyone's astonishment, the two oppressive forces became evenly matched!
In an instant, the entire audience erupted in uproar, and everyone looked at Chen Qing with disbelief and shock!
"You!" The Supreme Elder's expression changed drastically. After a long while, he shook his head like a deflated balloon and said helplessly, "Fine! Fine! Fine! You've hidden yourself well! Since that's the case... I really can't force you to stay! If you want to leave, then leave!" He waved his hand, seemingly eager for Chen Qing to leave.

However, Chen Qing laughed instead and said leisurely, "Leave? Who said I was leaving?"

He glanced at the group of people from the Xuanji Chess Academy with complicated expressions and said with a smile, "It's a rare opportunity to come to your sect, how can I leave so easily? I've been stretching my muscles and bones just now, and I'm a bit tired. I plan to stay at your sect's precious land for a few days to recuperate and also visit some of the unique scenic spots that your sect is famous for in Dongling."

Upon hearing this, the Supreme Elder's eyelids twitched, and he sensed something was wrong.

Chen Qing ignored him and said to himself, "I have long heard that your sect's Myriad Phenomena Star Chart is infinitely mysterious and all-encompassing, able to reflect the past and present, and record the secrets of the past. I have longed to study it for a long time. Moreover, Master Su has already made arrangements for my comprehension. Isn't this a coincidence?"

He turned his gaze to Su Zhijin, his expression questioning.

Su Zhijin was overwhelmed with emotion. Seeing Chen Qing looking at him, he suppressed his shock and quickly nodded, saying, "That's right! I have indeed communicated with the Chess Academy about this matter and am just waiting for Headmaster Chen to arrive!" He addressed the "Headmaster" with utmost solemnity.

Chen Qing nodded, looked at the Supreme Elder whose expression was changing, and said with a smile, "In that case, I will have to trouble your sect for a few days. I'm sure your sect won't mind."

(End of this chapter)