Bitter Realm: Otherworldly Gods and Demons

Chapter 194 Tripartite Meeting

A cold peak and a waning moon.

There are still three hours until the three-way meeting at Fair Rock.

A pale-faced, sickly scholar is intently carving a wooden sculpture of a woman. The woman's clothes and hair are lifelike, but she has no face.

"Cough, cough cough cough————"

The scholar suddenly put down the wooden carving, coughed for a while, and said calmly, "My friend Si Feifan, you've come again."

Just then, a rugged and unrestrained middle-aged scholar strode over, reciting his poetic motto: "A person with both talent and virtue is a sage; a person with virtue but no talent is a virtuous person; a person with talent but no virtue is a petty person; a person who lacks both talent and virtue is a mediocre person."

He approached the ailing scholar, looked at the wooden carving, and sighed, "My dear Lonely Marquis, do you still not remember the face of this wooden carving?"

"Ahem, ahem, my friend, you've come to ask for my opinion on the Tripartite Association of Fair Rock?"

"Ha, as expected, nothing can be hidden from the wise and powerful. So, who do you think will win among these three parties?"

"Ahem, can victory or defeat be decided at the first meeting? However, Xi Mie Tianlai will be the victor of this meeting, but he will not be the only one to achieve his goal."

"Oh? What do you mean by that, my friend?"

"Cough cough cough————"

Fair Rock.

When Teng Xie arrived, the surrounding hills were already filled with martial artists.

Tengxie glanced around and saw the Puppet Master, Bifeixiao, Huangquan Diaoming, Suzhen, Yinmoxiao, and others, standing on various mountain peaks.

Also standing there were Yu Shixiang and Xiao Fengchen, along with an old monk, a Taoist priest, and a scholar with a sickly appearance.

These three are Master Youtan, Elder Zhengqi, and Mr. Bingmei, renowned figures from the three religions. They were recruited by Yu Shixiang and Xiao Fengchen. The three have united many small and medium-sized sects and martial arts practitioners to establish the Martial Arts Alliance, aiming to contribute to peace in the martial arts world.

However, everyone knew that although they had gathered a considerable number of people, they were still not strong enough. It would be best to have a highly respected and capable person to lead them.

Yu Shixiang suggested that Su Huanzhen take charge of the overall situation, Xiao Fengchen suggested that the founder of the Famen sect lead everyone, and someone else suggested Liu Huo Canglong.

After discussing it, the three masters, including Udumbara, decided to search for everyone and see who was willing. So they all came to Fair Rock, where heroes would surely gather.

"Sage, you've arrived first."

Teng Xie went to Su Huanzhen's side, but Su Huanzhen had already sided with Yin Moxiao.

Standing next to Yin Moxiao was Wuming, whom he had just introduced to Su Huanzhen.

"Ah, the War Commander has finally arrived. This is the patriarch of the Dharma Sect that the War Commander has mentioned to me several times. Patriarch, this is the War Commander of the Demon Realm."

"My esteemed founder, I have long admired you."

"I have long heard of your great name, General Zhan, but we have never had the chance to meet. I am honored to have the opportunity to meet you today."

The two were now acquainted. Teng Xie then looked at Wuming, "This brother has an extraordinary appearance. May I ask your name?"

My name is Wuming, and I am your clone. You gave me this terrible name, and when people ask me why I'm called that, I have to go through all the trouble of making up a reason—"I am Wuming, the newly accepted disciple of the patriarch. I have met the War Master."

As they were talking, two beams of light suddenly shot over, transforming into the figures of Liu Huo Canglong and Xi Mie Tianlai. Su Huanzhen said "Sorry to accompany you" and flew over, forming a triangle with Liu Huo Canglong and Xi Mie Tianlai.

Xi Mietian, brimming with confidence, spoke first: "Everyone is here. One palm strike will prove you have the confidence to talk to me."

Liu Huo Canglong's imposing manner was no less than anyone else's. He said in a deep voice, "One palm strike proves Liu Huo Canglong's determination for the martial world."

Su Huanzhen said that he had little confidence and determination, and felt immense pressure: "The two of you are related to the future of the martial arts world, and I have no choice but to accompany you to the end."

The three of them continuously raised their aura, their bodies swirling with energy, and the surrounding area fell into complete silence.

Teng Xie suddenly asked, "Master, who do you think will have the upper hand in this palm strike?"

Yin Moxiao said in a deep voice: "Xi Mie Tianlai has the strongest momentum, and Liu Huo Canglong has a firm will. The outcome will be decided between the two of them."

"You're not treating the greatest sage of the Central Plains as a mere morsel!" As soon as Teng Xie had a thought, Xi Mie Tianlai let out a deep shout and unleashed a powerful palm strike towards the center of the three's position!

Liu Huo Canglong was not to be outdone, and unleashed a powerful palm strike, its momentum no less than Xi Mie Tian Lai's!

Su Huanzhen took a clever approach, striking the point where the two palms met, which was more about balancing their palm forces and guiding them to impact each other!

boom!

The three palm strikes collided and exploded with a deafening roar, instantly causing a hurricane to surge throughout Fair Rock. Many of the weaker martial artists standing on the surrounding hilltops were thrown to the ground with a whoosh!

Looking at the three people exchanging blows, Xi Mie Tian Lai's body was bursting with black energy, his feet were embedded in the hard rock, and his body was not moving at all!

Liu Huo Canglong took a big step back before he could regain his footing!

Su Huanzhen had to take three steps back before he could barely stand!

"Impressive!" Teng Xie thought to himself. In his perception, Xi Mie Tianlai was truly unfathomable.

Xi Mie Tian came to absorb the Lotus Flower of One Step, and the consciousness of the Lotus Flower of One Step was integrated into him. He was equivalent to the unity of body and mind, and the Buddha-Demon Body was perfected. His physical foundation was even stronger than that of Yama Hanmei!

Although he doesn't possess the abnormal regenerative abilities of Yama Hanba, the resilience of the Demon Buddha's indestructible body surpasses even that of Yama Hanmei. His overall combat strength is half a notch stronger than Yama Hanmei's.

Teng Xie had never seen Yi Ye Shu go all out; Xi Mie Tian Lai was the second strongest expert he had ever seen.

Liu Huo Canglong was not to be outdone. Although he was slightly inferior to Xi Mie Tianlai, Teng Xie could sense that there was a problem with Liu Huo Canglong's cultivation method. Liu Huo Canglong had practiced two incompatible cultivation methods, which were in strong conflict with each other.

Liu Huo Canglong was unwilling to give up either of his techniques, so he forcibly made the two techniques coexist, which meant he could only unleash 70% of his strength.

In other words, if he abandons one technique and masters another, his physical foundation will definitely not be inferior to that of Xi Mie Tian Lai.

As for Su Huanzhen—it can only be said that Su Huanzhen truly lives up to his name as Su Huanzhen, the number one among those who are immortal for ten thousand years. His strength is unknown, but he becomes stronger when facing stronger opponents. Sometimes he can be beaten to the point of vomiting blood by second-rate warriors, but he can also calmly handle such a big scene.

After a brief silence following the exchange of blows, Xi Mie Tianlai spoke first: "So this is all? Su Huanzhen, Liu Huo Canglong, the Buddhist sect will eventually expose all the hypocrisy in the world, and you two are no exception!"

Upon hearing this, Su Huanzhen's heart stirred. Xi Mie Tianlai's words were worth investigating.

Liu Huo Canglong then said in a deep voice, "Xi Mie Tianlai, your words are nothing but a cover for your ambition. Liu Huo Canglong will single-handedly stop the scourge of the Demonic Sect!"

"Oh? Before, inside the Xuanji Sect, Huolong almost killed Yiye Shu. Your statement was so hypocritical that it was laughable."

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"Hmph, what makes them a laughingstock is the slanderous fabrication."

Xi Mie Tian then looked at Su Huanzhen, "Su Huanzhen, what's your opinion on this?"

Su Huanzhen flicked his whisk, "I only seek peace in the martial world. I will do everything in my power to stop any ambition or conspiracy that may disrupt this peace."