pappabearbooks Chapter 728 - 321: Blood and Honor
Chapter 728 - 321: Blood and Honor
Xu Guang thought that time shouldn’t only move from the past to the future, just because of rules.If someone mastered the rule of time and had complete control, could time flow backward?
Allowing a person to experience life from old age to infancy.
What a wondrous thing that would be.
The Divine Technique of the Hidden Essence transformed into a blood-red sun, slowly spinning, completely grinding the shattered pieces of the Divine Soul of Mu Yusheng.
For a long time.
Xu Guang opened his eyes.
He quietly looked at the dark curse mark left on his wrist by Mu Yusheng. It twisted slightly like a living thing, exuding an ominously sinister aura.
He did not attempt to remove it; this was Mu Yusheng’s final tactic.
It was quite mysterious.
Carrying an aura of finality and decay, it seemed to have no relation to the supreme arts of the Holy Land of Tianya.
The Refinement of the Hidden Essence wasn’t a soul search; obtaining the other’s memories was somewhat accidental.
Mu Yusheng’s Divine Soul level was much higher than his, so the memories he gained weren’t much.
Yet...
Some events in these memories led Xu Guang to deep contemplation.
The other party didn’t seem like such a calculating person from the beginning.
Long ago, Mu Yusheng was a straightforward and sincere person.
What exactly caused him to change this way?
Xu Guang felt it had something to do with the source of this curse mark.
Shaking his head, he didn’t continue to ponder.
Xu Guang spoke in a chilling tone, eyes filled with killing intent as he looked at the surrounding disciples and elders of the Holy Land of Tianya.
There were many reasons to kill Mu Yusheng: for Han Wangshan, for himself, for Yan Zhen.
Although he didn’t understand the relationship between Han Wangshan and Yan Zhen, due to the kindness of the Five-day Discussion, he felt he needed to do this for Yan Zhen.
Even if it meant going against a Holy Land, he was willing.
The people around looked at Xu Guang with obvious hatred.
Yet, the killing intent around Xu Guang seemed almost tangible.
Some impulsive disciples were jolted by this killing intent, breaking into cold sweat, and regaining some rationality.
Xu Guang bowed slightly in the direction of the Holy Land of Tianya.
This was respect for the former glory of the Holy Land of Tianya.
But in the eyes of many disciples, this seemed more like provocation.
Their anger visibly deepened.
Yet the initial impulsiveness was gone.
With Xu Guang’s strength, in the current Holy Land, apart from a few old monsters, no one could easily suppress him.
The white-haired Elder Taishang stepped through the air, blocking the disciples from Xu Guang.
He glanced at Xu Guang with complexity, especially pausing at the gray-black mark on his wrist for a moment.
"Young friend, your youthful vigor indeed reminds people of the stormy years of the past. The matter of today, the Holy Land of Tianya will remember."
Xu Guang clasped his hands, saying nothing more.
Saying more was already pointless.
Saint Zixiao landed beside Xu Guang, ready to prevent the old monster in front from moving suddenly.
"You may leave; the Holy Land of Tianya does not welcome you."
Xu Guang turned and left silently.
Slaying Mu Yusheng, such a genius of the Fifth Rank, but there were no cheers or flowers, only anger and hatred from the Holy Land of Tianya.
...
The old man watched Xu Guang and the others’ backs as they left, then turned to face the agitated disciples, speaking in a deep voice.
"The result of this battle is settled, Mu Yusheng lacked the skill and fell; it’s his fate."
The cultivators of the Holy Land of Tianya looked downcast.
"But! Today marks an unprecedented humiliation since the founding of our Holy Land of Tianya!"
"Regardless of how despicable Mu Yusheng might have been, he shouldn’t have been killed by Xu Guang in this manner, stepping onto the mountain gate of our Holy Land of Tianya..."
His gaze was like lightning, scanning each youthful face.
"I know you feel both anger and resentment in your hearts! But remember the bloody lesson of today! Remember this unforgettable humiliation!"
"Only strength can defend dignity! Only might can wash away disgrace!"
"From today on, the resources of the Holy Land will be tilted toward all disciples! The Scripture Pavilion, the Refinement Path, the Dragon Transformation Pool... all open! Sect missions, rewards doubled!"
"I want each of you to carve today’s shame into your hearts! Transform it into the motivation for cultivation! Transform it into the desire to become stronger!"
"When among you, some can hold up the flag of the Holy Land, some can achieve the Holy Dao Power—"
The voice of the Elder Taishang suddenly rose, like a vow, echoing to the heavens.
"Blood for blood, tooth for tooth, he who cuts off Xu Guang’s head, will be the Holy Master! Blood debt repaid, erase the eternal shame of our Holy Land!!"
"Revenge!!"
"Revenge!!"
"Revenge!!"
A roaring chant erupted like a long-suppressed volcano, bursting forth toward the skies.
Numerous disciples’ faces turned red, veins bulging, fists raised to the heavens, eyes burning with flames of hatred and nearly frenzied fighting spirit.
Shame, like the fiercest poison, also like the most effective catalyst.
In this moment, deeply embedded in the marrow and Divine Soul of the new generation of disciples of the Holy Land of Tianya.
And that Elder Taishang, gazing at the passionate disciples, a trace of shadow and helplessness flickered in the depths of his eyes unnoticed.
Mu Yusheng’s collusion with demons, the crime of harming fellow cultivators like Yu Luolian, ultimately could not be completely covered up.
For now, it seemed he suppressed the turmoil caused by Xu Guang, turning Mu Yusheng’s subsequent issues into external conflict, but in reality...
If once it bursts out, the Holy Land of Tianya will surely become even more endangered.
The mountain wind howled, scattering the ashes from the battle of the two prodigies just now.
The wind had filled the pavilion.
...
"Thank you, Saint, for your assistance. Today’s kindness, Xu Guang will never forget!"
Xu Guang respectfully saluted Saint Zixiao and then said in a low voice.
Saint Zixiao just glanced at Xu Guang, "A favor."
After witnessing the battle between Xu Guang and Mu Yusheng, Saint Zixiao no longer viewed Xu Guang merely as a protégé of the True King of Tianwu; in her eyes...
There appeared an inexplicable hint of seeing him as an equal.
This was rare.
In her heart, she already acknowledged Xu Guang, who would be an existence of the same rank as her in the future.
Xu Guang didn’t hesitate at all.
"If ever commanded, Xu Guang will go through water and fire without hesitation!"
Upon hearing this, Saint Zixiao said no more, just casting a glance at Yan Ruge, and turned to leave.
The moment they walked out of the Holy Land of Tianya, everyone unconsciously breathed a sigh of relief.
One had to admit, Xu Guang’s actions were indeed a bit too bold.
Slaying a Holy Land’s Saint Heir in such a high-profile manner.
This all seemed like a fantasy.
"Brother Xu, your actions today are akin to the Buddha’s Son Yan Zhen’s furious assault on the Ye family. But he did it for a woman; you did it for a man."
Jin Buhuan laughed and teased.
Xu Guang smiled.
"Come, let’s have a drink! Witnessing Brother Xu’s divine might today is truly inspiring, let’s drink until we’re plastered!"
Jin Buhuan shouted loudly.
Bai Xiaozhu echoed, "Alright!"
...
In nature, time itself has no order.
It’s only because of the continuation of life, from birth to death, from youth to age, that time is perceived to have an order.
Xu Guang thought that time shouldn’t only move from the past to the future, just because of rules.
If someone mastered the rule of time and had complete control, could time flow backward?
Allowing a person to experience life from old age to infancy.
What a wondrous thing that would be.
The Divine Technique of the Hidden Essence transformed into a blood-red sun, slowly spinning, completely grinding the shattered pieces of the Divine Soul of Mu Yusheng.
For a long time.
Xu Guang opened his eyes.
He quietly looked at the dark curse mark left on his wrist by Mu Yusheng. It twisted slightly like a living thing, exuding an ominously sinister aura.
He did not attempt to remove it; this was Mu Yusheng’s final tactic.
It was quite mysterious.
Carrying an aura of finality and decay, it seemed to have no relation to the supreme arts of the Holy Land of Tianya.
The Refinement of the Hidden Essence wasn’t a soul search; obtaining the other’s memories was somewhat accidental.
Mu Yusheng’s Divine Soul level was much higher than his, so the memories he gained weren’t much.
Yet...
Some events in these memories led Xu Guang to deep contemplation.
The other party didn’t seem like such a calculating person from the beginning.
Long ago, Mu Yusheng was a straightforward and sincere person.
What exactly caused him to change this way?
Xu Guang felt it had something to do with the source of this curse mark.
Shaking his head, he didn’t continue to ponder.