Chapter 235 - 161: A Fist to Quell the Jianghu
Chapter 235: Chapter 161: A Fist to Quell the Jianghu
The moment he appeared, an official from the Prince’s Mansion said, "The Earth Spirit Evil God, Wang Heng."
His expression changed as he spoke.
Beside them, the Crown Prince cast a questioning gaze; he wasn’t very familiar with the experts of the Northern Border.
However, he had specifically transferred this official from Yan Province to his Crown Prince’s Mansion.
After all, he was planning to attack the Northern Barbarians.
As one of the key figures in this endeavor, he naturally needed a better understanding of the north.
The official seemed to notice the Crown Prince’s confusion and continued his quiet introduction, "The Earth Spirit Evil God is very strong. Since childhood, he has cultivated an Abnormal Technique similar to a Divine Technique that allows him to use Earth Escape."
As his cultivation level has increased, this Abnormal Technique has become even more powerful.
Although he is in the Divine Palace Realm, it was rumored a few years ago that he hunted down a Divine Origin Realm expert and wore them down to their death.
Moreover, this man is extremely ruthless and never leaves anyone alive. King Bei You sending him out this time is a clear move against the Village Chief of Celestial King Stronghold."
The official’s words made the Crown Prince’s expression change.
He immediately raised his hand, preparing to stop the duel.
He could accept Lu Yuan losing, but if Lu Yuan died in the duel, it would be a major incident.
Not even he could bear that consequence.
However, at that moment, the Earth Spirit Evil God had already moved. He leaped toward Lu Yuan, his Iron Rod glinting with a cold light.
It vibrated and hummed as it cut through the air.
It was clear that this man’s strength was immense.
One might even call it terrifying.
Lu Yuan was unconcerned. His fists turned crimson, enveloped in a layer of pitch-black mist.
He met the descending rod head-on, choosing to block the weapon with his bare body.
A savage grin appeared on the Earth Spirit Evil God’s hideous face.
He could already picture the scene of Lu Yuan’s arm being shattered by his strike.
Before he came, the Prince had ordered him to show no mercy. Against the Village Chief of Celestial King Stronghold, a one-hit kill would be best.
So now, he was naturally going all out.
"CLANG!"
But the next moment, just as his rod touched Lu Yuan’s fist, his body jolted.
Then, blood trickled from the web of his hand.
It had been torn open by the sheer force of the impact. The smile on his face froze.
Lu Yuan showed no mercy. After knocking back the Earth Spirit Evil God with a single punch, he lunged forward, his robes whipping in the air.
His fist shot through the air.
A dark red Fist Gang, a full two meters in diameter, shot toward the Earth Spirit Evil God. Sensing a mortal threat, his opponent’s body flickered and vanished into the ground, disappearing without a trace.
"He used a Secret Technique!" Zhang Zhe yelled.
The Crown Prince was also nervous now. Lu Yuan’s performance just moments ago had been flawless.
He was practically overwhelming the Earth Spirit Evil God.
However, things like Secret Techniques were just too strange.
Although practicing them came at a great personal cost.
No one could deny the boost in power they provided.
They could even allow one to kill opponents of a higher realm.
Zhao Yu didn’t even dare to blink, repeating a single thought in his mind, ’He can’t lose. If he loses, it’s all over.’
King Bei You watched this scene quietly.
His face was devoid of any expression.
However, Lu Yuan’s performance had also exceeded his expectations.
It was the first time he had seen someone in the Divine Palace Realm cultivate their physical body and strength to such a degree.
And just then, Lu Yuan moved again.
He didn’t passively wait for the Earth Spirit Evil God to reappear.
His body shot into the air, and he clenched his right fist.
After a somersault in mid-air, his body spun like a top as he plummeted downward, fist aimed at the ground, and in the next instant, he struck.
"BOOM!"
The power of this punch was astounding.
The entire plaza of the Crown Prince’s Traveling Palace below was torn apart.
The Cyan Jade paving stones were blasted into the air.
The main hall itself shook as if in an earthquake.
If not for the timely protection of the experts present...
...the main hall of the Crown Prince’s Traveling Palace would have likely been smashed to pieces.
After the smoke and dust settled...
...a blood-curdling scream rang out.
The Earth Spirit Evil God’s lower body was trapped in a fissure in the ground, his legs reduced to a bloody pulp.
His Dantian had also been shattered.
His rod was nowhere to be seen.
Seeing this, a gleam appeared in the Crown Prince’s eyes, while King Bei You’s face turned grim.
He hadn’t expected Lu Yuan to be so powerful.
But it didn’t matter. He just waved his hand, ordering his men to carry the Earth Spirit Evil God away.
Then, a Storage Ring was tossed onto the Crown Prince’s table.
This was clearly the wager.
"Continue!"
King Bei You’s cold voice rang out, and another figure stepped forward.
This person’s cultivation was at the Divine Origin Realm.
He had a scrawny figure, and a dark luster flickered around his body.
Standing there, he exuded no aura whatsoever.
The official at the side said nothing this time. Facing the Crown Prince’s gaze, he could only stammer, "I... I don’t know this person’s origins, but judging by his aura, he should be very strong."
A Divine Origin Realm expert was definitely considered a high-level figure, even within the Prince’s Mansion.
After all, such an existence could already be enfeoffed as a City Marquis within the imperial court.
However, the son of the Marquis of Yundu spoke up, "Ancient Zombie Soul. He is an expert from the Southern Border. He once studied all kinds of poisons, then absorbed the blood of a poison zombie. His physical body is powerful and impervious to weapons. It’s said no one in the same realm has ever been able to break through his Defense."
"And most importantly, his Magical Power contains zombie poison. He once killed a Divine Power Powerhouse while only in the Divine Origin Realm. His combat prowess is terrifying."
"His status in the Prince’s Mansion must be quite high."
So, he was an expert from the Southern Border; no wonder the official from the Crown Prince’s Mansion didn’t recognize him.
Then, everyone fell into contemplation. Who would dare to fight against such a character?
One careless mistake could lead to being poisoned to death, and it would be a death in vain.
Besides, many people had heard of this name.
It was said that he had once massacred a city in the Southern Border, earning universal condemnation, which forced him to flee to Dayong. No one expected him to have been recruited by King Bei You.
At this moment, King Bei You was looking at the Crown Prince, clearly waiting for him to send out one of his subordinates.
This put the Crown Prince of Dayong, seated in the main position, in a very difficult spot.
Among the Noble Disciples he was on good terms with, there were indeed Divine Origin Realm experts, but who among them could defeat this Ancient Zombie Soul?
If one of them actually died here, he would have a hard time explaining it to their family.
These last two experts sent out by King Bei You were both ruthless killers, clearly aiming to take a life.
But the Crown Prince was unwilling to concede.
If his subordinate fought and died, losing honorably, perhaps no one would say anything. But to concede directly...
...not only would it severely damage his prestige as the Crown Prince...
...but King Bei You and his Father Emperor had also always been at odds.
If the Yong Emperor learned that he had bowed his head to King Bei You in the Northern Border, it would surely displease him.
This was the last thing the Crown Prince wanted to see.
But if he were to send someone to fight, he really didn’t have a Divine Origin Realm expert he could casually send to their death.
Just as he was caught in this dilemma, Lu Yuan smiled.
’He had just been wondering how to make King Bei You and the Crown Prince have a complete falling out. Wasn’t this the perfect opportunity?’
’He knew about this Ancient Zombie Soul. According to the Northern Barbarians’ intelligence, not only was he quite strong himself, but he also commanded an elite unit of over a hundred men.’
’Nearly every one of them was in the Innate Realm. He had brought them from the Southern Border, and they were fiercely loyal to him.’
’They were originally a force of a thousand, but after being hunted all the way from the Southern Border to Dayong’s Northern Border, less than one in ten survived. Still, this was a testament to the strength of this elite unit.’
’At the very least, their combat experience was more than ample.’
’Because of his own strength and this elite unit, Ancient Zombie Soul held a high position in the Beiyou Royal Mansion.’
’If I were to kill this man...’
’...King Bei You would naturally be unwilling to accept it.’
’Lu Yuan, as the Village Chief of Celestial King Stronghold and a Jianghu Giant, was still needed by the Crown Prince to attack the Northern Barbarians.’
’So, of course, the Crown Prince would protect him.’
’Once a rift formed, it could very well be the last straw that breaks the camel’s back.’
Thinking of this, Lu Yuan cracked his knuckles.
A sinister chuckle escaped his lips. "Heh heh, Ancient Zombie Soul, is it? I’ve heard the name. Your Highness, Crown Prince, I’d like to test this expert from the Southern Border and see if he’s really as formidable as the legends say."
After Lu Yuan finished speaking, he began to exude the aura befitting a Jianghu Giant.
His current identity was not Prince Qin of the Northern Barbarians, but the Village Chief of the Celestial King Stronghold.
He was also a domineering, sinister, and ruthless character.
From the moment King Bei You entered the hall, his attitude toward him had finally stirred dissatisfaction in the heart of this Village Chief of the Celestial King Stronghold, who was now preparing to strike back.
This was perfectly reasonable. No one could say otherwise.
After speaking, Lu Yuan shot a dark, provocative glare at King Bei You.
His unruly and defiant nature was on full display.