Chapter 41: Wang Luo

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  Xue Liang seemed to be a generous and just person, but in the end, he used his own life to make Wang Gan pay a heavy price in the following days, either being killed directly or being caught and spending long years in prison.

  But all these are superficial. No one, especially a practitioner who aims for immortality, can remain calm when facing death.

  Instead, it's about putting all your cards on the table, fighting with all your might, and fighting for a better tomorrow, fighting for your own survival.

  Wang Gan had made up his mind to kill Xue Liang, this goal was unwavering and unshakeable, without any room for negotiation. Since he was reborn in this world, he began to understand his situation, then after killing several disciples of the Tianyuan Sect, he became even more cautious, never putting his fate in the hands of others' promises.

  No, Xue Liang did make a vow, but he didn't really believe it from the start. As expected, following them all the way here and overhearing their conversation made him even more aware that as long as Xue Liang was alive, he would be in trouble, and might even get killed by accident.

  Wang Gan couldn't tolerate leaving a hidden danger for himself, so he wanted to kill Xue Liang. Leaving someone who is full of resentment and hatred towards him in the world is foolish and irresponsible to his own life.

  His body moved slightly, and he instantly approached Xue Liang's physical body. The spiritual realm of the prenatal realm was immediately revealed, displaying its might.

  A fierce storm was brewing, and the faint, eerie aura of the Netherworld in the void was stirred up by Wang Qiang's powerful soul, forming a dark cloud.

  With my heart conforming to the heavenly heart, the celestial phenomena change color at every turn, this is the soul of the yuan tai realm, only by understanding the great Tao of heaven and earth can one have such majesty.

  Wang Qian's movements immediately revealed the results of his cultivation over this period of time, turning the clouds and rain upside down, leaving people hopeless.

  The immense pressure made Xue Liang's face turn pale, and a deep sense of fear arose in his heart.

  "This King Kong just now has not yet exerted his full strength? What kind of realm is this? Communicating with heaven and earth, the void air flows change, this is the soul becoming substantial, condensing into a fetus, it's only the Yuan Tai realm that has such means!"

  He was frightened by his own conjecture, and suddenly had an idea that he had been too evil for a while, and when he went out, he didn't make a good divination, and he ran into an old predecessor who pretended to be a pig and eat a tiger, came to tease him, and then teased enough, this is going to kill him!

  "No, senior, you are a predecessor of the Yuan Tai realm, why can't you get along with me, a small person? I surrender, admit defeat, and dare not offend you again!"

  Xue Liang originally wanted to make a desperate last-ditch effort and cause a big commotion, so the Tianyuan Sect disciples around him would see it and come to his rescue. But now all of his magical powers had suddenly subsided, without any surging explosive force.

  "Xue Liang, are you begging for mercy now? But it's no use, nobody can stop me from killing you today!"

  Wang Qian's eyes were calm and cold, once he made a decision, how could he change it? A cultivator must have the courage to advance bravely and decisively!

  The hand seal stirred, and the bitter sea imprint has emerged. A cyan glow illuminated a vast expanse of heaven and earth, gentle as water, yet filled with an endless aura of hardship and suffering that spread outwards.

  Just as Wang Qian was about to make a big move, a faint voice suddenly broke his momentum, and the sound wave condensed into an invisible sharp sword, piercing his brow.

  "How arrogant! As a disciple of the Tianyuan Sect, has it become so easy to bully me? And who can stop you from killing him? Let's see if I, Wang Luo, can't stop you!"

  Before his voice had fallen, a young man wearing a bright yellow Taoist robe appeared in front of Xue Liang, just in time to block Wang Qian's next killing move.

  This young man has crystal clear skin and deep, bright eyes, like a great sage or saint. When he speaks, his tone is neither warm nor cold, as if he were an immortal who had descended to the mortal world, without any hint of worldly aura.

  He gazed calmly at Wang Qian, and a dense pressure began to gather in the void, as if this sky was about to be sealed off at any moment, and anyone within it would be subjected to endless oppression and restraint.

  "You're Wang Luo? What's going on? Are you trying to stop me from killing Xue Liang now? Judging by your appearance, your cultivation is deep and your wisdom is all-encompassing. You shouldn't be someone who doesn't distinguish between right and wrong. This Xue Liang, waving the flag of Tianyuan Sect, just tried to forcefully take away a female disciple from my Qingyun Gate for his own amusement. I didn't originally intend to kill him, but rather subdue him and then have him hand over 100,000 spirit stones as compensation. Who knew he wouldn't even be grateful, but instead would frame me with all sorts of crimes, harboring malicious intentions in his heart? It's truly despicable! Now, I want you to give me an explanation: is it because Tianyuan Sect is the number one sect on Tianyuan Continent that you can do as you please? If it's a matter of good and evil not coexisting, then this kind of thing happens often. But my Qingyun Gate may not be as large or powerful as your Tianyuan Sect, but we are also a legitimate Daoist sect. Can you tell me what logic is at play here?"

  Wang Gan's eyelids twitched slightly, and his vast spiritual power gradually retracted back, the cyan divine power also subsiding.

  He could feel that this Wang Luo was indeed a formidable opponent, with profound and unfathomable cultivation. What's more, it seemed that he had grasped a mysterious Grand Dao, his soul was incredibly strong, and he appeared to have stepped into the threshold of the Yuan fetus stage. Although he hadn't fully condensed the Yuan fetus yet, it wasn't far off, and he could take that step at any moment. Moreover, his magical powers were robust, almost unparalleled among cultivators in the Foundation Building realm. Wang Qian's soul power was indeed a level higher than his, but in terms of actual cultivation, he was slightly inferior.

  This is not to say that Wang Qian cannot defeat this Wang Luo, but rather he does not have absolute confidence in thoroughly defeating him, so he immediately retracted his breath and suddenly became a rational scholar who speaks the truth, wanting to reason with this person once.

  Wang Luo furrowed his brow, his eyes slightly closed as if calculating and sensing something. After a moment, he opened his eyes, a flash of bright light flickering for an instant before turning to examine Xue Liang's expression.

  "Oh? Is that so? Xue Liang, what do you have to say for yourself?"

  Wang Luo's tone was still as calm as water, as if nothing in this world could stir his emotions anymore, and he simply looked at Xue Liang's face with a peaceful expression.

  All of this fell into Wang Qian's eyes, and it was a completely different story. This person had a calm mind, understood everything, calculated everything, and was truly terrifying in nature.

  Me!

  Xue Liang, under Wang Luo's gaze, managed to squeeze out a single word after half a day, but then couldn't continue. The words he had prepared earlier were now useless. He felt that Wang Luo's eyes had seen through him completely, and all his secrets were exposed. What Wang Qian said was the truth, so he didn't dare to lie with his eyes open.

  "It seems you're indeed arrogant and domineering outside, I've also heard about your deeds in the Tianyuan Sect. Who would have thought that even in the underground world of Youming, you'd still be so overbearing? At a time when the underground world is experiencing great upheaval, all major sects on the Tianyuan Continent are joining hands to cooperate and face it together. Not to mention Qingyun Gate being an orthodox sect, even demonic sects are contributing their strength to the cultivation world of Tianyuan Continent. And yet, you're doing something like this - forcefully abducting a fellow female disciple back for your own amusement? Truly ignorant and fearless!"

  At this time, Wang Luo seemed to have transformed into a family elder, severely scolding Xue Liang before shifting his gaze to Wang Qian.

  "Wang Qian, my friend, I've already understood the situation. It's indeed not Shu Liang's fault. Originally, you could have killed him without any consequences, but since I've encountered this matter, please let me handle it from now on. You also don't need to worry that he'll cause trouble for you in the future. Although Tianyuan Sect is powerful, what should be followed is the King's Way, not the Hegemonic Way. On the path of seeking immortality and longevity, everyone is a supporting object for each other; how can we scheme against fellow practitioners? Here's what I propose: I'll take out ten top-grade spiritual artifacts as compensation. You can return and give them to those female disciples who were bullied by him. As for Shu Liang, I'll bring him back to the mountain gate and report to the Law Enforcement Elder, letting him face the wall for ten years as punishment. Wang Qian, my friend, what do you think? If you have any other requests, feel free to say them out loud; if they're not excessive, I can also agree to them."

  To sum it up, Wang Qian suddenly realized that, without realizing it, in the exchange with Wang Luo, he hadn't gained any advantage and was even vaguely grasped by the other's initiative.

  He first acknowledged Xue Liang's mistake, then took out ten top-grade spiritual artifacts in one breath as compensation, and finally wanted Xue Liang to face the wall for ten years as punishment. The plan was well thought out and carefully considered, even if Wang Qian had a huge anger in his heart at this time, he couldn't act rashly, but had to think carefully about his suggestion.

  "Amazing, amazing! There's actually someone like this in the Tianyuan Sect. At such a young age, not only is his cultivation profound, but he also handles matters with just the right amount of force, truly brilliant!"

  Wang Gan couldn't help but feel a great sense of shock in his heart, and his eyes flashed as he glanced at Xue Liang lightly. At this moment, the latter's face had turned pale, and beads of sweat the size of beans were actually seeping out from his forehead.

  "Alright, Wang Ludao, you have clearly distinguished right from wrong and persuaded me with reason rather than forcing me with power. And since I arrived in time, the women of Qingyun Gate haven't suffered much loss either. Let's consider this matter settled."

  Wang Gan replied loudly.

  "Wang Qian, don't worry about me not keeping my word. To be honest, my grandfather is the head of punishment in the Tianyuan Sect and is in charge of the sect's laws and regulations, he is very fair. This matter was originally wrong on Xue Liang's part, so what I did was right!"

  Wang Luo seemed to know Wang Qian's concerns, and immediately revealed his own identity as the legitimate grandson of the Tianyuan Sect's Punishment Elder. This identity was not trivial, and he proposed punishing Xue Liang. Even if this young master had a powerful background, it would be useless.

  Then, Wang Luo casually waved his hand, and in the void appeared ten pieces of spiritual equipment that shone with a brilliant light and possessed great power. There were swords, sabers, whips, and all sorts of magical treasures.

  Wang Qian saw at a glance that these spirit-pressing treasures were all top-grade spiritual instruments, extremely valuable. Wang Luo casually took them out, obviously this person was wealthy.

  "Want me to unleash my full power and have another killing spree?"

  King Wan suddenly had such an idea in his heart, but it was suppressed by him in the blink of an eye.

  I'm not a killer maniac, so why have I been thinking about killing people and stealing treasure to get rich lately?

  "Huh? Brother Wang, are you looking at my wealth and numerous treasures, then thinking of killing me to steal them?"

  Wang Luo took a glance at Wang Qian's expression and suddenly said with a hint of a smile.

  "Haha, fellow Taoist is joking, I Wang Qian may have come from a humble background and small sect, but I'm not someone who would kill people and steal treasures for no reason. The matter has been settled, I bid you farewell!"

  Wang Gan's heart skipped a beat, and then he burst out laughing, picked up the ten scattered spiritual instruments with a wave of his hand, took big strides forward, and vanished into the distant horizon in the blink of an eye.