Chapter 204: Huikong the Slayer of Yun Zhongyu

Chapter 204: Huikong the Slayer of Yun ZhongyuIn Righteous Dao City, dawn had already broken. Yuan Zichu walked along the main north-south street, noting immediately that the number of cultivators who had returned to the city had greatly diminished. Many bore injuries, and presumably, a significant number had met their end near the Great Chasm.

Yuan Zichu sighed softly. He had anticipated the grave and terrifying stakes involved and had chosen not to vie for them. Thus, he had survived. Moreover, as a Golden Core period talisman master of notable accomplishment who consistently made good connections, few harbored ill intentions toward him.

Yuan Zichu settled himself at the Cloudy Tea House, only to discover some disorder within. After inquiring, he learned that the tea house's owner had participated in the battle at the Great Chasm and had died in a deserted corner.

Now, the tea house was temporarily maintained by a few of the original owner's disciples. Although it appeared normal on the surface, these disciples were also quarreling over the division of the property.

The Cloudy Tea House, established nearly four hundred years ago, was a reputable old establishment in Righteous Dao City. If the property were truly divided, it would likely lose many loyal customers. Yuan Zichu shook his head slightly and sat by the window to drink tea.

He had cultivated a unique spiritual sense secret technique that allowed him to overhear others' conversations. The cultivators in the tea house were gathered in small groups, discussing secrets, merely muffling their voices without being overly cautious like guarding against thieves.

Of course, truly secret matters would never be discussed in the tea house's main hall; a private room would be chosen for confidential talks.

Thus, Yuan Zichu could absorb the surrounding conversations without effort. Most cultivators talked about their personal and family experiences. However, a discussion between two cultivators caught Yuan Zichu's interest.

"...That night was incredible. To my knowledge, both the old patriarch of the Bai family and the old patriarch of the Qin family have gone missing. Only the old patriarch of the Duan family managed to escape back to Righteous Dao City, though it's said he was injured, severity unknown."

"I've heard more than that! The Nascent Soul high monk Miaoxin from Celestial Sound Zen Temple is also missing. However, Shangguan Hao from Majestic Sword Sect and Wei Ji from Feather Transformation Heaven Palace both survived."

"Ah? So many Nascent Soul cultivators died, who did it?"

Another cultivator joined the conversation.

"Of course, it was Yun Zhongyu from the Reincarnation Divine Sect! He fought with the old patriarch Lei Mingyang of the Lei family, forcing Lei Mingyang to abandon his physical body and flee with his Nascent Soul!" Searᴄh the Nôvelƒire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

"To think that a Nascent Soul cultivator would abandon his entire foundation just to save his life, tsk tsk, that Yun Zhongyu's terror is unspeakable!"

The cultivators all sighed in admiration.

"We cultivators should strive to be formidable beings like Yun Zhongyu! To act unbridled and do as we please!"

Yuan Zichu sipped his tea, his expression calm. Ever since the disciples of the Reincarnation Divine Sect arrived in Righteous Dao City, he knew that the battle for the Deity Transformation cave's treasures must have reached a decisive conclusion.

With Yun Zhongyu's astonishing strength, it was no surprise that he was the one who laughed last. Had Yuan Zichu risked joining the fray for the cave's spiritual treasures, he would have likely ended up just another soul under Yun Zhongyu's sword.

"There were no surprises… However, the power structure of Righteous Dao City is about to change," he mused. "The Duan family will surely absorb the Bai and Qin families. Fortunately, I had accepted an invitation from the Duan family earlier and became their venerated guest."

Yuan Zichu felt somewhat melancholic. He had nearly made the wrong choice back then due to the generous offers from the Bai and Qin families.

"Time to go back and draw talismans. I've heard enough," Yuan Zichu decided, standing to leave.

"Heh heh heh, Yun Zhongyu is strong, but there is someone even stronger than him!"

A one-eyed cultivator who had just drained his bowl of spirit tea suddenly let out a sinister laugh. The other cultivators looked at him in surprise. The man continued to drink his tea silently, clearly enjoying keeping others in suspense.

"Are you going to talk or not?" one of the cultivators suddenly stood up, his late-stage Golden Core aura unmistakable.

The one-eyed cultivator nearly choked on his tea. With an awkward laugh, he said, "Ha ha ha... please forgive me, I was just keeping you all in suspense a little..."

The cultivators all snorted in unison. They had thought he was some fierce one-eyed warrior. It turned out he was just a tease. Yuan Zichu chuckled softly and listened intently.

The one-eyed cultivator cleared his throat and continued, "Actually, it's nothing you wouldn't know if you asked those who participated in that night's battle. Yun Zhongyu of the Reincarnation Divine Sect is indeed strong, but he died at the hands of a Golden Core cultivator!"

As soon as he finished, the previously mentioned late-stage Golden Core cultivator slammed his hand down on the table, his tiger-like eyes glaring at the one-eyed cultivator.

"Nonsense!" he bellowed. "How could a mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivator from a six-level cultivation sect possibly die at the hands of a mere Golden Core cultivator? You must be joking!"

The rest of the cultivators also began to clamor. "Exactly! A Nascent Soul cultivator against any Golden Core is an absolute domination because a Nascent Soul cultivator possesses the essence of the Nascent Soul, greatly enhancing the power of their spells. Fellow daoist, don't try to deceive me just because I'm young!"

"Besides a few prodigies, very few can kill a Nascent Soul cultivator with just a Golden Core cultivation. How could such prodigies appear in an extraterritorial battlefield? They are treasured like jewels and closely guarded within their sects!"

Many nodded in agreement. The extraterritorial battlefield was perilous, and true prodigies seldom ventured there. Of course, some might choose to come for the experience, but even then, they were usually accompanied by cultivators from their sects to ensure their safety.

Yun Zhongyu was considered talented but not yet a prodigy. Otherwise, he wouldn't need to seek opportunities in such a dangerous place.

Feeling the weight of many glaring eyes, the one-eyed cultivator became somewhat nervous. He managed a wry smile, "Fellow daoists, I swear by my Dao heart that what I have said is the absolute truth! If I lie, may the heavens strike me with thunder, and may I never reach Nascent Soul in my lifetime!"

The late-stage Golden Core cultivator scoffed. "What use is your oath of a heart demon? Most Golden Core cultivators never achieve Nascent Soul in their lifetimes!"

"Why don't you swear that you'll never become a Deity Transformation cultivator instead?"

Laughter erupted among the cultivators.

The one-eyed cultivator felt helpless. 'How come nobody believes me when I'm telling the truth?' he thought.

Suddenly, someone from a corner spoke up, "I can verify that what he's saying is true."

Everyone, including Yuan Zichu, turned to look.

The late-stage Golden Core cultivator sneered, "And who are you to verify anything—"

His words halted abruptly as he saw the face of the speaker. His sentence froze in his throat, unable to proceed.

After a moment, he stuttered, "Wei... Senior Wei, I spoke out of turn, please forgive me."

Wei Ji smiled, "No harm done, just be more careful in your next life."

With a flick of his finger, a beam of spiritual light shot forth, piercing through the Golden Core cultivator's brow. The man's pupils dilated rapidly as he collapsed to the ground, dead in an instant.

The cultivators around looked towards Wei Ji in utter shock.

Wei Ji then stood up and stated calmly, "The one who killed Yun Zhongyu is Huikong, a Golden Core monk from the Mystic Azure Star's Golden Dragon Temple. The upper sect has issued a bounty: anyone with information on Huikong will be rewarded with fifty thousand small spiritual stones and three Soul-Breaking Spikes. Whoever captures Huikong alive will receive one hundred fifty thousand small spiritual stones and a bottle of Deity Nurturing Elixir."