On the second floor of Fulai Inn, Xuu ngyuan beca the center of attention. Many people associated Xuu ngyuan’s identity as an Elder of the Cyan Mountain Sect, and coupled with his swift and decisive actions, they couldn’t help but hold the sect in higher regard.
What about the disciples of the Hengyue Sect? They were punished by the law just the sa!
There were so who were aware of the identities of Xu Jiang and Chen Lan among those present.
The battle outside the Hundred Treasures Pavilion between Xu Jiang, Chen Lan, and Li Yanbei still circulated throughout the city, and many people already knew that these two were disciples of the Hengyue Sect.
The grievances between the Cyan Mountain Sect and the Hengyue Sect were widely known in Guangde County and were no secret.
So prominent figures had long anticipated that Xuu ngyuan would execute Xu Jiang and Chen Lan to uphold the city’s rules.
However, they did not expect that this ti Xuu ngyuan did not seek help from the Cyan Mountain Sect or dispatch experts to assist, but instead personally took action.
"Judging by Lord Xuu’s strength, it seems he has touched the realm of Ninth-Layer Qi Cultivation."
"It’s a pity, though, Lord Xuu’s age is too advanced, missing the optimal age for Foundation Establishnt, and in this lifeti, it can only remain at the Qi Cultivation Stage."
There were discussions among those present, knowing Xuu ngyuan’s advanced age, it was highly unlikely for him to achieve Foundation Establishnt.
anwhile, the two magical artifacts, the White Dragon Blade and the White Moon Ring, not yet returned to the storage bag, also beca focal points, eyed by the cultivators present.
The power of these two magical artifacts had been witnessed earlier as they could cleave through Chen Lan’s Hengyue Dharma Body, as well as Xu Jiang’s Defensive Talisman.
Such formidable magical artifacts inevitably invite covetous glances.
Xuu ngyuan’s hearing was quite good; he could clearly hear the discussions around him but showed no response, acting as if he didn’t hear them at all, continuing to deal with the bodies of Xu Jiang and Chen Lan.
Xuu ngyuan collected their storage bags, along with the Cyan Ox Banner and other magical artifacts as spoils of battle.
Regarding Zhang Xiao, Xuu ngyuan also believed this person contributed to this battle.
"Zhang Xiao, although your actions were sowhat reckless, you played an indispensable role in the decimation of these two. Your efforts should not go unrecognized."
Xuu ngyuan glanced at Zhang Xiao, speaking calmly, with a hint of appreciation in his eyes.
To dare to intercept Chen Lan with only First-Layer Qi Cultivation power and assist him, striking with precision, knowing when to advance and retreat, not confronting Chen Lan head-on—such a person will surely achieve sothing in the future.
"Haha, it’s what I should do, no credit deserved,"
Zhang Xia laughed heartily, fully aware of his own limitations, recognizing his actions as rely a simple interference.
The key to victory lay with Xuu ngyuan.
For violating the Weapon Ban Order and killing in the city, Xu Jiang and Chen Lan’s bodies, as per the city’s regulations, would be hung on the city wall for public display.
Amidst the gazes of the crowd, Xuu ngyuan took away the bodies of Xu Jiang and Chen Lan, while Zhang Xiao managed the post-battle arrangents, coordinating with the Innkeeper to address the Fulai Inn’s damage-related issues and compensations.
Lu Ping secretly followed in Xuu ngyuan’s steps, observing his subsequent actions.
The behavior of Hengyue Sect cultivators using force and killing in Guangde County was a serious matter, and Xuu ngyuan managed it well this ti by dealing personally with the perpetrators.
As ti swiftly passed, over an hour later, a crowd of citizens surrounded and watched around the city wall of Guangde County, each looking at the two newly-hung bodies, buzzing with discussions.
The bodies of Xu Jiang and Chen Lan were hung on the city wall under the order of Xuu ngyuan, accompanied by a declaration warning that anyone found breaking the Weapon Ban Order and committing murder in the city henceforth would et the sa fate as Xu Jiang and Chen Lan.
This was truly a warning to others. And for the mont, many of the loose cultivators present were extrely apprehensive of Xuu ngyuan, not daring to defy the Weapon Ban Order.
Even Hengyue Sect cultivators were executed without hesitation; loose cultivators without background or familial connections would surely have to follow the rules even more strictly.
As long as the Cyan Mountain Sect governed Guangde County, the city’s Weapon Ban Order could not be violated.
"It’s fortunate for us loose cultivators to have Xuu ngyuan overseeing Guangde County,"
an elderly loose cultivator remarked, his eyes smiling with joy.
...
Inside the City Lord’s Mansion.
Xuu ngyuan tallied the gains from the battle, as Zhang Xiao stood quietly by his side, hesitated for a mont, and couldn’t help but speak.
"My Lord, we’ve slain the two disciples of Xue Wuyan this ti; once Xue Wuyan learns of this, he might not let it rest easily."
As the Second Elder of the Cyan Mountain Sect, Zhang Xiao knew well about Xue Wuyan’s strength, aware that he had been a Ninth-Layer Qi Cultivation Cultivator for years.
"Earlier, Chen Lan ntioned before his death that Xue Wuyan had recently broken through to the Foundation Establishnt Stage, becoming a Foundation Establishnt Cultivator. If Xue Wuyan personally cos to Guangde County seeking trouble with us..."
At this, Zhang Xiao stopped speaking, as his aning was clear.
Xue Wuyan’s protectiveness was famous not just within the Hengyue Sect but also known by many people and powers beyond the Hengyue Sect.
Didn’t Xuu ngyuan know about Xue Wuyan’s protectiveness?
Of course, he did.
"I understand your concerns,"
Xuu ngyuan pondered for a mont, his expression becoming extrely serious.
"Xue Wuyan might have indeed advanced to the Foundation Establishnt Stage recently, as Chen Lan claid. With his Foundation Establishnt strength, I am no match for him."
"But if he truly wants to avenge his disciples and acts shalessly to seek trouble here, Guangde County is not a place he can co and go as he pleases!"
"The Heaven-Reaching Profound Fire Array is still under my control!"
This Heaven-Reaching Profound Fire Array is the City Defense Array of Guangde County.
This set of the Heaven-Reaching Profound Fire Array was crafted by the Dubhe Institute and can unleash Red Fla Profound Fire, effectively restraining evil cultivators and demon cultivators.
However, since Guangde County is built upon a Tier Three Lower Grade Spirit Vein, the array level set can only reach a Tier Three level at most, which is far less powerful than the Tier Four and Tier Five strengths of the Heaven-Reaching Profound Fire Arrays in other large cities with millions of inhabitants.
Nonetheless, this Heaven-Reaching Profound Fire Array in Guangde County is sufficient to repel an intrusion by a Crystallization Stage demon fiend.
With such power, dealing with a Foundation Establishnt Cultivator would be no trouble at all.
No matter how strong Xue Wuyan is, he cannot surpass the Heaven-Reaching Profound Fire Array in Guangde County.
Upon hearing this, Zhang Xiao had words he wanted to speak but ultimately did not.
So long as Xuu ngyuan remains in Guangde County, holding authority over the Heaven-Reaching Profound Fire Array, Xue Wuyan cannot do anything to him, nor will he blindly enter Guangde County seeking revenge.
However, as long as Xue Wuyan harbors resentnt, Xuu ngyuan likely will never be able to leave Guangde County in the future, for once he steps out of the Heaven-Reaching Profound Fire Array’s range, Xue Wuyan will surely pursue him.
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