A crisp smack echoed through the air.
The elder in the sword suit hadn't even touched Luo Xiu's neck before he was sent reeling by a casual backhand slap.
The area instantly fell silent, so quiet you could hear a pin drop.
The Divine Sect Disciples' eyes bulged in disbelief.
The Great Elder is a powerhouse at Dao Jade Four! This wet-behind-the-ears brat actually managed to...
"You impudent little thief! How dare you disrespect the Great Elder!" a Divine Sect Disciple roared in fury, drawing his sword and charging at Luo Xiu.
SMACK!
Luo Xiu's figure flashed, appearing in front of the elder in an instant to deliver another slap. At the sa ti, Lao Ba let out a strange cry, leaped forward, and knocked the charging Divine Sect Disciple to the ground with a powerful slam of his rear.
"You scoundrel! Cut the crap! Don't you know to stand at attention when you're getting hit? Our Crown Prince just disrespected him, so what the hell are you going to do about it?"
Master Ping gave a decisive thumbs-up. "Eighth Master, that's so real gangster stuff!"
At this mont, all the Divine Sect Disciples were trembling with rage, unable to endure it any longer. Just as they were about to swarm forward, the elder in the sword suit spoke up. "All of you, stay back!"
Hearing his command, the Divine Sect Disciples all looked at the elder in confusion.
They were practically shitting on our heads, so why was the Great Elder still swallowing this insult?
Then, under the disciples' shocked and uncomprehending stares, the elder actually cupped his fists and bowed to Luo Xiu, his posture showing imnse respect.
"A mont ago, this old man was blind and failed to recognize the great mountain before . I hope fellow Daoist will forgive my ignorance."
"I am Huo Zhuixing, the Great Elder of the Swordfire Divine Sect. May I ask how my fellow Daoist wishes to be addressed?"
Though unwilling and deeply humiliated, Huo Zhuixing knew his limits. From those two slaps alone, he had recognized the reality of the situation—if they were to truly fight, he wouldn't even have a chance to make a move.
He didn't understand why, but in front of this young man, his entire body felt paralyzed as if by electricity, making it difficult to even move.
Luo Xiu gazed at Huo Zhuixing and stated coolly, "Asura."
"Asura?!"
At the na, Huo Zhuixing's eyes widened, and his heart pounded in his chest. The other Divine Sect Disciples also stiffened, exchanging glances in utter disbelief.
Not long ago, also on Zuo Qianhuang's ship, Elder Ji and his group from the Heavenly Moon Cult had been annihilated by a young man calling himself "Asura"! There were no survivors. Before his death, Elder Ji had managed to use a Soul-Leading Talisman to send a Divine Sense image of his killer and a record of the events back to the main sect. The Heavenly Moon Cult and the Swordfire Divine Sect were now allies, so of course, the Swordfire Divine Sect was aware of the incident.
Huo Zhuixing searched his mory and was horrified to realize that the young man before him was a perfect match for the Divine Sense image Elder Ji had sent back. Even so, he didn't dare let his recognition show.
He did not wish to follow in Elder Ji's footsteps. The only thing he could do now was ensure his survival first and then gather powerful experts to take revenge later.
As Huo Zhuixing's mind raced, Luo Xiu suddenly spoke. "Actually, I'm not a person who enjoys fighting and killing. My original intention in coming here was simply to diate, hoping both sides could avoid escalating the conflict."
"However, the venerable elder wouldn't listen to reason, leaving this junior with no choice but to use a little force. I apologize for the offense and hope for your understanding."
"Heh heh… Mister Asura's righteousness is truly admirable," Huo Zhuixing said with a smile that didn't reach his eyes, cursing him internally.
Luo Xiu reached out and patted his shoulder, smiling warmly. "Let's all get along peacefully and create a beautiful Three Thousand Worlds. Civilized behavior starts with you and … this is the quality we Cultivators should possess. What do you think, elder?"
"Yes, yes, Mister Asura's words are absolutely right," Huo Zhuixing replied, silently cursing a storm.
Luo Xiu smiled faintly and suddenly asked, "I wonder if the elder has a Magnetic Key for entering the Boundless Heavens? This junior is willing to purchase it for one piece of Spirit Jade."
Hearing this, Huo Zhuixing was stunned for a mont but decided it was best to be an honest old man. This young man was clearly not to be trifled with. If he decided to conduct a search later, it would be all over. It was better to be cooperative now.
Just as that bald chicken said, stand at attention when you're getting hit!
With this in mind, Huo Zhuixing promptly took out a square, black tal plate and handed it to Luo Xiu. "Please accept this, Mister Asura."
Luo Xiu took it, then produced a piece of Spirit Jade to hand to Huo Zhuixing.
Staring at the single piece of Spirit Jade, Huo Zhuixing felt a stampede of a thousand grass mud horses trampling through his heart.
A single piece of Spirit Jade... This is humiliatingly cheap. He might as well use it to buy a coffin!
"No… no need. As this is our first eting, please consider this Magnetic Key a gift from this old man to a new friend."
Luo Xiu retracted the Spirit Jade. "The elder is most generous. And you're right, bringing money into it would damage our budding friendship."
Huo Zhuixing: "…"
What damn friendship do I have with you!
"Elder, until we et again."
"Fellow Daoist, until we et again."
After that, Huo Zhuixing and his party departed in an undignified retreat.
「...」
On the spacious deck of the Thunderbolt Divine Boat, Lao Ba asked in confusion, "Crown Prince, why did you let them go just like that? It would have been better to just let eat them."
Luo Xiu smiled and shook his head. "That old man's eyes were full of defiance. If I'm not mistaken… he'll definitely be back with reinforcents to deal with ."
Master Ping shot Lao Ba a disdainful look. "Don't you know your Crown Prince loves to fish? And when you fish, you naturally want to catch the big ones, understand? These are just small fry. At most, they'll muddy the waters. What's the point of catching them? It's much better to let them bring so big fish over."
Lao Ba huffed, "Are you trying to teach , Lao Ba, how to do things?"
"You damn bald chicken, are you looking for a beating?"
"Co on! Hit right here! Give it all you've got! Eighth Master can take it!"
"..."
Luo Xiu truly had no desire to deal with these two. First Black Fatty, now Master Ping. There was never a mont of peace.
He looked down at the black tal plate in his hand, carefully sensing the magnetic patterns on it. "This Magnetic Key still has that old man's Divine Sense on it. I expect he'll use that trace to find ."
He put the Magnetic Key away and walked over to Zuo Qianhuang.
"Captain Zuo, how have you been?"
Zuo Qianhuang shook his head with a bitter smile. "Now that everyone knows I went to the Tianhe Secret Realm to hunt the Flowing Thunder Sky Python, they all assu I'm carrying the Thunderpython Stone. As a result, people co looking for trouble every few days."
"This ti, I am truly in your debt, Mister Asura."
Luo Xiu looked at Zuo Qianhuang's weathered face and felt a pang of sympathy.
These people have no fixed ho. They wander the Tianhe, relying on no one, taking on deadly jobs, and can only endure being bullied. Life is truly hard for them.
"Ah, please don't laugh at my plight, Mister Asura."
Luo Xiu smiled. "I still prefer it when you call Young Master Lin."
"Haha, Young Master Lin, this way, please."
As they walked, Luo Xiu asked, "Captain Zuo, do you know where the entrances to the Boundless Heavens are? I'm looking for the closest one."
Hearing this, Zuo Qianhuang stopped and waved his hand. A screen of light, an image from his Divine Sense, materialized in the air before them. It displayed a map of the Flowing Thunder River.
"We are currently in the ninth southern tributary of the Tianhe. The closest entrance… would be in the Tri-Rainbow State. There should be one there."
"Normally, it would take over ten days to reach Tri-Rainbow State. However, the Spirit Realm is not far from here. Young Master Lin can use the Teleportation Array there to go directly to the State."
"Furthermore, the Teleportation Array in the Spirit Realm is the only one that's unguarded, as the realm fell to ruin many years ago. It can be used freely."
Luo Xiu frowned and exchanged a glance with Master Ping. The two of them imdiately thought of the sa person: Lin Tong.
The Spirit Realm was Lin Tong's holand.
"Captain Zuo, could you take to the Spirit Realm for a look?"
"Of course, no problem at all. It's just that the place is a desolate ruin, shattered and barren. There's not much to see."
"..."
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