Chapter 61: Notorious Reputation (For Alliance Leader "Satan in the Moonlight")
“Excellent! ”
Amidst the collective astonishment in the hall, Fang Xi was the first to clap and praise.
“This Ah Niu is truly extraordinarily gifted; he actually managed to master even the secret techniques of my Primordial Unity True Art! ”
Fang Xi was overjoyed.
Being able to use secret techniques meant that Ah Niu would have no trouble condensing True Vigor in the future.
Having re-examined and perfected his Primordial Unity True Art, it had become an ‘unbreakable’ martial art!
Meanwhile, Hall Master Zhao next to him, who didn't understand Fang Xi's joy at all, unconsciously scooted his backside a little to the side, trying to maintain distance from this person.
As for what about earlier proposals? He must have been having a fit, talking nonsense!
This Youjian Martial Arts Hall's master and disciple are both lunatics; it's best to keep a distance!
“How dare you! You killed my Zhong’er? Pay with your life! ”
Inside the private box, Ximen He, who had originally been smiling as he watched the arena battle, saw the horrific sight of his son Ximen Zhong’s back exploding, his internal organs spilling out. His face first contorted in disbelief, then exploded in fury!
He roared, his figure smashing through the window, descending from above, and striking out with a palm.
Ah Niu raised both hands to the sky, meeting the attack with a stance akin to ‘Overlord Lifts the Tripod’.
Bang!
He reeled back seven steps, each one leaving a deep imprint on the arena floor. Suddenly, his cheeks flushed red, and he spat out a mouthful of blood: “True Vigor? ! ”
“You dared to kill my son? You’ll pay with your life! Not just you, but your family, your master. . . all of you will die! ”
Ximen He was enraged to the point of madness. He was already a Martial Master, yet he hadn't even taken down Ah Niu with a single palm, which only fueled his fury.
With another roar, he unleashed both palms simultaneously, his True Vigor surging forth like crashing waves.
Splat!
The next moment, a figure flickered.
Fang Xi had already appeared beside Ah Niu, his right hand seizing Ximen He's wrist: “You want to kill me? I can’t pretend I didn’t hear that! ”
“Hm? ”
Ximen He stared at Fang Xi in disbelief, feeling as though his True Vigor, cultivated painstakingly for years, had slammed into an impenetrable copper wall and iron barrier, utterly unable to break through!
“A Martial Master? How is this possible? ”
Ordinary martial arts halls only taught third-rate martial arts; True Force martial artists were their limit!
Only major martial arts halls like the Liefeng Martial Arts Hall would impart second-rate martial arts, enabling martial artists to break through to the Martial Master realm and forge True Vigor!
But wasn’t the Youjian Martial Arts Hall a rundown shack?
How could this be?
Before he could react, he saw the smile on Fang Xi’s face gradually turn cold.
Crack!
Fang Xi tightened his grip, directly crushing Ximen He’s wrist bones.
Then, he swung his leg, delivering a direct kick to Ximen He’s chest.
Thud!
Ximen He’s chest caved in, blood mixed with internal organs continuously spewed from his mouth, and his corpse flew off the arena, landing beside his son.
“He’er? ”
A roar of fury erupted from the private box with the shattered wall.
Old Master Ximen stared at his dead son and grandson. . . his hand crushing his pipe stem, his eyes looking as if they could devour people!
“This is bad! ”
At this moment, the martial arts hall masters below the stage looked at the two corpses lying side by side, cold sweat seeping from their foreheads.
“What’s going on? How did it suddenly turn out like this? ”
Zhang Minting was somewhat stunned.
“Ximen Zhong struck first with intent to kill, then was counter-killed. . . Ximen He couldn’t stand it and bullied the weaker, only to be beaten to death himself. . . Truly. . . they’ve met a tough one. ”
Mu Cang Long slowly let out a long breath: “But sometimes. . . no, most of the time, the Liefeng Martial Arts Hall doesn’t necessarily operate on reason! ”
“This young man has actually cultivated to the Martial Master realm too? The Youjian Martial Arts Hall actually possesses Martial Master level ultimate techniques and legacies? ! ”
“Oh no, Old Master Ximen was once the Martial Alliance’s top expert, his True Vigor cultivation long since reaching the ‘steel bones and iron sinews’ level. . . ”
“Heh heh, a good show awaits. ”
The martial arts hall masters below the stage wore various expressions.
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“Old Man Ximen, what’s with all the shouting? ”
Facing Old Master Ximen’s man-eating gaze, Fang Xi merely picked his ear: “Once you step onto the arena and sign the death waiver, there’s no blaming anyone for getting killed. Your son, acting as the elder bullying the younger, broke the rules first. Him getting killed by me is getting off lightly; I haven’t even settled accounts with you yet! ”
“Hmph! ”
Old Master Ximen clenched his fist, looking as if he would strike at any moment.
But he never jumped onto the arena.
Fists fear the young and strong!
He was old, and his discerning eye was sharp.
Although he was a Three-step Martial Master with ‘steel bones and iron sinews,’ this young Martial Master below could easily kill his son, meaning he was at least a Second-step cultivator!
In a battle to the death, he wasn't very confident!
Although Martial Masters could lock their blood-qi to maintain their bodily functions, alas. . . his heart was already in its twilight.
This was his greatest flaw!
Furthermore, Old Master Ximen had an even deeper worry in his heart.
What if. . . what if this opponent was a peak Three-step Martial Master expert? Then he absolutely could not act today.
Otherwise, the entire Liefeng Martial Arts Hall would be lost!
Fortunately, being an old fox, he had already made thorough preparations!
“Please, Young Master Qian, take a look. . . these two ruthless thugs, taking advantage of an old man’s weakness, actually acted so brazenly and killed my son and grandson. . . ”
In a flash, he squeezed out two tears and bowed to the side: “Please, uphold justice for this old man! ”
Beside Old Master Ximen, a young man in luxurious robes had appeared at some unknown point.
He wore a jade crown on his head, a brocade robe with a circle of golden copper coins embroidered along the edges. His smile was gentle, his eyes profound, carrying the aloof demeanor of a prominent family.
That circle of golden copper coins made every martial arts hall master’s expression change: “It’s the Qian family! ”
“The Qian family is one of the Four Great Families; do they intend to extend their reach into the martial arts hall world as well? ”
“This Youjian Martial Arts Hall is in trouble. . . ”
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“I am Qian Qiming! I was invited today to participate in this grand martial arts hall gathering. ”
Qian Qiming’s smile was gentle, completely devoid of arrogance, and his manner towards others was as refreshing as a spring breeze: “I did not expect to encounter two martial artists meeting such a tragic end; truly a pity. . . ”
“Oh? Is your Qian family going to stand up for the Liefeng Martial Arts Hall? ”
Fang Xi sneered, cutting directly to the chase.
The smile on Qian Qiming’s face stiffened. This person on stage simply didn’t play by the rules.
Or rather, he was too direct!
Who tears off all pretense the moment they meet? Is he not afraid of my family’s background at all?
After a pause, Qian Qiming’s smile also turned cold: “This humble Qian happens to hold the position of a judicial officer in the prefectural capital. This brother and his disciple killed someone, and according to reason, they should indeed make a trip to the yamen. . . ”
A death waiver, such a thing operates on the principle of ‘if the people don’t complain, the officials don’t investigate. ’ If one were to strictly scrutinize it, it’s still illegal!
Qian Qiming was also clever, directly using the authority of the government to suppress them.
Among the martial arts hall masters present, who would dare to defy the government?
This was an overwhelming force; if they arbitrarily labeled you a criminal, no matter how heaven-defying your martial arts, you would still have to surrender!
Qian Qiming had seen many unruly martial artists.
But what was their ultimate fate?
“Alas. . . what a pity. ”
Mu Cang Long secretly sighed, believing that this Hall Master Fang Leng would not have a good end.
“Oh, the government, I’m so scared! ”
Fang Xi sneered. At this moment, he finally knew what he truly wanted in his heart: “Young Master Qian, do you know that you dared to step out with your left foot first, which is truly a great taboo of mine! ”
“What are you saying? ”
Qian Qiming frowned, but a personal old servant beside him suddenly changed drastically in expression, whispering a few words into his young master’s ear.
Qian Qiming’s legs immediately went weak, his smile rapidly twisting into a sorrowful expression, looking utterly comical: “May I. . . may I ask, Your Excellency. . . what is your connection. . . to that person? ”
“I am Fang Leng. Back when I roamed the martial world, the elders of Three Yuan City, not disliking me, bestowed upon me the nickname ‘Ghost’s Bane’. ”
Fang Xi smiled coldly.
“Ghost’s Bane! ”
“It’s actually him? ! ”
A man’s name, a tree’s shadow!
In an instant, the Huifeng Tower fell into a dead silence!
Why was the Huang family, one of the Four Great Families back then, wiped out? Wasn’t it because they provoked this very person?
And now, the Qian family has provoked him again?
Qian Qiming’s face was pale, looking as if he might faint at any moment.
“Ghost’s Bane. . . Fang Leng? ”
Old Master Ximen, however, felt a bitter anguish in his heart, as if he had eaten several catties of Coptis.
You, a notorious fiend from Ding Province, what are you doing opening a martial arts hall for no reason?
Are you in the business of swindling people?
The next instant.
Fang Xi had already appeared before him, almost face to face.
“Ah! ”
Old Master Ximen had just tried to circulate his True Vigor, but found that he had lost all strength, and his body had become very cold, very cold. . .
Watching Ghost’s Bane kill the former top expert of the Martial Alliance with a single move, the old servant behind Qian Qiming drew his weapon, a fierce glint flashing in his eyes.
Clang!
The next moment, a white light flashed.
“Ah! ”
Qian Qiming screamed in agony, his left foot gone, a large amount of blood flowing out.
“May I ask, Your Excellency, are you satisfied now? ”
The old servant bowed, asking with utmost humility.
As a scion of a prominent family, he enjoyed all the glory in ordinary times, but at crucial moments, he also had to possess the awareness to sacrifice for his family!
“Hahaha. . . The Qian family is far more sensible than the Huang family. Now scram! ”
Fang Xi waved his hand.
“Disciples, let’s go! ”
With a flicker, he had descended from the upper floor, arriving beside Qing Sang and Ah Niu, and led the way out of the Huifeng Tower.
All the martial arts hall masters in the hall were utterly silenced!
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“Master, are you truly. . . the Ghost’s Bane who annihilated the Huang family back then? ”
All along the way, Ah Niu remained dazed and silent.
On the other hand, Qing Sang’s face was filled with disbelief.
“Who’s spreading rumors? This master didn’t annihilate the Huang family; I just killed a few people and robbed them a bit, that’s all. ”
Fang Xi said as he walked.
Not long after, they returned to the Youjian Martial Arts Hall.
“But. . . Master, why did you have to break this peaceful life and admit that you are Ghost’s Bane? ”
Qing Sang suddenly asked another question.
“Because your actions set an example for this master. . . people still need to face their true selves. ”
Fang Xi laughed heartily: “What this master pursues is unconstrained freedom, so why bother hiding it? Tonight. . . you all leave first, hmm, take Sun Hongdie and her family from next door with you. ”
Although the Qian family superficially conceded, the matter from back then might not be so easily settled.
Tonight, there will surely be a great battle!
It wouldn’t be good to accidentally harm the flowers and plants then.
Fang Xi’s spirit was exceptionally active now; he felt his True Vigor was practically bursting forth from his body, so naturally, he wouldn’t miss this opportunity.
Moreover, following one’s true self and being unconstrained doesn't mean seeking death.
If he truly couldn’t win tonight. . . then at worst, he’d just grab his Black Cloud Pouch and run!
As for advancing to Grandmaster, how could it be more important than his own little life?
This, too, was his true self!
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