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Chapter 254 - 254 238 Shocks Nanling

Chapter 254: Chapter 238 Shocks Nanling! Chapter 254: Chapter 238 Shocks Nanling! “Bang!”

Like a flood dragon diving into the sea, Chen Yuan’s figure vanished in an instant from before Xu Yongnian’s eyes, and the rolling waters of Yunjiang surged as the sword qi in Xu Yongnian’s hands furiously expelled into the river.

However, Chen Yuan’s whereabouts were still utterly elusive.

In the vast expanse of Yunjiang, Chen Yuan was like a small fish. Even if Xu Yongnian plunged into the water, it would be impossible to locate Chen Yuan’s traces, and what’s more significant,

Xu Yongnian was not a good swimmer.

Even with Gang Qi providing a barrier, it was essentially like finding a needle in the ocean.

If that guy’s target was set here, he must have been well-prepared.

Although thinking this, the rage in Xu Yongnian’s heart did not subside; instead, it grew fiercer. The Dragon Vein Energy was stolen, and the Dragon Tiger Sect was brutally penetrated — this day marked the darkest in the history of the Dragon Tiger Sect.

And it had occurred under his watch. How would he face the ancestral founder after his death?

Moreover, before the opponent left, he dropped a fierce declaration that the fall of the Dragon Tiger Sect was impending. For some reason, upon hearing these words, his heart inexplicably fluttered.

As if that statement would truly become a reality.

Above the river surface of Yunjiang, Xu Yongnian searched a range of several kilometers, but still no sign of Chen Yuan emerged. After a long time had passed, he sighed and decided to return to the mountain gate first.

Planning to use other methods to find the traces of that person from earlier.

It was not only about tearing them to pieces but also about reclaiming the most crucial Dragon Vein Energy!

Half an hour after Xu Yongnian had left, ripples began to stir on the tranquil surface of Yunjiang, as Chen Yuan’s figure slowly emerged from beneath the riverbed!

Yes, since diving in, Chen Yuan had never left, instead, he had hidden under several large rocks prepared earlier, within which Chen Yuan had made some preparations.

Using sheepskin made into sphere shapes, completely filled with air.

This was what allowed Chen Yuan to stay under the river for such an extended period.

Relying solely on Gang Qi to ward off water would have never held up.

Slowly walking ashore, Chen Yuan took a deep breath. As the Vajra Glaze Body Technique operated, his qi and blood surged, and a massive heat emanated from his body.

Gradually…

Wisps of hot air ascended, and Chen Yuan’s damp clothes steamed dry.

Without lingering further, Chen Yuan immediately returned to the Chen Residence and ordered Li Dongshan to notify Yue Shan and others to slaughter Lin Feng, eliminating all traces.

Not to mention Chen Yuan, due to Zhao Nanshan’s reasons, was already resentful towards the Dragon Tiger Sect, he particularly disliked Lin Feng. In that case, why keep him around?

Afterward,

Chen Yuan changed into a fresh set of clothes in his room and entered the secret chamber.

With the Dragon Scale in his hand, a hint of excitement finally appeared in Chen Yuan’s heart. Opening the Heavenly Eye, a faint light emanated from within the Dragon Scale. Chen Yuan knew

that it was the Dragon Vein Energy!

Although this venture had posed great dangers, in the end, he had secured the Dragon Vein Energy. Next, it was time to prepare for the breakthrough to Reach Profound!

The Gang Qi inside his Dantian was also nearly at Perfection, the perfect timing for a breakthrough.

Shen Yanshu must be getting anxious as well…

Chen Yuan’s lips curled up, revealing a light smile.

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The news of the Dragon Tiger Sect being brutally penetrated shook the whole Nanling Prefecture the next day, well-known by anyone who paid some attention to Jianghu.

After all, the event was massive!

One of the prominent forces in Nanling Prefecture, the highly reputed Dragon Tiger Sect had been brutally breached, resulting in the deaths of dozens of disciples, a face-losing calamity.

Upon learning about this, Xu Lingtian’s fury overwhelmed him and he slapped Xu Caiyue in anger. After discovering she was pregnant, he had someone terminate it immediately.

A disgrace!

Gang Leader Shi Yunlong of the Changle Gang ridiculed directly, mocking the Dragon Tiger Sect as a bunch of incompetents who let an intruder breach their mountain gate and retreat safely.

The disciples of Shenxiao Hall were also quite delighted, spreading the news far and wide.

In recent years, having been encroached upon by the Dragon Tiger Sect multiple times and fought to standoffs, Shenxiao Hall had accumulated many grudges,

seizing the opportunity to ridicule them.

However, the Azure Flood Dragon Association didn’t speak out due to the terms of their alliance, but they couldn’t help mocking the situation privately.

Even Gold Mountain Monastery, usually detached from worldly matters, unprecedentedly sent people to inquire at the Dragon Tiger Sect about the precise cause…

Not only Gold Mountain Monastery, but all the forces in Nanling Prefecture were curious about what deep hatred had compelled their enemies to storm the Dragon Tiger Sect.

Initially, the people of the Dragon Tiger Sect kept silent, not disclosing any details. However, as the situation festered and numerous forces grew incredibly curious,

Xu Lingtian still had someone fabricate a story to appease them.

As for the matter of the Dragon Vein Energy, it was absolutely impossible to reveal it. In reality, even now, Xu Lingtian and Xu Yongnian were still coveting that Dragon Vein Energy.

Naturally, they did not wish for outsiders to intervene and share a piece of the fortune.

This was a grand opportunity!

Previously, Xu Lingtian had completely disregarded the Dragon Vein Energy within the Locking Dragon Well as fake, but given the commotion caused, it implied that the adversaries definitely had a way to utilize this Dragon Vein Energy.

If that was the case, then they could certainly do the same.

Xu Lingtian had already learned everything from Xu Caiyue’s confession before ordering to terminate her child. However, when he later led people to search the area, they found nothing.

Everything had been thoroughly destroyed by fire.

Only one stele was left, on which was written:

“Sect Leader Xu, don’t be in a hurry, I will come for revenge soon!”

The word “revenge” confused Xu Lingtian’s mind. He was puzzled when had the Dragon Tiger Sect ever provoked such an opponent?

But no matter how much he thought about it, he couldn’t figure it out.

Later, having no other choice, the Dragon Tiger Sect issued a Death Warrant in Nanling Prefecture, offering a large amount of cultivation resources and secret techniques as a reward for any information on the whereabouts of the group mentioned earlier.

The appearance and build of the leader were depicted.

It also mentioned that the person could unleash strength comparable to a Reach Profound strongman while being only in the Gang Condensation Realm and could produce a Dragon Roar with a single slash of his blade.

After this message was spread, many forces did not react much, thinking it was normal for the Dragon Tiger Sect to do so. If it had been ignored as if nothing happened, it would have been odd.

However, after Tang Qian of the Azure Flood Dragon Association heard this news, his eyes sparkled…

He thought of Chen Yuan!

Not that he had heard that Dragon Roar, but he deduced it from the strength displayed, feeling there was a slight resemblance.

Others may not know, but he knew that Chen Yuan indeed could exert strength comparable to a Reach Profound Martial Artist. In the entire Nanling Prefecture and even the whole of Qingzhou, there probably was only one such example.

Previously, Tang Qian was still bothered about how to eliminate Chen Yuan, even though he had offered massive terms to Xu Lingtian, who still had not agreed, but this time…

Tang Qian smiled.

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East of Nanling City.

Inside the main hall of Chen Residence.

Yue Shan, Zhao Beishan, Yan Qing, and Mo Donghe sat at the lower end, their gazes focused on Chen Yuan without speaking.

It’s worth mentioning that Mo Donghe had successfully made a breakthrough in his cultivation during these days, reaching the Gang Condensation stage, becoming yet another capable lieutenant under Chen Yuan, of course, this was also thanks to the Snake Demon Blood that Chen Yuan had given him earlier.

It greatly enhanced his physical body, enabling him to endure the agony of Heaven and Earth Primordial Energy entering his body.

By then, Chen Yuan had three Gang Condensing Martial Artists under him, combined with his strength comparable to a Reach Profound Martial Artist, even if he were to set out on his own, he could establish a major force in Nanling Prefecture.

A force that could rival the Five Great Forces!

Chen Yuan was holding the portrait released by the Dragon Tiger Sect, a faint smile hanging on his face. It had to be said, the depiction was very detailed, only the image taken that day had been of him wearing a human skin mask.

“Yue Shan, do you think he looks like me?”

Chen Yuan pointed to the person in the portrait and asked.

“Yes, he looks exactly like you, my lord!”

Yue Shan chuckled.

Chen Yuan shook his head, “You say he is me?”

“Yes.”

“He is not me.”

“My lord, he is you beneath that mask.”

“Heh… you kid, becoming quite the slick one,” Chen Yuan chuckled and scolded.

“I wonder what the people of the Dragon Tiger Sect would think if they knew you were behind a human skin mask, my lord. They probably really believe that’s how you look.”

Yan Qing’s lips curved, seeming quite amused by the thought.

Let the Dragon Tiger Sect search however they might, they probably would never guess that the person was Chen Yuan, right under their noses.

“Don’t be complacent.”

Chen Yuan warned.

Although the person in the portrait looked nothing like Chen Yuan, he did not relax at all; rather, he became more vigilant. The Dragon Roar move had been witnessed by the few in the Dragon Tiger Sect’s hall alone.

But Chen Yuan’s ability to match a Reach Profound strongman might not be so easily concealed, at least, Tang Qian’s attempt to have him assassinated must’ve informed him of the assassination’s failure.

Once they connect the dots from there, his target would become increasingly bigger!

It’s not that Chen Yuan feared the Dragon Tiger Sect coming to his doorstep, rather, he wished to give them a surprise, presenting himself in a new manner, which required Shen Yanshu’s help.

“My lord, Lin Feng has already been burned to ashes and scattered into Yunjiang,” Yan Qing continued to report.

Since Yue Shan and the others were Gang Condensing practitioners, and Mo Donghe had just emerged from seclusion, while Yang Feng was not fully accepted by Chen Yuan yet, naturally the responsibility fell upon him.

Of course, this didn’t mean Yan Qing was discontent; on the contrary, being at someone’s beck and call felt good, as it meant he had caught Chen Yuan’s eye.

Yang Feng had expressed his stance the same day, albeit belatedly; Chen Yuan did not hold a grudge, but neither did he trust him as much as he trusted Yan Qing and the others.

“Hmm, well done,” Chen Yuan encouraged.

“By the way, Magistrate Tao has concluded the investigation into Nie Qi Yun’s death… nothing else has come out of it,” Yue Shan said gravely.

He had been tracking this matter.

Though Chen Yuan was quite certain Tao Qingyuan wouldn’t discover anything significant, he had not relaxed his attention on this matter.

“Hmm… very good,” Chen Yuan nodded, as long as it wasn’t traced back to him, he hoped not to incur any trouble from Tao Qingyuan. He planned to stir up a storm in Nanling Prefecture,

which would be impossible without Tao Qingyuan’s unwitting cooperation.