King of Creation
Chapter 533 - 527: Soul Hook Ledger

Chapter 533: Chapter 527: Soul Hook Ledger

"Protect Ye Zhen at all costs!"

Tian Guizhang’s voice, extremely resolute, not only caused Duan Yingnian to pause but also made the twenty-plus Vein Forging Realm powerhouses who had just arrived from the Sun and Moon Divine Sect stunned for a moment.

Protect a Spirit Transformation Realm Fifth Stage Peak martial artist at all costs?

In other words, even if it meant sacrificing the lives of the Vein Forging Realm warriors among them, they had to save the young man named Ye Zhen.

"Could this young man be the Sect Hierarch’s illegitimate child?" An absurd idea suddenly appeared in the minds of several martial artists from the Sun and Moon Divine Sect, one of them even murmuring the thought aloud.

The leading burly man with a dark face looked at Ye Zhen with shock in his eyes, but excitement was clearly written all over his face, "Who cares if he’s an illegitimate child or legitimate, being able to slay so many demons from the Longevity Sect, he’s a true hero!"

"Advance, follow the order!"

Even more puzzled was Duan Yingnian of the Longevity Sect!

To clash with their Longevity Sect over a martial artist at the Spirit Transformation Realm Fifth Stage Peak, what was Tian Guizhang trying to do?

Even if this Spirit Transformation Realm Fifth Stage Peak martial artist was somewhat abnormal.

As the Vice Sect Hierarch of the Sun and Moon Divine Sect, which had risen to prominence in recent years, Tian Guizhang’s orders were carried out without hesitation.

With swift movements, the twenty-plus Sun and Moon Divine Sect martial artists, led by the burly man, immediately protected Ye Zhen from all sides.

Ye Zhen let them do as they pleased, knowing full well that this was not the time for him to show off, and accepting their protection quietly was the best choice for him right now.

Almost at the same time the Sun and Moon Divine Sect’s martial artists had encircled Ye Zhen, the Longevity Sect’s reinforcements arrived. Seeing the Taoist-robed bodies on the ground, they were filled with killing intent and could hardly contain their fury. However, several leading Vein Forging Realm martial artists still stopped the others from taking action, turning their gaze to Duan Yingnian.

The situation in front of them was too significant; if a fight broke out, it could turn into a raging battle! It’s even possible that it could escalate to a life and death struggle between the two great forces of the Sun and Moon Divine Sect and the Longevity Sect. Naturally, they needed to understand the situation before taking any action.

"Duan Yingnian, want a fierce battle, huh? Then let’s have a clean fight!"

Seeing the situation, Tian Guizhang abruptly withdrew from the battle and returned to the ranks of the Sun and Moon Divine Sect with a cold expression.

Sure enough, Duan Yingnian’s brows furrowed tightly, showing some hesitation in his decision.

The previous attack to capture Ye Zhen was a minor incident; as long as their Longevity Sect prevailed, it would be to their advantage, with rewards and glory to boot.

At that time, the Sun and Moon Divine Sect would just grumble, have a war of words, and make some minor moves in private—as had been the case over the years within the Qinglan Martial City’s Five Great Forces.

But if the nearly fifty Vein Forging Realm powerhouses on both sides started a battle here, the consequences might be too much for Duan Yingnian, a Hall Master of the Longevity Sect, to bear.

Moreover, in terms of numbers, the Longevity Sect’s Vein Forging Realm powerhouses were clearly at a disadvantage. At a glance, they had four or five fewer Vein Forging Realm warriors than the Sun and Moon Divine Sect.

This was the difference between a Hall Master and a Vice Sect Hierarch.

Duan Yingnian was just the Hall Master of the Longevity Sect’s Vermilion Bird Hall and could command only a limited number of martial artists. In contrast, Tian Guizhang was the Vice Sect Hierarch of the Sun and Moon Divine Sect and could directly command the Divine Sect’s Sun and Moon Divine Guards, not to exceed thirty in number.

And moreover, there was also a disparity in the quality of Vein Forging Realm warriors between the two sides.

The Longevity Sect’s reinforcements primarily consisted of martial artists at the First and Second Stage of the Vein Forging Realm. In contrast, the Sun and Moon Divine Sect’s reinforcements, most of the Sun and Moon Divine Guards, were at the Third and Fourth Stages of the Vein Forging Realm.

If they really came to blows, although the outcome might not necessarily be in the Longevity Sect’s disfavor when further reinforcements arrived later, they would initially suffer losses among their martial artists.

At that time, as the instigator, he, the Hall Master, would definitely be held responsible. Especially with the Spirit Returning Assembly about to be convened.

"Hmph, Old Man Tian, you think you can protect Ye Zhen for a moment today, but can you protect him for a lifetime?" Having realized the stakes, Duan Yingnian’s expression suddenly turned contemptuous.

After he finished speaking, he pointed to the bodies on the ground and continued, "Old Man Tian, our Longevity Sect has lost nine members today, nine died at the hands of Ye Zhen. If you don’t give me an explanation, don’t even think about leaving today!"

"An explanation? I’ll give you a damn explanation!"

"You, Duan Yingnian, were the one who sneak-attacked first. Are we not allowed to fight back, just wait for death, huh? Besides, if we are to talk about explanations, you should first give the Sun and Moon Divine Sect an explanation for your Longevity Sect’s extermination of three members of our Moonlight Hall a month ago!"

With Tian Guizhang’s rant, it meant today’s incident would turn from a bloody battle into a war of words.

That said, a bloody confrontation in the bustling area of Qinglan Martial City would not be tolerated by other forces— the destructive power of Vein Forging Realm warriors is extremely frightening.

If things really escalated, it could destroy half of Qinglan Martial City.

And now, in the span of this confrontation alone, more than a dozen buildings within a five-mile radius had collapsed. Nonetheless, the innkeepers and waiters, each one of them, were all smiling cheerfully, without any trace of urgency.

"Retreat, if you dare, chase us to our Divine Sect’s Main Temple!"

Tian Guizhang, however, was extremely cautious, and even though he had already fallen into a war of words, he did not linger here too long. More than twenty Vein Forging Realm experts clustered around Ye Zhen as they retreated toward the east of Qinglan Martial City.

Before leaving, Tian Guizhang casually threw down about ten thousand Low Grade Spirit Crystals. The shopkeepers below whose stores had been destroyed gathered together, loudly discussing their losses, each with their own plan.

Such were the rules of Qinglan Martial City; you fight, you battle, you kill, it’s all fine, but after the fight, you must compensate for the losses you’ve caused!

Duan Yingnian watched as Ye Zhen, who was protected by the people of the Sun and Moon Divine Sect, retreated into the distance, his eyes red with fury.

He had the task of pursuing Yang Zhengxi and had seen Ye Zhen’s portrait several times, only recognizing Ye Zhen today.

Considering his task as a failure didn’t make him angry, but today his subordinates were killed by Ye Zhen alone – nine of them. This had forged a deep grudge.

"Ye Zhen, you just wait, you’ll definitely be listed in our Longevity Sect’s Soul Hook Ledger!" From afar, Duan Yingnian shouted with a sinister tone.

Upon hearing this, Tian Guizhang, who had just breathed a sigh of relief, furrowed his brows, "Ye Zhen, you must be more careful in the future!"

"What is there to be afraid of? I, Chen Changxing, have been on Longevity Sect’s Soul Hook Ranking for twenty years now, and I’m still living well. Haha, Brother Ye Zhen, your slaying of so many demon brats from the Longevity Sect today was truly satisfying.

Those bastards of Longevity Sect are always underhanded. I’ve wanted to move against them, but my status prevents me, and I haven’t found the chance!"

In the midst of speaking, the tower-like burly man beside Ye Zhen slapped his back, nearly knocking Ye Zhen out of the sky.

"Ye Zhen, let me introduce you. This is Chen Changxing, the commander of the Sun and Moon Divine Guards within our Sun and Moon Divine Sect, and a brave fellow of our sect. If I’m not around and you need anything, go find him."

After finishing, Tian Guizhang gave Chen Changxing a sideways glance and said, "For over a hundred years, Longevity Sect’s Soul Hook Ledger has had nearly a thousand names, but only three remain to this day! Don’t mislead Ye Zhen. Ye Zhen, you must be careful when you go out. If you sense anything wrong, flee far away immediately!"

"Understood!"

It was not until then that Ye Zhen firmly decided to join the Sun and Moon Divine Sect. The decisiveness and strength Tian Guizhang showed by bringing over twenty Vein Forging Realm experts had clearly exhibited his stance.

"Merely killing nine Guardian Masters of the Soul Sea Realm from the Longevity Sect shouldn’t be such a big deal, right? Enough to be put on their Soul Hook Ledger?" Chen Changxing’s massive head leaned over, full of curiosity, "Young Ye, tell me, what exactly did you do that’s so serious?"

"Uh... I also killed seven or eight Guardian Masters in Xining Martial City."

"You killed another seven or eight? Eliminating a dozen or two dozen Soul Sea Realm Martial Artists of the Longevity Sect isn’t really a big deal, right? Not enough. Back in the day, I picked their subdivision, only then did I get on their Soul Hook Ranking!"

"That should count. The Xining Branch of Longevity Sect has essentially also been picked by Ye Zhen!" suddenly interjected Tian Guizhang.

Chen Changxing was startled, "Are you saying, the missing Yang Zhengxi... you...?" He looked at Ye Zhen in amazement.

Hesitating for a moment, Ye Zhen nodded. The matter was bound to come out sooner or later, it wasn’t really a secret.

Suddenly, Chen Changxing let out an excited roar and slapped Ye Zhen’s back again, "Good lad, well done! Our Sun and Moon Divine Sect’s subdivision in Xining Martial City was destroyed by Longevity Sect twice, and many of the lads I trained lost their lives to that Yang Zhengxi.

I’ve always wanted to get rid of the bastard, but due to my duties, I couldn’t leave Qinglan Martial City!

Good, well done!"

In his excitement, Chen Changxing slapped Ye Zhen three times, and even though Ye Zhen activated his Red Jade Spirit Armor for protection, his figure plummeted to the ground like a meteor.

Chen Changxing extended his huge hand lightning-fast, stretching out a kilometer in an instant, and scooped up Ye Zhen with a look of shock on his face.

"Brother, I... I got too excited just now. Don’t take it personally, I was just really happy!"

"Commander Chen had several promising disciples a few years ago when he was training the Iron Guards. He sent them to Xining Martial City. They were supposed to be cultivated and then become his Direct Disciples, but instead, they all fell at the hands of Yang Zhengxi in Xining Martial City," Tian Guizhang explained to Ye Zhen.

"No worries!" Ye Zhen smiled, rubbing his shoulder, "Just don’t slap so hard next time!"

"Hahahahaha...."

Amidst the laughter, Chen Changxing casually handed a Talisman Lead to Ye Zhen, "Brother, if you need anything, just send me a Talisman Communication. Don’t worry about bothering me, nothing bothers me more than being idle!"

"Definitely!"

After exchanging Talisman Leads and not more than half a quarter-hour’s journey, they arrived at the Main Temple of the Sun and Moon Divine Sect in the eastern part of Lanshan, a sprawling complex of towering buildings that stretched into the depths of the sea of clouds.

"Brother, I’ll head off to deliver the orders first. When you’re free, let’s have a good chat about how you offed that bastard Yang Zhengxi," said Chen Changxing, his honest face hiding a glimmer of hard-to-detect sharpness.

"Go ahead!"

With a laugh and a jest, Tian Guizhang turned back to Ye Zhen and said, "Let’s go, Ye Zhen, I’ll take you to join the Moonlight Hall first and help you get settled in the sect!" (Want to know more exciting updates about "King of Creation"? Start WeChat now, click the "+" sign in the upper right corner, select "Add Friend," search for "Qidianzhongwenwang," follow the official account, and never miss an update!)(To be continued. If you like this work, welcome to Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendation tickets and monthly tickets; your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users please visit m.qidian.com to read.)