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Chapter 701

Chapter 701: 701

Witnessing Xiao Zheng take his leave, those Sky Net warriors merely gave him a cold glance before withdrawing. Sha Luoming immediately knew that Xiao Zheng truly intended to spare him and let him return to the Huashan Sect to deliver the news.

And so, Sha Luoming, although his Dantian had been destroyed, shakily stood up and started making his way outside, preparing to return to the Huashan Sect. With his experience as a Grandmaster, he knew that once back at the Sect, despite a significant drop in status, he could still live fairly well.

Everyone cherishes their life, and Sha Luoming was no exception; he was not ready to die. Therefore, not daring to delay any longer, he hurried in the direction of the Huashan Sect.

When Sha Luoming returned to the Huashan Sect, the whole sect was in an uproar.

The Hua Mountain Sect Master, upon hearing the news, immediately ordered for the medical experts within the Sect to treat Sha Luoming, for the loss of any Grandmaster was an unbearable burden for a martial sanctuary. He naturally wanted to save Sha Luoming if at all possible.

However, after the medical experts examined him, they could only despairingly shake their heads, stating that Sha Luoming’s Dantian had been utterly destroyed, leaving no hope for recovery. He was henceforth nothing but a cripple.

"Damn you, Xiao Zheng!"

The Hua Mountain Sect Master roared with fury once again.

"Elder Sha, what exactly happened? Tell me everything in detail," the Hua Mountain Sect Master said, looking at Sha Luoming with a solemn face.

Knowing that Sha Luoming could no longer recover, the Hua Mountain Sect Master’s regard and courtesy for him had noticeably lessened.

Sha Luoming sighed softly but knew that he was no longer the influential Elder he once was; he had to accept this change. Therefore, he truthfully relayed Xiao Zheng’s message to the Hua Mountain Sect Master in detail.

"Arrogant!"

"What is tolerable and what is not?"

"Our Huashan Sect, having been a martial sanctuary for so many years, has never suffered such humiliation!"

In the room were other Elders of the Huashan Sect, who all shouted angrily upon hearing Sha Luoming’s account.

The Hua Mountain Sect Master’s face grew even darker, as if about to drip with water.

"Sect Leader, give the command. Let’s dispatch all the masters of our Huashan Sect and slaughter that Xiao Zheng!"

"Indeed. His actions have gone too far. I fear the other sects are already laughing at us! If we do not strike back, how can our Huashan Sect save face?"

"Yun Feiyang even hangs him on that flagpole! This is a blatant slap to our face!"

All the Elders were furiously indignant, each one eager to send out the Huashan Sect’s masters to execute Xiao Zheng.

"Have you lost your minds?" The Hua Mountain Sect Master shouted sternly.

"Huh?"

All the Elders instantly quieted down, looking at the Hua Mountain Sect Master with bewilderment.

"Look," the Hua Mountain Sect Master said, pointing at Sha Luoming. "We dispatched two Grandmasters this time, both formidable masters, yet Xiao Zheng easily defeated them!"

"Moreover, this defeat was unlike any ordinary defeat; Xiao Zheng had the full capability to kill them. Battles between masters are usually such that defeat is easy, but killing is difficult!"

"Xiao Zheng could easily have killed two of our Huashan Sect’s Grandmaster-level experts. Tell me, what level of strength do you think he possesses now?"

"Do you still wish to go out and confront him?"

The room fell into dead silence. The many Elders looked at each other, unable to utter a word.

Had it not been for the reminder from the Hua Mountain Sect Master, they might not have realized this point.

"That Xiao Zheng, at most just in his twenties, how could he possess such terrifying strength? Could he already be in the mid-stage of a Great Grandmaster?" asked an Elder, his voice trembling.

The others nodded in agreement, deeply moved.

They’d already regarded Xiao Zheng with utmost seriousness, having dispatched two Grandmasters to assassinate him. Yet, they had not anticipated Xiao Zheng’s strength to be so astonishing, leaving two Grandmasters unable to defeat him!

"Sigh," the Hua Mountain Sect Master sighed deeply, "We have underestimated the heroes of the world. As a martial sanctuary, our Huashan Sect indeed has many experts emerge, but out in the wider world, there are various geniuses arising as well!"

"If we think that being a martial sanctuary means we can look down on everyone, we will eventually face grave losses! This clash with Sky Net is a profound lesson. In fact, what enmity or grudge do we have with the Evil God? Everything started because Yun Feiyang could not tolerate Xiao Zheng.

"Such a trivial reason has led to this. Our Huashan Sect has suffered the most significant losses in decades! A True Disciple of a Half-step Master, a Half-step Master level Elder, and two Grandmaster level influential Elders!"

"My heart bleeds! We all know how difficult it is to cultivate a Grandmaster, but such talents have been thoughtlessly squandered, what a waste? Tell me, what a waste?"

The many Elders fell into silence.

It had to be acknowledged that the Hua Mountain Sect Master made a very sound point.

The cause of this entire affair was truly too absurd; it was simply because Yun Feiyang could not stand Xiao Zheng and kept provoking him.

Yet, the result was so devastating that the Huashan Sect faced its gravest losses in decades!

"We’ve been at the pinnacle for too long, becoming somewhat arrogant and conceited," the Hua Mountain Sect Master said with a long sigh.

"Then... Sect Leader, what should we do about this Evil God matter? Surely... we aren’t just going to let it go?"

An Elder could not help but speak up.

The other Elders also looked towards the Hua Mountain Sect Master.

"Hmph, of course we won’t let it go!" The Hua Mountain Sect Master snorted coldly, as killing intent surged from within him.

"I admit that the cause of this incident lies with our Huashan Sect. However, while our Huashan Sect can provoke others, no one else is allowed to provoke us. Xiao Zheng repeatedly killed important members of our Huashan Sect. No matter his reasons, no matter how just and honorable, he must die, without a place to bury him!"

The many Elders nodded their approval upon hearing this.

This was the true nature of a martial sanctuary: domineering and overbearing.

"So, what shall we do?" The many Elders were puzzled at this point; they felt it unreasonable to fight, yet reluctant not to fight.

"Hmph, he said he wants to come to us for trouble, didn’t he? Well, we’ll just wait for him here!" the Hua Mountain Sect Master said coldly.

"In our Huashan Sect’s stronghold, no matter how powerful he is, there is only one path for him, a dead end," the Hua Mountain Sect Master stated with chilling certainty.