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Chapter 937 - 33 Expulsion [Vote for monthly tickets!]

Chapter 937: Chapter 33 Expulsion [Vote for monthly tickets!]

"Penglai, today, has been implicated by you miscreants."

An explosive shout like thunderous tremors broke through the sky as the clouds shattered instantly, revealing a massive body sheathed in azure scales shimmering with light, gliding under the cyan-golden sky clouds. After a moment, a colossal dragon head emerged.

The Venerable Azure Dragon!

All eyes converged upon the majestic dragon head.

"Yang Shenlong is the new master of Penglai, chosen by Cang Sheng himself, and it is indeed the best choice. No one can waver this decision!"

Another aged voice spoke as an old, declining figure appeared beside the Azure Dragon.

Lu Mountain Old Man!

Seeing these two powerful figures return, the Penglai disciples showed joy. If they had a Divine Artifact and four powerful beings, Penglai would still possess the strength of a first-tier sect in the Nine Heavens, and the situation would improve significantly.

However, it didn’t take long for some to realize something was amiss, and their expressions turned cautious.

Because after the arrival of the Venerable Azure Dragon and Lu Mountain Old Man, they didn’t descend to talk. Instead, they flanked Yang Shenlong above and behind him, as if they were his Guardians.

This also reminded people of the rumors that the Venerable Azure Dragon had been seen on Shu Mountain, leading to speculation that the Penglai Divine Beast had already defected. And Lu Mountain Old Man, having been captured in the battle at Shu Mountain, could be present with a changed allegiance.

Had the Venerable Azure Dragon and Lu Mountain Old Man heard these treasonous speculations, they would certainly have responded emphatically, "Indeed."

After Chu Liang obtained the Divine Dragon Ball, the Venerable Azure Dragon could finally confirm that Chu Liang was the child of destiny mentioned in the Dragon Race legends, the inheritor of the Dragon God’s will.

Since then, the Venerable Azure Dragon fully acknowledged Chu Liang’s identity as the heir of the Dragon God, willing to serve him wholeheartedly.

As for Lu Mountain Old Man, the old man was somewhat pitiable.

In his generation, he too was once among the chosen of the Immortal Sect, a dazzling figure like a twinkling star. But because of his long lifespan, nearly all his peers had passed away, and his name slowly faded into history. Not willing to blindly rush to his death in Shenxu for the sake of his sect, he decided to rest and extend his lifespan in the back mountain. Finally, an opportunity arose for him to be of use again— to launch an attack on Shu Mountain, and the task assigned to the old man was... to duel with Baize.

Daoist Cang Sheng said it was because Lu Mountain Old Man’s cultivation was unparalleled, far beyond the rest, and he didn’t trust anyone else with this task. The old man wanted to ask him at that time... are you even human?

To make an old man on his last breath fight a Limiter, dragging out the fight as long as possible, was clearly a way of using the old man as an expendable pawn.

Thus, after his capture, Lu Mountain Old Man hardly resisted at all, was obedient and answered all questions, and Shu Mountain treated him fairly well. The two sides got along amiably. When he later heard the news of Cang Sheng’s betrayal of the Human Clan, Lu Mountain Old Man cursed vehemently and then took the opportunity to angrily sever his ties with Penglai.

When Cang Sheng fell, Chu Liang saw the opportune moment had come and sent the Azure Dragon to persuade Lu Mountain Old Man to defect.

The old man immediately responded, persuade to defect? Hah, you’re really underestimating me.

There’s no need for persuasion.

The old man had long harbored the intention to surrender!

Lu Mountain Old Man had drifted through life without finding a worthy master. If Warrior Chu did not mind, I am willing to take you as my foster son...

Given the old man’s seniority, Chu Liang could indeed gain a lot by being someone’s son, but he had no intention of depending on someone to look after him in his old age, nor was there a need for it. He told Lu Mountain Old Man that it was better to cooperate fairly and honestly without any need for allegiance.

He needed the Venerable Azure Dragon and Lu Mountain Old Man to return to the Penglai Upper Sect.

Penglai and Shu Mountain inevitably held deep-seated grudges; from the perspective of Penglai disciples, it would be hard to cooperate with Shu Mountain immediately. Therefore, any assistance Yang Shenlong provided to Shu Mountain was bound to face opposition. With his shallow experience, there would surely be those who would not accept him.

At this time, the Venerable Azure Dragon and Lu Mountain Old Man needed to step forward.

You say he’s too young, but aren’t these two old enough for you?

Let the people of Penglai handle Penglai’s affairs, while Chu Liang only made decisions behind the scenes—this was his typical method of operation.

However, upon returning to Penglai, Yang Shenlong had his own considerations.

If he let the two old men show themselves right away, they might suppress Cang Yun and Elder Cang Qiu, but it would not be a long-term solution. These two were headstrong and difficult to control, having only served Daoist Cang Sheng in the past. Their continued presence in Penglai would surely cause trouble.

Thus, Yang Shenlong directed the Venerable Azure Dragon and Lu Mountain Old Man to wait at a distance, ready to come to his aid upon receiving a signal from Yang Yuhu. Meanwhile, he returned to Penglai alone to clarify the situation. As expected, Cang Yun and Elder Cang Qiu immediately rebelled.

At this moment, news came forth, Venerable Azure Dragon and Lu Mountain Old Man descended with the force of a thunderclap.

The rot of Penglai wasn’t the problem of a single Cang Sheng, but a toxic abscess accumulated over the years, which must be ruthlessly and thoroughly eradicated for rebirth. Now, Yang Shenlong is determined to expel the poison and pull the abscesses from head to toe for Penglai!

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"Haven’t you two already switched allegiance to Shu Mountain? When has Penglai ever needed outsiders to meddle in its affairs?" Daoist Cang Yun shouted loudly.

In terms of cultivation, facing two against two, he and Elder Cang Qiu stood no chance of victory. Therefore, the moment he saw these two people, a solemn expression surged on Daoist Cang Yun’s face.

"Don’t slander us!" retorted Lu Mountain Old Man angrily from the sky, "What grudge do Penglai and Shu Mountain have against each other? It’s clear that Cang Sheng and the likes of you have been overbearingly oppressive and have incited enmity, leading Penglai to face enemies on all fronts, reaching today’s difficult situation. If Penglai does not rectify the chaos and return to the right path in time, will it not be led to its doom by the likes of you!"

"Yang Shenlong shall be the new leader of Penglai, and we are willing to follow him," announced Azure Dragon with a grave voice.

Elder Cang Qiu spat out in hatred, "You are all the running dogs of Shu Mountain, I will kill you!"

He naturally wouldn’t dare confront two Tianyuan cultivators, but instead, gathered dark thunder and sent purple lightning skittering, casting a sudden giant bolt of lightning at Yang Shenlong, hoping to crush this new leader outright.

"How dare you!"

The two cultivators in the sky were already prepared, and Lu Mountain Old Man raised his eyebrows to respond, instantly raising a Black Mud Wall that shielded Yang Shenlong from the attack.

Meanwhile, Yang Shenlong activated his own great Dao, instantly shifted the Qiankun and moved to mid-air, taking shelter behind Venerable Azure Dragon and Lu Mountain Old Man.

Azure Dragon, splendid in the air, suddenly turned its head downwards and swooped down with a roar!

Even though previously he had been stricken and in a sorry state by Ksitigarbha’s True Body, that was against a Half-Eighth Realm, closing in on Tianyuan. The fact that he could withstand such a long fight without retreating was ample testament to the strength of this Zhenshan Guardian Divine Beast.

Facing Daoist Cang Yun and Elder Cang Qiu, even the offensive capabilities that were not Azure Dragon’s forte seemed tremendously powerful.

Boom——

This assault cleanly sent Daoist Cang Yun flying tens of miles away. With a flick of its dragon tail, it brutally lashed out again.

Daoist Cang Yun summoned a Heaven Lifting Hurricane, stirring up a massive sea tornado to withstand Azure Dragon’s advance. But the dragon spun its body, emitting a burst of blue jade light from its mouth, rapidly enveloping Daoist Cang Yun.

Boom! A thud!

Dashed by the strike into the sea, Daoist Cang Yun did not resurface again.

Azure Dragon knew well that this attack was unlikely to have killed Daoist Cang Yun, as he was not adept at slaughtering. Most likely, Daoist Cang Yun had taken the opportunity to escape.

But since they were all once people of Penglai, Azure Dragon was also not willing to deal a killing blow, thus letting him escape. So long as he did not come back to cause trouble, he would not pursue and kill.

Elder Cang Qiu was similarly cornered. Seeing his comrade carried away by Azure Dragon with a single strike, he realized his chances were slim. If he could not rapidly kill Yang Shenlong, this day would certainly result in his defeat.

Elder Cang Qiu, whose direct combat strength was superior to that of Daoist Cang Yun, invoked Thunder Snake Avenue. Dark thunder streaked across the sky and as he stood amidst the thunderous sea, he resembled a resplendent deity, slicing a ray of light as he charged straight ahead.

However, just because Lu Mountain Old Man could not defeat Baize, did not mean he could not defeat Elder Cang Qiu. The old man waved his sleeves, and with a gesture, copious amounts of black earth flowed from thin air, swiftly wrapping around Elder Cang Qiu’s form, instantly transforming it into a tomblike mound.

Dazzling lightning shone through the cracks of the mound, but with every emergence, it was suppressed anew by Lu Mountain Old Man. After a momentary deadlock, no more attempts of resistance came forth.

It seemed Lu Mountain Old Man had gained the upper hand.

Yet he ultimately chose not to seal Elder Cang Qiu’s fate with an epitaph, instead speaking sternly, "We are all from Penglai Sect. I have watched your generation grow up and have always understood your character. Today, I wish not to meet you in a fight to the death. It is for the sake of our old relationship that I spare you. However, if you do not come to repent, sooner or later you will follow in Daoist Cang Sheng’s footsteps. On the road ahead, in foreign lands, you had better watch your own back!"

Having said that, he pushed his right hand forward and sent the black earth tomb soaring beyond the clouds.

From then on, both Daoist Cang Yun and Elder Cang Qiu, the opposition, were expelled from Penglai.

The host of Seventh Realm powers and Penglai disciples watching from below were somewhat dumbfounded and at a loss as they witnessed this unfold. They had thought Daoist Cang Yun and Elder Cang Qiu held the advantage, but in the blink of an eye, the situation reversed, and Yang Shenlong emerged as the unshakable new leader.

Yet, behind him, the shadow of that person from Shu Mountain loomed inevitably.

Yang Shenlong once again soared above the island, facing the elders and his peers below, he spoke out, "I know that those of you who remain here wish to restore the glory of Penglai, and I share that same desire. I, Yang Shenlong, swear to protect the Dao of Penglai. If you are unwilling to heed my command, this is your last chance to leave of your own accord. If you choose to walk with me today, then I hope that henceforth we will be of one heart and strive together, without stirring up further chaos."