Urban Extraordinary Immortal Doctor
Chapter 493: Challenging Xuan Nan

Chapter 493: Chapter 493: Challenging Xuan Nan

Heaven Level Techniques were extremely rare in the Huaxia Ancient Martial World, and not commonly seen even in the Hidden Sect World. It was unknown whether Fang Bai’s Heaven Level Technique came from his mentorship lineage or he gained it through a serendipitous opportunity.

Although Master Xuan Nan was full of curiosity about this question, he would never ask, as it was a taboo topic in the Ancient Martial World. Who would willingly divulge the origins of their own Cultivation Technique? If it attracted covetous attention, it could lead to a fatal disaster, and by then it would be too late for regrets.

"What brings young benefactor Fang to visit Shaolin? May you share it with this old monk?"

Master Xuan Nan gestured to the two meditation cushions opposite him, signaling Fang Bai and Long Jingtian to sit down, then he asked again.

The three of them sat in a ’品’ character arrangement. Fang Bai simplified and recounted the massacre that befell his mentor’s sect, Myriad Medicine Valley, by the hands of the three major sects, to Master Xuan Nan.

The elders like Jueren sitting beside them bowed their heads with eyes downcast and faces tinged with guilt. Unsure whether Master Xuan Nan would unleash his thunderous fury after hearing about the incident, they felt somewhat uneasy.

"Sinful! Sinful! Fortunately, those disciples stopped in time and repented, thus avoiding a grave error. Otherwise, the millennial reputation of Shaolin would have been destroyed in an instant!"

Master Xuan Nan’s complexion was grave and his expression serious as he spoke to Jueren in an unquestionable tone: "As the Abbot, you cannot shirk responsibility for this incident. Starting today, you are to resign from the position of Abbot and reflect against the wall in the ’Martial Dao Tower’ for the next ten years, without leaving Shaolin!"

A pause followed before he continued, "As for the disciples involved in the Myriad Medicine Valley incident, they are to be punished with five years of wall facing in the ’Reflection Hall’ on the back mountain, without the right to cultivate higher-level Techniques, serving as a warning to others!"

"Amitabha! The elder is wise. I am willing to accept the punishment!"

Jueren clasped his hands together and spoke out loud.

Far from feeling dejected or regretful after being stripped of the Abbot title, Jueren secretly felt relieved.

Elders like Juecong and Jueming were envious of Jueren, wishing that Master Xuan Nan would mete out the same punishment to them.

Though Master Xuan Nan’s order for Jueren to reflect against the wall in the "Martial Dao Tower" for ten years seemed like a severe punishment, it was actually a colossal opportunity for Jueren.

Reflecting in the tower gave him the chance to be in close contact with Master Xuan Nan, and perhaps some day, if Master Xuan Nan was in a good mood, he would give Jueren some pointers.

As a Heaven Level Martial Artist, Master Xuan Nan’s understanding and insights into the Martial Dao far surpassed those of an Earth Level Martial Artist. The problems that had once seemed insurmountable to Jueren might just evaporate with a few words from Master Xuan Nan, helping him to breakthrough his bottleneck and reaching a new realm in the Martial Dao.

"May I ask if the punishment the old monk has decided satisfies young benefactor Fang?"

Master Xuan Nan’s gaze shifted away from Jueren as he inquired with a smile to Fang Bai.

Fang Bai replied with a smile, "As long as the master agrees to a battle with me, all grievances between us and Shaolin will be wiped clean with a laugh, never to be raised again! What say you?"

His statement amounted to a direct challenge to Master Xuan Nan. Upon hearing this, the elders such as Jueren showed expressions of displeasure, thinking that Fang Bai was far too arrogant and was overestimating his strength.

Even the Sweeping Monk Xuan Ku felt somewhat discontented.

Despite Fang Bai having defeated Abbot Jueren and withstanding the pressure of Xuan Ku’s aura earlier on, proving his formidable strength, this did not imply he was qualified to challenge Master Xuan Nan.

After all, Master Xuan Nan was a martial artist who had stepped into the Heaven Level Realm, and his strength was far beyond what an Earth Level Martial Artist could imagine.

It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say that even five Xuan Ku at Earth Level Perfection weren’t necessarily a match for Master Xuan Nan alone, which shows just how powerful a Heaven Level Martial Artist is.

In the eyes of the elders like Jueren, although Fang Bai was strong, his strength was at best enough to fight against Xuan Ku. To challenge Master Xuan Nan, a Heaven Level Martial Artist, would simply be masochistic.

Perhaps Fang Bai didn’t care about winning or losing at all, but rather wanted to take the opportunity of a battle with Xuan Nan to gain some fame?

Xuan Nan is a legendary Martial Monk of Shaolin, standing at the pinnacle of the Ancient Martial World of Huaxia as a Heaven Level Martial Artist. Being able to fight him, even in defeat, would be an honor; once such news spread, it would be hard for Fang Bai not to become famous in the Ancient Martial World of Huaxia.

"Fang Bai, Master Xuan Nan is a high monk who has attained the Dao, and besides, he is of an advanced age; it would be rather inappropriate for him to engage in fisticuffs again! If you really want to fight, I’ll take you on later!"

Long Jingtian, worried that Fang Bai’s words would displease Xuan Nan, kept making eye signals to Fang Bai.

Almost everyone inside the tower believed that Xuan Nan would reject Fang Bai’s challenge, but to their surprise, Xuan Nan just smiled faintly and nodded, saying, "Counting the years, it has been decades since this old monk has had the pleasure of sparring with friends from outside. Since Young Benefactor Fang wishes it, then this old monk shall accompany you for a few moves!"

Upon hearing this, Jueyuan and the others could not help but change their expressions slightly.

Even Long Jingtian was secretly shocked, his eyes widening in astonishment as he looked at Fang Bai as if he were seeing the young man for the first time.

Xuan Nan’s acceptance of Fang Bai’s challenge was equivalent to acknowledging that Fang Bai had the strength to challenge him.

"Elder brother, let me accompany Young Benefactor Fang for a few moves instead!"

Xuan Ku said hastily, feeling that his elder brother’s agreement to battle Fang Bai was more likely an attempt to resolve the grudge between Fang Bai and Shaolin, rather than a recognition of Fang Bai’s ability to fight his elder brother.

"Hehe, do you think Young Benefactor Fang’s strength is not qualified to battle me? You are wrong... all of you are wrong!"

Xuan Nan glanced at Xuan Ku and said seriously, "Young Benefactor Fang’s realm and cultivation level may be a bit low, but his true combat power far surpasses yours! You are not his match!"

His last words exploded like thunder in the ears of monks like Xuan Ku, Jueren, and the others.

Jueren and the other old monks were skeptical, deeming it unlikely to be true.

However, Xuan Ku, who had accompanied Xuan Nan in the Martial Dao Tower for decades, knew him better than anyone else and was sure his elder brother’s words wouldn’t be mistaken.

Long Jingtian’s eyes widened, and he looked at Fang Bai as if he had seen a ghost, saying, "Good lad, you’ve hidden your strength so deeply; I’ve actually misjudged you! When you said just now that Earth Level mid-stage is your true cultivation level, you must have practiced some incredible Cultivation Technique and possess the ability to challenge those above your level... am I right?"

The corners of Fang Bai’s mouth carried a faint smile, and he did not confirm nor deny Long Jingtian’s inquiry.

Sometimes, defaulting is equivalent to acknowledgment; there’s no need for further words.

Long Jingtian revealed an expression of understanding and murmured to himself, "Twenty years old with Earth Level mid-stage cultivation, combat power capable of contending with Heaven Level Martial Artists... truly a freak of nature!"

Sitting next to Long Jingtian, Dragon Maiden stared at Fang Bai with unblinking eyes, her beautiful eyes shining, her thoughts a mystery.

"Master, shall we spar outside? This treasured pagoda is an ancient monastery of a thousand years; it would be a sin to damage it in any way!"

Fang Bai suggested.

"Indeed, we should! In the mountains behind us, there is a place where we can stretch our limbs; please follow me, Young Benefactor Fang!"

Xuan Nan said, and surprisingly, his seated form rose into the air and flew out of the tower window beside him.

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