White-Robed Chief

When Chu Li glided out of Falling Autumn City, it was already twilight and the sky was turning dark.

He went through a forest before gliding up a tall mountain. Suddenly, he stopped and turned around to look at the forest below him. “Just show yourself already!”

Mo Qianjun emerged from the forest and glided over the treetops, approaching Chu Li. He calmly said, “Zhao Dahe, I wanted to let you live a few more days at first and find a chance to kill you later. Unfortunately, you seem to have a death wish, so you shall die today!”

A smug look appeared on Chu Li’s face. “I’ve told Priest Fang that if I’m found to be dead, then everyone should know that you’re the culprit!”

“Hehe…” Mo Qianjun laughed scornfully and said, “How naive! Do you think they’ll believe I’m guilty just because you said I’m the culprit? They’ll have to take into account the condition of your injuries and the martial art that’s used to kill you. Don’t worry. The only martial art they’ll be able to identify is a sword technique of the Ocean Sword Faction!”

He slowly unsheathed a long sword and abruptly stabbed it toward Chu Li.

A soft whistling sound could be heard as the sword moved at lightning speed.

The sword appeared as though it had directly moved across space. The moment Mo Qianjun thrusted the sword forward, the tip of the sword had already reached Chu Li’s throat, giving him no time to dodge or react to the attack.

Nonetheless, since Chu Li had noticed Mo Qianjun’s killing intent beforehand, he managed to effortlessly avoid the attack. “Your skills can never compare with the swordsmanship of the Ocean Sword Faction. I can’t believe you would be so secretive, trying to cover up your tracks just to kill a person. How petty and narrow-minded you are. I, Zhao Dahe, won’t bother trying to cover anything up when I kill you. I’ll just kill you directly!”

He flicked his wrist as a cold flash of light appeared fleetingly.

Like an agile monkey, Mo Qianjun held his sword horizontally in front of him like a shield and quickly arched his back to hide himself behind the sword.

His technique he used when he moved his body was strange and bizarre. When he pulled back, it actually appeared as if he had completely withdrawn himself into the blade of the sword. It seemed as though the sword blade could indeed shield him from the attack.

“Ding…” The flying blade hit the sword blade and bounced into the air.

Before Mo Qianjun could feel proud of himself, another blade had reached him.

He pulled back and hid behind his sword again as he held it horizontally in front of him, attempting to block the approaching blade.

The swordsmanship of the Ocean Sword Faction was exquisite and profound. They even had a sword technique that could be used specifically to overcome hidden weapons. In order to kill Chu Li, he had been cultivating this particular sword technique to overcome whatever hidden weapons Chu Li might use, and had worn a treasured armor too. At the moment, he seemed to have made the right move.

Chu Li persistently launched more blades, consistently aiming for Mo Qianjun’s throat and face.

Thus, it became much easier for Mo Qianjun to defend himself. As long as he kept his throat and face protected, he was able to ward off numerous flying blades. He did not bother blocking the blades that had been coming at his body since none of them could pierce through his treasured armor.

Chu Li inched closer to the man and eventually switched from flying blades to energy blades. However, his attacks continued to be defused by this sword technique.

Although the sword technique was very effective, Mo Qianjun was secretly groaning to himself.

He never expected that Chu Li could be so strong. The hand he had been using to wield his sword was becoming numb, and he knew that he would not be able to keep warding off the incoming blades any longer. While he pretended to be unruffled, he was unable to deceive Chu Li.

Chu Li also knew that Mo Qianjun had been waiting for the right moment to make a strategic move in order to turn the tables.

After launching another blade, Chu Li suddenly retreated in a hurry.

“Roar…” There was a thunderous noise that sounded like a tiger’s growl as Mo Qianjun abruptly shifted from a defensive posture to an offensive one, thrusting his sword forward.

His movement was lightning fast, and the tip of the sword gleamed brightly. No one could have avoided the unexpected attack.

Unfortunately, Chu Li had been anticipating this move, so he had easily dodged the sword.

The sword contained an immense and raging force. The moment the sword pierced into its target, this force would surge into the wounded person all at once. However, since the sword had pierced at thin air, this raging wave-like force instantly turned around, surging toward the person wielding the sword instead.

Mo Qianjun’s body went stiff for a moment.

Chu Li opened his mouth and let out a long howl. He had performed the Stupefying Howl.

Mo Qianjun had been unable to produce more inner energy after having used up all the inner energy he had, so when he was caught off guard by Chu Li’s Stupefying Howl, his stiff body instantly became rigid again.

“Tsh! Tsh!” Two cold flashes of light shot through Mo Qianjun’s throat, and he was sent flying away.

Chu Li had been gathering all his energy to launch these two blades, which turned out to be unbelievably fast and powerful. Thus, Mo Qianjun was sent flying off by the boundless force in the blades.

Mo Qianjun’s grip loosened, and the long sword fell to the ground.

His mouth was wide open while he was still in the air. He was trying his best to breathe but there was a hissing sound coming from his throat as blood gushed out from his wounds. His strength was gradually slipping away, and by the time he landed on the ground, he was left with no more strength at all.

Chu Li stretched out a hand and Mo Qianjun’s sword on the ground flew into his hand. With a quick wave of the sword, Mo Qianjun’s head flew up into the air.

“Spare him!” A firm shout echoed from afar.

Fang Qingyang appeared like a puff of smoke, but before he had finished speaking, Mo Qianjun’s head had rolled to the ground.

“You…” Fang Qingyang pointed at Chu Li.

He had initially decided to come and rescue Chu Li as he did not wish to see such a talented disciple die.

As a Priest, he had achieved the highest position possible in the sect. No matter how hard he tried, he would not be promoted anymore. Therefore, he was not jealous of a talented disciple like Chu Li. Instead, he felt the need to take good care of such a disciple. If Chu Li could become a Priest in the future, it would be a major boost to their sect’s power.

Fang Qingyang never expected that he would be faced with this turn of events. Chu Li had beheaded Mo Qianjun despite the huge difference in their cultivation levels!

Chu Li flung the sword away and gave a fist salute. “Priest, I’ll go back to the Great Light Peak and receive my punishment!”

“You…” Fang Qingyang pointed at him. “You shouldn’t have killed him. He would’ve been punished according to the sect rules!”

“I wasn’t thinking of killing him. He was the one who tried to kill me first!” Chu Li replied. “I was initially planning to go back, but he came hunting me down, even pretending to be a disciple of the Ocean Sword Faction. In order to survive, I had to kill him!”

“You… Ugh!” Fang Qingyang shook his head and sighed. “Why did you have to do that? You had a great future ahead of you. By doing this, you’ve ruined your own future!”

Chu Li said, “As long as I can avenge the deaths of Senior Sister Li and Senior Sister Lu, I won’t hesitate to sacrifice my future!”

Fang Qingyang stared at him. While he found Zhao Dahe’s loyalty toward his friends admirable, he could not help feeling sorry for Zhao Dahe at the same time.

While it might have felt satisfying to behead the man like that, Zhao Dahe’s future would instantly be sent into a downward spiral. Initially, he was someone with the fate of becoming a branch leader, a patrol, an Altar Leader, and finally a Priest. He would grow to become an important and powerful figure just like Fang Qingyang.

After beheading the man, Zhao Dahe’s fate would change drastically. He would be crippled of his martial arts, and even his life might not be spared.

“I’ll plead with the Saint to show mercy,” Fang Qingyang said while shaking his head. “However, you’ve killed a fellow disciple after all. The sect rules are impartial. You have to prepare yourself!”

“Understood. I’ll go to the Saint in person to ask for my punishment!” Chu Li calmly replied before holding up a fist salute. “I shall take my leave then!”

Fang Qingyang slowly nodded.

Chu Li turned around and leaped over the treetops before gliding away.

On the third day, as the morning sun shone brightly in the sky, he arrived at the Great Light Peak and came to the Spirit Medicine Nursery.

He was just about to reach his residence when he ran into Xu Jingya, who examined him briefly and said, “Junior Brother Zhao, you don’t look well. Quickly go and get some rest.”

Chu Li shook his head. “Senior Sister Xu, come with me.”

Xu Jingya looked at him in confusion.

However, Chu Li had already turned around and gone into his residence. She could only follow him.

Chu Li took out four jade bottles from a small cupboard beside his bed and handed them to Xu Jingya. “These are some medicinal drugs I’ve refined and produced some time ago. Senior Sister Xu, you can keep these for your own use.”

“What kind of drugs are these?” Xu Jingya asked.

“This bottle contains the Light Pill. These two bottles contain the Pill of Energy. Then, there’s also a bottle of the Damage Control Pill.” Chu Li replied, “Don’t tell anyone else about this.”

“Thank you, Junior Brother Zhao.” Xu Jingya received the bottles from him and studied him closely. “Junior Brother Zhao, I’ve heard about what has happened to Senior Sister Li.”

Chu Li smiled faintly.

Xu Jingya said, “Although Senior Sister Li is gone, she has perfected her merits, so it’s not entirely a bad thing.”

Chu Li nodded.

She knew that she could not make much of a difference by saying such words. In any case, Senior Sister Li had left this world for good and he would never be able to meet her again. Based on what Xu Jingya had heard, Zhao Dahe liked Senior Sister Li, but the person Senior Sister Li liked was Senior Brother Ji Xin.

“You should take a break,” Xu Jingya said, “you’ll feel better after some time.”

Chu Li replied, “Thank you, Senior Sister Xu. I’m going to meet the Saint.”

After giving her a fist salute, he left the ravine at which the Spirit Medicine Nursery was located before going to the Divine Light Basilica.