Chapter 237: Stirring Hearts

Instead of useless shouting and yelling, it’s better to stay calm and maintain gentlemanly composure.

Few knew about the feud between Lou Ri City and the Divine Martial Sect initially, but as more news arrived, everyone understood the severity.

Divine Martial Sect disciples kept winning consecutive victories, driving Lou Ri City disciples into panicked retreats, scrambling like dogs.

The spreading reports enraged the twenty Lou Ri City experts guarding the entrance.

Luo Feng Spirit Master stayed silent, representing his city with dignity.

Other experts repeatedly tried to confront the Divine Martial Sect but were stopped by Mu Bai each time.

Two days prior, shocking news emerged – Lou Ri City’s Soul Martial Realm disciples had been ambushed and wiped out by the Divine Martial Sect.

This completely enraged Lou Ri City’s experts, who stormed to demand answers from their rivals. The chaotic confrontation was only quelled when Jiu Yang Sacred Palace forcibly intervened.

Since then, tensions between both factions burned like fire meeting water, with frequent verbal clashes.

The numerically superior Divine Martial Sect experts took every opportunity to mock and provoke their Lou Ri City counterparts.

Other sects watched the drama unfold, their unspoken thoughts obvious to all.

Even the usually carefree Wan Fang grew visibly concerned, his brows often furrowed.

Mu Bai maintained an icy demeanor, his aura radiating restrained violence that made Divine Martial Sect experts avoid provoking him.

“Someone’s emerging – there must be fresh news.”

All eyes turned to the entrance where a disciple indeed flew out.

“A Shanhua Alliance disciple. This update should be interesting.”

Experts from Three Saints and Four Peerless factions focused intently on the newly emerged Lian Jun.

“Lian Jun? Why would you deliver messages personally?”

Li Fuxing of Shanhua Alliance sounded surprised, as Lian Jun ranked too high for courier duty.

“Important news.”

Lian Jun scanned the crowd, his odd expression lingering on Divine Martial Sect and Lou Ri City contingents.

Li Fuxing, recognized by many present, pressed: “Just speak. Why hesitate?”

“This concerns both Divine Martial Sect and Lou Ri City.”

The cryptic statement immediately heightened attention from both factions.

Li Fuxing caught the implication and ordered: “Report fully. No omissions.”

Lian Jun nodded toward Lou Ri City’s area. “Three Lou Ri City disciples appeared today before Three Saints Palace’s stone tablet.”

Li Fuxing questioned: “Blood Martial Realm? Or Soul Martial?”

“Soul Martial Realm. Two at Sixth Realm, one at Fifth. Two men and a woman. They immediately clashed with Zhang Shuying’s group from Baxing City. The female disciple fought Zhang Shuying.”

“Strength comparison?”

“Equal cultivation levels. But Zhang Shuying commands ten followers – mostly at Seven Levels of Soul Martial Arts.”

Li Fuxing laughed, “So the three disciples from Lou Ri City suffered heavy losses and got taught a lesson.”

Lian Jun smiled bitterly and shook his head slightly, causing everyone to freeze in surprise.

Li Fuxing also appeared puzzled, asking, “Any changes?”

“The fight between the two women ended with both sides injured. Zhang Shuying, refusing to admit defeat, summoned her elder brother who wounded Lou Ri City’s male disciple at Soul Martial Sixth Realm. But another Lou Ri City member stopped them.”

“That disciple at Soul Martial Fifth Realm? What realm was Zhang Shuying’s elder brother?”

“Peak of Seven Levels of Soul Martial Arts.”

Li Fuxing declared, “With such disparity in strength, defeat was inevitable.”

Lian Jun sighed, “Hundreds of cultivators near the stone tablet thought Lou Ri City’s disciples were doomed, but the result shocked everyone.”

“What shocked them? Speak faster!”

An impatient expert shouted loudly, unable to contain curiosity.

“Though only at Soul Martial Fifth Realm, that Lou Ri City disciple slaughtered Zhang Shuying’s elder brother within moments, demonstrating terrifying combat strength. When her other brothers charged, they collapsed before nearing him – bones shattered, howling in agony. The terrifying scene shocked everyone.”

This caused instant uproar, with Lou Ri City experts most excited. After over a month, they finally heard encouraging news.

“Who is this person?”

Lian Jun scanned the crowd before fixing his gaze on Lou Ri City’s experts.

“His name is Cheng Lingyu.”

Wan Fang trembled, exclaiming, “Good! Worthy of being my junior apprentice!”

Mu Bai applauded, “This is how Lou Ri City disciples should act!”

Many asked, “Who’s Cheng Lingyu?” while hearing the name for the first time.

Ignoring them, Lian Jun continued, “After killing all ten members of Zhang Shuying’s group, Cheng Lingyu stayed. People were confused until Divine Martial Sect disciples arrived – then they realized he’d been waiting for them.”

Li Fuxing gasped, “You mean Cheng Lingyu deliberately waited for Divine Martial Sect disciples?”

Lian Jun nodded firmly.

The crowd stared at Lian Jun in shock. Divine Martial Sect experts snorted contemptuously while Lou Ri City members grew anxious.

“Fifty-seven Divine Martial Sect members immediately surrounded Cheng Lingyu, having rushed there upon hearing news, determined to kill him.”

Li Fuxing pressed, “What happened next?”

“The following battle was fierce. Cheng Lingyu alone fought dozens from Divine Martial Sect…”

Someone interrupted, “Idiot! How can one defeat many?”

Another sighed, “Reckless youth.”

A voice lamented, “Predictable outcome – all three Lou Ri City members died there.”

A Lou Ri City expert roared, “Divine Martial Sect only knows ganging up on others! Nothing but cowards!”

Instantly a Divine Martial Sect member retorted, “Your weakness makes you invent lies!”

“Do I need to slander you? Fifty-seven against one – aren’t you ashamed?”

Both sides exchanged curses, reigniting the conflict.

Li Fuxing told Lian Jun, “Return now. Report any news immediately.”

Lian Jun remained motionless, his voice grave. “But the outcome wasn’t like this…”

“What? The outcome differed?”

Li Fuxing’s surprise mirrored the curiosity of others present.

“What actually happened? Speak quickly!”

“Don’t stop halfway – this suspense is maddening!”

The crowd pressed for answers, desperate to know the conclusion.

Lian Jun sighed with peculiar expression. “An ending none anticipated – Cheng Lingyu alone eliminated fifty-seven Divine Martial Sect disciples…”

“Impossible!”

Divine Martial Sect experts turned pale, shouting denials immediately.

A mere Soul Martial Fifth Realm disciple slaughtering fifty-seven? Unthinkable.

Wan Fang guffawed. “Good! Wipe out those cowards!”

Mu Bai swelled with pride. Even Luo Feng Spirit Master smiled while Lou Ri City experts roared with laughter, blood surging.

After enduring days of humiliation, Cheng Lingyu had finally avenged Lou Ri City by annihilating their rivals.

Tianye Spirit Master’s face darkened. His existing suspicions about Cheng Lingyu intensified.

Li Fuxing stammered incredulously, “You’re certain?”

Lian Jun answered, “With hundreds witnessing, how could I lie? During the battle’s climax, Divine Martial Sect disciples activated their unparalleled ultimate skill – Seven Killing Death Palm!”

Li Fuxing gasped. “Seven Killing Death Palm appeared?!”

“We all thought Cheng Lingyu doomed then.” Lian Jun’s voice turned bitter. “Seven sect disciples paid the ultimate price – burning their souls to unleash Seven Killing Death Palm against him. Yet… they failed.”

A Divine Martial Sect expert bellowed, “Lies!”

“Describe the process! Now!”

Thousands at the entrance buzzed with anticipation.

Lian Jun’s twisted smile preceded his account, leaving listeners aghast.

“Unbelievable! That boy blocked Seven Killing Death Palm at Soul Martial Fifth Realm – unprecedented divine might!”

“Who knew Lou Ri City hid such talent? Worth the journey!”

“What’s that cubic magical artifact? Never seen its like!”

Conversations swirled around Cheng Lingyu as Divine Martial Sect experts seethed.

Lou Ri City’s group, from Luo Feng Spirit Master to Wan Fang, laughed triumphantly.

Mu Bai approached Wan Fang. “Congratulations, elder brother.”

Wan Fang grinned. “We’ll celebrate properly later – infuriate those bastards.”

“Indeed,” Mu Bai agreed. “A feast to return their humiliation.”

The tables had turned completely. After enduring Divine Martial Sect’s mockery, Lou Ri City finally retaliated with insults.

Enraged sect experts tried provoking fights, but Jiu Yang Sacred Palace intervened. Red Feather Spirit Master declared: “No conflicts at this ancient ruin entrance! Disturbing its fragile balance risks catastrophe.”