Daily Intelligence System: Don't Kill Me, Honey! Chapter 1753 - 407: Demon Slayer Monk and the Melt God Pill
Previously on Daily Intelligence System: Don't Kill Me, Honey!...
Chen Jie was taken aback to learn that Master Zhang desired an audience with him. The idea of this legendary figure from the martial arts world granting him such personal attention filled Chen Jie with a surge of excitement.
In that moment, Chen Jie assured Song Yuanqiao that he would indeed meet with Master Zhang. He also pledged to visit Wudang Mountain and pay his respects once his personal matters were settled.
After exchanging cordial farewells, Chen Jie bid good day to the representatives of Wudang, Emei, and Shaolin. As for the Five Mountains Sword Alliance, Kunlun, and Tang Sect, Chen Jie paid them no mind, and they reciprocated his indifference.
The existing animosity made resolving any misunderstandings a formidable task. Following a few more perfunctory exchanges, the Six Great Sects made their preparations to depart.
Little Ming King and his followers approached Chen Jie, who was planning to guide them to Ming King Hall for sanctuary.
"Gentlemen, the green hills remain unchanged, and the flowing water continues its course. We shall meet again in future years; farewell for now."
With these words, Chen Jie immediately prepared to escort Little Ming King's retinue to Ming King Hall.
As the Six Great Sects turned to descend the mountain, a voice suddenly echoed from the dense forest.
"What Six Great Sects, all show and no substance? You can't even apprehend a mere teenage boy; truly useless!"
The clear voice carried effortlessly, reaching everyone present and sending a wave of shock through the assembled crowd.
Who could this be!
In an instant, all eyes snapped towards the source of the voice, filled with astonishment. At that very moment, Yue Zhen, the Taishan Sect Leader from the Five Mountains Sword Alliance, whose sect leader had recently met their demise, immediately bellowed in rage.
"Who dares to insult the Six Great Sects? How can I permit this!"
Upon uttering these words, Taishan Sect Leader Yue Zhen surged forward, drawing his Rainbow Sword and charging directly towards the direction of the voice.
Following the unfortunate death of Zuo Buqun of Huashan Sect, the Five Mountains Sword Alliance was faced with the need to elect a new leader. The ideal candidate would be one who earned the respect of the other Four Mountains and could project a formidable presence before the Six Great Sects, thereby safeguarding their collective interests — such a position would undoubtedly be advantageous.
In essence, the leader of the Five Mountains Alliance required substantial internal influence to command respect from within, coupled with external recognition from the Six Great Sects to navigate diplomatic affairs effectively.
Only through such means could one garner true respect, which explained Yue Zhen of the Taishan Sect's eagerness to distinguish himself.
Now, with someone audaciously insulting the Six Great Sects, he saw an opportunity to step forward and confront the offender, thereby gaining sufficient prestige to bolster his candidacy for the new Five Mountains Sword Alliance leadership election. Thus, he chose to act decisively.
Witnessing Taishan Sect Leader Yue Zhen of the Five Mountains Sword Alliance make his move, the other three sect leaders within the Five Mountains Sword Alliance exchanged glances with knitted brows, realizing they had missed a prime opportunity.
If they were to act now, it would appear as though they were attempting to usurp the spotlight. Ascending to the position of Five Mountains Alliance Leader was no simple feat; it demanded excellence in both martial prowess and character. Naturally, character could be artfully feigned, but such pretense could not be openly displayed.
Put another way, one could masquerade as a hypocrite, but not as an outright villain.
Consequently, with Taishan Sect Leader Yue Zhen seizing the initiative, the other three sect leaders, despite their envy, were unable to step forward and chastise the insolent individual.
They could only observe as Yue Zhen accumulated merit for defending the honor of the Six Great Sects and elevating his own standing.
At this juncture, as the members of the Six Great Sects exchanged glances, the sect leaders of Shaolin, Wudang, Emei, and the Upper Three sects looked at one another without uttering a word. They were secretly pleased to see one of the Lower Three sects step forward to uphold the reputation of the Six Great Sects.
After all, their collective prestige was paramount and needed to be maintained.
Then, a whistling sound cut through the air, followed by Yue Zhen's swift charge towards the source of the voice.
"Rebel, prepare to meet your end! How dare you insult the Six Great Sects!"
"Watch your sword!"
Ah...
A sharp cry of warning, abruptly followed by a piercing scream, and then Yue Zhen of the Taishan Sect was swiftly sent back the way he came.
Ah...
A terrifying scream that echoed and startled everyone, followed by the sight of Taishan Sect's Yue Zhen suddenly collapsing to the ground.
The renowned Rainbow Sword of the Taishan Sect snapped in two with a resounding crack, and he violently spat out a mouthful of fresh blood.
Lying on the ground, utterly still.
With a single, decisive move, this unknown assailant had instantly eliminated a sect leader from the Molten Furnace Realm, belonging to the Five Mountains Sword Alliance. Who could possess such formidable power?
Instantly, every gaze shifted towards the direction from which the attack originated, accompanied by the distinct sound of approaching footsteps.
Step, step, step...
Amidst the rhythmic cadence of footsteps, all eyes focused on the treeline, observing as a solitary figure strode forth from the shadows.
This individual was clad in official court attire, adorned with a treasure elephant emblem emblazoned on the chest. Possessing a robust physique, his eyes seemed to crackle with lightning, and a string of prayer beads, each meticulously carved with images of demons and ghosts, encircled his neck. Upon sighting this personage, Song Yuanqiao's brow furrowed. "It's the Demon Slayer Monk, Natu!" The Demon Slayer Monk! The declaration sent a ripple of shock through the assembled crowd, their faces collectively contorting in surprise. While other titles might have been obscure, the name Demon Slayer Monk resonated widely. As the second of the Qincha Eight Guards and a direct enforcer for the imperial court, the Demon Slayer Monk was also the esteemed second disciple of Basiba Living Buddha, a figure renowned as a Sky-Supporting White Jade Pillar and a Double Absolute Peak within the realm. Now, he advanced with a sneer, his voice dripping with disdain. "The court dispatched you to apprehend the Demon Sect Young Master, and yet you find yourselves engaged in a mere martial arts contest. Utterly useless." His pronouncement held no respect for the Six Great Sects present. Within moments, the notoriously short-tempered Master Jue Mie retorted fiercely, "Demon Slayer Monk, a man of the cloth should not utter such venomous words!" The Demon Slayer Monk's gaze settled upon Jue Mie, and he chuckled. "Haha, Emei's Extinct Master, I've long heard tales of your merciless swordplay. Today, I witness it firsthand. Yet, when it came to dealing with that court traitor, Chen Jiusi, you seemed to hold back at every turn. Could it be that you find his youth and good looks appealing? Haha, perhaps as an aging nun, you're experiencing a rather belated romantic awakening."