Daily Intelligence System: Don't Kill Me, Honey! Chapter 1774 - 412: Heavenly List—Six Masters Battle, Chen 94 Rings the Unity Bell (Part 2)

"Regarding being unyielding, I already stated earlier that you have also failed in this regard."

"A true man dedicates himself to the nation and its people, with benevolence, righteousness, and faith as his pillars. Benevolence? You and your father, from the Du family, acted with tyranny once you achieved success, which is far from benevolence. Righteousness? At the Holy Sect's most crucial juncture, you and your father from the Du family brazenly defected, demonstrating a lack of righteousness. Lastly, faith? Upon joining the sect, you swore loyalty to the Ming King, yet you proved faithless. Benevolence, righteousness, and faith – you possess none of these, yet you dare to present yourselves as true men here. Truly despicable, utterly without shame!"

Chen Jie's words struck Du Xiong, causing his expression to contort severely; it was the first time he had ever been reprimanded so vehemently.

At that moment, he felt utterly humiliated.

He fixed his gaze on Chen Jie and declared, "Chen Jiusi, besides hurling insults, what other tricks do you possess? I am not afraid of you!"

Chen Jie chuckled upon hearing this, shaking his head. "Haha, if you cannot even withstand a minor insult, let alone any other tactics, Du Xiong, you are merely an immature child!"

"You, you... how dare you insult me like this!"

Chen Jie's labeling of Du Xiong as an immature child completely ignited his fury, causing him to leap up. Witnessing this, Chen Long prepared to intervene, but Chen Jie raised a hand, instructing, "All of you, step back for now."

Heeding his command, the three exchanged glances and promptly retreated, discreetly withdrawing from the scene.

Once Chen Long and the others had departed, Chen Jie turned his attention back to Du Xiong, who was glaring at him with wide, indignant eyes, and stated, "You... how dare you insult me?"

Chen Jie looked him in the eye and continued, "Very well, cease raising that hand which holds no true deterrent. Within the Ruins, no one could manage to defeat me, let alone now. Do you truly believe that at the Dragon Peak, you can overcome the strength of the Melt God Realm?"

Du Xiong clenched his fist upon hearing this but eventually, with evident reluctance, lowered it. Observing Du Xiong's subdued posture, Chen Jie remarked, "Alright, there's no need for such defiance. Honestly, considering your transgressions, you truly have no hope of continuing to live. Rebelling against the sect is a heinous crime, punishable by extermination of your lineage for nine generations!"

Du Xiong responded, "What is there for a true man to fear... but death."

His words lacked conviction, as he had always seen himself as a true man. However, Chen Jie's explanation of what constituted a true man made him feel profoundly inadequate.

Seeing Du Xiong in such a dejected state, Chen Jie offered a slight smile, sensing that he might not be entirely beyond redemption.

With this thought, Du Xiong looked towards Chen Jie and inquired, "Do you wish to live for yourself, even just once?"

"What?"

Du Xiong was taken aback, his gaze shifting towards Chen Jie.

Chen Jie repeated his question earnestly, "I asked, do you wish to live for yourself, just once?"

"Live for myself once?"

Du Xiong fell silent, contemplating for a considerable duration before finally asking, "How does one live for oneself?"

Chen Jie explained, "From the moment of your birth, your life was predetermined. Until this very day, your existence was meant to conclude according to your father's machinations; you have been utterly abandoned by him."

Du Xiong remained silent after processing Chen Jie's words.

Chen Jie observed him and continued, "Therefore, you can, in essence, consider yourself deceased. Being dead is not entirely unfavorable; at the very least, it offers the chance to choose your future path again. Will you continue living for others, or will you choose to live for yourself, to truly become a man of principle!"

Du Xiong sat there, lost in thought for a long time, before murmuring, "What should I do?"

Chen Jie stated, "Today, beneath the heavens, heroes emerge in unison, the smoke from the signal fires rolling across the land. For us aspiring men, this is an opportune moment to achieve great deeds. Whether it is for this world, for the common people, or to realize our own ambitions, should we not act?"

"Upon departing Bright Peak this time, I intend to forge a path of achievement. I make no claim to save all the common folk, but at the very least, I will not betray my aspirations. What do you say, do you wish to join me?"

After hearing Chen Jie's proposal, Du Xiong seemed stunned. After a significant pause, he looked at Chen Jie and asked, "You wish to invite me to join you?"

Chen Jie affirmed, "Indeed, join our grand family and fulfill your dreams. How about it, do you still desire to become a true man? I shall guide you!"

Upon hearing Chen Jie's words, Du Xiong fell silent. After a moment, he finally spoke, "I will consider it."

Chen Jie replied, "Hmm, do give it careful thought."

With that, Chen Jie stood up. At this moment, the three elders who had been observing from a distance promptly approached. Chen Jie then addressed them, "You all remain here. Chen Long, you will accompany me to the rooftop to ring the Unity Bell!"

Monkey and Mei Tu immediately clasped their hands in acknowledgment, responding, "Yes!"

A profound dread now grips them, far exceeding their previous apprehension. Before, within the Molten Furnace Upper Realm, they could perceive the disparity in power between themselves and Chen Jiusi. But now, the chasm has widened so immensely that distinguishing themselves from him has become a monumental task.

Consequently, a reverence for Chen Jie, born from this palpable fear, spontaneously bloomed within them.

Chen Jie cast a swift glance at the group, then followed Chen Long directly outside.

Upon emerging, Chen Jie observed that the roof of the Ming King Hall had been torn asunder by his and the Demon Slayer Monk's efforts. Yet, at the apex of this ruin, a terrace remained, bearing a colossal bell.

Utilizing their Qinggong skills, Chen Jie and Chen Long swiftly approached the immense bell.

Two characters were etched deep into its surface: 'Loyalty' and 'Righteousness'.

As Chen Jie contemplated the 'Loyalty Bell' before him, Chen Long, displaying keen insight, interjected, "Young Hero Chen, this Loyalty Bell is a sacred artifact of our Holy Sect. It is a legacy from the Buddhist Sect of the White Lotus Sect of old, forged from meteorite iron from outer space. Thus, its peal resonates far and wide."

"Its chime here can be clearly heard by everyone on Bright Peak, high and low. Therefore, this bell is only sounded during significant festivals or dire emergencies confronting the Holy Sect. Once rung, irrespective of their current activities, all individuals on Bright Peak must cease immediately and convene at the Ming King Hall."