Secular Immortal of the Nine Realms - Chapter 182
Chapter 182: The Unmoving Pristine King
“Who are those people? The Ji Clan actually went so far as to seal off the entire capital harbor to deal with them!”
“Hush. This is a battle among powerhouses. Small fries like us should stay out of it, lest it bring trouble to us.”
“I rode on the same boat as them. They aren’t Chillwater’s martial artists. They forced those Song Clansmen to kowtow to them and apologize while they were on the boat.”
“What?!”
“Such a thing happened? Those fellows are courting death! No wonder the Ji Clan is making a move. Don’t they know that the Ji Clan is backing the Song Clan?”
“But these martial artists aren’t weak either. They have a second stage Primal Ki martial artist with them!”
“A Primal Ki martial artist… Such a person would be considered an expert even in the capital.”
The crowd frowned. Primal Ki martial artists were regional powerhouses in Chillwater; most of them were old ancestors of established sects or clans, and they rarely appeared in public.
“So what if he’s at second stage Primal Ki? Even third stage Origin Ki martial artists wouldn’t dare to mess with the Ji Clan. Longevity Ki martial artists might be able to do that, but there are only a small handful of such experts in our Chillwater.”
“Did you see that person? He’s the Forgotten Sea Sword Sect’s Xu Qingfeng, also known as the Unmoving Pristine King. Those people are dead meat!”
The crowd muttered amid themselves while looking at Fang Chen’s group. It was only when Fang Chen and the others arrived before Ji Lengxing did the chatter finally halt.
Song Yi stared at Fang Chen and Zhao Yan before suddenly saying with a smile, “Let me introduce to you. This is the Ji Clan’s young master Ji Lengxing.”
“You have business with me?” Fang Chen asked.
Song Yi’s smile further brightened as he thought that Fang Chen was feigning ignorance out of fear. “You’re asking me that? Have you forgotten what happened on the boat?”
“Oh.” Fang Chen nodded in realization. “You’re talking about me making you kowtow thrice?”
Song Yi’s face darkened. Killing intent flashed across his eyes.
But before he could say a word, Ji Lengxing stepped forward and coldly eyed Fang Chen and the others. In the end, he looked at Fang Chen and said, “Are you the leader of this group?”
Xia Yun and the others exchanged looks before nodding.
“You can say so.” Fang Chen nodded.
“Good. Let’s talk things out then. I don’t know your grudge with Brother Song Yi, but you shouldn’t have made him kowtow thrice. Our Ji Clan has always been on good terms with the Song Clan, and Brother Song Yi specially made a trip here to escort his younger sister, Song Hui, to marry my younger brother,” Ji Lengxing said. “It is a joyous occasion, but you spoiled the mood by embarrassing Brother Song Yi. Don’t you think you owe us an explanation?”
“What kind of explanation do you want?” Fang Chen replied.
“We, from Chillwater, aren’t in the habit of making things difficult for outsiders. Many important individuals from other grade-8 states are also here at the moment to discuss something important, so I don’t want to blow things up. I want the seven of you to kowtow thirty times to Brother Song Yi here, and we’ll call it quits,” Ji Lengxing said.
He turned to Song Yi and asked, “Brother Song Yi, do you think it’s appropriate to deal with this matter like that? Will it be enough to vent your frustration?”
“Yes, it’s appropriate,” Song Yi sneered.
“That’s good.” Ji Lengxing turned back to Fang Chen and the others. “Many people are depending on our capital harbor to make a living, so let’s not waste time and quickly resolve this matter.”
Song Yi’s maid smirked gloatingly. She looked at Tantai Qingxuan with provocative eyes.
Tantai Qingxuan frowned. She turned to Fang Chen and asked, “Daoist Fang Chen, why don’t you leave this matter to me?”
In truth, Ji Lengxing and the others had been paying a close eye to Tantai Qingxuan due to her outstanding looks, but they had to take a hard stand so as to restore Song Yi’s honor here. Now that Tantai Qingxuan had spoken up, Ji Lengxing looked at her with a gentle smile and said, “Young miss, this matter doesn’t seem to have anything to do with you, so you don’t have to kowtow here. Just the other six will do.”
“Pft!” Li Daoye burst into laughter.
Liu Suifeng also had a mocking smile. Clearly, this was not the first time he had encountered such a situation.
“Junior Sister, you should consider veiling your face. These mortals always find their feet glued to the ground whenever they see you,” Liu Suifeng said with a chuckle.
“Who are you calling a mortal?” One of the Ji Clansmen next to Ji Lengxing was infuriated. How dare they insult us when they are clearly cornered? They are looking to be killed!
“Miss Tantai, let Zhao Yan handle this. Martial artists against martial artists; let’s not bully them,” Fang Chen replied with a smile.
“Fine.” Tantai Qingxuan nodded.
Ji Lengxing’s face slowly turned cold. “It looks like you don’t intend to resolve it amicably?”
“Brother Lengxing, there’s no need to waste your breath with them. Let me see what their second stage Primal Ki martial artist is capable of.” Xu Qingfeng eyed Zhao Yan, and he couldn’t hold himself back anymore. He stepped forward with a grin,
Ji Lengxing and the others nodded before taking a step back.
“You’ll be my opponent?” Zhao Yan asked.
“Are you getting afraid? Pristine King Sword Xu Qingfeng is the chief disciple of the Forgotten Sea Sword Sect, Chillwater’s number one sword sect!” Song Yi sneered.
“You’ll be kowtowing again very soon.” Zhao Yan glanced at Song Yi with sympathetic eyes and sighed. He turned to Xu Qingfeng and said, “Let me have a taste of your blade.”
Xu Qingfeng’s aura immediately changed. A powerful surge of primal ki flowed around him, such that even ordinary mortals could sense the change in his disposition.
Clang!
It was the sound of a blade emerging from its sheath.
Xu Qingfeng had suddenly transformed into the Unmoving Pristine King in an instant. His terrifying aura enveloped the entire capital harbor.
The Unmoving Pristine King Sword was the Forgotten Sea Sect’s ultimate skill. It was rumored that those who mastered it could glimpse into Heaven Profound realm!
“I see.” Zhao Yan nodded.
Following that, he also exuded the same aura as Xu Qingfeng, but his aura was even purer. Two Unmoving Pristine Kings had appeared in the capital harbor, but it was clear to even the layman that Zhao Yan was the superior one.
Zhao Yan used his finger as a blade and released a sweeping slash.
Xu Qingfeng’s blade shattered all over the ground, and he was forced to retreat thirteen steps. Blood furiously gushed from his mouth. He stared at Zhao Yan in disbelief as he blurted out, “How do you know my sect’s ultimate skill?”
Zhao Yan’s breathing had already reverted to normal by then, but they still vividly remembered what they had seen earlier. What he had executed earlier was indeed Xu Qingfeng’s skill.
Elder Qin was taken aback. To think that even the Forgotten Sea Sword Sect’s chief disciple isn’t Zhao Yan’s match.
Ji Lengxing was startled too, but he quickly snapped out of his daze. He first ordered someone to support Xu Qingfeng before slowly retreating with his clansmen. At the same time, the surrounding Nightmare Knights rushed in to further encircle Fang Chen and the others so as to cover their retreat.
“How is this possible…” Song Yi murmured.
