Chapter 58: Clash Of Heaven And Man
From this day onward.
The entire Qingzhou was paying attention to Dragon Mountain Daoist’s movements.
Starting from Purple River Sword Sect, Dragon Mountain Daoist proceeded along the way.
With his Heavenly Human Realm cultivation, coupled with the information provided by Purple River Sword Venerable and Luo Wentian earlier, tracking became much easier. Moreover, now a great many people were willing to give Dragon Mountain Daoist face—this was a Heavenly Human Realm expert under a hundred years old, and standing at the pinnacle of Great Yan was merely a matter of time.
In just over a dozen days.
All the forces or rogue experts within Qingzhou who had been involved in the matter suffered calamity—some were killed outright, others had their cultivation crippled, and some forces directly disbanded.
Dragon Mountain Daoist’s decisive killing made everyone involuntarily gasp.
True Martial Sect’s prestige soared.
Many people were glad they hadn’t harbored greedy thoughts before.
Now everyone knew the rumors held some truth; the inheritance Dragon Mountain Daoist obtained was indeed extraordinary, allowing him to step into the Heavenly Human Realm under a hundred years old. But knowing now was already too late—Dragon Mountain Daoist had stepped into the Heavenly Human Realm, and no one dared covet that inheritance anymore.
This time, Dragon Mountain Daoist and True Martial Sect were already under the focus of all eyes in Qingzhou.
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Cangzhou.
Canghai Prefecture City.
Two figures had just emerged from Jade Flower Tower—it was Tie Long and Tie Hu, who had fled from Qingzhou to this place.
At this moment, both looked refreshed. Tie Hu grumbled:
“Damn it, after holding back for so long, we finally pulled off a big one. Boss, I think we don’t need to be so cautious at all. Cangzhou is so far from Qingzhou; we should carve out a new territory here too.”
Tie Long nodded in reassurance:
“We should still keep a low profile at the start. Don’t worry—once our brothers’ cultivation bears fruit later, we’ll definitely blood-wash True Martial Sect for revenge and get your Overlord Tiger True Intent Diagram back!”
The two were speaking.
But their figures froze in unison as they looked ahead, their eyes filled with astonishment and fear.
That figure standing in the void was very familiar to them.
“Dragon Mountain Daoist…”
Their voices were hoarse with disbelief. They had seen Dragon Mountain Daoist before, but they could never have dreamed he would step into the Heavenly Human Realm and chase them all the way to Cangzhou.
They wanted to flee, but the gap between White Mist Realm and Heavenly Human Realm was far too vast.
“Spare our lives…”
Terrified voices squeezed from their throats. Dragon Mountain Daoist had already come knocking; they had no illusions left.
Dragon Mountain Daoist merely looked calmly at the two in front of him. To pursue them, he had spent considerable time and called in several favors. But only by finding these two could he rightfully pay a visit to the Wang Family.
“Tell me, was it Wang Qingfeng who instructed you to seize my True Martial Inheritance?”
Tie Long and Tie Hu could only nod repeatedly.
The fear in their eyes nearly solidified, wanting to beg for mercy but unable to speak.
“Good. I’ll leave you two intact corpses.”
Dragon Mountain Daoist pointed out a finger. Tie Long and Tie Hu’s eyes instantly bulged, and then they died silently on the spot.
Thus.
The Iron Ridge Three Fiends were all executed.
They probably never imagined, even in death, that they had fled to Cangzhou and still been found by Dragon Mountain Daoist. They had only themselves to blame for not knowing when to stop; otherwise, Dragon Mountain Daoist would have needed even more time.
Carrying the two corpses, Dragon Mountain Daoist soared away amid the reverent gazes of the nearby crowd.
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Qingzhou.
Ever since Dragon Mountain Daoist stirred up a commotion, all eyes had been gathered on this matter. But after over a dozen days, there was still no follow-up, and even Dragon Mountain Daoist’s trail had vanished within Qingzhou.
Just as the congregation thought this matter was about to conclude.
A major event that set all of Qingzhou aboil occurred.
Dragon Mountain Daoist brought the collected evidence and went straight to the Wang Family gates!
Qingzhou’s Wang Clan was a true top-tier clan, after all, with a Heavenly Human Old Ancestor in charge—far beyond what ordinary forces could compare to.
There had already been rumors circulating that the attacks True Martial Sect suffered during this period were inextricably linked to the Wang Family.
But no one had expected Dragon Mountain Daoist to be so bold.
When Tie Long and Tie Hu’s corpses were hurled onto the Wang Family gates, everyone gasped.
“Wang Qingfeng, come out.”
Dragon Mountain Daoist stood before the Wang Family gates, his expression calm, but his words carried rolling thunder resounding through the extravagantly vast Wang Family mansion.
Soon.
People streamed out one after another, including no lack of Gang Yuan Realm experts, demonstrating the Wang Clan’s powerful foundation.
The leading family head Wang Qinghe said solemnly:
“Dragon Mountain Daoist, though you are a Heavenly Human Realm expert, my Wang Clan will not tolerate such humiliation.”
The surrounding Wang Clan disciples all had furious gazes. Used to their superiority, they never imagined someone would dare come knocking now. If not for scrupling Dragon Mountain Daoist’s Heavenly Human Realm strength, they would have already begun hurling abuse.
But one middle-aged man had a pale face and flickering eyes.
Dragon Mountain Daoist’s gaze lingered on this man for a moment before he said indifferently:
“You have no qualification to speak with me.”
The crowd flew into rage.
Just as they were about to berate him, a aged voice rang out from deep within the mansion:
“Does this old man have the qualification?”
Everyone saw an elderly figure stride through the air. His voice had just sounded from afar, but the man was already before their eyes. He had white hair, a somewhat hunched body, but standing atop the mansion, a powerful sense of oppression still surged forth.
The newcomer’s identity was clear.
Wang Family Old Ancestor.
“Greetings, Old Ancestor!” The Wang Clan members respectfully bowed.
Dragon Mountain Daoist met his gaze directly, somewhat grave but without retreat. His figure slowly rose, level with Wang Family Old Ancestor, and he said calmly:
“Wang Senior, it is not that this junior is pressing aggressively, but your Wang Clan disciple schemed against my True Martial Sect first. All the evidence is here; I require an explanation.”
His Daoist robe fluttered without wind, and his words shocked everyone.
Having just stepped into the Heavenly Human Realm, yet daring to challenge an established Heavenly Human—this required immense courage.
Wang Family Old Ancestor’s eyes narrowed. He stared at Dragon Mountain Daoist for a moment before slowly exhaling.
“Three Flowers of Essence, Qi, and Spirit—which flower did you cultivate?”
Dragon Mountain Daoist spoke confidently:
“Three Flowers Gathering at the Apex is the only path to achieving the Martial Saint Realm.”
Wang Family Old Ancestor narrowed his eyes and sneered:
“What big words, you ignorant junior!”
Dragon Mountain Daoist’s expression remained unchanged:
“That is not for Senior to worry about.”
Wang Family Old Ancestor’s aura condensed around him, his voice turning somewhat indifferent:
“You seek the path of Three Flowers Gathering at the Apex, so you must currently be cultivating the Essence Flower. This old man barely broke into Heavenly Human near the end of my lifespan, and have bitterly cultivated the Essence Flower for over three hundred years since. Since you want an explanation, then let me see your strength.”
His words finished.
Wang Family Old Ancestor’s figure began to change. His hunched form gradually straightened, his shriveled skin visibly plumping up, his white hair turning black. The decrepit elder vanished, replaced by a tall and robust middle-aged man with indifferent, sharp eyes full of powerful oppression.
Murmurs of astonishment rose everywhere. Many seeing a Heavenly Human Realm expert act for the first time had looks of incredulity in their eyes.
Such reversal of bodily vitality was somewhat inconceivable.
Dragon Mountain Daoist laughed toward the heavens, his figure also rising step by step:
“Since Wang Senior invites me, how could I refuse?”
