by Translator: Pokka; Author: 我本纯洁 (I Am Pure); Licensed From: Migu
But they knew they wouldn't be of much help, so they did as told and brought Zi Changhe back into the estate. Meanwhile, Xiang Shaoyun was walking toward Young Lightning King.
Chen Zilong couldn't help but ask, "You are not going to create havoc here in the Cloud Margin Pavilion, right?"
Xiang Shaoyun replied, "I don't have the time for that, but I am definitely getting some payback."
Chen Zilong did not understand what Xiang Shaoyun meant. He assumed that Xiang Shaoyun was trying to get payback for Zi Changhe, and did not say anything else. After all, Xiang Shaoyun's subordinates were all extremely powerful. If he wanted, he could easily flatten the Cloud Margin Pavilion.
Xiang Shaoyun arrived before the hole that had been made with Young Lightning King's body. Inside, Young Lightning King was lying amid a puddle of blood. He was gravely injured but still breathing.
It was obvious Jin Wo had held back his attack. He could have easily killed 10 Young Lightning Kings if he had wanted.
Looking at the indignation and pain on Young Lightning King's face, Xiang Shaoyun said, "Looks like you have forgotten everything you did at the Golden River Valley."
Those words finally brought back some memories to Young Lightning King's head.
"That...that person...was you!" Young Lightning King cried out in shock.
He still remembered that he had gone to the Golden River Valley with some other Kings to figure out its secret. Back then, they had found a cave with Xiang Shaoyun near it. They had used him as a scout and had tossed him into the cave. He had only survived the vicious gold energy through sheer luck.
"You remember now? Good, you won't die without knowing the reason, then," said Xiang Shaoyun indifferently.
He lifted his hand, preparing to end Young Lightning King's life.
Young Lightning King's pupils shrank as he shouted, "No, don't kill me! My master is...the Lightning Emperor!"
"So what? I'll still kill you," said Xiang Shaoyun with disdain.
"What big words. Do you think nothing of me at all?" a voice suddenly rang out in the air.
Then, a figure streaked through the air and instantly appeared before Xiang Shaoyun. This person was none other than Lightning Emperor. Not long ago, he had been gravely injured soon after his breakthrough and had nearly died. If the Cloud Margin Pavilion had not contributed a large number of precious medicines to heal him, he wouldn't have survived.
Despite surviving, a shadow had been planted in his heart. His foundations had been shaken, and it would be very hard for him to keep advancing in the future. Even so, an Emperor was still a top existence within the Cloud Margin City.
Lightning Emperor had come because he sensed Jin Wo's aura, but when he arrived, what he saw was his dying disciple. The disrespect Xiang Shaoyun was showing him further increased his anger.
As the Lightning Emperor, he was actually looked down on by a kid that was not even at the Skysoar Realm. That was total disrespect. After the previous disgrace he had suffered, he had the feeling that everyone was looking at him with ridicule and sympathy, putting him in an odd mental state. Coupled with this disdain Xiang Shaoyun was showing him, it caused the shadow in his heart to grow, and his mental state worsened.
Xiang Shaoyun looked at the furious Lightning Emperor and said nonchalantly, "I was merely stating the truth."
"Ahhh, a puny Transformation Realm cultivator dares to look down on me? I will rip you apart!" howled Lightning Emperor as he rushed Xiang Shaoyun. A boundless emperor aura surged out as he sent a lightning palm flying forward.
But before the palm could reach Xiang Shaoyun, Jin Wo intercepted it with a golden punch filled with vicious gold energy. The two attacks collided, creating a massive shockwave that rippled everywhere, causing the nearby mountains to shake.
Although Chen Zilong had moved out of the way long ago, the shockwave still sent him flying. As for Xiang Shaoyun, he was safe and sound behind Jin Wo.
"Human emperors sure are weak," said Jin Wo with disdain, his stout figure standing in front of Xiang Shaoyun like an impenetrable bastion.
"Even an animal like you is looking down on me? I am the Lightning Emperor, and my might is unrivaled. Those who dare insult me will all die!" Lightning Emperor roared as if he had gone mad, his eyes turning bloodshot. After the roar, he started raining attacks down on Jin Wo.
Attacking with full power, he sent lightning energy everywhere, sending numerous lightning palms as big as mountains toward Jin Wo. The attacks appeared mighty, but in truth, their energy composition was in complete disarray. They were far weaker than the strength an Emperor should possess.
Jin Wo was a second-stage Demon Emperor, and supported by the vicious gold energy, his combat prowess was far beyond the Lightning Emperor who had gone mad. He punched and sent something that looked like both a snake and a crocodile shooting forward, destroying all of Lightning Emperor's attacks before striking his chest.
Bang!
Lightning Emperor was sent flying like a kite with a broken string. Blood sprayed everywhere, and he looked incredibly sorry. Just as Jin Wo was about to continue attacking, a few people with powerful auras flew over from several different directions.
"Who dares to create trouble at the Cloud Margin Pavilion!" shouted Yue Yuze.
Apart from Yue Yuze, Murong Qing, Du Xuanhao, and Hua Cheng appeared as well.
"Those who dare to insult me shall die! Die!" howled Lightning Emperor as he tried to continue attacking despite his horrible injuries.
"Lightning Emperor, calm down!" shouted Murong Qing.
He flew toward Lightning Emperor and pressed down with his aura, hoping to wake Lightning Emperor from his madness. Alas, Lightning Emperor had truly gone crazy, and he attacked Murong Qing. Evidently, he no longer knew who Murong Qing was.
"Damn it!" Murong Qing cursed as he dodged the attack and moved to Lightning Emperor's back before subduing him.
"Those who dare insult me shall die! Die!" Lightning Emperor continued roaring unceasingly.
"Rest," said Murong Qing with a sigh as he struck Lightning Emperor unconscious.
After dealing with Lightning Emperor, the Emperors finally focused on Jin Wo and Xiang Shaoyun.
"Shaoyun!" Hua Cheng cried out in surprise. She had not expected him to show up here at this time.
Chapter 341: Young Master Xiang, Just Call Me Qing!
"Big Sister Hua Cheng!" Xiang Shaoyun called with a big smile on his face.
Hua Cheng landed beside Xiang Shaoyun and looked at the almost dead Young Lightning King before asking, "You did this?"
"Yes. Some fools wanted to harm my brothers, so I had to teach them a lesson," Xiang Shaoyun admitted.
Hua Cheng was about to say something else when Yue Yuze came over with a gloomy expression and said, "You are Xiang Shaoyun? Did you kill all these people?"
"Well, my mount was the one who had killed them all, but I guess you can consider me the killer," said Xiang Shaoyun with a shrug.
"How impudent! You dare commit murder in the Cloud Margin Pavilion? Do you think you can disregard our rules?" berated Yue Yuze as his emperor aura roiled out and pressed down on Xiang Shaoyun.
But before the aura could even reach Xiang Shaoyun, Jin Wo stood before Xiang Shaoyun and said, "You have to get past me if you want to harm his highness!"
Before Little White left, he had commanded Jin Wo to treat Xiang Shaoyun how he treated him. Thus, Jin Wo had been addressing Xiang Shaoyun as his highness.
"A mere Demon Emperor dares to create trouble in our Cloud Margin Pavilion?" Yue Yuze rebuked Jin Wo and prepared to attack.
Murong Qing suddenly shouted, "Yuze, stop this!"
"Old pavilion master, if I don't punish them, will anyone else still obey the rules of our Cloud Margin Pavilion?" Yue Yuze asked.
Rules are useful for others, but what in the f*ck do they mean for Young Master Xiang? Murong Qing couldn't help but to curse.
He then quickly stepped forward and smiled amicably before s
aying, "Young Master Xiang, why didn't you inform me that you were visiting? I should have been here to welcome your arrival!"
That stunned Yue Yuze. He couldn't understand what was going on.
"You know me?" Xiang Shaoyun asked in confusion.
"Hehe, of course I do. Back then when Young Master Xiang had unleashed your might at the Land of Soul Springs’ entrance, Xuanhao, Brother Chen, and I were lucky to be there to witness your brilliance! Oh, right, I am Murong Qing, the previous generation pavilion master of Cloud Margin Pavilion. Young Master Xiang, just call me Qing!" flattered Murong Qing.
Even Hua Cheng was dumbfounded now. Was this still the same venerable previous generation pavilion master? Was this still the supreme Emperor of the Cloud Margin City? He was behaving like a deferential old servant!
When Young Lightning King, lying half dead on the ground, saw that, he gave up his struggle and directly fainted.
There was no justice!
Of the people present, only Du Xuanhao the Saber Emperor was aware of the reason for Murong Qing's attitude. He sighed inwardly, One has no choice but to bow before power.
"So it's the old pavilion master, pleased to meet you," Xiang Shaoyun greeted politely before explaining himself, "I am not here to offend the Cloud Margin Pavilion, but these people were pushing it. They were trying to slaughter my brothers! I was forced to fight back!"
"That is not your fault, Young Master Xiang. If anything, I am the one at fault for failing to discipline them. From today onward, they are all expelled from the pavilion!" Murong Qing quickly made his stand.
"I don’t really care about that. I'm here today because I need your help with something," said Xiang Shaoyun, who did not wish to waste more time.
"What do you need, Young Master Xiang? We will do our best to help!" declared Murong Qing with a slap to his chest.
"I need the king medicine clearmoon vine," said Xiang Shaoyun seriously.
"King medicine clearmoon vine?" Murong Qing was stunned. He replied, "I don't have one on me, but I will ask around if anyone in the pavilion has one."
"There's no need for that, the clearmoon vine is with me," said Yue Yuze.
Murong Qing was overjoyed and said, "Great! Quickly take it out and give it to Young Master Xiang!"
"Old pavilion master, the clearmoon vine is a top-tier king medicine. I had exhausted great efforts to get it. How can we give it out just like this?" complained Yue Yuze.
"Stop talking nonsense. Just do as I say. Have you lost all respect for me?" demanded Murong Qing furiously.
"Old pavilion master, why are you being so kind to him? He is the culprit behind the Cloud Margin Pavilion's current state! Have you forgotten?" Yue Yuze countered indignantly.
At this time, Xiang Shaoyun interrupted, "Yes, that was my bad. But all that has already happened, and I can't change the past. The only thing I can do is give enough compensation for your trouble. Consider that my way of making up for your loss. As for the clearmoon vine, I need to have it. Please name your price."
Yue Yuze was about to speak when Murong Qing's face fell and shouted, "Yuze, come with me!"
He then dragged Yue Yuze away.
Away from the others, he talked through voice transmission, "Do you want the entire Cloud Margin Pavilion to perish with you?"
"Old pavilion master, why are you so afraid of him? He is the culprit for our decline!" questioned Yue Yuze.
"Are you dumb? Yes, those people had come for him, and that was the cause of our recent decline. But think about it. Who is he? Why were there so many experts here for him? Let me tell you something. All of the people who had created trouble here have all been killed by Xiang Shaoyun's subordinates. Do you want the entire Cloud Margin Pavilion to be destroyed as well?" rebuked Murong Qing with a look of disappointment on his face.
Yue Yuze paled. "Are you telling the truth?"
"Why should I even lie to you? I thought he would leave after recuperating at the Chen Clan. But since he needs something from us, we have to agree! Perhaps this will be a chance for our Cloud Margin Pavilion as well!" Murong Qing advised earnestly.
"W-why hadn't you told me earlier?" asked Yue Yuze gloomily.
"Can something like this be spoken of so casually? Alright, just hand over your clearmoon vine!" said Murong Qing.
This time Yue Yuze no longer dared to refuse. He followed Murong Qing back to the group and handed over the clearmoon vine. The clearmoon vine was a vine that looked like a crescent moon and had a sparkling and translucent surface. It emanated a thick medicinal fragrance, and the moment it appeared, it gave everyone an urge to directly swallow it.
The main function of the clearmoon vine was to help restore one's meridians. On top of that, it was also helpful in expanding one's meridians. It was a great herb for cultivators.
Xiang Shaoyun accepted the clearmoon vine with no hesitation before saying solemnly, "As my thanks, I will leave a tier-6 cultivation method here. But before you grow strong enough, do not let outsiders know that you have something like this. Otherwise, that will be the end of the Cloud Margin Pavilion."
A tier-6 cultivation method was a high-tier cultivation method that was useful for even Sovereigns. It was extremely valuable, enough to drive countless Emperors mad.
Chapter 342: Seven Severing Tunes
Murong Qing, Yue Yuze, Hua Cheng, and Du Xuanhao were all shocked. They had never expected Xiang Shaoyun to be so generous with his compensation. Taking out a tier-6 cultivation method just like that was simply madness. For people like them, a tier-6 cultivation method was an invaluable sovereign-grade treasure.
"A-are you being serious?" Yue Yuze gulped.
"I never lie. Get me pen and paper, and I will write it down immediately. Or I can just pass it on to one of you if that is what you prefer," said Xiang Shaoyun seriously.
Although tier-6 cultivation methods and battle techniques were considered valuable even for him, he still had enough of them to not care much about this one cultivation method.
"Ok, I will get you a pen and a paper right now," said Yue Yuze. He took out some pen and paper from his storage ring and handed it to Xiang Shaoyun expectantly.
Xiang Shaoyun did not wait, and he immediately wrote down the tier-6 cultivation method for them. The cultivation method he was giving them was the most ordinary of tier-6 cultivation methods, but for the Cloud Margin Pavilion, this one ordinary tier-6 cultivation method was enough to serve as the pavilion's treasure.
Little did they know, what Xiang Shaoyun did today was to be the start of Cloud Margin Pavilion's rise to glory.
After writing down the cultivation method, Xiang Shaoyun handed it over to Yue Yuze and said, "Remember my words. Before you have the strength to protect this cultivation method, never, ever, let it be known that you have something like this."
"Yes, it is a sin for an ordinary man to possess an extraordinary treasure. We are aware of that," said Yue Yuze as he solemnly accepted the cultivation method.
"Good. I will leave soon. I won't bring the Cloud Margin Pavilion any more trouble, so don't worry about it," said Xiang Shaoyun.
"No, no, Young Master Xiang, you are free to stay as long as you wish. We won't mind at all," Murong Qing quickly said.
"Haha, if I really stay here too long, I will really be the end of your pavilion," said Xiang Shaoyun with a hearty laugh.
Not even Murong Qing dared to say anything in reply. From Xiang Shaoyun's words, it was clear his enemies were not just the people who had come for him.
This time, Yue Yuze was the one to come with a quick reply, "Young Master Xiang is truly a person of honor. We shall prepare a feast for you. Please do at least attend this feast."
Although he was extending such a polite invitation, he was in fact agreeing to Xiang Shaoyun leaving. He was merely being very polite.
Xiang Shaoyun nodded. "Ok, I will be troubling the two pavilion masters for a bit then. But for now, I wish to have a talk with Big Sister Hua Cheng."
M
urong Qing and Yue Yuze tactfully excused themselves and took Lightning Emperor and Young Lightning King away with them. After everyone left, Hua Cheng stood in front of Xiang Shaoyun and thoroughly sized him up, looking at him with an odd glint in her eyes that caused his hairs to stand on end.
"Big sister, what are you doing? Is there something on my face?" asked Xiang Shaoyun as he rubbed his face.
"Hmph. You are a big liar. So you actually come from a big organization? You wasted so much of my time looking for a master for you!" said Hua Cheng grudgingly.
"Why are you saying that, big sister? When have I ever lied to you? You were the one who was too busy, so we did not have a chance to have an honest talk with each other," said Xiang Shaoyun with a shrug.
"Fine. But how are you going to compensate your big sister? I was gravely injured because of you and nearly died!" said Hua Cheng, suddenly behaving in a mischievous manner.
Du Xuanhao couldn't stand seeing Hua Cheng speak like that to Xiang Shaoyun. He coughed, "Cough, cough."
"Big Brother Du, you agree, right?" said Hua Cheng with a crafty look in her eyes. She continued speaking to Xiang Shaoyun, "This is the master your big sister had found for you. He's a late-stage Dragon Ascension Realm expert with a much deeper comprehension of saber intent. But looks like he won't be good enough for you."
Before Du Xuanhao could say anything, Xiang Shaoyun bowed to Du Xuanhao and said, "Greetings, Senior Saber Emperor. Many thanks for the guidance you once gave me."
"Haha, I was the one who had thought too highly of myself for trying to make you my disciple. But you were right. Only those at the Sovereign Realm or above are qualified to be your master," said Du Xuanhao, mocking himself.
"Please don't say that, Senior Saber Emperor. Those words were mere random nonsensical ramblings," said Xiang Shaoyun humbly.
Hua Cheng blanked out slightly before asking, "You two know each other?"
"This is the young man I spoke of before, the one I wanted to accept as my disciple," said Du Xuanhao.