Chapter 113: Don’t Bring Shame Home

Before Chenya entered Great Sui, he looked down on this nation in the east. In his eyes, Great Sui, the so-called no.1 nation in the east, was like a toddler compared to Mongo-Yuan which was like a giant.

Although the Daoist Sect was popular in Great Sui, it was only a sect in a remote location in his eyes. How could this sect be compared to the Buddhist Sect where its influence almost covered the entire world?

Chenya was the disciple of Wisdom Heavenly Lord, the second heavenly lord among the Four Heavenly Lords of the Buddhist Sect.

When Chenya’s cultivation strength was low, Wisdom Heavenly Lord told him that if he could see through the mist before his eyes, he would instantly become a buddha. Even Great Wheel Wisdom King told him that among all the disciples in the Buddhist Sect, he had the highest chance of becoming a heavenly lord.

However, Chenya had to remove that speck of dust in his mind first.

For a long time, Chenya didn’t know what that speck of dust was. Whenever he recalled what Great Wheel Wisdom King said, he would be confused. Great Wheel Wisdom King said that if he couldn’t remove the speck of dust in his mind, he would be a world away from becoming a buddha even if he was only an inch away.

Under the moonlight, Chenya confirmed that this red-robed daoist was the speck of dust in his mind, and he planned to kill this daoist, remove the speck of dust in his mind, and become a buddha.

However, he now realized how wrong he was.

He underestimated the strength of Phoenix-Chirp Daoist, and he overestimated his own strength. Since he started cultivation, he rarely met a worthy opponent, especially after he left Great Snow Mountain.

Even inside Chang’an that was securely guarded, he could kill people and get away easily. Using the Phaseless Technique, he moved around freely without others noticing.

Those people of Great Sui who tried to search for him couldn’t find him, and he even had the time to tease that little fat daoist.

That little fat daoist was dressed in an ink-black daoist robe, so Chenya knew that he had a high status in the Daoist Sect. Since this daoist couldn’t see through the Phaseless Technique, Chenya’s slight toward the Daoist Sect increased.

Today, he finally realized why the Daoist Sect had a prestigious status in Great Sui. It wasn’t only due to the Emperor of Great Sui’s promotion; the Daoist Sect had great strength as well.

Phoenix-Chirp Daoist easily saw through the Phaseless Technique, and the repulsive force of this daoist made Chenya defenseless.

Chenya felt powerless at this moment. He couldn’t win even if he decided to battle.

Phoenix-Chirp Daoist’s repulsive force was spread around his body, and he dashed toward Chenya.

Although Chenya only got to change his hand seal once, it was enough for him to cast the most powerful strike. He could use his fingers and cast countless techniques, but his most powerful strike was down to his core. His strongest attack was his fingers and not other techniques. He practiced a technique called Flower-Picking Fingers.

When Phoenix-Chirp Daoist was about to hit him, Chenya’s Flower-Picking Fingers struck Phoenix-Chirp Daoist’s chest.

This finger strike could kill a level 8 master, but the internal force in this strike disappeared as if a rock fell into the ocean. The repulsive force destroyed Chenya’s strike.

Then, Chenya was knocked away by Phoenix-Chirp Daoist’s powerful repulsive force.

Earlier, Chenya was inlaid into a wall, and he was able to get out after struggling a little. However, he landed on the green stone tiles on the ground this time, and he shattered several tiles and many bones; he couldn’t stand up anymore.

Chenya tried to support his body, but he couldn’t.

Lying on the ground, Chenya looked at the red-robed daoist who slowly walk to him, but he couldn’t do anything. This daoist’s steps were calm and casual, and the disdain and coldness in his eyes made Chenya feel like a weak sheep.

This daoist’s red robe fluttered in the wind and looked like an aggressive fire.

Seeing Phoenix-Chirp Daoist walking close, Chenya suddenly had a strong unwillingness to yield.

He wasn’t afraid of death; he wasn’t willing to die meaninglessly like this. He had imagined that if someone like him would die, it must shock the world.

However, he was so weak and pitiful at this moment. The shocking thing was his opponent’s strength and not his defeat.

“I said that you can’t get away.” The slit on Phoenix-Chirp Daoist’s forehead opened again, and a streak of dark-red light could be vaguely seen.

Chenya was sure that he couldn’t defend against Phoenix-Chirp Daoist’s Illusional Bind anymore. Although he was unwilling to give up, he couldn’t fight back.

When the dark-red light

in the vertical third eye on Phoenix-Chirp Daoist’s forehead, Chenya suddenly shivered and lost consciousness.

However, when Phoenix-Chirp Daoist was less than ten meters away from Chenya, his expression suddenly changed. He swung his sleeves backward, and he instantly dashed toward Chenya who was on the ground.

Just as he touched Chenya, a holy white lotus suddenly appeared in front of him.

This was a unique lotus; it was crystal white.

The five lotus petals looked beautiful in the moonlight, and the holy presence coming from the lotus was breathtaking.

If ordinary people were present, many of them wouldn’t be able to defend against this presence, and they would kneel and bow.

This white lotus seemed even brighter than the moon in the sky when it bloomed.

Phoenix-Chirp Daoist’s eyes widened, and he unleashed his full strength. He pushed his hands forward, and his two wide sleeves puffed up as two tsunami-like repulsive forces smashed into the five-petaled white lotus. It felt like two tornadoes blew through.

At the same time, Phoenix-Chirp Daoist continued to dash forward after a slight pause.

Crack! Under the two powerful strikes, two of the five petals of the white lotus cracked, looking like glass that was hammered.

However, the white lotus was still there. With two petals cracked, it stood still and withstood Phoenix-Chirp Daoist’s attack.

Then, an eye-piercing white light suddenly flashed on the lotus, and the vertical third eye on Phoenix-Chirp Daoist’s forehead was in pain. He could only stop and protect his body with his sleeves.

After the white light disappeared, both the lotus and Chenya were nowhere to be seen.

Phoenix-Chirp Daoist swung his sleeves, and the white light on the street was dispelled alongside the dust in the air.

The street became clear again, but Chenya wasn’t there anymore. There were only cracked green stone tiles on the ground.

Phoenix-Chirp Daoist’s expression turned gloomy, and he squatted down to carefully inspect the area. Except for the cracked green stone tiles, it seemed like everything else was removed by the white light. It felt like Chenya’s blood that was spilled got evaporated by the white light.

Two petals of the white lotus cracked, but no traces were left in the area.

When Phoenix-Chirp Daoist slowly stood up, a figure quickly dashed over under the moonlight and appeared beside him. He was a senior who was about 50 years old and wore a sapphire long robe. He had a long beard and looked ethereal.

He was the senior who appeared on the roof of the building across the street from Guest-Prosper Dwell when the conflict between Wang Ding and the border soldiers broke out, and he was also the person who knocked away Chen Qingshan when she attacked the Ministry of War with her longsword. If the crippled old man didn’t appear, Chen Qingshan would have died.

This senior in blue walked forward for a few steps and bowed. “Greetings.”

Phoenix-Chirp Daoist bowed back and said self-mockingly, “You were alerted, yet I didn’t capture that man. I’m surprised he has such a powerful accomplice. This accomplice’s light-body skill is insane; I didn’t even see this person’s figure.”

The senior was shocked. “Even you didn’t see the other person?”

Phoenix-Chirp Daoist nodded and looked worried.

The senior said after a moment of silence, “That is alright; they couldn’t travel far.”

He added while thinking, “As long as the gates of the city aren’t open, no one can get out, including Great Wheel Wisdom King, just like how no one could enter Chang’an when the gates are closed. The only issue is that Chang’an is too big, and there are too many gates. The soldiers guarding the gates couldn’t tell who the enemies are. However, even though these people can get into Chang’an, it would be tough for them to get out!”

Phoenix-Chirp Daoist froze for a moment. Although he didn’t know where the confidence came from, he knew that this senior had a prestigious status and wouldn’t lie. He instantly decided and said, “Let’s look for them in different directions.”

The senior nodded and said, “Should we… ask Spiritual Master Xiao to help?”

Phoenix-Chirp Daoist knew what he meant before he could finish.

“There is no need.” He shook his head and said while choosing a direction, “I will look for them that way, and you can go this way.”

The senior nodded and replied, “I have already informed the Royal Guard, and cultivation masters should arrive soon. Even if those two don’t come, Mr. Zhuo would come. With us three, who could escape?”

Phoenix-Chirp Daoist slightly frowned; it seemed like he didn’t like talking to this senior. He nodded, swung his sleeves, and dashed into the sky like a cannonball.

After Phoenix-Chirp Daoist disappeared, this senior sighed while shaking his head helplessly. Then, he dashed in the other direction.

As soon as these two people disappeared, another person arrived with a serious expression; he was Zhuo Buyi.

He first checked out the traces left by the battle earlier. After pondering for a moment, he sat down cross-legged on the street and didn’t go anywhere.

…

It was the morning of the second day.

The sun always rose earlier in the summer. While many people were still asleep, the sun climbed over the eastern city wall of Chang’an.

As the sun rose, the streets grew more bustling. The breakfast joints all started working with workers setting up tables and chairs while cooks prepared the food.

When Fang Jie opened the door of his place, the aroma of hot noodle soup already floated into his nose.

Fang Jie was dressed in a brand-new border soldier’s uniform. His hair was well combed, and his uniform was straight and clean. The leather battle boots on his feet were shiny, and he had a black belt on his waist with a token hanging on it.

There was only one word engraved on the token – Martial.

The Ministry of War gave him this token that represented his identity as a participant in the entrance exam of the Martial Arts Academy.

This young man was clean and good-looking, and he looked dashing after dressing up. The fitting military uniform made him look more valiant. Although he didn’t get a good night’s sleep, he still looked energetic.

“Sir Fang, you are up so early!” Oldman Sun, who was selling hot noodle soup and steamed buns close to Fang Jie’s shop, quickly greeted him warmly.

Fang Jie replied with a smile, “Not as early as you. I got up after smelling the aroma of your steamed buns.”

Oldman Sun chuckled and said, “I rely on this for a living, so I have to get up. How come you are up this early?”

Before Fang Jie could reply, Oldman Sun slapped his forehead and said apologetically, “Aya! I forgot about it! The entrance exam of the Martial Arts Academy is today! Woman! Quickly make a bowl of hot noodle soup! Add three times the meat! Then, make a plate of steam buns! Add more filling and keep the bun skin thin! Sir Fang is going to the entrance exam of the Martial Arts Academy today! He needs to go on a full stomach!”

“Got it!” Oldman Sun’s wife smiled brightly. She was a big woman, and she quickly started to make buns. “Sir Fang, you have to get into the top three! I believe in you! Don’t let those arrogant good-for-nothings from big families win out! Although you haven’t lived here for long, everyone living on this street is rooting for you!”

“This meal is on me! I wish you can succeed and win! Us two can’t help you much; this meal is our gift!” Oldman Sun said with a smile.

Fang Jie cupped his hands and thanked him. Then, he took a deep breath to inhale the fresh air in the morning, then he opened his arms and stretched his body with a smile.

He felt great, and his heart was calm.

Looking at this old couple, Fang Jie thanked them again in his mind. He felt like he saw Aunt He who would pour dirty water onto the street and curse, Su Tugou, Du Hongxian, and everyone else at Fangu smiling at him and tell him not to bring shame home.