Chapter 599 253: Star Luo Array, Soul-Extinguishing Rainbow Light

"Zen Master Guangdu is actually dead."

"He was ranked eighth on the Celestial List, how could he not withstand a single move and be turned to ashes by a single bolt of lightning."

"Quick, quick, flee."

"Who said King Ping was only skilled in martial arts? With thunder accompanying his actions, he is clearly not a mortal but a descending celestial, an immortal..."

"Hurry, lest it's too late."

Those who did not witness this scene themselves can never imagine its terror.

Clearly, there were all sorts of promises, discussing how to respond from all directions, rising together.

Yet before the momentum could be thoroughly stirred, a bolt of lightning extinguished the spirit.

In all directions, those with sinister intentions now felt chills in their hearts, disregarding any plans or attack formations.

All over the Celestial Gate Pass, dozens of figures simultaneously sprang up, rushing in all directions.

Some were hidden in brothels and taverns, others concealed within the City Guard army.

Most were scattered in various residences, inciting continuous uproar with the common people.

At this moment, seeing Chen Ping standing above Celestial Gate Pass City, surrounded by purple thunder and golden flames, he appeared divine.

Adding the momentum of having struck Monk Guangdu, ranked eighth on the Celestial List, dead with lightning, no one dared to look for long.

Just regretting they ever had other ideas.

"Living well, why believe others' words, must we oppose King Ping? It's too unreliable, those sworn to block King Ping's masters are nowhere in sight."

As seventy-eight figures simultaneously rushed the city walls to leave, countless cries echoed within the Celestial Gate.

"Had we known King Ping was so cruel and bloodthirsty, we wouldn't have come south but would have returned north, at least we could kill a few more Hu People."

"All ravens are black, originally thinking of resisting the Hu People in the south, King Ping was hailed as a great hero.

But after today, meeting doesn't compare to hearing, truly a pretentious one. What did the Pure Land Sect ever do wrong, or we poor common folk deserve such slaughter, how can he be a ruler?"

"A good bird chooses wood to perch on, difficult to remain here, let's each scatter."

These people didn't fight, but opened their mouths to shout, frightening the faces of common people and soldiers, leaving them completely clueless.

On one hand, shocked by Chen Ping's cultivation strength, almost like an immortal, they were filled with fear.

On the other hand, they thought those fleeing spoke not entirely untrue.

So many came south seeking refuge with King Ping after hearing his reputation of righteousness.

But hadn't expected.

These days, only stories of King Ping's cruelty and his corrupted followers have been heard.

Leading to disturbance of people's hearts...

Under the testimony of many, numerous indecisive common folk would feel, the good reputation initially spread about him must have been deliberately staged, the true nature is likely oppressive.

He hasn't even ascended the throne yet, showing his fangs already.

In the future under his rule, wouldn't it be a life of suffering?

"Rumors are fiercer than tigers."

Chen Ping landed, spread his mind, sensing nothing unusual, he couldn't help but sigh.

He clearly knew most fleeing were genuinely attracted by his good reputation, seeking to accomplish something as good warriors.

Unfortunately, in this world, mere passion doesn't guarantee doing things right.

The more one cares for the people, with conscience intact, the more easily manipulated by those with ulterior motives.

Just like now, the chaotic fleeing of Jianghu people.

Most were frightened by Chen Ping's decisive execution of Zen Master Guangdu from the Pure Land Sect.

Now, who dares to calmly assess who is truly right or wrong?

It can only be said that the Pure Land Sect's reputation was too well maintained.

And Abbot Mingjing's benevolent image was too deeply rooted in people's hearts.

As a result, even though Chen Ping already figured the Abbot was strange in many ways,

he couldn't explain to everyone.

Couldn't make it clear.

The monks' assault, only surged for a while, after Zen Master Guangdu from Arhat Hall died, they lost momentum, only to be gradually wiped out by the forces from Celestial Heart Pavilion.

In reality, many monks were coerced, completely unable to distinguish the truth.

Seeing King Ping's army mighty, with no way to escape, they hurriedly laid down arms to surrender.

No one pursued them relentlessly.

Chen Ping sighed, vaguely realizing human nature is truly the most complex thing in the world.

One thought can make a Buddha, another can make a demon.

The truth and falsehood are separated by a thin line.

Understanding this, one understands the boundless fortune of this world, and the endless blessings beneath the starry sky.

Deep within the soul, reaching the Seventh Level of Arc Light Realm cultivation, suddenly it jumped heavily, the rainbow arc lightly quivered, its radiance even more brilliant.

"Indeed, the world is a great furnace, no wonder some refined cultivators, once hitting a bottleneck, will invariably enter the red dust for tempering."

Realizing the sudden advancement in soul realm.

Chen Ping's mind became clearer, he couldn't help but chuckle silently.

Unexpectedly, being scolded yielded benefits.

"However, if these people think they can stir up hearts and muddle waters, then leave easily, they surely underestimate King Ping's army and Miss Han the First."