Chapter 685 - 183: Zhang Tianhao, Come Here to Die

Chapter 685: Chapter 183: Zhang Tianhao, Come Here to Die

The deafening uproar was suddenly choked by an invisible hand.

A dead silence fell over the Martial Arts Arena.

In the eerie silence, Chu Fan began to walk toward the Seven Stars Gang’s section of the viewing stands.

His steps weren’t heavy, yet each one seemed to land directly on the hearts of the crowd, a dull thud echoing in their chests.

Thousands of pairs of eyes were locked onto his figure in unison.

Shock, terror, and disbelief tangled in the air.

Who could have predicted that a mere Demon Suppression Guard at the Third Heaven of Divine Power Realm would so completely dominate the Acupoint Realm stage!

The peak Acupoint Realm cultivators, who normally looked down on everyone and styled themselves as prodigies, now shrank back, their faces pale as death.

Chu Fan’s overwhelming ferocity was such that no one else dared to set foot on the stage.

This scene shattered everyone’s expectations.

It was also a vicious slap in the face to the Noble Sects.

Having conquered the Acupoint Realm stage, Chu Fan had, by the tournament rules, earned the right to challenge the Bright Heart Realm stage, a full realm above his own.

The Bright Heart Realm stage had not yet begun, but the prodigies of that realm, who had been resting with their eyes closed while awaiting their turn, all opened their eyes.

They stared at Chu Fan’s back, their expressions complex and tinged with a hint of wariness.

The spotlight and glory that should have been theirs had been ruthlessly stolen by this Demon Suppression Guard who had burst onto the scene.

In the stands, at the Medicine King Valley’s seating area.

The atmosphere was oppressive, like the calm before a storm.

The Valley Master of the Medicine King Valley had a grim expression, a cold light flickering in his old eyes as he stared daggers at Ye Chang’an beside him.

"If you had any brains at all, how could you have let the Zhang Family’s Zhang Ling’Er use you as her pawn?"

The Valley Master’s voice was low, yet it carried a bone-chilling cold. "A single word from Zhang Ling’Er was enough for you to blacklist the Seven Stars Gang? To cut off their supply of Elixirs and Treasure Plants? Hmph. How impressive!"

Ye Chang’an’s body trembled as cold sweat trickled incessantly down his forehead.

The Medicine King Valley was an Alchemy Sect that valued harmony and prosperity. Provoking the Demon Suppression Bureau was a grave taboo.

Provoking an ordinary Demon Suppression Guard would have been bad enough. But then Baili Bing had swiftly returned and reported in detail on Chu Fan’s performance in the Demon Suppression Bureau, his terrifying ability to fight above his realm, and his frightening talent.

All the higher-ups of the Medicine King Valley, the Valley Master included, had broken out in a cold sweat, filled with lingering fear.

Fortunately, Baili Bing had been incredibly astute. She had seen the situation for what it was and acted decisively to mend their relationship, even sending some of the Medicine King Valley’s classic texts to Chu Fan. Her actions had prevented the valley from becoming his sworn enemy.

If they had truly offended such a monster, how could the Medicine King Valley survive in Qing Province in the future?

Chu Fan might only be wearing the black uniform of a Demon Suppression Guard now, but given the dominance he had displayed today, his promotion to Demon Suppression Captain was only a matter of time.

And in another ten or twenty years, who could say he wouldn’t become the next Demon Suppression Envoy, a figure who guarded an entire region and wielded immense power?

At this thought, the Valley Master took a deep breath and finally made his decision.

He shot Ye Chang’an a cold glance and declared, "From this day forward, all affairs of the Qing Province’s Medicine King Pavilion will be handed over to Baili Bing."

"As for you, get back to the Medicine King Valley immediately. Go to Siguoya and reflect on your actions. You are not to take a single step out without my express command!"

Ye Chang’an looked as though he’d been struck by lightning, but he didn’t dare utter a single word of protest. He could only press his forehead to the floor and say in a trembling voice, "Yes... This disciple will obey the Valley Master’s decree!"

Nearby, Baili Bing remained as cool and detached as ever, her white robes purer than snow.

She glanced indifferently at Ye Chang’an, who looked like a beaten dog, her eyes betraying no emotion.

’This idiot’s fate was well within my expectations.’

She knew better than anyone that Chu Fan had been the one behind the Moon Worship Sect’s ambush that had nearly cost Ye Chang’an his life.

This idiot, who had nearly dragged the entire Medicine King Valley into irredeemable ruin, was lucky to have kept his life.

To have offended Chu Fan and the Demon Suppression Bureau over a single word from Zhang Ling’Er, and for no benefit whatsoever... it was stupid beyond belief!

...

Up in the Demon Suppression Bureau’s viewing area, however, the atmosphere was strangely relaxed.

Xiao Ziye, clad in a violet gown, leaned lazily against the back of her chair, her slender fingers tapping lightly on the armrest.

She tilted her head toward Demon Suppression Envoy Leng Qingqiu beside her. "So? What do you think of my nephew? Ruthless enough for you? Impressive, isn’t he?"

"..." Shi Hao, standing guard behind them, was completely bewildered.

The other Demon Suppression Captains also turned in unison, giving Xiao Ziye strange looks.

’When did Chu Fan become her nephew?’

The usually stoic Leng Qingqiu gazed down at the figure below, a rare flash of admiration in her eyes. She nodded silently. "Your nephew is indeed impressive. Ruthless, decisive, and with a profound foundation. He’s a promising talent."

Shi Hao: "..."

Xiao Ziye, however, looked smug. Her gaze swept over to Captains Li Mubai and Nangong Yue on the other side. "What?" she challenged. "You all look like you have a problem with that."

Li Mubai and Nangong Yue immediately turned their heads away in unison.

Seeing that no one was taking the bait, Xiao Ziye sighed in boredom and shook her head. "The kid’s talent and strength are undeniable, but his methods... tsk, tsk. Too wild, too unruly."

"I have no idea what goes on in that head of his. It’s a real headache."

Upon hearing this, everyone from the Demon Suppression Bureau mentally rolled their eyes in unison.

’It wasn’t wrong. Chu Fan was indeed a bit wild.’

’But you, Xiao Ziye, are the last person who should be saying it!’

’What right do you have to talk?’

’In the entire Qing Province Demon Suppression Bureau, when it comes to being wild, if you, Xiao Ziye, claim to be number two, who would dare claim to be number one?’

The Seven Stars Gang’s section, meanwhile, had long since become an ocean of joy, as festive as the New Year.

Gang Leader Cao Feng, Guardian Chen Xuan, and the others were flushed with excitement, so busy they were practically rushed off their feet.

They were surrounded by members of various small and mid-sized gangs, and even representatives from a few Noble Families. All of them wore fawning smiles as they scrambled to speak with Cao Feng, desperate to curry favor with the once-minor Seven Stars Gang.

Before today, these factions wouldn’t have even given the Seven Stars Gang the time of day.