Young Noble Be Monster Slaying

"You were looking for me?"

Qi Lin'er arrived at Mirage Mountain, where Yang Shenlong's pavilion was located. His forehead was creased in slight displeasure as he looked at the man in front of him with an intensely hostile gaze.

Although Qi Lin'er had participated in the Assembly of Immortal Sects alongside Yang Shenlong six years ago, he had never really been on good terms with the Yang brothers. Consequently, they had not kept in touch after the assembly ended.

Furthemore, Qi Lin'er had a deep-seated dislike for people like Yang Shenlong, as well as Chu Liang, who had faces that looked like they were the favored children of the heavens. For some reason, whenever he saw a face like theirs, he wanted to rip it to shreds.

"From now on, I'll be in charge of you. Senior Uncle Xuan Lu will no longer be teaching you," Yang Shenlong said calmly. "For the time being, you will remain on Mirage Mountain. You are not to take a single step off it."

"Tch."

Qi Lin'er looked like a teenager now and had caught up in height to Yang Shenlong quite some time ago. However, he still had the same wild and headstrong demeanor that he had as a child. He showed utter disdain for Yang Shenlong's words.

"And who do you think you are? You want to confine me here?" Qi Lin'er sneered.

He glanced at Daoist Xuan Lu, who was standing to the side.

Whoosh!

Qi Lin'er shot forward, appearing as a mere shadow flitting over. He viciously threw a punch at Yang Shenlong.

Of course, Qi Lin'er had heard the news that Yang Shenlong had established his residence on Mirage Mountain.

But so what? He's a powerful cultivator at the Dao Attainment Realm now, but can he fight? That's something I can only find out by testing him myself.

Wham!

A deafening explosion rang out.

Unfortunately for Qi Lin'er, his punch didn't land on Yang Shenlong. It hit his own back.

This was what happened. Just before Qi Lin'er's incredibly powerful punch was about to land on Yang Shenlong's face, a void barrier suddenly appeared in front of it, intercepting the punch. Qi Lin'er's fist hit the barrier, but it didn't stop his fist there. Instead, his fist vanished.

The part that vanished reappeared behind Qi Lin'er.

Even a casual attack of his carried lethal force, so the blow he struck himself with was no less devastating. He convulsed, and blood gushed up his throat.

However, the pain from his injury only fueled his ferocity. Qi Lin'er resolutely swallowed the blood in his throat. He pivoted backward and unleashed a back roundhouse kick with the force of saber strike.

Yang Shenlong extended a single finger, and there was a brilliant flash of light.

Boom!

Qi Lin'er's roundhouse kick landed on the distant mountain wall, producing a deafening rumble as the mountain trembled.

Meanwhile, Yang Shenlong appeared behind him, grabbing the back of his neck and slamming him against the mountain wall with a thud.

Pinned against the mountain wall, Qi Lin'er lost all ability to resist. Gritting his teeth, he snarled, "You'd better never let your guard down. Because I'll definitely kill you if I get the chance."

"Then you'd better keep looking for that chance instead of provoking the Mount Shu Sect's people," Yang Shenlong said indifferently, totally unbothered by Qi Lin'er's murderous intent. "I don't want you to suddenly die out there."

"Heh," Qi Lin'er sneered. "

As if they would dare kill me?"

"Chu Liang has returned. He's not someone you can provoke without repercussions. You haven't exactly been stealthy with the deeds you've done. While you are on Mirage Mountain, we can keep you safe. But if you leave…"

Killing a disciple of Penglai meant risking a war with the Penglai Supreme Sect, but Yang Shenlong was well aware of Chu Liang's methods. If he wanted to handle things covertly, he had countless ways to do so.

"You're just a coward. Losing to him that one time scared you shitless," Qi Lin'er taunted, even as he remained immobile under Yang Shenlong's grip.

Suddenly, thunderous rumbling rang out in the distant sky, followed by a yell.

"QI LIN'ER!!!"

Qi Lin'er and Yang Shenlong turned to see a garishly colorful airship hovering above Mirage Mountain. Standing on its deck was a man with an enraged expression.

It was none other than Chu Liang.

He was holding up a large flag, looking majestic and imposing. As the flag fluttered in the wind, it revealed glimpses of the huge word it had been embroidered with—"WAR."

"COME MEET YOUR DEATH!"

…

Everyone in the Penglai Supreme Sect was shocked by Chu Liang's sudden appearance. Yang Yuhu was the only exception.

Outside the Penglai Supreme Sect, news that Chu Liang would appear at the Penglai Supreme Sect had already spread like wildfire.

Earlier… when Chu Liang found out that Qi Lin'er was responsible for the deaths of many members of the Four Extremities Hall, Chu Liang contemplated the situation briefly.

After discovering at the Heavenly Peak Banquet that the Penglai Supreme Sect was colluding with Taotie City, Chu Liang braced himself for the minor losses that the Mount Shu Sect might suffer.

After all, the Penglai Supreme Sect was a powerful force. The Mount Shu Sect, on the other hand, did not have a legendary artifact. They would naturally be at a disadvantage if the situation were to escalate, making it difficult for them to compete against the Penglai Supreme Sect.

Yet, the Penglai Supreme Sect had resorted to murder, crossing a line that left no room for reconciliation.

If Chu Liang wanted to punish Qi Lin'er, he could do it either overtly or covertly.

If he were to act covertly, he would need to plan meticulously, and he could never let the Penglai Supreme Sect discover it. However, Qi Lin'er's cultivation power wasn't weak; it would be too difficult to try and kill him quietly like killing a chicken. Moreover, the Penglai Supreme Sect possessed the legendary artifact the East Sea Chrono Wheel, which had the powerful ability to look into the past like the Shadow of Radiance.

Since a covert approach wasn't very feasible, an overt approach would have to do.

Chu Liang sent a message in the Circle of Immortal Friends.

Qi Lin'er of the Penglai Supreme Sect slaughtered the innocent couriers of my sect's Red Cotton Peak and stole our valuable items. However, we, the Mount Shu Sect, believe this to be the personal actions of Qi Lin'er and that they are unrelated to the Penglai Supreme Sect. Personal grudges should be settled privately. I, Chu Liang, will go to Mirage Mountain to challenge Qi Lin'er to a battle to the death and resolve this grudge.

The message caused an uproar in the Circle of Immortal Friends. Nearly a thousand cultivators from various immortal sects had access to the communication network, and they were usually quite active on it. So, when they saw Chu Liang's message, they quickly called their friends and rushed over Mirage Mountain to watch the spectacle.

Along with the Red Cotton Peak staff who accompanied Chu Liang, a vast crowd of people and their mounts from various immortal sects had tagged along behind the Lianglong. The sight left the disciples of the Penglai Supreme Sect stunned, thinking for a moment that these people were launching a raid on Penglai.

Yang Yuhu had been away from Penglai, handling some matters. When he felt the token's repeated vibrations, he thought it was probably a major event involving some immortal sect. However, when he finally checked the messages, he was surprised to find that sect was his own.

He rushed back at lightning speed, arriving just in time to see Chu Liang's airship coming to a stop over Mirage Mountain.

Yang Yuhu hurried forward and exclaimed, "Chu Liang! What are you doing? Get a hold of yourself!"

Chu Liang had just stepped off the airship and was flying down toward the mountain.

Upon seeing Yang Yuhu, Chu Liang didn't forget to politely cup his hands together in greeting. "Brother Yang, I explained the cause and the consequence earlier. I trust you've read my explanation?"

"If Qi Lin'er has indeed done wrong, I will report it to the sect and see that he is punished severely," Yang Yuhu said, glancing at the massive crowd behind Chu Liang. "Are you trying to start a war between the two sects?"

Chu Liang shook his head. "You exaggerate, Brother Yang. These friends who have gathered have nothing to do with the Mount Shu Sect. They're just here to watch."

Then, with a flick of his right hand, he planted the "War" flag firmly before the gates of Mirage Mountain.

Boom!

The hearts of the spectating cultivators shook at this scene. Although it was exactly what they had gone there for, they couldn't help but feel shocked by it.

This was the Penglai Supreme Sect—the leading righteous sect in the world, known for their domineering ways. They were always the ones that provoked others. Who would dare to provoke them?

But today, Chu Liang had boldly planted a war flag right in front of their mountain gate!

As Chu Liang landed, Qi Lin'er was released, and he walked over to Chu Liang. He looked at Chu Liang with an extremely excited gaze.

"I didn't think you'd dare to come here…" Qi Lin'er said, visibly restless and itching for action. His eyes were filled with a bloodthirsty gleam. "I really underestimated you."

"I know you've always harbored resentment toward me, and if this were a normal situation, I would not even bother arguing with you. After all, with the Penglai Supreme Sect supporting you, someone will always protect you no matter how arrogantly you behave. So, I don't mind even if I have to face some injustice," Chu Liang replied.

His smile vanished as he glared at Qi Lin'er. "But you did something you absolutely should never have done—murder. If you are not punished for that, there will be no justice or righteousness left in this world!"

He spoke sonorously, his words resounding through the surrounding land and sky. The Penglai Supreme Sect disciples who were initially confused as to what had happened now understood the full story.

Chu Liang yelled, "Qi Lin'er, you've crossed the line!"

He then threw a scroll toward Qi Lin'er.

Qi Lin'er caught it and unrolled it to find a contract for a battle to the death. In short, the contract stated that the two of them had made a private agreement to settle their grudge in a battle to the death. Regardless of who lived or died in the match, neither of their sects could use it as a pretext for conflict.

Chu Liang had already signed his name at the bottom of the contract.

"HAHAHA…" Qi Lin'er laughed more wildly than before. "So, if I sign this, I won't be held responsible for killing you, right?"

"At least, that's what I mean by it," Chu Liang replied, his face still emotionless.

Qi Lin'er bit his finger and fiercely smeared his blood at the bottom of the contract, leaving a bright red mark on the scroll.

"Then let's fight!"

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Translator: LD

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