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The six people arrived at the gate of Tianlong Temple.
Hundreds of martial artists suddenly emerged from all around.
Duan Zhengchun and his entourage were completely surrounded, with no way to get through.
Chapter 97 Weapon
Upon seeing this, the four generals immediately drew their weapons and protected Duan and his son in the center.
"Who are you all? Why are you blocking our way?"
Duan Zhengchun forced a calm demeanor as he questioned Duan, but his voice trembled slightly. This blustering display drew laughter from those around him. His face flushed red as he clenched his fists; had he not been outnumbered, he would have already struck to teach them a lesson.
Duan Yu was so frightened that his face turned ashen and his legs went weak. He only managed to stay upright by sheer willpower.
"What exactly do you want?" Duan Zhengchun felt a chill run down his spine as he looked at the hostile gazes of the crowd. He secretly hoped that the high monks of Tianlong Temple would notice something amiss and come to his rescue.
The leader of the swordsmen shouted angrily, "Duan Zhengchun! You abused your status to toy with women, causing them to become pregnant before cruelly abandoning them, leaving those children homeless. Today we've come to demand justice!"
The crowd echoed in unison, their eyes flashing with cold light. A chilling killing intent permeated the crowd, and the surrounding temperature plummeted.
Duan Zhengchun swayed, his face ashen. Just then, a powerful aura suddenly surged into the sky from Tianlong Temple.
The figure rapidly approached.
A furious roar suddenly exploded in the void.
"Who dares to harm the royal family of Dali!"
The powerful internal force, combined with the sound, made everyone's eardrums ache.
In an instant, everyone trembled and instinctively circulated their internal energy to resist.
Those with weaker cultivation levels experienced dizziness and blurred vision, nearly collapsing to the ground.
'We're saved!'
Upon hearing that familiar voice, Duan Zhengchun felt a sense of relief, and his tense nerves finally relaxed a bit.
The group steadied themselves and glared angrily in the direction from which the sound came.
An old monk arrived in haste, leading a group of monks.
"Amitabha."
"This old monk, Ku Rong, greets you all."
"Are you all besieging my Prince Zhennan of Dali in a way that you are provoking Dali?"
Ku Rong stood beside Duan Zhengchun, questioning him coldly, his eyes flashing with a chilling light.
"Hmph! Old monk!"
"If you want to protect your own, just say so. Why twist the truth?"
"Have you thought this through? With so few people, do you really think you can protect him?"
The swordsman snorted coldly, his face dark and his eyes full of mockery.
He originally thought that the eminent monks of Tianlong Temple in Dali were all highly respected and had never been involved in the Cihang Jingzhai affair.
In retrospect, it was all just a disguise!
When Duan Zhengchun was in danger, they couldn't sit still and even openly protected him.
Such behavior hardly reflects the demeanor of a high-ranking monk.
"Duan Zhengchun is the Prince of Zhennan of Dali. How dare you, mere outlaws of the martial world, bully him so wantonly?"
"The pleasure of love between men and women is a natural human emotion."
“The Prince of Zhennan never forced them; it was all consensual.”
"What's it to you?"
"If you really have the time and energy, why don't you go and eliminate those villains and scoundrels?"
Ku Rong sneered, his words full of sarcasm.
Upon hearing this, the crowd's anger intensified, their momentum surged, and shouts of rebuke rose and fell.
"Damn it! This is utter nonsense!"
"How dare you, monk!"
"shameless!"
"... ..."
The crowd angrily cursed.
The atmosphere in the arena instantly became tense.
"This is a sacred Buddhist site; refrain from rudeness!"
Ku Rong's face was gloomy as he shouted sternly.
A powerful aura suddenly erupted, sweeping across the entire area.
"That bald monk is formidable, let's charge together!"
The swordsman felt the oppressive aura and shouted as he drew his long sword to slash.
The group immediately grabbed their weapons and began to fight.
The scene suddenly became chaotic.
... ... ... ...
Amidst the towering waves, Zhang Sanfeng, who had been adrift for many days, had long lost his ethereal and otherworldly demeanor.
"The task assigned by the Dragon Chief is truly difficult."
"In this vast ocean, where can this old Taoist find that Water God Island?"
Standing at the bow of the boat, Zhang Sanfeng let out a long sigh.
Thinking of the Great Dragon Head's instructions, he couldn't help but smile bitterly.
I've visited many islands these past few days, but I haven't seen a single person.
If he didn't trust the Great Dragon Leader, he would have seriously doubted the existence of this island.
"Alright, let's keep looking."
"This is the first job I've ever taken on."
"How can we go back empty-handed?"
After calming himself down, Zhang Sanfeng secretly encouraged himself.
As one of the seven leaders of the Azure Dragon Society, he has yet to achieve any merit.
If I can't even handle my first task properly, how can I face going back?
At that time, let alone the punishment from the top leader, how will his colleagues view it?
Enjoying the fruits of others' labor without achieving anything in return?
Especially Li Bai!
Although they had only known each other for a short time, Zhang Sanfeng had already experienced his incessant chatter.
If he were to return in such a sorry state, regardless of anything else, Li Bai would surely mock him mercilessly.
It might even become public knowledge.
Just imagining that scene made Zhang Sanfeng feel utterly humiliated.
He gritted his teeth and made a silent resolution—
We will not turn back until we find Water God Island!
189 - His cool demeanor lasted only three seconds, leaving Duan Siping feeling frustrated!
Let's look at Tenryu-ji Temple next.
The battle intensified, and Tenryuji's side gradually showed signs of weakness.
Although Master Kurong possessed superb martial arts skills and was unmatched in one-on-one combat, his opponents outnumbered him and gave him no chance for a one-on-one duel.
Under the combined attack of several experts, he could barely hold on and could not win a single battle.
If even he was in such a difficult situation, the plight of the monks accompanying him was even more self-evident.
Given this situation, it's only a matter of time before Tenryu-ji falls.
Duan Zhengchun also noticed something amiss, and his heart, which had just settled down, became anxious again, his palms sweating profusely.
"Old bald monk, stop struggling and just admit defeat!"
"To avoid getting out and making a fool of myself!"
The leader of the swordsmen, confident of victory, attacked fiercely while hurling sarcastic remarks.
But that tone wasn't one of persuasion to surrender; it clearly revealed barely suppressed smugness.
Upon hearing this, Ku Rong's expression remained unchanged; instead, a mocking smile appeared at the corner of his mouth, and contempt swept across his aged face.
Enraged by this, the swordsman launched a sudden and fierce attack.
"Amitabha!"
Suddenly, a clear and melodious Buddhist chant resounded through the sky.
Although the sound was not loud, it penetrated the noise and clearly reached everyone's ears.
In an instant, the entire audience was stunned.
Everyone stopped fighting and stepped back.
"Where did this scoundrel come from?!"
"What kind of hero acts like a sneaky fellow!"
"Those who dare to show themselves!"
The leaders shouted.
His gaze swept around.
We want to find the source of the sound.
"Not much skill, but quite the airs!"
"In that case, then I will grant your wish!"
A cold laugh followed.
Suddenly, everything went blurry before everyone's eyes.
A monk wearing a kasaya and with a solemn face appeared silently beside Ku Rong.
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Everyone was shocked and greatly shaken!
Although this monk seemed ordinary.
But with his uncanny movement technique, no one dared to underestimate him!
"May I ask your surname?"
The swordsman who, despite racking his brains for a long time, still had no recollection of.
He clasped his hands in a respectful greeting and asked the question.
His arrogant expression just moments ago.
The atmosphere had become exceptionally solemn.
"You dare ask my name?"
"I'm determined to protect these people!"
"You guys retreat immediately!"