bookbashuk Chapter 337 The Lesser Universe Seal Displays its Divine Power Once Again
Chapter 337 The Lesser Universe Seal Displays its Divine Power Once Again
"Defeat me, or kill me, and you may turn this Cloud Hidden Mountain upside down! If you lose, or... dare not accept—"
Chen Anran paused, a cold glint flashing in his eyes: "Then take your 'ironclad evidence' and get out of Yunyin Mountain! If you ever dare to tarnish my sect's reputation or invade my territory again with fabricated charges... it will be a fight to the death!"
"hiss--"
The moment the words left his mouth, the entire room was stunned!
No one expected that Chen Anran, who had always appeared calm, composed, and even somewhat tolerant, would say such resolute and unyielding words in a public setting!
This is no longer a refusal to search; this is a blatant declaration of war! It is a challenge to the authority of Longhu Mountain and all those exerting pressure, all by one's own power!
Feng Wenyuan and Jiang Yan were taken aback at first, then exchanged a glance, their eyes filled with shock, but even more so with understanding and resolve. Chen Anran's actions, seemingly impulsive, had in fact completely torn away the other party's pretense of "reasoning," bringing everything back to the most primal and direct rule—strength reigns supreme! Since "reasoning" wouldn't work, then there would be no reasoning!
Qi Lan leaned back in her chair, a faint, almost excited smile curving her lips, her amber pupils gleaming slightly. This was more like it.
Master Tianbao stared wide-eyed, then gasped after a long pause: "Young Chen, you..."
Shen Zui's face turned deathly pale, and he wrung his hands anxiously, "Fellow Daoist Chen, this...this won't do! We can talk this over..."
A glint of light flashed in Han Bailian's eyes, his initial shock quickly replaced by wild joy. Fight! Fight now! Chen Anran's arrogance was exactly what he wanted! Regardless of victory or defeat, the Cloud Hidden Sect would not escape easily today!
He Qingyun's face had turned completely ashen the moment Chen Anran uttered the phrase "deciding on the outcome through war." He stared intently at Chen Anran, his chest churning with a mixture of rage and murderous intent. Chen Anran's toughness had exceeded his expectations. But now, there was no turning back!
"Fine! Fine, Chen Anran! Fine, Yunyin Sect!" He Qingyun laughed in fury. "Since you are so stubborn and willing to associate with evil spirits, then my Longhu Mountain will act on behalf of Heaven today, first capturing this madman who shelters demons, and then razing your filthy sect to the ground!"
"Where are the disciples of Longhu Mountain?!"
"Here!" More than ten elite disciples and several elders behind him shouted in unison, their spiritual power surging. Zhang Qingyuan hesitated slightly. Although he did not think Chen Anran and the others were bad people after spending time together, things had come to this point, and as a member of Longhu Mountain, he had no choice but to stand up and express his opinion.
Not only him, but many other Longhu Mountain disciples who had been here for a week were also hesitant.
"Chen Anran is arrogant and unruly, harboring evil spirits and resisting investigation! Today, we will take him down and hand him over to the people of the world for judgment!" He Qingyun ordered sternly, but he did not take the lead, instead taking half a step back.
Because he knew that Chen Anran possessed many mysterious magical treasures, such as the Soul-Nourishing Shrine, the Angry Arhat Statue, the Dharma-Guarding Vajra Plaque, and the Small Universe Seal, which he had seen and heard of.
He wanted to use his disciples to first probe Chen Anran's trump cards and deplete the energy of the magical artifacts he had already used.
"Yes, sir!"
Three elite disciples from Longhu Mountain, who were already eager to act, moved at the command, their figures as swift as lightning, rushing towards Chen Anran from the left, center, and right! Amidst the wind of their fists and the shadows of their palms, there were faint flashes of lightning and talismans, which was Longhu Mountain's signature combination of lightning external martial arts and talismans, clearly aiming to achieve victory in one fell swoop!
Although Xiao Lu wasn't present, Feng Wenyuan still felt a tightness in his chest, and Jiang Yan subconsciously clenched his fists.
Chen Anran didn't even lift his eyelids.
Just as those three attacks were about to reach his body—
"Buzz!"
A deep, mysterious resonance suddenly rang out without warning.
Centered on Chen Anran, within a radius of three zhang, the air suddenly became incredibly viscous, as if instantly turning into an invisible quagmire! The three Longhu Mountain disciples, who had been rushing forward, abruptly stopped, as if caught in an invisible spider web. Their speed decreased drastically, and their faces showed horror. The lightning runes shining on their fists and palms dimmed rapidly, as if forcibly suppressed and stripped away by some invisible force!
The Lesser Universe Seal displays its divine power once more!
At the same time, Chen Anran made a move.
He didn't use any fancy spells; he simply took a step forward, raised his right hand, spread his fingers slightly, and pressed it gently forward.
An overwhelming and unstoppable force erupted with a powerful push from his palm!
It possesses an immense power, like mountains collapsing and rivers flowing backward!
"Bang! Bang! Bang!"
Three muffled thuds sounded almost simultaneously.
The three elite disciples of Longhu Mountain were struck head-on by an invisible giant hammer, flying back at an even faster speed than they had come, crashing heavily into their companions behind them, causing a commotion and chaos!
With a single strike, three skilled fighters from Longhu Mountain were defeated and forced to retreat!
The hall fell silent again, with only the suppressed groans of the three disciples and the sounds of tables and chairs being knocked over.
Everyone stared in shock at the figure that remained standing tall in the center of the arena.
Chen Anran slowly withdrew his hand, as if merely dusting off non-existent dust from his sleeve. He looked up at He Qingyun, whose face was ashen, and the Longhu Mountain elders behind him, who were both shocked and furious.
"Senior Brother He, if this is all Longhu Mountain has to offer, you should probably head down the mountain as soon as possible. Or... should you all come at me together?"
He paused, then added, "To avoid trouble."
After Chen Anran finished speaking, the hall fell into a deathly silence.
The three Longhu Mountain disciples who had been repelled struggled to their feet, their faces ashen, their eyes still filled with horror. Chen Anran's seemingly casual press had actually contained immense power and a strange, suppressive field of spiritual energy, leaving them utterly defenseless.
He Qingyun's face was so gloomy it could drip water. He stared intently at Chen Anran, especially at the other's still calm eyes, and... that hand that hung casually at his side, as if it had just been brushed away with a speck of dust.
His heart was filled with jealousy and murderous intent, but more than that, it was filled with a cold calculation.
The more assertive Chen Anran was, the more it showed his confidence and that he hadn't revealed all his trump cards. Just now it was only the domain suppression of the Lesser Universe Seal, so what about the little ghost he raised? What about the magic weapon that could greatly enhance cultivation? What about the magic weapon that could withstand the full-force attack of Shi Haisheng, a late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator? And… what other unknown methods did he possess?
We absolutely cannot fight him head-on here! The space is cramped, and having too many people would only hinder our movements and make us vulnerable to being wiped out by that strange domain. We must lure him to an open area. This will allow us to leverage the numerical and formation advantages of Longhu Mountain, and also give us a better chance to observe and wear down his various tactics!
In a flash, He Qingyun made up his mind.
He suddenly raised his hand, stopping the other elders and disciples behind him who were itching to rush forward. The anger on his face slowly subsided, replaced by a deep sorrow mixed with grief and indignation, and a sense of "considering the bigger picture."
"Chen Anran! Relying on the power of your extraordinary treasure, you injured my fellow disciples and uttered arrogant words, treating the righteous path of the world as nothing! How is such behavior any different from that of the demonic path?!"