Free Web NovelChapter 688: Chapter 686: Gathering at Celestial Sound Valley!
When he heard this, Zhang Hu’s eyelid twitched. Attack that kid again? What a joke! He’s no match for him at all. That kid has a powerful weapon; I can’t possibly beat him.
But he couldn’t admit that. He didn’t want to lose face in front of Shen Tang. So, he changed the subject. "Don’t worry, I won’t let that kid off easy," he said. "By the way, you should hurry up and go train in the cultivation room."
To his surprise, Shen Tang shook her head. "Not right now. I received news that something strange is happening at Celestial Sound Valley. A Celestial Sound Stone might appear, so I’m planning to go take a look. If I can find a Celestial Sound Stone, my Sound Martial Arts training will speed up significantly."
"I’ll go with you," Zhang Hu said quickly.
And so, Shen Tang set off for Celestial Sound Valley. Besides Zhang Hu, another senior student came along. He was also one of Shen Tang’s admirers, and his name was Chen Qing. The three of them rushed toward Celestial Sound Valley.
At this moment, Celestial Sound Valley had already undergone a change. Rainbow-colored lights had appeared above the valley, forming clusters of colorful mist that lingered without scattering. This bizarre phenomenon had attracted quite a few Martial Artists who now wandered around the valley, their curiosity piqued.
One Martial Artist charged directly into Celestial Sound Valley, only to collapse the moment he entered, bleeding from all seven orifices. The sight made everyone else’s face pale with shock.
"What’s going on?" they exclaimed repeatedly.
"There are terrifying sound waves inside the valley right now. Isn’t going in just asking to die?" a soft voice spoke up.
The crowd turned to see a handsome young man, not yet twenty, with an extraordinary bearing. He was clearly a remarkable individual. More importantly, he was wearing the uniform of the Sacred Institute. Anyone who could join the Sacred Institute was bound to be a peerless genius.
This person was, of course, Lin Xuan.
Lin Xuan had also flown all the way to Celestial Sound Valley. Upon his arrival, he had noticed the same strange phenomenon and marveled at the sight. The great black dog had warned him that the valley was extremely dangerous at the moment, filled with a terrifying sound wave fluctuation. He had to wait for it to subside before he could enter. Thus, Lin Xuan began to wait.
In the meantime, more people continued to arrive. A few daring individuals recklessly charged into Celestial Sound Valley, only to collapse inside. After that, the rest dared not act so rashly.
Just then, three more figures flew over from the distance, their speed as fast as lightning. The light quickly dissipated, and the three landed in front of the valley.
The surrounding Martial Artists all turned to look, and a wave of exclamations followed. "They’re Sacred Institute Disciples!"
"More Sacred Institute Disciples have arrived?"
"I didn’t expect so many disciples from the Sacred Institute to show up this time."
"Looks like getting the treasure inside Celestial Sound Valley won’t be easy at all."
The three newcomers were, of course, Shen Tang and her companions. Upon arriving and seeing that no one had entered the valley yet, Shen Tang breathed a sigh of relief. It seemed she wasn’t too late. However, when she overheard the discussions of the people around her, she froze. Other than us, there are more disciples from the Sacred Institute here? Who could it be?
She scanned her surroundings, and soon, her expression turned grim. She locked her gaze onto a figure in the distance.
"It’s you!"
She recognized Lin Xuan. Isn’t that the detestable guy who stole my cultivation room? I can’t believe he’s here too. Enemies truly walk a narrow road!
Shen Tang let out a cold laugh and said to Zhang Hu beside her, "That’s the guy. He’s the one who stole my cultivation room before. Go teach him a lesson."
Zhang Hu saw Lin Xuan as well, and his eyelid began to twitch uncontrollably. Damn it, why is this kid here too? Hearing Shen Tang’s words, his expression soured. Teach Lin Xuan a lesson? What a joke! I’m no match for him. If I dare to attack, I’ll be sent flying in front of everyone. I’d lose all face.
He hastily shook his head and said, "Forget it. Let’s not stoop to his level. We should conserve our strength to fight for the Celestial Sound Stone. It won’t be too late to deal with him after we’ve secured it."
Shen Tang thought for a moment and felt that he had a point. She shot a fierce glare at Lin Xuan. "Enjoy this while it lasts, kid. Once we have the Celestial Sound Stone, I won’t let you off!"
Lin Xuan had also noticed the trio. Hearing her threat, he laughed. "You won’t let me off? How laughable! Do you really think Zhang Hu wants to conserve his strength? He simply doesn’t dare to touch me."
"What?" Shen Tang flared up at his words. Zhang Hu doesn’t dare to attack? What a joke!
She turned to Zhang Hu and commanded, "Deal with this kid right now. Make him kneel before me."
Zhang Hu’s face was a mask of misery as he groaned inwardly. If I had known Lin Xuan was here, I never would have come. What do I do now? I’m stuck between a rock and a hard place. Should I attack? But I can’t possibly win. If I don’t, won’t it look like I’m really afraid of him?
Seeing Zhang Hu’s hesitation, Chen Qing, who stood to the side, sneered. "Zhang Hu, you’re such a coward. You can’t even handle a new student? What a useless piece of trash. What right does someone like you have to stand by Shen Tang’s side?"
"What did you say?" Zhang Hu roared, enraged. "Say that again!"
Chen Qing sneered back. "What, am I wrong? You’re just a coward who doesn’t dare to make a move."
"You’re courting death!" Zhang Hu bellowed, about to strike Chen Qing.
"Stop," Shen Tang ordered, halting the two of them. She looked at Zhang Hu and said, "You’ve disappointed me greatly. Chen Qing, you do it. Don’t let me down."
"Don’t worry! This kid’s strength is only at the early Three-Star Realm. Defeating him will be a piece of cake," Chen Qing declared, his excitement palpable. He finally had a chance to make a good impression on Shen Tang. "Just watch. I’ll make him kneel before you and kowtow in apology."
Nearby, Zhang Hu sneered coldly. Chen Qing’s strength is similar to mine, both at the mid-Three-Star Realm. Since I’m no match for him, Chen Qing definitely isn’t either. I’d like to see if he still has the gall to mock me when he’s defeated. With this thought, a cold sneer spread across Zhang Hu’s face.
Chen Qing strode forward until he stood before Lin Xuan. "So you’re the one who offended Shen Tang?" he said coldly. "Kid, you really don’t know your place. Do you think being the ’Newcomer King’ means you can disregard everyone? Now, crawl over and apologize to Shen Tang. If your attitude is sincere enough, I might let you off once. Otherwise, don’t blame me for beating you until you can’t find your own teeth."
Lin Xuan frowned. Why does another clueless fool want to provoke me?
He shot the other man a look and said coldly, "Scram!"
The surrounding crowd was stunned by his response. This young man was incredibly arrogant.
Behind them, Shen Tang frowned. This kid is just as brazen as ever!
Zhang Hu, however, simply shook his head. This is bad news for Chen Qing. He’s definitely not a match for him. But he didn’t offer any warning. Instead, he watched on with an expression of someone enjoying a show.
Chen Qing’s face turned utterly grim. In front of a crowd, this kid had dared to tell him to scram. He was truly courting death.
"You’re a kid who truly doesn’t know the immensity of heaven and earth. Today, I’ll teach you a proper lesson! I’ll show you that we senior students are not people you can afford to offend!"
As his voice fell, he thrust his palm forward. A blue light flickered in his palm, transforming into a swarm of vines that shot out like venomous snakes. In an instant, they reached Lin Xuan, intending to bind him.
"Hey, it’s the Green Snake Palm!"
"Great! That kid’s doomed!" Shen Tang grew excited. Once he’s caught, I’ll take my time tormenting him.
Nearby, Zhang Hu just shook his head and sneered. The one who’s doomed is probably Chen Qing.
