After Being Possessed By A Witch, I Became An Outlaw

Chapter 4: Asking is Justifiable Self-defense

Perfected Being Chong Xu and Zhou Ran exchanged a brief glance, both filled with confidence after the exchange.

Zhou Ran felt that his cultivation had greatly improved after his seclusion, giving his grandfather a confident look.

The gap in cultivation between him and Zhang Chi was not far. Three years ago, they were at the same level, both at the fifth level of Qi Condensation. He was defeated by Zhang Chi with just one move.

Three years had passed, and he had learned from his shame. He secluded himself and diligently cultivated, taking Ga Ga Xuan Spirit Pills. He broke through one level of cultivation every year and was now at the seventh level of Qi Condensation.

In this world, there are six realms of cultivation, which can be divided into four stages. As the poem goes: Qi Condensation cultivates the foundation, Condensing Qi focuses the mind to comprehend Divine Ability, Dao Integration achieves success and calamity arises, and after three tribulations comes the Celestial Being.

The Celestial Being is the highest realm, the limit of human beings. If one can surpass it, they would become a legendary immortal.

However, while there are many cultivators in the world, there are few who become immortals. Many cultivators cannot even reach the Celestial Being realm in their lifetime, let alone cultivate to that level themselves.

Transcending Tribulation is not considered a realm but a transition from the Dao Integration Realm to the Celestial Being stage.

Surviving it leads to becoming a Celestial Being, while failing means death. Therefore, many Dao Integration cultivators rarely walk the mortal world, likely preparing to transcend their tribulations.

Therefore, cultivators at the Rank Two stage are basically the main force of the cultivation world. If they can cultivate a Divine Soul, they can be called Perfected Beings. If they cultivate a Divine Ability, they are capable of ruling over an area.

Jiang Qingyun and Chong Xu are both at the Divine Soul realm, while the Elder of the Sword Sect is at the Divine Ability Realm.

In the entire Great River Sword Sect, there are only three of them, and they mostly seclude themselves.

The Rank One stage is the most important stage for cultivators, divided into the Qi Condensation realm and the Foundation Building realm. This stage also has high requirements for age and aptitude.

If one cannot reach the Foundation Building realm by the age of forty, they can basically give up on cultivation because the changes in a person's qi and blood are fluctuating. When they are young, their qi and blood are not abundant enough for cultivation, and when they reach their prime in middle age, they start to decline after the age of forty.

Moreover, cultivation in the Foundation Building realm is like rowing against the current and can regress.

Although Zhang Chi has gained fame in the past three years, he hasn't spent much effort on cultivation. It would be difficult for him to consolidate his cultivation, let alone improve it.

From an age perspective, Zhou Ran is in his prime, while Zhang Chi has not yet reached his peak.

With such a clear gap between them, how could he possibly lose?

Perfected Being Chong Xu also trusted his grandson. With confidence, he proposed, "Since the Sect Master and I have our own recommended candidates, why not let them have a friendly match?"

Tang Feng was almost going crazy. His daughter was still waiting for rescue, yet they were still here fighting for power and even suggesting a martial arts competition?

Just as he was about to explode, Zhang Chi stepped forward.

"Sect Master, Elder, disciple believes that now is not the time to argue about who should be in charge. Miss Tang's whereabouts are currently unknown, and disciple is not interested in fighting.

Since the Elder and Junior Brother Zhou Ran are determined to investigate the case, disciple is willing to take a backseat and only hopes to find Miss Tang as soon as possible."

With these words, the situation became clear.

One was a senior brother with noble character who only wanted to save people, while the other was Zhou Ran, who was interested in power and benefits before rescuing anyone.

Zhang Chi's move of retreating to advance made the Elder and Zhou Ran speechless, but it also made Zhou Ran think even more that Zhang Chi was not his match.

Zhang Chi must know that he couldn't win, which is why he avoided the fight. How cunning!

Even Jiang Qingyun thought that Zhang Chi was weak, so she naturally followed his words and said, "What Zhang Chi said makes sense. Let Zhou Ran temporarily take charge of the Law Enforcement Hall and lead the search for the thieves. Elder, what do you think?"

The Elder naturally had no reason to refuse and pretended to encourage Zhou Ran, saying, "This matter is quite tricky. You must act cautiously. If there is anything you need assistance with, feel free to ask. The seniors will help you."

"Yes."

Zhou Ran was full of pride, unaware that Tang Feng was already very disappointed in him.

And the matter was not over yet. Jiang Qingyun turned to Zhang Chi and said, "Since you want to save people, I'll leave the search and rescue to you. Make sure to help Tang Guzhu find Tang Ruoling as soon as possible."

"Disciple obeys."

Jiang Qingyun split the task into two parts. It seemed that Zhou Ran had more power, but Zhang Chi was not at a disadvantage.

The Elder didn't expect Jiang Qingyun to make such a move, but at this point, he couldn't refuse anymore.

Jiang Qingyun asked Zhang Chi to find someone. He can't possibly not let Zhang Chi go, right?

However, Zhang Chi doesn't have any authority. He's just one person, while the Elder has plenty of room to maneuver.

He said to Zhou Ran, "Although the Sect Master has instructed you to prioritize capturing thieves, if your senior brother needs any help, you should also lend a hand."

This is a reminder, keeping an eye on Zhang Chi.

Zhou Ran responded with a smile, "Disciple understands."

He gave Zhang Chi a mocking smile, the meaning was clear.

He's not good at investigation and rescue, but he excels at causing chaos and taking credit.

As long as he keeps a close eye on Zhang Chi, he's not in a hurry if Zhang Chi doesn't have any leads.

Once Zhang Chi has a lead, he'll intercept it.

Since Zhang Chi surrendered without a fight, he has already established an unbeatable position.

With these conditions, how could he lose?

While Zhou Ran was still figuring out how to handle Zhang Chi, Zhang Chi was already counting the Zhou family genealogy.

Because of the Elder, Zhang Chi's plan encountered many obstacles.

And the Elder repeatedly targeted him, almost reaching the limit.

Today, it seems like they are competing for a position of authority, but in reality, they are fighting for the position of chief.

If they manage to seize it in the future, his fate is destined to be miserable. If they can't seize it, they will inevitably resort to eliminating dissidents.

Since that's the case, he must strike first.

Before they have the intention to kill him, he will send the Elder's entire family to the heavens.

This should be considered self-defense, right?

When he confirmed this matter, Zhang Chi began to plan, his brain working at high speed, constantly supplementing the details of the plan.

Perhaps Tang Ruoling's matter could be a perfect opportunity.

Completing his spiritual roots, destroying the Elder, obtaining the Spiritual Medicine Valley, he wants it all!

Gu Youyou: "......"

Considering Zhang Chi's strength, his greed is indeed very rare.

When I return, let Demon Realm Saintess take care of you!

Watching Zhou Ran provoking him, Gu Youyou silently mourned for him.

In the time it took for this provocation, Zhang Chi had already thought of ten ways to kill him.

Based on Zhou Ran's next actions, he will meet different fates.

Zhou Ran didn't notice any danger. After receiving the token, he went to gather the disciples of the Law Enforcement Hall.

The people from other sects also left, following Jiang Qingyun's instructions to search for Tang Ruoling's whereabouts within their respective sects.

The people from the Spiritual Medicine Valley have already started searching everywhere, but it's actually very difficult to find someone with manpower alone.

Everyone knows very well that this kind of large-scale search is just for psychological comfort.

Tang Ruoling was kidnapped, so she must be hiding somewhere. How could she be easily found?

Tang Feng is anxious, but there's nothing he can do. He can only wait for the results from the various search teams.

And now, the righteous and kind-hearted Zhang Chi has become his greatest hope...

(End of this chapter)