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Chapter 21: Chen Senior Brother with a Dignified Aura

How should one respond?

If an ordinary person were to hear these words, they would likely feel fear and a desire to retreat.

But Chen Ze burst into laughter upon hearing this.

"Hahaha, you Demonic Cultivators really underestimate me!

As cultivators, it is our duty to eliminate demons and uphold righteousness!

While this trip to Ruifeng City is indeed a trial for us disciples of the Azure Sun Sect, our ultimate goal is to eradicate you Demonic Cultivators who bring calamity to the people and protect the lives of the common folk!

You Demonic Cultivators have reached such a level of cultivation, and who knows how many innocent lives you have taken in secret!

If I were to let you escape today, I don't know how many more innocent people would perish at your hands in the future!

So even if I have to sacrifice myself and die here, I will definitely kill you!"

His words were resolute and filled with determination, as if his voice could shake the earth for miles around!

The bystanders who were aware of the commotion but dared not come out to investigate couldn't help but feel a surge of excitement upon hearing his words!

Although they didn't know what the Immortal Master who was currently fighting the Demonic Cultivator outside looked like, just by listening to his voice, they had already imagined an image of a handsome sword immortal, wielding a divine sword, dressed in white, and resolute in the face of evil!

The gatekeeper's expression darkened upon hearing this.

The methods this person had used earlier were extremely cunning, and he didn't seem like someone who would have such determination.

Could it be that he's testing me?

Before he could continue his thoughts, Chen Ze had already taken out the Blazing Sun Sword from his storage bag.

Seeing the dazzling golden-red light emanating from the long sword, the gatekeeper's heart trembled!

This was a Supreme Grade spiritual weapon that could suppress demonic energy!

With a speed surpassing the seventh level of Qi Refining and such a powerful weapon, my life is forfeit!

No, I can't show any signs of weakness now, or I will surely die today!

With this thought, the gatekeeper's expression instantly turned fierce, as if he was ready to fight for his life.

...

"Xu Weiran, you must pull yourself together. You can't disappoint Master again."

At the same time, a mile away, Xu Weiran searched carefully with the Demon-sensing Disk while encouraging herself in her mind.

But her heartbeat was getting faster and faster.

Because she had never directly encountered a Demonic Cultivator before, and her experience in fighting with others was limited to sparring with fellow disciples.

She no longer cared about her ranking in the trial, and all she wanted now was to do more for the people in this city.

But she was also afraid of messing up when the time came to take action.

Before she could continue her thoughts, a loud shout came from a distance.

"...Even if I have to sacrifice myself and die, I will definitely kill you here!"

"It's Senior Brother Chen from Rising Cloud Peak!"

Xu Weiran instinctively looked up and looked in the direction where the voice came from.

As a cultivator, her hearing was far superior to that of ordinary people, and she quickly determined that the sound was about a mile away from her.

"Senior Brother Chen seems to have encountered a strong enemy! I have to go help him!"

Without hesitation, Xu Weiran immediately rushed towards the direction where the sound came from.

When the sect issued the trial mission a month ago, she saw that everyone was forming teams, so she subconsciously wanted to find a teammate as well.

At that time, when she saw Senior Brother Chen all alone, she gathered her courage and was about to approach him...

But Senior Brother Chen turned around and left.

To be honest, she felt very aggrieved at that time.

But she didn't blame Senior Brother Chen, because she knew in her heart that she had indeed done poorly in some aspects, so it was normal for others to dislike her.

So she stopped thinking about forming a team with others.

Of course, regardless of what happened back then, it didn't affect her immediate decision to go help.

After all, they were all fellow disciples, and it was only natural to help each other when a fellow disciple encountered difficulties.

If she were in danger, Senior Brother Chen would surely come to help as soon as he heard any noise.

...

Although there were one or two streets separating them, making it impossible to see the situation clearly, as they knelt closer, the voices from that direction became clearer and clearer.

"Kid! Don't force me! I'll tell you the truth! When I first stepped into the Demon Dao, I also learned a secret technique!

This technique is called the Soul Scattering Technique. After using it, I will definitely suffer backlash and face certain death, but you won't have an easy time either!

Think it through!"

This voice is filled with coldness and ferocity, most likely the voice of that Demonic Cultivator.

"You can use it if you want! I've said it before! As a disciple of the Azure Sun Sect, I will never allow you to harm others!"

This voice is full of determination and decisiveness, clearly coming from Senior Brother Chen.

After a moment of silence, it seems that both sides are engaged in a fierce battle.

Not long after, the voice of the Demonic Cultivator resounds again.

"I have been lurking in this city for several years, experiencing several trials from your Azure Sun Sect. I know how important these trials are to you!

Have you ever thought that if you don't obtain the resources you want from this trial, you will fall behind step by step in the future!

Is it really worth it?

Do we have to fight to the death today?"

"Hahaha, others are others, I am me. I, Chen Ze, only act in a way that is worthy of my conscience!"

"Ah ah ah! You brat, you really don't listen! I'll fight you!"

"Soul Scattering Technique!"

"Kill!"

...

Upon hearing these last two shouts, Xu Weiran's heart sank.

It's too late!

That Demonic Cultivator really used a secret technique with all his might!

Although the distance to the battlefield is only a hundred meters, there are too many obstacles in between. She won't be able to reach there in a few breaths.

Apart from anxiety, she is also secretly amazed by Senior Brother Chen's unwavering determination.

Facing a powerful Demonic Cultivator, he doesn't retreat even if it means fighting to the death. In comparison... she is truly weak and useless.

"Let me go and see. If Senior Brother Chen is injured, I have to protect him from other Demonic Cultivators taking advantage of the situation."

Xu Weiran grits her teeth and leaps over a nearby house.

After a while, she enters a dark alley, and at the end of the alley should be the street where the battle is taking place.

However, just as she is about to rush out of the alley, the scene in front of her instinctively makes her stop in her tracks.

On the street outside the alley, the Demonic Cultivator stands silently, while a golden-red long sword has already pierced through his forehead.

Due to the angle, she can only see the person's arm, but of course, she knows it must be Senior Brother Chen.

"Phew... luckily Senior Brother Chen won, and it seems like he's not injured."

Xu Weiran immediately breathes a sigh of relief.

At this moment, the Demonic Cultivator also collapses to the ground with a thud.

"Everyone, please rest assured. This Demonic Cultivator has been slain by me!

But just to be safe, it's better if no one comes out!"

Chen Ze's voice resounds once again.

"Thank you, Immortal Master! I never expected this Demonic Cultivator to be hiding among us!"

A voice comes from a nearby mansion.

"It's a pity that I didn't get to meet Immortal Master."

Another voice is heard.

"No need to be polite. This is what we cultivators should do..."

...

Hearing this conversation, Xu Weiran reveals a knowing smile.

At this moment, she feels greatly inspired in her heart, even a sense of honor and glory.

"It's probably because of people like Senior Brother Chen that the Azure Sun Sect has such a reputation.

No, I have to work hard too. I must not bring shame to the sect!"

Xu Weiran mutters to herself, then quietly retreats.

Since Senior Brother Chen is not in danger, there is no need for her to reveal herself.

(End of this chapter)