Return of the Celestial King

Chapter 157: Chapter 157: Extinction Valley

Everyone’s expression changed instantly, and Daoist Chongxu couldn’t stop himself from asking,

"Qingzhu, what happened?"

The chubby Daoist Child, Qingzhu, said in a weak voice,

"Master, it’s terrible! Someone’s forcing their way in!"

Daoist Chongxu and Daoist Chi Xu, the two martial brothers, exchanged a look, each seeing the surprise in the other’s eyes.

Daoist Chongxu frowned and asked coldly,

"Oh? Who would be so bold as to cause trouble in my Taixu Daoist Temple!"

The words had barely left his mouth when a burst of arrogant laughter echoed from outside the doors.

"Haha! First Martial Uncle, Second Martial Uncle, long time no see! I’ve come back to see you again!"

Hearing this voice, the two Daoists’ hearts sank. The voice stirred a vague memory.

Just then, a tall Daoist with a square head and a large face walked in, his hands clasped behind his back.

His face was a mask of arrogance, and his wide, piercing eyes held a chilling air, as if he held everyone in the hall in contempt.

Seeing this young man, the martial brothers Daoist Chi Xu and Daoist Chongxu’s eyes went wide with anger, their chests heaving violently.

To the side, Ouyang Tianqi’s eyes narrowed slightly. He looked at the young man and couldn’t help but ask,

"Daoists, who is this man? How dare he run wild here?"

Ouyang Tianqi was also bewildered. Taixu Temple was such a solemn place. How could a young man like this dare to storm their gates, act so rudely, and even injure the chubby Daoist Child who guarded the door?

Daoist Chongxu gritted his teeth fiercely and said,

"That is Zhang Huan! He is the disciple of our martial brother who betrayed the sect long ago!"

Only then did Ouyang Tianqi and the others have a flash of understanding, and they nodded.

’So that means Chi Xu and Chongxu are Zhang Huan’s First and Second Martial Uncles?’

Daoist Chongxu’s face was ashen as he demanded,

"Zhang Huan, you disloyal, treacherous traitor! What are you doing, forcing your way into the temple?"

Zhang Huan, however, seemed completely unafraid. He replied with a wicked grin,

"Second Martial Uncle, don’t get so excited. I’ve come this time to cure my Junior Martial Sister’s illness."

Hearing this, Daoist Chongxu’s face grew even more furious.

He was about to rebuke him, but Zhang Huan continued speaking with casual confidence:

"From what I know, Junior Martial Sister has a Taiyin Body. I’ve also made some inquiries. First Martial Uncle must have acquired a piece of Red Flame Meteorite Iron from someone, specifically to treat her, correct? If I’m not mistaken, that Meteorite Iron has already shattered by now!"

Hearing this, the two Daoists were shocked. They never expected Zhang Huan to be completely right.

Ouyang Tianqi and his companions stared at each other, seeing the same shock reflected in everyone’s eyes.

It was only then that everyone understood. This Zhang Huan wasn’t some useless fool; on the contrary, he was quite resourceful and knew a great many secrets.

Daoist Chi Xu in particular had a deathly pale face!

What Zhang Huan said about Xiaoyuan’s condition was identical to what Qin Tuo had said.

He couldn’t help but start to doubt himself. ’Could it be that Xiaoyuan really has a Taiyin Body, just as they said?’

Zhang Huan let out a loud laugh and prepared to walk further inside.

"First Martial Uncle, Second Martial Uncle, don’t try to stop me. Let me save my Junior Martial Sister. After all, only I am her destined one!"

Daoist Chongxu immediately blocked his path, his face filled with rage as he said,

"Zhang Huan, your character is despicable! I will never let a shameless scoundrel like you near my daughter!"

However, Zhang Huan just snorted with contempt.

"Second Martial Uncle, it’s not that I’m arrogant, but you alone are not enough to stop me!"

Daoist Chongxu’s expression flickered.

But then, Daoist Chi Xu walked over coldly and stood shoulder-to-shoulder with Daoist Chongxu.

"Zhang Huan, what if you add me to the equation?"

Zhang Huan just sneered, a mocking glint in his eyes.

"First Martial Uncle, even if you two old bones attack together, you’re still no match for me!"

Everyone around them was stunned into silence. They never imagined that this junior disciple, Zhang Huan, could be so outrageously arrogant.

Where on earth did his confidence come from?

Hearing this, Daoist Chi Xu became enraged and took the initiative, swinging his duster.

The duster moved with great speed, as hard as steel, and stabbed swiftly toward Zhang Huan’s chest.

Yet, there wasn’t a trace of fear in Zhang Huan’s eyes. With a seemingly careless wave of his hand—

BOOM!

An immensely powerful aura slammed directly into Daoist Chi Xu, sending him flying.

"What? How can this be?"

Daoist Chongxu’s face was a mask of horror. He couldn’t believe Zhang Huan’s strength had reached such a level.

Daoist Chi Xu, who had been knocked to the ground, raised his head and wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, his eyes filled with a look of utter disbelief, as if he’d seen a ghost.

Ouyang Tianqi and the others were also too scared to speak.

Zhang Huan’s casual wave just now had seemed ordinary, but its power was immense.

Daoist Chi Xu couldn’t help but demand,

"Zhang Huan, you brat! Why have you suddenly become so strong? Even your master was no match for us!"

This was the question on everyone’s mind. As a disciple of a younger generation, how could he so easily defeat his own martial uncles?

A look of pride appeared in Zhang Huan’s eyes as he said slowly,

"I’ll just tell you straight. My master and I have joined Extinction Valley and learned its powerful cultivation techniques. That’s why my strength has soared, far surpassing you old bones."

As his voice fell, the two martial brothers, Daoist Chongxu and Daoist Chi Xu, were both shocked and furious.

"Extinction Valley? What kind of place is that?"

Ouyang Tianqi and the others were completely bewildered.

Clearly, none of them knew what or where Extinction Valley was.

At that moment, Daoist Chi Xu was heard gritting his teeth, so furious he was practically fuming.

"You two bastards, master and disciple! To think you would join the Demon Path! You are a disgrace to our sect! How can you face our ancestors after doing this?!"

Daoist Chongxu was also pale with anger. He pointed a trembling finger at Zhang Huan’s nose, shaking all over.

Zhang Huan, however, was completely unfazed. Instead, he said sarcastically,

"You two old fossils. As the saying goes, ’Every man for himself, and the devil take the hindmost.’ Who doesn’t want to become stronger? The fact that I can now take on both of you old bones at once proves my point!"

Seeing him act so arrogantly and disrespectfully toward his elders, Ouyang Tianqi couldn’t help but frown and say,

"Young man, you may have become stronger, but they are still your martial uncles. How can you speak to them in such a tone?"

Zhang Huan’s eyes instantly turned cold. He threatened,

"And who the hell do you think you are, old man? This is an internal matter of our sect. How dare a secular nobody like you interfere!"

As he spoke, he released a piercing aura that made Ouyang Tianqi’s face change, frightening him into silence.