Even after several days had passed, he still remembered what happened that day.

At that time, he asked the monks of Bright Temple if they had heard any news about Demon Sword Chen Yuan's whereabouts.

The answer he received was silence.

Then, Guang Liang Monk began to speak of Chen Yuan's history, saying that he was now invincible, with power overflowing, and was a figure with great fame throughout the world.

He asked the abbot what business there was with Chen Yuan?

At that time, Yao Xin did not say, because he knew that if he declared he would take action against Chen Yuan, he would certainly be strongly opposed, and Bright Temple was not Spirit Mountain, its strength not as formidable.

Openly attacking a major official of the third rank of the imperial court was a capital offense.

It might even implicate Bright Temple.

But he had to come nonetheless.

It could be said he was selfish, or that he truly wished to settle this affair before reincarnating; in any case, he came, handling some trivial matters at Bright Temple, and headed straight toward Shuzhou City.

According to the battle achievements attributed to Chen Yuan, he might not be able to kill Chen Yuan, but that seemed the best choice, to surpass Chen Yuan but not kill him.

In this way, it wouldn't implicate Bright Temple, and the karma could be resolved.

In Shuzhou City, more and more martial artists and constables were gathering, and as they looked at the figure outside the city that was like a true Buddha, their faces showed solemnity and astonishment.

Voices of discussion arose.

"Who is this high monk, and why does this name feel both familiar and unfamiliar?"

"Heh, you're still young, it's normal not to know this person. This old monk is Yao Xin, the abbot of Bright Temple, a top force in Qingzhou, a figure who once shocked Qingzhou. He single-handedly founded Bright Temple, but it was said he had already passed away, yet unexpectedly he is still alive and well.

A towering martial figure, truly unfathomable!"

"I see."

The person was enlightened, realizing that if he had been in seclusion for decades, it was normal not to have heard of someone rumored to have passed away; knowing immediately would be out of the ordinary.

"Is this old monk really that strong? To dare to challenge Marquis Wu'an Chen Yuan?" someone asked in confusion.

Over the past two years, there had been no shortage of news about Chen Yuan in Jianghu, especially from many martial artists in the south; it seemed every so often there was news of another great deed Chen Yuan had accomplished, such-and-such strongman he had killed, and so forth.

He had already been evaluated as invincible.

Especially after the battle in Liangzhou City, his reputation had reached its peak, even earning the admiration of many Jianghu martial artists. A half-decayed old monk challenging the rising Chen Yuan seemed unwise.

It felt like he was coming to deliver himself to death.

"Don't underestimate this monk, back in the day he was an Arhat at the peak of Refining God; though his influence may have waned now, his realm is genuine and undeniable.

Though Marquis Wu'an is strong and rightly regarded as invincible within the same realm, there is a significant gap."

"So, according to you, will Marquis Wu'an accept the challenge?"

Given the disparity in strength, even if he did not accept, the Jianghu would have nothing to say.

"Heh, you clearly don't understand the temperament of Marquis Wu'an; he is truly invincible. Not to mention the peak of Refining God, I believe not even if a Yang God True Monarch challenged him would Marquis Wu'an back down.

This is what dominating an era means."

The elder leaned back tactically, prideful as if speaking about himself.

"Dad, can Chen Yuan win?"

On a high building, several members of the Shangguan Clan stood above; after learning about this old monk, Shangguan Hong's face inevitably showed a trace of worry.

"I can't predict without a confrontation," Shangguan Tiehong shook his head, not daring to make a conclusion.

This Yao Xin monk's aura was condensed without dispersing, a glance showed he harbored the intent to die, using secret techniques to elevate his cultivation state to its highest peak, not to be underestimated.

And Chen Yuan was equally extraordinary, the last meeting in the Heavenly Patrol Hall, although Chen Yuan's cultivation was slightly inferior, why did he feel an extreme sense of danger?

It was as if Chen Yuan possessed the strength to kill him.

It engendered even more fear.

One at noon, one with strong cultivation, who was stronger or weaker, he dared not rashly judge.

"This old monk truly is confused; anyone knows Chen's personality, offending him today, within a few days he will bring Bright Temple to a catastrophic disaster, it's unbelievably foolish."

Shangguan Yu coldly snorted, thinking Yao Xin was confused.

"We wait quietly, with Marquis Wu'an's character, he won't avoid and not fight," Shangguan Tiehong folded his hands, his gaze heavy, just using this opportunity to take a good look at Chen Yuan's strength.

Even Shangguan Yu could see the world was unstable, naturally, Shangguan Tiehong could see as well, but he still hesitated about whether to completely stake everything on Chen Yuan; naturally, success was optimal, the Shangguan family would enjoy endless glory and wealth, but if lost, hundreds of years of foundation might be damaged in his hands.

What face could he have to meet the ancestors?

Just as his voice fell, in an instant a formidable aura pressed down from within a radius of several thousand feet, causing everyone to instinctively look up, then saw a young man in black robes stepping out from the void step by step.

With extraordinary momentum, eyes like torches, carrying a majestic aura that instilled awe without wrath, making people involuntarily feel a sense of dread.

The person was none other than Chen Yuan!

"Marquis Wu'an is here!"

"He's here, he's here!"

"Amazing, this prestige truly lives up to Marquis Wu'an."

"Looks like there's a good show to watch today."

"Don't get too close; with these strong duels, even the aftermath isn't something we can withstand." Someone, seeing things were a bit off, immediately withdrew.

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