NovelYeni Chapter 110: Gao Zhang’s Call to Arms
Chapter 110: Gao Zhang’s Call to Arms
Of course, the turmoil befalling the Purple Bamboo Spirit Mountain’s party didn’t escape the attention of the other nine major sects.
Except for the Starry Abyss Sect, whose members were already aware of the deadly conflict between Jiang Chen and the Purple Bamboo Spirit Mountain, the high-ranking individuals from the remaining eight sects were unaware.
Thus, it was understandable for them to be taken by surprise when disaster suddenly struck Gao Zhang and his companions.
"Who would have guessed that Lord Jiang Chen would hold a grudge against the Purple Bamboo Spirit Mountain!" exclaimed one elder from a rival sect, unable to conceal his astonishment.
"Seriously, what a stroke of bad luck for them! I bet that crafty Gao Zhang is shaking in his boots right now, hehe. With his mediocre skills, Lord Jiang Chen could wipe him out without even breaking a sweat," another added, delighting in their misfortune, with a chuckle.
"Yet, I’m curious to find out what the Purple Bamboo Spirit Mountain did to provoke such wrath from Lord Jiang Chen."
No matter if they were aboard the flying artifacts of the Heavenly Blade School, the Floating Spirit Sect, the Ice Heart School, the Beast Emperor Mountain, the Water Cloud Sect, the Bright Sun Sect, the Divine Wind School, or the Azure Jade Sect, cultivators from these various sects engaged in quiet discussions, a sense of gossip and schadenfreude surrounding them.
They then strained their ears, eager to catch every word of Jiang Chen’s story.@@@@
It wasn’t long before Jiang Chen started to unveil the malevolent actions of the Purple Bamboo Spirit Mountain that led to the destruction of the Ning Clan, a clan affiliated with their own sect.
A Grand Elder from one of the listening sects couldn’t contain his astonishment, commenting, "So that’s what really happened!"
"It’s appalling that the Purple Bamboo Spirit Mountain would commit such a heinous act," remarked a female elder, equally shocked by the revelations.
"True, disagreements within a sect are normal, but the actions of Gao Zhang and his faction are completely out of line."
"The Purple Bamboo Spirit Mountain has truly sealed its fate for destruction by Jiang Chen!"
His appeal expanded as he turned to the wider audience. "This isn’t just about the Bright Cloud Continent. The same holds true for the Snowy Wind Continent and the Mysterious Truth Continent! Fellow Daoists, realize that Jiang Chen’s ambitions are limitless. His aim is to eliminate us all.
We must unite against this menace!" As Gao Zhang finished his plea, his actions became more frantic, with his disjointed cries resonating through the air.
From any perspective, this was unmistakably a last-ditch effort by a man on the edge of death trying to save himself. His attempt to persuade the other nine sects against Jiang Chen depicted a grim future under what he alleged would be Jiang Chen’s tyrannical rule.
Of course, to any rational observer, Gao Zhang’s words must seem futile, given Jiang Chen’s ascent to the Heavenly Origin realm and his undeniable dominance, not to mention his warnings against those who would support the Purple Bamboo Spirit Mountain. In essence, Gao Zhang’s desperate efforts could be seen as nothing more than a pipe dream.
However, Jiang Chen, observing Gao Zhang’s impassioned plea from his position, eventually allowed an inscrutable smile to cross his lips. It seemed things were not as straightforward as they appeared.
Indeed, as the situation developed, Huang Ming, the sect master of the Bright Sun Sect, took a decisive step forward after a deep breath, proclaiming, "Lord Jiang Chen, it’s true that the Purple Bamboo Spirit Mountain has its faults. Yet, it is a sect with deep-rooted traditions. The complete destruction of such a sect would be a tragic event.
Moreover, every debt has its debtor, and every fault its wrongdoer. By targeting those directly responsible, you can achieve justice for the Ning Clan. Such a gesture would reflect your greatness and magnanimity as a distinguished figure of virtue."
Following suit, Liu Shang, the leader of the Water Cloud Sect, stepped forward with confidence, stating, "Lord Jiang Chen, you are the chosen of the heavens, esteemed above all in this era across the three continents. We hold you in the highest regard and stand ready to follow your lead. However, none of us desires to see a grand sect, nurtured over thousands of years, vanish into oblivion.
Lord Jiang Chen, I implore you to reconsider!"
Next, Zhang Li from the Divine Wind School advanced, earnestly expressing, "Lord Jiang Chen, we are mere specks in your vast universe, no challenge to your supreme rule. We humbly ask for your magnanimity..."
Following the appeals of these three sect masters, the Azure Jade Sect and the Beast Emperor Mountain from the Snowy Wind Continent also came forward to join in pleading with Jiang Chen.
Maintaining a composed and detached demeanor, Jiang Chen listened to the six sects express their sentiments without interruption. He then swept his gaze over the remaining sect masters who had yet to speak and calmly invited, "Does anyone else wish to speak?
Step forward if you must." His tone was steady, mirroring the tranquility of a gentle breeze drifting through serene clouds, revealing no hint of agitation.
Upon hearing Jiang Chen’s words reverberate, Gao Zhang felt a shiver run down his spine. For reasons he couldn’t quite explain, he sensed that something was off, yet he was unable to identify precisely what it was.