“Kill a sinner to protect him, for the riddance of evil is not slaughter!”
The words immediately provoked a drastic change of reaction in Sha Xin. As they rang in his ear, he suddenly felt a sense of enlightenment surge into his head.
“Kill a sinner to protect him, for the riddance of evil is not slaughter…”
Sha Xin murmured the sentence several times.
He then breathed a sigh of relief, and as if an enormous weight was finally lifted off his shoulders, he burst into a peal of hearty laughter. “Haha, what a sentence. ‘Kill a sinner to protect him, for the riddance of evil is not slaughter.’ I finally understand it! Finally!”
A powerful surge of murderous qi erupted from Sha Xin’s body, but this time, his murderous qi was pure and without a hint of malice. In fact, his murderous qi complemented his Buddhist Light and gave out an open and honorable feeling.
Hui Xin was happy for Sha Xin.
“You’ve finally discovered your Buddhist Core.”
“Indeed.”
Sha Xin nodded and walked towards Chu Kuangren. With a thud, he abruptly knelt before Chu Kuangren.
“I, Sha Xin, thank you immensely for your guidance!”
It was a bizarre sight to witness the Chief of the Dhamma Institute, who was also a Supreme Honourable, lower himself and bow to a junior. If such news got out, it might shock a significant proportion of people.
At least the monk warriors present were shocked at such a sight.
However, Chu Kuangren merely maintained his composure as he gracefully accepted the gesture. He said calmly, “Come, please stand.”
Sha Xin stood up and said in utmost sincerity, “Brother Chu, I shall never forget the favor you’ve done for me today. From here on out, please let me know if I can ever repay your favor. As long as it doesn’t involve harming the innocents, I’ll be there!”
“Master, you’re exaggerating.”
Chu Kuangren said with a smile
Yet deep down, Chu Kuangren was actually complaining. How he wished if Sha Xin would repay his favor in millions of soulstones instead of merely offering lip services.
If even Chu Kuangren could not pull something off, then how useful could Sha Xin be?
Despite his thoughts, Chu Kuangren did not express them on his face. After all, how embarrassing would it be for the Black Heaven Sect Leader to ask for money?
In the next few days, Chu Kuangren was treated as the most distinguished guest of Thunder Temple. Every single monk was incredibly polite and respectful towards him.
Having offered guidance to Hui Xin and Sha Xin, Chu Kuangren soon became the equivalent of a Buddha incarnate in the eyes of the monks.
“Have you heard of the news? Someone’s challenging Princess Linglong to a duel.”
“Pfft, who would actually be foolish enough to challenge a Young Emperor?”
“Apparently it’s another Young Emperor.”
Chu Kuangren had just finished his vegetarian meal when he overheard the conversations between a few monks nearby. He was surprised at such news.
“Did you say someone has challenged Princess Linglong?”
Chu Kuangren frowned slightly.
In the past year, Chu Kuangren had maintained some form of contact with Princess Linglong. She would occasionally stay over in Black Heaven Sect for a few nights too, which brought the diplomatic relationships between the Black Heaven Sect and Royal Azure Dynasty closer.
Chu Kuangren had also grown increasingly fond of Princess Linglong over time.
Although Chu Kuangren would not consider himself as deeply in love with Princess Linglong, there was definitely chemistry between them, not to mention that they both enjoyed much physical intimacy from time to time.
He was her fiance, after all.
Now that Chu Kuangren heard that Princess Linglong was challenged by another cultivator, it was natural for him to become concerned.
“Master, shall we drop by at the Royal Azure Dynasty?’
Lan Yu noticed the unhappiness written all over Chu Kuangren’s face and since she understood him very well, she knew exactly what he was thinking.
“Yes, we should go take a look. But before that, we need to find out who’s challenging Princess Linglong to a duel,” said Chu Kuangren.
It was not a difficult matter to investigate.
Young Emperors, being the most stellar sky-prides in the world, were always closely observed by many cultivators. If a Young Emperor challenged another Young Emperor to a duel, certainly many influential cultivators would have caught wind of such news.
When Chu Kuangren found Wu Ye, he asked about the incident.
“The one challenging Princess Linglong is Shang Han from the Scarlet Phoenix Domain. The duel is expected to take place tomorrow in the Royal Azure Dynasty Palace.”
Wu Ye said.
“Shang Han, what a coincidence.”
A hint of coldness flashed past Chu Kuangren’s eyes as he heard the name.
Chu Kuangren was initially planning to pay the Scarlet Phoenix Domain a visit after he concluded his affairs in the Thunder Temple. First of all, he was keen on locating the descendant of the White-Robed General, so Chu Kuangren thought that perhaps the Lou clan’s ancient sword that Shang Han possessed could reveal some clues.
Secondly, Shang Han had taken the Boundary Emperor Weapon away from the Lou Kingdom Ancient City and released millions of tormented souls in the process. He ought to be held accountable for the incident.
“Brother Chu, looks like you know this person.”
“Heh, he’s just another defeated opponent.”
Chu Kuangren let out a soft peal of laughter.
Having caught wind of the news, Chu Kuangren did not stay in the Thunder Temple any longer and set sail towards the Royal Azure Dynasty with Lan Yu.
…
In the Royal Azure Dynasty.
Inside Princess Linglong’s private bedroom.
“Princess, you’ll be fighting Shang Han tonight. Be sure to give him a good beating.”
A personal maid was helping Princess Linglong into her attire.
Princess Linglong simply smiled and said, “Shang Han is the Young Emperor of this generation and has acquired the Primordial Emperor Essence earlier than I did. It won’t be an easy feat to defeat him.”
“Ah, is that bastard that good?”
The personal maid was surprised.
“Of course. Besides, it looks like he has some cards under his sleeves this time. I’m afraid it’ll be a tough battle to win.” Princess Linglong let out a long sigh.
“How I wish the royal fiance is here right now. If he’s here, I doubt Shang Han would still be that cocky,” said the personal maid.
“That of course.”
Princess Linglong glimmered with a hint of pride upon the mentioning of her fiance. “If fiance is here, we can forget about Shang Han. He’ll still have nothing to fear even if all the Young Emperors came together.”
Her faith in Chu Kuangren was not blind. In fact, it was only after knowing Chu Kuangren closely did she have such confidence.
“Would he be worried and come look for me if he heard of this incident?” Princess Linglong was suddenly a little excited.
After putting on her attire, Princess Linglong exited her private bedroom and came to the palace field. Her attire was red like the fire, highlighting the beauty and nobility she possessed.
Her appearance made the crowd feel like the night sky had become brighter.
Amid the crowd stood an individual who was dressed in a black robe and was wielding a black halberd. His demeanor was cold and indifferent.
Only when Princess Linglong appeared did the individual seem to be moved.
However, Princess Linglong completely ignored that individual. She first came before the Royal Azure Dynasty King and gave him a bow.
“My Princess, you must be careful in this battle.”
The Royal Azure Dynasty King advised solemnly.
This was the younger generation’s affair — a Young Emperor battling another Young Emperor. It was not appropriate for the King to interfere too much in such an issue.
“I will, Father.”
Princess Linglong nodded.
She then walked towards Shang Han, her hand wielding an illuminated curved sword that had a moon symbol carved on it.
It was the same Full Moon Blade that she had acquired when she explored the Luminous Moon Secret Realm. To be precise, Princess Linglong did not technically acquire it.
The sword was a gift from Chu Kuangren after they got together.
From then onwards, Princess Linglong carried this weapon alongside her everywhere she went. The Sage Weapon became an integral part of her identity.
“Make your move.”
Princess Linglong said indifferently.
“I’ll let you make the first move.”
Shang Han pierced the halberd into the ground and said coldly as he stared at Princess Linglong with resentment.
“Four years ago, you and Chu Kuangren brought great humiliation onto me. Today, I shall make you pay for it. After I defeat you, I will look for Chu Kuangren and finally redeem myself!” Shang Han said coldly.
Princess Linglong could not help but sneer at such a remark. “Do you think you’re fit to challenge my fiance? Perhaps you’re tooting your horns too much.”
“Are you that sure I can’t defeat Chu Kuangren?”
“My fiance is like the full moon in a dark night. But you? You’re less than a glow-worm.”
