I Slay Gods and Demons in the Deceit Night
Chapter 153 - 120: The Name Shakes High Willow City! The Reckless Thug Hones His Blade at Night!

Chapter 153: Chapter 120: The Name Shakes High Willow City! The Reckless Thug Hones His Blade at Night!

Li Shen Sect was the highest talent to emerge from Qifeng Prefecture in three hundred years, and his achievements in battle were illustrious.

His life story was nothing short of legendary, spreading in every direction.

In the inner city, there were even plays fabricated using "Li Shen Sect" as a prototype.

Today, a handwritten letter from Li Shen Sect, challenging the Outer South Bureau of High Willow City to a battle.

After ten days, his closed-door disciple, Xu Dingye, would arrive in High Willow City to challenge the newly appointed General Flag Envoy Wu Chang!

"Wu Chang? This Master has recently risen to fame, commanding high prestige, and in less than two months, he was promoted from a small flag to Flag Commander, even ascending to the post of General Flag Envoy today!"

"Rumor has it that he’s favored by Mr. Lu, who even bestowed upon him a piece of the Artifact, and not long ago, he transcended the ordinary world and reached the Refining Essence Realm, and thus was appointed General Flag Envoy."

"The Artifact? Isn’t that the treasure obtained during the exploration of the ’ancient ruins’ by Qifeng Prefecture City? There were only three pieces in total!"

"How did he merit receiving such a treasure?"

"Rumor has it that obtaining the Artifact cost Qifeng Prefecture City dearly in lives and injuries!"

"You’re quite uninformed. The current Great Temple Priest of Wutong Temple is Mr. Lu’s direct disciple... One of the three shares of the Artifact belongs to Wutong Temple."

"Being merely in his twenties, he has cultivated to the pinnacle of the robust interior, and in the history of High Willow City, his talent is enough to rank in the top three."

"No wonder Mr. Lu thinks so highly of him, even sparing no expense with the Artifact to help him achieve the Refining Essence Realm."

"Having just reached the Refining Essence Realm, for us, he’s already beyond the common man, a figure of genuine stature."

"Such a figure, standing out in High Willow City, is naturally remarkable and would be a top genius even in Qifeng Prefecture City."

"However, when compared to Xu Dingye, I’m afraid he’s still far from equal."

"That’s the strongest young hero of Qifeng Prefecture City, hailed as the backbone of the next generation of Qifeng Prefecture, and among the high-ranking members of the Prefecture a few praise him as... the Little Divine Sect!"

"Even a prodigy would fade away in front of the Little Divine Sect."

"Can the light of fireflies compete with the bright moon?"

Such discussions could be heard in various parts of High Willow City.

Under the guidance of Qifeng Prefecture City’s Left General Fu Jiu, this matter spread far and wide.

A personal letter from Li Shen Sect!

For his disciple Xu Dingye to carry to High Willow City, a battle invitation!

As the word spread, it was enough to boil the blood of characters from all quarters!

After ten days, this battle was bound to be a grand event!

Warriors from the other city-states outside High Willow City would surely be excited too.

Today, the name Wu Chang truly began to resonate throughout High Willow City!

From his position as a small flag, to Flag Commander, and to General Flag Envoy today, his background, past deeds, and many exploits began to become known to all factions.

But what shocked people most was his age, a little over twenty, and he had reached the Refining Essence Realm!

One must know that old generation warriors like the Great Commander Zhao Zhou, despite a lifetime of struggle, still merely reach the peak of the robust interior.

Though some believe it was just a fluke that he broke into the Refining Essence Realm with the help of the Artifact.

Deep down, they can’t help but acknowledge that such an age and stature were quite rare in contemporary times!

Moreover, he now was, without a doubt, a genuine Refining Essence Realm practitioner!

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Han Commander, having returned to the city today, had just entered Linjiang Square when he heard these widespread rumors.

Clearly, he knew about this matter even before coming back to the city.

But hearing the bubbling discussions in every corner, and how the story had widely spread outside, he couldn’t help but feel heavy-hearted, his expression growing even grimmer.

After he returned to the Outer South Bureau, he looked at Lin Yan engrossed in reading and couldn’t help but sigh.

"You continue to hold down the fort at the Outer South Bureau, don’t worry too much; I plan to leave tomorrow to meet Li Shen Sect in Qifeng Prefecture City," he said.

"Meet Li Shen Sect?" Lin Yan looked up and said with a smile, "Before my battle with Xu Dingye, do you intend to defeat Li Shen Sect first?"

"..." Han Commander’s face twitched.

"With your temperament, you’re surely not going to kneel and beg for mercy, right?" Lin Yan closed the book and spoke slowly. "Or will you take your own life in front of Li Shen Sect to end this grudge?"

"The grudge between me and Li Shen Sect shouldn’t involve you," said Han Commander.

"Even if you die, this battle cannot be avoided," Lin Yan spoke slowly. "The news has spread; this battle affects Xu Dingye’s reputation. In front of his proud disciple’s reputation, whether it’s you or me, we’re actually no longer important."

"Li Shen Sect’s talent is extraordinary, surpassing many after coming later. In terms of ability, he beats me by far," Han Commander sighed. "Among our generation, I have suffered an utter defeat between him and me!"

"Now he seems to mistakenly believe that you are my disciple, that you’ve received my teachings and carry my hopes," he said.

"So, he wants his disciple to come and defeat my disciple," Han Commander shook his head. "I will clarify all this..."

Lin Yan frowned, "Clarify what?"

He stood up, patted the knife at his waist and the small crossbow on his thigh, and slowly said, "Aren’t these things you’ve passed on to me? To be honest, they’re not wrong in recognizing that..."

"..."

Han Commander was slightly taken aback.

Lin Yan’s expression grew complex as he spoke slowly, "Li Shen Sect defeated you and now wants his disciple to defeat your disciple."

"Whether it’s the older generation or the younger, he wants to tell you that we, from our lineage, can only kneel at his feet before him, Li Shen Sect."

"On the surface, he wants his disciple to beat me."

"But in reality, he wants to destroy your confidence, trample your dignity, and kill your hope."