Chapter 525: Chapter 131: Better to Rely on Yourself

Chen Tang slowly calmed his bloodline, the golden light on his body faded, and the sound of his heartbeat gradually returned to silence, resuming normalcy.

Although he was just contemplating the ’Vajra Unbreakable Technique’, he heard everything happening around him clearly.

Just as he expected, after killing the Zagu monk, there was indeed some trouble.

Fortunately, the Hall Master of Flying Snow Hall and the three from Ba Mountain Sword Sect, Guo Heng, spoke up and stabilized the situation.

"Thank you all for speaking up for justice."

Chen Tang cupped his hands in gratitude, then handed the Vajra Pestle to Abbot Kongming, saying, "This is an Esoteric Dharma Artifact, please keep it, and return it when someone from the Esoteric Sect comes."

To him, this thing was useless, equivalent to a lump of iron. 𝕗𝚛𝚎𝚎𝐰𝗲𝗯𝗻𝚘𝚟𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝕞

It would be better to return it as an explanation to Da Kong Temple.

Abbot Kongming breathed a sigh of relief.

The Master Zagu was dead, but luckily this Vajra Pestle was returned.

He had long heard that this Vajra Pestle was a legendary artifact of the Esoteric Sect, perhaps containing unimaginable powers.

Staying here temporarily might allow some secrets to be explored.

Once someone from the Esoteric Sect arrives, it can be returned, also serving as an explanation to the sect.

"Are you truly a person of our Buddhist sect?"

Abbot Kongming took the Vajra Pestle, looked Chen Tang up and down, and couldn’t help but ask.

Chen Tang said, "I once was a lay disciple of the Buddhist sect."

"That’s it."

The monks of Da Kong Temple nodded secretly.

If it weren’t so, how could this person know the Vajra Unbreakable Technique and the Esoteric Great Hand Seal, these rare teachings?

Since it’s an internal conflict of the Esoteric Sect, Da Kong Temple is not in a position to get involved.

"I understand now."

Someone in the crowd whispered, "Master Zagu was never the Vajra Reincarnation; he was a fake, so there’s no divine protection. The one before us is the true reincarnation of the Vajra!"

"Exactly, if he was a fraud, then he’s a demon! So the true Vajra of the Buddhist sect appeared to subdue the demon!"

"We’ve believed in the right cause, just been deceived by a fake monk. The one before us is the real Vajra!"

The kneeling crowd below began to whisper among themselves, growing noisier.

Chen Tang listened to the discussions below, frowning deeply.

His public killing of Master Zagu not only failed to wake these people, but they managed to devise another reason, convincing themselves, completing a loop.

These people are beyond saving.

In this world, the influence of Buddhism and the Profound Celestial Sect is great, and it’s for a reason.

Even without Buddhism or the Profound Celestial Sect, there will be other sects emerging in different forms.

Chen Tang looked at the kneeling crowd below and said slowly, "There’s no such thing as gods and Buddhas in this world. I am not the Vajra Reincarnation, so your worship is useless. Seeking gods and Buddhas is less than seeking oneself."

The crowd was bewildered and stunned.

Chen Tang believes that this world has the power to summon winds and rain, to burn the sky and boil the seas.

Those who wield such power might be called ’gods and Buddhas’, but these so-called ’gods and Buddhas’ still have human emotions and desires, bound by humanity.

They are merely ’humans’ under a different title.

If gods and Buddhas governed, where would the world’s evil come from?

Having said that, Chen Tang walked towards the outside of the temple.

"Please wait, brother!"

As Chen Tang reached outside the temple, a call came from behind.

Someone hurriedly caught up, it was the three from Ba Mountain Sword Sect, Guo Heng.

"Young Hero Guo."

Chen Tang slightly cupped his hands, saying: "Thank you for before."

"You’re too kind. It was your act of killing the vile monk in public that truly brought satisfaction; we merely lent a helping hand."

Guo Heng smiled slightly, saying: "May I ask how to address you?"

"I am Chen Jing."

Chen Tang reported his name.

Guo Heng introduced Luo Qi and Lin Ling’Er, then said: "Brother Chen, your horizontal training is impressive; I deeply admire it. It’s just a pity you haven’t gained much fame in the Jianghu."

"If Brother Chen were a few years younger, you could top the Human Ranking with this battle!"

The Human Ranking not only has restrictions on cultivation realm but limits the age to thirty.

Chen Tang wore a human skin mask, and his age seemed clearly over thirty.

Chen Tang smiled, saying: "They are mere titles, nothing significant."

Guo Heng’s eyes lit up, asking: "Since Brother Chen doesn’t care about these Jianghu titles, would you be interested in joining the army? With Brother Chen’s strong body, you would undoubtedly be an invincible vanguard general, slaying countless enemies!"

Guo Heng wasn’t merely speaking nonsense.

Martial artists with horizontal body training, in battle, wearing armor, and clashing armies, indeed possess more force than those cultivating Inner Qi.

Once a martial artist’s Inner Qi runs dry, their combat power greatly diminishes.

But Body Refining Martial Artists like Chen Tang have long endurance and stronger defenses.

Guo Heng spoke sincerely, saying: "If Brother Chen is interested, I could introduce Brother Chen to the Inspector of Yizhou, where you could undoubtedly showcase your talents!"

In Great Xia, an Inspector in a state is equivalent to the governor in Beiqian, overseeing the military and political power of the state.

Guo Heng must have close ties with the Inspector of Yizhou, given he speaks with such confidence.

Unfortunately, Chen Tang’s ambition lies elsewhere.

Even when Uncle Wang personally invited him, he politely declined.

Let alone the Inspector of a state.

Chen Tang shook his head, saying: "Thank you Brother Guo for your kindness, but I have no such ambition."

"That’s fine."

Guo Heng didn’t mind, smiling: "If Brother Chen ever has the interest, you can find me at Ba Mountain Sword Sect; you’re always welcome."

Chen Tang said: "I was just planning to visit Ba Mountain Sword Sect to see a friend."

"Oh?"

Guo Heng smiled: "That sounds perfect. We three are also heading back to Ba Mountain Sword Sect; we can travel together."

After a pause, Guo Heng asked: "Most of the sect’s disciples are familiar with each other. May I know who Brother Chen’s friend is?"

Chen Tang said: "Jade Flute Fairy."

Guo Heng was slightly taken aback.

Luo Qi and Lin Ling’Er glanced at Chen Tang with surprise, their expressions peculiar.

It’s no wonder they were surprised; Jade Flute Fairy is known for her cold nature and solitude.

Even within Ba Mountain Sword Sect, it’s unheard of her being close to any fellow disciple, let alone having a friend.

Over the years, many in the Jianghu have sought to glimpse Jade Flute Fairy’s beauty, visiting with various excuses.

Guo Heng smiled, seemingly casually asking: "Senior Sister rarely descends the mountain; how did Brother Chen come to know her?"

Chen Tang pondered silently.

He met Ye Yushi in Beiqian, but the details were difficult to disclose.

Seeing Chen Tang this way, Lin Ling’Er further solidified her suspicions, casually pouting and lightly huffing.

This person and Senior Sister Jade Flute have a disparity of over a decade.

To say they are distant relatives sounds more plausible.

How could these two be friends?

Friends across ages?

Hmph!

Seeing Chen Tang’s hesitant look, Guo Heng didn’t continue the questioning and said: "It was bold of me to ask, but I must inform Brother Chen in advance to avoid disappointment."

"Senior Sister Jade Flute is solitary within the sect, rarely seeing anyone. Even if I announce Brother Chen’s arrival, Senior Sister may not agree to meet. Furthermore, Senior Sister has been in seclusion to heal, which is inconvenient."