Chapter 348: Chapter 174: Ran Away Again, Should Be Called Venerable Mahakala

"Sect Leader, you flatter me. I am unworthy."

Zhao Rui said, bowing courteously with his hands clasped. Over time, this fake Daoist had grown accustomed to this form of greeting.

"You are quite humble, Fellow Daoist!"

A faint smile appeared on the Saint Lotus Sect Leader’s face. He was as composed as if he were taking a leisurely stroll through his own courtyard.

In contrast, Cang Zhenzi’s expression changed drastically. He roared furiously, "Zhao Rui! You ruined my senior brother’s Dao Practice, and you still dare to show your face? Do you think my Qingcheng Sect can’t handle you?"

"When it comes to blaming the victim, you’re just like your senior brother. I’m at a loss for words."

Zhao Rui sighed, scanned his surroundings, and glanced at Master Qingyang, who was currently locked in a back-and-forth battle with Cangwu Zi.

He announced in a clear voice, "Master of the Taishan Sect, I too am one of the Dongqi people. It is our duty to protect our homeland, a matter of course. I hope you will restrain your disciples and dismiss all uninvolved personnel."

His voice rolled out like a clap of thunder.

It reached the ears of everyone on the periphery.

Upon hearing this, Master Qingyang’s face lit up with joy.

This rising star, who had been the subject of so many recent rumors, was actually one of the Dongqi people!

To be honest, of everyone present, Master Qingyang felt the most aggrieved. Cangwu Zi’s business had not a damn thing to do with their Taishan Sect.

But now, here he was, while others were busy chatting or getting angry.

He alone had to be constantly on guard against Cangwu Zi, who was rampaging like a wild beast.

He was putting in all the effort, as if he were the main character of this whole affair.

Now, hearing that Zhao Rui was also from Dongqi, he instantly breathed a sigh of relief.

’Protecting our homeland—doesn’t that just mean not letting people cause trouble on Dongqi’s turf?’

He quickly replied, "Fellow Daoist is absolutely right."

After speaking, he feinted, dodged one of Cangwu Zi’s attacks, and then sent a voice transmission to the Taishan disciples watching from below.

After receiving his message, they all leaped onto the battlefield to disperse the members of the Martial Dao who had adventurously闯进来.

Although those Daoists below were nothing in the eyes of the True Dharma Masters,

dealing with the other members of the Martial Dao was child’s play for them.

The only exceptions were a few hidden Grandmaster Realm experts who were difficult to spot.

In just a short while, these "adventurers" were swept away by the Daoists and dragged out.

At the same time, the army and the Patrol Office began to pull back, expanding the containment perimeter.

No one present was a fool. Zhao Rui’s meaning was clear: a great battle was about to break out.

Only an idiot wouldn’t get far away.

Throughout all this, the Saint Lotus Sect Leader simply floated in the air, watching at his leisure. A faint, unreadable smile played on his lips, his expression unchanging.

Cang Zhenzi, on the other hand, had a grim expression, looking like he wanted nothing more than to punch Zhao Rui in the face.

Unfortunately, he didn’t dare make a reckless move right now.

Because at this moment, with Master Qingyang having "switched sides," he was the one who was outnumbered and isolated.

"Brother Cang Zhenzi, can you truly be so muddled in the face of such a clear matter of right and wrong? If you don’t help subdue your senior brother, your Qingcheng Sect will be committing a great transgression!"

When Master Qingyang saw Cang Zhenzi still glaring angrily at Zhao Rui, showing no sign of turning to help, he grew furious.

Hearing this, Cang Zhenzi’s expression shifted several times. In the end, he leaped into the air, manifested his True Dharma Body once more, and joined Master Qingyang in suppressing the increasingly agitated Cangwu Zi.

"Sect Leader, please go back!"

Seeing that Cang Zhenzi had seen reason, Zhao Rui slowly flew between the Saint Lotus Sect Leader and Cangwu Zi, focusing his senses and raising his guard.

"Haha! Young friend, do you think the three of you are enough to make me retreat?"

The Saint Lotus Sect Leader waved his left hand behind him.

The two envoys beside him gave Zhao Rui a complicated look, then turned and moved far away from the pair.

"After I take care of your Sect Leader, I’ll find you for a drink!"

Zhao Rui glanced in the direction the two had gone and suddenly sent a voice transmission.

The departing Qingfeng Envoy’s figure paused for a moment. A bitter expression appeared on his face. He shook his head slightly and silently sped away.

"Sect Leader, are you from Gui Xu? Or an old acquaintance from the Central Plains? Or perhaps you’re from Huaxia all along?"

Zhao Rui took a small step back and asked with a hint of caution.

His history with the Holy Lotus Sect was quite deep.

His Demon Skill came from the Illusory Sound and Shadow Envoys, so now that he was meeting their boss, the Sect Leader, he naturally had to ask some clarifying questions.

"You think of Gui Xu too simply. In a place so abundant with Spiritual Qi, why does everyone keep trying to get out instead of wanting to stay?"

The Sect Leader said leisurely.

"I ask the Sect Leader to enlighten me!"

Zhao Rui asked earnestly. 𝘧𝑟𝑒𝑒𝘸𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝓁.𝘤𝘰𝓂

"Gui Xu is far larger than the place you and I inhabit. As for the reason, let’s talk about it after you’ve been there yourself!"

The Saint Lotus Sect Leader gave a faint smile, and with a flicker of his body, he vanished from before Zhao Rui’s eyes.

Then, a slender, jade-like hand suddenly reached out from midair, grabbing straight for Zhao Rui’s head.

Zhao Rui reacted with extreme speed. With a flash of the Dipper Step, he instantly evaded the grab. At the same time, he spun around and unleashed a Dragon Subduing Palm Force. A giant dragon soared into the air and shot toward his opponent.

"A little interesting!"

The Saint Lotus Sect Leader waved his hand, dissipating the divine dragon, and his figure flew towards Cangwu Zi.

Zhao Rui followed close behind, unleashing an endless stream of Profound Sound Sword Qi from his hands.

The Saint Lotus Sect Leader’s figure flickered, dodging each attack as if he had eyes in the back of his head.

Seeing the two approach, Master Qingyang seized the opportunity to strike the Saint Lotus Sect Leader with a rock.

The giant Shi Gandang pressed down on the Saint Lotus Sect Leader like a stone bridge.

"This rock is the only thing the Taishan Sect has that’s even remotely interesting. Is Mu Hua Zi still alive?"

The Saint Lotus Sect Leader pushed with a single hand, directly stopping the giant rock. With a slight exertion of force from his palm, he sent it flying.