"Outside Bazhou City, Gu Wang Sheng, the Ghost King, is displaying his military might."
"Swirling ghost qi surged towards the sky, dark clouds rolling with every passing moment. Lighting cracked and thunder roared as if the heavens were collapsing and the earth shattering."
"The Qidan army erupted into cheers that shook the heavens, all praising Wei Shu's courageousness."
"Zhongjun Zhuo Yanyou and all ordinary soldiers and officers in the central tent looked excited as if the battle had already been won."
"Luo Ye knelt down and begged earnestly, 'Chen Zhenren, have mercy, have mercy.'"
"Chen Yun spoke in a kind and approachable manner, 'The Battle of Shengmian was for one's own side. Why should I take your life?' "
Luo Ye was overjoyed, "Thank you, True Man, for your great tolerance and not taking umbrage at my earlier foolish words."
"Ne Zha, Li Jing, Jiushou Bull Demon King, and Niu Da Liangren, and others repeatedly looked shocked."
"Chen Yun said, 'I spare your life. My disciple Gong is frightened to the point of madness by your spells, can it be cured?'"
Luo Ye said, "I wish to be cured."
"Chen Yun nodded, 'Thank you.'"
"Saying this, he looked over to the side, 'Qin Ming, take him to release Gong's curse and then lock him up by penetrating the veneer bone.'"
Qin Ming stepped forward, "Yes."
Qin Ming led Luo Ye away at once.
Chen Yun was not afraid that the other party would suddenly rebel. He was in the late stage of the Taoist realm, accompanied by Ne Zha, Li Jing, Jiushou Bull Demon King, and Niu Da Liangren, who were also present here. If Luo Ye dared to resist and escape, he would be instantly annihilated.
As for why he didn't ask Luo Ye what kind of spell he had used, it was because he had no grudges with Luo Ye. They simply crossed paths during the Battle of Shengmian, and there was no need to pry into his secrets or ruin his livelihood.
"Leave a line for others, and you'll have a better chance to meet in the future."
Chen Yun naturally could not fail to understand such a principle.
He had his hands behind his back and gazed up towards the city walls of Beizhou City.
See if Guo Teng Dao Ren will be forced out to fight.
The Beizhou City is currently quiet for the time being.
Chen Yun's thoughts drifted further away, recalling the scenes of his past conflict with Guo Teng Dao Ren.
Just as he was thinking, suddenly a burst of bright light appeared in front of him.
The dark clouds and ghost qi suddenly mysteriously dispersed and vanished.
The world became clear and bright.
The next moment, the Qidan troops were in a commotion.
"Who is this divine being?"
"How could the cultivation techniques of Chen Zhenren's disciples be dispelled so easily?"
"This man is dressed in a celestial gown, and he must be of great significance."
Upon hearing the voice, Chen Yun pulled his thoughts back together and looked towards the vast wilderness.
He found Guo Teng Dao Ren, wearing a celestial gown, with one hand behind his back and frowning at Wei Shu, the Ghost King.
Although Guo Teng Dao Ren's face wasn't exactly pleasant, he still maintained a grandmasterly aura and spoke softly, "You're no match for me, my enemy is not you either. Go back and let Chen Piao come over."
His voice was gentle, almost as if he were speaking to himself. Yet strangely enough, whether it was the civilians and soldiers inside Beizhou City or the Qidan army, everyone could clearly hear him.
Li Jing seemed to understand something, and looked thoughtful towards Chen Yun.
He finally understood why Chen Yun, the military expert, had to cooperate with the delaying tactics on the other side of Beizhou City. It was because they were waiting for Guo Teng Dao Ren.
Li Jing is not a fool. Naturally, he could discern from Guo Teng Dao Ren's words that there was a deep grudge between him and Chen Yun.
Ne Zha, on the other hand, showed no concern at all and seemed to take Guo Teng Dao Ren lightly.
The disciples and disciples of Jiaodao Ren, Zhang Qian, Lin Chen, Mei Junyan, etc., all slightly changed their facial expressions.
They, of course, knew about the deep enmity between Chen Yun and Guo Teng Dao Ren.
Especially Jiaodao Ren, who had once fought alongside Chen Yun to venture into the outer lands, wiping out the entire Starry Sea faction.
Now that they saw the great enemy before them, everyone showed a look of teeth-gritting enmity.
However, Jiushou Bull Demon King remained unaware of the situation, big-heartedly saying, "They've finally come up with a somewhat decent opponent. Let me go and capture him."
Generally, the Battle of Shengmian are matched within the same realm and there are few instances of battles across realms.
As Jiushou Bull Demon King is an evil being, he would not necessarily follow the principles of martial virtue like normal cultivators, so he thought of going up and directly dealing with Guo Teng Dao Ren.
"King Niu!"
Chen Yun suddenly spoke to stop him, saying, "This battle, let me take it personally."
After saying that, he faintly shook his body and disappeared from everyone's sight.
By the time Zhao Yanrou, Niu Da Liangren, and others saw Chen Yun's figure again, they found that he was already facing Guo Teng Dao Ren.
Zhao Yanrou was unaware of the situation and, seeing Guo Teng Dao Ren dominate Wei Shu from the start, he curiously asked, "Who is this immortal in the celestial gown? Is he powerful?"
All the ordinary soldiers and officials turned towards Chen Yun's disciples.
Jiaodao Ren, with a grave expression, said, "This man is called Guo Teng Dao Ren and he is a being of profound and boundless power!"
Zhao Yanrou still had no concept of it and pressed further, "How does he compare to Mr. Wei?"
Jiaodao Ren, with a bitter smile, said, "Even a thousand Wei Shu cannot harm Guo Teng Dao Ren in the slightest."
"What?"
"This cultivator is so powerful?"
"Will Chen Zhenren be in danger?"
The subcommander Zhao Yanzhao and a group of troops were somewhat worried.
It is worth mentioning that although Zhao Yanzhao and Zhao Yanrou share the same surname and have similar names, they are not related at all; they are simply colleagues.
Ne Zha and Jiushou Bull Demon King knew that Chen Yun was more powerful than others, but their personalities were quite strange, so they didn't speak up to comfort the others.
It was Li Jing who took the initiative to explain, "Chen Zhenren's cultivation realm is slightly higher than that of Guo Teng Dao Ren. On paper, Chen Zhenren has a greater chance of winning. However, both are in the Late Star Realm. It's difficult to predict who will emerge victorious."
Zhao Yanzhao, puzzled, asked, "Since Mr. Chen's cultivation realm is slightly higher, why is it difficult to predict the outcome?"
Zhao Yanrou and the other officials and soldiers also did not understand.
Li Jing was very detailed, saying, "Because once one reaches the mid-stage of the Star Realm, they will challenge for the God Realm. During this period, there can only be a difference in power. In terms of realm, there is no distinction. Power alone cannot completely dominate the battle of skills. The key to determining victory or defeat often also lies in the intricacy of spells, experience in combat skills, and treasured artifacts, among others. That's why I said that it's difficult to predict who will win."
Upon hearing this, Zhao Yanrou and Zhao Yanzhao, as well as the other officers and soldiers, all seemed to understand subtly.
For a moment, all these common soldiers and officials became somewhat tense, worried that Chen Yun might suffer a defeat.
Jiaodao Ren, Baidao Ren, Zhang Qian, and Lin Chen, almost all of Chen Yun's disciples, had the same reaction.
They all knew how ferocious Guo Teng Dao Ren was, and none of them had ever seen how powerful Chen Yun was beyond the Star Realm. Naturally, each of them was worried in their hearts.
Even if it were them, Li Jing, Ne Zha, and Jiushou Bull Demon King thought the same thing.
Their cultivation realm was far superior to that of Chen Yun and Guo Teng Dao Ren, and they could tell that the two were at about the same level. They knew that the outcome would depend on the techniques used, so they were secretly cheering for Chen Yun as well.
Only Niu Da Liangren appeared calm, speaking resolutely, "Chen Zhenren is bound to win without a doubt!"
Li Jing chuckled and said, "Why are you so sure, Niu Dao? Matters like this in combat cannot be predicted easily."
Ne Zha and Jiushou Bull Demon King nodded slightly in agreement with Li Jing's opinion.
Niu Da Liangren didn't reveal Chen Yun's hidden cards; instead, he seemed to be very "dogmatic" as he said, "I just have this belief, and we can make a bet if you don't believe me."
"I also think that Chen Zhenren will win," said Li Jing, who definitely wouldn't rub Chen Yun's wrong side at the present moment. "If we make a bet like that, there would be no point to it. If you really want to bet, let's bet how many rounds Chen Zhenren can win against this Guo Teng Dao Ren."
Niu Da Liangren laughed and said, "That would be great, Mr. Li. What do you want to bet?"
Li Jing said, "I bet that Chen Zhenren will win against Guo Teng Dao Ren in more than three hundred rounds. If I guess wrong, I lose you a yaksha-binding rope. But if I win the bet, after the Battle of Shengmian is over, will you come and serve as my Buddha's soldier for a hundred years?"
Niu Da Liangren laughed and said, "Since Mr. Li enjoys a friendly bet with me, I accept it. However, I don't think it needs to take more than three hundred rounds. I bet that Chen Zhenren can defeat Guo Teng Dao Ren within thirty rounds."
Li Jing said, "The deal is sealed."
Ne Zha suddenly said, "Why don't I join in too?"
Li Jing at the time didn't pay much attention, "What do you want to bet?"
Ne Zha blinked and said, "I bet that Chen Zhenren can defeat Guo Teng Dao Ren within three hundred rounds. If I'm wrong, all past grudges are erased. From now on, anything you ask me to do, I will listen to you without question. How about that?"
Li Jing's eyes lit up, "What if I lose?"
Ne Zha smiled evilly, revealing his true nature, "Let me play with your pagoda for a few days."
Li Jing almost spat out a mouthful of blood. How could he not know what this "rebellious son" was thinking?
If he lost this pagoda now, it might as well be the end for him, because without it, Ne Zha would probably kill him. Playing with the pagoda for a few days could be deadly!
Li Jing's lips twitched slightly, and he spoke with righteous indignation, "How can a father bet with his son? Let's not even mention this again."
Ne Zha wanted to say more, but there was a commotion from the battlefield.
All of them quickly stopped their casual chatter and turned to look in the direction of the battlefield.
...
On the battlefield.
Chen Yun had his hands behind his back and spoke softly, "Wei Shu, you go back to the camp first."
Wei Shu dare not disobey, "Yes."
After saying that, he transformed into a black mist and shot back to the Khitan camp.
Guo Teng Dao Ren looked at the nearby Chen Yun without uttering a word.
His gaze became more serious, and he kept sizing up Chen Yun's strength.
Chen Yun did not rush to attack either, speaking slowly, "Guo Teng, it's been over two years since we last met. Have you been well?"
Guo Teng Dao Ren replied, "It's good to have your concerns for me."
Chen Yun smiled, "Just now, you didn't attack my disciples unfairly. That has made me change my opinion of you."
Guo Teng Dao Ren snorted coldly, "In the past, when you had not become an immortal, neither did I lay a hand on you."
Chen Yun nodded slightly, saying, "Regardless of whether it was due to the laws of heaven, or some other reason, this ability is indeed something I admire. After all, if it were someone else, even if they were judged to be punished by the celestial court and their entire family was eradicated, they would not be able to endure such a fate as you did."
He truly meant to praise Guo Teng Dao Ren's temperament, as there are rules for heaven.
Without the constraints of these rules, it might be that some powerful demon, when angry, could destroy all realms in the universe.
Having a grudge is one thing.
Acting within the rules is another matter.
Heaven and earth even operate according to rules.
Without any rules or boundaries, how can all living beings endure forever?
If one seeks revenge, it should be done within the rules.
Therefore, Chen Yun really had no intention of mocking Guo Teng.
However, this sentence, when heard by Guo Teng Dao Ren, felt like Chen Yun was mocking him for being afraid of death.
For a moment, Guo Teng Dao Ren's face turned dark, "Chen Peng, do not boast your words. If you want to fight, I will fight. What have I to fear?"
Chen Yun laughed and said, "The battle between us is inevitable. Years ago, there was no enmity or grievance between us at the Xingxiu Sea. Your adopted daughter Shen Xiu repeatedly bothered me and even wanted to kill me. If that were all, I would not have ventured to Xingxiu Sea and wiped out your entire family. Unfortunately, your clan leader did not discern right from wrong and even had two of his direct disciples join the battle, forcing me to eliminate the entire Xingxiu Sea. This matter would have ended there if it had ended there. However, as soon as I became an immortal, you took advantage of your realm in the Star Realm and combined forces with your elder brother Xie Wuyang to slay me. Even a muddy person has some temper left. Guo Teng, do you really think that poor old man can be taken advantage of?"
At this point, his tone remained even, but there was a hint of disdain. "Considering your sparing my disciples, I will give you three moves."
Upon hearing this, Guo Teng Dao Ren seemed to have been insulted, and his face turned red as a beetroot. Suddenly, he was filled with anger, "Chen Pu child, you truly insult me. For hundreds of years, I have ruled the land outside the Passes. Even if your cultivation realm may be higher than mine at present, I might not be able to withstand you and be defeated thoroughly. However, life and death are in fate and wealth is in heaven. Why should I need you to give me three moves?"
Chen Yun praised, "Since Mr. Guo Teng has such honorable temperament, I will certainly give you dignity!"
Guo Teng Dao Ren stood straight, "Come on, let me see what great techniques you have cultivated these years."
Chen Yun did not overstep himself, reaching out to hold the Seven Treasures Magic Tree in his hand, "Very good. Then, I will come."
Guo Teng Dao Ren did not dare to be negligent either. He extended his hand and took out a three-foot-long green peak.
The two men stood facing each other, and the great battle was about to begin!
...
Beizhou City, the city wall.
"It's time for the combat!"
"Can Guo Teng teacher win?"
"It's hard to say. Chen Peng, an elderly man who was not an immortal before he became one, had already made a name for himself early on. With great reputation comes no empty talk, I think it will be difficult for Mr. Guo Teng to win."
"Indeed, Master Ni Wuang has a very big reputation, his fame resounds throughout the mountains and rivers. But you shouldn't forget that he made a name for himself before becoming an immortal. Mr. Guo Teng is an Earthly Immortal. Chen Pu only became an immortal recently, how could he possibly compete with Mr. Guo Teng?"
"Yes."
"Mr. Guo Teng will definitely win this battle!"
A group of cultivators who have not yet become immortals whispered among themselves, discussing in hushed tones.
Although their cultivation level was not high, they had heard of Chen Yun and Guo Teng Dao Ren, and they naturally had some judgments in their hearts.
Chen Yun's reputation was indeed very large, but as one of the cultivators said, this reputation was made before he became an immortal. It cannot be taken as a standard for this battle.
Guo Teng Dao Ren is different; he has a formidable reputation across the boundaries of the cultivation world, having cultivated in the Earthly Realm for several centuries. This is real, tangible strength, and everyone knows just how formidable he is.
Therefore, in the eyes of these cultivators, Guo Teng Dao Ren has a higher chance of winning.
The side of Kui Mule Wolf and General Zhao Dahuang had a different idea.
Their cultivation and realm were highly skilled, allowing them to discern at a glance the strength of Chen Yun and Guo Teng Dao Ren.
Chen Yun was in the late stage of Earthly Realm, while Guo Teng Dao Ren was only in the middle stage of Earthly Realm. The gap in their strength was very obvious.
If the battle really took place, based on paper strength, Chen Yun had the upper hand.
That is to say, in the hearts of Kui Mule Wolf and General Zhao Dahuang, if we don't consider other factors, Chen Yun is undoubtedly sure to win this battle.
Of course, this is only if we don't consider any other factors.
In reality, for Chen Yun and Guo Teng Dao Ren to fight to a draw with their cultivation realms, there are far too many factors to consider.
Each party's magical abilities, combat experience, and the weapons they possess can all affect the outcome of the battle, and even determine the lives and deaths of both individuals.
Kui Mule Wolf asked, "Is this child Chen Yun, the only apprentice of Zong Liquan?"
Zhao Da nodded slightly, "Yes, it is said that Zong Liquan only took him as a disciple for less than fifty years."
Kui Mule Wolf was quite surprised and said, "Fifty years to reach the late stage of Earthly Realm?"
Zhao Da was quite moved and said, "Yes, it is unbelievable."
Kui Mule Wolf showed interest, "Well, I want to see for myself what makes him so special."
Zhao Da said, "The second thing is what makes him special. If Guo Teng loses, we might have to intervene. At that time, even with us both working together, it might not be enough to defeat Ne Zha."
Kui Mule Wolf chuckled, "Guo Teng is unlikely to lose. I secretly borrowed a treasure for him, and I'm worried that when he uses it, it might end Chen Pu's life. Then Lü Dongbin will make a fuss, and I might have a headache. But on the battlefield, it should be enough. I believe that if Chen Pu loses, Ne Zha and Li Jing won't dare to take advantage of their superior position to go after Guo Teng. If they really dare to do so, it will be a laughing stock."
Indeed, in a battle, the cultivation level of the people sent out by each side is usually comparable to each other.
For instance, an uncultivated disciple will fight another uncultivated disciple, an Earthly Realm cultivator will fight another Earthly Realm cultivator, and a Heavenly Realm cultivator will fight another Heavenly Realm cultivator.
It is rare for a celestial cultivator to face down a spirit cultivator, an earth cultivator, or even a human cultivator without considering face.
It's not that there are no such cases.
For example, if a celestial cultivator appears on stage, and the gods or earth cultivators on the other side are determined to challenge him to death, then the celestial cultivator will definitely not be polite.
Zhao Dahuang understood this principle, but his attention was not on the latter part of Kui Mule Wolf's words, but rather on the former part.
Upon hearing this, Zhao Dahuang was shocked and said, "Are you not going to loan him that treasure sword?"
Kui Mule Wolf sighed and said, "I didn't want to lend it either, but Guo Teng's cultivation realm is quite average. Without this treasure sword to aid him, I fear he won't last much longer. We must ensure that he lasts at least through today."
Zhao Dahuang smiled bitterly and said, "That treasure sword is too powerful. Even the bodies of gods may not withstand it. You're not letting Guo Teng defend the city but taking the lives of those who have just become immortals, especially Chen Pu."
No one else knows how powerful that sword is.
Zhao Dahuang is a high-ranking general and is very familiar with Kui Mule Wolf. How could he not know?
The treasure sword, though not a treasure, was also a rare treasure forged from countless heavenly and earthly treasures by Kui Mule Wolf. When invoked, its power was boundless, and even gods in the Celestial Realm could be instantly killed if they were not careful. And Chen Yun is in the late stage of Earthly Realm, how could he possibly withstand such power?
Kui Mule Wolf fell silent. He truly didn't want to do this, but as Beizhou City is a crucial strategic location for both land and water routes, it really cannot be lost. Otherwise, their camp in this battle of the gods might gradually head towards defeat because of the loss of Beizhou.
Zhao Dahuang didn't say anything else.
At this time, Kui Mule Wolf and Zhao Dahuang were in almost the same mood.
That is, hoping that Guo Teng Dao Ren and Chen Yun's fight does not require the use of that sword.
They really don't want to see such a talented disciple like Chen Yun die.
