Chapter 1013: Chen Hao Rushes Back
In the past two years, Chen Hao has been diligently cultivating in the depths of the Blood Phoenix Forest, but he is still aware of the current top of the Hidden Dragon List, Huang Xiaolong, who possesses a King-level Three Tripods Divine Status.
Everyone has a weak spot, and Chen Hao's is his younger brother, Chen Xiong.
The two of them lost their parents at a young age and depended on each other for survival, so Chen Hao deeply cherishes this younger brother.
Before joining the Barbarian God Sect, his brother was seriously injured by a family disciple. Afterwards, Chen Hao not only killed that disciple but also eradicated everyone in the disciple's family.
"Huang Xiaolong, do you really think that just because you have a King-level Three Tripods Divine Status and the Ancestor favors you, I wouldn't dare to kill you?" Chen Hao's whole body exuded murder intent, causing the surrounding ancient trees to instantly freeze.
Subsequently, Chen Hao's entire aura shook, and the surrounding ancient trees shattered instantly.
Chen Hao transformed into a sharp blade, breaking through the air, rushing back to the Barbarian God Sect.
Just as Chen Hao was making his way back to the Barbarian God Sect, the news of Huang Xiaolong seriously injuring Chen Xiong and some others outside the Book Collection Pavilion quickly spread among the disciples of the sect.
An uproar ensued.
Shocked, unbelievable.
Huang Xiaolong, who just secured the top of this Hidden Dragon List, actually severely injured Chen Xiong!
Chen Xiong is a Heavenly God Third-stage Early Stage expert!
"What? Is this news true?" Barbarian God Sect Master Gu Lingwei couldn't believe his ears upon hearing the report from his Supreme Elders Lin Shen and others.
"Reporting to Sect Master, this matter is absolutely true. Huang Xiaolong indeed severely injured Chen Xiong, and it was with just one move!" Lin Shen said with a dry throat. To be honest, when all the Supreme Elders learned of this news, they were also filled with shock.
How long has Huang Xiaolong been in the Barbarian God Sect? Only about a year, right? A year ago, Huang Xiaolong was just a tiny Divine-level Tenth Stage Late Stage Peak.
This rate of growth is indeed terrifying and monstrous!
Gu Lingwei took a cold breath.
One move to severely injure Chen Xiong?!
The entire Great Hall fell silent.
Everyone fell into deep shock.
After a long time, Gu Lingwei took a deep breath, trying to calm his heart, glanced at the Supreme Elders of Barbarian God Sect, and slowly said, "How do you all view this matter?"
"Huang Xiaolong severely injured an Inner Sect Disciple, ignoring the sect's rules. According to Barbarian God Sect's punishment laws, he should be imprisoned," Supreme Elder Cao Yang suddenly interjected.
"Indeed, Sect Master, we can't ruin the sect's rules for the sake of Huang Xiaolong alone. Even though Huang Xiaolong's talent is extraordinary, if every disciple of the Barbarian God Sect ignores the sect's rules due to their talent and starts killing each other, wouldn't the sect be in chaos?" Another Supreme Elder, Zhuang Xuan, echoed.
"We must deal with Huang Xiaolong, so that the sect's disciples can be convinced," said Supreme Elder Huang Junfei.
Then, several Supreme Elders agreed, all requesting action against Huang Xiaolong.
Gu Lingwei frowned.
Cao Yang, Zhuang Xuan, Huang Junfei, and these Supreme Elders are close to Chen Hao, so they would "stand for justice" for Chen Xiong.
"Cao Yang, you seem to have misunderstood one thing. As far as I know, it was Chen Xiong who, under Zhu Wanchen's provocation, took the initiative against Huang Xiaolong. Huang Xiaolong merely defended himself. According to Barbarian God Sect's punishment laws, it's those who strike first against fellow disciples that should be imprisoned," Supreme Elder Sun Jian suddenly interrupted Cao Yang and the others.
Although Chen Hao has high prestige in the sect and receives support from Cao Yang and others, he often ignores sect rules due to his talent and status, which has led to dissatisfaction among several Supreme Elders, including Sun Jian.
"That's right, Huang Xiaolong not only isn't guilty but should be rewarded instead," Supreme Elder Wu Guangshu agreed.
Cao Yang, Zhuang Xuan, Huang Junfei, and the others were all indignant.
"Enough, let this matter rest; I will consult the Ancestor and see what he says," Gu Lingwei said just as Cao Yang and the others wanted to argue further.
Cao Yang and others could only open their mouths and stop.
After dismissing the others, Gu Lingwei made his way to the Ancestor's cave in the back mountain of the Barbarian God Sect.
Twenty minutes later, Barbarian God Sect Ancestor Lv Zhuo listened to Gu Lingwei's report on Huang Xiaolong seriously injuring the Heavenly God Third-stage Early Stage Chen Xiong, and his reaction was the same as Gu Lingwei and the others, full of shock and disbelief.
"Ancestor, do you think Huang Xiaolong's Divine Status talent could be..." Gu Lingwei hesitated for a moment, then asked.
Lv Zhuo understood that Gu Lingwei was suggesting that Huang Xiaolong's Divine Status talent might not just be at the Peak of Early-stage King Level.
"No, I personally examined it; Huang Xiaolong's Divine Status is indeed a Three Tripods Divine Status, impossible to be fake," Lv Zhuo affirmed.
Gu Lingwei nodded.
Indeed, with the Ancestor's cultivation, having personally examined it, Huang Xiaolong could not have concealed it.
Lv Zhuo's eyes flickered, then continued, "Huang Xiaolong's strength has increased so quickly; could it be due to consuming Chaos Spirit Fruit?"
Gu Lingwei's entire body trembled, and he exclaimed, "Chaos Spirit Fruit!"
The Chaos Spirit Fruit is a treasure born of Chaos.
It is said that after consuming it, one can be reborn, possessing incredible Spiritual Effects.
However, only those with great heaven and earth fortune might have the opportunity to obtain the Chaos Spirit Fruit.
"That's the only explanation that makes sense," Lv Zhuo pondered.
Gu Lingwei remained silent.
"Chen Hao surely won't take the matter of Chen Xiong's injury lightly; keep an eye on Chen Hao," Lv Zhuo advised.
Both Huang Xiaolong and Chen Hao are exceptional geniuses of the Barbarian God Sect, and naturally, they cannot be allowed to kill each other.
Gu Lingwei nodded in agreement.
"Also, increase Huang Xiaolong's privileges appropriately, and allow him access to the first six floors of the Book Collection Pavilion; moreover, double his monthly salary," Lv Zhuo instructed.
An hour later, Gu Lingwei left the Ancestor's Cultivation Cave Mansion.
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"Unexpectedly, the Ancestor highly values Huang Xiaolong; instead of punishing him, he is granting access to the first six floors of the Book Collection Pavilion and doubling his monthly salary," Cao Yang grumbled inside the Cultivation Cave Mansion.
"Huang Xiaolong's Divine Status talent is well acknowledged, so it's normal for the Ancestor not to punish him, especially since Chen Xiong initiated the attack," Huang Junfei remarked.
"Chen Hao already knows about Chen Xiong's serious injuries and is rushing back from Blood Phoenix Forest. He'll be back in a little over a month," Zhuang Xuan chuckled, "We'll just wait for the drama to unfold."
More than a month passed in the blink of an eye.
During this month, Huang Xiaolong continued to cultivate at night and visit the Book Collection Pavilion to read during the day.
Over the month, Huang Xiaolong's strength improved considerably, and his alchemy and artifact refining skills also enhanced greatly, while he became much more knowledgeable about Creation Continent, Eternal Ancient Continent, Dark Spirit Continent, and Primordial Essence Continent.
On this day, as Huang Xiaolong emerged from the Book Collection Pavilion and was returning to Ji Divine Palace, he overheard the distant discussion of a few disciples.
"I heard Senior Brother Chen Hao has already returned from Blood Phoenix Forest; he's currently in Pingyi City, and will be back at the Barbarian God Sect tomorrow."
"Huang Xiaolong's talent is high, but right now his strength is still too weak; this time, when Senior Brother Chen Hao returns, Huang Xiaolong is bound to face hardships." (To be continued. If you enjoy this story, please vote for recommendations and monthly tickets on Qidian.com. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please read on m.qidian.com.)