Staying Alive Cautiously in the Celestial Realm and Becoming the Strongest

Xiang Yingzhe, a scion of the Dayi Xiang Family, one of the twelve Executors of the Shangxun Heavenly Master Pavilion.

Qi Cultivation Perfection Level.

Among the twelve Executors of the Heavenly Master Pavilion, Xiang Yingzhe was considered a top figure.

First of all, he was quite young; despite looking robust with a full beard, in fact, he was not yet thirty.

Xiang Yingzhe's Root Bone was above average, and because he was a direct descendant, he had received great cultivation support from his family since childhood, reaching the ninth level of Qi Cultivation by the age of twenty-five.

Many believed he would Breakthrough Mansion before the age of thirty!

Moreover, Xiang Yingzhe was also the main force under Wu Jingwei, the Director of Shangxun Heavenly Master Pavilion, ferocious and unyielding in nature, but submissive only to Wu Jingwei.

Wu Jingwei managed to seize the great power of the Heavenly Master Pavilion, and Xiang Yingzhe had exerted a lot of effort in this as well.

That was why it was quite normal for him to intentionally arrive half a "two hours" late and act arrogantly and rudely towards Wang Chen, the Guarding Heavenly Master.

Last night, Xi Manyun had specifically pointed out this person to Wang Chen in the Heavenly Master Pavilion.

Having met him today, his reputation was indeed well deserved!

With a smile on his face, Wang Chen asked, "Executor Xiang, since you received the Heavenly Master's Talismanic Message, why did you not arrive on time?"

A coldness filled his eyes.

Xiang Yingzhe was unconcerned: "As I said, I was busy with something!"

"So you do not regard me, the Guarding Heavenly Master, with any respect."

Wang Chen sighed and asked methodically again, "Xiang Yingzhe, do you realize your offense?"

"Isn't it just a matter of being a little late?"

Xiang Yingzhe disdainfully curled his lips: "Although you are an Upper Cultivator, you can't frame your subordinates without losing the trust of others."

"You still dare to argue!"

Wang Chen's face darkened, and he shouted sternly, "Disrespecting orders, insubordination, your crime should be punished by death!"

As soon as his words ended, Wang Chen suddenly reached out his hand to grab forward.

A transparent giant hand formed of Mana abruptly appeared out of nowhere, reaching down towards Xiang Yingzhe.

The Great Grabbing Hand!

This was a Purple Mansion Tier Spell that Wang Chen had exchanged for with his remaining Merit Points before leaving the West Sea Sect.

This Spell's difficulty in cultivation was very low, it was, strictly speaking, a technique for using Mana, blending the essence of Mortal martial arts, accessible to any Cultivator who could master its secrets.

However, the Great Grabbing Hand required a high level of Mana and control, and even Primary Tier Purple Mansion Cultivators might not be able to execute it successfully.

During his journey to the West State, Wang Chen had advanced this Spell to the Minor Achievement Realm.

Xiang Yingzhe had never dreamed that Wang Chen would make a move against him.

By the time he realized the danger, he was already firmly grasped by the giant hand, unable to move at all. Discover stories with empire

Xiang Yingzhe's face instantly turned purple-red, his body flashing with Spiritual Light, but he was still unable to break free.

The other Executors present, including Xi Manyun, were all dumbfounded.

Xiang Yingzhe didn't expect it, and they expected even less that Wang Chen would turn on him so quickly and strike so fiercely.

"Heavenly Master Wang, please show mercy!"

At that moment, a deep voice suddenly entered everyone's ears.

The group of Executors instantly felt a great relief, and Xiang Yingzhe, who was caught by Wang Chen, revealed a look of joy.

Crack!

A chilling snap was heard, Xiang Yingzhe's bones were crushed, his entire form twisted and deformed.

His eyes bulged and blood oozed from his mouth, nose and ears, while his throat emitted a gurgling sound.

He wanted to say something, but could not speak at all.

Thud!

This Executor of the Heavenly Master Pavilion fell to the ground like a lump of mud; though he did not breathe his last breath on the spot, it was clear to everyone that he had been thoroughly crippled.

Unless he received a heavenly material, treasure, or a miraculous spirit pill for treatment, even self-care would be difficult in the future!

The Council Hall fell silent, so quiet you could hear a pin drop.

Wang Chen withdrew his hand and looked at the purple-robed cultivator who appeared at the doorway, "Who are you, and why are you intruding upon the Heavenly Master Pavilion?"

His expression was so indifferent it was as if he had just crushed an ant.

The purple-robed cultivator stared at Wang Chen with a fierce light shining in his eyes, and an intangible aura surged out from his body.

The entire temperature of the Council Hall seemed to plunge to freezing in an instant.

Every director present shivered uncontrollably.

However, as the target of focus, Wang Chen remained unfazed, "You don't dare to say?"

"Director Wu Jingwei of the Shangxun Heavenly Master Pavilion..."

The purple-robed cultivator suddenly saluted Wang Chen, saying, "I have seen Heavenly Master Wang!"

"So, it's Director Wu."

Wang Chen said indifferently, "I don't recall sending you a talismanic message, so why have you come here?"

Wu Jingwei felt his Qi-Blood churning within him, almost rushing up into his brain.

Xiang Yingzhe's half a two-hour delay wasn't an initiative of his own making, but rather under the direction given by Wu Jingwei.

The purpose was to intimidate Wang Chen, letting this newly appointed Heavenly Master know who truly ruled Shangxun.

Yet, Wang Chen, being a Guarding Heavenly Master and a Purple Mansion Superior, acted unexpectedly, flipping the situation on its head and striking instantly, inflicting severe injuries on Xiang Yingzhe so swiftly that Wu Jingwei could do nothing to stop it.

In front of all the directors, Wu Jingwei felt as if Wang Chen had trampled his dignity underfoot.

Not exploding on the spot already showed his great self-restraint.

"Lower cultivators paying respects to Upper Cultivators is the proper decorum."

Wu Jingwei replied with restrained anger, then, pointing at the agonizingly moaning Xiang Yingzhe on the ground, questioned, "I dare ask Heavenly Master Wang, what grave and unforgivable sin did Director Xiang commit to suffer such a misfortune?"

Since his aura had failed to overwhelm Wang Chen, and he had witnessed Wang Chen's use of the Great Grabbing Hand on Xiang Yingzhe, realizing that the latter was not to be trifled with, he attempted to tackle Wang Chen from a legalistic perspective.

"As I said before, Director Xiang was disrespectfully insubordinate."

Wang Chen countered, "Did Director Wu not hear me?"

"Who can testify to that?"

Wu Jingwei's eyes twitched, and he said with a dark tone, "Director Xiang is diligent and loyal, always kind to others, how could he possibly commit such an act?"

His gaze was fixed on Xi Manyun.

Of all the directors present, only Xi Manyun did not side with him and would corroborate Wang Chen's account.

"If Heavenly Master Wang has no proof, then I shall seek justice from the Chief Town Heavenly Master!"

Chief Town Heavenly Master Luo Han was Wu Jingwei's largest support!

Xi Manyun, pinned under his gaze like that of a venomous snake, felt a chill run from her feet up to her forehead, and her whole body trembled.

She knew very well that if she spoke up as a witness, it would mean a fight to the death with the other party!

Not just with Wu Jingwei, but the Xiang Family wouldn't let her off either!

Xi Manyun wanted to speak, but her throat felt as if it were blocked by something, rendering her unable to talk.

Having intimidated Xi Manyun, Wu Jingwei's gaze turned back to Wang Chen.

His eyes grew even fiercer.

If he didn't thoroughly suppress Wang Chen this time, his authority and face would be utterly lost, and he could forget about controlling the Heavenly Master Pavilion and Shangxun area.

He wouldn't be able to raise his head in front of everyone!

Thus, Wang Chen had to die!!

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