System: I Can Open Martial Arts Chests

Chapter 292 - 177: Beitang Zun (Part 2)

Cheng Tieshan snorted:

"Disappointed, are you? Your grandpa here doesn’t have bad luck!"

Beitang Zun chuckled softly:

"Don’t rely on words; words can’t kill."

With that, he glanced over everyone else.

Then he clasped his fist:

"May I ask for your distinguished names? I came here solely for Iron Blood Hall and do not wish to harm the innocent."

While Beitang Zun was scrutinizing Chu Qing and his party, Chu Qing was also scrutinizing Beitang Zun.

Hearing his words were still courteous, he smiled:

"Are you Beitang Zun?"

"I am indeed."

Beitang Zun nodded:

"Could it be little brother that you are this place’s master? How should I address you?"

"I am the third in line, not the master here."

Chu Qing spoke softly:

"Friends from the Martial World kindly call me ’Third Young Master’ without mentioning my name."

Beitang Zun’s pupils suddenly contracted!

A person’s name casts a shadow; at Luochun Manor, Chu Qing, known as ’Third Young Master’, first beheaded Ling Beichen, then killed Prince Mu.

His fame soared instantly, his Martial Arts prowess subtly deemed the ’Number One of the Younger Generation in South Ridge’.

How could he be here?

Beitang Zun slowly exhaled:

"So it’s Mad Saber in person, my apologies.

"However, I heard that Third Young Master seems to have some enmity with Cheng Tieshan... once seriously injuring him with a punch.

"Now... isn’t it to build a grudge?"

"Many rumors in the Martial World are inaccurate."

Chu Qing laughed:

"Cheng Tieshan is highly skilled in Martial Arts, I am just a novice in the Martial World, seeking a technique from the senior, which was then misconstrued.

"Causing Beitang Hall Master to laugh...

"As for building a grudge, that’s beyond me.

"But, within Luochun Manor, I had some acquaintance with Miss Tie.

"Thus, even though I know Iron Blood Hall is currently battling against Blazing Hall at Ghost God Gorge, standing on opposing sides.

"I can’t stand by and watch Iron Blood Hall members die before me.

"If Beitang Hall Master is intent on making a move, I must intervene!"

"So that’s it."

Beitang Zun laughed heartily:

"Good, young men should be like this. Since Third Young Master has spoken to this extent, I will give Third Young Master face and let it go today!"

"Hmm?"

Chu Qing was taken aback; Blazing Hall and Iron Blood Hall had fought until now, already irreconcilable.

Beitang Zun chased Cheng Tieshan deep into Iron Blood Hall territory.

How could he raise his hand high and lay it down lightly?

Thought the conversation would end in a battle... yet this man wants to call it off?

As he was bewildered, he saw Beitang Zun wave his hand:

"Let’s go."

After speaking, he turned to leave.

"Wait!"

Chu Qing suddenly shouted to stop.

Beitang Zun paused and turned, already full of confusion on his face:

"Does Third Young Master have more to say?"

He had retreated so far, not wanting to offend the young man before him.

Not just for the moment, but also for the future.

After all, things at Ghost God Gorge are still intense.

If Chu Qing, such a master, were to completely side with Iron Blood Hall due to today’s matter, with his help, the Ghost God Gorge conflict would surely escalate.

This unfavorable situation for Blazing Hall was something Beitang Zun naturally couldn’t allow.

So as the Vice Hall Master of Blazing Hall, he humbly retreated, giving his greatest respect, yet didn’t expect Chu Qing to not let him leave?

Chu Qing stepped forward and said softly:

"There are some things I’m puzzled about, and I want to take advantage of this meeting to ask Beitang Hall Master for guidance."

"Oh?"

Beitang Zun squinted at Chu Qing:

"What puzzles you, Third Young Master may speak freely!

"If I know, I will surely share without reserve!"

Chu Qing spoke coldly:

"May I ask how to address Hall Master Beitang and Prince Mei of the Celestial Evil Cult?"

"Celestial Evil Cult, Prince Mei?"

A look of confusion flashed in Beitang Zun’s eyes:

"I know the Celestial Evil Cult, but who is Prince Mei?"

"Do you truly not know?"

Chu Qing’s voice was already harsh at this point.

Beitang Zun laughed heartily:

"The Third Young Master should know that I, Beitang Zun, have roamed the Martial World for over twenty years.

"Today’s retreat was meant for mutual benefit.

"But it is not because I fear your name as the Mad Saber!

"Nor will I accept the guilt you wish to impose!"

"A fine accusation!"

Chu Qing said coldly:

"Tie Chuming left Ghost God Gorge and was captured by Prince Mei of the Celestial Evil Cult, had it not been for an unexpected rescue by me, his fate would be uncertain.

"The Blazing Hall engages Iron Blood Hall at Ghost God Gorge, with Celestial Evil Cult attacking from within Iron Blood Hall’s territory, forming a pincer tactic with Blazing Hall.

"This matter...cannot be explained away by your single accusation, Beitang Zun!"

"What?"

Beitang Zun’s expression changed:

"Absolutely not!"

"Enough."

Chu Qing flicked his hand:

"I’ve long heard of the Blazing Hall’s [Nine Fiery Burn Divine Skill]. Since Hall Master Beitang refuses to speak the truth, it’s a good time to seek some guidance today."

Upon hearing this, Beitang Zun laughed angrily:

"If you want to fight, let’s fight. But it’s impossible to falsely accuse my Blazing Hall of ’colluding with the Celestial Evil Cult,’ do you really think I fear you?"

No more words were exchanged, as Chu Qing’s gaze intensified, drawing a circle with one hand, and pushing forward with his palm.

It was the majestic Whirling Dragon of Regret!!

The sound of a Dragon Roar erupted, accompanied by a surge of dragon-shaped Qi, spreading an intense cold aura.

Beitang Zun’s eyes burned like fire, he tugged at his cloak, twisted his body, his heart pounding like a drum.

Flame-like Gang Qi surged forth, engulfing his body, turning him into a fireball, charging towards the momentum of Chu Qing’s palm.

The Blazing Hall’s [Nine Fiery Burn Divine Skill] is also part of the Pure Yang Lineage, but it focuses on the heart meridian.

The human body aligns with the Five Elements, the heart belongs to fire, the lungs to gold, the liver to wood, the kidneys to water, the spleen to earth.

The Five Elements mutually support and restrain each other, yet the Nine Fiery Burn reinterprets this cycle of birth and destruction.

Strengthening the internal organs, nurturing four to feed one, flows dominantly through the heart.

Then igniting the fierce fire of the heart throughout the body, the person becomes like a flame, surging back and forth, burning everything.

This fire originates from the heart, intense in action, capable of reaching the ninth layer of profoundness.

Thus, before unleashing the technique, the heart beats like a drum, urgent as fire boiling oil, the resulting technique includes this current form by Beitang Zun’s exhibition of [Nine Fierce Burning Palm].

Only, Beitang Zun incorporated the Kasaya Demon Suppression skill into this martial art, hiding true intent in his cloak.

At first glance, it seems like fiery True Qi, rolling like a massive fireball.

In fact, the changes between reality and illusion are concealed beneath the cloak, only revealing the truth at the moment of decisive control.

The action happened swiftly as two figures clashed, within an instant getting closer.

Wherever Chu Qing passed, cold aura rose, ice and frost spreading.

In Beitang Zun’s path, accumulated snow melted into water, presenting a scorching state.

The two figures collided silently, Chu Qing’s Whirling Dragon of Regret landed on the cloak, dragon-shaped Qi burst through, shattering the cloak.

Beitang Zun recognized the power of this palm, took the chance to pass by and circle behind, reaching out with a strike.

Without turning his head, Chu Qing stepped into position, lowered his shoulder, and sent his right palm backward.

The moment the Dragon Roar sounded, it was a move of Divine Dragon Tail Swing!

The earlier seemingly collided move actually hid under the cloak.

Beitang Zun attempted to deceive Chu Qing entirely with the [Nine Fierce Burning Palm], yet Chu Qing’s Whirling Dragon of Regret directly shattered the cloak, exposing all intents and reality.

Taking advantage of the false opening behind Chu Qing, Beitang Zun attempted a counter-attack.

Unexpectedly, Chu Qing’s move Divine Dragon Tail Swing targets precisely the rear.

This palm came right on time, hitting the mark perfectly.

Now both palms collided instantly, followed by a thunderous explosion.

Two forces, cold and hot, intertwined instantaneously, forming two semi-arcs, one fiery red, one icy cold.

Just a fleeting exchange, Beitang Zun’s expression changed, he let out a muffled groan, his whole body flying backward.

It wasn’t due to his incompetence, in fact, if not facing Chu Qing, even with superior Inner Power, no one could retreat him so easily.

Unfortunately, Chu Qing’s Inner Strength exactly counters his, mutually restraining each other.

Once one side gained the upper hand, the other naturally crumbled like a withered tree!

Yet Chu Qing seized the advantage, turned swiftly, moving like green smoke, before Beitang Zun could fall from mid-air, he grabbed Beitang Zun’s throat and spoke coldly:

"Facing death, will Hall Master Beitang still not speak the truth?"