leonardwarren Chapter 4: Intimidate Zhang Hewei and Niu Le, maintain stability on the border.
Chapter 4: Intimidate Zhang Hewei and Niu Le, maintain stability on the border.
"Li Chang'an! It's you?"
Zhang He was startled and trembled slightly.
"Are you so excited to see me, the sect leader?"
Li Chang'an used his wrist to forcefully press Zhang He down onto the chair.
Zhang He, being a minor Golden Core cultivator, quickly recovered from the shock he had just received from Li Chang'an. His eyes narrowed, and he threatened.
"Li Chang'an, you're just a useless puppet with only a first-grade Golden Core cultivation level. You're coming to find me all by yourself. You must have a death wish."
"Perfect timing, it's time to settle things about what happened this morning!"
A triumphant smile appeared on Li Chang'an's lips, and his aura exploded forth, far surpassing that of Zhang He before him.
"A first-grade Golden Core cultivator? A beating would be enough for you."
"All show and no substance!"
Immediately, Zhang He was about to make a move when Li Chang'an appeared behind him and patted him on the right shoulder before he could react.
By the time Zhang He realized what was happening, Li Chang'an's lips were already close to Zhang He's earlobe, and unsurprisingly, a very threatening breath of hot air entered Zhang He's ear canal.
"Your right arm is going to be gone in the next round."
At this moment, Zhang He was completely stiff. He couldn't believe it, cold sweat poured down his forehead, and he thought to himself.
"Is this the power that a first-grade Golden Core cultivator can unleash? Could it be that he's been hiding his true talent all along?"
Seeing that Zhang He remained motionless, Li Chang'an smiled like the villains, but he had no intention of letting Zhang He go.
"Elder Zhang, don't be nervous. You know that this sect master has always been broad-minded and will not hold a grudge about what happened before."
"but……"
Suddenly, Li Chang'an changed the subject, glancing at Zhang He out of the corner of his eye, as if he would kill Zhang He if he showed any reluctance.
"As an elder of the sect, I, Zhang He, will do my utmost to fulfill any needs the sect leader may have."
Li Chang'an's performance, which was comparable to that of an award-winning actor, truly shocked Zhang He.
"The elders should be out on a mission by now."
"A mission? What mission?"
Zhang He looked puzzled, which was understandable.
The elders of the Cangyun Sect are often flattered by the head of the mission hall. They generally do not need to complete the sect missions themselves, and can even receive generous sect rewards without completing them.
Li Chang'an shook his head helplessly, waved his hand decisively, and then stood with his hands behind his back like a resolute leader.
"To enjoy the benefits of being an elder, one must also fulfill the duties of an elder!"
"Elder Zhang is needed to hunt down a third-tier demonic beast on the outskirts of the Cangyun Mountains to replenish the sect's reserves."
Upon hearing this, Zhang He let out a long breath and waved his hands repeatedly.
"It's just a third-tier demon beast corpse. I, this elder, still have one. We can just fill the sect's treasury."
"Elder Zhang, I need an example. This is the first step for me to lead the Cangyun Sect to prosperity."
Upon hearing this, Zhang He gave Li Chang'an a wary and cautious glare.
"Sect Leader Li, how easy is it to kill a third-tier demonic beast? Even if what you say is true, this elder still needs an assistant."
Hearing Zhang He's words, Li Chang'an was genuinely pleasantly surprised. He nodded and smiled as he pointed to Fengyun's residence.
After all, Li Chang'an couldn't be happier than to do one job and earn two rewards.
"Elder Zhang is absolutely right. Then we will travel with Elder Feng on this trip."
Li Chang'an's upward curve was hard to suppress, but Zhang He's gaze was fixed on the direction Li Chang'an was pointing and he didn't notice Li Chang'an.
Zhang He snorted coldly, moved, and disappeared from the spot.
"Li Chang'an, you just wait. When I get back from this trip, your good days will be over."
Zhang He left and found Feng Yun. Upon learning of this, a barely perceptible glint of malice flashed in Feng Yun's eyes.
"Since they don't want to be puppets, then let's get rid of them."
Immediately, Feng Yun narrowed his eyes slightly, his white hair fluttering in the wind as he made a throat-slitting gesture towards Zhang He.
Li Chang'an was in Zhang He's courtyard, but his gaze was fixed on the residences of the other two elders.
"The most urgent task is to get the Fourth Elder and the Fifth Elder to their respective mission locations."
Thinking of these two elders, Li Chang'an's brows began to furrow slightly.
The current situation of the Cangyun Sect is not optimistic. The Fourth Elder, Niu Le, is closely connected with the Qinglan Sect, while the Fifth Elder, Wang Chengye, has intricate ties with the Heyan Sect, a third-rate sect in the Eastern Continent.
Today, the Qinglan Sect came to annul the engagement. After receiving the news, Niu Le avoided going out to avoid incurring displeasure. Wang Chengye also avoided trouble after hearing the news from the Heyan Gate.
But the tree may wish to remain still, but the wind will not cease. How can things continue peacefully for someone who is an elder of the Cangyun Sect yet engages in treacherous behavior?
Li Chang'an flew through the air and stopped not far from the mountains where the Fourth Elder lived.
The two disciples guarding the mountain were extremely arrogant when they saw Li Chang'an. They immediately stretched out their spears to block him.
"Who goes there? How dare you trespass on Divine Power Peak?"
They naturally recognized Li Chang'an, the useless sect leader who was a first-grade Golden Core cultivator and returned three times the betrothal gifts after being jilted.
But so what if they recognized him? They considered themselves to be the Third Elders, backed by the Qinglan Sect, and completely disregarded the Sect Master in front of them.
Looking at the expressions of his two disciples, Li Chang'an glanced at them again and couldn't help but chuckle.
"How dare two Foundation Establishment stage disciples be so disrespectful to their sect master! What is their punishment?"
Hearing Li Chang'an's mocking voice, the two disciples were somewhat at a loss, but suddenly one of them pointed at Li Chang'an and scolded him.
"So what if he's the sect leader? No one can trespass on Divine Power Peak without the peak master's order!"
Li Chang'an raised an eyebrow slightly, and the pressure of a Golden Core cultivator at the early stage instantly swept over the two of them. He was secretly pleased.
"I was just worried about not having a suitable reason to get rid of this troublesome cow, and today..."
Li Chang'an's imposing aura forced the two of them to the ground, their bones feeling like they were about to fall apart, making it difficult for them to move.
The disciple who had been silent just moments before hurriedly used every trick in the book to beg for mercy.
"Sect Master, please spare us! We had no choice. Without the Peak Master's orders, we really cannot let anyone go to the Peak."
The arrogant disciple kept complaining, unable to bear it any longer, and he began to beg for mercy, just like the other disciple guarding the mountain.
"Sect Master, I was confused for a moment, please forgive me!"
Seeing the pained expressions on their faces, Li Chang'an sneered, completely unimpressed. His purpose in releasing his oppressive aura was merely to lure Niu Le out.
Even though he is now being oppressed by his power and bleeding from all seven orifices, he has no regrets about the fact that such opportunistic and bullying disciples have appeared in the sect.
"Who dares to be so insolent before my Divine Power Peak!"
"Are they here?"
Upon hearing the sound, Li Chang'an stood with his hands behind his back, facing the source of the sound, and spoke.
"Li Chang'an, Sect Master of the Cangyun Sect!"
"Does Shenli Peak think it can turn the world upside down?"
Upon hearing Li Chang'an's name, Niu Le displayed a disdainful expression, but sensing his imposing aura, his keen intuition detected something amiss.
Something's not right... nine out of ten things are wrong.
Niu Le put away his previous aggressive demeanor and asked with a hint of wariness.
"You are Li Chang'an? Sect Leader Li."
Immediately, Niu Le came to Li Chang'an, and his reaction was just as incredulous as Zhang He's.
Seeing Niu Le's shocked expression quickly turn into composure, Li Chang'an crossed his arms, his imposing aura undiminished, and said mockingly.
"If I am not Li Chang'an, then who else could I be Liu Yishui, the sect leader of the Qinglan Sect?"
Upon hearing Li Chang'an's words, Niu Le's vision went black, and a bead of sweat appeared on his forehead.
"Sect Leader Li, what business do you have with this elder?"
"Can't you come to Divine Power Peak for no reason? Your two disciples guarding the mountain are truly arrogant and domineering! They even forbid me, the sect master, from setting foot on Divine Power Peak."
Upon hearing this, Niu Le glared fiercely at the two disciples guarding the mountain.
"A bunch of scoundrels who bully their master!"
Immediately, a burst of spiritual energy shot out from his hand, and with a single palm strike, he crushed the two of them.
"Sect Leader Li, are you satisfied?"
Upon hearing Niu Le's statement, Li Chang'an nodded and continued.
"I've come here specifically to tell Elder Niu that from now on, elder missions will proceed as usual, and the Mission Hall should no longer engage in underhanded dealings."
"Therefore, Elder Niu will need to go to the border between Cangyun Sect and Qinglan Sect tomorrow to maintain stability."
As soon as the voice faded, Li Chang'an disappeared from the spot.