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"Goodbye, Yin Boqing is not my master, and I am not his disciple. If you want to do something, go ahead; eventually, he will use the same methods on you that he used on me, and then you'll know how formidable it is. Don't say I didn't warn you. If you want to deal with me, you can act now, but I may not give you the chance; it all depends on whether you have the ability."
Lu Chen guessed correctly; Yin Boqing had already taken Tang Wuqing as his disciple, one being a heartless path and the other a cold-hearted way.
Now Tang Wuqing was following Yin Boqing's orders to come and kill him, intending to bring his head back to the Five Element Sect as proof.
Thinking about the commotion Lu Chen had caused over the years, having killed so many people and colluded with the demonic sects, supporting rebels in an attempt to overthrow the Imperial Authority, one major incident after another had certainly put pressure on Yin Boqing.
After all, Lu Chen had once been his disciple, and many outside knew that Lu Chen was his disciple. The public opinion was pressuring him, and some even came to trouble him about his teaching of such a disciple, which hindered his mindset and directly affected his cultivation.
With this in mind, Lu Chen laughed heartily in his heart; a pleasure he had never felt before spread throughout his body. It turned out that everything he had done was revenge against that unfeeling master.
Moreover, Lu Chen never believed he was wrong for what he did and felt no unease about his actions.
The people Lu Chen killed were all deserving of death unless they attacked him first. What Lu Chen did was also extremely meaningful; the Great Zhou Dynasty was merciless and naturally needed to be overthrown. Such a regime should not be allowed to persecute the common people any longer.
"Senior Brother, you don't even acknowledge your own master but keep calling out Yin Boqing's name. This is betraying your teacher and ancestors."
Tang Wuqing placed a heavy accusation on him; betraying one's teacher and ancestors is a grave sin, especially when it comes to matters of righteousness—many would find it unbearable.
Especially for Lu Chen, who would eventually assist Sun Zizhao in ascending to power. With such an identity attached to him, he would inevitably face criticism; many proud scholars would not let him off easily and would surely pen harsh critiques that would be recorded in history.
This would also negatively impact Sun Zizhao's righteous campaign against Zhou; subordinates would scorn him for it.
As soon as this accusation was made, Lu Chen's face revealed a murderous intent. He knew this was not good; Yin Boqing indeed had a negative influence on him and had even caused fluctuations in his Dao Heart.
Gritting his teeth, Lu Chen steadied his heart and looked at Tang Wuqing's smirking yet grim face and said, "Junior Brother, is this all that Master entrusted to you?"
Lu Chen should not be mistaken; Tang Wuqing, a mere martial artist, does not understand the intricacies of human relationships. It must be Yin Boqing, this mediocre teacher, who misleads his students.
Tang Wuqing had no words; indeed, these were the teachings of Yin Boqing, meant to destroy Lu Chen's Dao Heart. If Lu Chen's Dao Heart were to shatter, he would never rise again, and his only fate would be death.
"Hahaha! Good junior brother, good master, you are all remarkable," Lu Chen laughed heartily. It seemed that Yin Boqing would not easily let him go, and this junior brother was quite venomous.
When Lu Chen seized the treasure from the desert and passed by the Five Element Sect, Yin Boqing came to kill him. From that moment on, Lu Chen knew that Yin Boqing harbored deep hatred for him and would not let him off easily.
Now, due to his identity as Young Sovereign and Supreme, Yin Boqing found it inconvenient to personally kill Lu Chen, so he trained Tang Wuqing to do the job for him.
Tang Wuqing was also a standout among the Young Disciples of the Five Element Sect, renowned alongside Sang Tuling and Li Yifeng as one of the three pillars of the younger generation.
"What a heartless path you walk! What a good Heartless Path! Truly a joyful master and disciple pair. However, junior brother, you are too naive. Do you really think a few words can shatter my Dao Heart? It seems you all underestimate what I have been through," Lu Chen said with a grim expression, gradually relaxing.
"Senior brother, please stop teasing me. I know you are hurting inside. If there is anything bothering you, just let it out. Once you take off your head for me to bring back to the Five Element Sect and present to our master, I will burn some paper money for you next year at this time so you can have a good time in the afterlife," Tang Wuqing replied with a smile that did not reach his eyes.
"Junior brother, let me remind you: do not be used by our master. This person is deeply scheming and far beyond what you or I can compare. How he treated me back then is how he might treat you in the future. As for my situation, you need not worry about it. Let me tell you this: in my heart, Yin Boqing is nothing but a mediocre teacher who misleads his students."
Mentioning Yin Boqing's actions truly angered Lu Chen; he was extremely agitated. It had been a long time since he felt such rage, especially recalling how close he had come to dying at Yin Boqing's hands.
"It seems that your fortune is indeed not something ordinary people can compare with. However, I specifically came here for you; do you think I would come empty-handed? Also, it seems your enemies are rather numerous; I fear there may be no good outcome for you," Tang Wuqing said confidently.
"My matters do not require your concern; worry about yourself instead. I, Lu Chen, swear that this time I will not let you leave easily. If you are wise, you should leave now because if I don't kill you, Yin Boqing will certainly take action against you. If you remain stubbornly ignorant, feel free to return to the Five Element Sect and tell Yin Boqing that if he wants to kill me, he should come himself. Furthermore, if he continues down this path, he will not only bring ruin upon himself but also drag down the Five Element Sect with him. Time will prove my insight; just wait and see."
Lu Chen's expression was resolute and his tone firm as he ignored Tang Wuqing any further and left the house alone towards the general's mansion.
Lu Chen had just walked a short distance when Yue Shaoting arrived from Fishing Yang Province to help, and he happened to reach the General's Mansion at that moment.
"Lu Chen, are you okay? Who was that person? Their demeanor was so cold, and they seemed to have high cultivation."
Yue Shaoting quickly supported Lu Chen, looking slightly anxious, especially upon seeing the indifferent Tang Wuqing, who made him fear something serious had occurred.
"He's my junior brother. After I defected from the Five Element Sect, Yin Boqing took him in as a disciple and nurtured him carefully. He practices the Heartless Path. Hmph, this pair of master and disciple has truly given me a headache. Just now, my Dao Heart was nearly shattered; it was extremely dangerous."
Lu Chen could not deny that his conversation with Tang Wuqing had been more intense than a battle of three hundred rounds; it was even more formidable. He did not think much of Tang Wuqing's abilities; rather, it was the words taught to him by Yin Boqing that were Lu Chen's leverage and weakness.
The saying "No one knows a disciple better than their master" seemed to hold true. Yin Boqing understood Lu Chen's weaknesses well enough to have Tang Wuqing mimic his approach, specifically targeting Lu Chen's Dao Heart.
However, in the end, Lu Chen managed to endure. If this had happened a few years ago, he might have been killed by Tang Wuqing, but now it was different. Lu Chen's Dao Heart was extraordinary; he had seen all kinds of situations before. How could it be easily broken?
Moreover, after this confrontation with Tang Wuqing, it was akin to a roundabout clash with Yin Boqing. Lu Chen's Dao Heart became even more stable, unshakable like a mountain, and would only grow more resilient over time.
"Let's go back to the General's Mansion and ignore him. Since both my master and junior brother treat me this way, why should I regard them any differently?"
Lu Chen said coldly, pulling Yue Shaoting back to the General's Mansion, their figures disappearing into the garden.
Watching Lu Chen and Yue Shaoting leave in such a loving manner created a warm scene that deeply imprinted itself in Tang Wuqing's mind.
Tang Wuqing snorted softly and then quietly left the city. He did not fly but walked step by step into the deep mountains.
After walking several miles and confirming that no one was following him, Tang Wuqing suddenly clutched his chest and spat out a mouthful of fresh blood.
He sprayed a lot of blood, enough to fill three large bowls, and his chest was stained red. He had been severely injured by Lu Chen, nearly suffering from cardiac failure.
"Good senior brother, you truly are a good senior brother; I almost lost my life."
Tang Wuqing took a deep breath, his face pale as gold paper, his thoughts extremely complicated. He had not expected Lu Chen to be so formidable. His words were originally aimed at exploiting Lu Chen's weaknesses, but he did not anticipate that the other party would counter with such forceful rebuttals.
The previous confrontation was indeed perilous; however, Tang Wuqing had lost. His Heartless Path was far inferior compared to Lu Chen's.
Most importantly, at the end, the girl named Yue Shaoting arrived. Her concern and affection for Lu Chen were evident, indicating a deep relationship. The scene of their affection was still vivid in Tang Wuqing's mind.
His senior brother was indeed fortunate in love, but looking at himself, Tang Wuqing had devoted everything to pursuing the path of immortality, yet in the end, he remained a solitary figure with no attachments.
"Sigh."
Tang Wuqing sighed. For someone like him, after death, there would likely be no one to collect his body. Who would offer incense or burn paper money for him?
Yin Boqing would definitely not do such things for his disciple; he only regarded him as a tool to deal with Lu Chen.
Every time he thought of this, Tang Wuqing felt a chill in his heart. He had always known Yin Boqing's intentions and purpose.
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