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"Don't say that. Yin Boqing is not my master, and I am not his disciple. If you want to do something, go ahead. One day, I believe he will use the same methods on you that he used on me, and then you'll understand how formidable he is. Don't say I didn't warn you. If you want to deal with me, you can act now, but I might 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 heartless and the other following the Heartless Path.
Now, Tang Wuqing was acting on 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—killing so many people, colluding with the legendary demonic sect, supporting rebels, and attempting to overthrow the Imperial Authority—each incident was earth-shattering and surely put considerable pressure on Yin Boqing.
After all, Lu Chen had once been his disciple, and many outside knew this fact. The public opinion was a burden, and some even came to trouble him, claiming he was responsible for his disciple's actions, which obstructed his state of mind and directly affected his cultivation.
At this thought, 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 an act of revenge against that unfeeling master.
Moreover, Lu Chen never believed he was in the wrong for what he had done 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 unkind, so it naturally needed to be overthrown. Such a regime could no longer be allowed to oppress the common people.
"Senior Brother, you don't even acknowledge your own master and keep mentioning Yin Boqing. This is betraying your teacher and destroying your ancestors."
Tang Wuqing placed a heavy accusation upon him; betraying one's teacher and destroying one's ancestors is a grave sin, especially when it concerns 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; they would surely pen harsh critiques that would be recorded in history.
This would also have a significant impact on Sun Zizhao's righteous campaign against Zhou; people would scorn him for it.
As soon as this accusation landed, Lu Chen's face revealed a murderous intent. He knew this was not good; Yin Boqing indeed had a considerable influence on him and had even caused fluctuations in his Dao Heart.
Lu Chen gritted his teeth, firmly steadying his heart as he looked at Tang Wuqing, whose expression was a mix of a smile and a frown. He said, "Junior Brother, this is all what Master entrusted to you, isn't it?"
Lu Chen should not be mistaken; Tang Wuqing was just a martial artist and did not understand the intricacies of human relationships. It must be Yin Boqing, that incompetent teacher who misleads his disciples.
Tang Wuqing remained silent. Indeed, these words were taught to him by Yin Boqing, intended to shatter Lu Chen's Dao Heart. If Lu Chen's Dao Heart were to break, he would never be able to rise again; the only outcome would be death.
"Hahaha... Good Junior Brother, good Master, you are both impressive." Lu Chen laughed loudly. It seemed that Yin Boqing would not easily let him go, and this Junior Brother was quite venomous.
When Lu Chen had seized the treasure from the desert and passed by the Five Element Sect, Yin Boqing had come to kill him. From that moment on, Lu Chen knew that Yin Boqing hated him deeply and would not let him off easily.
Now, due to his identity as the Young Sovereign of Heaven Supreme, Yin Boqing could not personally come out to kill Lu Chen. Instead, 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 tread, and what a heartless master you have. Truly a joyful pair of master and disciple. However, Junior Brother, you are too naive. Master has underestimated me as his eldest disciple. Do you think a few words can shatter my Dao Heart? It seems you all do not know what I have been through. You are looking down on me, Lu Chen." Lu Chen's face darkened as he spoke each word clearly, gradually easing his expression.
"Eldest Senior Brother, please stop teasing me. I know you are hurting inside. If there is anything bothering you, just say it. Once you take off that head of yours and let me bring it back to the Five Element Sect for Master, I will burn some paper money for you next year at this time so you can pass well in the underworld," Tang Wuqing replied with a smile that did not reach his eyes.
"Junior Brother, let me remind you here: do not let yourself be used by Master. He is deeply scheming and far beyond what we can compare. How he treated me back then is how he might treat you in the future. Be careful of your fate. As for my situation, you need not worry about it. Let me tell you: in my heart, Yin Boqing is nothing but an incompetent teacher who misleads his disciples."
Mentioning Yin Boqing's actions truly angered Lu Chen; he felt an overwhelming surge of emotion. It had been a long time since he had felt such rage, especially recalling how close he had come to dying at Yin Boqing's hands.
"It seems your fortune is indeed not something ordinary people can compare with. However, Junior Brother, I came here specifically for you. Do you think I would come empty-handed? Besides, it seems your enemies are rather numerous; I fear there may be no good outcome for you." Tang Wuqing said confidently.
"You need not concern yourself with my matters; 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 and return to the Five Element Sect boldly, then tell Yin Boqing that if he wants to kill me, he should come personally. Furthermore, if he continues down this path, it will not only lead to his own demise but also implicate the Five Element Sect. Time will prove my foresight; if you don't believe it, just wait and see."
Lu Chen's expression was resolute, and his tone was inexplicably firm. He then ignored Tang Wuqing and left the house, heading towards the General's residence.
Not long after Lu Chen departed, Yue Shaoting arrived from Fishing Yang Province to help, just in time to reach the General's residence.
"Lu Chen, are you alright? Who was that person? They seemed so cold and appeared to have a high level of cultivation."
Yue Shaoting quickly supported Lu Chen, looking slightly anxious, especially upon seeing the indifferent Tang Wuqing. He immediately turned pale, fearing something serious had happened.
"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's been cultivating 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 earlier conversation with Tang Wuqing had been more intense than a battle of three hundred rounds; it was even more formidable. Lu Chen did not think much of Tang Wuqing's abilities; rather, it was Yin Boqing's teachings 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 instruct Tang Wuqing to mimic his approach, specifically targeting Lu Chen's Dao Heart.
However, in the end, Lu Chen managed to withstand it. If this had happened a few years ago, he might have truly been killed by Tang Wuqing. But now it was different; Lu Chen's Dao Heart was extraordinary. What kind of situation had he not encountered? It could not be easily broken.
Moreover, after this encounter with Tang Wuqing, it was akin to a confrontation with Yin Boqing. Following this experience, Lu Chen's Dao Heart became even more stable, unshakeable like a mountain, and would only grow more resilient over time.
"Let's go back to the General's residence and ignore him. Since both my master and junior brother treat me this way, why should I regard them differently?"
Lu Chen said coldly as he pulled Yue Shaoting back to the General's residence, 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 before quietly leaving the city. He did not fly but walked step by step into the depths of the mountains.
After walking a few miles and confirming that no one was following, Tang Wuqing suddenly clutched his chest and spat out a mouthful of fresh blood.
He coughed up a significant amount of blood, enough to fill three large bowls, staining his chest red. He had been severely injured by Lu Chen, nearly leading to cardiac failure.
"Good senior brother, truly a good senior brother. I almost lost my life trying to escape."
Tang Wuqing took a deep breath, his face pale as 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 him with just a few words, and even escalate the situation.
The earlier confrontation had been perilous; however, Tang Wuqing had indeed lost. His Heartless Path was far inferior compared to Lu Chen's.
Most importantly, Lu Chen had that girl named Yue Shaoting come to his aid at the end. Her concern and affection for Lu Chen indicated a deep relationship. The scene of their intimacy was still vivid in Tang Wuqing's mind.
His senior brother was indeed fortunate in love, but when he looked at himself, Tang Wuqing realized he had devoted everything in pursuit of immortality, yet in the end, he remained alone without any attachments.
"Sigh."
Tang Wuqing sighed. A person like him would likely die without anyone to collect his body afterward; who would offer incense or burn paper money for him?
Yin Boqing would certainly not do such things for his disciple; he only regarded him as a tool to deal with Lu Chen.
Every time he thought about this, Tang Wuqing felt a chill in his heart. He had always been aware of Yin Boqing's intentions and purpose.
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