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Old Master and Gongye Long exchanged a glance, their faces filled with confusion. Wei Chen's thoughts were becoming increasingly inscrutable to them.
"Wei Chenzi, have you lost your mind? Everyone is avoiding this matter like the plague, yet you want to charge headfirst into danger?" Gongye Long stared at Wei Chen with eyes full of frustration.
Wei Chen smiled and replied, "I'm just being casual. Perhaps once I accomplish all my goals, I'll give Bloodshed Shop a try. But right now, I still have so many burdens on my shoulders. How could I possibly go?"
Hearing Wei Chen's words, Old Master and Gongye Long both sighed in relief, thinking that his mind wasn't completely gone after all; there was still hope for him.
"One last question: when does the selection for Bloodshed Shop begin?" Wei Chen asked Old Master and Gongye Long casually.
Gongye Long replied solemnly, "Three years from now."
"That's good. I'll strive to achieve something in these three years," Wei Chen said with a smile.
"You mean you want to go to Bloodshed Shop after three years?" Gongye Long asked, puzzled.
Wei Chen chuckled, "My current thoughts about three years from now aren't very definitive. Plans always change faster than circumstances; don't you agree?"
"Ah, child, don’t blame us old fellows for not warning you. Going to Bloodshed Shop is almost like walking into a dead end; there's no chance of coming back. Don’t think about testing the waters; there were others who had the same mindset as you, and after tens of thousands of years, they never returned." Old Master looked at Wei Chen seriously, firmly dismissing his thoughts.
"Alright, I'll keep that in mind for the future; it's still too early," Wei Chen said with a smile, finding Old Master's concern unwarranted. In truth, he had taken Old Master's words to heart—Bloodshed Shop was not an entity to be trifled with. Wei Chen couldn't even handle the Supreme God of the Endless Divine Realm for now, let alone Bloodshed Shop. Yet he held an inexplicable confidence; no matter how strong Bloodshed Shop was, he always remembered one thing: the strongest force was always the stars!
As he gained control over more stars, that sense of confidence would gradually increase. In any world, everything was built upon the stars; mastering Stellar Power meant one could become the strongest.
Wei Chen had already embarked on a broad path ahead of him. Deep down, he felt both a measure of trepidation towards Bloodshed Shop and a sense of disdain.
What is so impressive about that? A true strong person would never need to suppress others to gain a position of power.
"Alright, the treasure in the Eastern Forest may appear soon. We at the Temple of Martial Arts need you, but we also need Qian Youshi," the Old Master said to Wei Chen with a serious expression.
Wei Chen frowned and asked, "You mean to let Qian Youshi go?"
"Exactly," the Old Master nodded.
Wei Chen replied, "But wait, you’re not from the same faction. Letting Qian Youshi go wouldn’t have much effect, would it?"
The Old Master explained, "Although we are not from the same lineage, we are all part of the Temple of Martial Arts. When it comes to the interests of the Temple of Martial Arts, even if we are not completely united, we can still be considered interdependent. Qian Youshi has a fiery temper but possesses considerable combat strength; he is a Steel Lance for our Temple."
"Will Qian Youshi willingly serve as your weapon?" Wei Chen asked lightly.
The Old Master replied, "Calling it serving as a weapon is a bit harsh. We have never intended that; everything is fair and equal. As members of the Temple of Martial Arts, when faced with great benefits, everyone should contribute to the Temple."
"Then in name, I am part of Duke Sui's Residence. If I contribute to your Temple of Martial Arts, well, when Duke Sui's Residence comes asking for people later, my position will be quite awkward, won't it?" Wei Chen said with a smile.
"You are not truly from Duke Sui's Residence, Fifth Young Master Wei Chen. Where does your awkwardness come from?" the Old Master responded.
"But when that time comes and Duke Sui's Residence asks for you to return someone, how will you handle it?" Wei Chen countered.
"That depends on you," the Old Master said, looking at Wei Chen with deep meaning.
Wei Chen pondered for a moment and then said, "Old Fellow, just now you mentioned giving me high-level Mental Attack Techniques. First, I must join the Temple of Martial Arts; second, I must contribute to the Temple."
"That's right," the Old Master nodded.
Wei Chen pouted slightly and said calmly, "To avoid any trouble with the people from Duke Sui's Residence, I’ll just join your Temple of Martial Arts. How about that?"
Upon hearing this, both the Old Master and Gongye Long were taken aback. This was not what they had expected!
Joining the Temple of Martial Arts could never compare to his status at Duke Sui's Residence. Although Wei Chen had previously been a nobody there, lacking any real standing in Wei Jian's eyes, status was something built on strength. With his newfound power, Wei Chen would have no trouble gaining respect within Duke Sui's Residence. Everyone knew Wei Jian's temperament; as long as one was strong enough, even outsiders would receive good treatment there—let alone his "own son."
Thus, the Old Master and Gongye Long had never really hoped for Wei Chen to join the Temple of Martial Arts. For him, it would be a foolish trade-off.
"Fellow, have you really thought this through?" Gongye Long asked seriously.
Wei Chen replied, "I've thought it over carefully and have no concerns. Joining the Temple of Martial Arts is my best choice. After all, you know my background; many things will be much easier to handle. Staying at Duke Sui's Residence would only hinder my progress. Besides, Duke Sui's Residence is in Xing'an City, very close to the Supreme Deity of Southern Ming's Sea Palace. I don't want to go back there; if the Supreme Deity sees through me, the risks would be too great."
"Think it over again; this is a serious matter. Once you join our Temple of Martial Arts, there will be no turning back," Gongye Long warned sternly.
Although both Gongye Long and the Old Master outwardly hoped to see Wei Chen join the Temple of Martial Arts, they were actually reluctant to take that risk.
The risk of Wei Chen joining the Temple of Martial Arts was significant. If his actions failed, the Temple would face catastrophic consequences. Overthrowing the Supreme Deity of Southern Ming’s rule in the Southern Ming Divine Domain was no simple task. The Old Master and Gongye Long were merely holding onto a last hope for Wei Chen. However, once he joined the Temple, it would drag them into danger as well.
The two leaders of the Temple were deeply conflicted; despite their careful calculations, they had never anticipated that Wei Chen would make such a move, effectively tearing their plans apart!
Their insistence that Wei Chen think carefully was clearly an attempt to dissuade him from joining the Temple of Martial Arts.
Seeing the grim expressions on the Old Master and Gongye Long’s faces, Wei Chen secretly chuckled to himself: "Are these two old fellows afraid I’ll drag the entire Temple of Martial Arts down with me? There’s no such thing as a free lunch; if I don’t pull you down with me, how can I play this game alone?"
"Since you want to use me, why can't I use you in return?"
"No matter how cunning you are, I am not without my own experience. After all these years, I have seen and done enough."
Wei Chen's calculations were also quite deep. From the moment Old Master and Gongye Long first proposed granting him the high-level Mental Attack Technique, he began to scheme. For him, joining the Temple of Martial Arts would maximize his benefits and provide him with a respectable identity to navigate the Southern Ming Divine Domain. The identity of Duke Sui's Residence had its limitations; within the current Southern Ming Divine Domain, the greatest threat to the Supreme Deity of Southern Ming was not the Temple of Martial Arts but rather Duke Sui's Residence.
After weighing various factors, Wei Chen resolved to join the Temple of Martial Arts.
He looked at Old Master and Gongye Long, his expression serious as he said, "There is no need for hesitation. I have made up my mind; it is an honor for me to become a member of the Temple of Martial Arts."
Wei Chen's words left no room for doubt, causing Old Master and Gongye Long to feel a chill run down their spines. This was bad!
"Master of the Hall, what should we do now?" Gongye Long transmitted a message to Old Master.
Old Master replied through thought, "What can we do? We can only agree to him; we have no excuses left."
"But he is using the power of our Temple of Martial Arts!"
"It's the same for us; aren't we using him as well?"
Gongye Long considered this and realized it was true. They were both using each other; it would depend on how the situation unfolded later.
The immediate priority was to secure the Treasure from Eastern Forest. Wei Chen still had plenty of time to deal with the Supreme Deity of Southern Ming, so there was no rush.
Old Master pretended to ponder for a long while before finally looking at Wei Chen and saying, "Wei Chenyu, since you have this intention, we will gladly accept it. There is no time to waste; let’s hold your initiation ceremony tonight."
"Alright." Wei Chen felt a sense of pride swelling within him as he nodded with a grin.
"Then let's go ahead and release Qian Youshi. He is quite a prominent figure at the Temple of Martial Arts, and this humiliation has been enough; there's no need to prolong it any further," Old Master advised, looking earnestly at Wei Chen.
Wei Chen shook his head. "No way. Qian Youshi is so arrogant; if I don't suppress his arrogance a bit, I won't be able to swallow my pride! You have to understand, ever since I started cultivating in the lowly Spatial Plane, those who have been arrogant in front of me have never ended up well!"
His expression was quite haughty, and Old Master and Gongye Long exchanged wry smiles. This fellow was indeed arrogant, but didn't he have the right to be?
Gongye Long sighed and said, "Friend, you shouldn't take things too far. Leave some leeway for future encounters. Aren't you afraid that Qian Youshi will hold a grudge against you and try to trip you up later?"
"When soldiers come, I will block them; when water comes, I will dam it. If I were afraid of so much, I wouldn't be in this business," Wei Chen replied firmly, refusing to let Qian Youshi out and allowing him to continue suffering in the formation.
After a pause, he added, "If you want to release him, you can go ahead without me. Do you really think you can't break that formation?"
"That's not it. If we go to release him, the situation will be different; Qian Youshi will inevitably feel humiliated, so it has to be you who steps in," Gongye Long explained.
Wei Chen hesitated for a moment before asking, "So what should I do?"
"You'll have to figure it out yourself. Just try not to make things too tense. The competition for the Eastern Forest Treasure is significant, and we need Qian Youshi's help."
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