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Chapter 155: The Grudge from Years Ago
With the signing of the Fated Contract, a scarlet mist immediately enveloped Shen Yan and the Four-Lifed Savage Beast. An overwhelming Earth Power suddenly descended, instantly shrouding the entire square. Everyone felt a heavy weight in their hearts; even Sun Zhe, who had reached the Realm of the Thunder Lord, was no exception. An irresistible majesty loomed over him.
Compared to the laws of the earth, human power was indeed too insignificant. However, this Earth Power appeared suddenly and vanished just as abruptly. In the blink of an eye, it disappeared without a trace, and at that moment, the blood mist surrounding Shen Yan and the Four-Lifed Savage Beast gradually dissipated.
The massive head gently rubbed against Shen Yan's fair arm. The once fierce and ruthless Four-Lifed Savage Beast unexpectedly changed from its initial disdainful expression to one of extreme docility, like a cat seeking its owner's affection. As Shen Yan slowly opened her eyes and saw the Four-Lifed Savage Beast beside her, she couldn't help but feel a sense of warmth.
With the signing of the Fated Contract between one person and one beast, Shen Yan and the Four-Lifed Savage Beast had successfully established a master-servant relationship, allowing them to communicate mentally and sense each other's feelings.
Seeing the numerous wounds on the Four-Lifed Savage Beast, especially the corners that had been particularly "privileged" by Jing Jing and were now worn down, Shen Yan couldn't help but frown, a hint of concern flashing across her brow. She immediately formed a hand seal to summon space, allowing the Four-Lifed Savage Beast to return to the summoning space for healing.
Now that the Four-Lifed Savage Beast was no longer considered an enemy, upon seeing its injuries and Shen Yan's pained expression, Sun Zhe also revealed an awkward look. However, Jing Jing seemed completely unfazed, as if it were none of its business, continuing to look around recklessly on Sun Zhe's shoulder while humming to itself.
After resolving matters with the Four-Lifed Savage Beast, Sun Zhe turned his gaze towards the dozens of powerful figures who had arrived. He understood that these were likely Fang Yuan's contingency plans. Even if he were to die, with over forty Thunder Sovereign Level experts plus Elder of the Beast Taming Sect at early Thunder Lord stage, and even with the Five Element Corpse added in, Zhou Qi would probably not stand a chance. In the end, Fang Yuan would still regain control over Xuan Lei Sect.
"No wonder Zhou Qi called me Fang Yuan before he died; this person's thoughts are indeed profound."
Thinking this, Sun Zhe continued walking towards them. Upon seeing Sun Zhe approaching, everyone couldn't help but show flickers of unease.
If it were Zhou Qi instead, they would have rushed forward without hesitation since Zhou Qi was their common enemy; both sides were already in a life-and-death situation. Over forty Thunder Sovereign experts united would not fear Zhou Qi at early Thunder Lord stage; a numerical advantage of forty to one was enough to compensate for any difference in realm.
But Sun Zhe was different; he had not infringed upon their interests. Moreover, Sun Zhe's displayed strength seemed to surpass that of early Thunder Lord stage. This led everyone to develop different thoughts.
Zhao Ang and his companions, being friends of Sun Zhe, were naturally delighted. Although Sun Zhe did not gift them a beast like he did for Shen Yan, they held no grievances since there was only one Four-Lifed Savage Beast. Especially for Shen and others, they showed deep admiration; in their eyes, their senior brother would always be someone who could dominate others.
In contrast to them, Ao Cheng—who had past grievances with Sun Zhe—and Elder Dong from Xuan Lei Sect grew tense. As they watched Sun Zhe approach, wariness flashed in their eyes while their feet subtly shifted backward. Fang Yuan at the front also narrowed his eyes slightly, revealing a hint of seriousness.
One battle establishes authority; this was the invisible pressure that Sun Zhe exerted on them!
Standing in front of everyone, Sun Zhe had his hands clasped behind his back, his long robe dancing lightly in the wind. The curious Crystal on his shoulder was observing everyone, while the gentle Shen Yan stood lively behind him. Perhaps influenced by Sun Zhe's proud demeanor, her gaze towards these former seniors held no trace of fear.
"Master of Pride Sect, it seems we still have some accounts to settle from back then..."
With a slight flash in his eyes, Sun Zhe's gaze locked onto Ao Cheng among the crowd. In an instant, Ao Cheng felt a heavy weight descend upon him as an immensely powerful Divine Consciousness suddenly enveloped him, tightly binding his movements and slowing him down significantly.
His heart raced, and a bitter smile gradually appeared on Ao Cheng's lips. In the end, he could not escape; he had sensed Sun Zhe's extraordinary nature back then but had ultimately underestimated Sun Zhe's qualifications. Sun Zhe's rate of growth far exceeded his expectations.
"I hope not to implicate my Sect; after all, it was only me who acted against you back then."
"Master... you..."
Upon hearing Ao Cheng's words, several elders of Aohumen changed their expressions dramatically, surprise flashing in their eyes.
"No need for more; you are not his match. I cannot let my personal matters affect the entire Sect; otherwise, how could I face the Ancestors of the Sect? Sun Zhe, although I acted unfairly back then, it was solely my fault. You are now a strong figure at the Thunder Lord Stage; I hope you will seek justice where it is due and not harm the innocent members of my Sect."
Without hesitation, Ao Cheng stepped forward and met Sun Zhe's gaze directly. His eyes were filled with a strong resolve; at this moment, he felt a sense of relief.
Sun Zhe glanced at Ao Cheng without speaking. He knew that Ao Cheng had been deceived by Zhou Qi back then, leading to the chaos during the great competition of Xuan Lei Sect alongside Crimson Thunder Hall. In the end, he gained nothing and was severely suppressed by former allies; otherwise, he would not be participating in this current action.
With a gentle sigh, a hint of confusion flashed in Sun Zhe's eyes.
Was Ao Cheng wrong? His suppression of Xuan Lei Sect was merely an attempt to maintain Aohumen's original status. As a sect master, he was not particularly greedy...
Was Zhou Qi wrong? He only wished to revitalize the Zhou family. After Zhou Hanbin's death, had he not also endured in loneliness? In truth, he too was a pitiful person...
It seemed that no one was truly at fault; where did all this originate? Sun Zhe was puzzled.
“Sun Zhezi, do you know why the fish in the river can swim as soon as they are born?”
“To survive. If they cannot swim, they are not fish, and they cannot adapt to the world in the water. To survive, they must be able to swim.”
“Then why can birds fly?”
“Also for survival. The world of birds is in the sky. If they cannot fly, they will inevitably be eliminated by the sky. To adapt to the world above, they must learn to fly.”
“Alright, then let me ask you, why do humans kill and fight?”
……
Suddenly recalling the three questions that the old man had once asked, Sun Zhe suddenly realized that no one was wrong; it was all for survival, all to achieve their own goals, wanting to secure better living conditions. However, it was impossible for the old man to satisfy everyone's wishes with limited resources, which would only lead to conflicts among them.
Having killed so many people, could he consider himself a good person? No, Sun Zhe never thought of himself as a good person. Just as he had said before, he never wanted to be a good person; he only wanted to be strong.
Understanding everything, Sun Zhe felt a sudden release in his heart. The Spirit Sea in his mind expanded by another ten percent, and his Spiritual Power also increased by ten percent. Sun Zhe understood that this was a reflection of his improved state of mind.
Looking quietly at Ao Cheng standing before him, Sun Zhe spoke calmly,
“Send me one hundred Dragon-Tiger Pills that were refined by Aohumen. Let’s settle the grudges from back then.”
“Uh…”
Stunned at the serious expression on Sun Zhe, Ao Cheng was momentarily taken aback, his eyes filled with disbelief. Not just him; everyone present looked at Sun Zhe in shock, unable to comprehend why this young man, who had just shown such ruthlessness moments ago, suddenly became so merciful.
“Master, what are you waiting for? Since Lord Sun Zhe has made such a request, you should agree to him!”
"Yes, Sect Master, Lord Sun Zhe clearly wants to befriend our Aohumen. Why are you so fixated on this?"
"Lord Sun Zhe is a young talent; it was just a misunderstanding back then. How could he hold a grudge? Sect Master, you are overthinking it."
Ao Cheng did not react, but the elders of Aohumen quickly caught on and anxiously called out to Ao Cheng. They disregarded any age differences, as strength was paramount. Lord Sun Zhe from the Realm of the Thunder Lord indeed deserved the title of 'Lord.' In fact, they were worried that Sun Zhe might suddenly change his mind again.
In a daze, Ao Cheng took out a bottle of Dragon-Tiger Pill from his robe and handed it to Sun Zhe. Although the Dragon-Tiger Pill was precious, it could not compare to Ao Cheng's life. What puzzled Ao Cheng was how someone as decisive as Sun Zhe could possibly let him go.
Sun Zhe casually tossed the porcelain bottle into his Ethereal Ring, a faint smile appearing at the corner of his mouth. He spared Ao Cheng for two reasons: first, the grudge from back then was indeed trivial; Ao Cheng was merely following orders and posed no threat to him now. Second, he was grateful to Ao Cheng for helping him clarify a long-standing issue that had troubled him, which elevated his state of mind.
"I have already promised Zhou Qi not to deal with the remaining members of the Zhou family..."
Looking calmly at Fang Yuan at the front, Sun Zhe slowly spoke.
"This..." Fang Yuan frowned slightly, his eyes flashing with reluctance. A complete massacre was traditionally how traitors were dealt with in their Sect.
"I am not discussing this with you; I am informing you of my decision. I hope you understand my meaning!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Sun Zhe slowly walked out of the square with Shen Yan and others, but his forceful words lingered in everyone's hearts.
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