Chapter 1148: Chapter 1148 Possessed by the Old Monster Chapter 1148: Chapter 1148 Possessed by the Old Monster At that moment, Huang Xiaolong’s move had defeated Cang Luan’s technique, alerting the upper echelons of the Qingcheng Sect.
‘Hehe, it seems the Qingcheng Sect has noticed something,’ Huang Xiaolong said with a mocking smile at the corner of his mouth. ‘Oh well, let them discover what they will, can they bite me?’
Dugu Hong’s residual soul had long been refined by Huang Xiaolong, and now, even if Huang Xiaolong were dissected for study, not a single clue would be found.
“Hahaha, what Dugu Hong? What are you all talking about?” Huang Xiaolong played dumb intentionally.
“Hmph! Boy, you… you… no, should I start calling you Dugu Hong instead?” Inside the Bronze Hall, a Qingcheng Sect titan spoke with a tremor in his voice that conveyed panic. Clearly, he was deeply wary of “Dugu Hong.”
“I really don’t know what you’re talking about.” Huang Xiaolong chuckled.
“Stop putting on an act!” The Qingcheng Sect powerhouse took a moment to collect his thoughts before speaking. “Just now, you acted so arrogantly and defeated Cang Luan in one move, revealing your true strength! Our sect’s Cang Luan is a prodigy, rightfully ranked fifth on the Hidden Dragon List. In the vast seas abroad, there are naturally geniuses superior to Cang Luan, but they are few and far between. Yet, could it be that no matter how monstrous the talent, they could defeat Cang Luan in a second without using mana, while blindfolded with the Divine Seal, right?”
As the Qingcheng Sect powerhouse spoke, the entire place quieted down, with everyone pricking up their ears to listen.
“Nangong Hong, I’m afraid even you couldn’t do it, right?” The Qingcheng Sect powerhouse challenged Nangong Hong across the void to his private room.
At those words, Nangong Hong’s expression turned suddenly dark, but he offered no retort.
Indeed, Nangong Hong was in fact an early-stage powerhouse of the Heaven and Earth Law Physique, yet even without mentioning other aspects, he could hardly defeat Cang Luan in a short time without using mana.
The question posed by the Qingcheng Sect titan implied a suggestion that Huang Xiaolong had surpassed Nangong Hong.
‘Qingcheng Sect! To underestimate me, Nangong Hong! This is outrageous! One day, when I hold great power, I’ll ensure you Qingcheng Sect will be drowned in rivers of blood!’ Nangong Hong felt growing hatred.
“No one can do it,” asserted the Qingcheng Sect titan confidently. “The reason you could is not because you are that strong, nor is it a fluke, but because–you completely discerned Cang Luan’s sword technique flaws! Thus, you were able to use the weak to defeat the strong, triumphing through battle!”
“Cang Luan’s sword technique does indeed have several fatal flaws, but how could an ordinary person discern them with their eyes closed? Let alone in the midst of a life-and-death struggle in the blink of an eye. Therefore, you must have a profound understanding of our Qingcheng Sect’s sword technique. I can even surmise that you must have practiced the Qingcheng sword technique to a very high level, far surpassing Cang Luan!”
“Our Qingcheng lineage’s cultivation techniques have never been passed on to outsiders, so you must be a disciple from our Qingcheng lineage! With your age, it’s impossible for you to have reached such a level of cultivation, so the only possibility–you are possessed by an old demon!”
Whoosh~~~!!!
Possessed by an old demon?
Everyone was stunned!
They all looked at Huang Xiaolong as if he were a monster.
However, the analysis by the Qingcheng Sect titan was logical and well-founded.
Many thought to themselves–‘No wonder this person who rose from obscurity could effortlessly slay geniuses and astonish the world! It’s indeed possible that he’s possessed by an old demon!’
“No way?” Duanmu Wei said in shock. “Is Little Brother actually possessed by some old monster?”
She too felt a chill down her spine and hastily shook her head. “No, no, no, that shouldn’t be possible.”
“Bluff, keep bluffing,” Huang Xiaolong said, unfazed and steady.
“Just so happens, in our Qingcheng Sect, there once was an utterly unforgivable traitor who sought to usurp the position of Sect Master. After he was slain, his body destroyed and his soul dispersed, a wisp of his remaining soul fled to the Xuanhuang Tower, where it was suppressed for eternity! However, this villain has always been plotting to seize another’s body to escape. Recently, when we inspected the Xuanhuang Tower, we discovered that this wisp of soul had vanished without a trace! Which means, the traitor of yesteryear has succeeded in possessing someone and escaped!”
The voice of this Qingcheng Sect’s giant brimmed with chilling murderous intent. “Dugu Hong! Won’t you confess?”
This unraveling analysis actually convinced many people!
“Hahahaha~~ What Dugu Hong? What are you talking about? Could it be that because I defeated Cang Luan, you of the Qingcheng Sect cannot accept it, hence you deliberately pick fault, concocting such preposterous jokes~~ Hahahaha~~ I must say, the Qingcheng Sect’s people truly have a knack for storytelling,” Huang Xiaolong mocked with laughter.
“Your sophistry is useless!” the Qingcheng Sect giant roared. “Since ancient times, the Hidden Dragon List martial competition has only allowed participation from those under thirty years of age, the most brilliant and peerless of geniuses. An old monster taking possession, inhabiting the body of an unknown youth to compete, and killing at will, is a violation of the Hidden Dragon List tournament rules! We demand that the truth be revealed!”
“Hmm~~~,” a voice as if from ancient times echoed in the void. “Indeed, a thorough investigation is a must. Should we discover an old monster’s possession, decisive action will be taken without mercy! Of course, we will also not take the Qingcheng Sect’s word as the sole truth!”
After a pause, that ancient echoing voice addressed Huang Xiaolong in a negotiating tone. “Young man, now, please open your divine sense so that I may personally investigate to see whether you are possessed by an old monster. If you are found innocent, the Hidden Dragon List competition will continue, and we won’t hold anything against you.”
“Hehe~~ the Qingcheng Sect is truly slandering with blood in their mouth,” Huang Xiaolong stated confidently. “Investigate, of course you may. But if there is no issue, the Qingcheng Sect must give me an explanation.”
“Of course,” the ancient voice replied with certainty. “Young man, what kind of explanation would you like?”
“If it turns out I am not possessed by an old monster, then it means the Qingcheng Sect has slandered and maligned me maliciously. Thus… I want the entire Qingcheng Sect to kneel and apologize to me, serving tea!” Huang Xiaolong declared, unperturbed.
“This… kneel and serve tea?” the authoritative and profound voice hesitated for a moment, then turned toward the great hall where the Qingcheng lineage was located. “Members of the Qingcheng Sect, are you willing?”
Silence lasted for several minutes…
“Let’s investigate!” the Qingcheng Sect giant exclaimed passionately. “Dugu Hong, no matter how much you deny it, you won’t slip by today! Investigate! If we are wrong indeed, our entire Qingcheng Sect lineage will kneel and apologize, serving tea!”
The Qingcheng Sect giant was taking a gamble!
He was staking the reputation and dignity of the entire Qingcheng Sect!
Should they lose the bet, they would be humiliated–it was a bet of the highest stakes, truly a heart-stopping gamble!
As a major sect with tens of thousands of disciples, the spectacle of collectively kneeling to Huang Xiaolong, should they lose the bet, was unimaginable!
“Hahahaha~~ Hahahaha~~ How amusing, truly amusing! Then come, investigate!” Huang Xiaolong indeed dropped his defenses on his divine sense.
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“Good, I shall investigate personally,” came the reply.
No sooner had the voice faded, a subtle yet terrifying divine sense swept directly towards Huang Xiaolong!
Tension!
The atmosphere at the main battlefield once again filled with a suffocating tension!
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