I Can See Your Combat Power

Chapter 754: Chapter Forty-eight: The Scheming Heart of Cruelty

The reason Duan Qianchou dared to defy and deceive, to disobey the command, was not only because he was the chief disciple of Dapeng Mountain, but also because of his close relation with Bu Xiao.

His mother was Bu Xiao’s aunt and also his wet nurse, so the two of them were brought up together, their relationship very intimate.

But seeing Bu Xiao in full fury, Duan Qianchou knew that his cousin was genuinely angry.

And how terrifying an angry Bu Xiao could be was something that Duan Qianchou, who had grown up with him, knew deeply. He knew that at this moment, if he provoked him any further, he would face a barraging thunderstorm without any mercy.Nôv(el)B\\jnn

“Dao Child, please calm down. I know you are angry because I used Yankong, and you feel that I have made enemies for Martial Saint Mountain. But Duan Qianchou, as the chief disciple of Dapeng Mountain, swears that if there is even a slightest chance that this would affect the relationship between Wuxiang Zen Temple and Martial Saint Mountain, I would never take such a risk, even if I had to step in personally despite the great risks!”

Facing the raging Bu Xiao, Duan Qianchou quickly explained the deep implications of inviting Yankong to Chongming Peak: “Indeed, I invited Yankong to treat the injured at Chongming Peak. Whatever happened after that, was Yankong’s own choice. As for the conflicts that this choice might trigger, I have no control over that.”

“What choice? What conflict?” What concerned Bu Xiao the most was that Duan Qianchou’s scheme might cause a rift between Buddha Son Yankong and Martial Saint Mountain. Having heard Duan Qianchou’s explanation, his anger had greatly subsided. However, he disliked the vague language of the latter half, so he interrogated, “Don’t beat around the bush, explain your plan in detail. Don’t leave anything out.”

“Understood, Dao Child.” Duan Qianchou adopted a very respectful attitude, with his pride completely vanished: “Buddha Son Yankong has successfully cultivated the Sutra of No Suffering and Extinction. This time, besides visiting various sects, he also intends to find a successor for his teachings. But the Sutra of No Suffering and Extinction is profoundly subtle and requires extremely demanding aptitude. It is not something common people can cultivate. That’s why after years of travel and preaching in ten provinces and eight prefectures, Buddha Son Yankong remains alone.”

Bu Xiao still didn’t get it: “What’s the connection between this and him going to the Medicine Valley for treatment?”

“Dao Child, within the Medicine Valley now, there is a once-in-a-generation genius.” Duan Qianchou, with a sense of satisfaction, narrated further: “Tang Xing from Xiling, only fifteen years old, has accumulated spiritual power comparable to a martial artist who has practiced for six or seven years. His superior battle skills are enough to look down upon the Mortal Realm, especially his Vajra Seal, which hints at the depth of his Zen mastery. More importantly, this boy has no Earth Level bloodline at all, and he has reached such a stage purely through his own aptitude.”

Tang Xing’s exceptional talent was no longer a secret on Martial Saint Mountain. After listening to Duan Qianchou’s narration, Bu Xiao finally understood the whole picture.

“If we reverse his cultivation progress, what age do you think he broke through the Mortal Realm, eleven or ten? To be honest, I have never seen such a talented boy in all these years.” Duan Qianchou delightedly concluded: “The Zen makes their methods sound very mysterious, talking about aptitude, insight, wisdom roots, karma methods, and age. But it all boils down to one thing- Zen only recruits young boys, especially those extraordinarily talented. Dao Child, do you think Buddha Son Yankong can resist being moved by Tang Xing’s aptitude?”

The Sutra of No Suffering and Extinction was lost because the previous Zen Master was too self-preserving. After all, the extremely high-minded Sutra of No Suffering and Extinction at its lowest level requires the visualization of Bodhisattva. “Bodhisattva visualization” is the most basic requirement.

Unfortunately, the requirements for cultivating this Zen technique were too high. The disciples that the Zen Master had taken in randomly couldn’t succeed in visualizing the Bodhisattva and remained in the Mortal Realm, causing the chant’s lineage to be broken off.

Now that this generation has Buddha Son Yankong, a young prodigy who has successfully cultivated the Sutra of No Suffering and Extinction, if he can find another extraordinary successor, the Sutra of No Suffering and Extinction could thrive and truly have a foundation for inheritance.

The plan devised by Duan Qianchou seized upon Yankong’s desire for a worthy successor and his determination to preserve the sacred teachings.

“Dao Child, on account of Xu Lao Ying’s face, naturally wouldn’t go after the Tang Luo brothers because they are Xu Lao Ying’s kin. But for Buddha Son Yankong, if he can have an extraordinarily talented disciple to inherit the sacred teachings, revive the Dao School, offending a small family in the remote Longzhou is nothing.” Duan Qianchou laughed: “Moreover, although Xu Lao Ying repeatedly calls them his nephews, I have already found out that this is only the language of this one branch of the Xu family, not the attitude of the Yuanzhou Xu Clan. After all, would the proud Xu Clan admit a bastard son born to a runaway young lady?”

Bu Xiao felt a deep sense of gloom. Although he hated to admit it, Duan Qianchou’s scheme had indeed hit Yankong’s Achilles heel. But he understood intuitively that the one Duan Qianchou really wanted to target was not Tang Xing, but Tang Luo: “So this is your plot, using Tang Xing’s talent, to pit Yankong against Tang Luo?”

“Exactly!” Duan Qianchou proudly admitted “Dao Child, did you know, right at the start of their visit to Longxi, entering Kunwu, they were humiliated by a civilian guide outside the Arbitration Office. Despite his extreme restrain, Tang Luo, against the restraint order, retaliated forcefully when the guide insulted Tang Xing even more; Same at Bifang Mountain’s arena, when Tang Xing was injured, Tang Luo was enraged, not only did he injure Xiao Chen, but he also threatened the referee and the chief arbiter. If it hadn’t been for the doctor’s persuasion, Xiao Chen would definitely have died. Tell me, won’t such a person lose his sanity if he finds out that Tang Xing is about to follow Buddha Son Yankong into the secular world for cultivating the Dharma, and enter the monastery?”

The so-called retreat from the world to cultivate Dharma means to cut off all mundane ties. From that moment on, parents, relatives, and friends are like strangers. Thus, it is incredibly difficult for Zen to recruit disciples despite its strong outreach.

Going to the sacred land of Heaven Sect to cultivate is certainly a good thing, but joining Zen is something that most aristocratic families avoid like the plague.

This plot is not just about revenge, it’s about breaking the heart!

The dark thunderclouds in the sky dispersed, Bu Xiao looked into Duan Qianchou’s face, shook his head weakly and sighed, “Why torment yourself in such a way?”

“Nobody can harm a disciple of the Dapeng Mountain and get away with it. Since Tang Luo hurt Xiao Chen because of Tang Xing, I intend him to lose his brother forever. If Dao Child wants to punish me, Duan Qianchou is willing to accept it. But I, don’t believe I am wrong!”

Duan Qianchou stood there with his hands tied, looking as if he was ready to face whatever came his way. However, the golden wings behind him sparkled with dazzling light, clearly illustrating the surging emotions within him.

What’s the point of punishing a person who doesn’t think he’d done anything wrong? Bu Xiao shook his head in helpless resignation, swooped into the sky and left, leaving behind just one cold sentence.

“Duan Qianchou, as the chief disciple of Dapeng Mountain, deserted his post. He is to be punished by facing the wall in reflection on Reflection Cliff for three days, as a warning to others. If he commits another offense before the end of the Martial Arts Convention, he will be thrown into the Poison Dragon Stream of Canglong Mountain and be subjected to the punishment of scorpion venom!”

Facing the punishment, Duan Qianchou was not angry but happy. Turning around towards the direction where Bu Xiao flew off, he shouted loudly, “Duan Qianchou accepts the punishment and thanks Dao Child for his grace!”