We're practicing all martial arts, so why did you switch to easy mode?

Chapter 168 The End of the Hong Clan: His Building Is Collapsed

Five days have passed in the blink of an eye.

Things took a turn for the better than Su Chen had expected.

A lot has happened in the past five days.

First, the lord of the manor summoned Lady Hong. Although it was not a secret summons, Lady Hong was the only person summoned.

Then, news spread from an unknown source that, after verification by a high-ranking official in the palace, the contents of the Chun Yuan Jing, which were widely circulated in Dafeng City, were false.

However, this news was quickly refuted.

Because soon after, another completely different piece of news came out: it was also verified by a high-ranking figure in the palace that the contents of these Pure Yuan Scriptures were genuine.

Finally, a disciple who had defected from the Hong family claimed that he had accidentally entered a secret room and found the Moon Worshiping Thief trapped inside. The Thief claimed that the secret manual had long been taken away by the Hong family.

All of these factors point the finger at the Hong family.

None of this news had anything to do with Su Chen.

"There are quite a few forces that want to destroy the Hong family. I just started it, and they started to pave the way, pushing the Hong family into the abyss step by step."

Although this situation was unexpected, the overall development direction remained unchanged, which coincided with his own.

This matter is no longer just about the secret manual; it's more about someone wanting to kill the Hong family.

"That's fine too. We can take advantage of this time to sit back and watch the tigers fight while improving our own strength."

Su Chen glanced at the panel and realized he was still ten Qi and Blood Pills away from upgrading the Pure Yuan Scripture, which he estimated he could complete today.

Su Chen originally planned to upgrade his Vajra Iron Shirt technique, but after careful consideration, he ultimately chose the Pure Yuan Scripture.

He hasn't found the "Myriad Wonders of the Profound Heart" yet, so even if he improves his Vajra Iron Shirt technique, the increase in strength might not be very noticeable.

He was unsure whether his plan would work out as he hoped.

If there is another great battle ahead, it means that he will face a Qi Convergence Realm martial artist with the Blood Transformation Realm.

While enhancing the Vajra Iron Shirt technique can increase strength, it cannot eliminate the Yuan Qi attacks of martial artists who have opened their meridians.

He had witnessed the power of elemental attacks.

Even if he were to advance his Vajra Iron Shirt technique to the third level, reaching the Blood Transformation Realm, he might still be unable to defeat him.

But the Pure Yuan Sutra is different.

The Pure Yuan Scripture can eliminate the Yuan energy attacks of martial artists who have opened their meridians; this has been verified.

Therefore, raising the Pure Yuan Scripture to the first level might increase his resistance to Yuan Power attacks.

Otherwise, even if he were given the opportunity to kill a martial artist who had reached the Qi Refining stage, he might not be able to seize it.

"If we can't increase our attack power, then let's increase our resistance. I just don't know how effective the first level of the Pure Yuan Scripture will be."

Su Chen still had some concerns, but they didn't last long.

Having made the decision, he didn't waste any time and spent half a day pushing the schedule to its limit.

"Turn on Easy Mode".

Su Chen silently recited a sentence in his mind, and the panel quickly responded:

[Easy Mode Activated: Take 200 breaths to reach the first level of the Pure Yuan Scripture.]

As he completed two hundred breaths, Su Chen could clearly feel a surge of pure energy flowing into his body from the heavens and earth.

This energy is even more powerful than the one I encountered when I first entered the sect.

If what rushed in before was a strand of hair, now it's a section of an arm.

"Ah...oh...oh..."

Su Chen was a little worried that too much pure Yuan power would overwhelm his body, but the next moment, he cried out in pleasure.

It took a full incense stick's time for the pure primordial energy circulating within the body to be completely exhausted.

Su Chen couldn't help but shudder a few times, then closed his eyes and carefully sensed the changes in his body.

However, as the energy flowed, he did not feel any changes in his body.

"That's strange, why do I feel sticky all over?"

His body felt as if it had come into contact with something unclean, making him feel very uncomfortable.

Opening his eyes, Su Chen stared in surprise at the sticky fluid on his arm: "Could this have come out of my body?"

It's not just on the arms, it's all over the body.

There wasn't much of it; it clung to the surface like a layer of sticky rice porridge.

Fortunately, it didn't have a disgusting smell.

However, Su Chen still couldn't stand it, so he asked the waiter to prepare a bucket of warm water.

After taking a bath, Su Chen felt as if every pore had been opened a thousand times, making him feel exceptionally refreshed.

Gululu.

Not long after taking a shower, Su Chen's stomach growled in protest, which surprised him slightly: "I just ate ten Qi and Blood Pills half an hour ago, and I'm already hungry?"

These changes reminded him of the Pure Yuan Scripture.

The Pure Yuan Scripture, having been upgraded to the first level, seemed to bring no changes to his body, but in reality, Su Chen was unaware of these changes yet, such as the presence of mucus and hunger.

All of this will be something Su Chen will gradually experience in the days to come.

After hesitating for a moment, Su Chen went downstairs and ordered a table full of food.

The restaurant was unusually lively.

Everyone was talking about what had happened recently.

"Have you heard? The four major clans secretly approached the Hong clan, asking them to share their cultivation techniques."

"What did Mr. Hong say?"

"Of course they're saying they don't have it anymore, but that's just a trick they're playing on themselves. I don't believe it anyway."

"You probably don't know this yet, but some forces have already secretly formed an alliance and are planning to take action against the Hong family."

"Hehe, your news is outdated. I heard that the Lord of the Prefecture plans to gather the four major clans to wipe out the Hong clan."

"Ah... Don't you know that in the past few days, men in black have been attacking the Hong family every night, and the Hong family has already killed countless people."

Has anyone found the secret manual yet?

"No, the Hong family is too cunning and hides themselves very well. However, someone did discover that there is a secret chamber under the Lingyun Pagoda."

"Doesn't that mean?"

"Shh, keep it down. I'm only telling you this, don't tell anyone else."

"Okay, tell me quickly."

"The thing is like this..."

Su Chen: "...!"

Although these people deliberately lowered their voices, it had no effect on Su Chen; he could still hear what they were supposed to hear.

Su Chen simply listened to these messages as amusement.

However, these messages also made Su Chen realize that someone was going to make a move against the Hong family.

After eating and drinking his fill, Su Chen did not return to the inn, but instead headed to Qingxi Town.

If someone really intends to take action against the Hong family, it will probably happen within the next few days. Su Chen doesn't want to miss out on the excitement.

Upon arriving in Qingxi Town, Su Chen immediately sensed the chilling atmosphere in the air, and there were many strangers in the streets and alleys.

With the Hong family closing their mountain gates, Qingxi Town descended into chaos.

With various forces gathering, conflicts are bound to erupt, and without intervention, these conflicts will only increase.

Fortunately, everyone exercised restraint and did not act rashly before obtaining the secret manual.

After wandering around for a while, Su Chen couldn't find an inn. The increasing number of people had caused all the inns in town to be fully booked.

Su Chen didn't care and walked towards the edge of the town. After walking for a while, he suddenly noticed something was wrong.

Someone is following me.

Although the other party tried their best to hide themselves, for some reason, Su Chen had this feeling.

"Could it be another change brought about by the Pure Yuan Scripture?"

Su Chen's five senses seemed to have been enhanced once again, far surpassing those of ordinary blood-moving martial artists.

After confirming that someone was indeed following him, Su Chen remained unchanged and walked forward without making a sound.

Just as he was about to leave the town, he suddenly disappeared into the street.

"Ok?"

Baiyue Dao was stunned when he saw Su Chen disappear; it seemed that the other party had discovered him.

Having just met Su Chen, he had intended to follow Su Chen to find out more about him.

He never expected the other party to be so perceptive; even though he tried his best to conceal his aura, the other party still noticed him.

He shook his head. Since he'd lost track of them, he might as well let it go.

Just as he was about to leave, he turned around and was stunned to find Su Chen standing in front of him.

Su Chen recognized Bai Yue Dao, but before he could speak, Bai Yue Dao exclaimed in delight, "Haha, I knew I wasn't mistaken, it really is you..."

The incessant chatter was like hundreds of flies buzzing in one's ear, making one feel annoyed and restless.

"Shut up." Su Chen said softly, interrupting Bai Yuedao's rapid-fire words.

Baiyue Dao obediently shut up.

Su Chen frowned and asked, "Why are you following me?"

"Really? Haha, I just wanted to confirm if it was you, I didn't expect it to give you such a false impression..."

In the end, her voice was interrupted by Su Chen's sharp gaze.

Sensing Su Chen's sharp gaze, Bai Yuedao asked awkwardly, "Were you the one who framed the Hong family before?"

Su Chen countered, "Did you spread the contents of the secret manual?"

He had seen the manual, and its contents were genuine. He didn't spread it; it was highly likely that Baiyue Dao spread it.

Upon hearing this, Baiyue Dao scratched his head and chuckled. He had already guessed the answer from Su Chen's words.

He then said seriously, "Since you also hate the Hong family, are you interested in cooperating?" "No need," Su Chen shook his head and refused, intending to leave.

"Hey, don't go yet." Baiyue Dao suddenly blocked Su Chen's way. "I can tell you some information I've found out."

Su Chen raised an eyebrow, signaling the other party to speak.

Bai Yuedao didn't mince words, lowering his voice to say, "As far as I know, in two days, various forces will take action against the Hong family."

Finally, he added, "Absolutely true!"

Fifteen minutes later, Baiyue Dao led Su Chen to the courtyard house he had rented.

"Tie Kun, this is the house I rented. We'll be staying here for the next couple of days."

Baiyue Dao learned his name from Su Chen and addressed him as such.

He knew Su Chen was using a pseudonym, but it didn't matter; he used one too.

Su Chen nodded and settled in for the time being.

Two days flew by.

The situation in Qingxi Town is becoming increasingly dire; the restlessness can be felt even through the air.

Night fell, but it couldn't suppress the restlessness.

"Let's go!"

In the courtyard, Su Chen and Baiyue Dao had both changed into masked night clothes. They looked at each other and felt a strange sense of familiarity.

Without exchanging many words, the two nodded and left the courtyard, heading towards Qingxi Mountain.

"No way, so many people!"

Before they even reached Qingxi Mountain, the two saw more than a dozen men dressed in black heading towards it, leaving Baiyue Dao dumbfounded.

Su Chen glanced at him, the meaning clear: the confidential information you obtained has apparently already been widely circulated.

"This..." Bai Yuedao was speechless. He really hadn't expected this situation.

However, now was not the time to think about that, and the two quickened their pace.

By the time they arrived at Qingxi Mountain, the two had lost count of how many men in black they had seen along the way.

"Tie Kun, this is good news. With so many people, something big is bound to happen tonight."

Baiyue Dao was optimistic and said happily.

After saying that, he increased his speed and hurried up the mountain.

"Look."

The two quickly entered the Xuan Shui Sect's territory and arrived near the Lingyun Pavilion.

The Moon Worshipper stopped and looked ahead.

The three elders of the Hong family stood in front of the Lingyun Pavilion, surrounded by men in black.

"Hong Demin, stop struggling in vain. Hand over the secret manual obediently and we will leave. Otherwise, don't blame us for being impolite."

One of the men in black shouted, expressing the sentiments of the crowd.

"That's right, we just want the secret manual."

"If you don't hand over the secret manual, my broadsword is not to be trifled with."

"Hand over the secret manual!"

"..."

The shouts of the crowd surged like waves, causing the three elders of the Hong family to change their expressions slightly.

Despite being dressed in black, the three of them could easily recognize the true identities of these men.

The Yun family, the Liang family, the Luo family, the Chu family, the Shadow Killer... and even the Lord of the Mansion's people.

The three exchanged a bitter glance; none of them had expected things to develop to this point.

Now all the major powers have concluded that they possess the secret technique, and no matter how they try to explain, it will be in vain.

Even their attempt to open the Lingyun Tower was to no avail.

Knowing the seriousness of the matter, Hong Demin said solemnly, "Everyone, our Hong family has never obtained the secret manual. This matter is just someone deliberately framing us. If you don't believe me, you are welcome to search for it yourselves."

"So, the Hong family is unwilling to hand over the secret manual?" one of the Shadow Assassins in black said sinisterly.

"How can we pay without us?" Hong Deqing cursed, wishing he could tear off the other party's hypocritical mask.

"Hand over the secret manual..."

The crowd shouted again.

Seeing the three elders of the Hong family looking humiliated, Bai Yue laughed so hard he almost fell over.

Noticing Su Chen's gaze, Bai Yuedao said seriously, "There are four major clans, the lord of the manor, and other forces here. Although they are all masked, everyone knows each other's intentions."

I've seen plenty of people like this. They come up with some high-sounding reasons and stand on the moral high ground to punish others, but in reality, they're birds of a feather with the three elders of the Hong family, or even more despicable, shameless, insidious, and ruthless, willing to do anything to achieve their goals.

Seeing that Su Chen seemed somewhat disbelieving, Bai Yue Dao grew anxious: "If you don't believe me, just wait and see."

The men in black will definitely threaten the Hong family later, saying that if they don't hand it over, they will kill all the Hong family disciples. The Hong family will be furious but helpless.

Under duress and enticement from all sides, the Hong family had no choice but to hand over the secret manual, but this manual could only be given verbally... It should be given to the Yun family's forces. At this point, they will be fooled, because the Hong family has not handed over the manual at all.

Then, the Yun family exposed the Hong family's conspiracy and took the initiative to attack the Hong family.

Those who had grudges against the Hong family didn't care about the secret manual at all and also made their moves.

In an instant, swords flashed, lightning roared, thunder roared, and a fierce wind howled...

Finally, a miracle occurred, saving the three elders of the Hong family from danger.

"Single-handedly, invincible, overwhelming mountains and rivers, defeating all heroes under heaven... Why are you looking at me like that?"

As Bai Yue got into the charade, he noticed Su Chen looking at him like he was an idiot and felt a surge of displeasure.

"You've been reading too many novels!" Su Chen said speechlessly.

He also defeated all the heroes under heaven.

Please, they're here to destroy the Hong family, not to watch others save it.

"Huh? How did you know? I've been watching Heroes of the Three Kingdoms lately." Bai Yue Dao scratched his head, feeling a bit ashamed that he'd been caught out.

Su Chen ignored the other party and continued to look at the square.

Although what Baiyue Dao said later was very unreliable, his earlier reasoning was quite good, and things were developing in the direction he predicted.

As expected, the Hong family informed the Yun family about the secret manual, and everyone turned their attention to the Yun family. The Yun family, displaying their domineering nature, directly attacked the Hong family.

The war is about to start.

The entire square descended into chaos, with the sounds of clashing weapons echoing through the night.

"See, I told you they'd fight, didn't I?"

Baiyue Dao said smugly.

Su Chen did not respond, but watched silently, his eyes growing brighter and brighter.

"One, two... there are a total of five Qi Refining martial artists. This time, even if the three elders of the Hong family don't die, they will be seriously injured!"

The battle was fierce, with the Hong family mobilizing almost all of their forces to fight against the various factions.

The most eye-catching battle was between the three elders of the Hong family.

To Su Chen's disappointment, although the five men in black were martial artists who had reached the Qi Refining stage, they were mostly just testing him.

The two sides have not yet reached a point of mutual destruction.

"Shall we go and add more fuel to the fire?"

Su Chen looked at Bai Yue Dao, and Bai Yue Dao looked at Su Chen at the same time. The two spoke in unison.

"it is good!"

Without further ado, the two nodded and joined the battle along with the other men in black.

"Ah, Grandpa, save me!"

A bloodcurdling scream rang out as Hong Hu, the direct descendant of the Hong clan and the future heir to the clan chief, was killed on the spot by Baiyue Dao with a single blow.

"Swan!"

Hong Hu was Hong Deqing's grandson and was greatly favored. Now that he had died tragically before his eyes, Hong Deqing was instantly enraged.

"I want you to die!"

Sensing Hong Deqing's overwhelming killing intent, Bai Yue Dao swiftly flashed behind the Yun Clan's Meridian Opening Warrior, then disappeared into the crowd.

"Go away!"

Enraged, Hong Deqing disregarded the other party's identity and attacked with a deadly move.

The ferocious attack swept over the Yun clan's experts.

A sting.

Caught off guard, the Yun clan expert was slashed and wounded, a hint of anger appearing in his eyes.

With a furious roar, his moves abruptly changed, abandoning any hint of probing and instead unleashing a deadly and ruthless attack.

The battle intensified and spiraled out of control as many members of the Hong clan perished.

In the end, whether it was the three elders of the Hong family or the powerful figures of the Yun family, they all seemed to have lost their minds and were bloodthirsty.

Click.

"what!"

In the midst of the chaotic battle, Hong Deqing, who was surrounded and attacked, was caught off guard and the Shadow Assassin seized the opportunity.

A barrage of sword shadows slashed down like a storm, instantly striking him.

With a scream, his skin split open, and bright red blood gushed out.

In the blink of an eye, his body shattered into blood clots, scattering all over the ground.

"Deqing!"

Upon witnessing this scene, Hong Dexin screamed shrilly, her eyes turning bloodshot. Suddenly, she unleashed a terrifying power, repelling the enemy. Then, she leaped forward and appeared before Hong Deqing's mangled corpse.

Seeing this from not far away, Hong Demin's pupils dilated violently, overflowing with boundless sorrow. But soon, his expression changed drastically, and he shouted:
"Be careful!!"

(End of this chapter)