Becoming a god by following the natural order and seeking good fortune and avoiding misfortune.

Chapter 84: Feuds Settled! (Bonus Chapter)
Despite having internal energy protecting him, Gao Yuanfeng was still severely injured by Wu Kuang's terrifyingly powerful attack. Several of his ribs were broken, and even his internal organs were damaged.

Anyone else would have surrendered by now, but Gao Yuanfeng, who was already determined to die, still had a fighting spirit and managed to stay upright.

Even his skin began to turn red, clearly indicating that he had taken the same 'Blood Burning Pill' as Gao Yuanhe, in order to forcibly increase his strength at any cost.

"kill!!!"

Gao Yuanfeng's eyes turned completely red. The moment he landed, he flipped himself up again and leaped towards Wu Kuang, using a move that was clearly a life-for-life exchange.

"Humph!"

Wu Kuang snorted coldly, showing no intention of retreating. He shook his twin hammers and charged forward again.

After a while.

Another figure flew backward, none other than Gao Yuanfeng. However, he was no longer as composed as before and was now in a very sorry state, his longsword twisted and almost broken.

Covered in blood, with his left shoulder shattered, he collapsed to the ground unconscious.

Wu Kuang glanced at him, his expression indifferent, and casually handed the silver horn hammer to a subordinate beside him:

"take away."

As the former commander of the Mountain Battalion, Wu Kuang fought his way up from the bottom. Although he rarely made a move in Changshan County, it did not mean that he was weak.

It's just that Chen Sheng is too outstanding, and most of the time he doesn't need Chen Sheng's help.

In reality, Wu Kuang's strength was enough to be considered a powerhouse in the Marrow Transformation Realm. Otherwise, he would not have been valued by Nie Yuanliu, and he would not have dared to hope to accumulate resources to seek the Innate Realm.

All of this is because he is very confident in his own abilities.

"Oh!"

A bucket of cold water was poured mercilessly onto the head of Gao Yuanfeng, who had just fainted.

The biting cold felt like countless steel needles, instantly piercing his damaged meridians and wounds. The intense pain caused him to let out a suppressed groan as he forcibly broke free from the deep darkness.

His vision was blurred, and he was in excruciating pain all over his body, especially the shattering pain coming from his left shoulder, which almost made Gao Yuanfeng faint again.

He blinked with difficulty, his unfocused gaze finally regaining focus.

What came into view was a pair of cold, scrutinizing eyes with a hint of mockery, and the young face he hated to the core and cursed day and night.

"Chief Gao, how have you been?"

Chen Sheng stood with his hands behind his back, scrutinizing the other person.

"Chen... Sheng..."

Gao Yuanfeng stared intently at the enemy who had wiped out his clan, wishing he could tear him apart and sleep on his skin. But what he wanted to know most right now was where the demon monk Shanxin had gone.

"I know you have many questions in your mind right now."

Chen Sheng seemed to see through his thoughts and said in a calm tone, "However, I advise you to save your energy, because even if you ask, I will not tell you the truth."

Upon hearing this, Gao Yuanfeng's body trembled violently, the last glimmer of hope in his eyes vanished completely, and he immediately closed his eyes, hissing:
"If that's the case... then give me a quick death!"

"Of course you're going to die."

Chen Sheng's voice remained calm, as if stating a simple fact: "The Gao family will naturally be complete, but before sending you on your way, I have prepared a 'gift' for you, so that you can leave... with more peace of mind."

As soon as he finished speaking, he raised his hand and gently beckoned.

The tent curtain was lifted, and several expressionless soldiers, reeking of blood, strode in, each carrying a human head that had been roughly treated but still looked grotesque and terrifying.

They were lined up in a row and placed in front of Gao Yuanfeng.

"Clan Chief Gao, take a closer look, do you still recognize it?" Chen Sheng said with a light laugh.

Gao Yuanfeng subconsciously opened his eyes, his gaze sweeping over the heads. In just one glance, he was struck dumb, his whole body trembling violently. His originally ashen face instantly turned blood red, and his eyes were bloodshot.

"You bastard!!"

Gao Yuanfeng roared in fury, for those heads were those of the last few people he had secretly sent out of the city, hoping to continue his bloodline.

He thought his plan was flawless, but he never expected that he was already under the other party's surveillance. Chen Sheng was going to completely erase his Gao family bloodline from the world!
"I always keep my word and eliminate any threat. I said I would wipe out the Gao family, and I cannot go back on my word. Now, Chief Gao, you can finally rest in peace, can you?"

Oh, by the way, there's another member of your Gao family named Gao Yuanzhao. Don't worry, he might come to join you soon.

Chen Sheng paid no heed to his angry outburst.

The reason he splashed the other person awake was to make him witness the extinction of the Gao family bloodline. He never hesitated to retaliate against his enemies in the most brutal way.

"you……?"

A sinister sneer flashed across Gao Yuanfeng's face:
"You? With your mere Foundation Establishment cultivation, you dare to boast about killing a Grandmaster of the Innate Realm?! What a fool's dream!"

Gao Yuanzhao was the most outstanding genius of their Gao clan in the past fifty years. He entered the upper sect of the city decades ago and successfully broke through to the Innate Realm twenty years ago.

How could Chen Sheng possibly defeat him?

Chen Sheng chuckled softly, a laugh filled with an indescribable confidence and indifference:
"I was able to kill that evil monk, so why can't I kill Gao Yuanzhao?"

"What?! The believer... he's really dead?! You... how could you... do you know anything about him..."

Gao Yuanfeng finally heard Chen Sheng confirm the guess he least wanted to believe. The huge shock was like ice water poured over his head, instantly overwhelming his previous anger and pain, leaving him somewhat incoherent for a moment.

He originally thought that the believers had at most been stopped by mistake or fled when they saw that things were not going well, but he never expected that they had already perished.

"Who's behind him is none of my business. And what does it have to do with me sending your Gao family on their way?"

Chen Sheng interrupted him, his tone turning cold: "Whether you believe it or not is not important. If you walk faster, you might be able to catch up with him on the road to the underworld and travel with him."

"No...no, you can't do this!"

At this moment, Gao Yuanfeng completely panicked. The fear of his family bloodline being cut off overwhelmed everything: "Yuanzhao is far away in the prefectural city. He has never been involved in the affairs of Changshan County, let alone targeted you. It was I who killed Chen Xingzhou!"

"Chen Sheng, if you want revenge, come at me. Kill me or torture me, it's all up to you. Why involve others?"

"When your Gao family made your move, it seems you didn't consider the possibility of innocent people being implicated, did you?"

Chen Sheng sneered, then stopped talking and swiftly placed his right hand on the hilt of his sword at his waist.

"Pfft-"

A head, spurting hot blood, rolled to the ground.

Inside the tent, a deathly silence instantly descended, with only the stench of blood growing ever stronger.

Chen Sheng stared expressionlessly at the unseeing head on the ground. After a moment of silence, he used the tip of his knife to lift Gao Yuanfeng's head, slowly walked out of the tent, and casually tossed it to the ground. The sound clearly reached the ears of the guards waiting outside:

"Hang this head, along with the others, on the county gate tower to display it to the entire county!"

"Yes, my lord!"

"Thank you very much, sir." Back in the main tent, the coldness on Chen Sheng's face had faded, replaced by just the right amount of gratitude. He solemnly clasped his hands in a salute to Wu Kuang, who was already waiting there.

He knew perfectly well that Wu Kuang had deliberately sent the dying Gao Yuanfeng to the military camp instead of throwing him directly into the county jail, so that he could personally settle this feud.

Wu Kuang looked at Chen Sheng, but his face showed little joy, instead a hint of seriousness. He sighed, "Sheng, this time... you really acted impulsively."

Only now did he learn that Chen Sheng had ambushed and killed a genuine expert at the Innate level in the military camp last night, a piece of news that sent chills down his spine.

Are masters of innate talent so easy to kill?

He had always thought Chen Sheng was steady and experienced, and that he planned things carefully before acting, but he never expected that he was still young and impetuous.

Sensing the genuine concern and reproach in Wu Kuang's words, Chen Sheng was not surprised, but simply smiled and said:
"Rest assured, my lord. Since I dared to take action, it was naturally after careful planning and I was confident of success. Moreover, Gao Yuanfeng himself is a master of the Marrow Transformation Realm, as cunning as a fox. If you hadn't personally taken action and severely injured and captured him with thunderous means, I would have had to go through many more troubles to completely eliminate this threat."

"Confidence? How much confidence can one have in defying one's innate abilities?!"

"Ah Sheng, it's not that I'm being long-winded, but I really have to remind you that a wise man doesn't stand under a dangerous wall. If you manage to get away with something like this once, you're lucky. You must never make it a habit."

"One should not take risks without absolute certainty. The path of martial arts is long and arduous; self-preservation is paramount. If even the slightest mishap occurs, all ambitions will be nothing but a mirage, and then it will be too late for regrets!"

He himself was of a calm and steady personality, and he admired Chen Sheng's calm and steady personality. He really didn't want anything to happen to this young man he had high hopes for.

After all, such examples are not uncommon.

"Your teachings are correct. I will keep them in mind and act more prudently in the future."

Chen Sheng did not offer any explanation.

After all, Wu Kuang didn't know that he had the ability to avoid misfortune and seek good fortune. What seemed like a risky move actually had a 99% chance of success.

Wu Kuang shook his head helplessly, knowing that some things he needed to figure out for himself, so he said no more. Instead, he took out a document sealed with sealing wax from his sleeve and solemnly handed it to Chen Sheng.

"This is……"

Chen Sheng showed a hint of curiosity on his face at the right moment and took it with both hands.

A smile finally appeared on Wu Kuang's face, and his voice became a few decibels louder:

"This is an appointment document personally signed by the Prefect of Ning'an Prefecture. From this day forward, the word 'acting' on your name can be removed. Chen Sheng, you are now the rightful and legitimate Commander of the Changshan County Military Camp, with a rank equivalent to the eighth grade!"

Upon hearing this, Chen Sheng raised an eyebrow and immediately unwrapped the sealing wax to examine the document carefully.

The document was carefully worded, clearly stating his achievements and appointment, and the bright red seal of the Prefect at the end symbolized his authority.

After putting away the documents, Chen Sheng bowed to Wu Kuang with clasped hands and said, "Your subordinate thanks you for your guidance and support, sir!"

"Hey, that's wrong."

Wu Kuang reached out to help him up, and said solemnly, "This is something you earned through your own hard work and real achievements. First, you destroyed the Seven Star Gang, then you laid out a plan to wipe out the Black Serpent Water Village and clear the waterways. This time, you have also completely eradicated the Gao family, who were plotting against you."

Each and every one of these achievements is a genuine merit. Even without me, Wu Kuang, as long as these accomplishments are presented, the position of Grand Commander would undoubtedly belong to you.

While there was an element of modesty in his statement, it was essentially true.

Chen Sheng's achievements were indeed substantial, especially after he killed the former Grand Commander Chu Yueshan, leaving no one in Changshan County who could compete with him for the position.

"Without your guidance, even if I have made meritorious contributions, they would not be reported to the prefectural city."

Chen Sheng still thanked him.

Simply having merit is nothing special; there are plenty of people who will steal the credit.

The key is whether someone can present this achievement to the higher-ups. In Changshan County, the only people qualified to submit a petition directly to the prefectural government, besides the county magistrate Lin Shou, are the county lieutenant Wu Kuang.

"Alright, alright, there's no need for such formalities between brothers like us."

Wu Kuang waved his hand, his smile widening, then lowered his voice and said meaningfully:
"Now that your position as Grand Commander is secured, you have taken a solid step forward. However, you must not become complacent. You still need to continue to accumulate merits and solidify your foundation."

Only in this way can Captain Nie seize the opportunity to help you gain a wider scope for opportunities.

If Chen Sheng were to achieve further merits, with his recommendation and the support of Lieutenant Nie, Chen Sheng would essentially be able to be transferred to a post in the prefectural city.

"Your Excellency's plans are profound and far-sighted; your subordinate understands."

Chen Sheng understood and nodded slightly.

But his gaze unconsciously swept over the heavy appointment document again, and a few thoughts arose.

Now that the official appointment has been issued, Magistrate Lin Shou should have received the news by now.

It's time to fulfill our promise to Madam Yang and rescue her from her suffering.

Once Chen makes a decision, it's a promise he can't back down from.

Since he made the promise, he will definitely keep it. After all, Madam Yang has completely placed her bets on him this time.

At the same time, Chen Sheng was also very interested to see what kind of expression Lin Shou would have after receiving the news from the prefectural city; he thought it would be quite interesting.

"Next, it'll be the Huang family's turn. Do you have any plans?"

Since Wu Kuang received a large share of the wealth after the Gao family was wiped out, he has become increasingly enthusiastic about such things, after all, compared to extorting money from the common people.

It is clearly more appropriate to take action against these centuries-old powerful clans.

A century of heritage is bound to bring great rewards.

Moreover, given their current strength, they are already capable of dealing with the Huang family, and it's not impossible for them to even take on the Yang family as well.

However, Yang Yi was too clever. After reaching a cooperation agreement with Chen Sheng, he quickly broke off relations with the Huang family, making it difficult for them to take action.

There's always a certain way to behave while eating.

Having had much experience before, he was more inclined to listen to Chen Sheng's opinion.

Chen Sheng chuckled upon hearing this:

“What you say is true, sir. Now is indeed the time to take action against the Huang family. However, before that, I have one more thing to do.”

"What's the matter?"

Wu Kuang was somewhat curious.

What's more important than getting rich?
"Let Magistrate Lin face reality."

A smile appeared on Chen Sheng's lips.

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