Chapter 289 – All Who Seek the Path Shall Stay

At that moment, Hu Chai saw the newcomer and suddenly seemed to transform, becoming so uncontrollably excited that he shouted repeatedly: “Hahaha, it’s my big brother! So wild!”

“Big brother, my admiration for you is like when a beauty meets a handsome man – that kind where genders don’t matter at all. You’re simply my idol…”

“Do you know, little brother hasn’t been able to sleep lately? How could I sleep well or eat with appetite without you around?”

Instantly, only Hu Chai – the self-proclaimed ‘Mouth’ King – kept babbling, shocking everyone present as if struck by lightning, leaving them thoroughly stunned!

Even the person involved couldn’t help but darken his expression upon hearing this.

Then Ye Kuang let out a hysterical roar: “Shut the hell up!! No one would think you’re mute if you stopped talking!”

“Uh…” Unexpectedly, Hu Chai heard this, stroked his chin, then suddenly turned to Zhang San, Li Si, and Wang Wu to ask: “Did I say something wrong?”

Zhang San and Li Si: “…”

Wang Wu and the other underlings: “…”

Even the women present couldn’t help but keep some distance from Hu Chai.

But admittedly, without Hu Chai’s humor and wit, how could the long-accumulated gloom among everyone be alleviated?

At this moment, Artificer Venerable finally caught his breath and said: “When I saw your cultivation level back then, I knew this day would come eventually. However, you delivering yourself to my doorstep does surprise me somewhat. Should I praise your fearless ignorance or condemn your arrogance?”

Wiping the bloodstains from his mouth, Artificer Venerable forcibly suppressed his injuries and continued greedily: “If you offer all your cultivation to me, I might grant you a quick death.”

“Fine, then what are you waiting for?” Ye Kuang couldn’t help but retort angrily.

But then his tone shifted as he continued coldly: “From our first meeting years ago, I thought you were a benevolent elder. Now I see I was mistaken. But it’s not too late yet – you’ll ultimately pay a terrible price for your selfishness!”

Old Taoist couldn’t help but roar upon hearing this: “Even severely injured as he is, you’re no match for him now, you brat! Get out of here!”

Hearing this, Old Alchemist also showed complex emotions before sighing: “I never liked you much before, but now it’s different. This matter doesn’t concern you – just leave!”

Ye Kuang couldn’t help but shout back: “Leave? Where could I possibly go!”

Growing increasingly furious, he roared: “Given this old bastard’s methods, just as he said – since he covets my cultivation, even if I fled to the ends of the earth, I’d never escape his clutches!”

“Hahaha.” Artificer Venerable suddenly smiled upon hearing this, laughing heartily: “You’re not completely foolish after all. Though I sealed your true consciousness, I never expected your base consciousness to be so intelligent. It’s hard to imagine how few opponents you’d have in this world if you fully recovered.”

Hearing this, Old Taoist and Old Alchemist exchanged determined glances and resolutely nodded at each other.But who would have thought, Ye Kuang couldn’t help but change his expression.

Because, in the past, he had only heard rumors that someone called him Ye Kuang, and now it seemed that it was almost certainly true.

“Who am I?” Thinking of this, Ye Kuang suddenly asked.

Old Taoist: “…”

Old Alchemist: “…”

At that moment, even Old Artificer suddenly fell into deep silence.

Seeing this, Ye Kuang inexplicably grew ferocious, unable to suppress his raging fury as he roared wildly: “Won’t say it? Fine…”

But before his words faded, he couldn’t help but coldly mutter to himself: “Everyone here, listen well. From this moment on, if any Dao Inquiry Realm dares to leave this place, I will kill them until I get the answers I seek. And if anyone doesn’t believe me, feel free to try!”

These words stirred up a storm of reactions!

“You brat, what nonsense are you spouting? I damn well want to try, what can you do about it?”

“What the hell? I come and go as I please, who do you think you are!”

“You have no idea how high the sky is or how thick the earth is! Do you think you have three heads and six arms to deal with all of us?”

For a moment, the entire scene descended into chaos, as if everyone’s anger had been ignited.

If there was anyone here who took his words seriously, it was likely only Qing Ge and his “mouth”-strong subordinate Hu Chai!

But no one could have imagined that Ye Kuang would actually dare to act so decisively.

In front of a Kunlun Dao Inquiry Realm expert, a faint afterimage suddenly appeared. Before the expert could even roar in anger, not only was his sword snatched away, but a blade also pierced through his forehead!

Immediately after, two more figures were stabbed through their chests and backs.

Then, even the Demon Sect camp was thrown into disarray. As a flash of sword light surged, several figures fell to the ground on the spot.

The situation escalated so rapidly that the chaotic scene came to an abrupt halt!

Only the sword-wielding figure lingered in all directions, appearing as if he were strolling leisurely, yet every step seemed to tread on everyone’s hearts.

The overwhelming pressure made everyone gasp in shock.

Because every time Ye Kuang struck ruthlessly, a Dao Inquiry Realm expert would fall without any chance to fight back, meeting their end in the northwest.

Truly, when he did not act, nothing happened, but when he did, it was an earth-shattering shock.

Instead, seeing that no one was speaking, Ye Kuang had no choice but to ask again: “How do I break my seal?”

“To untie the bell, one must seek the one who tied it,” Artificer Venerable said.

Ye Kuang: “I want to know who it is.”

Hearing this, Artificer Venerable looked toward the two Venerables of Kunlun.

Seeing this, Ye Kuang couldn’t help but follow his gaze.

“How could it be you!”

“There’s no use saying more. We have no strength left now. Kill us if you must.”

“Who would have thought, truly who would have thought, you are both a variable and a constant.”

Hearing this, Ye Kuang couldn’t hide the furrow in his brow. Then, he strode past Artificer Venerable and walked toward the two Venerables of Kunlun.

He abruptly pressed his sword against Old Taoist’s forehead, the killing intent surging forth.

At that moment, even the Kunlun disciples were filled with righteous indignation, yet they dared not voice their anger.

“Stop! Big brother, have you gone mad?”

“Bastard, you damned scum! If you dare kill the Dao Venerable, we will hunt you to the ends of the earth until you die!”

“Kunlun disciples are no cowards! Men, follow me and fight!”

Ye Kuang, hearing this, sprang into action. His speed was so fast it was like a gust of wind sweeping past their eyes.In an instant, he was seen pressing his sword against the forehead of a Dao Inquiry, his steps relentless and his murderous intent unmistakable.

It was no surprise, then, that as this chilling aura swept through, everyone present could feel a cold shiver running down their spines.

“Say that again, I dare you?”

“…”

“You have the nerve to spread rumors behind my back, yet lack the courage to take responsibility for your words. Let me make it clear—I despise troublemakers more than anything. If it weren’t for my sister’s sake, I would have already run this sword through your chest!”