Back in the Xuan Tian Realm, the Ming Dynasty and the Yuan Empire had been fighting for countless years.
This man named Tie Haizhi, once upon a time, clad in armor, was so full of vigor and ambition.
But now he is kneeling on the ground, his once proud head now pressed against the ground.
For a moment, Shi Lekang felt pathetic.
Everyone says that being an immortal is good, but what is the purpose of becoming an immortal?
Shi Lekang glanced at Chen Tianwen, whose expression was calm, as if he had only done something insignificant.
Shi Lekang understood Chen Tianwen's background very well; he didn't have any powerful backing, and his success today was all due to his own hard work.
Shi Lekang felt a mix of emotions and couldn't help but sigh inwardly:
How similar this is to my own youth!
But now, facing the powerful City Lord's Mansion, just one of its rules is enough to make him afraid to take action even when others are insulting him at his doorstep!
Wasn't my past self just like Chen Tianwen now? Fearless and daring to resist the powerful Yuan Empire, ultimately overthrowing its rule!
Perhaps it is because I have lost that indomitable spirit that I am now as withered as a dead tree!
He once had nothing, but with the help of his brothers, he built a powerful empire and eventually ascended to the legendary immortal realm, becoming an immortal that everyone envied.
It is because you are unwilling to give up everything you have now that you have become timid and hesitant. But if you do this, one day you will lose everything again!
Chen Tianwen also noticed Shi Lekang's changes. In Chen Tianwen's eyes, Shi Lekang's eyes were constantly changing, and his aura was sometimes chaotic and sometimes powerful.
Chen Tianwen naturally knew that Shi Lekang was facing his inner demons. If Shi Lekang could overcome his inner demons, he would definitely make further progress and his future achievements would be immeasurable.
However, if Shi Lekang succumbs to his inner demons, he will likely be corrupted by them and lose his primordial spirit, either becoming a living dead or dying out of his body and soul!
The changes in Shi Lekang also caught the attention of Xu Da and Shi Zhongtian. Just as the two were about to go forward to investigate, Chen Tianwen stopped them. At present, Shi Lekang's condition was most vulnerable to being disturbed by outsiders.
Chen Tianwen waved his hand, setting up a barrier around Shi Lekang, before speaking to Xu Da and Shi Zhongtian:
"Senior Shi is currently battling a demonic being; do not disturb him!"
Xu Da and Shi Zhongtian also realized what had happened. Fortunately, Chen Tianwen had stopped them in time. Otherwise, if the two of them had rashly disturbed Shi Lekang's inner demons, they would have regretted it immensely.
"Young Master Chen, what should we do with these scum?"
Xu Da's hatred for the Tie family was similar to that for Shi Lekang, after all, the two had fought together against the Great Yuan Empire. Seeing the Tie family members kneeling on the ground, Xu Da recalled the days when he could settle scores with pleasure.
Chen Tianwen shook his head and said:
"Let Senior Shi decide on these matters after he wakes up!"
Chen Tianwen couldn't empathize with the hatred between the Shi and Tie families, so it would be better to let Shi Lekang handle it personally. What he needed to do was to act as the strongest support for the Shi family after Shi Lekang made any decision!
"How dare you! Who would dare to disregard the city lord's ironclad rules in Stream City! Fighting is forbidden in the city. Don't you families who have lived in Stream City for many years know this?"
Suddenly a loud shout came, and a middle-aged immortal came into the arena. Although he kept saying that he was upholding the city lord's ironclad rules, his eyes were fixed on the Shi family members.
"Captain Hu, it's the Shi family! The Shi family colluded with outsiders to commit violence in the street, even beating my grandson! We just came to demand an explanation, and they've humiliated us like this! Captain Hu, you must stand up for us!"
Tie Haizhi knelt on the ground, unable to lift his head, but he recognized the person as Hu Sheng, the captain of the guards of Xishui City. He disregarded his pride and hurriedly asked for help!
Hu Sheng had received plenty of tributes from the Tie family, so when he discovered during his inspection that the people kneeling at the Shi family's door were actually members of the Tie family, he was immediately enraged.
In Xishui City, who doesn't know that the Tie family is under the protection of Captain Hu Sheng? How dare they attack the Tie family? Do they even respect me, Hu Sheng?
Chen Tianwen looked at Hu Sheng. A Golden Immortal at the peak of cultivation should be quite advantageous under the city lord. Chen Tianwen had only come to Xishui City to pick up the Shi family and didn't want to clash with the city lord. However, if the city lord was foolish enough to act rashly, Chen Tianwen wouldn't mind having another enemy.
Anyway, the Blackwater Sect is located within Stream City, and Chen Tianwen will inevitably clash with Stream City sooner or later.
"Didn't you hear me? You, you, and you, all of you come with me back to the City Lord's Mansion to await the City Lord's judgment."
Without asking any questions, Hu Sheng pointed at the Shi family members and tried to take them away, revealing his arrogant nature.
Xu Da and Shi Zhongtian's expressions changed, still somewhat intimidated by the power of the City Lord's Mansion, and they couldn't help but look at Chen Tianwen.
Because of the barrier set up by Chen Tianwen, Shi Lekang was completely unaware of what was happening in the outside world.
All of this, in Hu Sheng's eyes, was a provocation against him.
"Can't you hear me? It seems your Shi family has forgotten how terrifying I am!"
Enraged, Hu Sheng immediately attacked Shi Lekang.
Within this city, the guard captain possesses law enforcement authority and can disregard the city's rule against violence. Moreover, Shi Lekang is only at the peak of the Celestial Immortal realm, so Hu Sheng doesn't take him seriously.
"Bang!"
As soon as Hu Sheng made a move, Chen Tianwen blocked it with a palm strike, and Hu Sheng was also knocked back more than ten steps, his hands going numb.
This was also the result of Chen Tianwen holding back. With Chen Tianwen's current strength, although he was only at the mid-stage of the Golden Immortal realm, he could easily kill ordinary Golden Immortals at the peak of their cultivation.
"you!"
Hu Sheng glared at Chen Tianwen. It was also because Hu Sheng was used to being arrogant and disrespectful. Chen Tianwen, a Golden Immortal expert, was standing next to the Shi family, but Hu Sheng ignored him at the beginning.
After being stopped by Chen Tianwen, Hu Sheng finally noticed Chen Tianwen. Although Hu Sheng's attack was casual, Chen Tianwen not only easily neutralized it but also pushed him back so far. Hu Sheng knew that Chen Tianwen was a tough opponent.
Hu Sheng, who had been working in the City Lord's Mansion for many years, was quite good at reading people. He saw that Chen Tianwen was so young, yet he had such high strength. This was comparable to the core disciples of the Blackwater Sect!
Before Hu Sheng could make another move, Chen Tianwen spoke up:
"I was the one who beat up the Tie family members. It has nothing to do with the Shi family!"
Hu Sheng was afraid of Chen Tianwen's strength and did not make a move, but now that Chen Tianwen has stepped forward and said that he was the one who hit the person, Hu Sheng is in a dilemma!
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