Chapter 412: The Culprit Behind the Thunder Tribulation, Huafeng Seeks a Master
Watching Huafeng’s silent demeanor, Chen Changsheng smiled.
“Let’s go quickly.”
“I left a mark on that person; by following him, we’ll soon encounter a surprise.”
“As for what this surprise is, we’ll have to check it out ourselves.”
After saying that, Chen Changsheng headed in a specific direction.
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As the journey progressed, Chen Changsheng and Huafeng left the city and arrived at a village.
The village was situated amidst a sea of flowers.
Just as Huafeng was about to use her spiritual sense to investigate the village, her attention was captured by a man.
He was a handsome young man with a sunny smile.
Dressed in a light blue long robe, he was half-reclining on a small mound of earth in the flower sea, holding a freshly picked flower branch.
It seemed he sensed Huafeng’s gaze, as he turned to look at her.
Upon seeing Huafeng and Chen Changsheng beside her, the man frowned slightly and then smiled helplessly.
However, Chen Changsheng, upon seeing the man, appeared somewhat “unique.”
He picked up a stone about the size of a human head and threw it forcefully.
“Whoosh~”
“Boom!”
The stone transformed into a streak of light, hitting the small mound and creating a “gap” in the beautiful flower sea.
“Chen Changsheng, can you not be so impulsive?”
“You threw a stone at me right after we met; this really hurts our feelings.”
A voice suddenly came from behind Huafeng.
Startled, Huafeng turned around to find that the man had appeared behind her without her noticing.
Yet Chen Changsheng was too lazy to turn his head, casually replying, “No other meaning, I just wanted to confirm if it was you, you scoundrel.”
“And as a result of my casual test, it really is you, you scoundrel.”
“I knew you weren’t going to d*e so easily. You’re really impressive; you’ve managed to fool everyone.”
“I’m too lazy to waste words with you. I’m here to visit you, scoundrel. Don’t you plan on inviting me for a meal?”
Chen Changsheng repeated “scoundrel” four times in one breath, but the man didn’t get angry at all; instead, he chuckled and said, “Since you’re here to visit, I naturally have to treat you to a meal.”
“Follow me!”
With that, the man led Chen Changsheng and the others into a wooden house.
Although the wooden house was made of rough materials, the decorations inside were quite elegant.
Chen Changsheng took out the tea set and began brewing tea, while Huafeng curiously examined the surroundings.
Seeing Huafeng’s curiosity, the man smiled and said, “You accepted a disciple?”
“I never accept disciples; she is just a young person learning from me, just teaching her a few things.”
Chen Changsheng casually replied, and three cups of hot tea appeared on the table.
“Hahaha!”
“You said the same back then, and since you are unwilling to admit it, let it be.”
Saying this, the man looked at Huafeng and smiled: “Little Peacock, you’ve found a good master.”
“You must seize the opportunity before you; you will reach a very high position.”
Hearing this, Huafeng looked at the man and said, “Can I know your identity?”
“You put in so much effort to find me; you must not be an ordinary person.”
“I want to surpass you, but before surpassing you, I need to know who you are.”
“Didn’t Chen Changsheng tell you my identity?”
“No,” Chen Changsheng lifted his tea cup and took a sip. “You can introduce yourself.”
“I’m thinking about how to scold you, don’t interrupt my train of thought.”
Faced with Chen Changsheng’s casual reply, the man chuckled and turned to Huafeng.
“Let me introduce myself; I am the culprit behind the Thunder Tribulation.”
“It is completely reasonable for all cultivators in the world to scold me as a scoundrel.”
“Swish!”
Upon hearing this, Huafeng instantly stood up.
“You are the Jade Emperor!”
“Yes.”
Zhang Bairen nodded slightly.
“You… I…”
Seeing this legendary figure, Huafeng’s heart raced.
She had countless words she wanted to say, but at this moment, she didn’t know where to start.
Seeing her like this, Zhang Bairen smiled and waved his hand, saying, “Don’t rush; sit down and think slowly. It’s not too late to speak once you’ve gathered your thoughts.”
Hearing this, Huafeng obediently sat down, carefully pondering what she should say and how to say it.
When conversing with such a powerful one, one must indeed be cautious and respectful, as it is a gesture of respect towards strength.
Zhang Bairen reassured Huafeng, and Chen Changsheng also set down his tea cup.
“I came here to find you; I believe you know the reason.”
“Can the Thunder Tribulation be closed?”
“No.”
“What is your purpose for creating the Thunder Tribulation?”
“If you ask me, I will tell you.”
“Do me a favor; I know you are definitely preparing.”
“I won’t help unless you beg me.”
After the simple exchange, they fell into silence again.
Looking at Zhang Bairen’s smug expression, Chen Changsheng squinted his eyes.
“Change the request.”
“I won’t change!”
“You Chen Changsheng can always find a disciple, and every time your disciples come to bother me.”
“I can’t let you bow your head; I can’t swallow this anger.”
Upon receiving this answer, Chen Changsheng pressed his lips together and then glanced at Huafeng.
Faced with this gaze, Huafeng felt as if she had been struck by a “lightning” and instantly understood some things.
She stood up and cupped her hands, saying, “Junior Huafeng, sincerely requesting to be accepted as your disciple!”
“You think I will accept you just because you want to? What’s the reason?”
Upon hearing this, Huafeng continued: “I want to take you as my master, learn all your teachings, and then surpass you.”
Saying this, Huafeng was about to perform a bow of respect to Zhang Bairen.
But before her knees could bend, an unseen force stopped her.
“Alright, sit down.”
“Let me tell you a principle: the knees of a powerful person cannot bend, not even facing your master.”
As she spoke, Huafeng was pressed back into her seat by that invisible force.
“You can always see through what others are thinking; this vision is something others truly cannot match.”
“Since you’ve taken a disciple, next, it’s my turn to ask you.”
“I can tell you the answer regarding the Thunder Tribulation, and I can probably guess what you need to do; I can help you.”
“But I have a small doubt in my heart.”
“Speak.”
“Do you think this girl can surpass Emperor Huangtian?”
Upon hearing this, Chen Changsheng glanced and shook his head: “No comparison.”
“Why not?”
“You all have walked your incomparable path, but your paths are not the same, so there’s no way to compare.”
“Thirteen and scholars do not share the arrogant destiny; it’s difficult for their accomplishments to be considered lesser than your destiny?”
“You Zhang Bairen have taken the Heavenly Mandate after Emperor Huangtian; doesn’t this mean you are lesser than him?”
“I don’t see it that way; at least the Thunder Tribulation you created is something even Emperor Huangtian cannot handle.”
“Otherwise, nobody would invite me out of retirement.”
“Hahaha!”
Upon receiving this answer, Zhang Bairen laughed joyfully.
“The world sees me, Zhang Bairen, taking the Heavenly Mandate after Emperor Huangtian, so they naturally think I am weaker than him.”
“But in reality, both Emperor Huangtian and I understand the situation, while the world does not.”
“When the Heavenly Mandate hears you, Chen Changsheng, say this, this anger that has been pent up for thousands of years can finally be released.”
