Chapter 51: When the Young One Strikes, the Elder Comes; Chen Changsheng: Why Should It?
Accompanied by A-Li, Chen Changsheng swiftly navigated through the dense forest, his face devoid of any expression.
This was the first time in several hundred years that he had become truly enraged.
Since gaining immortality, Chen Changsheng’s philosophy had always been to do good unto others.
Moreover, over these centuries, Chen Changsheng had never killed anyone.
Even Immortal Feather Silkworm, Chen Changsheng had not personally taken his life.
But now, the usually benevolent Chen Changsheng had been spat upon, and twice at that.
Why would it do this!
He had neither provoked nor sought revenge, so there was no reason for it to act this way.
Furthermore, why should it act this way!
It was merely a Thunder Beast at the Spirit Master stage.
Chen Changsheng had encountered many Spirit Masters, some even famous figures.
The Wolf King Wanyan Aguduo of the Night Moon Nation, Immortal Feather Silkworm, the founder of the Shangqing Sect…
Besides these powerful Spirit Masters, he had also encountered numerous beings far exceeding the Spirit Master stage.
For instance, the Xuanwu Emperor, whose might was beyond words, and the immense terror of the Ancient Forbidden Ground.
Even these powerful existences had not spat on him.
He was a true disciple of the Shangqing Sect, a distinguished guest of the Xuanwu Kingdom, and a wanderer among the rivers of history.
Countless prodigies were his friends, and great powers capable of moving mountains and filling seas conversed with him casually.
Given all this, why should he be spat upon by such a small Thunder Beast.
Under the influence of his anger, Chen Changsheng’s speed increased significantly, and he quickly returned to the Witch Clan village.
Upon landing, the High Priest and the Clan Leader immediately wanted to inquire about the situation.
But before they could speak, Chen Changsheng preemptively said,
“If you believe I am a divine messenger, then you should trust my abilities.”
“In ten years, I will eliminate the Thunder Beast in the Water Moon Cave Heaven. If you believe I can win, come help me.”
“If you think I cannot win, leave as soon as possible to avoid being caught up in the conflict.”
With that, Chen Changsheng turned and left, leaving the High Priest and the Clan Leader bewildered.
…
Inside the wooden house.
Chen Changsheng was continuously writing and drawing on the bark of a tree, seemingly plotting something.
At this moment, A-Man entered carrying a plate of fresh spirit fruits.
“Divine Messenger, eat some spirit fruits to calm down.”
Facing A-Man’s advice, Chen Changsheng did not raise his head and replied,
“I know your ancestors’ precept is not to provoke those who emerge from the altar.”
“Although the precept is correct, things aren’t always set in stone.”
“I am not one mentioned in your ancestors’ precept, so there’s no need to call me ‘Divine Messenger.'”
“If you wish, you can call me Elder Brother Changsheng.”
“As for the matter with the Thunder Beast, it’s a private issue between me and it. It won’t involve the Witch Clan, so you can rest assured.”
Hearing this, A-Man said,
“Divine… Elder Brother Changsheng, that’s not what I wanted to say.”
Hearing this, Chen Changsheng looked up at A-Man, puzzled.
“What else do you want to say?”
Facing Chen Changsheng’s inquiry, a look of longing flashed in A-Man’s bright eyes.
“Elder Brother Changsheng, when I was very young, I heard that there is another world outside the great mountains.”
“But none of our clan knows what the outside world is like.”
“You must have come from the outside. Can you tell me what the outside world is like?”
…
In the wooden house.
Chen Changsheng thoughtfully said to A-Man, who was full of longing,
“The world outside the mountains is very exciting, but I don’t recommend you learn about it.”
“Why not?”
“Because the outside world is more dangerous than the venomous insects and fierce beasts within these ten thousand mountains.”
“In the outside world, d*ath sometimes is a kind of liberation.”
Saying this, Chen Changsheng unfastened the wooden carving from his waist and handed it along with the bark to A-Man.
“Give this bark to Elder Gu Li and let him arrange it as instructed.”
“If I’m not mistaken, you should choose to join me against the Thunder Beast.”
“As for this wooden carving, consider it a gift.”
“Ever since I arrived here, you’ve been eyeing it, which makes me feel somewhat awkward.”
Hearing this, A-Man’s face instantly turned red.
“Elder Brother Changsheng, I haven’t…”
“Can’t you tell?”
“An ordinary wooden carving isn’t anything special. If you want it, just take it.”
Chen Changsheng’s wooden carving was a cute sheep.
Being skilled in woodworking, Chen Changsheng’s carving skills were top-notch.
A-Man, having lived in this isolated mountain all her life, being attracted by Chen Changsheng’s carved trinkets was entirely understandable.
“Thank you, Elder Brother Changsheng.”
A-Man happily thanked Chen Changsheng and left the room cheerfully.
Watching A-Man’s back, Chen Changsheng smiled, then refocused his thoughts on the matter of the Thunder Beast.
Beast Clans typically live in groups, and Chen Changsheng wasn’t too worried about the Thunder Beast in the Water Moon Cave Heaven.
What truly concerned Chen Changsheng was the race behind the Thunder Beast.
When the younger strikes, the elder comes; when the elder strikes, an even older one appears. This pattern is common in the cultivation world.
It was precisely because of this that Chen Changsheng had invested considerable effort in planning.
After all, eradicating a race is not a simple task.
While he did good unto others, he had never been a pushover.
These two incidents of spitting could not be left unresolved.
…
Under Chen Changsheng’s arrangement, the Witch Clan quickly began their work with great enthusiasm.
Towering trees were felled, and many unique patterns were dug out by the Witch Clan members.
Chen Changsheng patrolled the progress of the array formation while reminding everyone of the mistakes.
At this moment, Elder Gu Li approached.
“Divine Messenger, can these things drive away the Thunder Beast?”
“No, they are just an improved spirit gathering array. This array not only gathers spiritual energy but also shields against the miasma in the mountains.”
“I observed your clan’s insect techniques. The power of the insect techniques is not insignificant, but unfortunately, you encountered the nemesis of the insect techniques, the Thunder Beast.”
“The Thunder Beast’s tough scales can resist most insect techniques, and its innate divine powers completely suppress all insect techniques.”
“If not, you wouldn’t be so miserable.”
Listening to Chen Changsheng’s analysis, Elder Gu Li smiled bitterly.
“Divine Messenger is right. Our clan has survived in the mountains due to our ability to deal with dangers.”
“Unfortunately, our clan’s Golden Silkworm Bug has been lost. Without it, we cannot defeat the Thunder Beast.”
“Golden Silkworm Bug?”
“What is that?”
“It is the most powerful insect technique of our clan. More accurately, it should be called the Bug God.”
“Legend has it that the Golden Silkworm Bug can consume everything in the world, even the scales of the Thunder Beast cannot stop it.”
