Chapter 975 Gathering Ancient Martial Artists
Zhou Zeyao could naturally sense Chen Yang's madness. Chen Yang was suppressing his murderous intent. If he couldn't contain it.
None of the Zhou family members present today would survive!
And this lead would be severed.
"Your mother, your sister's whereabouts, don't you intend to continue searching for them?" Zhou Zeyao grabbed Chen Yang's shoulders with both hands.
As soon as these words were spoken, the scene from that time flashed in Chen Yang's mind again.
His father was dead, but his mother and sister were still missing.
Chen Yang instantly sobered up.
"Then these Zhou family members are left to you."
"I'll go and meet those few outside first."
Watching Chen Yang's retreating back, Zhou Zeyao breathed a sigh of relief.
Just now, Zhou Zeyao didn't know if he could truly pull Chen Yang back.
He hadn't expected to actually succeed.
As for the people outside the battlefield, Zhou Zeyao had noticed them from the beginning.
However, they had only sent a very small amount of spiritual power, clearly not intending to intervene in anything, but just to "watch the show."
On the other hand, the mysterious martial artist who suddenly attacked and killed the Zhou family head had greatly puzzled Zhou Zeyao.
Zhou Zeyao had thought that Xuan Qing of the Xuan Tian Cave Mansion was already the limit that martial artists could reach. He hadn't expected that there were such hidden figures in the shadows.
"It seems it's time to recover properly!"
Zhou Zeyao was usually extremely lax, because he knew his strength was not weak. In this realm where only peak Grandmasters existed.
No one could kill him.
If he wanted to run, he could still escape!
But now... Zhou Zeyao realized he had truly underestimated the realm of peak Grandmaster.
"It makes sense, though. These fellows have been stuck in this peak Grandmaster realm for thousands of years, they must have come up with some other ways to increase their strength."
As Zhou Zeyao was lost in thought, Chen Yang also arrived outside the battlefield.
Looking at the several spiritual powers before him, Chen Yang said politely, "Esteemed seniors have actually come to Qingzhou City. If you don't mind, why not come into the residence for a chat?"
They looked at each other, and the next moment, Old Monster Zhang's spiritual power dissipated into the air.
Although the others didn't leave, they still cast their gazes upon the Abbot of the Chan Buddhist Sect.
"Since young friend Chen Yang has invited us, we naturally cannot refuse. However, as young friend Chen Yang can see, we have only sent our spiritual powers here."
"Why don't we have a proper gathering when our true bodies arrive?"
Chen Yang's eyes flickered strangely as he heard this, looking at the Abbot of the Chan Buddhist Sect.
Chen Yang had a feeling that the Abbot's face looked familiar.
"May I know your esteemed name?"
"Chan Buddhist Sect, San Di Fo." The Abbot of the Chan Buddhist Sect revealed his name, treating Chen Yang as an equal.
Upon hearing "Chan Buddhist Sect," Chen Yang was immediately surprised and asked, "Chan Buddhist Sect? May I ask about Bei Xuan..."
"He is precisely a disciple of my temple, currently cultivating within the temple." The Abbot of the Chan Buddhist Sect then introduced the other individuals present to Chen Yang.
Chen Yang hadn't expected that the Zhou family's actions this time would attract the attention of so many sects.
After the introductions, someone told Chen Yang about the earlier exchange between the Abbot of the Chan Buddhist Sect and Old Monster Zhang.
"Old Monster Zhang has a peculiar temper and usually keeps his distance from us old fellows."
"But Chen Yang, don't worry, even Old Monster Zhang wouldn't come to cause trouble for you."
"Regarding the Xuan Tian Cave Mansion incident, we will also give you an explanation."
The words of these people were a great show of respect to Chen Yang. Each of them was either a sect leader or an elder.
Their words indirectly represented the attitude of their respective sect powers.
They were giving Chen Yang, this rapidly rising power, the due respect he deserved.
Chen Yang understood the meaning behind their words.
Not to mention, the Chan Buddhist Sect was among them.
The demon core used by Chen Shu at that time was provided by the Chan Buddhist Sect.
Chen Yang hadn't forgotten that he still owed them a great favor.
After a few words, they shifted the topic to the mysterious person who had attacked earlier.
"That fellow's speed was too astonishing. He clearly knew we were here, and was afraid of exposing his identity."
Even the Abbot of the Chan Buddhist Sect shook his head with a wry smile and transmitted to Chen Yang, "Among these people, I only understand a few. As for the rest, even I don't know them very well."
"Moreover, the sect is not just the few of us. The Daoist Sect, the Confucianists, and some reclusive families haven't come. Even among those present, only their spiritual powers have arrived. It's not impossible for their true bodies to make a move."
The Abbot of the Chan Buddhist Sect said this to make Chen Yang understand that no matter how friendly they appeared, their true intentions were uncertain.
After everyone had dispersed, Chen Yang first thanked the Abbot of the Chan Buddhist Sect for the matter of the demon core and inquired about Bei Xuan's situation.
After all, Bei Xuan hadn't appeared since his weapon was shattered last time.
The Abbot of the Chan Buddhist Sect explained with a mixture of amusement and helplessness, "Bei Xuan is the most important successor of the Chan Buddhist Sect. With so many events happening in the outside world, and so many ancient martial artists appearing, it's difficult to guarantee his safety with his current strength."
"I thought it would be best to let his strength advance further."
"And his temperament needs to be tempered. Having his weapon broken has caused such a disturbance in his Buddhist heart, which is not a good thing."
Chen Yang finally understood. It turned out Bei Xuan hadn't appeared because this Abbot had kept him confined.
Chen Yang didn't press further about Bei Xuan. Instead, he asked about when he would need to refine pills and then accompanied the Abbot of the Chan Buddhist Sect to the villa.
"There's no rush for the pill refining. Instead, there's something I'd like to ask you."
"Bei Xuan told me about you a long time ago. It's evident that you are not an ancient martial artist."
"But you are now associating with so many ancient martial artists. Have you partnered with certain ancient martial artist factions?"
Whether it was the Zhou family, the Xuan Tian Cave Mansion, or even the mysterious person who attacked earlier.
The Abbot of the Chan Buddhist Sect was not overly worried.
What concerned him the most were actually the ancient martial artists under Chen Yang's command who didn't possess very strong abilities.
If Chen Yang were to cooperate with certain ancient martial artist factions, the situation would change drastically.
"Hmm? Ancient martial artist factions?"
Chen Yang frowned.
It wasn't strange that the Chan Buddhist Sect knew about ancient martial artists.
But weren't ancient martial artists all independent entities?
Even Fei Zilin and the other four were members of the Three Clans!
Tian Ji Linglong was even more unfortunate. Based on Chen Yang's understanding, perhaps only Rong Yuqing was an ancient martial artist. Otherwise, she wouldn't have established the Treasure Pavilion and would have directly used the Tian Ji Linglong name.