Chapter 1034 Explanation
Zhang Laoguai's previous words outside the manor were only because he didn't understand Chen Yang and thought the ancient sect Xuan Tian Dong Fu was very powerful, hence the overconfident remarks. Now that Chen Yang had saved him and was willing to explain, he felt he should clarify.
Upon hearing this, Chen Yang couldn't help but smile. "The Abbot of the Zen Buddhist Monastery had already told me. Senior Zhang, there's no need to explain."
Even though he knew the person before him was Zhang Laoguai, a renowned figure from the Confucian school, Chen Yang didn't pry into his personal affairs.
Instead, he showed interest in the recent battle.
"Senior, what conflict did you have with that ancient martial artist just now?"
Chen Yang found it strange. According to the explanation from the Abbot of the Zen Buddhist Monastery, Zhang Laoguai should have been quite strong. Why was he pushed to such a predicament by an ancient martial artist?
Hearing this question, Zhang Laoguai became conflicted. Too many things were involved, and he was unsure if he should tell Chen Yang.
However, after Zhang Laoguai's moment of hesitation, Chen Yang immediately understood that it was inconvenient for him to speak.
"It's alright if you can't say, Senior. I was just asking casually."
At these words, Zhang Laoguai's face began to flush red.
Since Chen Yang had said that, it would be too much if he didn't offer some information.
"It was about a supreme treasure of the Confucian school. Many people thought I had it. Somehow, that ancient martial artist also received this news."
"I had already used too much of my internal energy to enter this space, and that's when this guy targeted me."
"If it weren't for you, I'm afraid I would have died at his hands today."
Chen Yang looked at Zhang Laoguai in surprise. A Confucian supreme treasure?
Recalling that Zhang Laoguai had left the Confucian school a long time ago, Chen Yang immediately connected many things.
Zhang Laoguai could naturally understand the expression on Chen Yang's face.
"My purpose in entering this space this time is to find that treasure of the Confucian school and clear my name."
"Moreover, a scholar from the Confucian school went missing and died here. I've always suspected that the scholar took the treasure."
"As long as I can find that scholar, I can return openly."
As Zhang Laoguai spoke, his expression changed, and he said to Chen Yang in a low voice, "If I can't return, could I trouble you with something?"
Fearing Chen Yang wouldn't agree, Zhang Laoguai quickly added, "It's not a troublesome matter, just to deliver a message for me."
Chen Yang thought for a moment and then nodded.
Seeing Chen Yang agree, Zhang Laoguai continued, "I don't know the whereabouts of the scholar yet, but the item is likely related to him."
"It doesn't matter whether the Confucian school accepts me or not. Please ensure they continue their search."
"As long as they can find that item, that's all that matters."
Zhang Laoguai knew the dangers of this place. Whether he could return after venturing alone was uncertain.
Now that Chen Yang was by his side, speaking of these matters brought him considerable relief.
Zhang Laoguai had never spoken of this to anyone before; he had always kept his heart closed off.
But after meeting Chen Yang, he found that telling Chen Yang these things was not a problem.
Chen Yang had not shown any displeasure with his earlier remarks in Qingzhou City.
He had also remained the same upon learning Zhang Laoguai's identity.
More importantly, Chen Yang had been very open with him.
Even though they hadn't known each other for long.
"Senior Zhang, don't worry. When I encounter Xi Bai, I will truthfully relay this matter."
Hearing Chen Yang's words, Zhang Laoguai finally breathed a sigh of relief.
"That's excellent!"
A heavy stone that had been pressing on Zhang Laoguai's heart finally lifted. Even if he were to die here, he would have no regrets.
Time would eventually wash away the slanders against him.
After this matter, Zhang Laoguai seemed to have opened up.
Along the way, he chatted with Chen Yang about many things.
From his tutelage in painting to the reasons for the awakening of ancient martial artists.
Chen Yang truly didn't expect this old man to be such a talkative person.
As the three approached the mountain pass, Zhang Laoguai's internal energy had fully recovered.
"I've troubled you for so long on this journey. It's time we parted ways. Regarding what I mentioned earlier, I'm counting on you!"
Chen Yang watched Zhang Laoguai leave and murmured, "To spend one's entire life chasing after a baseless item?"
"These people from the Confucian school are truly..."
Beside him, Chen Shu, having heard their conversation, read other meanings into it. "This Zhang Laoguai has a peculiar temper. If he had told the Confucian school what he knew earlier, he might have returned by now."
Chen Yang slowly shook his head. He didn't understand this matter well, nor did he have much contact with people from the Confucian school.
Furthermore, the Confucian school was more than just a sect; its complexities were beyond the understanding of an outsider.
After Chen Yang and Chen Shu were fully prepared, they headed towards the mountain range.
On their way, they had already encountered several monsters at the peak of the Grandmaster realm. However, as long as they didn't enter a specific range, these monsters wouldn't bother them.
"Could the monsters in the mountain range surpass the peak Grandmaster realm?"
Chen Shu asked Chen Yang curiously. Ever since seeing this mountain range, Chen Shu felt an inexplicable unease.
Chen Yang paused at the question.
Although Chen Yang's spiritual power was very strong, he had retracted it since entering this place.
This was because there were too many monsters, and if his spiritual power attracted some, it would be a disaster.
These monsters would come in waves, like locusts.
And the mountain range before them was even more so; the number of peak Grandmaster monsters was clearly higher than outside.
But whether there were any beings surpassing the peak Grandmaster realm, Chen Yang couldn't be sure.
Just as Chen Yang and Chen Shu were speculating, a tremendous roar echoed from within the mountain range.
The sound shook the heavens and the earth, reverberating through Chen Shu and Chen Yang's spiritual power!
A roar from the depths could cause such a tremor, and their faces immediately changed.
Chen Yang turned to look at Chen Shu and said with an awkward expression, "Peak Grandmasters shouldn't be able to achieve this, right?"
Chen Yang had encountered and even fought against powerful peak Grandmaster beasts and martial artists.
But such a terrifying roar was truly too frightening.
Not only Chen Yang and Chen Shu, but also the Great Elder of the Sword Sect and the strong individuals behind him all stopped in their tracks.
Because the direction of this sound was exactly where they were headed!