Chapter 936: Seizing Achievement

Since its establishment, the Linjiang Wei Hall had never gained a demon of a higher level than the Bloodthirsty Beast.

Therefore, after receiving the demon head submitted by Wang Chen, Pang Tai personally rushed to the capital to commend him, showing how highly he valued Wang Chen’s accomplishment!

Meanwhile, after completing his task, Wang Chen secluded himself at home to diligently practice the Exterminating Demon Spear Technique.

Although he had gained the technique through the feedback from the Exterminating Demon Spear’s blade, it did not mean he could fully master this immensely profound spear skill.

Hard work and practice were essential!

During his training, Wang Chen experienced continuous surprises.

First, even though the spearhead was only a part of the Taihao Exterminating Demon Spear, after he infused it with bloodlust energy through the Bloodshed Wheel, it surprisingly emitted an indestructible blade radiance.

One wheel was one foot; with all five wheels activated, the spear’s blade radiance extended to five feet!

Imagine, when Wang Chen held the long spear in a duel, suddenly unleashing a five-foot-long blade radiance at a critical moment could secure his victory or turn the tide—it was entirely possible.

Moreover, the blade radiance could effortlessly cut through thick iron armor; a massive stone weighing over a thousand pounds could be split in half by the energy blade as easily as slicing tofu.

While a fifth-level martial sect master could condense energy into weapons, unleashing similar sword energy or blade radiance with formidable power, the energy radiance of the Taihao Exterminating Demon Spear was vastly different.

It also possessed tremendous demon-slaying ability!

This meant that when Wang Chen faced a demon, the lethality of his blade radiance would be multiplied.

If the Taihao Exterminating Demon Spear were fully assembled, Wang Chen could hardly imagine what kind of destructive power it would wield!

Besides the power of the Exterminating Demon Spear Technique, Wang Chen found that this technique resonated very well with his Bloodshed Wheel.

While practicing the spear technique, he was also able to enhance his cultivation level in this art.

This allowed Wang Chen to gain more skill experience for the Bloodshed Wheel in the same amount of time—an excellent two-for-one deal!

Just as Wang Chen immersed himself in martial arts, Pang Tai returned.

Wang Chen was summoned to the Wei Hall right away.

To his surprise, in addition to Pang Tai, there were five unfamiliar Blood Guards in the main hall.

From their attire, Wang Chen could easily discern that among them were two Baihu and one Zongqi!

As the highest martial official of the Linjiang Wei Hall, Pang Tai could only stand to the side.

Such a grand scene?

Wang Chen frowned secretly—something felt off!

If they were here to commend him, their expressions would not be so serious.

He also noticed Pang Tai’s expression, which conveyed both tension and a hint of anger, along with growing worry.

Furthermore, the young Zongqi standing to the right looked at Wang Chen with mocking and smug eyes.

“Ling Zhiyuan, I pay my respects to all honored lords!”

Wang Chen calmly cupped his fists in greeting to each of them.

“Ling Zhiyuan, do you know your crime?”

Before Wang Chen could finish his greeting, the young Zongqi on the right impatiently roared, his veins bulging like a furious tyrant.

Wang Chen immediately darkened his expression. “My lord, what crime have I committed?”

Although the other was of a higher rank, he was not Wang Chen’s direct superior, so he did not need to be overly polite.

“Do you dare to deny it?”

The young Zongqi sneered, “I ask you, did you kill that Bloodthirsty Beast?”

What a display of authority!

Wang Chen was not polite in return: “If I didn’t kill it, then who did? You?”

There was no doubt that his achievement in slaying the Bloodthirsty Beast had encountered issues in the capital, hence the presence of two Baihu at the Linjiang Wei Hall.

But since the two Baihu had not spoken, the fact that this Zongqi jumped in so quickly made Wang Chen suspect something.

He heard the other boldly declare, “That’s right, I killed the Bloodthirsty Beast; you just took advantage of it!”

According to this guy, he had led the team to discover the clues about the Bloodthirsty Beast, then tracked it down and fought it, paying a hefty price to seriously wound the creature.

Unfortunately, in the end, the Bloodthirsty Beast managed to escape.

Wang Chen couldn’t help but laugh after hearing this. He turned to the two Baihu: “Gentlemen, you don’t think I got this achievement for nothing, do you?”

The situation had become very clear; this young Zongqi wanted to seize Wang Chen’s credit. Given his shameless and reckless behavior, he likely had a strong background.

However, Wang Chen was more aware that the key to this matter lay with the two Baihu.

As for Zongqi Pang Tai, he had remained silent until now, showing a clear indifference.

Wang Chen did not expect him to stand up for him.

“Ahem!”

One of the round-faced Baihu coughed a couple of times, smiling as he said, “Xiaoqi Ling, it’s important to clarify things. Both Baihu Chen and I want to understand the truth. If it’s your achievement, it’s yours. But…”

Pausing, he added with a deeper meaning in his smile, “Zongqi Xu’s credit cannot be disregarded, can it? He is the beloved son of Qiandu Xu Jinghui of Donglu Prefecture.”

The young Zongqi Xu huffed, raising his head arrogantly.

The son of a Qiandu!

At this moment, Wang Chen completely understood.

The other party had set their sights on the achievement of slaying the Bloodthirsty Beast, and while dominating it entirely was unrealistic, they had brought two Baihu to exert pressure on him at the Linjiang Wei Hall.

Baihu Chen spoke lightly, “In my opinion, let’s split this credit seventy-thirty; Zongqi Xu takes seventy, you take thirty, and we can also give you three hundred taels of silver as a hardship fee.”

Zongqi Xu glanced at Wang Chen, looking as if he was thinking “You got off easy.”

This made Wang Chen laugh again. “On what basis?”

On what basis?

The three clearly did not expect Wang Chen to take such an attitude, especially knowing that Zongqi Xu was the son of a Qiandu, yet he still dared to be so unruly!

Zongqi Xu was enraged, “You say you killed the Bloodthirsty Beast? You, a mere inexperienced stray dog, what ability do you have to kill a mid-to-high rank demon?”

He dared to steal Wang Chen’s achievement, not just because of his strong background but also because he had investigated Wang Chen’s situation.

Feeling fully capable of suppressing Wang Chen.

Most importantly, Wang Chen had completed the task alone, without anyone else witnessing him slaying the Bloodthirsty Beast.

Zongqi Xu truly did not believe Wang Chen had such capabilities.

The round-faced Baihu and Baihu Chen both darkened their expressions simultaneously, exuding an invisible oppressive force that firmly locked onto Wang Chen.

Soft measures have failed?

Wang Chen was not afraid at all!

“Ha!”

He let out a long laugh and suddenly activated the Five Bloodshed Wheels: Corpse Dog, Hidden Arrow, Sparrow Shade, Thief Swallowing, and Non-Poison. Instantly, the bloodlust energy surged out, pushing back the oppressive force they had exerted on him.

“Fifth level martial sect master!”

Both the round-faced Baihu and Baihu Chen turned pale, with the latter unable to believe his ears as he shouted.

Sixteen-year-old Ling Zhiyuan was actually a fifth-level martial sect master!!