Chen Yuan's striking appearance made him instantly recognizable. Chao Tianxiang, after just one glance, identified him and spoke with a hint of greed:
"It's you! The kid who was with the Unmoving King Zhao Wuji's group. Your soul ring configuration defies common sense among soul masters. Tell us your secret, and we'll let the matter of you killing the Man-Faced Demon Spider we've been tracking slide. Otherwise, you'll face the consequences!"
"My Man-Faced Demon Spider!"
As soon as Chao Tianxiang finished speaking, Meng Yiran snapped out of her daze and let out a shocked cry. She reluctantly tore her gaze away from Chen Yuan's face and looked around. Her face instantly turned pale.
The scene was gruesome. Severed limbs and spider legs were scattered everywhere. The Man-Faced Demon Spider had been split in two, its body mutilated and incomplete. The ground was soaked in blood, and organs were strewn about, emitting a foul stench that assaulted her senses.
Meng Yiran glanced at Chen Yuan in fear, wanting to say something, but she immediately vomited and turned away, unable to look any longer. She couldn't believe that someone as handsome as Chen Yuan could have brutally slaughtered a Man-Faced Demon Spider.
Seeing her granddaughter in such a state, Chao Tianxiang shot her husband, Meng Shu, a meaningful look and went to comfort Meng Yiran.
Meng Shu, a man who had seen his fair share of storms, wasn't frightened by the gruesome sight. His expression was stern, exuding an imposing aura as he spoke:
"Kid, who are you, and which sect do you belong to? You've killed the Man-Faced Demon Spider we've been tracking. If you can't give us a proper explanation, don't blame me for being merciless!"
Chen Yuan remained calm. He chuckled lightly and said:
"The renowned Dragon-Snake Duo, famous throughout the soul master world, might not recognize me, but surely you recognize this sword. My name is Chen Yuan, and this sword is the Seven Kill Sword. My master holds the title of 'Sword,' and the world reveres him as Sword Douluo Chen Xin."
"This Man-Faced Demon Spider was at least 2,000 years old. If you had dared to use it as your granddaughter's third soul ring, she would have been unable to withstand it and would have exploded and died."
"Do you understand now? If you still want an explanation, come to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda. My master, the sect leader, and I will discuss how to give you one."
As soon as Chen Yuan revealed his identity, Meng Shu's expression changed. By the time Chen Yuan finished speaking, Meng Shu had fallen completely silent.
Although the Dragon-Snake Duo possessed power comparable to a Titled Douluo through their martial soul fusion skill, they were not true Titled Douluos. They dared not go to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda to demand an explanation.
The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda had two Titled Douluos, and with Sect Leader Ning Fengzhi's support, their combined strength was equivalent to four Titled Douluos. They were not a force to be trifled with.
However, this was the Star Dou Forest. If Chen Yuan were to die here or be kidnapped, who would ever know?
At that moment, Chen Yuan tossed the Seven Kill Sword into the air and stepped onto it, standing atop the flying sword. The sword rapidly ascended, putting fifty meters of distance between him and the ground in an instant.
Caught off guard, Meng Shu could only watch as Chen Yuan flew higher and farther away. His face was filled with shock; he hadn't expected Chen Yuan to be capable of flight.
Once he had put enough distance between them, Chen Yuan spoke again in a clear voice:
"Senior Dragon, if there's nothing else, we'll part ways here. If you still want an explanation, come to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda to find me."
Meng Shu cursed inwardly. He couldn't afford to offend the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda. He quickly softened his tone and said:
"It was our mistake. Thank you, Young Master Chen, for informing us about the age of this Man-Faced Demon Spider. Otherwise, we might have harmed our granddaughter. As for the matter of an explanation, let's pretend it never happened."
After speaking, Meng Shu turned away, his expression shifting between light and shadow as he said:
"Old woman, take Yiran and let's leave. Let's hope this Young Master Chen doesn't hold a grudge. It's only natural for Sword Douluo's disciple to be extraordinary."
Chao Tianxiang nodded. She hadn't expected to randomly encounter Sword Douluo's disciple in the Star Dou Forest. She had even harbored greed and threatened him, and now she was filled with regret and fear.
With a sigh, Chao Tianxiang looked at Meng Yiran and said:
"Our granddaughter has had a tough time. We couldn't get the Phoenix-Tailed Serpent, and now we've lost the Man-Faced Demon Spider. Let's move further away this time and hope we don't run into any more trouble."
Meng Yiran remained silent, not mentioning the Man-Faced Demon Spider again. She only glanced back once.
Chen Yuan's striking appearance and brutal methods had left a deep impression on her. In truth, she wasn't that angry. She followed the Dragon-Snake Duo as they quickly left.
After they departed, the group from Shrek Academy arrived nearby, having heard the conversation and pinpointed the location.
Chen Yuan descended, landing in front of the group.
Ning Rongrong exclaimed with joy:
"Brother Chen Yuan, are you okay?"
Chen Yuan smiled and shook his head:
"Of course, I'm fine."
Zhao Wuji, his face still pale, looked at Chen Yuan and asked anxiously:
"Did you just encounter the Dragon-Snake Duo? Was Tang San with you?"
Chen Yuan briefly explained the situation:
"I was chasing after Tang San when I encountered a Man-Faced Demon Spider. While I dealt with the spider, Tang San continued chasing the Titan Giant Ape. After I killed the Man-Faced Demon Spider, the Dragon-Snake Duo arrived with their granddaughter. I sent them away, and then you all showed up."
Zhao Wuji looked somewhat dazed:
"As long as you revealed your identity, the Dragon-Snake Duo wouldn't dare to trouble you. But Tang San… we don't even know where he is now. This is bad. Let's keep looking."
At this point, Zhao Wuji was filled with resentment toward Tang San. If it weren't for Tang Hao, he might have given up on searching. After all, Tang San was the one who had recklessly chased after the Titan Giant Ape.
They continued forward, passing by the remains of the Man-Faced Demon Spider. Aside from Zhao Wuji, Oscar, Ma Hongjun, Zhu Zhuqing, and Ning Rongrong all turned pale at the gruesome sight. The spider's death had been too brutal.
Chen Yuan, however, remained calm:
"I was a bit impatient when I attacked, so my methods were rather harsh. This Man-Faced Demon Spider was over 2,000 years old, and it took some effort to finally kill it."
A Man-Faced Demon Spider over 2,000 years old was a terrifying existence. The group now had a new understanding of Chen Yuan's strength.
After walking through the forest for another half hour, they didn't need to search anymore. Tang San and Xiao Wu returned on their own. However, both of them seemed off, as if they were hiding something.
Xiao Wu explained her situation: she had woken up on a patch of grass, surrounded by unconscious soul beasts. She had killed a thousand-year rabbit-type soul beast and absorbed its soul ring, officially becoming a Soul Elder.
Although her story had some logical gaps, Tang San backed her up, and they managed to get away with it.
Tang San forced a smile and said to Chen Yuan:
"Chen Yuan, I didn't mean to leave you alone to deal with the Man-Faced Demon Spider. I was just too worried about Xiao Wu's safety. Consider this a favor I owe you. In the future, if you need anything, as long as I can do it, I'll help."
Chen Yuan, of course, didn't mind. He had already obtained what he wanted, and now Tang San was thanking him and even owed him a favor. He wasn't about to refuse:
"A Man-Faced Demon Spider over 2,000 years old was indeed a challenge. Since you've said so, I'll accept your offer."
Tang San frowned. A Man-Faced Demon Spider over 2,000 years old was no small matter. Back when he had faced a 600-year Ghost Vine, his teacher had to call in the Soul Ancestor principal of Nuoding Academy to help subdue it. A 2,000-year Man-Faced Demon Spider was an entirely different level of terror. Even with all his tricks, he might not have been able to defeat it.
(End of Chapter)
Word Count : 1,462
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