"Look at what he's carrying, Fang Yun!" One of Fang Yun's friends exclaimed loudly.
"Lower your voice, Song Im! I already saw it, you don't need to tell me!" Fang Yun snapped, his voice low but firm. Song Im grimaced. His hope of receiving praise from Fang Yun turned into a reprimand instead. "What kind of scroll do you think that is?" Fang Yun muttered softly, but loud enough for his seven friends to hear. "How about we take that scroll tonight?" suggested another of Fang Yun's friends. "Do you already have a plan?" Fang Yun asked, still keeping his eyes on Ho Chen, who was walking further away."Don't call me Zen Cheng if I don't have a plan. But we still need to refine it so that our actions go unnoticed by the master," replied Fang Yun's friend, Zen Cheng.
"Alright. Let's discuss this in my room," said Fang Yun. As the son of Duke Fang An, Fang Yun received special privileges, as requested by his father to Li Hao. He had a private room, unlike the other disciples who had to share cramped spaces with each other. The seven young men, all around twenty years old, followed Fang Yun, who led the way in front. Like a noble, Fang Yun did not allow his seven friends to walk alongside him. He had to be at the front, with the seven of them trailing behind like bodyguards. Meanwhile, Ho Chen hurried to a small room he shared with thirty other disciples. He intended to hide the scroll given to him by Li Hao inside a small cabinet where he kept his clothes. However, sensing that the cabinet was not a safe place for such an important object, Ho Chen tucked the scroll back into his robe and walked out. A large wooden log, which he usually used as a chopping block for firewood, became his destination. He sat on it. "Where should I hide this scroll?" he pondered. Ho Chen thought for a long time but could not find a safe place to hide the scroll. He eventually stood up again. Without realizing it, he had walked beyond the sect's complex. Suddenly, an idea crossed his mind—to bury the dried parchment scroll in the forest while also collecting firewood for supplies. Whistling to accompany his steps and avoid boredom, the young man made his way through the familiar forest. Every day, he ventured into the dense forest to gather dry twigs or fallen tree trunks for the fire. For a whole year, Ho Chen had explored the forest without ever cutting down a living tree. He had a special reason for this. Besides preserving nature’s balance, he also wanted to contribute to the forest’s conservation. After walking three hundred meters into the forest, Ho Chen stopped under a lone banyan tree—the only one in the entire forest. That massive banyan tree had long been his resting place while gathering firewood. Crouching down, Ho Chen used a wooden stick to dig into the soft soil. It didn’t need to be deep, just enough to conceal the dried parchment scroll he carried, he thought. Once the hole was deep enough, Ho Chen took out the scroll from his robe and looked at it for a moment. Just as before, when he first held it, the scroll remained neatly bound.Slowly, he placed the scroll inside the hole, unaware of its contents. He buried it and covered the spot with dry leaves so that no one would suspect anything. Then, he planted a small branch about a handspan long as a marker.
Ho Chen looked around. The surroundings were silent. Only the gentle breeze could be heard whispering through the trees. The sun’s rays timidly peeked through the dense foliage. Had he not been used to entering the forest alone, Ho Chen would have been frightened. Despite it still being daytime, the thick and lush canopy made it seem like dusk. A long sigh escaped his lips in relief. The young man stood up, intending to collect firewood. That day, he needed to gather a large supply before heading to Mount Umpak Watu the next day. But after only ten steps, Fang Yun and his seven friends came running after him, forming a circle around him. "Who will save you now, weakling?" Fang Yun sneered, showing his cruel side. He had no specific reason to hate Ho Chen. Apart from being regarded as the weakest among the disciples of the Star Sword Sect, there was no other justification for his cruelty toward him.Ho Chen swallowed hard. He knew he was in the forest now, and Li Hao would no longer be able to protect him from Fang Yun and his friends' wrath.
"I have never wronged you, Fang Yun… But why do you always try to hurt me?" Ho Chen attempted to defend himself.
"Before, I had no particular reason. I was just frustrated that the master didn't expel a weakling like you!" Fang Yun scoffed, standing with his arms crossed, looking down on the young man of his age. "But now, I have a strong reason to punish you. You made us get scolded by the master!" Ho Chen frowned. As far as he knew, it was Fang Yun who had tripped him, leading to Li Hao’s reprimand. "Besides being sly, you're also a coward, Fang Yun! If you’re truly a man, fight me one-on-one!" he challenged. Ho Chen didn’t care about winning or losing. The only thought in his mind was to fight back. He was tired of always surrendering. Fang Yun burst into laughter at Ho Chen’s challenge, his face full of mockery and disdain. "You? Challenging me? Hahaha...!" His seven friends also roared with laughter. They couldn't contain their amusement at Ho Chen’s absurdity. Challenging Fang Yun was like asking for death. After all, Fang Yun wasn’t arrogant only because of his father’s status, but also because he was more skilled in martial arts than his peers. "Don’t dirty your hands, Fang Yun. Let me take care of him!" Song Im volunteered. "If it’s just you, it wouldn’t be fair to our friends, Song Im. Don’t they also want to test their skills?" Fang Yun replied. "So, you want us to beat him up?" Fang Yun nodded. "Beat him up and find the scroll the master gave him. I want to know what’s inside it." Ho Chen swallowed hard. This time, he felt like he might not survive. With no martial arts skills at all, he would surely become a mere punching bag for the seven brutes. "Get him!" Fang Yun ordered. His desire to see the weakling suffer was overwhelming.
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“You’d better avoid fighting the portal guardians, Ho Chen. Look for the right moment to sneak in. They won’t hesitate to kill,” said Qiang Mo.“Why should there be a fight? Can’t I just walk in?” Ho Chen asked, clearly confused. His expression said it all.“You are not one of them, Ho Chen. No matter how well you disguise yourself, the demon hounds will still detect you,” Qiang Mo explained briefly.“Demon hounds? You’re kidding, Grandpa!” Ho Chen chuckled lightly.“You’re laughing now because you don’t know what the demon realm is really like. Once you’re inside, you’ll encounter many strange things,” Qiang Mo said with slight irritation.“Sorry, Grandpa.” Ho Chen lowered his head apologetically.“It’s alright, Ho Chen. Let this be a lesson. People have different levels of understanding. What you think is right might not be so for someone with a deeper insight—and vice versa.” Qiang Mo smiled as he gently stroked the young man’s hair.“I understand what you’re saying. There’s still
the Green Turtle Talisman
Ho Chen swallowed hard. Although he had never directly encountered the power of the Hell Serpent Demon, the fact that Qiang Mo was this concerned was enough to confirm that the demon’s strength was truly terrifying. “I have to stop it, Grandpa. No matter what it takes, that cursed creature must not rise again.” “There’s one more problem, actually, Ho Chen.” Qiang Mo let out a long sigh. “What now?” Ho Chen asked curiously. “Her Majesty Qiang Hui said your friend has already fallen in love with the demon king’s daughter. And that means your task will be even more difficult, Ho Chen. If your friend refuses to return, then you must kill him,” Qiang Mo replied. It was a heavy truth, but one he had to tell. “Does it really have to go that far, Grandpa?” Ho Chen rubbed his forehead. It was a situation he had never wished to face. Killing Fang Yun would be like killing himself. “If you don’t want to kill him, then you must take him away from that place!” Ho Chen blinked several times.
The Worries of Qiang Mo
"Look, Zuan Lifeng. A new legend in the martial world has emerged. Once his name shines, the three of us will be forgotten even more," said Qiang Mo, the Medicine God."You’re right, Qiang Mo. At first, I thought Ho Chen wouldn’t be able to empty his mind without the help of liquor. But it turns out, he found his own method. His movements even look exactly like someone who's drunk," replied the Drunken God, then took a swig from the small jar at his waist."By the way, how is the Sword God doing? Does he already know about Ho Chen?" he asked."Her Majesty Qiang Hui must have told him long ago, Zuan Lifeng. About one full moon ago, I visited him at Mount Agung in Balidwipa, but he was still in meditation. I think he’ll only end it once Ho Chen finds him," replied Qiang Mo."Alright then, let’s go meet Ho Chen. He deserves our congratulations."Without waiting for a reply, the Drunken God vanished on the spot. Qiang Mo shook his head slowly before disappearing as well.---One day passe
Fang Yun’s Fascination
As a normal young man, Fang Yun was immediately captivated by the beauty of the Demon King's daughter. Her angelic face shattered his assumption that a demon princess must look hideous, like the rest of her kind.His fascination was clear as he kept staring at the princess, who blushed under his gaze. From time to time, their eyes met, and shy smiles were exchanged between them.After the three of them had taken their seats, the female demon who had kidnapped Fang Yun knelt before the Demon King."I have fulfilled Your Majesty’s command. I have brought the human here. It was not easy—he resisted and even attempted to take his own life. But I managed to persuade him."The Demon King glanced at Fang Yun briefly before shifting his gaze to his daughter. A thin smile curved on his lips as he sensed mutual affection between the two."Is it true that you resisted earlier, human?" asked the Demon King."My name is Fang Yun, Your Majesty. What she said is completely untrue. The moment I found
Fang Yun’s Fate
Meanwhile, in the demon realm, Fang Yun was still confused, unable to comprehend where he was. As far as he remembered, he had fallen asleep in an inn room, but when he woke up, he found himself inside a prison cell along with several young men around his age.From the conversations he had with the other prisoners, they also had no idea where they were. Since arriving in the prison, they had not seen a single guard delivering food to them.His wandering thoughts were abruptly interrupted by the sound of approaching footsteps. Fang Yun quickly focused his gaze on the iron bars to see who was coming.His heart almost stopped when he saw the innkeeper woman standing in front of the prison accompanied by two tall, muscular guards. Even more shocking, these two guards had the exact same physical appearance as the two demons he had encountered in the old house deep in the forest."Why is that woman with demons? Is she one of them too?" Fang Yu
The Drunken God’s Strike
In his confusion, a voice suddenly startled him — the voice of the Drunken God."Ho Chen, try to attack me!" the Drunken God shouted, urging the young man to strike him."How am I supposed to fight him? He can't even stand properly," Ho Chen thought to himself."Why are you just standing there like a constipated ox? Attack me, you idiot!" barked the Drunken God angrily.Ho Chen grinned like a horse upon hearing the Drunken God insult him so freely. He then took a few steps forward."I'm ready, old man."The Drunken God moved forward in a strange pattern and immediately launched an attack. His fist shot quickly toward Ho Chen's chest.Realizing that the Drunken God's attack was no joke, Ho Chen swiftly sidestepped to avoid it. He then had to duck because the Drunken God's other hand aimed to slash at his neck.While still crouching, Ho Chen spotted an opening created by the Drunken God. Quickly, he atte
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