Lu Chengwen grabbed Long Aotian. "Senior Brother, calm down!"
Long Aotian shoved him aside, his hand shooting out to grip Lu Chengwen's throat. "You trash, don't call me Senior Brother! You're not worthy!"
Lu Chengwen struggled to speak, gasping, "We kowtowed… swore brotherhood… heaven and earth know, you and I know… kill me, and you'll face divine retribution…"
His breathing grew labored, vision blurring. He caught a glimpse of Hua Xuening's confused expression and choked out, "Xuening… knows…"
Long Aotian glanced back at her, slowly loosening his grip.
Lu Chengwen gasped for air, clutching his chest.
Long Aotian fumed, "That old geezer's toying with me. He's mocking me!"
"Is he?" Lu Chengwen straightened, panting. "At least he taught you three moves. He hasn't taught me a thing."
Long Aotian clenched his fists, rage boiling but helpless. As a self-proclaimed righteous hero, he'd sworn solemn oaths before heaven and earth. Killing Lu Chengwen now would leave a knot in his heart.
Besides, their "Master" was right there in the cave. Executing his junior brother here would surely provoke Hun Tianguang to clean house.
Hun Tianguang's strength was unfathomable. Long Aotian couldn't gauge his level, but anyone who could hide their true power like that had to be at least an Upper Four Gates master—mid-tier or higher.
Such experts were rare in all of Hua Xia.
Blinded by greed, Long Aotian had jumped at the chance to become his disciple, thinking he'd learn some unparalleled technique. Instead, he got… Hadouken, Shoryuken, and Tatsumaki Senpukyaku!
Not only did he learn nothing worthwhile, but he was now sworn brothers with Lu Chengwen, making it harder to kill him.
Lu Chengwen, on the other hand, came out ahead. Whether he learned anything or not, being sworn brothers with Long Aotian, a righteous hero, gave him a layer of protection. Long Aotian would have to think twice before acting against him.
Just then, a loud boom echoed through the cave, followed by the sounds of combat.
The three exchanged glances and rushed toward the noise.
As they neared, Lu Chengwen grabbed Long Aotian. "Senior Brother, hold on."
They saw Tie Tuo Wang's four lackeys sprawled unconscious on the ground.
Tie Tuo Wang himself stood poised, gathering his energy.
Hun Tianguang laughed heartily. "A few Lower Four Gates brats dare to show off in front of me?"
Tie Tuo Wang gritted his teeth. "Without the Young Master, I'm dead either way. Today, I'll fight you to the end! Argh!"
Hun Tianguang clapped his palms together, drew back, and thrust forward with a shout, "Stormsurge!"
Tie Tuo Wang nearly wet himself.
An unstoppable force—a visible wave of energy—surged toward him!
He considered himself talented, even among martial artists, with a knack for insight. He could channel his energy into force, but projecting it long-range to cause damage? That was beyond him.
Yet this ragged old man unleashed a visible orb of true qi energy!
What kind of strength was this!?
Tie Tuo Wang, no stranger to the martial world, had never seen such a move.
His footwork faltered, relying on instinct and training to dodge. As he stumbled aside, a massive boulder behind him exploded with a boom!
He glanced back, blood running cold.
Long Aotian, Lu Chengwen, and Hua Xuening stood frozen, mouths agape, sharing the same stunned expression.
Tie Tuo Wang looked back at the old man, who seemed to be regulating his energy.
Gritting his teeth, he thought, To hell with it! Dying to a master like this is my fortune!
He leaped into the air, descending like a hawk.
Hun Tianguang's eyes snapped open. He sprang up, unleashing a rising punch with a shout, "Godslayer!"
Whoosh!
A gust of wind blasted across Lu Chengwen and the others, forcing them to shield their faces.
The punch missed Tie Tuo Wang, but the sheer force of its true qi sent him flying backward, crashing to the ground, unable to stand.
Tie Tuo Wang realized—the old man hadn't missed. He'd spared him.
His mind went blank.
Was there really such a master in the world?
Hun Tianguang smiled calmly. "Kid, still want to fight?"
Tie Tuo Wang stammered, "F-f-f-fight…"
He meant to say, "Fight, my ass, I surrender!" but nerves reduced him to stuttering "fight."
"Good! A true man!" Hun Tianguang roared, "Heaven-Destroying, Earth-Shattering!"
Lu Chengwen knew this was the Hurricane Kick!
He rushed forward. "Master, show mercy!"
Hearing Lu Chengwen's cry, Hun Tianguang redirected his spinning kick toward the cliff wall.
Boom! The impact felt like the entire mountain trembled.
Tie Tuo Wang collapsed onto his rear, speechless.
But Hun Tianguang had a problem—his spinning kick had lodged his foot in the rock.
He tugged twice, but it wouldn't budge.
Awkward.
Lu Chengwen approached, kneeling on one knee. "Master, this Tie Tuo Wang is my subordinate. Please spare his life."
Long Aotian was livid. Your subordinate? That's my man!
Tie Tuo Wang, tears streaming, said, "I thank the Young Master for saving my life!"
Lu Chengwen glanced at Hun Tianguang. "Master, you're…"
"Oh." Hun Tianguang pretended to stretch. "Just… stretching my leg."
Everyone squinted. Stuck? Just say you're stuck. Pretending to stretch? You're too playful.
Lu Chengwen coughed. "We'll turn around so you can… finish stretching."
"Good idea."
Lu Chengwen gestured, and Tie Tuo Wang turned away, whispering, "Young Master, this guy's insanely strong! Is he your Master?"
Lu Chengwen asked, "Why'd you fight him?"
"I asked if he'd seen you. He rambled nonsense, and I got pissed."
Lu Chengwen nearly lost it, about to scold him, when they heard Hun Tianguang struggling to free his leg, grunting and groaning.
Lu Chengwen whispered, "If I hadn't stepped in, Master's Hurricane Kick would've ended you!"
"Yes, yes, I see now. Your Master's power is the highest I've ever witnessed."
"Stop flattering. Stick around—I've got something to tell you."
"Yes, I'll follow your orders, Young Master."
Hun Tianguang, after much effort, gave up. "Uh… Chengwen, come here. You, big guy, don't turn around, or I'll slap you dead!"
Tie Tuo Wang quickly said, "No worries, Senior, take your time stretching. I'll stay put."
Lu Chengwen went over, grabbing Hun Tianguang's leg. They tugged for a while until Hun Tianguang, frustrated, smashed a palm into the rock, creating a massive crater.
The rock loosened, and with a final heave, they tumbled out, rolling behind Tie Tuo Wang.
Lu Chengwen helped Hun Tianguang up. "Master, those three moves were incredible!"
"Impressive, right? I've got plenty more where that came from!"
"Absolutely, yes."
Hun Tianguang asked, "This guy's your subordinate?"
"Uh… yeah, I guess."
Tie Tuo Wang dropped to his knees. "Young Master! Don't joke like that! I'm yours in life and death! I, Tie Tuo Wang, swear to heaven: if I ever disobey Young Master Lu Chengwen or betray him, may I be struck by lightning and die horribly!"
Lu Chengwen nodded. "Now he is."
"Let him wait outside. You and Long Aotian, come in."
Tie Tuo Wang started, "Long Aotian?"
Lu Chengwen snapped, "Shut up."
Long Aotian, face dark, glared at Tie Tuo Wang as he followed Lu Chengwen into the cave.
Hun Tianguang sat in his spot, sighing. "I just wanted a quiet place to myself, but in one day, all these people show up. So annoying."
Long Aotian and Lu Chengwen quickly said, "It's our fault, Master. Please don't be angry."
"Forget it!" Hun Tianguang waved grandly. "I can't stay here anymore. I'm moving. You two, my new disciples, must leave here loving and helping each other. Act with chivalry, save the suffering, uphold justice. Do good, not evil, or I won't spare you!"
"Yes, yes, yes!"
Having witnessed those three moves' true power, Long Aotian had no trace of defiance left. He smiled, "Master, let me help you find a new place—clean, quiet, no disturbances."
Lu Chengwen thought, Sly bastard. You saw those moves' power and want to learn them properly.
He quickly said, "Master, I've got wealth. I can provide a suburban villa—clean, quiet, no interruptions. If you need, I can send people to serve you three meals a day, plus cleaning and laundry."
Lu Chengwen felt smug. [That's right, I've got money!]
"No need!" Hun Tianguang said. "You've joined my sect… Oh, I've founded a sect without a name. That won't do! When you roam the martial world and people ask your sect, you need a name!"
Lu Chengwen and Long Aotian said, "Please guide us, Master."
"Hmm." Hun Tianguang pondered long. "A sect's name must be bold, majestic, exuding pride and grandeur, striking fear into hearts and giving you face when you say it!"
"Yes, yes, yes."
"Got it!" Hun Tianguang slapped his thigh. "Look outside!"
"Today, we establish our new sect—my first day as its founder! The sun shines brightly outside, so our sect shall be called… Sunshine Gate! What do you think?"
Lu Chengwen's face turned green.
Bold and majestic!?
Grand and proud!?
Striking fear!?
Giving face!?
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