Super Combat Soldier

Chapter 2020: Chapter 2018: Huo Xianer Cleansing the Sect?

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Upon hearing Ye Tianchen’s words, Huo Litian initially dismissed them, thinking that Ye Tianchen was attempting to sow discord because he was at the brink of death, unable to withstand his own lethal move enhanced by the Ancient Fire God’s blood. He assumed Ye Tianchen was merely trying to delay time.

However, seeing that Ye Tianchen didn’t appear to be lying, Huo Litian subconsciously followed his suggestion to sense inwardly. He indeed discovered an unusual force deep within his soul, something he had never detected before. Stunned, Huo Litian wondered if it was really as Ye Tianchen said – had his mentor Huo Xun planted a Binding Curse deep in his soul?

Why? Why would his mentor Huo Xun do such a thing? Why would he act this way? Could it be possible that to him, a loyal disciple who never disobeyed his orders, there was still something unsettling?

The Binding Talisman, created when the Martial Arts World first came into being, served to bind one’s subordinates to prevent rebellion and disobedience to orders. It was widely used among various Cultivation Immortal Sects and Cultivation Families in the Martial Arts World. Generally, there was no reason to plant such talismans on one’s close kin because they represented distrust, disrespect, alienation, and even humiliation. Who would humiliate their own family?

Huo Litian was utterly shocked to find a Binding Curse planted deep within his soul. How had he never discovered this? Given his talent and Cultivation Realm, it shouldn’t have been undetectable. What was going on?

”Master, is this true? Did you really plant the Binding Curse?” Huo Litian asked Huo Xun, not expecting it at all.

Huo Xun frowned but replied calmly, ”Indeed, I planted this Binding Curse in you as a child, but not to bind you. It was merely to aid your cultivation, preventing you from straying off path.”

”Master...” Huo Litian was momentarily speechless, unsure what to say.

”A fine excuse, masking ulterior motives with grand words! At this point, his growth places him among the younger generation’s warriors. Isn’t it time to lift the Binding Curse from him?” Ye Tianchen said coldly to Huo Xun.

Huo Xun paused, glaring at Ye Tianchen. ”The matters between my disciple and me are not for anyone else to interfere with. You’re asking for death!”

”Come, old man! Face me in a duel!” Ye Tianchen challenged Huo Xun coldly.

”Hahaha, you wish to duel me? You’re not qualified! My disciple Litian alone can end you!” Huo Xun scoffed in disdain.

”He is not your disciple, merely a tool for your exploitation. Once his usefulness fades, you’ll surely discard him like a worn shoe!” Ye Tianchen shook his head and stated.

”Litian, why are you hesitating? Kill him!” Huo Xun ordered loudly to Huo Litian.

Huo Litian hesitated, but the killing intent surged in his eyes as he looked coldly at Ye Tianchen, prompting Ye Tianchen to shake his head and say, ”Are you willing to be enslaved? Though he raised you, he merely sought to exploit you. Like this, there will come a day when you lose your worth entirely!”

Whoosh!

Huo Xianer suddenly flew to Ye Tianchen’s side, looking at Huo Litian with some distress. ”Senior Brother, won’t you awaken? This man is ruthless. He doesn’t deserve to be your master nor to become your mentor. He has always been masked with morality and facade, wake up, Senior Brother!”

”Junior Sister, I...” Huo Litian stood frozen, his mind in turmoil.

”Litian, do you dare to disobey my words?” Huo Xun asked coldly.

”Master, I...” Huo Litian was also at a loss, unsure of what to do!

At this moment, Huo Litian was unprepared to face such a difficult choice. He had always thought that his achievements were solely thanks to his master’s nurturing since childhood, considering his master akin to a father, a benefactor—a rebirth benefactor. He never defied his master’s words or orders.

But suddenly knowing that his master had planted such a Binding Curse left Huo Litian stunned. He never imagined that despite treating his master like a father, his master, who showed such kindness to him, would do this—always guarded? Was it indeed, as Ye Tianchen said, that all this time Huo Xun had merely been exploiting him? And when he was no longer of use, he’d be discarded, or even killed?

”Huo Xun, your virtue is a facade; you’re despicable and shameless with hidden motives. For our Fire God Sacred Land, you’re unfit to be Supreme Elder. You should be expelled!” Huo Xianer said coldly to Huo Xun.

”Hahahaha, Huo Xianer, now that you know, everything’s determined—I won’t let you leave alive. Once you’re gone, nobody in Fire God Sacred Land will be able to use your Fire God bloodline to obstruct my plans!” Huo Xun laughed and roared.

”Huo Xun, I will fight you! As the heir of the Fire God bloodline, I am duty-bound to let Fire God Sacred Land flourish, and it’s my responsibility to bring peace to Fire God Sacred Land. It’s my duty as the heir of Ancient Fire God!” Huo Xianer stated righteously.

”Just you? If it weren’t for the consideration of those in the Fire God Sacred Land who are loyal to the Ancient Fire God Bloodline, I would have killed you long ago. You wouldn’t even be standing here talking!” Huo Xun said disdainfully.

Boom!

A powerful Fire Phoenix surged out from Huo Xianer’s body, charging directly at Huo Xun. Ye Tianchen was taken aback for a moment, involuntarily admiring Huo Xianer. She was a girl, yet she possessed a tenacious spirit. Knowing her responsibilities and being aware that she was no match for Huo Xun, she still took the initiative without fear. This was what made Ye Tianchen admire her!

”Overestimating yourself, an insect trying to shake a tree!” Huo Xun sneered, casually swinging his right sleeve!

Bang!

Shattered, the Leaving Fire Phoenix Skill that Huo Xianer had activated was dispersed, just with a casual wave of Huo Xun’s right hand, breaking Huo Xianer’s Martial Arts Divine Skill. This shocked Huo Xianer, and she frowned, saying:

”It’s always been said that you were about to pass away, this was deliberate, wasn’t it?”

”That’s right. In the Fire God Sacred Land, although the mainstream lineage is the Ancient Fire God Lineage, there are other branches as well. The Fire Clan has many branch families, and together they form the Fire God Sacred Land. Besides your Ancient Fire God Lineage where Huo Xianer belongs, my lineage that Huo Xun belongs to, and yet another lineage where the current Holy Master of the Fire God Sacred Land belongs. Everyone wants their own lineage to become powerful, each harboring their own motives. I’ve lived for two thousand years, many have their eyes on me, many want me dead. If I didn’t do this, there would be endless trouble, how else could I implement my plans?” Confidently, Huo Xun nodded and said.

”You’re wrong!” Huo Xianer said loudly.

”Wrong? Haha, where am I wrong?” Huo Xun disdainfully asked.

”You’re wrong because, although the Fire God Sacred Land is composed of many branches of the Fire Clan, almost no one, besides you, would consider betraying the Ancient Fire God. Have you forgotten? If it weren’t for the emergence of the Fire God Ancestor, overwhelmingly powerful, suppressing the world, allowing our Fire Clan to escape annihilation by the powerful Demon Clan, would there even be our current Fire God Sacred Land? Everyone remembers the merits of the Fire God in their hearts, grateful for the Fire God. This is why, even after the Fire God’s passing for so long, they still respect the Fire God Lineage. And you, who do not understand gratitude, even ingratitude, for personal greed, you incited internal strife within the Fire God Sacred Land, sowed discord, you deserve death!” Huo Xianer exclaimed angrily.

”Utterly ridiculous, you don’t have the right to preach to me. Killing you is like crushing ants!” Huo Xun said calmly.

Bang!

Bang!

Huo Xun made a move, two powerful palms transformed into flames, resembling two Flame Mountains, violently striking toward Ye Tianchen and Huo Xianer. The power was astonishing and overwhelming, even causing Ye Tianchen to frown!

”I must cleanse the sect for the Fire God Sacred Land!” Huo Xianer looked at the descending flame palms, her eyes resolute.

”I’ll join you!” Ye Tianchen said with a smile.

Boom!

With a loud bang, Huo Xun’s two flaming palms were blasted away, shooting toward the sky, turning into a blazing flame, making the sky appear transparent!

”You two do make a perfect couple, both with extraordinary talents, but alas, not usable by me, and thus, must be killed!” Huo Xun’s hands continuously turned, a series of runes appeared in his hands, soon igniting, looking both eerie and astonishing!

Ye Tianchen had truly never seen burning runes before. While Ye Tianchen was still surprised, Huo Xianer suddenly stood in front of him, frowning, saying, ”You go first, I’ll hold them off!”

”How can I feel at ease with you holding them off!” Ye Tianchen shook his head and said.

”You wouldn’t understand, these are Fire Runes, incredibly powerful. In our Fire God Sacred Land, only two people can perform them, one is the Holy Master, and the other is this seemingly upright, extremely ruthless old guy!” Huo Xianer said, her brow tightly knit.

”Fire Runes? I’m quite interested, actually want to test their power!” Ye Tianchen said with a smile.

”You, don’t overestimate yourself, you’re still heavily injured...” Huo Xianer glared at Ye Tianchen, not in a good mood, and said. (To be continued. If you like this work, please visit Qidian (qidian.com) to vote with recommendation votes and monthly votes. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users please visit m.qidian.com to read.)