Invincibility Begins with a Super Fairy Manny

Chapter 2002: Chapter 2003: Four Beams and Eight Pillars (Part 2)

In the void approximately one light-hour away from this planet, a massive dirt-colored planet floats.

On the planet, hurricanes with speeds reaching thousands of kilometers per hour occasionally sweep through. Their destructive might is such that, when viewed from space, one can see the swirling vortices they create.

And standing prominently in the eye of these countless converging hurricanes is a fortress.

This fortress is ancient and imposing, standing firm amidst the violent winds, unshaken no matter how fiercely the wind blows.

This place is Hun Tian Stronghold, governing a starry domain spanning over a thousand light-hours nearby.

At this moment, the leader of Hun Tian Stronghold, Shen Pengxing, is sitting in the assembly and distribution hall, his brow furrowed, his expression grave.

In recent days, he has been feeling uneasy, as if something bad is about to happen.

For this reason, he specifically asked Hun Tian Stronghold’s strategist, Tuo Tianliang—one of the Four Pillars and Eight Columns—to perform a divination.

After the divination, the strategist grinned, showing his teeth.

”Chief, have you been worrying about someone lately?”

Shen Pengxing nodded, ”Indeed!”

”Hehe, if my guess is right, you’re worried about Red Lotus Immortal Venerable, Xue An, aren’t you?”

Upon hearing this, Shen Pengxing’s expression changed slightly, but he quickly sighed heavily.

”You’re right. I have indeed been worrying about Xue An, especially since he’s been causing quite a stir in the Multiverse lately! If he finds out what we did to Qingyang Temple...”

At this point, Shen Pengxing shivered and dared not think further.

This Hun Tian Stronghold calls itself a sect, but in reality, it’s nothing more than a den of bandits.

Years ago, Shen Pengxing set up checkpoints in the area, demanding tolls from any cultivators passing by.

As it happened, Xue An once passed through, and Shen Pengxing’s men demanded a toll from him.

The result was...

The result was that the checkpoint was directly destroyed, and Hun Tian Stronghold was reduced from a major power occupying a large starry domain to the current small fortress.

Shen Pengxing nearly lost his life as well; if he hadn’t been quick to beg for mercy, he might have been long dead and gone.

All this made Shen Pengxing and his followers hate Xue An to the core.

But even more intense than this hatred was fear.

So much so that Shen Pengxing couldn’t even hear Xue An’s name without feeling the urge to kneel on the ground.

One can imagine how ecstatic they were when they heard of Xue An’s demise.

Shen Pengxing nearly fainted with joy, and after a three-day feast, he launched a rampant revenge on Qingyang Temple.

This led to Gong Liangxing and others from Qingyang Temple being imprisoned on that planet, never to be liberated.

But to his utter disbelief, not long after those days of joy, news of Xue An emerged again in the Multiverse.

Not only had Xue An reappeared, but he had also slain six Immortal Kings, and then intimidated the Array Refinement Thousand Sects with his overwhelming power equal to that of his prime.

After hearing this news, Shen Pengxing could neither eat his fill nor sleep well.

For he was constantly worrying whether Xue An would come for revenge.

After all, he had dealt a deadly blow to Qingyang Temple; if Xue An ever found out, he certainly wouldn’t let him off.

That’s why he was desperate enough to seek the stronghold’s strategist for divination.

At this time, Tuo Tianliang, foremost among the Four Pillars and Eight Columns, chuckled.

”Chief, don’t worry. I can assure you that Xue An would never come to trouble us!”

”Oh? Why do you say that?” Shen Pengxing showed interest immediately.

”It’s simple. Nowadays, almost every sect in the Multiverse has issued a wanted or kill order for Xue An. Unless he’s insane, he’d never show his face, let alone expose his whereabouts just for Qingyang Temple! Don’t you agree?”

Upon hearing these words, Shen Pengxing felt greatly relieved, thinking they made sense, and generously rewarded his strategist.

However, in recent days, Shen Pengxing’s unease had returned, causing him difficulties sleeping even from dreams.

This feeling was making him restless, hence he arrived early today at the assembly and distribution hall, gathering all his subordinates for a meeting.

Soon, heavy footsteps sounded outside the hall, and then a burly, black-faced man with whiskered sideburns burst in.

This black-faced man exudes a mighty aura, his muscles as solid as cast iron, standing casually with an aura of ferocity.

This newcomer is indeed Shen Pengxing’s top enforcer, the leading figure among the Four Pillars and Eight Columns, Gao Jing!

Speaking of which, a brief introduction of the Four Pillars and Eight Columns is necessary.

The Four Pillars are Tuo Tianliang, Gao Jing, Ying Tianliang, and Shun Tianliang.

Tuo Tianliang is responsible for strategy, Gao Jing for combat, Ying Tianliang for logistics, and Shun Tianliang for security.

The Eight Columns hold slightly lower status than the Pillars, akin to mid-level management, divided into inner and outer columns.

The inner columns are Sweep Column, Ruthless Column, Bai Yuzhu, and Protection Column.

The outer columns include Insert Column, Message Column, Outer House Column, and Door Column.

Each has different duties, responsible for collecting debts, accounting, gathering information, and so on.

The whole Hun Tian Stronghold is meticulously organized, ranking high among the bandits of the Multiverse.

Today, the Four Pillars and Eight Columns gather in the assembly and distribution hall, bowing deeply towards Shen Pengxing who sits on the main chair, and in unison, they shout.

”Big Boss!”

Shen Pengxing waved his hand, his expression serious as he spoke.

”I have called you all here today because I’ve been feeling uneasy lately, as if something bad is going to happen, so I wanted us to discuss countermeasures together!”

As he said this, Shen Pengxing cast his gaze over his subordinates and spoke in a deep voice, ”I believe you all know that Xue Anye has reemerged. If he comes to our Hun Tian Stronghold, how should we deal with him?”

Upon hearing this, these fierce bandits faltered, their arrogance slightly subdued, and no one even dared to speak up.

Shen Pengxing’s expression darkened, ”What? Frightened into silence?”

At this moment, Tuo Tianliang, standing among them, gently nudged Gao Jing beside him and gave him a knowing look.

The black-faced man understood, stepped forward, and spoke in a resolute tone.

”Big Boss, you needn’t worry. It’s not just that Xue An wouldn’t dare come, but even if he does, my years of rigorous training haven’t been for naught. I promise he’ll come but never leave!”

His voice resonated like a bell throughout the hall.

Everyone nodded in agreement, and Shen Pengxing’s demeanor relaxed slightly.

But before he could speak, a sentinel’s shrill voice suddenly came from outside.

”Reporting, Big Boss, someone has barged in from outside, claiming... claiming...”

”Claiming what?” Shen Pengxing stood up abruptly, shouting in surprise.

”Claiming to be Xue An and asking you to come out and meet your death!”