Secular Immortal of the Nine Realms Chapter 233: My Conscience is Clear

“Does the Cloudless Monastery have many enemies?” Fang Chen asked.

The Heaven Profound realm daoist hurriedly replied, “Elder, there’s stiff competition over this island. Many immortals covet this island, but the old reverend sent them packing. If they learn that this island has become a free territory, they’ll surely come knocking once more.

“Those cultivators are vicious. It’s clear from a look that they aren’t… orthodox.”

Fang Chen pondered about it before nodding. “Got it, but I won’t become your reverend. Neither am I a daoist either. Change the plaque. Let’s go with Shadow Courtyard.”

The daoists didn’t know what Hidden Courtyard was, but they were still delighted. At least they wouldn’t have to worry about other cultivators for the time being.

“Hidden Courtyard…” Li Huafeng murmured.

All of a sudden, he turned to Fang Chen with shocked eyes. It just so happened that Fang Chen also looked back at him at this juncture.

“I have heard that there’s a peculiar force called the Great Xia Shadow Guards, but no one knows who they are or where they are from…”

“To have heard of those four words, it looks like you haven’t been in the Court of Great Brilliance in vain.”

“It really is you…” Li Huafeng widened his eyes in realization.

That explained why the Great Xia Shadow Guards were so elusive. He had caught wind of their trail before, but he couldn’t gather more evidence no matter how he investigated the matter. That wouldn’t be surprising if Fang Chen was the one behind this.

Two hours later, a hundred daoists were gathered in front of Fang Chen in the Cloudless Monastery’s main hall. Standing at the forefront were the three Heaven Profound realm daoists, whose cultivations were at first stage Severing Ki Severance.

Fang Chen had already crossed blows with martial artists of that caliber. Their inner ki had undergone a qualitative change, allowing them to faze spirit ki.

“Report your backgrounds. Feel free to report anyone who conceals anything. Those who successfully made a report will be handsomely rewarded,” Fang C

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