The Feng Zun Journey
Rejection of Everyone
This made Ceng Wang even more uncomfortable, this was too strange. None of them had ever interacted with Feng Zun before, so how could they possibly be so quick to believe him?
And why, they still don't believe so much in everything I say? Why do they treat me as a joke?
Is the difference between me and Feng Zun really that big?
As time passed, Liu Handeng, Yuweng Shi, Ling Huayi, Shuoxue, Han Mei, Zhenyu and the others finally managed to complete the Exam Stairs, and appeared one after another.
They all knew of Feng Zun's whereabouts from Su Chi's explanation. He also shared Feng Zun's warning earlier.
“How could Mr Feng Zun go to such a dangerous place alone? Isn't that too risky!” Zhenyu was clearly sweating coldly and worried.
“What should you worry about? He will definitely be fine,” Shuoxue said gently.
As he spoke, he glanced at Han Mei, who was standing there quietly, showing no signs of emotion.
However, as a woman, her intuition told her that the current Han Mei was not as calm as it seemed on the surface.
He must be very worried about Big Brother Feng's safety, just like me…
When this occurred to him, Shuoxue sighed inwardly, but in a stern voice, she said, “Saudari Han Mei, what if we stay here and wait until Big Brother Feng returns?”
Han Mei nodded.
“According to Feng Zun, a great and frightening danger was lurking deep within the tunnel. But at the same time, it is very likely that great luck is also in it, ”Liu Handeng suddenly interjected. If we do what Feng Zun said and just wait here, we might be spared from danger, but it is impossible for us, to be able to accept the slightest luck."
Hearing that, the expressions of the people changed.
Shuoxue furrowed her brows. "Daoist Fellow Liu, do you suspect that Fellow Daoist Feng has stopped us here from seizing the treasure for his own sake?"
Liu Handeng smiled. “Nona Shuoxue, don't get me wrong. I just express my opinion. After all, we all came to the Eternal Lotus Island isn't it to seek luck?”
He paused for a moment, then continued, “Now it is very clear, that the true wealth of the island lies within the tunnel. Recalling all our struggles, wouldn't it be a waste if we stopped here?
He turned his gaze around the group and said solemnly, "Everything, in my opinion, as long as we are willing to join forces and help each other, we might manage to find great fortune within the tunnel!"
When talking up to here, initially, he assumed some of them would agree right away.
But it turned out that contrary to all his expectations, everyone's expression turned cold.
Not a single person voiced their agreement!
The atmosphere instantly became a little awkward.
Seeing this, Ceng Wang laughed happily and pointed to the entrance of the tunnel. “You are welcome to go alone. None of us will stop you. Even Brother Feng has said it, that it is up to whether we will believe him or not, we can all decide for ourselves.”
Liu Handeng's smile froze instantly.
Su Chi crossed his arms in front of his chest and said coldly, “Even if you really made it to that, when it was time to seize the treasure inside, try to explain… how do you plan to fight Feng Zun? ”
Liu Handeng would never have expected that these two ancient demons with a talent against the heavens, would argue with him up to this point, and his expression became a little unsightly.
He took a moment to calm down, then said, “You misunderstood. I never thought about joining the two of you. After all, we have different principles and aspirations.”
At the same time Ling Huayi immediately said, “Daoist Dean Liu, we are part of the same group, but I believe in Feng Zun. And I don't plan to continue the journey any further.”
Yuweng Shi nodded. "I have the same opinion."
As they made clear their decision, Liu Handeng felt stifled. He then glanced at the two young monks, Lu Cheng and Lu Zen.
Before he could say anything, Lu Cheng clasped his palm, looking dignified like an old monk. “Daoist colleague Feng Zun has shown affection by warning us all, but you just ignored that and incited everyone. Fellow Daoist Liu, you'd better repent immediately."
Hearing this, Liu Handeng was completely dumbfounded.
The color of his skin seemed to change from green to white. In his heart he felt shame and anger, he felt like a monkey fooling himself in front of the crowd, right now all he wanted was to look for a hole to hide in.
He could not even imagine why a mighty and heaven-defying person like Ceng Wang and Su Chi, would prefer to trust Feng Zun rather than himself.
He found it more difficult to understand why a peak genius at the moment, such as Buddhist Son Lu Cheng willingly stopped here and gave in to further efforts, to search for treasure and fortune.
The humiliation and ridicule of Ceng Wang and Su Chi combined with the rejection of Ling Huayi, Yuweng Shi, and Lu Cheng... Like explosions that shook his heart, which in succession came one after another. This was an unprecedented humiliation in Liu Handeng's entire dignified life, and it made him completely unable to believe reality.
How did this happen?
Has Feng Zun covered their eyes and minds or something?
Liu Handeng's shame turned into anger and resentment, then he glanced at the people closest to Feng Zun and suddenly had an idea that pushed his heart.
He transmitted the voice to Lu Cheng, “I understand your concern, but I just got a good idea. As long as we apply it, the moment Feng Zun returns from the depths of the tunnel, we will be able to suppress it without lifting a single finger!”
Lu Cheng's brows quietly narrowed, and he looked at Liu Handeng with pity. He transmitted, “Mean Daoist Liu, surely you do not plan on using Miss Han Mei and the others to threaten Feng Zun right? It was so despicable, and I warn you to give up on such an idea. Otherwise, Ceng Wang will be the first to stand in your way.”
"Zinc Wang?!"
Liu Handeng's expression instantly changed dramatically, and he subconsciously glanced at the nearby Ceng Wang.
He saw Ceng Wang sitting there quietly, he looked at him with a strange look.
It was not a cold sight.
But that gaze made Liu Handeng shiver, he felt cold sweat all over his body.
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Note: The next chapter, tells the story of Feng Zun's exploration in the depths of a mysterious tunnel, and the appearance of two other ancient demons introduced along with Mu Tingze, namely Tang Lingzen and Liyan Yun.