Chapter 83 Taking Action Personally

Zhang Guangting scanned his surroundings and said, "I believe I possess some ability, so I do not wish to waste time!"

"Today, I accept challenges from any of you here. As long as someone can defeat me, I will immediately leave and cede this opportunity to all of you!"

"But if no one can defeat me, then I shall claim this reward all for myself!"

These words were undeniably arrogant!

Those invited to attend this Celestial Master Banquet today were all famous figures within the country.

Even though Zhang Guangting was the current Celestial Master of Mount Qingcheng, they could not possibly retreat before the battle even began!

"I have long heard of Celestial Master Zhang's illustrious reputation. It is my great honor to meet Celestial Master Zhang today! I am interested in the one-billion reward, but I am even more interested in sparring with Celestial Master Zhang! Allow me to be the first to learn from you and see if Celestial Master Zhang lives up to his name!"

The head of the Northern Ma Family stepped forward voluntarily and bowed to Zhang Guangting.

Upon hearing the Ma Family head's surname, Zhang Guangting revealed a trace of surprise and asked, "The Ma Family? With the Southern Mao and Northern Ma, are you a descendant of the Northern Ma Family?"

The Ma Family head explained, "Although not considered orthodox nowadays, my ancestors were indeed direct descendants of the Northern Ma Family!"

"So you are not of the orthodox Northern Ma Family?" Upon hearing this explanation, Zhang Guangting immediately lost interest.

The Ma Family head's face flushed, looking slightly embarrassed and angry, and he shouted, "Let me learn from you!"

As the Ma Family head formed hand seals with both hands, strong winds immediately gusted throughout the venue, and the faint sound of beasts roaring could be heard.

Such cultivation and Daoist practice left everyone present astonished.

This was merely a branch of the Northern Ma Family; if it were the orthodox Northern Ma Family, wouldn't they be even more powerful?

"Insignificant tricks!"

Seeing this, Zhang Guangting let out a disdainful snort and raised his hand to cast a Dharma seal!

"What?!" "Forming seals with one hand?" "He is truly worthy of being called Celestial Master Zhang!"

Seeing Zhang Guangting's actions, the crowd was even more shocked and found it unbelievable.

Boom!

The Dharma formation that the Ma Family head had just formed was easily shattered by Zhang Guangting.

Even the Ma Family head's body seemed to have been struck by a heavy object, causing him to stumble back several steps.

Seeing Zhang Guangting continuing his attack, the Ma Family head immediately felt his scalp tingle and hurriedly shouted, "I admit defeat! Please, Celestial Master Zhang, show mercy!"

"Withdraw!" Zhang Guangting cast another Dharma seal, shattering the previous one.

The scene quickly returned to calm. Only the heartbeats of the crowd grew faster, as if they were about to jump out of their chests!

The Ma Family head took a deep look at Zhang Guangting and bowed, "I am convinced by my defeat. Thank you, Celestial Master Zhang, for your mercy!"

"The Ma Family head's Daoist practice is not bad. If you had learned the orthodox techniques of the Northern Ma Family, you might not have lost so decisively to me," Zhang Guangting said indifferently.

The others saw this scene and couldn't help but look at each other. Many of them began to have second thoughts.

Their strength could not compare to the Ma Family head, so they had no qualifications to challenge Zhang Guangting.

"Who else?" Zhang Guangting asked with his hands behind his back, scanning his surroundings with a calm tone.

Everyone was silent.

"If no one challenges me, then this matter will..."

"I will!" A hunched old man walked out from the crowd, looking somewhat slovenly.

But when he stood out, no one present dared to underestimate him! Because he was the representative figure of the Southern Miao territory's witchcraft and gu-poison, known as the Witchcraft Elder!

Zhang Guangting glanced at him and said, "So it is the Witchcraft Elder. Please, enlighten me!"

"Heh!" The Witchcraft Elder waved his hand, and several poisonous insects flew out from his sleeves, heading straight for Zhang Guangting's face.

At the same time, a large cloud of poisonous mist sprayed from his palm, enveloping Zhang Guangting.

Gao Ping clicked his tongue in wonder, shocked, "This is too amazing, right? If I had such skills, I would have already risen to prominence!"

"Then don't even think about it. This is the secret of the Miao territory's witchcraft and gu-poison; outsiders cannot learn it," Jiang Chenfeng laughed.

Having a thorough understanding of the plot, he felt no excitement at all, only boredom!

[Whether it was the head of the Northern Ma Family just now, or the Witchcraft Elder now, they are both being used to highlight Zhang Guangting's power!]

[And the more impressive Zhang Guangting appears, the more satisfying it will be when Lin Tian puts on a show and slaps his face!]

[After the Yang Family goes through this incident, they will become vassals of Lin Tian, and Yang Shuyue, The Remaining Warrior, will soon become Lin Tian's woman!]

These inner voices echoed in Yang Shuyue's mind. This caused Yang Shuyue's expression to change slightly as she continued to look for Jiang Chenfeng's figure in the hall.

She quickly found Jiang Chenfeng in the corner of the hall. Could things really turn out exactly as Jiang Chenfeng had predicted?

"Go!" Facing the Witchcraft Elder's poisonous insects and mist, Zhang Guangting's expression became noticeably more serious.

He formed a complex Dharma seal with one hand and struck at the poisonous insects and mist.

The oncoming poisonous insects and mist immediately rushed toward the Witchcraft Elder at an even faster speed.

The Witchcraft Elder's expression changed drastically, he let out a strange cry, and scrambled to neutralize the attack.

However, he still got contaminated by some of the poisonous mist, causing the Witchcraft Elder's face to quickly turn purple-black.

Fortunately, his reaction was quick, and he immediately sat cross-legged and began to neutralize the toxins in his body.

Two minutes later, the Witchcraft Elder stood up, his face full of exhaustion, and laughed awkwardly, "This old man has lost! Celestial Master Zhang is truly worthy of the title Celestial Master; I fear there are only a few people in the world who could surpass Celestial Master Zhang!"

Zhang Guangting responded with satisfaction, scanned his surroundings, and said, "Fellow practitioners and Daoist friends, surely no one has any objections to me taking this reward now, right?"

Everyone nodded one after another. Although they were very unwilling, they had to agree.

Yang Bingchi's eyes became increasingly bright. He immediately walked up to Zhang Guangting and said politely, "Celestial Master Zhang, you have truly opened my eyes! This time, for our Yang Family's matter, we will have to trouble Celestial Master Zhang to personally take action!"

"This is what I should do." Zhang Guangting naturally would not display any arrogant attitude towards his financier.

Yang Shuyue witnessed all of this with her own eyes, and her heart could not calm down for a long time, churning with stormy waves.

The course of events was indeed exactly the same as Jiang Chenfeng had predicted!

Thinking of something, she turned to look at Lin Tian and said, "Mr. Lin, this Celestial Master Zhang is truly amazing. The methods he uses are just like the magic in movies!"

Lin Tian smiled indifferently and commented, "Indeed, it is commendable, but there are still shortcomings and room for improvement! If he could receive guidance from an expert, his strength could be raised by at least one level."

He did not deliberately lower his voice, as if he intended for everyone present to hear it clearly!