Otherworld Merit Upgrade System

Chapter 199 Meeting an Old Friend

Chapter 199 Old friends meet

Of course, although there were many people who came, not all of them were invited by the Northern Han.

It's likely that only those ranked in the top ten of the popularity charts will receive a formal invitation from the Northern Han. The other major powers are merely there to join in the fun.

After all, those who achieve instant enlightenment are extremely rare. To witness such a feat would undoubtedly be of great help to one's own future breakthrough to the Dharma Aspect realm. Therefore, all the major powers, regardless of whether they received a formal invitation from the Northern Han Kingdom, sent their most outstanding and promising disciples at the Acupoint Realm. They hoped to learn from Liu Buhui's experience in breaking through to the Dharma Aspect realm, paving the way for their own future breakthroughs.

This gathering of heroes in Northern Han can truly be described as a grand event where heroes from all over the world come together.

Of course, with the strength of Xue Bahuang and his third-place ranking on the Wind and Cloud Ranking, he would definitely receive a formal invitation from the Northern Han Kingdom. Otherwise, the Evil Eight Paths wouldn't dare to enter the Northern Han capital without a formal invitation from the Northern Han government, unlike other forces.

As Xue Bahuang spoke, his voice suddenly lowered, and he looked at Lin Fei with a half-smile: "But you're probably in for some trouble this time!"

Lin Fei couldn't help but ask in surprise, "What trouble?"

In Lin Fei's memory, he didn't seem to have offended anyone. If anyone wanted to cause him trouble, it would undoubtedly be Li Longqian, who had come with him. However, given Li Longqian's strength, he didn't seem to pose any real threat. Therefore, Lin Fei couldn't immediately figure out what kind of trouble Xue Bahuang was referring to.

Just as Lin Fei finished speaking, a powerful aura suddenly invaded him.

This aura was not only powerful, but also carried a strong sense of bloodlust and killing intent. Anyone with a slightly weaker constitution would likely be terrified by this powerful and malevolent force.

Xue Bahuang tapped the table with his fingers, his single eye narrowing slightly: "Trouble is brewing!"

A group of people came down the stairs from the second floor of the Hero's Building. The leader was dressed in a black robe, and his powerful aura completely enveloped Lin Fei. Moreover, his face was filled with obvious anger and hatred.

Upon seeing this man, Lin Fei immediately understood the trouble Xue Bahuang had been referring to—this man was none other than Qin Zhongshan, the young master of the Evil Path Eight Paths and the Destroyer of the Dao Sect, currently second only to Liu Buhui on the Wind and Cloud Ranking!

Lin Fei almost forgot about this person. This person was ranked second on the Heroes Ranking, even above Xue Bahuang and his elder brother Xiang Boyue. Naturally, he would not be absent from this Heroes Gathering.

If there was anyone besides Li Longqian who was determined to cause me trouble, it would undoubtedly be Qin Zhongshan. Back in Xijiang County, it was Lin Fei's sudden appearance that disrupted Qin Zhongshan's plans, causing him to fail at the last hurdle and preventing him from seizing the opportunity of sacrificing the entire city of Xijiang and the many righteous experts to achieve the Dharma Aspect stage.

Qin Zhongshan descended the stairs from the second floor, his gaze never leaving the table where Lin Fei and the other two were sitting. Behind Qin Zhongshan were five or six other people, who, judging from their aura and the strength of their true energy, were at least experts at the fifth level or above.

It seems the nickname "Demon Emperor of Chaos" is indeed well-deserved. Qin Zhongshan's current momentum truly shows signs of becoming a leader of the demonic path.

"So it's you, kid!" Qin Zhongshan walked down from the second floor, his gaze never leaving Lin Fei, and said with a cold laugh, "Very good, very good, you've come too!"

His words carried a chilling killing intent that could be felt even from a great distance.

Upon hearing this, Xiang Boyue frowned slightly: "Brother, it seems someone is looking for trouble for you. As the elder brother, I can't just stand by and do nothing!"

Having said that, Xiang Boyue turned to look at Qin Zhongshan and sneered, "The Demon Emperor of Chaos? Nothing special!"

Xue Bahuang chuckled and said, "Kid, although we're not exactly best friends, I really don't like that guy. If a fight breaks out, count me in!"

Qin Zhongshan's eyes twitched a few times. Neither Xue Bahuang nor Xiang Boyue were simple figures. If it were a one-on-one fight, even if he won, it would likely be a Pyrrhic victory. If he were to fight both of them, his chances of winning would be slim.

"Blood Eight Desolations, what are you doing here!" Qin Zhongshan said angrily when he saw Blood Eight Desolations getting involved. "We are both members of the Eight Paths of Evil Sect. Have you forgotten that the leaders of each sect have agreed to advance and retreat together?"

Qin Zhongshan only told half of his story; he didn't explain why they should advance and retreat together. It seemed there was something secret he didn't want those outside the Eight Evil Paths to know. However, he knew that Xue Bahuang would understand his meaning.

To everyone's surprise, Xue Bahuang said bluntly, "Fight side by side? I have no interest in your plans. I just don't like you."

"You..." Qin Zhongshan was so angry that he almost couldn't help but curse out loud.

Just then, a voice came from the entrance of the Hero's Tower: "Since you are of the heretical sects, you should go back to the overseas lands. This time, the Northern Han invited you, and we, the righteous sects of the Divine Land, are giving the Northern Han royal family face and will not deal with you. You heretics had better restrain yourselves!"

A dignified young Taoist priest walked in through the gate. Xue Bahuang whispered, "Hehe, the Taoist priests from the Pangu Sect have arrived. It seems the other sects are also behind. I'm afraid a fight won't break out today!"

As he spoke, Xue Bahuang stood up: "Brother, I don't like that Qin Zhongshan guy. He's not interested in these so-called righteous paths either. I'm going back to my room to rest first. We'll meet again when the Heroes' Gathering begins!"

It turned out that the young Taoist priest who came in from outside was a Taoist priest from the Primordial Pangu Sect, one of the four major sects of Taoism. Moreover, he seemed to be quite powerful, otherwise he wouldn't have dared to openly rebuke Qin Zhongshan.

As Xue Bahuang spoke, he headed towards the second floor. This guy had an odd personality; he wouldn't say a word to anyone he didn't like, whether they were from the righteous path or the evil path.

As Xue Bahuang said, after the Taoist priests from the Pangu Sect entered, a group of righteous people followed closely behind them.

Among them were monks, Taoist priests, and some gang members dressed in strange clothes.

Lin Fei even spotted Du Zizhan among them. It seems these righteous people had already met up somewhere outside the Hero's Tower and were only returning now.

Among these people, Lin Fei spotted a very familiar face. Upon seeing this face, Lin Fei immediately smiled.