Sect Leader's Dying Wish

Sun Shihu and Zhao Kaishan's duel had entered a white-hot stage.

Sun Shihu's attacks were incredibly fierce.

But each one was deflected by Zhao Kaishan using minimal force to overcome great strength.

"Zhao Kaishan, is that all you've got? Face me head-on if you dare!"

Sun Shihu was completely out of patience.

So he could only resort to furious threats.

However, Zhao Kaishan continued to do as he pleased.

Chen Guan, observing from the side, noticed a few subtle details.

Previously, his own battles were as straightforward and aggressive as Sun Shihu's.

This made him struggle when facing enemies of a higher cultivation realm.

Now, Zhao Kaishan's actions were meant to make him understand.

Besides confronting enemies head-on, one could also defeat opponents by using minimal force to overcome great strength.

And this method was more time- and energy-efficient compared to his own.

"Thank you, Sect Leader Zhao, for your guidance!"

Chen Guan said respectfully, cupping his fists.

Luo Guang, standing nearby, looked at him in surprise, not understanding what Zhao Kaishan had guided him on.

But Zhao Kaishan chuckled heartily, "It's good that you understand. It wasn't for nothing that I went to such lengths this time!"

As his words fell, his horsetail whisk instantly hardened.

He began to actively defend against Sun Shihu's attacks.

The two exchanged blows, and a fierce wind instantly swept through the surroundings.

This forced Chen Guan and Luo Guang to retreat.

"Is this what a duel between sect leaders looks like? It's so shocking!"

Luo Guang's mouth hung open as he watched the scene.

Chen Guan, however, watched silently.

He had learned a great deal from this duel.

Both of their cultivation realms had surpassed the Blood Forging Realm; who knew what level they had reached!

"Zhao Kaishan, this move will take your life! Blazing Flame Roar!"

Sun Shihu no longer wanted to prolong the fight.

He gathered all the internal energy from his dantian to the position of his heart.

Then, flames instantly enveloped his body.

The scorching heat caused the surrounding air to distort.

He then moved like a ball of flame towards Zhao Kaishan.

His fist smashed down fiercely.

Chen Guan watched his attack with surprise.

If he had to face this attack now, it would surely be a dead end for him.

However, Zhao Kaishan watched the incoming fist with a smile.

He had no intention of dodging at all.

He simply watched as the fist landed squarely on his chest.

"Sect Leader Zhao..."

This scene shocked both Chen Guan and Luo Guang.

They wanted to rush forward to help!

"Don't come over! This is my own path! You cannot interfere!"

Zhao Kaishan, enduring the pain in his body, stopped them.

After Chen Guan and Luo Guang halted, they watched to see what he would do.

"Zhao Kaishan, you can still be so calm at this point! I'm taking your life today!"

Sun Shihu said triumphantly.

He was confident that this punch would end Zhao Kaishan's life.

Therefore, he had become careless.

The whisk in Zhao Kaishan's hand suddenly stiffened like a long sword.

He had taken Sun Shihu's attack precisely for this moment.

As Sun Shihu was caught off guard, he thrust the whisk directly towards his heart.

Sun Shihu stared at the scene in disbelief, blood trickling from the corner of his mouth.

"You... How is this possible?"

Sun Shihu's voice trembled, his heart now pierced by the whisk.

"I was waiting for this moment. I am gravely injured and no match for you, so the only way to kill you is to take you with me!"

Zhao Kaishan shook his head.

Even though he was facing death, he remained remarkably calm.

It was as if he had foreseen this moment.

Then, both men collapsed to the ground simultaneously.

Although their attacks had landed on each other, both had only a sliver of life left.

Chen Guan rushed forward upon seeing this! This was the opportunity the system had left him!

However, Sun Shihu was also on his last breath.

So, he didn't make a sound!

"Sect Leader Zhao, why must you do this? If we joined forces, we could have killed him!"

Chen Guan knelt beside Zhao Kaishan with a hint of regret and shook his head.

Zhao Kaishan, however, shook his head again. "The enmity of the Phoenix Perch Sect must be avenged by my own hand. Only then can I die without regrets!"

Chen Guan now understood Zhao Kaishan's intentions.

Under his leadership, the Phoenix Perch Sect had suffered countless casualties, and he no longer had the face to meet his disciples.

Dying with Sun Shihu was what he desired.

"If I die, the Phoenix Perch Sect will be without a sect leader, and the election of a new one will surely be interfered with by other sects!"

"This is the Phoenix Perch Sect's token, the Phoenix Sword. Only the one who holds this can become the sect leader!"

Zhao Kaishan was now barely breathing.

He quickly took a long sword from behind him and placed it in Chen Guan's hand.

"Young man, I've never begged anyone in my life, but I cannot stand by and watch the Phoenix Perch Sect be destroyed. I hope you can take this sword back to the sect, protect it from being bullied by other sects, and choose a suitable sect leader!"

Zhao Kaishan knew his time was short.

He quickly conveyed his dying wish to Chen Guan.

Chen Guan couldn't refuse the dying Zhao Kaishan; this was likely all part of his plan.

"Please rest assured, Sect Leader Zhao, I will fulfill your dying wish! I will not let the Phoenix Perch Sect fall!"

Chen Guan finally took the sword firmly and spoke with conviction.

With his promise, Zhao Kaishan closed his eyes completely and fell silent.

"Brother Chen, you shouldn't have agreed. The Phoenix Perch Sect has very few disciples left! Other sects will definitely seize this opportunity! If you go, you'll become a target for everyone!"

Luo Guang now understood that Zhao Kaishan had left Chen Guan with a mess.

However, Chen Guan replied without hesitation, "Sect Leader Zhao is a true hero. How could I refuse his dying wish!"

Luo Guang shook his head at his words.

He still felt Chen Guan was being too impulsive.

Chen Guan didn't reply but drew Luo Guang's waist saber and approached Sun Shihu.

"Sun Shihu, stop pretending. I know you're not dead yet!"

Chen Guan's words made Sun Shihu's eyes widen.

He had faked his death using the Turtle Breathing Technique to escape, but Chen Guan had still seen through him.

"What do you want? Don't kill me. I'll give you all the treasures the Blazing Flame Sect has collected over the years!"

Sun Shihu's words piqued Chen Guan's interest. "Then tell me, what treasures does the Blazing Flame Sect have, and where are they hidden!"

"They are in the Blazing Flame Sect's treasure vault. Save me, and I'll take you there!" Sun Shihu said, his eyes darting around.

However, Chen Guan wasn't so easily fooled.

He raised the saber and said, "It doesn't matter, I'll find the treasure vault myself eventually. But you must die!"

As his words fell, he thrust the saber into Sun Shihu's heart, ending his life completely.

[Congratulations to the Host for completing the mission, unlocking the System Mall]