Chapter 94: A contest of presence
Zhang Sanfeng of Wudang!
Yu Huatian's gaze sharpened slightly. Gradually, deep wariness and gravity crept into his eyes.
When facing others-even Zhu Wushi earlier, or Shangguan Jinhong and Huo Xiu, whom he had killed-he could still see through them to some degree.
But Zhang Sanfeng gave him an entirely different feeling.
It was like facing a towering mountain, so majestic and immense that it made one feel insignificant.
Even from dozens of yards away, Yu Huatian could sense the boundless presence contained within Zhang Sanfeng, like a dark ocean, deep, vast, and unfathomable.
He could not see through him at all!
"As expected of the supreme figure of the Daoist schools and leader of the Righteous Path, renowned for decades. He truly lives up to his reputation..."
Yu Huatian drew a deep breath and held Zhang Sanfeng's gaze, his eyes grave, but said nothing.
At that moment, Zhang Sanfeng also came back to himself. Looking at the cold-faced Yu Huatian, he frowned slightly and spoke:
"What offense has our Wudang Sect committed, young friend, that you should go to the trouble of mustering such a force against us?"
His voice was calm, steady, and powerful. Despite the dozens of yards between them, it rang directly in Yu Huatian's ears, as though transmitted straight into them.
Yu Huatian was not surprised. Narrowing his eyes slightly, he glanced over the surrounding battlefield and said impassively:
"There is little point discussing that now. I ask only this: when the Imperial Court issues an order, will Wudang obey or not?"
Zhang Sanfeng frowned slightly at his words, then said:
"Our Wudang Sect stands within Ming territory, and naturally must obey Ming law. But if the Imperial Court seeks to destroy Wudang without cause, then forgive this humble Daoist