Chapter 169 I Don’t Want to Escape Again
Chapter 169 I Don’t Want to Escape Again (Subscribe)
Lu Chengfeng did not waste any more time. Even staying for a few more breaths would put him in danger. The mana in his body was consumed greatly, and the Kunpeng wings could hardly be maintained.
"Xiang Qingchi, it is wishful thinking for me to be your whip-holding warrior. If you are willing to humble yourself, I may even let you be my twenty-eighth concubine."
"Hahaha!"
As he mocked, the pair of Kunpeng wings behind him emitted a green glow, completely wrapping his entire body, and he quickly retreated towards the depths of the mountain gate.
Xiang Qingchi was not angry when he saw this. He just watched him go away quietly and said in a soft but indifferent voice: "Why bother? It's just a dying struggle. Even if you hide in the sword formation, you can't escape from my palm after all."
She lowered her eyelids and sensed the thirty-six-petal green lotus under her seat with her mind. Through this magic weapon, she could clearly feel that beneath the earth thousands of feet high, endless magma was roaring and screaming madly.
After accumulating for an entire winter, the underground fire veins are like an alchemy furnace that is about to explode. Once it erupts completely, it will burn everything, destroy everything, and turn everything in the world into ashes.
However, what is even more terrifying is that, under the guidance of an unknown force, the veins deep in the earth seem to be cracking at an incredibly slow speed, providing a channel for the increasingly hot magma to erupt.
"Come on, come on!"
There was no emotion on Xiang Qingchi's beautiful face. She was dressed in a moon-white robe, and her whole body was free from the slightest dust, even though she was about to personally cause an extremely terrible disaster, burying countless lives and turning the entire Yuncang Mountains into a dead place.
Her emotions remained calm, as if everything that was about to happen was just a breeze blowing on her face and was not worth taking to heart at all.
The withering of life is nothing more to her than the blooming and falling of flowers.
She has a heart-pounding and cold temperament, as if she is detached from the mundane world and does not belong to this earthly realm.
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Yuncang Sword Sect, Yuxian Peak.
A green light descended from the sky and landed on the top of the mountain, revealing Lu Chengfeng's figure.
The result of this expedition made him feel uneasy, so after returning to the mountain gate, he did not immediately meditate to restore his magic power, nor did he go to Kunlongyuan.
Instead, he came to look for Zhu Yuxian first.
Although it was already spring, it was still very cold on the mountain top. The air was chilly and the wind was blowing. Lu Chengfeng's clothes rustled in the wind, making him look lonely and heavy.
Only about a dozen breaths later, a red sword light flashed and landed beside him. Zhu Yuxian came in a white robe as white as snow, with a sword on his back.
"How was it? What was the result of your trip this time? What did you gain?" Zhu Yuxian knew just by looking at his expression that the news Lu Chengfeng got during this trip must be bad.
Otherwise, this man would not even enter her Yuxian Palace.
"I wanted to lure Xiang Qingchi away from the mountain gate and fight me to the death somewhere else, but she refused without hesitation." Lu Chengfeng said in a gloomy tone, "She kept saying that she wanted to kill me, but now these actions don't seem to be for revenge at all. Instead, they seem to have other purposes."
"At the beginning, I didn't dare to conclude, but after what happened today, I have completely cut off all my hopes of luck. Xiang Qingchi must have other plans, and they are related to the entire Yuncang Sword Sect and the Red Dragon suppressed underground."
Zhu Yuxian was not surprised when she heard this, she just nodded and said: "Since the battle in Danyang in the south a few months ago, the water of Dongting Lake burst its banks and the whole county turned into an ocean, I have expected this."
"The Yuncang Sword Sect has a corpse of a real dragon suppressed underground. It is destined to become a pawn in the hands of some big shots, and we are inevitably involved."
Lu Chengfeng looked at the trapped dragon abyss from afar. The bottomless abyss was actually the huge mouth of a real dragon, which seemed to be able to swallow everything.
"I have done many deductions and feel that if an accident or disaster occurs, it is very likely to be related to fire. And I always feel that you will be involved this time."
"You mean I will become a pawn in the hands of certain people like King Mi Ying of Chu!" Zhu Yuxian's tone was very calm, with even a faint smile on the corner of her mouth.
She did not continue talking about this topic. Instead, she casually took off the ancient sword with the sheath behind her back. With a clang, the blade was pulled out three inches, making a sound like a dragon's roar, and even with flames and golden light swirling around it, it was shining brightly.
"This is the Nanming Lihuo Sword Embryo. It is made of the peerless immortal material Nanming Lihuo real gold. The auxiliary materials used in this sword embryo are difficult to collect in the entire thirteen states of the world."
"Moreover, this sword is a perfect match for the magical power I am practicing now, the Nanming Lihuo Sword Art. With the help of this sword embryo, I can not only surpass my peers in killing and self-defense, but I can even use this sword embryo to practice my own magical powers and spells, thus achieving twice the result with half the effort."
"Plus, the white lotus has a similar effect to the immortal bone, which makes my aptitude and understanding even better. I can break free from the shackles and make rapid progress in my cultivation."
“All the opportunities I have obtained, whether it is magical power, sword embryo, or white lotus, let alone these three, even if any one of them, once it is leaked to the world, it will cause a sensation in the world, and countless people in the world will fight for it desperately even at the cost of their lives.”
"Even if the blood flows like a river and the corpses float for thousands of miles, it is nothing compared to such a rare treasure."
Bang!
With a crisp sound, Zhu Yuxian suddenly returned the sword to its sheath. The sound of the sword resounded throughout the sky and the earth, and drifted far away with the mountain wind.
"I easily obtained these three opportunities that countless people in the martial arts world dream of but rarely see in their lifetime. How could I not pay a price?"
"I have already made preparations. It's just a matter of risking my life."
"As long as I'm not dead, I won't give up."
"One day I will be able to reach the fairyland, shed my mortal body, and be free from the mundane world."
Faced with Zhu Yuxian's calm attitude, Lu Chengfeng didn't know what to say for a moment. If he hadn't been given the talent, he would probably still be struggling at the bottom of the world.
If so, when this white lotus appears in front of him, will he really refuse it?
Lu Chengfeng didn't speak for a long time, and finally just sighed lightly, "Can I really be free when I reach the fairyland?"
Zhu Yuxian also fell silent. The two stood side by side, looking at Kunlongyuan, where a real dragon was hidden, a real dragon that could fight with immortals.
But it was also buried here, and its body was suppressed.
Not to mention that Lu Chengfeng has been able to determine through the gift of his talent that an immortal had died quietly in the past twenty years.
"As long as there are people, everywhere is the world of martial arts, everywhere is the mortal world."
"Immortals are still human beings after all!"
Lu Chengfeng sighed and said no more.
No matter what, Zhu Yuxian's greatest belief in this life is to become an immortal. Once this belief collapses, simply becoming Lu Chengfeng's slave would be the best outcome.
The matter is irreconcilable, at least for now.
"You are in charge of the Nanming Lihuo Sword Embryo and are practicing the Nanming Lihuo Sword Technique. Have you felt anything during this period of time? Can you find out where the disaster comes from?" Lu Chengfeng took the initiative to ask.
Zhu Yuxian shook her head: "Since I got the White Lotus, although I have gained many opportunities and my cultivation has advanced by leaps and bounds, it has not been without a price."
"I have almost no sense of crisis now."
"Unless the danger is right in front of me, I won't be able to detect it even if it's very close."
Lu Chengfeng frowned slightly, "Why do I feel like someone is deliberately blocking and blurring my perception of danger?"
Buddhism's ability to manipulate and deceive people's hearts has always been far beyond that of other sects and schools. He would not be surprised at all to hear that Buddhism has such magical powers.
"It doesn't matter if it is or not. Now that the matter is settled, it doesn't make much difference to me." Zhu Yuxian turned and looked at him. "The key is what are you going to do?"
"If a disaster similar to the one in Danyang really happened to Yuncang Sword Sect, I'm afraid that except for a very small number of masters, everyone else would die."
"And Xiang Qingchi is now blocking the mountain gate, not allowing anyone to enter or leave. This is obviously to wipe out the entire Yuncang Sword Sect, so that everyone will die without a burial place, and the Yuncang Sword Sect will become a thing of the past." "Have you thought about what to do? How should we respond?"
Lu Chengfeng felt a heavy weight on his shoulders when he heard this. The reason why he came to Zhu Yuxian was to see if she could detect some clues through the Nanming Lihuo Sword Technique.
After all, if the enemy's plan comes from fire, it would be difficult to hide from the fire-attributed sword skill such as the Nanming Lihuo Sword Art.
But now, not only did they not gain anything, but they found out that Zhu Yuxian had been deceived about her perception of danger. This was a very bad sign.
"For now, we can't delay any longer. We must take action."
Lu Chengfeng said in a deep voice: "The Inner Five Peaks are the foundation of the Great Five Elements Extinction Sword Formation. Unless the formation is completely destroyed and the true dragon underground emerges, there won't be any major risks."
"But if the enemy's plan is to target the real dragon, the Inner Five Peaks will become the most dangerous place."
"And the power of the Great Five Elements Extinction Sword Formation is the weakest in the 108 outer peaks. If the disaster comes from outside, the outer peaks will easily become a breakthrough point for the enemy."
"I want to find a place to gather all my disciples, so that we won't be too late to rescue them when a disaster strikes."
"This place can't be the Inner Five Peaks and the Dragon-Trapping Abyss that suppress the Red Dragon. The 108 Outer Peaks are not safe enough either."
"It would be best if it was close to the inner five peaks, but not in the middle of the 108 outer peaks..."
Zhu Yuxian couldn't help but roll her eyes at him. "Why don't you just say you want to occupy my Yuxian Peak? Why are you beating around the bush like this?"
Lu Chengfeng also smiled, "Master, your Jade Fairy Peak is the closest to the Black Crane Peak, right where the Great Five Elements Extinction Sword Formation is most powerful, making it easier for the sword formation to protect you."
"Besides, your mountain has many palaces and can easily accommodate thousands of people. Isn't it the best place?"
"If an accident happens, we can quickly retreat from Yuxian Peak to the back mountain and head deep into the Yuncang Mountains."
Zhu Yuxian just sighed lightly: "I think this is not a good idea. Once a natural disaster really comes, those ordinary disciples will die no matter where they hide."
"The best way is to solve the problem once and for all and kill Xiang Qingchi."
A cold light flashed in her eyes, and the Nanming Lihuo Sword in her hand hummed violently, like a ferocious dragon that was ready to break free at any time.
"Of course I know this is difficult to achieve, but there is another way to choose."
"You should know that woman is still being held under Kunlongyuan by us. We are using her to threaten Xiang Qingchi to let the ordinary disciples leave."
"If she wasn't completely crazy, I think she would agree."
Lu Chengfeng frowned slightly, "I have thought about this, but if we release that woman from the Dragon Binding Abyss, she will probably be able to recover more than 70% of her combat power immediately."
"Even if you and I join forces, I'm afraid we won't be able to defeat her."
"Xiang Qingchi is already a big threat. If she joins forces with the mother and daughter, I'm afraid the Great Five Elements Extinction Sword Formation will be demolished by the two of them."
"Moreover, the mind of Princess Xiang is somewhat twisted and perverted. She regards ordinary people as ants. When she came to the Yuncang Sword Sect, she massacred thirteen cities and killed millions of people."
"He is even more ruthless than Xiang Qingchi. Even if those disciples leave the Yuncang Mountains, if Xiang Qingchi doesn't kill them, the princess may not..."
"Then go, stay away from this place." Zhu Yuxian did not hesitate at all, as if she had been waiting to say this sentence for a long time, "As long as you can survive, the Yuncang Sword Sect will still exist, and the Yuncang inheritance will not be cut off."
"I have now become a pawn of those people behind the scenes. With the chaos in Yuncang Mountain about to break out, they will never let me go so easily."
"This place is about to become a vortex of immortals fighting each other. The best choice is for you to leave..."
Lu Chengfeng then understood that the reason why Zhu Yuxian said those words before was actually to let him leave with a legitimate reason.
"If I wanted to leave, I could have left a long time ago. Why wait until now?"
Lu Chengfeng suddenly grabbed Zhu Yuxian's cold fingers, but did not turn around to look at her. "I grew up in the Yuncang Sword Sect, became a disciple here, got married and had children. This place is my root."
"At that time, Youdu instigated the three major sects to invade. I was alone and weak, and even facing those ordinary enemies, I almost lost my life. It was you who saved me at the critical moment."
"Later, King Xiang challenged Qi Yuan to a duel. Everyone in the sect was trembling with fear, thinking that the sect would be completely destroyed. Even the chief monk and the eight hall masters were extremely pessimistic and desperate, and sent their disciples down the mountain, leaving the sect to preserve their fire."
"At that time, you gave me a human skin mask and an assassination mission, which allowed me to leave the mountain with a clear conscience."
"At that time, I thought you really wanted me to unite with the Patrol Department through assassination to fight against Youdu."
At this point, he couldn't help but shook his head and laughed, "Looking back now, I was still too young back then. In fact, there was no difference between me and Senior Sister Du Mengyan. We were both sent down the mountain by you so that we could save our lives."
"Just to prevent us from feeling guilty, they arranged a seemingly crucial mission for us to save our master. In fact, everything was just to get us down the mountain."
"I've already escaped once in disgrace."
"At that time, I had not yet cultivated the sword spirit. Facing all the disasters that happened to the sect, I had the will but was powerless. I could only watch helplessly."
Lu Chengfeng's tone was very gentle, without any hysteria, he just told everything slowly and calmly.
"But now I have achieved the status of a celestial being, obtained many opportunities and fortunes, mastered tremendous power, and became the head of the entire Yuncang Sword Sect."
"But now facing a strong enemy, I still have to flee..."
His tone was a little vague, "People are born between heaven and earth, and they strive to rise to the top and are determined to become immortals. They must always fight."
"I'm afraid that if I run away too many times, I won't have the courage to fight a strong enemy anymore."
"The spiritual will you cultivate is to become an immortal, but for me... this is just the ambition of an ordinary person."
"When a common man is angry, blood will splatter five steps away!"
"I don't want to talk anymore. No matter who it is, if they want to destroy Yuncang, they must first ask my sword whether it agrees or not."
Zhu Yuxian was speechless. She was also a martial artist and had come this far. Of course she could understand that Lu Chengfeng did this not just for the Yuncang Sword Sect.
More importantly, it’s for himself!
If a martial artist loses even the courage and bravery in his bones.
I'm afraid even he would look down on himself.
"Let all the disciples retreat to Jade Immortal Peak. I will make one last effort. Perhaps there will be a chance."
Lu Chengfeng's voice was still floating in the air when he disappeared.
He thought silently in his heart, perhaps refining the immortal's memory would allow me to know what they are planning, and then I could take targeted action.
We no longer have to grope in the dark like we do now, relying only on guesswork and imagination.
"We don't have much time left!"
Lu Chengfeng could clearly feel that the sense of crisis was becoming more and more urgent. Although it did not threaten his own life, there was no doubt that day was getting closer.
(End of this chapter)