(Third Update)
"Dad, Auntie, Ah Lie, I'm leaving."
With that, Chen Zong left on his horse.
His father's injuries were healed, his cultivation had recovered, and he had even broken through to the ninth level of the Qi and Blood Realm. He was considered the number one martial artist in the entire Little Lake Town, so his safety was basically guaranteed.
Seeing that Chen Zhengtang's cultivation had recovered and even broken through, Chen Hu knew that he had lost the upper hand, so he had already left under the cover of night.
As for Yang Lie, Chen Zong had left quite a number of Vitality Pills, Beast Blood Pills, Scarlet Blood Pills, and three large Scarlet Blood Pills for him. With the help of these pills and Yang Lie's own talent, it would be easier for him to cultivate.
His long-cherished wish had been fulfilled, and he had achieved breakthroughs in all aspects. His heart was at ease, and he galloped his horse as fast as lightning.
Chen Zong did not know that Elder Wei had been secretly watching and protecting him all this time.
"Now, True Sword Heavenly Art has reached the fourth stage, and the power of the true sword has been successfully condensed. My cultivation has reached the eighth level of the Qi and Blood Realm, and my Blood Qi is twice as pure. I can perform more martial arts, and my Doppelganger Body Technique has reached the level of Eight Transformations in One Sword. I'm stronger than before. It's time to go to the Drizzle Gang."
Chen Zong did not know when he would return to the Seven Lights Martial Arts Academy. He had to deal with everything that needed to be dealt with, so as not to leave any lingering thoughts in his heart.
He returned to the clan hall directly, returned the horse, and went straight to the main hall. When he came out again, Elder Xing had followed him to the Drizzle Gang.
"Elder Xing, your presence brings light to our humble abode." The Drizzle Gang's leader, Xu Mingzhi, immediately came out to greet him after he was notified. His gaze naturally swept past Chen Zong, but he did not reveal any unusual expression.
"Gang Leader Xu, you didn't expect me to still be alive, did you?" Elder Xing did not speak, but Chen Zong spoke first.
"Young Master Chen, you're a genius. You'll definitely live a long life." Xu Mingzhi smiled. Only then did he notice that Chen Zong's Blood Qi had reached the eighth level of the Qi and Blood Realm. He could not help but be shocked, and his pupils instantly contracted.
How long had it been? It had only been slightly more than two months. He had actually gone from the fifth stage of the Qi and Blood realm to the eighth stage of the Qi and Blood realm. Wasn't this speed of improvement too terrifying?
His fingers curled up unconsciously. If this continued, the chances of him taking revenge would become fewer and fewer, and it would become harder and harder.
The thought flashed through his mind, but he did not reveal it. Instead, he warmly welcomed Elder Xing and Chen Zong into the hall and invited them to sit down and have tea.
"Gang Leader Xu, there's no need to be so busy." Elder Xing said calmly, "Today, we'll settle all the debts that should be settled."
"Elder Xing, just listen to what you're saying. Previously, it was my gang members who did foolish things. We've already punished them. If there's anything that you're dissatisfied with, please don't hesitate to mention it," Xu Mingzhi quickly said with a wry smile.
"Gang Leader Xu, a straightforward person doesn't resort to insinuations. Two months ago, the two people you sent to assassinate me told me that they couldn't kill me, so I'm here." Chen Zong stared at Xu Mingzhi and said bluntly, "I know you want to avenge your son, so I'll give you this chance."
Xu Mingzhi's expression kept changing. On one hand, he had to restrain himself to avoid bringing disaster to the Drizzle Gang. On the other hand, he remembered the hatred and humiliation of having to apologize for his only son's murder. The assassination failed, and the enemy was right in front of him. Murderous intent was already swirling in the depths of his heart.
"If you fight with me, you'll be responsible for your own life and death," Chen Zong said calmly, causing Xu Mingzhi's pupils to instantly shrink to the size of needles.
"I won't interfere." Elder Xing added, "I won't pursue the matter after the fact."
"Really?" Xu Mingzhi could not help but spit out these two words. Then, he regretted it. Saying this was equivalent to admitting that he had sent people to assassinate Chen Zong. However, he felt relieved. Was it finally time to put an end to this?
Then, Xu Mingzhi's heart skipped a beat. What if this was just a ploy by the other party to trick him into admitting that he was the mastermind of the assassination?
"This isn't a ploy." Chen Zong saw through Xu Mingzhi's thoughts. Elder Xing walked to the side. Before coming here, he had already tested Chen Zong's strength. He was not at the Force Refining Realm, but he was not inferior to someone at the Qi and Blood Realm Level Nine. In fact, he might even be stronger. That was why he agreed to Chen Zong's request.
Of course, if Xu Mingzhi wanted to play any tricks, he would not sit back and do nothing.
"Let's put an end to this grudge today." Xu Mingzhi took a deep breath. Since it had already come to this point, there was no point in hiding anymore. He would settle what needed to be settled, and kill what needed to be killed. He would end this grudge.
After saying this, Xu Mingzhi's gaze became sharp. Traces of murderous intent swirled in his eyes. He looked straight at Chen Zong, immediately bringing about a sense of oppression.
However, Chen Zong, who had broken through to the Qi and Blood Realm Level Eight, did not seem to notice it. He was not affected at all.
"Kill!" Xu Mingzhi exhaled. His voice was like a muffled thunderclap, rolling and shaking. At the same time, he raised his palm and stabbed towards Chen Zong like a sharp knife. Under the Qi and Blood Realm Level Nine's Qi and Blood Realm Level Nine's Qi and Blood Realm Level Nine's strength emerged. Even a rock would be shattered.
Grabbing the hilt, Xu Mingzhi unsheathed his sword. A flash of snow-like sword light shone brightly. The air around him seemed to have turned cold. Xu Mingzhi felt as if there was a cloud of cold air in front of him. In front of him, there was a flash of light that looked like flowing frost. He did not know if it was an illusion, but he felt as if he was going to be frozen.
This sword made him feel a sense of danger.
Not daring to hesitate, Xu Mingzhi swiped his right hand across his waist and pulled out a flexible thin sword. With a flick of his wrist, the thin sword vibrated and emitted countless sword lights, like a drizzle of rain, piercing towards Chen Zong.
Fearing that a long delay might lead to trouble, Xu Mingzhi used the Upper Grade Mortal Level Drizzle Sword Technique right off the bat.
When older martial artists found it difficult to break through to the Qi Training Realm, there would be two extremes. One was that they would gradually lose their fighting spirit and become mediocre. Their strength would be average among those at the Blood Realm Level Nine.
The other was that their fighting spirit would not be extinguished, and they would even become stronger. They would think of ways to strengthen themselves, hoping that one day they could break through the shackles and step into the Qi Training Realm. These veteran Blood Realm Level Nine martial artists all had amazing survivability and terrifying strength. They would use their strength to a very high level and cultivate their martial arts to a higher level.
Xu Mingzhi could be considered such a person. He had stepped into the peak of Blood Realm Level Nine for five or six years and had never stopped cultivating. His Upper Grade Mortal Level Drizzle Sword Technique was infinitely close to perfection. He was very familiar with it and had incorporated many of his own insights into it, making it even more difficult to deal with.
The Drizzle Sword Technique was astonishingly sharp. It immediately covered Chen Zong's entire body, making it impossible for Chen Zong to dodge.
The sword light flashed and instantly converged into one. Under the sharpness of the Fake Frost Sword, the air was cut open like water.
The power of the Drizzle Sword was obviously not as strong as the Drizzle Sword Technique at the peak of Greater Mastery. After all, one was Lower Grade Mortal Level while the other was Upper Grade Mortal Level. The difference was obvious. However, under the enhancement of the fourth stage of the True Sword Heavenly Skill, the difference was greatly reduced. In addition, the sharpness of the Fake Frost Sword was better than the fine iron sword in Xu Mingzhi's hand.
The sword light shattered many of the sword light. He exerted force for the second time and rushed towards Xu Mingzhi. He was extremely determined, as if he wanted to die together with Xu Mingzhi.
Xu Mingzhi's face changed and he quickly retreated. He did not want to die.
Chen Zong did not want to die either. However, he had the willpower that Xu Mingzhi did not have.
The sword suddenly stopped and turned into a lone star, emitting a dazzling light. As soon as the lone star appeared, Xu Mingzhi felt his mind tremble. An indescribable sense of loneliness arose from the depths of his heart. It reminded him of his childhood, when he was alone and helpless, hiding in a shabby thatched hut on a stormy night, shivering, as if he was having a nightmare.
Fortunately, Xu Mingzhi's willpower was very strong. When he woke up in a flash, the frost-like sword light had already arrived in front of him.
He immediately used his body movement. His whole body was like a bird shuttling in the rain, agile and fast. He pulled away from Chen Zong. At the same time, he waved his right hand. The sword light was densely packed like raindrops hitting banana leaves.
The sword light crisscrossed and overflowed. Sparks flew every time they collided. Xu Mingzhi tried his best to kill Chen Zong as soon as possible. On the other hand, Chen Zong seemed to be getting more relaxed as he fought. He was calm and at ease.
"This kid is actually using Xu Mingzhi as a whetstone." Elder Xing shook his head, but his eyes were filled with joy.
He was only at the eighth stage of the Qi and Blood realm, but he could calmly fight against a veteran ninth stage Qi and Blood realm martial artist. This strength was indeed amazing. Of course, he would be happy.
Xu Mingzhi was not a fool. He gradually realized that Chen Zong was using him as a sparring partner. A warrior would rather die than be humiliated.
"Burning Blood Technique!"
Xu Mingzhi instantly used the forbidden technique. His Qi and Blood collided and burned. His body temperature soared in exchange for greater strength, reaching 11,000 catties in an instant.
As if he had broken through some kind of shackle, Xu Mingzhi's aura became extremely powerful.
"Drizzle Pierces Rock!"
He attacked with his sword. It instantly split into countless raindrops, each of them capable of piercing through rock. This was a killer move, a killer move that used up all of his strength.
"Sky Light and Cloud Shadow!"
The sword slashed out. Under the Pseudo Frost Flow Sword, the sky light and cloud shadow had an additional chill, as if they could freeze people. Xu Mingzhi's eyes were filled with white, and he could not see anything. Elder Xing was also stunned. He had seen Chen Zong use this move before, but it was not as powerful as it was now.
This move was executed with the cultivation of the eighth stage of the Qi and Blood realm. He even used ninety percent of his Qi and Blood Force and physical strength. It was extremely powerful. Under the slash, the rain-like sword light was shattered. It was like a hot knife through butter as it charged towards Xu Mingzhi. This time, he could not dodge it.
When the light and shadow dissipated, the thin sword in Xu Mingzhi's hand was broken into two. His left hand was clutching his neck as blood flowed out. His eyes were fixed on Chen Zong. His mouth moved, but no words came out. Just like that, he fell backward.
The Pseudo Frost Flow Sword drew a perfect trail of frost and snow before returning to its sheath.
Following that, Chen Zong searched Xu Mingzhi's body and found thirty thousand White Jade notes. Naturally, he kept them for himself.
"Elder Xing, the mastermind has been executed. The grudge has been settled. Let's go." Chen Zong smiled. He seemed to have relaxed a little.
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