Chapter 754

The blue waves rippled, and the flying fish went out to sea. A winding shore appeared in the sky, and the earth was already in sight.

Mengqi did not bother to guess Gu Xiaosang's real purpose because there were too few relevant clues. It would be a waste of time if he did not have a clue. Besides, Demoness Gu was a bit mysterious. She seemed to know a lot of things and was always one step ahead of others. She played many powerhouses in the palm of her hand. The clues she gave and the information she left behind were half true and half false. It was easy to be misled and fall into a trap.

Was it the same in Samsara? I wonder if she has any teammates, or is she just a lone wolf? What did she want to do? Mengqi subconsciously thought about Gu Xiaosang, but he was not worried that she could not escape. It was more practical to worry about how Liu Shuyu would deal with the aftermath.

Since the Plain Lady's Paradise had not been sealed for too long, Shang River Fairy and Guo Xi were still under temporary control. With Liu Shuyu's cover-up and indirect influence, they did not expose any problems. However, as Meng Qi and Gu Xiaosang left, they would regain consciousness sooner or later. Guo Xi was fine. He had enlightened the Apertures and was muddle-headed from beginning to end. He did not know or understand anything. With a little secret method to guide his memory, he would be fine.

However, Shang River Fairy was a Peerless Master Pro. Her Primordial Spirit was as strong as her body. After she recovered, she would not be able to detect any clues. She would be able to tolerate many poor partners for Dual Cultivation. Once she reported her abnormality, the current Mystic Fairy would be able to deduce the cause and effect immediately.

Of course, the feud between Gu Xiaosang and the Plain Lady Sect was very deep. Moreover, he did not take the Conqueror's Invincible Blade and the Grandmaster's slough with him. It did not matter whether he exposed himself or not. Anyway, he was free to do whatever he wanted!

But for Liu Shuyu, this was a fatal problem that had to be solved. After all, the Successor of Mystic Fairy was not an irreplaceable "role"!

"I wonder what she'll do …" Meng Qi frowned as the words "silence the witness" floated into his mind. Not only Shang River Fairy, but Guo Xi and Liu Shuyu would also be eliminated without a trace.

Thinking of this, he felt a little sad. Although Guo Xi was not killed by him, he died because of him. Unfortunately, he had almost died under the heavy pressure. How could he care about others?

"After all, I'm not a selfless hero …" Meng Qi sighed. He adjusted his mood and stopped thinking about this matter. He was not worried about how Liu Shuyu, whose cultivation was far lower than Shang River Fairy, would deal with the aftermath. Perhaps Gu Xiaosang had other tricks up her sleeves.

If she failed to deal with the aftermath, he would not pity.

He thought back to the general principles, the third and fourth moves of the Tyrant's Six Decapitations and the Nine Annihilations that he had just obtained, especially the latter, which was of great help to his understanding and improvement of his bladesmanship. After all, the main body of the Nine Annihilations was a spear art. Although it could also be used for bladesmanship, there was still a gap.

"I've also gained some insights into the skills of the Immortal God Parting and the Buddhas' Nirvana. I can use them to improve my saber techniques. Mengqi suddenly frowned. "Killing the Spirited Mountain and the Nirvana of the Buddha. How can it be the Spirited Mountain?"

As a traveler, he did not doubt that the Spirited Mountain represented Buddhism. That was why he did not notice anything wrong. Now that he thought about it carefully, he realized something was wrong.

The Gautama Buddha of his world was in the Whirling Pure Land and Amitabha was in the Western Pure Land. These two were the symbols of Buddhism. The Spirited Mountain belonged to the world of the Journey to the West. Why did The Conqueror use the Spirited Mountain instead of the other two?

"The Conqueror is in the Legendary Realm. He is the only one in the world of the Journey to the West. It is reasonable that he knows about the Spirited Mountain. But why did he use the little-known Spirited Mountain instead of the Whirling Pure Land? This is not in line with The Conqueror's domineering and fearless style. "Mengqi thought of many reasons, but they were all a little far-fetched.

At this moment, an endless stretch of land appeared before him. He collected his thoughts and quietly descended.

He had been deep in the East Sea for some time. Mengqi immediately inquired about the news after entering the port so that he would not be targeted.

Apart from the ruckus caused by the Blue-blooded People, there was another rumor going around in the tavern.

"Yan Chong, the Unstoppable River of Knife Qi, has passed the Thunder Ordeal and reached the Heavens in one step!"

Six people in the top ten of the Ranking List of Young Masters had reached the Heavens in one step. This was the most heaven-defying scene in the history of the Ranking List of Young Masters. Many masters sensed the changes in the world and the arrival of the Great Ordeal.

"Yan Chong has passed the Thunder Ordeal and reached the Heavens?" Mengqi was pleased to hear this news. Yan Chong came from a small sect. Although he had some adventures, they were not outstanding. When he entered the top ranks of the Ranking List of Young Masters, many people thought that reaching the Exterior would be his limit. However, he had lived a hard life and walked step by step. Even if he had to rely on power to obtain resources, skills, and enlightenment, he did not lose his original heart. He practiced hard and found his own path, reaching the Heavens in one step and becoming a grandmaster in the future.

He could be called an inspirational legend in Jianghu!

In the eyes of ordinary Jianghu people, Mengqi had entered the Shaolin Temple and received the impartation. Later on, he would have a good foundation. In comparison, Yan Chong could represent them better. Cultivation was difficult, Jianghu was dangerous, and the road was full of thorns, but there was still hope!

At least they could imagine that "they" could be like Yan Chong in the future!

"It was not easy for him to reach this step. The effort and effort he put in probably surpassed He Jiu. He is indeed worthy of respect." Mengqi turned around and left the tavern. He was in high spirits. "I have to go congratulate him."

He went in the middle of the night because he was in high spirits!

…

The Jingbo City of Peng Province faced the sea and was backed by Xiushan.

The Sect of Ocean Tide was a famous sect in Jingbo, but it was only limited to Jingbo. It was not well-known in Jianghu. It had never produced an Exterior master, nor did it have a Precious Weapon. Such a sect could not even be compared to many martial arts clubs in Yedu!

Today, however, there were many travel-worn young boys and girls in the mountain gate of the Sect of Ocean Tide. They had traveled thousands of miles just to join the sect. It was a stark contrast to the deserted situation of the past. Several elders were grinning from ear to ear when they saw that there was no lack of talents among the crowd.

And all of this was because of Yan Chong, the first person in the history of Jingbo City to rank first on the Ranking List of Young Masters, the first Exterior master of the Sect of Ocean Tide, and one of the few who had reached heaven with one step. He was a grandmaster!

In the eyes of many Jianghu people, as long as Yan Chong could join a powerful force, he would have no lack of skills. He would be able to enter the Terrestrial Rankings sooner or later. Judging from his past behavior, he was not inflexible in this aspect. So rather than competing with the geniuses in the big sects, he might as well come to the Sect of Ocean Tide to be his master!

Yan Chong had a long saber strapped to his waist and his hands clasped behind his back. He watched the scene from afar with a gentle smile. He was born and raised in this sect. To be able to bring glory to the sect with his own strength made him happier than becoming the heir of a big sect.

"Young Master Yan."

"Elder Yan!"

"Eldest Senior Brother!"

Seeing him pass by, the people who had come to join the sect and the disciples of the Sect of Ocean Tide greeted him respectfully. Yan Chong's Junior Brothers and Sisters were so excited that their faces were flushed red.

Yan Chong nodded and returned the greeting. He smiled and said, "Dark clouds are gathering and heavy rain is about to fall. Everyone, please enter the hall."

The summer rain had always come as it pleased. The sky was already dark, the water vapor condensed and lightning flashed.

Yan Chong watched as the crowd entered the hall. He himself walked toward his cottage halfway up the mountain with his hands clasped behind his back. This was his place of meditation.

As soon as he stepped in, the sky lit up. A bolt of lightning flashed across the sky, followed by the roar of thunder.

Not long after, the wind blew and the rain poured down. It was as dark as night outside. The only thing that could be seen were the splashes of water when the lightning flashed.

The cottage swayed in the wind and rain as if it would be carried away at any moment. However, Yan Chong was not worried at all. He sat on a chair and enjoyed the 'scenery' in a leisurely and peaceful manner.

Ever since he had set his sights on the Exterior, he had rarely been so relaxed.

Suddenly, he sensed something and looked out the window. He saw a man walking slowly along the mountain path in the heavy rain.

The man was dressed in black and had a long saber at his waist. He held a jar of wine in his right hand and an object wrapped in oil paper in his left. He was handsome and had a heroic bearing.

He did not hold an umbrella or release his Protective Upstanding Qi. However, every drop of rain that fell on his hair, clothes, and skin slid off without missing a single drop. It was as if the force of the rain had been completely neutralized, leaving no trace of moisture on his body.

Despite the heavy rain, he seemed to be walking in a warm and sunny weather.

As he appeared, the thunder and lightning disappeared and the darkness grew even darker.

"I've heard that Brother Yan has made a meteoric rise. I'm overjoyed and brought a jar of good wine to congratulate you."

The heavy rain and wind could not cover up Mengqi's distant voice.

As soon as he finished speaking, he had already appeared at the door.

"It's a great joy to have an old friend visit in the storm." Yan Chong opened the door with a smile.

Mengqi did not stand on ceremony. He walked in boldly and unwrapped the oil paper, revealing the marinated beef inside. Yan Chong took out two large bowls and filled them to the brim.

"Cheers!" Mengqi drank a bowl of wine to show his respect. Yan Chong did not fall behind and drank like a whale gulping down water.

"Brother Yan has made a meteoric rise. Your future is bright. Cheers!" Mengqi poured another bowl and gulped it down.

Yan Chong was also full of heroic spirit. He finished the wine in big gulps and said, "I've admired the Exterior masters of other sects since I was young. I've made up my mind not to fall behind. Cheers!"

He did not hide his joy.

After finishing the third bowl, he sighed and said, "We used to be known as the Double Sabers of the Ranking List of Young Masters. We've always wanted to learn from each other but always missed the opportunity. Now that we've met again, even though we're both Exterior masters, the gap between us is too great. There's no point in competing anymore.

"I've waited a long time for this strike. I finally have the chance to do it!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the saber at his waist suddenly rose up and the hilt automatically hit his palm.

Taking advantage of this momentum, he drew his saber upwards and reversed it towards Mengqi. Outside, the wind and rain converged, forming a vortex pillar in the air that connected heaven and earth. It was as if a real dragon had coiled around it. It was dark and contained a terrifying power that merged with the saber momentum.

Mengqi looked at Yan Chong with a smile. His right hand had unknowingly rested on the hilt of his saber. The saber clearly froze, as if it had come to a standstill. It was extremely strange.

Clang!

The saber was unsheathed and broke free from its restraints. From bottom to top, one was still while the other was moving, giving birth to a brilliant saber light that was both fast and powerful!

Mengqi had learned a few techniques from "Immortals and Gods Avoid Me"!

Clang!

The saber light scattered and the vortex pillar in the air was split into two. It quickly collapsed, not affecting the wind and rain. No one noticed it.

Yan Chong sat upright in his original position and withdrew his saber. He exhaled and said, "Your bladesmanship has surpassed mine by quite a bit."

If Mengqi had not held back, his saber would have been broken.

Mengqi had long since sheathed Heaven Inflicted Pain. He chuckled and said, "Your saber is still not a Precious Weapon. It's an unfair victory."

As he said this, he was particularly emotional about the difficulties of Rogue Cultivators and small sects. They did not even have a Precious Weapon when they reached the Exterior level.

"I'm currently collecting materials to nurture it. It has been with me for nearly ten years," Yan Chong said with a smile. "After the Primary Instruction of the Buddha's Palm of Freedom, you only appeared once in River East. Then, you disappeared without a trace. That's not like Killing Blade's style."

"That's because I'm seizing the time to cultivate." Mengqi smiled. "That's why I've become ignorant of Jianghu matters."

"The most sensational matter in Jianghu today is the Blue-blooded People. It's creepy and makes people extremely vigilant …" Yan Chong said slowly, "Merciless Tyrant has reappeared in Jianghu. His strength is unfathomable. It's said that he easily defeated Soul-chasing Demon Monarch without using his Dharma Form. The Sect of the Plain Lady treats him like a grandmaster …"

After a long speech, he said, "Merciless Tyrant has been listed on the Black List by various sects and aristocratic families. He ranks 99th."

"He was not listed on the Terrestrial Rankings but was listed on the Black List …" Mengqi had mixed feelings when he heard others talk about his sockpuppet. He felt a little smug but also a little ashamed.

"In the case of the Blue-blooded People, there's a Master Fa Zheng. Rumor has it that he has the strength of a grandmaster. However, we don't know if he has a secret method to restrain the Blue-blooded People. He's not recognized by the Six Fan School for the time being," Yan Chong continued.

As he spoke, he lowered his voice. "The Ruan family has secretly contacted many sects and aristocratic families. They seem to be interested in the Blue-blooded People."

Mengqi frowned slightly. The Ruan family really cared about the Blue-blooded People.