I was chased at the beginning, and I got the first quick sword

Chapter 544 The Shepherd Boy's Surprising Encounter with Li Juechen!

"Stop it!"

"I wonder who will win?"

"What happened in the sky just now? That knife... it was terrifying!"

"A meteoric rise to the top in one step—truly worthy of the name!"

"After this battle, the leader of the alliance will become one of the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors..."

At the foot of the mountain, inside the Wangshan Pavilion, Wu Qianhuan and the others were silently watching the battle unfold.

However, the situation in this battle far exceeded their expectations...

Previously, swords and blades flew everywhere, their energy spreading for dozens of miles. Even those standing there could feel extremely sharp and fierce blades and sword energy flying overhead.

Just feeling the power of the blade's edge and sword energy gave them a sense of crisis, as if a knife had circled their hearts.

If you really clash head-on with it, you'll either die from the contact or get hurt from a mere glancing blow!

However, the situation changed again. They couldn't see the specifics here, but Dongfang Jinghong's [Azure Sky Overlord Blade] was truly terrifying.

Even from this vantage point, the blade's edge, stretching over a hundred feet, could be clearly seen.

Especially the mountain peak beneath their feet, which was nearly sliced in two by that single strike, the residual force of which shattered countless rocks and trees.

In their eyes, this was a strike that was far beyond what human strength could withstand.

But this single strike vanished without a trace, leaving no trace!
Based on what they knew, the only one who could have thwarted that attack was Chu Qing…

But Wu Qianhuan felt something was off.

A vague sense of unease began to rise in my heart... but I didn't know where it came from.

"Sister Wu, you're nervous."

She spoke softly and gently.

Wu Qianhuan slowly exhaled:

"how do you know……"

"My palms are sweaty."

She said softly and gently:

"However, we should trust Third Brother... No matter who he faces, he will surely prevail."

"you're right."

Wu Qianhuan looked at Wenrou's cute yet determined little face and couldn't help but smile, then reached out and pinched it.

The skin is nice, and it feels great to the touch.

But when I looked around, the shepherd boy was nowhere to be seen.

"When did you leave?"

The shepherd boy had actually been gone for a while.

Watching the clash of swords and shadows on the mountain, she suddenly felt a moment of disorientation.

I feel like I've been bewitched these past two days.

She also knew that the source was actually her own mother... If her mother hadn't suddenly made that suggestion, she would never have had such an idea.

That day, she went to Chu Qing and told him about her grand plan to "save the son and abandon the father." After Chu Qing refused, if she had just kept quiet for a while, perhaps the matter would have passed...

Just as she was calmly reflecting, Shang Qiuyu arrived again.

In the days that followed, she was constantly being 'bewitched' by Shang Qiuyu and hadn't been able to think carefully about the feasibility of this matter.

Until just now, everyone's attention was focused on that mountain peak.

Looking at the astonishing fluctuations of internal energy and the soaring aura above, one can see...

She then realized...

He actually wanted someone who could fight against emperors and kings to this extent to give him a child without any status or recognition...

"I must have gone mad."

"How could he possibly agree to something like that?"

As the thought crossed her mind, the more she thought about it, the more impossible it seemed. So she decided to go for a walk and calm down... Anyway, she had already agreed with Shang Qiuyu that no matter what the outcome of this battle was, Chu Qing absolutely could not be harmed.

She can't help with anything else, so she might as well come out and calm down.

Using his light-footed skills, he strolled along and arrived at the side of a lake.

Looking at her reflection in the water, she gently patted her cheeks:
"With your looks, do you really need to worry about getting married?"

"You come from a distinguished family, the daughter of the Xuan Emperor. Countless talented young men have come to your door seeking your marriage..."

"But most of these people don't even qualify to marry into the family."

"Why should you humiliate yourself like this for some random guy?"

"It sounds nice to say that the father should leave and the son should stay, but in reality, it's just that they don't dare to fight for it, they lack confidence... they just want his child?"
"Shepherd boy, oh shepherd boy, you're really hopeless!"

The water rippled, as if echoing.

The shepherd boy chuckled softly:
"But... even if so many people want to marry me... how many of them are truly sincere?"

Even if one has genuine sincerity, how many people can shine as brightly as he does?

"Under the whole heaven, in all four regions and one state, there will never be another Chu Qing."

"However, what's not yours is not yours... You can't force it. Let go, let Dad stay here to help him, and go back to Mom..."

"At worst, I'll never get married in this lifetime."

If you have someone in your heart, how can you be willing to be with others?
This is unfair to those who come later, and it also puts us at a disadvantage.

Even if they manage to get married, the person they secretly love will inevitably be discovered, and they will eventually grow to hate each other... leaving behind a lifetime of regret.

It harmed others and also caused suffering to oneself.

Why bother?
"If only I hadn't stolen the Chaotic God Blade that day..."

"If only it wasn't him who saved me that day..."

The shepherd boy sighed softly, and a hint of sorrow seemed to rise again on the ripples of the water.

But then a voice came from behind:

Why is my niece sighing here?
"Did someone bully you? Come and tell your uncle... Uncle will help you get revenge."

The shepherd boy's pupils contracted slightly, but the change in his expression was only momentary before he returned to normal.

She glanced back, her eyes sparkling with delight:

"Who do you think it is? It's Uncle Li."

"Uncle Li...you're wearing night clothes in broad daylight, are you planning to do something bad?"

Standing not far away was a middle-aged man dressed in black, with a black headscarf, but no mask on his face, revealing a rather dignified face.

However, his face was slightly pale, and there seemed to be some bloodstains at the corner of his mouth that had not been wiped clean.

He turned his head to glance at the broken peak and chuckled softly.
"It is indeed something... trivial, I hope my niece will forgive me."

Although the shepherd boy's family had personalities that were somewhat different from normal people, they were by no means stupid. Li Juechen's glance directly changed her expression:
"You went to the 'One Step to Heaven' place? Did you see my father?"

"seen."

Li Juechen spoke frankly:

"However, he was injured... and he is no longer on that broken peak."

"……Yeah?"

The shepherd boy's expression changed slightly:
"Where is he? Uncle Li, please take me there quickly!"

"Okay, come with me."

Li Juechen turned around and was about to lead the way.

The shepherd boy pretended to come up behind him, but a dagger was already in his palm.

He then thrust his blade directly into Li Juechen's waist.

But then a 'clang' was heard as the blade touched something incredibly hard, as if he were wearing an extremely tough suit of armor. Not only was the armor incredibly hard, making it impossible for the shepherd boy to pierce, but an immense force also rebounded, causing the shepherd boy to groan as his wrist snapped and he was sent flying backward.

It flew three to five zhang away before landing in front of a large rock.

Before he could even get up, he coughed up a mouthful of blood.

Li Juechen silently turned around:
"Is my niece, Tong'er, trying to play a joke on me?"

The shepherd boy was pale, shaken by the man's internal energy, feeling unwell in his internal organs, but he managed to force a smile:
"Uncle Li really knows me... he knows I was joking with you."

"This kind of joke isn't funny."

Li Juechen said calmly:
"If things go wrong, it could be fatal..."

"Uncle Li... do you want my life now?"

The shepherd boy's face gradually darkened:

"You are injured by the Nine Profound Divine Palm. This palm strike was delivered by my father... Your bones and meridians are probably misaligned now. How much internal energy do you still have left?"

"You want to arrest me... to threaten my father with me?"
"You're dressed in black, so who attacked you?"

"You've been a smart child since you were little."

Li Juechen smiled slightly:
"I knew I couldn't hide it from you... So, I don't think I can hide the truth from your father about the 'One Thousand Yuan, One Way, All Things Return to One' concept."

"Don't blame your uncle for being heartless. Who told you to come here on your own?"
"Otherwise, your uncle wouldn't have thought of using you to threaten your father."

"Don't worry, your uncle won't hurt you. As long as you behave, your uncle will put you back after everything is over."

"...You're just daydreaming."

The shepherd boy struggled to sit up:
"I am the daughter of Shang Qiuyu and Mu Xuanbing. I will never be threatened by anyone, nor will I be captured by anyone."

"Uncle Li's skills are unparalleled, I am of course no match for him... However, Uncle Li, I advise you not to move now, if you move even once, I will die here."

"Although I have never practiced the Nine Profound Divine Art, you should know that I am capable of controlling my own life and death."

"You couldn't get me to threaten my father, and you even took my life."

"My dad will go crazy and seek revenge on you..."

As she said this, her voice suddenly became somewhat low:

"I just don't know what he'll do if he hears about my death..."

Li Juechen frowned slightly, clearly sensing the predicament.

Merchants possess far more than just the [Nine Profound Divine Skill]. Having been the successor of the Profound Emperor for so many years, they have countless unique skills. Who knows if there is one among them that can instantly sever a person's life force?

Thinking of this, he couldn't help but sigh:

"Why did it have to come to this? You and your father have the exact same temper... Better to be a broken jade than a whole tile."

"But often, taking a step back can open up a whole new world."

"Withdraw? On what grounds?"

The shepherd boy sneered:
"Since you're moving forward, why should we retreat?"

Li Juechen wanted to say something more, but suddenly his expression changed, and he looked sharply at the broken peak, his pupils slightly contracting:

"How could this be?"

This is an excellent opportunity.

The moment Li Juechen turned his head was the best opportunity to escape... but the shepherd boy did not run.

It's not that I don't want to, it's that I can't.

Li Juechen's "A Thousand Yuan in One Way, All Transformations Return to One" technique was already at its peak. The shepherd boy's attack was intended to catch him off guard, but it was unexpectedly returned to him.

Now, not only is his wrist broken, but most of his internal meridians are also severed.

Fortunately, his heart was not damaged; otherwise, he might not have survived.

So she couldn't even stand up... let alone escape.

However, she noticed Li Juechen's reaction, looked up at the broken peak, and couldn't help but ask:
"what's going on?"

"Impossible... How could he be here?"

Li Juechen's voice trembled slightly, it was hard to tell whether it was fear or excitement.

But his expression was grim, and he muttered to himself:
"No... now is not the time, it's too early, far too early..."

"Absolutely not!!"

"what are you saying?"

The shepherd boy couldn't help himself and asked again.

Li Juechen suddenly turned to look at the shepherd boy, his eyes shifting several times before finally settling into a soft sigh:
"The Heavenly Evil Cult Leader has appeared. Now let's see what fate awaits your father and the others."

“If they survive today… your uncle will take you away.”

"If they don't survive, this place will be your burial ground."

The shepherd boy felt a sudden sense of disorientation.

The Heavenly Evil Cult Leader... he really did come.

The timing was just right?

Shepherd Girl knew about this and guessed Chu Qing's thoughts, which is why she went to such lengths to keep Shang Qiuyu by Chu Qing's side.

The concern was that the leader of the Heavenly Evil Cult might harm Chu Qing.

In Chu Qing's mind, this situation was the best possible outcome.

Blade Emperor Dongfang Jinghong, Sword Emperor Huangfu Changkong, Profound Emperor Shang Qiuyu... and now Night Emperor Chu Qing.

With the abilities of these four people, could they possibly defeat the leader of the Heavenly Evil Cult?

The shepherd boy didn't know, but now he could only fight with all his might!
However, looking at Li Juechen standing not far away with his hands behind his back and looking up, the shepherd boy couldn't help but feel a wave of despair.

Even if Chu Qing and his team win today, so what?
I will definitely kill myself here immediately... In this life, I will never have a chance with Chu Qing again.

"If I had known it would end like this, I wouldn't have bothered with it."

"It's nothing more than bowing down and behaving subserviently in front of Wu Qianhuan... What's the big deal?"
"Why did the man I set my sights on fall for her first?"

"Now, it's all over, there's no chance anymore."

The shepherd girl took a deep breath, contemplating suicide immediately... However, looking at the broken peak and thinking of the person on it, she couldn't die before the outcome of this battle was decided.

She wanted to know if he was safe.

……

On the broken peak, the Heavenly Evil Cult Leader awaited Chu Qing's answer.

Chu Qing's answer was predetermined from the very beginning.

"There is absolutely no possibility of me colluding with your evil cult."

Chu Qing said calmly:

"What brilliant moves does the Heavenly Evil Cult Leader have? We... will be ready to take them on."

Dongfang Jinghong burst into laughter:

"What spirit! That's exactly how it should be!!"

Huangfu Changkong snorted coldly:
"Those scheming and treacherous people... are quite adept at feigning righteousness!"

Only Shang Qiuyu silently grinned...

Didn't these two hear what Chu Qing said?