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

Chapter 554 This is you...

Maha Boundless brought immense shock and fear to the leader of the Heavenly Evil Cult.

So even though he had been keeping an eye on Xiang Nancheng's movements, when he heard that Chu Qing hadn't appeared in Xiang Nancheng for more than ten days, he couldn't believe that the other party had really left.

He dared not cross the line until he was certain he could deal with the immeasurable Maha.

The main purpose of gathering a large army to press on the border was to force Chu Qing to show himself.

Although once Chu Qing appears, these people who have been summoned will inevitably meet a bad end... the Heavenly Evil Cult Leader doesn't care about their lives; he simply wants to prove himself right.

As long as this can be proven, what's the big deal if a few people die?
What they were originally going to do was cause people to die...

Chu Qing had no idea what the Heavenly Evil Cult Leader was thinking. He led Huangfu Changkong and Mo Duxing south from the Sword Emperor Palace, heading straight into the Central Plains!

Of the four regions and one state in the world, the Central State actually occupies the smallest area.

Yet it is also the core of the entire world.

With fertile land and a pleasant environment, it couldn't be more prosperous.

When Chu Qing crossed the Tongtian Ridge and officially entered the Central Plains, he could clearly feel the difference of this place.

This feeling became even stronger after comparing it with the Northern Region.

The northern region is a vast battlefield and a desolate wasteland; even the wind blowing on your face carries a sense of desolation and bleakness.

Although Zhongzhou is only separated from it by the Tongtian Ridge, the wind blowing on your face is as gentle as a lover's hand.

Huangfu Changkong told Chu Qing that since ancient times, the Central Plains has often produced people of extraordinary talent.

Therefore, although there are not many sects in Zhongzhou, the area they occupy is not very vast.

However, the sect has an extremely profound foundation.

Especially the first sect of the reclusive and prestigious sects... The "Original Path Opening Scripture" passed down in the sect is unfathomable and is considered by many to be the source of all martial arts in the world.

However, he told Chu Qing about these things as a secret, unaware that Chu Qing already knew about them.

There was also an agreement between him and Song Chengdao, the leader of the First Path.

This agreement concerns Emperor Wu, Li Juechen.

However, after the battle at the Broken Peak of Yuesong Mountain, it seems that this Martial Emperor Li Juechen is not as extraordinary as I had imagined.

If this person were in Zhongzhou now, perhaps we could deal with Jian Jiu's matter and then take care of this person as well?

Besides the first one, Chu Qing also learned about the four major sects from Huangfu Changkong.

These are Huaqianpai, Wanyumen, Yuewangge, and Tianyayuefu.

These four major sects may sound unremarkable, and none of them have masters who could threaten the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors, but they have been passed down for many years and have extremely profound foundations.

In terms of its profound cultural heritage alone, it is comparable to the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors.

What Huangfu Changkong feared most was the Wanyu Sect, one of the four major sects.

According to Huangfu Changkong, the martial arts practiced in Wanyumen were not respectable and were shameless.

After thinking about it for a while, Chu Qing roughly understood the characteristics of this school.

However, when Huangfu Changkong mentioned this, his face seemed to turn a little red... I wonder if he suffered a loss at the hands of Wanyumen when he was young.

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Jian Jiu headed towards Zhongzhou some time before Chu Qing.

Chu Qing sped up along the way, but not to chase after him.

If you encounter them on the road, killing them directly is perfectly acceptable... But if you don't encounter them, you can go to the Five Emperors City first, then enter the Sword Emperor's Mansion, rescue Huangfu Yixiao, and then wait for Jian Jiu to come and die.

So, even though Chu Qing didn't encounter Jian Jiu along the way, he didn't care at all.

Under Huangfu Changkong's guidance, Chu Qing traversed half of Zhongzhou and arrived at Wudi City, the capital of Zhongzhou, in less than two days.

This city has eight corners, suggesting that a master laid out the layout before its construction. The entire city, along with its streets, forms a pattern resembling the Eight Trigrams.

At the very heart of the Five Emperors City stand five palaces that are mutually protective and interdependent, yet independent of each other.

This is the Five Emperors' Palace!

The city was named Wudi City, and the prefecture was named Wudi Prefecture.

Chu Qing was somewhat curious about where the Three Sovereigns were positioned.

Huangfu Changkong did not hide anything and told Chu Qing directly that the Three Emperors were also in the Five Emperors City, but not in the open.

Instead, it was inside the Three Emperors Palace.

The Three Emperors Palace is located in this city, but finding it is not so easy.

Chu Qing finally understood that Huangfu Changkong was deliberately keeping her in suspense and didn't intend to tell her the truth honestly.

He didn't care... anyway, he hadn't come here to find the Three Emperors.

Moreover, according to his calculations, he had already met more than half of the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors.

Emperor Xuan, Shang Qiuyu; Emperor Gui, Mo Duo; Emperor Jian, Huangfu Changkong; Emperor Wu, Li Juechen; and Emperor Dao, Dongfang Jinghong.

The remaining three were Dao Emperor Xuan Song, Fist Emperor Luo Kongming, and Ancient Emperor Yi Sheng, whom he had never met.

I wonder if I'll be able to meet him on this trip to the Five Emperors City?

Chu Qing and the others entered the city from the north gate. Instead of using their lightness skills to go directly to the Sword Emperor's Mansion, they walked along the main street.

Along the way, the city of the Five Emperors appeared extremely prosperous.

Even a random passerby on the street has an extraordinary air about them, with their clothes and demeanor.

Looking around, besides the Five Emperors' Palaces that catch the eye, there is also a Golden Treasure Tower that stands out exceptionally.

Even without Huangfu Changkong introducing it to Chu Qing, Chu Qing knew that it was Wanbaolou.

The Wanbao Tower that Jiang Li set up in the small river bend was made using mechanical arts, but the one in the distance probably wasn't.

Chu Qing withdrew his gaze from the Wanbaolou and, under Huangfu Changkong's guidance, quickly arrived at the gate of the Sword Emperor's Mansion.

Although it is called a mansion, its grandeur is in no way inferior to any palace.

As soon as they approached the area, someone came and shouted at them:

"At the gates of the Sword Emperor's Mansion, idlers shall retreat."

"Those who dare to advance... behead them!!"

Mo Duxing glanced at Huangfu Changkong, who then spoke coldly:
"Step aside!"

After all, it wasn't like many years ago. Now, Huangfu Changkong was old and frail, and his essence, energy, and spirit were severely damaged. This appearance did not deter the disciples of the Sword Emperor's Mansion.

Instead, it fueled anger:

"Insolence! Take him down!!"

Suddenly, figures stood up.

Chu Qing took a step forward, and with a deafening roar, those who had just taken flight were instantly pressed down from mid-air by the immense pressure.

They all crashed to the ground with a loud bang.

Chu Qing smiled slightly:
"Sword Emperor's Mansion, so what?"

"Today I will enter the mansion for a look... Who among you dares to stop me?"

As he spoke, he walked step by step into the Sword Emperor's Mansion, with Huangfu Changkong following behind, supported by Mo Duxing.

Although his face remained calm and composed... after all, his family lineage was undeniable.

A wave of sorrow and lamentation washed over me...

Once upon a time, he was a dignified Sword Emperor, and everyone worshipped him wherever he went. He would never be unable to return home and would have to rely on a powerful junior to lead him in.

However, given Chu Qing's high profile and the storm he stirs up in Five Emperors City, this trip is unlikely to be too smooth.

But since things had come to this point, he wouldn't stop Chu Qing, nor did he have any reason to do so.

The bigger this matter gets, the better.

So far, Jian Jiu has not shown himself. Judging from this situation, they must have arrived first, ahead of Jian Jiu. Chu Qing led Huangfu Changkong and Mo Duxing straight in, entering the Sword Emperor's Mansion.

No one is allowed to get within ten zhang of them, otherwise no matter how skilled you are in martial arts, you will have to kneel down on the spot.

This presents an extremely strange situation.

As Chu Qing walked forward, the tense members of the Sword Emperor's Mansion immediately knelt on the ground as soon as he approached... but when Chu Qing left within ten feet of them, they all got up one by one.

They wanted to attack him from behind, but as soon as they got close, they knelt down again.

They came and went, attracting countless disciples behind them, but none of them made a move. It seemed as if Chu Qing and his disciples were running rampant and domineering.

After finding out the location of Huangfu Changkong's family ancestral hall,

Chu Qing didn't hesitate at all and headed straight for the ancestral hall, though he couldn't help but grumble along the way.

Who is the kind person who built such a tall ancestral hall?
It took a while to arrive at the ancestral hall.

The experts guarding this place are far stronger than ordinary disciples.

The disciples who had followed Chu Qing and the others all the way here were also waiting for the experts here to appear... After all, this was an important place for the ancestral hall, how could they allow outsiders to cause trouble?
Sure enough, as Chu Qing and the others approached the ancestral hall, they saw an old man in a gray robe slowly walking towards them.

His gaze was indifferent, but a sword-like edge flickered deep within his eyes.

Without even thinking, you know he's a master.

However, when Chu Qing approached within ten zhang of this person, the man's expression changed.

My once nimble hands and feet suddenly became less agile.

Although he did not kneel down, he was unable to move.

Even as Chu Qing and his group brushed past him... his pupils couldn't help but shrink when he saw Huangfu Changkong standing behind Chu Qing and coming from beside him.

He felt that the person looked too familiar, but before he could figure out where he had seen him, he heard a creak.

The main gate of the ancestral hall was pushed open.

His expression changed, but his body felt as heavy as a mountain, and no matter how he used his inner strength, he could not break free from the restraints, and naturally he could not stop anything.

Chu Qing had already stepped into the ancestral hall.

This place is shady and has many memorial tablets.

And in front of these memorial tablets, a person was kneeling.

Even when kneeling, this person's back remained perfectly straight, as if he were a sword that had condescended to be here.

Although he was very weak, judging from his breathing and heartbeat, he did not want to bend his back even slightly.

Chu Qing gently patted him on the shoulder:
"Still kneeling?"

Huangfu Yixiao was momentarily dazed, thinking he was hallucinating. Otherwise, how could he hear the Third Young Master's voice in his own ancestral hall?

Only when a figure moved in front of him did he slowly raise his head and look at Chu Qing with a blank stare.

His chapped lips twitched slightly, and he murmured:
"You...it really is you? How...did you get here?"

His voice was hoarse, and he spoke each word with great difficulty.

But it was Huangfu Changkong, who was watching from behind, who felt as if his heart was being torn apart.

He spoke in a deep voice:
"stand up……"

Upon hearing the sound, Huangfu Yixiao couldn't help but turn around and look again:
"Old man...who are you?"
"No, Third Young Master... is this your friend?"
"What's going on? You came to the Five Emperors City of Zhongzhou to find me?"

"Do you remember what I promised you before?"

Chu Qing countered with a question.

Huangfu Yixiao nodded immediately. Of course he remembered. This matter was of utmost importance. How could he not remember it?
"It's done."

Chu Qing pointed at Mo Duxing:

“This is your own brother Huangfu’s family.”

"..."

Huangfu Yixiao slowly opened his mouth; if it weren't for the skin and flesh still holding it together, his entire jaw would probably have fallen to the ground.

But when he saw Mo Duxing standing there, with a cold expression, only glancing at him out of the corner of his eye, he immediately knew that Chu Qing was right.

I have that kind of temperament myself.

He hurriedly pushed his chin back, trying to get up, but he was too weak. Mo Duxing couldn't bear to see this and went forward to help him.

Huangfu smiled as if he had just come to his senses and spoke:
"You...you're my brother?"

"Yes, it's the real deal."

Mo Duxing spoke calmly.

"Great."

Even though Huangfu Yixiao's face was pale, he couldn't help but smile at this moment:
"This is wonderful... The Third Young Master is indeed incredibly capable, worthy of being the leader of the Lingbei Alliance."

"They found my brother so quickly."

"I really don't know how to thank you... You actually came all the way to Zhongzhou for him. This is a great kindness that needs no words of thanks. My Huangfu family will remember this favor!"

Chu Qing raised her eyebrows slightly:

"I'm not here to help you find your relatives."

"Ok?"

Huangfu Yixiao was taken aback:
"how you said that?"

Chu Qing took his water pouch and threw it to Huangfu Yixiao.

Huangfu smiled but shook his head:

“My father punished me by making me kneel in the ancestral hall, but he never said that I could drink water or rice. I cannot drink this water.”

"After being raised by him for so many years, she's actually an obedient and well-behaved person?"

Huangfu Changkong was somewhat surprised.

Then Chu Qing pointed at Huangfu Changkong:
"This is your father."

Huangfu Yixiao frowned subconsciously. He admired Chu Qing's abilities and was willing to befriend him.

But for no reason, why did he suddenly start talking nonsense?

He gently shook his head, about to stop Chu Qing from speaking carelessly, but when he saw Huangfu Changkong, his heart inexplicably tightened.

Especially when you meet their eyes...

Huangfu Yixiao didn't know how to describe the feeling at this moment; it was complicated and heartbreaking.

Especially with such a face, Huangfu Yixiao didn't know what to do.

Thinking of what Chu Qing just said, could he really be her father?

But how come you look so old after just a few days?

Huangfu Yixiao could only turn to Chu Qing for help:

"What exactly is going on?"

Just as Chu Qing was about to explain, he suddenly looked up at the outside of the ancestral hall, where a sharp blade of energy was already slashing down from the ground.

Immediately following, a voice shouted:
"Who dares to act so arrogantly in Five Emperors City?!"

Chu Qing stepped out of the ancestral hall, and as soon as his foot landed, the sword energy vanished instantly.

Immediately afterward, a figure appeared in front of Chu Qing, but was somewhat taken aback:
"Alliance Leader Chu?"

"How will you be here?"

Chu Qing glanced at the Sword Emperor Dongfang Jinghong, then suddenly reached out and turned Huangfu Changkong around:
Do you still recognize this person?

Dongfang Jinghong was somewhat puzzled, but upon closer inspection, his expression suddenly changed drastically:

"Brother Huangfu? You, you've met with some misfortune?"

(End of this chapter)