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

Chapter 569 Missing
No one knows how much Dongfang Jinghong drank to make a dignified emperor like the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors so drunk.

After the waiter took the empty wine jar away, he leaned against the wall and sighed as he watched him.

Chu Qing glanced at it twice, then walked over.

He glanced at the waiter:
"what happened to him?"

The waiter's enthusiasm lasted only a moment; once he confirmed it was just a good thing and not a customer, his emotions calmed down.

He dropped his professional smile and sighed.
"Who knows? Maybe he has something to be upset about and can't let go of his feelings?"

Chu Qing was somewhat surprised. Were the requirements for becoming a waiter so high now?
To say something like that, you must have been educated, right?
Then the waiter continued:

"But in this world, just being able to survive is already a rare privilege; how many people can truly live a carefree and unrestrained life?"

"Makes sense."

Chu Qing nodded and gestured for Wu Qianhuan and the others to sit down.

He didn't go far; he sat down at the table next to Dongfang Jinghong.

He was so drunk he was completely unconscious, so if we just carried him away, he probably wouldn't even notice.

When the waiter brought up some wine and dishes, he casually remarked:
"This world is indeed not peaceful. Along the way, nine out of ten houses are empty, and there are cries of sorrow everywhere."

"Ultimately, it is the scourge of the martial arts world."

"I wouldn't dare say that."

The waiter quickly made a shushing gesture, and after confirming that no one was paying attention, he sighed and said:

"That's just how the world is, what can we do?"
"I've heard that the southwestern region is quite stable these days."

"It seems that some kind of alliance leader or sect leader has emerged... and has driven out all those evil people from the Heavenly Evil Sect."

"Many people are now heading to the Southwest Region."

"But very few can actually reach it."

"How do you say this?"

Chu Qing frowned slightly.

"What else can I say... the world is a dangerous place."

The waiter smiled helplessly:
"The Heavenly Evil Cult is ruthless in killing people, operating in large groups and without any regard for the law."

"There are a few powerful ones in the Eastern Region, but they can't stop them... Just a few days ago, I heard that some sect tried to stop a few demons from the Heavenly Evil Sect from killing people."

"Not only did it not work out, but it also cost him his life."

"I heard he died a particularly tragic death."

"In this kind of world... who dares to run around recklessly?"
"Chaos has broken down, the rites and music have collapsed, everything is in chaos."

"People who could not afford to live went up the mountain and became outlaws, but they lived in constant fear."

"They say they've become outlaws, but they've really just found a place to hide."

“There are fertile fields down the mountain... but even if there were thousands of acres, who would have the heart to cultivate them?”

"If you sow seeds in spring, whether you'll have a harvest in autumn, nobody knows."

"To be honest, this place used to be a very big and bustling city!"
“Caravans came and went in an endless stream. Although there were bandits and highwaymen at that time, at least there were people upholding justice.”

"But now... the place is deserted, and everyone is just taking it one day at a time."

"Living one more day is a bonus."

"The Southwest Regions are too far away, with thousands of mountains and rivers. You'd die on the road before you even left the Eastern Region. Even if you managed to get into Tongtian Ridge, it's hard to say whether you could cross it."

"Staying here is a dead end, leaving here... is also a dead end."

The waiter's tone wasn't one of despair, but rather one of resignation and acceptance of everything.

Chu Qing slowly exhaled, feeling a sense of oppression in the sky of the Eastern Region.

He reached out and tapped lightly on the table.

Dongfang Jinghong rubbed his head in frustration and decided to change his position to continue sleeping.

But that annoying sound seemed to follow me everywhere.

He flew into a rage, sat up abruptly, and glared angrily at Chu Qing.

The waiter was startled.

He didn't know Chu Qing's identity, but he felt that in this era, the fact that Chu Qing could still maintain such delicate skin meant that he must have been pampered.

Not to mention he was accompanied by three stunning beauties...

He didn't know Dongfang Jinghong's identity, but he saw the Jinghong Blade.

Dongfang Jinghong must possess such skill to wield such a weapon. If this young master angers him, a casual sweep of his blade would finish off all those people opposite him.

He wanted to speak up and dissuade them, but he was hesitant.

Just as they were struggling with this internal conflict, they noticed that Dongfang Jinghong's eyes, which had been full of anger, had suddenly become much clearer.

Then he shook his head violently:

"I really drank too much; I even dreamt about Alliance Leader Chu..."

"Why is Senior Dongfang here?"

Chu Qing spoke softly.

Dongfang Jinghong paused for a moment, then looked up and examined Chu Qing closely before finally focusing her gaze on Wu Qianhuan and the other two.

After a long pause, he gasped.
"Am I seeing things? Is it really Alliance Leader Chu in person?"

"You've really had too much to drink."

Chu Qing smiled helplessly, took the wine pot, poured himself a cup, and drank it by himself.

Dongfang Jinghong was surprised:

"Why is Alliance Leader Chu here in the Eastern Region instead of overseeing the situation in the Southwest Region?"

The waiter hadn't thought much of the first "Alliance Leader Chu," but upon hearing this again, he suddenly felt a chill run down his spine.

He subconsciously looked at Chu Qing.

He just said that a leader or sect master had emerged in the Southwest Region... Now this martial arts man wielding a broadsword is actually calling this young master the Chu Alliance Leader, and even saying that he will take charge of the overall situation in the Southwest Region.

Could this be the person who was able to drive away the Heavenly Evil Cult?

Suddenly, a glimmer of hope ignited in his previously somewhat vacant eyes.

"There are some things that require a trip to the Eastern Region."

Chu Qing said calmly:

"At the same time, we will begin planning to lead our comrades in the southwest region to reclaim the eastern region."

Upon hearing this, the waiter, who had initially been somewhat skeptical, immediately realized that he had met the real deal!
Although I don't know why this extremely important person is a young master with fair skin and red lips.

But that doesn't matter at all...

He looked at Chu Qing, wanting to say something, but knew it wasn't the time to interrupt.

He could only turn around, return to the base of the wall, and stare longingly at the two people.

Then, Dongfang Jinghong's next words made the waiter want to strangle him:
"The Eastern Region...you cannot come for the time being."

The waiter immediately glared angrily at Dongfang Jinghong. He didn't know anything about the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors, but he had already gotten a piece of information from those few words.

Chu Qing wanted to lead skilled martial artists to save the Eastern Region.

That bastard on the other side disagrees.

Chu Qing's face showed no complicated expression; he simply said, as if mocking, "..."

"buffer?"

"...at least after killing the Heavenly Evil Cult Leader."

Dongfang Jinghong spoke softly, but after he finished speaking, he couldn't help but sigh.

Chu Qing sneered:
"Are you worried that once the Heavenly Evil Cult is driven out of the Eastern Region, the Heavenly Evil Cult Leader will make a desperate gamble?"

Dongfang Jinghong remained silent.

This wasn't what he thought... It's just that while the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors supposedly jointly ruled the world, the one with the most power was the Ancient Sovereign.

The reasons given by the ancient emperor were similar to those given by Chu Qing.

The Heavenly Evil Cult had been plotting for years, and the changes in the Southwest Regions were beyond their expectations. If even the Eastern Region were lost at this time, the Heavenly Evil Cult leader, who had nothing left to lose, would very likely launch a frenzied attack to kill the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors.

Once one of the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors dies, the balance of power shifts, and they are very likely to be defeated one by one by the Heavenly Evil Cult Leader.

If the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors were gone, the world would surely fall apart.

This reason convinced Dongfang Jinghong.

But when he arrived in the Eastern Region, he saw empty cities, countless graves, and people burying corpses everywhere.

He couldn't help but wonder if this decision was right or wrong.
A few people sit down for a casual meeting, and the fate of countless people thousands of miles away is decided.

Along his journey, he saw many corpses, and Dongfang Jinghong even felt that he bore a great responsibility for their deaths.

The more I thought about it, the more guilty I felt.

That's why he got himself completely drunk here.

Looking at the Jinghong Blade in his hand, he grew angrier and angrier...

Holding a precious blade, yet unable to bring peace to the people, the so-called Sword Emperor seems like a joke.

Even so, when she heard that Chu Qing was going to take over the Eastern Region, she still subconsciously spoke from the perspective of the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors.

But when faced with Chu Qing's questioning, he didn't dare to look up.

"Eastern wonder..."

Chu Qing's voice suddenly reached my ears:

"I never imagined that the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors were all cowards who clung to life."

Upon hearing this, Dongfang Jinghong suddenly looked up:

"I am not!"

"You left this so-called buffer zone to appease the Heavenly Evil Cult, isn't it because you're worried that the Heavenly Evil Cult leader will target you?"
"Therefore, for the sake of their own life and death, they can disregard the lives and deaths of the people of the Eastern Region."

"Is it wrong to say you're afraid of death?"

Chu Qing spoke slowly, yet his words were like blunt knives stabbing into Dongfang Jinghong's heart.

An invisible aura wafted through his sleeves, and a faint clang of a blade emanated from the Jinghong Blade. The blade itself trembled slightly, and with just a moment's hesitation, the [Azure Heaven Overlord Blade] might appear above his head.

Chu Qing, however, paid no attention to it:
"If they weren't afraid of death, why would they be afraid of the Heavenly Evil Cult Leader's desperate gamble?"
"Shouldn't we have set a trap early on and wait for him to walk right into it?"
"Still drinking here?"

Dongfang Jinghong paused for a moment, then suddenly realized that what he said made a lot of sense.

There was bound to be a great battle between the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors and the leader of the Heavenly Evil Cult. Dongfang Jinghong originally thought that they should wait until they found out the location of the Heavenly Evil Cult before gathering all their forces to jointly attack it.

But now it seems that instead of wasting time and effort searching, it's better to wait for the other party to come to us.

If I can kill the Heavenly Evil Cult Leader sooner, what reason do I have to stay here drinking alone?
"Alliance Leader Chu's words were a wake-up call!"

"I will go and make preparations immediately."

He stood up and was about to leave.

Chu Qing suddenly called him back, looked at him intently for a moment, and seeing the urgency in his eyes, couldn't help but sigh:
"You're not going to make it."

"Why?"

"Because someone will stop you..."

"No! They just didn't think of that part."

"...Not everyone is as straightforward as you."

Chu Qing poured herself another glass of wine:

"They're all seasoned veterans who've spent their lives in the martial world. What I can think of, how could they not think of?"

"They just don't want to risk their lives for strangers."

"No, Alliance Leader Chu doesn't know much about them, so don't make wild guesses."

Dongfang Jinghong said:

"When you visit the Five Emperors City again, I will introduce them to you."

Seeing his expression, Chu Qing knew that his mind was made up, so she did not try to persuade him further.

During these meetings, Dongfang Jinghong left a fairly deep impression on Chu Qing... This person was full of courage, but not very smart.

She's easily swayed...

Therefore, sometimes the performance is less than satisfactory.

Now that Chu Qing has found him a better path, he is naturally eager to take it.

But someone will inevitably interfere and prevent him from getting what he wants.

Unfortunately, Chu Qing told him not to listen. He only learned his lesson after hitting a brick wall.

Of course, he might also be persuaded by others again because he is easily swayed.

As I was thinking this, I heard the footsteps that had been gone suddenly return.

Chu Qing glanced at him and was taken aback when she saw him sit down with a gloomy expression.
"Figured out?"

"No...you've misunderstood them."

Dongfang Jinghong said in a deep voice:

"I am not leaving because there is something I have not yet investigated."

"what's up?"

Chu Qing asked casually.

The fact that this guy even appeared in the Eastern Region speaks volumes.

Unless something happens, the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors will not easily separate at this stage.

If the leader of the Heavenly Evil Cult were to kill two of them by surprise, then all would truly be over.

Therefore, it must have been an extremely important event that made Dongfang Jinghong leave the Five Emperors City of Zhongzhou and come to the Eastern Region.

Dongfang Jinghong glanced at Chu Qing twice, remained silent for a long while, and then said:

"Luo Kongming... has disappeared."

"The King of Fighters, Luo Kongming?"

Chu Qing tapped her finger lightly twice on the table:

"When did this happen?"

“It was a few months ago, after you left Wudi City.”

Now that he had spoken, Dongfang Jinghong did not continue to hide it.

Chu Qing laughed:
"I remember that when I was in Xiangnan City, the decree of the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors had already come into my hands."

"We were both among the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors, and Luo Kongming has encountered such a major incident... How could I not know?"

Dongfang Jinghong knew he was in the wrong, so he simply lowered his head and remained silent.

"Let me guess again, when Luo Kongming first got into trouble, surely some of the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors suspected that I was behind it?"

"...It's not that bad."

Dongfang Jinghong scratched his head.

Chu Qing sneered; he was increasingly disdainful of the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors.

To be honest, compared to those in the Five Emperors City of Zhongzhou, Chu Qing felt that even Ghost Emperor Modo was much stronger than them.

At least the Ghost Emperor had a clear goal and was always working towards that goal.

In contrast, the people from Zhongzhou are all obsessed with the big picture.

Everything they do is for the greater good... It seems that mentioning these two words can justify all their actions.

Thinking of this, Chu Qing's lips curled into an even colder smile:
"Besides Luo Kongming, are there any other Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors who have disappeared?"

"Have……"

Dongfang Jinghong said:

"Emperor Wu, Li Juechen, has also disappeared. Some time ago, I received news that someone had seen Li Juechen in the Eastern Region, which is why I came here to investigate..."

(End of this chapter)