The First Sword of the Universe

Chapter 30 Linghu Chong’s head almost exploded

Ding!
Xu Xingchen swung his sword, deflecting Linghu Chong's sword, then swept forward and forced the opponent back a few steps.

Sheathing his sword, Xu Xingchen said with a smile, "Big Brother, let's end this competition here!"

Linghu Chong frowned, his face full of confusion, as if there was something he didn't understand. He hesitated for a moment before putting the sword back into the scabbard.

He raised his head to see his satisfied junior fellow apprentice, and subconsciously wiped the sweat from his forehead with his sleeve. While calming his breathing, he wanted to ask something, but closed his mouth due to some concerns.

At this time, the sun has set and the last bit of daylight is about to disappear.

Xu Xingchen said: "Big Brother, let's go into the cave and talk!"

"Oh, okay!" Linghu Chong looked absent-minded as he followed him back to the cave.

Sitting down by the campfire again, Xu Xingchen stirred the remaining red embers in the stone circle until they turned red, then threw the firewood in his hand on it, and then threw a few more on.

After a while, the firewood burned again, and the bright flames illuminated the stone chamber in the cave again.

Looking back at Linghu Chong who was still in deep thought, he cupped his hands and said with a smile, "Congratulations, Senior Brother, for obtaining Uncle Chuanfeng's Dugu Nine Swords!"

"Eh?" Linghu Chong was stunned for a moment, then a look of shock appeared on his face: "Ah! Junior Brother, you, you guessed it all?"

Xu Xingchen nodded and said, "Big Brother's swordsmanship today is much sharper than before. Every move is proactive, all offensive, and he specifically looks for flaws in my swordsmanship. It's very much like what Master and Madam Master talked about a few days ago, Master Feng's Dugu Nine Swords that can break all swordsmanship in the world."

"Plus, considering the senior Huashan that Senior Brother met a few days ago, I asked him a question tentatively. Seeing Senior Brother's reaction, I knew he was right!"

Linghu Chong heard this and said dejectedly, "I promised my Grand Master Uncle that I would not reveal his identity. Now look what happened. I didn't say anything and you guessed it!"

Xu Xingchen said: "The swordsmanship of Dugu Nine Swords is too unique. Even if Senior Brother doesn't say anything, people will recognize it in the future!"

Seeing Linghu Chong's helpless look, Xu Xingchen asked again, "Big Brother, do you want to hide this from Master and Master's Wife?"

Linghu Chong was in a dilemma and said, "This matter! This matter! Alas! I promised Master Feng..."

Xu Xingchen shook his head and said, "Since Senior Brother has promised Master Feng, don't say anything. I will tell Master and Master's Wife instead."

Linghu Chong exclaimed "Ah" and looked at his junior brother in confusion, not understanding what the other party wanted to do.
Xu Xingchen explained: "The Dugu Nine Swords that Senior Brother has learned must be used in front of others in the future. When the time comes, Master and his mistress will ask Senior Brother, what kind of swordsmanship is this? Who taught it to you, Senior Brother? Will you tell us? Or won't you tell us?"

Hearing this, Linghu Chong's face suddenly became knotted with worry. Just thinking about that scene, beads of sweat began to seep out of his forehead.

On one side are his master and his mistress who raised him, taught him martial arts, and were as kind as a mountain!
On one side is his Uncle Master Feng who taught him the best swordsmanship in the world and was like a rebirth for him!

Did he say it or not?

Do not say
How would the master and his wife see him? Would they miss him? What would his fellow apprentices think? And the little apprentice sister.
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How could Linghu Chong be worthy of Master Feng? And what about the promise he made to Master Feng?
Xu Xingchen seemed to understand the tangle and dilemma in Linghu Chong's heart, and asked calmly again: "If Senior Brother is unable to speak because of the promise, then, can Senior Brother still stay on Mount Hua?!"

Boom!

These words were like a thunderclap, exploding in Linghu Chong's mind, making his ears buzz and his eyes see stars. His left hand loosened and the sword fell to the ground with a clang.

".Yes, if I don't tell you, can I still stay on Huashan Mountain?"

"But I grew up in the mountains. Here I have my master and mistress, my fellow apprentices, and everything I know."

".If I leave Huashan, where can I go?" "In this vast world, there will be no place for me, Linghu Chong, to stay"

For a moment, thousands of thoughts surged in Linghu Chong's mind, and tens of thousands of ideas flashed through his mind, like thunders exploding in his mind one after another, making him dizzy, his face pale, his body staggering, and his steps unsteady.

It was as if there was a huge rock on his chest, pressing down on him so hard that he couldn't breathe and was about to suffocate!

Xu Xingchen had not expected Linghu Chong to react so violently. He was shocked and quickly leaned over to his ear and shouted, "Big Brother, wake up!"

Linghu Chong, who was feeling hopeless, heard the loud shout beside him, and his confused mind suddenly cleared up. He could not help but cover his chest and shouted, "I'm suffocating!"

After he came back to his senses with a heavy breath, Xu Xingchen explained: "Only I can tell you about this matter, so that Senior Brother won't be embarrassed."

Linghu Chong recalled the series of terrible premonitions just now, and while still feeling terrified, he had to nod and admit: "Junior Brother, you are right. This matter, this matter! I really can only rely on you! But in this case, Uncle Feng..."

Xu Xingchen waved his hand and said comfortingly: "Don't think too much, Senior Brother. Whether it was the appearance of Master Feng or the Dugu Nine Swords he passed on to you, I guessed it myself. Moreover, it was also my own decision to tell Master and Master's Wife. All of this has nothing to do with Senior Brother!"

Seeing Linghu Chong's face relax a bit, Xu Xingchen continued, "Don't worry, Senior Brother, I'll take care of this matter. But when I talk about this matter, Senior Brother, don't say anything. Just show an embarrassed and tangled expression on your face!"

Linghu Chong was somewhat enlightened and said gratefully, "Little Junior Brother, I will do whatever you say!"

Carrying a lunch box, walking down the mountain.

When the cold wind blew, Linghu Chong realized that his underwear was soaked with sweat.

"What are you thinking about?"

An old voice came, waking Linghu Chong up. Seeing a figure in green clothes not far away in the forest, he bowed and said, "Greetings, Grand Master Uncle!"

Feng Qingyang's eyes were like lightning. He carefully examined Linghu Chong's face, which had just regained some color, and asked again, "You seem to be in a state of confusion and restlessness. What were you thinking about just now?"

Linghu Chong thought of what his junior brother had said to him before he left the Cliff of Repentance, and couldn't help but smile bitterly, "Uncle Grand Master, I have guessed the Dugu Nine Swords that you passed down to me, as well as your identity!"

Feng Qingyang's two white eyebrows raised, and he asked in a cold voice: "How did he guess it?"

Linghu Chong said, "A few days ago, Master and his wife mentioned Grand Master Uncle and his Dugu Nine Swords in front of us! When I was sparring with Junior Junior Brother tonight, Junior Junior Brother guessed it!"

Feng Qingyang snorted coldly: "That kid Yue Buqun actually mentioned my name in front of you?"

The gloom on his face became even more intense. After a long silence, he asked again, "Besides mentioning my name and swordsmanship, did your master say anything else?"

Linghu Chong shook his head: "No more talk about anything else!"

Feng Qingyang saw that Linghu Chong was serious, and snorted again. He did not ask any more questions, but asked, "When you dueled with your junior brother, did you ever feel doubtful about his last move?"

Linghu Chong was in a trance for a moment, and then he remembered what he was thinking when the duel just ended. He nodded quickly and said, "Yes, Uncle Grandmaster, I did have some doubts at that time."

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