Zongwu: Aspiring to be the mastermind behind the scenes

Chapter 353 The Divine Blade is Invincible, Six People Join Forces

A day later, three fast horses arrived at Jieyu Peak.

Looking at the countless chaotic hoofprints on the ground, and the slightly clear cart tracks between them, Chu Liuxiang on horseback couldn't help but sigh: "Even though we rushed so hard, we still missed it!"

Ji Bingyan dismounted, checked the situation, and said, "Then the time when the two sides reached a deal should only be one day earlier than ours."

Hu Tiehua exclaimed in surprise, "What a coincidence!"

Ji Bingyan shook her head: "This is not a coincidence, but rather the Star Luo Sect did it on purpose. They captured the people, they transported them, they chose the location for the transaction, and even the information we have was released by them."

Everything is under their control, so when we receive the news and rush over, they will easily seize the opportunity to do so as well.

Chu Liuxiang's eyes flickered: "The Star Luo Sect... truly lives up to its reputation as a force capable of annexing the Rakshasa Sect and the Demonic Sect. Its operational capabilities and coordination in all aspects alone far surpass those of countless other forces in the world."

Ji Bingyan said, "That's true, but thankfully, judging from their actions, they don't want to get involved with Lu Xiaofeng and Li Xunhuan. They just want to complete this deal. Next, we only need to deal with Shi Guanyin and the Guizi Kingdom. We don't need to think about how to deal with the Xingluo Sect."

Chu Liuxiang rubbed his nose and gave a wry smile: "Given the current situation, this is actually good news."

The three men then mounted their horses, preparing to follow the tracks and catch up with the cavalry of the Kingdom of Guizi.

Just then, the sound of galloping horses could be heard.

Upon seeing this, the three immediately hid.

After all, at this time, anyone appearing near Jieyu Peak probably has some ulterior motive.

Before long, three people came riding up.

These three men, all around thirty years old, after inspecting the surroundings, concluded that the transaction had been completed and that the army of the Guizi Kingdom had been gone for a day.

The seemingly unrestrained man at the head of the group glanced around and said, "Which side's friend is here? Please show yourself!"

Chu Liuxiang and the other two remained silent.

Seeing this, the man added, "I came to rescue Li Xunhuan, and I am an enemy of the Guizi Kingdom. If you share the same goal as the three of us, please show yourself. Otherwise... don't blame me for taking action!"

As he spoke, his gaze swept over the hiding place of Chu Liuxiang and the other two, clearly having already determined a general area.

Seeing this, Chu Liuxiang had no choice but to reveal himself.

"So the three of you share the same goal. It turns out we three have been harboring ulterior motives. I am Chu Liuxiang, and these two are Ji Bingyan and Hu Tiehua. We also want to oppose the Guizi Kingdom and rescue Lu Xiaofeng and Li Xunhuan."

The man laughed loudly upon hearing this: "Wild geese and butterflies form wings, and the fragrance of flowers fills the world! We have long admired the names of the three of you!"

The three Chu Liuxiangs are like Li Xunhuan, Tie Chuanjia, and A Fei in the present day.

The three joined forces to venture into the martial world.

Although Chu Liuxiang is undoubtedly the strongest and most famous among the three, the other two are not unknown figures either.

The trio's combination was naturally renowned in the martial arts world.

However, that was many years ago.

The three of them have long since gone their separate ways and are living their own lives. If it weren't for Chu Liuxiang taking the initiative to come and ask for their help when they were about to venture into the desert, they probably still wouldn't be able to reunite as a trio.

Upon hearing this, Chu Liuxiang smiled calmly and asked, "May I ask your honorable names?"

The burly man laughed and said, "My name is Bai Tianyu, this is my second brother Bai Tianyong, and my third brother Ma Qunkong."

Chu Liuxiang's eyes lit up: "So you are the leaders of the Divine Blade Hall and the Ten Thousand Horses Hall. I have long admired your names."

The Divine Blade Hall was an organization founded by Bai Tianyu and jointly managed with his younger brother, Bai Tianyong.

As for Wanmatang, it was founded by Ma Qunkong.

Although he is Bai Tianyu's third brother, you can tell from their names that they are not blood brothers, but sworn brothers.

These three men were quite renowned in the Western Regions.

but……

Bai Tianyu shook his head: "Where is there any Divine Blade Hall or Ten Thousand Horses Hall? Right now, the three of us are just wandering wanderers in the martial world."

Chu Liuxiang suddenly realized that both the Divine Blade Hall and the Ten Thousand Horses Hall were forces from the Western Regions, and were close to the Central Plains... which is the land that is now completely occupied by the Star Luo Sect.

In other words, these two major martial arts forces have probably been taken over by the Star Luo Sect.

Chu Liuxiang hurriedly said, "How can the spirit of a hero be judged by the length of a moment? With the abilities of the three of you, becoming famous throughout the world is nothing more than a trivial matter."

"Then I'll accept your kind words, Master Xiang." Bai Tianyu clasped his hands in a hearty gesture and laughed heartily.

In contrast, Ma Qunkong also smiled, but his smile seemed somewhat forced.

No matter who it is, it's not so easy to laugh when your hard-earned business is destroyed and swallowed up.

However, this also shows Bai Tianyu's boldness.

"So, you three are saying you want to make enemies of the Kingdom of Guizi?"

"Not bad." Chu Liuxiang nodded, knowing that he would have to gain the other party's trust next.

We're all seasoned veterans; how could we completely trust someone just because of their words?
Therefore, Chu Liuxiang briefly explained the matter.

“The reason why Lu and Li are in this predicament today is because of me. Now that I hear that they have fallen into the hands of that Stone Guanyin, I cannot stand idly by no means.”

Bai Tianyu nodded: "No wonder the martial arts world praises the Thief King so much, he truly lives up to his reputation!"

Chu Liuxiang countered, "And why have the three of you come here?"

Bai Tianyu laughed and said, "Xiang Shuai, you may not know this, but I have a very close relationship with that Scholar Li!"

It turns out that back when Li Xunhuan went beyond the Great Wall, he had already become acquainted with Bai Tianyu and they had a very close friendship.

However, the Divine Blade Hall was originally an external force with little reputation in the Central Plains. Li Xunhuan had been away from the Central Plains for ten years, and his reputation in the martial arts world had gradually faded, so naturally no one cared about this.

Now that he has heard that Li Xunhuan has been arrested, he will naturally not sit idly by.

Moreover, both his Divine Blade Hall and Ma Qunkong's Ten Thousand Horses Hall were destroyed by the Star Luo Sect, and he had long wanted revenge.

Unfortunately, despite their best efforts, they were still a step too late and failed to catch up with the Star Luo Sect members.

By the time they arrived, the transaction between the two parties had already been completed.

"So, Brother Bai, what are your plans now?"

"Naturally, we caught up with the Kingdom of Guizi and rescued Brother Li first. As for the Star Luo Sect... we'll deal with them later!"

Chu Liuxiang laughed and said, "The three of us have the same idea. In that case, why don't we go together?"

Bai Tianyu laughed loudly: "Great! With the six of us working together, this mission is practically a sure thing."

Chu Liuxiang said earnestly, "Brother Bai, it's not that I'm trying to boost their morale, but that Shi Guanyin's strength is truly astonishing; she's no ordinary Three-Flower Grandmaster. Moreover, she has Liu Xi from the Eastern Depot and the army of the Guizi Kingdom by her side. We must not be careless!"

Bai Tianyu's smile faded: "I've learned something. We certainly wouldn't dare to underestimate that person." Speaking of Shi Guanyin and Liu Xi, Bai Tianyu felt little awe. Instead, he was quite wary of the army of the Kingdom of Kucha.

Because his Divine Blade Hall was destroyed by an army!
In fact, if a few more years were to pass, the Divine Blade Hall would develop rapidly, dominate the Western Regions, and even extend its reach into the Central Plains.

At that time, Bai Tianyu's strength will also reach its peak, earning him the title of "Invincible Divine Blade" in the martial arts world.

Unfortunately, this destiny has already been abruptly cut short.

And the one who delivered this blow was naturally the Star Luo Sect.

After annexing the Demonic Sect, the Star Luo Sect leader Kunsha directly dispatched the Rakshasa Army to sweep across all directions, eliminating countless forces, including Bai Tianyu's Divine Blade Hall and Ma Qunkong's Ten Thousand Horses Hall.

Before the Rakshasa army, these two forces were like clay, easily trampled upon.

Bai Tianyu was undoubtedly a prodigy.

Or rather, every great figure who reaches the pinnacle of the martial arts world was a prodigy in his youth.

Bai Tianyu was older than Li Xunhuan, and more importantly, unlike Li Xunhuan, he did not have a wasted ten years.

His cultivation had already reached the second flower realm, and he was not far from the third flower realm.

The martial art he practiced was the incomparably sharp and powerful 'Bai Family Divine Blade'.

According to unofficial historical accounts, Bai Tianyu's father was Bai Xiaolou, the former leader of the Demonic Sect who once roamed the martial world with a curved sword called "Listening to the Spring Rain All Night in a Small Building".

The so-called "Bai Family Divine Blade" is actually the most powerful ultimate technique of the Demonic Sect, "One Style Demonic Blade, One Style Divine Blade".

However, since it is unofficial history, it obviously has not been recognized.

Bai Tianyu himself has never admitted to this.

However, the fact that the Bai Family Divine Blade can be compared to the supreme martial arts of the Demonic Sect, and is even considered to be the same, speaks volumes about the exquisiteness of its swordsmanship and the sharpness of its blade.

Unfortunately, under the iron hooves of the Rakshasa army, no one except Grandmasters could withstand them.

No matter how powerful the Bai family's divine blade was, it couldn't elevate Bai Tianyu's strength to the level of a Grandmaster.

In the end, they could only watch helplessly as the Divine Blade Hall was destroyed.

However, he was still relatively fortunate; at least he was able to protect his entire family and get them away.

Unlike other forces that were destroyed, not only were their forces wiped out, but their people were also captured.

Now everyone is digging river channels and reclaiming land, contributing to the Xingluo Sect.

It was precisely because of this experience that Bai Tianyu was wary of the army of the Guizi Kingdom.

It was that Russian army that had left him with psychological trauma.

Although he knew that the army of the Guizi Kingdom was no match for the Rakshasa army, this psychological shadow could not be easily erased in a short period of time.

However, the strong wield their swords to strike down the even stronger!
Despite this psychological trauma, Bai Tianyu was not afraid at all, and even seemed to be actively provoking the army of the Guizi Kingdom.

For him, the essence and energy had already blossomed, but the spirit remained unbloomed.

However, he was at the peak of the Second Flower Grandmaster realm, and during this time he had actually vaguely sensed a spiritual disturbance and felt a breakthrough.

Although this feeling is currently just a feeling, it is actually a step towards the realm of the Three Flowers Grandmaster.

Even with bad luck, a few years of careful cultivation will eventually bring about the day when the flowers bloom.

If you're lucky, you might even have a sudden enlightenment and instantly bloom the flower of divinity.

The emergence of this psychological trauma is both a crisis and an opportunity for him.

Perhaps by breaking through this psychological barrier, one can blossom into a divine flower.

The six men then joined forces and pursued the enemy together.

“Based on our previous experience fighting Shi Guanyin, this person has two unique skills besides her cultivation as a Three Flowers Grandmaster,” Ji Bingyan said. “The first is that her true energy is as vast and boundless as the sea, seemingly endless. The second is the unique skill she created after studying all the martial arts in the world, ‘Men Cannot Be Seen’.”

"Men can't stand it? What kind of name is that?" Bai Tianyu asked curiously.

Ji Bingyan's expression was solemn: "The name is a bit strange, but it is indeed an exquisite and almost unbeatable move. Once it is used, death is certain, hence the name."

Bai Tianyu laughed loudly: "But the three of you fought with her and witnessed those moves, yet you are still alive and well."

Ji Bingyan shook her head: "That's because she showed mercy and didn't want to kill us. The three of us have already witnessed her ultimate skill, but even now, we still haven't thought of any weakness that could counter that move!"

Upon hearing this, Bai Tianyu's expression turned serious.

The vast majority of people in the world are江湖人 (jianghu people, people from all walks of life), and they all have the habit of cherishing their own possessions.

He was extremely strict in accepting apprentices, always trying every possible way to prevent his secret techniques from being passed on to outsiders.

Besides the concern that his disciples might starve their master, the master also worried that if the secret techniques were passed on to outsiders, someone would discover their flaws.

Perhaps most mediocre people in the world simply don't have that ability, but the martial arts world has always been full of talented people, with many geniuses emerging in each generation.

No matter how exquisite a martial arts technique is, if it falls into their hands, they can find its flaws.

These weaknesses are fatal to those who roam the martial world and fight with swords and spears year after year.

To some extent, protecting one's own martial arts secrets from being leaked is to protect one's own life!

However, there is never a perfect martial art in the world. Even without a martial arts manual, as long as it is used, there will always be geniuses who can find flaws in its moves.

Chu Liuxiang, Hu Tiehua, and Ji Bingyan can all be considered such characters, but they claim that after studying them for several days, they couldn't find the slightest flaw.

This is enough to prove just how exquisite Shi Guanyin's strangely named skill truly is.

"Shi Guanyin's strength, coupled with that large army, makes them indeed difficult to deal with. Moreover, they hold the lives of those we need to save in their hands!"

Bai Tianyu said, "If they threaten Brother Li and Lu Xiaofeng's lives, it will only cause more trouble..."

Chu Liuxiang nodded and said, "In my opinion, it would be best to rescue the two of them, but that won't be easy. Being surrounded by a large army is one issue, but Shi Guanyin will definitely be prepared. Before, in order to imprison Lao Hu and the others, she even poisoned them, causing them to lose all their martial arts skills in a short period of time. I was only able to rescue them when Shi Guanyin was not around."

"Poisoning..."

Everyone fell silent.

This move was indeed ruthless enough.

Given their strength, it was clear that the army could not contain them.

However, if he were to bring along two people who were severely poisoned, had lost all their skills, or were even exhausted and weak, who could be considered a burden, then even Chu Liuxiang's speed in light footwork would be greatly reduced.

At this point, facing the massive army and the terrifying Stone Guanyin, escaping would be incredibly difficult.

"This matter... certainly needs careful consideration... but it must be done before they return to Guizi!"

(End of this chapter)