After fifteen years of cultivation, he finally reached the pinnacle of the first rank!

Chapter 255 Chase
Zhan Yue Peak.

After the alarm bells were sounded in the peak, Yuwen Chengqing, who was in seclusion in the secret chamber, finally reacted.

He suddenly opened his eyes, his body radiating a chilling and powerful martial arts aura.

In the quiet hall opposite him sat seven elders of Zhan Yue Peak, all immersed in martial arts cultivation, oblivious to everything else.

Seeing this, Yuwen Chengqing nodded with satisfaction and muttered to himself:
"Indeed, martial arts cultivation is like rowing against the current; if you don't advance, you fall behind. If we don't require the elders to go into seclusion for cultivation from time to time, they will eventually be weakened by wine and women, and then my Fallen God Peak will surely be in danger in the future!"

In Yuwen Chengqing's view, diligence is rewarded by Heaven, and only by diligently cultivating and secluded in seclusion can the peak obtain more martial arts masters.

Yuwen Chengqing sometimes even thought that if the other peak elders of Luoshen Peak could be like him, frequently going into seclusion to cultivate diligently, then Luoshen Peak might be able to unify the three major sects in the near future.

"Sigh, the sect is still too lazy. When will we find an opportunity to suggest to the sect leader that the disciples on the peaks should be required to spend at least 80% of their time cultivating?"

Thinking to himself, Yuwen Chengqing frowned, then looked up, a look of doubt flashing across his face:
"Why would Feng Zhong sound the alarm now? He had already told his wife that she could come to him at any time if there was any emergency."

Yuwen Chengqing suddenly stood up, a vague sense of unease rising in his heart.

However, he did not disturb the elders who were still cultivating. He then moved and headed directly out of the secret chamber.

Soon, a powerful and terrifying aura suddenly rose from the top of Zhan Yue Peak.

In an instant, the disciples who were in chaos throughout the peak and had not yet escaped were all stunned by this terrifying martial arts aura. They stood frozen in place, not daring to make any further moves.

At the same time, Sikong Xuan looked up at the summit of Zhan Yue Peak, a glint of light flashing in his turbid eyes, and an extremely strong fighting spirit gradually rose from his aged body.

His original intention for this trip to Luoshen Peak was to take advantage of his limited time to have one last, exhilarating battle in the martial world, fulfilling his long-cherished wish, even if it meant his death.

However, before he could even make a move, Yu Lanfeng surrendered, even though he later struck Yu Mianjiao with a palm strike.

But what's the point of someone who doesn't resist if they're no different from someone who's slapped a rock?
Now that he's finally encountered a tough nut to crack, it's just the right time for him to have a good fight, making this trip to Luoshen Peak worthwhile.

Just as Sikong Xuan was filled with fighting spirit, Yuwen Chengqing, after emerging from seclusion, moved swiftly to the spot on Zhan Yue Peak where the alarm bell was to be rung.

He casually grabbed a disciple who was already limp on the ground under the suppression of his aura and asked in a deep voice:

What happened on the peak?

Upon hearing this, the disciple took a long time to react and managed to open his mouth with difficulty:
"Peak... Fallen God Peak is dead!"

"what?"

Yuwen Chengqing's expression changed immediately. He was about to ask more questions when the disciple was knocked unconscious by the terrifying aura emanating from him.

Seeing this, Yuwen Chengqing simply left the other person aside and then hurriedly went to question other disciples in the sect.

How long has he been in seclusion? And Luoshen Peak is already gone?

When did all this happen? Why haven't I received any news about it?
So, Yuwen Chengqing then arrested several disciples who had not yet escaped from the peak and questioned them, finally getting a general understanding of the cause and effect of the whole incident.

"Even the sect leader and the four venerable ones are dead! How is this possible!"

Yuwen Chengqing was struck dumb, unable to accept such a sudden and devastating piece of news.

After all, he hadn't even finished his seclusion this time, and when he came out, he found that the sky on Luoshen Peak had changed!

Everything made him feel like he was in a dream, as if he were experiencing a nightmare!
However, reality kept telling him that all of this was undoubtedly true.

He even went to look for his wife, only to find that she had already packed up and run away, leaving the house empty.

At this time, very few disciples remained on Zhan Yue Peak who had not yet escaped.

Suddenly, Yuwen Chengqing collapsed onto the stone steps in Madam Ni's courtyard, his already aged face appearing to age by more than ten years.

The destruction of Luoshen Peak was clearly a blow he could not bear.

He spent most of his life diligently cultivating martial arts, day and night, and finally broke through to the top, only to sit on this throne a few years later.

Unexpectedly, in the blink of an eye, Luoshen Peak was gone!
Who can accept this?
Just then, Sikong Xuan's thunderous voice suddenly resounded throughout Zhan Yue Peak:

"Yuwen Chengqing, I respect you for your steadfast defense of the sect. Now that you have emerged from seclusion, let's descend the mountain and fight to the death!"

Sikong Xuan's voice resounded throughout Zhan Yue Peak, echoing throughout the peak.

Yuwen Chengqing immediately came to his senses. In an instant, he stood up and unleashed a sharp and murderous aura that soared into the sky. His terrifying martial arts energy, as vast as the ocean, surged down the mountain like a bursting dam.

Seeing the powerful aura approaching from the foot of the mountain, Sikong Xuan stroked his beard and sighed:

"Well done!"

Immediately, his martial arts energy surged, and he extended his palm, causing the surrounding天地真气 (heaven and earth energy) to rapidly condense, preparing to fight Yuwen Chengqing.

However, the next moment, when Sikong Xuan looked up, he suddenly discovered that the powerful aura had suddenly reversed and disappeared in the blink of an eye, as if it had never existed.

Sikong Xuan's outstretched hand froze in mid-air, his brows furrowing in confusion.

At this moment, Yuwen Chengqing on Zhanyue Peak immediately suppressed his aura and wiped the cold sweat from his forehead.

Suddenly, I was filled with fear!
Provoked by Sikong Xuan's words, he instinctively made a move.

But halfway through, he suddenly woke up.

How dare he resist and attack the Tianjin Guard of Dali? That's practically suicide!
It should be noted that the experts stationed by the Great Li Dynasty this time killed the sect leader and the four Venerables.

Faced with such an existence, the other party could probably kill him with a single move; any so-called resistance would be nothing but a joke!

His talent for martial arts was far inferior to that of the other peaks of Luoshen Peak. He spent most of his life in diligent training day after day, which is why he has achieved such hard-won martial arts skills.

Only he himself knew the hardships and difficulties he had faced. How could he be willing to die in vain?

As he pondered, Yuwen Chengqing's expression shifted, and then he took a deep breath, making up his mind to abandon Zhan Yue Peak and flee immediately.

However, at this moment, Ouyang Mingqi, who was at the foot of the mountain, saw Yuwen Chengqing suddenly stop, and his eyes flickered. He was unwilling to watch his senior brother, who had such backbone, perish, so he immediately spoke up to persuade him:

"Senior Brother Yuwen, the fate of Luoshen Peak is sealed. Even if we resist with all our might, it will be futile. Why not join us and serve the Great Li Dynasty? Perhaps we can achieve great things in the future." Upon hearing this, Sikong Xuan, standing nearby, bristled and glared fiercely at Ouyang Mingqi.
"Don't be so talkative, you'll ruin my good time!"

At this moment, Yuwen Chengqing, who was on Zhanyue Peak, paused in his escape after hearing Ouyang Mingqi's shout.

The next moment, his expression shifted, and he immediately concealed his aura.

With a swift movement, he quickly arrived behind a rock halfway up the mountain and then quietly looked down towards the peak.

Through the darkness of the mountains, he could see the Tianjin Guards below, who had completely surrounded Zhan Yue Peak like a bucket.

By the light of the torches below, he immediately spotted Sikong Xuan at the head of the group, along with Yu Mianjiao, the Ninth Peak Leader, and Ouyang Mingqi, the Fifth Peak Leader, who were standing beside him.

Needless to say, the current situation is that these two have long since betrayed their sect and surrendered, becoming subordinates of the henchmen of the Dali Tianjin Guard.

Upon witnessing this scene, Yuwen Chengqing, who was hiding behind the rocks, was deeply moved.

A moment later, he gritted his teeth, then moved swiftly, heading directly towards the foot of the mountain, shouting loudly at the same time:
“Junior Brother Ouyang is absolutely right. I will surrender now and not be a stubborn person.”

Yu Mianjiao and the others all looked up at the same time. Sikong Xuan's cloudy eyes suddenly darkened, and he said sternly:
"To surrender without even fighting must be a trap. Let me capture him first!"

Without saying another word, Sikong Xuan attacked Yuwen Chengqing, who was coming from the opposite direction.

He finally encountered a tough opponent, but the opponent backed down before even fighting. How could he let the opponent succeed so easily?
This is the last peak of Fallen God Peak. You want to surrender? No way!
Surrender is always a trap!

In an instant, the true energy of heaven and earth at the foot of Zhan Yue Peak began to boil.

Sikong Xuan unleashed a palm strike, causing a surge of azure light to erupt from the heavens and earth, unleashing dozens of palm prints that tore through the air and cleaved the wind, all heading straight for Yuwen Chengqing.

Yuwen Chengqing's expression changed. While simultaneously gathering a barrier of true energy to defend himself, he hurriedly retreated, shouting loudly:

"I truly surrender sincerely, please do not misunderstand!"

"I'd be a fool to believe you!"

Sikong Xuan vanished from his spot, then transformed into a streak of green and chased after Yuwen Chengqing, coldly saying:

"Of all the peaks on Luoshen Peak, some have fled and others have surrendered, but you are in seclusion, hoping to break through and deliver a fatal blow to the Tianjin Guard."

"Everyone has seen it all. Now that you've emerged from seclusion, you've suddenly surrendered, contrary to your usual behavior. Do you think I'll believe you? Do you really think I'm a fool?"

At this moment, Sikong Xuan didn't care whether Yuwen Chengqing's surrender was genuine or feigned.
All of them were considered fake surrenders, because only in this way would he have a reason to take action. If Yuwen Chengqing had truly surrendered, he would definitely not have been able to attack him, and this trip to Luoshen Peak would have been a complete waste!

Seeing that Sikong Xuan was relentlessly pursuing him, Yuwen Chengqing fled down the mountain on the other side while turning back to explain.

He earnestly explained that he had been in seclusion and unaware of what was happening outside, which was why he had not come out; otherwise, he would have been the first to surrender to the Dali court.

However, Sikong Xuan wouldn't listen to Yuwen Chengqing's explanation. Not only did he not stop chasing after him, but he also roared in fury:
"I really misjudged you; it turns out you're a spineless coward too!"

Seeing this, Yuwen Chengqing seemed to have no choice but to try his best to escape forward.

However, when he looked up and gazed ahead, a strange look flashed in his eyes.

At the foot of Zhan Yue Peak, Yu Mianjiao watched as Yuwen Chengqing and Sikong Xuan's figures, chasing each other, disappeared into the night. She frowned slightly and said:

"Wouldn't it be dangerous to just let that Minister Sikong chase after him like this? Should we step in and help him?"

Upon hearing this, Ouyang Mingqi gazed at the two disappearing figures, a thoughtful expression on his face, and said:

"I think that Lord Sikong doesn't want us to get involved. He seems to really want to fight someone."

"However, we should still try to go and see what's going on. It's not too late to take action if something really happens. We might even be able to gain some credit, which would make our safety in the Tianjin Guard more secure!"

Her beautiful eyes flickered slightly, and then she nodded gently.

Then, she and Ouyang Mingqi moved in a flash and chased after the direction in which Sikong Xuan and the other person had disappeared.

However, halfway through the chase, Ouyang Mingqi suddenly looked up in the direction Yuwen Chengqing had fled, and a strange light flashed in his eyes.

He frowned slightly, but said nothing more, and simply continued to follow silently.

……

The main peak of Luoshen Peak.

After the old man in hemp clothing and Lin Xun'er escorted Li Musheng to the main peak of Luoshen Peak, the two bid farewell and hurriedly rushed to Bailian Peak, fearing that their enemy had escaped!

Li Musheng, accompanied by his clingy black cat, climbed to the main peak of Luoshen Peak, which stands in the center of the eight peaks.

When they arrived at the main peak of Luoshen Peak, the people on the peak had already received the news one after another. Many elders and disciples had fled, but some disciples remained on the main peak.

Among these people, some planned to surrender only after Tianjingwei attacked, while others were clearly devoted to Luoshenfeng and determined to fight to the death, wanting to live and die with Luoshenfeng!

Li Musheng originally had no intention of taking action against these people, and they would naturally be dealt with by Fu Qiwen and the Tianjin Guard.

However, after he and the black cat broke into the main peak, there were always some foolish elders and disciples who attacked him.

As a result, those who were slightly stronger were all killed by Li Musheng, while those who were not so strong were all scratched to death by the big black cat.

This big black cat is not only large, but also quite powerful; ordinary disciples of Luoshen Peak are no match for it.

Moreover, the big black cat is very fierce when it kills people. When it stares at people with its green eyes, it looks like a ferocious demon!

Finally, following the information he obtained from the sect leader of Luoshen Peak, Li Musheng arrived at a secret cave near the northern peak of the main peak.

However, the sect leader of Luoshen Peak either had a hunch or was too tormented by the Life and Death Talisman and forgot to say it.

The secret cave was riddled with traps, and Li Musheng pondered for a long time but still couldn't figure out how to break them. In the end, he had no choice but to use brute force to blast all the traps into dust.

After enduring various poisons and the methods left behind by the successive leaders of Luoshen Peak, Li Musheng, with the big black cat, finally entered the secret cave.

(End of this chapter)