Misery: There is a pawn shop here

Chapter 148 Ghost Liang Under Heaven
As night fell, the Ghost Liang Military Mansion was shrouded in darkness. The copper bells on the eaves swayed gently in the breeze, their tinkling sounds blending with the night wind. The Ghost Liang family's guests stood like pine trees, waiting outside the secluded meditation room. Their robes billowed in the night wind, like crows perched on a cold branch, yet without a sound. Ghost Liang Feiyu, the eldest son, stood tall and straight, hands behind his back, his gaze intense, fixed on the tightly closed stone door, a hint of expectation and respect in his eyes.

As time passed and midnight approached, a sudden night wind arose, rustling loudly, and the large flag in front of the door fluttered up, spreading like wings in the wind.

Just then, the long-silent stone gate burst open with a loud bang, and a clear and resounding poem rang out, its voice as booming as a bell, making everyone's eardrums tremble slightly: "There are no poor scholars under heaven, all are happy under one roof, thousands of guests drink and chat with each other in laughter and friendship!"

As the voice faded, a majestic figure slowly stepped forward. This man possessed a resolute face, eyes as bright as stars, brows like sharp swords, and three long strands of beard fluttering in the wind. He wore a black brocade robe, and a delicate jade pendant hung at his waist, gleaming warmly in the moonlight. Each step he took seemed to possess immense power, yet he was as nimble as a swallow, displaying the demeanor of a grandmaster.

"Welcome back, Father!" Gui Liang Feiyu spoke first, his voice full of respect and joy. After speaking, he led all the diners to kneel down and pay their respects to Gui Liang Tianxia.

"Welcome back, Your Excellency!" the crowd shouted in unison, their voices soaring into the sky that they startled birds roosting on branches, which then fluttered and flew into the night sky.

Seeing this, Gui Liang Tianxia raised his hand to signal everyone to rise, a gentle smile on his face as his gaze swept over them. Just then, a stranger rushed in to report that congratulatory gifts had been sent from Yan Canlin, Chengxin Mingtai, Wuming Peak, and other places. Gui Liang Tianxia nodded slightly, ordering his men to collect the gifts and store them in his residence. He then took the letters from various places in his hands and read them one by one, his smile deepening and a hint of satisfaction flashing in his eyes.

"The seniors and Father truly understand each other perfectly, and even their congratulatory gifts arrived at the same time," Gui Liangfei said from the side.

Gui Liang Tianxia just laughed heartily, while Jian Zi Xian Ji was somewhat surprised to hear that Kunlun Mountain's Chengxin Mingtai was among the congratulatory guests. After all, Chengxin Mingtai was a highly respected figure in the Daoist sect, and it seemed that Gui Liang Tianxia had a past with him, and their relationship was quite extraordinary.

“Father, this Buddha Sword Master and Sword Immortal intend to cooperate with the Ghost Liang Army in order to fight against the Otherworld Demon Realm. Fei Yu dares not act on his own and asks Father to make a decision.”

After the celebration, Gui Liangfeiyu quickly introduced Jianzi Xianji and Fojian Fenshuo.

"So it's the pinnacle of Buddhism and Taoism in person. It's a pleasure to meet you. When Fei Yu sent a letter to the meditation room before, he also mentioned the harm caused by the Otherworld. If it is possible to contribute to the common people and the world, Gui Liang Military Bureau will not refuse. But I don't know what the current situation is?" Gui Liang Tianxia asked Jian Zi Xian Ji.

"This is a long story. We had planned to inflict heavy damage on the Otherworld in the Realm of Nothingness, but unexpected events occurred along the way, preventing us from achieving our goal. The details are as follows..."

Then, Jianzi Xianji gave a detailed account of the battle situation in the Realm of Nothingness. After listening, Gui Liang Tianxia stroked his beard, closed his eyes and pondered. The room was silent for a moment, with only the sound of the wind whistling outside the window.

After a dozen or so breaths, Gui Liang Tianxia suddenly opened his eyes, a glint of light flashing in them. He said in a deep voice, "The art of war says that prolonged defense will inevitably lead to defeat. Now that the Otherworld Demon Realm has taken the initiative to attack, if we only defend and parry, we will inevitably fall into a passive position. In my opinion, we still need to switch from defense to offense in order to seize the initiative."

“We have also considered this matter, but we have not yet found the Eye of Anaru mentioned by the Holy Domain, so our plan to launch an attack has been temporarily halted,” Jianzi Xianji explained. “We heard that Dao Kui Liaoxuan was brought to justice because of the Gui Liang family, and we were just about to ask the Lord to investigate further to see if there are any more detailed clues.”

"Yes, I will entrust this matter to be handled. If the righteous path needs any cooperation in the future, they can also send a message directly. For the sake of the martial world and the common people, Gui Liang Tianxia will not shirk his duty." Gui Liang Tianxia generously agreed.

Seeing that everything went so smoothly, Jianzi Xianji and Fojian Fenshuo both breathed a sigh of relief and got up to take their leave. Guiliang Tianxia accompanied Guiliang Feiyu to see them off.

When Gui Liang Feiyu returned, Gui Liang Tianxia asked again, "How is Feiqing?"

"My elder brother and sister-in-law are currently living in seclusion, and the previous incident at Xiaopenglai is not a major problem," Gui Liangfeiyu replied.

"Well, let me tell you about the recent changes and news in the martial arts world. I'm afraid the attack from the Otherworld is not just on the surface. There are probably quite a few hidden agents in the martial arts world."

"Yes, recently, in the martial arts world..."

……

On his way back from Wansheng Rock, Tan Wuyu was ambushed and killed by Yama Hanba, the Yama Desolate God, who vowed to kill the talented scholar of the moon!
Seeing that Yama Hanba let out a deep shout, clenched his fist, and Yama Huangshen Zhan absorbed demonic energy, roaring wildly with astonishing power that shook the heavens and earth.

Upon seeing this, Tan Wuyu brandished his Phoenix Flowing Sword with his right hand, and a dazzling light gathered, unleashing a desolate god-slaying attack.

With a deafening bang, the boundless torrent of anger violently trembled. Tan Wuyu was forced to retreat in defeat, while Yama Hanba, seizing the opportunity, unleashed an astonishing power that annihilated the enemy before him.

"Phoenix Roars Across the Sky!"

To fight for survival, to risk his life, Tan Wuyu's inner energy surged, clashing head-on with Yama. Their attacks collided, shaking the earth and sending out endless aftershocks. Amidst the aftershocks, Tan Wuyu's lips were already stained red.

What a formidable demon lord from another dimension!
Although he had repeatedly overestimated the strength of Yama Hanba, when they actually faced him, Tan Wuyu realized that his previous overestimation had ultimately been an underestimation. No wonder the Kasyapa Palace was so wary of the Demon Lord in the past.

"Tan Wuyu, prepare to die!"

With a roar, Yama Hanba unleashed the power of demonic fire with the Yama Desolate God Slash. The demonic fire transformed into a dragon that appeared in the mortal realm, roaring and shaking the heavens as it charged towards the attackers.

"A thousand torrents of shadows!"

Tan Wuyu raised his hand, unleashing his ultimate sword technique once more. A thunderous tremor shook the battlefield, followed by a terrifying explosion. Amidst the chaos of battle, blood dripped from the corner of Tan Wuyu's mouth, silently testifying to the absolute disparity in their strength.

Just as Yue Caizi was in grave danger, Yanmo Hanba was momentarily distracted. He saw sword energy attacking from the shadows—unexpected reinforcements, a silent and swift attack, the soundless sword energy guiding the Demon Lord's offensive. Looking again, he saw the white-haired swordsman swiftly advancing with his sword.

"Hmm?" Tan Wuyu was taken aback when he saw the sword move, but then he immediately realized what was going on and left without saying anything more.

After exchanging several blows with Yama Hanba, the mysterious white-haired swordsman only made a feint before disappearing from Yama Hanba's sight.

"Magic techniques? Movement techniques?"

Pursuing Tan Wuyu was no longer possible, and the white-haired swordsman's methods piqued Yanmo Hanba's interest even more. One move had drawn out the hidden forces of the righteous path, which was worthwhile.

"Next time, Tan Wuyu, you won't have such good luck."

(End of this chapter)