Gao Wu insists on cultivating immortality.

Chapter 219 Unparalleled Sharpness
Gao Wu wasn't afraid of Qin Jiuyue; the other party was a Martial Saint, and there was no way he would attack him.

Therefore, Qin Jiuyue must have come for the old man.

Whether the two martial saints will turn on each other and fight is really hard to say...

The Martial Saints are of such high status that news about them is taboo and will not circulate on the internet.

Hai Wuji only mentioned Qin Jiuyue once, but didn't say anything about his background. Judging from his surname, he might be related to the Martial Emperor, or even be a direct descendant of the Martial Emperor.

If that's the case, Hai Wuji's identity will be in a rather awkward position.

According to Chinese tradition, everyone acknowledges that direct blood relatives are the legitimate heirs. Unless Emperor Wu had no direct blood relatives, it would not have been possible for disciples from other surnames to be considered legitimate heirs.

The title of "direct descendant" signifies legitimacy and status.

Only with a proper name can one speak with authority. People's hearts naturally lean towards orthodoxy.

Gao Wu was a little worried that if the two sides fell out, the old man would become a rebel, and he would also become a rebel's henchman!

However, it seems pretty cool when rebels aren't controlled by the establishment and can act without restraint...

Before meeting the Martial Saint, Gao Wu took it seriously. He took a bath and changed into the gray-white martial arts uniform that Song Mingyue had brought him.

The Seven-Character Divine Robe and the Water Moon Blade were placed aside. Gao Wu originally planned to use the Vermilion Bird Divine Light Spell to refine the Seven-Character Divine Robe and then give it to Xiao Song.

She lacked bio-armor and was somewhat weak, so the Seven Laws Divine Robe was no less superior to the Crimson Flame Flying Dragon Armor in every aspect, and even surpassed it in terms of source energy circulation.

With Song Mingyue's spiritual power, as long as the demonic mark on the Seven Laws Divine Robe is removed, she will be able to refine and master it very quickly.

There's no time to talk about that now. The two divine artifacts can only be kept in the room for the time being.

Gao Wu initially intended to carry the sword, but then thought it would be impolite, so he wrapped the sword around his left arm instead.

Concealing one's sword is a sign of respect for the Martial Saint. Carrying a sword is taking responsibility for one's own life.

He even thoughtfully fixed Xiao Song's hair, which was actually just gently brushing her bangs with his fingers. It didn't do anything practical; it was just a way of showing concern.

After Gao Wu and Song Mingyue finished preparing, they called over Chao Fengying, who was sitting in the next bedroom watching anime and eating.

Martial Saint Qin Jiuyue is a big shot, so of course he'd want to broaden his junior sister's horizons. And if things really get tough, they'd be there for each other.

Upon arriving at the largest guest room on the top floor, Gao Wucai saw two high-ranking warriors standing at the end of the corridor as he went up the stairs. They were dressed in sharp black Tang suits and looked very capable.

It's common for high-ranking martial artists to work as bodyguards, but it's quite rare to find them as gatekeepers. Inside are martial saints and martial kings; the two bodyguards are more of a figurehead, handling minor tasks.

Gao Wu was genuinely surprised by this. His teacher, Hai Wuji, a dignified sword saint, only had two assistants to help him with his daily work.

Hai Wuji usually travels very casually, almost without any attendants. Some powerful people he knows, such as Lu Yuan and An Ziru, also don't bring any attendants when they travel.

Only Song Chunqiu would have guards accompanying him, but he was a high-ranking military officer, and these privileges were all stipulated by law.

Judging from the demeanor of the guards at the gate, Qin Jiuyue and Old Man Hai are indeed not on the same side...

Gao Wu muttered to himself, observing with his Yin Spirit, he saw two balls of intense source energy in the room. One of them was a divine light as bright as the sun in the sky, and his Yin Spirit felt as if it were being burned by fire just by looking at it from afar.

Even a Yin spirit capable of roaming freely during the day couldn't directly look into the opponent's powerful source energy light. This demonstrates the immense power of this person.

In contrast, Hai Wuji's Source Power God is bright yet not dazzling, like the moon in the night sky. He clearly follows a completely different path from this Martial Saint.

Gao Wu felt a chill in his heart, but on the surface he strode forward with his head held high and appeared calm.

Two guards gestured to stop Gao Wu and asked for his name. Then, one of them said coldly, "We need to conduct a security check. Please cooperate."

As the man spoke, he reached out to examine Gao Wu's body. Gao Wu did not stop him; his eyes blazed with intense light as he unleashed the Fierce Dragon Sword.

The Fierce Dragon Sword embodies the spirit of a fierce dragon crossing a river. How does a fierce dragon cross a river? By traversing the water. Therefore, the core essence of this secret sword technique is unrestrained dominance and overwhelming power.

The upgrade of the Vermilion Bird Divine Light Mantra increased his spiritual power by more than seven times. The battle with Amano Kusanagi further honed his sword intent.

Most importantly, he slew many alien races, and Gao Wu truly honed his domineering and powerful sword intent that could rival all others.

Let alone a high-level warrior, even an ordinary martial artist couldn't withstand a sword strike fueled by his gaze.

The bodyguard, who was about to reach out to check, was instantly shattered by the sword intent. He was struck as if by lightning, his eyes rolled back, and he fainted.

The other bodyguard was shocked. He reached into his pocket to draw his gun, but Gao Wu gave him a cold look, and the bodyguard rolled his eyes and fainted.

Inside the suite, Qin Jiuyue smiled slightly: "This kid has good mental strength, but his sword intent is rough."

Qu Hanshan, who was sitting at the lower end of the table, frowned slightly and said to Qu Tianji, who was standing next to him, "Go and bring them in."

The bodyguard was his follower, and after working with him for a long time, he became somewhat arrogant and domineering.

Even if someone else was very unhappy, they would still give him face. Gao Wu was only eighteen years old and arrogant, so he wouldn't care about such things.

Don't be fooled by Qin Gong's seemingly crude description of sword intent. The fact that Qin Gong calls it sword intent speaks volumes about the sharpness and power of sword intent unleashed by a master.

The two bodyguards, unaware of the true extent of the attack, suffered severe mental damage from the sword intent, and may never be able to shake off its lurking presence for the rest of their lives.

Qu Hanshan didn't care about the life or death of his bodyguards, but Gao Wu acted recklessly and directly, showing him no respect whatsoever.

He felt incredibly embarrassed to be in front of the Martial Saint Qin Jiuyue. But given his status, it would be even more humiliating for him to get angry with an eighteen-year-old boy.

Qu Tianji was still not quite sure what had happened. He hurriedly went out to open the door and saw two bodyguards lying unconscious on the carpet.

Anger flashed across his rough, burly face, but when his eyes met Gao Wuming's sharp gaze, his anger vanished instantly.

Several months later, Qu Tianji could clearly feel that Gao Wu had become much stronger. With just a glance, Gao Wu completely suppressed Qu Tianji's aura and even made Qu Tianji feel fear involuntarily.

Although he immediately controlled his negative emotions, he dared not show any displeasure to Gao Wu. Besides, the Martial Saint was behind him.

"With your status and strength, why bother with two crude bodyguards?"

Qu Tianji lowered his stance and said, "Those two are ignorant, I apologize to Brother Gao on their behalf."

"He's just being immature," Gao Wu commented bluntly.

He could tell that the bodyguard wasn't stupid; he was just used to being arrogant and didn't take them seriously.

This is actually quite normal, since Qu Hanshan must have said a lot of bad things about them behind their backs. The bodyguards heard it all and kept it in mind.

They were looking for an opportunity to make things difficult for him, and the two bodyguards even thought they were standing up for Qu Hanshan...

Qu Tianji also despised the two bodyguards' stupidity, so he ignored them and led Gao Wu and the others into the room.

The suite was large; after passing through the entryway and a small dressing room, you entered the living room.

The solid wood Chinese-style table and chairs are arranged according to the traditional seating arrangement for hosts and guests. The elderly man sitting in the head seat is dressed in a black and gold long robe, with his long gray hair combed into a bun. He has long eyebrows, phoenix eyes, a straight nose, thin lips, and his features are both heroic and sharp.

Gao Wu felt that this person's demeanor and attire were somewhat similar to that of Old Master Shang, and his facial features also looked somewhat familiar. After thinking for a moment, he realized that this person's appearance was strikingly similar to the portrait of the ancestral master he was kneeling before.

"Wow, he really is a direct descendant of the Martial Emperor." Gao Wu had already guessed, and upon seeing Qin Jiuyue's appearance and demeanor, he immediately knew that this person must be a direct descendant of Qin Liuhe.

It's unclear whether he's the Emperor's son or grandson. This represents a difference in generation. In terms of lineage, elders have a certain advantage. If Qin Jiuyue and the old man were of the same generation, then he wouldn't have any advantage at all.

Gao Wu dared not be disrespectful in front of the Martial Saint, so he bowed and clasped his hands, saying, "Junior Gao Wu greets Lord Qin."

Although Chao Fengying was usually talkative, she didn't dare to speak carelessly at this moment, so she followed her senior brother's example and clasped her hands in a bow. Song Mingyue, who disliked talking even more, also bowed in the same way.

Qin Jiuyue's gaze swept over the three of them, finally landing on Gao Wu's face. He nodded slightly and said, "Since you are Wuji's personal disciple, you can just call me Uncle-Master."

"Greetings, Senior Uncle."

Gao Wu quickly changed his tune, and even winked at Chao Fengying and Song Mingyue. "The Martial Saint has already acknowledged you as relatives, you two juniors shouldn't be so formal."

He sighed inwardly. Being of the same generation was one thing, but Hai Wuji was his junior brother. How could he possibly compete with him?

"Greetings, Senior Uncle." Chao Fengying and Song Mingyue greeted each other together.

Qin Jiuyue waved his hand: "You don't need to be so reserved."

He said to Gao Wu with some emotion, "You have a sharp mind and unparalleled talent. You are truly a young prodigy. Wuji has a good eye. You have taken on a fine disciple."

Qin Jiuyue felt that Gao Wu's martial arts talent was a bit lacking, which could be seen from his sword intent, which was sharp but not pure.

However, Gao Wu was still quite inexperienced when he competed in the Azure Dragon Cup a few months ago. In just a few months, his martial arts cultivation has already improved by a major level. In particular, the rapid progress in his mental strength is something even he finds hard to fathom.

It can only be said that everyone has different talents. If there is no upper limit to this kind of powerful spiritual talent, then it is extremely powerful.

Faced with Qin Jiuyue's praise, Gao Wu was very proud and happy. This was a Martial Saint, how could he be so polite as to talk to an unknown junior like him?!
No!
Therefore, these were clearly Qin Jiuyue's heartfelt praises.

Gao Wu's impression of Qin Jiuyue improved a lot. In any case, the old man had good judgment!

Just as he was about to say something modest, Hai Wuji's somewhat flippant voice came from behind: "Isn't my disciple good? Aren't you envious?"

Gao Wu, Chao Fengying, and Song Mingyue turned around and saw Hai Wuji walking in, playing with a bracelet.

All three bowed and greeted the teacher.

Hai Wuji laughed heartily and patted Gao Wu on the shoulder: "You did a great job this time."

Hai Wuji turned and smiled at Qin Jiuyue: "Senior brother, it's been a long time."

"It's been twenty-one years since we last met."

Qin Jiuyue looked at Hai Wuji with a complicated expression, "You seem to be getting younger and younger."

Qu Hanshan dared not be presumptuous in front of Hai Wuji, so he hurriedly stood up and bowed to greet him: "Lord Hai."

"Since you're up, I'll sit for a while." Hai Wuji didn't stand on ceremony and sat down directly in Qu Hanshan's chair.

Qu Hanshan was displeased. He was, after all, a level seven expert, and not much younger than Hai Wuji. His qualifications in all aspects were also quite good.

Hai Wuji did this on purpose, so he could only swallow his anger and stand behind Qin Jiuyue.

Qin Jiuyue didn't care about these minor details. He looked at Hai Wuji and said directly, "We can talk about personal matters later. Let's get down to business first."

"What exactly do you want to do?"

"I want to wipe out the evil cult."

Hai Wuji said directly in front of his senior brother: "Completely eliminate the Demonic Sect."

He then added, "The more chaotic things become, the more important it is to unify the internal structure."

Qin Jiuyue paused for a moment and then said, "There was once a story that said the grain transport system suffered huge losses, and the imperial treasury was running out of funds. So the emperor wanted to reform the grain transport system. But he just couldn't figure it out."

"Why? Because the Grand Canal was the lifeblood of millions of canal workers."

Qin Jiuyue looked at Hai Wuji: "Do you know how many people on Dongwei Island depend on it for their livelihood? Tens of millions of people in Dongzhou, Haizhou, and Nanzhou, both upstream and downstream, depend on it for their lives. And those tens of millions of people are related to tens of millions of families."

"You destroyed the Scorpion Cult and wiped out Dongwei Island on a whim. Have you ever thought about how tens of millions of families will live?"

Hai Wuji gave Qin Jiuyue a deep look: "Senior brother, please forgive my bluntness."

"Dongwei Island generates hundreds of billions in profits every year, with 90% ending up in the hands of a few. Tens of millions of people in the upstream and downstream industries are just earning a living by their labor. With that kind of labor, you could make money anywhere."

"What's the point of an alliance if we can only survive by eating the flesh and blood of our own kind? We should just disband it!"

Upon hearing this, Qu Hanshan, Qu Tianji, and the others all changed color. Even the usually calm and aloof Pei Jidao showed a change in expression.

Gao Wu's heart sank. The old man really dared to say that. Was he trying to create division?
Song Mingyue also had a solemn expression; she naturally understood the weight of those words.

Only Chao Fengying in the room didn't understand; she only felt that the teacher's tone was cold and a little frightening. Her big eyes darted around, wanting to look but not daring to look at the teacher, so she could only look at Song Mingyue and then at Gao Wu...

Qin Jiuyue was also a little angry. He raised his long eyebrows and said in a low voice, "Watch your words!"

Hai Wuji's expression was calm, but his gaze was deep. He knew Qin Jiuyue too well, and he also knew the character of Qu Hanshan and his group.

He won't directly target Qu Hanshan and his group; the scope of the attack would be too broad. However, the followers of the Demon God must not be spared, especially the powerful members of the Demonic Cult.

The worse the situation, the more important it is to clean up the internal issues first. Get rid of all the snakes, rats, and insects. At the very least, it will help to rally people's hearts.

If the demonic cult is allowed to spread unchecked, people's hearts will be thrown into chaos. Once you believe in the demon god, there's no turning back.

Qin Jiuyue also understood Hai Wuji. He could tell from his junior brother's expression that the other party had made up his mind and would not change it.

He was also a bit troubled; the older Hai Wuji got, the more extreme he became.

The distribution of benefits has never been equal since ancient times. Human nature is inherently selfish; everyone wants to seize more.

Such is human nature; such is the human heart. No one can change it.

If we view human nature and the human heart as a surging tide, then those who steer the course can only follow its current. Throughout history, all those who have achieved great things have done so.

Qin Jiuyue paused for a moment and then said, "You have your reasons, and I have mine. Reasons are neither superior nor inferior, but power is."

"How about this? My disciple Pei Jidao is still at level five. You should also send a level five disciple, and let the two of them fight it out. Whichever side wins, we'll follow their lead, how about that?"

Hai Wuji glanced at Gao Wu. He actually had several other disciples, but the weakest of them were only at level six. Only his two youngest disciples, Gao Wu and Chao Fengying, were qualified to participate in the battle.

Clearly, Qin Jiuyue had grasped this point. Against any other level five opponent, Gao Wu would naturally have a much higher chance of winning. However, Pei Jidao was Qin Jiuyue's disciple; he wouldn't let Gao Wu gain the upper hand!

Gao Wu, however, thought that Hai Wuji was asking for his opinion, so he stepped forward and said loudly, "This disciple is willing to fight for Master!"

Hai Wuji wanted to sigh, but Qin Jiuyue laughed: "Good, that's quite the spirit! It's a deal!"

Hai Wuji looked at Gao Wu, this clever guy, who was still smugly pleased with himself, as if he had helped him. Hai Wuji was so angry he laughed...

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