Starting with the divine power of the Great Vajra, he traversed the heavens.

Chapter 84 Capturing the Dragon and the Snake
Hooray!
A muffled clap of thunder sounded, and large raindrops began to fall from the sky, pattering softly and soaking the earth and sky.

From afar, you can see a white donkey, tongue lolling out, pulling a cart, running happily along the grassy post road, occasionally tilting its head back to catch a few mouthfuls of rainwater.

Ren Shaoyang, wearing a bird's nest-like straw hat and a raincoat, served as the coachman.

It rained heavily.

But Ding'an resolutely refused to get into the carriage, instead sitting foolishly on the roof, wearing a straw raincoat.

Despite the wind and rain, he closed his eyes and channeled his inner energy. With each breath, he merged with the lightning in the sky, and a scorching force slowly emanated from him.

His pants dried instantly.

The beggar chuckled and said, "Ding'an is quite skilled at ironing clothes."

Once they left the grassland, the three of them encountered seven or eight forks in the road.

Ren Shaoyang and the little beggar had already chosen one in their hearts, but they still looked at Ding'an on the roof of the car at the same time.

Ding An thought for a moment, then casually pointed to the second one from the left in the middle.

Ren Shaoyang and the little beggar: "(°ー°〃)，(°ー°〃)"

It's exactly the same choice they both made!
The chosen one is indeed unfathomable!

Suddenly, thunder roared, and the sky darkened as if it were night.

The little beggar said, "Crippled man, why is it always raining in this world?"

"Yes, it rains nine out of ten days after we left the Valley of Villains!"

Ding An, who was on the roof of the car, was startled by the thunder and dared not act as a lightning rod anymore. He quickly jumped down and sat down next to Ren Shaoyang.

Ren Shaoyang said, "Perhaps there's some resentment involved."

"Resentment?" the two asked in unison.

Ren Shaoyang smiled but remained silent.

Strangely enough, the world the three of them originally lived in was always sunny and clear, while this world seemed to love rain.

If the original world had a demonic quality, everyone suffered from hypermale syndrome, and was filled with murderous intent.

This world seems to be filled with resentment, like a wronged woman who has been abandoned, with a vicious and malicious nature.

Ren Shaoyang couldn't help but think maliciously, "Is it because Master Gu was too romantic and carefree, abandoning too many women, that his martial arts world has this kind of underlying tone?"

Just as I was lost in thought.

Ding An asked, "Crippled man, don't you like collecting divine skills and secret techniques? Why don't you want me to show you the 'Wedding Dress Divine Skill'?"

Ren Shaoyang laughed and said, "When I cultivate my original form, it will no longer be necessary."

"Bullshit!" the little beggar's voice boomed, full of energy. "He just wants to defeat Uncle Yan fair and square!"

"Wow, Cripple, that's no easy feat!" Ding'an exclaimed. "Master Yan's martial arts skills are simply unparalleled."

Ren Shaoyang: "I know, and I'm also looking forward to our big battle next year."

Ding An couldn't help but feel conflicted. He really wanted Shao Yang to win, but he also didn't want his idol Yan Nantian to lose.

Moreover, if the two of them use weapons, Shao Yang's Divine Sword Dragon Capture and magic weapon would undoubtedly be difficult for Yan Nantian to handle!

Just as he was struggling with this decision.

Before Ren Shaoyang's eyes appeared lines of small print that he hadn't seen in a long time.

【Ding! 】

[Discover the world's anchor martial art—"Wedding Dress Divine Skill"! Defeating Yan Nantian will drop the corresponding 'Admired by All' level divine skill.]

【Whale Breath Technique】

Ren Shaoyang withdrew his gaze and pondered to himself, "The Whale Breath Technique?"

This divine skill was created by Liang Xiao, the protagonist of "Kunlun". It shares the same origin but different development as the "Zhouliu Liuxu Gong" and has many similarities.

Those who master this skill possess a vast and integrated internal strength, capable of changing at will, radiating light across the vast expanse, and their mind and spirit can gather and disperse freely.

It also comes with nine powerful moves.

It can be said that this is a divine skill that excels in both offense and defense, and is extremely comprehensive. It is also a martial art that is no less powerful than the Great Vajra Divine Power.

Liang Xiao is a man who doesn't talk about character, but only about talent.

In the world of Feng Ge's martial arts novels, her talent is second to none.

Even geniuses like Ling Daoren, Liang Siqin, and Shi Yinshen are still a step behind.

"This is interesting. I have Buddhist martial arts skills, plus this Taoist divine skill. Buddhism and Taoism have merged. Will I learn a Confucian mental cultivation method later?"

Ren Shaoyang stroked his chin, thinking to himself.

"How about another confluence of Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoism?"

Just then, Hongxiu said, "Crippled man, this rain is probably going to last all night! Let's find a place to take shelter from the rain."

Ren Shaoyang snapped out of his daze and shaded his eyes with his hand to look over.

The rain poured down, stirring up plumes of white smoke from the ground, and the air was filled with the earthy smell of soil.

The visible area is no more than a dozen steps away.

But this did not stump Shao Yang. He used his divine eyes to look around and saw a small mountain village in front of him, with smoke rising from the rooftops.

Cured meat and sausages hung under the eaves, swaying in the wind.

This area is located on the border of Qinghai and Sichuan, and there are many Han Chinese people here, so there are many preserved foods.

Ren Shaoyang laughed heartily: "Little beggar, there are houses ahead, shall we go and beg for some sausage and cured meat to eat?"

The curtain was suddenly pulled open, and Hongxiu's round head appeared. She blinked her big eyes and asked, "Is it delicious?"

"It's so delicious!" Ren Shaoyang smacked his lips, savoring the taste of the last world. "Stir-fries, rice, and soups all have their own unique flavors. The smoky and spicy taste is rich and flavorful, enough to make you eat several bowls of rice!"

Red Sleeve drooled: "You cripple, you're fucking tempting me!"

Ding'an patted his belly, looking longingly at the door: "Let's go, I'm hungry too."

"Haha, we 'Three Hungry Men from the North' have entered the village!" Ren Shaoyang laughed. "No shooting, just bring us sausages and cured meat!"

The donkey seemed to sense the three's urgency and quickened its pace.

The rumbling of wheels could be heard as we traveled several miles before arriving at this small village.

"Old man, may I ask how far this place is from Mount Emei?"

Upon entering the village, they saw several farmers wearing straw raincoats and carrying hoes. After hearing Ren Shaoyang's question, they pointed southwest.

"It's not far. Keep going this way, and it will take about half a month to reach Emei Mountain in Sichuan."

"Thank you."

The farmer, seeing that he spoke pleasantly and was handsome, and that the thick-browed young man beside him was laughing like a husky, also smiled, clasped his hands in greeting, and said, "Great hero, you are truly handsome," before turning and leaving.

Ding'an laughed and said, "This person has a very pleasant voice!"

The little beggar kicked him from behind the carriage curtain.

Ren Shaoyang drove to the east end of the village and saw an old man wearing a blue cotton jacket standing at his door, smoking a pipe and looking at the sky with a worried expression: "In this weather, I can't dry my quilts."

Ren Shaoyang stopped the donkey cart, walked over and bowed: "Old man, the rain is too heavy. Do you have any food to give my brother and me?"

The old man glanced at him a few times, then looked at Ding'an and Hongxiu, who were grinning from ear to ear in the carriage, and couldn't help but chuckle, saying, "Sir, you're too kind. It's been raining nonstop. If you don't mind the simple food at my house, please come in quickly."

He spoke while smiling and bowing to the guests.

Ren Shaoyang smiled and thanked him, then gestured for Ding An and the little beggar to get out of the car.

Hongxiu, also wearing a straw hat, swaggered down and then asked the old man in a generous manner, "Grandpa, do you have any sausages or cured meat?"

The old man was taken aback for a moment, then smiled kindly: "Yes, little girl, would you like some?"

Hongxiu's eyes lit up, and she nodded vigorously: "Yes!"

The old man smiled and replied, "Okay, I'll go get it for you. This was originally for our New Year's meal, but we're in a good mood today, so we're bringing it to entertain our distinguished guest!"

A good mood?
Ren Shaoyang recalled the old man's worried face that he had just seen.

Then I saw the old man smiling as he went to pick the sausages. I couldn't help but secretly give the little beggar a thumbs up.

The three entered the house and saw an old woman with white hair wiping the table clean and setting out five sets of bowls and chopsticks. She smiled and said, "Please have a seat, honored guests. I'll go check if the rice is cooked."

As others walked in, the aroma of food wafted out.

Hongxiu's stomach rumbled, and she rested her head on the table, listening to the clattering of bowls and spoons in the kitchen.

Suddenly, Hongxiu sat up abruptly.

Ren Shaoyang and Ding An were startled!
What does this feel like?
Like seeing a tiger's two bright eyes in the dark, like a giant whale emerging from the sea, or like a sudden clap of thunder in the dark clouds!

Bang!

The old man smashed the large bowl in his hand into eight pieces, spilling dry, hard brown rice all over the ground. His eyes widened, and he trembled.

Ding An looked over and saw a small green snake wriggling out from among the grains of rice. With a wave of his hand, the green snake, about ten feet away, was instantly split in two, and then the snake's body burst into flames, crackling loudly.

At the same time, Ding An suddenly felt a tightness in his heart and looked back.

But the little beggar's delicate eyebrows stood on end, his round eyes widened in anger, and the stray hairs on his forehead flew upwards with a "whoosh".

Hurrah!
A thunderclap struck, and the little beggar shouted angrily, "You're asking for death!" He brandished his throwing knife, flicked it like a stringed instrument, and shot it straight out!
With a "whoosh," a flash of cold light drew a circle and went straight into the kitchen.

Ren Shaoyang and Ding An rushed into the kitchen.

Then a large green snake was seen pinned to the wall by a flying knife.

The old woman with white hair was so frightened that she dared not move. All around her were green snakes with their heads severed and their bodies still writhing.

Upon seeing this, Ding'an gritted his teeth and said, "These martial arts people are disgusting!"

Ren Shaoyang said, "Take good care of the little beggar and don't let her get angry again."

Ding'an nodded: "I understand!"

Ren Shaoyang nodded, lightly leaped out with a tap of his toes.

As he moved, his movements were truly swifter than lightning, his appearance ghostly, his white robes fluttering, just like a crane dancing gracefully.

The scenery, the rain, and the heavens and earth all seemed to transform into wisps of light shooting backward as Ren Shaoyang sped by.

Suddenly, a lush green lawn appeared in front of us.

Upon closer inspection, this is not grass at all.

It turned out to be over a hundred green snakes wriggling incessantly!
At the same time, a green snake, as thick as a child's arm, was hanging upside down on the branch, its snout wide open, ready to bite!

"bass"!
A flash of blue light appeared in Ren Shaoyang's hand, and the green snake suddenly stopped there.

After he flew away, the green snake split in two with a "sizzle".

The snake carpet on the ground seemed to sense the terror of the newcomer and suddenly leaped onto it.

Suddenly, a rain of green snakes began to fall from the sky. These small snakes were densely packed, their snouts wide open as they lunged forward, giving everyone who saw them goosebumps!

Ren Shaoyang remained silent, his eyes darting around rapidly, searching for the person who had released the snake.

As he slowly raised his right hand, a blue light flashed, and countless sword blades shot out from the scabbard in his wrist, like spider silk being shot out by a spider demon. At the same time, a series of clanging sounds rang out, echoing through the sky!
All that could be heard was a continuous "swish, swish, swish, swish" sound, and blue light flashed wildly in the sky, as if countless stars had appeared.

In an instant, heavy rain, accompanied by the splattering of snake flesh and blood, began to fall, making the scene suddenly eerie and bizarre.

Ren Shaoyang's darting eyes finally focused, fixing on one spot, and he said with a smile, "Found you."

"Ah~!"

A sharp, thin, slippery, and cloying scream, enough to send shivers down one's spine, rang out.

Then a figure dressed in a tight-fitting emerald green bodysuit suddenly leaped up. This person was thin and tall, missing his left hand, and his small eyes were now wide open, hissing:

"What kind of weapon is this? How can it be so strange?"

Upon seeing his appearance, Ren Shaoyang knew that this person was the "Azure Serpent God" among the twelve constellations.

As for why this person killed the elderly couple and why he poisoned his own group?

There was no reason, no explanation.

Because when the twelve zodiac signs kill someone, they don't need any reason at all.

When ordinary people encounter bandits, they can still find ways to negotiate and use money to save their lives, since they still adhere to the rules of the underworld.

But people like the twelve zodiac signs are different. They kill based on their mood and their interests, but they don't care about rules. You could say they are completely inhuman.

Therefore, Ren Shaoyang didn't treat him like a human being.

When the Jade Serpent God saw that he did not answer, he became even more flustered. He had just recovered from his broken wrist injury and had originally intended to kill a few people to vent his frustration.

But who knew we'd encounter such a terrifyingly powerful expert!
The Azure Serpent God Lord desperately used his lightness skill to escape, and in his haste, he had already created a distance of ten zhang between himself and Ren Shaoyang.

Just when he thought he was about to escape,

"bass"!
A deadly blue light flashed at the corner of his eye.

Suddenly, a cracking sound was heard, and the Jade Serpent God felt his body drop, making it difficult to escape.

He was extremely anxious: "You damn leg, you fucking run!"

Suddenly, an intense pain shot through him. He looked down and was terrified.

So, it turns out, he had already been cut in half at the waist by that person's sword!

The Jade Serpent God shouted, "You, who are you?"

Before he could finish speaking, another flash of blue light appeared.

Everything went black, and my head was thrown into the air.

Thus, the wicked Jade Serpent God, one of the twelve constellations, was finally beheaded.

Ren Shaoyang stood still, dragging a ten-zhang-long sword blade in his hand. With a "whoosh," he sheathed the sword and turned to stride into the rain.

When they returned to that small mountain village, they saw Hongxiu and Ding'an comforting the old couple.

Before long, some villagers braved the rain to come and help them sprinkle some medicine powder to drive away the snakes, and they praised the two men for their chivalrous hearts.

Ding'an scratched his head and chuckled sheepishly.

The little beggar, hands on his hips, laughed heartily, grabbed a handful of melon seeds, and joined in the villagers' discussion. Before long, they were all getting along well.

Just then, everyone was overjoyed to see Ren Shaoyang return.

Upon learning that the villain had been beheaded with a single sword strike, they were overjoyed and invited them to their homes.

Ren Shaoyang and his two companions were delighted and quickly expressed their gratitude.

“You three heroes are too kind,” said a short, stocky villager. “Your actions in eliminating evil have been a great help to us; otherwise, we probably wouldn’t have survived tonight!”

When he finished speaking, everyone smiled.

Hongxiu comforted them, "Now that the villain is dead, you can all get a good night's sleep!"

"Oh, the heroine's voice is so pleasant to hear!"

"Yes, you're welcome to stay here as long as you like!"

Hongxiu asked, "Do you have sausages and cured meat?"

"Have!"

"Heroine, if you like this, we'll give you plenty!"

Upon hearing this, everyone responded enthusiastically, and the scene immediately became lively.

The villagers had never heard of some of the more prestigious sects.

The legendary heroes who vanquished evil are widely known.

Such a chivalrous hero is respected wherever he goes, let alone a female hero like Hongxiu, who is cute and generous, making it easy for people to develop a good impression of her.

So, the three of them, surrounded by villagers, chatted and laughed as they went to the village chief's house for a meal.

In the heavy rain, candles were lit in every household, and laughter once again filled the small mountain village.

(End of this chapter)