Bitter Realm: My Feet Step Through the Flames of War

"Does the judge mean that Jiangshan Kuaishou has no choice but to submit to execution?"

"Jiangshan Kuaishou lost a life, and he only has to compensate Yuzhong Sanqianlou and 800 people. That's already letting him off easy."

"The accident at the Three Thousand Towers of Rain Bell was also due to a specific reason, the details of which are as follows..."

The Rain Bell Three Thousand Towers is one of the two great families in the Western Regions, and has been fighting with the other family, the Ten Directions Bronze Sparrow, for many years.

Shi Fang Gu Lin, the master of Shi Fang Tong Que, invited Jiang Shan Kuai Shou to a martial arts contest. Afterward, he made Jiang Shan Kuai Shou drink a cup of poisoned wine, which caused Jiang Shan Kuai Shou to accidentally kill eight hundred disciples of Yu Zhong San Qian Lou.

The Rain Bell Tower, with its three thousand towers, now only houses the young master Yun Canghai and his subordinates, all of whom are unremarkable figures.

After recounting the whole story, Yi Qixing bowed again: "The instigator was Shi Fang Gu Lin, but he is already dead. Can this feud be put to rest?"

"You're trying to shift the blame onto a dead person so you can escape punishment?"

"What does the judge wish? If it's a matter of martial arts, Yi Qixing is ready to oblige!"

Yi Qixing came to resolve the feud between Tianfo Yuanxiang and Qiluosheng. Seeing Juye Fengtan's tough attitude, he couldn't help but feel a little angry.

Ju Yefeng's eyes flashed, and he proposed a condition: "The five chaotic energies originally came from the Heavenly Buddha's Homeland and are now owned by Martial Lord Luo Hou. Go and retrieve them. If you do so and gain merit, I will withdraw the arrest warrant for Jiangshan Kuaishou."

"The Five Elements of Chaos?"

“Indeed, Rahu has already vanquished the wrath of Heaven, and the five elements should rightfully return to the land of Buddha.”

What Ju Yefeng said made sense. Yi Qixing pondered for a moment and agreed: "I will go to Tiandu and give it my best."

"please."

After watching Yi Qixing leave, Ershan asked, "Sir, I'm afraid Yi Qixing won't be able to retrieve the Five Qi."

"Then prepare to bear the wrath of the Buddhist land, not only the Jiangshan Kuaishou, but also the Peerless Sword Master. Pass down the order to keep a close watch on the Yuyang River and the Moonlit Painting Boat."

"Accept the order."

The Great Hall of Heaven.

After hearing Yi Qixing's purpose, Luo Hou was somewhat moved. The Great Sword Master was truly willing to be used by others for Qi Luosheng.

Although the destiny of the five chaotic elements originally belonged to Yi Qixing, the version has now changed.

"I'm sorry, Chaos has no owner, and I do not intend to give it to the Heavenly Buddha's Original Land."

A direct refusal displeased Yi Qixing: "Lord Wu, do you truly have no leniency whatsoever?"

"I advise you not to interfere in the affairs of the Buddhist village."

Yi Qixing flicked his whisk and said resolutely, "Then I shall have no choice but to show the style of the Lord of Tiandu with Zaoxue."

"Why bother."

"Yi Qixing awaits your instruction."

It's like sitting at home and having a gift fall from the sky.

Luo Hou had no choice but to accept the challenge.

Sword Master's aloof and arrogant personality means he won't obey unless he's suppressed by strength.

In the past three years, Luo Hou has created a new set of palm techniques based on the characteristics of the five chaotic elements. Why not use Jian Su to practice his moves?

The two arrived at the square and each focused their energy.

In an instant, the wind stirred the western sea, and the energy gathered in the clouds of the nine heavens.

The tense atmosphere drew everyone out of Tiandu to watch.

Liao Tian and Xian Ling were no exception, their eyes fixed on their father and his opponent, who were about to start a battle.

"Brother, how many moves do you think Father will need to defeat this man?"

"A maximum of five moves."

Why five moves?

Liao Tian answered his younger brother matter-of-factly: "Since Father did not summon Ji Du, he naturally used the newly created Five Elements Palm Technique, which only has five moves."

“…Brother, you are truly a worm in Father’s belly.”

"I am not an insect, but a human being."

Xianlingchong stuck out his tongue and then turned to watch intently.

At this moment, Yi Qi made her move. Her figure flashed, dust rose, and her sword rose, unleashing two powerful strikes that split into two, one above the other, aimed at Luo Hou.

Luo Hou neither flinched nor dodged; with a casual flick of his wrist, he shattered the two streams of energy.

Bang bang.

Two loud explosions signaled the end of the trial and the start of the formal duel.

Yi Qixing's eyes sharpened, and with a flash of cold light, the Heartless Sword was drawn, instantly unleashing a rain of swords that crisscrossed the sky like a waterfall.

"Hmm? Five Elements - Smooth Sailing!"

This is the first move of the Five Elements Palm, which combines the five elements, follows the natural flow, and follows the cycle of the heavens, repeating endlessly.

The sword, which was unpredictable and had no discernible pattern, was completely stopped by this palm strike and turned into fleeting light and shadow.

Yi Qixing was slightly surprised: "To be able to break through this move, you are worthy of the title of Martial Lord. Come again, Sword Gazes at the Dust of a Thousand Autumns!"

Seeing that the sword of consciousness could not defeat Luo Hou, Yi Qi moved with lightness and agility, and opened a new move. At the same time, he pointed his whisk and swept across all directions, and a powerful aura appeared from the sword imprint on the ground.

"Wu Yao Ni!"

Luo Hou's palms, one facing forward and one facing backward, absorbed the power of wind and clouds, and contained the energy of the universe, pushing the chaos in the opposite direction, with an invisible aura covering the sky and the sun.

In an instant, a violent tremor resounded throughout the land, echoing far and wide; the mountains and rivers seemed to sense it, all bowing their heads.

Amidst the righteous energy, Luo Hou pressed down with both palms, then brought them together inward, simultaneously trapping Zaoxue and Fuchen. Instantly, the powerful energies of both sides collided, creating a deafening roar that split the earth for miles.

Everyone in Tiandu dodged the explosive force of the attack.

Huang Quan grabbed Liao Tian and Xuan Ling with both hands, shielding the two brothers behind him, while scolding them, "Can't you dodge at a time like this?"

Liao Tian honestly replied, "Uncle's words are correct."

Xianling chuckled: "I know my uncle will come to protect me and my brother."

Luo Hou released his hands, and Yi Qixing retreated in a sorry state, but said, "I have one more sword, please pay attention, Martial Lord."

With a shout of "Pay attention!", Yi Qixing slowly closed his eyes, but his power continued to rise, quickly reaching its peak. The atmosphere around him suddenly became cold and intimidating, as if he had entered another world.

In the realm of nothingness, in an instant, the divine image splits, the sacred mountain first appears, reaching the clouds above.

It is the sword of original aspiration.

"Your sword intent is indeed extraordinary, but it still falls short of the true way of the sword. Five Elements Transformation!"

The third move of Luo Hou's Five Luminaries Palm is change; nothing in the world is eternal and unchanging.

If the original intention changes, the outcome will also change.

If the way of Heaven changes, then the human world will change.

The palm moves with the sword, like a shadow, anticipating the enemy's moves.

The sword intent reached straight to his neck, remaining three inches in front of his throat, unable to move even an inch further.

Yi Qixing regretfully sheathed his sword: "Is this the Five Elements of Chaos? Legend has it that the Five Elements were forged into the Jidu Blade."

"In martial arts, weapon, technique, and intention are originally interconnected. When you reach the top level, your energy can transform into a weapon, the weapon can express your intention, and your intention can manifest in myriad forms. Why then do you need to distinguish between swords and fists?"

Yi Qixing pondered for a moment, then nodded and said, "I understand, thank you, Lord Wu."

"How will you respond to Tianfo Yuanxiang?"

"Answer truthfully. If the Buddhist village is still miserable, then it is to be an enemy of the Seven Martial Arts Cultivators. Yi Qixing is not afraid."

The original home of Tianfo bears the sins of countless monks. Since the founding of the temple by Guangzun, thousands of years have passed, and the accumulated sins are as heavy as a mountain. Even the clear water of the entire realm of suffering may not be able to wash them away.

Moreover, the Buddhist community and its monks, burdened with sins, had long been infiltrated by the desire realm. Juye Fengtan, having become Mara's spokesperson, would naturally not let Qiluosheng go.

It's not a bad thing; it's time for Tianfo's original homeland to be cleansed.

Not long after Yi Qixing left Tiandu, Ya Hun returned and reported some good news.

He forgot the clever cloud halberd and entered the realm of suffering.

The Wangqiao Cloud Halberd is a divine weapon from the Tilu Khan tribe in the northern frontier. Legend has it that before Chiyou died, in a fit of rage, he unleashed a thunderbolt from the heavens, which struck the sacred mountain in the northern frontier. After the thunder and fire scorched the earth for several centuries, this weapon was forged.

Luo Hou had been eyeing this halberd for a long time, and had Ya Hun keep a close eye on the movements in the northern frontier for the past few years.

The Wangqiao Cloud Halberd was obviously prepared for Xianling, while the Cang'er Blade was given to Liaotian. The second brother's weapon could not be inferior to his elder brother's.

More importantly, this halberd was formed from Chi You's anger, and that troublemaker was also cursed by Chi You before his death.

If a real war breaks out in the future, we might as well use their own spear against their own shield.

Learning a technique from the Grim Reaper would ideally trigger a resonance within that person's bloodline, causing it to backfire on them.

Moved by the idea, Luo Hou followed the crow's spirit and quickly departed.

On the mountain road leading from the northern frontier into the central plains, the wheels rumbled, and eight strangely dressed men worked together to push the cart, on which sat a divine weapon of azure blue.

Luo Hou landed in front of the carriage.

"Gentlemen, I am Luo Hou of Tiandu, and I shall take away the Wangqiao Cloud Halberd."

The one pushing the cart was a warrior from the Tilu Khan tribe. Upon hearing this, and looking at Luo Hou, who was tall and strong, he realized that he was just an ordinary human being.

Immediately, someone scoffed, "Our clan's divine artifact is incredibly heavy. If you can take it, then we'll give it to you as a gift."

"Thank you very much."

Luo Hou walked to the carriage, grasped it with one hand, and with a powerful lift, snatched the Wangqiao Cloud Halberd into his hand.

Upon closer inspection, this halberd combines the features of a halberd and a spear, capable of hooking, slashing, and thrusting. The front section is gilded in the middle, while the blade is gray-silver with a cold, sharp gleam, adorned with aquamarine tassels.

Not only is it a divine artifact, but its appearance is also breathtaking; Xianling should like it.

When the newcomer gently lifted the Forgotten Cloud Halberd, the warriors of the Tilu Khan tribe were dumbfounded. However, the divine weapon was already in someone else's hands, and these people could not lift it even if they wanted to.

"What should we do?"

"You must hurry back to the Tiru Khan tribe; perhaps you can still save your king. If it's too late, I will avenge the Tiru Khan tribe in your stead."

Luo Hou said no more and transformed into a rainbow and departed.